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Chapter 8: The plot

As Harry was beginning his journey of discovery and self growth. Professor Dumbledore was beginning to plan for another way to keep Harry under his control. Dumbledore knew of the political clout that Harry would one day have not just being the King of Avalon, but also the power he would have as the Boy-Who-Lived. This was power that Dumbledore would not let go of without a fight.

Dumbledore knew that while Harry was in Avalon he would be hard to reach. He also knew that Council would be protecting him if and when he did come into Magical Britain. How could he get Harry to remain long enough to reestablish control. Last year Dumbledore had feared that he was loosing control over Harry to Sirius and when the opportunity to bait Fudge into having Harry tried before the entire Wizegamot arose he masterfully maneuvered it so that he would be seen as an outcast and would also save Harry from the ministry. Then it hit him. He would use Ms. Granger.

While her appearance into his life was something of an unexpected event. He had worked out in the end. Dumbledore knew that no matter what Harry would protect Hermione at all costs. This would be the tool he would use to bring Harry back under his control. He would have to work fast. Dumbledore knew that upon reaching his 16th birthday Harry would have his coronation, and then it would make his job that much harder. Then as Dumbledore was pursuing his course of action a knock was heard from the ancient door to the headmasters office

"Ahh Severus so nice to see you would you like a lemon drop?" Dumbledore said

"I'm afraid that the Dark Lord is also unaware of Potters current whereabouts. Are you sure that all of this effort is worth it sir. I mean Potter has never one of our better students." Snape said

" I am afraid Severus that we must continue to look for him. It is imperative that we return Mr. Potter to us before others can influence him further." Dumbledore said

As Professor Dumbledore was plotting regaining control over Harry another type of discussion was being held in the Most Ancient and Noble House of Black. The kitchen of number 12 Grimmauld place was often the location for some of the most unique and confidential meetings held within the Order of Phoenix. While not an official meeting of the order. This was no doubt an important meeting being held.

"I can't believe that it has been two almost three weeks since he disappeared and we still have nothing on him. This is almost too much to believe. He had to go somewhere." Remus Lupin best friend of James and Lily Potter and the last surviving Marauder yelled at the crowd gathered.

"Remus, I am sure that Albus is doing his best to find Harry. I miss him just like you I mean he is practically a son to me." Molly Weasley said with a tear beginning to form in her eyes.

"Don't give me that Albus is up to something. He has been acting very strange since Harry returned from the Department of Mysteries. We all know that he should never have permitted Harry to return to the Dursley's. Then Harry up and disappears an instead of getting everyman woman and child involved he sends Snape out to gather intelligence." Remus said with a fiery vengeance

"Yelling at each other isn't going to solve the problem. We have to figure out where Harry went and how are we going to keep him safe. That should be our primary concern not assign blame or dissention within the order." Tonks said with a wisdom that seemed far beyond her years. Not just the beautiful Metamorphamagus that so many would use for their own gains. She was witch who had seen much in her short time of life. It truly broke her heart to see Lupin so devastated. She understood why he was taking this so hard he had lost the last remaining person that connected himself with his former life. Before he had to worry about Voldemort and his fanatical followers.

"I bet Harry is living the high life somewhere." George said

"I agree dear brother perhaps he has met himself witch and they are currently sha……." Fred started to say before his mother sent a pot which was being scrubbed in the sink hurtling at one of the twins.

"Not another word from you two." Mrs. Weasley said with a stern look that would have maid Professor McGonagall proud

With that the twins apparated out of the kitchen and into yet another hot conversation regarding young Harry. The twins appeared in the bedroom their brother Ron had claimed as his own. What they found was yet another heated argument that they could only add fire too.

"How can you be so insensitive Ronald?" Hermione yelled at the youngest Weasley male

"What do you mean I am sure that where ever Harry is right now he is living it up. I bet he is just loving all of this." Ron said once again jealous at the attention that his best mate was receiving from Hermione.

"We don't were he is for all we know he could be in danger and need us." Hermione now angrier than she had ever been before.

"Yeah, Well if he is going to just walk out of the place that Dumbledore set up for him then he deserves what he gets. I'm so tired of always having to hear about Harry this and Harry that. Would you be this concerned if it wasn't your precious Harry in "Danger"." Ron said knowing as soon as it had left his lips it was a mistake. Then without warning Hermione sent a slap across Ron's face that could be heard throughout the house.

"I'm leaving" Hermione yelled almost at the point of tears as she ran out of the bedroom.

"I see you haven't lost your touch with the ladies dear Ronnikins" Fred said as doubled over laughing

"Fathers around the world really should begin to worry for their daughters with you around" George said also laughing at the shocked look on his brothers face.

"I for one think she is right. Why are you so indifferent about Harry. He is supposed to be your best mate. You act like you don't care." Ginny said unsure as to why her brother was reacting to Harry's disappearance the way he was.

"I'm just so tired of everybody always paying attention to Harry nobody ever cares about what happens to me. If it was me instead of him…."Ron couldn't even finish his statement before he was cut off by Ginny

"You know for a fact that if it was you missing that Harry would be the first out there looking for you. How can you honestly say you would want to have Harry's life."

Without saying a word Ron stood up and stormed out of the room. The truth was that Ron would trade his life for that of Harry's despite having been around him for 5 years already. Ron was still jealous of all the money and attention that Harry got just for being Harry. Unlike the other Weasley children who for the most part with exception of Percy were happy with their lot in life. Ron would always want more. The question was how far was he willing to go to get that extra.

While Ron stormed off. Hermione who had fled earlier sat in her room thinking about the one person who had always been by her side. He was the one person that even when she was being a bossy know it all still supported her. He may not always have agreed with her, but at least he would still support her decision. This is what she loved most about Harry.

What Hermione did not know was that her affection is what Dumbledore was planning to use to drive Harry back to him. If his plan was to work he would have to act soon.

A/N: Kind of a boring chapter but it is necessary for how Harry will come out into the spotlight