When Harry came to, it was pitch black outside. Had I slept that long? Glancing at his clock, he saw that it was indeed 3 in the morning. Running a paw across his face, he sighed angrily. How is it possible that I can sleep so much, and then wake up in the middle of the night?! Glancing down, he saw that Laurel was sleeping soundly between his forepaws. Trying not to wake her up, he stood up quietly and climbed off the bed. His stomach growled savagely, and he decided to go find something to eat. Nosing open his door, Harry walked downstairs and into the kitchen. A faint snoring could be heard coming from his guardians' room, and he chuckled inwardly.
In the kitchen, Harry transformed into his human self and turned on the light. Blinking his eyes at the sudden change in visibility, he opened up the fridge. Inside, he saw a sandwich that had a little note on it. Harry, it read. Since you missed lunch and dinner, you can have this if you wake up while we're sleeping. Enjoy. –R & S. Smiling, Harry took the sandwich and quickly devoured it. When his stomach was satisfied, he cleaned up the plate and put it back in the cupboard.
Harry knew that he would be unable to fall asleep again, so he walked into the living room and sat in front of the burning fire. Something caught his eye on the side table and he bent to grab it. It was a copy of the Daily Prophet. His heart skipped a beat when he saw the picture of Caine Renwick on the front. The article read:
Renwick on the Loose
The Ministry of Magic would like to release a warning. A Death Eater known as Caine Renwick is running amok with a hoard of other Death Eaters, and causing havoc throughout England. After a recent set of events including Sirius Black, Harry Potter, and Remus Lupin, Renwick was captured but escaped shortly after. His last known whereabouts was near Gringott's, but he Disapparated upon being seen. This man is dangerous, and we advise all wizards and witches to travel in groups, and if you see him, do not approach him. Report the sightings to the Ministry, and our Auror's will deal with his capture.
Harry read no further as he dropped the paper. Fear and anger was all he knew at this point. Sirius lied to me. He told me they had captured Renwick and he was going to receive the Dementor's kiss. He lied to me. Deep down, Harry knew Sirius' intentions had been good, but he was too angry to acknowledge it. Standing up in a huff, he quietly went back to his room.
He cast a charm on his bag so that it would be weightless and able to hold plenty of things. In it, he placed clothes, food, bottles of water, a map, a book of spells, and various other things. Once he was satisfied that he had everything he'd need, Harry turned to Hedwig. "Are you coming with me?" he asked her, to which she hooted softly. He knew that he couldn't take Laurel, so he let her sleep peacefully while he placed his bag on his back. Grabbing a quill and piece of paper, he wrote: You lied on it, and placed it upon the copy of the Daily Prophet. With one last look at his room, he mounted his Firebolt and flew out the window, Hedwig at his heals.
I'm sorry Sirius, Remus, but I cannot allow Renwick to achieve what he wants. I will find him and get rid of him. For the first time ever, I found adults who I love, and who love me in return. You will not be killed or harmed by him, not if I can help it. Harry knew that right now, he stood little chance against a Death Eater, but in his bag were advanced spell books that he'd taken from Sirius and Remus. He'd study them until he mastered many of the spells, and then he'd find Renwick and kill him, if he didn't die first.