Love before Death Chapter 4, a harry potter fanfic

Chapter 4 : O.W.L's.

They all stared at the owls in shock. Only the two teachers, Professor McGonagall and Professor Dumbledore stood smiling. Everyone was holding on to their last breath, as they watched the owls drop the letters on the scrubbed wooden table.

"I think that the letters are addressed to one of you three sixth years." said Dumbledore when no one moved.

Harry slowly walked forward and picked the four letters up. He looked at the front and realised that two of them was addressed to him. He pulled out the two addressed to him and then passed the remaining ones to Ron and Hermione.

His hands shook slightly before he ripped open the envelope and slipped out the letter. Before he could open the letter to read, Dumbledore placed has hand on top of it.

"I feel that Miss Granger and Mister Weasley should read theirs first." said Dumbledore softly.

Harry was confused though allowed his best friends open theirs. Harry placed a hand around Hermione's waist and looked over her shoulder at her results. When she read it she had to re-read it with shock. Harry took it from her and read:

Hermione Jane Granger,

Your O.W.L results are below. If there are any questions then please ask myself, Professor McGonagall. On second piece of parchment here with, is a list of lessons you qualify for. Please revise them and then place wand on wanted lessons. Please make sure that you have selected the wanted subjects before the August 20th. On third piece of parchment here with, will be a number of careers that you will qualify for. They will not appear until you have chosen the wanted lessons, as the careers will fit in with those. The career parchment is only there for your reference. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Professor M. McGonagall.
Deputy Headmistress,
Head of Gryffindor.

O.W.L results of examination:

Defence Against the Dark Arts: O
Charms: O
Transfiguration: O
Potions: O
Herbology: O+
Astronomy: E
Care of Magical Creatures: O
History of Magic: E
Arithmancy: O
Ancient Runes: O

Congratulations, you have gained passes on all you O.W.L.'s. You have 10/10. You may notice you have an "O+" in Herbology. This is because the examiner said that you was a natural when it came to handling plants of any type. He gave bonus points for you for handling some Devil's Snare without fear.

She looked disappointed at her results. She looked down at all the eight O's and the two E's. She could remember in the History of Magic examination that Harry had collapsed during the exam. Meaning she felt worried and lacked in her work.

"Your disappointed aren't you?" asked Harry with a grin.

"Well I didn't get an O in History of Magic because I was worried about you. You collapsed didn't you?" said Hermione weakly.

"Miss Granger. You did get an E in History of Magic, that isn't anything to worry about. No one has gotten any higher. Also no one got any higher than an E in Astronomy because of the attack on me and Hagrid. That caused the exam to be cancelled." said Professor McGonagall soothingly.

Hermione nodded and then they heard Ron fall into a chair with a glum expression. He shoved his results into Harry's hand and then sulked.

Harry looked down, with Hermione looking over his shoulder. She wrapped her arms around Harry's waist and snuggled into his back, whilst reading the letter. Harry read:

Ronald Bulius Weasley,

O.W.L results of examination:

Defence Against the Dark Arts: O
Charms: E
Transfiguration: E
Potions: A
Herbology: E
Astronomy: A
Care of Magical Creatures: E
Divination: D
History of Magic: P

Congratulations, you have gained passes on seven of your O.W.L.'s. You have got 7/9. You may notice that you haven't got the needed grades on becoming an Auror. After choosing your wanted job, there is a large selection of careers available for you.

Harry looked up at the sulking Ron and tried to think of something comforting.

"I bet I haven't done any better. I know I failed Divination and History of Magic, like you. At least you got an O in Defence Against the Dark Arts." said Harry with a weak smile.

"I got an O because you was teaching us. I didn't know anything until you made the DA. I'm a loser and I always will be." mumbled Ron sadly.

"Now you should open your letter Harry." said Dumbledore with a wink.

Harry opened the letter expecting to read the same grades as Ron. Though it didn't happen. He read:

Harry James Potter,

O.W.L results of examination:

Defence Against the Dark Arts: I+
Charms: O
Transfiguration: O
Potions: O+
Herbology: O
Astronomy: E
Care of Magical Creatures: O
Divination: A
History of Magic: A

Congratulations, you have passed all your O.W.L.'s. You have got 9/9. You will have noticed that you have gotten a majority of O's, all are in the areas needed to become an Auror, or similar. You are the second person ever to gain an O+ in Potions. This must be taken into account and you shall be taking Advanced Potion lessons. I have another pleasurable grade to point out. You are the only person ever to get I+. Only one person has gotten I before and that was only just. You was only a couple of marks away to being at the stage where there isn't another grade to be handed out. Congratulations and I am honoured to write out such a good examination letter.

Harry's mouth was stuck open. Hermione had to sit down in surprise and then she looked at the headmaster and Professor McGonagall for an explanation.

"It means Impossible. To get an I+ is phenomenal. No one ever has gotten to that stage of power." said Dumbledore with a wide smile.

Harry gained speech again and then looked at Dumbledore.

"Who is the person that had only just gotten an I?" he asked curiously.

Dumbledore stared at Harry for a while and then winked.

"Me." he replied simply.

Harry's mouth wedged open again and then he thought about his Potions grade.

"Who was the other person to get an O+ in Potions?" he asked.

Dumbledore fell silent and his eyes filled with worry. He looked as though he was thinking quickly. Then he sighed and whispered the reply.

"Your mother." replied the old man dropping his head.

Harry couldn't help but drop his jaw now. Potion making was in his blood. He had inherited that skill from his mother. He looked at Dumbledore and then at Hermione who had never closed her mouth.

"That's impossible." she whispered.

"Well that's what it says on my letter." he joked he fully knew the couldn't believe that he had gotten such a grade.

Harry felt like teasing her about him getting a better grade. Though Dumbledore interrupted.

"Harry I have something to tell you. You might want to sit down. You will possibly get upset about what I am going to say." said Dumbledore seriously.

Harry took a seat next to Hermione and held her hand. After planting a soft kiss on her cheek, he looked at Dumbledore quizzically.

"Before Sirius died he left a will. It includes the Weasley's, Miss Granger, myself, Remus and yourself. We must go to Gringott's tomorrow and go through the will. You can get your school supplies whilst we are there. I must ask you to be awake by nine o'clock. I shall leave you now, I have some business to attend to." he explained softly.

Dumbledore got up and patted Harry's shoulder. Hermione gripped Harry's hand to tell him she is here for him. Dumbledore said goodbye and he, and Professor McGonagall vanished without a trace.

Harry left everyone and entered his room. Hermione shortly entered also. She placed her arms around his neck and placed a tender kiss on his lips.

Harry didn't feel up to going to hear the will the next day. However he knew he had to go. He sighed and was happy when Hermione said something to him.

"Can I sleep with you tonight?" she asked hopefully.

Harry nodded and then got changed for bed. It wasn't long after Harry and Hermione snuggled up with him, that Harry fell asleep. Hoping the next day didn't come.

Chapter four done. I hope and beg you to review. I will respond, I promise. I will get to work on the next chapter soon. Next chapter will be Sirius's will. Thanks. Please R/R.