Harry Potter and The New Occupant

by keyblademeister88

A/U: My version of the Harry Potter fan traveling to HP universe cliche, where he inhabits Harry's body after Harry dies. Fan is a Mexican-American teen who will bring his perspective to the story. Hopefully the story will be as funny as I think it will be. No planned pairings. No Ginny pairing for sure. I DO NOT OWN HARRY POTTER. JKR HAS THAT HONOR. I SIMPLY PLAY IN HER WORLD

12. Chapter 12

AN:1 SOME OF YOU MIGHT HATE HARRY IN THIS CHAPTER. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

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" What's a Horcrux?" asked McGonagall looking around the room waiting for someone to answer her.

"Minerva, Severus, I need you both to leave at once" said Dumbledore in a serious tone.

"What?" asked McGonagall.

"I need to speak to Mr. Potter alone".

Snape grunted and made for the door. He knew the man liked to keep his cards close to the chest.

"Severus" began Dumbledore. "Can you please escort Mr. Weasley to his office and wipe his knowledge of Mr. Potter's assault on his fellow classmates?".

This was more than enough for Snape to snap. "Are you seriously letting Potter's spawn get away with attacking students? He should be expelled! Even his arrogant father didn't get this royal treatment".

Harry's eyes narrowed. He realized why Percy was even in the room. The poor excuse of a man really wanted him gone.

"Severus" stated Dumbledore.

"No. I won't help the brat" replied Snape while glaring at Harry who calmly smiled back at him.

'How I'd love to wipe that smug look from his face' thought Snape. What was the point of him telling Percy of the attacks, if the brat was going to get away with it?

"Very well" said Dumbledore approaching Percy and wiping his mind.

"Minerva, can you please take Mr. Weasley to his office?".

"Of course Albus" replied a stunned McGonagall and levitated Percy. Like Snape, she too couldn't believe how Dumbledore was overlooking the attack.

As the heads of houses exited the office, McGonagall faced Snape "What's a Horcrux?".

"I don't know" replied Snape. "The term sounds familiar to me, but I can't seem to recall".

"Oh" said McGonagall. "How could Potter possibly know something that we don't?".

"I don't know" repeated Snape and walked in silence.

"This is as far as I go Minerva" stated Snape reaching the fork. He headed in the direction of his office. He had some research to do.

McGonagall nodded and continued to take Percy away.

Meanwhile Harry was looking at Dumbledore with a smile on his face. "So much for having confidence in them eh Albus".

Dumbledore sighed "Harry, where did you hear that word?".

"Oh, here and there" he replied casually.

Dumbledore removed his glasses and massaged his temple "Please Harry. I need to know".

"Fine Albus. Let's put all our cards on the table" lied Harry. After all, he still didn't completely trust Dumbledore. Too many fan fictions he'd read made sure of it.

Dumbledore didn't like the terms at all but acquiesced.

"I guess it began during the summer". stated Harry. "While I slept, I had these moments when I would get glimpses of Tom's mind. As the days passed, Tom helpfully began to think of his plans, such as obtaining a certain prophecy".

Dumbledore's eyes widened.

"Yes Albus, I know. And now at this juncture I require you to show me said prophecy or I will walk out".

"I can't" said Dumbledore.

"I know Occlumency" informed Harry.

"Very well" relented Dumbledore and showed Harry the memory that intertwined the fate of two individuals.

Harry shrugged and continued.

Dumbledore was shocked by Harry's lack of response. He didn't even need to convince the boy to keep using the prophecy as bait.

"One night his thoughts centered around his horcruxes".

Dumbledore couldn't possibly lean more forward without climbing his desk "You know what they are?".

Harry shook his head "I couldn't catch all of them Albus". Harry didn't want to temp the old man with the ring. He still had some time to decide what to do with it.

"Do you at least know how many he created?".

"Six" replied Harry.

"Six?".

"Well, that he knows of" stated Harry. "But you know of one more, don't you?".

Dumbledore paled and reached for his wand.

Harry laughed "Come now Albus, I know I can't take you in a duel but I won't allow you to Obliviate me so easily".

"How did you know?" asked Dumbledore waiting on the answer.

"While I was meditating for my occlumency training, I sensed another entity within me. Imagine my surprise when it tried to take over my mind. I battled the entity and won. I decided to do some research. After reading how horcruxes are made and destroyed thanks to that lovely Black Family library, I came to a realization".

Dumbledore came to the realization of his own. The boy knew he had to die. 'No wonder his behavior has change'.

"And you're okay with dying?" asked Dumbledore rather stupidly.

"Hell no" said Harry. "But it's for the "Greater Good" right?".

Dumbledore sighed "I'm sorry Harry. I wish there was another way. I meant to tell you when you were older".

Harry waved him off "Nothing we can do about it now".

"Can you remember anything about Tom's horcruxes?" asked Dumbledore.

"Well of the seven, I destroyed four. Actually that's not true. I destroyed three. Sirius helped with the fourth".

"Nagini" muttered Dumbledore as it dawned on him.

"Yes Albus. We were quite lucky in that regard".

"Can I see them?" asked Dumbledore after retrieving the diary from his desk.

"Sure" said Harry calling Kreacher and asking him to bring his basilisk venom trunk.

"Here you go" said Harry opening the trunk and presenting the horcruxes to the Headmaster.

"I always suspected" said Dumbledore holding the locket.

Harry remained silent as the man pawed his way through the horcuxes.

"Ravenclaw's lost diadem?" stated Dumbledore.

"Recently found diadem, but yes" replied Harry.

Dumbledore chuckled "Where did you find these?".

The diadem in the castle, and the locket in my home".

"What?" said Dumbledore.

"It appears Regulus betrayed Voldemort at the cost of his life. He charged Kreacher with the task to destroy the locket, but he was unable until".

"The basilisk venom" interrupted the headmaster.

"Correct" said Harry.

Harry had asked Kreacher once more to take away the horcruxes including the diary. Dumbledore didn't protest.

"We're so close" said Dumbledore. Are you sure you can't remember what the other two horcruxes are?".

Harry shook his head "I caught glimpses of the next horcrux, but I'm not too sure what it is. I'll have to lower my occlumency shields again to see if Tom gives away the answer".

Dumbledore nodded "Of course Harry".

"So as you can see Headmaster, there is".

"Headmaster? What, are you done using my first name?" said an amused Dumbledore.

"Fine, Albus. I was going to say that as amusing as it was for me, you don't have to keep ignoring me. Tom won't learn anything I don't want him to".

"Sorry my boy. It was the only thing I could think of at the moment".

"No worries Albus. I had fun being rude to you. I daresay, it was a humbling experience for you".

Dumbledore laughed "My brother would love you".

"He does" supplied Harry.

Dumbledore was amused.

"SO, since I have to die anyways, I will live my life as I see fit. Meaning, no more staying at Privet Drive. I don't care about the blood wards or the Dursleys. They will be your headache from now on. I will stay with my godfather while I still live".

Dumbledore was going to protest but changed his mind "Very well Harry. So what now?".

"I enjoy what time I have left" said Harry standing up. "Oh and Albus, no matter what, I will not waste precious time serving detentions. I'm sure you understand why. Best to warn Snape of that right now. And the apology to Justin and his group will obviously not happen".

Dumbledore sighed. His job playing referee between Harry and Snape was going to become much harder. "I understand Harry. I will rescind the loss of points as well, but no more understand? Do not take advantage of this chance Harry, because if you attack my students again, I will not look the other way. You dying or not".

Harry nodded and the headmaster smiled once more.

"What you're willing to do for this world proves you are a good person" continued Dumbledore.

"I used to be" muttered Harry thinking back on his old life.

Harry stood up and then added "Also, I would appreciate it if Sirius doesn't find out about any of this. I don't want to put him through hell over this".

As Harry left, Dumbledore couldn't help but think back on his choices concerning a young Tom Riddle.

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Harry returned to his common room where his friends did nothing but stare at him.

"Well this is odd" stated Harry. "You lot usually run at the mouth to find out what happened".

"Are you suspended?" asked Fred.

"Or expelled?" asked George.

"None of the above" said Harry. Dumbledore saw reason and let me off with a very stern warning".

"Of course" said Ron. "You're Harry Bloody Potter" with his old jealousy returning.

"That's right mate, and don't you fucking forget it" said Harry. "And Ron, if you give me another hint of your stupid jealousy again, I'm dropping your ass as my friend. I'm tired of your shit. Do I make myself clear?".

"Yes" replied a subdued Ron.

"Congratulations mate" said Neville. "Thank you for avenging us".

"Not a problem" said Harry. "I enjoyed it".

"Nothing to do now but celebrate" said Fred.

"Hell yeah" said Neville.

The twins, Harry, and Neville went upstairs to begin a night of heavy drinking while Ron and Hermione remained downstairs.

"You really should stop with the jealousy Ron" chastised Hermione. "You were making such great progress".

"I couldn't help it" said Ron. "Can you honestly tell me that anyone else would've escaped punishment like that?".

"Well, no" admitted Hermione. "But there must be a reason why. If you didn't notice Harry didn't tell us exactly what happened".

"Would he really stop being my friend?" asked Ron.

"Yes" said Hermione knowing it to be the truth. Harry no longer relied on them as much as before.

Ron became thoughtful as Hermione returned to her studies.

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A week passed and Harry was waiting in Moaning Myrtle's bathroom alone. Suddenly the door opened and Daphne and Tracey entered.

"Good evening ladies" greeted Harry.

"Hi Harry" greeted Tracey hanging on to Harry's arm.

Daphne rolled her yes "Evening Potter".

"Daphne, how many times do I have to ask you to call me Harry?".

"Very well, Harry".

Harry smiled "How've you two gorgeous ladies been?".

"Great" began Tracey pressing her chest against Harry's arm. "I've been meaning to ask you if you would consent to give me private Transfigurations lessons as well?".

Daphne wanted to laugh. Tracey was almost a prodigy at Transfiguration. She only held back because she knew it just wouldn't do for a Slytherin half-blood, to outshine her housemates.

"Sure" said Harry. "We can set a time later".

The door immediately opened, ending their conversation. Neville walked in followed by Luna, Ron, Hermione, Fred, and George. Ginny had stayed away due to Dean.

"I take it you're it" said Harry as he hugged Luna back.

"Yes" replied Hermione.

"You guys can stop coming here as well if you want. You're good enough to pass your Defense OWLs".

"I could use the time I spend here doing something else" said Ron. Let it never be said thta Ron Weasley did more school work than necessary.

"Like what?" asked Hermione. "Quidditch? Chess?".

Ron looked embarrassed. Hermione had gotten it right the first time. Ron wanted to practice so he could have a decent shot at being a Keeper for the Chudley Cannons after graduation. It was one of the few things he would ever work hard at.

It's his choice Hermione" said Harry. "Ron clearly has a goal and he's working toward it. There's nothing wrong with that".

"Thanks Harry" replied Ron with a smile. Harry gave Ron a bro hug before he left the bathroom heading to his room to get his Nimbus 2001.

Harry looked at what was left of the study group.

"We'll stay" said Fred. "We've got nothing else to do so far, aside from coming up with product ideas".

"What about studying for NEWTS?" asked Hermione.

The twins laughed in response. No one else said anything.

"Well, let's get to it" said Harry and opened the entrance.

Harry was fine continuing with teaching his friends. Thanks to his daily training, he could perform the Ventus Cicatricem seven times before he was exhausted.

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Susan had hardly said a word to him since the "break" began. Harry wasn't going to hide like a child and greeted her every time he saw her. Justin had tried to make a move on Susan when he learned Harry and her were on a break. Susan immediately rebuffed his advances and left Justin alone. Justin had looked around and noticed Harry had witnessed the event. He quickly ran out of the hall and never approached Susan again.

Harry was aware that Hermione was actively trying to catch his attention. He wondered why Ron was no longer holding her affection. Harry didn't want to create drama and pretended to not notice her attempts. Daphne was much harder to ignore. The girl began to use her charm and if he was truthful, it was working. He had wanted to fuck her the moment he saw her, but again he knew he had to wait to properly end things with Susan to avoid the famous Ross and Rachel "We were on a break" fiasco. He did tell Susan to take the time she needed.

Snape began to prove to Harry that he truly was a spiteful little bitch. He started arguments over little things and assigned Harry detentions. Harry simply smiled back hoping he could see his reaction when he didn't show up to them. Dumbledore had obviously not told him about their deal.

He had lied to Dumbledore about lowering his occlumency shields to peer into Vodemort's mind, but his curiosity got the best of him. One night he went to bed as vulnerable as his old self.

He could detect the glee Voldemort felt when he viewed images of the corridor leading up to the Hall of Prophecies. The nights passed in such fashion, until one day the dreams changed.

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Snape was seething in his office over what Dumbledore had just told him. Harry wasn't going to serve any detentions unless approved by the headmaster himself.

'I have to do something' thought Snape, and in his anger turned to the other man who held his leash.

That night as he fell asleep, Harry saw Voldemort holding court with his Death Eaters. Snape had come forward in anger detailing how Harry was being coddled by the old man. He told Voldemort about Harry attacking fellow students.

Voldemort was shocked by that fact and began to laugh. Maybe the boy could be seduced by the dark arts.

Snape wanted revenge on Harry. He even told Voldemort that even though Harry and Susan had broken up, he could still be hurt by her death. Voldemort agreed immediately. Amelia had proven that she will be a growing thorn at his side and the girl would quickly follow her aunt.

Snape had smiled and went to kneel by the other Death Eaters.

When he awoke Harry came to a decision. Ally or not, the man wasn't content with nearly ending two family lines, now he added a third. He quickly alerted Amelia of a planned attack on her person and went to begin his training with more effort.

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Snape was in his office one morning when he gave a shout of Eureka. It had taken him weeks after borrowing books from Lucius, but he found what a horcrux was. He wondered what Harry wanted with such objects. 'Does his arrogance have no limit? The brat is planning on becoming immortal?. He has to be stopped'. He gathered McGonagall and confronted Dumbledore.

Dumbledore immediately requested magical vows of silence from both of them, before informing them of everything he'd learned.

"Oh Albus, is there no other way?" cried McGonagall.

Dumbledore shook his head "I'm afraid not Minerva. The boy must die before Tom can be destroyed".

Snape was stunned. He hated the brat, there was no doubt. But he couldn't help but be impressed. To willingly go to your death was a strength he wasn't sure he possessed.

"And he's not sure what the other horcruxes are?" asked Snape.

"No" responded Dumbledore. "His occlumency shields prevents them from using the connection for exchanging their thoughts, but he's going to risk peering into Tom's mind once more to find the rest".

McGonagall was horrified about venturing into the mind of a madman. "It's not fair" she said her eyes began to water. "He's just a boy".

"Young Harry has accepted his fate Minerva".

"This explains so much" said McGonagall. "Why he's acting the way he is".

"Yes Minerva".

After wiping her eyes Minerva stated "What of Sirius? What does he think of this "plan"?"

"Nothing" said Dumbledore. "Harry has requested to keep Sirius ignorant of this fact. He doesn't want to cause him undue pain".

"I have to go" said McGonagall in a broken voice. She didn't for them to see her break down and cry.

"There's no way Lily would agree to this" said Snape as the door closed.

"No mother would" replied Dumbledore. "But for the Greater Good, Harry has to die. Tell me, do you perhaps feel regret how you've treated him all these years Severus?".

"No" answered Snape. "He may be more selfless than his father, but he's just as arrogant, if not more so".

Dumbledore chuckled "You know, I would usually disagree with you, but this year I'm inclined to agree with you".

"And he doesn't know my role in regards to the prophecy?" asked Snape.

"No. Harry didn't give any indication that he knew, nor did he seem interested in it".

"I have to go now" said Snape after a pause. He had condemned another family to death simply because he didn't have all the information available to him. He shook his head and left, disgusted with himself.

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Harry was in the Room of Requirement resting for a minute. He crossed the flame whip spell off his list of spells he needed to master. His transfiguration skills were advancing as well, but obviously not on par with the likes of Dumbledore. After he caught his breath he stepped on the platform and was immediately assaulted by the dummies that no longer remained stationary. The room had evolved them beyond their normal settings. They seemed more sentient than ever before. The dummies worked together as a unit to tear into him. They circled him in various patterns and sent bone breakers and cutting curses at him. Harry immediately went on the defensive, by evading the spells and batting them back at their source. He threw his knife at the last dummy piercing its head.

Harry stepped off the platform as the dummies repaired themselves, readying for another round. He was thankful the room even existed. Nowhere else, would he be able to train the way he was at this moment. Catching his breath once more, he stepped on the platform and noticed an immediate change of tactics as three dummies stayed back and sent Reductos at him while two dummies stood to the sides forming shields around their partners. Harry grinned and began to enjoy his morning.

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Before long, Valentine's day had arrived. During breakfast the Daily Prophet arrived, and with it another event that had derailed from the books. On the front page was a picture of the wreckage that used to be Bones Manor and a caption that read

Madame Bones dead in tragic house fire. Susan Bones last of her line.

Harry cursed Snape and Voldemort, and immediately looked at the Hufflepuff table where Susan was just finishing reading her own copy of the Daily Prophet.

The great hall was buzzing with students who had just read the same thing.

Harry stood up drawing attention to himself. Susan looked up and saw Harry staring at her looking rather sad. He mouthed the words "I'm sorry" to her. She couldn't help it. She began to sob and ran into his waiting arms. Hannah's face soured briefly, but she didn't protest. Harry led Susan to the Room of Requirement, where he sat her down on a couch. She continued to cry on his shoulder and she fell asleep in his arms after almost an hour of crying.

'Poor girl is exhausted' thought Harry. He vowed to make Voldemort and Snape pay. A few minutes later, Dobby popped into the room handling him a note.

"The Bonesy lady asked Dobby to give this to master".

Harry took the note wondering about its content. The note simply stated

I'm alive. Please let Susan know. Keep it to yourselves.

"Thank you Dobby" said Harry as his elf popped away.

Harry decided to let Susan know. "Suze wake up. Suze, you have to see this".

Susan woke up and began to sob remembering what she learned a mere hour and a half ago.

"She's okay Suze. Your aunt is fine. Here, read this" said Harry giving her the note.

Susan took the note and read it. She began to cry tears of joy. "She's alive. She's alive Harry. I'm not alone anymore. Did you see?" she stated showing him the note.

"Yes Suze, I did. And like you once told me, you're not alone. Even though you decided to break up with me, I will always be here for you". Harry had deduced that after a month, he had indeed lost her.

Susan became silent. "I didn't break up with you. I love you" she whispered. "I just needed time to think".

"Susan, I love you too. But you leaving me over something as insignificant as Justin, really hurt".

"It wasn't over Justin" she said. "It was over the fact that you could do something like that".

Harry sighed. "I won't stop doing things like that Suze. In fact, as the war goes on I will eventually kill people. I don't think I can handle you leaving me again".

"I won't" said Susan climbing on top of Harry and kissing him.

"Susan stop" said Harry. "You're confused. You find out your aunt is dead, then you discover she's alive. Let's not make this mistake".

"Please Harry. I need this" she said. "I've felt so alone this last month. I feel so hollow without you".

If he were a lesser man, Harry would've made a joke when he heard "hollow without you" but remained silent.

"I need to feel complete again" said Susan taking off her shirt and pressing her breast onto Harry's chest.

Susan knew Harry had missed her breast. She quickly unhooked her bra and leaned back so Harry had a perfect view as she took it off.

"That's playing dirty" said Harry unable to stop himself from caressing her breast and pinching her nipples.

Susan laughed and leaned in to kiss him. Harry gave her access to the inside of his mouth, as he fondled the pair he loved so much.

"Fuck it" said Harry as he began to take control and wished for a bed. One appeared next to the couch and he lifted Susan up with him as he stood. Susan let out a squeal of surprise and he walked them to the bed and dropped her on it. He then divested himself of his clothes and without waiting, moved Susan's panties to the side. Susan let out a moan of delight and fulfillment as she felt Harry's hard member penetrate her. When they joined, it was as if fireworks went off in the distance. The old sensations returned and they both realized how much they missed each other.

Harry had to order lunch from Dobby because he planned on reconquering every hole that Susan had deprived him of, for a month. Hours later the couple descended to dinner holding hands. Of all the people in the hall, four individuals were clearly upset when they saw them together.

Later that night Harry received another note from Amelia stating that she needed to speak with him and Susan. Harry suggested the Order of the Phoenix headquarters. Dobby was to ask Dumbledore for a slip of parchment with the secret, to give to Amelia. He would then pop her to headquarters. Amelia didn't want more people to know she was alive, but agreed. Harry sent a note to Dumbledore with Dobby explaining the situation and that no one else should be at headquarters when they arrived. A few minutes later he received Dumbledore's reply. He was delighted Amelia had survived and he assured Harry that only Sirius as owner of the house, would be present.

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The next day during breakfast Harry took Susan out of the hall and into Dumbledore's office. Dumbledore gave Susan a piece of parchment with the location of headquarters. After giving Dobby one as well with instructions for Amelia to destroy it, they all floo'ed to 12 Grimmauld Place.

Susan was pacing around the living room as Harry, Sirius, and Dumbledore watched.

"Relax Suze" said Harry. "She'll be here".

"I know I just can't help it" said Susan.

A second later Dobby appeared with Amelia in tow.

"Auntie" screamed Susan throwing herself at the woman.

"Susan" cried Amelia as she held her niece tight.

Both women began to sob uncontrollably and the trio of men left them to their privacy.

Sirius and Harry were in the kitchen drinking liquor while Dumbledore had tea.

"Must you do so this early?" asked Dumbledore pointing to the whiskey in Harry's hand.

"Of course" replied Harry. "One never knows how long they have in this world".

"Ain't that the truth" replied Sirius, clinking Harry's glass.

Dumbledore's face fell for a second, but he schooled his features, lest Sirius ask him what was wrong.

"Sorry about that" said Amelia walking into the kitchen with Susan, who decided to sit on Harry's lap.

"It's fine" said Harry circling his arms around Susan's waist and placing his chin on her left shoulder. "You did almost lose one another".

"What exactly happened Amelia?" asked Dubledore.

Amelia sighed "I'm not sure where to begin".

"Before the fire might be good" stated Sirius.

Amelia laughed "Aye. That sounds like a perfect starting point".

FLASHBACK TO TWO NIGHTS AGO

Amelia had a very long and stressful day. Thanks to Harry, she was on guard for anything. That morning, she realized she was under more heavy scrutiny than usual. Every known Death Eater was keeping tabs on her. It had set her on edge. Finally it was time to leave. As she entered her home, she began to relax. She quickly realized something was wrong. She couldn't put her finger on it and suddenly a severing curse hit her in the back. She fell to the ground as the blood began to seep from her wound.

"An auror should never let their guard down Amelia" said a voice.

'The wards' thought Amelia. They were down.

Amelia was levitated off the ground and turned around to see a very smug looking Dolores Umbridge.

"Dolores?" said Amelia "What are you doing here?".

"What am I doing in your lovely home you ask?" said Umbridge is an irritatingly sweet voice.

"Yes" replied Amelia.

"Why getting revenge on you silly. You allowed that filthy half-breed to play you all for fools and threw me in Azkaban without a trial. Speaking of that filthy half-breed, he's next".

"So what, you're a Death Eater now?".

"No. The Dark Lord is content to let me rejoin the ministry after I force Cornelius to pardon me. I will work from the inside to make this country a better place".

"Were you ordered to kill me?".

"Ordered? Heavens no. This is me being proactive. The Dark Lord realized you're a thorn on his side. His death Eaters are coming up with silly schemes to kill you and soon enough, your stupid niece".

Amelia was filled with shock and anger.

"I merely paid some discreet individuals in Knocturn Alley to bring down your wards for me" continued Umbridge. "And now I have you at my mercy. The Dark Lord will reward me".

"Well get on with it" said Amelia looking for an opportunity to flick her wrist so her wand holster would release her wand out of Umbridge's sight.

"All in good time my dear" said Dolores as she sent a Crucio at Amelia.

Amelia began to writhe in agony and her body twisted around uncontrollably. After her third exposure she was given a respite. Lucky for her, her wand was released as her body twisted to her side, blocking it from Umbridge's view.

"I do so enjoy that very much" stated Umbridge. "Funny how that was the spell you sent me to Azkaban for, isn't it?".

"Yes" replied Amelia after some time.

Umbridge began to laugh. "Seems our time together is at its end" she said and began to aim her wand at Amelia's head. She began to shout Reducto when Amelia rolled to her right allowing her wand arm to send a stunner at Umbridges's legs.

Umbridge fell to the floor a moment later. Amelia summoned her wand and sent an Incarcerous at Umbridge's body, all from the comfort of the ground.

"Fucking bitch" spat Amelia.

She called out to Dobby to take her to her friend Sarah Abbot, where she would receive treatment.

After getting emergency treatment she returned to her house to find it in flames with the dark mark over her home. Amelia cried over the loss of her ancestral home. As the flames began to die out she found a burnt corpse roughly where she left Umbridge stunned and tied up. Amelia realized that the Death Eaters must've used a human detection charm and assumed it was her that was in the living room when they set up the anti apparation wards and turned off the floo.

'Poor dumb bitch' thought Amelia.

She grew angry that Cornelius was still allowing these animals to run free. She decided to pretend to be dead. She returned to the Abbots, who were shocked to learn of what had happened. They agreed to keep her survival a secret. Amelia was given more potions for her injuries and fell asleep while Dobby kept guard.

FLASHBACK ENDS

"You were extremely lucky the toad went to your home by herself" said Harry.

"Yes" said Amelia. "Again Susan, I'm sorry for not sending you word about my escape. Everyone needed to see you believe I was dead".

"It's fine" replied Susan. "Obviously I don't want you to do that to me again, but I understand why you did it".

"So what are your plans Amelia?" asked Dumbledore hoping to recruit the powerful witch.

Amelia knew what he wanted and said "I'm leaving England and I'm taking my niece with me".

"What!" shouted Susan. "We're leaving?".

Harry's chest got uncomfortably tight. He had just gotten Susan back.

"Yes" said Amelia.

"Why?" asked Dumbledore. "A witch with your power can do so much good".

"Albus" said Sirius. "It's not your decision".

"Quite" said Amelia. "Thank you Sirius".

"But why?" asked Susan once more. "Why are we leaving?".

Amelia sighed. "Susan, I almost died the other night. You were almost left all alone. Our family has given everything to this country. My brother, your father, gave his life along with your mother for magical England, and idiots like Cornelius are letting it turn to shit as long as the contents of their vaults continue to grow.

"We could fight" said Susan.

"Fight?" laughed Amelia. "They think I'm dead. Why would I convinced them otherwise?".

"I don't want to leave" relied Susan crossing her arms.

"You have to go Susan" said Harry surprising everyone, but mostly himself.

"What did you say?" she asked.

"Susan, you almost lost the only family you have left. You have a chance to start somewhere new, away from this stupid war. I don't want to lose you, but if it means you'll live I..." Harry was looking for the words to use. A selfish part of him wanted her to stay, but he knew that she would soon be targeted as well.

Susan's eyes became watery and she hugged Harry.

"Where will we go?" asked Susan after a few seconds.

"The United States is all I'm willing to say. No offense" replied Amelia.

"None taken" said Harry.

"I was at Gringotts all day yesterday transferring our vault contents. I have emancipated you so you can legally withdraw yourself from Hogwarts".

"If I'm an adult, surely I can stay?" begged Susan once more hoping that her aunt would relent.

"Quit being a child. We are a dying breed Susan. The Bones family has existed for hundreds of years. If you get killed, that will be it for our family. Do you really want to risk that?".

Susan sighed "No. You're right, but Harry I love him. We...".

"Susan" interrupted Harry. "We are children. How do we know the love we feel for one another is real? Maybe we are each other's soulmates? Who knows, but you need to be alive for us to have a chance. Perhaps ten years from now when the war is over, we'll find out".

Susan didn't respond and though it pained Harry to continue, he did.

"I rather see you happy in someone else's arms, than dead in mine".

The adults in the room could detect his pain. Amelia saw Harry in a much better light.

Susan began to weep once more and Harry took her to his room to wait with her, as the adults were left downtsrairs to sort Susan's withdrawl from Hogwarts.

---

Amelia knocked on the door with a sign that read "Regulus' Room". She was amused that Harry Potter slept in someone else's room. "Susan are you in there?".

Harry opened the door and Amelia saw Susan curled up on the bed sleeping.

"You have to forgive her Madame Bones" said Harry stepping into the hallway and closing the door. "She's had a rough couple of days. She's exhausted".

"I know" said Amelia. "I hated having to do that to her and I hate ending her first relationship like this, but I don't wish for her to die".

"Trust me I agree" said Harry. "As the last Potter, I can understand your well founded fears of your family line ending abruptly".

"Thank you Mr. Potter, and please call me Amelia".

"Sure thing Amelia and it's Harry to you as well. Would you like a drink?".

"Yes" replied Amelia following Harry to the kitchen where Sirius was alone.

"Where's Brian?" asked Harry.

"Brian?" asked Amelia and Sirius.

"Dumbledore" clarified Harry. "He enjoys it when I use his ridiculously large number of names to refer to him. Wulfric is my favorite by the way".

Sirius laughed "So are you guys speaking to each other?".

"Yes" replied Harry serving Amelia some tequila.

"What is this?" asked Amelia eyeing the drink".

"Tequila" replied Sirius. "You're going to love it".

Amelia shrugged and drank the liquor. "Wow" she exclaimed. "That is good".

"As luck would have it" began Harry. "It's everywhere in The U.S.".

Amelia nodded.

"So Sirius, where's Wulfric?".

"Oh, he went to get the withdrawal forms for Susan. He's also getting her belongings".

"She's not getting the chance to say goodbye to her friends?" asked Harry.

"I can't wait for that" said Amelia. "Once Dumbledore brings the ministry forms for Susan to sign, we're leaving".

Harry felt a pain in his chest once more. Amelia noticed it and grabbed his hand to comfort him. They began to spend the day in pleasant conversation despite the impending departure. Susan awoke in Harry's room and went downstairs.

"How do you feel Susan?" asked Harry.

"Better" she replied sitting on his lap and resting her head on his chest.

"Perhaps you should write a letter for Hannah to read" suggested Harry. "From the looks of it you won't return to the castle. Susan nodded and Harry called Kreacher to bring him a quill with a bit of parchment.

"Just don't tell her about me or us staying in America" said Amelia softly. She hated the miserable look on her niece's face. Even though the Abotts knew she was alive, Hannah wouldn't because she didn't know occlumency.

Susan nodded absentmindedly and wrote the note. Dumbledore arrived as soon as she finished

"Ah Miss Bones" began Dumbledore. "Sign here and your withdrawal from Hogwarts will be complete".

Susan signed her name with some reluctance.

"Let's go" said Amelia approaching her niece.

"Can you at least give us a chance to say goodbye?" snapped Susan at her aunt.

"I'm sorry Susan. Of course you can" answered Amelia shocked with her niece's outburst.

Susan led Harry away to his room where he locked the door and set up a few privacy charms as usual without thinking.

"I'll miss you luv" declared Susan.

"And I you" replied Harry as he began to kiss her.

Susan let her hands roam through his body. He was hers and she his. She wanted to be with him forever. After a few seconds, she came to a decision. "One last time?" she asked.

"With your aunt right downstairs?" asked Harry. "Dear god, I have corrupted my sweet Susan haven't I?".

"Prat" replied Susan hitting his arm. "Do you want to or not?".

Harry twisted her around and lifted her skirt and pulled down her panties. "Does this answer your question?".

"Well, you're currently not inside of me, so not really" she replied playfully wiggling her ass.

Harry chuckled and entered Susan.

---

"They might be up there for a while" said Sirius.

"What?" said Amelia.

"Come on Amelia. Surely you haven't forgotten what it's like to be that age?".

Amelia paled "But she's so young. He's so young".

"So were we" said Sirius.

Amelia seated herself feeling uneasy. "My baby girl" she said.

"Take this" said Sirius handing her another glass of liquior "It helps".

Amelia took the glass silently and drained the contents.

Dumbledore joined the pair by having a drink and began to tell stories of his youth.

---

"Inside Harry. Release it inside".

Harry did as asked and gave her everything.

He leaned on top of Susan to rest for a bit.

"I'm surprised Amelia hasn't interrupted us" said Harry.

"You think she knows what we're doing?" asked Susan.

"Definitely" answered Harry. "Sirius can never keep his mouth shut".

"It's going to be awkward seeing her" said Susan.

"Why?" asked Harry. "It's completely natural" he added getting off of her.

Susan turned around to face Harry and hugged him close. "I can't believe we're really over" she said. "To think I wasted a whole month. I'm so fucking stupid" she cried.

"I've enjoyed every moment with you" said Harry lightly stroking her cheeks and parting her hair behind her ear.

"Kiss me" said Susan.

Harry kissed her for a few seconds then stood up and held out his hand "We should get back".

---

"Finally!" said Sirius when the couple walked into the kitchen. "It's been ages".

Susan ran to Sirius and kicked him in his right shin.

"Ow! What the hell! Harry! Do something!" screamed Sirius rubbing his injury.

Harry laughed.

"You deserved it" said Susan. She then turned to see her aunt "I'm ready auntie".

Amelia nodded avoiding Susan's eyes. "Goodbye Albus, Sirius, and Harry".

"Farewell Amelia" replied Harry shaking her hand. Sirius and Dumbledore followed suit.

Amelia took out a portkey that would take them to the coast where she had a ship to take them to France. From there it was as they say USA all the way.

"Take care of yourself" said Harry as he hugged and kissed Susan on the forehead. "I'll miss you".

"I'll miss you too" she said holding his hand up to her cheek. "Goodbye" she added squeezing his ass.

Harry also gave a jump leading to Amelia laughing one final time at the pair.

The Bones family disappeared from 12 Grimmauld Place and soon enough England, possibly for the last time.

"I need a drink" said Harry in a dejected tone. His emotions were all over the place.

"It gets easier Harry" said Sirius clasping his shoulder.

"You know, I've dated tons of girls before. Not once did I ever feel like this, when we broke up" said Harry.

"It's funny isn't it?" he added with a laugh.

He released his tears thinking how he's lost every woman he ever loved. His mother, his sister, and now Susan. Harry turned to face Sirius and asked "Why does it hurt so much?"

"Because it was real" responded Sirius with tears of his own, thinking of his dead love. "Come along son" said Sirius leading Harry to the living room. "Let's get that drink".

Dumbledore wiped a few tears from his eyes. He was glad Harry experienced love before he had to die, but he couldn't help but feel terrible that he allowed all this to happen. He left headquarters for Hogwarts, where he informed the staff Harry might be gone for a few days.

---

A few days later Harry returned to Hogwarts a changed man. He wasn't going to get attached to anyone.

"Potter, where were you?" asked Percy on his first day.

"That's none of your business Percy" replied Harry.

"As Hogwart's High Inquisitor I insist you tell me at once" said Percy.

"Leave me alone Percy or else" said Harry walking away.

"Detention" shrieked Percy.

That day Harry silently gave Hannah Susan's letter and left. The puffs crowded around Hannah as she informed her housemates that the letter was from Susan. She began to read it out loud. Harry shook his head. It was a good thing Amelia didn't allow Susan to mention she was alive or where they were going. 'What kind of idiot reads a personal letter out loud like that?' he thought.

During dinner Harry noticed Percy stealing glances at Penelope and came to a decision. The next day he waited until everyone else cleared out of the Defense room

"Penelope"

"Hey Harry, what's up?".

"Would you like to see something cool?"

"Always" she answered. "What is it?".

"The Chamber of Secrets".

"Very funny" replied Penelope. "Don't tell me all those rumors of you being Slytherin's heir have gone to your head?".

"Of course not" said Harry. "Being the stupid "Boy-who-lived" is bad enough. Can you imagine being Slytherin's heir on top of it?".

Penelope thought hard on it and responded " He lived a 1000 years ago. For all we know, you could be. And the parselmouth trait is hereditary" she added funnily enough convincing herself he really was the heir.

"True" began Harry. "So are you not interested in finding out if I'm telling the truth?" he said reaching out with his hand.

"Let's go" said Penelope placing her hand in Harry's.

Harry led her into the chamber.

"What the fuck is that?" asked Penelope.

"That would be the basilisk that was petrifying everyone during my second year".

"It was a basilisk?".

"Yes" replied Harry. "I was under the impression you already knew".

"No, well yes. Hermione told me what it was and had us use my mirror to navigate the halls, when we both looked the creature in the eye. I just dismissed it when nothing came of it. I mean who keeps a basilisk under wraps. Anyone else would have said something".

Harry shrugged.

"My god it's so huge. How did you kill it?" she asked.

"With a sword" he replied.

"How?".

"It's quite simple you see. Swords tend to be rather sharp as I was led to believe Ravenclaws were as well".

"Hey" she exclaimed hitting him in the arm because of the playful insult. "Weren't you scared?".

"I was, but the basilisk would've killed someone eventually. I couldn't let that happen being the stupid Gryffindor that I am".

"I can see that" said Penelope. "I guess you were pretty heroic. Kinda like a knight huh?".

"I don't know" he responded. "Knights usually get kissed by a fair maiden for their heroic deeds" said Harry winking at her. "Such a shame I never got that kiss huh?".

Penelope snorted. "You're too much, but I agree it is a shame".

"Isn't it?" smirked Harry getting closer.

"Harry" said Penelope noticing how close he was.

"Penelope" he said.

"We can't".

"Can't what?" repeated Harry kissing her.

Penelope was thoroughly enjoying the kiss. She was actually kissing Harry Potter. She couldn't believe it. Then her eyes widened and she pulled back.

"What's wrong?" asked Harry with his hands around her waist.

Penelope hadn't even noticed that. "We can't do this. I'm your professor".

"Penelope, when have you actually taught me anything this year?".

"Well, never" she admitted.

"Well there you go".

"But I'm older than you".

"Not by much". said Harry.

"Still, it's wrong".

"If it's wrong, why does it feel so right?" he asked.

Penelope remained silent as Harry once again, kissed her. Before Penelope knew what was happening Harry had her laying on a bed with her robes off.

'How could there possibly be a bed here?' thought Penelope.

Harry had worked it out beforehand with Dobby to place a bed in the chamber. Harry began to undress himself while taking in Penelope's figure.

Penelope tried to hide her blotchy nose. She still hadn't found a potion that would clear it up.

"You're beautiful" said Harry noticing her attempts to hide what she considered a huge flaw.

"Thank you" said Penelope gaining a little self confidence.

Harry licked his lips and thought 'I'm so going to enjoy this'.

---

One day Percy had walked into his shared office to find Harry pumping into Penelope on his desk.

"What's going on here" he shouted.

Harry took out his wand and stunned him.

"What do we do?" asked a scared Penelope. "He saw us. I'll lose my job".

"You let me handle that idiot" said Harry and kept pumping into her.

Penelope gave in to the pleasure. She didn't know why a guy like Harry could possibly be into her, but after all this time, she went with it. She would enjoy his attention while she could.

That night Kreacher dropped Percy onto Dumbledore's floor with a note saying

"Percy saw me having sex with Penelope. Will you do me a solid and obliviate him Wulfric? Thank you".

P.S. "Don't be a prude"

Dumbledore was scandalized. One of his professors with a student?

"Dammit Harry" he said drawing his wand. If Dumbledore had learned anything in his 100 plus years of life, it was sweeping things under the rug.

Harry began to mess with Percy. He made it a game and chose spots where he knew Percy would be nearby or hit him with compulsion charms to be where he wanted him to be and fucked Penelope without silencing charms. The map was useful for looking out for unwanted voyeurs.

After about the 10th obliviation Dumbledore called Harry to his office. "Enough Harry. I feel as if poor Percy will be permanently harmed if we keep going at this rate".

"I understand" replied Harry. "I guess I can put in the effort to make sure he doesn't find us".

"You've been letting him find you on purpose?" asked a dumbfounded Dumbledore.

"Of course" replied Harry.

"Why?"

"His reactions are priceless. At first I stunned him without giving him a warning, but soon I began to bind him and let him watch as I took "his" Penelope. Did you know Percy's got the mouth of a sailor?" asked Harry.

Dumbledore sighed "Must you do this with one of my professors? The scandal alone".

"Not to pull out the "I'm dying" card Albus, but guess what?".

"Right" sighed Dumbledore. "Just make sure you're not spotted by anyone".

"Sure thing Brian".

"Have you discovered what the other Horcruxes are yet?".

Harry decided to throw him a bone "As a matter of fact I have found the next one".

"Really?"

"Yes. It's in a vault in Gringotts".

"That makes things rather difficult" said Dumbledore.

"I'm working on a plan"

"What is it?"

"Relax Brian. I've destroyed four. You can rest assured that I can handle the two that are left".

"Three" corrected Dumbledore.

Harry shrugged "Well I'm off to find myself another of your professors to fuck".

"What?" asked Dumbledore.

"I'm kidding" waved Harry. "Or am I?" he said as he closed the door.

"That boy is going to be the death of me" said Albus while the portraits gossiped about what they heard. The hat began to laugh " You know, I originally wanted to place him in Slytherin. Now, with balls like that only Gryffindor suits him".

Dumbledore stared at the hat and couldn't help but laugh.

---

The days passed in a blur and Harry had landed professors Sinistra and Vector. After he left them, they were still unsure how they let it happen in the first place. That didn't stop them from allowing him to join them at night in their rooms. He used his cloak in the mornings to get back. One day during lunch he could feel Dumbledore's glare. Harry could tell he had used Legilimency on both female professors to discover if he'd fuck them or not.

The signals from Daphne and Hermione got to the point were even idiots like Crabbe and Goyle could figure it out. Hermione kept trying to say Susan just wasn't the right girl for him. He needed someone who would always stay at his side. Someone who knows him intimately. Harry had inwardly laughed, because upon him occupying this body, that meant no one would qualify.

Tracey had cornered him during their private transfiguration lesson. By now Harry knew how great she was in the art, but remained silent. Tracey obviously wanted him and he gave in to her. Her oral ministrations were the best he ever had. She put Tonks and the older professors to shame. He knew Daphne would be upset by it, but he wasn't her boyfriend and caved to the needs of the flesh.

Harry was enjoying his easy going life and planned to answer both Daphne and Hermione in the negative. He just wasn't ready for a relationship again.

"Why?" asked Hermione hurt by his response.

"I'm not in a place for something serious right now. I'll mostly use you for sex. You deserve better".

"I'm okay with that" replied Hermione.

"No you're not" said Harry. "You don't even love me. You think you do. After all these years, you wanted Ron. Now I pose a puzzle for you to solve, nothing more".

"I know how I feel Harry" said Hermione rather angrily at his presumptions.

Harry shook his head then stole a kiss from Hermione's lips. "What did you feel?".

"What?".

"What did you feel when I kissed you? Were there sparks? Did your toes curl up?".

"I wasn't ready yet" replied Hermione and commanded "Let's do it again".

"I'm sorry Hermione, but no. You're like a sister to me. The last thing I wan't is for you to leave me as well".

Hermione was left alone to ponder over what Harry told her.

---

"Harry there's something I wanted to ask you" said Daphne after their training session was over and they were the only ones left in Myrtles' bathroom.

"I know what it is and I'm sorry, but no" said Harry.

"So what I'm not good enough for you?" asked Daphne as her pride took a hit.

"It's definitely not that" said Harry. I think you're the most beutiful girl here. I know you know what happened to Susan's aunt just beacuse we were dating. Surely you've realized that if we go out Voldemort will target your family as well?".

"Go out?" asked Daphne.

"You don't want to date me?".

"Harry I want to fuck you not date you" lied Daphne. She had been approaching Harry with the intent of dating, but the death of Amelia Bones was a wake up call and Tracey had made her see sense.

Myrtle gasped at the proclamation and even blushed slightly which was quite a feat for a ghost. Daphne rolled her eyes.

"What?" asked Harry taken aback.

Daphne laughed "Did you really think I had a stupid schoolgirl crush on you?".

"Well yeah" admitted Harry.

"You think that highly of yourself?".

"Well I was getting these signals from you".

"You obviously weren't paying enough attention" said Daphne.

"My bad" said Harry. "So what? You want a friends with benefits type of thing?".

"Of course" said Daphne.

"You do know I have others on the side right?"

"Yes" said Daphne. "Tracey isn't exactly tight lipped about you both".

"Are you sure you're okay with this?".

"I'm not a child Harry. Everyone is someone else's sloppy seconds" replied Daphne.

"Okay" said Harry kissing her. He felt a spark as their lips met. He realized it was very similar to when he and Susan kissed and dismissed it immediately. He wasn't going down the rabbit hole again.

He immediately took her down into the chamber and once again had Dobby set up a bed for them.

"That was great" declared Daphne after she came due to Harry wanting to know her taste.

"Ditto" stated Harry wiping his mouth.

Daphne laughed and kissed him. She licked her lips and joked "Wow, I am delicious aren't I?".

Harry nodded and went back for seconds. Daphne leaned back and gave in to the pleasure.

Daphne awoke in the morning to breakfast in bed.

"What time is it? she asked.

"5 in the morning" replied Harry. I had Dobby cook something up for us".

"Thank you" replied Daphne kissing Harry on the lips.

They talked a bit between themselves and ate quickly so Daphne could go back to her dorm.

---

Hermione approached Harry with the intent to repair the rift between them both. Harry had been giving her the space she needed, but he guessed he went too far.

"We need to talk" she said.

"Of course" replied Harry as he led her to an empty classroom and secured the door.

Hermione took a deep breath "You may have been right about the reason I was suddenly interested in you".

Harry didn't say a thing and waited for her to continue.

"It's just you being so strikingly different, and the confidence you have about you is admirable. As you know I've struggled with low self esteem issues before".

"You shouldn't have low self esteem Hermione" interrupted Harry. "You're one of the most beautiful girls I know and definitely the smartest".

Hermione looked at Harry and smiled. "Thank you Harry. It's nice to be called beautiful once in a while"

Harry shrugged "It's the truth".

"There's something else I wanted to do to help you, but since we weren't speaking with each other I hadn't had a chance to move forward with it".

"Let's hear it".

Hermione raised her hands as if pleading with him. "Hear me out first okay".

Harry nodded intrigued with her.

"How would you feel about giving an interview to The Quibbler about everything that has happened in your life?".

'Oh, right' thought Harry. He had forgotten all about the interview with Rita. The paper had kept up their attacks on him and Dumbledore, but he hadn't been bothered in the slightest. Evidently his friends felt different.

"I don't really think that's necessary" said Harry.

"Why?" asked Hermione.

""I don't care about what their stupid rag says about me".

"But it bothers me" replied Hermione. "You're my friend. I hate you being slandered like this."

Harry sighed. "Is this that important to you?".

"Yes" replied Hermione. "After all these months you'd think they would stop".

"Okay" relented Harry throwing her a bone, but not the one she originally wanted.

"Great" shrieked Hermione as she bombarded Harry with the details. They ended up walking to Gryffindor tower, locked in concversation.

---

Late March brought The Quibbler to Hogwarts with Harry's interview. The response was as expected. Percy immediately declared The Quibbler a banned item. Fudge was angry when Harry insinuated he was corrupt. Most of magical England wasn't even aware an interview with Harry Potter had taken place. Again, no one took The Quibbler seriously. Little by little, the rest of the student body began to piece together that Harry was indeed telling the truth about Voldemort returning. Most began to inform their parents about the article. The stage was set for one particular green bowler hat wearing minister to actually pay for his crimes in Azkaban and not get a slap on the wrist to help Rufus Scrimgeour transition to minister at the end of the school year.

---

It was April and as such, OWls and Newts were on the horizon. The stress was at an all time high for everyone in the castle, except Harry. It's not like he needed the grades to begin with. He definitely wasn't going to work for the ministry.

'I'm rich bitch' thought Harry when McGonagall had gotten with him to discuss his career choices.

He simply told her that it didn't matter what classes he took. McGonagall teared up and hugged Harry.

"Judging by your reaction I assume you know what's behind my scar?".

McGonagall nodded. She couldn't say anything without violating her vow. She began to sob uncontrollably.

"For fucks sake Minnie, you have to get over it" said Harry. "I'm sorry I yelled, but it's for the Greater Good" he joked impersonating Dumbledore.

McGonagall laughed at Harry's Dumbledore impersonation.

Harry felt guilty not being able to tell her that he knew for a fact that he would survive Tom's killing curse again.

---

After a few months with Tracey and Daphne, Harry noticed a rift in their friendship. He had gotten considerably closer to Daphne to know what was really going on with her, beyond her usual front.

"What's going on Daphne?" asked Harry.

"Nothing Harry" she replied shaking her head.

"We should stop" said Harry. "I don't want you to lose your best friend over us having sex".

"It's not that" said Daphne. She sighed "It's...".

"What?" asked Harry.

"I think I'm starting to like you".

"What?".

"I want us to be a real couple" she stated.

"But Daphne...".

"I know" she interrupted. "I know I will be targeted by Voldemort as well as my family. That's what Tracey is mad at me for. She's says I'm stupid, that I shouldn't ruin our fun over something as silly as feelings. I told her she was just jealous because you obviously like me more than her and if we dated, you and her would stop".

Harry sighed "Daphne I do like you. I like you a lot actually, but...".

"Just think about it" said Daphne. "It's my life to risk. I will inform my father of a possible relationship between us and see how he feels about it".

Harry's eyes widened.

"it's not a marriage contract you idiot. I just don't want to keep my family in the dark about how I feel about you. Like i said, think about it. i'll wait for you to decide".

"I can't ask you to wait Daphne. Susan did the same to me and it was hell. Surely there's someone else you like".

"There's no one" she replied with certainty.

Harry nodded.

---

Harry needed advice and went home via the cabinet to have a deep conversation with Sirius. Sirius thought it over for a few moments.

"You can't be afraid to love again Harry".

"I know it's just that with everything going on it's really stupid to date someone".

"Kid, it's even more stupid to put your life on pause. Voldemort may be a problem for years. Are you going to make her wait that long?".

"I told her not to wait for me".

"And she didn't listen, I know. But you admitted you felt something for her".

"Of course" replied Harry with a smile. He thought back on their encounters in the chamber. He wasn't going to give his godfather those details. Harry listed all the reasons why he liked Daphne. "Did I mention she's insanely beautiful?".

Sirius laughed. "So why don't you just date her then?".

"Voldemort would stop at nothing to kill her. I can't let her take that risk".

"A couple of months ago, you sat in that same chair and told Remus he couldn't make the decision for Tonks regarding them dating or possibly more. How can you sit there and do the same?".

"What?" shrugged Harry. "You've never seen a hypocrite before?".

Sirius began to laugh.

Harry wasn't any closer to a decision. The only thing he decided to do was to stop sleeping with Daphne and Tracey for the moment. He still had his professors to keep busy with.

---

It was June when OWLs arrived alongside baby Teddy. Harry had snuck out once again to headquarters to party with Sirius, Remus, and the Tonks family. The celebration lasted two days. Percy tried making a big deal about Harry's absence once more, but he backed down when Harry flared his magic again.

After a few days Harry lowered his Occlumency shields during his history OWL exam and caught the expected "I'm holding Sirius hostage and I'll kill him soon" vision. After Harry completed his history exam he asked to speak with Snape.

"Snape in case I die tonight, I have some information for you".

"What is it Potter?".

"The location to the final Horcrux. I need you to retrieve it".

"Why not ask Dumbledore?".

"He's going to be occupied with something else tonight".

"Fine" said Snape. "What and where is it?".

"In a shack that belonged to the Gaunts in Little Hangleton where Tom was ressurected. Follow the magic trail. You can't miss it".

Snape remembered the place just fine.

"It's a ring with a black stone with this symbol" said Harry drawing it out.

Snape furrowed his brow "Are you positive it looked like this?".

"Yes" replied Harry. "It's from the legend of the Deathly Hallows. I take it you know of them?".

"Of course" he said. "Nothing but children's tales".

"I often wondered if they might be real" said Harry.

Snape laughed at Harry.

Harry shrugged "My invisibility cloak has been in my family for generations. It's certainly a long time for a supposed "normal" cloak don't you think?".

"It's definitely unheard of" admitted Snape.

"Quite" said Harry. "I've been wondering if the ring was the famous Resurrection Stone. I'd be able to see my mother for the first time in my life. How awesome would that be? Don't you think It's worth finding out professor?".

Snape's eyes widened as he processed the information. 'Lily'. He could see her again and tell her all the things he regretted not saying when she was alive.

Harry inwardly laughed. 'God these people make it so fucking easy sometimes'.

"It would certainly be interesting" said Snape after a while.

"If I survive, can you bring me the stone before you destroy it? I wan't to at least say hi to her".

"If the opportunity arises" answered Snape.

"Thank you professor. I know we've never seen eye to eye before".

Snape remained silent and left to inform the dark lord the brat had taken the bait.

---

"Do you have what I asked for Dobby?" said Harry.

Dobby nodded.

"Thank you my friend" replied Harry taking the trunk from Dobby and shrinking it. He quickly placed it in his pocket.

"Are we ready?" asked Dumbledore.

"Did you do as I asked Wulfric?".

"Yes".

"Then yes".

They floo'ed to 12 Grimmauld Place.

Harry arrived at Grimmauld Place to find the room full of the people he requested. He immediately saw Bill Weasley glaring at Sirius, who was chatting up Fleur. She was smiling and giggling, occasionally placing her hand on Sirius' arm.

'Dammit Sirius. You're going to cost me G100' joked Harry. He shrugged. After tonight the timeline would be royally fucked anyways.

"Thank you all for being here" said Harry.

"Harry" greeted Fleur running up to hug him. "How have you been?".

"I've been great Fleur thank you, and you? Your accent is loads better".

"I'm fine thank you. I've been practicing with William to get rid of it, but Mr. Black was telling me that he finds my accent charming".

"It's Sirius my dear. Mr. Black is my father".

Fleur rolled her eyes, but laughed all the same.

"Isn't that the most beutiful laugh you've ever heard?" said Sirius.

"Oh Mr. Black, stop it" said Fleur loving the attention.

"Yes, stop it" said Bill Weasley.

Sirius grinned and faced his godson. "So what's this meeting about Harry? Dumbledore said it was your idea and that it would be dangerous".

"Yes" said Harry looking at the people around the room. "As I said before, thank you for being here tonight. I've come up with a plan that will help us expose Voldemort and his Death Eaters".

"Are you serious?" said Sirius.

Harry didn't take the bait.

"Voldemort will receive word that I'm heading into the ministry with my friends. Tonight we will venture into the ministry in two groups. A strike team and a support group. You're all here because you're the best fighters we've got".

Everyone perked up at the compliment.

Harry enlarged his trunk and set it on the floor.

"What's in there?" asked Remus.

Harry grinned and opened the trunk. Five sacks came into view labeled with his friends' names.

"Sirius take this one" said Harry.

"Why does it say Ron?" asked Sirius.

"Kingsley, here's yours".

Kingsley grabbed his sack without a word. He did notice his sack was labeled Neville.

"Fleur, if you could please come up here?".

Fleur grabbed her sack and said "Hermione?".

Harry nodded and called out Hestia.

"I got Luna" she said to Emmeline.

"And finally, Emmeline" said Harry.

She walked up and grabbed a sack. "I've got Ginny" she mentioned to Hestia.

"What's going on?" asked Arthur wondering why his daughter was being mentined.

"What's Ginny have to do with this?" asked Bill staring at Harry as well.

"Calm down it's nothing bad" said Harry. "You'll see. Though I should've asked your permission first, I guess".

"Why do I have this?" asked Sirius lifting Ron's basilisk hide vest.

"If you would've waited for me to explain, you'd know".

"Fine" muttered Sirius.

Harry continued. "As I was going to say, in each of your sacks you'll find clothes, Polyjuice potion, and a single hair belonging to my friends. You will also find as Sirus did, a basilisk hide vest armor that I gifted to each of them for protection".

It quickly dawned on the smarter members of the group

"This is going to be fun" said Fleur.

"Voldemort is expecting me to show up at the ministry to retrieve a prophecy the Order has been guarding. He will send his Death Eaters after us. They will let their guard down around you because.."

"We're going to be them" said Sirius.

"Yes" said Harry surprised by his godfather's sudden lack of wit. "Anyways, that's my plan. They will expect schoolchildren, not seasoned fighters under guise".

"Those that didn't get a sack will be the support team. You will enter the ministry after Albus tips off The Daily Prophet that something is going on at the ministry. I assure you all that Voldemort himself will show up. Do not engage him. Albus will handle him. Any questions?".

No one said a thing.

"Cool. We leave in twenty minutes. The potion will last you an hour, so wait until the last moment to drink it please".

Sirius was currently changing into Ron.

Harry ran both hands through his hair "For fucks sake Sirius. You've got to be fucking kidding me".

"What?" replied Sirius wearing pants that showed his ankles.

"Fine, let's go now" said Harry after a bit of a laughing fit. He couldn't help it seeing Ron with clothes too small for his body.

Sirius smiled. He loved making his godson laugh . He was slowly coming out of his shell after Susan left. The order members laughed and those on the strike team went to go change into their new clothes.

"Like I said Arthur, sorry about using Ginny's face without asking you first".

"It's fine Harry. I prefer this over her going with you, as I'm positive she would've if you asked".

"Yes. They all would've followed me , but I just couldn't let that happen".

"Moody, Remus , and Bill thanks again for coming".

Moody grunted while Bill said "You're welcome" and shook his hand.

"No problem" said Remus. "Though I do wonder why you asked Kingsley to be Neville instead of me".

"You're a father now Remus. It's the same reason why I asked Brian to tell you to keep tonight a secret from Dora".

Remus nodded.

Harry went back to the trunk and wore his vest under his shirt and strapped his knife on his side. The others finally returned looking like Harry's friends.

"Let's go" said Harry. "And remember let me do the talking. I want to lull them into a false sense of security".

Everyone nodded and apparated a few blocks from the ministry and soon followed the teen.

---

A voiced questioned the group as to their reason for visiting the ministry.

"Galactic Empire looking to expose the rebel scum" answered Harry.

"Weren't the rebels the good guys?" said Sirius.

Harry simply smiled as he pinned his badge on his chest.

They descended a couple of floors and walked past the various rooms until they reached the Hall of Prophecies.

"Wow" said Sirius.

"Come on" said Harry walking until he came upon the prophecy orb that was the cause of all this trouble.

"Stop right there" commanded Lucius.

Harry turned around and stood in front of his friends shielding them from the 11 Death Eaters.

"Is that you Lucy? How's the wife?".

"What do you want with my wife?" snarled Lucius.

"What don't I want with her" said Harry as Sirius laughed.

"Watch your toungue Potter".

"My apologies Lucy. I just can't help myself. Your wife's hot as fuck mate".

Lucius narrowed his eyes. "Enough. Give me the prophecy".

"This one?" asked Harry holding it up.

"The very same" said Lucius as the other Death Eaters were coming closer. They all wore mask but Harry knew who they were.

"It's not about you Lucy. It says right here Harry Potter and half blood Dark Lord Tom Riddle".

The Death Eaters stared at one another for a second.

"Last chance" said Lucius drawing his wand. "Give me the prophecy or your friends get it".

Harry and company found themselves completely surrounded.

"Do anything to my friends and I'll smash it" said Harry.

Laughter erupted from the darkness as a figure walked closer to the dim light, racking up the total number of Death Eaters to 12. "He knows how to play! Itty bitty baby Potter!".

"Holy shit Bellatrix is fucking hot" said Harry.

"Harry" chastised Fluer, channeling Hermione.

"What? She is. Look at her" said Harry.

Bellatrix Lestrange smiled and said "It seems you know how to appreciate beauty. Too bad you're a filthy half blood".

"I guess, but between us I'm sure you like it filthy" answered Harry.

Sirius laughed while Kingsley and company couldn't believe what Harry was saying.

Both Lestrange men were enraged and attempted to attack Harry, but Lucius stopped them.

Bellatrix was clearly enjoying the attention and began to giggle like a school girl, unnerving her companions who've never heard her laugh that way.

Harry continued with "I've never stuck my cock in crazy before. What do you say Bella?".

"Enough!" shouted Lucius. "Give me the prophecy".

"Cockblocker" muttered Harry loud enough for everyone to hear him.

Sirius couldn't hold it back and erupted in a booming laugh that echoed throughout the hall. The Lestrange brothers made a second attempt at Harry and he sent a stunner in reply, which they easily deflected. The rest of the Death Eaters laughed at such a school grade level spell.

"While it seems my sister in law appreciates your attention, I require you to return it to me for a second. Give me the prophecy or this ends here" stated Lucius with his wand glowing green.

"All right already" said Harry.

"Here" he said tossing the orb to Lucius. Harry sent a Reducto at the orb, ensuring it would explode into hundreds of glass shards. Sirius sent a stunner at Mulciber, prompting the rest of the Order to attack while the Death Eaters began to shield. Harry followed his Reducto with the Ventus Cicatricem spell which immediately impacted the middle of the group.

Bellatrix reacted quickly and banished Lucius away before the spell hit. Fortunately the Lestrange brothers weren't as lucky and they both died trapped in the vortex the spell created. Blood slippped out of the vortrex like liquids tend to do when a blender is left uncovered. Macnair and Avery lost a few limbs and began to bleed to death. The Order members stopped attacking as they dumbly stared at the carnage.

"What are you doing?" said Harry. "Attack".

The rest of the Death Eaters came to their senses as they began to defend themselves seriously by sending killing curses at random, per usual. The Death Eaters split themselves, still outnumbering the Order 7 to 6. Harry needed to get close to Bellatrix and chased after her.

"You really do like me" she stated, running away from him in a playful manner.

Harry followed the women at a steady pace.

They were a couple of rooms away when he lost her. Out of nowhere Bellatrix tackled Harry to the ground. "Now the we're away from the cockblocker as you put it, what are you going to do?".

Harry raised an eyebrow. He only needed her hair.

"Remember rough and dirty" she stated a she began to kiss him.

Harry ran his fingers through her hair accomplishing what he wanted. Bellatrix began to rub his cock and Harry reached for his wand. As he sent a stunner at Bellatrix, he felt something pierce his side.

Bellatrix's body rolled to the side. Harry stood up slowly gripping the handle of the knife on his side.

"Harry" yelled Sirius who no longer looked like Ron.

"Hey Sirius" said Harry and grunted when he pulled the knife out.

"Let me take care of that" said Sirius taking out his wand to stop the bleeding.

Sirius then pointed his wand at Bellatrix thinking the world was better off without her.

"Stop" commanded Harry. "I need her alive for tonight".

"Why?" asked Sirius.

Harry shook his head "It's something Albus and I are working on. Don't worry about it".

Sirius begrudgingly accepted, but still bound Bellatrix and removed her wand along with an extra knife she had strapped on her thigh.

Harry gestured for Sirius to hand him Bellatrix's wand and he complied.

Suddenly Fleur, Hestia, and Kingsley were in the room covered in a few cuts and bruises.

"What happened to Emmeline?" asked Harry seeing the state Fleur was in.

"We had to portkey Emmeline out of here" responded Kingsley while Fleur looked guilty. "She took an unknown spell Dolohov sent at Fleur to the chest".

"How is she?" asked Harry.

"She'll be okay. Let's just say she's lucky Ginny and her are about the same size" replied Kingsley, who had to remove the armor and transfigure Neville's clothes when he changed back.

"And the Death Eaters?" asked Harry.

"Taken care of" answered Sirius. He had rushed after Harry as the others dealt with Emmeline.

Harry raised an eyebrow.

Fleur looked guilty. "I lost control and turned into my avian form".

"You did what had to be done" said Sirius. "There's only so many Killing Curses one can take before switching tactics. It was you or them. Malfoy certainly wouldn't have thought twice over your death".

Fleur nodded unconvinced.

"Malfoy's dead? They're all dead?" asked Harry as Sirius consoled Fleur.

Kingsley nodded. "We'll take the credit for killing the Death Eaters. We can't have anyone know a foreign witch killed a lord, or that a Hogwarts student killed so many people".

"Are you sure?" asked Harry. "The rest of their pals will target you all for revenge".

Hestia and Kingsley nodded in agreement.

"Thank you" replied Harry.

"Don't worry. I get to collect the bounty on the escaped convicts" joked Hestia.

Harry laughed. "Now let's go see if Tom is here yet".

Sirius levitated his cousin and followed his godson upstairs with the members hot on his heels.

---

Dumbledore was there to greet them. "What happened down there?".

"Nothing that exciting" replied Harry.

Dumbledore glanced at his Order members and they all looked away. No matter, he would find out soon enough.

Voldemort materialized into the ministry.

"Hey Tom" waved Harry.

"Potter" growled Voldemort. "You'll die for calling me by that disgusting name".

"You shouldn't have come here Tom" said Dumbledore. "The aurous are on their way".

"At which time I will be gone and you and the brat, dead" replied Voldmort.

They began to battle. The duel was an unbelievable spectacle of dazzling displays of power and magic that captivated all those present. Once Harry noticed the press arrive due to the camera flash, he told Fleur to let them know something came up, and left the group behind. He walked to a nearby room. He didn't fancy getting possessed by Voldemort. He wasn't sure he could fight him off without Voldemort viewing some of his secondary memories.

Harry enlarged his trunk again and fished out Polyjuice potion and dropped a strand of Bellatrix's hair. As he was finished changing, he put on a cloak covering his body and called Kreacher. He pulled out the small box that was critical to his plans.

When the elf appeared he asked "Can you take me to Gringotts?".

Kreacher grabbed Harry and they both disappeared from the ministry.

---

Presently Gringotts resembled a ghost town. No one was around, but the single teller working the night shift. Harry entered the bank.

"You there, I'm here to make a deposit".

"And who are you wizard?" sneered the goblin.

Harry removed the cloak around his face. The goblin gasped.

"It seems you know who i am you filthy creature. Now deposit this box in my vault at once or I'll personally end your line".

The goblin was going to ask for her key, but the tense atmosphere that accompanied the witch convinced him not to. He took the box.

"Do not fail me goblin" threatened Harry and walked out the bank under cover of the cloak. As he left he had kreacher take him home.

The goblin allowed himself a sneer. 'Stupid witches and wizards acting so big and mighty'. He wasn't stupid though. He knew Bellatrix Lestrange would keep her word about killing his family.

---

Harry was currently waiting in his room looking at the watch Susan gave him. He had kept it all this time as a memento. When the time was right, he stepped into his vanishing cabinet. Harry came out into a dark room. He quickly casted the Lumos spell. The light ate away the dark. He could see the mountains of gold all around him. Precious jewels as far as the light allowed him to see. He walked around until he found what he sought, the cup.

All these months of practicing a variation of the shrinking charm had paid off. He would shrink his vanishing cabinet and would wait how long until it enlarged on its own. The standard was about 8 hours. He had timed it exactly so he could be in and out of Gringotts after he deposited the cabinet. Then it would enlarge on its own about 20 minutes later, competing the 8 hour cycle.

"Kreacher".

The elf answered his master's call, tripping the alarm wards of Gringotts.

"Master?" asked Kreacher.

"We don't have much time Kreacher" said Harry as he pointed Bellatrix's wand at the elf and levitated him above the cup. He had won its loyalty with a simple stunning spell. "Be careful not to touch anything else when you grab it Kreacher".

Kreacher nodded and grabbed the cup. Harry placed Kreacher next to him. He could hear the goblins outside the vault fumbling with keys.

"Don't forget to take the cabinet with you Kreacher" said Harry taking the cup and walking into his cabinet.

Kreacher waited for his master to leave and approached the cabinet. He saw the vault door begin to open and popped himself and the cabinet away. The goblins entered the vault to find what was missing. They knew who the vault belonged to and grew worried. After some debate the goblins decided to keep quiet for the moment. It was embarrassing that they had another break in. The single teller at the entrance had heard the alarm and the rumors of something happening in the Lestrange vault. He obviously didn't want to lose his head and kept quiet.

Harry was in his room on the floor when Kreacher showed up. Harry stabbed the cup with the fang and the horcrux's shriek pierced throughout the room.

"It's almost over" stated Harry. He then laid on his bed waiting for the potion to run its course. He was happy he had accomplished his task without help from Dumbledore. He viewed it as a challenge. He immediately received a messenger patronus from Sirius asking him where he was. They were all worried he was missing. Voldemort was spotted by Cornelius and Rufus. The press had gotten great pictures of Voldemort and Bellatrix was arrested. It seemed Voldemort wasn't able to abscond with his most trusted lieutenant.

Harry conjured his patronus and was shocked to see that it had changed to a Texas Longhorn. It was massive. He hadn't used his patronus since the winter holidays, so he wasn't sure when it changed. He patted its head and sent a reply to Sirius stating he was fine and would show up to Hogwarts in 20 minutes. He once again laid on the bed and thought 'I wonder if he was able to resist it'.

---

Somewhere in the United Sates, Susan and Amelia Bones were shopping at a muggle store. Susan was looking through various clothes when her charm bracelet became loose from within her sleeve, and fell onto the floor. Prongs shattered in half.

Susan frowned. She picked up the bracelet with one hand and collected the broken pieces with the other. "How could it break?" she asked her aunt.

Amelia shook her head "I don't know. They're supposed to be unbreakable".

Amelia looked around and quickly took out her wand and repaired the charm. It would hold for now.

"Thanks" said Susan attaching the charm and retying her bracelet. "Oh this is cute" she said lifting up a shirt for her aunt to see.

Amelia took the shirt and nodded. "It is" she said and set the shirt in their shopping cart.

Susan stopped for a second as she felt butterflies in her stomach again. She placed her hand on it and smiled.

"Everything okay?" asked Amelia.

She nodded and continued to browse.

---

Severus Snape had no trouble finding Little Hangleton. He had gone there to meet the resurrected Dark Lord after all. As the boy had said, the magic was in the air calling out to him. He followed it to a nearby shack. The shack had some defenses, but not enough to deter a man of his knowledge. He looked around the shack and waved his wand looking to find the horcrux. He immediately got a reading from underneath the floor boards. With a wave of his wand the path was clear. Snape levitated a box and quickly opened it. He couldn't believe what he saw. The rune on the stone was just like the symbol representing the Deathly Hallows.

He made to grab it, but stopped himself.

'It's a horcrux' he thought. 'Who knows how it'll react'.

He looked at the stone. "I could see Lily again" he muttered.

"No" he tried to convince himself. "Horcruxes are dangerous things".

The compulsion on the ring placed by Voldemort began to work its magic. Snape suddenly concluded "If the brat was able to destroy 3 of them with ease, surely I can resist whatever the horcrux throws at me".

He grabbed the ring and felt a strong desire to place it on his finger. He did just that, then waited. Nothing happened.

"Lily" he called.

Nothing.

"Lily?".

The curse activated.

"What the hell" yelled Snape as a phantom Lily came into view.

"Take it off Sev, please".

"Lily" said Snape forgetting about the ring. He reached out to her hand and saw his fingers go through like she wasn't there. He instantly felt despair. He needed to hold her hand so badly.

"Hurry Sev, you're dying".

"I'm sorry Lily. I didn't mean for you to die" he cried.

"Sev take it off hurry. He knew you would do this, that's why he sent you".

"What?" asked Snape.

The boy posing as my son knew you wouldn't resist putting on the ring".

"Harry?" asked Snape. Suddenly a phantom Harry Potter appeared.

"Professor" greeted phantom Harry.

"What? How?" said Snape not understanding what was happening one bit.

"It's what I was telling you" said Lily. "the ring is cursed. Take it off".

Snape looked at his hand and noticed the dead flesh was above his wrist. "Too late" he muttered. "I'll die in a few months anyways".

Lyly was sad. "You could've led a happy life Sev. If only you allowed yourself to do so".

Snape shrugged "So who is the impostor?" he asked. He knew Potter wasn't that smart. He inwardly smiled because he wasn't bested by Potter's spawn after all.

"Someone chosen by death after I died" stated phantom Harry.

"When?" asked Snape.

"During the summer".

Snape nodded and sat against the wall. He laughed "I never thought I'd die in a shack like this" he stated.

Lily frowned "You could still remove the ring".

"And look at his smug face again when he sees my hand? No thanks" said Snape shaking his head. "If he's not Harry, why did he do this to me?".

"He may not be my actual son, but for all intents and purposes he is. The love he feels for me and James is real enough. He wanted to avenge us. He was separated from his family as well. You taking that away from Harry was enough for him to condemn you".

"Let's not forget what you did to Susan" said phantom Harry. His mother had dismissed his actions because Amelia and Susan had survived, but he couldn't.

Snape sighed "I did that in anger. I didn't know the whole story".

"It still doesn't excuse your actions" replied phantom Harry.

"I regretted Amelia's death every day since then" admitted Snape.

"Don't worry, she's still alive" informed Lily.

"Truly?" asked Snape as he looked at his hand. It was completely rotted. The progress of the curse curse was already up to his neck.

'Just a few more minutes' he thought.

Lily nodded.

Snape was surprisingly glad he was dying. He would finally be at peace. 'At least I'll be away from the two greatest manipulators in my life' he thought. 'Three' he conceded after a few seconds.

"How is it on the other side Lily?" asked Snape.

"It's great" replied Lily. "All your pain and worries vanish instantly and you spend eternity with all your loved ones".

"Guess I'll be alone" said Snape and laughed.

"You'll be with me you idiot" stated Lily, remindeing Snape of the time they were together.

"I missed you so much" he said. "There's something I always wanted to tell you".

"I know Sev. But the love I felt for you was diferent, I'm sorry".

"I need to say it" replied Snape shaking his head. "Lily, I always loved you. I think since the moment I met you and your sister. I always felt something inside me when you were close by. Just being in your presence brightened up my day. The time we spent together was the only joy I ever felt. I just wanted to say that to you".

"Thank you Severus" replied Lily.

Snape was happy he plucked up the courage to admit it after all this time. He then faced phantom Harry and asked "So Potter any hard feelings towards the usurper to your fame and fortune?".

Phantom Harry shrugged "Not really. He's doing much better than I would have, and he's treating my friends rather well. I've also gotten the opportunity to meet my parents after all this time".

"It's done" stated Lily.

"Really?" asked Snape standing up. "Are you sure?". He didn't feel any different.

"Look behind you" she said

Snape turned around and saw his body laying against the wall. His skin was completely rotted. Only his signature greasy hair and hooked nose were recognizable.

"Come along" said Lily extending her hand.

For the first time in twenty odd years, Snape's lips twisted into a genuine smile. He placed his hand in Lily's and followed her to the great beyond.

---

Death watched the scene eating his favorite snack of fried pickle chips. The boy obviously forgot that Albus would want to speak with Snape when they recovered the ring. He would have to forbid the dead from revealing who Harry Potter truly was. He had always known the boy would refrain from following the books soon enough and he would require a little help here and there.

AN: THAT TOOK FOREVER. SORRY WORK HAS BEEN HECTIC. I'VE BEEN ASKED WHY HARRY ISN'T THE GENTLE GIANT I PORTRAYED HIM TO BE AT FIRST. I'LL SIMPLY SAY THAT I DID ADD THAT PARTICULAR SAYING OF MESSING WITH THE BULL YOU GET THE HORNS FOR A REASON. I'M USING MY FRIEND AS A TEMPLATE FOR THIS HARRY. DUDE WAS LIKE A REAL LIFE HAGRID TO US IN SCHOOL, UNTIL HE CHOKED OUT SOME AHOLE BULLYING US. ANYWAYS I ALWAYS MEANT FOR HARRY TO BE A FIGHTER.

NOT SURE HOW A SMART MAN OF ACTION(DEBATABLE) MAKES HARRY A STEREOTYPICAL JOCK BUT ¯\_(ツ)_/¯.

I CRINGED WHEN I WROTE HARRY ASKING SIRIUS WHY IT HURTS SO MUCH, BUT IT WORKED IN THE HOBBIT RIGHT? LOL

THANKS TO A GUEST'S SUGGESTION I MIGHT PAIR SIRIUS WITH FLEUR. I JUST COULDN'T GET IT OUT OF MY HEAD

FOR THOSE TOO YOUNG TO KNOW ABOUT ROSS AND RACHEL, THE REFERENCE IS FROM THE TV SHOW FRIENDS.

ANYWAYS I WILL TRY TO UPLOAD SOON MAYBE BEFORE NEW YEARS BUT I WON'T PROMISE ANYTHING. WORK WILL GET BUSIER AS WE APPROACH THE HOLIDAYS. AND ON THAT NOTE, IF YOU'RE STILL READING THIS MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR.