Chapter 5
Next morning we said our goodbyes before heading out. I held on to Remus tightly before we disappeared with a crack. This mode of transportation I was not a fan of as it felt as if I was being squeezed threw a tube. I had to catch my breath for some time before we walked to Hermiones house.
"Can I help you?" asked a women who answered the door.
"Is this the home of Hermione Granger?" Remus asked.
"Oh you must be Professor Lupin and Harry," the women said moving to let us enter. "Come in my name is Emma. Hermione dear your guests are here,"
"Be down in a moment mum," she called from upstairs.
"So Professor any good things your teaching this fall?"
"Sadly won't be returning," Remus said "and you can call me Remus."
"Very well Remus," she said "sad you won't be returning. Hermione loved your classes said they were better then the first two professors."
"So I have heard," he said.
"What about you Harry? Looking forward to classes?"
"Very much so," I said "I am switching one of my electives so it should be better."
"So the switch got approved," I turned to see Hermione.
"After some convincing," I said "It is great to see you,"
"You to and you have changed so much,"
"Really," I said looking at myself. I had not really taken the time but it seemed the potions and proper food had been doing their job. I was now taller by nearly five inches and was no longer lanky having gained muscle over the summer. Add in we had gotten completely new wardrobe and I guess I was different.
"Yea," she said "and are those new glasses?"
"Oh yea," I said fiddling with the rectangular frames. "I went to a healer this summer who was able to give me ones that adjust. They think by Christmas I won't even need them anymore."
"That's great," she said "I will come back to get my things after the cup mum,"
"I know darling," Emma said "Hopefully your father will be how then for a proper goodbye,"
"Your not coming home after the cup?" I asked
"No I am staying with the Weasley's," she said then she looked puzzled. "Ron said you were also."
"No I am going back to where I have been," I said "I still have some study to do before the train,"
"Alright kids it is time we head out," Remus said. "You got everything you need Hermione,"
"Yes Professor,"
"No need to call me Professor, just Remus is fine," he said before turning to her mother "Mind if we use your backyard. Apparition sometimes needs room and I don't want to hit anything,"
"No it is fine," she said and we went to the backyard. Hermione gave her mother a hug and kiss before we gripped onto Remus and were off reappearing in the woods.
"That was amazing," Hermione said.
"Speak for yourself," I said trying to catch my breath.
"Padfoot was right you did get your mothers skill in magic travel," Remus said with a smile. "It will be better for you when you do it yourself."
"I hope so," I said.
"Seems some of the party has arrived," I looked up to see a taller ruddy faced man with light brown hair. "Amos Diggory and who might you all be?"
"Hermione Granger,"
"Harrison Potter,"
"Remus Lupin,"
"Ah the werewolf professor," Amos said "Don't worry nothing against it. I work for Regulation and Control of Magical Creatures. Most of us find it ridiculous that you fall under us. You a wizard more then a creature and many did not have the choice. Cedric also said you were a bloody fine teacher,"
"That he was," said a boy coming down from the tree. This was Cedric Diggory the seeker and captain for the Hufflepuff team. "Would not have passed my defense OWL with out him."
"It is good to hear I helped," Remus said.
"Now are the Weasley brood behind you?" Amos asked.
"Would not know," I said "We did not stay at the burrow last night,"
"I know the oldest one went ahead to set the tent up," Amos said before spotting them. "There they are,"
Soon appeared seven of the Weasleys. Mr. Weasley apologized for being late saying someone did not want to get out of bed this morning. Knowing the group I knew it had to be Ron.
"Looking good Harry," Fred said as we walked along to our portkey.
"Yea new look and new clothes," George said "your a new man,"
"Went to some healers over the summer," I said. "I still got a bit but I am almost to what I should be at should I not have had the issues."
"That's great," said the unknown red head. "The name is Charlie,"
"Your the one that works with dragons," I said to which he nodded. "How is Norbert?"
"Norberta actually," he said "with her species it takes a little while to tell the difference so no fault on Hagrid. She just hatched her first clutch of eggs though. She is a great momma even adopted a pair that the mother died."
"Hagrid must be happy,"
"He is," Charlie said "Hope to get him out to see her soon,"
"Alright kids grab hold," Amos said and we did. They counted down and we were off spinning. Mr. Weasley had us let go and this time I did better. I wasnt as elegant as the adults and Cedric but I did not fall on my face this time. Instead I stumbled when I landed then hit the ground much softer though then just slamming into it.
"Your getting better at it," Remus said helping me up. We then followed Mr. Weasley to our site. I thankfully was able to get the site next to their.
"Mate you don't have a tent," Ron said "I guess we can squeeze you in ours,"
"We do have one Ron," Remus said setting down his bag. He then pulled out the tent and with a few flicks of the wand it was up. On the outside it looked like a one man canvas tent with a small stove. Inside though it was a three bedroom tent with combined kitchen and living area. It also had a full bathroom. It was also modern inside with comfy couches and nice table and beds.
"Wow," Ron said. "I call this room!"
"Ron your staying with your family," I said.
"What we always bunk together,"
"At school," I said setting my bag down on the bed he had tried to claim. He then went to the other room. "That is Hermione's room and the master is Remus's,"
"Hermione would love to room with Ginny though so I can have hers,"
"I am tasked with watching both of them Ron," Remus said coming form his room. "They need to stay in this tent,"
"It is big enough for four though if you take the small room and then transfigured the big be into two,"
"Ron just drop it," I said and he stormed off. We finished unpacking before heading out. Ron and Ginny joined us as we walked the stands. Each had some money to buy things and of course Ron bought the first thing that caught his fancy so he did not have the money for the omnioculars. I did buy a pair though and said we could share.
Finally it was time for the match. We had gotten ministry box tickets, Mr. Weasley got theirs in a raffle at work. The box was full of big names not only in our ministry but from others. Currently the minister was trying to talk to the Bulgarian minister.
"Where is Crouch?" Fudge asked Percy who was now his assistant.
"Not sure sire," Percy said "He sent his house elf to save his seat."
"Well he better hurry," Fudge said. "Oh Mr. Potter what a pleasure. This Minister Oblansk is Harry Potter. Sorry to say he does not speak much English."
"Harrison actually Minister Fudge," I said as I shook the Bulgarian ministers hand. "I have come to find out that Dumbledore did not check with Gringotts and did not give the ministry my proper name. I will be fixing the ministry records hopefully soon."
"Harrison well that is unfortunate he did not check," Fudge said. "We could just keep it and change your name. The world does know you as Harry,"
"Well that is not the name my parents wanted for me so I will stick with Harrison," I said
"Well let me try to find Barty so we can speak with the minister," he said leaving us.
"That man needs to get things together," the minister said in a thick accent. "It is a pleasure to meet you Mr. Potter,"
"So you do speak English," Remus said
"Fluently, Mr..." he said
"Lupin," Remus said
"The man is dreadful to deal with and never asked if I could speak just assumed I can't," he said then a guard bent down and whispered something to the minister "I see he did not introduce you,"
"No he would not," Remus looking at the guard.
"Don't worry about him," the minister said motioning to the seats. "He just feels a creature like himself in you,"
"He is a…," I said but stopped not knowing who knew.
"Born one," the guard said. "Both my parents were inflicted with the curse but in home country we are accepted. So long as we don't attack people we are left alone."
"Amazing," Remus said "Here our kind has earned a reputation and we are ostracized form the community. I am one of the lucky ones. I had a good job for a time but I have been able to manage."
"You use potion?"
"Was but I can not afford it now and not skilled enough to make it," he said "I am lucky I found a place to turn now that is warded but I can move about."
"Why not go to a pack?" asked the guard. "The wolf is calmer with a pack."
"I am an Alpha one who made my own pack as I was not taken when bitten as a boy," Remus said "Sadly my pack fell apart and is only just rebuilding."
"I see," the guard said. "Maybe you and your pack can come see Bulgaria da? Learn something about your kind."
"I might take you up but my pack is not like me," Remus said with a smile before ruffling my hair.
"Remus!"
"Oh not like it was neat anyway cub," he said causing the other two men to laugh. "My pack was made up of my friends that accept me. Harry here is the cub for my wolf."
"Even the wolf sees that?" The minister asked.
"Strangely yes. We have not tested obviously but other then events in May, where I had not finished my potion dose, the wolf always knew him as pack. With missing the does messed with the wolf making him not see his pack."
"Events never helped either," I said. With that Fudge came back in not finding Mr. Crouch. He then did his part and the teams flew in. After having to stop Ron from falling over the ledge at the veela it was an exciting game. Ireland clearly had the better chasers but Bulgaria had the better seeker. In the end Ireland won but Viktor Krum got the snitch.
We were just headed to bed form celebrating when load noises could be heard. Remus drew his wand and went to look. It did not take long before he returned and worried.
"Get dressed quickly and grab your wands," he said
"Whats going on?" I said throwing on jeans.
"Death eaters," he said which prompted me to pull out the chest plate as well before getting in my shirt. "and it seems they blocked apperation and portkeys. Saw one person try and could not."
"What do we do?" Hermione asked.
"Get to the woods and out of the wards," Remus said pulling a chain of his neck and handing it to me. It was dog tag pendent on it that said Padfoot. "This is an emergency portkey. It wont work right now due to the wards but will sense your trouble and light up when it can be used. It will take you to Sirius,"
"Remus,"
"No Harry you need to go got it," he said and I nodded. "I don't care what you have to use Harry all rules of underage magic go out the window. Do not get caught by them,"
"Yes," we said
"Now go," He said and we all exited the tent. Spells were flying as we ran and tents burned. In the distance I could see people floating and I was unsure if they were alive or dead. We were nearly at the forests edge when I heard screams.
"You think you can deny a pure blood heir girl," a masked man said. I looked as Hermione crossed into the woods.
"Harry!" she called as I stopped. I looked to see who the man spoke to. It was a girl about my age with blond hair. She was being held by two other masked men and the one who spoke back handed her.
"Depulso!" I called sending the man who hit her into a tree. The two others then started in throwing cutting jinxs. One hit the armor and nixed my side but after a few more banishing charms the two were down.
"Harry!" Hermione called running up. "Your hurt,"
"I will be fine," I said holding my side. I then looked at the girl. "You alright,"
"Now I am thank you," she said.
"Why don't you stick with us we are headed out of these damn wards," I said
"Think that is a good plan," she said then we ran deeper into the woods. Finally we made it out of the wards and my tag glowed.
"You going to be good…,"
"Daphne and yes I have my own emergency portkey," she said pulling out her own necklace. "Dad always insisted we each have one. Hopefully he will be there with my sister."
"Hope so," I said
"Thank you by the way Harry,"
"Seems you knew who I was,"
"We do have classes together," she said before she disappeared. We took that as our own que and activated the portkey landing in the back garden. We had made this the appertion point so it had less wards. As Hermione had entered with me she was clear to enter.
"Harry were are we?" Hermione asked as we walked to the gate.
"My home," I said
"Your...This is where you have been," she said as we started walked the path to the back yard.
"Yep safely behind wards even Dumbledore can not pass," I said "I have not told you everything of this summer and I am sorry but we weren't sure who we could trust and he can be convincing."
"Pup," called a sleep eyed Sirius as we got to the house. "What are you...is that the emergency portkey?"
"There was an attack at the cup," I said and his eyes went wide and grew wider when he saw my side. He called for Pinky right away as she was the elf with the most first aid knowledge. I went on to tell him everything that had happened.
"Remus," he said with obvious worry.
"Is here," we turned to see a very dirty Remus walking in the back door. Sirius jumped up and kissed the man confusing Hermione.
"Are you hurt?" Sirius asked searching for any injuries.
"No I am fine," he said "mostly was putting out the fires."
"Did they catch anyone?" Hermione asked "And when did you two happen?"
"They did not catch anyone and we got back together end of June," Remus said then saw Harry. "What happened to you?"
"He decided to play hero and save girl that was being attacked." Sirius said. "What was her name?"
"She said Daphne and you would have done the same,"
"Yes he would have," Remus said satisfied with Pinky's work. "Guessing Daphne Greengrass,"
"Oh the Queen of Slytherin," Hermione said. "Rumor has it she runs the pit along side Draco,"
"I find that hard to believe," Sirius said "Greengrass was always a neutral house. Her father would have to be Cadoc I would assume. He and Lucius never saw eye to eye either."
"Just saying what I have heard," Hermione said.
"Well you all can need to get some rest," Sirius said.
"Tinker!" I called and a pop latter the elf appeared.
"What can Tinker do for Master Harrison?"
"Can you get a guest room ready for Hermione,"
"Of course," she said and was off.
"So where are we?" Hermione said.
"Its up to you cub," Remus said.
"We are at Potter Manor,"
"Potter...as in the ancient home of the Potter family!"
"Yes," I said "Sirius wrote me shortly after I arrived at the Dursley's and had me come here with Dobby. Since then I have been studying my family, healing from the abuse, and finding out a lot has been kept from me. I can't tell you everything though as Dumbledore has his ways of finding things out. I got protection from some of them from my heir rings,"
"Wow," she said
"We should send word to Molly and let them know Harry and Hermione is safe," Remus said. "We can go get your things tomorrow before heading to the burrow."
"Room is ready Master Harrison," Tinker said popping in. From their we all went to our rooms and surprisingly for the first time is saw Sirius drag Remus into his own but maybe the feeling that he almost lost him meant he needed him close.
*Next Day*
I was woken early by Dobby as Hermione had woken and was looking around. I got dressed and made may when to her. She had managed to find the main Library.
"I would not touch that," I said as she reached for the book on the stand under the crest painting. This was the Potter Grimore which had been brought back as the home was once again lived in.
"Its a book Harry and it looks old," she said before she touched it I grabbed her wrist.
"It is ancient and it hold family secrets," I said letting go. "Story's of my family along with spells and potions known only to us. It is called a family grimore"
"That is ridiculous Harry," Hermione said. "Information and knowledge should be open to all."
"Not all can handle these from what I am told," I said. "Some are public like skele-grow but others are only meant to be used by Potters and those who marry in. Don't you think there is a reason why family names matter in our world."
"Its the old ways of thinking. They use the name cause they think it makes them better," she huffed crossing her arms. "This is probably just some way to make muggle-borns feel inferior. Wizards need to modernize their way of thinking,"
"No it is not," I said "Yes our ways are old but there are reason for that. Magic is passed threw the family and can be unique to each family. The ancient families in particular have this unique magic. Someone not born a Potter would not be able to use some of these spells. I will only be able to use the Black family magic because Sirius made me his heir by blood."
"HE BLOOD ADOPTED YOU! Then he took away your Potter status," she said looking horrified.
"No he did not," I said "Sirius knew it was unlikely he would have children, he is gay Hermione and has been out for some time. With a special godfather ritual that requires a form of blood adoption he made me his son along with my parents child but only if he had no children of his own would magic name me his heir. It doesn't always work though but it was confirmed at the start of the summer. Now Hermione you are one of my best friends but you can't just go around trying to touch things in a home not yours. Things can hurt you here,"
"Potters are a light family though,"
"Light but not forgiving to those who try to harm or steal," I said "The books defense would have activated if you would have touched it and that would have hurt you. There are other artifacts the same. Please for your safety ask."
"Alright," she said
"Now lets go eat," I said feeling as if she understood. After breakfast I showed her around a bit. She was happy to see Buckbeak, who did not like the barn but stayed on the grounds, was happy. After a bit we went to her house as Remus had collected our things the night before. We assured her parents that she was safe as we did not know they got the prophet before heading to the burrow.
"I am so glad you are safe," Molly said rushing out of the house before we made it to the door. She gave us both death grip hugs. "Harry you look peckish go put your things away and..,"
"I am not staying Mrs. Weasley," I said finally breaking the hug.
"Of course you are dear," she said "Now lets go…,"
"I do not mind staying for lunch Mr. Weasley but I will be leaving with Remus," I said.
"Dumbledore said…,"
"I do not care what he said," I told her "I am safe where I am and there is no need for me to leave there until I go to the train. I also have some school shopping that has to get done still,"
"Very well," she said clearly not pleased with me. We then went in to meet with the rest of the family. Ron went on about the attack as he separated and witnessed a man conjuring the dark mark. He also barely avoided stunners shot by those going after the man.
"It was wicked mate," Ron said with his mouth full.
"Ron don't talk with food in your mouth," Bill said.
"How did you get out?" Fred asked
"Yea those wards went pretty far," George said "and we say Remus later,"
"I gave him my emergency portkey," Remus said. "Which reminds me Harry we need to set one for you. We should have done it before now."
"You have known where he was?" Mr. Weasley asked.
"Since he invited me to the cup yes," Remus said going with our story. "I then started staying with him as I had to leave my flat."
"Why did you not tell Dumbledore!?" she screeched.
"It was none of his business," I said
"He is you guardian Harry of course it is his…,"
"HE IS NOT NOR HAS HE EVER BEEN MY MAGICAL GUARDIAN!" I yelled. Ron stopped eating stunned at my actions along with Hermione. The rest of the Weasley's sat back in their chairs.
"Harry you are confused," she said in a sweat voice ignoring me. "I don't know who has been filling your head with lies but he is your guardian. The Ministry appointed him and he is trying to keep you safe. He has your best interest in mind,"
"Safe yea right," I said standing. "Dumbledore hired a man that was after the stone who had Voldemort under his damn turban (everyone flinched at the name other then Remus). He allowed me and two other eleven year old's to handle that problem. Then he knew what was going on second year. He knew Tom Riddle was Voldemort as he was his damn teacher! He had gone threw all of it before. Third year granted was not his fault but damn sure he could have arranged for the dementors not to come that year and place every damn student in danger. Don't get me started on leaving me at a home were I was beaten, starved, and told every day I was a freak. Dumbledore is a manipulative old man who has never had my best interest in mind. Lets go Remus,"
"HARRY JAMES POTTER!" she yelled as I started to move. With a flick of her wand she slammed the door.
"That is not my name," I said turning to her.
"It is now sit down,"
"No," I said. At this point I could feel my magic bubbling but did not care. "My name is Harrison James Sirius Potter! I am heir to the Most Noble and Ancient House of Potter! I alone have defeated Voldemort three times. I have faced and slayed an ancient basilisk left by Salazar Slytherin. Only wielder of the sword of Gryffindor. I am the sole survivor of the killing curse. I WILL NO LONGER BE CONTROLLED BY ALBUS DUMBLEDORE!"
"HARRY!" Remus yelled grabbing my shoulder. The flow of magic stopped and I found items dropping to the ground. At the lose of such power I nearly fell but Remus kept me standing.
"Lets go home," I said. We left the speechless family and left. We landed in the garden and I collapsed into Remus arms.
"SIRIUS!" Remus yelled as I tried to breath. Sirius came running out in a panic and collected me up. They laid me on the couch well Remus flooed away returning quickly with Sharpclaw. After that everything was black.
So we are now moving along and soon to be at Hogwarts. I am going to address some of the guest reviews as I typically answer any questions directly if not a guest.
Yuu101cutie- I did not think reproductive wise of the sidhe wolf. It is possible that a few are still left I left it open incase I wanted them to. I think they would could mix with wolf species but wolves were last reported in 1888 in Scotland (last confirmed kill of a wolf in 1680) and England it is believed they died out in Henry the 7ths reign. Ireland is also said to have no wolf population since at least 1786. So if they did breed the wolves are now dead. As for relationship it was a toss between Harry and Daphne or with Hermione but wanted Hermione with Viktor as I don't see that often. The twins relationship with Harry will be fine though along with some of the other Weasley's. As for the goblins I like that you like there involvement and I hope you like my idea with the werewolves mentioned in this chapter. Bill will be fine as Gringotts knows it was not him but Bill doesn't know his mothers involvement yet just knows of the mistreatment and horcux. As for Molly not sure if it will be full bash but either way Dumbledore has manipulated her as she basically worships the man and takes his word as if it came from Merlin. I think she won't even realize how much and still believe him after the truth comes out. I could see here trying to push the contract or maybe try using love potions once she finds out he is dating someone other then her daughter. Kinda feel bad for Ginny here as I am not bashing her so she is in the cross fire. As you can see Hermione does kinda push it but I want her to stay Harry's friend she will be upset at time but eventual better herself as she realize what Sirius noticed in the first chapter. You will need to wait on the cup stuff but it is coming and it is mostly written and does cause some drama. Legal name wise though typically when you sign you do not require your middle name. Harry is strange though to have has a legal first name as it is typically short for something but my boyfriend does have the same thing with his name. I think the ink or quill they are required to use might have some of their magic so that teachers know they did not have another student write here homework for them. It would make sense. No problem about the ramble I like long reviews that that I can answer.
To the Guest who mentioned Herbology- Just cause one likes doing something does not mean they are amazing at it. So though the Dursley's had him gardening does not mean he was good at it or that he liked it. It is a grade though that can improve for him though and a lot of it has to do with his lack of doing his homework, it being late, or just slacking so he does not out do Hermione. I was similar in my studies as I was great at science and history but hated doing homework. I even failed biology even though my teacher stopped calling on me cause he knew I knew the answers.
To the Guest that mentioned Snape- Yes yes he will be bashed
To the first Guest Review- Not sure about cocky but yes to the duelist as you will see in a few more chapters.
I thin that is all that need replying. Hope you enjoy and see you next chapter.