One shots pt 11

by phoenixgirl26

Another lot of one shots. Warning: the stories are mixed with some strong language, slash, time travel with some bashing of favourite characters thrown in.

3. Chapter 3

Owning my heart:

With the triwizard tournament over and the return of Voldemort, Hermione Granger, Ron Weasley, Ginny Weasley and a heap of other students all tried to get Harry Potter to forgive them, he refused. For the last few weeks before school finished, Harry spent his time with Neville Longbottom and Luna Lovegood. They were two people out of almost the entire student population who never believed Harry entered the tournament, the twins were another two who stuck by Harry. Neither Neville nor Luna ever deserted him or turn their backs on him at all, they were loyal and trustworthy friends. The Weasley twins were another two who stuck by Harry. As far as Harry was concerned, those four are the only friends that mattered.

Luna had pulled Harry and Neville outside and down to the lake, 'Daddy wants to know if you wish to spend the holidays with us Harry?'

'Um, I'd love to, but are you sure Luna?'

'Positive, we can visit Neville as well, if that's all right with Neville?'

'Yeah, it'll be fun.'

'Then sure, but I have one problem. Those people will not allow me out of the locked room once I'm there and Dumbledore won't help, I've asked before.'

'Then daddy and I will come get you, but he can send a note to Mafalda Hopkirk of the improper use of magic office. They take care of detecting underage magic and detecting magic in a muggle home.'

'It will be the only way they will let me out, they're scared of adult wizards.'

'I might go with them Harry, let them see more witches and wizards.'

Harry smiled at his friends, 'You two are wonderful, no one ever bothered to help before. This will be the first holiday that I haven't dreaded.'

'Good, so we'll work on a lot of fun to have, including some flying.' Harry laughed a he hugged Luna, she knew him so well even in such a short space of time, but they had become close. They started off as friends but now Harry and Luna were a couple. Apart from Neville, no one knew about Harry and Luna, they wanted to keep it quiet for now. Since Harry won the triwizard tournament he was talked about even more, not all was good though. The ministry refused to believe Voldemort had returned, they kept saying Harry was lying. That was another reason Harry wanted to keep his relationship with Luna quiet, at least until the beginning of school term. He didn't want Luna in danger if Voldemort decided to try anything. He also didn't want anyone like the minister or the daily prophet to start bad mouthing his girl.

Harry, Luna and Neville shared a carriage with Hermione, Ron and Ginny, who kept trying to talk to Harry. He ignored them and continued talking only with his two real friends. At one time Ginny tried to sit beside Harry, Luna sat on Harry's lap making sure her back was too Ginny.

'That is rude Luna, I'm trying to talk to Harry.'

'And I don't want to hear anything you have to say weasel, if you keep going I might just remove your fucking mouth. Actually, that might be an improvement since all you do is sprout fucking shit,' Harry glared then tightened his arms around Luna, 'So when lovely Luna?'

'An hour, no longer, handsome Harry.' Harry chuckled,

'Cool, just be careful now that psycho is back, who knows what he's up to.'

'We'll be fine, stop worrying so much.'

'Mum invited you to spend a few weeks at the Burrow mate,' Ron said.

'I'm not your mate you fucking moron, so fuck off. I definitely don't want to spend time with your loud mouth mother, especially when she can raise fucking idiots like you two,' Harry growled, 'Neville, can you find me that book for now, but I worked on an account at Flourish and Blotts, I sent my order before leaving.'

'You'll have it as soon as I dig it out.'

'Harry, please, we apologised, it's time to forgive us,' Hermione said but in her bossy know-it-all voice. 'Fuck off Granger, you fucking know-it-all.' Hermione, Ron and Ginny realised they were going to keep being ignored, swore at or glared at decided to move to another compartment.

'I thought they would never leave,' Harry groaned softly.

'They'll give up, eventually,' Neville said.

'Yeah, I just wish they would now because they are out of my life, for good. I've forgiven them before, not going to happen again.'

'That's why they think you will since you have before. I mean you've actually forgiven Ron dozens of times since first year.'

'Yeah, he just doesn't think sometimes, just sprouts shit then expects me to just be the dutiful faithful friend. Never again, so hopefully he will realise it before I curse the bastard.'

'What about Voldemort, will you be okay?' Luna asked.

'It's got nothing to do with me this time, the prophecy was fulfilled, it's up to the ministry to take care of him, I'm done. Besides, I'm trying to work on what I want to do when I leave Hogwarts.'

'I remember when you said you never wanted to leave the castle,' Neville grinned.

'I grew up to realise I do not want to be in Dumbledork's company more than I have to. I wish he would just retire already, he's old enough to want to get away from so many kids. Plus he just doesn't understand kids anymore, like teenagers, he has no idea how to deal with them. He just believes everyone will respect him and do whatever he wants. He needs to get out his head out of his arse and he needs to get out of Hogwarts, for good.'

'He will never retire, he will die in that job. But do you notice how much he watches you Harry?' Neville asked.

'Yeah, it's creepy and disturbing.'

'Then we let daddy print a story about how you feel, it might make him back off.'

Harry chuckled, 'I like that idea Luna, I definitely will ask your dad to do some type of article. We might wait until we return, see if he still does. But do you think you're dad will be okay that we're dating?'

'Yes, daddy will only do something if you hurt me, which you would never do.'

'Never, I won't let anyone hurt you either, at least most of the students have stopped bullying you. But I'm just glad I don't have to put up with that lot for a while.'

'You would think after not speaking to them for months they would realise you never will.'

'You would think so, but I know Dumbledore is behind it, we know that he is, we just don't know why. Once he realised I stopped listening to him and ignoring them, I began to get more attention then ever before. I don't know, I just wish I could work out what they were planning. It won't be anything good, I just wish I knew.'

'It won't matter, nothing will break us apart or you're friendship with Neville.'

'No, nothing will, whatever is they are planning will not work. So what do you normally do during the holidays Neville?'

'Visit my aunts and uncles, I do visit my parents once a week. I spend a lot of time in my greenhouse.'

'I was hoping you could help with herbology, I might not want to get like you Neville but I do want to learn more. I mainly want to work on plants that are used in potions. I'm going to start teaching myself since Snape is a bastard. But I have to ask Neville, about why you don't like to fly. Is it just that you got hurt during our first lesson or is it more?'

'I did want to learn to fly, but falling that day has made me scared of heights. I did think of asking you to teach me, you are such a natural on a broom.'

'I will and I promise to keep it low and slow until you get confident. I have my Firebolt but it might be a bit fast for you to practice on. It also doesn't fly right anymore, not since the dragon singed it. I have to read the book on repairing damaged brooms to see if I can fix it.'

'There are brooms at the manor, old but they work.'

'Then we'll use those until your confident. Look at Hermione, she just won't try because it's not something you can learn from a book. But she doesn't like any type of physical exercise, like Ron, he's a lazy bastard.'

'I can see Ron getting very fat as he gets older,' Luna said dreamily. 'Then if those two get together they deserve each other. Hermione can run the relationship by ordering him around and he'll just sit on his arse eating all day,'

Harry and Neville laughed, Luna smiled. But Harry had the first real enjoyable trip on the Hogwarts express. He had a girlfriend and he had a friend who were both true a friend and loyal, just as he was loyal and a true friend to Neville, but also to his girl.

The instant Harry stepped into number four and his uncle went to take his arm, 'I'm being picked up in an hour, I doubt you want them to blast the door open do you?' Harry glared then sat down on his trunk, 'There will be three of…well, my kind, maybe four. The ministry has been informed that magic may be used, if it's needed.' Vernon paled then he pulled himself together,

'We told you we don't want you kind here boy.'

'Well, they have to pick me up, but you know what, I will just wait outside, near the fence that way you won't have to see them.'

'Fine, take that blasted bird with you.' Harry shrugged but he let Hedwig out of the cage then opened the door. He dragged his trunk outside and sat on his trunk just inside the Dursley's garden.

It was only a half hour later that Harry heard the distant sound of apparition, then he heard a noise. He looked down towards the side of the front yard, right when a woman appeared out of nowhere.

He realised she had been hiding under an invisibility cloak.

'What are you doing here?' The woman asked.

'We are picking up Harry so he can have a holiday and not get locked up again. But I have no idea what it has to do with you,' Xenophilius said.

'Do you know who this is Mr. Potter?' Augusta asked. 'No ma'am I don't, but whoever she is has nothing to do with me.'

'I'm to stand guard to make sure Harry is safe.'

'I never gave you permission to use my name and no one asked me about having a guard, which I don't want. So go back to whoever told you to come here and let them know I'm going away for the holidays,' Harry glared at the woman before dragging his trunk, the woman grabbed his arm but she ended up with four wands pointed at her, 'Do you really think you can fight against Lady Longbottom who I've been told is a duelling champion. Now two things could happen, you could loose an arm or I can have you arrested for assaulting me, so I suggest you take your hand off me.'

'Now,' Neville glared. The woman slowly let Harry's arm go,

'Dumbledore told me to keep Harry safe.'

'My personal life has nothing to do with the headmaster of Hogwarts. I am out of school and have permission from my relatives to go with my friends. So, go tell that interfering old man to leave me alone or I might just leave Hogwarts for good, or just have him charged with harassment.'

Xeno flicked his wand, Harry's trunk shrunk, he handed it to the owner then whispered to Hedwig who was sitting on his daughter's shoulder. The owl hooted to Harry then flew off, Xeno took Harry and Luna's arm.

'We will see you there Augusta.'

'You will Xeno, we will make sure she doesn't try to follow.'

Xeno disapparated with Harry and his daughter, 'Welcome to our home Mr. Potter.'

'Harry, sir, just Harry.'

'Well just Harry, call me Xeno, Xenophilius is such a long name.'

'Thank you…Xeno, but you have a great looking house.'

'Thank you Harry.'

The three turned when they heard the sound of apparition, 'That woman explained that the silly old man wanted Mr. Potter kept inside the house for the entire holiday, disgraceful. Well, it's nice to meet you Mr. Potter.'

'Harry ma'am, just Harry and it's a pleasure to meet you Lady Longbottom.'

'Harry,' she smiled, 'It's nice to see not all young people have forgotten to use their manners.'

'Let's get inside so Harry can settle in, we'll have some tea,' Xeno said then smiled as Luna took Harry's hand.

Albus received an urgent message from a member of the order of the phoenix. He hurried from his office and met her just as she was coming into the castle.

'What is it Hestia?'

'Harry left with friends and Lady Augusta Longbottom. I was held at wand point and since Harry's relatives gave him permission to leave there was nothing I could do. He told me to tell you that you have nothing to do with his personal life, he is on holidays. He also said he might just leave Hogwarts or have you arrested for harassment.'

'Do you know where they went and which friends?'

'Neville Longbottom, but I am unsure of who the girl and man was, though I could tell they were father and daughter.'

'Did they have blond hair?'

'Yes.'

Albus sighed, 'Xenophilius Lovegood and his daughter Luna, Xeno owns the Quibbler. If I try to interfere I can see that man publishing something in his blasted magazine. I will try to convince Harry to head to the Burrow.'

'From what I heard he told off Ginny Weasley, had a go at Ron Weasley and swore at Hermione Granger. I doubt you could convince him to stay with people he doesn't like.'

'I may have a way to convince him, thank you Hestia, if I can get him to listen to me I will let you know,' Albus sighed, he realised he was losing control of the boy and he knew it was because of the triwizard tournament. He wanted to see how Harry would go, another test to see how the boy would handle himself, he did not believe it would backfire. He also knew it was because his friends left him alone for weeks which gave Neville and Luna the chance to slip in as his closest friends.

Albus stuck his head in the fireplace, 'Sirius.'

'Albus, is something up?'

'Yes, Harry left the safety of the wards and went to a friends place. I had Hestia there but they drew their wands on her, four of them. I want you to write to Harry, tell him he can stay with you.'

'Yeah, sure, but he might want to stay with Ron and why would they pull their wands?'

'It wasn't Ron, it was Neville Longbottom, Augusta Longbottom and the two Lovegood's.'

'That's the two Harry told me about, the two who stood by him, well, I say let him stay with them.'

'It's not safe Sirius, Voldemort will go after Harry, he needs to stay at the Dursley's or go to headquarters.'

'Fine, I'll write, but I doubt it will do much good.'

'I need to write a few letters myself, tell me when you hear from Harry.'

Later that day an owl flew into the Lovegood's, dropped a letter at Harry but he never touched it.

'Do you know how to test for things like portkeys Xeno?'

'Yes, I do and I can understand why you are cautious. But any mail goes through enchantments to dispel any type of curses, which includes portkeys.'

'Thank you,' Harry opened the letter, "Dear Harry, Albus contacted me, he said you can stay here for the holidays. Now even though I would love to spend some time with you I get that you want to spend time with your friends. Maybe we can meet up somewhere in a week or so. Anyway, I happen to think you should stay with your friends, I doubt old snake face will find out where you are. If you get a letter from Dumby tell him that you turned me down. Even though I know you wouldn't, but you know Dumby likes to control things, I don't like him trying to control you. Tell that cute blond you mentioned that I can't wait to meet her, love Snuffles."

'Let's write some stories so you're godfather's name get finally be cleared.'

Harry smiled up at Xeno, 'Do you think it will work?'

'If we write enough and put in all the information, we also put in how the ministry like to throw people in jail when they are innocent. We also mentioned that Sirius Black was not given a trial, that could make a lot of people look bad which could mean it just might work.'

'You're father is wonderful Luna,' Harry grinned at the two blonds.

They began working on some stories, stories they could publish every week until people got the message, the message that Sirius Black was innocent.

Harry was having the most wonderful time these holidays. He helped Xeno with his magazine, spent a lot of time with Luna and they visited Neville often. When they went to Longbottom manor Harry did get Neville up on a broom. The three of them would fly very slow and low to the ground until Neville realised he could fly a broom, he just needed some confidence, especially after he fell and broke his wrist during their flying lessons.

On the days he spent at the Longbottom's, Neville would take Harry into the greenhouse. They would work in there for a few hours, with Harry continuously writing notes on everything Neville told him.

Harry did receive letters from Dumbledore, which ignored, he even got a visit from Molly Weasley. Harry refused to speak to her. Xeno told Molly, politely that Harry no longer liked her son because he had betrayed Harry. Not only this one time, so he finally had enough of Ron's childish behaviour. But Xeno also told Molly that Harry wanted to spend his time with his girlfriend.

They did get more visits from the Weasley's, Molly, Arthur, Ron, Ginny, Ginny was the one that dropped in the most. Harry never saw one of them, Xeno always dealt with them and he always made sure to tell them that Harry was with his girlfriend.

Harry had fun helping Xeno with the Quibbler, he would sit with him and work out how to write a story. He wasn't sure he would ever write anything that could get published but he still had fun. Xeno thought Harry had potential, all he needed to do was tweak his writing a bit. But he did tell Harry that if he ever wanted to write something then it would be published. That was when he thought he would write a piece about Sirius, make the people see that if Harry Potter, the son of James and Lily who Sirius had supposedly betrayed, did believed the man was innocent. He would write that he had seen proof that he was innocent, which should tell the people that the ministry made a mistake and they make more mistakes than any one knew. Hopefully it might help Sirius but also make people believe that Voldemort had returned.

Harry and Luna were lying near the pond on a blanket, they had a picnic lunch beside them. They had been swimming before they decided to rest, enjoying the peace a quiet. Harry had begun to relax at the Lovegood's home, being away from the Dursley's showed him just how much he had missed out on over the years. He was never going to miss having a life again, especially now with Voldemort back. During his time at the Lovegood's, Harry had asked Xeno to go with him so he could get contact lenses. Naturally he had to explain to Xeno what contact lenses were, since he was a pure-blood and contact lenses were a muggle item.

Harry felt great, not having to wear glasses anymore, it also helped when he snogged his girlfriend, the glasses used to get in the way. When it was time to return to Hogwarts, Harry, Luna and Neville got a compartment then sealed it so they wouldn't be bothered by Ron, Hermione and Ginny.

Even though Harry and Luna were a couple, they didn't always kiss or cuddle, especially when they were spending time with Neville. When they got into the great hall, Harry made sure to kiss Luna so everyone could see, especially Ginny Weasley.

'I'll walk you to Ravenclaw tower later babe.'

'I'll wait for you sweetheart,' Luna kissed Harry softly before sitting down, ignoring the shocked looks from everyone.

Harry sat beside Neville, 'You kissed her.'

Harry and Neville turned to stare at Hermione, 'She's Harry's girlfriend, so naturally he kissed her, how thick are you?'

Harry chuckled but he glanced back at Luna who threw him a kiss, Harry did the same before the hall went silent as the first years were brought in.

Neville lent close to Harry, 'Ron, Ginny and Hermione are staring up Dumbledore who doesn't look happy.'

'We knew they wouldn't but nothing will change my mind. But Xeno told them Luna was my girlfriend, they probably didn't believe him. Now they will since they saw me kiss her.'

Harry and Neville ended up moving further up the table, away from Ron, Ginny and Hermione. But they made sure that those three could not sit anywhere near them. Once the sorting was over, Harry sat sideways so he could stare at Luna. He didn't stop even when Neville and the twins kept making comments about how love-struck he was. Harry would agree before staring back at his girl.

As Dumbledore dismissed everyone Harry went straight to Luna, Neville was behind him. The three friends headed for the door before Hermione grabbed hold of Harry's arm.

'You are acting like a child Harry, now I want you to go speak with Professor Dumbledore and work this out.'

'Fuck off Granger,' Harry glared, then saw Hermione's hand come up ready to hit him, he blocked it then punched her in the face, sending her flying backwards, to shocked looks from everyone in the great hall,

'Raise your hand to me again Granger and you won't be conscious next time.'

'That is uncalled for Harry, maybe it's time for you to be suspended.'

'Then you will have to suspend Miss Granger headmaster as I saw her go to strike Mr. Potter first. He was only defending himself,' Minerva said as she glared at Hermione, Ron had helped her up.

'It's your call…headmaster, if you do then I will bring charges against her and you,' Harry's face and voice was cold, Dumbledore walked off without saying anything else,'Thank you Professor. Normally I would not hit anyone, but one can only take so much harassment and they haven't stopped.'

'I was stating the truth Mr. Potter, but try to keep your temper under control.'

'I will as long as they stay away from me,' Harry waited until she left then turned to his ex-friends, 'Unless you want to have worse done to you and you keep going then they will see what I can do to people who piss me off,' Harry glared at Hermione before he put his arm around Luna and walked off, Neville with them.

Harry and Neville walked Luna to Ravenclaw tower, Neville stayed down the end of the corridor to give Harry and Luna time alone.

'Did you hurt your hand?'

'No, it's fine,' Harry smiled as Luna kissed his hand then kissed him. They didn't care that all the ravens were walking past them, some remarked at them snogging, others whistled, some just walked past without comment.

Harry and Neville ignored the looks Hermione, Ron and Ginny gave them as they stepped into Gryffindor common room. As they started for the stairs Harry stopped and turned back.

'I meant what I said, go to hit me again and you will not wake up, at least for a few days,' Harry turned and followed Neville up the stairs.

Both boys got ready for bed, then nodded to each other before they spelled their curtains closed and made sure they couldn't be open. Over the next few days Hermione, Ron and Ginny left Harry alone, but Harry couldn't help laughing when he saw the large bruise on Hermione's face. He wondered why she hadn't seen Pomfrey to have it removed, then he figured maybe McGonagall stepped in so she couldn't. He wasn't sure his head of house would do something like that but he had no other ideas that made sense.

Even though Hermione, Ron and Ginny never spoke to him or went near him and Harry knew they wouldn't dare do anything to him again, at least for now. He knew they would try something, eventually, he just wasn't sure what or when.

Harry had seen a few looks from Ginny every time Luna was around which told him the red head might just try something with his girlfriend. One time Harry had stood under his cloak while he waited for Luna to finish her charms class. As soon as the students began to leave, he saw Ginny moved just past the door, she stood against the wall, like she was waiting for someone to pass by her. She also had her wand in her hand.

'Don't try it weasel,' Harry pulled the cloak off, 'If Luna is attacked in any way I will come after you, your brother and Granger. I won't care about proof and I won't hold back,' Harry stepped closer to Ginny who flinched, 'Get the fuck out of here now you bitch before I get angry,' Harry smirked when she ran.

'You didn't have to do that Harry, I knew they would try.'

'You're my girl Luna, no one hurts you,' Harry put his arm around Luna before they walked off together. They joined Neville as they headed towards the great hall for dinner. Harry stood with Luna for a few minutes, kissing her before he went to Gryffindor table. He grinned at Neville who made sure that Ron, Hermione and Ginny could not get near them. They had others sitting next to and across from them. So they had a very enjoyable dinner.

Over the next couple of weeks Ron, Hermione and Ginny finally left Harry, Luna and Neville alone. They weren't sure how long it would last, they hoped forever. Harry had a feeling they were planning something, he just hoped it had nothing to do with Luna.

When Harry woke up he found a familiar owl sitting on his bed. After reading the letter, he hurried into the bathrooms then stood waiting for Neville to finish in the shower.

'She's gone, I got a letter saying that her father was threatened if she didn't leave they would follow through on the threat, it wasn't signed. We know who did it but it's not like we didn't plan for this. I just hate the fact she was made to leave.'

'You'll still see her Harry. So it's time to visit McGonagall.'

'Yep, I just wanted to tell you first, now I'm going down to see her, see you at lunch.' Harry hurried down the stairs to see Ginny, Hermione and Ron waiting,

'Quidditch practice has been called,' Ginny said sweetly.

'Fuck off,' Harry glared then hurried out of the portrait hole ignoring the calls from his ex-friends. Harry knocked on the door and heard his head of house call to enter, 'I need a word Professor.'

'Of course Potter, what can I do for you?'

'I'm quitting the quidditch team and I would like information on what I would need to study to take my N.E.W.T.s by the end of this year?'

'Potter, I doubt very much you would have enough time.'

'I will make time, especially now I'm not wasting time with quidditch, or anything else, just studying.'

'Why are you doing this Potter?'

'I think you could work it out Professor. Now can I get the information or do I need to contact the ministry?'

'I will have it for you tomorrow after dinner.'

'Thank you,' Harry turned and left the office, he hurried to make it to lunch where Neville had saved him a seat, 'All done.'

'Good, when will they find out?'

'Anytime now, she asked why, I said she could work it out, she didn't say anything so she knew the reason.'

'Potter, I called a practice.'

'I've quit the team, Angelina, just told McGonagall, I'll be too busy to worry about quidditch.'

'You're joking right, this is something the twins told you to do?'

'I'm not joking, I've quit the team. Don't try to change my mind, it's done and I'm glad, now I'm going to enjoy my lunch,' Harry glanced up at the shocked looks from Ginny and Ron. He glared then dished up some food before looking at Neville, 'So if you need to find me I'll be spending all my time in the library.'

'I will probably join you, for part of the time mate.'

'Harry, please, we don't have a reserve seeker, no one could replace you.'

'Well, since my girlfriend was forced to leave I'm making sure I learn enough to leave by the end of the year which means I don't have time for quidditch. Luna is the most important person in my life and nothing will keep us apart, especially not quidditch.' Harry turned back to his lunch, so even though Angelina kept trying and the other members of the team tried. Harry just cast a silencing charm around him and Neville and began a conversation without being disturbed.

Just as Harry and Neville finished lunch, a first year held out a note, 'Thanks,' Harry read, 'Dumbledore, figures, I better go see McGonagall.'

'But the note is from professor Dumbledore, why are you going to professor McGonagall?' Harry looked up at Hermione giving her the usual glare, 'I'll see you later mate,' Harry slapped Neville on the shoulder before heading to the transfiguration classroom.

'Did you want to change your mind Potter?'

'No professor, but I would like you to come with me to see the headmaster, he sent for me.'

'Why would you want me to join you?'

'He's looks give me the creeps, I feel like his going to jump me, grope me or something. The attention he pays me makes me uncomfortable, it's not normal. From what I read in the Hogwarts school manual I can ask my head of house to accompany me if I'm summoned by the head.'

'You are correct, but I doubt the attention the headmaster shows you isn't more than normal.'

'Then you must be in the minority Professor, so many have asked me why he stares at me all the time. I've even heard some students say he's in love with me and that's why my girlfriend suddenly disappeared. I heard that on the way to lunch.'

'I will join you, when did he want to see you?'

'Now,' Harry held out the note and waited for McGonagall to read it.

'Very well, let's go.' Harry walked beside McGonagall, they spoke as they made their way to the headmaster's office, 'Licorice wands,' the gargoyles jumped aside. Harry and his Professor stepped through he door.

'You did not have to escort Harry here Minerva.'

'Mr. Potter has asked me, as his head of house to join him.'

'This is personal,' Ginny shouted.

'Anything about my personal life is no one's business, especially you lot, but that also includes the headmaster. Now if it's about school work then I'm sure Professor McGonagall could tell me what he wants to know. But that doesn't give any of you the right to know anything personal,' Harry glared again before facing the headmaster, 'so you wished to see me.'

'I believe it's time to forgive you're…' Dumbledore stopped as Harry turned and left the office.

'Harry said that unless it's about school then he is in his right to ignore anything you say about his personal life. But I thought I should tell you about the new rumours going around. It seems that you made Luna Lovegood leave as you wanted Mr. Potter for yourself and that you are in love with him. I wouldn't doubt that someone will leak that story to the press which means you could find yourself being sacked for inappropriate attention towards a student. So I will make a suggestion Albus, don't summon Mr. Potter again or you will look like you are trying to force him into a relationship. I would also suggest trying to get miss Lovegood to return. Now if there is school issues that you need to discuss with Mr. Potter, I suggest you let me know.' Minerva glanced at the three former friends of Harry Potter's before she left the office, her thoughts on what they were up to.

'It seems our plan failed,' Hermione sighed.

'Not necessarily, now is the time for you three to spend time with him, all your time.'

'We can try, he told Neville that he'll be spending all his time in the library, something about leaving at the end of the year to be with her,' Ron snarled.

'He cannot find books that will give him information I am trying to keep from him. Go, make sure he doesn't start studying those books.'

Hermione, Ginny and Ron glanced at each other before heading to the library. They couldn't see Harry anywhere.

'Um, Madam Pince, was Harry Potter in here before?' Hermione asked.

'Yes, he borrowed some books to take back to Gryffindor tower.'

'Do you know what books?' Ron asked.

'That is none of your business Mr. Weasley, now out of my library unless you plan to do some work.'

The three hurried to Gryffindor tower, they searched everywhere but couldn't find Harry, nor any sign of his bag or books near his bed.

'If he has the cloak and map I doubt we will find out where he is or what books he has,' Ginny said, 'I'm not giving up, she's gone, he will notice me now.'

'I have no idea where he might go unless he's in an unused classroom,' Ron said.

'Let's look.' Hermione, Ron and Ginny searched everywhere, they could not find Harry anywhere. He turned up for dinner but then disappeared until curfew where he arrived without his book bag so they had no idea what books he borrowed.

Over the next week the only time they saw Harry was during classes, meals or in the library, usually with a silencing charm around himself. At one time Ginny kept standing right next to him until she was touching him. She screamed, then her scream was suddenly cut off as a small dog was now standing where Ginny Weasley was. Hermione and Ron was shocked that Ginny was now a dog. They looked at Harry who was still reading, yet they didn't see his wand anywhere.

Madam Pince hurried over to see what the problem is. When she heard what happened and saw Ginny Weasley, who was now in Ron's arms, she tapped Harry on the shoulder. Harry removed the silencing charm.

'Yes Madam Pince.'

'These two say you cursed miss Weasley, changed her into a dog.'

'I did not even know they were here ma'am, I've been studying and my wand is in my bag. If you want to test my wand you may, it will show the last spells I did was a silencing charm I place around myself so I could study in peace and the spell to remove it.'

'Let me see before I send these three to the headmaster,' she held out her hand, Harry pulled his wand from his bag and handed it over then watched as the librarian conducted some tests, 'You are correct Mr. Potter, you did not curse miss Weasley. You can go back to your studies now and you two better go see the headmaster to see if he can change miss Weasley back,' she handed Harry back his wand.

'We know you did it Harry, fix my sister.' Harry ignored Ron as he looked down at his book, then wrote something on some parchment. He waited until the librarian had moved the three of them out of the library, only then did he relax, he also smiled. After threatening Ginny and hitting Hermione he thought that would make them back off, they did for a while but he always knew it would last long. Now though they were slowly finding out what it means to annoy him. But he had to laugh, he always knew Ginny was a bitch, now she was, literally.

While Harry and Neville were hidden away in the room of requirement Harry learned some disturbing information. It seems that the ministry was run by pure-bloods which means a half-blood or muggleborn can never advance to head of department or minister if they wished to.

'I'm going to take my O W L's in a few weeks then leave, there's no use staying for m T's. I might talk to Luna and Xeno, maybe I can work on expanding their magazine to publish the truth that the ministry keeps from the public. I wouldn't mind working for a magazine where I can put my ideas and thoughts out. If Xeno doesn't like the idea then I'll work on something else.'

'You are the-boy-who-lived, people will listen to you and if they can't prove your lying then they won't be able to stop you. I will miss you mate, but I've been thinking of transferring, I might ask gran.'

'If you do then we'll work on visits, either way we'll see each other on Hogsmeade weekends. I best write a letter to the ministry to set up an appointment.'

'Have you heard if they have fixed Ginny yet?'

'They haven't and they won't, not until I remove the curse. I will only do that when I leave. I'm waiting to get Granger next, that will be fun.'

'She's cautious at the moment, she still thinks you're cursed Ginny.'

'Yep, even when Madam Pince and Dumbledore checked my wand, which proved it wasn't me, or my wand,' Harry grabbed his parchment and quill then began his letter. It was a few days later that Harry stayed behind after transfiguration.

'Did you want something Potter?'

'Yes, I have an appointment at the ministry next Monday, to take my O W L's, I will need an escort.'

'I thought you said you wanted to take you T's.'

'I did until I found out that there's no use, not when the ministry is run by pure-bloods. If I want to work my way up I could never become head of department or minister. If I wanted to do that it will never happen no matter how good I work or if I deserve it. I want nothing to do with a government that is controlled by those types of people. I've decided O W L's will be enough then I plan to expand the Quibbler, Xeno is making me his partner.'

'I will escort you Mr. Potter, I will need to inform the headmaster.'

'I know, but I was hoping you would…delay informing him or he might just interfere to keep me here. He's still staring at me and I notice he follows me a lot as well.'

Minerva sighed, 'He does tend to be interested in your life, more than he should. Very well, I will wait until the night before, once the ministry is closed.'

'Thank you Professor. I will say this, you are the one teacher I will miss when I leave.'

'Thank you Potter, I will miss you as well. You remind me so much of your mother, very stubborn and knew exactly what she wanted.'

Harry smiled, it wasn't often someone told him he was like his mother, he liked hearing it. He nodded then left the classroom ready to head to charms.

'This is really becoming tedious, you are acting like a child Harry.' Hermione said in her bossy snippy voice. Harry saw Neville raise his eyebrows, he nodded as he knew hitting her wouldn't work so it was time to get creative. He kept his hands behind his back, flicked his fingers then pushed passed Hermione into the charms classroom. Harry and Neville sat down together.

'Open your book to page two hundred and three.' The two boys waited, it only took a few seconds before Hermione screamed.

'No, something's wrong.'

'What is it Miss Granger?'

'I can't seem to understand the words in my book Professor, it doesn't make sense. I looked at Ron's book, it was the same.'

Filius flicked his wand and words appeared in the air, 'Can you understand this Miss Granger?'

'No,' Hermione cried.

'It's your name Hermione,' Ron said, 'What's going on, did someone curse Hermione, Professor?'

'I would say that is what's happened,' Filius flicked his wand again, 'I just informed the headmaster to meet you in the hospital wing. A few tests will prove what has been done. Mr. Weasley, escort Miss Granger please.'

'Yes sir.'

Harry had been acting like he heard nothing, he was reading his book.

When they left Neville nudged him. 'She glared at you.'

'I knew she would, but they won't prove anything,' Harry whispered then went back to reading.

When Harry and Neville sat together at the Gryffindor table Ron raced up to them, 'You did this first Ginny now Hermione, fix them.'

Harry slowly looked up, he gave Ron a cold look then resumed eating. When Harry caught the sight of Ron's wand in his hand pointing at him, Harry's wand was in his hand within seconds and Ron was petrified.

'You know the rules Mr. Potter.'

'Yes, but it also states that I am allowed to defend myself headmaster, or did you forget about that rule.'

'It's true, Ron pulled his wand on Harry first Professor,' Neville said.

'I witnessed it headmaster, Mr. Weasley did pull his wand on Mr. Potter first. It just seems that Mr. Potter is faster when casting his spells,' Minerva said then revived Ron, 'Detention for the full weekend Mr. Weasley and twenty points from Gryffindor. Now, sit down and eat your dinner or go to Gryffindor tower.'

Ron glared at Harry before he left the great hall, Harry looked up at McGonagall, 'Thank you Professor.'

'I was just stating facts Mr. Potter. Headmaster, I'm sure the boys would like to eat dinner without teachers watching them.'

'Did you curse Miss Weasley and Miss Granger?'

'You tested my wand yourself professor, are you unsure of your spell casting that you are now questioning your ability,' Harry turned back to his food but he could see Neville trying not to laugh.

They waited until the two teachers left before they chuckled. 'So, have you got something planned for him?'

'Yep, if he keeps going, which we know he will, he can't help himself. So whether I'm here or not he will end up cursed.'

Nothing much happened over the next few days, Ron was stuck in detention with McGonagall so Neville and Harry had a quiet weekend.

Harry studied then Neville would test him ready for his O W L's. He only planned to take his owls on four subjects and even though it would be tiring, he was going to do them all in one day.

Minerva escorted Harry to the ministry then waited outside the doors to the testing room. She watched the people go about their business but her thoughts were on what Harry Potter said. She knew that pure-bloods ran their world, but she did not know that a half-blood or a muggleborn would never be able to make head of department or minister. If that is true, then she could not blame Harry for leaving and wondered if others may leave if they found the same information. With the way the ministry have treated Harry over the years, then she could see him leaking that information out by using the Quibbler.

Minerva went back to Hogwarts, she knew the time when Harry would finish, she would use her floo to return to the ministry to pick up her student then. It was eight hours later that a tired Harry emerged with a big smile on his face.

'By the look of you I would say you passed.'

'I won't know for a week but I know I did Professor. I didn't make one mistake in transfiguration, charms, defence or herbology. Those four subjects were the only ones I was interested in and I know I passed.'

'I would like to see your results Potter.'

'I'll bring them to your office Professor. Thanks again for bringing me.'

'You're welcome.'

Harry followed his Professor to the fireplaces then flooed into her office. 'Could I ask your opinion on something, but you don't have to give it if you don't want.'

'Ask and I will see.'

'The way the headmaster watches me, do you think he has some type of feelings for me, or is it something else?'

Minerva sighed, 'Even though this does not concern me unless he did approach you, the staff have all noticed his obsession with you and we do know he is homosexual. He has never put his feelings towards a student before. And even though he has not approached you, his behaviour and the disappearance of Miss Lovegood is suspicious. I cannot say more than that.'

'You don't need to professor. Luna's father was threatened so she leaves then I'm being summoned to his office and he stares at me. To me it makes sense and that creeps me out. Anyway, thanks again Professor, I'll let you get to work.'

Harry left the office and hurried to the library where Neville said he would be waiting for him and it's one place that Ron avoided as much as possible.

Neville looked up when he heard footsteps to see Harry with a big smile on his face. 'Passed.'

'Yep, even though I won't know officially for a week, I know I did. So did anything happen?'

'Yeah, Ron tried to tell me that you'll dump me as a friend once you've gotten over your sulking. I used your silencing charm to ignore him until Madam Pince made him leave because of the noise he was making.'

'You know the truth Neville, you've been a great friend, you stuck by me, I just wish I realised sooner. But nothing, not him nor anyone else will destroy our friendship.'

'Thanks mate. Your right, nothing will. So since you've done studying, you want to help me?' Harry chuckled then sat beside his friend who was doing his charms homework. He read what Neville had so far then made a few suggestions. They continued to work until dinner then they both headed to the great hall ready to eat and probably have to put up with Ron again.

They did wonder if he would try to hex them, not that he would have a chance. No one but Neville and Luna knew just what Harry had been studying. First for the triwizard tournament, he found a lot of spells that would come in handy. This time it was studying for his O W L's but he studied spells more advanced than fifth year so he knew he could beat Ron if it came to a fight.

Note: I know it takes longer to do o.w.l.s. Since it's fan fiction, I just decided Harry could do it in one day.

Harry had Augusta and Xeno work on the Dursley's for him. They got Vernon and Petunia to sign the forms they needed so Harry was now legally allowed to take care of himself. Being over fifteen, with money, a place to stay and employment, he was emancipated instantly. They were not going to let anyone know he was emancipated. As far as anyone would know, Augusta Longbottom would be known as Harry's legal guardian. Albus Dumbledore might try to interfere but he knew he could never go up against Lady Augusta Longbottom. She was from an ancient and noble family and held seats on the Wizengamot.

Harry knew once he left he would have Dumbledore on him about living where the blood wards would keep him safe. But nothing he could do now will ever make Harry return to Privet drive.

A week later Harry got his test results, when he read them he had been surprised, he received O in the four subjects he tested for. He knew he passed but he wasn't expecting O in all four. When Seamus and Dean left the dorm room Harry packed all his belongings into the trunk, shrunk them and stuck them in his pocket.

'It's time to go Neville, what have you decided?'

'I'm going to home school, gran believes I'll do better and be able to take m T's by the end of sixth year.'

'I believe you will, we can also practice together since the Lovegood's place and your place are warded.'

'I'd like that and it would help especially in defence. I'll be working on leaving on the next Hogsmeade weekend, it's only so they don't get suspicious.'

'It's a wonder he hasn't asked me about my O W L's since he would have found out by now, unless he has been trying other things to interfere in my life and just hasn't bothered. Anyway, I better get to the owlery, let Hedwig know to head off.'

'Do you think he has any idea that you were emancipated?'

'I doubt it or he would have tried to reverse it, but thanks to your gran and Xeno, it's legal. Even if he was able to get it overturned, then he would need to fight Augusta Longbottom for guardianship of me. That's one fight he would never win. Watch your back okay, we don't know what any of them will do, but mainly Ron.'

'I'll be fine, I happen to be pretty fast with a wand now, thanks to you. But it won't be long then I will be gone as well.' Harry hugged Neville,

'I left a little curse attached to his bed, let me know how everyone reacts,' they laughed then Harry hurried from the tower. He went straight to the owlery spoke to his faithful owl who flew off. He waited until Hedwig was out of sight and past the boundary of Hogwarts before he hurried to McGonagall's office.

'Did you want something Potter?' Harry held out his test results, 'Congratulations.'

'Thanks Professor, I did better than I thought I would. I wanted to give you a heads up, there will be an articles in the Quibbler, how Snape is in the classroom and how the headmaster allows him to bully students.'

'When you told me you were going to be Xenophilius Lovegood's partner, I had a feeling you would use the Quibbler to…vent.'

Harry grinned, 'But only the truth. So many lies get released in the Daily Prophet that most people have no idea what is going on anymore. It's time they found out the truth and if the ministry get a backlash then it's their own fault. Oh I meant to tell you too, Umbridge has been given permission from Fudge to use a dark artefact to punish students who they believe is lying. She tried everything to get me to lash out or something so she could put me in detention.'

'I believe I know who your source is, but do you know which artefact she planned to use?'

'A blood quill.'

'They are illegal,' Minerva growled, 'Thank you Mr. Potter, I believe it's time I spoke to some of my friends in the ministry. I may send you an owl when I find out she has used it or tried to.'

'She'll try, most of the ones I talk to have been warned. The twins almost got detention with her but luckily they had one with Snape. I am worried about Neville, that she might give him detention for no reason especially once I'm gone.'

'I will speak with Longbottom, but I am sure he also has plans to leave.'

'He does, he doesn't want anyone suspicious though.'

'Which they will be the moment they know you're gone. So apart from showing me your results, are you here to leave?'

'Yes Professor, Xeno said I can floo straight into his place then he will put the restrictions back on again.'

'Very well, you know how the floo works. But I want to apologise to you…Harry. The headmaster went too far which made your life here unbearable, which should never have happened. If your parents were ghosts they would haunt him.'

'Yeah, they would, but I have no parents so he believed he could do what he wanted in regards to me. He must believe the students are too stupid to notice. I know I'm angry with him for my life, but I really think he's getting too old to run this school. He just doesn't understand the students anymore, he can't connect. Anyway, thank you for everything Professor.'

Harry held out his hand, Minerva shook it then surprised Harry by hugging him. 'You're parents would be proud of you, tell Sirius not to influence you too much, now he is free.'

Harry chuckled as he let his teacher go, 'I will but he is a Marauder, a bit hard to control him when he gets in those moods.' Harry stepped over to the fireplace, took some floo powder, he looked once more at McGonagall and saw a glistening in her eyes. He turned away, said his destination as he threw down the powder.

He arrived into the kitchen of the Lovegood's home to be hugged by Luna. 'Harry.'

'Hi babe, I'm here for good.'

'I've been anxious, I wasn't sure what time your results would arrive.'

'Here,' Harry held out his test results then sat down at the table.

'These are fantastic grades sweetheart, I'm proud of you.'

'Thanks Luna, is Xeno working?'

'Oh yes, he's trying to figure out which pictures of you to use.'

'He took enough, he could always change them around, occasionally.'

'Yes, he may do that. Now come on upstairs, you can get settled in your room before dinner.'

Right after Harry left, Neville decided it was not worth staying so he sent an owl off to his grandmother. He just hoped to get away before anything happened. It would only take about an hour for the owl to reach home, so hopefully he could stay out of sight until his gran turned up.

As it got close to dinner, the students were making their way into the great hall. Most of the Gryffindor's noticed that Neville sat next to Seamus and Dean, there was no sign of Harry Potter.

'Do you know if Mr. Potter is in detention Minerva?'

'He's not.'

'Do you know where he is?'

'I do and you are going to make people more suspicious if you keep going Albus.'

'Just tell me where he is?'

'Gone, he did his O W L's last week and passed every subject he took.'

'Why did you not tell me this?'

'You have never wanted to know when other students take their tests early Albus, this was no different.'

'He will need to return, I will speak with his relatives.'

'It will do no good.'

'And why is that?'

'He has a new guardian Albus, Harry decided he would get one that you could not manipulate. I suggest you leave this one alone or you will end up with egg on your face.'

'Xeno Lovegood is not the best guardian for Harry.'

'Oh, it's not Xeno Albus, it's Augusta,' Minerva couldn't help smiling as Albus paled. He finally realised there was no way he could win. He could not go up against Lady Augusta Longbottom and if he tried, she would put him in his place. She may even make sure he was gone from Hogwarts.

'So is he studying again Neville?' Dean asked.

'Yeah, he always seems to be studying lately,' Seamus said.

'No, he did his O W L's last week, passed, left this morning. He decided he had enough with the way the headmaster keeps staring at him. He didn't think he was safe anymore,' Neville just glanced up to see Hermione, Ron and Ginny stare up at the headmaster. The three of them looked worried.

Neville knew he would be targeted by the headmaster and Harry's three former friends, he just hoped he could get away before they approached him. Just as dinner finished everyone looked up when Augusta Longbottom stepped into the great hall.

'Are you ready Neville?'

'I am gran, everything is in my pocket.'

'Good, you and Harry can enjoy a stress free evening.'

'Madam Longbottom, what brings you here?'

'Well, I have decided that my grandson would be best learning away from Hogwarts. I have Harry settle into his new home now, so Neville will join him to continue their studies together. I could not believe you would try to seduce a young boy Albus. I have made a complaint to the governors, let's hope you will be removed before you try on another boy.'

'Those rumours are untrue.'

'Mr. Potter felt they were true, considering how often you watched him, more like lusted after him. He did wish me to tell you that he is now engaged to Miss Lovegood, we have signed an unbreakable betrothal contract. Hopefully now you will leave him alone, leave all the boys alone. Come Neville, it's time to leave Hogwarts, the standard of teaching in this place is disgraceful.' Neville waved to his friends but he couldn't help laughing as he followed his grandmother out of the great hall. The looks on Hermione and Ron's faces were priceless, especially a big breasted Ron Weasley, thanks to Harry's little curse.

By that evening Ginny returned to normal, everyone was pleased, she had finally stopped barking. Hermione gained her reading ability, she hadn't put her book down since. Neville knew Ron's chest would shrink eventually, he was just glad it hadn't happened yet. The curse Harry placed on Ron meant his chest would return to normal but it would take a few weeks. Neville planned to show Harry the memory of Ron along with the looks when his gran had a go at Albus Dumbledore.

The first couple of weeks away from Hogwarts, Harry did help Xeno and spend time with Luna. He did help Neville study, sometimes at the Lovegood's home, sometimes at Longbottom manor. But Harry spent a lot of time studying memories, how they worked, how you could look at them with the use of a pensieve or to even make them appear in midair. Harry had an idea, he just wasn't sure it would work.

Harry had published the odd story, the first was how he found out that only a pure-blood could end up head of department or minister. Harry went on in the article that the magical world was unfair and prejudice. If anyone that might not be a pure-blood but was the best at what he does then he should be entitled to taking the job of head of department. How could someone that wasn't qualified or even good at their job do the best work for that department. He wrote he will never have anything to do with the ministry until every witch and wizard is treated the same. Naturally the Quibbler, mainly Harry, got a lot of mail, hate mail from the pure-bloods, but none of them could refute his claims. He did get a lot of letters from muggleborns and half-bloods, all asking if it was true. Harry made sure to write back and explain where he found the information so they could see for themselves that what he wrote was true.

Another story Harry wrote was how people in the ministry didn't follow the laws, they did what they wanted. He first went on about Sirius and how a man from an ancient and noble house had been imprisoned without a trial. But Harry wrote that if someone could be thrown in Azkaban without a trial to find out if they were guilty or innocent then it could happen to anyone. There could be many more that were locked up in Azkaban who were innocent. Harry also went on about how when the ministry are given warnings of danger, they ignore it. Then Harry wrote about how the minister for magic had given permission for his undersecretary to use a band and dark artefact as punishment on students at Hogwarts, a blood quill. He knew that article would cause a lot of problems not just for himself but for the minister. But Harry didn't care, he was getting some payback, using the truth.

It only took a few days before Harry got word that Dolores Umbridge had left Hogwarts. Parent's found out that what Harry wrote was the truth so they threatened to sue the minister, along with Umbridge, Dumbledore and the governors if she wasn't removed immediately. Hundreds of parent's threatened to remove their children from Hogwarts if things didn't change. First that the headmaster had tried to seduce a fifteen year old male student. Second, how the headmaster allowed one of his professors to bully students. Third was Umbridge and how she wanted to torture students.

Harry made sure to write that Severus Snape was a coward, he would pick on children and the elderly because he was too scared to go up against someone in a fair fight. He used his position to intimidate students, sometimes sending them into hysterics. Naturally that caused more trouble for Dumbledore, parent's again threatened to remove their children if something wasn't done, like Snape was removed from Hogwarts. The Daily Prophet disputed everything Harry wrote and published in the Quibbler. But it seems more and more people were realising that the Daily Prophet was only writing lies, lies that the ministry keep saying. More and more people were turning their backs on the Daily Prophet and buying the Quibbler.

Harry and Xeno found out that half the people who got the Daily Prophet, cancelled their subscriptions and now the paper was having financial difficulties.

Finally Harry worked out his problem with memories, he spoke with Xeno and Luna. They decided the next issue of the Quibbler would announce the coming of a very big story that could change their world and a lot of people's beliefs. Harry, Xeno and Luna knew it would also cause problems with the ministry, but mainly it would show just what was really going on. They knew it was the perfect time since many people had begun to read the truth in the Quibbler and knew the minister was lying.

'You know you're going to have everyone wishing to speak with you when this gets out,' Xeno said.

'Yep, they will be out of luck, especially those idiots at the Daily Prophet for doing what the minister told them to. Most people don't believe them anymore, not when they find out just how many lies the Daily Prophet printed.'

'They should never have agreed to print lies. They are reporters, so even though every paper likes a big story, eventually they will lose followers if too many lies get printed. Even though they have lost half their subscribers, I would say more people will begin to cancel their subscription.'

Later that day, Harry was lying on the rug in front of the fire, Luna was also lying with him, her head was on Harry's leg.

'When Xeno showed me the tunnel, that was when I knew the both of you were safe from Voldemort.'

'Daddy always knew he would be in danger once he began to write stories about the death eaters. What do you think will happen when everyone sees the quibbler tomorrow?'

'Uproar, I hope, let's also hope that someone inside the ministry will finally check for the dark mark.'

'Yes, but I was asking about your bounty.'

'I believe even some of his will give him up for that type of money, I know Pettigrew would if he could escape. It would be easy to slip him a potion or something, some are alone with him. I'm hoping it makes him paranoid that he will do something stupid.'

'It would make him worried about who he could really trust. But would you allow Pettigrew to go free with one million galleons?'

'He would get the money babe, but he wouldn't live long enough to use it. I spoke with the goblins and they allowed me to place the potion on every single galleon. They will do anything for money babe, but this time they actually liked helping. You don't feel disgusted with me do you Luna?'

'No, that man deserves to die. You gave him one chance already and he betrayed you again when he helped Voldemort return to a body and killed Cedric. He would easily betray you or kill again if it served him to do so.'

'Yeah, apart from my parent's, people are dying again because of Pettigrew.'

'This way you will be saving lives.'

'What if he doesn't end up with enough courage to kill Voldemort?'

'Then you will take care of whoever does, it will take a while, but we will find the rat.'

'I hope so.' Harry and Luna looked up when Xeno and Augusta stepped into the room.

'You look serious daddy.'

'A letter arrived this morning, I decided to speak with Augusta before we told you.'

'A letter sent to you Harry, written by Ginny Weasley, but it had a curse attached to it. It was also dosed with a banned dark potion. Now she wrote that it was from Charlie, it seems she could change her handwriting. She knew you would never read a letter from her, Ron, Hermione or Molly.' Augusta said.

'I probably would have read Charlie's, he seemed like a decent bloke.'

'Yes, I would say they discussed whose name they should use. Now the curse is one of the darkest in our world. It will not harm you, but any person you touch will die, painfully. The curse would kill Luna the moment you touched her, then you in your guilt would turn dark. The love you have for Luna will turn to hate. The curse will not affect Ginny, but it will affect everyone else, including those with her that has been causing you problems. This curse will affect you so much that you could become worse than Voldemort. But the letter has been doused with a potion. The potion will make you turn your attention to Ginny, you will believe she is your soul mate, yet she will be protected from the curse.'

Harry sat up, 'There were times growing up that I dreamed of killing the Dursley's. When Hagrid took me to buy my Hogwarts things when I was eleven, I found a book on curses. I told Hagrid I wanted to use them on the Dursley's. I realised that if I hurt them then I was no better than them or Voldemort, I didn't want to be like them.'

'Then you would have been worst then what Voldemort is like now. You already feel like they must pay, but your love and the protection from your mother has kept your heart pure and good. One more loss and even you could find it difficult not to kill. Yet if you were infected by this potion then you would have no more barriers, nothing to hold you back. We heard how you were after Cedric Diggory died, he was just a friend, though not a close friend. To lose Luna, Xeno, or Neville, anyone you really cared about, then your heart would have turned hard.' Augusta explained.

'So is there anything we can do about Ginny?'

'We already took the liberty Harry. We knew it would be difficult if you were seen at the ministry right now, but it would also be difficult being the one to have Ginny Weasley arrested. This curse was banned hundreds of years ago, it means anyone casting it will be sentence to either life in Azkaban or they will be put through the death veil,' Xeno said,

'We did not want to put you in that position as we know you are still close to the other Weasley's. I was able to do this as it's my home, it's my wards that pick up howlers and cursed mail. My wards went off the moment that letter arrived, it was placed in the store room. I checked it straight away, when I found that curse I was furious, but I had sense enough to calm down and speak with Augusta.'

'They never stopped trying to get Harry and Ginny together. Do you think it's more than Ginny being another fan-girl after the-boy-who-lived?' Harry grimaced at the name but he knew Luna didn't say it to hurt him, she made sense.

There was something more going on than just a girl that liked a boy. Ginny Weasley wanted something from Harry, he wasn't sure they would find out but at least she would be out of the way. Within an hour of Xeno and Augusta speaking with Harry and Luna about the letter, Madam Bones led a team of aurors to the Burrow. After a lot of shouting and a few spells, the aurors took Ginny into custody then explain what she did and what the outcome of her trial will be. The aurors didn't seemed surprised to learn that it was Molly Weasley who taught her daughter the curse and made the potion to make Harry believe Ginny was his soul mate. Molly was also taken into custody.

Arthur watched as the aurors left with his wife and daughter, 'That's it, Ginny and Molly is out of this family, they are no longer part of the Weasley's,' he glared then turned to Ron and Hermione, 'Did either of you know they had this planned?'

'I knew mum was making Ginny a potion, but not the type, I figured it was a love potion. I didn't know anything about a curse.'

'If Harry touched that letter he would have become worse than you-know-who, but they risked our lives Ron. Ginny would have been safe, but Harry would have killed the rest of us,' Hermione said.

'Blimey, I never thought Ginny would go that far to get…' Ron stopped, he glanced at his father, 'um, Harry as a boyfriend.'

'Don't try it Ron, either tell me the truth or you will be gone from this family as well.'

'Dumbledore and mum planned it, Harry was supposed to marry Ginny or at least get her pregnant. Then Harry would die, Ginny would get the Potter fortune and Dumbledore would have control of the Wizengamot seats. We were offered a few million each if we became Harry's friend and made sure he agreed with Dumbledore.'

'Hermione, leave, go home, you are no longer welcome here. Ron, don't expect much of a life here,' Arthur glared, 'I need to contact the boys.'

Hermione and Ron hurried up the stairs, 'Can I stay with you Hermione?'

'Mum and dad will never allow it, the most they will allow is for you to visit. I'm sorry, you'll just have to hope that your dad cools down.'

'No, he won't, dad won't pull the head of the Weasley family out unless he meant it. You better go, I wouldn't push him right now.' Ron walked Hermione towards the road leading to the Burrow, he kissed her then stood back while she called the night bus. He gave her a wave before she was gone. Ron looked back at the house and realised that his life was going to get a lot worse.

Ron stepped into the house to glares from the twins and Bill, 'You were always jealous of Harry, yet you had more than he would ever have. You are a greedy bastard Ron. I'm disgusted to have you as a brother,' Bill snarled.

'He isn't our brother anymore,' Fred said.

'We're not going to come here if he's here,' George said.

'He won't be living here, I just finished organising his new life with Muriel. Ron pack your things, I'm taking you to your aunt's. You will not be returning to Hogwarts. Muriel will give you work to do and if you behave then by the time you are seventeen you can leave, but you are to never return here,' Arthur glared, 'Now get packed and only take what is yours.'

Fred, George, Bill and Arthur watched as Ron ran up the stairs, 'I can't believe Dumbledore planned to kill Harry.' Bill said.

'We're not sure he planned to do the job himself or set Harry up against you-know-who again. It all makes sense now, how often Harry found himself in dangerous situations. I never realised how corrupt my wife, son and daughter were. They were going to do all this just for money. I know we never had the easiest of lives but we were happy, or so I thought.'

'Ron always wanted to be handed everything. He is to lazy to work to get something. But Dumbledore to use us like this, it's despicable. Are you going to tell Madam Bones what Ron confessed?' Bill asked.

'Yes, I'm heading there after I drop Ron off at Muriel's,' Arthur turned when he saw Ron slowly walking down the stairs, he had a bag in his hand, 'Let's go Ronald.'

Harry was sitting with Luna down near the pond, they had cast a lot of warming charms. They knew they could have stayed inside, but Harry needed some space.

'Are you okay sweetheart?'

'Not really babe, I kept thinking about what would happen if this place wasn't warded against mail that was enchanted with something,' Harry wrapped his arms around Luna and pulled her onto his lap, 'I would die to protect you Luna. She wanted me to kill you.'

'I know, but I'm fine, daddy is fine, everyone is fine.'

'Yeah, but I just can't help thinking about what could have happened. After you died, I would have become worse than Voldemort. I don't want to hurt anyone, not innocent's, only Voldemort, Snape and Pettigrew. They're the reason I have no parent's.'

'I know sweetheart, it is why I am supporting you with those three. Now come on,' Luna sat next to Harry then pulled him down until his head was in her lap, then she began to run her fingers through his hair.

At riddle manor, Voldemort had shut himself in his bedroom. He was furious, he had cursed half his death eaters before he realised that any of them could turn on him now that the blasted boy had offered a million galleons to anyone who would bring Voldemort in. He didn't know if he could trust any of his supporters, especially Peter. That man already turned on his friends, he could easily turn on his master.

The ministry was in an uproar, the aurors and hit wizards had locked down the ministry so no one could leave. They had found twenty three people already who had the dark mark and they had only just started to go through the place. The Wizengamot called an emergency meeting. Fudge was sacked. They all knew that Cornelius Fudge had been good friends with Lucius Malfoy, who was found to be a death eater, so he was now sitting in Azkaban.

The people at the Daily Prophet office had already begun to realise their mistake, not one paper had been sold since the story and pictures came out in the Quibbler. The pictures were memories from Harry Potter, proving Voldemort had returned, it also proved who some death eaters were. There was more proof though, proof that the death eaters were not under the imperius curse.

When Sirius Black got a floo call from Remus he headed straight for his friends home. When he read the Quibbler and found out what his godson had done, he ended up on the floor, laughing hysterically. He knew he would have to go visit his godson, tell him how proud he was. Harry had taken on not only Voldemort and his death eaters, but the ministry, the minister and Dumbledore.

Harry and Luna turned their heads when they heard the sound of apparition. A few seconds later Fred and George came into view.

'I'm sorry this happened,' Harry said as he sat up.

'Don't be, we're not,' Fred said.

'None of us are. Dad is furious, he basically kicked mum and Ginny out of the family, after they were arrested. Ron is now living with Muriel, he won't be returning to Hogwarts,' George said.

'Bill and charlie were shocked, but they also are furious at what's been going on. Dad kicked Hermione out, told her she was not wanted, nor was she allowed to return,' Fred said.

'We know you wouldn't go this far unless it was serious,' George said.

'And this went beyond serious,' Fred said.

'Yeah, it was. Didn't she realise that if I was affected by that curse I would have gone after the rest of the family, starting with your mum and Ron.'

'She didn't care,' Fred said.

'All she cared about was herself,' George said.

'We got word before we headed here,' Fred said.

'They arrested Dumbledore, Snape was sacked, McGonagall is now headmistress,' George said.

'Good, now hopefully the students will learn without being put in danger. But is the school protected, against Voldemort?' Harry asked.

'Madam Bones sent aurors, but she also has a lot of people that she trusts who can fight go to the school. With your bounty, she wasn't sure if he would get desperate,' Fred said.

'Yeah, take the students as hostage until you retracted your offer,' George said.

'We sent an owl to McGonagall, told her about the passage ways, it's not safe to keep them a secret anymore.' Fred said.

'It's not. So how is your dad?'

'Apart from angry, he feels betrayed. But Ron let it slip about what the plans were,' Fred said.

'Yeah, Ginny was supposed to get pregnant to you, then Dumbledore somehow would make sure you died,' George said.

'Ginny gets the Potter fortune and Dumbledore gets to control the Potter seats on the Wizengamot. Ron and Hermione were offered a few million to become your friend and make sure you always listened to Dumbledore,' Fred said.

'So it was basically money and power,' Harry sighed, 'I told Ron so many times that I would rather be poor, or living on the streets and have my parent's back. I even said I would give up magic to have them with me. Didn't he get that he was rich compared to me. He had the most important things in the world, a family that loved him.'

Luna wrapped her arms around Harry, Fred and George sat in front of him. They knew what Harry said was true, they also knew that Ron, nor Ginny cared about anything other than themselves. Now things had changed, they would find out exactly what they lost. The only family Ron had was Muriel who would make his life hard. Ginny and Molly will realise that they had no family to count on or help them. They might finally realise what it feels like to be Harry.

Sirius and Remus sent word to Harry that they would be there that afternoon. Harry and Luna were standing just inside the door when they heard two pops of apparition. Harry grinned as his godfather and a man he thought of as an uncle hurried towards the house. Then he was in their arms, but both were grinning.

'Definitely worthy of a Marauder,' Sirius grinned.

'Just instead of playful pranks, it got rid of a corrupt minister, headmaster, teacher and ended up with lots of death eaters being sent to Azkaban,' Remus said.

'Let's get inside,' Harry grinned as his led the two men inside. He introduced them to Luna, both men kissing her hand, then he introduced them to Xeno, Augusta and Neville.

'I went to see Amelia when I heard about this, the place was chaotic and in locked down. She only let me in because she knew the truth about me. I saw them bring in Albus and Snape, both struggling, cursing, but no one paid them any attention,' Sirius said.

'What do you think of Harry's idea about the bounty?' Augusta asked.

'It'll work, it just might take a bit of time. They would be wary of each other, they would be making sure that no one finds out that they might be thinking of taking the offer. I would say old snake face won't be alone with any of them. The trouble is, for him that is, some might band together, that would still give them a big share of the money,' Remus said.

'What gave you the idea pup?'

'I remember seeing this movie at the Dursley's once, I was cleaning the kitchen and Dudley had this extra television in the dining room. It was a western, set back, cowboys, Indians, all that. Well, there was a wanted poster with an amount offered as a reward. Then I remembered your wanted poster, Sirius so I spoke with Xeno and Lady Longbottom, both said it is still legal to use. I had the money, so why not have others do the work since Fudge had cut spending for the aurors. There aren't enough aurors to go up against that lot. But money makes people do things you wouldn't believe, I'm learning that more now.'

'So Molly, Ginny and Ron, it was about money?' Remus asked.

'Fred and George dropped by earlier, Ron let slip what was going on. Their dad kicked him, Ginny and Molly out of the family even if Ginny and Molly were arrested. Ron now lives with Muriel Prewett and Hermione was told never to return. Dumbledore and Molly planned it, I was to get Ginny pregnant, then somehow Dumbledore planned for me to die. Ginny would get the Potter fortune and Dumbledore would get control of the Potter seats in the Wizengamot. With you being alive, Sirius, Dumbledore could never legally take the seats, so he had plans for you as well, but nothing was said.'

'We only recently found out that Albus actually spoke to the Wizengamot before Sirius was taken to Azkaban. He told them that he was always suspicious of Sirius,' Remus said.

'So he planned for you to die in Azkaban, since most will after about ten years or so,' Xeno said.

'Yes, he did not know that Sirius was an animagus,' Remus said.

'We never told anyone, there were times we thought of telling Albus when we joined the order but it was Lily who said that this secret could keep us alive and help others. Lily also knew that Albus liked to keep his secrets, he would only reveal things when he thought the time was right. Lily figured keeping this secret could keep us safe.'

'Even though it's still dangerous right now, will you take me to see their graves?' Harry whispered then felt his hand covered by another, he looked up to see Sirius staring at him.

'We'll go whenever you're ready, but this is something I did want to speak with you about. Since I was locked up and Remus was trying to come to terms with my betrayal and your parent's deaths. Albus decided that James and Lily should be buried at Godric's hollow. All the Potter's are buried on the Potter estate.'

'Can I get them moved?'

'Yes, you are a Potter and their son. You will need to go to the ministry to fill out the forms but that's normal.'

'I can't be seen right now, I wouldn't make it two steps inside before I got surrounded.'

'We use a few muggle tricks to disguise you. You will go through security but no magic will be picked up. We use something like makeup to cover your scar, we use a wig or we dye your hair. You don't wear glasses anymore, but you could get those coloured contact lenses, then you will have brown eyes or blue eyes, even grey like mine.'

'How do you know about muggle contact lenses?'

'Who do you think,' Sirius smirked, 'Your mum mentioned them to your father, he didn't like the idea of putting something right against his eyeball. Lily offered to wear some to show him, he said when the war was over he would try.'

'Apart from looking better cub, why did you decide on contacts?' Remus asked.

Sirius, Remus, Xeno, Augusta and Neville laughed at Harry's red face, 'Oh, it's easier to snog him without his glasses getting in the way. Besides, when we have sex, I wanted Harry to be able to see me properly.'

'Luna,' Harry shouted as he blushed again, everyone laughed, but Sirius ended up on the floor. Harry glanced at Xeno who didn't seem fazed by his daughter's statement, but he knew he would get a ribbing by Sirius when they ended up alone.

'While we are waiting for Sirius to pull himself together. Tell us how you were able to show what happened in the graveyard,' Remus said.

'Oh, it was actually simple, it made me wonder why no one though of it before,' Harry summoned his camera, 'I went into my memory using Xeno's pensieve then took a heap of pictures. Xeno taught me how to develop them so they will move. I sent Madam Bones a letter telling her if she wanted to see the real memory she can any time. I never heard from her.'

'Brilliant, I said to Remus when I saw them that it was like that home movie thing Lily showed us once.'

'My mother had home movies?'

'Yes, from when she was really little. When her parent's died, she took the movies, she let Petunia take all the crystal. I'm sure all that is still at the manor, I doubt she would have taken them to the cottage.'

'I'm not sure I can go into the cottage, ever since the dementors were at Hogwarts I hear their deaths in my dreams. I don't want to see the place, it's hard enough hearing it.'

'Damn Fudge, he really is thick,' Sirius growled.

'Yes, even if Sirius was a vicious death eater, the most he could do is kill a few before he was caught. Dementors could have rendered every student soulless,' Remus said.

'He's out of the picture now, hopefully he will face charges for all the mistakes he made,' Augusta said.

'Harry, did you tell your godfather about the curses you did,' Neville grinned.

'Oh, um, okay.'

'They weren't illegal, were they pup?'

'No, but no one could prove I did it, not even Dumbledore,' Harry smirked, 'First was Ginny, she was turned into a dog, a little female dog.'

'You turned Ginny Weasley into a bitch,' Sirius roared with laughter, rolling around on the floor, making the others in the room laugh.

'That was definitely worthy of a Marauder. What else did you do?' Remus asked.

'Well, Hermione lost her ability to read words,' Harry grinned as Sirius began laughing again, he was laughing so hard he had tears rolling down his face.

'So Ginny and Hermione was taken care of, what about Ron?'

'I never saw him because I left, but Neville showed me the memory,' Harry looked at Neville and nodded.

'Ron woke up with huge breasts,' Neville said then laughed as Sirius ended up back on the floor again.

'Your father would be so proud, Prongslet. I think even Lily would be proud of how you handled those three.' Remus said with a grin.

'Oh merlin, I have to see that memory,' Sirius said trying to stop himself laughing again.

'No one could prove it was Harry since he could do it wandless and without speaking or even looking at the person,' Neville said grinning at Harry.

'We always knew you would be powerful, but wandless magic in a very rare gift,' Remus said.

'Yeah, so I used that to get some payback. But Luna and I worked on something else as well,' Harry saw Luna nod so they both stood, held hands then there were two hawks flying around the room, one female, one male. The female was pure white, like Luna's hair. The male was black, like Harry's hair. They kept circling around until they landed, then changed back.

'They need a Marauders name, but you matched,' Sirius grinned.

'Yes, we do,' Luna slipped her arm around Harry then put her head on his shoulder.

Even though the danger from the three Weasley's was over, they realised just what could have happened if that curse had affected Harry. But seeing him now with Luna and how much they loved each other. Maybe their love would have kept them safe from the curse. Magic had a life of it's own and love was a powerful emotion and love also had magic of it's own. It was hard to say exactly what would have happened.

It was a couple of weeks later that Xeno, Harry, Augusta, Neville, the twins, Sirius and Remus celebrated Luna's fifteenth birthday. She was given a wide range of gifts, but everyone was shocked when Harry knelt in front of Luna and asked her to marry him. In his palm lay an open ring box with a beautiful and large emerald and diamond ring on a platinum band. Naturally Luna said yes before she was lying on top of Harry snogging him in the middle of the kitchen. Like always with Xeno, he didn't seem shocked or surprised by the proposal or the way his daughter was lying on top of Harry.

The small party went on for hours, but everyone had a great time. Harry hugged everyone before they left, then was surprised when Luna dragged him into her room. Her bed had been enlarged. She told Harry her father helped her.

During the night Sirius woke to loud shouting coming from downstairs. He groaned as he noticed on the clock that he had only been asleep for two hours. He pulled his trousers on then grabbed his dressing gown, along with his wand and hurried downstairs. He saw Amelia Bone's head in the fire. Sirius didn't get a chance to ask what was wrong, Amelia just began talking.

Somehow, Voldemort's body exploded and all the marked death eaters died. 'What time did this happen?'

'Just over an hour ago. A house elf appeared in the aurors office to explain how his master along with all the guests died. The house elf belonged to Walden McNair. I took four squads, found them all dead and bits of Voldemort all over the ball room.'

'I'm not sure if this has anything to do with it, but just over an hour ago, Harry proposed to Luna. I could tell that Luna wanted all of us to leave, so we did. We know Harry has some type of connection to him, maybe it was the love Harry and Luna felt for each other and now committed to each other that affected him somehow. He made Quirrell disintegrate just by touching him and that was all based on the love protection Lily gave him.'

'It's a possibility. I can speak with Mr Potter soon but I could also speak with an unspeakable. They deal with that room in the department of mysteries, it has to do with love.'

'If it's not that than I have no idea what could have caused it. But I'm just happy that it's over. I'll get a bit of sleep then I'm going to drag my godson out of Luna's bed so he can hear the news.' Amelia laughed before she pulled her head out of the fire.

Sirius thought about what he needed to say then sent his patronus to Remus so his friend would know what happened. Harry did wake to a loud happy voice. He almost ended up hexing his godfather until he heard what Sirius told him. Voldemort exploded and his death eaters all died.

'So we believe it was a combination of you proposing to Luna and the shagging you did right after. It all happened at the same time.'

'Wow, I didn't think love could destroy a dark wizard. I mean I know love is power and it can make people do incredible things. It also makes us happy but to destroy someone. Anyway, get out so Luna and I can get dressed.'

'Yes, sir,' Sirius saluted as he laughed then left the room.

'It's over sweetheart, fully and forever over.'

'It is babe and we, you and me did that, just with our love.'

'Our love is powerful. Now I need the loo,' Luna kissed Harry, snuck under the blanket and kissed the top of Harry's penis before she skipped out of the room and into the bathroom. Harry groaned. Now he would have to wait until his erection went down before he could get up. He knew if Sirius saw it, Harry wouldn't hear the end of it. He also didn't want Xeno to see it. The man might know what went on between Harry and his daughter but it's another thing to see any type of proof that they had sex.

Harry used the bathroom after Luna, then they held hands as they walked down the stairs to the kitchen.

'Your dad is putting out a release,' Remus said the moment he saw Luna.

'Amelia woke me up to tell me. Even though I wanted to come straight here to tell you, I decided it wouldn't hurt for all of us to have a few more hours.'

'I'm glad you did.'

'After what you said, we worked out that it happened right as Harry…' Harry had put his hand over Luna's mouth to stop her talking. All that did was make Sirius and Remus laugh.

Luna ended up poking her tongue out and began to flick it against Harry's hand. When Harry groaned and slowly moved his hand, Sirius once again ended up on the floor, laughing.

'Not fare babe,' Harry groaned again.

'I was only going to tell them when it happened,' Luna said with a smile but her eyes showed mischief.

'We can already tell when it happened,' Remus said but he sounded amused.

'You know,' Sirius said as he slowly got up off the floor, 'There could be more to this, not just that you proposed then ended up making love.'

'What do you mean padfoot?' Remus asked.

'Three is a very powerful number, we all know that. Love is also powerful. I think between the proposal, they sex and the fact that Harry and Luna were both pure, meaning, virgins. Those three things combined is what I believe caused him to explode.'

'There were a lot of old rituals used hundreds of years ago that used virgins losing their virginity on their wedding night. It was believed that virgin magic can be the most powerful,' Remus said,

'I know this really isn't anything me or anyone should ask, but did either of you, but mainly Harry, feel anything at that exact time?'

'Do you really expect me to think of anything other than Luna and what we were doing?'

'I was feeling bliss and a powerful orgasm.'

'Luna,' Harry said with another groan, 'I have to get used to you saying anything no matter how private it is.'

'Yes, you should,' Luna smirked then kissed her fiance.'

'I didn't think so but since Harry had felt pain in his scar, I thought there was a chance you might have felt something.'

'Like I said, there was no way I would be thinking or feeling anything except Luna. But,' Harry brushed his hair back, 'my scar is gone. I noticed when I used the bathroom before.'

'I believe that's proof enough. He died, or exploded right when Harry and Luna were...making love. The scar was caused by...him, now it's gone. Amelia does want to speak with you both as she believes this is the reason as well. We're not sure why the death eaters died but it must have something to do with the dark mark and how it was linked to him. Hey, I just thought of something, Snape would have died as well.' Sirius said.

'He did have the mark and Amelia did say all of them were dead so he would have died as well. I know Albus was trying to find a way to remove it but he did find out that only a parselmouth could.'

'He would have needed Harry if he wanted to remove it.' Sirius said.

'And I would have said no. There is no way I would help that bastard, either of them. Anyway, you passed on the good news and I'm sure Madam Bones will contact me. But now, Luna and I would like to return to her room.'

'Will you look at that Moony, Prongslet is kicking us out just so he can go shag his girl. We're not wanted anymore.'

Harry and Luna looked at each other, nodded then turned into their hawks. They kept swooping Sirius until he ended up running out of the house with Remus laughing as he followed behind. Sirius had ended up falling over trying to get away from the two attacking animagus. By the time he uncovered his head, the birds were gone and Remus was just standing there staring down at him, laughing.

Sirius huffed but finally got to his feet. He was promising himself that he would get his godson back for that. For now, he will leave Harry with Luna and plan for a prank he would pull on both Harry and Luna.

While Sirius was planning, Harry and Luna were exploring each other's bodies. Most of the wizarding world was celebrating the death of Voldemort. They might not know how it happened but most seemed to believe that the-boy-who-lived someone did it again. All Harry was thinking about was Luna, naked, under him. Voldemort's death wasn't even a thought in his mind, only the beautiful blond he was making love too.

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