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Chapter 7
Harry shook his head and saw the blurry face of Albus Dumbledore came into view.
Harry are you ok? Dumbledore asked.
Yeah, but my scar...It hurt so bad it make me pass out.
Harry looked around and saw that he was in Dumbledores office and Sirius was sitting in Dumbledores seat.
Harry! What happened? Sirius asked directly.
Harry, Dumbledore said kneeling down to stair him in the eyes. Tell me exactly what happened. How did you get blood on your scar?
I just went to sleep...Then I thought I had a dream...I was running at first then... Harry stopped and had to think if he should persist. Dumbledore nodded and Harry continued. He told them how Voldemort cut his scar and he realized he couldnt continue. Sirius had him in a bear hug.
Harry are you OK? Sirius asked with a tear rolling down his face.
Yeah, Harry replied starting to get irritated.
Harry you have been through a lot. I only hope for the best, Dumbledore said.
Just then, Remus Lupin, Harrys previous Defense Agenst the Dark arts Professor. He was Harrys fathers best friend.
Albus, Padfoot...Voldemort has killed...Arthur! He panted.
Arthur Weasley? Sirius asked.
Yes! Ronald, Fred, George and Ginny are on there way up. While Also Bill, Charlie and Percy are apperating in.
Good, Dumbledore said, as his voice grew colder. It didnt even sound like Dumbledore anymore! It sounded like Voldemort! All of a sudden Harrys scar burst with pain.
Harry stood up, but was pushed back into his seat by and invisible force.
Youre not going anywhere, Potter. Said the voice of Voldemort.
Voldemort? Harry said perplexed.
YES! Voldemort said his voice lowering about an octave.
Sirius ran over to Harry. All of a sudden the room faded away. Harry saw Sirius and Remus at his side. Before any of them could even see where they were or become aware of what was happening: Tight cords strung themselves around Harry, Sirius and Remus.
Harry cried out in pain as Sirius and Remus exchanged frightened looks. Voldemort was nowhere to be seen. Harry knew not to lure into a false sense of protection. He knew Voldemort was near. He could sense it. He knew it within his scar.
He looked over and saw a frightened look upon both Sirius and Remuss face. Harry wanted to assure them that everything was going to be ok, but nothing escaped his through. Harry looked up...Into the face that haunted his nightmares for years on end. He looked up into the face of Lord Voldemort.
Potter... He said as his face contoured into a smile. Voldemort looked beyond Harrys bangs and to his scar. His face went into a grin.
Sirius and Remus both were tied together Agenst the back wall while Harry was tied in front of Voldemort.
Harrys scar was burning more fiercely than he ever thought possible. Harrys arms felt like they were breaking; the ropes were so tight. The ropes were cutting into there skin. He felt blood drip down his sleeve.
There was coldness around them all. It was circling them. Harry knew the deatheaters were coming. He could feel it in the deepness of his veins.
About 100 cloaked men and women apperated. They surrounded the four of them. Voldemort looked among the deatheaters.
Harry felt the presence of a demotor. Or maybe hundreds. It was unpleasant. He felt himself going into a daze.
JAMES! Lily Potter screamed.
Avada Kedavara! Voldemort shrieked as a green light filtered through the house: burning Harrys eyes. Suddenly the Black caped man turned to face the baby boy. Wand directed straight at the boys heart.
Take me instead! Leave Harry alone!
AVADA....
Lily threw herself in front of Harry.
Kedavara! The curse missed its target: Harry. The curse hit Lily. As the Flash dimmed and as there was a sound of something hard hitting the floor. Lily Potter was dead before she hit the floor. The cloaked man pointed the wand once again at the small boy.
Good bye, Harry Potter said the cold Voice of Voldemort. He pointed the wand at the boys chest and muttered the deadly words, Avada Kedavara!
There once more was the sound of something heavy hitting the floor. This time the child wasnt touched. The curse didnt kill the boy who it was meant for. It had killed its caster. Lord Voldemort was wiped from his body. The green mist still was over the boy, though. It was till then that the boy gave out a howl of pain and started crying longingly for his mother and his father, neither of whom were ever going to sing Harry to sleep again, Nor show him the sport of Quidditch. But he was to be raised by none other than the least people to be involved with magic. Mr. and Mrs. Dursley of Number Four Privet Drive.
Little did the boy know that hed be facing his worst enemy on his 11th birthday? Little did he know that Voldemort would return to full power before his 15th birthday?
None other than Voldemort shook Harry back to reality. Voldemort moved his long spider like finger closer to Harrys scar. Harry pulled back and there was a swirl of colors and Harry found himself in Dumbledores office. The ropes binding him were gone. Even though the marks from the ropes were still there. He got to his feet, but only to fall back down.
He soon heard two little pops as Sirius and Remus apperated into the office as well. Harry looked around and saw the real Dumbledore. He saw the twinkle in his eyes that told him that everything was going to be okay.
Harry, go down and see Madam Pomfrey about those gashes then Ill explain everything, Dumbledore said in an reassuring sort of way. Unless you want to go back to classes, then you could come and see me after classes.
Harry nodded and Sirius walked over and helped Harry to his feet. Harry felt a little uncomfortable standing for the time being. Sirius helped Harry walk down to the hospital wing.
As soon as they walked into the door Madam Pomfrey came running over to them. Sirius helped Harry onto the bed closest to him. Madam Pomfrey checked him over. She mended his wounds and wrapped them in a bandage. After completely checking him over she said it was ok for him to leave and Sirius walked toward Dumbledore's office while Harry walked toward the Gryffindor common room.
A lot of questions were swarming through his head. Like: how did he escape Voldemort? He knew that Dumbledore would answer all of his questions like he always did. His arms were shaking from both the pain and the defeat. He sensed that Voldemort was almost at the height of power as he was at his downfall. What would happen if he became more powerful than he was at his downfall? What would happen if he became immortal?
He walked up the familiar stairs to the Gryffindor common room. He walked up to the Gryffindor Corridor. He walked into the Common room briefly getting held up because he forgot the password, bacon. He walked in to find Ron, Hermione and Ginny sitting in the common room talking.
As soon as they noticed him their faces went from gloomy to cheerful smiles. He sat down at their table, which was situated in a corner. He sat next to Hermione.
HARRY YOURE OK! Hermione screamed and gave him a hug. Ron looked kind of disappointed like he liked Hermione.
Yeah, Im fine, He said, but Hermione spotted the bandages underneath his ripped robes.
What happened? Hermione asked urgently.
Nothing- Harry started.
Harry for real, what happened? Hermione asked.
Voldemort, Harry muttered darkly.
When? How? Hermione asked.
Just now and I really dont know! What class do we have next? Harry asked trying to chance the subject.
We have double potions, Hermione mumbled.
Oh Yay! Ron said sarcastically.
They each walked up to their dorms and grabbed their books and then down to the dungeons.
I smell blood! I smell flesh! Come to me...Come to ME!
What was that? Harry asked looking around him.
There was a soft hissing sound to be heard. Harry looked around hoping to find something. Hermione and Ron gazed at Harry like he was mad.
No sooner did he say this; a 10 foot snake emerged. Bright yellow eyes glaring through the dark dungeons. Ron and Hermione stood petrified with fear.
The snakes cold yellow eyes staring up at him, luminous through the darkness. Fangs bared with its deadly venom.
Harry was ready. The snake launched itself at him. His reflexes born from Quidditch training wasnt fast enough. The snakes fang broke the flesh of his right arm. The fang injected its poison into Harrys arm.
Bright Scarlet Blood was going down his sleeve. A white hot pain went through out his whole body.
His power was running out. He was feeling his power going down. He ripped the fang out of his arm and the snake went slithering across the floor. Hermione rushed over to Harry as did Ron.
Harry! Are you ok? She asked urgently.
No He responded simply.
Snape walked out into the hall way. The Potions Master and all time enemy of Harry's.
5 points from Gryffindor now get into the Classroom!
Professor, Harry has been attacked! Hermione said not able to control herself.
Potter? Stand up, He ordered Harry.
I cant, said Harry weakly.
You cant? Granger, Weasley pick him up.
Hermione looked as if shed rather fail exams than listen to Snape make her hurt her friend. Ron looked as if he could kill.
Now, Snape said cruely.
Professor, can we take him up to the hospital wing? Hes hurt! Hermione said her voice shrill.
Let me see, He ordered them.
They both took deep breaths and lifted Harry to his feet. His robe was shining with blood.
Snapes upper lip curled. Granger, get Professor Dumbledore. Weasley, Take Potter up to the Hospital wing.
Yes, Sir, They both said and went their different ways.
Harrys robes were blemished with blood.
Harry are you okay? Ron asked as soon as they got out of hearing distance with Snape.
No... Harry replied, feeling weaker.
They walked silently up to the hospital wing.
What happened? Madam Pomfrey asked urgently.
Harry got bit by a snake, Ron said.
She directed them the a bed at the end of the ward. Harrys arm was burning terribly. The blood was dried around the wound and his sleeve was full of crimson blood.
Madam Pomfrey gave him a sleeping draft and soon he fell into a dreamless sleep.
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Chapter 8
Harry woke up a few days later. Madam Pomfrey released him. He quickly walked down to the Great Hall. The Gryffindor's for some reason were looking more depressed than usual. Harry dropped down next to Ron. Some one seemed to be missing, but who?
Ron whats up? Harry asked.
Read... He said and handed this morning Dailey Prophet.
Deaths at Hogwarts
Colin Creevey 4th year Gryffindor, Terry Boot a 5th year Ravenclaw, Hannah Abbott also a 5th year, but a Hufflepuff and Ashley Plummer a 1st year Slytherin have all mysteriously vanished right from the safety of their common rooms. The killer of all we cant say, writes Dailey Prophet reporter Benji Charlotte.
They just went missing. Right from all of our common rooms. I was just talking to Terry before...well you know...He disappeared, Says Cho Chang a Ravenclaw 6th year.
Ashley was my friend. We were friends since Muggle School. We practically are sisters. I was talking to her before she died, Says 1st year Slytherin Ashley Santore.
Hannah was just sitting in the Common room one minute she was gone. I dont know why anyone would want to kill her. Says 5th year Hufflepuff Justin Finch-Fletchley.
Colin was my brother. We both were muggle borns. I really dont see why anyone would want to kill him. Says Dennis Creevey a 2nd year Gryffindor.
Even though most signs point to one person, You-Know-Who, we cant just jump to conclusions. Most of the students weve interviewed seemed to point the finger at Harry Potter.
When the Chamber of Secrets was opened, We all thought Potter was the one doing the attacks. They hushed it all up though. Several students were petrified in the attacks. POTTER IS A PARCELMOUTH! What else do you need as proof? Says 5th year Slytherin Draco Malfoy.
Harry, is one of my best friends, Says Ronald Weasley a 5th year Gryffindor, He would never kill anyone. And besides Harry was in the Hospital wing then anyway!
Dumbledore asked not to comment. Does he know something we do not? There have been many disappearances since, July last year. Maybe He-Who-Must-Not-Named has returned and the Minerstry is keeping it all quiet?
We wont know for sure. I bet it was Potter! Creevey is always annoying him and Potter is the heir of Slytherin, you know, Says 4th year Hufflepuff Susan Riddle.
Harry Potter the boy who conquered the Dark Lord heir of Slytherin? I really dont think.
I myself think it is the work of the dark lord. The deatheaters have been more active and there have been many disappearances. Have we reached another dark time? Has He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named risen? We wont know for sure until it is confirmed by a reliable source.
Harry Potter, Professor Dumbledore wants to see you, came the voice of Professor McGongall.
Harry got up and walked up to Professor Dumbledores office. And he said the password, Chocolate Frog and rode up the spiral staircase. He knocked on Dumbledores large oak door.
Non other than Dumbledore answered and ushered him inside.
Dumbledore lowered his hands and surveyed Harry through his half-moon glasses. It it time, he said, for me to tell you what I should have told you five years ago, Harry. Please sit down. I am going to tell you everything.
Harry did so. He sat in one of Dumbledores chairs placed in front of his desk.
Harry, five years ago I believe you asked me, Why did Voldemort want to kill you in the first place? I believe it is time to tell you, the truth.
He looked into Harrys emerald eyes, His eyes twinkling. Harry did you ever stop to realize that you and Voldemort have things in common?
Yes? Harry said, perplexed.
Voldemort...Is my grandfather? Than why did he want to kill me?
James, is my son. I am the heir of Gryffindor. Which means you are the heir of Gryffindor also. Slytherin and Gryffindor want to kill each other. You are the only one that can bring down Slytherin. You by yourself can do great things. You are more powerful, right now than even I know.
I could bring down Voldemort...again? He said, still perplexed.
Yes, you can. Did you ever hear the legend that the heir of Gryffindor will bring down the heir of Slytherin?
No, Harry said, He wanted to say, So Im going to kill myself, but he refrained himself. He thought it would be rude.
Well, In the time of Slytherin and Gryffindor, Gryffindor made a prediction. A prediction that his heir would bring down Slytherins heir. You did bring down Slytherins heir once. Can you do it again!
How? Harry asked, baffled.
How? Harry, I cant tell you today. You will one day know. When you duel Voldemort for the last time. You will be ready and know how. Maybe this year, Maybe Next or maybe your last year here, We dont know. Just when the time does come be ready.
Dumbledore was done talking. Harry got up. Harry, please dont tell Ron or Hermione. Ill tell them when its the right time. Right now it might turn them against you.
Yes, Sir Harry said, feeling a little better than when he walked in.
He looked at his watch, but he remembered that it hadnt worked since the second task or the Tri-Wizard Tournament. He figured that it was still his first class. He walked down past the Great Hall and noticed that the usual chatter of the students was absent.
He pulled out his schedule out of his bed and saw that he today he had:
Care of Magical Creatures - R. Hagrid - Slytherins
Herbology - S. Sprout - Hufflepuffs
Lunch
Transfiguration- M. McGongall - Gryffindors only
Dark Arts - R. Lupin - Slytherins
Defense Agenst the Dark Arts - F. Delacour - Ravenclaws
Harry looked up and walked down to Hagrids hut. Everyone was already there. He could make out Rons brilliant red hair and Dracos sleek Blond hair over the top of the others hair.
Oi! Arry where ave you been? Hagrid asked, signaling him to come over.
Dumbledores office... Harry said looking up.
Oh...Is at so? Why ould you be there? Didnt et in ouble did yeh, eh?
Cant talk bout it Harry said and stood next to Ron.
Looks ike everyones ere, Hagrid said staring around the class. Everyone ollow me round back.
They followed the giant of Hagrid. They didnt learn till last year, but Hagrid was half-giant. Even though Hagrid was gentle his mother was nothing of the sort. Wizards once feared his mother.
Giants used to be in the direct ranks of Lord Voldemort, but if Dumbledore saw to it the wizards need not worry about that.
Another creature that might join the ranks of the deatheaters are the dementors. Soulless creatures that suck its victims soul out of their bodies by there mouth.
They followed Hagrid around back. The first thing that they saw was a thing that looked like a lion, but as they got closer they noticed that the things had wings. Harry had only seen in his Care of Magical Creatures book. It was a Griffin.
The body of a lion and the wings of a eagle. A mane of rich brown color and a fawn body with golden wings.
Im going to split yeh up into roups. Arry, Hermione, Ron you are in-group 1. Neville, Ean, Ansy yeh are roup two. Draco, Semus nd Ashley yeh group 3. It went on for about 20 more groups.
Yeh all are to take the Griffins or walks, He told the class. Yeh get yer leashes and then get a ove on. Arry Id like to see yeh for a minute.
Draco and his fellow Slytherins snickered. Harry could see Draco smirking.
Watch it, Potter, The Dark Lord doesnt pity, He heard Draco said just so that Harry could hear it. All the Slytherins laughed except for Ashley who wasnt enjoying Dracos act at all. She looked coldly up to Draco, like she could murder her right on the spot.
What re yeh ating fer? Hagrid boomed over the class. everyone at once started moving in different directions.
Arry, why were yeh in Professor Dumbledores office? Hagrid asked, concerned.
Uh...Ill tell you another time, okay? Harry said looking around.
Sure, Arry. Ome down to meh hut Saturday fer a chat, and a cuppe o tea, Hagrid said, knowing where he was going with that.
Harry walked over to Ron and Hermione.
Harry, what did Hagrid want? Hermione asked.
Oh...nothing, really Harry replied, slightly frowning. He didnt like lying to Ron and Hermione.
Harry, I know youre not being truthful with us. If you dont want to tell fine, Ron said harshly.
Its not that Im lying to you I just promised Dumbledore that I wouldnt talk about it. Its kind of weird.
Harry, you know you can tell us anything! Its not like youre related to You-Know-Who or anything is it? Hermione tried cheering him up, but it really didnt work.
Only if you knew, Harry said under his breath.
What was that, Harry? Hermione asked.
Nothing, Harry quickly lied.
Ok, want to ask Hagrid if we can go up to the castle, Harry? Maybe it will make you feel better, Hermione suggested.
No, It wont. Im just worried thats all. Vol-I mean You-Know-Who has returned, I dont care what anybody says. I was at his rebirth! Harry said almost screaming, but he made sure he kept his voice low so that no one else could hear. Im just not ready to die, Harry said in an undertone.
Harry, remember what Hagrid said, What will come, will come and youll have to face it when it does. Harry let's go up to the common room. You can tell us what is really bothering you, because I have the feeling that you arent being exactly truthful with us right now. Maybe we could help, Hermione said.
OK, I guess youre right, Harry said and stood up. He was petting the Griffin the whole time.
Hagrid! Ron yelled and singled him to come over.
Yah, Ron? Hagrid said stopping in front of the three.
Can we go up to the common room... Ron started.
Harry doesnt feel very well, Hermione finished his sentence.
Sure yeh can, Hagrid said. I ope it isnt erious, Arry.
They started up toward the castle.
Well, Well, isnt it Potter and his friends Weasel and mudblood? Why are you leaving? Scar burning? Ha! Voldemort doesnt pity! Malfoy repeated.
Harry couldnt stop himself: he launched himself at Malfoy. They werent dueling, but fighting. Harry got a few punches on Malfoy and made his nose bleed, before Ron and Hermione were pulling him off.
Harry! This isnt like you! Hermione said as she finally got him under control. they walked through the large oak doors and up the steps in the Entrance Hall. They soon found there self's in front of the fat lady. They said the password Godric and walked into the common room and collapsed into two chairs by the fire.
Harry, whats wrong? Hermione asked as she too sat in a couch by the fire.
I told you! Im freaked out cauz Voldemort has returned! Harry shouted.
What exactly happened that night anyway, Potter? Said a cold voice from behind him. Harry recognized it as Voldemorts.
H-Howd you g-get in, Voldemort? I thought they Voldemort proofed the castle.
How? I used my old identity. My mudblood fathers name, Tom Riddle. I was allowed to enter undetected. I was myself only younger. Remember the Chamber of Secrets? I used a simple Polly juice potion from the Tom Riddle that opened the Chamber of Secrets. I became myself younger and I entered the school and then I followed you to your common room, invisible of course. But for you, Potter you are as good as dead! Didnt Draco ever tell you, The Dark Lord doesnt pity? I told him to. I thought you were noble enough to take his warning. Didnt you feel your scar burn when I was near as my 16 year old self? Voldemort said.
What is this the-paragraph-that-never-ends? Harry asked himself silently.
Answer me! Crucio!
Harry fell to his knees in pain. He was surely screaming loudly. Would anyone notice? Or did Voldemort sound proof the room?
Harry thought wouldnt it be more painful for his friends to see him in pain. White-hot daggers were piercing every inch of his skin. He rolled over, onto his back.
He felt the curse cease. He got limply to his feet and looked at Lord Voldemort in the eyes. His scar burning dully on his for-head.
And then it happened so sudden. He was launched from his feet and binded 5 feet off the ground. Held up by the collar of his uniform. It choking him till the point the he was starting to feel lightheaded.
He started levitating higher and higher. What was Voldemort playing at?
10 feet....
15 feet....
20 feet.....
He was surely going to touch the ceiling. Was Voldemort going for injuring him really bad? Or was he trying to kill him?
He stopped around 25 feet in the air.
HARRY! Hermione shrieked.
Harry grabbed his throat, the little air he had had become none. He was surely going to die from suffocation.
His heart beating out of his chest. He felt the grip loosen on his collar. He fell 25 feet. There was a BOOM to be heard around the common room.
Harry lay there not unconcious, just bloodied up bad.
Get up, Potter Voldemort said coldly.
And for some odd reason Harry obeyed Voldemort. Maybe to show Voldemort that he was strong?
Potter, go on tell them the story of my rebirth. The longer you talk the longer you live.
You are cruel! Hermione yelled.
Shut it you filthy mudblood! Voldemort spat back coldly at Hermione.
Ron launched himself at Voldemort. He only had to simply had to move out of the way and Ron went flying past. Ron yelped in surprise as he made a crash landing on the floor.
Pity, you wont see your filthy mudblood or your little mudblood loving friends and anymore.
Harrys eyes met Voldemorts and a surge of inspiration flew through him. He was sure his eyes were twinkling, like Dumbledores.
Im not afraid of you gramps! Youve scared me for the last time! Lets finish what you started! Harry almost yelled.
Ron and Hermione backed up agenst the wall.
Bow to death, Potter Voldemort said bowing slightly keeping his snakelike face upturned.
Dont do it Harry! Hermione screamed.
Be quiet Hermione! Harry said, slightly nervous.
I SAID BOW POTTER! Voldemort shrieked at Harry.
Make me you Ugly Ass! Harry yelled to Voldemort.
Youre going to pay for that remark, Potter.
There was a sound in the corner by the entrance to the common room. Professor McGongall walked in.
Tom! She shrieked. Mr. Weasley, Mr. Potter, Ms. Granger please get over here.
The boy is mine, McGonagall! Voldemort said and grabbed Harry around the neck.
Dont make me get the head master, Tom Professor McGongall said.
Try. Well be gone faster that you could get there, Voldemort said calmly.
Professor McGongall gave Ron the Go-And-Disobey-Voldemort look. Ron seemed to get the picture, because he went speeding from the common room.
Harrys scar was burning fiercely on his for-head. Voldemort was choking Harry. Harry was trying to pry Voldemorts arms off from around his neck. He couldnt breathe!
Just then the door opened. Professor Dumbledore walked in with Ron following him.
Voldemort, let him go Dumbledore said sternly.
Voldemort was facing the wizard that he had always feared. He dropped Harry painfully to the floor. Harry rolled over and got to his feet and ran over to Dumbledore and the others.
Voldemort did a weird spell and a green snake came out of his wand and disappeared. With in a minute about 30 green and silver cloaked people apperated around Voldemort.
Each of there robes were deep green with a silver lining. All of them werent wearing hoods or masks. Harry saw Lucius, Goyal Sr., Crabbe Sr., Wormtail and Macnair; The others he didnt know. He guessed that they were Voldemorts main deatheaters.
Harry, Ron, Hermione get to my office and wait there. Minerva, get all the students from there classes and take them to the Great Hall Dumbledore said quietly so that only they could hear.
Harry nodded and pivoted. Ron and Hermione followed him. They ran past the fat lady and down the steps to Dumbledores office. Harry said the password, chocolate frog and they entered.
Harry sat in the chair in front of Dumbledores desk.
Harry why didnt you tell us? Ron asked.
Tell you, what? Harry said coldly.
Youre the heir of He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named! Ron yelled.
Yeah, I only found out this morning. Dumbledore told me to keep it quiet Harry said, staring into his knees.
Harry, Are you OK? Hermione said walking toward him.
What? Oh yeah Im just fine, He replied sarcastically.
Whats wrong? Hermione asked, looking serious.
N-No-Nothing Harry stuttered.
Harry, you can tell us, maybe we can help Hermione replied.
Voldemort has been hurting me both mentally and physically through the last couple of days. Im not sure, but I think hes trying to get me to side with the dark. He knows that Id rather die than join him though. So hes torturing me, trying to break me, to make me join the dark, because I alone am stronger a wizard than him.
Harry, you wouldnt, would you? Ron asked after a minute silence.
Never. I told you, Id rather die then serve the dark, Harry replied, solemnly.
Good, Ron said, relieved.
They heard footsteps in the distance and the room became eerily silent. They each looked from one another before the door opened. Professor Dumbledore walked in.
Professor, did he....? Harry started.
Im afraid so Harry. He did escape. Did he hurt you? Dumbledore asked.
Harry was quite unaware of the pain; until now. Yeah.
Harry, Show your courage once more. Tell me what happened.
Professor, does Harry have to? I mean it would be easier if we- Hermione started.
Yes, Harry should, Dumbledore answered.
Just then the door opened and Sirius ran in. Professor, Is Harry OK?
Harry is just fine, Sirius, Dumbledore said calmly.
Harry James Potter, what happened? Sirius asked, harshly.
Voldemort, Harry muttered darkly, staring at the floor.
Voldemort didnt hurt you did he, Harry? Sirius asked, concerned.
Harry found that he couldnt answer Sirius. He just stared into the ground.
Harry tell me if he did or not, Sirius said, worried.
Yes, Harry managed to get out, his voice about an octave lower than usual.
What did he do to you? Sirius asked not minding his godsons low voice.
Harry was just about to tell me that, Sirius Dumbledore said.
Harry gulped and started to tell them the story. Sirius was standing his hand on Harrys shoulder in a reassuring sort of way. Harry tried to avoid Dumbledores blue eyes, but found that that was impossible. When he finished he found out that he felt a lot better.
Harry, are you OK? Sirius asked automatically.
Yes, Harry responded.
Harry do you think it is time to tell Ron and Hermione your secret? Dumbledore asked.
Yes, I do Harry responded. Would you like me to....?
I will, Harry Dumbledore responded. Sirius will you take Harry down to the hospital wing. Let Madam Pomfrey check him out then escort him down to the Great Hall or his next class. If classes are back on. If Im much mistaken it should be Dark Arts with Professor Lupin, Dumbledore said, eyes twinkling.
Yes, Sir Sirius said and let go of Harrys shoulder. They walked down to the Hospital Wing silently. Sirius would mutter things occasionally like, What was I thinking? and Harry could of died! but as for that nothing could prepare him for what lie ahead.
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