Ch- 4 continued

Hermoine wanted to talk to Harry there and then , but it was middle of the night. She had not noticed but it was more than 5 hours she was in that dark chamber. But she still was not able to understand. It was definitley not a memory , but it was late before she realised it could be horcrux. She was now more worried than excited. She silently went back to bed but the words echo in her ears ...
White is bad , black is good.
For entire time the only thing that struck her ears ever these words. she slept creeped and died in the arms of night.
The next morning was a big problem for Hermoine , as she went close to Harry and asked him,"Harry , i was wondering over one thing. " Harry looked up , a little worried at the tension in the tone Hermoine carried. " Yes Hermoine , tell me. Whats the matter. Is everything fine".
" Harry i was just wondering if there were only 7 horcrux. could there be more of something like Tom's diary. I mean if Tom had one, possibly someone else also tried a hand at those. someone who knew what exactly the horcrux was , and the power it carried with it". If someone wanted to be in top place, someone who wanted to live longer than Tom himself. Someone who's death was predictable and who wanted to come back. Someone who was .... "
" was what Hermoine" ,
"i am still thinking , but am confused between so many ends. I need some more time",said Hermoine who wanted to share the secret with Harry but avoided talking to Harry anticipating the change in Harry would be far behind the control of Hermoine. Even though dark lord was no more does not necessarily mean the evil is no more in the world. The dark magic keeps on coming back. so here is Hermoine determined to discuss the missing link , but could not find the missing link.

Chapter 4 - The Dark Chamber

Hermoine was in her usual place as soon as she left the company of trio. The Hogwatz library, seeking something to help her know more about the locked room in the department of mysteries. She had already known most of it , but still was not sure if she could find some write-up, something must be there to help her. even a dark concept of Horcrux could be found in certain books, the reason Tom was able to make one. And if he had gone in there then for sure the source would be here. and she parsed through the books. She went deep in library, right into forbidden chamber of the library. She was able to walk in through without a warning, possibly she was adult now. and she walked deeper into the dark, she saw a dark spot in a big white shinning book. she went close to the book, and as she opened the book , she was sucked in the book. she fell and hit the floor with a big thud. She had expected to have a bit easy landing. All she could she was dark and dark. She stood her ground for sometime, not having courage to move ahead or behind. She had known for sure that she is in a book , but the big hit on ground made me amuse. She took out her wand, but the torch wouldnt work. she moved a bit forward. and far away found a staircase. She moved into the darkness to the stairs.
It lead to a a bright room, lit brightly on all sides. Broomsticks, wands and all magical equipement on all sides. as she was going to touch in one of them , a very familiar voice came from back.
"Don't touch anything here" ,
Hermoine could not believe her ears, she froze in her steps. She looked back to see Sirius Black on the main enterance
"Hermoine ! is it you" , asked a Sirius like figure.
"Yes , its me . But what is it. Where i am". and she ran towards Sirius to be stopped by a Hold On signal Sirius. His face looked pale, possibly in shadows not visible. but for sure his health was not good. he struggled to walk straight. As he raised his hand from the cloak he was wearing, he continued, " hermoine, this is one of the most darkest place in the whizarding world. I wonder how did u reach here. Did someone cast some black magic on you. " he continued getting restless, " Hermoine you have reached the place where all is so dark. I have been fighting this place for so long now. How how how did u get in here. Tell me , where is the door outside. "
Hermoine can notice a few deep marks on his face , he has grown much pale and his charismatic smile was nearly gone. He seemed to be fighting real bad odds.
"what happened to you. And where is this place. I entered from that corner". said Hermoine as she moved to the corner she entered.
"I really dont know what place it is , but this keeps on changing. Each time we touch something a curse comes on us. As we know the food cant be created is one of the basic principles , we need to sacrifice a part of our body to have some food. "
hermoine could not stop noticing a bald patch on Sirius head.
"Sirius , are you really alive".
" yes yes , i am in a third world. But i still dont make it how you come in here. this is a bad place. I have been fighting this place for so long now. How how how did u get in here. Tell me , where is the door outside. "
Hermoine didnt fail to notice the repeat question.
" Ohh did i repeat it . ". The memory fading and his legs trembling. Hermoine rushed ahead to support Sirius who again held her at a distance. Do not try to touch me. Let me tell you something about this place. The place is contrast. The things in black are good and those in bright are dangerous. "
Hermoine realising she entered in black place , a corner.
"So Sirius , lets move back. " and started moving to the place before.
a very painful voice came from behind, with the pain easily made out .
" How is Harry. and as he asked the question he was much more weeker. It seemed that each word he said made him more weak. "
" Sirius , look you are too weak , lets move out first of here then we will talk" . as they both started out in direction Hermoine came from.
"How is Harry", Repeated Sirius.
"Harry is fine, but i wanted to ask you one question. I heard that this place is in ancient chamber in ministry of magic , is it true. And how is life here. I mean i dont know i am here. i just opened the book and was here with you. I know magic is powerful , but I am still not able to know how did i get in here. But are you sure we can move out from this place ".
"Yes , Yes. Yes Hermoine ,the black is good. White is bad. ". repeated Sirius.
Hermoine started to feel Sirius is too weak to walk , and as Sirius stumbled over the unseen , Hermoine went ahead to give him support.
"Noooo , Dont touch me !!!! "Sirius shouted as he rolled out of reach of Hermoine in the dark waiting to swallow him. Hermoine could not see anything.
"Sirius , are you there. Are you fine . Where are you , answer me ", Hermoine was hysteric as she ran the place here and there.
But Sirius was not there. A faint dying voice echoed somewhere and reached Hermoine's ears , tell Harry i am waiting for him. Tell him i am waiting for him ....
Hermoine wanted to lit the wand but the thought strike her , Light is bad. Hermoine tip toed to the place she was before , and suddenly found herself back in the library. She stood her ground as she was. She looked at the hooting book in the shelf above. But she was still not sure how it all happened . Hurriedly she took out a wand , swung it and said " marco permanento" and a H came to the spot she was standing on.
She kept on marking till she reached the enterance of restricted section , the howling and hooting sounds not able to discourage her at all .

Hermoine

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Chapter -3 Ollivanders

"Harry , lets move out of here. This is not the place for you anymore, as Hermoine and Potter left the Privet Drive. At a distance Potter could see Piers sneaking probably the identity of Potter as a whizard not a secret anymore to him.
Harry checked the time , and checked his pocket for some muggle money. Smiled over that he still carried some. Since it was broad daylight now , and in middle of daylight , probably could not apparate to Leaky Cauldron. Potter took the bus , and paid the conductor , for whom again Harry Potter was just another kid going to university with his girl friend.
Hermoine and Harry potter were best of friends though the relationship can still not be defined. Harry looked at all the places in London , and still remembered how true Hagrid was when he exclaimed how difficult was it for the muggles to work.
They got down on the designated stop and Harry Potter guided Hermoine to the Leaky Cauldron , the bar which most muggles missed in the hurry.
As they entered the bar , Tom shouted , “Luk ho iz here’ , Harry Potter” , as again there was a pin drop silence. The same as it was when Harry Potter first came here. “The boy who lived” , as Harry turned to the side , and saw Dedalus Diggle speaking. Harry had a strong memory of him now , as the one of first person who greeted him at the same place. The place was again buzzing with a lot of activity, but still the charm it had some five years ago was missing.

“so how was it Mr. Potter to kill He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named, was it easy. We all knew the Undesired One will be our savior , one drink complimentary from Tom today to full house to congratulate Mr. Potter”, Tom finished as he turned around to see Hermoine , who was a bit less interested in the fame of Potter than the smell coming from the surroundings.

“The place looks quite deserted at this hour , Harry turned to say it to Hermoine” , who had just disappeared . Frantically Harry eyes searched the entire pub , and went straight to Diggle , “Hello sir , I need a small help”.

“Anything Mr. Potter, the way you have saved the world from the chuckles of He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named , any whizard would assist you in any way like. What is it you would like sir. Can I buy a drink”

“No , no , not a drink ,” Harry refused politely and continued , “ I would like to search for the girl who came with me. She has just gone somewhere.

“are you talking about Hermoine , Harry . If yes , don’t worry she is just fine”. Assured Diggle, and continued , “she is giving a big lecture to my elf on cleanliness” and burst into laughter.

“Can you tell me , where she is” asked Potter.

“yes ,yes , just go straight , the last table on the right”. Harry went straight in that direction , and could hear mumbling voices , though he was not sure if he could hear them properly.

“you outta know you also have a right to live, and live properly. You are not a slave of any whizard, and you have a right to wear properly.”, Hermoine kept on speaking even when the elf seemed to be least interested in the same. Hermoine , lets move on , we have a bigger task at our hands.

“Wait Harry , you and Ron have always been like that to me . Please try to understand what I try to do. And you , I am trying to do something for all elves, ok”

“Come on Harry” , and both of them made the way through the pub. But before they left , there was a loud applause from everybody sitting there.

One of them shouted , this toast for the boy who killed He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named, and followed by a loud cheer once more.

Harry turned around , bowed and said,” He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named can be named now. If someone not wished to call him Voldemort” , one may call him Tom. All heads turned to bartender , and Hermoine giggled , “ I mean Tom Morvolo Riddle” , and there is no jinx in using the name now.

Hermoine took her wand out and tapped the right brick “Three up... two across” , and the pathway opened to the market of whizards.

“Harry , we need to get an owl for you first , or you prefer a toad , or rat this time”, teased Hermoine.

“Rats , no way , who knows another wormtail hiding in that’, and owl also like a Hedwig one will be difficult”, Harry said as they entered ‘Eeylops Owl Emporium - -- Tawny, Screech, Barn, Brown, and Snowy’ .

“ Ahh , Mr. Potter , how are you. I have been waiting for you entire summer , I have something for you. After the fate of our Hedwig , I was sure you will come back for one. Was expecting you last autumn , but the posters of Most Undesired , I thought you might not return”.

“Well , what is it you have for me sir”, asked Harry.

“Here , it is , a snowy white owl”, sleeping in its full glory , look a like to Hedwig. Seems like Hedwig to me.

“take this Harry , from me”, Harry went to his pocket to take out galleons , but was interrupted by the person , “The Great Harry Potter , this is a small gift from Eeylops Owl Emporium for the great fete you performed.

Harry felt a bit proud , and the reception he got in the whizarding world was just awesome. He started to leave, when the owner once again said, “Harry , this will be more like your Hedwig, and his name also is Hedwig, as a matter of fact , has been made out of one of the feathers of Hedwig.”

Harry was nearly in tears , may be a drop trickled down his face also. If not the same good old friend , atleast a reflection of the same .

“Ok Harry , lets go to Ollivander , the reason I wanted to come to diagon alley”.

The finest wand maker who has been a big help in bringing Tom Riddle down looked weaker then ever. He was still attending to his shop when the look on his face turned grim on seeing Hermoine.

“can we have a little word inside if Mr Potter does not mind”, as he moved to back room and Hermoine followed him to the place.

As Hermoine and Ollivander disappeared in the room behind the counter , the door of which disappeared as soon as it appeared. Harry started looking at all the wands , but one thing he restraint was from touching it.

“The Wand Chooses its master”, was Ollivander told him 7 years ago , and time and over it has proven correct. For the most powerful elder wand also chose its master. The lost in time Harry’s thoughts were broken with the giggle, a familiar one. Harry’s heart skipped a beat as he looked back to see Ginny. The smile on his faced widened as river Nile in full flow. Without a word being said they hugged each other as if there was no tomorrow. The tears came rolling down the Potter’s eyes as he closed his eyes. For now nothing in him but embrace of Ginny would suffice.

“Where have you been for so long ,”Harry asked holding Ginny’s moist face in his hands. Have been here only , with Ron.

“Oh hi , Ron , missed you” , harry said with a mischeaveous smile. Ron who had moved his face away from what was coming when Harry and Ginny were to meet , said in a protesting tone , “as always”. Ginny and Harry could only smile on the same.

“So u come here alone Harry , as always wanna do all the stuff again. And what is it you are in here at Olivander’s.” , Ron living to his expectation as he let off a thousand questions without blinking an eyelid.

“Ron. I am here with Hermoine who has just a few queries to ask with Mr. Ollivander, and that is the reason why precisely he is not in here.”

“Hermoine needed to ask something to Mr Ollivander, for God sake , HE-WHO-MUST-NOT-BE-NAMED is dead , so what is it she wants from him now. He was absconding at the time when we needed his guidance the most , anyhow. Where have they gone , and how long will it take them to come out.”

“They just inside , and I also don’t know what Hermoine has in her mind , she can be little too much sometimes”.

“Hey Harry , you got yourself an owl” , exclaimed Ginny, “and this looks like Hedwig”.

“Surely it does, its called Hedfig. I am told it is based out of a feather of Hidwig only , so can be said as kind of his son.”, harry said proudly. The owl was still asleep just like Hedwig. The entire episode of Hedwig dying just before they were able to make it to the hiding place , saddened the mood of Potter, but the hug from Ginny was once again able to shred the memories of forgetful incidence.

“Ron , you mind waiting for Hermoine here while me and Ginny go out for a bit of stuff we need to buy”, Said Harry as he left the Ollivander’s , hand in hand with ginny.

Ron sat on the solitude stool that was present there , which seemed to appear out of no-where. Harry and Ginny went back to the pub, the same place the elf earlier was with Hermoine. Seeing Potter with another girl , he remarked , seems like Potter is famous , all girls want to be with “The number one undesirable”.

Harry had been labled as the same thing entire last year , when his portraits were well over all place in Diagon alley. That time he was under the invisible cloak and Hermoine had poly juice for Bellatrix.

Ginny asked Harry, “ So whos it you are roaming about , on my back”, with her long hair covering half her face. Harry caught hold of Ginny’s face, eyes deep in each other. Soon there was a pin drop silence. The world around them suddenly froze in time , as some magic. The lips moved towards each other as the opposite poles of magnet , the faces titling at just the right angle. The closed eyes and the heavenly pleasure of the locked lips died in time.

“Sir, I would like to know how is the magic in ancient, veiled archway in the Department of Mysteries , is it the same as we do it here.”

Ollivander looked a bit surprised and taken aback by the little girl’s knowledge , and then composed himself and told, “There is no thing as veiled archway girl, and if you have got any information for the same , it is probably some fairy tale you should avoid believing”

“You mean to say veiled archway is a fairy tale , I think the elder wand was a better off a magical fairy tale than anything else , and so the deathly hallows. Why is it one who go in by dark magic do not have a chance to choose whether they want to stay in this world or move ahead. The magic world says the body of the person may die but his soul needs a place to stay. For those cursed by black magic , presumably from the normal wands , this can not be permanent. The souls must travel to a place before moving on the next world. But in case the body goes missing , what happens Mr Ollivander. There is an archway in ministry of magic where all this supposedly goes, and there should be a way to bring someone back from there.

“What Miss Grenger, you mean to say that you want to bring someone back from the place where no whizard can dare to step his foot. A place which has not been seen , neither been written. A place full of unseen horrors, the normal magic would be useless at the place. One can not survive at that place , leave alone bringing someone back Miss Greinger. Do you have the slightest idea what could happen to you if you even dare to do what you are thinking at. “

“It certainly means that there is a place such as veiled archway, and there should be a way to go there. Can you please tell me if the wands and magic spells work there as they work here.”

“The magic will be same everyone Miss Greinger , I don’t have any clue to go there. But there has been a single person in this history other than you mentioning to go there.”, he continued as his face turned pale. “His intentions were to find keep a piece of soul here , wander to the dark world and get to a wand , more powerful than the elder wand.”

“A wand more powerful than the elder wand, how is that possible”, elder wand with resurrection stone and the invisible cloak make the The Deathly Hallows , the most powerful wand.

“Look Miss Greinger these things like Elder wand are meant for pure magic, but there are things bigger than that. People doing dark arts get to a degree not possible by normal magic. The power of black magic is big Miss geringer , bigger than what you and me ever saw. The powers he held were great, and in many terms more powerful than any living whizard ever had.”

“but did he ever go in there , I mean , in magical archway , and he was Voldemort , right”.

Old Ollivander shrugged at saying of the name and visually displeased over hermoine naming the Once Dark Lord.

“It would be appreciable if we refrain from using that name”. There was a bit of silence , as Ollivander took a deep breath , and continued. “yes, he did go there. There was a lot of magic he accumulated from there before he returned, but he paid a big price for it. Though none of it harmed it as much as it powered him.”

Now Ollivander turned sideways, stood up from his place , came to hermoine , as close as Hermoine could virtually feel his breath , and said, “Do you think miss Greinger there is any magic which would enable a whizard to fly in air , without the broomstick, or the wand.”

Hermoine could now feel how powerful Voldy had become last year, but she still sat in composed mode , and continued, “ then how was he who must not be named , not control The Elder Wand, and why did the want counter-reacted to such a powerful whizard”

“you see Miss greinger, any other whizard would not have even taken the control of elder wand, other than using it. He-WHO-MUST-NOT-BE-NAMED used the elder wand for a long time. It was only when the true owner of the magical wand came , its power outdid him. You see miss greinger , if he would have acquired the Elder Wand of Dark World, probably the world would not have been same. There are certain rules which are understood well by all dealing in Advanced Magic. We don’t interfere in each other’s business. “

“But Mr. Ollivander , is it possible to work with our wands in the veiled archway”.

“have already told you miss Greinger , the power of wand lies in the person using it. So this wand will work fine in any world, but the only trouble will be the curses in the dark areana would be evil. If one dares to go there, he should be certain of a life , worse than death if trapped there”.

“thanks a lot sir, for all the information.”

As Harry and Ginny came back to diagon alley after being in the pub for quite sometime now , Ron seemed to have found a chess wondering in the the Ollivanders , and played it on both sides. Out of nowhere , Ollivander and then Hermoine appeared .

“What are you doing here , and again. I have warned you not to play this barbaric game again.” Hermoine pretended to be angry.

“What am I doing here , I think I was to ask that question that question to you , where were you. I was waiting here for past 1 hour , Harry left with Ginny and you were also not there. “, Ron’s statement was cut short by Ginny’s smile as they entered the room.

“This must be nth time you broke a wand , right”, Harry mocked on Ron , as Hermoine nearly shouted ,”

You broke the wand once more time. I really don’t know how do you manage to break the most important stuff in wizard world. Ollivander face frowned on hearing the fate of the wand.

“Harry also broke his wand , no one told him anything”, Ron seemed to retaliate , but the looks of Harry and Hermoine made him silent. He said “sorry” in a barely audible tone.

The power of Elder wand once more came to Hermoine’s mind as Ron mentioned the incident. For if they have to enter the ancient archway , they need to have the most powerful wand from the wizard world.

Elder wand repaired the Harry’s broken phoenix wand last year , which was a spell which no other wand could have used. There are many such spells which are written which can be executed with Elder Wand only. Possibly to bring Sirius back , they will need a wand which is either as strong as Elder wand or Elder wand only.

Ollivander took out a wand , and warned Ron ,” this is the last one left for you. If you break this one, don’t come back to me. You dent my reputation like this. I don’t believe 18 years of magic , and anyone has broken so many wands in his lifetime.

As they were about to leave the Diagon Alley , some uttering of the words outside the street , and Harry was first to recognize it . Hagrid it is , and Harry ran out to him. Hagrid just turned around to see Potter running , his broad smile hid behind his big beard. Though Harry has grown of the age ,still Harry looked nothing more than a small kid. Harry hug Hagrid tightly as if he will let him go.

“Itz all carrect .. harry , ya are behaving lika first met .. lang time now … so Ginny is also there. Harry iz going for hiz last year at Hogwartz then.” Hagrid said , as Hermoine ,Ron and Ginny reached them.

“Ron , needed a new wand , so we just came here”, Harry tried to hide his discomfy over the Dursely’s episode .

“So hoowu are ya planning to go to Hogwartz. By the exprez or wanna ride the bike once more”, asked Hagrid with a gleam in his eyes , which was cut down by Hermoine, “Harry will go by the Hogwarts Express Hagrid we need to discuss something together. I had sent you the message for the same”.

“Yeah yeah .. got that got that … it’s impossible Hermoine, I would like to talk to you.” , Hermoine widened her eyes so wide that Hagrid understood its time to shut up. Harry still confused by what Hermoine is exactly doing , or trying to . His brains ran through all the events since morning , and then as if lightening stuck him. All his body shivered , his scar hurt a bit , and a few glasses broke somewhere. All his hair rose as his radiant sun , Hagrid , Ron , Ginny and Hermoine took a step back as Harry stood in centre. His wand has accidently left some flashes , and Hermoine shouted “Expelliarmus!”

The wand dropped from Harry’s hand , and Hermoine shouted , “What has happened to you , you never looked so tense. You are sweating”.

Harry was still stuck with what Hermoine was trying to do. Harry wanted to ask Hermoine , but Ginny came in between. He took Harry in her arms , Harry could now feel the aroma of Ginny. The eyes of Weasly said everything, as Harry recomposed , picked up the wand , and said , ‘yeah , am fine”.

And turned to Hermoine and said, “Please stop running after the improbable , we all know it just not possible”.

As they left the Diagon alley to platform 9 , three quarters.

Harry and Hermoine sat in the compartment of Hogwarts Express, while Ginny and Ron joined them after some time. Ginny has grown a bit jealous of Hermoine getting close to Harry. The entire group knew Hermoine was as always upto something, and Harry had a very big idea of what it was. The only thing was Ron and Ginny kept on guessing.

The food trolley came , and as always Harry bought them all. The displeasure in Hermoine’s eyes did not stop Ron from opening his favourite chocolate frog. This time Hagrid came to his card , “ughh .. they have Hagrid for these cards now ,” mockered Ron in a friendly tone.

“Wonder who will be our Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher this season” , asked Harry .

“One thing is sure , it is not going to be Snape, and I am very glad he is not “ Ron said.

Harry snapped in between , “Shut up Ron ! he was a friend and a good one “, though Harry was still judging if snape was as good as he wanted to say. After all , Snape did all for Lily and nothing for him or James. All his love was for Lily and not Harry. But that was strong enough for Harry.

“wonder if Snape was with Voldemort , he would still have been alive. There was no way we could have defeated him without. Vol..” Harry’s voice was cut short by Hermoine , “you better not use that name again” .

“But why , he is dead , and all the magical disturbance has gone away with him “.

“Harry you don’t understand , Vo… is a curse . The unsaid curse of Black world. And has deeper impact than what we thought earlier.”

“So , again you are reading new books”, Ron snapped in between , and continued , ”why don’t you read the academics sometime. Atleast that will help you”. Though Ron had known

though Ron had known the answer. it has been 3 years now and one stern look was all that was needed to shut up Ron. "Harry You dont understand the simple fact , the name is cursed. its not Tom Morvolo Riddle that makes it so, this name has been taken from You know where ."

" veiled archway in the Department of Mysteries you mean." Harry was silenced by presence of passing Malfoy. For first time the zest of being Slytherin missing in his eyes. Like a plundered fort, the eyelids were down. Silently he passed the cabin, as Ron let off a giggle. Another stare. Harry could not help himself with another smile. Though it has been a long time since trio last travelled in the Hogwartz express, mesmerizing them with the first journey. It’s the first place where Hermoine met Harry . in the deep amnesia , Harry remembered how Hermoine repaired his specs , and his hand went on the specs.

“What now!!!” , came a stern reply from Hermoine, as Harry just let a broad grin ,”Just Nothing !!!”. The company of trio was joined by another friend Luna Lovegood. In a sleepish tone she said “Harry , I am sorry for what my father did , but he was helpless.” Harry stood up and went to sit by the side of Luna , pat a hand on her shoulders and said,” See , I never thought what you think about us. I saw the picture in your room at your mansion. It made me proud at that time to see the picture of me in your friends”, interrupted by Hermoine ,”Me too”. As she hugged Loona. “Harry !!!” , came a sugar voice as Ginny crashed into Potter and Hermoine had known the topic can not be discussed here. Soon the party was joined by Neivelle Longbottom. Harry stood up and started clapping. Joined in by Hermoine , Ginny , Ron and Loona. A tear trickled down Longbottom’s face, and with a second of thought he looked straight up in eyes of Harry and with pride clapped to the Victor. All have known Longbottom shown exceptional courage and defined friendship in new terms. One who murdered Nagini and stood up to face Dark Lord when it was evident that Harry was no more. The courage which Neville displayed was of a true Gryffindor. The trolley came and nearly all that can be laid hands on was taken. A toast to celebrate the occasion and Ron stuffing his mouth as always.

“Some people never learn”, Hermoine exclaimed as the entire cabin roared into laughter. The ever so monitoring Slytherin were absent , and dared not to wander near the shinning Gryffindor. For first time in history of a millennium and since Hogwarts , there was never a time more low to Slytherin. The downfall of Dark Lord had not only marked an end to bad times but also an era of greatest magicians to lived on Earth. This was parallel to muggle World War, where greatest wizards of all times , Dumbledore and Tom Riddle met the ends. Also Moody , Severus , one of Weasly’s lost the life to good cause. Snape proved his loyal love to Eva, one which made him a respectable personality after all. Admist all this crisis , there is still no proof and no way Sirius Black came of clean chit. He still is one of the notorious criminals dies after escaping Azkaban. Nearly half the surviving death eaters found the way to prisons of Azkaban , and dementors confided to limits of prison. The ministry trying to locate many death eaters who escaped the scene of crime. The normalcy with the muggle world took a long 1 month and with all the magic in the world used to rewrite memories of a million people living in London.

The train reached Hogwarts , and invisible creatures carrying the carriages were visible to all. “ What are these !!” , Hermoine being first one seem to be astonished, as Harry winked an eye to Luna. “ I told you last time we were here, but you won’t listen to me”, Harry chucked on Hermoine , who seemed to be defeated after a long time now in terms of knowledge. “Off Course I knew these, I was wondering about the looks”, interrupted by Loona ,”they look different”, same tone as she said an year and half ago to Potter. Harry , Ginny , Ron and Hermoine sat on carriage , while Luna and Neville found seat together.

Even after the tragic incidents that happened a couple of months ago, nothing seemed to change in physical appearance. All seemed as it always was. “Magic” , both Harry and Hermoine said as they giggled. But nothing is same as it used to be. The session was presided by new Headmistress McGonicall, who has taken over the responsibility from Severus Snape.

“I would like to welcome back to Hogwartz, the most deserving students , Mr. Harry Potter, Miss Hermoine Grainger and Mr. Ron Weasely for extraordinary skills and determination to fight the bad. The trio challenged the Dark Lord and with the help of HufflePuff , Gryfindor and Ravenclaw were instrumental in bringing the world back to normalcy. Mr. Potter has been nominated by Hogwatz to appear in the triwizard compition later this year as representative of Hogwartz. We hope Mr. Potter will bring the cup once more to Hogwartz. Miss Hermoine Grainger is reinstated as perfect for Gryffindor. I would request all to welcome the heros back to Hogwartz.” You may take your seats now, as Minnerva continued ,” First year students …….”

Ch2 - Number twelve Grimmauld Place, London

The tear trickled down Potter's face right to his feet when a loud shout just woke him up , " This place has been made a read mud blood , can somebody tell me how to get these people out of the place," Walburga Black continued," ever since he left the home for that Potter he should not have come back. Harry sat up his lavish bed , once used by his Godfather Sirius Black , and just stared at the wall ahead. Each place seems to shout Sirius and he loses his thoughts. "Ahh Master is awake , will sir like a cup of coffee or tea " , asked Kreacher . " A Cup of Tea , and sandwich ", replied Potter. "Master looked very happy , some good dreams sir ", said Kreacher as he dipped the straw in tea and stirred it . Giving the same to Harry , looking in his eyes as if waiting for answer, "yeah ! ". " So , how was it to kill The Dark Lord master , Kreacher is very happy to serve the master who killed the person who was responsible for death of Kreacher's master", Kreacher said with a fury in his eyes, he continued ," does master have some plans for servant today. Does the master wish something else. " . "No , thanks ", Potter said as there was a thud possibly on main door. "Kreacher , Can you please look who has come".
"Hermoine , the one who gave Kreacher new clothes" , happy looking Kreacher disappeared , and in a flick was at the door.
"Please come in , Kreacher is so happy to see you . See Kreacher took a bath today ", the voice was cut short by Walburga's Portait ," More Mud Bloods!!! This place has become dificult even to breathe on. Mud-Bloods should not be allowed to be in here after all, she continued blabbering , as Kreacher took her to Sirius's room . " Harry , are you in there , am waiting for you here , are you there! ", she called out . "just a min Hermoine , will be right there".
Hermoine sipped tea and looked at Kreacher , "Hmmm ... this is really good Kreacher , remembers me of the same taste last year when we were here , so how do you spend your time". For Kreacher , it has been second time only someone has shown sympathy , was greatful to her , as Hermoine continued , " I have raised an issue in Ministry of Magic , and very soon Kreacher's bound to a master will be abolished, and you may live wherever u want ." The happy smile on Kreacher's face seem to fade away , but he kept mum , as if in protest.
" Harry , here you are . So how was the night , did you sleep well. ", asked Hermoine. Harry looked at Kreacher as if asking for him to leave even though he knew that Kreacher would listen to what they will talk , even if it was in hiding.
"Hermoine , i dreamed as if i was back in Pivet Drive , and Dudley was so caring , can we go to Pivet Street today please." , Harry nearly pleaded. "this is not going to help Harry , you know they were not good to you. Also what happened to them last year , and to all the muggles around the place, i dont think it will be a good idea to go there." said hermoine
"Please , lets go there, please !!!". "OK Harry ok , we will go there today. Do you know the latest from Hogwartz ".
"Latest at Hogwarts , whats that ", asked Harry. Hermoine stood up and moved to the window which showed busy. People in long overcoats running down the street. The clock on the wall clocked 8 in the morning , as the people boarded the bus. The sweeper has just sweeped the entire street , and the morning sun spread like fresh fragnence of a rose over the street. Hermoine lost in her thoughts for once , was brought back by Harry as he said ," Hermoine , whats the news ". Hermoine still looking down at the street where a small girl looking right at her was smiling.Her gleaming smile again took Hermoine back to her past, again lost in her thought. The girl waved hand at Hermoine and she waved back, unable to realise the girl is waving a hand at the parrot on the tree which was visible to the muggles in the morning. "Hemoine , she cant see you ", Hermoine looked and gave Harry a stern look. Harry realised he has again made a mistake , but then Hermoine continued ,"Neville got six OWLS in his NEWT" . Harry looked surprised , and also happy , but Hermoine again slammed in between , "and good news Harry , you me and Ron will be back to Hogwartz this year for our NEWTS , and the studies we missed last year ", almost as excited as if she won the Best Student Award. Harry had a blank expression on his face ,as he had not realised that he will be back there for studies. But what will be Hogwarts like Dumbledore , and Snape , Harry was thinking. His thoughts still pondering if Snape was really a good person or his love for him was only his pure dedicated love for his mother Eva Potter which was strong to carry even after her death. His thoughts were cut short by Hermoine , " This means this year you and Ginny will be in same year ", she giggled , "and she has been teasing Ron all the summer as if he has failed, this also means we have some more tasks to do Harry. First we need you to get an owl , someone as good as Hedwig will be difficult but that is needed. And i have another good news for you Harry".
Harry stared at her , , and whats that Hermoine , enquired Harry. " I will tell you soon , am not so sure , but have heard there is a way to get people back from ancient, veiled archway in the Department of Mysteries". Harry ran to Hermoine , took her in arms held high over head , and ran the place. "Tell me Hermoine , you are not playing prank ,tell me this can be true . I always knew Sirius will come for me , if i will call , he will come. right Hermoine ", Hermoine cut his excitement short ,"Harry have just read it somewhere, will do some research and reading before getting it all done. can you arrange me a meeting with Mr Arthur Weasely , i need some information in ministry of magic before i come out with way to get Sirius back. But the bigger problem is we will need help of Shacklebolt as well as Molly and some of Bellatrix. The ancient chamber is full of unseen horrors and only chance we can get Sirius back is if he is still alive in there. "
"But whats exactly there in ancient chamber , Hermoine".
"Ancient chamber is supposed to be most dangerous place to be , both for muggles and whizard world. The people who are stuck by black magic are supposedly thrown there , all lost limbs, ears and all to black magic are accumulated in that chamber. That ancient chamber has its own world , the world full of black magic. It is a third world , one which is shielded from our world. It is not death , after death from the ancient chamber , the person moves to the other world , as we do Harry, our only chance is Sirius survives it" .
There could not have been a better news for Harry Potter who seemed to be dancing in joy. His face shining , his smile as broad as river Nile. Harry just could not believe he was not dreaming as the dursley's one , and secretly pinched himself to confirm all going was true.
"Hermoine , before we go to Hogwarts or London street to buy necessities for the final year , can we go to 10 Pivet Street once".
"Ok Harry , we will go there , fine " , replied Hermoine .
"Ok Harry , should we leave now ", asked Hermoine. "No , wait for a moment", as Harry hurried down the staircase before passing through Regulus room on the right. Harry stopped in between , turned around and saw Kreacher crying to Regulus portrait. Harry was lost in the streams of amnesia , when after death of Sirius , he went from chamber to chamber . Crying , looking hard for return of his godfather , asking each and every one about Sirius. Probably dumbledore knew that Sirius can be brought back , but he must have judged Voldemort's end more important than the Sirius coming back. Sirius died fugitive , but may be this is proved he was not the one who betrayed. Harry was lost in the thoughts , as he entered the Regulus room , fell on his knees and put a hand on Kreacher's shoulders. Kreacher turned head , and one thing Kreacher saw was a drop of tear on brink of his master's eyelid just as one on his. Regulus was smiling in his portrait as if unknown to Kreacher. "Harry, do we leave now", came in Hermoine's voice from the adjoining room though it seemed to come from far end of corridor. "Just a min", harry said as he stood up and asked Kreacher ,"can you get me the key for my "Gringotts Wizarding Bank" . "Yes master ", as Kreacher flicked and came back in blink of eyelid. "Here master, here are the keys". Harry took the keys from Kreacher whose hands looked properly cleaned , unlike the look when he first saw Kreacher a year back. Harry rushed out of the room, in the chamber and back before Hermoine eyes. The questioning eyes of Hermoine forced Harry to show her the key, and the indifferent look on her face showed she was really not happy.
Hermoine and Harry stood together , and took a breath as they both apparated to 4 , Privet Drive.
The look at morning 9 was same as Harry had remembered , early in his muggle days when he used to water the lawn. Uncle Dudley's car shone brightly as ever , though there were a few more marks here and there. The ally looked same other than newly laid pathway on both sides. Harry looked over the place where Dementors attacked him and Dursely, his last memories of Dursely made his desire to visit him. He crossed over to the first window of the house , where he hid to listen the news. As he opened the gate , and went straight to knock the door. And as he about to knock it , there hung a big plate on the main door , on which it was written in bold letters :
" Harry Potter and Whizards PROHIBITED".
Harry still went ahead to knock the door, even though eyes of Hermoine told him not to. The intution of Harry once more was strong enough to deny it , and as he knocked the door.
Aunt Petunia appeared with a pleasant smile , which froze as soon as she saw Harry . The pale looking Aunt Petunia was paler than ever , her face squeezed as if out of some deep illness. " Who Are you and why are you here " she shouted , "dont bother us or come back ", as she slammed the door on Pooter's face .

Chapter1 - Harry meets Dudely

After Harry Potter defeated Lord Voldemort in battle of wits , admist all the troubles and fights he decides to go and meet his muggle brother Dudley Dursley. One who Harry associates with most of his painful muggle memory. Lets see how they meet at 4, Pivet Drive.
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Harry meets Dudely
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Harry apparates to 4 Pivet Drive, its early morning , and no body seem to notice the hero of whizarding world now. Potter takes out his wand , to say "Alohomora" but stops in between. Understanding his responsibilities now, with Ginny on his side , Harry knocks the door. Mr. Dursely opens the door , and his expression on seeing Harry has not changed for over years now. "You Potter !!! , what have you come to now , heard you have a huge magical house now of your some maniac Godfather", he shouted as if to tell the neighbours. "Daddy , stop that " , came in voice of Dudley from behind who came running and crushed Potter in arms. " I am so sorry Harry , for all that I have done for over so many years ", he continued nearly in tears ,"I have been a real bad boy to you but you always saved me." Harry remembered last year he saw the tears of remorse in Dudley's eyes as they left for safe place. "you have been always under threat , always the fear of death you had , i am sorry for the times i teased and mocked you in front of my friends over you crying in pain in middle of night". A rush of blood in Harry told him he should throw away Dudley away and punish for all the pains incurred , but the changed Dudley stopped him. There seems to be a new Sun over horizon. for first time Harry hugged Dudley who was clinging to Potter's chest for so long now.
"Whose come home ,darling ", a motherly voice came from kitchen , as Aunt Petunia came to picture. "Ohh !!! He's Harry , Harry my son , i have been bad to you , but was doing so to keep you safe." Petunia was in tears , trying to calm herself down , as Mr Dursley shouted ,"What is going on in here , and who is she ". All eyes went straight to Gini Weasly. Seeing Harry blush on the direction of her girl friend, Petunia took a step forward , held the hand of young beautiful lady and offered them inside. They were seated in the same room where Potter used to serve the Dursley's , the same room where they had to rush. His memories of last time he saw the house , suddenly entire last year flashed in his eyes. He remembered Voldemort , and Bill , but this time the scar didnt hurt. only a few tears trickled down , as Petunia went to kitchen to prepare breakfast.
Harry Stood up and followed Petunia to the other corner of the room , where loads of utensils were kept , and Potter this time unable to resist , took his wand and with flick of stick , "Diffindo" and all the utensils separated , followed by "Aguamenti" , and jet of water started coming out from Potter's magic wand. Potter wanted to go and wash the dishes for like it seems he has been doing it for years now. Only glad to notice now he was not afraid of getting caught by Ministry of Magic for underage magic. He smiled to himself , as Dursley and Gini seems to be observing him. And then there was a loud thud , and an engine roaring . Mr Dursley , annoyed by sudden entry of Harry Potter , who he considers was reason for most of his misery last year , left the house till Potter leaves. "Daddy has been a bit upset with u , Harry ", continued Dudley in a deep tone ,"when we were shifted to a tent like house ,which though small was lavish. I am sorry potter , but the way they each time directed each of us with "muggle" tag as if we are not humans but animals. For that entire span of 8 months Potter , we were never directed by our names. Mom got due respect as Lily's sister , but dad wore the entire brunt. That is the reason he probably is angry , but tell me Harry how were you able to hide for so long. And was she all along with you " Dudley said pointing to Ginny , probably didnt get her name correctly for the first time.
"No , No , she was not not with me , i was with Hermoine and Ronald for most of the times. For so many pains and bad times last year we three went through still shivers me. There was a time when we were caught by Malfoys", Ginny looked at Potter in amazement , not because she does not know it , but probably because Potter was not probably not supposed to reveal it. Harry continued , " Ron and Hermoine were tortured there and it was dobby who saved me, Dobby you remember Dudley", asked Potter. Dudley with a blank expression as if listening to the name for the first time. " Dudley you remember once there was a visit by Mr Dudley's boss and there was a constant sound from my room , and all the cake i was bringing spilled all over the room. Potter in wave of excitement , forgot the jet of water still oozing from his wand gaining intensity , and as he rushed to door , the stream of water hit Aunt Petunia on face. " Ohh sorry , i just wanted to show Dudley where it was", and with a flick of wand dried clothes of Petunia. It seems like the brotherly love which Harry has just found in Dudley was going out of bounds. Even though Ron has been his best friend , still the void of brotherly love was clearly seen.
"Harry , you were telling about when you got caught , what happened next" , asked Dudley . Gini interjected in between , Its like Harry was saved by Dobby who died later saving his life. A tear trickled down Potter's face , thinking about the elf.