Saving the Future
Chapter One
Harry, Ron, and Hermione were upstairs in Number 12, Grimmauld Place, discussing Harry's trial that he had at the Ministry for performing underage magic.
"I narrowly escaped being expelled! Fudge thinks I'm an attention-seeking liar according to Rita Skeeter's articles in the Daily Prophet; therefore he won't believe that Voldemort is back; it was only of Dumbledore's friend Amelia Bones, that I got off," Harry said.
"Surely Fudge must believe Dumbledore though"-
Harry cut Hermione off midsentence. "Fudge reckons both Dumbledore and I are crazy and he's trying to get Dumbledore removed from the Wizengamot and Hogwarts."
"That's awful!" Hermione exclaimed.
Ron shook his head, saying, "Bloody hell!"
Suddenly, there was a flash of light, and seven books fell on Harry's head.
"OUCH!" Harry yelled.
"Are you all right?", said Hermione, concerned.
"F-Fine," Harry said. "What are all these books though?"
"Dunno. But they've got your name on 'em, though. See, look-
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Harry Potter and the Halfblood Prince, and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows."
"Why would anyone write books about me? said Harry, nonplussed.
"I wonder if we're supposed to read them…" wondered Hermione.
The moment she said those words, another flash of light appeared, and a letter came floating down on top of the books.
Harry quickly scanned the letter which read the following:
Dear Harry,
You're probably wondering why you received these books, right?
Well, the truth of the matter is..in the next few years, many people you love dearly will die pointless deaths, and I want to prevent them. Gather the following people to read the books in the Room of Requirement at Hogwarts:
Harry Potter
Hermione Granger
Ron Weasley
Neville Longbottom
Luna Lovegood
Ginny Weasley
Fred Weasley
George Weasley
Percy Weasley
Charlie Weasley
Bill Weasley
Arthur and Molly Weasley
Draco Malfoy
Cho Chang
Nymphadora Tonks
Sirius Black
Remus Lupin
Mad-Eye Moody
Professor Albus Dumbledore
Professor Minerva McGonagall
Professor Filius Flitwick
Professor Charity Burbage
Professor Severus Snape
Madame Pomfrey
Time will not pass during the reading of the books, and you can get food from the kitchens; the Hogwarts elves will be more than happy to get you whatever you wish, although Hermione might not be happy about that! Hermione is badgering me as I write this, so I guess I can give you a few tidbits. You get married to Ginny Weasley, and have two boys and one girl, all named after your parents and two of your professors, but I won't say who yet. Ron, you get married to Hermione, and have a boy and a girl. Your daughter, Rose, in quotes from you:
"Thank God Rose inherited her mother's brains." She's just like Hermione!
I guess that's all, so if you have any questions(besides the reading) just write on the back of this parchment, and I'll answer back.
Sincerely,
Harry James Potter
Harry quickly stood up, saying, "We have to tell everyone right now."
They all headed downstairs to find everyone already sitting down at the table; Mrs. Weasley was cooking dinner.
"Professor Dumbledore?" said Harry.
Dumbledore said, "Yes, Harry?"
To his annoyance, Harry noticed that Dumbledore was looking over his head and did not meet his eyes.
He shook the thought aside and continued, with more bravado, "I just received a set of books about me and a letter. It says that many people died in the near future, and, in order to prevent these deaths, we have to gather certain people and read them in the Room of Requirement at Hogwarts. Here's the letter, if you want to read it for yourself."
Albus quickly scanned the letter, looked up, and said,
"I will contact the people that are members of the Order of the Phoenix, if you will let your friends know."
Harry agreed, then asked what time to meet at Hogwarts.
Hermione suggested, "How about noon tomorrow, Professor? That way we have time to gather everyone and get the food from the Hogwarts kitchens."
Dumbledore's blue eyes twinkled from behind his half-moon glasses, and said, "Excellent idea, Miss Granger."
Mrs. Weasley said, "Why don't you all sit down and have dinner?
The Golden Trio, as they were fondly called, complied and told everyone about the books.
Hermione suddenly started giggling uncontrollably.
"What's so funny, Hermione? Ron asked.
Hermione managed, in between laughs, to say, There's a sticker on one of the books that says," SOON TO BE MADE INTO A MOTION PICTURE."
Harry turned bright red as all the teens at the table started laughing and smiling at him.
Fred and George shouted simultaneously, "CONGRATULATIONS MATE!"
Remus shook his head fondly. "Merlin, you guys are worse than Sirius on his best day."
Sirius said, "Hey!"
Harry laughed and then went upstairs.