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Okay guys, this is my first Remus=Father to Harry fic. So, please bare with me, as I discover this area of Harry Potter fanfics. Always remember to review and enjoy the story.
Chapter 1 The Rescue
"Ahhhhhhhhhhhh"!!!! Harry Potter sat up in his bed on number 4 privet drive. Sweat was running down his forehead and his body was visably shaking. He looked around his room in horror. He had just woken up from yet another nightmare about the death of his godfather Sirius Black. He had been having nightmares like this all summer and each one had it's own horrors. This one particular one was one in which Sirius came out of the veil at the end and blamed Harry for his death. He ranted on about how he, Sirius would have done anything for Harry and what did Harry do in return, kill him. Harry already felt very guilty and completely responsible for his godfather's death, so these dreams didn't help.
His relatives had padlocked his door and put bars on his windows again like in his 2nd year. The only difference was in addition to his bathroom breaks and his limited food through the food flap, he was let out every other day to write supervised letters to his friends and teachers. His Uncle Vernon would read their replies and tell him what to write. He wouldn't get food for 3 days if he didn't write it right. So in addition to this summer being so horrible, he was constantly assuring his friends that he was alright. Harry was convinced it didn't matter though, I mean, who would really care? Sirius cared, and now he's gone.
Ron and Hermione, they might care but being his peers, they would never love him like Sirius did. Dumbledore cared, but Dumbledore cared in the same way his other teachers did, they cared to keep their 'savior' safe and in general cared for their students. Then his thoughts came to Professor Lupin. I mean, after all, wasn't he the only remaining Marauder? Stop being stupid Harry, Professor Lupin only likes you, he doesn't love you. Not like, Sir.he just couldn't keep thinking like that, it would only make him cry.
"And you can't cry Harry, you don't possess that particular luxury" he told himself.
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Meanwhile in a small hut in the countryside..
"Albus, he's not okay. Those letters are way too formal. Since when did he sign his letters to Hermione with sincerely?" Remus Lupin half shouted. "Those letters are obviously forced. They don't mention one thing about his dreams or how he's doing since Sirius died. Harry would be trying to convince us he's alright, he'd be denying that he's upset. These letters, and I quote, say 'I feel sad, but the Dursleys help'. Since when have the Dursleys helped?" he added.
"I know that the letter's sound un-Harryish and fake, I agree that sending some order members over to look at the situation might help" Dumbledore replied. "Who else would be going besides me?" Remus asked.
"How about Tonks and Moody" Dumbledore said.
"That's good, 'cause tonks can create an allaby by changing her looks as needed" Remus brought up. "Maybe she could act as if she were a spokesperson, interested in giving his drills an award" he added.
"That's a brilliant idea. If all is well, and Harry is fine than you will leave within the hour. If Harry is less than fine, you will bring him back here to stay with you, and contact me immediately, your house is very well hidden and few know about it. Also, because of the fact that everybody knows you're a werewolf, too many questions would be asked if you were seen out and about, limiting your order work. I'm assuming you won't mind having him?" Dumbledore asked in confirmation.
"Of course not, I wouldn't mind at all" Remus assured him.
"Good, I have a feeling Harry might need a new fatherly figure now that Sirius is no longer with us" Dumbledore said sadly. "I will go summon Moody and Tonks for you, you will leave later this afternoon" he added.
"Goodbye Albus, and thank you for listening to my concerns regarding Harry" Remus said.
"Anytime Remus, anytime" Dumbledore said before apperating (sp?) out of the room to go find Moody and Tonks.
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Back on Privet Drive.
"Ding, Dong, Ding, Dong, Tap, Tap, Tap" went the door. Vernon Dursley stood up from is lazy chair to answer the door, grumbling about solicitors. He opened the door and came face to face with a tall, lean women who looked to be about in her early 30's. She was in a black with blue stripes suit and she had long black hair that was up in a bun on the top of her head.
"Yes, how can I help you? I'm not donating any money to charity" Vernon said. "Oh, don't worry, I'm not for charity. I'm from the National Association for Drills and I've heard that you run quite the drill company. I was interested in checking out your house and family to see if you might be a prize winner" Tonks said.
"Oh, yes, I sell the top drills" Vernon said proudly. "Where would you like to start our tour"?
"Actually, I'd like to interview you and your wife, as well as your son while my colleagues take a look at your beautiful home. Come forth guys" Tonks said, while waving Remus and Moody into the house.
"Sure, that's great! Petunia! Dudley! Come here!" Vernon shouted. "Oh and a word of warning to you two. I have a very vicious dog padlocked into a room up there, and so, it might be in your best interest to just skip over that room" he added as Remus and Moody started up the stairs.
"Sure thing sir!" Moody assured him halfheartedly. When they got to the top of the stairs Remus got into a run and sprinted up to the padlocked door. After Alohomoring all of the locks off one by one, he pulled open the door.
There lying on the floor was a very sickly looking Harry. There was a small stench of urine throughout the room and some old soup cans in the corner. Harry himself was in torn up clothing and was on the floar moaning slightly. "Don't come near me Vernon, don't touch me" Harry pleaded as he heard footsteps coming near him.
"Harry, it's me Remus and Moody, we've come to get you out of here" Remus said.
"Okay" was all Harry could say.
"Where is your trunk Harry?" Remus asked.
"In the cupboard under the stairs, along with my wand and all of my school stuff" Harry said. He then moaned again and rolled over.
"Okay, look Moody, you go down and get Harry's trunk and school supplies. Also, tell Tonks and the Dursleys that we've taken Harry and he won't be back this summer, or hopefully, ever. I have to get Harry out of here and back with Dumbledore and Madam Pomphrey" Remus said. He then picked up Harry and apparated to his house, with Harry in his arms.
Okay guys, that's just the start but it will also be end if you don't REVIEW!!! So, basically REVIEW!!! Thank-you. Constructive criticism is welcome. Also, feel free to e-mail me at [email protected] with any comments, questions or concerns regarding my story.
Love,
Twigs
Okay guys, this is my first Remus=Father to Harry fic. So, please bare with me, as I discover this area of Harry Potter fanfics. Always remember to review and enjoy the story.
Chapter 1 The Rescue
"Ahhhhhhhhhhhh"!!!! Harry Potter sat up in his bed on number 4 privet drive. Sweat was running down his forehead and his body was visably shaking. He looked around his room in horror. He had just woken up from yet another nightmare about the death of his godfather Sirius Black. He had been having nightmares like this all summer and each one had it's own horrors. This one particular one was one in which Sirius came out of the veil at the end and blamed Harry for his death. He ranted on about how he, Sirius would have done anything for Harry and what did Harry do in return, kill him. Harry already felt very guilty and completely responsible for his godfather's death, so these dreams didn't help.
His relatives had padlocked his door and put bars on his windows again like in his 2nd year. The only difference was in addition to his bathroom breaks and his limited food through the food flap, he was let out every other day to write supervised letters to his friends and teachers. His Uncle Vernon would read their replies and tell him what to write. He wouldn't get food for 3 days if he didn't write it right. So in addition to this summer being so horrible, he was constantly assuring his friends that he was alright. Harry was convinced it didn't matter though, I mean, who would really care? Sirius cared, and now he's gone.
Ron and Hermione, they might care but being his peers, they would never love him like Sirius did. Dumbledore cared, but Dumbledore cared in the same way his other teachers did, they cared to keep their 'savior' safe and in general cared for their students. Then his thoughts came to Professor Lupin. I mean, after all, wasn't he the only remaining Marauder? Stop being stupid Harry, Professor Lupin only likes you, he doesn't love you. Not like, Sir.he just couldn't keep thinking like that, it would only make him cry.
"And you can't cry Harry, you don't possess that particular luxury" he told himself.
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Meanwhile in a small hut in the countryside..
"Albus, he's not okay. Those letters are way too formal. Since when did he sign his letters to Hermione with sincerely?" Remus Lupin half shouted. "Those letters are obviously forced. They don't mention one thing about his dreams or how he's doing since Sirius died. Harry would be trying to convince us he's alright, he'd be denying that he's upset. These letters, and I quote, say 'I feel sad, but the Dursleys help'. Since when have the Dursleys helped?" he added.
"I know that the letter's sound un-Harryish and fake, I agree that sending some order members over to look at the situation might help" Dumbledore replied. "Who else would be going besides me?" Remus asked.
"How about Tonks and Moody" Dumbledore said.
"That's good, 'cause tonks can create an allaby by changing her looks as needed" Remus brought up. "Maybe she could act as if she were a spokesperson, interested in giving his drills an award" he added.
"That's a brilliant idea. If all is well, and Harry is fine than you will leave within the hour. If Harry is less than fine, you will bring him back here to stay with you, and contact me immediately, your house is very well hidden and few know about it. Also, because of the fact that everybody knows you're a werewolf, too many questions would be asked if you were seen out and about, limiting your order work. I'm assuming you won't mind having him?" Dumbledore asked in confirmation.
"Of course not, I wouldn't mind at all" Remus assured him.
"Good, I have a feeling Harry might need a new fatherly figure now that Sirius is no longer with us" Dumbledore said sadly. "I will go summon Moody and Tonks for you, you will leave later this afternoon" he added.
"Goodbye Albus, and thank you for listening to my concerns regarding Harry" Remus said.
"Anytime Remus, anytime" Dumbledore said before apperating (sp?) out of the room to go find Moody and Tonks.
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Back on Privet Drive.
"Ding, Dong, Ding, Dong, Tap, Tap, Tap" went the door. Vernon Dursley stood up from is lazy chair to answer the door, grumbling about solicitors. He opened the door and came face to face with a tall, lean women who looked to be about in her early 30's. She was in a black with blue stripes suit and she had long black hair that was up in a bun on the top of her head.
"Yes, how can I help you? I'm not donating any money to charity" Vernon said. "Oh, don't worry, I'm not for charity. I'm from the National Association for Drills and I've heard that you run quite the drill company. I was interested in checking out your house and family to see if you might be a prize winner" Tonks said.
"Oh, yes, I sell the top drills" Vernon said proudly. "Where would you like to start our tour"?
"Actually, I'd like to interview you and your wife, as well as your son while my colleagues take a look at your beautiful home. Come forth guys" Tonks said, while waving Remus and Moody into the house.
"Sure, that's great! Petunia! Dudley! Come here!" Vernon shouted. "Oh and a word of warning to you two. I have a very vicious dog padlocked into a room up there, and so, it might be in your best interest to just skip over that room" he added as Remus and Moody started up the stairs.
"Sure thing sir!" Moody assured him halfheartedly. When they got to the top of the stairs Remus got into a run and sprinted up to the padlocked door. After Alohomoring all of the locks off one by one, he pulled open the door.
There lying on the floor was a very sickly looking Harry. There was a small stench of urine throughout the room and some old soup cans in the corner. Harry himself was in torn up clothing and was on the floar moaning slightly. "Don't come near me Vernon, don't touch me" Harry pleaded as he heard footsteps coming near him.
"Harry, it's me Remus and Moody, we've come to get you out of here" Remus said.
"Okay" was all Harry could say.
"Where is your trunk Harry?" Remus asked.
"In the cupboard under the stairs, along with my wand and all of my school stuff" Harry said. He then moaned again and rolled over.
"Okay, look Moody, you go down and get Harry's trunk and school supplies. Also, tell Tonks and the Dursleys that we've taken Harry and he won't be back this summer, or hopefully, ever. I have to get Harry out of here and back with Dumbledore and Madam Pomphrey" Remus said. He then picked up Harry and apparated to his house, with Harry in his arms.
Okay guys, that's just the start but it will also be end if you don't REVIEW!!! So, basically REVIEW!!! Thank-you. Constructive criticism is welcome. Also, feel free to e-mail me at [email protected] with any comments, questions or concerns regarding my story.
Love,
Twigs