Chapter 83
At Hermione's home, Hermione was in her room reading the daily prophet. She picked it up and read about a muggle family getting murdered.
" Hermione, teas ready darling," her mom called.
" Coming mum," Hermione called back with sadness straining in her voice.
* Over at the Dursely's*
The Durselys had just finished packing and getting out of the house and into the car to move safely.
" Come on Dudley, hurry up! " Vernon called dragging a suitcase.
" I still don't understand, why we have to leave," Dudley stated.
" Because it's not safe for us anymore," Vernon said as Harry looked out his window.
* Over at the Weasley's*
Ron stood outside the burrow looking into the distance as if he was in a trance. Mrs. Weasley was making dinner as Ginny helped set the table.
" Ron, tell your father suppers nearly ready! " Mrs. Weasley called. Ron looked back at them for a second before turning back around.
* At the Malfoy Manor*
Cortney was up in her room folding laundry, preparing for her slip out for the night.
" Cortney," her mum spoke standing at the door with a vanilla milkshake and pickles.
*Back at the Granger's *
Hermione walked over into the living room to find her parents on the couch, watching television.
" Just Australia," her father told her mother.
" It looks wonderful, doesn't it? " Her mother asked pouring tea into the teacups. Hermione reluctantly raised her wand at the back of their heads.
" Obliviate," Hermione whispered with sadness in her voice. She erased their memories of her. Hermione watched as she disappeared from the photographs, leaving just her parents.
* Back at the Dursely's*
Harry walked into the bare living room to find his Aunt standing in the middle of it.
" I have lived in this house for twenty years. And now in a single night, I'm expected to leave," Aunt Petunia said not looking at Harry.
" They'll torture you. If they think for a moment you know where I'm going they'll stop at nothing," Harry explained.
" Do you think I don't know what they're capable of? You didn't just lose a mother that night in Godric's Hollow you know...I lost a sister," Petunia spoke those words to her nephew as it caused her pain. She walked out of the house with Harry following to watch them go.
" This isn't goodbye boy is it. This is farewell," Uncle Vernon said. Harry nodded.
" I don't understand. Aren't he coming with us? " Dudley asked Vernon.
" Who? " Uncle Vernon asked.
" Harry," Dudley answered.
" Absolutely not," Uncle Vernon declined.
" Why? " Dudley asked.
" B-Because, he doesn't want to, right? " Vernon asked him.
" Absolutely not. No, besides I'm just a waste of space isn't that right Vernon? " Harry asked.
" Come on, Dudley, we're off," Vernon said walking to the car. Dudley stayed, he stuck out his hand towards Harry. The two cousins shook hands.
" I don't think you're a waste of space," Dudley admitted.
" Thanks," Harry said smiling a little. Dudley got into the car and they drove off. Harry watched till he could no longer see them then went back inside. Harry's trunk and Hedwig, were in the middle of the hallway. He waited for the others to come. Harry looked around the house he grew up in for the last time. The last place he looked was his old bedroom under the stairs. The room looked much smaller to Harry now, he picked up one of his old action figures and examined it. When he placed it down, he heard a banging on the door. He walked towards it and it opened it to be greeted by an enormous figure.
" Hello, Hagrid! " Hagrid said smiling. " Ron! Hermione! Cortney! " The three came into the house when Hagrid stepped aside. The three tackled him into hugs.
" You're looking fit," Hagrid said to Harry. Before Harry could say anything. Mad-Eyed Moody limped into the house with Kingsley behind him.
" Yes, he's absolutely gorgeous. Let's get him into the under cover before someone murders him," Moody grumbled as he limped into the living room.
" Kingsley, I thought you were looking after the Prime Minister," Harry said as he saw the wizard.
" You are more important," Kingsley replied as he joined the others. Harry turned to see that Remus and Tonks were in the living room. He turned to see Bill Weasley and Fleur.
" Hello Harry, Bill Weasley," Bill greeted.
" Pleasure to meet you," Harry greeted as the two shook hands.
" He wasn't always so handsome," George said walking in.
" Daredevil," Fred said not too long after as he came in.
" True enough," Bill said. He pointed at the scars on his face. " Happened while fighting a werewolf called Greyback. I would like to return the favor one day".
" You're still beautiful to me, Billy," Fleur said kissing his cheek.
" Just remember, Fleur," Lupin began. " Bill takes his steak on the raw side now".
" My husband the joker," the Tonks smiled. " By the way, wait till you hear the news".
" We'll have time to cozy catch up later! We've got to get the hell out of here! " Moody growled. " Lestrange, what do you know? " Cortney looked at Hermione.
" I think the Order should have the right to know," Hermione defended herself before Cortney could say anything.
" Snape told the Dark Lord that he heard that Harry was being moved tonight. But Yaxley heard from the auror, Dawlish. That he was being moved on the 30th the day before his 17th birthday," Cortney informed. " So be ready for an attack at any point tonight".
" Potter," Moody said turning to Harry. " You're underage, which means you still got the trace on you".
" What's the trace? " Harry asked.
" Well, if you sneeze, the Minister knows who wipes your nose. The point is we have to use those means of transport the trace can't detect," Moody said. " Brooms, we'll go in pairs. That way if anyone's put there waiting for us and I reckon they will be like Lestrange said. They won't know which Harry Potter is the real one".
" Real one? " Harry asked. Moody reached into his pocket and pulled a purple flask, Similar to the one in the fourth year.
" I believe you're familiar with this particular brew," Moody said with a knowing look on his face.
" No ! Absolutely not! Harry argued.
" Told you he's going to take it well," Hermione said with sarcasm.
" NO! If you think I'm gonna let everyone risk their lives for me. I-" Harry began.
" We have done this before, haven't we? " Ron asked cutting him off.
" No this is different," Harry argued. " Taking that. Becoming me! No ! "
" Well, none of us fancy it," Fred said.
" Yeah, imagine if something went wrong and we'd end up a scrawny git forever," George said looking at Harry.
" Everyone here is of age. They've agreed to that risk," Moody informed Harry. A short wizard cleared his throat.
" Technically. Mundungus Fletcher always been a huge admirer," the short wizard said.
" Nip it Mundungus! " Moody snapped. " Alright Granger, as we discussed". Hermione walked up from behind Harry and yanked out some of his hair.
" Blimey Hermione! " Harry snapped clutching the back of his head. She walked over to Moody and dropped the black hairs into the flask. Moody stirred it and walked over to Fred.
" For those of you haven't taken Polyjuice Potion before. Fair warning, it tastes like Goblin piss," Moody informed handing the flask to Fred.
" You've had a couple experiences with that haven't you Mad-Eye? " Fred asked. Moody glared at him. " Just trying to defuse the tension". Harry watched Fred take a sip making a face before passing it onto George. As George took a sip Fred shrunk when George passed it on. He soon shrunk.
" Are you taking it? " Harry asked Cortney.
" No," Cortney answered. " I don't think Polyjuice potion and pregnancy is a good combination". Moody walked around the room till the last person had a sip and when he got on the other side of Harry. They were both looking at multiples Harry's.
" Wow, we're identical," Fred and George said at the same time.
" Not yet you're not," Moody said dumping a pile of clothes on the ground. Everyone picked up some clothes to dress like Harry.
" Got anything more sportsy. Have you Harry? " George asked.
" Yeah, really don't fancy this color," Fred said.
" Either of you are you so shut up and strip! " Moody growled.
" Alright alright," Mundugus said as he began to unbutton his shirt.
" You change too, Potter," Moody whispered to Harry. Fleur turned her back towards Bill.
" Bill look away I'm hideous," She said as she took off her bra and handed it to him.
" Ever thought about a tattoo? " Ron asked.
" Harry your eyesight really is awful," Hermione said putting on glasses.
" Right then, we'd be pairing off, Potter with a protector. Mundungus you stay with me wanna keep a close eye on ya," Moody instructed. " As for Harry".
" Yes," all the Harry's replied.
" The real Harry, where the devil are ya anyway? " Moody snapped.
" Here," the real Harry replied putting a hand, pulling up his pants.
" You'd ride with Hagrid," Moody informed. Harry turned to Hagrid.
" I brought you here sixteen years ago. When you were no bigger than a boat truckle. Seems only right that I should be the one to take you away," Hagrid said to him.
" Yes, this is all very touching. Let's go! " Moody snapped. They all went outside. Where several broomsticks and Therestrals were held.
" We'll keep you informed Cortney," Tonks said to Cortney.
" Is she not coming with us? " Harry asked.
" No, Cortney has to make it into her room at the Malfoy's before anyone found out she was gone," Lupin said. Cortney nodded before apparating back into her room. They straddled onto the broomsticks or therestral. Harry got in the side attached to the motorcycle Hagrid was using.
" Head for the Burrow. We'll rondel there," Moody instructed. " On the count of three ".
" Hold on tight," Hagrid warned Harry.
" One...Two...Three! " They all took off. Harry and Hagrid were heading towards clouds when they saw lighting in it. Once they entered the cloud. People were everywhere, Death Eaters were attacking. Hagrid and Harry left the cloud to be followed by Death Eaters. At one point Hedwig tried to fight one of them, she ended up getting killed. Harry was saddened by this. Then Harry's scar caused him to be in pain. Hagrid was knocked out and he and Voldemort's spell connected again. Voldemort was flying. Voldemort got stopped by power lines. Soon they entered the protection around the burrow. When the two got out of the lake Mrs. Weasley and Ginny met them right outside of the house.
" Harry. Hagrid," Mrs. Weasley greeted. " What happened? Where are the others? "
" Is no one else back? " Harry asked worriedly.
" They were on us right from the start Molly. We didn't stand a chance," Hagrid explained.
" Oh thank goodness you two are alright," Mrs. Weasley said.
" The Death Eaters were on us. It was an ambush," Hagrid said.
" Tonks and Ron should have been back. Dad and Fred as well," Ginny said. There was a flash of light from behind them. They turned and saw Lupin helping a look-alike Harry that turned into George back to the burrow. When they got closer, they saw that George's left ear was gone! Lupin brought George into the burrow and set him on the couch. The others followed. Lupin suddenly pinned Harry to the wall, with his wand aimed at him. His eyes grew wide in alert.
" Lupin! " Harry snapped.
" What are you doing? " Ginny questioned.
" Shhh! " Lupin snapped. " What creature sat in the corner the first time Harry Potter visited my office in Hogwarts? "
" Are you mad !? " Harry demanded.
" What creature? " Lupin demanded.
" Grindylow! " Harry answered. Lupin released him.
" We've been betrayed," Lupin said in alert. " Cortney was right. Voldemort knew you were being moved tonight. I had to make sure you weren't an impostor". He nodded. Mrs. Weasley was taking care of George who was on the couch still. Outside they heard a pop and they hurried out of the burrow. Kingsley and Lupin have their wands pointed at each other.
" The last words Albus Dumbledore spoke to us? " Kingsley asked Lupin.
" Harry is the best hope we have. Trust him," Lupin answered. Both of them lowered their wands.
" What gave you away? " Kingsley asked Harry.
" Hedwig. I think," Harry replied. " She was trying to protect me". More popping noises were heard. They saw Bill, Fleur, Tonks, Ron, and Hermione. Hermione ran over and hugged Ron as he changed back.
" Deserves that. Brilliant he was," Tonks said as she ran over and hugged Remus. " I wouldn't be standing here without him".
" Really? " Hermione asked Ron.
" Why's your tone surprised? " Ron asked. Harry ran over and hugged them. They heard a popping sound as they turned to see Fred and Mr. Weasley looking exhausted.
" We're the last ones back," Mr. Weasley informed.
" Where's George? " Fred asked. When no one answered him, he ran into the Burrow followed by everyone else. Everyone was looking at George laying on the couch, bleeding from the hole in his ear. Fred knelt down next to his twin.
" How're you feeling Georgie? " Fred asked.
" Saint like," George replied.
" Come again? " Fred asked.
" Saint like," he repeated. " I'm holey. I'm holey Fred. Get it? " He pointed to the hole.
" The whole wide world of ear-related humor and you go for 'I'm holey', that's pathetic," Fred laughed.
" Reckon I'm still better looking than you," George said. At that moment Bill came into the room looking grieved.
" Mad-Eye's dead," he announced. " Mundungus took one look at Voldemort and disaparted". The entire room went deadly quiet. Eventually, everyone went to bed. It wasn't a pleasant night for Harry.
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