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Getting Him Back	By : wolfboygrim Category: Harry Potter AU/AR > Threesomes/Moresomes Views: 8748 -:- Recommendations : 1 -:- Currently Reading : 2
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Despite Remus' words they still had no luck with the books available in the Black library. Remus wrote out an owl order to Flourish and Blotts for books on old rituals and Druidic celebrations. Harry happily authorized a payment from his Gringott's vault to pay for the order and sent it off right away with Hedwig. Over the next week while they waited for the books to arrive they continued to look up anything that may help them with the rituals.

Also during that week Harry's O.W.L scores came. That morning they had just finished breakfast and were having another cuppa when a grey and brown owl flew into the room sedately and dropped the letter in front of Harry. He glanced at it nervously but made no move to open it.

"Well go on cub. It will not open itself," Remus said.

"I have never had anyone around who will care what grades I got before. I know there are a couple of classes that I did not do very well in," Harry said, opening the letter slowly.

O.W.L results for Harry James Potter-Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry

Arithmancy-N/A

Ancient Runes-N/A

Muggle Studies-N/A

Divination-

Written-D

Practical-D

Overall-D

0 OWL

Care of Magical Creatures-

Written-O

Practical-O

Overall-O

1 OWL

History of Magic-

Written-T

Practical-N/A

Overall-T

0 OWL

Herbology-

Written-E

Practical-E

Overall-E

1 OWL

Astronomy-

Written-E

Practical-A (disruption during test)

Overall-E (Written score weighted more because of disruption)

1 OWL

Charms-

Written-O++

Practical-O++

Overall-O++ (Tied for highest score with Lily Evans)

3 OWL (2 bonus OWL awarded for the pluses)

Transfiguration-

Written-O++

Practical-O++

Overall-O++ (Tied for highest score with James Potter)

3 OWL (2 bonus OWL awarded for the pluses)

Potions-

Written-E+

Practical-O

Overall-O

1 OWL

Defence Against the Dark Arts-

Written-O++

Practical-O++

Overall-O++ (Highest score in over 100 years)

3 OWL (2 bonus OWL awarded for the pluses)

Total OWL awarded: 13

Class Rank: 2

Congratulations you are on track to become an Auror. Please see your head of house if this is no longer your desired career path. Please choose no more than 6 classes at NEWT level by August 15.

Griselda Marchbanks

Head Wizardry Examination Board examiner

Ministry of Magic

"Those are excellent results, Harry. So you had some trouble in Divination and History of Magic was pretty much a total loss but otherwise you did excellent. Look, you tied your mum in Charms and your da in Transfiguration. You're even number two in your year. They would be so proud, Sirius too. I know I am proud of you," Remus said.

"Hermione must have gotten number one in our year. She'll be a little angry that I was able to do so well without studying myself into the hospital wing. History was when I had the fake vision about Sirius. I blacked out and woke up in the middle of the exam screaming and in pain from feeling Voldemort's emotions," Harry said, taking another sip of tea. "I cannot believe I got an O in Potions. Snape is going to have it out for me even more with me in his class for two more years. He was counting on getting rid of me after OWL year from the very first class in first year," Harry said. He was dreading Potions class and Snape's reactions. He turned to Remus, "Thank you for caring about my marks. Growing up I always had to do worse than Dudley, which was hard since he was dumber than Crabbe and Goyle put together. Uncle Vernon would threaten to take the belt after me the few times I did better than their precious baby, that or they would tell the teachers that I cheated. I just stopped trying after that," Harry said.

"If he says anything he will have to deal with me," Remus said. "And you had the highest Defence score in 100 years. That means someone finally beat Albus' score. No one had come close in a long time. I was the closest followed by Sirius and your mum but we were still only able to get an O+. Your da settled for an O but he could have gotten a higher score if he would have studied more and not snuck out to Hogsmeade every night of exam week," Remus said, fondly remembering their frantic fifth year. Inside he seethed at the way the muggles treated Harry and what the young man had just revealed. "Are you still planning to be an Auror? With these grades there are several other things you could do as well," Remus said.

"I do not know what I really want to do. I mainly said Auror to annoy Umbridge since she said that I would not amount to anything and that I might as well not even take my OWL tests since I would fail them anyway. What else could I do with my scores?" Harry said.

"What a despicable women and we will not even get into what she did to your hand all of last year," Remus said. He had found out about the blood quill scars early in their summer together and had already written a strongly worded howler to both Dumbledore and the Minister about hiring people who would torture children.

Umbridge had been scheduled for a trial but she was still in the long-term damage ward of St. Mungo's with a permanent phobia of centaurs and night terrors that left her little more than a drooling wreck. She made good company for the foppish Gilderoy Lockhart and his insistence that everyone wanted his autograph now that he knew how to make joined-up writing and his statement that he was writing a book about how to take care of people in a hospital. Harry frowned at the thought of Umbridge and her rules and terror.

"Well you got O's in all of your core classes plus Care of Magical Creatures and an E in Herbology so you could be a Healer. It's a shame you didn't take Ancient Runes and Arithmancy because you could have been a curse breaker like Bill Weasley. If you continue your studies and get a Mastery then there's even more careers open to you. Your mum was a Charms Mistress and went into Spell Crafting, although that also requires a NEWT in Runes and Arithmancy as well. Most Healers are also Potions Masters since they have to use potions so much with their patients," Remus said.

"I am not sure what I should do. How difficult is it to get a Defence Mastery, and maybe one in Potions? I like the subject when Snape is not breathing down my neck. I actually brewed a few potions at the Dursley's when I needed to and it was relaxing," Harry said, fidgeting as he mentioned brewing the potions. He had needed them after a punishment Uncle Vernon had given him the night he had returned from school because Harry had a nightmare and woke Dudley up. In reality, Dudley had been sneaking back into the house drunk as a skunk and high on something after beating a neighbour kid so badly the boy had to be rushed to casualty to have his appendix and spleen removed.

"It is another one to three years of study. I believe both Defence and Potions are the full three years and you need to get O's on your NEWT for your core subjects and Herbology and Care of Magical Creatures for both Mastery programs. And just why were you brewing potions in your room during the summer?" Remus asked, reaching over to take one of Harry's hands in his in a calming gesture.

"Uncle Vernon claimed that I woke Dudley up the night I got back from Hogwarts and told me that he did not care what the freaks at the station said to him, that he was tired of my disrespect. So he poured a teapot of boiling water over my head and then shut my hand in the bedroom door hard enough to break it in several places. I brewed a burn salve and a bone mender to get rid of the pain so I could paint the garage the next morning. That is why they hired the gardeners. They could not figure out how I was not injured when I came downstairs and yelled at me for several hours and then shut me in my room with a threat to use the locks and put the bars back if I used my freak powers ever again," Harry replied, his voice low and frightened.

Remus's normally calm amber eyes burned gold as Harry explained what had happened during the summer. "Why did you not write to me that night and I would have come to get you immediately?" Remus asked, tightening his grip on Harry's hand. "I cannot lose you as well, Harry, the wolf would destroy me. The loss of Sirius is already taking its toll. That is why I am focusing on finding out if he can return. I need him and I need you, Harry. If I lost you I would lose myself as well. Moony would take over permanently and I would be no better then the werewolves who run around freely at the full moon and willingly infect anyone they can find," Remus said, sliding his chair closer to Harry's so he could be closer to the young man. "Look at me, Harry. I want to help you, but you have to let me in. I know you are used to taking care of yourself, but you have someone here now that wants to take care of you," Remus said, his voice husky from holding back the tears knowing that Harry would feel bad for making him upset. However, Remus felt the tears begin to flow as he thought of his poor pup, scared, hurting, and all alone in that house being hurt over something he could not control.

"I thought you blamed me for Sirius. That is what I saw in my dream that night. You told me that I ruined your life and that you wished that I would have died rather than Sirius…that I killed my parents and your mate and that I needed to be alone so that no one else would die because of me," Harry said, staring at the floor, not able to look Remus in the eyes and see the pain that he had caused.

"Oh Merlin, Harry. I would never blame you. Sirius would never blame you. Even if he is gone and we cannot get him back. He would want to go out protecting you from whatever he could protect you from," Remus said, cupping Harry's chin in one strong hand and wiping away the tears that flowed down his cheeks. "We should go to Diagon Alley tomorrow, at least to get your supplies. I know you have not been there for a couple of years but I think if I call up the older Weasley boys or even the twins we should have enough protection to go there for a bit and get you some new robes and pick up the books and things that you will need. Do you know which classes you want to take for NEWT?" Remus asked.

"Charms, Defence, Transfiguration, Potions, and I guess I'll take Herbology and Care of Magical Creatures," Harry said.

"Have you considered being a professor? You would be able to take a shot at cracking the curse on the Defence position," Remus said.

"If it makes you feel any better, you're the only one of our past professors who walked away unharmed," Harry said. It was true, the first had died, second and fifth were nuts, and the fourth was as good as dead with no soul.

"Not really, Harry, but thanks for sharing. I wonder sometimes what kind of school Albus is running. It is not the safe place I remember when I went there," Remus said.

"My middle name ought to be trouble. I do not look for it but it sure looks for me every year. It would be nice to have one year without an adventure but I do not think I am going to get my wish this year or next. This year I have to rescue my godfather and see if we can do the impossible and free him from the veil that we know nothing about with rituals that we cannot find yet. Then next year will be the battle between me and Voldemort and it will end with one of us dead and one of us a murderer," Harry said.

"Where did you get this idea from?" Remus asked, dreading the response.

"Dumbledore finally told me the prophecy that everyone was guarding at the Ministry last year. It is bad Remus. It says that I am the only one with the power to defeat Voldemort and that I will have some power that he does not know about. In the end it comes down to either him or I. Neither can live while the other survives," Harry said, his voice flat and emotionless.

Remus heard the tone of Harry's voice and pulled his cub into his arms. "Do not be resigned to die. We will find a way together to ensure that you are the one who walks away. And it would not be murder, Harry, to rid the world of Voldemort. He is not even human any longer. It would be to protect yourself and everyone you care about," Remus said. Even though it was only a little after breakfast, Remus led Harry upstairs and watched over his cub as Harry had nightmares most of the day and into the night. The only way he would sleep was when Remus pulled Harry onto his chest and held him close to keep him feeling safe and let him know that someone loved him still. Remus knew that he was the only one Harry could share this burden with and took it willingly. Anything to make Harry happy.

Harry and Remus decided that the trip to Diagon Alley could not wait much longer. They only had three more weeks of summer left before Harry returned to Hogwarts. So the next morning they woke up early and prepared for their day in the Alley. Fred and George Weasley were going to go with them as backup in case anything happened since no one else was available for guard duty. Harry was secretly glad since he had gotten used to spending all of his time with Remus and wanted that to continue for the rest of the summer.

Remus worked out his nervous energy by cooking a large breakfast. He made quick work of making French toast, eggs, toast, bacon, sausage, and potatoes. It was more food than Harry was used to eating in an entire week.

"Are you trying to fatten me up?" Harry asked, trying to eat as much as possible of the enormous plate that Remus had set in front of him.

"You could use a little more meat on your bones. I am just trying to make sure you recover from the deprivation those relatives of yours put you through," Remus said, easily finishing his own plate of breakfast. The werewolf metabolism really came in handy sometimes.

Before they could clean up the dishes and floo to Diagon Alley, a chime announced that they would have company coming in the floo. A few moments later, Dumbledore arrived in the fireplace in a whoosh of soot and smoke. After brushing himself off and setting his eccentric pointed hat back on his head, Dumbledore walked over to the table where Remus and Harry were sitting. "I have come to update you on the case against your relatives, Harry, and to let you know that Minerva has received your class list for next year," Dumbledore said, taking the cup of tea that Remus offered with a quiet thanks and a smile.

Harry meanwhile, was getting a slight headache from looking at the Professor's choice of robes. They were black with moving swirls of lime green and sherbet lemon yellow that seemed to turn at an ever increasing pace. Remus noticed where Harry was staring and leaned over to whisper to him, "It is never a good idea to stare at Albus' robes for too long. They tend to make people feel a bit sick," Remus said, laughing at the expression on Harry's face.

"So what is happening with my relatives?" Harry asked, tearing his eyes away from the shining fabric distraction.

"They are on their way to the Queen's prison. Well, Mr. and Mrs. Dursley are. Young Mr. Dursley is headed for...what was it called...oh yes, St. Brutus' Secure Centre for Incurably Criminal Boys. It seems he was about to be expelled from Smeltings after he got caught with a naked girl tied to his dormitory bed. He claimed she was his slave/girlfriend and that she wanted to be there," Dumbledore said. He was happy that Harry would not have to deal with that sort of treatment again, but upset because it had gone on for as long as it had.

Harry started laughing. Dudley's fate was perfect. Not only because he was now headed for the very place the Dursleys said that Harry had attended, but also because Harry knew that Dudley would not last very long in there since he refused to do anything for himself and would anger the wrong person by having a tantrum as soon as anyone told him to do a simple chore.

"What is so funny, Harry?" Remus asked.

"The Dursley's spent years telling all the neighbours that I went to St. Brutus'. That and I know that they attempt to "reform" their students with hard work. Dudley will refuse to the wrong person and he will find out what it is like to be beaten up for once," Harry said.

"Also Harry, I believe that he will finally start to lose some weight since they have a very strict diet in reform schools. Then again he may try to figure out how to get food out of others," Remus said.

"So you came here just to tell me that my relatives were finally going to be in trouble for what they have done to me since I have known them?" Harry said, not disguising his hatred for his only family. Sure they had taken him in but they had made it very clear over the years that they had only done it to protect themselves and not out of any love or affection.

"I also came to see you and talk about a few things, Harry. I know that I have not always been in a position to be able to tell you the whole truth, and in some cases that is still true. But I believe I promised that I would start to tell you as much as I can from here on out. Do you have any questions for me? Or anything you feel that I should know about?" Dumbledore asked, his blue eyes twinkling as he reached in one of the many pockets of his robes for a sherbet lemon.

"I suppose that I should show you what I have learned over the summer. It is only fair since you said you would try to be honest with me," Harry said, looking over to Remus for his approval to show Dumbledore his animagus form. That is, if he could even transform again without the potions forcing the transformation.

"Go ahead, Harry, just remember how it felt before and you will be able to do it again," Remus said, looking forward to Albus' reaction to the transformation.

Harry stood up and took a few steps away from the table to give himself room. Closing his eyes he took a deep breath and felt his body start to shrink as the transformation slowly took place. It took about five minutes to transform fully, something that he would have to work on in order to make the transformation useful for anything. He looked up at Dumbledore and shook his head to get used to the lack of colour in his vision. Harry walked over to Remus and sat down at his feet, pushing his head firmly under Remus' hand in a demand to be petted.

"Well now, that is surprising. I had assumed that you would be more similar to your father's form. After all, it is your patronus. It is good to see that Remus has not lost any of his teaching talent to be able to teach you so quickly how to transform independent of the initial potion. Transform back and we will talk about a few things of importance," Dumbledore said.

Harry whined in protest at the idea of transforming back. Remus had just found an itchy spot and was scratching it. This gave Harry a pleasant drowsy feeling. He shook his head and started the slow transformation back to human. "I need to get that down faster. My form is pretty much useless as it is right now," Harry said, taking his seat at the table.

"It should get much faster as you practise. Sirius got it down to two or three seconds and it only took him about four months of transforming to get that fast," Remus said. Directing his attention to Albus, the smile faded from Remus' face. "What did you want to discuss?" Remus asked politely but with a slight cool tone in his voice.

"I wanted to discuss the reason that Voldemort did not die when Harry stopped him in 1981. I have found out the reason for his continued existence and that I will need Harry to help with this puzzle," Dumbledore said.

"What is the reason?" Harry asked, wondering why the Headmaster needed him to help solve anything.

"The item is called a Horcrux. Not only does Voldemort have one, but I believe that he made more than one. I am guessing three but I am not sure," Dumbledore replied.

"What is a Horcrux?" Harry asked, noticing that Remus had gotten very pale at Dumbledore's words and was looking scared.

"Only the most evil act of soul tampering that I have ever seen. You must kill in cold-blood in order to destabilize your soul. After that, a short ritual will place a piece of the destabilized soul into an object of your choosing," Albus said.

"I think I know where one is...or where it was anyway," Harry said.

"What are you talking about," Remus said, his mind spinning to process what Dumbledore was saying. "Are you saying that without going on a treasure hunt for the pieces of his soul that we cannot defeat Voldemort?" Remus asked.

"That is exactly what I am saying, Remus. It is imperative that I have Harry's cooperation for this search this year. And Harry, I do believe the diary was a Horcrux. That leaves either one more piece and the portion in Riddle's body, or possibly at the outside five more pieces and the one inside him as he could have used the number seven and its importance when making his soul containers," Dumbledore said.

"What will I have to do?" Harry asked, his mind spinning with the new information.

"You will have to learn how to identify and then eventually safely destroy the Horcrii as we come across them. I will also have to teach you how to get a memory I need from a former professor named Slughorn. He refuses to go back to teach but that memory is invaluable to find out just how Voldemort learned to create one Horcrux, let alone making as many as I believe that he has," answered Dumbledore.

"That is fine but Remus and I have a project that is important to us that I refuse to give up on, even to help you with this," Harry said.

"Ah yes, trying to find a way to bring him back," Dumbledore said, a slightly disapproving look on his face. "It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live, something I believe I have told you before, Harry," Dumbledore said. He was upset that Remus was filling Harry's head with these notions but he did not believe that anything would come of them looking at old rituals. Most of them required materials that neither Remus or Harry had anyway of getting.

"How in Merlin did you know what we were planning on doing?" Remus asked, angry that their plans had been figured out so easily.

"Old Papadakis Blotts and I grew up together. Pappy saw the name on the order you placed recently and let me know that you were researching something about Celtic and Wicca rituals and had enquired about where to get a full ritual set as well," Dumbledore said.

"That's the last time I use my real name on the owl order form then," Harry said, staring at Dumbledore. "We can and will bring him back whether you like it or not. He was not dead when he fell through the veil and Remus and I know we can figure this out and get him back," Harry said, his voice both angry and determined.

"I do not think anything will truly come of it but if it makes you feel better to have the ritual or rituals and try to make peace then I will let you try whatever it is that you are going to do. I must go now. Harry, your lessons will start as soon as school is in session once again. I will let you know what time later," Dumbledore said.
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