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Chapter One

Secrets Unraveled

Harry slowly raised his head and stared morosely at the familiar visage

of number four, Privet Drive. What had already been a horrible day was

rapidly getting worse. Not only did he have to appear unannounced on

the Dursleys’ doorstep (something he knew they’d have no problem

expressing their displeasure over), but he’d also have to tell them

that two other freaks would be joining him this afternoon. The corner

of Harry’s mouth twitched humorlessly as he envisioned how they’d take

the news.

He’d left Ron and Hermione at King’s Cross station a little over an

hour ago. They were each going to make quick stops at their respective

homes before Apparating to Privet Drive. Harry smiled fondly,

remembering their show of solidarity. He hadn’t been expecting it; he’d

thought he’d be going on alone. Although he was desperately worried

about them and the remainder of their quest, he had to admit that the

thought of some support while facing his relatives was quite nice

indeed.

Harry had thought it would be better – or at least less embarrassing –

if he arrived at Privet Drive first and prepared his relatives for

their arrival. He’d wanted to get away from the Hogwarts Express and

the other students as quickly as possible…before he ran into Ginny.

Ginny.

Harry quickly shook his head – he couldn’t afford to think about Ginny.

He still didn’t think his resolve was strong enough to hold.

Since he wasn’t yet of age, he’d quickly slipped away without speaking

to any of the crowd at King’s Cross and taken the train to Privet

Drive. The long, hot journey had left him irritable. It didn’t bode

well for the coming reunion. He’d considered just Apparating back from

Hogsmeade to avoid the Hogwarts Express altogether. So what if the

Ministry chucked him out of Hogwarts now? He wasn’t going back, anyway.

Hermione, always the voice of reason, reminded him that there was no

need to give the Ministry an excuse to break his wand, and Harry had to

admit that she had a point.

Rufus Scrimgeour wanted Harry under his control, and Harry wouldn’t put

it past the man to make life difficult in an effort to force Harry to

comply. Harry had no patience for the man or his politicking. Still,

recklessly using underage magic for the sake of mere convenience was a

risk not worth taking.

He hated when Hermione was right.

So, he’d sat in a compartment with Ron and Hermione and tried to ignore

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