Dark Memories

Book 2 - Part 9: Revlis

A day after their trip to Diagon alley, the daily post arrived by owl.

Percy, who was sitting beside Mrs. Weasley, got the mail and opened it up.

He nearly spewed orange juice all over the table.

BEWARE: Extremely Protective Godfathers!

The Godfathers of the Boys-of-light intercepted Gilderoy Lockhart's attempt of getting a photo taken for the Daily Prophet with the boys. After directing some serious threats towards Lockhart, all of which were within their right (having been personally checked by this reporter), Sirius Black, godfather of Harry Potter, and Severus Snape, godfather of Draco Malfoy, calmly left Flourish and Blotts with their godsons.

After interviewing those present, it is clear that Lockhart had been a little overexcited and misjudged. "I sincerely apologize to the Boys-of-Light. I had been thrilled to notice they had entered Flourish and Blotts and only wished to welcome them back after their absence. I should have realized how jumpy they would be after their traumatic experiences... After having seen the things I have, such as the dreadful vampires I took care of...(crowd and myself clap proudly as he flashes that brilliant smile) I failed to take that into account, and clearly did not realize how protective their godfathers are. I can understand their reactions towards me, their wards, after all, have faced dangers almost as deadly as mine. I can only hope Potter and Malfoy will allow me to teach them some of what I have learned so they will not be as paranoid."

The article continued on to tell witness accounts and to tell 'expert' opinions on the godfathers and their godsons.

Percy quickly showed it to everyone.

"Great, now people are going to pity us even more than they probably were already," Draco moaned.

"I really hope now we don't have to take his class," Harry muttered, Ron and Neville looking apologetic behind them, seeing the article as well.

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The last days of summer were not wasted, and between Custosae plans, getting to know Sirius, making potions for the Custosae Kits, planning more Custosae objectives, reading books, playing Quidditch with the twins, Ron, Neville, Draco, and surprisingly Ginny — Harry decided this summer was the best he had ever had.

Draco told him of the Dark Knight and Long Beard's decision, and two days later was when they got Arthur Weasley's reply.

Ron gave Harry a significant look after Mr. Weasley had spoken something softly to him.

With a nod from Harry and Neville, Ron followed his father out and into the Master Guest Room his parents were staying in.

Ron closed the door behind him, trying hard to make himself calm. He turned to his dad, who then waved his wand about and muttered something.

Ron knew he had just put protections on the room, but Ron added his own anyway.

Arthur tried not look too surprised.

"Fire Ant?" he asked softly.

"Torch," Ron replied, surprising himself at his lack of hesitancy in answering.

"If your mother ever finds out, she'll kill us both," he stated.

Ron couldn't help it; he laughed.

Ron collected himself, looking up to his dad who gave a slight smile.

"Ron, if this is truly as big as that letter suggested, are you really ready to take on such a task, because I don't even know if I am..."

"I'm ready dad, and remember, we aren't alone in this. If this is to work, we must trust each other and those who work with us."