Deathly Hallows

The beginning of the end has finally begun. Last weekend we saw the arrival of the new Harry Potter movie. The Deathly Hallows Part 1 brought in the most money out of any movie so far. Unfortunately, I didn't attend the midnight showing, but I did see it Saturday night. And since the book is split into two parts, I had high expectations. But when you read my review, you will tell that there was alot that could have been added and changed. Beware, for there will be tons of spoilers for people who have not read the book or watched the movie.

Before going to the movie, I asked one of my friends where the movie ended. Once I found that out, I gathered my book and looked for that location. And it was on page 500 out of 784, meaning that the majority of the 7th book is in the 1st part.

I was so excited to see the WB sign as it trasitioned into the film. The first change was they started the movie showing Harry, Herminone, and Ron instead of the Malfoy Mansion. And we quickly see the exit of the Dursleys, avoiding the emotional embrace by Dudley that is in the book. I really thought that was needed in the movie.

The film stays faithful until we reach the Burrow for the wedding. Harry's birthday is taken out of the movie, revealing that he turned 17 after the wedding disruption. But we do see the Minister come to read Dumbledore's will. It quickly moves into where the three are on the run, taking refuge at Sirius's former home. Unfortunately, not alot of time was spent in there compared to the book. We don't see the moments where Lupin comes, we also miss the search of Sirius's room, finding the letter by Lilly Potter.

Another thing that caught my eye was the scene at Godric's Hollow. This is where Ron has left the group and we see the fight between Harry and Nagini. It was pretty accurate up to the point where Hermione rescues Harry. In the book, Voldemort makes it to the scene right before the exit. I feel that having him there in the movie was needed because it helps show that Voldemort has failed time and time again to kill Harry, especially during this film.

One of the main things that stuck out to me is the part at the lake where Harry meets with Ron again and they recover the Sword of Gryfindor and destroy a Horcrux. What I really enjoyed was how they described the effects and illusions that the horcrux could create. If you have read the book, you know that the effect was to try and persuade Ron from destroying it. And creating a fake Harry and Hermione with a very revealing intimate moment was the Horcrux's choice. I was actually suprised how revealing the moment was. I actually had to shift from feeling awkward and uncomfortable.

Up to the end, the movie stays pretty accurate. The final scene with Harry is when he finishes the grave for Dobby, one of the saddest deaths during the movie. The scene then moves to an area near a big lake. We then realize that it is the area that Dumbledore is buried, and Voldemort breaks into the tomb and claims the Elder Wand. The problem I have with that is in the book, the tomb is located near the Hogwarts castle. The tomb may be located in the area, but it wasn't made clear. The movie then ends with Voldemort releasing ligtning with his new wand, the wand he thinks will destroy Harry.

Overall, I think it was a good movie. But what I really missed was having Hogwarts as the main setting. We really didn't have a main setting during this movie. But make no mistake, this next movie is going to be EPIC! Just wait. The finale is going to go with a bang!

-Tyler

Eclipse

So here I sit, and it is 2:30 in the morning, and all I could think of is come here and talk about the new Twilight crave: Eclipse.  Really, I should be asleep right now, resting up for my glorious tooth filling that I will undergo bright and early tomorrow morning.  After working a 15 hour shift, I was suddenly in my car and on my way to the midnight showing.  I was literally 20 minutes before the movie started. 

Okay people, here is the review.  Probably one of the earliest ones out right now.  Yay for me!  The movie was okay.  It was like the book, it wasn't enough to send me straight back and read the book again.  Luckily for me, when I finished the book years ago, I had Breaking Dawn to sorta wash over the boredom.  Since I read the book, I thought that it really was just a fill-in.  I never though it served much purpose.  I also thought that killing the main villian since the first book/movie, Victoria, was really a major shift in the story line. 

In every storyline, Star Wars has Darth Vader/Sith, Harry Potter has Lord Voldemort, and then you go and have numerous villians in this Twilight series at random times.  Oh I'm sorry, I think I got a bit off track. 

Of course, the girls giggled at shirtless Jacob and the sex teases, and the guys, like myself, squinched at the makeout sessions, and what looked like a "very close" conversation between Jacob and Edward up on the mountain.  Remind you of anything in particular?  Haha, I just couldn't resist by putting that in there.

But, I do think they made up that mushy stuff in the action.  It probably had the most action out of all 3 of the movies.  I did enjoy the vampires and warewolfs fighting in fast motion. 

Overall, I thought it was a good movie.  It wasn't good enough to want me to come straight home and read the book again, but hey, it was something nice to watch.  Probably wouldn't do the midnight showing again though. 

Anyways, changing topics, if you do go see the movie, make sure to check out the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows trailer.  That trailer alone will make you want to drop your current book, read Deathly Hallows over again.  Believe me, I know.  If you haven't seen it, you should certainly check it out on Youtube!!

Well guys, I hope I provided you a good enough review, and I look forward to see how the movie actually did!

-Tyler

Back to Magic- Chapter 12

Chapter 12- Revolution

A cloaked figure stood beyond the white tomb, over looking the Black Lake. The sun was beginning to come up. The figure looked like it was bowing to Dumbledore, or what was left of him.

"This school was your life. And you did all you could to protect it." The figure said. "But now you have passed on, and your job now rests with me. And I intend to do everything to fight for what you stood for."

The figure untied their cloak, and took it off. The wearer was Professor McGonagall. She stood broad and tall. The bravest she had looked all her life. The time had come. She was ready to do her part to save the wizarding world.

She walked into the castle. It was totally empty. But it had a presence in there. Someone had been there. But she knew that it was totally empty. The thought of the castle empty angered her. She took her wand, and lit the first candle near her. Then it led to another, and another, until the whole entrance hall was lit up. It was the beginning of her Revolution.

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Professor McGonagall, hidden by her cloack, walked to Hogsmead, finishing her journey in the Three Broomsticks. It was late, and when she entered, only Tonks, Madam Rosmerta, and the Weasley Twins were there. They were all huddled up, thinking what would happen next with the battle against Voldemort.

The moment they saw the cloaked figure, they drew their wands, reading to cast.

"Wait!" McGonagall said.

They withdrew their wands. And she removed her cloak. They all were astonished. "Good Lord Minerva, you gave us a fright," Madam Rosmerta said, her hand on her heart.

"I'm sorry," McGonagall replied, "I thought I was best to come unoticed. She took a seat next to them. Madam Rosmerta drew up a Butterbeer and placed it next to her. "Thank you," Mcgonagall said. She took a sip.

"So why have you been hidden all this time?"

"At first," she started, "I was too heartbroken over the event with Dumbledore. I had to go off and regain my senses. Then, I realized that I couldn't come back without a plan."

"And do you have a plan?"

"Yes I do," she said bravely.

"Well go on, tell us," they all said, "Will you open the school back up?"

"Well, not in the way you think I would," she said. They all had a puzzled look on their face. "You all know, the point of opening the school back for learning is useless. But, all of the witches and wizards who are defensless need a place to stay. And as most of you know, the Order is looking for member."

"Whats your poin?" they all said.

"Here is my proposition, we use Hogwarts as the new Order of the Pheonix headquarters. Visitors who come here could come to Hogwarts, and be a member of the Order. And for the members who are not the best with spells, can learn. For it is a school after all."

"So let me get this straight," Fred said, "You want to reopen Hogwarts as a training center for the Order?"

"Exactly."

"I like it," he said. The others nodded in agreement.

"Excellent, then what we need to do is to get Hogwarts back up and running. I'm sure Molly would like to help."

"Absolutely," the twins said, "We'll go tell her the plan now."

"And for the rest of us," Mcgonagall said, "We need to tell the rest of Hogsmead about it, and to get them to join the Order."

Soon, everybody was up and doing their part. the twins apparated to the Ministry to tell Mrs.Weasley, Tonks went to tell the rest of Hogsmead, and Rosmerta went to tell her guests. Mcgonagall smiled with a gleam in her eyes. Dumbledore would be so proud.

A new revolution was about to begin.

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And that concludes our 12-part series. Sad? Well don't fret, because I am going to do a Harry Potter followup tomorrow!! So stay tuned!!

Back to Magic- Chapter 11

Chapter 11- The Three Broomsticks

Madame Rosmerta had not yet gotten over being Imperiused by a student during the last school year, and her simmering anger played a large part in galvanizing the citizens of Hogsmeade into fortifying their village against the dark arts.

She still ran her pub along strict rules for the most part, but now she was offering free room and board to those wishing to avoid the Death Eaters, who were getting more and more open about their activities. The very thought of them made her fists clench and her eyes go cold.

Sitting near the doorway at the table with Fred and George Weasley, who were surprisingly, not dressed in their usual flambouyant manner, Nymphadora Tonks hid a smile behind a swig of butterbeer. "There she goes again," she said, nodding her head a little toward the pub's owner. "Everytime she thinks of Draco Malfoy and what he did to her, she goes all stiff like that. If you don't want to be hexed by an angry woman, don't mention the name Malfory around here. I'm dreading the day she realizes my mum's sister is married to one."

"Oh, I think we'll be gone before our curiosity gets the better of us," Fred said and glanced at Rosmerta. "Look at that, George. She looks just like Mum when she does that!"

"Quiet!" admonished Tonks. "Don't let her see you watching." She had another swallow of butterbeer. "As I was saying before I interrupted myself, Remus is at the castle. He sent word that Hagrid is there with the house elves and the ghosts, and yeah, the enchantments around it are working. I knew Remus wanted to come here and wait for Harry. He's positive Harry'll come here. It's what they call a no-brainer in the Muggle world. My dad's favorite catch phrase."

She shrugged. "Well, if you know Harry at all, it's true."

"So, I guess we aren't uniquely intelligent after all, Fred," said George.

"Can't be," Fred agreed, "if everyone has figured that out. I had such high hopes for our deductive reasoning being above par."

"And we worked it out so well, too. Harry disappears, then our Ron, bless him, does a vanishing act right under the nose of the ministry, followed shortly by Herminone Granger. Add it all up and it equals Hogwarts." George paused. "Funny, there aren't a dozen Death Eaters attacking us about now. Certainly, Snape and the young-" he whispered dramatically, "Malfoy" and raised his voice again, "will have figured that out, too."

"Even if they did, Hogsmeade is the safest place to be just now. Madame Rosmerta has organized the townspeople to set enchantments around the village, too. With the whole population of witches and wizard helping, we're as safe as can be, until You-Know-Who shows in force, any road."

Fred looked down at the table top. "We'll help you stand guard while we're here, Tonks," he said, as if he didn't want to see her reaction to him being so serious.

"Yeah," added George, looking towards the fireplace. "We will."

She didn't smile but she wanted to. "Get settled in then. I'll be at the train station. The clock tower offers a really good view of the castle gates."

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Well that concludes Chapter 11. Come back tomorrow for the finale of our 12 part story!!

Back to Magic- Chapter 10

Chapter 10- Reunited, For Better (Or Worse)

Harry turned, and started walking for the staff room door. "I mean it...with or without you, I'm going. You can either join me, or stay here and wonder what happens next!" With that, he strode through the door, closing it loudly.

Hagrid and Lupin only hesitated a moment, then both turned and tore for the door as if possessed. Following Harry, they all descended the great stairs, and exited through the massive oak doors that in better days had welcomed so many students to Hogwarts. Walking silently across the grounds, they kept an alert eye out for anything unusual. Suddently, they heard voices shouting in the distance.

Harry and Lupin had their wands out instantly, while Hagrid brandished his umbrella. It took a moment for them all to realize that the voices were coming from ablove them, and as one, they all looked skyward.

To Harry's amazement, he saw Ron, with Hermione hanging on for dear life, flying towards them as if being chased, hollering the who time. "Harry...Harry, wait for us!!" they cried, landing lightly next to them on the verdant lawn. "Thank goodness we found you...we've been worried sick, and now I'm sure everyone is in an uproar since we vanished, too!"

"What are you two doing here?" Harry gave them both a look of utter exasperation. "I told you, I'm doing this without you two...I refuse to see anymore friends die over something I have to end! It's bad enough that I had to involve Hagrid, but you two..." Harry shook his head, as if shaking off visions of some impending doom. "It would kill me if anything happened to you two, also!"

"Harry, for a smart bloke, you can be so stupid," stated Ron, giving Harry a short, but piercing stare. "We both told you after Dumbledore's funeral that we were going, whether you liked it or not, and we're gonna...that's that!"

"Thats right Harry," cried Hermione, looking as if she was only too glad to have her feet on the ground again, "there is nothing you cacn do to change it now, so either come off what you are planning or I'll have to find some Vertitiserum somewhere and MAKE you tell!"

Hermione and Ron both stared stonily at Harry, as if daring him to tell them no. Then Hermione turned to Hagrid and Lupin. "I'm so glad to see you both...do you have any news of Voldemort's movements?"

While Harry just stood there dumbfounded, Lupin spoke up. "Nothing more than what most know, Hermione. Oh, we hear rumors about supposed plans, but they have, for the most part, turned out to be largely rubbish. Fenrir, of course, knows that I'm a member of the Order, so that avenue is pretty well cut off for me, which leaves me out of the loop. I didn't even have the chance to really discuss it with Hagrid before Harry showed up...Hagrid?" They all turned to him and looked up.

Hagrid shook his head. "I've bin shut up here a' the castle, hadn't I? I don't know much beyond the same rumors yer have been hearin', which makes me wonder what You-Know-Who is gonner be expecting sum'mat like that!" With that statement, ALL eyes turned to Harry, who just stood with his mouth agape.

After a moment, Harry finally looked down, knowing he was defeated. "Find...do what you what. Bu know this, for better or worse, I'm going after Voldemort, and it's going to be dangerous. If you are coming, then let's go."

With that simple statement, Harry turned and headed for the gates to the road to Hogsmeade. after only a second's hesitation, the other four followed.

Back to Magic- Chapter 9

This is a rather long chapter so I hope you enjoy!!

Chapter 9- The Twins Get Involved
By Robert S

Movement out of the corner of his eye made Fred Weasley look up from the last crate of shield items he and Verity had ready to send off to the Ministry, and he saw George come into the back room of their joke shop.

"Who sent the owl?" he asked and waved his wand at the crate. It vanished instantly, on it's way to poor, defenseless ministry workers somewhere.

"It's just small packages now, Mr. Weasley," Verity said. "I'll handle them if you wish."

"If you will, Verity," he said and walked slowly toward George, who turned with him and they both headed for the stairs leading up to their small flat. "What's up? You haven't looked that serious since you tested the first batch of U-No-Poo."

George raised an eyebrow as if that was the last thing he ever wanted to remember. "It's a censored parchment from Dad-look, all blurred out and everything, but he managed to clue me in that Ron's got out from under the Minisry's nose and Mum's gone mad over it."

Fred reached the top of the steps and opened the door and grinned. "You don't say?" With the door closed behind them, George handed the note to him and he raised both eyebrows as he looked at the many blurred woreds and lines on it that the aurors thought gave too much away. "Well done, Ron. Fudge's death must have stunned the aurors, or he'd have never gotten past them. What do you think he's going to do, George?"

"Find Harry, of course. Though that shouldn't be too hard considering Harry already said he wanted to visit his parents' graves. All anyone who knows this has to do is go there and wait."

"Anyone?"

George took back the parchment and began folding it in slow movements as he thought. "Well, yeah, anyone."

"Definitely scares me sometimes." He rubbed his chin. "Hogwarts, then?"

"No," George shook his head. "Hogsmeade. We can get a room at the Three Broomsticks and watch for signs of activity at the castle. The rumors of Death Eaters taking over are rubbish. The enchantments around the school are still in place. Bill said Dumbledore's are gone but, he and Moody aded a few that will make anyone with a Dar Mark feel as if they'd run into a brick wall. They got the idea from the battle in the astronomy tower. If Dark Marks can be used to cross barriers safely, they can be used to keep their bearers out, too."

Fred was already using his wand to fill a small bag with clothes and other items. "Hogsmeade, it is. Shall we take along brooms, do you think? Might come in handy."

George smiled. "Good thought. I'll pop downstairs to tell Lee he has the shop for a few days and he can let it slip, if anyone asks, that we went into hiding with the family at Mum's request, but that we'll be back as soon as Ron is found." With a crack he was gone.

Fred looked around the small flat, collecting items to send on ahead. He knew Tonks was stationed at Hogsmeade and he wanted her to be alert for their arrival.

His patronus had just departed when George reappeared with Lee a moment later. The three friends looked at one another silently for a long time.

Lee looked away first. "Let me know if you need anything," he said. With a double crack, the twins were gone.

Back to Magic- Chapter 7

Chapter 7- The Escape

Ron paced the floors. He couldn't believe he was considering escaping from the Ministry, and his parents. His mother was going to kill him. But he couldn't worry about that now. He had to do something.

Ron packed a few ingrdients in his bag, and a few items from his brother's shop. They may come in handy. And he took the room that he got for becoming a prefect in his 5th year. He was all set. But before he left, he sat down by a small desk in the room, and wrote a letter:

"Dear Mum,
I know you are going to kill me once you find this, but I had to do it. You know as much as I do that Harry needs my help. And I'm going to do it. Don't try and come looking for me, for you won't have any luck. I will be long gone. And I also have to make a stope somewhere else. Be safe mum.
Ron"

He was all set. He opened the windo in the small room, mounted his broom, and flew off. The cool breeze blew through his face. It felt good. The Ministry looked so small below him. The time had come. He was going to help Harry. He had to make a quick stop first.

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That was the end of Chapter 7. Stay tuned later today for the second part!!

Back to Magic- Chapter 6

Chapter 6- Return to Old Friends

"Hagrid!" cried Harry. "Am I glad to see you!"

"And I'm glad ter see yer too, Harry..I've been worried sick ever since I heard that yer run off without telling no one where yer were headin'." Hagrid turned and glanced back inside the staff room, then looked at Harry intently. "Are yer going ter do a disappering act on me too, nows that you know someone's here?"

"No, Hagrid...as a matter of fact, you are just the person I was hoping to find." Harry glanced down, then earnestly looked up and into Hagrid's eyes. "I came to ask something of you, and I'm hoping that you will do it for me, but I know you will have some reservations."

Hagrid again glanced into the staff room, then back to Harry, a guilty gleam in his eyes. "Harry, before yer start telling anything, I should probably tell you that Lupin is here too." hagrid opened the door a bit wider, and Harry peered around his massive body to see Lupin, quietyly sitting in a chair, and staring out the windo as if he didn't see or hear anyone around.

"It's alright, Hagrid...I should have known that he would find shelter here, just as I did, once." Harry stepped past Hagrid, and walked over to Remus, and simply smiled at him softly. "Hey Professor...here to rest some?"

Lupin rose, stared intently into Harry's eyes, and said quietly, "No, actually I cam to see if you were here. It seemed like the most likely place to find you, given the circumstances."

Harry's eyes wandered briefly from Lupin to Hagrid, then back, and he seemed to suddenly come to a decision. Nodding slightly, he turned to Hagrid and said "Well, I might as well get on with it. Hagrid, I need to ask something very important of you, and Professor, please...don't interfere with this. This is something I need to do, and can't do without Hagrid's help."

Harry paused, trying to find the right words, then simply blurted out, "Hagrid, I need you o take me to my parent's house in Godric's Hollow. I need to see where it all started, and I want to go as soon as possible."

Lupin's face tightened, but it was Hagrid's reaction that stunned Harry. "Harry, have yer gone daft? Yer can't be heading there, it's just the sort of place that Voldemore would be watching for ye, it's madness to even consider it!"

Harry stood there, silent, for a moment, at a loss for how to handle Hagrid's reaction. Finally, he said quitely, "Hagrid, you take me, or I go alone, but I AM going."

Hagrid and Lupin exchanged looks, then they both turned back to Harry.

Back to Magic- Chapter 2

It wasn't long after Chapter 1 was released, and people were asking for more!! I'm glad you enjoy it so far, and it is only going to get better!

Before we start, I wanted to say that I looked through the chapters and realized that Chapter 3 is the longest of all of them, double the length of the other chapters. So what I'm going to do for you is give you double of this story tomorrow. One post in the morning and one at night, so make sure you stick around for that.

Now on with the show!

Chapter 2- Inside the Castle
By Robert S.

Remus Lupin stood before the fireplace in the teacher's room at Hogwarts and idly watched Hagrid working at a leather bag in his lap. The strap was loose and he was mending it with a huge needle and what looked to be unicorn tail hair.

"Ain't no bother, I been tellin' you," Hagrid said. "No one here but me and the house elves and the ghosts and between us we been lookin' after the upkeep of the grounds and all. I'm glad to have you fer company. The centaurs have gone all quiet and secretive since the last teachers left. Got no one to talk to, so yer more'n welcome to be here."

"That is kind of you, Hagrid. I must admit I never thought I'd find the school so empty. So even Filch has gone?"

"Aye. Just in the last weeks. Rumors going 'round the pubs have run him off." Hagrid chuckled. "Course, he says he's goin' to visit a sick relative."

Lupin gave a slight smile. "I'm glad you're still here, Hagrid. Glad you haven't let the rumors scare you off."

Hagrid paused and looked up at Lupin. "Ain't nothing ever goin' to run me out of Hogwarts again, Perfessor. I'll give my life if old You-Know-Who tries to take it." He went back to work mending the strap. "Learn't that from Harry, I did. If that boy can stand up to him face-to-face without breakin', so can I."

Remus smiled wider this time. "Harry has taught us all a few things we never knew we needed to learn."

"Aye, he has that, ain't he?" Hagrid chuckled. "What makes you think he's coming here?"

Lupin took a deep breath. "Just a feeling. He has no home now and as much as he enjoys visitng the Burrow, and as much as he dislikes Order headquarters, neither has ever meant so much to him, good or bad, as Hogwarts. When I heard he'd disappeared after turning 17, I tried to imagin where he might go. If I were he, I would come here."

Hagrid grunted. "Let's hope yer right. If the Death Eaters come to that conclusion, he ought not to be here alone. Not that he would've been, mind you. Not with me and that daft house elf, Dobby, stayin' here. Between you, me and him, Harry can sleep at peace here if he's a mind."

"I'm glad to hear that, Hagrid," Lupin said. "Harry mustn't forget the value of friendship."

Hagrid nodded. "What you think he's up to, disappearin' like that?"

Lupin shrugged. "We'll find out if and when he shows up." He sighed. "I hope I'm right."
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Liked it? I hope you did!! I'll give you some more tomorrow so stay tuned!!

-Tyler

Back to Magic

How many of you are Harry Potter fans? I'm sure alot of the world has been consumed by the magic that Harry Potter has brought on us. I remember when the 7th book came out. Millions lined out in roads to get their hands on the final book. I myself was one of them.

Once upon a time, I was the owner of a Harry Potter site called the Deathly Hallows. I thought it was very appropriate for the time period. Well anyways, it was weeks before the final book was to be released. So myself, and many of the writing members got together, and thought it would be fun to write our own version of how the book would turn out to be.

After years of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" being released, I have uncovered this story. Unfortunately, it is unfinished, and the writers and myself never decided to finish it. But I have all 12 chapters available. Remember I said that I wanted to do another series? Well this one will be 12 parts, so it'll keep us busy for awhile.

I'm going to throw this in there. I do not remember the other authors that co-wrote this, and all records indicating who they are have been erased. If and when they come forward, I will add their names to the appropriate chapters.

You guys ready? Lets get started!!

Chapter 1- Outside the Castle

Harry stared at the water of the Black Lake while sitting on a stump. It was the same place that Harry and Neville stood in their 4th year, studying Herbology.

Harry was in a blank spell. He had those often since Dumbledore's death. The last few months was a total shock to him. He watched Dumbledore die under the hands of Snape, the one they trused, and the one that soon betrayed them. His anger towards Snape burned his skin.

"Some brithday," Harry said. This was by far the worst birthday yet. Since the Dursleys let Harry stay until his 17th birthday, they kicked him out, and slammed the door on his way out. He now had no protection.

He picked up the open box that laid on the ground. It came from Ron. He looked at the items that Ron had given him for his birthday. Everything came from Weasley Weezes. Probably because that was the only thing eh could get. Along with that, it contained a letter:

"Harry,
HOpe you have a good birthday. Use these items on your journey to find the horcruxes. I wish you would tell me where you are at. You know I will go and help you, Herminone too. Please be safe.
Ron"

Harry set the letter Down. He know that if he told Ron or Herminone of where he was, they would come and find him. And he did not want that. He did not wantthem to get involved in the battle that was waged between him and Voldemort.

He looked at the castle above him. It looked like a shadow without the lights. Since Dumbledore's death, nobody dared enter it's walls, thinking it was surrounded by Death Eaters. Everybody was scared of it, except Harry. Nothing mattered to him anumore. They sky was getting dark. He got up. And he started heading towards the castle. He knew that the castle held some clues to finding what he was looking for. And he was going to find it.

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That concludes the first chapter! I hope you enjoyed it, and we will pick up with Chapter 2 tomorrow!