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Title: "Harry Potter and Septanic Dueling" ( 2/? )
Author name: NAPPA
Author email: imran_webjump@hotmail.com
Category: Action/Adventure, Humor, and Romance
Keywords: H/H, 5th year, Dueling, Animagi
Spoilers: All books
Rating: PG13

Summary:
The summer after his fourth year, Harry discovers that he has a cool new power. Since the Dursley's leave on a vacation, he ends up staying with Hermione's family. That's not all... What happens when Hermione's family decides to take the vacation they wanted to go on? Deatheaters, Dueling tournaments, fighting in the deserts of Morocco, war, peace, treaty and mysteries all come into play. See how Hermione changes and witness Ron's ever increasing insensitivity and jealousy.

Disclaimer:
This story is based on characters and situations created and owned by J.K. Rowling, various publishers include but are not limited to Bloomsbury Books, Scholastic Books and Raincoast Books, and Warner Bros., Inc. No money is being made and no copyright or trademark infringement is intended.

Chapter Number: 02
Chapter Name: What to do with Harry?

Vernon Dursley had just checked the money news for the third time today. His company's share had jumped five times over the past few days as the company was supposed to expand operations into Japan and nothing was going to ruin his good mood. He was so happy, that when his nephew finally left his room, Vernon did not give him any chores or even try to rile him.

Vernon was so busy pondering how to use the money, that he did not even notice when his nephew bumped into him.

Harry had been moonwalking for the last two and a half days straight and during that time he had almost nothing to eat. He felt that this explained why he was unable to stand up to the pain or try to get out of the barrier. A loud grumbling noise coming from his stomach that was evidently strong enough to frighten Hedwig confirmed his suspicions.

Harry barely made it to the food that had been piling up for three days and quickly finished all of it, leaving the plates almost clean. The meatloaf was terrible, but for the sake of the vitamins and nutrients that his body craved, he forced it down his throat.

When Vernon announced that the whole family was going to Hawaii, Harry was excited. After all Uncle Vernon did say the whole family was going. Now being the twisted and cruel person that Vernon Dursley was it shouldn't have come as a surprise that Harry was going to be left behind. But Vernon did not want to leave the "freak" alone in the house, fearing on his return he would find a smoldering pile of ash. This fear was not totally unfounded, as accidents seem to constantly happen all around Harry.

Vernon gave Harry three days to arrange to stay somewhere with one of his friends; otherwise they were going to kick him onto the street. Harry, logically, decided that this was a good time as any to write to his friends and to Sirius. He ran to his room, taking his dinner with him, which tonight was a large piece of cucumber and a carrot. Harry quickly went into his room and took out his writing equipment. He decided to write to Hagrid first.

Dear Hagrid,
I know I'm not supposed to know what you're doing, but I think I have an idea. I hope you are well and in good health. I hope "they're" not as bad as people say. How's Madam Maxime? I hope you two are getting along well. Tell me everything when I'm back at Hogwarts, since it's too dangerous to owl me.
Harry

Harry finally decided that he wanted to write to Sirius, but he planned to conveniently forget about his three days of adventure when writing the letter.

Dear Snuffles,
How are you? I'll be short. I miss you and hope to see you soon. After Lord Voldemort returned, I would have thought there would be a whole bunch of muggles missing or dead, but there has been nothing like that on the muggle news.

I haven't got anything from Ron, so I'm guessing that nothing is happening in the wizarding world. Do you think he is just biding his time and getting stronger or do you think he is up to something... something big? Well, the Dursleys are kicking me out of the house since they are going to Hawaii, Don't worry this is a blessing in disguise. I'm --- wait a letter just showed up - I'll be right back....

Harry was surprised to see that a regal looking post owl, which clearly belonged to Hogwarts, swooped down and dropped a letter. It was from Professor Dumbledore.

HOGWARTS SCHOOL OF WITCHCRAFT AND WIZARDRY
Headmaster: Albus Dumbledore
(Order of Merlin, First Class, Grand Sorc. Chf. Warlock,
Supreme Mugwump, International Confed. of Wizards)

Dear Mr. Potter,

I take great pleasure in announcing the fact that you've been chosen to be one of the two prefects from your house. As you might know, each year two fifth year students from each house chosen to be prefects. The other person from your year is none other than your friend Ms. Granger. This should not come as a surprise to anyone in light of her academic achievements.

(* Can't argue there...*,
thought Harry)

You, however, were chosen because of the astounding amount of courage that you have shown over the course of the last four years. Please know that this is a serious commitment and it is your duty to accept it. Punishments for not following the rules as a Prefect are a lot more severe than they are for other students. So you have been warned.

I recently became aware of the fact that, due to unforeseen circumstances, you can no longer live with your muggle relatives for rest of the summer. I know you would prefer to go to the Burrow, but I do not think it is wise for you to go there, as the Muggle community would be safer for you. Therefore, I have taken the liberty to talk to Ms. Granger's parents and they have agreed to take you in for rest of the summer.

(* I only found out today...
How did he know? *, thought Harry.)

If you would like to stay with another Muggle family, please owl me with their address and telephone number so that I may arrange it. Otherwise the Grangers will be there to pick you up on Sunday evening. Your school supplies and a list of your books have already been bought for you by Mr. & Mrs. Granger due to the circumstances and the money has been paid out of your vault. Please be ready to leave your house on Sunday evening.

I hope you enjoy your holiday.

Yours truly,
Professor A. Dumbledore
Headmaster: Albus Dumbledore
(Order of Merlin, First Class, Grand Sorc. Chf. Warlock,
Supreme Mugwump, International Confed. of Wizards)

Ps: (P.S.) I did not tell Ms. Granger that you are a prefect as well. I will let you tell her.

* Wow, a whole summer with the Grangers *, thought an amazed Harry.

Harry did not know very much about Hermione's parents other than that they were both dentists. All the times that he had had the pleasure of seeing them, he was surprised to see how kind and generous they were. But it should not have been such a surprise for him, since Hermione was like that all the time. Harry rushed to finish the letter to Sirius Black.

-- I'm back. It was a letter from Dumbledore. He told me that I could live with my friends till the start of the term. I know you are doing something for Professor Dumbledore, so I'll tell you this one time. When my birthday comes, I DO NOT want anything from you other that you being safe.

Please be careful

Your godson
Harry

He then decided to write to his two best friends. The first letter he decided to write was to Ron Weasley, his best friend.

Dear Ron,
Hope you are ok. I'm all right and I have not had a scar hurting dream in the short time that I have been here. Did you know I'm a prefect..? Me... The person who probably broke all the rules in the school. Oh yeah, Hermione is one too.

Ron, if you like her, you have to tell her. If you keep acting the way you did last year, you will damage your friendship with her. You're really lucky that she is even talking to you after the way you acted towards her.

Your friend
Harry

Harry reread the letter. He wondered whether or not to tell Ron about his moonwalking but decided that he would tell him and Hermione when he met them in person and, depending on Ron's attitude at the time. Harry went to his desk and took out some more parchment from his bottom drawer and began to write a letter to Hermione.

Dear Hermione,

He has messy black hair, bright green eyes, and a lightning shaped scar on his head. Give up?

It's me! Your hard work and study finally paid off. But on the other hand with mediocre marks and a reckless disregard for rules I'm also a prefect. Now this has got to be funny. I have something important to talk to you about, when I get to your place. We'll talk more then. Bye.

Your friend
Harry

Harry quickly tied the letters to Hedwig, and she took off quickly but gracefully into the gentle wind. Now that the world around Harry was back on track, Harry decided to go back and experiment a little more. It was four o'clock and there were still quite a few hours before he had to get his stuff ready. As Harry tried to force himself to go to sleep, his thoughts kept turning to the third task and its aftermath. This only made him stay awake longer. When slumber finally arrived at his doorstep he welcomed it fully.

Harry was determined to get better at moonwalking. He had to defeat Voldermort, otherwise his friends would always be in danger. Harry knew he had to become familiar with anything that he might be able to use as a weapon against Voldemort and his forces of evil.

As Harry passed through his door and the front door, he did not even feel a sting. He was pleased with himself for improving so much. When he approached the end of the driveway flashes of the pain that he suffered came rushing to his mind.

Harry suddenly felt weak and dropped to his knees. He tried to block the pain and after some time the pain was gone as quickly as it came before. Harry felt a new wave of strength wash over him. He finally understood that pain builds strength, to do what's necessary next time.

Harry was now very close to where he thought the barrier was. He gently lifted up his arm and tried to reach into the barrier. As soon as his index finger touched the invisible barrier, he could see the pink bolts of energy rush towards him. Though the pink energy bolts did not hurt him as much as they had done the first time he had tried it, he could still feel the sting.

After about four hours of just touching and then letting go of the barrier to increase his pain threshold Harry thought that he was strong enough to walk straight into the barrier. Surprisingly, there was still pain but only as much as the first time he had experienced the crucio curse.

As he stood there, glowing pink with all the energy bolts that were dashing all over his face and body, Harry realized that the pain was subsiding. By lunchtime next day he had managed to completely pass through the barrier without any significant pain. Harry didn't go any further than just outside the shield. He didn't know why but something told him it wasn't safe to go any further than he was.

Harry was beaming at himself.

* I think they can see me from space right now *, thought Harry as he was thinking about how happy he was. * Well, I better get ready. Uncle Vernon and the rest of the family is leaving tomorrow and I'm leaving in about four hours *, thought Harry.

As he considered entering the house, Harry wanted to try and see if he was now good enough to wake up without being in the same room as his body. He tried his hardest but gave up when he wasn't able to do it. So he decided to go take a shower.

After he re-entered his body, Harry went down to tell the Dursleys that he was leaving in the afternoon. Uncle Vernon and Aunt Petunia were mauling over Hawaii brochures and did not even ask how his friends were coming. Harry was surprised, but he didn't say anything. As he was leaving the kitchen, Harry took out a small packet of juice that his Aunt Petunia had left in the freezer and went back to his room for a shower and to get his things organized.

The Dursleys, along with Harry, were awaiting the arrival of Mr. & Mrs. Granger and their daughter in the living room when a very shinny looking BMW pulled into the driveway.

Aunt Petunia's eyes were as big as saucers when she saw the car. She had no idea that the daughter of such a wealthy couple could be a freak like her nephew. Harry rushed to open the door and got the surprise of his life when he saw Hermione.

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