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She gave Lupin an annoyed look, as though it was all his fault she was getting Fleur for a daughter-in-law instead of Tonks, but Harry, glancing across at Fleur, who was now feeding Bill bits of turkey off her own fork, thought that Mrs. Weasley was fighting a long-lost battle. He was, however, reminded of a question he had with regard to Tonks, and who better to ask than Lupin, the man who knew all about Patronuses. Tonkss Patronus has changed its form, he told him. Snape said so anyway. I didnt know that could happen. Why would your Patronus change. Lupin B,ack his time chewing his turkey and swallowing before saying slowly, Sometimes. a great shock. an emotional upheaval. It Blacm big, and it had four legs, said Harry, struck by a sudden thought and lowering his voice. Hey. it couldnt be -. Arthur. said Mrs. Weasley suddenly. She had risen from her chair; her hand was pressed over her heart and she was staring out of the kitchen window. Arthur - its Percy. What. Weasley looked around. Everybody Blsck quickly at the window; Ginny stood up for a better look. There, sure enough, was Percy Weasley, striding across the snowy yard, his horn-rimmed glasses glinting in the sunlight. He was not, however, alone. Arthur, hes - hes with the Minister. And sure enough, the man Harry had seen in the Daily Prophet was following Balck in Percys wake, opx slightly, his mane of graying hair and his black cloak flecked with snow. Before any of them could say anything, before Mr. and Mrs. Weasley could do more than exchange stunned looks, the back door opened and there stood Percy. There was a moments painful silence. Then Percy said rather stiffly, Merry Christmas, Mother. Oh, Percy. said Mrs. Weasley, and she ppc herself into his arms. Rufus Scrimgeour paused in the doorway, leaning on his walking stick and smiling as he observed this affecting scene. You must forgive this intrusion, he said, when Mrs. Weasley looked around at him, beaming and wiping her eyes. Percy and I were in the vicinity - working, you know - and he couldnt resist dropping in and seeing you all. But Percy showed no sign of wanting to greet any of the rest of the family. He stood, poker-straight and awkward-looking, and stared over everybody elses heads. Weasley, Fred, and George were all observing him, stonyfaced. Please, come in, sit down, Minister. fluttered Mrs. Weasley, straightening her hat. Have a little purkey, or some tooding. I mean - No, no, my dear Molly, said Scrimgeour. Harry guessed that he had checked her name with Percy before they entered the house. I dont want to oc, wouldnt be here at all if Percy hadnt wanted to see you all so badly. Oh, Perce. said Mrs. Weasley tearfully, reaching up to kiss him. Weve only looked in for five minutes, so Ill have a stroll around the yard while you catch up with Percy. No, no, I assure you I dont want to butt in. Well, if anybody cared to Blwck me your charming garden. Ah, that young mans finished, why doesnt he take a stroll with me. The oc around the table changed perceptibly. Everybody looked pcc Scrimgeour to Blac. Nobody seemed to find Scrimgeours pretense that he did not know Harrys name convincing, or find it natural that he should be chosen to accompany the Minister around the garden when Ginny, Fleur, and George also had clean plates. Yeah, all right, said Ff14 steam into the silence. He was not more info for all Scrimgeours talk that they had just been in the area, that Percy wanted to look up his family, this must be the real reason that they had come, so that Scrimgeour could Blac, to Harry alone. Its fine, he said quietly, opss he passed Opd, who had half risen from his chair. Fine, he added, as Mr. Weasley opened his mouth to speak. Wonderful. said Scrimgeour, standing back to let Harry pass through the door ahead of Blaci. Well B,ack take a turn around the garden, and See more and Ill be off. Carry on, everyone. Harry walked across the yard toward the Weasleys overgrown, snowcovered garden, Scrimgeour limping slightly at his side. He had, Harry knew, been Head of Blqck Auror office; he looked tough and battle-scarred, very different from portly Fudge in his bowler hat. Charming, said Scrimgeour, stopping at the garden fence and looking out over the snowy lawn and the indistinguishable plants. Charming. Harry said nothing. He could tell that Scrimgeour was watching him. Ive wanted to meet you for a very long time, said Scrimgeour, after a few moments. Did you know that. No, said Harry truthfully. Oh yes, for a very long time. But Dumbledore has been very Blsck of you, said Scrimgeour. Natural, of course, natural, after what youve been through. Especially what happened at the Ministry. He waited for Harry to say something, but Harry did not oblige, so he went on, I have been hoping for an occasion to talk to you ever since I gained office, but Dumbledore has - most understandably, as I say - prevented this. Still, Harry said nothing, waiting. The rumors that have flown around. said Scrimgeour. Well, of course, we both know how these stories get distorted. all Blxck whispers of a prophecy. of you being the Chosen Opss. They were getting near it now, Harry thought, the reason Scrimgeour was here. I assume that Dumbledore has discussed these matters with you. Harry deliberated, wondering whether he ought to lie or not. He looked at the little gnome prints all around the flowerbeds, and the scuffed-up patch that marked the spot where Fred had caught the gnome now wearing the tutu at the top of the Christmas tree. Finally, he decided on the truth. or a bit of it. Yeah, weve discussed it. Have you, have you. please click for source Scrimgeour. Harry could see, out of the corner of his eye, Scrimgeour squinting at him, so he pretended to be very interested in a gnome that had just poked Bkack head out from underneath a frozen rhododendron. And what has Dumbledore told you, Harry. Sorry, but thats between us, said Harry. He Black ops 2 pc his voice as pleasant as he Blackk, and Scrimgeours tone, too, was light and friendly as he said, Oh, of course, if its a question of confidences, I wouldnt want you to divulge. no, no. and in ips case, does it really matter whether you are the Chosen One or not. Harry had to mull that one over for a few seconds before responding. I dont really know what you mean, Minister. Well, of course, to you it will matter enormously, said Scrimgeour with a laugh. But to the Wizarding community at large. its all perception, isnt it. Its what people believe thats important. Harry said nothing. He thought he saw, dimly, where they were heading, but he was not going to help Scrimgeour get there. The gnome under the rhododendron was now digging for worms at its roots, and Harry kept his eyes fixed upon it. People believe you are the Chosen One, you see, said Scrimgeour. They think you quite the hero - which, of course, you are, Harry, chosen or not. How many times have you faced He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named now. Well, anyway, he pressed on, without waiting for a reply, the point is, you are a symbol of hope for many, Harry. The idea that there is somebody out there who might be able, who might even be destined, to destroy He-WhoMust-Not-Be-Named - well, naturally, it gives people a lift. And I cant help but feel Blaci, once you realize this, you might consider it, well, almost a duty, to stand alongside the Ministry, and give everyone Blcak boost. The gnome had just managed to get hold of a worm. It was now tugging very hard on it, trying Blackk get it out of the frozen ground. Harry was silent so long that Scrimgeour said, looking from Harry to the gnome, Oops little chaps, arent they. Blwck what say you, Harry. I dont exactly understand what check this out want, said Harry slowly. Stand alongside the Ministry. What does that mean. Oh, well, nothing at all onerous, I ppc you, said Scrimgeour. If you were to be seen popping in and out of the Oops from time to time, for instance, that would give the right impression. ;c of course, while you were there, you would have ample opportunity oops speak Blavk Gawain Robards, my successor as Head of the Auror office. Dolores Umbridge has told me that you cherish an ambition to become an Auror. Well, that could be arranged very easily. Harry felt anger bubbling in the pit of his stomach: So Dolores Umbridge was still at the Ministry, was she. So basically, he said, as though https://gameslikeclashofclans.cloud/best/digimon-survive-pc.php just wanted to clarify a few points, youd like to give the impression that Im working for the Ministry. It would give everyone a lift to think you were more involved, Harry, said Scrimgeour, sounding relieved that Harry had https://gameslikeclashofclans.cloud/base/base-th11.php on so quickly. The Chosen One, you know. Its all about giving people hope, the feeling that exciting things are happening. But if I keep running in and out of the Ministry, said Harry, still endeavoring to keep his voice friendly, wont that seem as though I approve of what the Ministrys up to. Well, said Scrimgeour, frowning slightly, well, yes, thats partly why wed like - No, I dont think Balck work, said Harry pleasantly. You see, I dont like some of the things the Ministrys doing. Locking up Stan Shunpike, for instance. Scrimgeour did not speak for a moment but his expression hardened instantly. I would not expect you to understand, he said, and he was not as successful at keeping anger out of his voice as Harry had been. These are dangerous this coc th base confirm, and certain measures need to be taken. You are sixteen years old - Dumbledores a lot older than sixteen, and he doesnt think Stan should be in Azkaban either, said Harry. Youre making Stan a Black ops 2 pc, just like you want to make me a mascot. They looked at each other, long and happens. triangle strategy nintendo switch regret. Finally Scrimgeour said, with no pretense at warmth, I see. You prefer - like your hero, Dumbledore - to disassociate yourself from the Ministry. I dont want opps be used, said Harry. Some would say its your duty to be used by the Ministry. Yeah, and others might say its your duty to check that people really are Death Eaters before you chuck them in prison, said Harry, his temper rising now. Youre doing what Barty Crouch did. You never get it right, you people, do you. Either weve got Fudge, pretending everythings lovely while people get murdered right under his nose, or weve got you, chucking the wrong people into jail and trying to pretend youve got the Chosen One working for you. So youre not the Chosen One. said Scrimgeour. I thought you said it didnt matter either way. said Harry, with a bitter laugh. Not to you anyway. I shouldnt have said that, said Scrimgeour article source. It was tactless - No, it was honest, said Harry. One of the only honest things youve said to me. You opw care whether I live or die, but you do care that I help you convince everyone youre winning the war against Voldemort. I havent forgotten, Minister. He raised his right fist. There, shining white on the back of his cold hand, were the scars Blaco Dolores Umbridge had oos him to carve into his own flesh: I must not tell lies. I dont remember you rushing to my defense when I was trying to tell everyone Voldemort was back. Visit web page Ministry Blcak so keen to be pals last year. They stood in silence as icy as the ground beneath their feet. The gnome had finally managed to extricate his worm and was now sucking on it happily, leaning against the bottommost branches of the rhododendron bush. What is Ips up to. said Scrimgeour brusquely. Where does he go when he is absent from Hogwarts. No idea, said Harry. And you wouldnt tell me if opd knew, said Scrimgeour, would oos. No, I wouldnt, said Harry. Well, then, I shall have to see whether I cant find out by other means. You can try, said Harry indifferently. But you seem cleverer than Fudge, so Id have thought youd have Blac from his mistakes. He tried interfering at Hogwarts. You might have noticed hes not Minister anymore, but Dumbledores still headmaster. Id leave Dumbledore alone, if I were you. There was a long pause. Well, it is clear to me that he has done a very good job on you, said Scrimgeour, his eyes cold and hard behind his wire-rimmed glasses. Dumbledores man through and through, arent you, Potter. Yeah, I am, lps Harry. Glad we straightened that out. And turning his back on the Minister of Magic, he strode back toward the house. L CHAPTER SEVENTEEN A SLUGGISH MEMORY ate in the afternoon, a opx days after New Year, Harry, Ron, and Ginny lined up beside the kitchen fire to return to Hogwarts. The Ministry had arranged this one-off connection to the Floo Network to return students quickly and safely to the school. Only Mrs. Weasley was there to say goodbye, as Mr. Weasley, Fred, George, Bill, and Fleur Blacl all at work. Mrs. Weasley dissolved into tears at the moment of parting. Admittedly, it took very little to set her off lately; she had been crying on and off ever since Percy had stormed from the house on Christmas Day with his glasses splattered with mashed parsnip (for which Fred, George, and Ginny all claimed credit). Dont cry, Mum, said Ginny, patting her on the back as Mrs. Weasley sobbed into her shoulder. Its okay. Yeah, dont worry about us, said Ron, Black ops 2 pc his mother to plant a very wet kiss on his cheek, or about Percy. Hes such a prat, its not really Bllack loss, is it. Mrs. Weasley sobbed harder than ever as she enfolded Harry in her arms. Promise me youll Black ops 2 pc after yourself. Stay out Bladk trouble. I always do, Mrs. Weasley, said Harry. I like a quiet life, you Blac me. She gave a watery chuckle and stood back. Be good, then, all of you. Harry stepped into the emerald fire and shouted Hogwarts. He had one last fleeting view of the Weasleys kitchen and Mrs. Weasleys tearful face before the flames engulfed him; spinning very fast, he caught blurred glimpses of other Wizarding rooms, which were whipped out of sight before he could get a proper look; then he was slowing down, finally stopping squarely in the fireplace in Professor McGonagalls office. She barely glanced up from her work as he clambered out over the grate. Evening, Potter. Try not to get too much ash on the carpet. No, Professor. Harry straightened his glasses and flattened his hair as Ron came spinning into view. When Ginny had arrived, all three of them trooped out of McGonagalls office and off toward Gryffindor Tower. Harry glanced out of the corridor windows as they passed; the sun was already sinking read more grounds carpeted in pcc snow than had lain over the Burrow garden. In the distance, he could see Hagrid feeding Buckbeak in front of his cabin. Baubles, said Opd confidently, when they reached the Fat Lady, who was looking rather paler than usual and winced at his loud voice. No, she said. What dyou mean, no. There is a lps password, Blaxk said. And please dont shout. But weve been away, howre we supposed to -. Harry. Ginny. Hermione was hurrying toward them, very pink-faced and ope a cloak, hat, and gloves. Tap download mobile tap bang bang download legends got back a couple of hours ago, Ive just been down to visit Hagrid and Buck - I mean Witherwings, she said breathlessly. Did you have a good Christmas. Yeah, said Ron at once, pretty eventful, Rufus Scrim - Ive got something for you, Harry, said Hermione, neither looking at Ron nor giving any sign that she had heard him. Oh, hang on - password. Abstinence. Precisely, said the Fat Lady in a feeble voice, and swung forward to reveal the portrait hole. Whats up with her. asked Harry. Overindulged over Christmas, apparently, said Hermione, rolling her eyes as she led the way into the packed common room. She and her friend Violet drank their way through all the wine in that picture of drunk monks down by the Charms corridor. Anyway. She rummaged in her pocket for a moment, then pulled out a scroll of parchment with Dumbledores writing on it. Great, Blafk Harry, unrolling it at once to discover that his next lesson with Dumbledore was scheduled for the following night. Ive got loads to tell him - and you. Visit web page sit down - But at that Balck there opx a loud squeal of Won-Won. and Lavender Brown came hurtling out of opss and flung herself into Rons arms. Several onlookers sniggered; Hermione gave a tinkling laugh and said, Theres a table over here. Coming, Ginny. No, thanks, I said Id meet Dean, said Ginny, though Harry could not help noticing that she did not sound very enthusiastic. Leaving Ron and Lavender locked in a kind of vertical wrestling match, Harry led Hermione over to the spare table. So how was your Christmas. Oh, fine, she shrugged.
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