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Harry stood by a low wall and watched as his Godfather Sirius Black chased his nearly teenage children Lily and Damian, around the grounds of Flamel Manor as Padfoot. They were all laughing and shrieking with infectious joy, that caused Harry to smile.

The recently turned one-year-old Hope Esme rested in the arms of Perenell Flamel who was gently feeding her mashed fruits from a bowl on the wooden table beside them.

"Harry come and eat" Perenell instructed kindly but firmly as she placed Hope in her highchair. Harry turned to the ancient looking woman and smiled, his white teeth showing.

"yes Aunt Perry" he replied as he sat down and piled a plate full of pancakes and filled a bowl with mixed summer berries and yoghurt. After everyone had arrived at Flamel Manor, Nicholas quickly introduced everyone to Perenell who told them to call her either "Perry" or "Aunt Perry", before she swooped on Hope and plucked her from Harry's arms.

In the nearly two months since leaving Greengrass manor in England, the group of students had all been learning from Perry and Nicholas. They learned transfigurations, potions, charms, Herbology, Arithmancy, ancient runes and many other subjects of magic. Susan, Daphne, Astoria and Luna all were being taught the Sorceress arts by Perry while Harry and Neville were learning the lost arts of Alchemy by Nicholas. Both were incredibly demanding teachers but were fair in their expectations.

They were along with Sirius, teaching the group dueling and martial arts, which Lily and Damian found to be very fun. Sirius was also teaching both Harry and Neville about their lordships and responsibilities as future members of the Wizenagmot.

Only one thing was wrong with the summer holiday. Harry had not heard from Bill since new year's and all his letters were returned unopened. He tried not to let it ruin his holiday or spoil his mood, but he wasn't entirely successful.

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Two weeks before the end of Summer, the group received letters from Professor McGonagall about which classes they all wished to take for their NEWTS. Harry and Neville were both taking charms, Transfigurations, Potions, Ancient Runes, along with Herbology, Arithmancy, History of Magic and Care of Magical Creatures.

The girls were all taking the same classes as Harry and Neville, but Astoria was going into her OWL year and was panicking slightly based on Daphne's behavior in her fifth year. Harry solved this by promising to share his parents not books with her whenever she needed, prompting her to launch herself at his and hug him tightly. He chuckled and hugged her back, which made everyone climb on him and a wrestle began with Susan being declared the winner.

The next morning, after a hearty breakfast everyone piled into to the hallway and grabbed a portkey which would take them to the Leaky Cauldron in London, so that they could do their school shopping.

After entering Diagon Alley, Harry split off from the group and made his way to Bill's apartment, only to find it empty of everything and a note saying that he was on a mission for the order. The note began to glow blue, so Harry dropped it and it vanished before it hit the ground. Snarling and cursing, Harry made his way to Gringotts and asked to speak with William Weasley and Griphook.

Griphook was short tempered when he arrived to greet Harry before leading him back to his office.

"Mr William Weasley has not been seen since October my lord" Griphook informed Harry much to Harry's distress.

"we know he is alive, as his vault has not closed, but we have no idea where he could be. He is behind some very impressive wards; we are sure of that" Griphook spoke dangerously.

"Griphook I want you to send a team of warriors to 12 Grimmauld Place and investigate the house, I grant you permission as the Lord Black" harry intoned in a deep lordly voice, the magic swirling around Harry and the Goblin.

"very well Lord Black. It shall be as you command. If you and your companions would care to wait here, we shall investigate" the Goblin left as the rest of the group came into the office. Neville handed Harry his supplies in a shrunken bag, and clapped him on the shoulder. Lily and Damian wrapped their arms around Harry and started to cry softly. In Daphne's arms Hope was squirming.

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Three hours later, Griphook and the team of Goblins returned to the bank with Bill Weasley carried by a litter followed by Arthur, Charlie, the twins and Percy. He was pale and gaunt and his eyes were closed.

"is he- "harry broke off unable to ask. Griphook shook his head and indicated the other Weasleys.

"what happened" Harry demanded panicking. Everyone looked at Arthur who was sweating.

"Harry, you mustn't return to Hogwarts! Dumbledore plans to Kill you!"