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Dumbledore · 07-22-2007, 04:18 PM

- Chapter 4 -

THE SEVEN POTTERS

Harry has been protected from Voldemort "as long as he can call the Dursleys' house home" and/or until his 17th birthday, when he comes of age. Until he turns 17, there is also a trace on him which is how the Ministry knows if he has used magic outside of school. Once 17, this "trace" goes away and he is safe to use magic when he pleases.

Shortly after the Dursleys depart, a whole gang of Harry's close wizard-friends show up to escort him to a safe place.

Present are: Ron, Hermione, Fred, George, Bill, Arthur W, Moody, Tonks, Lupin, Fleur, Kingsley, Hagrid, and Mundungus.

The plan is that six will take Polyjuice potion to disguise them as Harry Potter. Then the 7 Potters will be escorted by 7 wizards in 7 different directions to 7 different locations. This is to throw off the scent a bit.

They are not allowed to use magic because of the "trace" on Harry. So some use brooms, some Thestrals, and in Harry's case, Sirius' motorcycle (with Hagrid).

This precaution is because Moody expects that maybe a pair of Death Eaters could be "on watch" in that area and may see them. Little do they know that the Death Eaters have been tipped off about this exact date, and plan to ambush them.

Just as the group depart Privet Drive, several Death Eaters ambush! Hagrid and Harry get through the circle, with four or five Death Eaters on their tail. Each of the other pairs (seven Harry's each escorted by one Wizard or Witch) take off followed by Death Eaters.

The action really takes off!

Harry casts disarming jinxes on the Death Eaters chasing them. One of the them is Stan Shunpike, from the Knight Bus. As soon as Harry zaps Stan, the other Death Eaters chasing him yell out, "It's him! This is the real one!" They summon Voldemort, who joins the pursuit, flying like Superman (broomless), to Harry's surprise.

Jinxes cause Hagrid to fall from the motorcycle, still several hundred feet over ground, and Harry to go into a dive in attempt to save Hagrid.

SPOILER!!: A cherished character dies!

During the fall, Voldie nearly closes in on Harry. He points his wand and yells "Avada Kedavra" but then stops suddenly in the air while Harry continues to fall.

Before crashing to the ground, Harry sees Hagrid, face down and spread Eagle on the ground below. Presumably dead. (I swear I thought he was!)

07-22-2007, 04:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
Dumbledore Faerie Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Norway Posts: 4,005	- Chapter 4 - THE SEVEN POTTERS Harry has been protected from Voldemort "as long as he can call the Dursleys' house home" and/or until his 17th birthday, when he comes of age. Until he turns 17, there is also a trace on him which is how the Ministry knows if he has used magic outside of school. Once 17, this "trace" goes away and he is safe to use magic when he pleases. Shortly after the Dursleys depart, a whole gang of Harry's close wizard-friends show up to escort him to a safe place. Present are: Ron, Hermione, Fred, George, Bill, Arthur W, Moody, Tonks, Lupin, Fleur, Kingsley, Hagrid, and Mundungus. The plan is that six will take Polyjuice potion to disguise them as Harry Potter. Then the 7 Potters will be escorted by 7 wizards in 7 different directions to 7 different locations. This is to throw off the scent a bit. They are not allowed to use magic because of the "trace" on Harry. So some use brooms, some Thestrals, and in Harry's case, Sirius' motorcycle (with Hagrid). This precaution is because Moody expects that maybe a pair of Death Eaters could be "on watch" in that area and may see them. Little do they know that the Death Eaters have been tipped off about this exact date, and plan to ambush them. Just as the group depart Privet Drive, several Death Eaters ambush! Hagrid and Harry get through the circle, with four or five Death Eaters on their tail. Each of the other pairs (seven Harry's each escorted by one Wizard or Witch) take off followed by Death Eaters. The action really takes off! Harry casts disarming jinxes on the Death Eaters chasing them. One of the them is Stan Shunpike, from the Knight Bus. As soon as Harry zaps Stan, the other Death Eaters chasing him yell out, "It's him! This is the real one!" They summon Voldemort, who joins the pursuit, flying like Superman (broomless), to Harry's surprise. Jinxes cause Hagrid to fall from the motorcycle, still several hundred feet over ground, and Harry to go into a dive in attempt to save Hagrid. SPOILER!!: A cherished character dies! Hedwig is killed During the fall, Voldie nearly closes in on Harry. He points his wand and yells "Avada Kedavra" but then stops suddenly in the air while Harry continues to fall. Before crashing to the ground, Harry sees Hagrid, face down and spread Eagle on the ground below. Presumably dead. (I swear I thought he was!) Last edited by Lissydove; 07-28-2007 at 10:58 PM.