Harry didn�t have time to move, all he could do was watch as the green light flew out of Voldermorts wand, and shot straight for Him. Just before the curse hit him, he closed his eyes. If he were to die, he would die picturing those he loved.
Harry felt the full force of the curse hit him. He remembered the feeling of being knocked off his feet, and landing on something very hard. But he was not dead; he lay there in immense pain. His head, and back were both throbbing, but he was alive. Harry slowly opened his eyes expecting to see a furious Voldermort, but instead all he saw were three blurry images. They were fighting to erect what looked to be some type of shield.
When Harry�s vision cleared he noticed that he was lying on the floor of his bedroom, and that Dumbledore, Sirus, and Miss Figgs were all standing around him, Sirus and Dumbledore had what looked to be a white liquid substance around the 4 of them, and were concentrating on reflecting every curse sent their way form the countless death eaters that filled Harry�s room.
Harry could barely make out what Dumbledore was shouting at Miss Figgs. "Is the Portkey ready?�
�Yes!� She yelled, as she deflected another curse.
"Ok" Dumbledor peered at Harry, "We need to go now! Grab hold.�
Just as He, Dumbledore, Mrs Figgs, and Sirus grabbed the portkey, Harry heard a scream, �NO!.� It was Voldermort; he had come to finish his job.
It happened in an instant, for the fourth time in his life, Harry felt the familiar feeling of a portkey. When the twisting, and turning finally stopped, Harry looked around to see the tear stricken faces of Mr., and Mrs. Wesley, Ron, and Hermione.
�What happened? Where�s Voldermort? How did I get here? Am I dead?� Harry hammered the questions out looking frantically aroundthe room.
Dumbledor's eyes looked hard and cold, �Harry calm down, you're at the Burrow, no you are not dead, and we just left Voldermort back on Private Drive. Now, as for you, please follow me. I have a lot of questions to ask you, but I think they can wait. We'll go to your room now so you can rest.�
Harry looked around with what must have been a dumbfounded look on his face. �What do you mean MY room.�
No one answered, they just grinned and followed Dumbledore into a room, which looked as if it had just been built as an addition to the kitchen.
�Ah here we are� Dumbledore said as he swept Harry into the room.
As Harry walked in he immediately noticed his things in the corner. �What�s going on, what is this room?� Harry looked around at everybody, but no one answered. �What�s going on, will somebody please tell me what just happened?�
�Yes, that�s for the best. But I believe I will need your help in this Harry. For, you see, we can only speculate on what just happened. I need to hear your side of the story in order to be completely sure. Would you be up to explaining what occured since your last visit with Sirus?�
After a few moments of silence Harry sighed. � I am getting used to reliving things, why not. But, do you mind if I sit down first? My head is killing me and I think I broke some bones in my butt.�
Harry instantly noticed the little twinkle in Dumbledore�s eye�s return. �Sure Harry. Let me help you over to a chair.� Dumbledore started to direct Harry to a chair next to his bed, but was quickly cut off.
Hermione moved in front of Harry, and engulfed Him in a bone-crushing hug. �Oh Harry we�ve been so worried. When you didn�t respond to any of our letters we immediately sent for Dumbledore...oh Harry I'm so sorry!�
Harry just looked at her confused and blinking �What do you mean respond to your letters? I responded to every one of them! Were you not getting Hedwig?�
�Harry, that is an answer best saved for later.� Dumbledore said, "I think it is important that you start by telling us what has happened to you since your visit with Sirus.
Harry agreed, nodding his head. He sat for the next twenty minutes explaining everything from Dudley's pink and purple polka dots, to what he said in defiance of Voldermort. When he got to the point where Voldermort tried to kill him he stopped. He took a second to look at the faces of those around him, and was not surprised to see tears falling from Miss Weasley and Hermione�s eyes.
However, before he could continue Dumbledore spoke up. �So I assume he used the killing curse. I�m rather surprised. Harry, once again you showed great courage.�
Harry just looked at Dumbledore dumbfounded. �How did you know he used the killing curse?� he asked, �And what happened, why didn�t the curse kill me? I remember closing my eyes before the curse hit my chest, and when I opened them I was on the floor at the Dursley�s.�
Dumbledore looked very serious. �Harry, Voldermort is getting much stronger. He attempted to kill you by forcing you to battle him mentally. He placed a very complicated charm over you called Transincognito Medeso. It is designed to force you into submission, by sheer terror. If it had worked successfully, Voldermort would have taken control of your mind, either killing you, or controlling you like an advanced form of the imperious curse. This was no ordinary charm. It has restrictions. It is meant to frighten you to death. During the incantation, the attacker can only frighten and cause pain to the victim. In doing so most people go insane from fear, or end up allowing their spirit to be devoured by the attacker. In your case, Harry, you showed enough courage that when Voldermort attempted to drive your spirit into submission, you defied him, you fought back against your fear. He knew by what you said that he had lost control over the charm, but was able to hold you mentally under the charm for long enough to attack you physically. If we had not been there prepared for him to arrive, Voldermort would have won, and you would not be here now.�
At this Harry finally spoke up, � I don�t understand why Voldermort would place this charm on me instead of just attacking me. Why would he waste the time, and energy?�
Miss Figgs stepped into the room from the hallway where she was listening. �Harry, when you parents were killed, and you were placed under the care of the Dursley�s, a group of wizards, and witches placed a protective spell over your house. This spell works like the spell your parents used to hide from Voldermort, but it only works while you are in the Dursley�s care. Voldermort attacked you mentally for two reasons. The first, I can only explain as rage. Harry, Voldermort has attempted to kill you many times. Each time you have managed to do more than any wizard or witch before you, you have escaped with your life. I think Voldermort placed the charm on you because he wanted to torture you first. I am sure he wants to prove to his death eaters that his original down fall was just a fluke. The second is because of what I just told you about the Protective spell. Physically he could not find you to kill you. He could be standing outside your window, looking at you looking at him, and he would not see you. He instead used the fact that your scar hurts you when he is near to track you down mentally. Once he found you mentally, he placed the charm on you. This forced you to a place that, if you remained for too long, would drive you insane. So you see Harry, fear is almost as powerful as love. You were protected by love, and while you were still protected by the spell cast over the Dursley�s home, only fear could kill you.�
Harry nodded, �Although I think I understand all of this, I have just a few more questions. First when I came to Voldermort was attacking us...you said he kept me in this spell until he could attack me physically. Did he find a way around the protective spell, and how long have I been out?�
�Let me answer this one Abagella� Dumbledore started �The protective charm wore off. It was only capable of lasting until you were 15, so on your birthday Voldermort was free to attack. As for how long have you been out. Well Harry, I believe today is August 30th, so I would say that you have been out, quite long enough.� With that Dumbledore stood up. �We will leave you three alone. Harry get some rest. I believe you and your friends have a busy day ahead of you tomorrow.� With that Dumbledore and the others left Harry alone with Ron, and Hermione
�Ron� Harry said looking at his best friend �Where am I? What is this room?
Ron looked at Harry with what could only be described as pure joy. �Dumbledore is allowing you to stay with us from now on. No more Dudley, no more Dursley�s, you can kind of say we adopted you. You're part Weasley now.� Ron smiled so wide, harry thought the top of his head might fall off. �Congratulations Harry, you have your first real home.�
With that Harry couldn�t help but laugh. �Wow, I don�t know what to say.�
Harry, Ron and Hermione spent the next few hours talking about everything that just happened. Ron was able to answer a lot of Harry�s questions, and told him that Dumbledore allowed them to collect his things the day before his birthday, and that they would have moved him here earlier if they could have, but once the charm was no longer effective, the mind would have to find the body.
Ron's smile faded, "If we moved you, we might have lost you. Dumbledor wasn't about to let that happen."
�What happened to the Dursley�s?� Harry finally asked.
�Dumbledore sent them away on vacation so they wouldn�t be there when Voldermort arrived.� Ron went on to explain that Sirus, Dumbledore, and Miss Figgs took turns holding of Voldermort and his death eaters while Harry was still out.
With this Harry let out a long sigh, �I wonder what charm, or spell they were using to create that shield?�
Hermione who had been sitting quietly through everything spoke up. �That was a reflecting charm. We won�t learn about them until our last year of charms.�
Ron and Harry just looked at her with awe.
Hermione blinked a few times. �What? I read about them in a book.�
�We should have known, You read to much� Ron replied.
�Oh yeah? Well you read to little. I'm going to bed.� and with that Hermione said goodnight, and left.
�What did I say?� Ron asked looking at Harry
Harry just laughed, �So Ron, when are you going to ask her out?�
Ron's ears turned red �I have no idea what you mean.�
Harry simply smiled. In his heart, he knew Ron, and Hermione would make a great couple. After a moment of silence Ron grabbed Harry�s arm �Come one mate dinner time!�
After what seemed like six helpings, Harry finally said he was full. When he looked over to Ron, Hermione, Fred, George, Ginny, He couldn�t help but laugh. �If you think about it, I haven�t had a real meal since I left Hogwarts last year, I was famished.�
Everyone sat and talked for a while when Harry finally interrupted. �If you guys don�t mind I am getting tired. I am going to try and get some rest.�