1. Harry Potter Promise NR.6


    Date: 7/10/2017, Categories: Fiction Fan fiction, Author: zimbi

    ... of the secondhand store located further down the alley, and insisted on including Ron and Ginny's robes in his purchase of Harry's. She tried to protest, but gave up after Sirius threatened to tie her up in order to make the purchase. Next was to the Apothocary, so that they could replenish their potions supplies, where Ron was happy to realize that this would be the last year of having to deal with Snape. Harry shook his head at his friend. "Potions is a useful subject, Ron," he admonished quietly, making sure that they were alone. "I know Snape is… difficult, but you could always continue studying on your own, and take the NEWT." Ron looked surprised at the idea. "Is that what you're going to do?" he asked curiously. Harry shrugged. "I really don't know," he admitted. "I want to continue with the subject, and I really did do a lot better last year, once I understood the basics, but I'm not sure if I could take two more years of insults and subjective grading. I think I'll see what this year is like, and if I really can't handle it, I'll talk to Sirius and Aunt Minerva about independent study. If you want to drop Potions as well, we can ask about you joining me." Ron nodded, smiling a little. "Thanks, Harry," he said softly. "That book you leant me was so helpful, and I really think I'll do better in class this year, but listening to Snape insult us all for being dunderheads is really distracting." Harry snorted and agreed. When they finished at the apothecary, their last ...
    ... stop was to get more parchment and quills. After that, Molly insisted that they not tarry, and the group hurried back to the Leaky Cauldron, departing for their own homes without delay. XXX The rest of the summer passed peacefully, with more training, studying, and Harry and his friends preparing for the year to come. Harry and Hermione were eagerly planning for the DA sessions. A few days before September First, Sirius found Harry in his bedroom, perusing his new Defense Against the Dark Arts book before bed, with a frown on his face. "What's wrong?" he asked curiously, closing the door behind him. Harry looked up, startled, and then threw a slight glare at the book in his hands. "This book is awful," he replied. "It's boring, and I've found at least three conclusions this Slinkhard character made that are wrong. Why would anyone actually read this?" Sirius chuckled a little. "Umbridge assigned the book, Harry," he said, as if that explained everything. Which Harry had to admit, it probably did. Sirius took a seat on the edge of the bed. "Can you put that down for a minute, Harry? I'd like to talk to you about something." Harry nodded, setting the book aside. "What's up, Padfoot?" He was a little worried. Sirius actually looked serious. Sirius fidgeted a little. He knew he needed to have this talk with Harry, but he really wasn't looking forward to it. "Harry, I know you and Ginny are getting pretty close, but I just want to make sure you... erm... know everything about... ...
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