The night of 31st October was both colder and darker but the glimmer of celebration seemed to linger such that even the Dursley's couldn't turn a blind eye to it. Maybe because it's Halloween today...
The night was indeed very strange, especially for Britain's wizarding community for one would think if celebration or remorse is in order. Professor McGonagall looked dejected herself when she said this to Dumbledore
" So is it true...James and Lily....are they both..." Although she couldn't say much as she tried hard to control her sob.
" It's sad but it's true... Voldemort did murder them tonight." said Dumbledore.
For some reason Dumbledore's eyes wandered to the night sky and McGonagall wondered so she asked " Why...." but was cut off when he said
" Harry's alive and safe though."
" He is....such a brave boy he's been....he doesn't even know what an act of bravery he has put up.... He'll be famed and honoured." said McGonagall
"He is being honoured at the moment, Minerva."
McGonagall murmured something about shooting stars...
" I'm afraid I didn't hear you Minerva."
"You said Harry's is safe....where is he and why do you keep gazing at the sky Albus ?" said McGonagall with a hint of irritation in her voice.
At this, Dumbledore turned to look at McGonagall whose eyes were wet with tears but still stood strong and upright. At moments like these he really marvelled at her strength.
"Harry is indeed safe.....safe with Hagrid.....he should be here any moment."
"Hagrid....?"
"Yes"
"But...." Dumbledore looked at her knowingly
" I know...I know you trust him with your life but even you couldn't deny that he's reckless sometimes...…he's bringing a small child after all."
At this they both heard a rumbling from the sky which seemed to grow louder until they could see Hagrid land on the road infront of them on a motorbike.
Hagrid looked wild and McGonagall furious as she eyed Dumbledore.
" Greetings Professor McGonagall...hello Professor Dumbledore sir." said a panting Hagrid.
" I've brought him....he's all safe." He peeked into the bundle as he handed it over to McGonagall.
" Isn't he beautiful....."
" Indeed and ah sleeping ofcourse." said Dumbledore.
"Albus....are you certain he'll be safe with them." said McGonagall eying at the door of the Dursley's.
"One is most safe when one is with his family, Minerva..... they're after all the only living relatives of him."
" But they are vile...." pressed McGonagall ".... Atleast they are....of all Muggles I barely know, they're the worst."
"I love how you care so much for him......I could have given him to you ofcourse...but certain things need to be done for certain things to happen.....for that he must stay here.... atleast for sometime from now."
McGonagall nodded as she said " I trust you Albus.... that's all."
"I've written them a letter anyways.... they'll know."
" Now if you may, Minerva."
McGonagall slowly laid Harry's basket at the door and tucked the letter in his blanket.
" Very soon.....Hogwarts...At Hogwarts." mumbled Professor McGonagall.
" Hagrid you may go and join the festivities... we'll come after shortly."
" Surely sir.." said Hagrid, rode his motorbike and left.
" We must go now Minerva...but before this, will you please arrange a meeting for me with her.....?" Dumbledore asked knowingly.
" With Rowana ?....but ..."
" Yes Rowana, Minerva....I know what you're thinking right now but it's for the good....Please will you ?"
" Alright Albus...I'll owl her tomorrow."
" Indeed" said Dumbledore and they both disapparated to Hogwarts.
First chapter done...it's nothing but I'm just avoiding an abrupt starting...Please read and share your reviews.. Constructive criticism will be taken care of.
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