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Dumbledore crossed to one of the chairs by the fire. Sit down, Harry, he said, and Harry sat, feeling unaccountably nervous. First of all, Harry, I want to thank you, said Dumbledore, eyes twinkling again. You must have shown me real loyalty down in the Chamber. Nothing but that could have called Fawkes to you. He stroked the phoenix, which had fluttered down Grand theft auto vi online his knee. Harry grinned awkwardly as Dumbledore watched him. And so you met Tom Riddle, said Dumbledore thoughtfully. I imagine he was most interested in you. Suddenly, something that was nagging at Harry came tumbling out of his mouth. Professor Dumbledore. Riddle said Im like him. Strange likenesses, he said. Did he, now. said Dumbledore, looking thoughtfully at Harry from under his thick silver eyebrows. And what do you think, Harry. I dont think Im like him. said Harry, more loudly than hed intended. I mean, Im - Im in Gryffindor, Im. But he fell silent, a lurking doubt resurfacing in his mind. Professor, he started again after a moment. The Sorting Hat told me Id - Id have done well in Slytherin. Everyone thought I was Slytherins heir for a while. because I can speak Parseltongue. You can speak Parseltongue, Harry, said Dumbledore calmly, because Lord Voldemort - who is the last remaining descendant of Salazar Slytherin - can speak Parseltongue. Unless Im much mistaken, he transferred some of his own powers to you the night he gave you that scar. Not something he intended to do, Im sure. Voldemort put a bit of himself in me. Harry said, thunderstruck. It certainly seems so. So I should be in Slytherin, Harry said, looking desperately into Dumbledores face. The Sorting Hat could see Slytherins power in me, and it - Put you in Gryffindor, said Dumbledore calmly. Listen to me, Harry. You happen to have many qualities Salazar Slytherin prized in his handpicked students. His own very rare gift, Parseltongue - resourcefulness - determination - a certain disregard for rules, he added, his mustache quivering again. Yet the Sorting Hat placed you in Gryffindor. You know why that was. Think. It only put me in Gryffindor, said Harry in a defeated voice, because I asked not to go in Slytherin. Exactly, said Dumbledore, beaming once more. Which makes you very different from Tom Riddle. It is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities. Harry sat motionless in his chair, stunned. If you want proof, Harry, that you belong in Gryffindor, I suggest you look more closely at this. Dumbledore reached across to Professor McGonagalls desk, picked up the blood-stained silver sword, and handed it to Harry. Dully, Harry turned it over, the rubies blazing in the firelight. And then he saw the name engraved just below the hilt. Godric Gryffindor. Only a true Gryffindor could have pulled that out of the hat, Harry, said Dumbledore simply. For a minute, neither of them spoke. Then Dumbledore pulled open one of the drawers in Professor McGonagalls desk and took out a quill and a bottle of ink. What you need, Harry, is some food and sleep. I suggest you go down to the feast, while I write to Azkaban - we need our gamekeeper back. And I must draft an advertisement for the Daily Prophet, too, he added thoughtfully. Well be needing a new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher. Dear me, we do seem to run through them, dont we. Harry got up and crossed to the door. He had just reached for the handle, however, when the door burst open so violently that it bounced back off the wall. Lucius Malfoy stood there, fury in his face. And cowering behind his legs, heavily wrapped in bandages, was Dobby. Good evening, Lucius, said Dumbledore pleasantly. Malfoy almost knocked Harry over as he swept into the room. Dobby went scurrying in after him, crouching at the hem of his cloak, a look of abject terror on his face. The elf was carrying a stained rag with which he was attempting to finish cleaning Mr. Malfoys shoes. Apparently Mr. Malfoy had set out in a great hurry, for not only were his shoes half-polished, but his usually sleek hair was disheveled. Ignoring the elf bobbing apologetically around his ankles, he fixed his cold eyes upon Dumbledore. he said Youve come back. The governors suspended you, but you still saw fit to return to Hogwarts. Well, you see, Lucius, said Dumbledore, smiling serenely, the other eleven governors contacted me today. It was something like being caught in a hailstorm of owls, to tell the truth. Theyd heard that Arthur Weasleys daughter had been killed and wanted me back here at once. They seemed to think I was the best man for the job after all. Very strange tales they told me, too. Several of them seemed to think that you had threatened to curse their families if they didnt agree to suspend me in the first place. Malfoy went even paler than usual, but his eyes were still slits of fury. So - have you stopped the attacks yet. he sneered. Have you caught the culprit. We have, said Dumbledore, with a smile. Well. said Mr. Malfoy sharply. Who is it. The same person as last time, Lucius, said Dumbledore. But this time, Lord Voldemort was acting through somebody else. By means of this diary. He held up the small black book with the large hole through the center, watching Mr. Malfoy closely. Harry, however, was watching Dobby. The elf was doing something very odd. His great eyes fixed meaningfully on Harry, he kept pointing at the diary, then at Mr. Malfoy, and then hitting himself hard on the head with his fist. I see. said Mr. Malfoy slowly to Dumbledore. A clever plan, said Dumbledore in a level voice, still staring Mr. Malfoy straight in the eye. Because if Harry here - Mr. Malfoy shot Harry a swift, sharp look - and his friend Ron hadnt discovered this book, why - Ginny Weasley might have taken all the blame. No one would ever have been able to prove she hadnt acted of her own free will. Malfoy said nothing. His face was suddenly masklike. And imagine, Dumbledore went on, what apex nessie blue have happened then. The Weasleys are one of our most prominent pure-blood families. Imagine the effect on Arthur Weasley and his Muggle Protection Act, if his own daughter was discovered attacking and killing Muggle-borns. Very fortunate the diary was discovered, and Riddles memories wiped from it. Who knows what the consequences might have been otherwise. Malfoy forced himself to speak. Very fortunate, he said stiffly. And still, behind his back, Dobby was pointing, first to the diary, then to Lucius Malfoy, then punching himself in the head. And Harry suddenly understood. He nodded at Dobby, and Dobby backed into a corner, now twisting his ears in punishment. Dont you want to know how Ginny got hold of that diary, Mr. Malfoy. said Harry. Lucius Malfoy rounded on him. How should I know how the stupid little girl got hold of it. he said. Because you gave it to her, said Harry. In Flourish and Blotts. You picked up her old Transfiguration book and slipped the diary inside it, didnt you. He saw Mr. Malfoys white hands clench and unclench. Prove it, he hissed. Oh, no one will be able to do that, said Dumbledore, smiling at Harry. Not now that Riddle has vanished from the book. On the other hand, I would advise you, Lucius, not to go giving out any more of Lord Voldemorts old school things. If any more of them find their way into innocent hands, I think Arthur Weasley, for one, will make sure they are traced back to you. Lucius Malfoy stood for a moment, and Harry distinctly saw his right hand twitch as though he was longing to reach for his wand. Instead, he turned to his house-elf. Were going, Dobby. He wrenched open the door and as the elf came hurrying up to him, he kicked him right through it. They could hear Dobby squealing with pain all the way along the corridor. Harry stood for a moment, thinking hard. Then it came to him - Professor Dumbledore, he said hurriedly. Can I give that diary back to Mr. Malfoy, please. Certainly, Harry, said Dumbledore calmly. But hurry. The feast, remember. Harry grabbed the diary and dashed out of the office. He could hear Dobbys squeals of pain receding around the corner. Quickly, wondering if this plan could possibly work, Harry took off one of his shoes, pulled off his slimy, filthy sock, and stuffed the diary into it. Then he ran down the dark corridor. He caught up with pubg game play multiplayer at the top of the stairs. Malfoy, he gasped, skidding to a halt, Ive got something for you - And he forced the smelly sock into Lucius Malfoys hand. What the -. Malfoy ripped the sock off the diary, threw it aside, then looked furiously from the ruined book to Harry. Youll meet the same sticky end as your parents one of these days, Harry Potter, he said softly. They were meddlesome fools, too. He turned to go. Come, Dobby. I said, come. But Dobby didnt move. He was holding up Harrys disgusting, slimy sock, and looking at it as though it were a priceless treasure. Master has given a sock, said the elf in wonderment. Master gave it to Dobby. Whats that. spat Mr. Malfoy. What did you say. Got a sock, Grand theft auto vi online Dobby in disbelief. Master threw it, and Dobby caught it, and Dobby - Dobby is free. Lucius Malfoy stood frozen, staring at the elf. Then he lunged at Harry. Youve lost me my servant, boy. But Dobby shouted, You shall not harm Harry Potter. There was a loud bang, and Mr. Malfoy was thrown backward. He crashed down the stairs, three at a time, landing in a crumpled heap on the landing below. He got up, his face livid, and pulled out his wand, but Dobby raised a long, threatening finger. You shall go now, he said fiercely, pointing down at Mr. Malfoy. You shall not touch Harry Potter. You shall go now. Lucius Malfoy had no choice. With a last, incensed stare at the pair of them, he swung his cloak around him and hurried out of sight. Harry Potter freed Dobby. said the elf shrilly, gazing up at Harry, moonlight from the nearest window reflected in his orb-like eyes. Harry Potter set Dobby free. Least I could do, Dobby, said Harry, grinning. Just promise never to try and save my life again. The elfs ugly brown face split suddenly into a wide, toothy smile. Ive just got one question, Dobby, said Harry as Dobby pulled on Harrys sock with shaking hands. You told me all this had nothing to do with HeWho-Must-Not-Be-Named, remember. Well - It was a clue, sir, said Dobby, his eyes widening, as though this was obvious. Was giving you a clue. The Dark Lord, before he changed his name, could be freely named, you see. Right, said Harry weakly. Well, Id better go. Theres a feast, and my friend Hermione should be awake by now. Dobby threw his arms around Harrys middle and hugged him. Harry Potter is greater by far than Dobby knew. he sobbed. Farewell, Harry Potter. And with a final loud crack, Dobby disappeared. Harry had been to several Hogwarts feasts, but never one quite like this. Everybody was in their pajamas, and the celebration lasted all night. Harry didnt know whether the best bit was Hermione running toward him, screaming You solved it. 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Defense Against the Dark Arts classes were canceled (but weve had plenty of practice at that anyway, Ron told a disgruntled Hermione) and Lucius Malfoy had been sacked as a school governor. Draco was no longer strutting around the school as though he owned the place. On the contrary, he looked resentful and sulky. On the other hand, Ginny Weasley was perfectly happy again. Too soon, it was time for the journey home on the Hogwarts Express. Harry, Ron, Hermione, Fred, George, and Ginny got a compartment to themselves. They made the most of the last few hours in which they were allowed to do magic before the holidays. They played Exploding Snap, set off the very last of Fred and Georges Filibuster fireworks, and practiced Disarming each other by magic. Harry was getting very good at it.

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