Harry Potter: Eclipse.

Hannah's letter was more reserved than Susan's, but Harry was still a bit apprehensive for seeing the two girls together.

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Harry,

How could you not tell us? Don't you know how worried we've been?! Next time you had better keep us in the loop.

You had better hope that Amelia doesn't do the howler spell for Susan!

I do understand why you were worried, but next time, let us be involved; we're your friends f or a reason, Harry - we want to help you!

I can't wait to see you on the 1st and I hope you're prepared to talk, mister!

Either way, I hope your summer's been good! If you need anything or just want to talk, remember, I'm always here!

Love, Hannah

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Neville's letter was like Harry expected: reserved, but understanding. He really was glad he had befriended the blond boy. ~

Harry,

I can't say that I'm too impressed to hear you did this alone, but I understand why. You've always been alone before you had us, right?

You need to remember that we're here for you, Harry. Next time I expect to be told straight away!

So, how is Sirius? If he's innocent, I bet that he's grateful for having you!

Remember to keep writing! I want to hear from you! And if you're free on the 30th, I would like for you to visit. It's my birthday and gran usually has the elves make a cake.

I'll ask the girls as well, so maybe you can warm them up if you write.

Neville

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Harry replied to them all and asked Remus if they were free on the 30th so that he could go to Neville's. Getting an affirmative from the werewolf, Harry was happy to write back, saying he would go. He hadn't yet bought the boy a present and wanted to get him something nice to show his appreciation. He had been lucky so far in that he hadn't been found in the Leaky Cauldron, and he wanted it to remain this way as he didn't want to be surrounded by people looking to catch a glimpse of the famous Boy-Who-Lived.

As they still had a few hours before they had to go to the ministry to meet Madam Bones, Harry decided to look through his books. He had spent the last few days focusing on Sirius and now he wanted to spend a moment on Tom. He knew the easiest horcruxes to get would be the diadem and the locket. Hopefully the book as well if Lucius acts as he did last time; if not, it wouldn't be impossible to get the book - all Harry would have to do was get an invite to Malfoy manor. Although he needed the ring, as it was also a Hallow, Harry was wary of going after it; the protections surrounding it would take time and magical energy, which Harry knew he couldn't spare presently.

He had to collect the pieces of Tom's soul; even without knowing how, he would save Tom. Harry knew he couldn't let his soul fragments to remain out there unguarded.

Picking up a book, Harry got out a blank notepad and started the translation spell. The book was an old Russian book he had bought in Knockturn Alley a few days earlier and had looked promising. By doing the spell on a blank notep ad, Harry could let the spell run even without him present and he would eventually have an English copy.

"What are you reading?" asked Remus, walking closer to the boy.

Harry looked up. "Just something in Russian - I'm translating it," Harry said, not wanting Remus to become too interested and, therefore, not being obviously vague.

Remus hummed. "Do you need any help?" he offered.

Harry smiled and replied, "I'm okay, thank you. I like to keep busy." He didn't want Remus to notice his use of magic and question it. He had only been using wandless magic sparingly since Remus and Sirius had been around him, unable to use his holly wand as it held the ministry trace. He didn't want to answer their questions. "If you're sure," the wolf said, walking away and back over to whatever he had been doing before.

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Eventually, it was time for Harry and Remus to go to the ministry. Dressing in smart clothing, they apparated in. Harry, stumbling slightly as side-along apparition was worse than normal apparition, grumbled as they left the apparition zone.

"Welcome to the ministry, you need to register your wands in order to obtain a visitor's pass," a young man said at the visitor's desk. Harry pulled out his holly wand and held it out. The guard took it without looking and waited for the results.

"Thank you, Mr.—" the guard paused then and quickly turned to Harry, "—oh, Merlin, I'm so sorry! You're Harry Potter! Welcome to the ministry!"

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Harry sighed and turned to Remus with an exasperated expression. "Thank you. Could I possibly have my wand back now and my pass?" he asked.

The guard seemed to startle and fumbled with passing Harry his wand. "If there's anything you need, anything at all—"

Harry sighed and cut him off, "I think I will be fine, thank you." Remus huffed a slight chuckle at Harry's exasperation before he handed his wand over.

The guard blanched when he read Remus' results. "Erm, Mr. Lupin, you will need a special pass due to your status as a we-werewolf," he stuttered out the last word.

"I know," Remus said pleasantly, used to the fear and prejudice.

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