Harry Potter: A Different Tale

Later that night, Harry knocked on Adrian's door, Ron Weasley opened the door. Harry looked in and he could see Adrian sitting on the bed with a duelling book in his hand, Adrian looked back at him.

"What do you want?!" Ron demanded

"I need to talk to my brother, get out" Harry replied

"Don't tell me what to do!"

"Get out or get knocked out" Harry threatened with his eyes narrowing

"Ron" Adrian said "it's alright, just go"

"Are you serious?!" Ron turned to him

"No, he's in another room" Adrian replied "but seriously, let him in"

"Fine" Ron glared at Adrian then Harry before storming out, he tried to shove Harry with his shoulder but the effect was ruined when Harry didn't move. He just scowled and stormed off

"Git" Harry shook his head and entered the room, he closed the door and put some locking and privacy charms around the room. He sat down opposite Adrian.

"Hi Harry" Adrian said softly

"Hi Adrian" Harry replied "I see your reading"

"Uh…yeah, Remus gave it to me after I apologised over the whole boggart thing" Adrian placed the book aside "it's really interesting, and that's weird."

"Weird how?" Harry asked

"I've never been interested in books before" Adrian replied "c…can I ask you some questions?"

"Answer mine first" Harry responded "first of all, how was your stay at the Weasleys?"

"It was…alright" Adrian answered "I…I got there and I apologised to Ginny for all the times I've treated her badly, she thought I was playing some prank or something and I can't really blame her. Mrs Weasley was a bit upset I wasn't eating as much as I usually did, I think she blames you for that. Not like you care"

"You're right, I don't care, go on"

"Ron…well, me and him aren't exactly the same. When I wanted to start studying or training, he wanted to play chess or quidditch and he got a bit upset when I started playing less with him. I think he blames you, he might try something"

"You worried for him or me?"

"Definitely him" Adrian replied "you would chew him up and spit him out"

"Nah, the only ginger thing allowed in my mouth is ginger biscuits" Harry replied "I must say brother, you seem different"

"I know" Adrian nodded "can I ask my questions now?"

"Go on" Harry nodded

"What did you do to me?" Adrian asked, looking Harry right in the eye

"What makes you think I did anything?"

"Ever since I stayed with you, I've been different." Adrian said slowly "I…I can remember things better, I'm not getting angry as quick and I can actually study easily. I finished my potions homework on my own, usually I'd have got Hermione to help me do it."

"Do these changes upset you?" Harry asked calmly

"Honestly, no, no they don't" Adrian replied "at first I thought it was a bit weird. But, my better memory let me remember most of all the things I've done…and…I realised that you were right. I was being a prat. Mum and dad would be disappointed in me and…and I want to thank you…for whatever it is that you did."

"Are you being honest with me?"

"Yes…I promise. I really am thankful" Adrian said genuinely.

Harry sighed and looked Adrian right in the eye, Adrian felt something weird in his head. He didn't like it and quickly forced it out of his mind. Adrian looked up and saw Harry, looking at him with amazement and happiness.

"Oh Merlin" Harry breathed

"Harry, are you alright?" Adrian asked with a bit of concern in his voice

"Damn!" Harry laughed, he got to his feet then pulled Adrian to a standing position before giving his brother a big hug

"Harry?!" A surprised Adrian blurted out

"That's brilliant!" Harry let him go and let Adrian drop back to his seat, Harry retook his own seat opposite him "You're a natural occlumency master! You have natural barriers and defences"

"Occlumency?"

"Yes! It's the art of defending your mind from intrusion, it means that nobody can read your mind thanks to your natural barriers!"

"But…but I never studied…"

"Natural barriers! You were born with them!"

"But…but why have I only got them now?"

"Well" Harry stopped looking like he was going to laugh but was still smiling "that's because I unlocked them for you"

"Unlocked them?"

"Let me explain" Harry said "last time you stayed over I discovered that you had some blocks on you, magically and mentally"

"Blocks?" Adrian repeated

"Yes, one of them lowered your magical power while the other blocked your minds natural defensive capabilities"

"But…but who would do that?! Why would anyone do that?!" Adrian demanded

"You won't like the answer" Harry stopped smiling

"Harry tell me!"

"Adrian, you won't…"

"Harry please!"

"Fine" Harry sighed "but don't blow up on me or anything, it's just a theory as of the moment"

"Go on" Adrian prompted

"Dumbledore" Harry answered

"Dumbledore?!" Adrian blurted out in surprise.

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