The Order of the Phoenix

[alt_harry]

My name is Harry Potter, and I am a member of the Order of the Phoenix.

I grew up in Buckingham. I was raised by the Lord Protector. I was taught the doctrines of blood purity and told that I was chosen because I was special.

When I was six years old, Draco Malfoy and I got into trouble. We went somewhere we weren't supposed to go and got caught. To punish us -- to punish me -- the Lord Protector ordered Draco's father to cruciate him in front of me. And that was how it worked, if I did something wrong. Draco was always the one punished.

What sort of monster would order a six-year-old child punished with unbearable torture? Would force the child's own father to do it? To punish not that child, but his best friend? I was taught not to ask those sorts of questions.

Draco and I started asking questions together, a few years ago. Questions like, why does everyone pretend that I am not a half-blood, when blood purity is supposed to matter above all else? Why are muggleborns not allowed to have wands or use the magic that is their birthright, even though Hermione Granger is one of the most brilliant witches I've ever known? If things are so lovely here in the Protectorate, why are we not allowed to leave?

We asked questions. We started trading owls with Sirius, and with Severus Snape. And we opened our eyes.

And I want everyone to know:

I am a member of the Order of the Phoenix. And my magic and my life will be spent in service to freedom and equality.

Will you join me?

Comments

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[alt_harry]

Draco suggested I emphasise how it was just me and Draco (and Hermione) so hopefully I won't get the rest of you into even worse trouble.

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[alt_alice]

That was rather well put all round.

Thank you, Harry.

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[alt_severus]

I believe your parents would be quite proud of you, for having written this.

Well done.

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[alt_ron]

Good show.

If I read this tonight and learned about the Order for the first time, I'd want to join up! And I'd be plenty upset about the things the LP did to you and Malfoy.

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[alt_sally_anne]

Yeah, you said 'join me' but you didn't say how. Is there an application form we should do in septuplicate and file with Wanted Fugitives Alice and Frank Longbottom? Or a test we have to pass?

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[alt_evelyn]

I very much wish I could write one too, but with what Hydra's been talking about, I think trying to limit it to you, Draco, and Hermione would be best.

Anyways. I think that what you said was wonderful.

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[alt_terry]

I do, too. Thanks, Harry.