So, Dumbledore has been interfering in the lives of just about everybody. He is most likly the one responsible for the 'enhanced' security surrounding the Longbottoms, and given that he just obliviated Emmiline, that possibility has graduated to Probability.
He doesn't know of Harry's impending escape, but is preparing to sacrifice another pawn in his chess game against Voldemort. Harry would do well to tighten up the ties between himself, Neville and Susan.
Ship? Harry/Hermione, of course! Since I am a dedicated Harry/Hermione fan, I always recommend Harry/Hermione any time a recommendation of ships, (like Harry/Hermione) is needed. Yup! Harry/Herrmione is where it's at! (That's five votes for Harry/Hermione. Oops! Six!)
(Was that over the top? I can never tell.) Grins unrepentantly
As always I eagerly await the next chapter of 'Black Vengeance'. Alorkin
Author's response
Thanks for your opinion regarding the ship. I bow to the will of my readers. It will be Harry/Hermione.
As for Dumbledore, well - he is playing a very nasty and unpleasant game. He has his reasons, as you will see.
As for his not knowing Harry's impending escape, well - this chapter does deal with that part. He is going to manipulate people against Harry as well. Dumbledore has the habit of assuming authority even when he has none.
Harry is going to have to learn to play the chess game soon, and he will. I intend to have Harry as a honourable ally and a ruthless enemy.
Thanks for the encouragement, and thanks for reading and reviewing.
Regards,
Maidros