Slyth's Snakepit

Albus was enjoying his holiday thoroughly he thought as he sat and penned some letters. Everything he had been planning was slowly coming to fruition and his weapon wouldn't be far off complete perfection by the time he saw him next. He turned his attentio to the subject of these thoughts as he wrote to him:

Dear Harry,

I hope this summer is finding you well. I hope you have been keeping out of mischief while with your relatives. I must extend a belated Happy Birthday to you! 17 is a magnificent age. I have discussed your majority with the goblins at Gringotts and they have assured me that there is nothing to be concerned about and you therefore, do not need to visit with them. I believe the Weasleys have expressed a desire for you to spend the remainder of the summer with them. I believe this to be an excellent idea and as such they will be arriving to escort you to The Burrow this evening.

Yours Faithfully

Albus Dumbledore

'There,' he thought, 'that should keep the boy satisfied and unaware as always.' He had become a master at drip feeding Harry information on a strictly need to know basis. Dumbledore had so many pawns in play that at this late stage it would be unwise to take his eye off the prize, killing Voldemort and hopefully Harry would fall too. Then he would be the glorified leader of the light and he could not wait for his big helping of rewards that he would receive. He turned his attention to his other letters.

To The Weasley Family

I have informed Harry that you will be coming to pcik him up this evening. I imagine he will be full of tall tales about his awful relatives as always. I believe the time has come for Ginny to step up her ambitions in becoming the future Mrs. H. Potter. All being well they could be bonded at Christmas before the war really takes hold. Also my sincerest thanks to Ronald on his work to keep Harry humble. It warms me to see the family working so hard to help him achieve his potential.

My Sincerest Thanks

Ablus Dumbledore

Dear Severus

I hope the summer is treating you amiably. I was just responding to your most recent missive.. I thank you for informing me of Tom's most recent plans. Is there anything else you have garnered regarding Harry? I was also wondering if you had considered further my request to train Harry when he returns to Hogwarts? I know you hold deep contempt for the boy due to his father but please remember your promise. For Lily.

Albus Dumbledore.

As his owl took off through the sky from France to England he couldn't help but smirk. 'Yes,' he thought, 'this was all going to work out perfectly'.