Rating:
PG-13
House:
The Dark Arts
Characters:
Albus Dumbledore Harry Potter Remus Lupin Sirius Black Severus Snape
Genres:
Action Drama
Era:
Multiple Eras
Spoilers:
Philosopher's Stone Chamber of Secrets Prizoner of Azkaban Goblet of Fire
Stats:
Published: 01/12/2003
Updated: 05/03/2003
Words: 102,224
Chapters: 28
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Death Before Dishonor

RobinLady

Story Summary:
After being rescued from the Dursleys by Sirius, Harry finds that there ``are still plenty of ways for Voldemort to catch him--and that his life ``may have to be bought at a very high price. Set in fifth year and the ``summer before it.

Chapter 01
01/12/2003

During the summer after Harry's fourth year, he is again stuck at the Dursleys'. But when Aunt Petunia meets a new friend who claims to be an old friend of James Potter, the Dursleys plan on dumping Harry with him when they go on vacation. There's only one problem. It's Wormtail.

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Chapter 02
01/13/2003

After being rescued from the Dursleys' by Sirius in the summer before his fifth year, Harry finds out that Voldemort will stop at nothing to kill him--and that the price to save his life might turn out to be very high.

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Chapter 03
01/13/2003

After being rescued from the Dursleys' by Sirius in the summer before his fifth year, Harry finds out that Voldemort will stop at nothing to kill him--and that the price to save his life might turn out to be very high.

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Chapter 04
01/13/2003

After being rescued from the Dursleys' by Sirius in the summer before his fifth year, Harry finds out that Voldemort will stop at nothing to kill him--and that the price to save his life might turn out to be very high.

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Chapter 05
01/21/2003

After being rescued from the Dursleys by Sirius, Harry finds that there are still plenty of ways for Voldemort to catch him--and that his life may have to be bought at a very high price. Set in 5th year and the summer before it. Please review!

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Chapter 06
01/21/2003

After being rescued from the Dursleys by Sirius, Harry finds that there are still plenty of ways for Voldemort to catch him--and that his life may have to be bought at a very high price. Set in 5th year and the summer before it. Please review!

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Chapter 07
01/21/2003

After being rescued from the Dursleys by Sirius, Harry finds that there are still plenty of ways for Voldemort to catch him--and that his life may have to be bought at a very high price. Set in 5th year and the summer before it. Please review!

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Chapter 08
02/19/2003

During the summer after Harry's fourth year, he is again stuck at the Dursleys'. But when Aunt Petunia meets a new friend who claims to be an old friend of James Potter, the Dursleys plan on dumping Harry with him when they go on vacation. There's only one problem. It's Wormtail.

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Chapter 09
02/23/2003

During the summer after Harry's fourth year, he is again stuck at the Dursleys'. But when Aunt Petunia meets a new friend who claims to be an old friend of James Potter, the Dursleys plan on dumping Harry with him when they go on vacation. There's only one problem. It's Wormtail.

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Chapter 10
02/23/2003

During the summer after Harry's fourth year, he is again stuck at the Dursleys'. But when Aunt Petunia meets a new friend who claims to be an old friend of James Potter, the Dursleys plan on dumping Harry with him when they go on vacation. There's only one problem. It's Wormtail.

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Chapter 11
02/25/2003

same

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Chapter 12
02/27/2003

After being rescued from the Dursleys by Sirius, Harry finds that there are still plenty of ways for Voldemort to catch him--and that his life may have to be bought at a very high price. Set in 5th year and the summer before it.

Words: 3,841
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Chapter 13
03/01/2003

After being rescued from the Dursleys by Sirius, Harry finds that there are still plenty of ways for Voldemort to catch him--and that his life may have to be bought at a very high price. Set in 5th year and the summer before it. Please review!

Words: 3,776
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Chapter 14
03/03/2003

After being rescued from the Dursleys by Sirius, Harry finds that there are still plenty of ways for Voldemort to catch him--and that his life may have to be bought at a very high price. Set in 5th year and the summer before it.

Words: 4,130
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Chapter 15
03/07/2003

During the summer after Harry's fourth year, he is again stuck at the Dursleys'. But when Aunt Petunia meets a new friend who claims to be an old friend of James Potter, the Dursleys plan on dumping Harry with him when they go on vacation. There's only one problem. It's Wormtail.

Words: 4,727
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Chapter 16
03/07/2003

After being rescued from the Dursleys by Sirius, Harry finds that there are still plenty of ways for Voldemort to catch him--and that his life may have to be bought at a very high price. Set in 5th year and the summer before it.

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Chapter 17
03/15/2003

After being rescued from the Dursleys by Sirius, Harry finds that there are still plenty of ways for Voldemort to catch him--and that his life may have to be bought at a very high price. Set in 5th year and the summer before it.

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Chapter 18
03/22/2003

After being rescued from the Dursleys by Sirius, Harry finds that there are still plenty of ways for Voldemort to catch him--and that his life may have to be bought at a very high price. Set in 5th year and the summer before it.

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Chapter 19
03/24/2003

After being rescued from the Dursleys by Sirius, Harry finds that there are still plenty of ways for Voldemort to catch him--and that his life may have to be bought at a very high price. Set in fifth year and the summer before it. {This Chapter: Dumbledore throws down the gauntlet and and the Wizarding World gears up for war.}

Words: 3,781
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Chapter 20
03/27/2003

After being rescued from the Dursleys by Sirius, Harry finds that there are still plenty of ways for Voldemort to catch him--and that his life may have to be bought at a very high price. Set in fifth year and the summer before it. {This chapter: The teachers share a bit of intelligent conversation, and Fred and George attempt to reaquire something lost...}

Words: 6,331
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Chapter 21
03/31/2003

After being rescued from the Dursleys by Sirius, Harry finds that there are still plenty of ways for Voldemort to catch him--and that his life may have to be bought at a very high price. Set in fifth year and the summer before it. {This Chapter--the battle for Hogsmeade rages}

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Chapter 22
04/04/2003

After being rescued from the Dursleys by Sirius, Harry finds that there are still plenty of ways for Voldemort to catch him--and that his life may have to be bought at a very high price. Set in fifth year and the summer before it. [This chapter: the results of Voldemort's attack on Hogsmeade, and the eerie silence of a peaceful dawn.]

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Chapter 23
04/08/2003

After being rescued from the Dursleys by Sirius, Harry finds that there are still plenty of ways for Voldemort to catch him--and that his life may have to be bought at a very high price. Set in fifth year and the summer before it. {This Chapter--Voldemort strikes, and trouble finds Harry when he least expects it...Hogwarts has been breached}

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Chapter 24
04/14/2003

After being rescued from the Dursleys by Sirius, Harry finds that there are still plenty of ways for Voldemort to catch him--and that his life may have to be bought at a very high price. Set in fifth year and the summer before it. {This Chapter: Hogwarts falls under siege, and Dumbledore plans to end everything--once and for all. Meanwhile, Harry struggles to survive in Voldemort's hands.}

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Chapter 25
04/20/2003

After being rescued from the Dursleys by Sirius, Harry finds that there are still plenty of ways for Voldemort to catch him--and that his life may have to be bought at a very high price. Set in fifth year and the summer before it. {This Chapter: Decisions are made and forgotten truths surface}

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Chapter 26
04/22/2003

After being rescued from the Dursleys by Sirius, Harry finds that there are still plenty of ways for Voldemort to catch him--and that his life may have to be bought at a very high price. Set in fifth year and the summer before it. {This Chapter--The Battle for Hogwarts rages on--how will it end?}

Words: 2,783
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Chapter 27
04/28/2003

After being rescued from the Dursleys by Sirius, Harry finds that there are still plenty of ways for Voldemort to catch him--and that his life may have to be bought at a very high price. Set in fifth year and the summer before it. {This chapter: the final battle rages on}

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After being rescued from the Dursleys by Sirius, Harry finds that there are still plenty of ways for Voldemort to catch him--and that his life may have to be bought at a very high price. Set in fifth year and the summer before it. {Epilogue}

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