When Vernon didn't miss - Sahits

Dumbledore could not deny that."And remember, some of us will be in the forest, along with our minions, the vampires," theshortest man reminded Albus, who swallowed nervously."If you are lucky, Harry will forgive you for placing him in aloveless home," the leader stated."Remember, we will be keeping watch on you and your people, as well as Harry," the muscularman growled. "Help him, but do not hinder him.""One of the three of us will be there at all times, along with others, who will indeed be keepingwatch, as will our subjects, the vampires, day and night," the shortest man stated. Considering theshock the old man was in, he had decided that the repetition was needed. "Beware, AlbusDumbledore. The Eye of Osiris is upon you.""And the Eye guards Harry Potter," the leader stated firmly. "And, before we leave, I should tellyou that we believe Sirius Black may have been innocent. You might wish to look into that beforewe do." To Dumbledore's shock -- amplifying his bewilderment from the rapid fire delivery of themen and the (unfelt) assault on his mind-- the three men simply faded away, without the slightestripple in Hogwarts' wards.His mind was in turmoil, from what they had said and from the suggestions they had slipped intohis subconscious. Dumbledore would spend the rest of the day, and much of the night, in deepthought.*As soon as the portkey effect left Harry as he traveled to a new destination, he screamed in agonyfor three seconds, which seemed a lot longer time than that.When the pain left, Harry collapsed."That is the Cruciatus Curse, the torture curse," a light voice said. "Shall I do it again?""No!" Harry managed to exclaim."Not a bad recovery time," the voice commented. The voice hardened. "Sit up!"Harry managed to sit up."Obedient. . . ." Harry glared with anger. "Well, perhaps not. Now, boy, pick up that wand over toyour left."Harry saw the wand, some three feet away, but hesitated. "I will hurt you often these next twoweeks, Potter," the voice stated dispassionately. Harry could now just make out a robed and hoodedfigure some ten feet away. "However, I will never lie to you. Snap the wand at me and say 'hurt,'and you can Crucio me for three seconds. Now, pick up the wand, if you have the guts."Harry looked confused. "You won't get many chances to hurt me, Potter." The figure stepped a littlecloser. "Afraid you'll miss?""What's the trick?" Harry demanded.