Harry Potter, The Heir
Prologue
An almost sixteen year old boy sat at a window, staring outside. This boy was no ordinary boy. In fact, he was a wizard. He attended Hogwarts school of Witchcraft and Wizardry. His name was Harry Potter.
He was hated by some, but the hero of others. Among his "hate" list are the Dursley family, Death Eaters, and Lord Voldemort.
Lord Voldemort had ruined his life. He killed his parents, attempted to kill Harry himself at least five times and failed, and tortured him.
Harry was still moping about his godfather's death. It was almost midnight on July 30. 1 minute to go till his birthday.
50 seconds later, he started counting down to his birthday. "10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1."
Four owls crashed into his window. Harry opens the window and lets the owls in. The first is his own, Hedwig. Another is Pig, Ron's owl. There is a Hogwarts owl and there is an unknown owl. He opens Pig's package.
Hey Harry,
How's your summer? Are the muggles treating you okay? Professor Dumbledore says you can't come over yet. Hopefully, we can meet in Diagon Alley. If not, I'll see you at King's Cross on September 1.
Ron
Oh good. Dumbledore's restricting me once more.
He opened Ron's gift, a book on Quidditch called Seeker Tricks for Dummies. Also attached to Pig was another letter, this time from Ginny.
Hi Harry,
How are you? I hope you are not moping over Sirius. Sirius would have wanted you to enjoy life, not spend time in agony… Anyways, life here isn't so bad, Hermione's coming soon and I think Ron's a bit over excited though. Enjoy life Harry, especially with what I attached.
Hoping you reply,
Ginny
He snorted. 'So Ron fancies Hermione.Hmm, how to get them together?'
Ginny had sent a package of Weasley's Wizard Wheezes.
He opened the Hogwarts owl. It bore a longish box, a letter from Hagrid, and the usual letter. He opened the letter from Hogwarts first.
Dear Mr. Potter,
Please note you are the newest Quidditch Captain. Many people have asked that you continue the DA, but it is up to you whether you continue it or not. Your Quidditch ban has been removed.
OWL Results for: Potter, Harry James.
Outstanding:2
Exceeds Expectations: 1.5
Acceptable: 1
Poor: 0
Dreadful: 0
Potions Overall: O
Transfiguration Overall: EE
DADA Overall: WR
Charms Overall: EE
Astronomy Overall: A
History of Magic: D
Divination: O
Care of Magical Creatures: O
Highest known score totalled ever before
We originally were going to give you D, but Professor Marchbanks was supposed to rest at home the previous Tuesday, but instead, she came to Hogwarts. She luckily avoided a Death Eater attack on her home.
Total: 12.5 OWLS
Also attached is the list of things you will need for each class.
Professor Minerva McGonagall
Deputy Headmistress
'Bloody Hell! Hermione's going to go crazy over this!'
Suddenly, a Phoenix appeared. It was not ordinary red and gold. In fact, it was pure gold. It carried one letter. It read: "Heir!" Harry then blacked out.