It was another hot summer day that Harry would soon remember, as he laid on his back staring at the ceiling of his room. Rubbing his stomach as he heard himself grumble realizing he hadn't eaten anything sense this morning. Ignoring his stomach he closed his eyes as he heard the footsteps of uncle Vernon clearly heading his way. Harry was so certain that his uncle would barge in but to his surprise he didn't. Suddenly the footsteps stopped. Harry quickly jumped to his feet and ran to the door. Before he could the doorknob started to turn as it was violently swung open and there stood uncle Vernon pink faced and showing no emotion what so ever.
"You stupid boy." He shouted as the smell of alcohol slapped Harry's face, his uncle was indeed drunk. Harry not knowing what to say or do stood there speechless.
"You retched boy." He continued as he reached for Hedwig's cage and violently threw it at Harry. It nearly blew out all the wind from his stomach.
"I should have gotten rid of you when I had the chance." Now running torwards Harry, he shoved him into his bed and angerly forced his hands around his neck. Harry gasping for air tried with all his might to free himself from his uncles hold. He could feel the blood pounding in his head.
"I cant breath." Harry heard himself say but that only caused his uncle to tighten his grip. Running out of air he wished that he were already dead, as he knew no one was going to help him. To his amazement Vernon withdrew his overly sized hands. Harry now rubbing his sore neck wondered why his uncle had let go. He then quickly noticed Hedwig flying about madly stabbing uncle Vernon with her beak.
Serves him right, Harry thought, as he patiently waited for aunt Patunia and Dudley to arrive to see all the commotion. In a few minutes both aunt Patunia and Dudley were running up the stairs and heading his way. Harry now with a smile on his face gave a small chuckle as he saw their worried faces.
"what have you done?" cried aunt Patunia as he was now getting irritated. He then told Hedwig to stop and she did.
"She was only protecting me, it's not her fault." Harry stated knowing that aunt Patuina wouldn't care. Uncle Vernon slowly got back to his feet. His eyes aimed directly at Harry almost piercing through his soul.
"Patunia I want that boy out regardless of what you promised. If he steps one foot into this house again I'll kill him. Mark my words boy and that is a promise. Pack your bags and get out of my house you..."
"Fine." Harry darted back as he reached for his trunk and hedwigs cage meanwhile walking down the stairs and never looking back. Finally reaching the door he quickly turned the knob and pulled. At the moment he thought he would have been happy and relieved, but he had no feelings torwards the matter. As he turned to shut the door behind him he caught sight of aunt Patunia who had shed a tear. She quickly noticed Harry who was staring, wiped the tear off her face, and forced her self to smile but it didn't fool Harry one bit. He knew deep down inside she did care for him. Feeling the cold cool breeze upon his skin he dragged his trunk across the street hoping and praying for the knight bus to come. He made his way to a small park and sat down looking at his feet. A few seconds went by as he felt prickles on the back of his neck it startled him as he jerked his head up and was face to face with Stan.
"Looks like you need a ride, hey you ok, and you look like you just saw a bloody ghost?" Stan said gesturing his face from a smile to a what's going on look.
"Nothing you just startled me." Harry answered back, taking a step onto the bus. Slowly making his way to the back he saw that every seat was taken.
"Sorry mate, looks like all the seats are taken you might want to hold on tight to this here pole, you down want to run into the windshield again would you?" Stan gave Harry a smirk that reminded him of Draco Malfoy's. Stan gently made his way to the front and asked Harry his destination. Harry mumbled the burrow. The knight bus took off as a rocket the pressure pulling the back of his cheeks showing all of his white teeth. With a hesitant jerk the bus came to a complete stop knocking Harry to the floor.
"The Burrow, do come again mate were always at your service." With that the knight bus disappeared with a flash leaving Harry alone. As he stared at the small building he managed to pick up his trunk and was about to knock on the door.
"Harry," a surprised voice called out from the open door. It was Lupin an old friend of Harry's godfather and a former Professor from the Hogwarts. He stood there as if he was debating if he should let Harry in. He finally gave on and let Harry in asking him how he managed getting there and what had happened. Harry quickly filled him in not forgetting and details.
"Oh Dumbledore is going to be so mad, I cant believe Patunia actually let you go after that howler a few years ago." Lupin took a sip from his hot chocolate, while staring at the fireplace. The lights were dim and gave an eerie settling to the room. Harry quietly drank his hot chocolate also staring at the fireplace.
"Lupin..." Harry mumbled taking the hot chocolate away form his mouth. He accidentally dropped the mug, which went crashing, onto the floor. Harry feeling clumsy got on his knees and picked up the shattered pieces.
"Sorry." Harry whispered not looking into Lupins eyes. For some reason Harry felt awkward like something didn't add up. Where are the Weasleys Harry thought as he manage to throw away the broken mug. As he turned around Lupin had been eyeing Harry oddly.
"Is there something on your mind Harry? He asked as his eyes gazed with awareness. Yes Harry awnserd silently as he headed back towards the fireplace. Randomly sitting on the nearest chair he placed his hand in his pocket and carefully pulled out his wand.
"Harry." Lupin said his voice sounding less comforting and more demanding broke the silence. He was now standing next to Harry as he softly took the wand away from him.
"Is there something wrong with your wand?" There was another awkward silence before Harry answered.
"No there's nothing wrong with my wand its just I don't remember taking out my wand before the knight bus came. Stan had startled me; In fact it was like Stan knew I was there. I even had the feeling that someone was watching me."
"Yes that is a bit peculiar, you didn't raise your wand at all." That is strange maybe he was just there at the right time, just be thankful." Lupin had raise his brow but it immediately went back into place when Harry had made eye contact.
"Harry, I didn't know you were here mate. I had just came down the stairs and heard voices I thought I was going bloody mad."
"Ron." Harry called back as he slowly made out Ron's figure in the dimmed lights. Ron rapidly made his way towards Harry and flashed him a smile. He automatically grabbed Harry's wrists and dragged him away from Lupin. Leaving the area Harry saw Lupin slowly sit back down on the chair and stare back at the fireplace. They began going up the stairs and came to a door that said Ron's Room. Looks like Ron wanted a change Harry thought with a smile. As Ron opened the door Harry had noticed that he indeed had changed his room.
"What do ya think Harry?" Ron asked with a concerned face with a hint of gratitude. I needed a change he stated as Harry hopped onto the bed and fell fast asleep.