Chapter 1: Hagrid's News!
Author's Note: If you haven't read the first book in this 'series' I would recommend you check it out to make sure you understand this story completely. Otherwise, enjoy!
Once upon a time there was a boy named Harry Potter. Almost exactly a year ago he had gone on a magical journey to a place called Hogwarts. Hogwarts was a fantastical school of prayer and miracles. Harry had an incredible year learning about the love of the Lord under Reverend Dumbledore and Mr. Snape. He made great friends in Hermione, Ronald, and Dean Thomas.
Harry couldn't wait to go back, but the school year hadn't started yet and the Dursleys certainly wouldn't want to drive him all the way there. He would need Hagrid to come and pick him up. At the end of the last year he had agreed to come and pick him up once the school year was beginning. Harry was kept just waiting now, for that wonderful man to come for him.
One morning there was a knock on the door. Dudley was the first to answer it. "Hel- Oh! It is the big man again! Maybe he has come to get rid of Harry for the school year! Mummy! Come quick!" Awoken by the comotion, Harry grabbed his already packed suitcase and ran downstairs. "Could today be the day I can finally go back and worship the one true God without hatred from my Aunt and Uncle?" He thought to himself.
Hagrid could see Harry coming down and greeted him happily. "Harry! It's been too long my boy!" He gave Harry a heartly pat on the back, almost knocking him over.
"I'm ready to go back, Hagrid!" Harry said, excitedly.
"Woah there, son" Hagrid said. "There is some news that might throw a wrench in your plan for returning to Hogwarts."
The excited grin dropped from Harry's face, sadly. "What do you mean?" Harry said, inquisitively.
"Do you remember when Voldemort came to the school last year?" Hagrid said, gravely.
"Of course" Harry replied, remembering.
"Something about his arrival caused some serious damage to the spirit of Hogwarts. I'm afraid Satan acted through him to open something long buried." Hagrid said, cryptically. "Have you ever heard of the Church of Secrets?"
"Secrets? Church? The lord keeps no secrets from his dedicated followers! What could this Church possibly be?" Harry said, afraid.
"There is a lot of things I have to explain. The bottom line is that many of the dorms have been closed because of this catastrophe. There might not be enough space for you to live at Hogwarts for the year." Hagrid said, with a tear welling up in his large eye.
"No! I'd be willing to deal with the worst conditions if it means I am able to keep worshipping the Lord!" Harry said, earnestly.
"I suppose we can give it a shot, and see if there might be any space for you up at the school." Hagrid said, hopefully.
"Oh! Thank you so much! The Lord will truly smile on you for your kindness!"
Author's Note: Blessings!
