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CRRRAAAAASSSSH!

Harry looked at his window soon after hearing the loud crash. He saw nothing and ran over to the window knowing exactly who it was and excited as ever. He began laughing as he saw Ron's owl jump up onto the window pane, carrying an off white letter with bright purple and with Harry's name and address on it.

"Thank you!" He grinned gripping the letter. He knew as soon as he had it that Ron had sent it. Harry looked back up at the owl. "Would you like to come in?" he asked. He knew the poor worn out thing was definitely tired providing he was very old and probably not far away from dying.

He happily came in jumping on Harry's lap. Harry picked him up and put him one of Hedwig's perches and went to get him something to eat.

Harry hadn't changed much since he had left school. He still had a big heart and most of his looks had not changed. He was now 22, but still acted as if he were still in Hogwarts as the boy he used to be.

He brought back a bowl of cornflakes and added a bit of milk to soften it up.

He dropped on the couch next to Erol and tore open his letter.

Dear Harry,

Happy Birthday! I'm sorry I won't get to see you this year. I'm still in Ramania studying dragons with my brother. I did get you a gift, but it may take a while to get there. I got another owl and he is just like Erol. I may get to see you during Christmas. I need to stop by Hogwarts anyway to pick up something from Dumbledore. Oh, and have you heard from Hermione yet? She has applied for a job at Hogwarts as well. She didn't want to tell me what it was, but as soon as you find out let me know! George and Fred came by to see me last weekend and upset a dragon who was trying to get to sleep. Their okay, but I don't know if they are ever going to come back again. Well I have to go. Keep in touch! Bye!

Your Pal,

Ron Weasley

Harry smiled at the letter and then at Erol. He got up and continued to pack for Hogwarts again. This was the year he had waited for. He was finally going to work at the place he had loved. The place he had called home. He was going to Hogwarts to teach a class he hadn't favored so well due to most teachers he had there, but was still happy. And he was glad because Dumbledore was still there and he was still the Headmaster. He was even happier to know he and Dumbledore would be working in the same place because he had admired him ever since he had first started going to that school.

The only thing that had made him unhappy was that Ron wasn't there with him, but even though he wasn't there it was still good to know Hermione would be there. He had no idea what ever happened to Draco and his friends and he didn't care. He didn't want to think about them just to trash his mind with the boys that used to make his life miserable although Harry could overcome. Another putdown was Snape was still there and probably still wanted the Defense Against Dark Arts job. The job that Harry was about to have. But it was kind of nice to know Harry was going to have something that the teacher he hated wanted.

The more Harry thought about it, the happier he became.

As Harry was almost done packing another crash came to the window. Only this time his window was shattered, causing Errol to go flying around the room and hit Hedwig's Cage. Hedwig hissed being angry and upset Errol ruined her nap.

Harry pulled out his wand and pointed it at the window.

"Aculos Repairo" said Harry. It was the spell he had learned his first year when Hermione was showing of her talent as a wizard for the first time. It was the only spell he knew that would fix anything broken.

Instantly the window repaired itself with no crack left behind. Harry immediately opened his window to let two owls in. There was another on the floor. Harry made no hesitation to pick it up. As soon as it was up to his eyes he saw a large brown box attached to the small owl. Harry removed the string that had tied the package to the owl. Almost instantly it jumped up and flew over to Errol.

Harry chuckled, "That's Ron's owl alright!"

The package also had purple ink used to specify where the letter went. Harry soon remembered the other owls that were there. One was completely black and carried one letter and a package. Harry walked over and relieved the poor bird of the heavy objects.

Harry gasped at how heavy the package was. How do they carry these? Harry put the package on a table and looked at the other owl. It was nearly as snow white as Hedwig, but was covered in brown and black spots. It was also carrying a package and one letter. Harry also took those and put them on the table. Before Harry could offer them to stay and rest they were already out the window dozens of feet away except for Ron's new owl who insisted on staying with Errol.

Harry looked over at his pile of mail and went over to open them. He first opened the one Ron's new owl had brought. He sat it on his lap and noticed a note on top:

Happy Birthday, Harry! By the way, the owl that brought this one is named Doben.

Ron

Harry looked at Doben and smiled at him. His response was a dry "squawk." Harry torn the brown paper and looked inside. Oh Wow!

It was the most beautiful pen Harry had seen and another note:

Thought you would need something for when your hand gets frozen! Enjoy!

Harry laughed when he found out what kind of pen it was. He decided to try it out. He reached under his chair and got some scroll paper and put it on the table. He sat the pen on top of it and said a few words. "Snape is a bad teacher." Harry grinned at what he spoke and watched the pen write down the word he had said.

Oh man! I nearly forgot this paper! Harry grabbed more paper and neatly put it into his suitcase, carelessly forgetting about what he had wrote on one of them. He included the pen and went over back to the table. His eyes were focused on a letter which had neat handwriting. "Hermione..." he said to himself. He pushed the letter and package closer to him. He opened the letter and began to read it:

Dear Harry,

Hi! I applied to Hogwarts for a job and I got it! Ron probably already told you, as he sent his letter before I sent mine. He probably also told you I wouldn't tell him what job I applied for there. Well, I'm not telling you either. You'll have to find out when you get there. I visited Ron a couple of times this summer and he seems to be doing okay. Along with this should be a package. Happy Birthday, by the way! I can't wait to see you again at Hogwarts! It'll be just like we're going to school together again, except now we may be the ones to be made fun of. Ah well! Ron said he will be stopping by around Christmas. I can't wait to see him then!

Sincerely,

Hermione

P.S. That owl's name is Dologon.

Harry put the letter down and put the package under his nose. He gently tore through the black paper that covered the package. Looked inside and found a small blue ball and a note saying:

Just to make sure you have a place to keep your stuff!

He grinned and put the ball into his bag also. The next letter he saw, he knew immediately was from Dumbledore. He took a deep breath and grabbed it. He wasn't expecting to get a letter from him. He was hoping that he wasn't in trouble already before the year even started. He tore it open a read it:

Dear Mr. Potter,

Welcome to your first year of teaching at Hogwarts! There are a few things you will need to read to ensure this year of your teaching lectures will be good and interesting.

Know Your Spells by Luther Haritos

A Day in the Life of a Wizardry Teacher by Willigon Simellion

Dark Arts for Amateurs Author Unknown

We hope you have a great year!

The Ministry of Magic

Harry let out a sigh of relief. He was happy he wasn't in trouble. Getting the books, he knew would be very easy. Harry looked to the table at his last parcel. He saw how it was wrapped in a messy style and knew it was definitely from Hagrid.

He opened it up and peered inside seeing that it was a single card. And it was this heavy? He also saw a note:

Happy Birthday Harry! I was pondering what to get you when I found out those books you were supposed to read. They wouldn't all fit in this box so I bought them and they're down there at the store waiting for you. Keep the card. It's how you'll be able to pick the books up from the store. It's heavy because whatever you have reserved puts the weight on the card. See you at Hogwarts!

Hagrid

Harry laughed a bit. He put the card in his pocket. He put on his hat and grabbed some Floo Powder.

"I'll be back Hedwig! I have a few things to pick up." He said. He got into the fireplace, said Diagon Alley, and was sent to Diagon Alley.

Diagon Alley will be the next chapter. Be patient! Don't kill me!