-ANNOUNCEMENTS-
AU story wherein Harry is intelligent, boy genius/gentleman type intelligent. Basically he will be cultured and intelligent. Vernon will not be cruel, Petunia will but Vernon will not. Harry and Vernon will have an agreement as it were, which will be explained later.
In this story I am making an effort to only change Harry's home life, make the Hogwarts schooling more complete, and make it so that purebloods aren't the evil, Death Eaters would be. Things he can effect will change as the story moves on. I am not changing everything at once, but by year 4 there will be a very noticeable difference to the story.
Example…the stone will still be at Hogwarts. Harry cannot affect whether or not it would be brought as that is a decision made by Dumbledore and the Flamels. He can, however, affect how it would have to be stolen and ensure Dumbledore is contacted BEFORE rushing down into the chamber.
Disclaimer: If I owned the Harry Potter series, I would be rich, I am not. In fact, I'm in debt a bit and still live with my Dad. Want my money? I'll be sure to give you bills!!
Chapter 1- The Letter Arrives
As young Harry Potter walked by the door on July 1st the mail slot clanked open dropping letters for the residence of 4 Privet Drive. Knowing his Uncle Vernon would appreciate him bringing the mail to him, he grabbed the four letters and started looking through them.
"Bill, advertisement, another bill and the Hogwarts letter for me." He said glancing through the letters. "I wonder if Hermione got a letter as well."
The Hogwarts letter was large, yellow, with green writing and very thick, basically everything today's letters aren't. Deciding to show his Uncle he brought it into the kitchen with him, passing his old room the cupboard under the stairs.
Arriving in the kitchen, Harry got the attention of his Uncle, "Uncle Vernon, my letter arrived today."
"Well Harry, why don't you open it? I know this is important to you." Vernon said watching his wife leave the room sadly.
Opening the letter as his Uncle suggested Harry read out loud,
"Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
Headmaster Albus Dumbledore
(Order of Merlin 1st Class, Grand Sorcerer, Chief Warlock, Supreme Mugwump, International Confederation of Wizards)
Dear Mr. Potter,
We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Please find enclosed a list of all necessary books and equipment.
Term begins on September 1st. We await your owl by no later than July 31st.
If, for any reason you feel the need for proof of the validity of this letter, please send a letter by owl or post to 178 Euston Street London, England. A professor will be sent to show you magic and Diagon Alley, the major shopping district.
Sincerely, Minerva McGonagall,
Deputy Headmistress"
After he finished reading the letter he took a minute to think over what was written. "What do you think, Harry?" Uncle Vernon asked after watching Harry a moment.
"I'm wondering if I should hide what I know. I am going no matter what, it is too important that I do. At the end of the month I will have finished through high school level work, so I won't have to worry about keeping up with standard education. What I wonder about is whether I should let them know how intelligent I am or not." Harry stopped and looked to his uncle.
"Why would you need to hide?" Uncle Vernon asked. "We know you're a celebrity in that world, but does that really mean you have to hide everything you do or can do?"
"Not necessarily, the problem that could arise, however, is that with such archaic society's I will end up having to defend myself from physical harm. The wizarding world will have factions of people who wish me controlled, harmed or dead. From what I have gathered they won't do anything directly until after I finish my 5th or 7th year at Hogwarts. I wish to delay everything I can as long as possible."
Uncle Vernon nodded as Harry went through his points. "You could always contact the school to send a professor to take you for your things." Uncle Vernon said. "You could make it seem as if you haven't been in the wizarding world before. It would allow you to be who you are and not have to hide everything."
As Harry thought over what his uncle said he grabbed what he would have for breakfast. Cheerios, milk and an orange. Sitting down at the table he continued, "That might just be what I do Uncle Vernon. Its relatively simple and easy to keep straight, and it is what everyone expects." Harry said and took a bite of a slice of orange. "I will need to send them a letter."
"You eat, Harry and I will send a letter through the post for you." Uncle Vernon said and left the room to right the letter. On his way out he said, "I will post it on my way to work. When I get home I will take you to your piano lesson."
"My last one." Harry replied. "I will miss Mrs. Langry." Vernon nodded to Harry and left.
Some may think that was a rather intelligent conversation for one so young. The problem with that assumption is that you believe Harry to be a normal child, he is not. Harry has been working day in and day out for the last 7 years to become as intelligent and strong as a child his age could. Most of the world considers him a prodigy, one of the great minds of the future.
Here is how it began…
-Flashback-
3 year old Harry was very sad. His Aunt Petunia had just told him he was a freak again and he decided to hide in his cupboard. After a couple minutes crying, he started to hear raised voices.
"…must you, Petunia? We are good people. We are better than child abuse." Vernon shouted.
Petunia screeched back, "IT is a FREAK. It is not human and most certainly not a child. I don't have to treat it with any kind of affection. Why should I anyway?"
"PETUNIA, WE ARE GOOD PEOPLE AND WE WILL ACT LIKE IT! ARE WE CLEAR?" Vernon shouted back. "I will never stoop to such levels. I hate magic myself. It scares me what a person can do with such a tool, but I will not risk a child's health or my conscience just to please you. Just to help you get revenge on your sister for having magic when you don't. I am a good person, and I will act like one."
When he was done telling Petunia his piece Vernon walked out of the kitchen to see Harry looking at him from the cupboard.
"Thank you Uncle Vernon." Harry said in a small voice.
"You shouldn't need to say that to me." Vernon said sadly, "Harry what do you want to do? Anything you want, I will help you. I certainly owe it to you after everything I have allowed happen to you."
Harry thought for a moment. "I want to make you proud of me. I wanna be perfect."
Vernon laughed a bit. "That will not be easy, Harry. You will have to work at that kind of goal."
"That's what I want. I wanna be perfect." He said determinedly.
Vernon chuckled and nodded. "Alright Harry. First things first though, okay?"
"Alright Uncle." Harry said happily.
The next day Uncle Vernon gave Harry the 2nd bedroom and took him shopping for clothes. By the end of the week Harry had up to date glasses, as well.
Uncle Vernon and Aunt Petunia would have problems and arguments over the way Harry should be treated but other than that their marriage would be strong and hold together easily. After 2 years Petunia would decide that leaving Harry to Vernon would be the best decision all around.
Over the next 7 years Harry would get private tutors, join a karate dojo and make a name as one of the top minds of his generation.
Everyone he talked to, from his Uncle to his sensei, would tell him to be as perfect as he wishes he must be pure of mind, body, and soul.
-End Flashback-
Coming out of his reverie Harry realized something. 'I suppose for me it would be purity of mind, body, soul and magic.'
Journal Entry 1
This is the journal of Harry James Potter. I have decided to begin this journal to catalogue what I have learned and what I will be learning throughout my Hogwarts career.
To begin I should recap my standard curriculum education thus far:
1. I have finished high school with high honors. As my schooling was by tutors and personalized for me specifically, I can not judge my schooling against your average student. Most people, however, do consider me a prodigy.
2. I have performed advanced study into the areas of sociology and psychology.
3. I have studied music, both vocal and instrumental. I am able to play an extensive number of piano pieces, and can sing any song by ear after a period of 1 or 2 weeks.
4. I have studied karate and have a basic knowledge of ju jitsu. Have been in 3 tournaments and have placed in all, 2nd, 2nd, and 1st.
5. I have been to the wizarding world 2 times. During those trips I have gotten books on a mind art called occlumency, 2 books on wizarding law, and a book on the basic history of said world. , beginning with the creation of Hogwarts to the night between myself and 'You-Know-Who', I do plan to learn his actual title and/or name. I currently have basic occlumency 'shields' and have increased my reading speed and retention through it. It has also allowed me to gain a photographic memory.
6. I have worked out as well as ran. I can perform a 6min 32sec mile, 45 curl ups per min, have a 34cm sit and reach, 6 pull ups and 23 right angle push ups. I am more flexible, stronger and faster than any other child my age I have either met or heard of.
Question: Are wizards and witches an evolved version of humans or is this just me?