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J. K. Rowling. Aw well, on with the story!
He didn't get away – Chapter one, The Failed Escape
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Chapter 2…For a split second, Uncle Vernon stood framed in the doorway; then he let out a bellow like an angry bull and dived at Harry, grabbing him by the ankle.
Ron, Fred and George seized Harry's arms and pulled as hard as they could. Unfortunately gravity was against them, making Uncle Vernon's job a lot easier. Despite this it seemed they were going to succeed until Hedwig choose that moment to nip Ron sharply. Surprised, he jerked backwards and knocked himself and the twins off balance. This was all Uncle Vernon needed to pull Harry back into the room.
"Petunia call the police!" he yelled.
"Drive!" yelled George."
"What about Harry?" demanded Ron.
"If we're caught we'll be expelled and dad will get fired," answered Fred, "we have no choice." He slammed his foot onto the accelerator and the car sped away into the night.
"That's it boy!" snarled Uncle Vernon, "I'm going to make sure that you never go back to that school again!" He pulled back his fist and punched Harry hard in the face. "Go on boy, use your magic to stop me!" He raised his fist and struck again. Harry could feel anger and hate rising inside him but he knew that he must not give in. Uncle Vernon stood up and kicked him hard in the stomach before punching him again. "Had enough boy?" demanded Uncle Vernon, "It will stop if you just use some magic!" Unable to stop himself, Harry picked his wand up off the floor.
"Flipendo!" Uncle Vernon was knocked back away from Harry, grinning like a loon.
"Ha!" he roared, "You'll be expelled now! Just wait." To Harry's horror, around ten minutes later a large owl swooped through the open window and dropped an official looking letter into Harry's lap. Uncle Vernon seized it and tore it open. He chuckled evilly as he read it and passed it to Harry.
Dear Mr Potter,
We have received intelligence that you performed the knock back Jinx at twelve minutes past one this morning not only in a Muggle building but actually performed the spell on a Muggle.
The Severity of this breach of the Decree for the Reasonable Restriction of Underage Sorcery has resulted in your expulsion from Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Ministry representatives will be calling at your place of residence shortly to destroy your wand.
As you have already received an official warning for a previous offence under Section 13 of the International Confederation of Warlocks' Statute of Secrecy, we regret to inform you that your presence is required at a disciplinary hearing at the Ministry of Magic at 9 a.m. on the twelfth of August.
Hoping you are well,
Yours sincerely,
Mafalda Hopkirk
Improper use of Magic Office
Ministry of Magic
Harry stared at the letter. He had been acting in defence; surely he shouldn't be expelled. Uncle Vernon turned to him.
"That's it boy!" he sneered, "Your freakishness is over!"
Please Review. Did anyone recognise Flipendo?