Studies Have Shown…

By Angela Rizhel

"Boy!" Vernon Dursley yelled. "Get in here!"

"Yes, Uncle Vernon?" Harry Potter asked.

"Make some toast for us!"

"Yes, Uncle Vernon." Harry pressed medium on the toaster and sat down. Vernon sat at the kitchen table for five minutes before going over to the toaster.

"Get over here!" Vernon yelled.

"Yes?"

"Studies have shown," Vernon said, "that in order for any electrical appliance to work it must be plugged in." Vernon pointed to the end of the toaster's cord and to the empty electrical outlet. Harry was inwardly seething with anger. There was no need for Vernon to sound so condescending!

"Oh really?" said Harry raising his eyebrows. The toaster, still unplugged, lit up and dinged. Harry opened the toaster to show his uncle the perfectly toasted bread. He then showed Vernon the still empty electrical outlet. "Studies have shown that they are always exceptions," Harry smirked and exited the kitchen.

Vernon Dursley looked at the toast with apprehension before yelling, "PETUNIA!"

Author's Note:

I guess this could fit in any year, even pre-Hogwarts…

Okay I got this idea because I was using the toaster and my Dad said studies have shown…. Because I forgot to turn it on.

Inspiration can come from the unlikeliest sources I guess.

But I also get inspiration from my Reviewers!

Okay, I really need help. I'm trying to do a oneshot between Fleur and Bill when Bill is helping Fleur "improve 'er Eenglish." I need a beta to help me translate English to French and to help me write out Fleur's accent. Please Email, review, or PM me.