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never will.
Chapter 1
A high-pitched laugh echoed through the graveyard where the 15-year-old boy was walking. The laughing stopped and he heard the owner of the voice screech "Curico".
Screams came piercing through the air towards him. It was the scream of an Adult, Screams of pain. As the boy walked towards where the screams came from he looked up at the people either side of him, they wore black hooded cloaks and masks that hid their faces, they were Death eaters. They came to a halt and filled a gap in a circle of about 20 people all wearing the same black robes and masks. The boy looked at the screaming man who was on the floor with his legs bent at different angles, he could see why he was screaming so much. Above him stood a tall man pointing his wand at the screaming Death eater. The man turned and faced the Boy. He had a face like nothing the boy had ever seen, he had red eyes and his nostrils were like a snakes, his pale skin was pulled tightly round his face. The snake like man moved his wand to point at the boy's forehead. The screaming stopped.
"So" said a cold voice that sent shivers down the boys spine, " this is who you propose will help me to defeat Dumbledore" he was looking at the death eaters either side of the boy. He looked up and down the boy's body disapprovingly. "If he fails, you know your fate." The tall snake like man who was Voldermort turned back to face the small cowering man at his feet. "Your work for me is done Wormtail, I have no further need for a DESERTER"
"Please Master" came the pitiful voice of Wormtail " I am your faithful servant"
"You failed me Wormtail, I need servants more faithful than the likes of you, one that does not run at the sight of the Ministry for Magic. You deserted me and then came back and begged forgiveness, Forgiveness is only for the weak Wormtail, I have forgiven you once to often."
"No, Please, You Can't, I'll be.." There was a flash of Green light and the body at Voldermorts feet disappeared; the robes fell to the floor.
*** Harry Potter woke suddenly covered in a cold sweat. He could feel the stabbing pain across his lightning shaped scar on his forehead that he had come all to familiar with over the weeks since his return to number 4 Pivert drive. Harry could remember a green flash and a high-pitched laugh. He couldn't remember the entire dream but he thought that it was nothing unusual as he often dreamt about his parents dying in that way. He peered at the calendar he had made to count down the days till he could return to Hogwarts. 31st July, he still had weeks left, but today was his birthday. Not that it was much to get excited about. Before his eleventh birthday Harry could never remember celebrating the day. Then on his eleventh birthday Hagrid (his half Giant friend) burst into the hut where he and the Dursleys' were hiding and broke the news to Harry that he was a wizard. Since then his birthdays were something to look forward to as he normally got presents and cards from his friends at Hogwarts.
There was a loud thud at the window and Harry ran over fearing the worst. He peered through the glass but could see nothing. He pulled up the window to find a semiconscious Pigwidgeon (his friend Ron's pet owl). Harry Scooped the dizzy bundle of fluff in his hands and laid him on the table next to Hedwigs cage. Hedwig gave a hoot of disapproval. Pig walked around the table looking a bit dazed. Harry picked up the letter and opened the envelope; in side was a card with Quidditch players zooming in and out of the picture. The players stopped and looked at him, waved and then continued with the game. Inside was written,
Harry, HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Mum and dad are trying to get Dumbledore to let you come over to mine (he's Weakening I think). Sorry, I can't give you your present yet because I don't think Pig could cope with the weight. (Stupid bird) We are going to Diagon alley on the 22nd of August if you want to meet us there. (That's if you're not already with us) Hermionie is coming over on the 21st. See you soon, HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Ron
As Harry was watching the Quidditch game on the card (the seeker had just made a dive for the snitch and was hit by a Bludger) a group of owls flew through the open window and bombarded him with letters and parcels. He paid 5 Knuts to the owl with the daily prophet and cast the paper aside. He thanked the owls and they flew back through the open window. He took the first card with a small parcel attached.
Harry, Happy Birthday, I hope your well. I've sent your present with this card. I think you will find it useful. I'm going to Ron's on the 21st so we can go to Diagon alley together. Hope to see you there. Hermionie
Harry opened the small package attached to the envelope with sellotape. It was a wristwatch with a brown leather strap. It was different to any other watch Harry had seen, It had three hands with the sun, moon and earth on and in the background the stars were moving ever so slowly. He put the watch around his wrist and picked up the next parcel. He saw the untidy scrawl on the envelope and presumed it was from Hagrid.
Hello Harry HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Hope you like the present; see you at Hogsmade on September 1st. Hagrid
Harry opened the parcel to find a hand carved (by Hagrid) Dragon. It was a Norwegian Ridgeback, it reminded Harry of Norbert, the dragon that Hagrid had had in Harry's first year. Harry put the dragon on his bedside table next to his cracked alarm clock that he noticed read 7.45. The Dursleys would be waking soon so he had better hurry. He opened the next letter that was from Ron's parents.
To Harry, Happy Birthday! Sorry you can't come around this summer, but it's for the best. I've sent you a birthday cake. Hope you enjoy it. Arthur says happy birthday too. See you at Diagon alley; Ron should have arranged that with you. Molly and Arthur Weasly
Harry opened the white cardboard box to find a small cake with green icing that read HAPPY BIRTHDAY HARRY FROM THE WEASLEYS. Harry smiled and picked the 'F' of the cake to eat it. He picked up the next letter and read it.
HI Harry Gred and Forge here. Thanks so so so so much for the money. We've bought Ron some Blue dress robes but we haven't given them to him yet (we want to tease him a bit more). Anyway HAPPY BIRTHDAY, we haven't bought you a present but we would like to make you the co. co. co. executive of Weasleys wizards Wheezes. We need you to be our salesperson when we leave Hogwarts at the end of the year. So, Happy Birthday Harry! See you soon. Fred and George (P.S. Don't tell mum about WWW.) (P.P.S we've enclosed an order form)
Harry laughed and read through the order form, it had gotten considerably longer since the end of the end of last summer. Harry turned to the last letter. He looked at the folded piece of parchment; on the front was a hand drawn picture of a dog that had had a charm placed on it so it winked every now and then. Harry knew who it was from.
Happy birthday Harry Hope your well, don't worry about me and DON'T do anything stupid this year, you know what's happening, so don't wander around on your own looking for trouble. If you do see anything strange GO STRAIGHT TO DUMBLEDORE! Hope you like the card. Snuffles (P.S. Don't reply its too risky)
Harry sat and read his letters again. They made him think of how nice it was at Hogwarts and how he wanted to be there now. He pulled some parchment and his quill from under the loose floorboard in his bedroom to reply to Ron about Pig. He let Hedwig take the letter; He thought it pest that Pig rested a while. Harry hid his cake under the floorboards. He could hear uncle Vernon waking in the next room.
"BOY! I Want My Breakfast" he yelled.
Harry wanted an easy day on his Birthday so he pulled on some old clothes of Dudley's and made his way downstairs.
Chapter 1
A high-pitched laugh echoed through the graveyard where the 15-year-old boy was walking. The laughing stopped and he heard the owner of the voice screech "Curico".
Screams came piercing through the air towards him. It was the scream of an Adult, Screams of pain. As the boy walked towards where the screams came from he looked up at the people either side of him, they wore black hooded cloaks and masks that hid their faces, they were Death eaters. They came to a halt and filled a gap in a circle of about 20 people all wearing the same black robes and masks. The boy looked at the screaming man who was on the floor with his legs bent at different angles, he could see why he was screaming so much. Above him stood a tall man pointing his wand at the screaming Death eater. The man turned and faced the Boy. He had a face like nothing the boy had ever seen, he had red eyes and his nostrils were like a snakes, his pale skin was pulled tightly round his face. The snake like man moved his wand to point at the boy's forehead. The screaming stopped.
"So" said a cold voice that sent shivers down the boys spine, " this is who you propose will help me to defeat Dumbledore" he was looking at the death eaters either side of the boy. He looked up and down the boy's body disapprovingly. "If he fails, you know your fate." The tall snake like man who was Voldermort turned back to face the small cowering man at his feet. "Your work for me is done Wormtail, I have no further need for a DESERTER"
"Please Master" came the pitiful voice of Wormtail " I am your faithful servant"
"You failed me Wormtail, I need servants more faithful than the likes of you, one that does not run at the sight of the Ministry for Magic. You deserted me and then came back and begged forgiveness, Forgiveness is only for the weak Wormtail, I have forgiven you once to often."
"No, Please, You Can't, I'll be.." There was a flash of Green light and the body at Voldermorts feet disappeared; the robes fell to the floor.
*** Harry Potter woke suddenly covered in a cold sweat. He could feel the stabbing pain across his lightning shaped scar on his forehead that he had come all to familiar with over the weeks since his return to number 4 Pivert drive. Harry could remember a green flash and a high-pitched laugh. He couldn't remember the entire dream but he thought that it was nothing unusual as he often dreamt about his parents dying in that way. He peered at the calendar he had made to count down the days till he could return to Hogwarts. 31st July, he still had weeks left, but today was his birthday. Not that it was much to get excited about. Before his eleventh birthday Harry could never remember celebrating the day. Then on his eleventh birthday Hagrid (his half Giant friend) burst into the hut where he and the Dursleys' were hiding and broke the news to Harry that he was a wizard. Since then his birthdays were something to look forward to as he normally got presents and cards from his friends at Hogwarts.
There was a loud thud at the window and Harry ran over fearing the worst. He peered through the glass but could see nothing. He pulled up the window to find a semiconscious Pigwidgeon (his friend Ron's pet owl). Harry Scooped the dizzy bundle of fluff in his hands and laid him on the table next to Hedwigs cage. Hedwig gave a hoot of disapproval. Pig walked around the table looking a bit dazed. Harry picked up the letter and opened the envelope; in side was a card with Quidditch players zooming in and out of the picture. The players stopped and looked at him, waved and then continued with the game. Inside was written,
Harry, HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Mum and dad are trying to get Dumbledore to let you come over to mine (he's Weakening I think). Sorry, I can't give you your present yet because I don't think Pig could cope with the weight. (Stupid bird) We are going to Diagon alley on the 22nd of August if you want to meet us there. (That's if you're not already with us) Hermionie is coming over on the 21st. See you soon, HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Ron
As Harry was watching the Quidditch game on the card (the seeker had just made a dive for the snitch and was hit by a Bludger) a group of owls flew through the open window and bombarded him with letters and parcels. He paid 5 Knuts to the owl with the daily prophet and cast the paper aside. He thanked the owls and they flew back through the open window. He took the first card with a small parcel attached.
Harry, Happy Birthday, I hope your well. I've sent your present with this card. I think you will find it useful. I'm going to Ron's on the 21st so we can go to Diagon alley together. Hope to see you there. Hermionie
Harry opened the small package attached to the envelope with sellotape. It was a wristwatch with a brown leather strap. It was different to any other watch Harry had seen, It had three hands with the sun, moon and earth on and in the background the stars were moving ever so slowly. He put the watch around his wrist and picked up the next parcel. He saw the untidy scrawl on the envelope and presumed it was from Hagrid.
Hello Harry HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Hope you like the present; see you at Hogsmade on September 1st. Hagrid
Harry opened the parcel to find a hand carved (by Hagrid) Dragon. It was a Norwegian Ridgeback, it reminded Harry of Norbert, the dragon that Hagrid had had in Harry's first year. Harry put the dragon on his bedside table next to his cracked alarm clock that he noticed read 7.45. The Dursleys would be waking soon so he had better hurry. He opened the next letter that was from Ron's parents.
To Harry, Happy Birthday! Sorry you can't come around this summer, but it's for the best. I've sent you a birthday cake. Hope you enjoy it. Arthur says happy birthday too. See you at Diagon alley; Ron should have arranged that with you. Molly and Arthur Weasly
Harry opened the white cardboard box to find a small cake with green icing that read HAPPY BIRTHDAY HARRY FROM THE WEASLEYS. Harry smiled and picked the 'F' of the cake to eat it. He picked up the next letter and read it.
HI Harry Gred and Forge here. Thanks so so so so much for the money. We've bought Ron some Blue dress robes but we haven't given them to him yet (we want to tease him a bit more). Anyway HAPPY BIRTHDAY, we haven't bought you a present but we would like to make you the co. co. co. executive of Weasleys wizards Wheezes. We need you to be our salesperson when we leave Hogwarts at the end of the year. So, Happy Birthday Harry! See you soon. Fred and George (P.S. Don't tell mum about WWW.) (P.P.S we've enclosed an order form)
Harry laughed and read through the order form, it had gotten considerably longer since the end of the end of last summer. Harry turned to the last letter. He looked at the folded piece of parchment; on the front was a hand drawn picture of a dog that had had a charm placed on it so it winked every now and then. Harry knew who it was from.
Happy birthday Harry Hope your well, don't worry about me and DON'T do anything stupid this year, you know what's happening, so don't wander around on your own looking for trouble. If you do see anything strange GO STRAIGHT TO DUMBLEDORE! Hope you like the card. Snuffles (P.S. Don't reply its too risky)
Harry sat and read his letters again. They made him think of how nice it was at Hogwarts and how he wanted to be there now. He pulled some parchment and his quill from under the loose floorboard in his bedroom to reply to Ron about Pig. He let Hedwig take the letter; He thought it pest that Pig rested a while. Harry hid his cake under the floorboards. He could hear uncle Vernon waking in the next room.
"BOY! I Want My Breakfast" he yelled.
Harry wanted an easy day on his Birthday so he pulled on some old clothes of Dudley's and made his way downstairs.