Harry Potter and the Locked Door
Disclaimer: All characters and settings belong to JK Rowling, with the excepting of the few I invented myself. If you don't know which ones are mine and which are hers the READ THE HARRY POTTER BOOKS!
Chapter 1
Plenty of Owls
Harry sat on his bed gazing absent mindedly out the window. "Why me. NO, why him? If Dumbledore had been there earlier. Stop blaming others! If I not been so stupid. I Said stop! It's nobody's fault!" Harry had been debating with himself all summer. "The only one to blame is the one who was indirectly or directly caused all my problems. It was Voldemort! Yes, one day I will make him sorry. sorry, he ever killed my Godfather." Harry's emerald-green eyes brimmed with tears. Wiping these away he saw shadows moving in the distant sky. He recognized them immediately to be Hedwig, Pig, accompanied by two other owls.
The owls landed gracefully on his bed. The two he did not recognize dropped their packages and flew off silently. Hedwig nestled right up to Harry, who rubbed her under the chin. She had been especially affectionate towards him recently. Pig on the other hand lived up to his name managed to peck a hole in the treat bag large enough to squeeze one out. "Like pet, like owner," chuckled Harry to himself. Harry's eyes wandered to the packages he had just received. They were from the expected, well almost. Harry pushed that thought out of his mind.
The first package he opened was from Ron. To Harry's amusement it turned out to be a box of chocolate frogs, Ron's favorite candy. One seemed to be missing.
Harry,
Happy Birthday! How's the Dursley's treating you. Fine I'm sure after they met the order. You should have seen the look on his face when he saw that they were going to talk to him in a place so full of muggles. Well the Cannons have a record of two wins this season. Next year it's to the cup for sure. See you soon. (I'm not sure how soon though.)
Ron
P.S. I don't know who ate that chocolate frog.
Harry laughed as he opened the next present from Hermione. It felt like a book and Harry groaned, knowing Hermione, it would be a study schedule for next year. Reluctantly, Harry peeled back the paper to find that is was a book, but by reading the title Curses, Spells, and How to Use Them Defensively Advanced Volume II he decided it would become very practical. Hermione always sent the most thoughtful presents. Harry proceeded to open her letter; it read:
Harry,
What have you been doing all summer? I though you might this useful for D.A. and for some other things as well. I do hope you plan on continuing Dumbledore will most certainly allow it, although the class will very likely be larger now that everyone knows that You-Know-Who is back. I have been researching more on House Elves over the summer (my parents bought a new computer, you understand right. Ron had the hardest time getting this.) Anyway, I think we should invite the House Elves to join us in this war against Voldemort. What do you think? Happy Birthday!
Hermione
The other packages and letters were three unmatching socks from Dobby, A bottle of Butterbeer from Hagrid, (Thank goodness, not rock cakes,) and letters from his friends in the order. A particularly thick letter caught his eye. He had not noticed it before; it looked official. It was from the educational department of the ministry. How had he forgotten about the incoming O.W.L.s results? His stomach felt as if it was missing. With shaking hands Harry dramatically ripped the seal. The letter read as follows:
Dear Mr. Potter,
We are pleased to inform you that we have calculated the results of you owls and enclosed this letter. These may decide for you some of the classes you take next year. The two scores (written and practical) were averaged to give you the final score. Your final score is written next to the subject it is related. Good Luck.
Novalee Lernar Head of O.W.L. Dept.
Harry's eyes shifted to the second piece of paper.
O.W.L.s Results ~
Charms: Outstanding
Written- Outstanding
Practical- Outstanding
Herbology: Acceptable
Written-Average
Practical- Exceeds Expectations
Defense against the Dark Arts: Outstanding
Written- Outstanding
Practical- Outstanding
Potions: Exceeds Expectations
Written- Exceeds Expectations
Practical- Exceeds Expectations
Divinations: Poor
Written- Poor
Practical- Poor
Astronomy: Acceptable
Written- Average
Practical- Exceeds Expectations
Transfiguration: Outstanding
Written- Exceeds Expectations
Practical- Outstanding
Care of Magical Creatures: Exceeds Expectations
Written- Acceptable
Practical- Outstanding
History of Magic: Incomplete
Harry gave a huge sigh of relief as he folded his letter up and placed it along side all his other letters on his bedside table. With this he removed his glasses and fell asleep.
Sorry that's all for chapter 1. Please Review. I will write more very soon. Check back soon!
~* S.W.A.C. *~
Disclaimer: All characters and settings belong to JK Rowling, with the excepting of the few I invented myself. If you don't know which ones are mine and which are hers the READ THE HARRY POTTER BOOKS!
Chapter 1
Plenty of Owls
Harry sat on his bed gazing absent mindedly out the window. "Why me. NO, why him? If Dumbledore had been there earlier. Stop blaming others! If I not been so stupid. I Said stop! It's nobody's fault!" Harry had been debating with himself all summer. "The only one to blame is the one who was indirectly or directly caused all my problems. It was Voldemort! Yes, one day I will make him sorry. sorry, he ever killed my Godfather." Harry's emerald-green eyes brimmed with tears. Wiping these away he saw shadows moving in the distant sky. He recognized them immediately to be Hedwig, Pig, accompanied by two other owls.
The owls landed gracefully on his bed. The two he did not recognize dropped their packages and flew off silently. Hedwig nestled right up to Harry, who rubbed her under the chin. She had been especially affectionate towards him recently. Pig on the other hand lived up to his name managed to peck a hole in the treat bag large enough to squeeze one out. "Like pet, like owner," chuckled Harry to himself. Harry's eyes wandered to the packages he had just received. They were from the expected, well almost. Harry pushed that thought out of his mind.
The first package he opened was from Ron. To Harry's amusement it turned out to be a box of chocolate frogs, Ron's favorite candy. One seemed to be missing.
Harry,
Happy Birthday! How's the Dursley's treating you. Fine I'm sure after they met the order. You should have seen the look on his face when he saw that they were going to talk to him in a place so full of muggles. Well the Cannons have a record of two wins this season. Next year it's to the cup for sure. See you soon. (I'm not sure how soon though.)
Ron
P.S. I don't know who ate that chocolate frog.
Harry laughed as he opened the next present from Hermione. It felt like a book and Harry groaned, knowing Hermione, it would be a study schedule for next year. Reluctantly, Harry peeled back the paper to find that is was a book, but by reading the title Curses, Spells, and How to Use Them Defensively Advanced Volume II he decided it would become very practical. Hermione always sent the most thoughtful presents. Harry proceeded to open her letter; it read:
Harry,
What have you been doing all summer? I though you might this useful for D.A. and for some other things as well. I do hope you plan on continuing Dumbledore will most certainly allow it, although the class will very likely be larger now that everyone knows that You-Know-Who is back. I have been researching more on House Elves over the summer (my parents bought a new computer, you understand right. Ron had the hardest time getting this.) Anyway, I think we should invite the House Elves to join us in this war against Voldemort. What do you think? Happy Birthday!
Hermione
The other packages and letters were three unmatching socks from Dobby, A bottle of Butterbeer from Hagrid, (Thank goodness, not rock cakes,) and letters from his friends in the order. A particularly thick letter caught his eye. He had not noticed it before; it looked official. It was from the educational department of the ministry. How had he forgotten about the incoming O.W.L.s results? His stomach felt as if it was missing. With shaking hands Harry dramatically ripped the seal. The letter read as follows:
Dear Mr. Potter,
We are pleased to inform you that we have calculated the results of you owls and enclosed this letter. These may decide for you some of the classes you take next year. The two scores (written and practical) were averaged to give you the final score. Your final score is written next to the subject it is related. Good Luck.
Novalee Lernar Head of O.W.L. Dept.
Harry's eyes shifted to the second piece of paper.
O.W.L.s Results ~
Charms: Outstanding
Written- Outstanding
Practical- Outstanding
Herbology: Acceptable
Written-Average
Practical- Exceeds Expectations
Defense against the Dark Arts: Outstanding
Written- Outstanding
Practical- Outstanding
Potions: Exceeds Expectations
Written- Exceeds Expectations
Practical- Exceeds Expectations
Divinations: Poor
Written- Poor
Practical- Poor
Astronomy: Acceptable
Written- Average
Practical- Exceeds Expectations
Transfiguration: Outstanding
Written- Exceeds Expectations
Practical- Outstanding
Care of Magical Creatures: Exceeds Expectations
Written- Acceptable
Practical- Outstanding
History of Magic: Incomplete
Harry gave a huge sigh of relief as he folded his letter up and placed it along side all his other letters on his bedside table. With this he removed his glasses and fell asleep.
Sorry that's all for chapter 1. Please Review. I will write more very soon. Check back soon!
~* S.W.A.C. *~