Secrets

Chapter 1
It had been a few days after Harry Potter had returned to number 4 Privet Drive when he received an owl. It was a beautiful, brown one but was very strong. It held a package. He didn't recognize the handwriting, nor the owl itself. The owl held the package in its mouth and a letter was attached onto his leg.

The owl put out his leg so that Harry could take the letter, then proceeded to dumb the package onto Harry's bed and fly around the room. The owl flew around while Harry opened the letter and began to read.

Dear Mr. Harry Potter

We would like for you to join us in burying our son, Cedric Anthony Diggory. The viewing is July 7th and the funeral on the 8th. We realize this isn't enough time, but we both wish to get this over with.

We also would like to extend an invitation for you to speak in memory of Cedric. We would love it if you did. Please send a letter back with Goodrich, our new owl with your response. We really appreciate it.

Thank You-

Amos and Ginger Diggory.

P.S. we will provide a place for you to stay and a portkey to get here. All you have to do is wait until July 6th at 5:39 pm then open the package. Don't do it any sooner.
Harry heard Dudley stomping up the stairs and stuffed the package into his trunk. He heard Dudley open up the door and screamed…

Harry had forgotten to hide the owl.

Dudley ran as fast as he could downstairs, yelling about strange creatures. Harry chuckled and scribbled a reply as fast as he could. He attached it to the owl and sent it out of the window, just in time. Vernon and Petunia Dursley came storming up the steps. They pulled open the door and glared at Harry, who tried to look innocent. Vernon took a quick look around the room, and then said something.

"Potter! What was that thing that scared Dudley?" he screamed. Harry opened his mouth to reply.

"An owl" he said meekly. Petunia couldn't control herself, she started to laugh. Harry glanced at them strangely, before remembering Cedric's funeral. He had to ask if he could go.

"Umm Aunt Petunia, Uncle Vernon?" he asked timidly. They stopped laughing and glared at him, as if to say 'what?' "Umm, last year a kid was killed and I'm supposed to attend the funeral on the 7th, can I go" he asked.

"No. That's the day Aunt Marge will be returning." He grunted.

"What if I owl Sirius right now? I wonder what he has to say," he said. Vernon looked shocked, but quickly recovered.

"Fine you can go." Vernon replied.
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Meanwhile, Amos and Brenda Diggory were going throw the owls they received from all over. Many kids from hogwarts had sent them cards to say how sorry they were. They reached Harry's letter, which was at the way bottom of the stack. Brenda opened it and read:

Dear Mr. And Mrs. Diggory,

I will be able to attend Cedric's funeral and I will be glad to speak in memory of him. Thank you for the invitation.

Signed,

Harry J. Potter


Brenda closed it and added his name to the list of people speaking. They had chosen Albus Dumbledore, Harry Potter, Cho Chang and a few others to speak.

It was getting late, so Brenda put the letters aside and went to bed.

A/N:That's the first part. I kinda like it. Review if you want the next part, ok?. Thanks and bye!