Chapter 2: John meets Hagrid

Author's Note: For the purposes of this story, first year takes place in 2011, not 1991. This should not change too many things; it is more for my convenience, as I was not alive in 1991 and have few memories from 2001. Also for the purposes of this story and this chapter in particular, Hagrid took Harry to get his supplies on the 31st of August, not July. This was a mistake on my part as I wanted John and Harry to go to Diagon Alley together, but forgot that Harry's birthday is July 31st, not August 31st.

As John Preswick slowly opened his eyes, stretching out his arm to stop his alarm clock, a thought occurred to him. "It's the 31st today. That's when Professor McGonagall said her friend Hagrid would be coming to help me get my school supplies."

John's thoughts were cut short, however, when he heard his mother's voice calling to him from the top of the stairs.

"John, the man will be here to take you to get your supplies soon, hurry up and get dressed!"

"Alright Mom!" John Preswick shouted back, sitting up in his bed. He looked around his moderately sized room and thought "I can't believe I am going to be at school in Scotland for most of the year. I sure am going to miss this place."

As he hurriedly gathered his clothes for the day from his large red dresser against the bright blue wall of his room, he grabbed a few pieces of chocolate candy from the box on his desk and shoved them into the pants pocket. It took him all of ten minutes to shower and eat his breakfast, but by the time he had finished his breakfast, there was already a knock at the front door.

"I'll get it Mom," said John, already at the door, anxious to meet this Hagrid. And as he opened the door, he was greeted by the largest man he had ever seen. This man stood nearly 12 feet tall, and as wide as a mini-van. Behind him stood a boy, about John's age, with jet-black hair, large, round glasses, and a small scar in the middle of his forehead in the shape of a lightning bolt.

"Hello, there, I'm look'in fer a lad named John Preswick?" said the giant, a friendly smile on his face.

"T-that's me." Stammered John nervously.

"Hello John, my name's Hagrid." The giant said. "This 'ere is Harry. We've had a few more students at good old Hogwarts this year, so the two of yeh are going to Diagon Alley together."

"You're the person who is taking me to get my supplies?"

"Yeah, are yeh ready to go?" Hagrid asked "We should get goin' if we're gonna get yer stuff."

"Yeah, let me go tell my mom quick." John answered, unsure as to what his mother would say if she met Hagrid.

"Tell me what, John?" said a voice behind them. There came Mrs. Preswick to the door.

"This is Hagrid, mom." John spoke nervously.

"Pleased to meet yeh." Hagrid said, stretching out his enormous hand in greeting.

"Hello Hagrid, so you are the one who will be taking John to get his supplies?" Mrs. Preswick asked calmly.

"That I am, we ought to get goin' soon though."

"Oh of course, well goodbye, John. Enjoy yourself at school!"

"Uh, I will mom," replied John with a puzzled look on his face.

As they left the house, once they were out of earshot John said. "Hagrid, how come my mom didn't react at all when she saw you, and why was she so calm when I left? Normally she would be balling her eyes out, but there she just let me go."

"Well that there is a bit 'o magic, see I can't really do it meself, but Professor Dumbledore gave me this amulet that keep the muggles around me calm. Can't really have a 12 foot giant walking around picking up the kid can yeh?"

"No I suppose not." John said, "What is a muggle though?"

"Non-magic folk." Hagrid said, as they climbed into the large red motorcycle parked in the street.

"My names Harry by the way." Said the black haired boy, who had been silently staring at his feet up until this point.

"Hello Harry, I am John Preswick."

And so, Hagrid started up the motorcycle and they sped off down the road, going faster than both Harry and John thought possible.

Author's Note: There is chapter two, hope some of the people on the site like it. I am going to try to add a chapter a day, don't know how long I can keep that up though. Next chapter John and Harry go to Diagon Alley. Also and Reviews are greatly appreciated. If you have any ideas for the story, or any characters you want to see get some of the spotlight, let me know. The story isn't set in stone at all.