Chapter 2: Research
"Wow!" That was the only word that could escape Harry's mouth. "Wow!" he muttered again with an awed expression on his face. He knew that Hermione was taking N.E.W.T level Charms, as was he, but what he hadn't known was that Hermione was taking on a special project. This special project was only offered to those who got 100% or more on their exams, which was pretty much just Hermione.
Harry-
Now that you have opened you package, but not the actual gift, I will tell you that I am taking on an extra Charms project along with the N.E.W.T. level class, I am attempting to invent a spell. I began my work on it over the summer. Enclosed is a copy of the work I have done so far. You may find it interesting, but in case you are feeling cheated, another gift is also on the way. I hope you find this research interesting, and I'm really hoping this works the way I think it will. Okay well I think you want to open up the research part now, so HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
-Hermione
Inventing your own spell sounded like an awful lot of work for sixth year, but if anyone could do it so young, it was Hermione. Harry was doubtful that he would even be able to follow such complex work. It was sure to include many theories and models that were beyond his knowledge. So, with slight apprehension but much curiosity, he opened up the envelope that contained Hermione's research.
Sure enough, the packet of research was full of things he just barely grasped. But after fully reading through Hermione's notes, diagrams, and other research tools, he finally realized what it was that she was attempting to do. Hermione was planning to do something that no witch or wizard had ever been able to do before. She was trying to invent a spell that could regenerate the dead. When he reached the last page he saw yet another note from Hermione.
Harry-
Just in case you haven't yet figured out what my plan is, I am trying to invent a spell to re-awaken the dead. I have most of it figured out. All I have left to do is figure out how to link the effects of the spell to the incantation. Then I also have to figure out what the incantation is. I have also written a law to make sure no one abuses the spell effects, because if there wasn't control over the spell the world would become too over-populated. I already cleared it with the Minister, and he says it would be an honor to house the law, that is of course if my invention succeeds. Well see you on Friday!
Happy Birthday, again!
-Hermione
"Seems like she's out done herself, again!" Harry said in a stunned whisper. Then a thought came to him, what if the spell worked. He could revive Sirius! He could see his godfather again! Then it donned on him, that's why Hermione sent it - she too was planning to regenerate Sirius. Why else would she send research to him for his birthday?
It was now 6:00 in the morning, and the Dursley's were just waking, he could tell by the sounds of creaking floor boards and the thunderous groans of Dudley complaining that he needed breakfast. This was Harry's least favorite thing about living with the Dursleys, that they had to be awake at the same time as him.
"POTTER!" came Uncle Vernon's voice. 'Great,' Harry thought, 'At least I'll be leaving at five.' Harry slowly got dressed and started downstairs when he heard the unmistakable shriek of Aunt Petunia. Alarmed by the noise, Harry jumped down the stairs two at a time.
"What? What's the matter?" Harry exclaimed when he arrived in the kitchen. The scene that met his eyes certainly was not what he had been expecting. A hoarde of owls, perhaps, or maybe a house elf, since both had been known to happen, but certainly not this. He, too, felt an urge to cry out when he took in the various inhabitants of the kitchen.
Let me know what you think. I'm re-doing much of the writing, but I think you can really tell that I wrote this when I was young. I'm also noticing that my chapters were quiet short. I think I may start combing chapters... We'll see. This is the last one for tonight - more tomorrow. :)
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