Chapter 2
J.K. Rowling owns Harry Potter
Harry stood outside the reptile house his mind whirling. So it seemed Ron had also come back, he wondered about Hermione. If he was right she had also come back. He had no way of contacting her at the moment, as he didn't have Hedwig- Hedwig! his heart warmed as he realized he may get to see her again. At least he hoped if things were the same. Anyway he couldn't send her a message and was quite sure she couldn't because living with Muggles she wouldn't have access to an owl. Maybe Ron had gotten in touch with her. He hoped to find out in the letter.
Just then Dudley and his friend came out. Harry shoved the note in his pocket.
"Hey freak!", Dudley yelled," Scared to come in, scared the big bad snakes gonna get you!" He and his friend sniggered.
Harry was reminded of Malfoy and his goons.
Before he could retort the Dursleys emerged and he decided it would prudent to keep quiet. His old ten year old self would have said something and gotten in trouble. As they walked to the car he was deep in thought, his birthday and the Hogwarts letter were a month away. He didn't want to but it looked like he would have to go through it again.
When they got home instead of being sent to his cupboard like before Harry had to wash the car. So reading Rons letter was delayed even further. The rest of Dudleys gang had come over and they were inside playing on Dudleys new computer and eating birthday cake. Finally when he was finished Dudleys friends were leaving and it was dinner time, roast beef with potatoes carrots and peas. Dudley of course didn't want any carrots or peas but loaded his plate with roast beef and potatoes.
"Growing boy like you needs some meat on their bones." Uncle Vernon chuckled.
Harry said nothing as he thought of the food at Hogwarts he would be eating in two months. For some reason the peas and carrots at Hogwarts were not bad.
Finally it was time for bed. Harry moped around at first he felt it would be suspicious if he was eager to go. Feigning reluctance he finally went to his cupboard and got in. He heard the door click as usual. He turned on the light and pulled out Rons letter.
Harry,
I hope this letter finds you I'm assuming you came back as well. I also sent a letter to Hermione I hope it doesn't freak her parents out. When did they find about her being a witch? Has that happened yet? You know what I mean, in this timeline. Speaking of which have I got some news for you. Lets just say your going to be really surprised. It's not secretive or anything but you will have to see it to believe it. We will have to think of a way a way to get together my family doesn't know about you yet. Well they know about you but not that we're friends. If I hear from Hermione I'll send you another owl. If nothing else we will see each other on September 1st.
Until then Ron.
Harry read the letter again. No word yet from Hermione though he was not surprised. And what was this news Ron was talking about he couldn't imagine what it could be. He supposed at the very least he would find out in two months. he sighed and turned out his light
