Hey readers I'm updating so quickly because one of my reviewers bevfan2 commented on my lack of original ideas, I am writing mainly to counterpoint this and the fact that I had this chapter down already helps. In my first chapter I meant to put that it was a PREQUEL, it was meant to show that this story will not deviate from the wizarding world to extremely and to give my take on what I would have liked to see in the intro of the first book. Now that my mini rant is out of the way do enjoy please.
Military man chapter 2
4 Privet Drive
31 July 1990 1200 hours
Harry sighed quietly as he started heating up the stove to cook breakfast for his relatives it was one of the few chores he actually enjoyed doing and now that he was older they paid less attention to him and he could sneak bits of food in. His relatives did not starve him by any means but he never got to eat until he felt full, his cousin Dudley got that privilege, getting second and third helpings if he wanted, even if he became violently sick afterwards.
"Morning Aunt Petunia" Harry called out to his aunt as she stalked into the room sneering at him. He would never understand how he could be related to this woman, she was a mean, snobbish person who believed she had the right to know everything and belittle anyone no matter the offense.
"Boy" she ground out "You will finish breakfast and then get the post, after you will shower and put on your presentable clothes, we are to attend a meeting with one of Vernon's more valuable clients, he somehow learned of you and wants to meet out 'family'." She finished spitting the word family as though it was rotten.
"Yes Aunt Petunia" Harry said as meekly as he could. He hated the house right down to the cupboard where he slept and would do anything to get out, even if it had to be with his relatives. Hopefully this client was somewhat nice, the maybe the Dursley's would have to be nice to him. Harry snorted, because that would ever happen. After he wolfed down his mail and gave his uncle the morning post, Harry scampered off to the loo to take a quick shower. Half an hour later and they were all packed in the car and headed off to the business meeting. They were greeted by a secretary and led into a spacious office. The office was covered in metals varying from rugby trophies to Distinguished Service medals.
"Ah Mr. Dursley lovely to see you, and you must be Petunia" a well-muscled man with a jovial face said in a deep rumbling voice as he entered the room and began to shake hands, "And these two are?" he asked rhetorically motioning to Dudley and Harry.
"This is my son Dudley and this is my nephew Harry" Vernon said with an air of smugness when introducing his son and barley hidden contempt for Harry.
"Ah lovely to meet you young men" he said holding his hand out to Dudley and Harry. Dudley shook his hand in a sweaty loose grip that made the man nearly grimace.
"Hello sir" Harry said shaking the man's hand firmly but not squeezing.
"A very firm handshake Harry that will get you far in life" the man said. "Oh, pardon me I am Gavin Ward" he said turning to Vernon and beginning to discuss business. "Now my company would like to put in a large order for some of your top brand computers, however you mentioned you may be able to cut me a deal" Ward asked inquiringly.
"Yes, you see as I run my own company I have the authority to cut you a deal, as long as you can reciprocate." Vernon's company, Dursley electronics had come into play a few years before Harry had been left with the Dursley's. After Vernon had been fired from his job at Grunning's for yelling at his boss, he had gone back to college, using his and Petunias savings and had gotten a degree in computer engineering and had teamed up with a few people in similar programs to open an, at the time computer store. However the business grew and became a national computer retail chain. Of course Vernon being Vernon, bought out his at the time friends stocks in the company and now owned it a hundred percent.
"My nephew has expressed an interest at attending a military academy and I heard that you had a few friends in the new one that just opened in conjunction to Sandhurst for minors." His uncle grinned smugly at Harry as he, Harry expressed shock.
"I do indeed, in fact I am on the board of administration, I can put in good word for him if that is what he wants" Ward said "Though I must warn you Harry you will be at the academy straight for the first two years with little furlough and the studies will be extremely hard." Harry shook off his shock at his uncle's request, he had never mentioned wanting to go to a military school of any sort through being away from his relatives was appealing he did have a few questions before he agreed to anything.
"What will the schooling be like if I choose to go?" Harry asked.
"Well." Ward said contemplatively "The program at the moment isn't fully planned out, as until a month ago it was only in the process of being approved by the government, however we will cover military history, tactics, physical education, in all honesty it will be similar to the officers' training at Sandhurst, where you will transfer if you wish once you reach your majority. There will be in field combat training and other practical applications of your studies. You will also learn to maintain and fire weaponry of all sorts, close combat classes, and flying lessons for those interested and you may be able to get a pilot's license if you're lucky." Ward said with a grin at Harry's astonished face.
"I'll join sir" Harry said delighted, the Dursley's on the other hand looked less than happy about the close combat and weaponry classes.
"Very well son" Ward said chuckling at the kid's happy expression. "A car will be by to pick you up on the 12 of August and training begins on the 15th. Pack clothes, a toothbrush, one comfort item, a few books if you like, and anything else you need will be provided." Ward said still smiling. "Now Vernon let's get back to business." In another hour the Dursley family plus Harry returned to Privet Drive all of them happier than when they left.
The twelfth of august had rolled around and Harry was anxiously awaiting the military car that was being sent, not for the first time Harry checked the old rucksack that Vernon had given him hoping that this wasn't a big joke, inside was his toothbrush, semi new clothes were piled below an odd collection of books, Plato's Republic, Lord of The Rings 1-3 and the Sherlock Holmes collective series. He once again looked at the newish clothes his relatives had bought him, an old pair of trainers found at a rummage sale, a few shirts from a second hand shop, a few pairs of small clothes, and two pair of trousers, and the best part? They fit! His relatives thought that even though he was a freak, they couldn't let the adults at the military academy see the nephew of a business tycoon dressed in tatty clothes.
"Boy, the car is here, hurry up" Vernon yelled. Harry hoisted the rucksack over his shoulders and headed out the door.
"Hello Mr. Potter, I'm Major Daniel Johnson, need help" he asked as he saw the kid lugging a large rucksack.
"No sir, I've got it, it isn't that heavy" Harry replied, loading it in the boot.
"Good thing you have common sense, some kids come lugging teles and computers and what not, looks like you actually listened" the Major commented.
"Thank you sir" Harry said uncertainly, not used to being complemented, if the Major noticed he said nothing.
"Well let's get on then" the major said hopping in, while Harry entered the back. "So any questions about the school?" the major asked.
"A few" Harry answered.
After a few minutes of quiet "Well don't keep me in suspense, speak up" the Major ordered.
"What are the grounds like?" Harry asked.
"Well there's forest on three sides and a large field leading to the recreation courts. While we collaborate with Sandhurst Royal Military Academy we are quite a distance from them, the academy is located about ten miles away from Thetford and we do quite a lot of our training drills inside the forest" the major said. "Now your gonna want to get comfy, it's a long drive." And with that Harry settled in. He was jolted awake by the Major "We're here Potter" he said "Get your pack." Harry unloaded his pack and followed the Major on a quick walk for a few more yards, Harry almost running to keep up with the Majors longer strides. The eventually got to a clearing and Harry saw the academy, it was an old stone building with multiple windows and a few other buildings dotted around it. "Welcome Mr. Potter, to Thetford Junior Royal Military Academy.
"Wicked" Harry breathed out, dazed at the Beauty of the area.
TBC
End Note. OK Chapter 2, or one if that's how you want to see it. Next chapter will enfold Harry getting settled in, classes, and training. Also don't expect frequent updates, I'm only posting this because a reviewer complained about lack of divergence from cannon plot. I'm thinking once a week or sooner, definitely not later. Ta-ta for now.