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Ordinary Life

Chapter 2

A lot happened in the time between the letter and the date. Due to Harrys good grades he was able to skip a year, which wasn't received so well within the Dursleys Household. It was now time for Harrys meeting with the Solicitor. Mr. Bruner, the Solicitor, promised he would pick Harry up after School. Harry waited outside the School gate. He saw a black car pull up in front of him.

"Mr. Potter" a deep voice asked out of the open Window.

"Yes Sir" Harry said.

" My name is Daniel Brunner your Familys Solicitor. please come in" said the man. The Car door of the passenger seat opened and Harry got in. They drove to a small café. When they ordered Mr. Bruner started.

"Hemlock informed me of your situation. I am willing to keep this meeting a secret. Do you have any questions?" he asked. Harry looked at him for a moment.

"Yes...I was wondering how i came to live with my Aunt. Especially who would leave me, as a one year old baby, on a Doorstep in the middle of a night in November. Also i would like to know more about the Wizarding world in general." Harry said slightly fast. Mr. Bruner laughed.

"Well i don't know who would let a baby on a doorstep in the middle of the night but i will find that out for you as it is a against the law and the Human rights. Also i would be very Happy to tell you and maybe show you more of the Wizarding World. I still remember the Day i was introduced to it" he said smiling. Harry looked at him. "I am what they call a Muggleborn, meaning i have non magical parents." He added quickly. Harry nodded. "So Harry why don't you tell me more about yourself?" he asked as their Lunch arrived. So Harry told him about his life with his Aunt, Uncle and Cousin. He told him about his School and his hoped for the future. Mr. Bruner was surprised by Harrys ambition, but given his situation it was clear that Harry wanted noting more than to get away from there.

"Can you tell me what kind of Education programs there are in the Wizarding World?" Harry asked.

"Well...almost everyone here in Britain and Irland goes to Hogwarts when they are eleven. Up until then most of them are Home School by their Parents" Mr. Bruner said. Harry looked at him skeptical.

"That is it? only one School? It must be super good to be the only school. What does it have to offer?" Harry asked. Mr. Bruner looked at him. He never thought of that. What did Hogwarts have to offer?

"Well it is the only Wizarding School that there ever was...to my knowledge. Other countries have Schools as well. Hogwarts offers all the important subjects like Charms, Transfiguration, Defense, Potions and so on. Hogwarts is said to be the best School in Europe." Mr. Bruner said.

"Does it offer sports or economics or something like that?" Harry asked curios.

"Well there is Quidditch, which is a sport played on brooms. I was never really into it so i don't understand it very well. As for economics classes...well there are not many. At Hogwarts you can choose Electives in your Third year. But most things you will learn after Hogwarts when you choose a job" Mr. Bruner answered thoughtfully.

"So you will have to know what you want to do before you can learn anything abut it? Isn't that what classes are for? So you can see if you are any good at a subject. To help you figure out what you want to do" Harry asked. Mr. Bruner looked thoughtful for a moment.

"Well...i never really thought about it like that...but you are right...there should be classes for some Jobs...Okay back to the reason why i am here" he said and pulled out a Folder. "You wanted to know about the People your Parents have mentioned in their Will?" he asked.

"Yes what can you tell me about them? How can i contact them?" Harry asked hopefully.

"Your Godfather Sirius Black is in Askaban Prison so he is out of reach and the others i don't know but i will find that out for you." Mr. Bruner said. Harry nodded eagerly.

"Are there perhaps any books that could help me understand the Wizarding world a bit more?" Harry asked.

"Yes there are...I might still have some at home. How about i get them for you and send them to you?" Mr. Bruner asked. Harry nodded eagerly. They talked a bit more and finished their Lunch. Mr. Bruner drove Harry home. A Week later Harry received said books. He eagerly started reading them. The more he read about the Wizarding World the more he doubted that they would be able to help him. He feared that it wouldn't be the best place for him. Mr. Bruner was also able to find out what happened to the other People in his Parents Will. Alice and Frank Longbottom were in long term care at the Hospital so they were out as well. Sad that he will have to stay with his relatives he looked over the Documents again. If he could manage to go to a good boarding school then maybe he could stay at one of the places he owned? He knew how to take care of himself. Motivated he went back to studying. Time went on and with the help of Mr. Bruner Harry learned a lot more about the Wizarding world and the more he learned the more he wanted to stay in the muggle world. But he also knew that he had to learn spells and stuff so they thought of getting him a Privat Teacher. Mr. Bruner still hadn't found out who left Harry on the doorstep that night but he is working on that.

It was now the end of July 1991. Harry was now eleven and already finished his seventh year at Muggleschool. He now went to a Privat School, just outside of London, on a scholarship. He was currently on a summer trip with his school to the US.

Petunia Dursley was cleaning up the remainder of Breakfast when there was a knock on the front Door. Confused, because Vernon and Dudley already left the House, she went to the Door. Outside was the tallest Man she had ever seen. He was bulky and had long curly dark hair and beard. He wore dark leathery cloth and big dark boots.

"Hello...is Harry Potter home?" he asked. Petunia caught her breath again.

"No he went on a summer trip with his School. He won't be back until the day before School starts" she said. The man looked at her.

"I got a letter for him. Where can i find him?" he asked.

"I don't know he is traveling the US" Petunia said hoping the man would leave her alone.

"Guess i will have to come back for him eh" he said.

"I think so" Petunia said. He waved her goodbye and Petunia closed the door. What the man didn't know was that Harry would never return to the Dursleys. He knew that someone would come with his Hogwarts letter so he planed this all with his Aunt. Harry was indeed on a school trip but he was living at Marauders Den in London. Over the years since he found the Wizarding World he, well rather Mr. Bruner, found out that it was Dumbledore who placed him with the Dursleys. Harry figured that he couldn't trust such man and thought it would be better if he didn't live with them anymore. Of course only his Family, Mr. Bruner and Hemlock knew about this. Marauders Den was a two Story building on the Isle of Dogs in London. The lower level had the Living Room, the Kitchen, a guest bathroom and a small terrace. The upper level had two Bedrooms, a big bathroom and an Office. From most of the place you could see the Themse. The place was already furnished when Harry first got there. It had a bit of an medieval look with lots of dark furniture. The walls were either red or yellow. There were also lots of Paintings. What Harry liked most about the place was that there were a few things that must have belonged to his Parents. There were Books, Journals and most notably Pictures. While Harry was away Mr. Bruner promised to look for a Privat tutor for Harry.

The summer went on and it was now a week before School started again. Harry had just arrived the previous night and was having a lie in. It was 10am when he was awoken by a knock on the door. Dressed in his new green pajamas he made his way downstairs. Outside was Mr. Brunner.

"Good morning Harry...did i wake you up?" he asked as he stepped inside.

"No not really i was about to get up anyway. I will just get ready" Harry said. Mr. Bruner nodded. Harry rushed back upstairs, took a quick shower and got dressed. When he got back down he saw Mr. Bruner in the Kitchen making breakfast.

"I hope you don't mind me making you some breakfast. Did you get a Haircut?" Mr. Bruner asked. Harry sat down at the small round kitchen table.

"No not at all thank you and yes I couldn't see anymore so i decided to get it cut a little bit." Harry said. Indeed Harry had gotten a Haircut. His Hair was still messy but instead of being shoulder length and hanging into his eyes now it hung up to his ears and ended over his eyes, his Friends call him Surfer boy for fun. After Harry finished his Breakfast and dishes were cleaned Mr. Bruner put a file on the table.

"This is the only muggleborn privat Teacher that could be trustworthy" He started and Harry opened the file. "His name is Ted Tonks he was a Hufflepuff when he was at Hogwarts. Both his Parents were Teachers. He is married and has one daughter who just finished Hogwarts" he continued. Harry read the file.

"What does he think about Dumbledore and the education at Hogwarts?" Harry asked. Mr. Bruner looked at him and thought.

"Well...he is neutral towards Dumbledore and he thinks that the education at Hogwarts is a bit behind and that it hardly challenges its Students" Mr. Bruner said. Harry thought about that.

"I would like to meet him myself" Harry finally said confident.

Mr. Bruner nodded. "Okay I will arrange it before the school year starts" he said. "Have you talked to your Aunt yet? Did the Hogwarts letter arrive?" he asked. Harry looked at him.

"Yeah she left me a letter. Said that a very tall scary looking man came looking for me. She told him i would be gone until the end of August. He said he would be back then" Harry said. Mr. Bruner nodded.

"If i remember correctly you should have accepted until the end of July so i think you are in the clear" he said.

"What if Dumbledore does something. I mean i am a celebrity in the Wizarding World so they could possibly give me special treatment" Harry said with a small frown.

"We will see...but you can always decline the offer" Mr. Bruner said. Harry nodded. "Well i think i will be going. I will write Mr. Tonks tonight" he added after a while. They said goodbye. Harry looked at the grandfather clock in the Living room and sight. It was 1pm already. He put some boots on, grabbed his backpack and rushed outside. He took the underground into the city. He got out 20 minutes later. He walked down the streets and into Grimmauld Place. He walked up to house number 6. In front of House number 6 sat three Boys on the stairs.

"Harry nice of you to finally show up mate" one of the Boys said. His name was Alexander Williams. He had dark blond, short curly hair. He was the tallest of the group. He had a bony face and a indicated broad cross. His dark brown eyes were hidden behind round sunglasses.

"Sorry Alex i got hold up" Harry said.

"So what did your Aunt say about your new haircut?" one of the other boys asked. His name was Jonathan Campbell. He was only a bit shorter than Alex. He had spiked brown Hair with blond highlights. He had a smaller slightly rounder face and a few muscles. His eyes were dark blue. Harry looked at him and stuttered.

"Well...She...she didn't say much you know...it's my hair" he said. The boys looked at him.

"Whatever you say mate" said the third boy. He was the shortest of the group. He had short shaved brown hair. He was skinny but not to much. His brown eyes were hidden behind rectangular glasses. He had a slightly crooked nose because he broke it one to many times as a Child. His name was Vincent Baron. They were all a year older than Harry but they didn't care. They were all on the Schools football Team together and shared a Common Room. The Door to number 6 opened and a tall blond haired woman stepped out.

"Harry your here great lets go then" she said in a soft voice.

"Yes Sorry that i am so late Mrs. Williams i got hold up" Harry said nicely. She smiled at him. They all got into the Car. They drove for about Ten minutes before the stopped at the parking lot of a Mall. Mrs. Williams looked at the Boys.

"Okay Boys your here to buy School stuff and clothes nothing else okay" she said with a stern voice. They all nodded and got out. "I will meet you here again in three hours" she called after them. They went inside. They quickly went to the nearest stationery shop. They brought enough pencils, notepads, folder, rulers, a new calculator and more to last at least until christmas. Then they went on to buy new Clothes. Harry got some new Jeans and Trousers in black, dark blue and gray. Some t-shirts and Jumpers in Blue, Green, Red, Black, Gray, White as well as sports jacket in Black, Blue and Gray. He also got some new Dress shirts,jackets and trousers in Black and Gray. His new Boots were either black or dark brown. The three Hours were over fast and they were now back at Grimmauld Place Nr. 6. They were sitting in the Kitchen eating some Sandwiches.

"So Harry what held you up earlier?" asked Alex. Harry looked at him.

"My Family's Solicitor" He said quick. It was no secret that his Family was well of so Harrys friends weren't to surprised to hear that Harry had to meet his Solicitor. They hung out a bit longer, played some video games or watched some movies. When Harry got back home he saw an owl waiting for him at the Living room window. He took the letter and fed the owl. As the Owl took off Harry opened the letter. It was from Mr. Brunner. It said that Ted Tonks agreed to teach him and to sign a contract that he wasn't allowed to tell anyone who he is Teaching. He also send a list of things he would need. With that in mind Harry decided to visit Diagon Alley first thing tomorrow. He got up at half seven, took a shower, got dressed and had a simple breakfast. At eight he left the house, took the underground into the city and walked down the familiar streets towards the leaky cauldron.

The pub was almost empty only a hand full of people were having breakfast. he quickly made his way towards the back and into the ally. He knew that most shops opened between nine and nine thirty so he slowly made his way to Gringotts to get some money. When he got back out the street was slowly filling with all kinds of different people. He looked at his list.

COURSE BOOKS

All students should have a copy of each of the following:

The Standard Book of Spells (Grade 1)

by Miranda Goshawk

A History of Magic

by Bathilda Bagshot

Magical Theory

by Adalbert Waffling

A Beginner's Guide to Transfiguration

by Emeric Switch

One Thousand Magical Herbs and Fungi

by Phyllida Spore

Magical Drafts and Potions

by Arsenius Jigger

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

by Newt Scamander

The Dark Forces: A Guide to Self-Protection

by Quentin Trimble

OTHER EQUIPMENT

1 wand

1 cauldron (pewter, standard size 2)

1 set glass or crystal phials

1 telescope

1 set brass scales

He knew that he had to buy an extra Trunk for this stuff so he decided to do that first. He got a four story trunk. It was dark Green with dark brown edges and lugs. The first compartment was for Books and stationery equipment. The second was for Potions ingredients and equipment. The third was for Clothes and the fourth was a big office with a small Potion lab. It was charmed that only he could open it and that he could shrink it whenever he want it. He shrunk it and went over to Flourish and Blotts to get his Books. The Book shop was full of people and Harry had a hard time getting through the different sections. He was just about to grab a copy of Magical Theory when he felt a Hand on his. He looked away from the Book and saw a girl with bushy brown hair standing in front of him.

"I'm sorry but i think i saw that first" she said in a demanding tone.

"Well my hand was on it first" Harry replied annoyed.

"Well I'll take it as it is the last book on my list" she said annoyed.

"Well mine too" said Harry slightly angry. The starred at each other for a second, still holding onto the Book.

"Hermione" they heard a feminin voice call out. A Woman in her mid thirties cam forward and looked at the Girl.

"What is going on here?" the woman asked. The girl, Hermione, looked at her.

"Mum this is the last copy and he was going to take it even though i saw it first" Hermione whined. Hermiones Mum looked at Harry.

"I grabbed it First" Harry defended himself. Hermiones Mum looked back at her. Now the shop owner came forward.

"Is everything alright here?" he asked.

"Apparently this is the last copy here and these two both want it" Hermiones Mum said.

"Oh no problem I'll be right back" the owner said and walked toward the back of the shop. A few minutes he returned with a few more copies of the Book in his arms. He placed the Copy's on the shelve. "So one for you Miss " he handed one to Hermione "and one for you Mr. Potter" he added and handed him the other one. Harry knew the shop owner from previous visits to the book store.

"Thank you Mr. Blotts" Harry said with a polite nod.

"Yes thank you Sir. Come on Hermione we have other things to shop" Hermiones mum said. They said goodbye and left. Harry looked around the shop bit more and got some books that weren't on the list. he got some books about politics, ancient and noble Families, Traditions and so on. After he got his telescope and his Cauldron and Potion ingredients and equipment he went to get his Wand. When he walked into Ollivanders he felt a shiver ran down his spine. The shop was dark, gloomy and dusty. All the things he purchased so far were in his new trunk, which he shrunk and put in his pocket. He slowly walked up to the desk.

"Hello?" asked Harry loudly. He heard a noise and a small crash coming from the back of the room.

"I was wondering when you would show up in my shop Mr. Potter" said an older looking man, with white hair, from behind a shelve. He walked up to Harry. Harry was to nervous to reply. "Quite late to buy school things i might say" he chuckled. "Which would be your Wand arm Mr. Potter?" he asked. Harry looked at him.

"My right i guess...that is what i write with" Harry said quietly. Mr. Ollivander nodded and got out his Wand. He moved it around Harry and a measure tape appeared and measured Harry. After a few minutes it stopped. Mr. Ollivander walked back to the shelves and cam back with a dark brown box. He opened it and took out a long thin reddish stick. He handed it to Harry. Harry gently shook it. On the desk a vase exploded. Mr. Ollivander snatched the Wand away from him. "Definitely not" he mumbled as he packed the wand away again and walked back to the shelves. He came back with another Box. Harry tried the Wand out only to cause the shelves nearest to him to fall over. Mr. Ollivander took the Wand from him. This went on for about two hours. Harry tried out almost every Wand in the shop. Mr. Ollivander got more and more frustrated with every Wand. "This can't be it...I have sold a Wand to every customer that stepped into this shops...there has to be one for you" he mumbled annoyed. He paced up and down along the Shelves. Suddenly he stopped mid track. "Maybe...no thats crazy...but it's worth a try" he mumbled and walked deeper into the shop. Harry was beyond confused. He definitely didn't like it in this Shop. Mr. Ollivander returned a few minutes later with a black dusty box in his hand."Here Holly wood, phoenix feather. 11 inces long, nice and supple" he said and handed Harry the wand. The moment it touched his skin it felt right. It was a warm tingling sensation. "Ah curious...most curious" he said.

"What is so curious Sir?" Harry asked confused but Happy that he finally found his Wand.

"The wand chooses the wizard. That much has always been clear to those of us who have studied wandlore... These connections are complex. An initial attraction, and then a mutual quest for experience, the wand learning from the wizard, the wizard from the wand. I remember every wand I've ever sold, Mr. Potter. It so happens that the phoenix whose tailfeather resides in your wand gave another feather... just one other. It is curious that you should be destined for this wand when its brother gave you that scar." he said in a low voice.

"And who owned that wand?" Harry asked carefully.

"We do not speak his name! The wand chooses the wizard, Mr. Potter. It's not always clear why. But I think it is clear that we can expect great things from you. After all, He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named did great things. Terrible! Yes. But great." Mr. Ollivander said. Harry knew who he was talking about. Voldemort. Harry had enough of this shop. He payed, said goodbye and left as fast as he could. It was past Lunch time so he decided to get some late Lunch at the Pub. After Lunch he strolled around the Alley a bit more looking at the different shops and things that they sold. He was just about to head home when he saw the most beautiful Owl he had ever seen. He slowly walked up to the shop, never letting the Owl out of sight.

"Hello there young man. That is one beautiful Owl and a smart one as well" said a older Lady coming out of the shop. Harry nodded.

"Can i buy it?" Harry asked nervous.

"It's a her and yes she is for sale but beware Snow Owls are independent and they have a certain temperament. Would you like to buy accessories and food as well?" she asked. Harry nodded.

"Yes please" he said nicely. The Woman smiled at him and took the cage of its hanger. She gave Harry the cage and went inside to get the accessories and food. She shrunk them and placed them in a back for him. Harry put them in his Trunk and payed. Harry noticed that the Owl didn't like the Cage.

"Why don't i let you out to fly. I live on the Isle of Dogs near the themes. I will be outside later tonight in my small garden. I am sure you can find that" Harry said to the Owl. The Owl hooted. Harry took that as a yes and opened the cage. The Owl flew of. Harry asked the Lady from the shop if she could shrink the cage, which she did, and placed it in the trunk as well. He returned Home afterwards. After Dinner he opened the back door leading from the Kitchen to the garden. He stepped outside and felt a cool breeze. There were a few boats on the river and some kids were trowing stones in it. He heard the hoot of an Owl and looked up to see his beautiful Snow Owl flying towards him. She landed on his shoulder and nibbled his ear.

"I still need a name for you. How about we go inside and tomorrow i will look for one" Harry said. The Owl hooted in response.

The next day Harry awoke early. His new Owl was sleeping in the Office next to the Window. After breakfast he decided to read some of his School books for names. He easily found one as soon as he opened his History book. Hedwig. The Owl liked that very much. He opened the Window for her so she could always come and go whenever she wanted. It was around Lunch time when he got a letter from Mr. Brunner. It said that Ted Tonks would like to meet with Harry to work out a Timetable as Harry would be away to Boarding School most of the time. Harry quickly wrote an answer and send it of with Hedwig. He decided to read more of his new books. It was after Dinner when he got Mr. Bruners answer saying that he and Mr. Tonks would stop by for Tea the next day. He went to bed early that night. It was almost Tea time when there was a knock on the front door. Harry opened and saw Mr. Bruner and an mid aged fair-haired, big-bellied man at his side. Harry led them both into the Kitchen. They talked and arranged that they would meet every second Saturday and three times a week over School breaks. He would send Harry coursework for the week and Harry would send them back once they were finished. They agreed that Harry should get a multiple compartment Trunk for practice and to cover up his stuff. Soon after that Mr. Brunner and Mr. Tonks left. The time flew bye fast.

Soon Harry was back in School. He shared a dorm with Jonathan or Jon for short. The room was big. The floor was made out of a dark brown wood and the walls were Navy blue. It held two four poster beds across the wall from the Door. They were dark brown with Navy blue beddings. Next to each bed was a nightstand also in dark brown. On the Left and Right wall were two dressers each right next to a big Window. Harry placed his dark brown and green four compartment trunk right under the Window. His coverup was that it was a family Heirloom. Hedwigs perch was also by the window. Harry said that it was a family tradition to keep an owl. Harrys side of the room was the left one. It was decorated with Family photos and lots of Books. Jons side was decorated with a lot of Football and Band posters as well as an acoustic and electric Guitar. His side was also very messy with clothes lying around. The Common room was decorated in the same colors as the Dorm room. There were two big brown leather sofas across a tv with video games. In the corners it held work desks and book shelves. Between the two Dorm rooms was the bathroom. Harry settled in with his new studies quite well. Mr. Tonks was very proud of him as Harry was a fast learner. The years past and Harry was now Thirteen going onto Fourteen. Every past Summer someone from Hogwarts would show up at the Dursley home and asked about Harry but every year Harry was either on a school trip or away with one of his friends. This Summer however they all stayed home.

They were currently siting in Alex Backyard. They had all grown quite a bit. Alex used to be the tallest of the group but was now shorter than Jon. His hair was still blond but a lot darker than before and it was now slicked back slightly. He had gained quite a few muscles. He wore a plain black button up shirt with the last two buttons open and blue baggy jeans. Jon was also very muscular but not a much as Alex. His Hair was ruffled and a bit longer. He wore a Black leather jacket with a white shirt underneath, some blue baggy jeans and a leather wristband. He had quite the Football team the year before and was now focusing on his Band. He was the lead guitarist as well as one of the singers. Vincent was still skinny but not as skinny as before he was simply lean. He got rid of his glasses and got some contacts. His hair was still short and combed to the side. He and Harry were now the same hight. Vincent wore a red shirt with also blue baggy jeans. He also wore a dog tag. Harry had also gained a few more muscles but not much. His hair was messier then ever and stuck out to all sides. He wore a green button up shirt and some black trousers a gray baggy backpack slung over his shoulder. They had two new additions to their small group. First was Alex Girlfriend Miranda. She was a beautiful brunet with a pretty feminin face and blue eyes. Her hair was long and curly. The other one was her younger sister Jenny. Jenny also had brown curly hair but not as long as her sisters. Everyone except Harry knew that she had a crush on him but was to shy to act on it.

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