Harry Potter and the Ancestral Wish

Chapter 3: OWLs and Diagon Alley

Harry woke up a day later when a cool hand was placed upon his head. Groggily, he opened his eyes, staring up to green eyes, that were exactly like his own.

"Harry's awake," his mother called behind him. Then placing Harry's glasses on him, she said, "Harry dear, how are you feeling?"

"OK I guess, what happened?" Harry asked looking, around. He was in his bedroom, with his mother leaning over him, checking his pulse.

"Amber found you. You had collapsed in the library," she said soothingly, stroking his head. "She went to find you when you hadn't put Emily down for her nap. We don't know how long you have been out of it before she found you."

James entered the bedroom and ruffled Harry's hair, "Hey, there prongslet. Gave us quite a scare collapsing like that. We didn't know what happened." Then looking serious James asked, "it was Voldemort was it? You didn't see another vision did you?"

Harry shook his head, "No, I was just reading when I came over faint. I don't remember anything else," Harry lied. He didn't want to lie to his parents but how could he explain what happened?

"That's alright sweetheart," his mother said kissing him on the forehead, "Maybe you will remember eventually. In the meantime, I want you to stay in bed and rest for the rest of the day, OK?"

Harry nodded. He still felt weak. And he needed let the shock of Albus Dumbledore's death to settle in. Even the thought of it nearly brought tears to his eyes. Luckily, his mother didn't notice.

"If you are sure then, just call Christie the house elf if you need any help." Then with another kiss, she left.

Harry's father spoke up. "You take it easy kid. Just don't worry about anything now and get some rest," then Harry's father also left.

Sighing and feeling that his time was better spent reading up on his granted wish, Harry settled in for a day in bed.

000

The next morning found Harry at the breakfast table eating breakfast. A large brown owl landed in front of him holding out its leg. Attached to it, was a letter with Harry's name on it.

Harry took the letter from the owl, and opened it. He let out a whoop of joy, startling everyone around him. "It's my O.W.L.s results!"

Everyone clambered around behind Harry to read the results which read:

ORDINARY WIZARDING LEVEL RESULTS

Pass Grades:

Outstanding (O)

Exceed Expectations (E)

Acceptable (A)

Fail Grades:

Poor (P)

Dreadful (D)

Troll (T)

HARRY JAMES POTTER HAS ACHIEVED:

Ancient Runes: E

Astronomy: E

Care of Magical Creatures: O

Charms: O

Defence Against the Dark Arts: O

Herbology: E

History of Magic: A

Potions: O

Transfiguration: O

James clapped Harry on the back, "Well done Harry, nine O.W.L.s! Congratulations!"

"Well, I am glad you decided to take your studies more seriously last year, instead of pranks," Harry's mother said with a hug. "Now, if you keep this up you will be able to apply for a job in the Auror office."

Harry nodded, he was glad that he still wanted to be an Auror in this world as well. Apparently, with the scores he received, it seemed he liked studying. They were definitely better scores then he would have imagined in his old world. Looking at the 'E' in Ancient Runes, he figured that he took it this instead of divination. The O in potions he will show to Snape - if Snape still teaches potions in this world. Harry didn't know what was real in this world.

Harry's mother clapped her hands together, "I think this deserves a celebration. How about a trip to Diagon Alley? Now, all of you better go and get dressed."

All Harry could do was grin. He changed into some maroon wizard's robes. At Diagon Alley he could find out more of what this world was like.

000

The first thing Harry noticed as he went through the secret entrance to Diagon Alley, was that it hadn't changed that much, despite the rise of Lord Voldemort. Sure, it had posters of wanted Death Eaters but it was as busy as usual.

"Harry it's your treat, where do you want to go first?" Lily asked her oldest son.

"Flourish and Blotts please. I want to look up something," Harry said, heading to the familiar shop.

"Harry," Amelia groaned, "we have a huge library at home. Why do you want more books? And it's school holidays. We don't need to study during school holidays. I want to go to Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes."

"It's Harry's choice. Harry would probably like to go there next anyway," James said to them, with a wink at Harry.

Harry grinned, glad to know the Weasley twins still opened their shop in Diagon Alley.

When they entered the book shop, the twins and Liam went over to the Prank Section, James went to the Quidditch Section and Lily took Emily over to the children books. Harry headed straight to the Dark Arts books and picked several likely books that would help him discover what happened during Voldemort's time in power. Then Harry headed over to the History section and picked a few more books, including, (Hermione would have a heart attack), 'Hogwarts: A History'. On the way to the register he noticed a gold embossed book 'Ancestral Magic: Magic That You Have Inherited From Your Family That You Didn't Know About.' Picking it up, Harry flipped through it. He found that it would be an interesting read and added the book to his pile.

"Got enough, have you?" Amber asked, eyeing his stack of books. In the twins' arms, were two more books. Liam also carried another book.

"Takes after his mother I can tell you," Harry's father said grinning. "Always with her head stuck in a book. If I didn't know about the adventures you had at school, I would say that we are not related at all. At least you two and Liam turned out all right." James ruffled the twins hair but Liam managed to dodge getting his hair ruffled.

Lily came back with a couple of more books, "All ready you five? And don't go telling off Harry for reading a lot, James. I am glad that I have at least one child, whose life doesn't evolve around jokes and pranks."

After paying for all of their books, James shrunk the books into a bag and they headed to Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes.

Harry was stunned. The shop was brightly coloured with different items on display in the window. It was amazing. However, most likely, it wasn't the first time the Potters had been here, because they didn't seem to be surprised at all.

The shop was crowded wall to wall with people, mostly kids Harry's age and younger.

As soon as they entered, Fred Weasley came over, "Hi there Mr. and Mrs. Potter, how are you doing? Good to see you Harry. Remember anything you like - it is yours for free. Come and see the things we are developing in the back."

James, Harry, Amber, Amelia and Liam all followed Fred into the back of the Weasley's shop where they stored things. "Because You-Know-Who has shown himself that he is back, we have been making all sorts of things to distract them so you can get away," Fred handed them each a black ball with a red button, "We call these 'The Wailers.' When pressed they screech like a banshee for ten minutes leaving you enough time to make a quick exit. We also have disillusion sweets for young kids needing to escape. Go on Harry, take as many as you like. You gave us the money to open this shop so there is no need for your money here."

Heading back into the main part of the shop, Harry saw Liam and James stocking up on prank items while Amber and Amelia were giggling in a corner labelled 'Wonder Witch Products.' In the end, Harry decided to get a bit of everything but the 'Wonder Witch' items.

When the Potters finally exited the shop, an hour later, with bags full of stuff, Lily spoke up, "Just one thing left to do. Harry, you need new dress robes for your party. You are growing so fast that it is hard to keep up with you."

They went into Madam Malkin's Robes for All Occasions. First thing Harry saw was Malfoy getting measured for some new robes. Nearby, was a girl of thirteen with long blond hair who had to be Malfoy's sister, Melanie.

Malfoy's face immediately lit up when he saw who had entered, "Hey Harry, how are you doing? Did you get your O.W.L.s results today? I got seven O.W.L.s I failed Care of Magical Creatures and Astronomy. How about you?"

Surprisingly, Harry felt quite relaxed at this, as if it was normal to talk to Malfoy. Was the world turning upside down or what?

Lily picked out a set of emerald green robes for Harry to try on. So, while he was being pinned for them, he had time to talk to Malfoy.

"I went quite well. I received nine O.W.L.s," Harry answered Malfoy's question. "Mum was so pleased with my result and she brought me here for the day."

They continued chatting until it was time for Harry to leave. Malfoy said he would probably see him at Harry's party next week.

Harry was shocked as they headed back to the Leaky Cauldron. He had completely forgotten about his birthday next week. There had been so much to think about. Harry had never had a birthday party in his life, so this would be a new experience.

AN: Harry's starting to settle in his new life. It's his birthday next chapter and we will find about what happened to Sirius that chapter as well.