CHAPTER THREE

HARRY POTTER BELONGS TO JK ROWLING

Harry and Leo were hiding behind the sofa, waiting for Remus and Sirius to come downstairs. At last, the two wizards came down and Harry nodded to Leo. Leo snapped his fingers and all the glass cups and plates trembled and flew at Remus and Sirius. They both yelped and cast a shield. The cups and plates disintegrated into powder. Harry and Leo burst out laughing at the shocked looks on the two adults' faces. Harry saw the shock turn into rage and he nudged Leo and they both stopped their giggling.

"HARRY JAMES POTTER AND LEONARDO CHASTER BLACK, WHAT WERE YOU THINKING?" Sirius shouted. Harry flinched back. "THAT COULD HAVE KILLED US! DO YOU KNOW HOW DANGEROUS GLASS CAN BE?" Harry was now trembling, scared. Remus, the same cold angry look on his face, walked forward and grabbed Harry. Harry glanced back to see Leo being led downstairs by Sirius.

"Harry, that was utterly foolish," Remus said, sitting Harry down on his lap. "Like Sirius said, that could have killed us."

Harry sniffled. "I'm sorry. Leo just said that he played pranks all the time, and that we should play a prank of our own. I didn't realize the dangers. I'll never do something like that again, I promise," he said quietly.

Harry was sitting uncomfortably on his kitchen seat, squirming at the fiery hot pain in his backside. Remus had given him a well-deserved spanking, and Harry had been half convinced that he wouldn't be able to sit ever again. A sniffling sound was heard and Leo walked forward and sat down. Harry saw his friend wince in pain as he sat down and Sirius walked past, ruffling Harry's hair briefly with his hand. Harry and Leo remained silent, staring at the table as if it were the most interesting thing in the world. A plate of toast and eggs was placed in front of him and he began to eat silently. When he finished, he glanced up at Remus worriedly, wondering what he should do.

"You and Leo go upstairs to your room and read," Remus instructed.

Harry nodded and they both ran up the stairs. Harry kneeled on the carpet - he would have preferred to sit, but his backside was still burning - and so did Leo. Harry silently pulled out a book about animals. He flipped to the page of falcons and began to read. I wish I could be like these birds. Raise my wings and take off into the air. It would be cool. I wish I could be like this falcon flying and hunting with its family. It looks so fun, Harry thought wistfully.

CRACK!

Remus and Sirius both jumped at the loud cracking noise. "What was that?" Remus asked worriedly. They both ran up the stairs, taking two at a time. Sirius flung the door open to find something they both stared at in shock.

END OF CHAPTER THREE.

I know, shortest chapter I've ever written. I deliberately left it at a cliff hanger for two reasons:

1. It's 11:07 PM and I am exhausted.

2. I want you guys to feel anticipation.

I won't be writing chapter four until I get at least two or three reviews guessing on what happened. So better click that review button if you want me to continue! ^_^