When Two Worlds Collide
By TragicTealeaves
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Chapter 4
Leaving the Dursleys
As soon as Harry got to his room, he took out some parchment and a quill. He hoped his idea would work. He addressed the first letter to Dumbledore.
Dear Professor Dumbledore,
I talked to the Baudelaires about Hogwarts and they want to come but they can't. They won't leave Sunny with the Dursleys and I was wondering if they could either bring Sunny with them to Hogwarts or if the Mrs. Weasley would be kind enough to take care of her. Also, how are they to pay for their books, supplies, and clothes? Send your answer back with Hedwig.- Harry
He finished the letter quickly and sent Hedwig off. He knew it would be some time before Dumbledore replied. He hoped Dumbledore would help. Harry was also waiting for Lupin and Moody to come pick him up from here and was wondering how much longer it would be. 'Then again, if they show up before Dumbledore replies, the Baudelaires are most likely to not come until things are sorted out', he thought to himself. Harry decided that he will talk to the Baudelaires tomorrow and for now he will do his homework which he had tons of.
That night Violet and Klaus fell asleep, deep in their thoughts. Both children dreamed of attending Hogwarts and escaping the Dudleys and possibly Count Olaf. Sunny, not aware of the tension and problems going on slept peacefully, dreaming of chunks of wood or some hard material that she could sink her two sharp teeth in. Harry in the other room was still up doing some of this homework but his mind was focused on anything but his homework. He began to think of the Baudelaires and how odd they were. He also thought it was odd how Voldemort and Count Olaf were a bit similar. Finally when he could no longer stand it, he closed his books and slipped into a peaceful, dreamless sleep. He was unsure of Dumbledore's reply.
Next morning Harry awoke to a familiar tapping. At first he thought it was Aunt Petunia but soon realized it was Hedwig wanting to get in. He stumbled out of bed and made it to the window, still half asleep and let Hedwig in. He checked the clock and since it only read 6:00 AM he decided to go back to sleep. A few hours later he awoke and read the letter Hedwig had dropped off. His face formed a smile as he read the letter or should I say letters:
Dear Mr. Potter,
Luckily your owl found me before I departed from the headquarters. I have already made arrangements and the Baudelaire fortune has already been transferred to wizard money which I have kept in a safe in Gringotts. However if the Baudelaires do not wish to attend Hogwarts, I will change the money back to muggle money and leave it in the hands of Mr. Poe. I have talked to Mr. and Mrs. Weasley and they will send you an owl with their decision. Professor Lupin and Professor Moody should be there to pick you up along with the Baudelaires soon I suppose. Good-bye and see you at Hogwarts Mr. Potter.
Sincerely,
Professor Dumbledore The next letter read:
Hello Harry dear!
How are you? How are the Baudelaires? Dumbledore explained to me about them. Poor children. I would be delighted to take care of Sunny since she is not old enough of attend Hogwarts. Good-bye dear and see you and the Baudelaires soon!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Weasley
Harry got up and went downstairs, grinning. He couldn't wait to tell the Baudelaires the good news. As he walked into the kitchen, he saw Violet preparing breakfast and Klaus serving it. He noticed Sunny wasn't anywhere in the room. As he sat down, the Dursleys ignored him. Harry was far to used to this by now to care. When he sat down, he detected the pile of presents on the table. 'Of course! It's Dudley's birthday' Harry thought to himself.
"As you know, today is Dudley's birthday. Petunia and I will be taking Dudley and his friend out today and you, Potter, are to stay in your room and the Baudelaires in theirs. Petunia's left some work for you bloody kids to complete and so I want it done by the time we get back! Understood?" Vernon said angrily.
"Yes Uncle Vernon", Harry replied and Klaus and Violet nodded. After breakfast, the Dursleys left, Harry and the Baudelaires went upstairs.
"I have great news!" Harry exclaimed. "I Owled Dumbledore and he told me that your Baudelaire fortune has be turned to wizard money and so now you have plenty of money and can get it whenever you want. Mrs. Weasley has also agreed to taking care of Sunny while we are at Hogwarts".
"It's a good thing that the money problem has been settled but-" Klaus paused.
"But we don't know who Mrs. Weasley is", Violet finished for him. "I don't know if it's a good idea to leave Sunny with them and Sunny doesn't know them either". Violet pointed at the infant that was still asleep on Violet's bed.
"I've known Mrs. Weasley since my first year. Believe me, she is a very nice women. She treats me like her son! Also I'm best friends with their son Ron who is in the same year as me. Trust me, the Weasleys are the best option right now", Harry said firmly. Violet thought about it. 'I trust Harry and if what Harry's saying is true then Sunny should be safe there. Oh, I don't know! I really would like to escape this place and this seems the perfect opportunity. I can't help but trust Harry', Violet thought herself and Klaus was thinking something like that.
"What do you think Klaus?" Violet asked.
"I…I think we should trust Harry on this. This maybe our only chance of escaping and I'm sure that Count Olaf knows nothing about the wizarding world so it would be difficult for him to locate Sunny", Klaus replied.
"I agree. Harry, thank you for all this. I suppose Klaus, Sunny and I will come with you when you leave here", Violet told Harry, smiling.
"Of course!" Just then a loud crash was heard downstairs. Harry, at first, was afraid but soon remembered that Lupin and Moody were going to pick him up so it was probably them.
"What was that noise!" Klaus whispered looking scared.
"HARRY?" A voice called which Harry recognized as Lupin's.
"Come on. I want you guys to meet two people", Harry said heading downstairs with the Baudelaires following very closely. Violet picked up Sunny, who was now wide awake.
"Harry, wonderful to see you my boy!" Professor Lupin greeted. "And hello Violet, Klaus and Sunny. You two have grown up!"
"Hello", Violet replied politely. "If you don't mind me asking, how do you know me? Who are you?"
"You'll soon find out. As for me, I'm Professor Lupin", the man replied. "And this man here is Professor Moody. Harry, got your trunk packed? What about you Baudelaire children?"
"I have my things, I'll go get them", Harry said.
"Wait here, I'll go get them. There's no need for you to carry the heavy trunk down here when I could use a simple spell", Moody growled as he headed upstairs.
"We don't really have any belongings here", Violet said quietly.
"It's alright. Mrs. Weasley will take you shopping soon anyway", the professor said as he smiled down at them.
"Well here's the boy's trunk and I suppose Hedwig's already at the headquarters?" Moody said.
"I think so", Harry replied. "How are we getting there?" Klaus asked.
"Using the Portkey", Lupin replied. "Here, grab a hold on this boot". The Baudelaires did as they were told and everyone else grabbed onto the boot. Moody murmured the destination and in no time they were at the headquarters. Violet looked around in awe. She couldn't believe what just happened and neither could Klaus or Sunny.
"That was really quick", Klaus said quietly, beginning to like the idea of magic.
"Ah, well magic does make things quicker. Of course, muggles are just as fascinating", a man said. Klaus turned around and came looked up to see a man with flaming red hair. "I'm Mr. Weasley, you children must be the Baudelaires". Mr. Weasley smiled down at the children.
"Hello Mr. Weasley", Klaus said wondering how these people knew them. He was sure that this man knew his parents.
"Hello Harry", Mr. Weasley greeted Harry.
"Hey Mr. Weasley". Just then Mrs. Weasley came in the room.
"Oh! They're here! Hello children", Mrs. Weasley said giving Harry and the Baudelaires a big hug. "Violet, come with me". Violet looked a little apprehensive but followed the woman. She followed her into a big kitchen.
"You can put Sunny down. I'm so glad you've decided to go to Hogwarts. Your parents would have been so proud", Violet looked surprised when the woman mentioned her parents. "Of course, you'll need new books and a wand, some robes and new clothes as well. We'll go to Diagon Alley tomorrow. You, me and the girls. This is Hermione and my daughter Ginny", Mrs. Weasley said pointing at the two teenage girls.
"Hello. Thank you for offering to take care of Sunny", Violet said, feeling safer around these people since a lot of them mentioned their parents. For some odd reason, she felt very comfortable around these people and trusted them.
"No problem!" Mrs. Weasley said, picking up sunny and hugging her.
"GAH!" Sunny giggled smiling. It was clear that Sunny also felt comfortable with these people.
"Come one Violet, lets go upstairs and we'll show you the room you will be in", Ginny and Hermione said cheerfully as they dragged the girl upstairs. "My clothes will probably fit you so you could change into those!" "Thank you Ginny", Violet said politely.
"You have to share a room with me. I hope it's alright with you", Ginny said.
"Sure", Violet smiled.
"So how old are you?" Hermione asked.
"I just turned 16".
"You're the same age as me! We'll probably get put in the same year!" Ginny squealed. "Hermione here is in her last year and got Head Girl!"
"Head Girl?"
"Didn't Harry tell you anything about Hogwarts?" Hermione asked.
"Sort of. He told us it's a school for witches and wizards", Violet said.
"We'll explain it", Ginny piped in.
"Well you know what type of school it is. I'll tell you about it. It has four houses: Gryffindor, Slytherin, Hufflepff, and Ravenclaw. I hope your sorted into Gryffindor, that's the house we're all in. Two students from 7th year become Head Girl and Head Boy. I got Head Girl. There's really nothing else. Once we get there, you'll begin to understand", Hermione explained.
"I can help you catch up with your work too", Ginny said.
"You're really happy Ginny. You've been like this for a while. What's making you so happy?" Hermione asked laughing.
"Nothing", Ginny murmured turned a little red. 'Sorry Hermione, I can't tell you. Not yet', Ginny thought.
"Hogwarts sounds interesting", Violet said.
"It is", Ginny said.
"Lets go back downstairs". Hermione suggested as they all went back downstairs. "Harry!"
"Hey Hermione, Ginny", Harry said.
"Harry and I are going to show Klaus around", Ron said as the boys headed upstairs.
"You're going to love it at Hogwarts! Maybe you can play Quidditch!" Ron said.
"Quidditch?" Klaus asked.
"It's like the muggle game soccer only it's played on broomsticks", Harry explained. "You'll understand it better when you see us play".
"Well here's your room", Ron said. The room had only one bed in it. "Do you need to unpack?"
"No".
"Well then let's all go downstairs. Harry and I can show you how to play Quidditch!" Klaus nodded and followed Harry and Ron out into a huge yard. The three boys and Fred and George spent all afternoon playing Quidditch and teaching Klaus how to play. Klaus turned out to be a good Quidditch player and he was fast too. He quickly got the hang of riding a broomstick and the sport Quidditch. At the end of them game, the boys were sweaty and tired.
"Your were bloody brilliant! You should try out for the Quidditch team. Hopefully you'll be placed into Gryffindor!" Ron said enthusiastically.
"Gryffindor?" Klaus questioned.
"I forgot. I never told you much about Hogwarts. There are four houses: Gryffindor, Slytherin, Hufflepuff, and Ravenclaw. We're all in Gryffindor and hopefully you'll be placed in that house. It's the best house. Slytherin is for dark wizards and is not a good house", Harry explained. He still remembered how the sorting hat wanted to put him in Slytherin. He shuddered at the thought.
"I hope I'm placed in Gryffindor too since you guys are in that house too", Klaus replied. The boys headed back into the house since it was almost dinner time.
Disclaimer- I own nothing but the ideas and plot!
Well that was chapter 4. How was it? Was it long? I wanted to get into the next chapter when they go into Diagon Alley but I have something in mind and if I did…then this chapter would be really long. How was it? Good? Review and tell me.
I'm sorry I haven't updated in a while. I've been really sick and with all the make up work and doctor's appointments…I don't get much time to write. I also had a bit of a writers block for like two weeks. I'll try to update as soon as possible.
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