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It wasn't long until Harry reached eleven years old, on that day Harry also got his Hogwarts letter. He sighed as he gazed at the list of items he would need to purchase. The only problem was that he had NO money.

"Relax Harry, I'll fund you the money you need to go to school" said Anna as they say in the cemetery when the owl came with Harry's acceptance letter. "You would? But that money is yours!"

Anna smiled, "I have what I need here at this place, Sure I get paid to make the tombstones and such but I never use it. Now I have something worthwhile to use it for, to fund your education." Harry was stunned at first but then jumped into Anna's arms and hugged her. "Oh thank you Anna, thank you, I wish I could repay you."

"You can, by studying hard and doing your best. But also remember to have a little fun once in a while."

Harry smiled and she hugged him back but then the smile faded, "…my brother will be there as a second year…." Anna frowned too, "You shouldn't worry about him Harry and you were six when you left. Who knows, he may have forgotten you. But if he does bother you, don't let him. You're a special little boy Harry and your powerful too. So what if he is some proclaimed hero? It doesn't really matter."

"But to my parents it mattered…to everyone else it mattered…."

Anna sighed sadly, "Sit down Harry." He sat down next to here on the stone bench with his head lying on her arm.

"Harry…the wizard world expects a young boy, your brother, to have the power to destroy a man who has exceeded in dark magic far beyond any wizard that has existed before him, even enough to rival one of the original creators of the Hogwarts school. Even enough to match Dumbledore and he IS powerful Harry. When I first heard about…to be honest I laughed. It had to be a fluke or a little bad luck on Voldemort's part…or maybe even foul play. Still whatever happened, they depend on some kid to save them all. I still can't wrap my head around why these so called "wise and intelligent" wizards would buy into that. I mean sure you can teach him to be a good fighter and all, but to face off against a wizard like Voldemort would take decades of discipline and practice. One would need to be on their toes at all times. Not only that but also great cunning. A child has neither that and has much to learn. To be that great, he would have to be trained from birth practically. Do you see what I'm saying Harry. Just because some wizards believe that your brother is the "chosen one" doesn't make you any less of a wizard or a person."

"I understand Anna…you really don't believe in the whole thing about the "Boy-who-lived" and that my brother killed…Voldemort…."

Anna shook her head, "No I don't Harry…life is never that simple. A chosen one is born and that means the darkness that the Dark Lord is over…nothing is simple Harry. I don't have such a fantasy-like mentality as the rest of the world does."

Harry smiled as they enjoyed the rest of the afternoon talking.

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Anna and Harry walked through London together after getting permeation from the head of the orphanage.

Anna remembered all about diagon alley and even though she was a squib she was allowed to venture in and out of the wizard world so long as she followed the same rules of secrecy as the wizards did.

When they entered the alley, Harry pulled out his list of items they needed to purchase. "Well according to this…I need a pet of some sort, a wand, some robes to wear the store on the list provides the school uniform, several text books for the upcoming classes, school supplies, a cauldron, and…I can't own a broom yet since I'm a first year."

"Well let's start with your robes."

They walked into Madam Malkin's Robe shop and Harry was immediately measured and given robes to wear for the year. Harry tried on one in the dressing room. When he walked out he looked at himself in the mirror.

"It feels like a dress" said Harry. Anna laughed, "Yeah but apparently there all the rage with wizards…even after a thousand years. Wouldn't mind an update once in a while."

Harry laughed as the owner of the store scowled. Then they heard a soft voice coming from the door, "Anna…is that you."

Anna looked up to see a elderly woman come up to her with a expression of shock but also happiness. "Oh Anna…it's been years…how are you."

Anna smiled softly, "I'm well grandma, I know I can't contact you because of dad…."

"Say no more, I know all about him and what he had done….He never bothered to take care of you, not like the nuns have. Are you well, you look so thin?"

"I'm fine grandma, I'm here getting Harry here his supplies to go to Hogwarts." Anna pointed at Harry.

She turned to him and smiled, "Well it's nice to meet you Harry, I bet you're looking forward to school."

Harry nodded, "Yes, but I'm a bit nervous." She laughed, "Oh no need to be dear, a new school also means new friends and new adventures. Try and make the most of it."

Harry smiled brightly. "Anyway, Anna, I really want to see you despite what my foolish son says. I'll contact you with my owl, Lucy, soon." The woman hugged Anna, "I love you so much, I don't care what your father says." Anna hugged her back, "I love you too grandma."

She smiled but small tears fell down her face, "I must go now…your father expects me back soon."

"Grandma…how is he?"

She stopped and sighed, "To be honest…he's been worse than I have ever seen him before."

She left leaving Anna thinking about what she had said.

Harry went to her, "Maybe…he misses you."

Anna snorted, "Doubt it, mostly likely bummed about something at work."

They left the store to purchase the rest of the stuff they needed.

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After a few hours, they had almost got everything Harry needed now all he had to get was a wand. Harry was currently petting his new owl, Hedwig. Anna kept scowling, "Honestly I hate birds."

"Why?"

"They screech and poop on your shoes…like she did two minutes ago in the pet shop." Hedwig tilted its head and gave an expression like she was laughing at her. She sneered at the owl, "Better watch yourself or else we'll be having Penne alla Hedwig for dinner tonight."

Harry laughed.

They entered the wand shop, aka Ollivanders. The man looked rather strange to Harry but didn't comment out of politeness. That man looked at Harry for a moment with a shock expression on his face. "Well, it seems a second Potter son is here. Why haven't your parents mentioned anything about you and where are they."

Harry looked down but Anna spoke up for him, "They left him at the orphanage I work at."

He looked even more stunned, and then sobered up, "I see…well I'm assuming you're here for a wand, Mr. Potter?"

Harry nodded, "Well then, lets see here…try this one."

Harry waved it but it caused a vase near the window to shatter. "Nope not that one."

He handed Harry another, "Hmm…try this one."

Harry waved the next one and this time the window broke. "Certainly not that one."

Suddenly he stopped and looked at a wand case that was covered in dust, "I wonder…."

He took out the box and handed Harry the wand. It glowed a bright gold color and all the lights in the store flickered.

Ollivander looked even more shocked then before, "Is something wrong sir" asked Harry.

"…No but this wand…. I remember everyone who I sold a wand to Mr. Potter. I can never forget this one. The one who owned this one was the same one who gave you the scar like he gave your brother."

Harry stared at the wand in his hands and Anna placed a hand on his shoulder, "We have to go Harry, the nuns want us home by nightfall, go outside for a moment to check on Hedwig, ok."

Harry nodded and went outside, Anna looked at Ollivander with knowing eyes, "Does this mean what I think it means?"

He nodded, "Should I tell him?"

Anna sighed, "I'm not sure…"

He nodded, "It's just that…I never thought Albus Dumbledore would make such a terrible mistake."

Anna nodded, "There's always a first, even wizards cane be wrong you know." She left the store to get Harry.

The shop keeper held his head in his hand, "This will not bond well, for both Harry and his brother."

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