Everything hurt, from the nose to the toes, everything was bruised and beaten

A/n Again, you guys totally make me happy with the fav. It helps me get the energy to continue to write because I know I have readers!! ACK, love it…. Reviews make me type happy too, -hint hint nudge nudge-

Anna is mute, she can still hear, but she can't talk.

Ok I know you all know about what happens to Harry and crap and the first time I wrote this I rushed ahead and things turned out AWEFUL. So bear with me. I just need to find away to for the story to slowly slid into the next few years.

Yes this one is a tad short.. but… its another bridge chapter.

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The days flew as Harry's departure day drew nearer. He began to worry, what if was all a joke? Was it all a dream? It made no sense. Harry tried to voice his thoughts to Anna but she just shrugged and smiled.

Why should you doubt him? Did he not already prove to you that this place exists?

Harry tried to take his mind off it by interrogating Anna, but Anna seemed to be finished opening up. To her she had given Harry enough information. To Harry things only became more muddled.

Anna seemed to know more then she let on. The proof was in the snake incident. To Harry her reaction seemed to show she had previous knowledge to magic, but had denied it. Disowned it even, refused to admit it. Or maybe she chose to remain ignorant of magical way. What ever it was, it drove Harry crazy.

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Harry we're going to be late! Anna's hand movements were fast and hard to read. She grabbed her silk scarf and wound it around her neck. The scooped down and picked up the owl, Hedwig, in her cage.

She then held the door open for Harry so he could come through with his entire luggage. Harry shoved in all into the trunk and Anna gently placed Hedwig in the back.

Anna drove at break neck speeds to get to the platform. Harry held tight and closed his eyes. Upon arrival Anna came to a screeching stop, the car spin in a circle before becoming stationary. Harry shakily got out of the car and stumbled around. He turned to see Anna grinning evilly

I haven't done that in years! That felt so good! Ok go grab a trolley, there you are. The two began loading things into the trolley. Anna then pulled out the owl and gestured for Harry to go forward.

Now, 9 and ¾ … that would between 9 and 10. If I were you I'd think outside the box, think, I taught you at least how to do that! Anna smiled at him.

"Well, to get into Diagon Alley we had to tap on the wall. So maybe if I tapped a few pillars or something?" Harry walked around and felt different walls, until his hand fell through one.

"Anna, its this one. Let's go!" Harry looked up happily.

No Harry you go, I cannot steal this day from you. Before you go though, I have something for you. Anna reached into her bag and pulled out a small beaten and worn book. No matter what school you go to you'll need this.

Harry turned it around in his hand. A Thesaurus.

Some times you can say things in many ways Harry, remember that.

"Thanks Anna. For everything."

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Harry's early school years were full of fun, danger, and friendship. They past quickly and before Harry knew it he was 13 and facing his third year of Hogwarts Despite All his collected knowledge. One thing always bugged him.

In one word

Anna.

So many questions for her, but never sure how to ask. What he didn't know was he was running out of time to ask.