Now this day just could not get any worse. To start it all off I slipped in the shower and banged my head of the wall, which gave me a freaking headache. Next of course it was a school day so I had to drag my butt to school ,which was called Bayside. That day I had 3 surprise quizzes. I had to have failed all of them. French Business was the worst of them all. One of the questions rang in my head. Quest-ce c'est une Oligopole I had no idea what a bloody Oligopole was, nor did I care. Of course I also had to suffer through my friends teasing me about my father. "Where's your father David? Is he off with the Queen?" So what if my father is British? So what that he had to leave? It does not make me who I am today. I get along just fine with my mother alone. Plus, living in Canada had been way better than if I had grown up on England. Minus the lack of accent, everything was better. No having to deal with Euros, or cars driving on the wrong side of the road. None of that. However the real bombshell came when I arrived home. My mother informed me we were moving to england.
"But mom" I said "What about my education, here, in Canada? You wanted me to learn French remember?" She just smiled "Oh honey, you'll get a Steller education. Your father always told me his best memories were of his time in school. I just want you to have the same experience!" I grumbled under my breath. "I'm sure.. So good he had to run out on you probably to one of his highschool sweethearts" If she heard me she did not let on "Oh sweetie, at least let me cut your hair, you'll feel better with all the extra weight off your head." Maybe I should describe myself. I have long brown hair, hazel eyes, short and defiantly not a body builder. I snapped back "No, I like my hair long, and a haircut would not help me feel better about losing everything I know." she sighed, but then perked up and said "I know what will cheer you up! How about a late 11th birthday present! What would you like? Anything special?" I sighed "To be liked, special.. Part of an 'in' group. However since you cant give me that.. A book will have to do." She smiled "What kind of book would you like?" I shrugged and said "One that will take me away from this world and put me in a more magical one." She smirked but said "I'll keep that in mind. We should probably get started on packing though, we don't have long before we move." I grumbled. This was NOT going to be fun.
A few weeks later I had gotten to packing my room, I was currently packing my books away, stirring in my feelings. What made Mom think she had the right to do this?! This was my home, my whole life was here. All my friends. Robert, Katie, Meghan, Grace, Ethan, Dimitri... and even Jack. It sucked. All this sucked. Packing these books sucked! I just wish these books would PACK THEMSELVES! I jumped back in surprise, the books jumped out of their shelves and flew into boxes around my room, arranging themselves neatly. My gods! (I have been saying stuff like that since I began reading into Greek Mythology. There was a knock at my door and my mother stuck her head in "Oh good, you're done. They moved our flight forward. We leave on Monday, no more Canadian school for you, you get out a month early!" I sighed "Why do we have to leave? I like it here! I love Maple Syrup!" She chuckled "You'll understand" I then realized something and asked "Where did we get the money to move?" Seeing as we are poor it was odd we could move. She smiled "Oh, an Old Dean with a long white beard came to our door and offered you a place in his boarding school. He has pull with some companies in England and can get me a job, and even offered us money to move. He told me he would give us more info once we are there." I raised an eyebrow, figuring there was more behind it than she was telling me. However I let it go.
Monday we were on the plane and headed for England, our stuff having been sent ahead to our new house. (Somehow we had been approved for a house, maybe due to the Dean of the new school I was going to). My thoughts drifted on the trip. I thought about my old friends. I'll never find friends like that again.. Ever. I gazed out the window and see my last ever glimpse of Canada.. My home. No.. No it would not be my last. I will come back, the minute I'm of age. I will see all my friends again. I care too much about them not too. I yawned and closed my eyes and have a dreamless sleep.. At least I wish I did.
I drempt im on a street, I look around to see my surroundings, there are houses everywhere, all with Halloween decorations on. Kids in costumes go from door to door, except for one, they just bypass it as if there was nothing there. I look around some more and see a sign
WELCOME TO GODRICS HALLOW. I have never heard of Godrics Hallow. And then I see him. A guy that looks like he's in his twenties, short. I know him. Just from description.
My father. I wonder why he's standing in the middle of the street, right in front of the house no one see's. Suddenly he tenses and grabs something out of his coat. A stick. I look around and see why he tenses. A tall man in a cloak is walking towards us. A kid runs up to him, looks at him and runs away screaming. The rest of the kids follow his example an run home. Then my Father speaks.
"I knew you would come Lord Voldemort." then the Voldy dude speaks
"ah, Ernest, are you going to move your traitorous behind... or am I going to have to kill you?"
"I have come to makes things right!" he raises his stick and yells
"STUPIFY!" a jet of light shoots out of his stick at Voldemort. Then Voldemort raises his stick and says calmly
"Protego." it block my dads jet of light.
"Death it is then." says Voldemort then he yells
"AVADA KADAVRA!" and a jet of green light spews out of his wand towards my Father, who dodges it. Waves his stick and disappears, then jets of light start appearing from thin air, shooting towards Voldemort who blocks all of them and starts yelling
"AVADA KADAVRA!" pointing his stick randomly. How can this be happening? This can not be real! Just then Voldemort snaps his head to the right, I follow his gaze and see a puddle. A puddle with a hole in it, the size of a grown mans foot, Voldemort points his stick at the area of the puddle, at a mans height and yells
"SECTUMSEMPRA!" and a gash forms in mid air and began to gush blood. Then my dad becomes visible and drops to his knees, bleeding heavily from a gash on is chest. Voldemort says
"you were really good at the disillusionment charm, the reason why I liked you. But now its over. You have no more tricks. I shall now kill Harry Potter and his family. What you tried to stop."
"you shall not live forever. One day you shall die, and I shall have my dignity back." my father gasps out.
"you should know, I have taken measures to never die, and killing Harry Potter shall seal it! Goodbye Ernest Moore, such a waste of pure magical blood." my dad closes his eyes and Voldemort yells
"AVADA KADAVRA!" and green light shoot towards my dad, and hits him. He falls down dead. Voldemort laughs. I wake up with a start yelling "NOOOOOO!"
Everyone on the plane looks at me. I'm drenched in cold sweat. My mom sooths me and says "I'm sorry.. I needed to wake you. We're landing soon." I sighed and looked away, still shaking fro mthe dream "It wasn't you.. I had a nightmare." She placed a hand under my jaw and pulled my face to face her "What was it about hunny?" I couldn't tell her.. It was too crazy.. And stupid. "Oh.. I lost my books in a fire." She smiled and reached into her carry on bag "Well this ought to make up for it then. I found you the perfect book for you present. It involves magic and dragons. Happy belated 11th David!" She hands me a book.. Dragonlance by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman. I smiled "Thanks mom!" However I wondered if a book of magic was the best thing to read after my dream.
Before long we turn onto the street called Privet Drive and stop in front of house 18. I get out and start bringing our luggage in. I go up the stairs, into my new room and dump my stuff then I just cry. All my friends, gone, my home, my life, gone all gone. I look out the window and see a boy about my age,untidy hair and black circular glasses getting chased by a gang of big 12 year olds. At least im not that poor guy.
The next few weeks were a blur. I still had no friends because I didn't start school until September. I spent most of that time unpacking the house and reading Dragonlance. I also spent time watching the Black haired boy being chased. I wanted to help, but I knew I stood no chance. May be a Green belt in Karate and Ju jitsu, but I didn't fancy my chances against five big strong 12 year olds. It was summer vacation now, and if I was back in Canada right now I'd probably be swimming with my friends, laughing, playing video games and enjoying life. Instead I was stuck inside to avoid the big bully's and had no one to play with because I was trapped in this boring country. However just was I was reading my book my doorbell rang. At least I assume it was my doorbell as I had never heard it rung before.
I ran downstairs and opened the door to find a man standing there , probably over 100, with a long while beard. Dressed in purple..robes? He also had half moon spectacles. Had to be the man who ruined my life. "May I come in?" He asked a warm and soothing voice. I then said "You see, I'm not allowed to let in strangers." He chuckles "I assure you, I'm not a stranger, at least not to your mother, is she in?" I then said "Hold on." I yelled over my shoulder "MOM! SOMEONE IS AT THE DOOR FOR YOU!" a few seconds later my mother comes to the door. "Ahh, Mr Dumbledore! Please come in!" So Mr Dumbledore (What a weird name) came inside and sat down on our couch. "Would you care for a drink Mr Dumbledore. I'm afraid we don't have coffee as I can't stand the stuff.. But we have tea, juice, pop?" He smiled "I appreciate the offer Ms Shuter, However I can not stay too long and do have a few matters to discuss with your son, if you wouldn't mind." I looked at my mom and asked "Please stay?" She nodded and sat beside me and rubbed my arm "Of course sweetie." If this Dumbledore was fazed by this he did not show it. He simply smiled and said "Well straight to business then. Mr Shuter, I have come to officially offer you a place at my school, Hogwarts." I raised an eyebrow "I'm new here.. But I think I would have heard of a boarding school named Hogwarts." He chuckled "Well you wouldn't have, seeing as Muggles do not know it exists." My eyebrow stayed raised "Muggles?" He raised a hand and said "I apologize I have gotten ahead of myself. There is no easy way to say this so I will say it to you straight. David Shuter, you are a wizard."
I was dumbfounded for a few seconds. Was this guy drunk? Or was my dream more than a dream? Voldy guy did mention my father was Pure magical blood.. Did that mean I had magical blood too.. And was magic real?! I however chose to chuckle nervously and respond "Very funny, Now what are muggles?" Dumbledore remained calm "Non-magic folk, Unlike you." I then said "But that's impossible. Magic doesn't exist." He smiled and said "I assure you, it does. Have you ever made things happen that you just can't explain?" I think back a few weeks ago when the books packed themselfs. And a few years ago when I was in front of a big crowd and I kept making a fool of myself and I really wished I was invisible, then I disappeared. "Yeah, a few times." I finally said. I followed up with "are you a wizard?" He nodded. I then asked "Can you prove it?" He smiled and then pulled out a stick from his robes similar to the one my father had in my dream. He pointed it at one of the bookshelves and said "Incendio!" The bookshelf burst into flames. My eyes nearly popped out of my head. He then said "Agumenti!" and water shot out from his stick, dousing the flames. He then finished with "Reparo!" The books and the shelves mended themselves. I muttered "Wow..." I then pointed at his stick "Do I get one of those sticks?" He nodded "It is actually a wand, and yes you do. In fact I have free-ed tomorrow from my busy schedule to take you to get all the things you need to start at Hogwarts.. If that works for you of course." I nodded "Thank you sir.. However I don't have any money..." He chuckled "Oh don't you worry, you do. I will show you tomorrow. However now I must be off.. Busy busy day ahead. If you don't mind I can show myself out." I hesitated but just needed to know, so I then said "Wait.. Sir.. Is it possible to kill with magic." He paused with one foot out the door and turned to look at me. He looked over his glasses at me and studied me for a second before saying "I am afraid it is yes. However I must say we have a zero tolerance for that sort of thing at Hogwarts. If you kill someone I will have to expel you." I shook my head "Don't worry, I wouldn't dream of it. I was just confirming a fear is all. Good day sir.." Dumbledore turned and was about to leave before adding "Oh, and you can't tell any Muggle what I have told you, the reason we have survived throughout the years is through secrecy, and that must continue. Good day!" He then left.
I looked at my mother, who was petting our kitten, Hermes. I said softly "You knew didn't you?" She nodded "Your father told me, it was part of what attracted me to him. He didn't tell me everything of course.. But I knew he was a wizard. I just didn't know if you would be Until Mr Dumbledore told me. I figured you would believe it from someone who could show it to you. See, you are special, something I have known since the day you were born." I then timidly asked "SO do you actually know why he left?" She shook her head "I have always told you the truth on that. One day.. He just had to leave. He told me I had to leave England for your safety, so I moved back to Canada. I hoped one day he wold return.. But I guess he found someone else.. Or never intended to come back. Maybe one day once you are all magical you will find him. However I know either way, You will always be my number one. I will always love you, magic or not." I looked down, embarased "I love you too Mom." I then hugged her and immediately went to the phone to call one of my closer friends, one where we had actually almost been boyfriend and girlfriend. Meghan.
"Hello" Meghan said on the other end. I said "Hi Meghan! It's David! I got weird news! I'm a wizard!" She laughed "Oh my god, and I'm a fairy godmother!" I didn't like her tone, but understood why she was joking around. "No I'm serious here!" She replied "and I'm not?" That hurt me "Heck I wasn't supposed to say anything but I chose to confide in you, and this is how you treat me?" She then shot back "You expect me to believe this? You're crazy!" I then said "Remember when we were talking and I asked that if I ever found out I was magical or like a vampire or something you would believe me, and you said yes?" She replied "I didn't expect you to actually try it. You can't be serious." I then replied angerly "You calling me a liar?" She replied "Maybe I am." That hurt. I tear up a bit and snap "Well you know where you can stick this friendship then!" I then hung up the phone, hurt over truly losing a friend and probably more as she would talk to the rest of them. Jack would probably get a kick out of it though, he could take my spot in the friend group.. Perhaps even move on Meghan.
I cried all during the night. Didn't get a wink of sleep, in the morning I try my best to hide my red, raw eyes. Just when I deem myself acceptable I hear the door bell ring, I run to the door and open it and there Dumbledore is. He said "Good Morning David, are you ready to go?" I nodded "Yes sir, ummm.. How are we getting to, er, wherever we need to go." He smiled "We'll get a bus there of course! Shall we get under way?" I nodded and we left for the bus stop. We wait for a very short amount of time and the bus comes. Dumbledore had good timing. When we took our seats Dumbledore asked "What's wrong David?" I looked up at him and asked "Not to seem rude, but why do you think I'm upset?" He then said "Well, firstly you have been working very hard to cover up yours eyes, which indicates you have been crying, Perhaps all night and secondly you have been slugish, like you didn't get any sleep. Usually I have students asking me question the whole time, and you have asked a single one. So I ask again, what's wrong?" I then said "I fell out with one of my best friends.. And probably lost the rest of my friends in the process." He then said "Over you being a wizard." It wasn't a question, it was a statement. I quickly said "Of course not, you told me not to." He smiled sadly "I expected you to. Every Witch or Wizard who were raised by muggles with no knowledge of the wizarding world tell their friends about having magic when they find out. The main reason I instruct my pupils not to do that is because what you described is exactly what happens. Every time. I'm sorry this has happened to you, truly. However Hogwarts is a magical place and I am sure you will make great friends, the best you ever had!" I looked down and mumbled "I doubt it, but why do you think that." He then said abruptly "I'll tell you later, this is our stop and we have much to do and not much time to do it in!" He stands up and gets off the bus, myself right behind him.
I expect him to take me to the shops in london, but instead he takes me to a bar, the Leaky Cauldron. I said timidly "Uh, Sir, I believe I'm a bit too young to drink." He chuckled "Oh we aren't stopping here, just passing through!" We walk in and immediately the bartender greets him "Ahh Professor Dumbledore, What I pleasant surprise! Hagrid was in here just a few minutes ago with Harry! You just missed him!" Dumbledore chuckled "Ah yes, I'm not here on a social call unfortunately Tom, I must help young David here get things!" The Barman, Tom, nods. Dumbledore leads me to a brick wall and pulls out his wand and begins to tap some bricks and the wall begins to open up. My jaw drops "Woah!" I gasped. A lively street filled with magical things and beings appeared in front of me. Dumbledore then said "To Gringotts, We must get you your money David!" We then start walking towards the bank.
I pluck up the courage to ask Dumbledore "Did you know my father?" Dumbledore's face falls as he said "Yes, Yes I did. He was a great Wizard. I hate to tell you this.. But your Father was killed 10 years ago by-" I cut him off and say softly "Lord Voldemort." Well the dream had to be true.. My father was dead. If Dumbledore was surprised by my knowledge if Lord Voldyguy, he did not show it. Instead he nodded "Yes, He was." I then asked "He was a follower of Voldemort's, wasn't he." Dumbledore looked away and said "Yes He was.. I fought him a few times, He escaped every time." I noticed a small smile on his lips as he said "He was the only wizard that could out perform me with a Disillusionment charm." He then looked at me and said "You wondered why I know you will find great friends at Hogwarts. It's simple really, Your Father had a close knit group of friends, and I know you will follow in his steps." We then walked into the bank as I was saying I hope so sir.. Uh... what are these... things?" The bank was full of short disfigured men with long ears. Dumbledore said "These are Goblins, one of the many magical creatures you will learn of in your studies at Hogwarts." I looked at him in horror "You mean like kill me and eat me Goblins from Lord of the Rings?!" He laughed heartedly "Merlins Beard no! I bet you have already nicknamed me Gandalf!" I looked away "Of course not sir." But of course, I had. Dumbledore could easily play Gandalf if they ever got around to making a Lord of the Rings movie. Dumbledore then said more seriously "Now follow me and stick close. It also may be best that you don't interact much with them.. They are a particular folk, and can take offense easily." I nodded and followed slightly behind him, my thoughts going back to Lord of the Rings goblins. He walked up to a teller and said "We are heard to make a withdrawl from Mr Shuter's vault." The Goblin looked over the counter at me and said "There is no Shuter vault." Dumbledore then said "Oh, right. It would be under the name Moore. I have the key right here." He produced a key. The goblin inspected it and said "Very well, I will make the needed correctings to the books, changing the name to Shuter. You will be escorted to the vault." I was handed the key. I looked up at Dumbledore and asked "How do you have my father's key..?" He said "Ah my boy, that is a story for another time. One I assure you I will tell you. However we have more important matters to attend to."
We took a miners cart to a vault deep underground. The goblin unlocked vault number 394 with my key before returning it to me. The door opened and I almost fainted from the sight. The vault was full of coins, gold, silver and bronze. There was also an assortment of jewelry and trinkets. Heck I even saw the ruby pommeled hilt of a sword sticking out of a pile of gold. I then said "By the gods I'm rich!" Dumbledore chuckled "A vault rivaled by very few, my own, the Malfoy's, The Lestranges and the Potter vault to name but a few." Potter... why did Potter sound Familiar? Wasn't that the name Voldemort said in my dream? Harry Potter. I was suddenly overcome with anger. If I ever ran into this guy I was going to make him pay for my father's death. Dumbeldore began filling a bag with coins explaining "The Gold ones are Galleons, Silver ones are Sickles, Bronze are Knuts." I blinked and said "I have more to learn than I thought." We then left the bank "Where first?" I asked. Dumbledore then said "You must get your books, Robes and potions materials. For the books go to Flourish and Blotts. The Robes you can get a Madam Malkins's Robes for all Occasions and for your Potions Materials go to the Apothecary. Here is a list. I do a few errands to run myself. Meet me at Olivander's, as that is where you can get your Wand!" He then walked off and I was left to navigate the busy ally
I start out with the books by going to Flourish and Blotts. I get the books I actually need like A History of Magic by Bathilda Bagshot and The Standard Book of Spells(Grade 1) by Miranda Goshawk. However I also bought one book that wasn't on the list. Hogwarts a History as it looked interesting. I then walk out of the store and went to Madam Malkin's. There I got fitted for all my robes. I also bought a pointed hat that was for school. I put it on my head to try it on and check in the mirror. Man I looked ridiculous! I buy the stuff and walk out. Then I go and get my cauldron, telescope and other doodads from the Apothecary.
Lastly I head over to Olivander's for my wand. I look for Dumbledore but he's not there. I go to walk in but the door opens and a huge man walked out followed by a kid that look familiar but I couldn't place him. Glasses, scar on his forehead in the shape of a lightning bolt. I let them pass then I walk in. An old man, not as old as Dumbledore but still ancient, walks up to me and asks "First wand?" I nodded "Um yeah it is" He lit up and said "Fantastic! Lets get started. Which hand is your Wand hand?" I was confussed by the question and answered by saying "Umm.. I write with my right hand?" With that he walks behind the counter and pulled out a wand and hands it to me. I stare at it. He looked slightly impatient and he said "Well, give it a whirl then!" I wave it randomly and he snatches it away "No no not right.. How about this one." This started a process of him handing me wands after wand, and snatching them back almost as fast. Finally I asked "Why do you keep taking them back. I don't care what it looks like honestly.." He smiled and said "Whats your name son?" I then said "David.. David Shuter." He then continued "Well Mr Shuter, the Wand chooses the Wizard. Not the other way around.. Here try this one. It's good for Dueling, Charms and Transfiguration." He handed me another wand. It was dark and thicker at the hilt, but got lighter and thinner as it made its way to the tip. Polished. It had markings on the hilt that I could not quite make out. As I grabbed the hilt a warmness spread through my body. The man I assumed was Olivander smiled "Ahh, interesting. I have had that wand for 10 years, and has only ever had one owner. I was starting to think it would never choose another owner. It is Oak with the core made out of Phoenix feather. 12 Inches, rather flexible. A perfect match. Te previous owner was a powerful wizard, so I do believe we can expect great things from you David Shuter." I smile, wondering who this previous owner was but not bothering to ask as Olivander did not volunteer the information , and pay for my wand. I leave the store to see Dumbledore standing there holding a cage with a Black Barn owl inside.
Dumbledore smiled and gestured the owl to me. I say flabbergasted "Sir, you shouldn't have!" He continued to smile and said softly "You just lost one of your best friends, and possibly all of them. You deserve a new loyal one. I have too much money anyways." I smiled, holding back teas "Thank you sir." I inspected the owl and found that his coloration on his back, when you squinted, looked like he had a slightly lighter black lightning bolt. Keeping with my tradition of naming pets after Greek gods I said "I name Thee Zeus, lord of the sky!" Dumbledore chuckled "A very fitting name indeed" He then looked to the sky and said "Merlins Beard is it that late already. We really must be off David. I can Apperate us back to your mothers home. It will be easier that way. If you would please grab on to my arm, and hold on to your stuff!" I did so and felt myself disappear into nothingness to re-appear in my mothers living room. I immediately fell to my knees panting and began to retch. Luckily I had nothing on my stomach so I didn't make a mess. Dumbledore apologizes and said "I will be sure to warn you next time. However I simply must be off. David here's your ticket for the Hogwarts Express. Its Platform 9 3/4 at Kings Cross station. How to get there is walk straight through the third barrier of platform 9. The train leaves at 11AM sharp on September first. So do not be late. Also.. You may only bring one pet to Hogwarts.. So you must choose between Zeus and your Kitten. However I will advise the Owl as all magical owls are trained to carry post, so you can remain in touch with your mother during your time at school. I will see myself out. See you at Hogwarts, have a pleasant rest of your summer" And with that, he leaves. I sit on the couch and place Zeus's cage beside me. My Kitten Hermes jumps up and sniffs the owl, who hoots. Hermes cuddles into me and I pet him as I think this over. I loved my cat.. But if I could use my Owl more at Hogwarts.. Perhaps that was what I needed to do. I say softly to Hermes "I need to leave you here Herm.. Mom needs someone to keep her company. First my father had to leave.. Now I do. I'll be home every summer! Please don't be mad at me." He purrs and licks my hand, which I take as he accepts my choice. I then head up to my room to begin looking through all my new things.
The Summer goes by surprisingly fast. I spend my time reading through my new books and even practicing a few spells. I found it all very fascinating. Especially the History of Hogwarts, learning of the four founders, Rowena Ravenclaw, Helga Hufflepuff, Salazar Slytherin and of course my Favorite, Godric Gryffindor. He was the armored knight, cool sword, cool shield, cool family emblem of a Lion. They had four houses named after them based upon their values, so I hoped I got into the Gryffindor one. I also spent a great deal of the summer watching the black hair-ed boy get chased and outrun the 12 year old boy. I still wanted to help him, but I knew I would create 5 new enemies, and I did not have a single friend to back me up. Speaking of friends, my Canadian Friends had not contacted me since my disastrous call to Meghan. I had a feeling she had told him what I had said and wanted nothing to do with me. However as much as it hurt me.. I couldn't focus on it. I was going to Hogwarts tomorrow, the start of a wonderful adventure.
The phone rang that evening, and my mom called up to me "David! Come get the phone! It's Robert!" I jumped up. My best friend since kindergarten was actually calling me! Maybe my worst fears had not come true! I ran downstairs and grabbed the reciever "Robert! How's it going Bud!" I say happily. Robert responds "Fine. Listen David, I was voted by the group to tell you this. Meghan told us what you told her.. And the fact you stuck my the fantasy, even when facing losing her? Its baffling! Magic ISN'T real David. I know its been rough when your father ran away to be with another woman, but to create this fantasy to cope with it? It's crazy David!" My hand curled into a fist and yelled into the phone "I. Wasn't. Lying. And my dad didn't run away with another woman! He's dead!" Robert was silent for a second, and my mother popped her head into the room, eyes wide "What? Your father is dead? How do you know?" I replied softly, aware of my mother's listening gaze "I had a dream.. That he was killed by some wizard, I'm gathering evil, named Lord Voldemort. He died to try and protect some guy named Harry Potter. I thought it was a dream, but Professor Dumbledore confirmed it had actually happened." Robert scoffed "I can't believe you David! This is TOO FAR. Magic isn't real! And Lord flight of death? Really? As I was saying, the group is done with you. Even if you come back to Canada you will not be welcome back. To pretend your father is dead because of this LIE! You know Jack may have his faults.. But at least he doesn't make this stuff up. You know Meghan moved to France because of this? Insulting her feelings for you was too much. We're done David. Done. Goodbye." He hung up and I hung the phone up myself, tears forming.
My mother looked at me "Ernest is dead?" I nod "I'm sorry Mom.. I didn't know how to tell you." Her lip quivered and she said "And all this time.. I worried he left because I wasn't enough... I'm sorry hunny.. I hoped you would meet him someday." I wasn't sure how to handle this. I felt upset because my friends all thought I was a liar. Why Meghan had moved to france because of it made no sense.. But it wasn't my place to care.. Our friendship had ended. Now when it came to my Father being dead. I was unsure how to feel. I was upset I'd never meet him naturally. Angry at his death. Did I blame the Voldemort guy or this Harry Potter guy? Yes I did. However I wasn't grieving per say.. So I was unsure how to help my Mom. I hugged her and she hugged me back, before pulling away with tears streaming down her face "I'm sorry sweetie.. You need to finish packing, you start your magical journey tomorrow, and we can't be late.. Just.. Promise me it won't end the way his did? Promise me you will come back to me? Don't do anything dangerous in this new magical world?" I smiled "I promise." It was a school after all, what kind of school had dangerous encounters anyways?
The next morning I am finishing packing when Zeus hoots. I turn to my mother standing in the doorway "You all packed?" she asked "Uh huh" I mumble, beginging to feel scared at leaving my mother for the first time. She smiled at me "It will be okay hunny. Send Zeus to me whenever you need a letter. I also better hear from you regularly, telling me about your new friends and how you are enjoying learning magic!" I nodded "I will" I think about the risk of getting new friends to have them hurt me like my last ones did and am not sure I want to. Mom then grabbed my suitcase and said "Okay then! Lets get a move on mister, Adventure awaits! You are literally in one of your books right now, I bet that didn't hit you yet did it?" She was able to make me smile at that "I guess you are right, lets go." And with that we left for Kings cross.
We arrived at 10:45, by this point I was just straight up panicking. I was running with my mother on my tail. Something caught my ear as I heard "Packed with Muggles like always, Platform 9 and 3/4 this way!" It was a whole family of what I assumed were wizards.. And they all had red hair. I began to follow them when I was cut off by a boy in baggy clothes and broken glasses. Something about him seemed familiar, but I was too stressed to think of where. When we made it to barrier the red haired kids go in and the black haired boy follows. I stop the mother and ask "Excuse me.. I just.. Go through?" She smiled at me and asked "First time at Hogwarts too? Yes, just go through. Its best if you take a running start if you are nervous." I nodded and ran with my trolly right through the barrier, and my mother follows. On the other side was a platform full of wizards and an old fashioned red and gold train. The words on it read Hogwarts Express "Wow" I murmur. I then turn to my mother and say "I guess this is goodbye until next year mom" trying to sound strong. She ends up crying and hugging me goodbye just as the first ding of the clock sounds "Make me proud David! I love you" She says breathlessly. I pull away and get on the train with my stuff. I wave goodbye to my mother before turning to find a compartment and begin this new chapter in my life.
I find only one compartment that wasn't full. The Black haired boy with the baggy clothes was in it. I ask "Do you mind if I sit in here?" He looks up to me and smiles "But of cource" He gestures to the seat across from him. I put my trunk in the compartment and place Zeus on the seat beside me, sitting down and facing him. I then ask "Do I happen to know you from somewhere? I can't shake the feeling I've seen you before." He inspects me a little closer. He then asks "Are you the bloke who moved in down the street from me? On Privet Drive? House 18?" My eyes widen "My gods.. You're the kid who is always getting chased by the gang of bigger kids! You're a wizard too?!" He nodded "Apparently. And that is just my cousin Dudley and his dull friends. They think they are tough but are so easy to give the slip." I look down and said "I'm sorry by the way for not coming out to help you.. I felt bad.." He shook his head "No need to be sorry.. I honestly was considering coming to introduce myself.. I felt sorry for you, you looked lonely. I'm pretty lonely myself if I'm being honest" This kid seemed alright. Plus we lived close to eachother so that was a plus. I wasn't sure if I was ready to have another friend though. I then said "I'm David by the way, David Shuter." He smiled and held out his hand "And I'm Harry Potter." My eyes widened and I didn't take his hand "Wait.. You're Harry Potter?!" He nodded "I know.. A lot of people have that reaction. Before you ask I have no memory of Vol... He who must not be named." My lips pursed, not knowing what to say. This kid was the reason my Dad was dead. He was the reason I spent my entire life being made fun of for not having a Dad. He was the reason my mother was alone. He asked "Umm.. Are you okay David?" I finally said quietly "You are the reason my Dad is dead." He looked shocked "Your father isn't.. You Know Who? Is it?" I shook my head "No.. He was killed by some guy named Lord Voldemort.. Who was trying to kill you. He died trying to stop it." Harry Looked at me weirdly "You are the first wizard I've seen not afraid to say Voldemort's name. I'm sorry your father was killed by Voldemort.. Both My parents were too. He was going to kill me At the same time.. But I guess the spell didn't work and instead it killed him. At least that's what Hagrid told me. I'm sorry though.. I understand your anger." This was all new information to me. This kid had lost everything.. More than me. I also realized he had reason to be resentful to my family too.. Had my father succeeded in stopping Voldemort.. His parents would be alive. Plus he had killed the man who killed my father. If anything we were pretty much on equal ground. I then said "I'm sorry for your loss Harry." I couldn't apologize for more as I wasn't ready too. He nodded "Cheers Mate" It was at that moment we were interupted by the youngest of the red haired kids.
"Do you mind? Everywhere else is full." He asked. Harry and I looked at eachother before nodded and Harry said "Not at all, come sit!" He sits beside Harry and said "I'm Ron Weasley by the way, and who are you?" I answer first "I'm David Shuter." and Harry follows up with "I'm Harry Potter." Ron's eyes widden "Blimey! You're Harry Potter?! Do you have the, you know, scar?" He smiles slightly "Oh yes" He moves his hair to reveal a lightning shaped scar. I said "Wow Harry, my owl has the same shaped marking on his back, That's why I named him Zeus." He laughs saying "Thats wicked. Mine's name is Hedwig." He gestured to the snowy owl, who hooted at its name. Ron pulled out a Rat saying "This is Scabbets, he's my brothers Rat." I offer him a small smile "Cool." That was when the witch with the trolley of candy came by and asked "Anything from the Trolly dears." Ron replies "No thanks I'm set." He pulls out a wrapped sandwich. Harry and I look at eachother not sure what Wizarding Candy was called to ask for anything. He then smiles and pulled a bunch of Galleons out of his pocket "We'll take the lot!" He says. Ron and I smile.
A few hours later we had eaten most of our Chocolate Frogs, Bertie Botts Every Flavor bens, Fizzing Wizzbees, Candy wands and even more magical candy. We had spent that time trading stories of our lives, laughing and enjoying eachothers company (and the sugar high) That was when I remembered something "Hey Harry, I know how to fix those glasses!" He smiled "Really, some sort of spell." I grinned "Yup!" I pull out my wand and point it at his glasses when a girl comes into our compartment asking "Has anything seen a toad, a boy named Neville's lost one." I look at her in annoyance when Ron says "No, we haven't." She then sees my wand and said "Oh about to do some magic, lets see it then" I suddenly get nervous, but I point my wand at Harry's glasses again and said "Aculus Reparo!" The scratches disappear by the tap keeping his glasses together stay in place. She said "Well thats Okay, however I believe I can do better." She pulls out her wand and points it at Harry repeating the spell "Aculus Reparo!" The glasses fully repair themselves. I was miffed she was able to do the spell better than me. She then seems to see Harry Properly and says "You're Harry Potter! And you guys are?" I look away and say "David Shuter" And Ron adds "Ron Weasley. And who are you?" She then says "Hermione, Hermione Granger. I think you'd three best put on your School Robes, I expect we will be arriving soon." And with that she walks out
We change into our robes and no sooner than half an hour later the Train arrives. We get out, with out our stuff, we were told to leave them. We look and see a Giant man yells "First years, First Years over 'ere" Harry runs up to him, with us right behind him and says happily "Hagrid!" The big man the the scruffy beard and hair looks down and see's us. He says gruffly "how yer doin Harry? Who ar' this lot?" To which Harry replies "David Shuter and Ron Weasley." he offers us a giant smile and says "well nice ter meet yer! Now First years Follow me!" he turns and walks towards some boats. He gets into the biggest one and the rest of the First years climb into other boats. I share one with Ron and Harry. Hagrid yells" FORWARD!" and the boats jerks forward. We travel in silence Until it comes into focus. Hogwarts. It was Huge! The Biggest Castle I have ever Seen. Even on TV! Before we know it, we hit land, we get out of the boats and walk inside the castle, we're told to stop in front of some Giant doors and wait. As we're waiting a voice says
"Well it's true then, Harry Potter has come to Hogwarts." we turn and see who said it, it was a boy with blond hair. He continues saying "you wouldn't want to make friends with the wrong sort, like these two, I am Draco Malfoy, and I can help you with that." he extends his hand to Harry. Harry eyes Draco before saying calmly "I think I can make out the right sort myself thanks" Malfoy's face hardens and he looks at both of us. He asks me "Who are you?" I then said "David Shuter, and I can make out the right sort for myself as well, and it for sure isn't you." In my head I was thinking he reminded me quite a lot of my old frienemy Jack. He huffs and turns to Ron and says "I don't have to ask who you are. Red hair, hand me down robes. You must be a Weasley." I then find the courage to say "Buzz of Malfoy!" He gets angry but couldn't say anything as a old Witch comes through the big doors and says "back in line, Mr Malfoy." She then addresses the crowd "First Years, I am Professor McGonagall, Deputy Headmistress. You all are about to go through these doors into the Great Hall to be sorted into your house. This House will be your home for the next 7 Years, its students, your family. So do not discount the importance of this occasion. There are 4 houses. Gryffindor, which is my house, Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff and Slytherin. Once you have been sorted you shall proceed to your house Table for the feast! Now.. Follow me!"
We walked through the doors to find a large hall full of children. 4 long tables stretched the length of the hall. At the front a long table with what I assumed were Professors. I saw Dumbledore and could have sworn he gave me a smile. The ceiling.. Wasn't there. It showed a night sky. I heard Hermione's voice say "It's be-witched to reflect the sky outside." I remembered reading that in Hogwarts a History and realized she too bought the book. When we got to the front a hat burst to life and sings a song about the houses. I barely listen as I am still taking in the great hall. I only make out one line "Gryffindors, where we're brave at heart" Yes gryffindor, that is the house I want to be in. Finally the Hat stops singing and we learn it will be what sorts us. Professor McGonagall began to read names off a list in alphabetical order. I barely paid attention except when it said a few names I knew. "Granger, Hermione." I listened to see which house she was put into "GRYFFINDOR!" The Gryffindor's cheered. I humphed, knowing I'd have to deal with her more often now. "Malfoy, Draco." I listened again hoping to the gods it didnt say Gryffindor "SLYTHERIN" The hat sat the minute it touched Malfoy's head. I smiled at that. "Potter, Harry!" Was the next name I perked up for. Whilst I hadn't been ready to make brand new friends.. Harry, Ron and I seemed to hit it off.. And I kinda wanted to see where it went. The hat was silent for a long time before it yelled out "GRYFFINDOR!" I grinned. That was when the moment I had been waiting for came to pass "Shuter, David!" I timidly walked up and put the hat on.
A voice said in my head "Hmm, This one is interesting." I began to murmur "Please Gryffindor.. Please Gryffindor." He then said "Gryffindor eh? Yes I see it here. Putting you in Gryffindor would be almost too easy. However I see more.. Interesting. You have a thirst for knowledge, and Ravenclaw would allow you to learn more than you can ever imagine. You also seem to have a loyalty to friends, sticking by them despite how they treated you. In Hufflepuff, you will have plenty of loyal friends so you will not have to worry about betrayal again. Ah Yes.. And a thirst to prove yourself. A thirst to prove you are better than your Father, Slytherin would help you on your path to glory." I then muttered some more "Please, Please, Gryffindor" I was starting to get worried "Yes, I see you would do very well in Gryffindor. In fact, I see bravery and integrity in you as well as great potential to do what is right, even when it isn't easy. Well it had better be GRYFFINDOR!" The Gryffindor table cheered. I got up and went and sat beside Harry and high fived me. I grinned, happy at where I was. "Congratulations David, I can see you being a worthy competitor for House points" A female voice said off to my left. I turned and actually took her in for the first time.. Long brown fizzy hair.. And beautiful brown eyes.. The most beautiful girl I had ever seen.. And it was Hermione Granger. "Uh..er..Uh" I was saved from embarrassment as "Weasley, Ronald" Was called. The hat said "GRYFFINDOR!" We all cheered! Ron's brothers the loudest. He sat on the other side of Harry. Soon the sorting was done and the feast began. We all laughed, ate and we Merry. I couldn't help but think my time at Hogwarts would be the highlight of my life.. And that it was off to a smashing start!
A/N: Hey Guys, some of you might recognized bits and pieces from this Fic. It is a re-write of one of the first Fanfictions I ever wrote. My Harry Potter storyline where I through myself into the series. I originally wrote this 8 years ago and actually had a full series of fics surrounding this character. I took those down a few years ago as the quality of writing and timelines (first one had facebook for some reason) were bad. Well now I am rewriting/tweaking the better written ones and filling in the time gaps and released in a chapter format within the same story so it is no longer confusing. This is a personal project for me as it was originally written during my darkest time when I was depressed and really needed some friends so I wrote myself some, and because of that need for friends it launched some of the stories you see today like Iron Thunder. I'm really excited to fully realize this version of David and to bring him to you in a way the finally makes sense and doesn't feel like it was written by a kid. So feel free to Rate and review as it makes me feel like someone other than myself is reading these! I will still be writing Iron Thunder/Blue Lightning Fics as well as trying to finish the older Dragon Rider and Demigods stories, however I needed a break as I've written that same character almost exclusively for 6 years but as I said don't worry, more of that will come as well!