A/N:
So, I don't know the canon plot word by word and I don't like the idea of a canon repeat. Don't expect certain events because I might not know them, but I will try my best.
Wanted to make a fanfic because I got annoyed at HP fanfics that go with canon, but only change small details or completely different ones such as vampire Harry. I just want an awesome intelligent Harry with skills and an expanded view of the magical world of Harry Potter.
I won't know the nuances or words of British culture. I'm also not great with periods and quotation marks, so if something is wrong. Tell me.
I'm a fan of short chapters.
If this FF is a success (2000 fav) then I will try different pairings such as HP/DG or HP/FD.
Note: Newbie writer here (1st FF), so write them reviews, just don't flame for no good reason.
Disclaimer: All characters and most content is the property of JKRowling. No profit, just imagination spread. This disclaimer applies to all chapters, so I don't have to repeat it.
"words" – speech/talk
'words' – thoughts
~parseltongue~
31, July 1991.
"Wake up, wake up boy! It's time to make breakfast, after that you can just do what you want since it's your birthday." yelled Vernon.
After being woken up, Harry groaned and started looking for his glasses. Taking a moment, he realizes he still has 7 more years till he can leave this stupid house.
'At least, I'll have the rest of the day to myself. I still need to return the algebra book and start preparing for secondary education.'
After finding his glasses, he got out of the cupboard and started to make breakfast ... if you could call it that.
"Well! Hurry up boy! We don't all have time to waste like you. Go get the mail after you're finished cooking."
"Yes, Uncle Vernon."
After putting the food on the plates, he went outside to get the mail. He noticed an owl perched on a tree nearby and thought 'that's odd, I've never seen an owl before.' Putting no more thought to it, he looks through the mail and finds one addressed to him. Confusion and even a slight trace of wonder sets in. The address is even specific to his room/cupboard.
'I don't have time to look through this right now, but I can't let them see it. Who knows what they will do if they find it?' He hid the envelope under his shirt and tucked into his pants. He then walked inside smoothly and made no disturbances that would suggest something is wrong.
Petunia said "Go to your room and remember you have to clean the porch tomorrow. I'm having a tea party with the book club later this week."
He nods and takes a plate of leftovers to his room. Vernon stops him and tells him with a dark tone "Remember boy, no funny business or else." He pretended to look scared knowing that they would only starve him a bit and walked faster to his room. After finally getting to his room, He turned on the light and looked at the envelope.
He opens it and reads each sentence:
Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
Headmaster Albus Dumbledore
Dear Mr. Potter,
We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Please find enclosed a list of necessary books and equipment. The term begins on September 1st. We await your owl by no later than July 31st.
Yours sincerely, Deputy Headmistress Minerva McGonagall.
'Witchcraft? What kind of prank is this? They even got it to come here on the very day it needs to be replied to. I don't even know how to reply to them. There isn't a return address.'
He feels slightly disappointed that this was a prank. He looks over it again in detail and remembers something. "Owl… what is it about an owl...wait! There's an owl outside!"
He still feels unsure, weird things have happened around him with no understanding of why. However, he feels that this is the only chance to understand why weird things happen around him. He tears a piece of paper from a notebook and writes:
Dear whoever,
My name is Harry Potter. I am unsure whether I will attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Please send someone to discuss this opportunity with me. There are many factors that concern me such as boarding, payment, and course material. I am available tomorrow afternoon.
Note: If this isn't a prank, then it would have been helpful to have more than a day to reply.
Sincerely,
Harry Potter
4, Privet Drive, Little Whinging, Surrey.
'Hmm, that will teach them to expect students to reply the same day. Now all I need to do is fold this up and hope that owl can transport mail.'
He checks that the Dursleys have left and walks outside to find the owl still there. It sees him and swoops down grabbing the letter in its beak while flying away. Already feeling exhausted, he wants to lay down for the day, but he still has to return that book.
After returning the book to the public library, he comes back finding the Dursley's are back as well. Petunia notices him and said, "Boy, clean the front garden tomorrow as well. I expect both the porch and garden to be spectacular." and walks away.
He reads a little before deciding to go to sleep early because tomorrow was going to be a long day.