Disclaimer- None of it's mine... *sigh*
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Author's note: I honestly didn't believe I'd write an addition to this story, but the majority of those who
read the last one seemed to want to hear more. One thing I'd like to mention- For those of you who said it
was unbelievable, what with the Dursleys being nice and Dudley liking Hermione and Hermione liking
Neville, I completely agree with you. It IS unbelievable. One thing I would like to mention, although
I only scarcely implied it in the last story, is I pictured Mr. Weasley just blowing up at the Dursleys
after Harry left the summer before, and threatening them into being nice. Well, onto the story
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At Number Four, Privet Drive (chapter 2)
Dudley was shocked. "Well, okay then. But if you didn't mention anything to Harry or Ron,
I'd really appreciate that."
"As long as you don't tell them about Neville," Hermione said.
Dudley walked out of the room, looking quite depressed, went into his room, and just lay there
in his bed. He didn't want to lose Hermione as a friend, but even if she HAD said she returned his
feelings, the next day they were going to Diagon Alley to shop, and then she would be leaving for Hogwarts.
He wouldn't see her until the next summer- that is, if she wanted to come back to Privet Drive. And they
didn't get the normal post at Hogwarts. Dudley didn't know what to do.
Early the next morning, Mr. and Mrs. Dursley, Dudley, Ron, Harry, and Hermione all packed
into Mr. Dursley's new sports car. Once they got to London, the Dursley's let the kids go through the
Leaky Cauldron into Diagon Alley, while they did some shopping. (Harry suspected they were still
frightened of the wizarding world.) After buying their new schoolbooks, Ron, Harry, and Hermione
showed Dudley all of the different shops in Diagon Alley. When the four of them were inside the magical
creatures shop, Dudley asked Harry if it's possible for muggles to use owls to send letters. They asked
the shopkeeper, and he said that of course they could. Dudley borrowed 3 galleons from harry, saying
that he would repay him in muggle money next summer, and then he bought a large tawney owl, that he
named Feathers. After they finished their little "tour" of Diagon Alley, the four of them went back out
of the Leaky Cauldron, and headed for King's Cross Station. They all gave their hugs goodbye- the
Weasleys, too, as they were there also. And with that, Harry, Hermione, and Ron were on the Hogwarts
Express. The trip went on more smoothly than in past years. It turned out that Malfoy had decided to go
to Durmstrang, and Crabbe and Goyle were lost with his orders. They watched the sorting, ate the feast,
and then Hermione guided the new first years to the Gryffindor common room, with Harry and Ron at her
side.
The next morning, at breakfast, Feathers flew into the Great Hall, with, to everyone's surprise,
not a letter for Hermione, but for Ron and Harry, wit specific instructions not to let Hermione see it.
They ran up to the boy's dormitory, ripped open the letter, Harry read it out loud:
Dear Harry and Ron-
Wat do you now abowt a kid namd Nevil Longbotom at your skool?
Thanks,
Dudley
After deciphering the awful spelling, Harry asked, "How would he have even known that Neville
existed? Did you ever mention him, Ron?"
"No, I don't recall ever talking about him to Dudley. Maybe Hermione said something."
"Ron- you don't think. No, it can be. But, you don't think Hermione could have said she LIKES
Neville? I mean, I can't see any other reason that he'd want to know about her. Do you think we should
ask?"
Ron though for a minute and said, "No. If she wants us to know, she'll tell us."
The next morning at breakfast, they Harry, Hermione, and Ron all got a big surprise.
Dumbledore got up to speak, and said, "Due to the great success or last year's Yule Ball, we will
now be having a ball at the beginning of the year, at Christmas, and at the end of the year for those
students Fourth year and up, and younger students invited by them. You may also invite students from
other schools. Muggles are also welcome. The first ball will be next Friday, from 8:00 until midnight.
The Hogwarts Express will be at platform 9 ¾ on Wednesday to pick up any guests. Please make
arrangements for them by Monday."
Ok guys, I know this one wasn't very good, but it's setting up for the next chapeter- when I get an Idea
for that one. Please R/R!! Thanks!
***************************************************************
Author's note: I honestly didn't believe I'd write an addition to this story, but the majority of those who
read the last one seemed to want to hear more. One thing I'd like to mention- For those of you who said it
was unbelievable, what with the Dursleys being nice and Dudley liking Hermione and Hermione liking
Neville, I completely agree with you. It IS unbelievable. One thing I would like to mention, although
I only scarcely implied it in the last story, is I pictured Mr. Weasley just blowing up at the Dursleys
after Harry left the summer before, and threatening them into being nice. Well, onto the story
********************************************************************
At Number Four, Privet Drive (chapter 2)
Dudley was shocked. "Well, okay then. But if you didn't mention anything to Harry or Ron,
I'd really appreciate that."
"As long as you don't tell them about Neville," Hermione said.
Dudley walked out of the room, looking quite depressed, went into his room, and just lay there
in his bed. He didn't want to lose Hermione as a friend, but even if she HAD said she returned his
feelings, the next day they were going to Diagon Alley to shop, and then she would be leaving for Hogwarts.
He wouldn't see her until the next summer- that is, if she wanted to come back to Privet Drive. And they
didn't get the normal post at Hogwarts. Dudley didn't know what to do.
Early the next morning, Mr. and Mrs. Dursley, Dudley, Ron, Harry, and Hermione all packed
into Mr. Dursley's new sports car. Once they got to London, the Dursley's let the kids go through the
Leaky Cauldron into Diagon Alley, while they did some shopping. (Harry suspected they were still
frightened of the wizarding world.) After buying their new schoolbooks, Ron, Harry, and Hermione
showed Dudley all of the different shops in Diagon Alley. When the four of them were inside the magical
creatures shop, Dudley asked Harry if it's possible for muggles to use owls to send letters. They asked
the shopkeeper, and he said that of course they could. Dudley borrowed 3 galleons from harry, saying
that he would repay him in muggle money next summer, and then he bought a large tawney owl, that he
named Feathers. After they finished their little "tour" of Diagon Alley, the four of them went back out
of the Leaky Cauldron, and headed for King's Cross Station. They all gave their hugs goodbye- the
Weasleys, too, as they were there also. And with that, Harry, Hermione, and Ron were on the Hogwarts
Express. The trip went on more smoothly than in past years. It turned out that Malfoy had decided to go
to Durmstrang, and Crabbe and Goyle were lost with his orders. They watched the sorting, ate the feast,
and then Hermione guided the new first years to the Gryffindor common room, with Harry and Ron at her
side.
The next morning, at breakfast, Feathers flew into the Great Hall, with, to everyone's surprise,
not a letter for Hermione, but for Ron and Harry, wit specific instructions not to let Hermione see it.
They ran up to the boy's dormitory, ripped open the letter, Harry read it out loud:
Dear Harry and Ron-
Wat do you now abowt a kid namd Nevil Longbotom at your skool?
Thanks,
Dudley
After deciphering the awful spelling, Harry asked, "How would he have even known that Neville
existed? Did you ever mention him, Ron?"
"No, I don't recall ever talking about him to Dudley. Maybe Hermione said something."
"Ron- you don't think. No, it can be. But, you don't think Hermione could have said she LIKES
Neville? I mean, I can't see any other reason that he'd want to know about her. Do you think we should
ask?"
Ron though for a minute and said, "No. If she wants us to know, she'll tell us."
The next morning at breakfast, they Harry, Hermione, and Ron all got a big surprise.
Dumbledore got up to speak, and said, "Due to the great success or last year's Yule Ball, we will
now be having a ball at the beginning of the year, at Christmas, and at the end of the year for those
students Fourth year and up, and younger students invited by them. You may also invite students from
other schools. Muggles are also welcome. The first ball will be next Friday, from 8:00 until midnight.
The Hogwarts Express will be at platform 9 ¾ on Wednesday to pick up any guests. Please make
arrangements for them by Monday."
Ok guys, I know this one wasn't very good, but it's setting up for the next chapeter- when I get an Idea
for that one. Please R/R!! Thanks!