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CHAPTER 2
The smell of pancakes drifted up the stairs and into Harry's room. He awoke with a start, and noticed that three large brown owls and one large eagle were sitting on his desk. He rolled out of bed and crawled over. He used the chair to stand up and he sleepily undid the knots on the packages. He undid the owl with the newspaper first. He opened a drawer to his desk and pulled out a broze knut. The owl held out the bag for the money and Harry dutifully put the knut into the bag. The bird flew out the open window.
Harry then turned to the eagle, whose package was obviously from Sirius. He hoped that no one had intercepted this package. He carefully undid the rope and lifted the top off the box. Inside he found a kit to " Make a firebolt even faster." "Wow," he whispered to himself. He had never known that Sirius had his parents old belongings. He opened Sirius's note.
Harry,
What's been happening? Did you get my last letter? I hope you like you present. Are you being treated alright by your Aunt and Uncle. If not, tell me. Happy Birthday.
Sirius
Harry smiled to himself. He pulled out ink and quickly wrote a letter to Sirius. He told him about Hedwig's broken wing. Harry wondered how Sirius was going to take this all.
Harry tied the note to the eagle, who flew out the window and disappeared quickly. Harry then turned to another package. It was from the Weasley twins. He opened the note and read:
Hey Harry,
Well, we decided that we really should get you a present. We mean, you gave us the money and what else could we do with it? Don't worry, we bought Ron his dress robes. He needed them and we couldn't stand the shame. Hope you're having a good summer. It's too bad you can't visit us. Mum was so mad at Dumbledore. In fact, we think she still is. She's also mad at us right now, so we've got to go. See you September 1st.
Fred and George
Harry raised his eyebrows in surprise. He cautiously opened the box because knowing the twins they'd send something that would blow up the house. But to his surprise, nothing happened. He peeked inside the box and saw that the twins had filled the box with all their jokes. They enclosed a note saying: Have fun teasing your cousin. Harry grinned. There would be a very interesting end to a boring summer. Actually, he couldn't use them because of the law. He wondered why he had not recieved a note from the ministry yet. He supposed they were too busy dealing with Voldemort. Harry wrote a note to Fred and George and told the owl to deliver the note to the twins.
He then opened the present from Ron whose handwriting Harry could barely read.
Hey Harry,
Happy Birthday. See you soon.
Ron.
Harry smiled, rolled his eyes, and opened the present. Inside there was book titled: All the Information needed to be Known about Harry Potter. Harry rolled his eyes again and muttered sarcastically, "thanks, Ron." He slid the presents under the bed and then turned to another owl. This was a present from Hermione. Harry opened the note and read:
Harry,
How are you? I'm going to Diagon Alley with Ron a week before school starts. Can you come?
Hermione
Inside the package there was a book about Quidditch . He flipped through the book and it looked interesting. He wrote a quick thank you to both Ron and Hermione, telling them he'd meet them in Diagon Alley if Dumbledore would allow it. Actually, he planned on going anyway, whether or not Dumbledore allowed it.
Harry turned to the last owl. It was carrying the traditional letter from Hogwarts and the list of supplies needed that year. Harry wondered why the Ministry hadn't sent him another warning. He shrugged to himself and pulled out another letter from the envelope. The letter was from Dumbledore.
Harry,
I'm sorry that I won't allow you to visit Ron but we can not have you in danger ( right, Harry thought in disgust, like I'm in less danger here). But as I know Hermione and Ron want to see you before school, you may go to Diagon Alley with them. Happy Birthday and see you September 1st.
Professor Dumbledore
Whatever, Harry thought. He threw the notes to Ron and Hermione away and wrote new letters to them. He hid the presents and the newspaper under the bed, deciding to look at them after breakfast. As he opened the door, he heard the rush of wings behind him. It was Hagrid's delayed bird. Harry shut the door, locked it, and untied the present from the owl. He opened the note, which only asked how Harry was doing, and then he ripped open the package. Inside there was book on spells and curses to use on your enemies. Harry grinned. Malfoy, here I come, he thought. His fifth year would be very exciting.