Hi. This is my first fan fic so I'm not sure
what it is going to be like. Please review, but don't be too mean because that
might put some other people off reading it and we wouldn't want that would we?
Or would you? If you do then I think you're really mean! Ok now that I've got
that of my chest here's the story. Oh, and thanks to my Beta-reader Fatboy not
slim.
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Chapter 1: The
Letters
"Man am I
tired," Harry said to himself. It was 12:30 in the evening and Hedwig had
woken Harry up by her beak on the window. "Oh yeah, it's my birthday
today! They must be my cards and presents from Hermione and Hagrid." Harry
quickly got up and let Hedwig in through the window. As he did so, another smaller
owl zoomed in and hovered over his head. "Ron actually managed to use Pig
without killing him? He must have got more patience over the holiday. Anyway,
now I've got Herm's, Ron's and Hagrid's. Then, who is this one from?" said
Harry, picking up one with strange handwriting on the front. "Oh. My. God!
It's from Cho! I can't believe she sent me something!" As he was admiring
it, a Hogwarts tawny owl flew in the window. Hedwig, who, for a while, had just
been waiting patiently for Harry to notice that she wanted some water, now
started hitting him on the head. "Ok hold on," said Harry getting up
and putting some water in Hedwig's dish. "I think I'll read Hagrid's
first," said Harry picking up his card and present.
Dear Harry,
How have you
been? I'm great. You should see the new animals that I've got you for this
year, they're amazing. I won't tell you what they are cos that would spoil the
surprise, and I wouldn't want to do that would I? I hope you like your present,
it is for next term. It'll help you deal with the You-know-who problem. From
what I've heard, it will come in handy. All the best,
Hagrid.
Harry sat down
and opened his present. Inside the wrapping was a book called 'Defence against
the Greatest of all the Dark Arts'. Next to the book was a note saying:
This is from
Lupin, I met up during the summer holidays and he gave this to me to give to
you.
'Wow, I can't
believe that Hagrid met Lupin, I wonder where they were?' The next letter was
from Hermione.
Dear Harry,
I hope you
are well. I'm fine. I visited Victor during the holidays. He's got a massive
house! He said that he hopes that you are feeling better after the tournament.
Guess what? I've been made a prefect. The letter came last week with the list
of the books we need. It's going to be quite a challenging year. I hope you
like your present I got it in Bulgaria. See you in September,
Love, Hermione.
In side the
package was a big book (trust Hermione) all about the different types of
Dragons entitled, 'Which Dragon Is Which?' Harry next decided to open the card
from Hogwarts.
Headmaster: Albus Dumbledore
(Order of Merlin, First Class, Grand Sorc., Chf.
Warlock,
Supreme Mugwump, International Confed. Of Wizards)
Dear Mr
Potter,
School will
begin on the 1st September. You will need to arrive at the station
quite early, as the train will leave at exactly 11:00. Enclosed is a list of
what you will need for the school year and a list of the school monitors. We
are happy to say you have the privilege of being a prefect for the up coming
year.
Yours
sincerely,
Minerva
McGonagall
Deputy
Headmistress.
Harry looked at
the second piece of parchment.
Here is a
list of the books you will need throughout the year:
The Standard
Book of Spells, Grade 6
Defence
against the dark arts, Grade 6
The Past, The
Present and The Future
The rare and
the Exotic of the (Magical) Animal Kingdom
Advanced
History of Magic
Self-Transfiguration
Also needed,
will be Dress Robes as there will be another ball.
'Guess I'll read
Cho's next.' (Get ready for some soppiness)
Dear Harry,
I've really
missed you. When I found out that Cedric had been killed, I'm sorry I blamed
you for it, but I was too distressed to think clearly. You were there for me, I
was just to busy mourning. I couldn't thank you enough for bringing back
Cedric's body. Over the summer, I've learnt that I can't change what has
happened, and that I have got to move on. I'm just writing to say that I hope
you have a great birthday, and that I really would like to speak to you at the
beginning of school.
Love Cho.
'Well, that
was... different! Next up, Ron's card.'
Hey Harry,
Wassup. Happy
birthday and all that. I could go into loads of junk about the tournament but I
really can't be bothered to, so I won't. I was wondering whether you wanted to
come over before school starts. You probably know already but I got the letter
to day telling me that I'm a prefect. Bet you weren't expecting that. Of course
Hermione's a prefect, (I would never have guessed! I say sarcastically) along
with Cho. At least you'll be seeing more of her. Send Hedwig with a reply,
From Ron.
'Well that's all
the letters for this year. I think I'll get started on those reply's now.'
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That's the end
of the chapter then. In case you are wondering Harry ends up at Ron's, they go
to Diagon Alley where they meet Hermione, and Harry sees Cho who gives a little
wave Blah, Blah, Blah... and Harry gets a letter from Sirius who says he has a
surprise for him. Don't for get to review!
