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Chapter 39 **Oh, Look at the Pranks…**
A few hours later Harry and Saerry were standing in the entrance hall. They had managed to get Sirius to leave them and go talk to Remus and were now waiting for Severus.
Harry sighed and looked at his watch. It read '2:15'. He said, "I wish he'd hurry . . ."
Saerry smiled down at him and said, "He'll be here Harry, don't worry. Severus hasn't had fun in years so I suspect he'll be looking forward to this." She grinned as she added, "And also as it's a chance to spend more time with the both of us."
Harry chuckled then yelled, "Severus!" as he saw his father stalking down the hallway, his cloak and robes billowing dramatically behind him as they usually did.
Severus gave a vague smile and said, "Ah, so it's 'Severus' now is it Harry?"
Saerry punched her brother lightly on the shoulder while Harry chuckled.
Severus smiled at the two of them then asked, "Ready?" When the other two had nodded he pulled an empty vial from his robes and held it out to them. "This will take us directly to the Dursley's."
Harry gave a tiny shiver at the thought of seeing his aunt, uncle, and cousin again but reached out to touch the vial, remembering he would be with his father and aunt.
The three of them touched the vial and a moment later they were gone.
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Harry found himself on the ground as the three of them arrived on Privet Drive. Severus was still standing with Saerry clutching at his side. As his father reached down and helped him up Harry heard Saerry mutter, "I will never get used to those things."
Severus smiled at his sister and said, "You get used to them after a time."
"Humphf."
Harry and Severus shared an amused look then the three of them walked out of the cluster of trees they had appeared in and walked down the street to Number 4. Saerry managed to gain back her balance as they stepped onto the walk leading up to the door.
They had agreed that Harry would go up first and knock, then Severus and Saerry would come in after him.
Harry straightened his shoulders, pushed his glasses up on his nose (he looked like he had before as the Dursley's wouldn't recognize the new him), and knocked on the door.
Uncle Vernon answered it, his face turning purple when he saw Harry.
"You! What are you doing here?"
Harry smiled and said, "I wanted to bring you a little Christmas cheer."
Uncle Vernon's face turned even purpler and he grabbed Harry by the front of his robes, dragging him inside. He snarled, "I'll show you Christmas cheer."
As the door slammed shut Saerry looked at Severus and asked, "Should we be worried?"
"I have a feeling the answer to that would be yes."
"Shall we go then?"
"We shall."
The two of them pulled out their wands and strode forward from where they had been hiding at the side of the house. Severus shoved the door open hard enough that it hit the wall with a loud bang. His eyes blazed when he saw Harry being punched by his uncle. Pointing his wand at the man he growled, "Prurigo."
Instantly Uncle Vernon began to scratch himself crazily, yelling loudly.
Aunt Petunia came out of the kitchen and shrieked. Saerry turned on her, pointed her wand straight at her forehead, and hissed, "Veneficus." A second later Petunia scrambled backwards, slipping as she went. She shrieked as she fell but then found herself floating a few feet off the ground.
"VERNON!"
Vernon was rolling on the floor, trying to scratch his back.
Severus, meanwhile, was healing the bruises Harry now had and helping him to his feet. He looked down at his son, worry in his eyes, and asked, "Are you alright?"
Harry nodded. "I'm fine." He looked at his aunt and uncle and burst out laughing. Severus smiled then looked around.
"We have those two but where is that cousin of yours?"
Suddenly there was a thump from upstairs and Harry looked up.
"I think we know now."
A second later there were several thumps and then Dudley waddled down the stairs. "Mum? Dad? What's going . . ." His voice died in his throat as he spotted Vernon on the floor with Harry and Severus standing over him and Petunia doing cartwheels in the air thanks to Saerry.
"AHHHH!"
Dudley yelled and tried to scramble up the stairs but Severus roared, "Congelo!"
Instantly, Dudley froze, halfway up the stairs, his piggy eyes darting back and forth.
Severus chuckled and muttered, "Wingardium Leviosa." Dudley rose into the air a moment later and floated down to them. Severus sat him down and hissed, "Fervefacio."
A second later Dudley shrieked in terror and ran behind the couch. Harry laughed when he saw he was clutching his bottom.
Severus looked over at Saerry, who was idly twirling Petunia around in circles, and asked, "Having fun Saer?"
Saerry chuckled, her dark eyes watching Petunia spin. "Loads Sev. Though we could do much more to them, couldn't we?"
"Yes. We could. What do you say Harry?"
Petunia, Dudley, and Vernon (through scratching himself) all looked wide-eyed at Harry. After a moment Harry grinned evilly and said, "I think that's a good idea."
Severus laughed and waved his wand at Vernon, saying the counter spell as he did. Vernon rose to his feet, eyeing the two of them cautiously. He looked around then glared at them, obviously gaining back his courage. His face purpling he bellowed, "GET OUT OF MY HOUSE!"
Severus scowled and Harry said, playing his part, "Don't make him mad, Uncle Vernon."
"SHUT UP BOY! I'LL DO WHAT I WISH AND YOU'RE NOT GOING TO . . ." Vernon's words choked off as Severus leveled his wand at his head. He snarled, "You will not talk to my son that way you poor excuse for a Muggle."
Vernon choked. "Your son?"
"That's right."
From their left Petunia screeched, "LIES!" Saerry waved his wand and Petunia became a scrawny-necked chicken that continued to spin idly in midair. The chicken clucked and flapped its wings wildly.
Vernon gaped at that and began, "YOU CAN'T . . ." but Severus glared coldly at him and growled, "We can't do what?"
"Y – you can't treat us l – like this," babbled Vernon.
Severus snarled, "We have the right. You have mistreated Harry for fourteen years and now it is going to stop."
Vernon mumbled, "We – We'll be good to the boy."
"Ah, but I don't trust you. Fourteen years . . . its such an awful long time. And you have been beating him. Added to fourteen years of mistreatment that . . . . why, that deserves something much worse than an itching charm. Don't you say so Harry?"
Harry nodded, his eyes flashing brightly while Vernon shook his head wildly.
Severus spat, "Veneficus!" He then whirled around, pointed his wand straight at the couch, and bellowed, "Wingardium Leviosa!" The couch flew into the air, revealing a quivering Dudley. Dudley yelped in terror and tried to run. Severus started to say a spell but . . . .
"Risus!"
Dudley was now rolling on the floor, laughing uncontrollably.
Vernon bellowed, "GET OUT!"
Severus snarled and waved his wand at him. Ropes flew out of the tip and bound themselves around Vernon's mouth, arms, and legs. Severus smiled and said, "Much better. Saerry! Time to go!"
Saerry frowned and cried, "Aw, Sev, c'mon! I'm having fun!"
"We can come back later Saer. Ready to go Harry?"
"Yep. Just one more thing."
Severus nodded and said, "Alright."
Harry grinned and waved his wand around the room. A second later there were several animals bouncing around the room. Harry grinned and said, "Okay, now I'm ready."
The three of them turned to leave and had a vase fly past them and smash into the wall. They turned and saw Vernon staring wide-eyed at them. Severus shook his head and said, "Oh, my, it seems you've developed magical powers. Isn't that a pity." He waved his wand, causing the ropes to vanish then pointed it at Harry, muttering, "Arguo." Harry was once again back to the way he actually looked, bringing stares from his aunt and uncle.
"TRICKS!"
Harry laughed coldly and said, "Its not a trick Uncle Vernon. Oh, and have fun with your magic."
Vernon turned purple and screamed at them as they left laughing. Severus closed the door behind them and pulled the Portkey from his pocket. They touched it and vanished.
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They reappeared in the entrance hall, Harry actually managing to stay on his feet this time. Saerry clutched at the two of them and hissed something under her breath.
A second later they all burst out laughing.
Saerry choked, "Did you see her?"
Harry laughed, "I think Aunt Petunia makes a fine chicken!"
Severus nodded and said, "A very fine chicken."
Saerry leaned against her brother, clutching his arm so she wouldn't fall, and laughed. Harry brushed tears from his eyes then asked, "Will we have to go back?"
Severus shook his head. "The spells will wear off."
"How long will that take?"
Severus' eyes sparked with merriment. "About five hours."
That brought them into another fit of giggles. They clung to each other as they weaved their way into the Great Hall for a late lunch.
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Sirius watched from down the hall as Harry, Severus, and Saerry fell on each other laughing. He turned to Remus beside him and said, "They've pulled something."
Remus nodded. "I believe you're right."
"You think we'll ever find out what?"
"No Padfoot."
"I had a feeling you were going to say that Moony."
Remus smiled and said, "Then why'd you ask?"
Sirius grinned in return. "To annoy you.
Remus scoffed and went back into the DADA classroom. Sirius looked after the laughing trio then turned and followed his friend.
A/N: And that's Chapter 39 and the torture, ahem, I mean, prank on the Dursley's. Next chapter will be Voldie and his minions. And then, AH I CAN'T TELL YOU!! MWAAAHAHAHAAAA!!! *malicious grin* Sorry, can't tell. Must be a surprise. *evil laugh*
Prurigo – To Itch
Veneficus – Magical
Congelo – Freeze
Fervefacio – Melt
Risus – Laughter