Hey! I have no Idea where this chapter is going… you can probably tell! There isn't much going on just further explaining the situation, I haven't figure out how I want stuff to happen! Please Review!! ~jess~
The school I was moved to was actually nice, fairly new and clean but had nothing on Hogwarts. It was hundreds of times smaller, with so many more people. I stood outside on the 'lawns' (how I missed the everlasting grounds of Hogwarts!!) looking around at all of the students. I got a numerous of bad looks from people (mostly guys) and a fair share of good looks from the girls! I knew that a lot of girls from Hogwarts were interested in me, but I only pursued a few. I spotted a bench somewhat out of the way… and decided to take a seat.
I could feel her stare even from across the lawns. As she got closer, I heard her although she making almost no sound. I stood up, and ran my fingers through my hair,
"May I? I took her and hand and offered her a seat. Smiling slightly, I could tell she was nervous, she did.
" Hello, I'm Melissa Casling… and you are?" I still held her hand without noticing, and shook it, hoping it didn't seem intentional that I hadn't let go.
" Hello Melissa Casling, my name is Harry Potter." Although I was warned about using my real name, for some reason I felt compelled not to lie to this dark haired beauty.
" Its very nice to meet you Harry, where do u come from I don't think I've seen you here before?" I knew she was going to ask, how could she not? What should I say? The truth, silly, or rather as close to the truth as you are allowed.
" I -er- " Living alone…? No can't tell her that… and then the answer came. " I came in an exchange program from England. I just got here yesterday." She seemed to buy it.
" Cool, do you like America? I love it here, but I've always wanted to go to England. Is it nice there?" I laughed, she defently was nervous.
" So many questions?! Well, I promise I'll answer them, but it's almost time to get to class, that's what the bell is for right?"
" Not for me, Mr.Ginko called in sick and they couldn't find a replacement so they cancelled my first class. Who do u have? I could help you find it if you want." She said rather hurriedly.
" Yeah, thanks that'd be great."
The rest of the day was a blur; I couldn't wait to get 'home' to send an owl to Ron and Hermione. Being back in the muggle school system after six years of the exact opposite was very weird, I can only imagine what Ron is going through! I hope he's made some friends, I hope they are having a good time.
He arrived at his smaller than he would like apartment, and took a look around. Dumbledore had agreed to let them each live alone, providing them with a fire place, to talk through, and the necessary things to get by. Although I had plenty of money, Dumbledore had insisted on providing them all with plenty and he would stop for a check in once a month. There were only five rooms. The living room right as you walked in the door, then the kitchen ran of that down a hallway. Off of the hall way there were two bedrooms (in case of an emergency and one of the others had to be moved there) and the bathroom.
Grrr! This is such a waste of time! I should be over there fighting the Dark Side, not running away and hiding. (A/N since I'm doing this from his point of view assume any kind of talking with out "" these is him thinking if you know any way of doing that, you could tell me)
I started an owl to Ron first:
Ron-
Hey! How was your very first day of muggle school? Mine was Ok; I miss you and Hermione already. I wonder what they are doing back
I was briefly interrupted as the fire suddenly turned from orange to blue.
" Hello, Harry." Came Professor Dumbledore's voice from his image in the fire.
" How are you finding your new school?" Getting over the shock of my headmaster's image floating in the fire I replied,
" Very well sir, I met new people, learned new things and everything else that you are supposed to do in muggle school." I finished my statement a little dryer than I intended it to be, but he pretended he didn't notice.
" Quite good dear boy, and now there is a someone who wishes to speak to you." He disappeared briefly before my Transfiguration teacher came into view.
" Potter, I assume you are doing well?" She asked rather curtly, but smiled at my nod. " Good, now to slightly ruin your day, you mustn't fall to far behind the other students, so we will be sending you your homework soon. If you ever need any help, just inform the headmaster and he will come get me, or the appropriate person and we'll do all we can to help you keep up with your studies! If all goes well, we'll have you back before N.E.W.T.S!" My homework appeared with a puff of purple smoke, and she gave me a piercing stare, like she was trying to remember me just like I was then.
" Thank-you Professor, that means a lot. May I speak to Dumbledore again please?" I asked, confused and touched that Professor McGonagoll had said that. While Hermione had been the recipient of this kindness for years, whenever he was shown it, it was a moment to remember. A second later, Dumbledore came back into view.
" Yes Harry?"
" Professor, I was wondering if I could contact Ron and Hermione this way?" He hesitated a second before answering.
" I am sorry dear boy, but I'm afraid that would be to dangerous at the present time. I will find another way for you to communicate quicker though. But for now stick to owling."
" Oh… OK, thank-you Professor Dumbledore" I replied hanging my head.
" OH! How could I have forgotten, one more person to see you Harry." I looked up out of my gloom to see my godfather sliding into the fire.
" Sirius! What are you doing there?!?!" And like a little boy at Christmas, slid forward excitedly, getting as close to the fire as I dared.
" Dumbledore informed me of your little American escapade and with me on the run, and you there, this was a way to keep in constant contact with you." He paused for a second; speaking with Dumbledore in tones I couldn't hear. " Well, Harry I'm really sorry but its time to leave… Dumbledore says you can throw this-" with another puff of purple smoke a drawstring bag appeared beside my homework, " into the fire, but 'only in dire emergencies' as he put." We grinned, " But now I have to go. I'll try to pop in next week." With a look like all the others, he disappeared. Were things more serious than I thought? Why was everyone so intent on seeing me disappear? I put those thoughts aside and finished my letter to Ron.
-sry Dumbledore just showed. Be prepared for him to do the same to you pretty soon. Guess who else came? Sirius! That was fun, although I needed to be re-assured about this situation, they just made it worse. They kept looking at me like it was the last time they were going to see me.
Oh, and to add to the misery, there is tons of homework. Even thought I haven't gotten any yet, Muggle schools do give homework, good luck with that buddy!! Have you heard from Hermione?
W/B soon!
- Harry –
I called Hedwig over and she took off in a stroke of her great wings, and landed on my arm.
" Take this to Ron girl, make sure he's ok!" I stroked her graciously for a second before lifting my arm up signaling her to fly. With a friendly nip at my arm and a soft hoot, she took off into the approaching night.