Chapter two: The Plan
It was now noon when the three left the burrow. Mrs. Weasley wouldn't let them leave without taking a few things to eat. She gave them plenty of muffins and travel jugs of pumpkin juice. They thanked her when they bided goodbye.
It would just be one hour till they got to the station. The three spent the time laughing and having great fun. Ron told them about visiting both of his brothers; having a great time with the dragons, but being quite bored at Gringots in Egypt.
Hermione told Ron about being accepted to finishing school.
Harry told them that Vernon Dursley was the worst this year than ever. Harry was treated almost as Dobby was in the Malfoy home before Harry had set him free. He was happy to be out of there. By the end of Harry's tale, Hermione remembered Harry had a plan.
"Harry, Ron's here now. You told me you had a plan earlier. What is it?" She asked.
"Well, Mione, it is somewhat complicated. Let me start at the beginning. For his birthday, Dudley received a kitten. Being the spoiled brat that he is, he wanted nothing to do with it. Surprisingly, he gave it to me. Well, I trained the kitten to take letters to the nearest owl to send you two, Hagrid, and Sirius. Sirius was furious with the way that the Dursley's were treating me, but he stayed calm as to not reveal his location to the ministry.
"That is when he got a great idea. With the help of Hagrid, he and Sirius found an amazing house on the edge of Hogsmeade. I'm moving into the house after graduation. There is plenty of money in my account to pay for it, plus furnishings."
"How did the Dursley's take the news, Harry?" Asked Ron.
"How do you think? I told them that I would be leaving and never coming back. They practically threw a party. But I suspect that they will miss me once they realize that their house maid is gone for good."
"That was your plan?"
"Yes, Mione, that was my plan."
"Not much of a plan, Harry," she said to him taking a bite out of her muffin.
"Well, Mione, it is a plan to make my life ten times better than it was. I already know that I can take care of myself. I've been taking care of the Dursley's and myself for 17 years now. I think that I can handle myself."
"I don't doubt that you can't handle yourself, Harry. I just thought that you had a bigger plan. A more exciting plan. That just doesn't seem like much of a plan to me. There is no harm meant," she said with a smile.
"Well there was no harm caused. Please forgive my eagerness to have a better life," Harry replied jokingly.
"Oh would you two stop it? We are almost there," piped Ron.
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The silver cab put on its invisibility booster and landed behind a tall bush. Soon the car was seen, slowly driving in the parking lot. Hermione and Ron got the trolleys as Harry paid the 14 galleons and 10 sickle fair.
The young trio was placing their belongings on their trolleys, when Hermione noticed a small gray and black ball of fur in an open box. It was on top of Harry's belongings.
"Harry," she asked, "what on earth is that?"
"Oh, yes. Hermione, Ron, this is my kitten, Mistoffelees. He is named after the magical cat from 'Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats.' He is the one that Dudley didn't want."
"Harry, he is beautiful! Can I take him into our cart?"
"Sure, Mione. That is, if it is alright with Ron."
Ron agreed as they passed the barrier to platform 9 ¾.
A/N: I am not really proud of this chapter. Please forgive. But don't worry. More is on the way. Also, a big thank you to Skysong for your review and adding me to your favorites list. I feel quite special!~ * does a dance *
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