Life is a merry go round of surprises
By Maddy
Chapter 3
I was busy cleaning the kitchen when the door rang Vernon got it not wanting the neighbours to see me in an apron with a mop on my sons birthday. Vernon in some ways is as abnormal as Lily was except on the other end of the spectrum. He has some very strange ideals, very strange indeed. Like, I'm a housewife but I can't be seen cleaning yes you heard it right cleaning. So, when Harry gets home at the beginning of the summer the house has not been hovered or dusted since he left. I manage to keep the windows clean by hiring a window cleaner; I also keep the dust of the TV as it doesn't take to long.
As a result of this I spend a lot of my time on Dudley's computer; that's another reason why I make sure he gets a newer one every year. The best part is the Internet, the wonder of the Internet I spend hours searching the web exploring it looking at different points of view. I even write papers for some particular sites. I finished cleaning the room and walked into the sitting room the people who knocked on the door earlier had probably gone unless it was Harry.
I walked in "What are all these people doing here?" I looked around the room, which was indeed full of people. My eyes then rested on someone it was that no good friend of Lily's, I'd seen him on the news before though he was all dirty then. I had recognised him immediately "That's Sirius Black, he killed 13 people."
One of the lamest things I'd ever said in my life but it was true. "I'm so pleased that you recognised me. I would never of guessed what my name was if you never told me. I have to say you are nothing like Lily in the least" the stupid little inconsiderate sod! At least I have been doing something with my life instead of rotting in a cell on some island in the north sea. Another thing I know about the wizarding world. While we 'looked' after Harry before he went to Hogwarts we got updated for the first year or two. Sirius Black got imprisoned for the murder of Lily, James, and one of their friends Peter I think it was and 13 people on a street.
"What did you say? You're one of them." You don't say. Vernon is ever so good at pointing out the obvious "YOU LET HIM INTO OUT HOUSE YOU SPOILT LITTLE BRAT. GO AND BEG ON THE STREET LIKE THE REST OF THEM DO"
I rolled my eyes, they didn't beg on the street. They were all actually quite rich after all their money was made out of gold and silver. As for spoilt? Well he is famous there is a smidgen of truth in that I suppose. Sirius doesn't look happy.
"Excuse me but what on earth are you talking about?" asked Mrs Figg. Just what we need confusing Mrs Figg. She's a nice women really, a bit odd obsessed with her cats.
"Umm… Hello Mrs Figg. Nothing at all. I think it would be best if you came back at another time and take the other people with you" Oh no I think she's a witch, it makes sense her obsession with the cats it's witch thing, Lily was obsessed with her cat as well.
"But I'm with him"
"Who?" How dense are you Vernon?
"Sirius"
"Yes, of course you know who he is" No a question more of a statement.
"Why yes. He was James Potters best friend. He was betrayed by Peter Pettigrew and served 12 years in Azkaban after being falsely accused. He is Harry's Godfather and was one of the cleverest students ever to go to Hogwarts in fact we were in the same year." Falsely accused? Peter betrayed him and then he killed him. So going to Azkaban was justified after all he did kill someone.
"YOUR ONE OF THEM" Why did I marry Vernon? Not gor his looks or wit, obviously.
"Well I am part of the magical community." Duh
"You knew who he was all the time? Why didn't you just take the runt in the first place?"
"Well I couldn't. As long as Harry is with you Harry will be safe." Yeah because giving with muggles when an evil wizard that can kill you in two words is the safest place to be.
"And why is that?" I hate not knowing answers to questions.
"Well the magic we used on you of course."
"YOU USED MAGIC ON ME" The little…Witches. First they take my little sister away from me and then they use magic on us.
"Well yes how did you think you suddenly got your magic?" What do they mean 'got your magic'.
"You mean I did use magic?" Please say no, please say no.
"Well yes. But only for Harry. You are allowed to use magic on any one Harry doesn't like."
"But I threw that thing at Dudley" I have to remember to be thick again
"My point exactly."
A/n How long has it taken for me to update? 3 months and 1 day. That's a record, considering I've had ¾ of it written for about a month and a half. Any way I won't say I'll try and I update soon cos it could be a lie. Thanks to Dantae Ophydain, AgiVega, Midnight Marauder, Tsunami, Moodyirishbabe for reviewing!
Maddy :)