Chapter 3- The Article.
Early the next day they were awoken by Mrs. Weasley telling them to wake up. She told them that they should start early so they will have plenty of time in Diagon Alley. Ron and Harry woke up with some complaint. They came downstairs after they had dressed for the day. Once downstairs they were welcomed to the smell of sizzling bacon and frying eggs. Mr. Weasley was reading the Daily Prophet while Mrs Weasley was dishing them at the table when Fred and George came in. They looked quite grouchy, and did not want to be disturbed. Ginny walked in looking very similar to Fred and George. Harry glanced at the cover of the Daily Prophet Mr. Weasley was reading and an article caught his eye. The article was about the new Minister of Magic.
Fred Maffit Does It Again
Fred Maffit, new Minister of Magic, has done it agin. He has decided to raise the amount of people searching for Sirius Black. He said "We do not want You-Know-Who's biggest supporter back with him" he told Daily Prophet. Many people agree with him thinking that if You-Know-Who has Black with him then he will be harder to stop. He also said that they want to catch Black alive because he may be usefull in finding you-know-who. If anybody has ANY information on the location of Sirius Black contact the ministry right away.
Harry did not know what to think. Surely Sirius will be smart enough to keep moving and not to settle in one location. Lets just hope. He thought. If only they caught Peter Pettigrew they would know that Sirius is innocent. He tried to push it out of his head.
Before Harry knew it he was in the fire place again, this time headed for Diagon Alley. The party was supposed to meet Hermione at Gringotts at 10:00. They had 5 minutes to get there so they hurried.
"Harry, Ron!" Shouted a tall brown haired girl.
'She looks more beautiful than last year, if that is even possible. Although she doesn't look any different same beautifully bushy hair and her body really hasn't filled out but I guess that just means my oppinion has changed' Harry thought. She came over and gave each of them a hug. Harry savored that few seconds of physical contact with her.
"Guess what Hermione? Fudge was kicked out of the ministry." Ron told Hermione.
"Oh, I knew that Ron. Rememeber I have a Daily Prophet subscription. By the way I saw the article in todays newspaper. Harry, Have you heard from Sirius?" Hermione questioned
' That is just like her so caring. Oh she is so pretty if only she thought of me that way but I am just a tall gangly teenager with messy black hair ugly green eyes. Oh shoot am I staring. "ummm. no I havent. Oh there is Flourishes and Blotts. Should we go get our books?" Harry said trying to change the subject which Hermione must of noticed and did not badger him any more about it.
Little did Harry know that Hermione was having similar thoughts about Harry. 'wow.He grew over the summer. He is so tall and handsome. Gosh thats a cliche. But he is and those emerald green eyes. How can anybody not like him.
They bought there school supplies and Mrs. Weasley told them, "You can go looking around for awhile. Lets meet back here at 1:00 and we can get some lunch together."
So, Harry, Hermione, and Ron went off looking around. All three of them were enjoying themselves and the article was put out of his mind although he could not get rid of his thoughts of Hermione. When they passed by the Quality Quidditch shop Harry just stood in awe of the new broom in the window. It was called the Lightyear 1000 and had a description below it.
The lightyear 1000 is a brand new model that leaves all brooms behind. It out ranks the firebolt with speed, agility, and looks. It can go over half as fast as the firebolt and 2 times as fast as a Nimbus 2001. It is easy to control and with a sleek mahogany handle. Dont delay buy one now.
Harry could not move his eyes from the beautiful brom in front of him. He knew it must be expensive and he liked the brrom his Godfather had given him, but this broom was faster. Harry could not imagine it.
Hermione must have been listening to his thoughts because she told him, "Harry, you have a perfectly good broom and this broom probably costs a lot. You do not want to spend all your money. That will have to last you until you get out of school. "
"Come off it Hermione. Harry isn't stupid." Ron shot back.
Harry knew Hermione was right but did not admit it. A while later they were heading back with there purchases. Harry, with a book called Outragous Quidditch, a book about famous quidditch plays and interesting facts. Ron had bought a Chudley Cannons figurine. Hermione had purchases a book about the best wizards of all times.
The threesome met up with the rest of the group and had lunch. They wondered around together and then decided to go ahead and head back. Soon they were leaving by floo powder but his time with Hermione.
When Harry went to bed that night he thought about the day. He then remembered the article. Harry wondered where Sirius was and how he was doing. Soon he fell asleep.
Early the next day they were awoken by Mrs. Weasley telling them to wake up. She told them that they should start early so they will have plenty of time in Diagon Alley. Ron and Harry woke up with some complaint. They came downstairs after they had dressed for the day. Once downstairs they were welcomed to the smell of sizzling bacon and frying eggs. Mr. Weasley was reading the Daily Prophet while Mrs Weasley was dishing them at the table when Fred and George came in. They looked quite grouchy, and did not want to be disturbed. Ginny walked in looking very similar to Fred and George. Harry glanced at the cover of the Daily Prophet Mr. Weasley was reading and an article caught his eye. The article was about the new Minister of Magic.
Fred Maffit Does It Again
Fred Maffit, new Minister of Magic, has done it agin. He has decided to raise the amount of people searching for Sirius Black. He said "We do not want You-Know-Who's biggest supporter back with him" he told Daily Prophet. Many people agree with him thinking that if You-Know-Who has Black with him then he will be harder to stop. He also said that they want to catch Black alive because he may be usefull in finding you-know-who. If anybody has ANY information on the location of Sirius Black contact the ministry right away.
Harry did not know what to think. Surely Sirius will be smart enough to keep moving and not to settle in one location. Lets just hope. He thought. If only they caught Peter Pettigrew they would know that Sirius is innocent. He tried to push it out of his head.
Before Harry knew it he was in the fire place again, this time headed for Diagon Alley. The party was supposed to meet Hermione at Gringotts at 10:00. They had 5 minutes to get there so they hurried.
"Harry, Ron!" Shouted a tall brown haired girl.
'She looks more beautiful than last year, if that is even possible. Although she doesn't look any different same beautifully bushy hair and her body really hasn't filled out but I guess that just means my oppinion has changed' Harry thought. She came over and gave each of them a hug. Harry savored that few seconds of physical contact with her.
"Guess what Hermione? Fudge was kicked out of the ministry." Ron told Hermione.
"Oh, I knew that Ron. Rememeber I have a Daily Prophet subscription. By the way I saw the article in todays newspaper. Harry, Have you heard from Sirius?" Hermione questioned
' That is just like her so caring. Oh she is so pretty if only she thought of me that way but I am just a tall gangly teenager with messy black hair ugly green eyes. Oh shoot am I staring. "ummm. no I havent. Oh there is Flourishes and Blotts. Should we go get our books?" Harry said trying to change the subject which Hermione must of noticed and did not badger him any more about it.
Little did Harry know that Hermione was having similar thoughts about Harry. 'wow.He grew over the summer. He is so tall and handsome. Gosh thats a cliche. But he is and those emerald green eyes. How can anybody not like him.
They bought there school supplies and Mrs. Weasley told them, "You can go looking around for awhile. Lets meet back here at 1:00 and we can get some lunch together."
So, Harry, Hermione, and Ron went off looking around. All three of them were enjoying themselves and the article was put out of his mind although he could not get rid of his thoughts of Hermione. When they passed by the Quality Quidditch shop Harry just stood in awe of the new broom in the window. It was called the Lightyear 1000 and had a description below it.
The lightyear 1000 is a brand new model that leaves all brooms behind. It out ranks the firebolt with speed, agility, and looks. It can go over half as fast as the firebolt and 2 times as fast as a Nimbus 2001. It is easy to control and with a sleek mahogany handle. Dont delay buy one now.
Harry could not move his eyes from the beautiful brom in front of him. He knew it must be expensive and he liked the brrom his Godfather had given him, but this broom was faster. Harry could not imagine it.
Hermione must have been listening to his thoughts because she told him, "Harry, you have a perfectly good broom and this broom probably costs a lot. You do not want to spend all your money. That will have to last you until you get out of school. "
"Come off it Hermione. Harry isn't stupid." Ron shot back.
Harry knew Hermione was right but did not admit it. A while later they were heading back with there purchases. Harry, with a book called Outragous Quidditch, a book about famous quidditch plays and interesting facts. Ron had bought a Chudley Cannons figurine. Hermione had purchases a book about the best wizards of all times.
The threesome met up with the rest of the group and had lunch. They wondered around together and then decided to go ahead and head back. Soon they were leaving by floo powder but his time with Hermione.
When Harry went to bed that night he thought about the day. He then remembered the article. Harry wondered where Sirius was and how he was doing. Soon he fell asleep.