(For disclaimer see 1st chapter)
Chapter 3- Letters
Once again Harry woke in the middle of the night after having the dream about his parents dying. It's 11:00 so there's still an hour left for Ron and Hermione's owls to arrive on time. Harry reassured himself as he stared out his bedroom window looking for anything in the air that might look odd.
He looked out the window for at least 45 min. Right before giving up, an odd shape appeared in the air, which Harry knew right away to open the window to let it in. Half a second later six owls flew in. He recognized three of the owls, but didn't know where the other three came from. As Harry looked around at the owls he noticed that one of the owls puffed up it's chest and held it's head high like it was more important than the others, so he guessed that it was from Hogwarts.
First Harry opened the letter that Hedwig had brought. He could tell by reading the address written on it that it was from Hermione because the handwriting was like most teenage girls used. It was nicely printed letters and the I's have a circle instead of just a simple dot.
He quickly opened the letter. It read:
Dear Harry,
Happy Birthday! Sorry about the letters being late but Mr. Weasly had sent all four owls to the Ministry. Mr. Weasly said sorry for sending Hedwig, but he hopes you'll understand. Oh yeah, I'm staying at the Burrow for a month, mum and dad had to go to this big convention in America. Anyway, how are you? I hope the Dursleys haven't been treating you too bad. If they have, then don't worry because you'll be out of there soon enough and Sirius will be coming also! So don't worry.
I got you books, as you've most likely guessed. You might be surprised on what their about though. I hope to see you tomorrow!
Love,
Hermione
Harry put down the letter and quickly and opened the package. Inside were two new books. Like Hermione said, what the books were about did surprise Harry because one of the books definitely didn't seem like a book Hermione would give. The two books where titled The Secrets to Dueling and The Complete book of Hexes and Curses.
After he reluctantly casted the books aside, he opened up the letter from Ron.
Dear Harry,
Happy birthday Harry! Sorry about the letters being late. Hey guess what, Hermione's staying here at the Burrow for a month! That'll show Krum!! Her mum said they had some convention in America to go to, so we picked her up this morning. I can't wait to see you tomorrow! Dad'll be picking you up sum time between 9 and 10 am. He finally convinced Dumbledore and the Ministry that it would be better if you came and lived with us until this You-Know-Who deal is over. Isn't it great though?! You won't have to see those rotten muggles for at least a year and a half! Mum sent a letter to you telling you what's going on and stuff, but I wanted to tell you first since I figured you would open my letter first .She also sent a letter to the muggles which your suppose to give to them. It's just telling them what going on. Also, I think it's on the barn owl. His name's Rex, he's Fred and George's new owl. They said they bought it with some money that some guy forced them to take. Can you believe that!?!? Like some random guy is gonna walk right up to them and force them to take the money! I thought that they'd come up with a better lie than that! Well I guess we'll find out the truth sooner or later. Anyway, I got you Tips and Tricks to Becoming a Master of Wizards Chess. Maybe next time we play, you'll be a worthy opponent! I'll talk to you tomorrow.
Your Best Friend,
Ron
(P.s. Ginny says hi.)
Harry chuckled to himself as he read the letter and was full of joy knowing that this would be the last time he'd see his relatives for awhile. When he was done reading the letter he put it down and picked up the next letter which just by reading the envelope, he could tell that it was from Fred and Gorge because on the envelope it said 'Weasley's Wizarding Wheezes'.
He opened the letter...
Hey Harry,
Happy Birthday! Can you guess who it is that is writing you?? It's us, Fred and George you goofball! We've got to be business-like if we're gonna own a shop, at least that's what Mum and Percy say, so here we go....
All summer we've been making new tricks for the school year and to say thanks for your generous donation we are giving you our first Weasley's Wizarding Wheezes gift package. It has some of our old and new tricks. Also, feel free to use them on that rotten cousin of yours while you still can, but if you can't then just use it on that kid Malfoy. Well, we've got to go; mum's calling us for dinner.
Hope to see you soon!
Hogwarts Partners of Crime,
Fred and George Weasly
He put the letter away with the other opened letters while thinking of all the perfectly rotten things that he could do to Dudley before he left in the morning. Harry decided to read the letter from the owl which he still did not know where it had come from. He opened it and read it.
Dear Harry,
Sorry for disturbing you this late at night. I don't think you know who this owl belongs to, but don't worry it's only me, Mrs. Figg. I forgot got to tell you today that Sarah will be coming with you to the Burrow tomorrow since I need to pack up the house. She will be staying with you and the Weasley's up until the beginning of the school year on which I will meet up with you at the platform. Molly and I have made all the necessary arrangements. Sarah, Sirius and I will meet you in the field next to number seventeen drive at 9:00 am tomorrow morning.
Don't be late,
Mrs. Figg
(P.s. Happy Birthday Harry)
'I don't think I've heard anyone come as close to sounding like McGonagall as Mrs. Figg did in that letter.' Harry thought to himself as he put her letter in the pile of opened letters.
Next he opened the letter from Mrs. Weasly wanting to know what all was going to happen the next day so that he wouldn't mess it up.
Dear Harry,
Arthur and I have gotten you the biggest birthday present we could think of! Arthur and I have finally convinced Dumbeldore and the Ministry to let you come live with us until all this He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named business is over.
Tomorrow you'll need to get all your things together as fast as possible so that you can meet up with Mrs. Figg, Sirius, and Sarah. She said that she would send a letter to you telling you exactly were you needed to go. I can't wait to see you again tomorrow and to personally tell you happy birthday.
Sweet Dreams Dear,
Molly Weasly
He was thankful that Mrs. Weasly wrote him, but having read anything that he didn't know already, he turned to his letter from Hogwarts. This year, the envelope seemed slightly bigger and it felt like it had something more than just the usual supply list.
Harry quickly opened it and pulled a shiny badge in the shape of a shield that had a big P on it. He was over come with joy and was about to start jumping up and down in the air when he remembered that it was still the middle of the night and saw no need to wake Uncle Vernon. So he decided to read the letter from Hogwarts instead.
Dear Mr. Potter,
We are pleased to inform you that you have been carefully chosen to be one of two prefects for Gryffindor house. You will need to report to the prefect's cabin approximately one hour before arriving at Hogwarts to receive the new common room passwords, the password to the Headmaster's office, and also to receive you duties for this year. You do not have to stay in the Prefect's Cabin the entire trip but you may if you do so wish.
As a Hogwarts Prefect you will need your Prefect's badge which was given to you in this letter. You will also need a pad of paper and an owl, the owl is optional but it would be better if you had one of your own.
Please note that the new school year will begin on September the first. The Hogwarts Express will leave from King's Cross Station, platform nine and three-quarters at eleven o' clock. A list of books you will need for your classes for the new year in enclosed.
Yours Sincerely,
Professor McGonagall
Deputy Headmistress
Harry looked at the badge gleaming in the moonlight. He sat up thinking of how much fun the next day and the new school year at Hogwarts was going to be.
A/N: I hope you liked the chapter! Please read on and review :o) Sorry I don't have that much to say. Well.
Later Dayz,
-scarsky
Chapter 3- Letters
Once again Harry woke in the middle of the night after having the dream about his parents dying. It's 11:00 so there's still an hour left for Ron and Hermione's owls to arrive on time. Harry reassured himself as he stared out his bedroom window looking for anything in the air that might look odd.
He looked out the window for at least 45 min. Right before giving up, an odd shape appeared in the air, which Harry knew right away to open the window to let it in. Half a second later six owls flew in. He recognized three of the owls, but didn't know where the other three came from. As Harry looked around at the owls he noticed that one of the owls puffed up it's chest and held it's head high like it was more important than the others, so he guessed that it was from Hogwarts.
First Harry opened the letter that Hedwig had brought. He could tell by reading the address written on it that it was from Hermione because the handwriting was like most teenage girls used. It was nicely printed letters and the I's have a circle instead of just a simple dot.
He quickly opened the letter. It read:
Dear Harry,
Happy Birthday! Sorry about the letters being late but Mr. Weasly had sent all four owls to the Ministry. Mr. Weasly said sorry for sending Hedwig, but he hopes you'll understand. Oh yeah, I'm staying at the Burrow for a month, mum and dad had to go to this big convention in America. Anyway, how are you? I hope the Dursleys haven't been treating you too bad. If they have, then don't worry because you'll be out of there soon enough and Sirius will be coming also! So don't worry.
I got you books, as you've most likely guessed. You might be surprised on what their about though. I hope to see you tomorrow!
Love,
Hermione
Harry put down the letter and quickly and opened the package. Inside were two new books. Like Hermione said, what the books were about did surprise Harry because one of the books definitely didn't seem like a book Hermione would give. The two books where titled The Secrets to Dueling and The Complete book of Hexes and Curses.
After he reluctantly casted the books aside, he opened up the letter from Ron.
Dear Harry,
Happy birthday Harry! Sorry about the letters being late. Hey guess what, Hermione's staying here at the Burrow for a month! That'll show Krum!! Her mum said they had some convention in America to go to, so we picked her up this morning. I can't wait to see you tomorrow! Dad'll be picking you up sum time between 9 and 10 am. He finally convinced Dumbledore and the Ministry that it would be better if you came and lived with us until this You-Know-Who deal is over. Isn't it great though?! You won't have to see those rotten muggles for at least a year and a half! Mum sent a letter to you telling you what's going on and stuff, but I wanted to tell you first since I figured you would open my letter first .She also sent a letter to the muggles which your suppose to give to them. It's just telling them what going on. Also, I think it's on the barn owl. His name's Rex, he's Fred and George's new owl. They said they bought it with some money that some guy forced them to take. Can you believe that!?!? Like some random guy is gonna walk right up to them and force them to take the money! I thought that they'd come up with a better lie than that! Well I guess we'll find out the truth sooner or later. Anyway, I got you Tips and Tricks to Becoming a Master of Wizards Chess. Maybe next time we play, you'll be a worthy opponent! I'll talk to you tomorrow.
Your Best Friend,
Ron
(P.s. Ginny says hi.)
Harry chuckled to himself as he read the letter and was full of joy knowing that this would be the last time he'd see his relatives for awhile. When he was done reading the letter he put it down and picked up the next letter which just by reading the envelope, he could tell that it was from Fred and Gorge because on the envelope it said 'Weasley's Wizarding Wheezes'.
He opened the letter...
Hey Harry,
Happy Birthday! Can you guess who it is that is writing you?? It's us, Fred and George you goofball! We've got to be business-like if we're gonna own a shop, at least that's what Mum and Percy say, so here we go....
All summer we've been making new tricks for the school year and to say thanks for your generous donation we are giving you our first Weasley's Wizarding Wheezes gift package. It has some of our old and new tricks. Also, feel free to use them on that rotten cousin of yours while you still can, but if you can't then just use it on that kid Malfoy. Well, we've got to go; mum's calling us for dinner.
Hope to see you soon!
Hogwarts Partners of Crime,
Fred and George Weasly
He put the letter away with the other opened letters while thinking of all the perfectly rotten things that he could do to Dudley before he left in the morning. Harry decided to read the letter from the owl which he still did not know where it had come from. He opened it and read it.
Dear Harry,
Sorry for disturbing you this late at night. I don't think you know who this owl belongs to, but don't worry it's only me, Mrs. Figg. I forgot got to tell you today that Sarah will be coming with you to the Burrow tomorrow since I need to pack up the house. She will be staying with you and the Weasley's up until the beginning of the school year on which I will meet up with you at the platform. Molly and I have made all the necessary arrangements. Sarah, Sirius and I will meet you in the field next to number seventeen drive at 9:00 am tomorrow morning.
Don't be late,
Mrs. Figg
(P.s. Happy Birthday Harry)
'I don't think I've heard anyone come as close to sounding like McGonagall as Mrs. Figg did in that letter.' Harry thought to himself as he put her letter in the pile of opened letters.
Next he opened the letter from Mrs. Weasly wanting to know what all was going to happen the next day so that he wouldn't mess it up.
Dear Harry,
Arthur and I have gotten you the biggest birthday present we could think of! Arthur and I have finally convinced Dumbeldore and the Ministry to let you come live with us until all this He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named business is over.
Tomorrow you'll need to get all your things together as fast as possible so that you can meet up with Mrs. Figg, Sirius, and Sarah. She said that she would send a letter to you telling you exactly were you needed to go. I can't wait to see you again tomorrow and to personally tell you happy birthday.
Sweet Dreams Dear,
Molly Weasly
He was thankful that Mrs. Weasly wrote him, but having read anything that he didn't know already, he turned to his letter from Hogwarts. This year, the envelope seemed slightly bigger and it felt like it had something more than just the usual supply list.
Harry quickly opened it and pulled a shiny badge in the shape of a shield that had a big P on it. He was over come with joy and was about to start jumping up and down in the air when he remembered that it was still the middle of the night and saw no need to wake Uncle Vernon. So he decided to read the letter from Hogwarts instead.
Dear Mr. Potter,
We are pleased to inform you that you have been carefully chosen to be one of two prefects for Gryffindor house. You will need to report to the prefect's cabin approximately one hour before arriving at Hogwarts to receive the new common room passwords, the password to the Headmaster's office, and also to receive you duties for this year. You do not have to stay in the Prefect's Cabin the entire trip but you may if you do so wish.
As a Hogwarts Prefect you will need your Prefect's badge which was given to you in this letter. You will also need a pad of paper and an owl, the owl is optional but it would be better if you had one of your own.
Please note that the new school year will begin on September the first. The Hogwarts Express will leave from King's Cross Station, platform nine and three-quarters at eleven o' clock. A list of books you will need for your classes for the new year in enclosed.
Yours Sincerely,
Professor McGonagall
Deputy Headmistress
Harry looked at the badge gleaming in the moonlight. He sat up thinking of how much fun the next day and the new school year at Hogwarts was going to be.
A/N: I hope you liked the chapter! Please read on and review :o) Sorry I don't have that much to say. Well.
Later Dayz,
-scarsky