Book 6- Harry Potter and the Alchemist's cell
Ch1
A dull and sleepy silence lay over Privet drive unmoving. The only sound heard on the hottest day of the summer was the rustle of grass coming from number 4 where a boy lay uneasy on the back garden grass. This boy was not an ordinary boy for one he happened to be lying face down in the garden and the other was that he was a wizard, a wizard named Harry Potter, famous before he could talk and walk by being the boy who lived. Having been the only survivor of the killing curse, Advarda Kedarva by the most dark and feared wizard for a decade, Lord Voldemort. Harry had personal history with Voldemort for the simple fact that Voldemort was the reason Harry didn't have any parents. Since finding out he was a wizard when he was 11 he had attended Hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardry and had a few months ago finished his fifth year. Voldemort had met up with Harry 3 times in his time at Hogwarts and three times he had escaped from his clutches, but barely. Voldemort came closes in this fourth year when he had him tied up and looked a certain death for Harry but the had escaped although fellow student Cedric Diggory had not been so lucky, killed by Voldemort Harry returned his body to his parents who which Harry was grateful for didn't blame him in the slightest. Things had been weird during the last year, he hadn't heard from Voldemort for one year, which was unusual. Although he had signs form Voldemort return all over through the magical and muggle world. Muggles disappearing mysteriously, wizards dying, the whole magical community was in disarray. There had indeed been a parting of ways; the giants had separated themselves into Voldemort side and those opposing Voldemort's side. Hagrid had convinced some to join him on the side against Voldemort but the majority had found Voldemort offer of power too tempting and had joined him. Harry was woken up from his musings by a shrill voice; aunt Petunia was standing over him with a broom and tapping her foot furiously
'What do you think you're doing?' she screeched
Harry didn't answer but let her rant on
'I cook and clean all day and you' she pointed at him, 'just laze about doing nothing, now I want you to start mowing the lawn then I ......'
She didn't finish he sentence because Harry had spotted the visitor on top of his window sill, a brown owl pecking on the glass window, Harry saw his chance to get away and made a break for the door leaving his aunt speechless.
* * * * *
Harry ran up to his room and saw the brown owl sitting on the ledge, ruffled in the wind. Harry ran over to it and opened the window, the owl flew straight over to hedwig's cage, and Hedwig stared shrewdly at the intruder and reluctantly let it share her water. Harry took the note form its leg and unfolded it. It was writing unfamiliar to Harry. It read
To Harry Potter,
Harry great danger s all around and I want you to be as safe as possible so which is
Why I don't want you to leave your family this summer no matter if anyone tries to
Persuade you. You are under protection with your family and with Voldemort about it
Would be ideal for him to attack you. Please listen to my precaution for it is for your
Own good. See you at Hogwarts.
Yours Sincerely Professor Dumbledore
Head of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
Harry finished his letter and put it down slowly on the bed, he had never heard from Dumbledore in the post before and he knew he would never send him something unless it was important. And this, Harry look at the letter again, was important. He thought that he would keep his promise to Dumbledore and stay with the Dursleys for the summer. This was hard since the torment that he went through with them. The temptation proved great the next day when he received an owl.
Harry,
I know this is a bit formal but would you like to come and stay with my family in Ireland next week. I know we don't talk that much but they are really looking foreword to meeting you. Please come we will even go to the Hogwarts express together even Dean will be there. Send me a reply soon okay. Bye
Seamus
Harry was on the verge to replying yes but Dumbledore's promise held him back and he decide to stay. The next few weeks were the worst he had ever faced knowing that offers to get away form the Dursleys were practically knocking on the door at him. On the last week of the holidays Harry asked Uncle Vernon if he could drop him to London to get his school equipment
'Uncle Vernon' Harry asked tentively
His uncle grunted over his newspaper but made no attempt to look up
'Could you take me to London to buy my stuff for school'
Uncle Vernon looked up with a smirk on his face, 'And why should I do that''
'Well,' said Harry 'My godfather will not be too happy to hear that I'm not getting the right equipment for school' The colour drained from his face and his smirk turned into a worried look, sweat started to trickle down his round face.
'Well I wouldn't want you to go without and there's no need to get him involved.............Ill take you tomorrow okay boy?
'That will be fine Uncle Vernon'
Harry walked away knowing that he could get away with anything as long as eh mentioned Sirius, a falsely accused murderer who was now on the run form the ministry. His innocence was a small minor detail, which he preferred to keep secret form his uncle for it, gave him a better style of life.
The next day Uncle Vernon dropped him in London and set a meeting place to be collected at 6. This gave Harry plenty of time to get his school equipment and refill his money for he was running low. He met a few of his school friends there including Neville Longbottom, a particularly forgetful boy who was also in Griffindor. He stopped in Florence's for an ice cream then headed to buy some more ink. On the way he saw the entrance to Knock turn Alley and saw quite a few dark and murky shops such as Borkins and a shop with a bright green leprechaun on the front. Everywhere he went was gins of tight security. Worried faces looked at him and some leered and their eyes followed him as he walked. He soon noticed the streets becoming quieter and felt an icy wind pour over him. Suddenly there was a puff of smoke and a man appeared in front of him, dressed in black robes he had obviously apparated. His eyes stared hungrily at Harry. Harry backed away but the man took a step closer. 'Harry Potter'
At that moment Harry ran he didn't care if he looked stupid he ran for his life and only stopped when spotting Uncle Vernon's car. He jumped inside and stared behind to see if the man had followed. He hadn't. His uncle merely looked at him before driving him home. This in Harry's view was a sign that Voldemort was getting stronger.
Ch1
A dull and sleepy silence lay over Privet drive unmoving. The only sound heard on the hottest day of the summer was the rustle of grass coming from number 4 where a boy lay uneasy on the back garden grass. This boy was not an ordinary boy for one he happened to be lying face down in the garden and the other was that he was a wizard, a wizard named Harry Potter, famous before he could talk and walk by being the boy who lived. Having been the only survivor of the killing curse, Advarda Kedarva by the most dark and feared wizard for a decade, Lord Voldemort. Harry had personal history with Voldemort for the simple fact that Voldemort was the reason Harry didn't have any parents. Since finding out he was a wizard when he was 11 he had attended Hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardry and had a few months ago finished his fifth year. Voldemort had met up with Harry 3 times in his time at Hogwarts and three times he had escaped from his clutches, but barely. Voldemort came closes in this fourth year when he had him tied up and looked a certain death for Harry but the had escaped although fellow student Cedric Diggory had not been so lucky, killed by Voldemort Harry returned his body to his parents who which Harry was grateful for didn't blame him in the slightest. Things had been weird during the last year, he hadn't heard from Voldemort for one year, which was unusual. Although he had signs form Voldemort return all over through the magical and muggle world. Muggles disappearing mysteriously, wizards dying, the whole magical community was in disarray. There had indeed been a parting of ways; the giants had separated themselves into Voldemort side and those opposing Voldemort's side. Hagrid had convinced some to join him on the side against Voldemort but the majority had found Voldemort offer of power too tempting and had joined him. Harry was woken up from his musings by a shrill voice; aunt Petunia was standing over him with a broom and tapping her foot furiously
'What do you think you're doing?' she screeched
Harry didn't answer but let her rant on
'I cook and clean all day and you' she pointed at him, 'just laze about doing nothing, now I want you to start mowing the lawn then I ......'
She didn't finish he sentence because Harry had spotted the visitor on top of his window sill, a brown owl pecking on the glass window, Harry saw his chance to get away and made a break for the door leaving his aunt speechless.
* * * * *
Harry ran up to his room and saw the brown owl sitting on the ledge, ruffled in the wind. Harry ran over to it and opened the window, the owl flew straight over to hedwig's cage, and Hedwig stared shrewdly at the intruder and reluctantly let it share her water. Harry took the note form its leg and unfolded it. It was writing unfamiliar to Harry. It read
To Harry Potter,
Harry great danger s all around and I want you to be as safe as possible so which is
Why I don't want you to leave your family this summer no matter if anyone tries to
Persuade you. You are under protection with your family and with Voldemort about it
Would be ideal for him to attack you. Please listen to my precaution for it is for your
Own good. See you at Hogwarts.
Yours Sincerely Professor Dumbledore
Head of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
Harry finished his letter and put it down slowly on the bed, he had never heard from Dumbledore in the post before and he knew he would never send him something unless it was important. And this, Harry look at the letter again, was important. He thought that he would keep his promise to Dumbledore and stay with the Dursleys for the summer. This was hard since the torment that he went through with them. The temptation proved great the next day when he received an owl.
Harry,
I know this is a bit formal but would you like to come and stay with my family in Ireland next week. I know we don't talk that much but they are really looking foreword to meeting you. Please come we will even go to the Hogwarts express together even Dean will be there. Send me a reply soon okay. Bye
Seamus
Harry was on the verge to replying yes but Dumbledore's promise held him back and he decide to stay. The next few weeks were the worst he had ever faced knowing that offers to get away form the Dursleys were practically knocking on the door at him. On the last week of the holidays Harry asked Uncle Vernon if he could drop him to London to get his school equipment
'Uncle Vernon' Harry asked tentively
His uncle grunted over his newspaper but made no attempt to look up
'Could you take me to London to buy my stuff for school'
Uncle Vernon looked up with a smirk on his face, 'And why should I do that''
'Well,' said Harry 'My godfather will not be too happy to hear that I'm not getting the right equipment for school' The colour drained from his face and his smirk turned into a worried look, sweat started to trickle down his round face.
'Well I wouldn't want you to go without and there's no need to get him involved.............Ill take you tomorrow okay boy?
'That will be fine Uncle Vernon'
Harry walked away knowing that he could get away with anything as long as eh mentioned Sirius, a falsely accused murderer who was now on the run form the ministry. His innocence was a small minor detail, which he preferred to keep secret form his uncle for it, gave him a better style of life.
The next day Uncle Vernon dropped him in London and set a meeting place to be collected at 6. This gave Harry plenty of time to get his school equipment and refill his money for he was running low. He met a few of his school friends there including Neville Longbottom, a particularly forgetful boy who was also in Griffindor. He stopped in Florence's for an ice cream then headed to buy some more ink. On the way he saw the entrance to Knock turn Alley and saw quite a few dark and murky shops such as Borkins and a shop with a bright green leprechaun on the front. Everywhere he went was gins of tight security. Worried faces looked at him and some leered and their eyes followed him as he walked. He soon noticed the streets becoming quieter and felt an icy wind pour over him. Suddenly there was a puff of smoke and a man appeared in front of him, dressed in black robes he had obviously apparated. His eyes stared hungrily at Harry. Harry backed away but the man took a step closer. 'Harry Potter'
At that moment Harry ran he didn't care if he looked stupid he ran for his life and only stopped when spotting Uncle Vernon's car. He jumped inside and stared behind to see if the man had followed. He hadn't. His uncle merely looked at him before driving him home. This in Harry's view was a sign that Voldemort was getting stronger.