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Harry Potter and the Year of Change

Chapter Two, The Owl Post

Harry looked around his room to see that he was indeed back and then he noticed that there were 5 owls and 1 eagle sitting on his bed.

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Harry's owl Hedwig who had been out hunting when Harry had gotten his letter from Godric Gryffindor, was now sitting quietly on his bed with three other owls that Harry didn't know. The fifth owl was seemingly trying to complete, as many laps around the room as possible, was Ron's minute owl pig. Taking a quick look at the broken radio clock on his desk Harry saw that it was only 12:40 in the morning. Deciding to relieve pig of his burden first just incase the Dursley's woke up. He set himself to catching excited owl as quietly as possible. It wasn't until the third time trying to catch the small hyper owl that he managed to do so. Soon after Harry managed to untie the letter from pig's leg, that it was zooming out the window. Setting the letter on his bed Harry went to relieve the owl owls from their parcels as well. Moving towards a rather dark brown looking owl. Harry quickly untied the letter from the owl's proffered leg. After offering the bird some water, he went back to do the same for the last three owl. With Hedwig being the last owl to have it's letter untied, she quickly nipped Harry's ear in a loving manner she flew over to her cage to rest for the night. Before Harry went through the letters and things that his friends had sent him Harry tried thinking of a place that his new eagle could sleep for the night. ~ Why not ask me? ~ Asked a new voice? " Who was that?" Harry asked softly? Looking around the room to see if he could find the voice that had asked the question. At hearing Harry asking a question Hedwig eyes popped open and hooted softly, also looking around the room ~ Over here. ~ Seeing no one else in his room, Harry's gaze fell onto the Fairex'. "Was that you?" Harry asked Fairex' jokingly?

~ Yes. ~

" But you're an eagle and eagle's can't talk!"

~ You are hearing my thoughts. ~

" Thoughts… but how can I hear your thoughts?" questioned Harry.

~ I wonder if he can hear my thoughts? ~ Harry pondered.

~ Yes, I can. ~

~ So you can hear my thoughts and I can hear yours! ~ Harry said more of a statement than a question.

~ Yes. ~ Heard Harry inside his head.

~ Alright than were would you think is a good place for you to sleep until I can get you a perch and I don't think that Hedwig would let you sleep in her cage so? ~

Hopping up on to the headboard of Harry's bed ~this will be good. ~

~ Ok. ~ Thought Harry.

~ Well the only thing left is to name you I guess! ~ Thought Harry. ~Well since you are a Fairex', how about I call you that. What do you think? ~

~ It would be an honor to be called that! ~ Fairex' said to Harry.

Well since Fairex' was now taken care of for the night, Harry turned his attention to the birthday presents that his friends had sent him. Picking up the first letter he opened it to find out that it was from Ron. A smile crept across his expression as he began to read Ron's letter

Harry,

How's your summer going………I hope that the muggles are treat' in you well. I think that mom's getting tired of my asking if you can come over this summer instead of having to spend the entire time having a terrible time with them muggles. For about the first week she told me that Dumbledore said that he still preferred that you stay were your at right now… Now all she tells me is to stop asking her! But I can tell that she's really worried about you, especially after what happened last year. Well anyways I hope that you like your present that I got you. Oh…Fred and George are sending you a letter as well so I would be careful about opening it. They have been driving us crazy around here with all the inventing that they've been doing, you know that they have come out of their rooms except to eat and go to the bathroom, it seems that some crazy git gave them some money to start their joke shop. Well that's all for now… I'll keep asking mom when you can come over. See you at Diagon Alley if Dumbledore will let you go.

Ron

Harry looked down at his bed and saw the package that could have only been sent by the Weasley's. Opening it up he saw the Mrs. Weasley had sent him her usual assortments of her cooking along with a birthday cake. Also inside he saw that Ron had sent him a Chudley Cannons Jersey and the twins had sent him their latest jokes along with a letter. Picking up the letter from the twins, Harry being very cautious in opening it up.

Harry, Investor

You have now become a third partner and owner in Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes and are therefore entitled to one third of the profits. Along with this letter we have sent you various new products and jokes. We suggest that you try them out on your cousin.

Fred and George, Owners

Harry knew exactly how hew would use the twins present too. Putting down their letter, he picked up the letter from Hermione.

Dear Harry,

I hope that you are doing better, and that you aren't blaming yourself for what happened last year. You know that what happened wasn't your fault…you do know that don't you! Well as you know Victor asked if I would come and visit him this summer, but I thought that I would stay around this summer and help my parents as well as study for my OWLS. Don't forget Harry they are going to be this year. I hope that you like your present that I got you. When I saw it, I thought that it would be perfect for you. My parents are taking me to Diagon Alley on the 28th of August so that I can get my school supplies for the coming year. I really hope that you will be able to make it…see you soon and take care of yourself Harry and remember it wasn't your fault.

With Love

Hermione

Harry was in awe as he pulled Hermione's present from the envelope. It was a golden braided chain link necklace with a golden snitch attached to it. He smiled to himself as he thought of Hermione standing at the counter picking out his birthday present. As he sat there looking at the necklace he couldn't help but think of how much he cared for her, she had always been there for him when he needed her. Ever since first year when he and Ron had saved her from the troll along with everything else that he had been through during his four years at Hogwarts. Harry more than anything else remembered how amazing she had looked the night of the Yule Ball just a few months ago. The way that she looked in that, periwinkle-blue, dress and the way that her hair had been tied up into a bun. Hermione had been by far the most attractive looking girl there, even the way that she had held herself and her smile even if her smile had been a nervous one. ~ What am I thinking about, this is Hermione, she's my best friend I can't be thinking about her in this way! ~

Harry thought to himself. What would Ron say if he found out? Harry knew that Ron also liked Hermione. Pushing his thoughts for Hermione out of his mind for the moment he went on opening the remaining letters on his bed. Hagrid had sent him his usual presents; thankfully, Hagrid didn't send Harry his rock cakes this time.

Opening his letter from Sirius and Remus was the one letter that Harry had been looking forward to since the end of school when Sirius had walked out of the hospital wing. Sirius had not writing to Harry all summer since he was on some kind of mission for Professor Dumbledore.

Harry,

I know that we haven't writing to you this summer and for that me and Remus are sorry, but we don't want you to worry about us we are just fine and are laying low for right now. I can't say too much in this letter incase it is intercepted. But again we wanted to let you know that we are fine and to say Happy Birthday Harry. For your present we both chipped in and got you something that no one has yet. We only have one request and that is to let us know what you think about it and how it performs.

Padfoot and Mooney

Harry looked at the rather long box that was tied together with twine. Unwrapping it, he pulled out a broom that he had never even heard of before. Balancing the broom in both hands, the first thing that he noticed about this broom was how lightweight it was. It was even lighter than his Firebolt. Spotting a piece of parchment was loosely wrapped around the odd-looking broom handle; Harry unrolled it and began to read.

To Mr. Potter,

It was our honor to make you this custom racing broom at the request of Mr. Lupin. We took this challenge to heart and set about designing and making a broom like no other. The in the making of this raceing broom we used a technique that we have never used before. Instead of use the standard wood for the brooms handle we used a material called carbon fiber. In the process of designing this broom we found out the by using this material we were able to cut the weight of a racing broom in half. The birch twigs in the broomtail have been individually selected and honed to meticulous aerodynamic precision. Giving it unsurpassable pinpoint accuracy and acceleration up to 250 miles an hour in 8 seconds. The broom also incorporates an unbreakable breaking charm.

Sincerely,

The Firebolt Company Inc.

Harry Looked at the broom that was still resting in his hands. He was in awe of his new broom, to say the least. Nobody had ever made something just for him before and yet in his hands he held what was probabley the most advanced raceing broom ever. Harry set the broom on his bed and went over to his desk and wrote a letter to the Firebolt company thanking them for and the hard work that they had put into making the broom. Harry also promised that he would write to them again telling how the broom performed and what he thought about the broom. Decideing to send the letter in the morning after he wrote thank you letters to his friends and letting Hermione know that he would meet her in Diagon Alley on the 28th of August. Moving back over to his bed he noticed that the only letter that Harry had left was his Hogwarts letter. After peeling the seal off the envelope Harry noticed that along with his book list there was another piece of parchment and started to read it.

Dear Mr. Potter,

I am pleased to inform you that you have been selected to represent your house as a prefect this year along with your other house prefect for your upcoming fifth-year. Along with the added responsibilities that come with being a prefect come some advantages as well such as being able to use the boys prefect bathroom and other perks as well. Your first prefect meeting will be aboard the Hogwarts Express on Sept. 1st

I know that you will perform your duties as prefect with as much honor and zeal that you have demonstrated in the past.

Yours sincerely,

Professor M. McGonagall

Deputy Headmistress

Harry glanced up at the clock and noticed that it was now two in the morning and decided to get some sleep. Getting up from his bed he put his presents away in to his school trunk with the exception of the necklace that Hermione had given him, which he put on around his neck. Stepping out of his cloths he put on his pajamas and hopped into bed. Harry laid his head on his pillow and closed his eye's. The only thing going through his mind was the thought of Hermione wearing the same dress that she had during the Yule Ball. Drifting off to sleep, Harry didn't even notice his hand move up and clutch the golden snitch dangling around his neck.