Chapter 7
A Life Not Worth Wanting
Reviewers: I have gotten some great support for this fic and I really thank all of you!!! *hugz* Here's the list..
Carey Miles (intrigued, huh? Thank you. When I started this, I didn't think that it would do so well, cause im writing it as I go. The plot hasn't exactly formed yet, although I don't know exactly what im doing. It's just whatever I think would be good, and then I do some serious editing before I even let anyone see it. AU fics are in a way harder to write, but easier, since they are what you want, there's no guidelines, and you can change everything about the characters your writing about, and it wont matter. I don't know if it's the same for other AU writers, but it's so much better since you get to decide, you don't have to follow JK Rowling's ideas. Of course, I give her props for what she has done.)
Xirleb70 (thank you! I didn't start it to be unique, actually, I just wanted to see where it would go, but I think that if people think it's unique, then I did something right. Thanks for your review!)
Darcel- once again, thanks!!
I'm thinking about posting this fic on Fiction Alley as well, so that I can get more advice, since some people from there don't come here.
A/N: Umm, nothing to say. Have fun...
A week had passed since the little incident with Ron. Harry had gone back to Hogwarts three days afterwards, and was now enjoying his life, laying out by the lake, getting a tan, and working out when he could. Although he was only 12, he was getting rather strong for his age. Harry couldn't wait to start University, but he was a bit nervous. He would be the youngest there, since most people attend after the age of 15, if they are lucky. Harry waited patiently for his grandfather to appear, seeing as he was leaving in two hours to go to the University for orientation.
"Grandfather!" Harry yelled through the fire, as his grandfathers head appeared. "Ah, yes. Harry, shrink your trunk, and meet me at the Great Hall doors leading to outside." Harry did so, and met all of the teachers there, waiting for him.
"Harry, my dear, good luck at University. See you at Christmas" Professor McGonagall told him sweetly, hugging him. Next came his grandfather, who whispered a few humorous words in his ear, causing him to smile. Professor Snape, one of the last, extended his hand, with a simple, "Good luck Harry", but was cut off with a huge hug. Chuckling, Harry moved on to Hagrid, who gave him a bear hug, picking him up off the ground, and finally Madame Hooch. "Well, Maddy, ill miss you." Harry smiled innocently. "Aww, lightening bolt, I love you to." They hugged, before the carriage pulled up.
"Bye Harry!" They chorused, as Harry climbed inside. Harry waved as the carriage pulled off, onward to Hogwarts University.
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Arriving at Hogwarts University, Harry gaped at the sight. It was beautiful, even better than Hogwarts Academy. Harry looked at the fresh green grass, and spotted horses, and horseback riders, who waved at him. He also spotted several large buildings, and a castle in the middle of all of them, with land stretching everywhere. Harry smiled, as he spotted a Phoenix fly up to him, and landed on his shoulder. Harry pet it, and waited, as a man walked up, a smile on his face. The man stepped up to the carriage, and placed his face against the window. Harry gasped, when he noticed the silver hair, and beard. Smiling, the man opened the door. "Uncle Aberforth!" Harry hugged him, smiling at his uncle.
"Boy Wonder, long time no see." Harry smiled at his nickname, as he stepped onto the dirt road, as the carriage rode away. "Welcome, to Hogwarts University, Harry." His great-great-uncle announced proudly. Harry took his first look around, as he stepped up to one of the buildings, following his great-great uncle.
"Godric's Hall" He read, as the door pushed open, and *Aberforth stepped in. "Come, little one." Harry followed, not knowing where exactly he was going, but still, he followed. His uncle led him to a dorm room, and smiled. There were two beds, one already had things piled on it, another didn't. Aberforth smiled at the young Potter, before motioning to the bed. "This will be your room, little one. Your roommate is currently eating lunch, I believe, but will be back in an hour, I suppose. I will leave you here, if there's anything you need, you can go up to the fireplace, and throw some of that powder in there, and call for me. I will arrive soon after." Aberforth hugged his great-great nephew, and turned on his heel, shutting the door after him.
Harry set to work unpacking, as he opened his trunk. In there, he found two framed pictures at the top of it, as Harry gently picked both up. In one, was The Weasley family, minus Ron, smiling and waving, with him in it. In another was a photo of his mother, father, and a little baby. Harry put the Weasley one on his dresser, and the other on his night stand, facing the bed. Smiling, he set to work with his clothes, hanging the robes up in the closet, and other clothes in drawers. Once he had only his private possessions left, he leafed through them, placing each in a place. Finally, came his leather journal. Gingerly, he touched it, before hiding it underneath his stack of blue jeans, and laid out on his bed, exhausted. He heard the door open, but didn't think anything, as his eyes closed tightly.
When Harry awoke, He saw that it was morning, after looking at his watch. He looked around, and spotted a blonde-haired teen on the other bed, writing something. When he saw that Harry was awake, he jumped up, and put a smile on his face.
"Hey, im Kyle." The teen greeted, holding his hand out. Harry shook it, with a slight nod. "Harry Potter." "Really? Im Kyle Granger."
"Wait, a second. Granger? Are you related to Hermione Granger?" Kyle smiled. "Yea, she's my little cousin. I'm muggle born." Harry nodded. "Yeah, I knew that." Kyle chuckled, as he grabbed a towel, and started to head out the door. "Hey listen, im gonna be taking a shower in the guys shower room. It's two doors down, so when your ready, come find it." With that, Kyle left, leaving Harry alone. Harry sighed, and sat on his bed. Kyle was nice, but were there anyone here near his age? He wondered, as he laid on his bed for a few minutes, before grabbing a towel, and heading to the showers.
He found the right room, which was marked helpfully with 'Boys Shower'. Harry opened the door, and looked around at the surroundings. He spotted a bunch of teens with towels wrapped around their waists, talking as they grabbed what supplies they needed for their shower. Harry spotted an empty stall, and rushed over to it, undressing as he entered it. He managed to turn on the water after a bit of difficulty, and grabbed a nearby bottle of shampoo, squirting a bit into his hands. Lathering it in his hair, he rinsed, and went to washing himself. Once he finished, he wrapped the towel around his waist, and stepped out of the stall. He could feel people just staring at him, as he left the shower room, heading for the dorm room he shared. He nodded at Kyle as he walked in, and quickly dressed, before sitting on the bed, waiting for Kyle to show him where breakfast was served.
"Harry, its time for breakfast." Kyle announced, dragging him up. Harry pouted, but followed, as Kyle showed him to Hogwarts Hall, where meals were served. Harry waited as Kyle greeted some of his friends, before sitting down, motioning for Harry to do the same.
"Harry, this is Charles, Anna, Becka, Smoky, Beak, and Kristan." Everyone smiled, and began to talk.
"So, Harry, how old are you?" Smoky wondered. "I'm 12, actually." Many people looked amazed at this, but not Smoky. "Ah, yes. The young in. I missed having one." Harry gave him a curious look, but didn't ask anything, as he started to chat with Kristan and Beak.
"So, Beak, how did you get that nickname?" Beak looked hurt. "It's my real name." He said softly, alarming Harry. "Just playing." Beak smiled innocently, as Kristan giggled. "Very funny." Harry pouted, arms folded on his chest. Smoky looked over at him, before looking away. Harry felt odd after witnessing that.
"What was that all about?" Harry whispered to Beak, who shrugged. "Either he likes you, or he hates you. We can't ever tell." He explained, before going back to his french toast. Harry blinked, before returning to his sausage, and hungrily ate it, before placing his fork back down, and wiping his hands and face. "Done." Everyone rolled their eyes, and quickly finished eating, ready to show Harry around, seeing as they had no classes today.
"Lets go." Kyle led, followed by Becka, Kristan, Beak and Harry. Smoky, Anna and Charles followed after them. Together they walked around the campus, showing Harry different places.
"This is the library, where you go to read." Charles joked around, putting his hands up to show off. Harry snickered at the idiot in front of him. "How, interesting." They walked on, before Charles realized they had left him, and ran to catch up. Harry walked around with his new friends, enjoying the view of the beautiful campus. Finally, they arrived at the stables. Horses galore.
"Here is the stable, where everyone goes because most people own a horse." They walked through the place, showing off their own horses, before they arrived at the end. There, in the very last stall, sat a rather beautiful horse, who looked up at Harry. Harry smiled. "Is this mine?" Charles looked over at the name tag, and smiled. "Yep. This is Blackie." The horse itself was gorgeous. It was completely black, with a well-kept mane.
"Girl or boy?" Beak spoke up this time, noticing something. "Boy." Harry smiled, and unlocked the door, stepping inside. "Hey there." He gently pet the horse, causing the others to gape. No horse normally acted like this with anyone, since horses needed to trust the person.
"He's handsome." Anna spoke up, as she petted him gently. The horse neighed, causing everyone to chuckle. Harry brushed Blackie, before locking the door. "I'll be back." He told him, as Harry walked with his friends. Together, they walked around, until Harry spoke up.
"Do any of you know where Aberforth Dumbledore's office is?" Becka nodded. "I'll take you there." She offered, as they parted from the group.
"So, why do you want to see Professor Dumbledore?" Becka wondered, as they took circular steps to a door.
"Oh, he's my great-great uncle and he said to stop by, but he never told me where it was." Harry explained, as Becka knocked on the door, and then turned to leave. "Becka," He said softly, as she turned back to him. "Thanks." She smiled in return. "Anytime, little one." For only knowing each other for a day, these two had formed quite a bond. Harry smiled back at her, and waited for his uncle to answer the door.
"Hello there, Harry." A voice said calmly, that was not his uncle's.
"Who are you?" Harry questioned, as his uncle appeared also. "Oh, I'm the Advanced Defense instructor." The man replied, as his uncle greeted him. The man left, leaving Harry and his uncle alone.
"Welcome, Harry. Go ahead, take a seat. Get comfortable." Harry did so.
"How do you enjoy University so far?" His uncle questioned him, a superior look on his face. Harry smiled, and the pair sat there for hours, as Harry gaped over his new school.
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A few days have passed, and Harry had begun class. He loved it, to say the least. The first day of classes, he, Charles, and Becka walked into their Advanced Potions class, and immediately caused a scene. Harry felt at home at Hogwarts University, and had made many new friends, including one that was unexpected.
Entering his Muggle History room for the first time, he took a seat in the back. Harry waited, as the room quickly filled up, and a boy with spiked hair sat besides him. Harry turned to him. "This is going to be lame." The kid with the spiked hair commented. Harry nodded in agreement. "Oh, sorry. Sky O'Riley." Harry told him who he was, and Sky just shrugged. "Cool. Hey, listen. Some friends of mine are having a welcome back party tonight, if you want to swing on by. I live at Salzars Hall, it's not too hard to find. My room number is 625, so come and bring some friends." Harry agreed.
Harry took some friends to that party, and had a blast, despite it being a mostly punkish party. Sky and Harry continued to be friends, despite Sky being 15, and Harry only 12.
1 day was left in the term before Christmas Break, and Harry realized that he was spending his break at Hogwarts Academy, instead of with his new friends. Although Harry was excited to be returning to Hogwarts, he'd miss all of his new friends. That last day was spent exchanging gifts, and singing different Christmas Carols. The group had a fun time, especially since they were all basically inseparable. Harry climbed into the carriage the following day, with a smile on his face as he yelled to his friends, as the carriage pulled away.
A/N: I'm sorry it took so long! I had it all written out, but stupid me forgot to save it before I shut down the computer, and I lost it all. So, I had to rewrite it. Thanks for your patience, and the next chapter should be up in about a week, this one focusing on Harry's Christmas Break. Bye!!
I couldnt remember Albus' brothers name, but I went here and found it, so thank you to the owner of that site, you saved me!
