A New Teacher
Summer had just begun and Harry sat on the porch of Number 4 Privet Drive. Unlike most summers, he had a good outlook on life. Ever since the Order talked to the Dursleys things seemed to be going all right. He could still see the look on his Uncles face when Mad Eye revealed his magic eye. Unfortunately, his friends seemed to have forgotten him as usual. But tomorrow was his birthday, maybe he'd get post then?
No sooner had the thought crossed his mind did 2 owls cross his path. As if that wasn't enough, they all headed for his bedroom window. Harry had to see what was up, so he sped toward his room. His heart beating like mad in his chest, he opened his door and was shocked to see Pig sipping water with Hedwig. No sooner had he seen him, Harry ripped the letter of Pig's leg sending the owl into a frenzy.
Harry,
Hope your summer's great. Mine's okay, Mum's still crying over Percy and Dad's discovering the use of a washing machine. He's trying to make it talk, but it just keeps spraying water everywhere. Anyway, Fred and George are doing a wicked job on their joke shop. They're doing so well that they've bought themselves each a Nimbus 3000. It's top of the line. It's got two seats and a luggage compartment. You know what that means, right? Just be at your window around 11 o'clock tonight. See you, mate!
Your friend,
Ron
With a grin from ear to ear, Harry went to the other owl and took the parcel of its leg. Who could it be from, he thought? He might as well open it, atleast it wasn't a howler. It read
Dear Mrs. Petunia Dursley,
We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted to teach Defense Against the Dark Arts at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. You will need to make a list of books you would like your students to acquire. If you need help, send an owl no later than July 31st. Term begins on Septermber 1. We eagerly await your arrival.
Yours Sincerely,
Albus Dumbledore.
Headmaster at Hogwarts.
Harry couldn't believe his eyes. Why would Dumbledore want his Aunt to teach Defense Against the Dark Arts? She isn't even a witch! Or so he thought. With his mind racing, he gave the mysterious owl a treat and began scrambling for an empty piece of parchament.
Ron,
You won't believe this. I just got an owl from Dumbledore. Actually it was for my Aunt, but it says that she's going to be teaching Defense! Can you believe it? I think Dumbledore's gone off his rocker. Well I can't wait till tonight.
-Harry
Summer had just begun and Harry sat on the porch of Number 4 Privet Drive. Unlike most summers, he had a good outlook on life. Ever since the Order talked to the Dursleys things seemed to be going all right. He could still see the look on his Uncles face when Mad Eye revealed his magic eye. Unfortunately, his friends seemed to have forgotten him as usual. But tomorrow was his birthday, maybe he'd get post then?
No sooner had the thought crossed his mind did 2 owls cross his path. As if that wasn't enough, they all headed for his bedroom window. Harry had to see what was up, so he sped toward his room. His heart beating like mad in his chest, he opened his door and was shocked to see Pig sipping water with Hedwig. No sooner had he seen him, Harry ripped the letter of Pig's leg sending the owl into a frenzy.
Harry,
Hope your summer's great. Mine's okay, Mum's still crying over Percy and Dad's discovering the use of a washing machine. He's trying to make it talk, but it just keeps spraying water everywhere. Anyway, Fred and George are doing a wicked job on their joke shop. They're doing so well that they've bought themselves each a Nimbus 3000. It's top of the line. It's got two seats and a luggage compartment. You know what that means, right? Just be at your window around 11 o'clock tonight. See you, mate!
Your friend,
Ron
With a grin from ear to ear, Harry went to the other owl and took the parcel of its leg. Who could it be from, he thought? He might as well open it, atleast it wasn't a howler. It read
Dear Mrs. Petunia Dursley,
We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted to teach Defense Against the Dark Arts at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. You will need to make a list of books you would like your students to acquire. If you need help, send an owl no later than July 31st. Term begins on Septermber 1. We eagerly await your arrival.
Yours Sincerely,
Albus Dumbledore.
Headmaster at Hogwarts.
Harry couldn't believe his eyes. Why would Dumbledore want his Aunt to teach Defense Against the Dark Arts? She isn't even a witch! Or so he thought. With his mind racing, he gave the mysterious owl a treat and began scrambling for an empty piece of parchament.
Ron,
You won't believe this. I just got an owl from Dumbledore. Actually it was for my Aunt, but it says that she's going to be teaching Defense! Can you believe it? I think Dumbledore's gone off his rocker. Well I can't wait till tonight.
-Harry