Chapter 10: Kicked out
The Dursleys picked Harry up from platform 9 ¾ the day before Christmas. Harry loaded his trunk into the car, and then got in the back seat.
"Listen," said Uncle Vernon on the way home, "we have been nice enough to let you come back to live with us, but we have a party tonight at our house. You will need to stay out of the house from seven until midnight."
"Whatever," said Harry.
They arrived at the Dursleys at six o'clock. Harry put his trunk and Hedwig in his room. Then he left the house to stay out of Aunt Petunia's road. He wondered around the neighborhood for a while. Then he saw Katelyn and her mother talking at their front door. "Now do not open the door for anyone," said her mom.
"Marauder's honor," said Katelyn.
"Katelyn, I mean it," said her mom.
"Don't worry. I have everything under control," said Katelyn.
"Ok," said her mom, "I'll be back in a little bit."
"Bye," said Katelyn.
"Bye," said her mother. Then she got into the car and left. Katelyn watched her leave.
"Katelyn," said Harry waving.
"Oh, hi," she said, "I can't really talk. I have got work to do," she said trying to avoid Harry.
"Oh, I just wanted to ask you a question," said Harry.
Katelyn kind of cringed, but then said, "I figured you would. I guess I better get it over with."
"Are you a witch?" asked Harry.
"No," said Katelyn, not looking in his eyes but started to close the door.
"Oh," said Harry. He turned around and started to leave.
"Wait," said Katelyn, "How am I fooling? I can't hide it forever." She sat down on the front steps and motioned for Harry to come back and sit there too. "Wait, how did you know that there are witches?" she asked.
"Because," said Harry, "I'm a wizard."
"Oh," said Katelyn sounding a bit surprised.
"I take it that you are a witch than," said Harry.
"Yes," Katelyn admitted, "but I'm not very good. I've never been to school."
"Why?" asked Harry.
"Because, my father went nuts and joined a group known as the Death Eaters when I was little," said Katelyn, "he betrayed one of his friends and his family to the leader, who killed all of them. He had a wife and one son. Then he attempted to kill another of his friends, but he managed to get away. This friend managed to get to us and warn us that he was after us next. We've been acting like muggles ever since then. The guy who warned us comes by every once in a while to check on us."
"Your father is Sirius Black?" asked Harry.
"Yes," said Katelyn, "Do you know of him?"
"Yes," said Harry a little amazed at what Katelyn had just told him. "What is the name of the friend?" Harry asked afraid to hear the answer.
"Peter Petigrew," she said.
"No," said Harry, "that rat!"
"Don't talk about him like that," said Katelyn.
"Katelyn," said Harry, "Do you know my last name?"
"No, I don't believe I do," said Katelyn.
"It is Potter," said Harry.
Katelyn's mouth dropped. "As in James Potter's son?"
"Yes," said Harry, "Peter lied to you all of these years."
"Wait, how do I know you're not lying?" questioned Katelyn.
"Take a look at your picture," said Harry.
"Huh," she said.
"The one I picked up for you before I left last summer," Harry said.
She pulled it out of her pocket. She looked at it closely and then at Harry. "You are his son," she said finally.
"Yes I am," Harry said, "and Sirius was not mom and dad's secret keeper. Pettigrew was."
Katelyn just stared at Harry. "Tell me the whole story," she said.
Harry told her everything he knew. He told her what Sirius said that night three years ago. He told her how Voldemort lost his power nearly fifteen years ago. He told her how Sirius died, and how Voldemort was back. By the time he finished Katelyn was in tears. "I can't believe I believed Pettigrew. Dad was innocent all the time and we weren't there for him. He must have hated us. We let him down," said Katelyn.
Harry put his arm around her to try to comfort her. "He didn't hate you. He didn't blame you for not being there," said Harry.
"How do you know?" asked Katelyn.
"Well," said Harry, "he thought you and your mom were dead."
"What?" said Katelyn.
"The ministry told everyone that Voldemort killed you," said Harry.
"Why would they do that?" asked Katelyn.
"I suppose there was an undercover Death Eater at the ministry," said Harry, "if they wouldn't have done that, Sirius would have found you three years ago and told you the truth."
"I can't believe Peter did that," said Katelyn.
"Are you going to be ok," asked Harry.
"Yes," said Katelyn.
"Then, I better get going," said Harry.
"Yes, I suppose," said Katelyn. She got up and went into the house and shut the door. Harry started walking down the sidewalk. * * * * * * * * Thank you for reviewing. I am so glad you all like this story. It is my first fan fic. Please Revies