Chapter Three
Owl Results
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Two more weeks had passed since that dreadful night where Harry had to sleep on the floor because he was in so much pain he was not able to pull himself into his bed. Of course he neglected to tell Tonks of the beatings he was receiving from his Uncle. Which Harry considered himself lucky. So far he had only got a beating once a week, and his Uncle had stopped making him do chores, so this gave him much more time to study. Harry was also greatly surprised when his Aunt started bringing his meals up to his room so they did not have to eat with him, and more to his astonishment she was actually giving him enough food so that he did not look underfed any longer.
As Harry got a look in the mirror he could see that he was now around 5'10", and was now actually weighing around 145 pounds. He could also see that he had developed a few muscles over the summer, but he could recall that his dad did not have large muscles either from what Harry could remember from Snape's pensive. In Harry's mind his Aunt was actually rewarding Harry, because his Uncle stress level had greatly decreased since he started letting his frustration out on Harry once a week.
Just then Hegwig flew in through the open window with a bulging envelope tied to her leg. "Whatcha got their girl," Harry said to his owl that was now nibbling affectionately on his ear as she watched Harry open up his mail. Harry was quite curious as to why the order had sent him so much mail. The first thing he pulled out was his every three-day letter from Tonks that Harry had grown to love over the summer. He and Tonks had grown considerably closer together over the summer as well as he and Remus.
Dear Harry,
How are you sweetie? I hope you are doing well, and I can't tell you how much it meant to me that you finally told me you where having nightmares at night. I really wish I could be there for you when you wake up, but I am there with you in spirit, and I want you never to forget that. As to what you are dreaming about, I know it is hard for you to continue to see your parents and your godfather die. I found myself crying after I read that part of your letter, and the only thing I can think of to tell you to try to change your dreams is to think of something happy before you go to bed. I know it is not much help, but try to think of me when you wake up and know that I love you very much. Remus said as he is now watching me write that he says the exact same thing.
Now you are probably wondering what on earth is in the package that we have sent you, and to answer that question it is your owls of course. Now I want you to stop reading this letter right this instance young man and look at your O.W.L.S.
As requested Harry laid down the note and pulled the official looking paper out that read,
((( Mr. Harry James Potter, your official O.W.L.S scores are listed below, and we congratulate you on reaching this part of your schooling, seeing as how your scores lay heavily on what you may wish to choose in your career.
Care of Magical Creatures Exceed Expectations
Charms Exceeds Expectations
Divination Acceptable
Astronomy Poor
History of Magic Acceptable
Transfiguration Exceeds Expectations
Potions Outstanding
Herbology Exceeds Expectations
Defense Against The Dark Arts Outstanding
Yours truly, Millisa Grudebank Head of The O.W.L.S Testing
(((
Waaaaaaaaaaahoooooooooooooooooooooo! "I can't believe it, I did it. Oh this is great, Hegwig look at these scores, Oh I can't believe it," Harry said. I hope Ron did well to, it's a no brainer with Hermione, but oh this is great, Harry thought. After a little more excitement and talking and brandishing his O.W.L.S results to the sky for his parents and godfather to see, he quickly picked up his letter to finish.
Harry I can not tell you how proud I am of you. I can just see you tagging along behind me as a newly Aurora. Remus has barley being able to contain himself, and again he is watching over my shoulder to make sure I tell you how proud he is of you, and between you and me, I think he is taking credit for your outstanding in DADA. Moody wants me to also tell you that he thinks he deserves some credit for your "E" in Transfiguration seeing as how he cast that charm on you last year, but I personally think he is bonkers. Because If I remember correctly even though I didn't tell you how to do it, you specifically saw me change my hair color and nose a few times, so that score you got because of me. Face it Harry, where would you be without us, especially me, Ouch Remus just pinched me. Oh yeah, no one is touching the O.W.L result you got in potions, but I doubt that git Snape is too happy. I just want to congratulate you on that in advance.
On the last note be sure you look at the note from Professor McGonagall. I think you will find it to your liking.
With much love, Tonks and the order
P.S. more love from me though. WINK, WINK
Not being able to wipe the goofy smile off of his face he dug into the envelope again for the last peace of parchment that come from his head of house.
Dear Mr. Potter
Well I am exspecially happy that you did not let me down with your attempts to obtain the scores you would need in becoming an Auror. Do not worry, I have already taken the privilege of writing to Umbrige with your scores. So now that I know you can do it, I will not except anything be top level work from you from now on. It gives me great pleasure to watch you succeed in life. Just between you and me I have taken a particular liking to you and want you to succeed in life, as well as everyone else, but you most of all. However, that is not favoritism in no way shape or form is that clear. Also it has been brought to my attention that all student that will be six years and up will be allowed to do magic as long as it is not in front of muggles. In your case where your relatives know about magic it is okay for you to do it in front of them. Your book list is also in closed in this letter, but Tonks and Remus have already bought your things for you out of your Gringotts account. I look forward to seeing you on September 1.
Deputy Head Mistress,
Minerva McGonagall
I can do magic, well this has turned out to be one of the best days of my life Harry thought. Now I can practice all of the things I have learned over the summer. I will first however, write my letter back to Tonks.
Dear Tonks,
Wow can you believe it, I had no idea I would do that well in potions. You guys can take credit for what you want, but my name is on the certificate. I also can't believe I am allowed to do magic. You know I have been giving it great thought, and I would like to join the order along with the rest of you. What do you think? I have really learned quite a lot over the summer seeing as how my Uncl... seeing as how my summer has been rather boring, I have had a lot of time to study. I truly think I am ready. Well I want bore you guys any longer, and I really wish I could see you and Remus, but I know that you are busy. Keep up the good work, and please be careful. I don't want to lose you too, or Remus, will you tell him that for me. Well I am going to try and get some sleep.
Love always, Harry
"Here you go Hegwig will you deliver this letter to Tonks for me? Thanks Girl," Harry said. Now what can I start to work on? Opening the journal Harry started with all of the spells and curses he had memorized and started to work.
Three hours later one exhausted Harry plumped himself down on his bead where he started to read through his book for more tips on helping him become an animagus. "Let's see so far from the book on animagus I learned to make my hair grow longer and change colors. I know it doesn't help me with my animal form, but it will help in changing my appearance," Harry said allowed to himself. I've got an idea, let me put my contacts in and grow my hair longer so it can cover my face, and see what I look like, Harry thought. After Harry had placed his blue contact lenses in and grew his hair to about shoulder length he stepped up in front of the mirror standing in the corner of his room. The image that greeted Harry made him look in the mirror a second time to make sure his eyes weren't playing tricks on him. The image that was greeting him looked nothing like him, and he knew that no one would recognize him in this disguise, and with the added two inches he had grown. He had started his growth spurt at the end of the last school year, but no one not even him had taken much notice to it. "I'm glad Mrs. Weasley bought those adjusting robes for me last year," Harry said to himself.
Being quite pleased with his new disguise he took out his contacts, and made his hair go back to its normal length, which also brought along its spikiness, and went to bed. Just as he was nodding off into another fitful night's sleep he remembered that tomorrow was his sixteenth birthday.
Owl Results
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Two more weeks had passed since that dreadful night where Harry had to sleep on the floor because he was in so much pain he was not able to pull himself into his bed. Of course he neglected to tell Tonks of the beatings he was receiving from his Uncle. Which Harry considered himself lucky. So far he had only got a beating once a week, and his Uncle had stopped making him do chores, so this gave him much more time to study. Harry was also greatly surprised when his Aunt started bringing his meals up to his room so they did not have to eat with him, and more to his astonishment she was actually giving him enough food so that he did not look underfed any longer.
As Harry got a look in the mirror he could see that he was now around 5'10", and was now actually weighing around 145 pounds. He could also see that he had developed a few muscles over the summer, but he could recall that his dad did not have large muscles either from what Harry could remember from Snape's pensive. In Harry's mind his Aunt was actually rewarding Harry, because his Uncle stress level had greatly decreased since he started letting his frustration out on Harry once a week.
Just then Hegwig flew in through the open window with a bulging envelope tied to her leg. "Whatcha got their girl," Harry said to his owl that was now nibbling affectionately on his ear as she watched Harry open up his mail. Harry was quite curious as to why the order had sent him so much mail. The first thing he pulled out was his every three-day letter from Tonks that Harry had grown to love over the summer. He and Tonks had grown considerably closer together over the summer as well as he and Remus.
Dear Harry,
How are you sweetie? I hope you are doing well, and I can't tell you how much it meant to me that you finally told me you where having nightmares at night. I really wish I could be there for you when you wake up, but I am there with you in spirit, and I want you never to forget that. As to what you are dreaming about, I know it is hard for you to continue to see your parents and your godfather die. I found myself crying after I read that part of your letter, and the only thing I can think of to tell you to try to change your dreams is to think of something happy before you go to bed. I know it is not much help, but try to think of me when you wake up and know that I love you very much. Remus said as he is now watching me write that he says the exact same thing.
Now you are probably wondering what on earth is in the package that we have sent you, and to answer that question it is your owls of course. Now I want you to stop reading this letter right this instance young man and look at your O.W.L.S.
As requested Harry laid down the note and pulled the official looking paper out that read,
((( Mr. Harry James Potter, your official O.W.L.S scores are listed below, and we congratulate you on reaching this part of your schooling, seeing as how your scores lay heavily on what you may wish to choose in your career.
Care of Magical Creatures Exceed Expectations
Charms Exceeds Expectations
Divination Acceptable
Astronomy Poor
History of Magic Acceptable
Transfiguration Exceeds Expectations
Potions Outstanding
Herbology Exceeds Expectations
Defense Against The Dark Arts Outstanding
Yours truly, Millisa Grudebank Head of The O.W.L.S Testing
(((
Waaaaaaaaaaahoooooooooooooooooooooo! "I can't believe it, I did it. Oh this is great, Hegwig look at these scores, Oh I can't believe it," Harry said. I hope Ron did well to, it's a no brainer with Hermione, but oh this is great, Harry thought. After a little more excitement and talking and brandishing his O.W.L.S results to the sky for his parents and godfather to see, he quickly picked up his letter to finish.
Harry I can not tell you how proud I am of you. I can just see you tagging along behind me as a newly Aurora. Remus has barley being able to contain himself, and again he is watching over my shoulder to make sure I tell you how proud he is of you, and between you and me, I think he is taking credit for your outstanding in DADA. Moody wants me to also tell you that he thinks he deserves some credit for your "E" in Transfiguration seeing as how he cast that charm on you last year, but I personally think he is bonkers. Because If I remember correctly even though I didn't tell you how to do it, you specifically saw me change my hair color and nose a few times, so that score you got because of me. Face it Harry, where would you be without us, especially me, Ouch Remus just pinched me. Oh yeah, no one is touching the O.W.L result you got in potions, but I doubt that git Snape is too happy. I just want to congratulate you on that in advance.
On the last note be sure you look at the note from Professor McGonagall. I think you will find it to your liking.
With much love, Tonks and the order
P.S. more love from me though. WINK, WINK
Not being able to wipe the goofy smile off of his face he dug into the envelope again for the last peace of parchment that come from his head of house.
Dear Mr. Potter
Well I am exspecially happy that you did not let me down with your attempts to obtain the scores you would need in becoming an Auror. Do not worry, I have already taken the privilege of writing to Umbrige with your scores. So now that I know you can do it, I will not except anything be top level work from you from now on. It gives me great pleasure to watch you succeed in life. Just between you and me I have taken a particular liking to you and want you to succeed in life, as well as everyone else, but you most of all. However, that is not favoritism in no way shape or form is that clear. Also it has been brought to my attention that all student that will be six years and up will be allowed to do magic as long as it is not in front of muggles. In your case where your relatives know about magic it is okay for you to do it in front of them. Your book list is also in closed in this letter, but Tonks and Remus have already bought your things for you out of your Gringotts account. I look forward to seeing you on September 1.
Deputy Head Mistress,
Minerva McGonagall
I can do magic, well this has turned out to be one of the best days of my life Harry thought. Now I can practice all of the things I have learned over the summer. I will first however, write my letter back to Tonks.
Dear Tonks,
Wow can you believe it, I had no idea I would do that well in potions. You guys can take credit for what you want, but my name is on the certificate. I also can't believe I am allowed to do magic. You know I have been giving it great thought, and I would like to join the order along with the rest of you. What do you think? I have really learned quite a lot over the summer seeing as how my Uncl... seeing as how my summer has been rather boring, I have had a lot of time to study. I truly think I am ready. Well I want bore you guys any longer, and I really wish I could see you and Remus, but I know that you are busy. Keep up the good work, and please be careful. I don't want to lose you too, or Remus, will you tell him that for me. Well I am going to try and get some sleep.
Love always, Harry
"Here you go Hegwig will you deliver this letter to Tonks for me? Thanks Girl," Harry said. Now what can I start to work on? Opening the journal Harry started with all of the spells and curses he had memorized and started to work.
Three hours later one exhausted Harry plumped himself down on his bead where he started to read through his book for more tips on helping him become an animagus. "Let's see so far from the book on animagus I learned to make my hair grow longer and change colors. I know it doesn't help me with my animal form, but it will help in changing my appearance," Harry said allowed to himself. I've got an idea, let me put my contacts in and grow my hair longer so it can cover my face, and see what I look like, Harry thought. After Harry had placed his blue contact lenses in and grew his hair to about shoulder length he stepped up in front of the mirror standing in the corner of his room. The image that greeted Harry made him look in the mirror a second time to make sure his eyes weren't playing tricks on him. The image that was greeting him looked nothing like him, and he knew that no one would recognize him in this disguise, and with the added two inches he had grown. He had started his growth spurt at the end of the last school year, but no one not even him had taken much notice to it. "I'm glad Mrs. Weasley bought those adjusting robes for me last year," Harry said to himself.
Being quite pleased with his new disguise he took out his contacts, and made his hair go back to its normal length, which also brought along its spikiness, and went to bed. Just as he was nodding off into another fitful night's sleep he remembered that tomorrow was his sixteenth birthday.