A/N: Thanks to Rehtaeh for reviewing!!!
CHAPTER 2
Harry awoke with a start, wondering if the previous night was just a dream, but he spotted the brown envelope on the floor and his heart automatically sank. He felt empty inside.
The day was July 28th, three days before his birthday and a bit over a month before his return to Hogwarts. Deciding he'd better reply to Ron's letter, he looked to Hedwig to see if she was awake.
Hedwig opened one eye to show him she was. Harry took out his quill and a black ink bottle, then sat down at his desk.
He Began: Dear Ron
I agree with you and your dad, something really weird is going on. I can't believe Dumbledore is gone. Do you know why? Or where he is? And Malfoy's dad being Minister of Magic? Maybe You-Know-Who is behind all this. I mean we know Malfoy's dad is in You-Know-who's inner circle. We must find out Ron. Things are getting pretty hostile here at my Aunt and Uncle's house, so I'm going to try and convince them to let me go and stay at The Leaky Cauldron for the rest of the holidays. Let's just see if I can get there.
Harry
He went over to Hedwig's cage and gently picked her up to tie the letter to her foot. "Take this to Ron please, and be extra careful" He said. She hooted indignantly, as if telling him that she was always careful with his letters. He opened his window and she flew out, vastly contrasting against the pale pink morning sky.
Staying at The Leaky Cauldron was just a last minute thing Harry had thought of. He wondered what he would tell his Uncle and Aunt about his plan, so he went downstairs, where they were having breakfast to break the news to them.
"Good morning" Harry said as he walked through the Kitchen door. His Uncle grunted but his Aunt and Dudley didn't say anything. Dudley was still on the diet his school nurse had suggested over a year ago, which explained the small bunch of grapes and glass of water put down in front of Harry when he sat down.
"Excuse me, Uncle Vernon..."Harry began, his Uncle didn't say anything so Harry took this as a sign to go on. "I was wondering if I could go stay at The Leak-err, I mean a hotel for the rest of the holidays." Harry had chosen his words carefully making sure not to say magic, The Leaky Cauldron or Diagon Alley. His Uncle grunted again.
"So.. can I? He asked. There was a long pause that followed. "Only..." his Uncle suddenly began, not looking up from the newspaper he was reading "If you get there yourself and pay for it yourself." He said in a way that he thought was the end of the conversation, because as far as he was concerned, Harry had no money and no car.
But Harry, not believing it was this easy, bounced up with a wide grin. "Thanks, I'll be leaving tonight." He said happily and off he ran upstairs to his room to pack his things, leaving his Uncle at the table with a truly peculiar look on his face.
A/N: Remember you can say whatever you want about the story: things you like or don't like, or things you want to see happen, so I can try and weave them in. Thanks!
CHAPTER 2
Harry awoke with a start, wondering if the previous night was just a dream, but he spotted the brown envelope on the floor and his heart automatically sank. He felt empty inside.
The day was July 28th, three days before his birthday and a bit over a month before his return to Hogwarts. Deciding he'd better reply to Ron's letter, he looked to Hedwig to see if she was awake.
Hedwig opened one eye to show him she was. Harry took out his quill and a black ink bottle, then sat down at his desk.
He Began: Dear Ron
I agree with you and your dad, something really weird is going on. I can't believe Dumbledore is gone. Do you know why? Or where he is? And Malfoy's dad being Minister of Magic? Maybe You-Know-Who is behind all this. I mean we know Malfoy's dad is in You-Know-who's inner circle. We must find out Ron. Things are getting pretty hostile here at my Aunt and Uncle's house, so I'm going to try and convince them to let me go and stay at The Leaky Cauldron for the rest of the holidays. Let's just see if I can get there.
Harry
He went over to Hedwig's cage and gently picked her up to tie the letter to her foot. "Take this to Ron please, and be extra careful" He said. She hooted indignantly, as if telling him that she was always careful with his letters. He opened his window and she flew out, vastly contrasting against the pale pink morning sky.
Staying at The Leaky Cauldron was just a last minute thing Harry had thought of. He wondered what he would tell his Uncle and Aunt about his plan, so he went downstairs, where they were having breakfast to break the news to them.
"Good morning" Harry said as he walked through the Kitchen door. His Uncle grunted but his Aunt and Dudley didn't say anything. Dudley was still on the diet his school nurse had suggested over a year ago, which explained the small bunch of grapes and glass of water put down in front of Harry when he sat down.
"Excuse me, Uncle Vernon..."Harry began, his Uncle didn't say anything so Harry took this as a sign to go on. "I was wondering if I could go stay at The Leak-err, I mean a hotel for the rest of the holidays." Harry had chosen his words carefully making sure not to say magic, The Leaky Cauldron or Diagon Alley. His Uncle grunted again.
"So.. can I? He asked. There was a long pause that followed. "Only..." his Uncle suddenly began, not looking up from the newspaper he was reading "If you get there yourself and pay for it yourself." He said in a way that he thought was the end of the conversation, because as far as he was concerned, Harry had no money and no car.
But Harry, not believing it was this easy, bounced up with a wide grin. "Thanks, I'll be leaving tonight." He said happily and off he ran upstairs to his room to pack his things, leaving his Uncle at the table with a truly peculiar look on his face.
A/N: Remember you can say whatever you want about the story: things you like or don't like, or things you want to see happen, so I can try and weave them in. Thanks!
