Harry Potter and the Green Flame Torch
Disclaimer: I do no own Harry Potter ... blah...blah...blah...you know the drill!!
Nikki101 – A big thank you for your review. It is more first and so far only (hint, hint) review and I now realise why people like getting reviews. I was chuffed to bits!!!
Chapter Two: A Sudden Windfall
Three days had passed since Harry had taken his fist pill and he hadn't felt the need to take another yet. 'One a week is enough' he had told himself. He had no desire to end up like his Aunt Petunia
It was late evening and Harry was putting the finishing touches to his History of Magic essay. Yet another Goblin Rebellion. He had already completed his homework for Charms and Transfiguration out of sheer boredom and was beginning to seriously worry that Hermione was having a 'negative' affect on his attitude towards homework.
Just as Harry was rolling up the finished essay he glanced out of the window and noticed an owl flying towards number four Privet Drive. He quickly opened the window to allow the owl inside. It dropped a letter and a small package onto Harry's bed and then flew away. Harry opened the letter and realised, with a faint smile, that it was from his Godfather, Sirius.
Dear Harry,
How are you holding up? I'm really sorry that you couldn't come back home with the rest of us, but as Dumbledore explained, returning to Privet Drive is for your own safety. Don't worry though we'll get you away from those muggles soon. Remember to owl me if anything is wrong and try to keep yourself busy; it helps. See you soon
Love, Sirius
Ps, Moony says hello
Harry re-folded the letter and sighed heavily. Knowing that his friends were together while he was alone always seemed to make him feel ten times worse, even though he knew that it couldn't be helped. The only good thing was that he wouldn't have to be under the same roof as Kreacher, the house elf. Thinking about him always left Harry with the urge to start breaking things.
Suddenly remembering the package that had also arrived, Harry picked it up and unwrapped it. He gasped in surprise when he had done so. For inside there was at least three hundred pounds and another note from Sirius, it read;
Harry,
I had some of the money that the Ministry of Magic gave me 'for their error' exchanged into muggle money for you. It's to buy yourself some new clothes and anything else you might need. I know we threatened those muggles to but...anyway, you'd better spend it all and don't even think about trying to send it back, Sirius.
Harry stared at the money, slowly allowing Sirius' note to sink in. He didn't like the idea of Sirius spending so much on him but he knew that his Godfather would never allow him to give the money back. In fact, he would probably insist on buying Harry everything that he needed and more besides. 'I really do need some new clothes' Harry thought, as he looked down at the shabby cast-offs that had once belonged to his cousin, Dudley.
Harry stowed the money at the bottom of his sock drawer, deciding that he would go shopping tomorrow. 'Or attempt to' he thought ruefully, realising that he had never actually been shopping for clothes before and wouldn't have a clue where to start. 'It's a shame Hermione isn't here, I could do with some help from someone who understands the muggle world...'
A/N: What do you think so far? Sorry about the shortness of the chapters, they will be longer once I've introduced the other characters. Please review!!
Also if anyone could answer the following questions I'd be really grateful
How long do the summer holidays last? Is it three months? (June, July and August) Does anyone know anything about anti- depressants? I don't know a thing about them and would really like to give the pills Harry is taking a name
Thanx!!!
Disclaimer: I do no own Harry Potter ... blah...blah...blah...you know the drill!!
Nikki101 – A big thank you for your review. It is more first and so far only (hint, hint) review and I now realise why people like getting reviews. I was chuffed to bits!!!
Chapter Two: A Sudden Windfall
Three days had passed since Harry had taken his fist pill and he hadn't felt the need to take another yet. 'One a week is enough' he had told himself. He had no desire to end up like his Aunt Petunia
It was late evening and Harry was putting the finishing touches to his History of Magic essay. Yet another Goblin Rebellion. He had already completed his homework for Charms and Transfiguration out of sheer boredom and was beginning to seriously worry that Hermione was having a 'negative' affect on his attitude towards homework.
Just as Harry was rolling up the finished essay he glanced out of the window and noticed an owl flying towards number four Privet Drive. He quickly opened the window to allow the owl inside. It dropped a letter and a small package onto Harry's bed and then flew away. Harry opened the letter and realised, with a faint smile, that it was from his Godfather, Sirius.
Dear Harry,
How are you holding up? I'm really sorry that you couldn't come back home with the rest of us, but as Dumbledore explained, returning to Privet Drive is for your own safety. Don't worry though we'll get you away from those muggles soon. Remember to owl me if anything is wrong and try to keep yourself busy; it helps. See you soon
Love, Sirius
Ps, Moony says hello
Harry re-folded the letter and sighed heavily. Knowing that his friends were together while he was alone always seemed to make him feel ten times worse, even though he knew that it couldn't be helped. The only good thing was that he wouldn't have to be under the same roof as Kreacher, the house elf. Thinking about him always left Harry with the urge to start breaking things.
Suddenly remembering the package that had also arrived, Harry picked it up and unwrapped it. He gasped in surprise when he had done so. For inside there was at least three hundred pounds and another note from Sirius, it read;
Harry,
I had some of the money that the Ministry of Magic gave me 'for their error' exchanged into muggle money for you. It's to buy yourself some new clothes and anything else you might need. I know we threatened those muggles to but...anyway, you'd better spend it all and don't even think about trying to send it back, Sirius.
Harry stared at the money, slowly allowing Sirius' note to sink in. He didn't like the idea of Sirius spending so much on him but he knew that his Godfather would never allow him to give the money back. In fact, he would probably insist on buying Harry everything that he needed and more besides. 'I really do need some new clothes' Harry thought, as he looked down at the shabby cast-offs that had once belonged to his cousin, Dudley.
Harry stowed the money at the bottom of his sock drawer, deciding that he would go shopping tomorrow. 'Or attempt to' he thought ruefully, realising that he had never actually been shopping for clothes before and wouldn't have a clue where to start. 'It's a shame Hermione isn't here, I could do with some help from someone who understands the muggle world...'
A/N: What do you think so far? Sorry about the shortness of the chapters, they will be longer once I've introduced the other characters. Please review!!
Also if anyone could answer the following questions I'd be really grateful
How long do the summer holidays last? Is it three months? (June, July and August) Does anyone know anything about anti- depressants? I don't know a thing about them and would really like to give the pills Harry is taking a name
Thanx!!!