Disclaimer: As there have been no cheques in the mail. . .I can safely say
Harry Potter is not mine.
Thanks to HyperCaz for beta reading.
Sorry that it's long. I wanted to make it like a real book. ~~~
Chapter 1: Birthday O.W.Ls
~~~
Harry woke up and rubbed his eyes. He had woken up from a strange dream. He could not remember his dream. It had something to do with someone tapping on the window. Other than that he didn't know anything about it.
Harry reached for his glasses and put them on. He looked out the window to see that an owl was trying to get his attention. He lent over to the window to open it for the owl. It was holding a thick letter. The owl swooped in and landed on his bed followed by two other owls. He looked over at his clock and realised that it was his 16th birthday.
Harry focused his attention on the owls. There was a small, brown, excited owl flying around his head. There was his own snowy white, Hedwig, and the leader was a school owl. He caught the one madly flying around his head and released the package from its hold. It was from his friend, Ron Weasly.
The letter read,
Dear Harry,
Happy Birthday! I hope you have great fun with your present. Have you heard about your O.W.Ls? I got mine yesterday. They were pretty bad. 5 altogether. Not good. These are the results.
Astronomy - Poor
Care of Magical Creatures - Acceptable
Charms - Acceptable
Divination - Dreadful
Defence Against the Dark Arts - Exceeds Expectations
History of Magic - Poor
Herbology - Acceptable
Potions - Dreadful
Transfiguration - Acceptable
Mum got mad at the results. She wondered what I did all year. Oh well. Happy Birthday again.
Ron
Harry smiled and reached for the present. He tore off the wrapping and looked inside. There was another note and a bag of canary caramels and dung bombs. Harry looked at the note.
Harry
Here are some Canary Caramels and Special New Improved Dung Bombs. You can give some of the caramels to Dudley. They make the eater into a canary for 2 hours. Have fun.
Ron
Harry sure would have fun. He could imagine Dudley turning into a canary while his parents were out. When they came back. No that was too mean. But he would have fun anyway.
He leant towards Hedwig. She was waiting patiently to be freed of her parcel so that she could get a drink of water. Harry read the letter that came with the parcel. It was pretty much the same as Ron's. Except for the O.W.Ls.
Harry,
Happy Birthday! I hope you learn something with your present. Have you heard about your O.W.Ls? I got mine yesterday. They were excellent. All Outstanding. Great. These are the results.
Arithmancy - Outstanding
Astronomy - Outstanding
Care of Magical Creatures - Outstanding
Charms - Outstanding
Defence Against the Dark Arts - Outstanding
History of Magic - Outstanding
Herbology - Outstanding
Potions - Outstanding
Runes - Outstanding
Transfiguration - Outstanding
Mum and Dad were so pleased with the results. They got me another 2 books. You can borrow them if you want. They're called Dark Arts Throughout the Ages and How to Defend Yourself. Happy Birthday again.
Hermione
Harry ripped the wrapping off the present and out fell a book. Harry picked up the book to see that it was called The Greatness of You-Know-Who. He put it on his bedside table next to the sweets and picked up the last package. He was sure this contained his O.W.Ls. He carefully opened the envelope to find three pages. The first had the usual writing.
Dear Mr Potter,
Please note that the new school year will begin on September
the First. The Hogwarts Express will leave from King's Cross
Station, Platform 9¾, at eleven o'clock. Your O.W.L. results, classes and a list of books
for next year are enclosed.
Yours sincerely,
Professor M. McGonagall
Deputy Headmistress
Harry discarded this sheet and reached for the second. This one looked like the book list.
A Standard Book of Spells 6 by Miranda Goshawk
Advanced Transfiguration Spells by Eri Marsh
Advanced Charms Spells by Eri Marsh
Advanced Defence Against the Dark Arts Spells by Eri Marsh
Other books will be needed for your N.E.W.Ts. All of these books are by Nesthel Warangori.
Yours Sincerely,
Professor M. McGonagall
Deputy Headmistress
Harry regarded this sheet with as much enthusiasm as the first. It was the third sheet that he was waiting to read. He picked it up with excitement but was worried at the same time. What if he failed? His whole life would be doomed. But he picked the sheet up anyway.
Astronomy - Acceptable
Care of Magical Creatures - Exceeds Expectations
Charms - Exceeds Expectations
Divination - Dreadful
Defence Against the Dark Arts - Outstanding
History of Magic - Acceptable
Herbology - Acceptable
Potions - Exceeds Expectations
Transfiguration - Exceeds Expectations
Total: 8
Your N.E.W.T. classes for next year are,
Care of Magical Creatures, Charms, Defence Against the Dark Arts, Potions and Transfiguration
If you wish to you may also take classes in,
Astronomy, Herbology and History of Magic
Compulsory extra classes are,
Defence Against the Dark Arts, Charms and Transfiguration
Yours Sincerely,
Professor M. McGonagall
Deputy Headmistress
Harry nearly jumped up in joy. He had gotten 8 O.W.Ls and had gotten in 5 N.E.W.T classes (although he was puzzled about potions) and 3 other classes. And for once in a while he felt happy.
A few moments later he heard a crash coming from downstairs and his door was flung open to admit Tonks, Lupin and Moody into his bedroom.
"Come on," Growled Moody, "And be quiet. We don't want the Dursleys to wake up. We're surprised that they didn't when Tonks broke a vase."
Harry grabbed his belongings and tossed them into his trunk. He grabbed Hedwig's cage and his Firebolt and leapt down the stairs. Moody obtained his trunk and Lupin took Hedwig. Tonks checked the room one last time before running downstairs after the party. Once they were outside Moody reached into the bushes and grabbed an old pot plant. All four of them grabbed it and took hold of its rim. Moody started counting backwards from three. 3. . .2. . .1. . .
All of a sudden Harry felt the familiar jerk behind his navel.
He found himself in the kitchen of his godfather's house. Waiting there to see him was Albus Dumbledore.
"You may be wondering why I wanted to see you," He said in his usual calm voice. "I have searched this house and found the will of your godfather. I wanted you to see it." He handed the letter to Harry.
It read,
This is the last will and testimony of Sirius Orion Black. Written
On the 29th day of December 1995.
I leave all my Gringotts vault 711 to my godson, Harry James Potter.
Along with the gold I also leave my flycycle and house at
No 12 Grimmauld Place.
Harry read the will and placed it down on the kitchen table. For some reason this will didn't make him feel any better. Tonks showed him to his bedroom where he lay down on the covers and fell into an exhausted sleep.
Thanks to HyperCaz for beta reading.
Sorry that it's long. I wanted to make it like a real book. ~~~
Chapter 1: Birthday O.W.Ls
~~~
Harry woke up and rubbed his eyes. He had woken up from a strange dream. He could not remember his dream. It had something to do with someone tapping on the window. Other than that he didn't know anything about it.
Harry reached for his glasses and put them on. He looked out the window to see that an owl was trying to get his attention. He lent over to the window to open it for the owl. It was holding a thick letter. The owl swooped in and landed on his bed followed by two other owls. He looked over at his clock and realised that it was his 16th birthday.
Harry focused his attention on the owls. There was a small, brown, excited owl flying around his head. There was his own snowy white, Hedwig, and the leader was a school owl. He caught the one madly flying around his head and released the package from its hold. It was from his friend, Ron Weasly.
The letter read,
Dear Harry,
Happy Birthday! I hope you have great fun with your present. Have you heard about your O.W.Ls? I got mine yesterday. They were pretty bad. 5 altogether. Not good. These are the results.
Astronomy - Poor
Care of Magical Creatures - Acceptable
Charms - Acceptable
Divination - Dreadful
Defence Against the Dark Arts - Exceeds Expectations
History of Magic - Poor
Herbology - Acceptable
Potions - Dreadful
Transfiguration - Acceptable
Mum got mad at the results. She wondered what I did all year. Oh well. Happy Birthday again.
Ron
Harry smiled and reached for the present. He tore off the wrapping and looked inside. There was another note and a bag of canary caramels and dung bombs. Harry looked at the note.
Harry
Here are some Canary Caramels and Special New Improved Dung Bombs. You can give some of the caramels to Dudley. They make the eater into a canary for 2 hours. Have fun.
Ron
Harry sure would have fun. He could imagine Dudley turning into a canary while his parents were out. When they came back. No that was too mean. But he would have fun anyway.
He leant towards Hedwig. She was waiting patiently to be freed of her parcel so that she could get a drink of water. Harry read the letter that came with the parcel. It was pretty much the same as Ron's. Except for the O.W.Ls.
Harry,
Happy Birthday! I hope you learn something with your present. Have you heard about your O.W.Ls? I got mine yesterday. They were excellent. All Outstanding. Great. These are the results.
Arithmancy - Outstanding
Astronomy - Outstanding
Care of Magical Creatures - Outstanding
Charms - Outstanding
Defence Against the Dark Arts - Outstanding
History of Magic - Outstanding
Herbology - Outstanding
Potions - Outstanding
Runes - Outstanding
Transfiguration - Outstanding
Mum and Dad were so pleased with the results. They got me another 2 books. You can borrow them if you want. They're called Dark Arts Throughout the Ages and How to Defend Yourself. Happy Birthday again.
Hermione
Harry ripped the wrapping off the present and out fell a book. Harry picked up the book to see that it was called The Greatness of You-Know-Who. He put it on his bedside table next to the sweets and picked up the last package. He was sure this contained his O.W.Ls. He carefully opened the envelope to find three pages. The first had the usual writing.
Dear Mr Potter,
Please note that the new school year will begin on September
the First. The Hogwarts Express will leave from King's Cross
Station, Platform 9¾, at eleven o'clock. Your O.W.L. results, classes and a list of books
for next year are enclosed.
Yours sincerely,
Professor M. McGonagall
Deputy Headmistress
Harry discarded this sheet and reached for the second. This one looked like the book list.
A Standard Book of Spells 6 by Miranda Goshawk
Advanced Transfiguration Spells by Eri Marsh
Advanced Charms Spells by Eri Marsh
Advanced Defence Against the Dark Arts Spells by Eri Marsh
Other books will be needed for your N.E.W.Ts. All of these books are by Nesthel Warangori.
Yours Sincerely,
Professor M. McGonagall
Deputy Headmistress
Harry regarded this sheet with as much enthusiasm as the first. It was the third sheet that he was waiting to read. He picked it up with excitement but was worried at the same time. What if he failed? His whole life would be doomed. But he picked the sheet up anyway.
Astronomy - Acceptable
Care of Magical Creatures - Exceeds Expectations
Charms - Exceeds Expectations
Divination - Dreadful
Defence Against the Dark Arts - Outstanding
History of Magic - Acceptable
Herbology - Acceptable
Potions - Exceeds Expectations
Transfiguration - Exceeds Expectations
Total: 8
Your N.E.W.T. classes for next year are,
Care of Magical Creatures, Charms, Defence Against the Dark Arts, Potions and Transfiguration
If you wish to you may also take classes in,
Astronomy, Herbology and History of Magic
Compulsory extra classes are,
Defence Against the Dark Arts, Charms and Transfiguration
Yours Sincerely,
Professor M. McGonagall
Deputy Headmistress
Harry nearly jumped up in joy. He had gotten 8 O.W.Ls and had gotten in 5 N.E.W.T classes (although he was puzzled about potions) and 3 other classes. And for once in a while he felt happy.
A few moments later he heard a crash coming from downstairs and his door was flung open to admit Tonks, Lupin and Moody into his bedroom.
"Come on," Growled Moody, "And be quiet. We don't want the Dursleys to wake up. We're surprised that they didn't when Tonks broke a vase."
Harry grabbed his belongings and tossed them into his trunk. He grabbed Hedwig's cage and his Firebolt and leapt down the stairs. Moody obtained his trunk and Lupin took Hedwig. Tonks checked the room one last time before running downstairs after the party. Once they were outside Moody reached into the bushes and grabbed an old pot plant. All four of them grabbed it and took hold of its rim. Moody started counting backwards from three. 3. . .2. . .1. . .
All of a sudden Harry felt the familiar jerk behind his navel.
He found himself in the kitchen of his godfather's house. Waiting there to see him was Albus Dumbledore.
"You may be wondering why I wanted to see you," He said in his usual calm voice. "I have searched this house and found the will of your godfather. I wanted you to see it." He handed the letter to Harry.
It read,
This is the last will and testimony of Sirius Orion Black. Written
On the 29th day of December 1995.
I leave all my Gringotts vault 711 to my godson, Harry James Potter.
Along with the gold I also leave my flycycle and house at
No 12 Grimmauld Place.
Harry read the will and placed it down on the kitchen table. For some reason this will didn't make him feel any better. Tonks showed him to his bedroom where he lay down on the covers and fell into an exhausted sleep.