The next morning Harry woke up at 11 o'clock. He dressed and went downstairs, where he found his plate full of eggs and bacon and a glass of orange juice. He grinned as the Dursleys all said good morning and when Uncle Vernon asked him if he wanted the newspaper. He took it and began reading while drinking his orange juice. Suddenly he choked on his juice. Aunt Petunia looked fearful.

"Something wrong with the orange juice, dear?" she asked.

Harry put down his glass and his eyes widened at what he saw on the front page.

Mysterious killings in Britain. (here was a picture of a destroyed house and the Dark Mark twinkling above it)

People have reported a destroyed house and killings in London. The Triggins family was killed last night, the cause has not yet been found out. Doctors who have examined the bodies say there is no sign of murder of any sort, or any natural causes. Policemen who have examined the house have found no evidence that someone had entered the house. Another mysterious thing is the large smoky object above the house.(see picture above). No explanation for this has been given.

Harry stared at the newspaper, not knowing if he was reading correctly. So Voldemort had decided to make another move. He had never heard of the Triggins before, he suspected that they were Muggles. He realized everyone was still staring at him fearfully.

"Voldemort has killed some normal people." He said. They all looked even more fearful.

"Does this mean he's coming after you again?" asked Uncle Vernon, his face purpling.

"Probably. But now I think he's focused on getting many followers and killing people."

Aunt Petunia gasped and Dudley clasped his bottom.

"No, Dudley, he won't give you another tail. He might give you a coffin though." Said Harry, rolling his eyes.

Dudley widened his eyes and released his bottom. Uncle Vernon ruffled his mustache.

"Well, I'm not going to let this get in the way of our social life. Harry, your aunt and I are going out tonight. Work party. Dudley's having some of his friends over for tea while we're gone."

The tension in the air immediately relaxed. Aunt Petunia nodded at Harry while Dudley smirked.

"Of course you can join them." Added Aunt Petunia, looking sternly at Dudley who nodded.

Harry stared disbelievingly. Voldemort was killing people out there, and they were going to have a party? He shook his head. But then he decided it was the best thing to do. Stay at number 4 Privet Drive and wait until school started. That was what Dumbledore would probably have him do, anyway. He looked at them and nodded. They all turned back to the TV while Harry ate his breakfast. Then he went back upstairs to find a letter from Dumbledore and Ginny. He opened Ginny's first.

Dear Harry

I miss you too! Ron and the rest of the family say hello. Hermione will be coming in a week. Mum says she's just written to Dumbledore asking if you can come, too. Dad's working late again because they reckon Tom and his Death Eaters are going to strike any time soon. I hope not.

I'd forgotten you're allowed to do magic now. Bet the Dursleys didn't like it when you told them. I'm glad that they're finally nice to you.

Send back a letter soon!

I love you,

Ginny

Harry sighed. Ginny had probably written this last night when Voldemort hadn't attacked yet. He'd noticed Ginny still called him Tom. He decided to ask her why in his next letter. He opened Dumbledore's.

Harry,

You are not to leave your aunt and uncle's house. I suppose you have heard about the killings. It is crucial now that you stay at your house for the rest of the summer. I'm sorry, but you cannot go to the Burrow. I'll see if I can send any companions for you.

Professor Dumbledore

Harry sighed again. This is exactly what he'd expected. Stay here for the rest of the summer. He wondered what Dumbledore meant with sending companions.

He went downstairs and watched TV for the rest of the afternoon. When it was normally time for dinner, Aunt Petunia and Uncle Vernon left to go to the work party. Soon after that, the doorbell rang. Dudley went and answered it. He came back with a whole group of people behind him.

"Everybody, this is my cousin, Harry Potter." He said to the group.

"Harry, this is Piers, Malcolm, Gordon, Valerie, Christy, Rina, Karen, Claire and Jordan."

Harry already knew the three boys, but the 6 girls he had never seen. Valerie had blonde hair and cold gray eyes, Christy had dark brown hair and brown eyes. Rina had light brown hair and green eyes (but not as green as Harry's), Karen had red hair and blue eyes, and Claire and Jordan were identical twins with brown hair and light blue eyes. Claire had shoulder-length hair and Jordan had hair to her elbows.

Harry nodded. Dudley grinned and said "Well, anyone up for something to drink?"

"I want a beer." Said Piers casually.

"Me, too."

"Me, three."

It seemed all of them wanted beer and so Dudley went into the cellar for a moment and came out carrying lots of bottles.

Harry got one and looked at it strangely. He had never had beer before. Before he could take a sip, however, the doorbell rang again. He hurried to open it because Dudley did not look like he wanted to. Harry's first thought was that it was some Death Eaters. He put his hand in his pocket, prepared to take out his wand. He opened the door a little. When he saw who was standing there, he gasped and threw the door open. Dudley and the rest gasped, too when they saw...

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