Impossible-4

A/N I think this is going rather well. It's turned into something of an AU because of OOTP, but oh well.

Harry spent the rest of the day explaining the Voldemort situation. He also explained Wizarding money, the Floo network, and the dolt of a Minister, Fudge. Dudley seemed intrigued by all this but was most alert when Harry started telling about Hogwarts.

"So, wait a second, the ceiling of the Great Hall is the sky?" Harry shook his head, "No. It's only spelled to look like the sky." Dudley nodded, "Ok, What about Dorms? Where do we sleep?" Harry smiled, "Well, I think you'll be in a guest room over the summer, but Dumbledore might sort you early." He cocked an eyebrow, "Sort?" Harry shook his head, "I forgot how little you know about Hogwarts. There are four houses. When you start in your first year you're sorted in front of everyone into either Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, or Slytherin. They each have there own characteristics. Gryffindor, bravery; Hufflepuff, loyalty; Ravenclaw, a love of learning; and Slytherin, cunning people. I hope your not in Slytherin." Dudley looked hurt. "I'm cunning, I could do well in Slytherin." Harry sighed, "You don't get it. Slytherin is known for their production of Dark Wizards. Not to mention they're all pure blood loving fools. If you were to be sorted into Slytherin it'd be like feeding you to the wolves."

Just then an Owl flew threw the window. Harry glanced at it and immediately noticed it was Pig. He garbed the hyperactive owl from the air and took the letter from him. "Stay here Pig, I got Hedwig out and I don't know when she'll be back." Then he turned to Dudley, "It's from my friend Ron, you remember the red-head family? Why don't you bring some thing to eat and drink up here. I don't think Aunt Petunia and Uncle Vernon are ready for family meals yet and their definitely not ready to see me yet." Dudley nodded and slowly walked out the room.

Harry hastily opened the letter:

Dear Harry,

Hey mate how are you? I'm as good as can be expected. Listen I need to ask you a question. What do you think the chance would be for Hermione to say yes if I asked her to go to Hogsmead with me when we get back to Hogwarts? I mean, Like a date? Do you think she'll go? Cause I've been thinking about it almost since the Yule Ball. Think about it and send me letter back as soon as you can.

Your mate,

Ron

Harry shook his head and re-read the letter. For some strange reason he wanted to strangle Ron. It was totally obvious that he liked Hermione. He had been so jealous when Hermione took Krum to the Yule ball that he nearly exploded. But still, even though he knew that they may end up as a good couple something about that fact made his stomach lurch. He picked up a quill and some parchment and began writing.

Dear Ron,

Hey it's good to hear from you. I'm better then you would expect. I'll tell you about it later. Listen, about Hermione, why don't you just write her now and tell her you like her that way and see what she says. That way if she does say no then you won't have all of Hogwarts knowing. But I think you have a pretty good chance that she'll go on a date with you. Don't sweat it. Listen, I may be at Hogwarts for the rest of the summer but don't worry, It's nothing to do with Voldemort or anything. Ok, I have to go now so write to me when Hermione writes back ok?

Your Mate,

Harry

"Who's Hermione?" Dudley was right behind Harry with a tray of vegetables and some Diet pops. (I'm from Ohio, We call Soda, Pop. Why? I have no idea we just do. However, My Aunt in OK informed me that we are just about the only state that does so when I say pop I mean Soda k? K.) Harry, not know he was there jumped. "Don't do that. You scared the shit out of me." Dudley smiled, "Sorry. So," he began after he placed the tray on the desk, "who is Hermione?" Harry glared as he opened his pop, "She's a friend." Dudley wiggled his eyebrows, "Friend?" Harry rolled his eyes, "Yes friend. If you would have read the rest of the letter you would have known Ron wants to go out with her." There was that damned pain again. He shook his head and pulled the photo album from his trunk. He flipped through some pages found the one he was looking for. It was a picture Collin had taken of her at the Yule Ball. She didn't even know there was a picture of her like this let alone he had it. He shoved the album in Dudley's hands, "That's Hermione. She doesn't look like that all the time mind, but that's the best picture I have of her." Just then the picture Hermione smiled a little wider and gave a little wave. Dudley nearly pissed his pants. "It moved!" Harry laughed out loud. "They all do, that's why it's called magic." Harry stood again and caught Pig in mid air. He tied the letter to his leg and set him on his way. When he turned back Dudley he noticed that he was in the beginning of his photo album looking at the pictures of his parents. "Who's that?" Dudley said once Harry returned next to him. "My parents."

There was an awkward silence until a loud screech was heard. Harry stood and walked to the window where Hedwig was waiting for Harry to take the reply off of her leg. She nipped his finger lightly and Flew back to her cage. Harry opened the letter that was addressed to Dudley and gave it to him while opening the letter addressed to himself.

Dear Harry,

Undoubtedly you know of the situation with your cousin. I would like to thank you for your obvious disregard to how he's treated you these past years and offering to tutor him. You of course were my first choice along with Hermione Granger which I will leave up to you to contact. I suggest that you take Mr. Dursley to Diagon alley to purchase him a wand. All other essential items will be purchased in Hogsmead.

Both yourself and Mr. Dursley should be at platform 9 and 3/4 by 10:30 the day after tomorrow. We would like to give Mr. Dursley the most of the Hogwarts Experience and that will include a ride in the enchanted boats seeing as he has never seen the castle.

Respectfully yours,

Albus Dumbledore

Harry nodded at the letter noticing that it is finally sinking in, Dudley is one of them, a muggle born wizard. He found himself feeling sorry for him understanding that he has 4 years of catching up to do in only a few months time. without saying a word he went to his desk and wrote a letter to Hermione.

Dear Hermione,

Hey how's your summer been? Mine's been shocking but I'll tell you more later. Look, I need a favor. Is there any way you can meet me at the Leaky Cauldron tomorrow early. The favors big and I need to talk to you in person. Please say you'll be there

Your friend,
Harry

He sent the letter off with Hedwig and finally looked at Dudley for the first time after the letters came. He seemed in shock. "I'm really going then?" Harry nodded. "Come on, get some things packed. We're leaving." Dudley stared. "Now? but we don't have to get there until the day after tomorrow. why so early?" Harry sat next to Dudley. "2 reasons. one, you need to get a wand, and two do you really want to be in this house with your parents acting the way they are?" Dudley shook his head no and left to pack.