HARRY POTTER AND THE gem of green
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Summary: This story takes place during Harry's sixth, and seventh years, as well as after Harry, Ron, and Hermione graduate from Hogwarts. In sixth year Harry meets two girls, both are destined to be his family, but in two different ways. This story has quid ditch, dueling, balls, another year of Defense Against The Dark Arts, and more!
CHAPTER 2: New Neighbors
Harry put away Sirius's will and went downstairs.
It was still quite early for a Saturday morning and the Dursleys were not awake yet. He took his wand out of his pocket and directed the pans around on the stove. He made about 40 pancakes. He then put about 13 on each plate and topped them with strawberries and whipped cream. Harry rather liked being able to use his wand. He ate one enormous pancake, and ste the three plates for his aunt, uncle, and cousin Dudley on the table. He charmed the food to stay warm. He cleaned up the kitchen and went out for his morning run. He had been running for 18 days now since he had got back from Hogwarts. He ran through Magnolia Crescent and then back home. He had ran 2 and a half miles and he wasn't even tired. He did sit-ups and push-ups on the driveway. He had grown a lot since the previous summer and was now about 5 foot and 10 inches. Dudley, his cousin, was 5 foot and 8 inches. Dudley was really upset when Harry passed him in height. Harry had also gained a little weight in the form of mainly muscle, because he was eating right this summer. In fact the Dursleys were being all most nice to him, although Harry knew this was because they were frightened that if Harry complained to the Order of the Phoenix wizards would come to Privet Drive. After finishing his workout Harry took a long shower. After the shower Harry put on a new pair of slacks and a new white t-shirt and new socks. Harry's aunt, Petunia had bought him an industrial size pack of six
t-shirts, new slacks, and socks and a pair of black oxford shoes. She had also taken Harry to get a cheap pack of contact lenses. Harry knew that the clothes his aunt bought him were extremely cheap in comparison with Dudley's but he didn't care, at least he had new clothes that actually fit him, and he liked wearing contacts way better than glasses. Another improvement this summer was that Dudley had taken all of his old toys and things out of Harry's room so that Harry's room was now neat and clean.
The only furnishings in Harry's room apart from his bed, dresser, and desk, were Dudley's old stereo, and a night table. Harry had got his Cousin to burn him a mixed cd of rap and alternative music to listen to in exchange for vacuuming Dudley's large room.
For the past 18 days since he had gotten home Harry had been doing yard work for the neighbors. He had made a set rate of 60 pounds per day for 17 days, he had taken off one Sunday. He now had 1020 pounds saved up. Today he was going to go to the department store in town and try to spend some of his money.
He walked downstairs to see his relatives eating the breakfast he had made for them. Dudley was chewing loudly and shoveling the food into his mouth. Harry heard his uncle say, "at least the boy can make good food, that's something." "So you like the pancakes," Harry said with a grin.
"They are alright," his aunt said, but Harry knew she loved them.
"Uncle Vernon, would you mind dropping me off in town on your way to Grunnings," Harry asked. Harry's uncle had recently been promoted to head director of the drill company he worked for. This meant that he got a much larger pay check, but he also had to work two hours on Saturdays to supervise the arrival of shipments. "Alright, but mind, you are sitting in the back seat," his uncle replied.
So one hour later, Harry found himself inside the local department store looking at clothes, electronics and much more. He bought a lightweight, black leather jacket, a few pairs of athletic shorts, a pair of white Nikes, and a few short sleeve button up shirts. After getting the clothes he began looking at electronics and watches. He picked out a nice watch. He had 750 pounds left and he had no idea what to buy.
Harry left the department store with all his items in a big bag. He then went into REC TIME a store that sold cool motor powered gadgets and bikes. Dudley had once got a miniature tank from this store. Harry's eyes were drawn to the gas powered scooters. He saw a black one with a seat big enough for two people. The tag said you must be 16 to drive one. It was only 280 pounds. Harry went out of the store and looked around for single women. He saw a women with a boy, and an extremely stunning teenage daughter. He made his way over to them. "Hi, I am Harry Potter," he said.
"Harry Potter!" the little boy squealed. "Oh Mike don't be rude," the woman said to her son. "I am Nicole," the teenage girl said shaking his hand. The woman, who was Nicole and Mike's mom, introduced herself as Meagan Walters. Harry learned that Meagan and her husband, John, were both aurors from the Italian Ministry of Magic. Their family had been living in the U.S for the last 13 years, but they had decided to move to Britain to help in the fight against Voldemort. Nicole was going to be a sixth year at Hogwarts, and Mike was going to be starting as a first year. Meagan told Harry that they were his new neighbors in Privet Drive. Harry explained his situation with the scooter to Meagan. "Of course I'll help Harry Potter," she said. Harry grinned. Harry paid 280 pounds for the scooter and 20 to register it. He had it registered under the name of Joe Smith, and Meagan signed the forms that said he was 16 years old.
After getting the scooter Harry bought the Walters and himself a large lunch in the restaurant next door. He insisted on paying because Meagan had done him a big favor. Over lunch Meagan told Harry that she and her husband were both members of the Order of the Phoenix. She said that she and her husband would be taking Harry to suite 16 of the Leaky Cauldron on July fifteenth. Nicole was telling him what the privately owned suites in the Leaky Cauldron were like, because she had once stayed in one owned by a friend from the U.S while on vacation. "They all have three bedrooms and there are two baths, one in the master bedroom and on connected to the living room, and there is a miniature kitchen area," she said.
Meagan offered to give Harry a ride home when they were done shopping.
Mike wanted his mother to take him to look at bicycles and Nicole wanted to see a movie. Harry decided that since he had nothing to do he would go see a movie with Nicole. Before going into the movies they put Harry's stuff in Nicole's mom's car. They say a horror movie that Harry thought was very good. There were some really scary parts where Nicole would grab Harry's arm tightly. After a while of this Harry just grabbed her hand and held it for the rest of the movie. Harry kept on glancing at Nicole. She was about 5 foot 2 inches, which made Harry feel really big. She was slim, but had a great figure that would cause most guys to stare. Her hair was shiny blonde that went past her shoulders and her eyes were an intense blue that Harry could get lost in. He felt he had to kiss her. Pretending to yawn as he had seen in a movie, he leaned over and put his arm around her. Then he leaned in and gave her a quick kiss on the lips. She pulled back for a second then pulled his face on to hers and kissed him intensely. This kiss was way better than kissing Cho Chang, Harry thought. After Harry pulled away she said "I can't believe Harry Potter just kissed me!" "Well then you're not going to believe it when I ask you out, he said smoothly." "What! I mean Yes I will," Nicole said loudly.