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Chapter Two: Planting a Seed

The day Harry broke his arm was the last day he had been allowed out of Number 4 Privet Drive. And boy did Harry feel trapped. Between Uncle Vernon and Dudley's huge masses Harry felt claustrophobic and longed for the feeling of a gentle breeze in his messy hair while riding a broom.

The holiday was slowly, slowly coming to an end. Harry was absently cleaning his glasses when a brown ruffled mess appeared at the window frame. Harry's eyes refocussed and he realised it was an owl from Hogwarts. Harry promptly untied the scroll from around its leg and picked up a piece of poundcake from Hedwig's cage. She stared at him darkly and turned her back. The Hogwarts owl nipped Harry's ear in appreciation and flew back towards Hogwarts. Harry quickly unrolled the parchment.

HOGWARTS SCHOOL OF WITCHCRAFT AND WIZARDRY

Headmaster: Albus Dumbeldore

(Order of Merlin, First Class, Grand Sorc., Chf Warlock, Supreme Mugwump, International Confed. Of Wizards)

Dear Mr. Potter,

Your Book requirements for this year are:

*Carnivorous Plants and Their Care: Venus Snap-Snodgrass

*How Star Trails Relate to You: Myst Divine

*Magic Throughout the Burning Times: The Fallacies and Truths: Rufus Everwire

*The Evolution of Dragons: Charlie Weasley

*Transfiguration: Beyond the Toothpick: Heather Groomwell

*Standard Book of Spells, Grade Five

Further requirements:

1 Dress robes for the Yule Ball at Christmas

Yours sincerely

Minerva McGonagall

Deputy Headmistress

Harry smiled at his booklist, especially Charlie Weasley's first book, then he wondered darkly if any of the books were going to bite this year.

A scream and something smashing broke Harry's thoughts and he hurried down stairs to find Mr. Weasley trying to console an hysterical Aunt Petunia.

'I do beg your pardon Madam, I had no intention of frightening you. I say this is an interesting implement, you must tell me what it is used for. Hullo Harry, what is that on your arm? Are you packed yet?'

Was he packed yet? Harry hadn't unpacked. He nodded gently.

'Good.' Grinned George as he came out from behind his father, smiling madly at Dudley, who for someone so fat, appeared to be trying to make himself very inconspicuous.

'Excellent.' Said Fred, walking out from the other side of his father, also grinning maniacally at Dudley, who had turned into a wobbling mass of lard.

'Hi Harry.' Ron said whilst coughing still in the fireplace. He stepped out, revealing an extra couple of inches in height and hair so read it was almost scarlet. Ron turned around and placed something on the mantle.

Dudley watched Ron and pondered his motive. It wasn't as though he would eat anything from them after the events of last time, but he was curious.

Mr. Weasley summoned Harry's things, including the still disgruntled Hedwig, bowed to Aunt Petunia who gaped like a whale shark and walked into the fireplace. The twins hastened to follow, but not before shooting Dudley a final grin.

Ron handed Harry some floo powder and together they stepped away from Privet Drive for as long as possible.

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I know it is a bit short, the next chapter will be longer I promise!!!