Chapter 3

Harry said the password to the fat lady in the portrait guarding the opening to the Gryffindor common room. She nodded and with a wave of her hand swung open. Harry walked into the common room and went to a corner table. He placed the letters on the table and smiled at them. They were old, but they were something of his mothers. Something no one could take away. He picked up the first letter. The lettering on it was faded. The parchment it was written on had gone a very odd shade of yellow over the years. Harry read thru the first letter rather slowly. He could tell that his mother loved James Potter very much. He continued to read.

Dear James,

I miss you very much. When will you be home. Young Harry misses you too. Please come home soon my love. I know that business is going well. I'm glad to hear you made it safely. Do owl me back when you get a chance. We have so much to talk about. You will be in my dreams tonight.

With greatest love, Lily

Harry smiled as he read the letter. He heard the portrait open again and Ron and Hermione walked in.

"Hey Harry, what did Dumbledore want?" Ron asked as he walked over.

"That lady we saw in the carriage was from the MLE. She gave me these. They were my parents." Harry replied.

"Really? Have you read any of them Harry?" Hermione asked.

"Just one. I had just started to go thru them." Harry answered.

"Well can we see them too?" Hermione asked.

"Sure, I don't see why not." Harry smiled as he handed Ron some letters and some to Hermione.

The trio sat down and started to go thru the bundle. Sometimes Harry would giggle at the jokes made in the letters. Hermione would show Harry how James spelled some words wrong. She would also use a spell she learned to make the lettering jump out more so it would be easier to read. As Harry moved picked up another letter two smaller ones fell out. He glanced at the lettering and noticed it was different from the others. The paper was different also. He picked up the letter and flipped it over. He noticed the Hogwarts seal on the back.

"Odd, wonder why this one is here." Harry asked. "What is it Harry?"

"Looks like an acceptance letter to Hogwarts." Harry shrugged and put the letter down. He also noticed the second one matched the first and put that one aside also.

"Save the rest for mail call tomorrow Harry. That way you have something to read." Ron stated.

"Sure, that will be fun." Harry smiled. He gathered the letters and put the ribbon around them. He placed the two letters on top of the others.

Harry looked at the clock. "You guys want to go to the pitch. Practice starts in a bit. You two can watch the tryouts for the team."

"Ok Harry." Ron and Hermione said in unison.

Harry put the letters away in his bag and the three walked off toward the pitch. As they went towards the door Harry caught sight of Snape arguing with Lupin. He stopped for a bit to try to catch the conversation.

"Severus, He has them now and you know there is nothing you can do when he finds out."Lupin said.

"So what. It isn't the truth. I know what happened. They don't hold any sway in the matter at hand."

"Severus he's starting to look for answers. Heck don't tell me you haven't noticed he looks like you,. Take a good look at him. Quit looking at him as a vile creature and look at him as a human. She would have wanted him to know someday."

"I told her she was wrong when she sent me that owl. I have looked at him Remus. I have noticed it to. Chance of fate I guess nothing more. There are a lot around her that can claim the same thing." Professor Snape said with malice.

Harry felt Ron's hand on his shoulder.

"Come on, you know if he catches you prying he will take more points off then you can count. Let's go."

Harry shook his head and walked off with Ron and Hermione. The three continued their trek to the pitch. When they got there students were flying all around. Each was trying out for a different position. Harry waved to Katie Bell who was watching the new seekers. He walked over with his friends following.

"How is it comming?" Harry asked.

"Not to bad. Looks like we have a good group trying out this year."

"That's good Katie. I'm just going to the stands with Hermione and Ron to watch. If I see something I'll let you know. Anyone try out for the beater postitions?"

"Not yet. Seems everyone doesn't want to. They all say you'd have to be as crazy as George and Fred to try that."

Harry laughed. "I'm sure we will find someone."

"Only a matter of time Harry. Why don't you get out there and give it a go."

"I'm a seeker Katie, not a beater." He replied almost laughing.

"Alright then, I will talk to you later. We still need a captain."

"Ok Katie." Harry smiled and walked off into the stands with Hermione and Ron to watch the others try out.

"Maybe I can give it a go." Ron mumbled.

"Your brothers played Quidditch Ron. Go on what have you got to loose."Hermione replied.

"I may make a fool of myself." Ron replied.

"Nonsense, go for it Ron. I bet you would be good." Harry said.

Ron smiled. "I think I will."

Ron got up from the stands and walked down to Katie.

"I hear you need a beater. I want to try out." He stated.

"Sure." Katie answered as she handed him a bludger bat. "The house brooms are right over there. Pick one up and take off, I'll release the bludger. Keep it away from the others."

"Ok I will try." Ron replied. He hurried off and picked up a broom. He mounted it and took off. Ron flew around the pitch a bit holding his broom in one hand and the bat in the other. It was a bit difficult at first to keep his balance. As he flew a bit he became more comfortable with the idea of one handed flying. Katie Bell let one of the bludgers fly. Ron kept and eye on it. The bludger suddenly flew toward one of the students trying out for chaser. Ron flew off after it. Right before it was ready to hit the chaser the bludger bat connected with it. The bludger flew off and Ron smiled. Harry and Hermione cheered him on.

"Looks like we have our beater. Very nice job Ron." Katie smiled. Ron hit the bludger toward Katie who caught it and put it back in the box.

Ron flew down and dismounted his broom.

"Thanks." He smiled. Harry and Ron ran over and congratulated Ron for making the house team.

"This calls for butter beer and a party in the common room Ron." Harry said.

The three walked off to the common room and had a bit of a party to celebrate Ron making the team. Other house members were coming by patting him on the back and smiling.