Okay ladies and gents. Several people have voted so far. Here are the results so far.
Vote 1 Should Snape be a spy for Dumbledore or Voldemort? Dumbledore-2 Voldemort-2
Vote 2 Which 6 should Harry go out with? (For this I asked you to pick 6 but some didn't. That is alright though) Katie Bell-3 Parvarti Patil-1 Padma Patil-2 Lavender Brown-1 Blaise Zabini-2 Ginny Weasly-1 Hannah Abbot-2 Nymphadora Tonks-3 Susan Bones-1 Luna Lovegood-1 Hermione Granger-1 OC Muggle-1 OC Cassandra McIntyre-1 the others have 0.
Vote 3 How should Harry's relationship with Dumbledore be? No Trust-1 Headmaster and student-1 Full Trust-1 Trust but not Fully-1 (I decided to add this choice in thanks to a review)
Guess what. In this story there will be a major love interest. Hedwig will find a mate and have kids! Yeah Hedwig! Hedwig is one of my favorite characters in the whole series of stories.
I read Goblet of Fire yesterday for the third time and I noticed that on page 73 it mentions the Lovegoods. Luna lives by Ron and Ginny. I never really paid attention to that kind of stuff!
Chapter 5 Harry's Summer
Harry had the same schedule every week for the rest of the summer. He would wake up and go for a jog around the neighborhood. When he came back he would do 10 minutes of sit ups then a 20 minute shower. He'd eat breakfast and go into his room to work on his magic until 8:45 a.m. On Wednesdays he would go to kick boxing at that time and get back in time for lunch. Any other day he would go out to the front and work on his Aunt's pond.
He would work out there until lunch time. When lunch time came he would go in and eat lunch. After lunch he would go upstairs and work on some potions. Harry really wanted to show Snape up because he couldn't stand the slimy git and enjoyed making him angry by succeeding in potions. Around 3:30 p.m. he finished researching and making potions. Then he'd leave for Karate on Tuesdays and Thursdays and Kung Fu on Fridays.
The other four days of the week Harry would work on either Occlumency, Legilimency or animagus training. On Sundays and Wednesdays at 6 he would go for his kick boxing or kung fu class. They ended at 8 o'clock and that was when Harry would finish studying and practicing Occlumency, Legilimency and animagus.
When Harry finished what he was doing at 8 he would walk to a café at the end of Privet Drive and have dinner. He didn't have to worry about the wards that much because Dumbledore said they expanded for a mile. He told Harry he tied the wards to Hogwarts and its magical power. So a Harry guessed they were pretty strong wards that Voldemort would have trouble getting by.
When he got back from the café he would work on his homework for an hour. Ten o'clock is when Harry would pick up his guitar and practiced. He never used the amp though. Didn't want to upset the Dursleys. At eleven o'clock in the night Harry would meditate. It helped to focus his magic and clear his mind, making his spells more powerful, helping him find his animagus form and making it harder for Voldemort to get in. Harry would fall asleep while meditating and his nightmares were getting less and less every day of studying Occlumency and meditating.
When Harry read up on Occlumency he was angered to see that Snape was doing it wrong. Snape just yelled at him to clear his mind and cast Legilimens on him. The book said that you should organize your mind into several layers of memories . The outer layer should be regualr memories that you don't mind others seeing. Like reading a book, playing Quidditch or doing homework. The next layer should have the more private memories. The book said you should have about three or fours layers. Harry's last layer contained his years at the Dursleys and the all the beatings and abuse they put him through,(well at least that is how it is in my story) information about the Order and so on.
For Legilimency it took him a little over a week to get into the Dursleys minds. After that though it was smooth sailing. He didn't actually know how he would do on someone who could defend themselves against it like Snape or Dumbledore but he was fairly confident. He was even able to see what was going on in Dudley's mind when the Dementors were by him.
He saw Dudley when he got his pig tail and Dudley getting beat up by some of the older boys at Smelting. So his cousin took up boxing to fight the older boys at Smelting. What Harry didn't understand though was if he felt what it was like to get picked on and didn't like it why does he do it himself?
On animagus Harry was confused. After three weeks of meditating he found a handful of animals swimming in his mind. However the book only said that wizards and witches could have one. He saw a black panther, a white wolf, a griffin, a royal eagle, an alligator, and a PENGUIN!!!(I love Penguins! They are so small and they waddle around. Penguins are the coolest. Wait never mind scratch that. I'm so sorry but there will be no penguin.:*( I know, I can't believe I'm not putting in the penguins) and a snow leopard. He guessed these were all his forms. Which he had to admit kicked ass. He couldn't wait to see Snape. He would just love to have Snape standing on his desk screaming like a little girl while a panther prowls around him.
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It was July 30 and Harry couldn't fall asleep even while meditating. He glanced at the clock and saw that it was almost midnight. 'I guess I can take a nice break tomorrow.' Harry thought. 'Maybe go to the park and walk around for a bit'
When his clock flashed 12:00 5 owls flew into his room. He untied all of the parcels and letters. Several of the birds left. Errol, the Weasly's owl, was collapsed on the bed. 'Reminder buy Weaslys new owl. Poor Errol looks like he might kick the bucket if he has to make another delivery.' Pig was fluttering around like a maniac, a unknown owl was perched on the top of Hedwigs cage and Hedwig, herself, was on Harry's arm as he stroked her feathers. After a minute though he gently placed her in her cage and went to open up his letters.
The first parcel was from Hermione. It was two books. One that she kept on insisting he read. Hogwarts: A History(Newest Edition) and The Heads of Hogwarts.
Dear Harry,
Sorry you have to spend the whole summer with those muggles. I'm at the place we were at last year. I can't stand Ron! Don't get me wrong but he won't shut up about Quidditch! It is so annoying.
I got my OWLS results. I got 16 owls!!(Hermione can get a higher score then Harry because she has more subjects to get the owls in) It said I'm top of the class in Charms, Arithmancy, Astronomy, Ancient Runes, and History of Magic [Harry snorted. 'Cause you're the only one who stays awake'] I was disappointed to see I wasn't the top at Transfiguration. I was surprised to see Ron got the top score for Care of Magical Creatures. I knew I wouldn't get Potions because Malfoy is better then me, Neville is the best at Herbology and you are better at Defense Against the Dark Arts, but who could beat me in Transfiguration. McGonagall said I was the best of the year!
You're able to come with us Diagon Alley on August 28. Hope to see you then!
Your Friend,
Hermione
The next letter and parcel was from Ron. Ron got him a nice glass case to hold his Firebolt in. It would protect it from getting scratches and scruff marks. 'Remind me to get Ron a good present' Harry told himself.
Dear Harry,
Its really boring here mate! The twins are gone and all Hermione talks about is homework and the NEWTS. I think I'm going to go crazy! I got me OWLS. I managed to scrape 10 of them. Mum was right pleased. She kept on ranting about Prefect and 10 OWLS and how she was glad I'm not taking after the twins.
Can't wait to see you mate!
Ron
He got the usual stuff from Mr am Mrs Weasly, a bunch of fudge, mince pies and a big cake. Also included was some products from the twins shop. The next letter harry opened was his OWLS results.
Dear Mr. Harry James Potter,
The following is your OWLS. O-Outstanding, EE-Exceeds Exception, A-Acceptable,
P-Poor, D-Dreadful, T-Terrible. (BC) means Best in Class. If you get this it means you have the highest score in the class this year out of all your peers.
Charms-O Care of Magical Creatures-EE Potions-O Defense Against the Dark Arts-O(BC)
Herbology-EE History of Magic-D Divination-P Transfiguration-O(BC) Astronomy-A
Congratulations you got 12 OWLS! You are able to take Advanced Classes of anything you got EE or higher in and you can take regular classes for everything you got P or A in. Any class you got a D or T in there is no course for.
Sincerely,
Head of the Wizarding Examinations Authority
Griselda Marchbanks
12 OWLS that was as much as Percy got! He wasn't surprised History of Magic considering he fell asleep and had a vision. Divination was no surprised since he told the instructor she should of died already. The BC in Transfiguration was a huge surprise and he wasn't sure if he should tell Hermione, for fear of her wrath.
Harry was so ecstatic about his results that he wrote quick letters to Ron, Hermione, the Weaslys and Moony about his results. He was just starting one to Sirius when he remembered what happen last year.
'Don't think about it. You already got through this before.' Harry came to a conclusion two weeks ago. That it was partially his fault that Sirius died but it was also Kreatures, Snapes, Voldemort and Bellatrix. He couldn't blame Dumbledore because he was only trying to protect him.
Harry fell asleep happy that night. However his dreams were another story.
Harry was in a, what looked like a dungeon. There were several cells with rusty bars going from floor to ceiling, a good ten feet. In the cell farthest from him he saw a lump in the darkness. He slowly walked towards it. When he got close enough he saw that it was a man. He had long tangled black hair that was covered in harden blood and dirt.
He kapt walking closer to the man. As if sensing his presence the man looked up. "H...Harry?" he asked quietly. Harry was dumbstruck. What was he doing here!?!
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Dun, dun, dun! Wonder who it could be. I'll give you a hint. It isn't Harry or his father. And I only know four characters in the book with black hair that Harry is close too. So come on take a guess.
Vote 1 Should Snape be a spy for Dumbledore or Voldemort? Dumbledore-2 Voldemort-2
Vote 2 Which 6 should Harry go out with? (For this I asked you to pick 6 but some didn't. That is alright though) Katie Bell-3 Parvarti Patil-1 Padma Patil-2 Lavender Brown-1 Blaise Zabini-2 Ginny Weasly-1 Hannah Abbot-2 Nymphadora Tonks-3 Susan Bones-1 Luna Lovegood-1 Hermione Granger-1 OC Muggle-1 OC Cassandra McIntyre-1 the others have 0.
Vote 3 How should Harry's relationship with Dumbledore be? No Trust-1 Headmaster and student-1 Full Trust-1 Trust but not Fully-1 (I decided to add this choice in thanks to a review)
Guess what. In this story there will be a major love interest. Hedwig will find a mate and have kids! Yeah Hedwig! Hedwig is one of my favorite characters in the whole series of stories.
I read Goblet of Fire yesterday for the third time and I noticed that on page 73 it mentions the Lovegoods. Luna lives by Ron and Ginny. I never really paid attention to that kind of stuff!
Chapter 5 Harry's Summer
Harry had the same schedule every week for the rest of the summer. He would wake up and go for a jog around the neighborhood. When he came back he would do 10 minutes of sit ups then a 20 minute shower. He'd eat breakfast and go into his room to work on his magic until 8:45 a.m. On Wednesdays he would go to kick boxing at that time and get back in time for lunch. Any other day he would go out to the front and work on his Aunt's pond.
He would work out there until lunch time. When lunch time came he would go in and eat lunch. After lunch he would go upstairs and work on some potions. Harry really wanted to show Snape up because he couldn't stand the slimy git and enjoyed making him angry by succeeding in potions. Around 3:30 p.m. he finished researching and making potions. Then he'd leave for Karate on Tuesdays and Thursdays and Kung Fu on Fridays.
The other four days of the week Harry would work on either Occlumency, Legilimency or animagus training. On Sundays and Wednesdays at 6 he would go for his kick boxing or kung fu class. They ended at 8 o'clock and that was when Harry would finish studying and practicing Occlumency, Legilimency and animagus.
When Harry finished what he was doing at 8 he would walk to a café at the end of Privet Drive and have dinner. He didn't have to worry about the wards that much because Dumbledore said they expanded for a mile. He told Harry he tied the wards to Hogwarts and its magical power. So a Harry guessed they were pretty strong wards that Voldemort would have trouble getting by.
When he got back from the café he would work on his homework for an hour. Ten o'clock is when Harry would pick up his guitar and practiced. He never used the amp though. Didn't want to upset the Dursleys. At eleven o'clock in the night Harry would meditate. It helped to focus his magic and clear his mind, making his spells more powerful, helping him find his animagus form and making it harder for Voldemort to get in. Harry would fall asleep while meditating and his nightmares were getting less and less every day of studying Occlumency and meditating.
When Harry read up on Occlumency he was angered to see that Snape was doing it wrong. Snape just yelled at him to clear his mind and cast Legilimens on him. The book said that you should organize your mind into several layers of memories . The outer layer should be regualr memories that you don't mind others seeing. Like reading a book, playing Quidditch or doing homework. The next layer should have the more private memories. The book said you should have about three or fours layers. Harry's last layer contained his years at the Dursleys and the all the beatings and abuse they put him through,(well at least that is how it is in my story) information about the Order and so on.
For Legilimency it took him a little over a week to get into the Dursleys minds. After that though it was smooth sailing. He didn't actually know how he would do on someone who could defend themselves against it like Snape or Dumbledore but he was fairly confident. He was even able to see what was going on in Dudley's mind when the Dementors were by him.
He saw Dudley when he got his pig tail and Dudley getting beat up by some of the older boys at Smelting. So his cousin took up boxing to fight the older boys at Smelting. What Harry didn't understand though was if he felt what it was like to get picked on and didn't like it why does he do it himself?
On animagus Harry was confused. After three weeks of meditating he found a handful of animals swimming in his mind. However the book only said that wizards and witches could have one. He saw a black panther, a white wolf, a griffin, a royal eagle, an alligator, and a PENGUIN!!!(I love Penguins! They are so small and they waddle around. Penguins are the coolest. Wait never mind scratch that. I'm so sorry but there will be no penguin.:*( I know, I can't believe I'm not putting in the penguins) and a snow leopard. He guessed these were all his forms. Which he had to admit kicked ass. He couldn't wait to see Snape. He would just love to have Snape standing on his desk screaming like a little girl while a panther prowls around him.
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It was July 30 and Harry couldn't fall asleep even while meditating. He glanced at the clock and saw that it was almost midnight. 'I guess I can take a nice break tomorrow.' Harry thought. 'Maybe go to the park and walk around for a bit'
When his clock flashed 12:00 5 owls flew into his room. He untied all of the parcels and letters. Several of the birds left. Errol, the Weasly's owl, was collapsed on the bed. 'Reminder buy Weaslys new owl. Poor Errol looks like he might kick the bucket if he has to make another delivery.' Pig was fluttering around like a maniac, a unknown owl was perched on the top of Hedwigs cage and Hedwig, herself, was on Harry's arm as he stroked her feathers. After a minute though he gently placed her in her cage and went to open up his letters.
The first parcel was from Hermione. It was two books. One that she kept on insisting he read. Hogwarts: A History(Newest Edition) and The Heads of Hogwarts.
Dear Harry,
Sorry you have to spend the whole summer with those muggles. I'm at the place we were at last year. I can't stand Ron! Don't get me wrong but he won't shut up about Quidditch! It is so annoying.
I got my OWLS results. I got 16 owls!!(Hermione can get a higher score then Harry because she has more subjects to get the owls in) It said I'm top of the class in Charms, Arithmancy, Astronomy, Ancient Runes, and History of Magic [Harry snorted. 'Cause you're the only one who stays awake'] I was disappointed to see I wasn't the top at Transfiguration. I was surprised to see Ron got the top score for Care of Magical Creatures. I knew I wouldn't get Potions because Malfoy is better then me, Neville is the best at Herbology and you are better at Defense Against the Dark Arts, but who could beat me in Transfiguration. McGonagall said I was the best of the year!
You're able to come with us Diagon Alley on August 28. Hope to see you then!
Your Friend,
Hermione
The next letter and parcel was from Ron. Ron got him a nice glass case to hold his Firebolt in. It would protect it from getting scratches and scruff marks. 'Remind me to get Ron a good present' Harry told himself.
Dear Harry,
Its really boring here mate! The twins are gone and all Hermione talks about is homework and the NEWTS. I think I'm going to go crazy! I got me OWLS. I managed to scrape 10 of them. Mum was right pleased. She kept on ranting about Prefect and 10 OWLS and how she was glad I'm not taking after the twins.
Can't wait to see you mate!
Ron
He got the usual stuff from Mr am Mrs Weasly, a bunch of fudge, mince pies and a big cake. Also included was some products from the twins shop. The next letter harry opened was his OWLS results.
Dear Mr. Harry James Potter,
The following is your OWLS. O-Outstanding, EE-Exceeds Exception, A-Acceptable,
P-Poor, D-Dreadful, T-Terrible. (BC) means Best in Class. If you get this it means you have the highest score in the class this year out of all your peers.
Charms-O Care of Magical Creatures-EE Potions-O Defense Against the Dark Arts-O(BC)
Herbology-EE History of Magic-D Divination-P Transfiguration-O(BC) Astronomy-A
Congratulations you got 12 OWLS! You are able to take Advanced Classes of anything you got EE or higher in and you can take regular classes for everything you got P or A in. Any class you got a D or T in there is no course for.
Sincerely,
Head of the Wizarding Examinations Authority
Griselda Marchbanks
12 OWLS that was as much as Percy got! He wasn't surprised History of Magic considering he fell asleep and had a vision. Divination was no surprised since he told the instructor she should of died already. The BC in Transfiguration was a huge surprise and he wasn't sure if he should tell Hermione, for fear of her wrath.
Harry was so ecstatic about his results that he wrote quick letters to Ron, Hermione, the Weaslys and Moony about his results. He was just starting one to Sirius when he remembered what happen last year.
'Don't think about it. You already got through this before.' Harry came to a conclusion two weeks ago. That it was partially his fault that Sirius died but it was also Kreatures, Snapes, Voldemort and Bellatrix. He couldn't blame Dumbledore because he was only trying to protect him.
Harry fell asleep happy that night. However his dreams were another story.
Harry was in a, what looked like a dungeon. There were several cells with rusty bars going from floor to ceiling, a good ten feet. In the cell farthest from him he saw a lump in the darkness. He slowly walked towards it. When he got close enough he saw that it was a man. He had long tangled black hair that was covered in harden blood and dirt.
He kapt walking closer to the man. As if sensing his presence the man looked up. "H...Harry?" he asked quietly. Harry was dumbstruck. What was he doing here!?!
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Dun, dun, dun! Wonder who it could be. I'll give you a hint. It isn't Harry or his father. And I only know four characters in the book with black hair that Harry is close too. So come on take a guess.