AN: Please note that I'm starting Chapter 3 probably 4 hours after finishing Chapter 2. Thanks for reviewing will be listed at the bottom as in last chapter, and will be updated right before I upload it. If you review on Saturday, do not think that I just forgot you, and I'll get to you in the next chapter. Do not fear, for I read my reviews quite frequently. Also, I'm somewhat amazed at how fast you all seem to have reviewed. I left my computer for about 3 hours for a movie, only to find seven reviews waiting for me upon my return. Sorry you guys haven't been able to read Chapter 2 yet(excluding shdurrani, I'm assuming you did a little web hacking? that was the only way I was able to see them) and hopefully you will be able to see my A/N 'chapter', chapter 2, and chapter 3 by tomorrow. Chapter titles are not written in the actual story, but can be viewed via the drop-down menu that you use to switch between chapters. If you go back to chapter one and look to the menu, you will see its name. Anyway, on to the actual story!
Harry awoke the next day to Hedwig rapping on his window. Harry jumped out of bed and let Hedwig in, taking the letter from Hermione off of her leg. He set the letter on his desk for now as he left his room, heading for the bathroom. Harry went through his normal morning ritual of hygiene before hurrying back to his room, anxious to read what Hermione thought.
Dear Harry,
After comparing the classes you plan to choose to take to those I am eligible for, I've decided on the following classes for myself. Advanced Potions, Defense Against Dark Forces, Enchantments, Animagi, Ancient Runes, Classes of Wizards and Witches, and Care of Extremely Dangerous Creatures.
My schedule is almost exactly the same as yours, with the exception that I have Ancient Runes instead of Herbology. I can't seem to figure out why, but I never really liked herbology... Anyway, I'm going to go ahead and fill out my form now, I guess we'll find out how close our schedule really will be when we get our timetables.
With hope that the treatment continues,
Hermione
Harry decided to fill out his form out now as well. He quickly scribbled in all the necessary information and told Hedwig to deliver it to Dumbledore for him. She gave a quick hoot of acknowledgement and sped off out the window.
Just when Harry was about to sit down on his bed and study a little, he heard another tap on his window. Harry got up, let Pig in, and took Ron's letter from him.
Dear Harry,
I've been well. Fred and George have moved out, so I'm left to do just about all the chores, and thereby leaving me no free time whatsoever. Mum's just started to let up a bit on the load of chores so Ginny and I will have time to do some of our homework, and maybe study for next year a little. Of course, Ginny may end up doing that, but I'm gonna spend all my time out on my broom after I finish all my homework.
Anyway, I didn't do nearly as well as you or Hermione did on O.W.L.s. 2 O's, 3 E's, 3 A's and a P. P in Divination of course, A's in Potions, History of Magic, and Astronomy, E's in Defense Against Dark Arts, Transfiguration, and Herbology. And here I thought Charms was one of my worst subject, I can't believe I got an O in it. Anyway, I haven't sent my form back yet, I'm gonna add Sixth Year Herbology to it before sending it off. Figure we may as well have more than 2 classes together, eh mate?
Mum's written to Dumbledore about letting you come over this summer, but he's said no. When she asked him why, he responded saying, 'The magic around the Dursleys' house does not spread to your house. Though it does spread to someone's...' I have no clue what he's talking about, maybe you or Hermione could make sense of it.
Write back soon,
Ron
Harry went over Ron's quote from Dumbledore about 100 times before he realized what he was saying. The magic protecting him wasn't just around his house, it was over his whole neighborhood. He continued to think about it until he found another theoretical answer.
Hermione,
I know it's weird to write to you again this soon, but Ron's told me something interesting. He said that Dumbledore said no when his mum asked if I could come visit. When asked why, he gave a rather cryptic response, which I've been picking apart for a while now.
"The magic around the Dursleys' house does not extend to your house. Though it does spread to someone's..." was the way Ron wrote it. I have a theory as to what it means, but in order to prove it, I'm going to need to know your street address and how close you are to Little Whinging(sp?).
With hope,
Harry
Harry quickly began writing a letter to Ron, in order to see what he thought of his idea.
Ron,
I think I've figured out what Dumbledore meant when he said that. The magic protecting me isn't just over the Dursleys' lot, it's over the neighborhood, though I'm not quite sure how far it extends. I'm waiting for Hermione's reply to see if the rest of my interpretation is right.
Harry
He gave both letters to Pig, telling him to take Hermione's letter to her before taking Ron's to him. Hopefully Hermione would get his second letter before she sent Hedwig back with a reply to the first.
Looking at his clock, Harry decided to go downstairs and grab a bit of food. Since no one was around, Harry fixed himself a tunafish sandwich, poured himself a glass of milk, and took them upstairs to his room.
After he finished eating, he heard a tapping on his window for the third time that day. Looking outside, he saw that it was Hedwig, and quickly let her in, took the letter from her, and gave her the crust from his sandwich. He opened the letter and read.
Harry,
I think I understand where this is going. I live in Little Whinging, and my address is 3 Cadet Road.
Harry bolted downstairs before finishing Hermione's letter, grabbed a map of the town, and ran back to his room while trying to find Cadet Road. He found it, and realized that Hermione lived straight behind the Dursleys' house. He picked up Hermione's letter again and read the rest of it.
I've already asked my parents and owled Dumbledore to see if I was close enough, since I don't really know your address either. Dumbledore still hasn't owled me back, but my parents say it's fine.
Sincerely,
Hermione
Harry quickly sat down at his desk and began writing a very short reply.
Hermione,
Go into your backyard five minues after you get this. You'll know why when you get out there.
Harry
Harry said to Hedwig, "Take this letter over to Hermione, but don't bother to wait for a response after you deliver it, just come back over here and help yourself to the rest of my sandwich or whatever you want." Hedwig gave a slight nod and a hoot as usual before taking off out the window.
Right after Hedwig left, Harry quickly changed his clothes and ran down the stairs and into the backyard.
AN: Bit of a cliffhanger, but oh well. I fell asleep about midway through this chapter, so if it feels like it suddenly changes direction, that's probably why. :)
Thanks to M.A. Raie, Ami Black, shdurrani, Lissie89, JessieRose, Corbin, Potter playa, Silver Malfoy Potter, Julie Jewelrannah, Mella deRanged, Starlight Dreams, TsuQ, BabyRuth, Dermione, Hogwarts-fanatic91, carlee, Bandit, FWeasleyFan, athenakitty and cancan227 for reviewing chapter one
Thanks to shdurrani and athenakitty for reviewing chapter two. I know most of you still aren't able to read chapter two, and I'll add you onto this list with chapter three.