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Chapter/Part: 11

In the following week Kari and Harry went swimming, the zoo, and the park again. Harry really loved learning how to swim it had a claming effect on him. The zoo to Harry was interesting as he got to learn about animals and see them. That park was just where Harry could be free and forget his worries. They also spent most of a day at the library reading together. They also hung out with Joey and went to the fair together. While Harry was on a ride Joey asked Kari out with him who said they needed to talk and that maybe he should stay after Harry went to bed. Joey agreed too and the rest of the day went with out a hitch.

***The talk***

"Joey there is something you don't know about me..." Kari started.

"You don't know everything thing about me either..."

"Hush and listen to me first. I do want to move forwards but you don't know much about me nor me to you. The point is you might not like this. I will tell you all about me and then you can decide if you still want to go out with me."

"Ok."

"I don't come from your world. I come from the world of magic. This to me is called the muggle world. I left because well I'm hiding you could say. A lots happened and I didn't and still don't want to deal with it. I don't know if I will ever go back but with Harry I might have to. You see Harry is my cousin's child. My cousin was James Potter and his wife was Lily. Lily was my best friend and James well I grew up with James as my parents died when I was young. James friends and I were all close too. His brother and my other cousin didn't like each other much but I loved them both very much. Anyway there was a war going on and will once again resurfacing one day in the future. My job even without a war was to catch the bad guys like the police here. Anyhow the war ended after James and Lily died. Harry stopped the guy who was the start of the war for a while but did not kill him all the way. Well let me put it this way I nor my grandfather and cousin believe he's all the way gone. Harry was placed with his mother's sister and husband. I didn't plan on seeing him for a long time but when he got put into my class everything changed. I also thought he wasn't being treated right as I have brought up. I immediately contacted my grandfather. Harry will be living with my cousin until its time for him to start training. Harry has become a part of my life and he will be the only reason I return to that world." Kari stopped to see Joey's reaction. She was near tears. It wasn't right Lily and James had to die or the fact that Harry is the one to save the magical world.

"I see. Well I must say interesting but I am not a muggle either. You're really good at hiding the fact your not. I am in fact a wizard. I was trained not at Hogwarts that is the school you went to right?"

"Yes"

"Thought so, I went to Dreamweaver, which is in Australia and moved here when my mother died. My father didn't want to stay and so we left which was about seven years ago. Yes Voldemort was a big threat to everyone. Everyone country was trying to help. So let's see do you still want to move forward with me?"

"Well wow we have a lot more to talk about you realize that right?"

"Oh yes but I rather talk to you than anyone else and maybe we can go back to the magical world together someday."

"Ok I'll go out with you."

"Great. Want to do something tomorrow? We can take Harry and go to a movie or something."

"Actually I was planning on hanging around here because Harry's birthday is Sunday and he's also leaving. But a movie does sound fun."

"Ok. I'll come over around noon tomorrow."

"That'll good Harry likes you. Do you want to come over Sunday for his birthday and to meet my cousin?"

"That will be good."

***End Talk***

On Saturday Joey, Kari, and Harry ate lunch which consisted of peanut butter sandwiches and apples. Then they went to watch the movie. After the movie they went out to dinner. They played games when they got home until Harry went to bed. After Harry had said goodnight to both and was tucked safely in bed Joey and Kari talked late into the night. When Kari looked at the clock she told Joey he should sleep on the couch as he was coming over the next day anyway. Which Joey agreed and they said their goodnights and went to sleep. Tomorrow would be another start for Harry.

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Sunday came quickly. Joey woke up and after went out to his car. He had a change of clothes for emergencies and Harry's presents in there and needed to wrap them. Then he decided he would cook breakfast for everyone. While he was cooking Kari woke up to the smell. She got dressed and went downstairs to make sure Harry wasn't cooking. When she saw Joey cooking she was relieved to find it wasn't Harry but looked at the clock to make sure it was ten and he got tired of waiting for her. To her surprise it was only seven-thirty. After the exchanged greetings and he explained he thought he would finish cooking Kari went and decorated.

Harry woke up at eight-thirty to the sun shining in his face. He decided he would get up even after he wanted to go back to sleep. Once his feet hit the floor he remembered he was going to say with his uncle the man that came last week. Once dressed, he started to pack that was until Kari came in and told him it was breakfast time and he could pack later. Harry confused said ok and followed her down the steps. When he reached the bottom he was surprised to find Happy Birthday signs on the wall and balloons. Then when he saw Joey he though it was his birthday.

"Happy birthday Joey. I didn't know it was your birthday"

"Uh Harry its not..."

"Oh you decorated. Kari why didn't you tell me it was your birthday? Well Happy birthday."

"Ah Um Harry, sweetie it's not my birthday either..."

"Then wh... Is it um my uncle's?"

"No Harry stop and listen it is yours silly boy. Happy Birthday." Kari finished. She was tired of Harry guessing and by the look on his face she tried not to laugh as it wasn't really funny he didn't realize it was his birthday.

"My birthday day? You did this for me?" Harry asked stunted. Joey glanced at Kari who was near tears trying not to laugh and upset at the Dursleys at that the same time.

"Yes buddy. Just for you. Why wouldn't we do something just for you? You know we love you right?" Joey decided after he realized Kari couldn't answer.

"Yes, but I never excepted this. Thanks."

"You welcome sweetie. Come on lets go eat the wonderful breakfast Joey's been keeping warm." Kari said after awhile.

After breakfast Harry went upstairs to finish packing with the help of Joey. Joey started at what little the boy had from the Dursleys. He knew he would need to calm down before the child picked his anger up but he was ready to go start WWIII. After they finished packing and were downstairs they played some games with Kari.

Kari at twelve went into the kitchen and cooked some macaroni and cheese where she found out was one of his favorites earlier on in the week. When it was done and set on the table she called Harry and Joey in to eat.

After lunch Harry opened his presents. He was amazed at them. He got five from Kari and three from Joey along with a gift from them together and for a kid who hadn't had more than one a year since he could remember that was a lot.

He got a t-shirt with teddy bears on it and another with the saying 'I am powerful' along with two books and a new game from Kari. From Joey he got a long-sleeved shirt that was blue that said "I am very smart', a pair of jeans, and a book on animals. Then the one they both picked out was a cd player that would work around magic and in Hogwarts along with music. Kari and Joey learned on the first night they had dinner together Harry liked music. And Kari knew Severus would have movies as he loved them.

After they cleaned up the paper they played Harry's new game. Around four-thirty Kari decided it was time to start dinner as Severus was coming sometime after five. Harry and Joey went in and helped her put it together then they went and looked at his animal book.

At five-thirty Severus knocked. Joey and Harry went to the table to finish setting it while Kari went and opened the door. When Severus walked in he was surprised to see Joey. As Hope hadn't said anything from the door to the dinning room, after Kari introduced him and explained along with he was a wizard Severus relaxed. After all someone still need to look out for his cousin and it looked like he was the only on left not that it would matter if he wasn't he still would have.

After dinner which was chicken with potatoes they went into the living room. Severus gave Harry his gifts which was a movie and some clothes. After about an hour of talking they had the traditional cake and ice cream. Then a half hour later Severus thought it was time to take Harry take Harry before it got any later. He didn't want to leave he was having fun but it was time.

"Please keep in touch Kari." Severus asked her.

"I will. I promise."

"Nice meeting you Joey. Hope everything works out for you guys, you seems good enough. If you need anything just contact me" Severus had a smile on his face.

"Thanks. I hope so too. And I'm glad I met your standards."

"Have a good night." Severus said while he backed out of the way for Harry to say goodbye and to shrink Harry's things to fit in his pocket.

"Be good Harry. I'll miss you. I promise I'll write to you often. I love you." Kari said while hugging Harry.

"Okay. I'll miss you too Kari. I'll write back. Love you." Harry said while holding on to her.

"Bye buddy. I'll write too. Love you." Joey said also hugging Harry once Kari got him away from her.

"Bye Joey. I'll write back. Love you."

"Come on Harry." And with that Severus and Harry took off down the street.

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Thank you to evanescence55, gohan/videlgoten/trunkslover.

So was it stupid, boring? Or was it good?