Hey guys, got a chance to post another chapter today. Hope you enjoy!
Stella: Yes, the man was Remus. I tried to use some of the description gave in the P.O.A. to make it more obvious, but I obviously could not come out and say it. And about Peter, I do talk about that whole thing in a chapter coming up. I originally had the Peter scenario covered earlier (chapter 9ish) when I originally got the idea, but it came up too early and I ripped it out of the notebook and saved it for later. I believe it's in chapter 21, so be on the lookout for it.
Chapter 18: O.W.L's and Letters
June 20th
Hermione looked at the letter one more time and nearly squealed in delight. She ran down the stairs of her parent's home and into the small living room where her mom and dad were seated on the sofa, watching some television program.
"Mom, Dad" Hermione said excitedly.
"Yes dear?" Her father asked, and her mother looked up at her, giving her daughter her full attention.
"I got my OWL's!" She said excitedly, and handed the letter to her parents to see her daughter's excellent marks.
"Wow! Congratulations Hermione!" Her mom and dad said, giving her a hug.
"I also got my book list…I was thinking maybe I could go to the Weasly's so I could get my things for school this week and I need to get reading so I can begin studying for NEWTs-"
"Hermione, you know you could wait and"
"MOM! I have NEWTs to think of!" Hermione said, appalled her mother would want her to not study.
"Yes, honey. We know." Mr. Granger said, rolling his eyes.
"Go ahead Honey and make plans with Ron and Ginny. Just let us know when you are going to be gone and for how long." Mrs. Granger said. Hermione beamed and thanked her mother and ran back up the stairs to owl Ron and Ginny.
When she stepped into her room, she already had an owl sitting on her dresser. She recognized it as Pig, Ron's owl. She walked over to it and untied the parchment and sent Pig on his way.
Hermione,
Ron just got his OWL scores, how did you do? Just wanted to ask if you wanted to go to Diagon Alley with us this week or next to get school stuff and hang out.
Ginny
Hermione smiled at the letter and pulled out her own paper and pen to reply.
Ginny,
Hey, you read my mind! I was going to ask you guys when you were going to D. Alley. BTW: Got all O's. Thank god. I was worried about Ancient Runes. A couple of kids around the block wanted me to go and do something with them on the 23rd, but after that I have no plans. Let me know when I can come.
Hermione
She rolled the letter and tied it on Hedwig's leg. Hedwig was doing better, but Hermione could tell the snowy owl missed her rightful owner. She told Hedwig to deliver he letter to Ginny and watched as she flew off into the sky.
Malfoy sat at his desk, trying to write the letter. It was not coming out how he hoped it would and read what he had written.
If you did not already throw this away, don't. I don't want to write you more than you want to receive anything from me, but I'm doing you a favor. You see, Harry Potter isn't really dead. He's alive and I want him out of my life! I am being serious. From what I was told, Harry survived the fall from the Hogwarts train and death eaters found him. They brought him back and when he woke up, he had no memory. Nothing. My father and Voldemort saw this as the perfect opportunity to
Draco ripped the parchment into bits. He growled in frustration. Every draft of the letter did not work. He even doubted the Weasly's would even read it. He had to admit, if a letter came to him from Potter or Weasly, it would automatically end up in the trash. He frowned.
If he really wanted to get rid of Harry Potter, he was going to have to do something and he dreaded the thought.
I will no go to their…home. Will not, will not, will not! He emphasized.He pulled out another sheet of parchment, determined to get it right this time.