Leaving Privit Drive- Chapter 3

Harry and Hermione spent the next week together in relative peace, avoiding the Dursleys as much as possible. Harry had never seen his uncle as mad as he had been since Dumbledores visit. Hermione had wrote to her parents often, sending them by way of "muggle post". No matter how happy Hermione was during the day, she changed during the night. The first three nights she spent with Harry she, and Harry, woke up at night by her screams. Harry's presence next to her seemed to comfort her; as she was ok when Harry laid beside her. To try to get a full night's sleep, Harry just started sleeping next to her from the start of the night.

They woke up together on July 29th to a noise outside the window. A brown owl was outside carrying two brown envelopes. Harry opened the window as Hermione got dressed. On the back of the pair was the Hogwarts seal, Harry had a good idea what was inside. He wanted to wait until Hermione returned to open his.
"Hermione, our O.W.L.s are in, Harry saw happiness wash over her face as she came towards him. The O.W.L. test result had a great impact on their future because teachers use the results to pick their students for N.E.W.T classes which either open or close the door of their dream jobs.

Dear Mr. Potter,

Attached to this letter is a copy of your Ordinary Wizarding Levels test results as well as the book list for the classes offered for 6th year students. Students will arrive at the school on September 1st. 6th year student will spend the first week of school meeting with school guests from various jobs, so that they can sign up for the N.E.W.T classes they want for the future. We hope to see you next September.
Minerva McGonagall
Deputy Headmistress,
Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardy

Transfiguration E 1 O.W.L.
Potions O 2 O.W.L.s
Charms O 2 O.W.L.s
Defense Against the Dark O 2
OWLS Arts Herbology E 1 O.W.L.
History of Magic D 0 O.W.L.s
Astronomy D 0 O.W.L.s
Divination D 0 O.W.L.s
Care of Magical Creatures O 2 O.W.L.s

Total: 10 O.W.L.s Astronomy, Divination and History of Magic N.E.W.T. class will not available.

"I got all O''s",Harry heard Hermione screamed, he was very proud of her. "How did you do, Harry?"she asked. Harry handed her his results. "You did it, you beat Snape!""

Harry would have loved to see Professor Snape ,the Hogwarts potions master, as he saw that he got an O in potions and dark wizards, which is one of the few jobs that appealed to Harry that he would be taking his advanced classes. Harry needed N.E.W.T level potions in order to qualify for training to become an Auror, one who "hunts."

Hermione was in a rather chipper mood for the rest of the day, it was the first time she looked truly happy while she stayed with him. They sent Hedwig, Harry's owl, to Ron to notify him pf their grades and decided to take a walk in the park. Hermione was rather hesitant as she walked through the door into the sun. It was the first time she had left the house since the incident, after grabbing Harry's hand (to his surprise) they started walking to the park down the road.

Half way down the road they saw Dudkey and his gang of thugs beating up some small boy. Harry had seen the kid before, riding his bike down the road delivering the daily papers. Hermione was absolutely appalled by what she saw, and started to raise her wand and stop Dudley when he grabbed her arm. "Are you crazy, we can't use magic Hermione, you know that, he was slightly surprised that Hermione was thinking about breaking such a huge school rule.
"We have to do something Harry, she said to him, "we can't let him kill that little boy".

Harry knew she was right, grabbed his wand (with no intention to use it) and approached his cousin. "Hey there Dudders" he said "unless you want to become even more of a pig than you already are". This confused Dudleys gang, of course most sentences did, but Dudley got what he meant.

"You cant do that ... stuff here Potter" replied Dudley, trying to choose his words carefully "I know that".

"Your right of course, Dud, I can't do anything, however she is 17 and allowed to do whatever she wants" Harry lied.

Dudley looked terrified and fled from the area. After making sure the kid was okay, he and Hermione continued their walk. Some fresh air did the two some good. They stayed there several hours until growing bored of tiring of swinging and then walked slowly back to number 4 Privit Drive. As they walked back into the house, they came face to face with Uncle Vernon.

"HOW DARE YOU THREATEN MY SON, YOU, YOU...WITCH", of course Hermione was a witch, but Harry knew this was intended to be an insult. "WE TAKE YOU IN AFTER YOU AND YOUR FAMILY GO AND HAVE YOUR HOUSE BLOWN UP AND YOU REPAY US BY RISKING OUR BOY'S LIFE?

Hermione was again on the brink of tears when Harry stepped up to defend her, "MAYBE IF YOU WERE NOT SUCH A WORTHLESS PARENT, YOUR SON WOULDN'T BE BULLYING TEN YEAR OLD CHILDREN! YOU HAVE NO RIGHT TO SPEAK TO HERMIONE LIKE THAT!""

"THIS IS MY ROOF POTTER, I CAN AND SHALL DO WHAT I WANT!

"YOU'RE RIGHT, THIS IS YOUR HOUSE, WE ARE LEAVING", a livid Harry said "HERMIONE", screaming louder than he should have "pack your things, we are out of here". Right that very moment Fawkes busted through the window.

"DAMN", Vernon yelled, "WHAT THE HELL IS THAT!""

"Its Dumbledore's bird", Harry replied reading the note.
Harry,

Whatever you do, do not leave that house alone. I will be there tomorrow to take you to Diagon Ally.

This was not from Dumbledore, but signed, Lupin, Harry's third year Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher. After making sure Harry understood the message, Fawkes through back through the busted window, instantly fixing it as it flew through.
"We are leaving tomorrow" Harry said, storming up the stairs.