Chap: 1 ( Aunt Petunia and O.W.Ls)
The summer was so far uneventful for almost sixteen-year-old Harry Potter. It was two weeks into July and Harry was still grieving for his godfather Sirius Black who died last summer by the hands of Bellatrix Lestrange , his own cousin and Voldemort's supporter. Harry thought it was his own fault, if only he hadn't been stupid enough to fall for Voldemort's trick and not gone to the department of mysteries Sirius would still be living. He received letters from his friends Ron and Hermione almost everyday saying to be patient and that they would get him out of here as soon as Dumbledore said so. He doubted whether Dumbledore would let him go at all as what he said last year. He was to be the murderer or victim of Dumbledore. He seldom replied to the letters however didn't forget to write to Moody , Lupin, or Tonks every three days. For their warning to the Dursleys his summer was at least livable. The Dursleys didn't make him do that much chores anymore, which he wouldn't mind to do. It would at least take his mind away from Sirius. They were also feeding him right and he didn't look that scrawny anymore. Aunt Petunia actually now forces him to eat twice as much as Dudley. Dudley was still smoking ,sabotaging parks , and bullying younger children but came home before the sun was down. He still remembered the incident with the dementors and avoided Harry as much as possible. Uncle Vernon was still the old Uncle Vernon except a little kinder due to the fact of the warning and to his surprise Aunt Petunia.
All in all the summer would be perfect if he hadn't been having nightmares or seeing through Voldemort's eyes. He was still having dreams of Cedric, his parents and Sirius dying. He wasn't trying hard at all at Occlumency. He wanted to see what Voldemort was seeing and maybe even he could see him torturing Bellatrix and even kill her. He wanted to kill her himself. He felt no pity for her after all what she did to Neville's parents and of course Sirius.
He also was doing his homework with as much effort he possibly could put in it. After all doing homework kept his mind out of Sirius. He was also putting extra effort into his potions homework as he didn't want to give Professor Snape the pleasure of giving him a failing grade again. He also wanted to do something else with his life rather than only kill Voldemort. Yes, he is determined to become the murderer and not the victim. He wanted to kill Voldemort the cruelest way possible after all the families he has broken. He was still into being an auror and was ready to prepare as hard as he could. He noticed, he was getting ambitious day by day. He couldn't stop but thinking how Hermione would be happy to know the new Harry and how Ron would be upset. He also wanted Ron's prefect badge and the head boy badge next year. He knew it was impossible but it could be possible. Harry also felt a little guilty every time he thought of this. He wanted to be best in every class even better than Hermione. He didn't fell guilty for this.
Harry spent most of his summer reading the potions book or the dark arts book Lupin and Sirius gave him last Christmas. Ron and Hermione's letters were filled with rubbish and didn't give any news of Voldemort. He didn't read most of their letters and they were all strewn all over. He didn't need news of Voldemort because he felt what Voldemort was feeling and was seeing through his eyes at night. He could now control his depth into Voldemort's mind and he couldn't even tell when Harry was there. Harry also knew he could possess him if he wanted but didn't go that far. He still respected Dumbledore.
The other letters he received were from unknown witches and wizards saying sorry for not believing him. He read these and also wrote replies. It took his mind out of Sirius. Harry also received letters from Neville, Luna, and Ginny, which he always read. He liked writing to them and wrote about everything except Voldemort, Sirius, and Occlumency, which were usually what Ron, and Hermione wrote about. He also knew that they would never replace Ron and Hermione. He received the Quibbler as a complimentary gift from Mr. Lovegood for his exclusive interview which he had fun reading. He also received the Daily prophet as a complimentary gift for the same exclusive interview, which he seldom read. As much as he tried to get on with his life he couldn't but help but think of Sirius.
This morning was the same for Harry. He woke up hearing the shrill cry of Aunt Petunia, " Get up, Harry, breakfast is getting cold."
He got up and in five minutes he was eating toast and eggs in Aunt Petunia's spotless kitchen. Dudley was watching television and Uncle Vernon's large chubby face was buried under the morning newspaper. Aunt Petunia was staring at her food unfocused and not taking a bite. She was behaving weirdly ever since he arrived from school. Harry thought Dumbledore had a little chat with her before he arrived but the real reason was still unknown.
After a moment of silence Uncle Vernon took his head out of the newspaper and turned to Aunt Petunia,
" Weird, ten people stop dead in middle of a street ," He took a look at the newspaper, " Apparently with no reason ."
Aunt Petunia thought for a little while and said, " Maybe they were poisoned or something."
" They all were in good health and weren't stabbed, poisoned, or shot. They just stopped dead and had a look of fright on their face," Uncle Vernon turned to Harry who was listening carefully, " Don't tell me you lot have something to do with this."
Harry knew something bad happened because he felt Lord Voldemort feeling happy. He however shook his head no and turned to eating his food.
Aunt Petunia however didn't let the subject go by. " It was the work of Lord Voldemort wasn't it?" She asked Harry.
Uncle Vernon looked startled, " The one that murdered…" He pointed his finger at Harry.
Harry didn't feel like discussing the magic world with a couple of muggles especially ones who hated magic so much. " Probably," He said in a normal voice.
" The police will catch this lunatic somehow," Uncle Vernon said confidently and looked back into the paper.
Harry felt he should tell how much their Lord- Thingy was dangerous. " You think couple of mug-. I mean non-magic people will be able to stand against the second most powerful wizard in the world."
This time Uncle Vernon did not flinch at the words wizard and magic or yell at him for uttering those forbidden words. " So how do we.." He rephrased his sentence, " You lot kill this.. this.. Lunatic."
" I kill him," Harry simply said and left for his bedroom living the startled face of his so called living family behind. He noticed also that Dudley didn't join in with the conversation though was listening carefully to it.
Harry spent most of the afternoon reading the potions book. He found out that potions was a lot easier if you could concentrate and read carefully and put a little effort in. He smiled at the thought of how Snape was going to react to find out that his worst student except for probably Neville was now the best. He wouldn't be able to take points away from Gryffindor now. Maybe not that much.
He didn't go down for lunch even after hearing the shrieks of Aunt Petunia ( " Get down for lunch"). She finally gave up after half an hour or so and pushed a tray of food through the cat flap Uncle Vernon installed in his second year. He ate some of it but put away most of it. He couldn't think of why Aunt Petunia was being so nice to him after all these years of hatred. He also thought of why she hated his mother so much. It was all to weird.
After dinner he went to his room to find three owls waiting for. One was Pig, Ron's miniature owl; the other was his own white Hedwig. He thought that it must be a reply from Moody or Lupin to the letter he wrote a day ago. The other was a school owl. Harry's heart gave a jolt. It must be his O.W.L results. He first opened the letter from Moody or Lupin . It went:
Dear Potter,
Hope the muggles are treating you all right . If they aren't I will send something or even send my self along. The order is still trying to capture the death eaters that killed those ten muggles. I think you heard it on the muggle news. Arthur and the ministry is having a hard time covering up these murders.A witness is still claiming to see green lights hitting the victim after a memory charm. The ministry might have to use a memory charm that will ruin his memory forever. Got your O.W.L results yet and still thinking of being an auror. You'll get all the help from me and I'll get Snape to get you in his class.
Right back.
Moody.
P.S. Enclosed is a book of Dark Arts.
Harry opened the parcel. It was a pretty small book. The cover was red with a lion eating a snake with lettering saying, " Anytime you need curses by Alastor Moody." There was also a note with it:
You keep it with you all the time. It comes in handy when you only need it.
Harry didn't get what the last sentence meant however didn't think much about it. He opened the book to find it empty. Harry turned the pages and all were empty. Whatever it was, he slipped it in his pocket.
Harry went over to Pig and took of two letters. Pig nipped his finger and flew over to Hedwigs cage.
The first letter was from Ron and the other was from Hermione. He knew they were together somewhere. He felt a rush of anger and opened Ron's letter.
Harry, mate,
Got your O.W.L results yet. I got mine yesterday and so did Hermione. We can't tell you where we incase this letter gets intercepted. How are the muggles treating you? We didn't get a letter from you for days. Don't tell me they locked you up again. Mum is really pleased with my owls. She says at least I did better than the twins. Here it is:
Transfiguration: A
Defense Against Dark Arts: E
Care of Magical Creatures: O
Divination: P
Astronomy: O
Herbology: E
Charms: A
Potions: D
History of Magic: A
Two outstandings! Can you believe it? Wait till you see Hermione's result. You'll be shocked. We'll be seeing you soon. Be sure to write this time.
Ron.
Harry thought at what to be shocked at Hermione's result. She will surely get all O's. He opened Hermione's letter. There were water smudges all over it and her writing was sort of messy.
Dear Harry,
Hope you are all right. My O.W.L results are simply unpredictable. Here they are:
Transfiguration: O
Defense Against Dark Arts: E
Care of Magical Creatures: E
Ancient Runes: O
Astronomy: O
Herbology: E
Charms: E
Potions: A
History of Magic: O
Arithamncy: E
Hope to see you soon.
Hermione.
Harry was shocked. She got an acceptable. Well at least she didn't fail any. He opened his letter and was completely astounded to see his result.
Defense Against Dark Arts: O
Care of Magical Creatures: O
Divination: E
Astronomy: O
Herbology: O
Charms: O
Potions: O
History of Magic: O
Harry was startled. He had done better than Hermione. It was probably a mix up though his exams were quite good. He also thought of Dumbledore pulling a few strings but the letter with the result proved it wrong .
Dear Harry,
How are You? Congratulations on your O.W.L s. It was utterly surprising for me to see your results as it was also for the other teachers. You should have gotten a letter from Minerva McGonagall but I thought to send it myself. Enclosed with this are a series of courses which you can sign up for. You are at least required to take five courses which do not have to be N. E. W. T level.
Sincerely Yours,
Albus Dumbledore.
He took a look at the courses and signed up for all. He was going to be somebody.
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A/N: Hope you liked it. I know the owl results for Harry is unbelievable but you'll see. Give me suggestions for the story. Why do think Aunt Petunia is being nice to Harry. Give me suggestions in you r reviews. Please Review.