Chap: 2 ( Surprises and back to the wizard world)

The next few weeks passed like a breeze for Harry. He spent most of his time reading the books he ordered after he received his O.W.L results. The books he ordered were all of dark arts and by the end of July he memorized all of the spells. Harry couldn't wait but perform them. He could just see Voldemort writhing in pain. He was going to use these spells on him. Harry felt no guilt, after all Voldemort was responsible for all these deaths. His parents , Cedric, Sirius, and countless others. He couldn't wait at all to kill Voldemort, Bellatrix and of course Wormtail. He wanted to stop thinking about Sirius but couldn't forget his godfather completely. All he could think was revenge and ambition.

It was the thirty- first of July: his birthday. Harry didn't care. It was just the another day for everyone in Privet Drive. He woke up, went downstairs and buttered some toast for himself. As he got up from the table something unusual happened. He was the only one except Aunt Petunia there. Dudley was probably with his gang, vandalizing parks, etc. And uncle Vernon was already at work. As he got up Aunt Petunia said, " Happy Birthday, Harry."

Harry couldn't help but grin. It was the first time in his life Aunt Petunia wished him. " Thanks, for remembering"

To his surprise Aunt Petunia also grinned. " I have to talk to you about something." Harry obediently sat down. He didn't know what had gotten into him. He just sat down to have a normal conversation with Aunt Petunia. Harry couldn't help but think whether he was dreaming or not. Aunt Petunia surveyed him for a while waiting for him to ask something. When he didn't, she started, " I am sorry in behalf of all of us for behaving harshly with you. I didn't know what had gotten into me. Well you're my sister's son and you deserved to be loved by us. I know I'm a bad aunt." Her eyes were all watery.

Harry didn't get a thing what she was saying. It was also weird. He felt like running from that sight immediately but something in him told him to stay and listen. She wiped away the tears and continued, " I was always jealous of Lily because of her power. I always wished I had her power. All spells came easily to her where as I had to struggle to even do the simplest spell. I finally left Hogwarts in my third year because of this. I wanted to be better being a muggle than her if not a witch. I know it was stupid and all…"

Harry just stared at her. Harry was astonished. Aunt Petunia a witch. He stuttered, " You're a witch. Why didn't you tell me before? How can you be a witch?" Harry stared at her.

" I didn't want my family knowing. What will Vernon do if he knew… Please don't tell him.."

" Is Dudley than a wizard?" Harry's mind was know racing with questions.

" He's a squib. I didn't expect him to be a wizard. After all the little wizarding blood in him…"

" Will you tell Uncle Vernon?" Harry asked quietly.

" Of course not," She looked frightened, " He would kill me…"

"You can use magic on him if he tries…" Harry knew this was a bad suggestion because of the look on Aunt Petunia's face. She looked angry rather than sad. Harry left quickly to his room and found couple of owls with parcels waiting for him. He knew these were birthday gifts and forgot all his anger. The first one he opened was from Lupin. It was a book titled: " The marauder's: history."

Dear Harry,

Happy Birthday! We are a little worried as we didn't get any letters from you the last two weeks. I think probably the owls got lost or couldn't find us. We didn't send something along to the muggles because Dung says they are treating you fine. Yes, Harry you're still being followed and watched. The order is doing great. We captured two more death eaters the day before yesterday. The ministry isn't doing much in helping tracking down death eater's. They are busy doing reports on cauldron leaks and how to improve your bloodline. Most of these are real stupid and useless. Fudge seems to think Voldemort is powerless and except for proving a few defense tips he is busy fixing his appearance. The wizarding public isn't much worried about Voldemort but are getting tense. You'll probably be back in the wizarding world in a couple of days.

Lupin

P.S: Sirius and I wanted to give you this book for your sixteenth birthday. It tell stories about us in Hogwarts and after. Hope you like it.

Harry put the book aside. He didn't want to feel the pain by reading that book. The next letter he opened was from Ron. He didn't open any of their letters that he got the last few days. He was still angry wit them for no apparent reason.

Happy Birthday! Harry,

Hope you're fine. I don't know but we didn't receive any of your letters the last two weeks. How did you do on your O.W.L s ? What subjects did you chose ? I cant wait to meet you. You're probably coming here in the next couple of days. Be sure to write back..

Ron.

Ron sent an assortment of candy. Hermione's letter was pretty much the same. She sent a book titled : "Protection." Neville sent a Remembrall. Fred, George, and Ginny sent some of their new joke shop products.

Harry was feeling a lot happier than couple of days ago. He felt a lot less ambitious and vengeful. He was happy and couldn't wait to be back to the wizarding world, his world. He wrote all of them letters but didn't talk about his O.W.L s. He knew they would think he was lying.

Harry's mood changed a lot from his birthday. He was again feeling revengeful and ambitious. Aunt Petunia also returned to her old self. Giving Harry a hard time. She also didn't mention anything about the wizarding world. By the second week of August Harry was quite sure he wouldn't be back at the wizarding world before September first.. He didn't care much though. Life wasn't bad. He cleared his mind at night as to not to see through Voldemort's eyes. Harry was tired of seeing Voldemort torturing his followers. He knew Voldemort was trying to get something badly. His scar prickled almost every time. It was an angry sensation. He was happy to see Voldemort angry. One hot august morning an owl came into his room. Harry knew it was his invitation back to the wizarding world. It was from Dumbledore:

Dear Harry,

Some people from the order will come to pick you up tonight. Be ready and ask your Aunt and Uncle for permission.

Albus Dumbledore.

Harry didn't get why he had to ask for permission. They were going to take him one way or the other. Harry found his Uncle and Aunt watching the evening news. When they noticed him Uncle Vernon asked, " What the ruddy hell do you want now, boy?"

Harry answered politely, " I got a ow-. I mean letter from my headmaster. Some people are coming to pick me up, you know, if you let me go. So will you?"

Uncle Vernon thought for a moment then said, " What's in it for me?"

" Fine then," Harry furiously said, his green eyes blazing, looking directly into his Uncle's, " I will write to my god-" Harry just realized Sirius was dead and couldn't help him anymore.

" We know your damn godfather is dead-" Uncle Vernon began but Harry looked straight into his eyes again. Uncle Vernon looked dizzy and took some time recovering. " Fine, you can go."

Harry didn't even mind saying thanks. He quickly went upstairs, packed up his things, and waited for them to arrive. It was around midnight when he heard couple of soft crackling noises. Moody, Lupin, Tonks, and Mundgungus had arrived to pick him up. He was happy to see that there were a lot less people to pick him up this time. It annoyed him when he was treated like some sort of baby.

Lupin was the first one to speak, " How are you, Harry?" His clothes looked a lot shabbier than the last time. He was apparently not taking much care of himself. Moody and Tonks were looking much the same except that Tonks hair was now brilliant red. It was just like the Weasleys. Harry just grinned.

Moody spoke up, " We would better get your trunk." Everything was packed up upon Harry's Firebolt. Moody put the same charm on Harry to hide him and they off in about twenty minutes. They were at number twelve Grimmauld palace again. Harry couldn't bare going in.

" What are we here for?" Harry asked.

" You're staying here." Moody growled forcing him to enter. He was led up to the same room Ron and he shared last year. When he entered he found Ron, Ginny, Hermione, and the Weasley twins waiting for him.

A/N: I know this isn't much interesting yet but it will get interesting. Just wait. Please review.