Chapter 2: The New Family
Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter. Some of the later ideas aren't even mine. I will specify when they show up.
Harry peeked his head over the fence, and what he saw made his mouth shoot to the ground. (Again) The girl looked amazing. She had shoulder-length light brown hair, she was short, but she had the biggest smile he had ever seen. Her eyes were hazel, with just the right amount of green. (AN: this is what I actually look like) Suddenly, the girl spun around and found herself face-to-face with Harry Potter. What did she do?
She squealed. "Oh my God, you're Harry Potter. You are the greatest wizard like ever…" she then preceded to start a 30-second spaz-out, (an: like me!) When Harry finally got her to calm down, he started asking her some questions.
"Who are you and how do you know about me?
The girl looked at him meekly. "Sorry, I got a little ahead of myself. My name is Crystal, and I am a witch. Would you like to come inside?
Harry accepted and in they went. Crystal started the conversation, "So, umm, why wear you peeking over our fence? I don't think I have met you before."
Harry replied, "I heard you singing and I didn't think the people next door could sing. So I was curious. Where did you come from?"
Crystal blushed, "I'm from America and I-"
Harry interrupted, "Oh so that's why your accent is weird. Continue."
Crystal did. "Anyway, the couple who lives here is my Aunt Cindy and my Uncle Chris. I'm a witch who has transferred from the Salem School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, because…." Here Crystal stopped and started blink back tears. "Umm, have you heard what's happened in America this past year?"
Harry shook his head. Crystal continued after taking a deep breath, "Well, America was attacked. Terriosts hijacked 4 planes and crashed them into the Twin Towers, the Pentagon, and a field in Pennsylvania. My parents were on one of those planes. (AN: this is not true for me. Don't feel sorry for me) I finished the school year, and came with my brother, Charles, here to live with my god-parents. The reason I was singing was because it's the only thing that calms me down these days. It's just so hard…" Crystal broke into extremely loud sobs.
Harry put his arm around her shoulder, "I understand perfectly" They sat in silence for a few seconds. Then, an 18 year old boy with long floppy brown hair came rushing down the stairs. He looked at Harry and said, "Who the hell are you and what are you doing with my sister to make her cry?"
Harry quickly explained who he was. The boy nodded and held out his hand, "I'm Charles, Crystal's brother. I'm sorry I didn't recognize you." Harry said it was Ok. Crystal smiled and said, "Charles is very protective of me. He doesn't want anything to happen to me. Do you want to stay for dinner? I'm sure the Dursley's won't mind."
Charles snorted, "It will give them something more to gossip about. They will be happy." Harry accepted their invitation.
Over dinner, Harry found out that Crystal was going to Hogwarts and was in his year. She wanted to know everything there was about Hogwarts. How were the teachers? What was the best house to be in? Were people nice to foreigners? Harry didn't know the answer to the last one, but he said his friends would like her. He figured that Hermione would be glad to have another smart girl in their year, especially if she was in Gryffindor. Harry hoped she would be in his house. She would certainly ad color to Gryffindor. Charles would not be going to Hogwarts, as he had already graduated. Crystal then dropped a bombshell, "Who is the person we need to watch out for in England?"
Harry explained all about Voldemort. At the end of his description Chrissy and Charles were both silent. (Which was an amazing accomplishment as Crystal was a huge chatterbox) "He sounds awful. What are we going to do about him?"
Harry stared off into space. "I have no fucking idea."
Aunt Petunia's voice shattered the silence. "Harry, where are you? You need to come home right now!"
Harry rolled his eyes. " I have to go now. Will you come over to my house tomorrow, Crystal?"
"Of course, Harry"
After Harry left, he began thinking that this girl was certainly a change to Privet Drive. What did the Dursley's think of them?
Harry soon got his answer. As soon as he stepped foot in the house, he was bombarded with questions. "Why were you over there? How could you talk to that girl before Dudley? She probably hated you, didn't she? When does she want to see Dudley?"
Harry said, "She wanted me over. She never mentioned Dudley. And she's an American witch"
Uncle Vernon screamed, "SHE'S A BLOODY WITCH! WHY IS MAGIC TAKING OVER MY LIFE!"
Harry just calmly stated, "Magic is not taking over your life, but you better get use to her. She's coming over tomorrow." Harry ran to his room to send a letter to Ron and Hermione, leaving his aunt and uncle to fume over the new neighbor. Harry wrote the same thing to both of his friends.
There's a new girl in my neighborhood. She's 17 and her name is Crystal. She's a witch from America, and she's coming to Hogwarts this year.
Harry went Hedwig off with these letters, and got ready for bed.
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