Chapter 2
Thanks for HPIceAngel for beta-reading this for me.
Harry ran back to the Dursleys. He knew he was late and knew what the consequences were. To get home earlier, he would go on the shortcut
he had devised over the years. It was to cut through one yard, climb the
fence, then try not to wake up the neighbor's dog, then climb over the fence
that led to the Dursleys house. It was really simple but hard at the same
time. Harry remembered one time when he was five and had been chased by the neighbor's
dog. That had been two summers ago. Harry was now seven and very smart for
his age. Harry was at the house with the dog. Harry noticed that he was
asleep, so Harry quietly tiptoed to the fence and began to climb it. It
would have worked if the dog did not wake up. Harry was almost halfway up
when the dog started barking.
This noise made the dog's owner come out. Harry hated this man. He hated
kids and especially Harry. He took special measures to insult Harry. Harry
never showed him how he would hurt his feelings, but when he was all alone in his
cupboard, he would cry himself to sleep.
" What are you doing out there, Potter" the man screamed at Harry. You know
this is my property and I could call the police on you. But I think I will
turn you over to your Uncle." The man smiled evilly as he said the last line.
He knew Harry hated his Uncle. He knew what Vernon did to the boy because
they both worked at Grunnnings. The man walked over to where Harry was
standing, he grabbed his wrist and dragged him through the front way that
led to the Dursleys' household.
The man known as Mr. Star rapped on the door. Harry could hear someone
coming to the door. He hoped it was not his Uncle. It was. He groaned. He had the worst
of luck.
" Yes?" Vernon answered. He then looked down and saw Harry, then he looked to
his friend, Mr. Star.
" Greeting Vernon," Mr. Star began, " I wish it was on a happier note, but I
found him in my yard yet again."
"Boy do you have anything to say for yourself."
" No" replied Harry in a small voice.
" Well thank you for returning him. If he ever does that again just tell me.
I'll see you at work"
The door closed and he shoved Harry in front of him. " Don't do that ever
again ."
He dragged Harry to the cupboard under the stairs but not before hitting him
a couple of times. He then locked the cupboard .
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Harry's P.O.V.
I was sitting in the cupboard thinking of my pitiful life. And also
thought of that man I had seen in the park . Why had he been watching me?
What made me so interesting for him to look at? What Harry did not know that he was famous in the wizarding world. In the muggle world he was just a normal kid, that had
no parents. The man's name was Lucius Malfoy, Harry thought to himself. I
like that name it sounds so mid-evil like.
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Lucius's P.O.V
I was at a muggle park today and I spotted this little boy sitting under a
tree and just looking around. Then this larger boy came over to him talked
to him and punched him. I felt so sorry for the boy. Draco and him look the
same age. But for some reason he looks much younger. Maybe its just those
eyes. Bright green eyes. Then he noticed me looking at him. He walked over
to where I was standing and asked what my name was. I told him my name. He
told me his name. I was shocked. Here was the boy-who-lived right there in
front of me. He then looked at his watch and then ran off.
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Harry woke up to Aunt Petunia rapping on his door. She told him to get up or
else she would give Dudley his breakfast. Harry dashed out of the cupboard
and walked into the kitchen. There was Dudley and Uncle Vernon sitting at
the table. They all ready had juice and now Vernon was having tea. Harry sat
down at his normal spot. He reached for a piece of toast but Vernon slapped
it away.
" What do you say before having anything" Vernon questioned Harry.
" Please may I have something" Harry replied had been already heard this a
dozen times all ready.
" Uncle Vernon may I please have a piece of toast' Harry asked his Uncle.
" Have one and be quick about it. You and Dudley have to go to the park."
Harry picked up the toast and began to eat it. It would have been better if
it had been buttered but Harry dared not to ask Vernon for something else.
Once Harry was done he brought his plate over to the sink. He then left the
kitchen. Harry went to his cupboard and got his coat. It was a bit too big, but it did as a coat in the summer and spring. It was Dudley's
cast-off. It was black with little bit of fleece inside. Dudley was always growing and needed new clothes about every two weeks. Harry walked to the
park each day in the summer, while Dudley would get a ride from his Dad.
Today, Harry was going to talk more to the man. He would have to just work up
the courage to talk to him again. He walked outside and noticed how nice of
a day it was. Dudley was already in the car but his Mom and Dad were there.
Vernon was walking over to Harry.
" Change of plans- we are going to the water-park and you will stay at the
park. This is your lunch" Vernon said while handing Harry a paper bag with
his lunch in it.
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Harry was walking down the street and turned the corner. There was the sign
that said Surrey Park and an arrow pointing to the right. Harry turned to the
right and he was in the park. It was not as full as usual but there were
some people here. There were some parents with their kids, and that man. He
was sitting in a different place this time. He was sitting closer to where
Harry usually sat. Harry caught his breath and walked over to his spot and
sat down. After about five minutes, Harry could not stand those piercing eyes
looking at him. Harry walked slowly over to the man and got his attention.
" Hi Harry", Lucius said.
" Hi", Harry replied.
" Why don't you sit down and have lunch with me?" Lucuis said, indicating for
him to seat down beside him. Harry sat down. Harry took out his lunch and
took out the contents of the bag. There was half a ham sandwich, a fruit,
juice box, and an apple. Harry sighed and thought at least it is a lunch
Harry thought to himself.
Lucius too had packed a lunch. His lunch was much better and there was more
of it. Lucius had told the house elves too pack two of everything and double
the size. Harry stared at the food with wide eyes. His eyes were watering at the
sight of the food. "Here", Lucius said while holding up a basket of fruit, " have some".
"Really?" Harry questioned. "You don't mind?" Harry asked again.
"Nope", Lucius replied. So Harry took a bunch of grapes hoping that this day
would last forever. He rather liked this kind man. He did not punish him, he
actually cared for him.
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