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The first half of Harry's summer holidays passed in a blur of chats and generally hanging out with Elana. His birthday came and went and the start of the school year was approaching.
One morning Harry awoke to find two owls perched along with Hedwig. One was Pig, Ron's owl the other he didn't recognize. They both had letters attached to their legs. Harry took them both. Pig waited and the other owl flew back to of the window.
Harry saw the Hogwarts crest on one of the envelopes and knew that it was from school. It was thicker than usual. He knew that it would contain his O.W.L results. He put the envelope down and opened the other one, which he knew would be from his best friend. And sure enough when he opened it he saw Ron's untidy scrawl.
Harry,
How are you mate? Mum wants to know if you'll come to ours for the last few weeks of the holiday. She's cleared it with Dumbledore. So we're gonna come and get you sometime in the next few days whether the muggles like it or not. Hermione's coming too.
See you soon,
Ron.
Harry read the letter. In the next few days. He was looking forward to seeing his best friends and the Weasleys but leaving privet drive would mean leaving Elana. Over the past month they had become very good friends. He knew that it he probably wouldn't see her until the start of term.
Harry looked down at the Hogwarts letter currently sat on his lap. He knew that he would have to face it at some time.
He carefully ripped the envelope open. Out fell four pieces of paper.
Harry picked up the first it was the usual letter from Hogwarts telling him that term started on the first of September and to catch the Hogwarts express at the usual time.
He opened the second piece of parchment and his thoughts were confirmed. On this piece of parchment were his results.
Mr. Harry James Potter your Ordinary Wizarding Level results are as follows.
Potions-A
Transfiguration- E
History of magic- P
Care of magical creatures- E
Defence against the dark arts-O
Charms-E
Divination- P
Herbology- E
Astronomy- P
Harry stared at the results. He had to admit they were better than expected especially his potions result. He had expected a 'P' or worse so getting an 'A' was great- it was a pass. It would however affect his dream of becoming an auror.
The third was his book list telling him which books he would need for the upcoming year.
Sixth year students will require:
The Standard Book of Spells, Grade 6 by Miranda Goshawk
Advanced Transfiguration by Emeric Switch
Practical Defensive Magic and Its Use Against the Dark Arts by Alex De- Fend
The Rise and Fall of the Dark Arts by Lexi Valentine
A Modern History of Magic by Cameron Bentley
Great Wizard Events of the twentieth Century by Ebony White
Potions- An Advanced Guide by Philippe Fillope
Harry stared at the list. Advanced potions? He must have somebody else's list. Snape didn't let anyone into his N.E.W.T class unless they achieved an 'O' at O.W.L level. Harry only got an 'A'.
Harry opened the last note.
Mr. Potter,
I am writing to inform you about your timetable for the subsequent year.
You will continue with charms, transfiguration, defence against the dark arts, care of magical creatures and herbology.
All students shall be taking a new modern magical history class this year. This class will accommodate events of the last century.
Yours sincerely,
Professor M. Mcgonnagall
'Modern magical history'. Harry said to himself.
He wondered why they would have to do something like that. He looked back at his book list. that must be why he needed 'A Modern History of Magic' and 'Great Wizard events of the twentith century' he thought.
He thought he had heard those titles before he just wasn't sure where. He knew that it was probably Hermione who had read them though.
Suddenly he remembered the first time he had met Hermione on the Hogwarts express.
'I know all about you, of course- I got a few extra books for background reading, and you're in Modern Magical History and The rise and fall of the dark arts and Great Wizarding Events of the Twentith Century.'
Harry looked back at the list. The rise and fall of the dark arts was on there as well. His heart sank, he knew what he was in there for and if they would be studying them in class then he would surely be asked by his classmates what happened but how could he tell them if even he only knew parts. Screams heard in his mind, a whispered conversation, rumour, speculation. No one was entirely sure what had happened that night not even him.
Then there was the prophecy. He knew about that now. He knew that was what brought Voldemort to their house on that night. But he wasn't about to tell his classmates about that. He still hadn't told Ron and Hermione and they would be the first people to gain this information from him. He knew he would have to tell them some time. Sooner rather than later.
Harry re-read the letter. There was nothing on there about continuing with potions. So why had he been told that he had to buy a potions book?
Dumbledore.
Dumbledore would be at the bottom of this. There was a reason for everything that he did and Harry was sure that this was no exception. But Harry supposed the reason would remain a secret from him for the time being.
Harry got dressed and went down to have breakfast with the Dursleys.
As Harry walked up the hallway he could hear his aunt and uncles hushed voices.
'There's no other reason.'
'I know but maybe they just like him. Their girl, Elana. She's been practically Attached to the boy since they moved in. Maybe that's why they've let him in.'
'I'm sorry petunia, I just can't see how that's possible. I mean look at him. Mark my words they know the truth about them and that means one thing and one thing alone. Their "like him".'
'But even if they are they haven't shown it. Maybe it's just a coinsedence.'
'Coincidence my foot. This is bad petunia.'
Harry chose this moment to walk into the kitchen.
'Good morning everyone.' He said cheerfully.
The Dursleys merely grunted at this.
Harry helped himself to some toast.
'Mrs Ackerley asked if you'd like to go around for dinner one night.'
'Well you tell her-' uncle Vernon.
'Tell her that we're busy.' aunt petunia finished.
Harry smirked inwardly at his aunt and uncles reaction to this.
'Umm. And the Weasleys are coming to get me sometime in the next couple of days so I'll be there for the rest of the summer.' Harry said waiting for his aunt and uncles reaction to this new information. 'If thats OK with you of course.' Harry added knowing full well that it wouldn't matter whether it was or not. Know too that the Dursleys knew this.
'Yes . Well. that's fine. Not that it would matter if it wasn't I'm sure those freaky little friends of yours would turn up anyway.' Uncle Vernon said as much to himself as to Harry.
'Anyways.' Harry said finishing off his toast. 'I'd best go up stairs and finish packing my things. I told Elana that I'd be around soon.'
Once again the Dursleys merely grunted.
It didn't take long for Harry to repack his things into his trunk.
When he went around to number three. Elana bounced to the door a big smile on her face.
'Hello stranger.' she said. 'I had a letter from Hogwarts this morning. I'm getting sorted next week up at the school. I have to floo to The Three Broomsticks and one of the teachers will pick me up from there.'
'Cool. I got my letter too. With my results for my O.W.L's.'
'And?'
'I did ok. I'm gonna be able to carry one with most of my subjects. And I'm not gonna miss the ones that I can't. I mean I'm dropping history of magic, astronomy, divination and potions. So none of those are any big lose. I mean I always knew that I was going to fail potions and divination. And to be honest I'm not surprised about what happened during my history of magic and astronomy exams I'm not surprised that I failed.'
Harry saw curiosity blossom behind Elanas eyes and quickly changed the subject before Elana could form the question she knew that she wanted to ask.
'So, did you have any exams at the end of last year?'
'Um, yeah I did. I got a letter about that this morning. I passed them all. Top grades in all the subjects. I mean I was hoping for that but it was still a surprise.'
'You sound so much like Hermione.' Harry said looking at her 'that's just like something that she would say if she got top marks. Even though we all know that she's going to get top marks.' He smiled reminiscently.
'You miss them while you're here don't you?' Elana asked.
'Yeah I do.'
'I mean you aunt and uncle don't really seem that fond of you really.'
'That has to be the understatement of the century.' Said Harry laughing. 'But yeah I miss them. This has been the best time that I've spent here and that's because of you. If you weren't here then I'd have spent the whole of the summer as an outcast until Ron wrote me and asked me to spend the rest of the holiday at the burrow or something. I'm leaving in the next couple of days not sure when though and for the first time I'm gonna miss privet drive.'
'You're leaving in the next couple of days? When?' said Elana shocked.
'Umm, not sure. I got a letter from Ron this morning. I'm going to his for the rest of the summer.'
'Oh, ok.' Elana said looking disappointed.
'It's ok though cause we'll have to go to Diagon Ally to get all our new school stuff so maybe we could meet then. And when you think about it three weeks isn't actually that long, really.'
'Ok, if you say so.' Elana said still looking disappointed.
'What do you say we make the most of the time we have left here together?' asked Harry with a smile.
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