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Chapter Two

Harry stuck his wand in his pocket, then climbed down the conveniently located trellis.

It was midnight, time for his departing.

He looked back up to his window and whistled softly.

A snowy white owl flew out of his room and landed on Harry's outstretched arm.

Harry pulled out a note from his back pocket.

" Hedwig."

The owl hooted in response.

" Take this to Ron's and wait there for me, ok?"

Hedwig playfully bit Harry's finger, then off he went into the starry night sky.

Harry levitated his trunk in front of him, very low to the ground in case someone was watching it would look like the luggage had wheels.

He needed to find a deserted place for him to apparate, the playground.

Dudley had terrorized it so much you rarely saw anybody there anymore, not even a bird.

Harry got to the crosswalk, about to step onto the street.

Crack

Harry spun around, looking for the source of the noise.

Nothing.

Nothing, but the still night air and the leaves on the concrete sidewalk.

He turned back around to the crosswalk.

Crunch

Harry jumped wand at the ready, checking for someone else's presence.

" Looking for me?"