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Summary: Harry Potter was abandoned as a child on the streets of London. Now at the age of fifteen he continues to survive on the streets. Sirius was freed after the capture of Pettigrew, and is now searching for his godson.
Chapter Eleven
Stumbling out of the grate of the fire place, Harry was again stabilized by Sirius who then led him to the couch. Remus stayed by the fire place and was now talking to someone through the fire. Sirius explained the many ways that floo allowed somebody to communicate. Harry was quite stunned by this. He learned you could travel through floo, as they had. And you could talk to someone though the floo, while staying where you were. And that you're head would float in the other end. Wouldn't that freak people out who didn't know what it was if they saw a head floating in the fire. Harry mused. Finally Remus brought his upper body out of the fire and stood up.
"She's on her way." Remus informed Sirius, then turned to Harry. "I fire called Poppy Pomfrey. She's Hogwarts Medi-witch. Kind of like a muggle doctor."
"What's Hogwarts?" Harry asked.
"It's the school we went to. We met your mum there. I knew James before Hogwarts, though. We became friends with Remus during our Hogwarts years. And later Lily. Hogwarts is a school for Wizards and Witches to learn magic."
"Will I be going there?" They had told him earlier he'd need to learn how to control his magic.
"We hope someday you will. Though hopefully we can get you caught up with your year." Remus answered.
"My year?" Harry asked again confused. Was it an age thing or was it experience, or both?
"Well, you see. A person generally goes to Hogwarts when they turn eleven. They get sorted into a house. Gryffindor, Slytherin, Ravenclaw, and Hufflepuff. Gryffindor is for the brave, and loyal. Slytherin is for the cunning. Ravenclaw is for the smartest wizards and witches. And Hufflepuff is the loyal house. Every year there are examinations, much like Muggle school, called N.E.W.T.s and O.W.L.s This determines experience. So it's a combination. But if we can get you caught up with the year of your age level, then you can start there." Remus explained.
Harry thought a moment about what to ask. "What do you learn at Hogwarts?"
Sirius smiled. "Magic. You learn how to control it. And utilize it as you need."
"Like you did earlier? Do you need a wand?"
"Most need a wand. Very few are able to control their magic without a wand. Though a wand was created to help control and center a persons magic. Wizards and witches have become dependant on wands. Very few have learned complete control without a wand." Remus explained. "And, kind of like earlier. Yes."
"Do you need to say words in order to do magic?" Harry asked.
"Most do. Words are also used to direct ones magic. It allows them to get a clear picture of what they want done. Some, however are capable of doing so without words, or silent spell casting. Silent spell casting is when someone cast a spell by thinking the words and not saying them." Sirius explained to his nephew.
Harry was again lost in thought. Should he tell them what he could do. He always knew it was an odd ability in the Muggle world, as they called it. But it was also apparently an odd ability here as well. Would they think him a freak if he told them? No, I'll wait to tell them. Harry decided. Just see how things go first. The roaring fire caught their attention. He turned to see who it was. A woman, dressed kind of like a doctor, came bustling into the room. She stopped as she saw him then came closer.
"Hello, Mr. Potter. And how are you this morning?" She asked as she knelt in front of him. She took out a wand and began to wave it around over him. He didn't know quite what to make of her, or her wand waving.
"I'm okay. Mrs. Pomfrey I presume?" He asked, politely.
"Madam Pomfrey." She corrected. She finally stopped waving her wand over him and muttered something under her breath. She began to carefully un-bandage his ankle and examine it with her hands. After a moment of this she again took her wand out and waved it over his foot, all the while muttering under her breath. Harry felt a tingling, then he noticed his ankle wasn't throbbing anymore. Madam Pomfrey then took a vial out of her bag, and handed it to Harry. "This will help with any tenderness." She explained. "Don't exert yourself too much for at least a week." Harry nodded and she moved to stand next to a man Harry only just realized was in the room. He smiled as he noticed Harry watching him. The man had a long beard. Longer then anyone Harry had ever seen have. He also had brightly colored ocean blue robes, and half moon glasses.
"Hello, Harry. And how are you?" The man asked.
"I'm okay." Harry said still staring. "Thank you Madam Pomfrey for fixing my ankle." She nodded at him and turned to speak to Sirius quietly.
"My name is Albus Dumbledore, Harry." The man spoke. "I'm glad to see that you are indeed doing well, and safe. We have been searching for you for some time now."
Remus joined the conversation. "Albus is Hogwarts Headmaster." Harry nodded that he understood.
Madam Pomfrey came back over to Harry. "Now take it easy. Don't strain yourself." At Harry's nod she bid everyone goodbye and flooed back to Hogwarts.
"It was a pleasure meeting you, Harry. Take care and I'll see you sometime soon." Dumbledore said pleasantly and he too bed everyone goodbye and flooed back to Hogwarts.
"We'll Harry, how about we give you a tour." Sirius said smiling. Harry nodded and stood. He was shocked that his ankle did not hurt. It wasn't even a little tender. He followed the two adults out of the room and upstairs. Harry learned he had his own room there. He figured he'd be staying in the guest room. Sirius and Remus told him they had always kept a room for his return.
The room was a nice size. It was painted light blue with a dark blue border. There was a large four poster bed that had dark blue covers, and the pillows were designed like waves. There was a large trunk in front of the bed with his initials on it with a weird ball with wings. There was a night table with several photographs. Stepping closer, he noticed pictures of his parents. He knew they were his parents because of the photos he had seen earlier. There was a dresser on the other side of the room, as well as a closet. There was a bookcase next to his bed on the other side, but it contained very few books. Harry also noticed a poster with weird objects on it. It had weird balls, a broom, and a bat. Harry read 'Quidditch'.
"What is Quidditch?"
Sirius turned to him smiling. "It's a Wizarding sport. Kind of like soccer, except on brooms. Its very common."
"Oh."
Remus smiled. "Sirius will probably teach you as soon as he can. He loves Quidditch. Your father was on the team as well. He played a position called Seeker."
"And you don't like Quidditch?" Harry asked confused.
Remus shook his head. "No. I much prefer the library. I don't mind getting on a broom, but I don't like competing on one. You can get hurt too easily for my liking."
"Ooh, come on, Moony!" Sirius said frowning. "Don't scare the kid before he even gets on a broom."
"I'm not trying to, Padfoot." Remus said smiling at his friend. "I'm just saying what I think."
Harry watched their exchange interestedly. They were like two grown kids when they acted like this. Sirius then turned his attention back to Harry.
"Well, how do you like the room?" He asked almost nervously. "If you don't like it we can change it."
Harry shook his head. He liked how it was decorated. It seemed very comfortable. "No, Sirius. I love it. Its very nice."
"If there are different colors you'd prefer, then tell us." Sirius said perking up at hearing that Harry liked the room.
"No, its great as is." Harry said sincerely. "Thanks."
"Do you need any help unpacking?" Remus asked.
Harry shook his head. "No, I have it. Thanks, though."
Remus nodded. "We'll leave you to it then. If you need anything just get one of us." Harry nodded and they left.
End of chapter Eleven
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