What if Harry Had Said
Chapter 3:
A/N: As usual, all page numbers are from the paperback American release of the books. I hope you enjoy these, and I must apologize for the long delay, but things happen. I will attempt to get the work on Goblet of Fire done in a more timely fashion, but we will have to see. I appreciate all the reviews. I love reading them. Thanks also goes out to all my other readers as well.
This excerpt begins on page 23, and is set when Aunt Marge arrives at the Dursleys.
"So," she barked. "Still here, are you?"
"Yes, " said Harry.
"Don't you say 'yes' in that ungrateful tone," Aunt Marge growled. "It's damn good of Vernon and Petunia to keep you. Wouldn't have done it myself. You'd have gone straight to an orphanage if you'd been dumped on my doorstep."
Harry snorted, "Over your home, an orphanage would have been a definite improvement."
This next excerpt begins on page 60, and is set just after Hermione buys Crookshanks.
"He's gorgeous, isn't he?" said Hermione glowing.
Harry laughed, "No wonder you like Ron. You taste in looks leaves something to be desired."
This next excerpt begins on page 74, and is set just after they board the train to Hogwarts.
"I need to talk to you in private," Harry muttered to Ron and Hermione as the train picked up speed.
"Go away, Ginny," said Ron.
"Ron, you're a prat. Ginny, you don't have to go anywhere. Come on." Harry wrapped an arm around Ginny's shoulders and led her down the corridor.
This next excerpt begins on page 77, and is set while they are on the train, and Harry has informed them that he can't go to Hogsmeade.
"You're not allowed to come? But- no way- McGonagall or someone will give you permission --"
Harry gave a hollow laugh, "Voldemort will walk into Hogwarts and plant a kiss on Malfoy's face before that will happen."
This next excerpt begins on page 87, and is set just after the incident on the train to Hogwarts with the Dementors.
"You fainted, Potter? Is Longbottom telling the truth? You actually fainted?"
Harry replied easily, "Well, Draco, the Dementor looked so much like you that I couldn't help but laugh. And then, I couldn't stop laughing since you're so despicably ugly. Lack of breath generally causes you to faint."
This next excerpt begins on page 125, and is set in Potions class just as Malfoy has entered with the sling on his arm.
"Potter, you can skin Malfoy's shrivelfig," said Snape, giving Harry the look of loathing he always reserved just for him.
"If you want his shrivelfig skinned so badly, you can do it yourself. I'm busy."
Snape's nostrils flared, "How dare you speak to me that way, Potter? Ten points from Gryffindor."
Harry snorted and continued with his work. After several moments it became apparent to Snape that Harry was not going to do as he was commanded, so he walked over and stood in front of Harry's table. Harry looked up at him in annoyance, "Did you want something, Professor?"
Snape replied coldly, "I'm waiting for you to skin Mr. Malfoy's shrivelfig."
Harry laughed directly in Snape's face, "You're going to be waiting for a long time, then. It will be a cold day in hell before a Potter will ever serve a Malfoy."
This next excerpt begins on page 171, and is set when Professor Snape first takes over Professor Lupin's class.
"Silence!" snarled Snape. "Well, well, well, I never thought I'd meet a third year class who wouldn't even recognize a werewolf when they saw one."
Harry piped up, "Maybe we don't recognize werewolves, but we all recognize a conceited, overbearing, pain in the ass Professor when we see one."
This next excerpt begins on page 232, and is set just after the Christmas feast when McGonagall confiscated the Firebolt.
"Because I thought-- and Professor McGonagall agrees with me-- that that broom was probably sent to Harry by Sirius Black!"
Harry snorted derisively, "And you're supposed to be the smartest witch in our year? I'm sure that the second most wanted wizard in the world just strolled into Quality Quidditch Supplies and ordered the fastest broom on the market. That's the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard. So, from now on, why don't you keep your nose out of my business."
This next excerpt begins on page 274, and is set just before Hagrid leaves for Buckbeak's trial, while he is talking to Ron and Harry about Hermione.
"Really upset, she was, when Black nearly stabbed yeh, Ron. She's got her heart in the right place, Hermione has, an' you two not talkin' to her--"
Harry replied, "Well, having her heart in the right place doesn't fix all the stupid stuff she's done. All the two of us are looking for from her is an apology for messing up our lives. If she's too proud to give that, then she can continue to be by herself, and that is the end of that discussion."
This next excerpt begins on page 284, and is set in Snape's office just after he catches Harry returning from Hogsmeade.
"How extraordinarily like your father you are, Potter," Snape said suddenly, his eyes glinting. "He too was exceedingly arrogant. A small amount of talent on the Quidditch field made him think he was a cut above the rest of us too. Strutting around the place with his friends and admirers--"
Harry whipped out his wand and cried out, "Silencio!" Then he continued speaking in a deadly calm voice with his wand pointed directly at Snape, "Now, I will thank to never again speak ill of my father or the next spell that finds its way out of my wand towards you will be a great deal more lethal than a Silencing Charm."
This next excerpt begins on page 360, and is set just after Snape enters the Shrieking Shack and has revealed himself.
"KEEP QUIET, YOU STUPID GIRL!" Snape shouted, looking suddenly quite deranged. "DON'T TALK ABOUT WHAT YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND!"
Harry laughed as he brandished his wand and pointed it menacingly at Snape, "If those are words to live by, then you should never open you mouth again, Snivellus."
This next excerpt begins on page 426, and is set during Harry and Dumbledore's final conversation about Trelawney's prediction.
Dumbledore looked mildly impressed.
"Do you know, Harry, I think she might have been," he said thoughtfully. "Who'd have thought it? That brings her total of real predictions up to two. I should offer her a pay raise."
Harry asked, "If she has made two real predictions, what was the first one?"
A/N: I will leave it to each of you to decide whether or not Dumbledore would have actually told him the contents of the Prophecy had he asked at that point in time. I hope you have enjoyed these as much as I have. Again, thanks goes out to all of my readers.