A/N: I haven't done much writing lately so I hope you all like this.
Chapter 2: Summer Time
Harry awoke the next morning to the smell of egg and bacon. He quickly got dressed and went down the stairs two at a time. He was really surprised when he walked into the kitchen and Professor McGonagall was standing there wearing jeans and a white shirt rather then her usual green robes. She also looked ten years younger with her hair down to her waist instead of her bun.
"Good Morning Mr Potter, I hope you slept well"
"Good Morning, I slept very well Professor. Thank you"
"Now I hope your hungry, I've made quite a bit of breakfast."
Harry took a seat at the table with Professor McGonagall and started dishing up some food. He didn't realise how hungry he was until he tasted the first piece of bacon. There was no conversation while they were eating. Harry could feel that McGonagall was looking at him near end of his breakfast. He knew she was hoping to talk about Sirius but he didn't want to.
"So Mr Potter, how are your gardening skills"
Harry was glad that the topic was not about anything that happened last term.
"I haven't really done much gardening before Professor"
"Well Mr Potter hopefully you'll be able to help me get rid of all those weeds in my garden"
Harry smiled as he nodded at McGonagall and helped clear up everything from breakfast before he went up to chance into old clothing so he could work in the garden.
It was a nice warm, clear day and perfect to work in the garden. McGonagall was showing Harry how to pull out the weeds including their roots. They were working in quiet for a while before McGonagall started talking to Harry.
"So how do you feel your O.W.L's went, Mr Potter"
"Professor, please call me Harry"
"Alright Harry, how do you feel you did"
"I think I passed all except for Astronomy and History of Magic. It didn't help much when I fell asleep in the History of Magic examination"
Harry smiled over at her as he kept pulling out weeds while trying to knock away an angry little gnome.
"I guess it didn't help much that I was being attacked during your Astronomy examination either"
"I don't think any of the Gryffindor students got any sleep that evening. We didn't even have a chance to tell anyone before we got to the common room. Everyone was awoke and talking about it by the time we got back to the common room"
McGonagall smiled as she listened to what Harry was saying.
"It is amazing how news travels in that school." said McGonagall as she stuns the gnome running around the weeds.
"So tell me Harry, what is this continues problem with you and the Slytherins"
"Well, I can honestly say that we didn't start it. From day one Draco has been calling Ron and his family blood traitors and he keeps on upsetting us by calling Hermione"
Harry wasn't sure he should finish his sentence but one look into McGonagalls eyes and he knew he could say anything.
"He keeps calling Hermione a Mudblood"
Harry could hear the breath escape from his Professor as she took in the shock of what he just told her.
"I never thought it was possible but I have even more admiration for Ms Granger right now. She has proven herself over and over again. You know it's not easy for a muggle-born person to make a name for themselves in this magical world"
Harry knew what his Professor was talking about. Even people like him did not have it easy, those who had one parent from the wizard world and another a muggle-born.
A lot of people, such as death eaters (Lord Voldemorts followers), believe that true Witches and Wizards are those that are pure bloods.
"Harry, I think you have learnt by know that it doesn't matter the history of the wizard or witch, it won't prove their strength"
"I know Professor. I just think it's sad how a lot of other people don't believe it."
They worked a little while in silence and then Professor McGonagall thought it best to go back inside.
"To much sun in one day is not good for a person. How about we have some nice lunch with some cold lemonade or butterbeer"
"That sounds like a good idea Professor."
McGonagall walked over to the dinning room table and with a wave of her wand the food appeared. Harry took a seat across from her. They ate for a while before Harry plucked up the courage to ask the question he's been so longing to ask.
"Professor, um…well…have you…um…lived alone here the whole time"
McGonagall smiled as she looked at Harry who had gone red in the face from nervousness.
"No Harry, this house used to belong to my family. This is the house were I grew up. After my parents passed away they left it to me and I have been living here ALONE ever since."
"I'm sorry Professor, it was rude of me to ask such a personal question"
"Harry, it was not rude at all. You can relax a little. We are not at Hogwarts now. I am only your guardian, not your Professor."
The rest of the day was followed by a game of wizards chess and a bit of reading. Everyday followed with such ease that Harry started feeling more at home with every passing moment.
He was even more at ease when McGonagall arranged for a little party for his Birthday. He was so happy with everyone that came. Mr and Mrs Weasley, Ron, Hermione, Fred, George, Neville, Ginny, Luna, Dean , Seamus and Parvati. Harry noticed that his classmates were quite nervous when they arrived at McGonagalls home but they all started to relax when the fun started.
Harry could not remember the last time he enjoyed his birthday so much. He could not even keep count of all of his gifts. He loved everything that he received. He received a wonderful top of the range broom fixing kit from Lupin. Colourful sweater from Mr and Mrs Weasley. A book from Hermione of course. He a received a lot of other great things but the best he got brought a tear to his eyes.
It was a photo album with photo's of his parents. A lot of the photos he had never seen before. Closer to end of the album there were also photo's of him, Hermione and Ron. The wonderful photo album was from Professor McGonagall.
The day was spent with a lot of talking and playing games. They even played a little game of quidditch after which they had a nice picnic in the garden. The fun continued as ever one watched Mrs Weasley try and catch a Gnome who kept running up to their picnic and kept stealing some of their sandwiches.
The sun started setting and they moved the party into the house. The fun continued when Hermione packed out one of the muggle games she brought along, twister. It took a while to explain the rules but end result was quite hilarious. Ron kept on falling over and Neville kept on getting entangled with Luna and Dean. Mr Weasley was quite happy at watching this game and kept on asking Hermione question like what is the point of this game or how often do muggles play it.
Unfortunately the wonderful day had to come to an end and it was time to say goodbye to everyone. Harry said his goodbyes and made plans to meet the Weasleys and Hermione in Diagon Alley so they could all get together to buy their school supplies.