A/N: I haven't done much writing lately so I hope you all like this.
Chapter 3: A New beginning
The last week of the summer came sooner then Harry could imagine. It was late morning when Harry finally woke up. He was so relaxed that the idea of getting out of bed was just not appealing to him. Harry was still in bed when McGonagall came walking into his room.
"You know Harry, if you don't go and have a shower now we are going to be late to meet the others and I know Ms Granger will have something to say about that"
Harry smiled at the image of Hermione standing in front of him scolding him for being late and wasting good time.
"I'll be quick Professor. I'll be down stairs in five minutes for breakfast."
As McGonagall left Harry's room he jumped out of bed an rushed of to the bathroom for his shower. A few minutes later Harry was in the kitchen helping himself to a big portion of scrambled eggs with bacon.
"Now you have your list of everything you need to get. I think we should also get you some new robes. I noticed you were growing out of your old ones"
Harry nodded as he had a mouth full of scrambled eggs.
The rest of breakfast was filled with conversation about day to day things.
As Harry got ready in the library to go to Diagon Alley he noticed that even McGonagall was dressed in muggle clothing rather then just her robes.
"Now Harry, if we happen to come across any other Professors from Hogwarts it would be wise that you treat me like your Professor and I treat you like a students"
"Of course Professor"
Harry stepped into the fireplace and with the floo powder announced his destination and disappeared . A few seconds later Harry found himself in the fire place of Ollivanders. It was the best wand making shop. It was were Harry bought his wand and first learnt about Lord Voldemort. It wasn't long before Harry was joined by McGonagall.
"Good day Mr Potter ooohhh….Minerva always a delight to see you"
"Mr Ollivander nice to see you." smiled Professor McGonagall as she ushered Harry into the street outside the shop.
It didn't take long to find the others. They were outside the ice cream shop.
"Harry…." Hermione came running up to him and gave him a big hug.
Harry and Professor McGonagall joined the Weasleys and the Granger and said their hallos to everyone.
"I suggest that the children go and get all their books and we go and enjoy a nice cup of coffee." said Mr Weasley who started directing the grown ups in the direction of the nearest pub.
"Harry don't forget to get your new robes and make sure they add a little length, your still growing so you'll need it." said McGonagall before leaving with the parents. For those around them who didn't know them it sounded just like a mother reminding her child of all the things he still needed to do.
It was about an hour before Harry, Ron, Ginny and Hermione joined the grown ups again. They all took along all the stores and did a little window shopping. No one really needed anything else so it was time to go home, especially when Harry and Hermione spotted Draco Malfoy with his mother.
The last thing Harry needed was another reminder of what happened last term. Harry knew that Draco would cause trouble if he saw them. Harry was after all the reason why Draco's father was in Azkaban, the wizarding worlds prison.
As they were saying their goodbyes Mrs Weasley came over to Harry.
"Harry, how would you like to come to the Burrow and stay with us for the rest of summer"
Harry suddenly felt this urge to say no but after a lot of hesitation he finally said yes.
It was arranged that Harry would join the Weasleys the next evening and stay with them till it was time to return to Hogwarts. The walk over to Ollivanders was in silence. As soon as they got home Harry went up to his room and slowly started packing his trunk. The more he packed the less eager he was to go the next evening.
That evening was a very quiet one with hardly any conversation. Harry decided to go to bed early. As he was getting up from his chair in the library he could have sworn he saw a look of sadness on Professor McGonagalls face. He said goodnight and went to bed. Harry didn't sleep much that night.
It was early morning when Harry heard movement in the kitchen.
He slowly made his way down not sure what to say when he reached the kitchen.
"Good morning Harry, you're awake early"
"Morning Professor. I didn't sleep that much."
As McGonagall set the breakfast on the table Harry quietly sat and started eating.
Silence filled the room as they ate their breakfast.
Before Harry could say anything when breakfast was finished Professor McGonagall rushed off to the Library.
Harry went upstairs to his room to add the last few items to his trunk.
While he was sitting on his bed there was a knock on his door.
"Harry….um I've been meaning to talk to you since we've returned from Diagon Alley"
McGonagall entered Harry's room and took a seat at the edge of his bed.
Harry noticed that McGonagall was acting very nervous. She was sitting looking at her hands while trying to talk to Harry.
"Harry, I've been thinking, well um……wondering…..if you"
"Professor what is it"
"I was wonderingifyouwouldwant this to be"
Harry only understood one or two words before Professor McGonagall started talking extremely fast. The last words of her sentence were lost to Harry.
"What was that Professor"
"Well….I was wondering how would you like to call this your home"
"Professor"
"I was wondering how you would like to call this your home. You can come here every summer and every holiday. Of course only if you want to"
Harry knew the smile on his face said it all but to make sure he found the words.
"I would love to call this home. Thank you"
Before Harry knew what he was doing he leapt of his bed and started hugging McGonagall.
"Thank you, thank you Professor"
McGonagall had the biggest smile on her face as she returned the hug.
"Harry it does mean a few things are going to change. You are welcome to call me Minerva but only when we are not at Hogwarts. When at school I am your Professor and nothing more"
"I understand….Minerva"
That afternoon flew by for Harry and he really didn't want to go to the Weasley's but he knew he promised them. After saying goodbye to McGonagall and his new home he was off to the Burrow.
The last week of summer went quite quickly for Harry and he was glad to hear that Hermione and Ron were happy for him when he told them the great news of his new home.
The day had come to return to Hogwarts and Harry couldn't wait to get back to Hogwarts. He watched all the scenery fly by the train as it moved on to Hogwarts.
As they reached the school Harry noticed all the first years and smiled at how nervous they looked.
As they started the feast Harry knew that this year was going to be the beginning of a wonderful life. That feeling grew even more when he looked over to the staff table and saw Professor McGonagall smiling at him.
Ok all. Let me know what you think. I know it's a little rushed.