Summery: Harry now has Sirius back in his life, a house and friends. What could go wrong?
No Longer Running
Chapter Three
Supplies
A week had passed since Harry and Sirius went to see the Wood's. Harry hadn't spoken much about it, but Sirius knew he'd accepted that Cameron and he may no longer have a friendship. Sirius did his best to keep Harry's mind off of it by keeping him busy.
Currently Sirius was reading the Daily Prophet. There wasn't anything interesting, but it was good to keep up with what went on. Sirius looked up as he heard a tapping on the window in the kitchen. It was an owl.
Sirius grinned. He knew what it was. Opening the window to let the owl in he untied the letter. He was right, it was a Hogwarts letter addressed to Harry.
"Hey," Remus said as he entered the kitchen. Remus visited almost every morning. "What's that?" He asked curiously as he saw the letter Sirius held.
"Harry's Hogwarts letter." Sirius answered grinning at his friend.
"Where's Harry?"
"Still asleep." Sirius answered. "You think he did okay, Professor?" He asked teasing.
Remus grinned and shook his head. "I guess we'll have to wait till he wakes up, won't we?"
"C'mon!" Sirius whined.
"Nope, sorry ,Padfoot." Remus said smirking.
"What are you two arguing about now?" A sleepy voice asked from the doorway.
"You're grade results." Remus answered still smirking.
"They came?" Harry asked now slightly more alert.
"Yes! Now open!" Sirius said thrusting the letter at Harry.
Harry sighed shaking his head in amusement. Opening the letter he began to read off the results.
Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
Student: Harold James Potter
Year: Five
House: Gryffindor
Transfiguration: E for Exceeds Expectations
Herbology: O for Outstanding
Care of Magical Creatures: O for Outstanding
Defense Against the Dark Arts: O for Outstanding
Charms: E for Exceeds Expectations
History of Magic: O for Outstanding
Potions: E for Exceeds Expectations
Astronomy: A for Acceptable
Over-All Score:
Notes From Professors: E Exceeds Expectations
Harry grinned as he read the results to himself. He was very pleased with how he did.
So, how'd you do?" Sirius asked and Harry handed him the letter. "That's great!" Sirius said handing the grades to Remus who also began to review them. Sirius grabbed Harry into a firm hug.
Congratulations, Harry!" Remus said after Sirius released him from the hug.
"Thanks." Harry said blushing. A sound from the living room stopped any further discussion.
"Hey, Harry!" Ron said as he entered the kitchen. "I got my grade results! Six E's, one O, and D in Potions. What'd you get?"
Harry handed them to Ron who read them off and grinned. "That's great, Mate!" Harry grinned. "So Mum plans on getting school supplies today, can you come?"
"Sure, just let us finish breakfast." Sirius said as he sat down at the table. "You can join us if you wish."
"Sure, I have a half hour before I need to be back at the Burrow." Ron said grinning as he sat down next to Remus and began to pile breakfast onto his plate.
After breakfast they flooed to the Burrow and then flooed with the Weasley's to Diagon Alley. Harry, Ron, Ginny and Hermione, who had been dropped of earlier by her parents, took off to do there shopping. Harry had only been here once before, to do his shopping last year, still found the place amazing. There were so many sights and smells. Sirius, Molly and Arthur stayed back to talk for a while.
"So, how's Harry doing?" Molly asked as they walked in front of the book store. Sirius had told them a few days earlier about Harry's visit with Cameron.
"He seems to be fine." Sirius answered shrugging. "I know Cameron's reaction bothers him, but he's dealing. I think having other friends, like Ron and Hermione and Ginny, have helped a lot."
Molly nodded in understanding.
"Is he excited for sixth year?" Arthur asked.
Sirius grinned. "Yes and no. In some ways he doesn't want to leave home, but in others he loves Hogwarts. I'm going to miss him while he's at school." Sirius said sighing.
Arthur laughed heartily. "Molly broke down when Charlie and Bill and Ginny started Hogwarts."
Sirius grinned in amusement. "Why not Percy, Fred, George and Ron?" He asked curiously.
Molly grinned sheepishly. "Bill and Charlie are the oldest and it was hard to let go. Ginny is my little girl and the youngest." She tried to explain.
"Come on, let's catch up with the kids." Arthur suggested.
They found Harry, Ron, Ginny and Hermione in the Quality Quidditch Supplies. Ron and Harry were examining a newly released broom the Shooting Star, while Hermione, her arms laden down with books, rolled her eyes at them.
"Wow," Sirius said looking at the broom from behind Harry and Ron unnoticed. "That's a nice broom." The Shooting Star had sleek brown wood with a shimmering gold star on the handle.
Ron and Harry jumped in surprise. "Yeah it is!" Ron cried turning to Sirius. I'd love to have one of those one day!"
They spent several more minutes examining the Shooting Star before they continued their school supply shopping.
Finally completing their shopping before dinner the Weasley's and Harry, Sirius and Hermione parted ways.
Harry and Sirius went back to their home in Australia.
"Did you have a good time today, Harry?" Sirius asked from the doorway to Harry's bed room. Harry was getting ready for bed.
"Yeah, it was fun," Harry said glancing at Sirius.
"I'm glad." Sirius said entering the room and giving Harry a hug. "Good night, Kiddo."
"Good night Siri." Harry said crawling into bed.
End of Chapter Three
A/N: I know this chapter is pretty boring. Personally, I prefer writing action type chapters, but I guess these are needed. The next chapter will be posted soon. Please REVIEW!
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