Chapter 2: Apparation Tests
When Harry woke the next day, he realized that today was the day that he had to take his Apparation test. He felt quite confident that he would pass, but was excited because it meant that he would see Ron and possibly Hermione. And sure enough, within the hour, Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley had Apparated into Harry's bedroom. Ron had used Side-Along Apparation as he had not passed his Apparation test. Today was the day that Harry and Ron were to take their Apparation tests. Harry had no problem Apparating, but Ron always had trouble whenever he got nervous.
So together they Apparated to the Ministry of Magic where they would take their tests in the Department of Magical Transportation. The trio stepped up to the Visitor's Desk and had the Security Auror weigh their wands. Then, they set off to their destination.
When they arrived in the Department of Magical Transportation, Harry spotted Rufus Scrimgeour, the Minister of Magic who had tried to convince him to be the Ministry's mascot. They tried to sneak around him, but he caught Harry out of the corner of his eye.
"Why hello Harry! How lovely it is to see you here in the Ministry. No doubt you are here to take your Apparation test, I presume?" Scrimgeour said, with a hint of curiosity in his voice.
"Yes, sir." Said Harry as he walked past the man. He had no intention on giving Scrimgeour the opportunity to plead with him to be the new Ministry mascot.
"Harry, you must be careful around that man. He can cause more problems than you think. I suggest that you try and be a little nicer to him, because you never know when you will need aid from the Ministry." said Hermione.
"He said 'sir' isn't that nice enough?" said Ron.
"Oh Ron, why do you always have to be like that!" said Hermione.
They argued all the way to the Test Center.
An hour later, after both Ron and Harry had passed their test, they set off to Number Four, Privet Drive. Harry's Uncle Vernon, Aunt Petunia, and his Cousin Dudley were out shopping. Harry took this wonderful opportunity to discuss his plans with Ron and Hermione.
"As I have already told you, I want to visit my parents old house and their graves over in Godric's Hollow. Dumbledore left me instructions on how to get there in his will. He even suspected that there could be a Horcrux there because that's where I was born and I am the one who can kill Voldemort." said Harry.
"Harry, we already told you that we're coming with you. So don't try and make this into a situation where you are going alone and you'll visit from time to time or leave us at the entrance to the town." said Hermione.
"Yeah, mate. We're coming along." said Ron.
"Okay then, but I was going to say that you two can stay with me for a week in my parents house." said Harry, sounding a little hurt.
"Oh." said Ron and Hermione together.
"Good then we'll set off first thing in the morning, now how about some food."
