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Sleeping potion?
Harry,
This is the first time I ever sent anything muggle way because I
wanted to make sure that you get it today. I find muggle post at
the moment more useful than our own. You never know who
might intercept the owls.
Inside the package you should find a vial with a sleeping potion.
I suppose you need a good night sleep after all this. Especially
after Sirius' death. I know it's hard for you, it's hard for me too
but we just have to get on with our lives. He's now doing much
better than he did before, believe me.
Dumbledore told me that you may have some problem with
nightmares. That's why I sent you this. It's very important
that you drink it this evening before you go to sleep. Tomorrow
morning I'm coming for you. Don't worry about anything, all
will be explained soon enough.
By the way, Happy Birthday Harry,
R. L.
Harry looked pensively at the letter . He never thought that Remus would remember his birthday. Harry took the vial and regarded it carefuly. It was dusty and seemed like it was closed for a long time. Why didn't anyone remember this before? It's not like he didn't have nightmares when he was in Hogwarts. This was a bit strange for him but he didn't want to question Remus' motive. Besides, Harry knew that he could trust him completely. Remus would never lie to him. The other thing that bothered him was why is Remus coming for him? He was supposed to be safe at Dursley's. Although he wouldn't complain if he had to live elsewhere.
He didn't have the time to puzzle about it because he heard his aunt calling him for lunch. For the first time this summer it's finally time for somewhat decent meal. He got changed and hurried downstairs. He's just going to have to deal with the letter later.
The boy entered the kitchen and joined aunt Petunia and uncle Vernon at the table. Both of them pretended like he wasn't there at all. Except of ocasional glares received from uncle Vernon, they did nothing to show that they are aware of his presence. They ate in silence until Harry decided to end the awkward tension that surrounded them.
''So... How was the trip?'' Harry asked with a superficial tone.
''Fine.'' aunt Petunia answered nervously looking at uncle Vernon who was carrying an angry look on his face.
She had to be careful about what will she say, because if uncle Vernon suspects that they had fun without him, he will be more upset than he is right now. And nobody wants that.
''Where's Dudley?'' Harry came up with a new question scaning the empty seat beetwen uncle and aunt.
''He's in his room.'' aunt responded briefly.
Before Harry could ask another question, uncle Vernon jumped and furiously howled
''SHUT UP AND EAT!'' his face was trembling in resentment and he was breathing heavily.
Harry realised that sometimes the awkward silence is the best. Uncle obviously didn't get over his anger. The rest of the lunch passed in mutual silence. After he finished eating, Harry went to his room. Inside he found another owl with a package. It was one of the Hogwarts owls. As soon as Harry took the package from her leg, she flew through the window. Harry unwraped the package and found a book about magical creatures and their habitats. While opening the book, a small letter fell on the floor. Harry picked it up and opened it. He recognized the handwriting. It was from Hagrid.
Harry,
Happy Birthday! This is the book that you will need if you
Want to attend my classes. I suppose that you don't have
Much fun at those muggles of yours. I suggest that you
read the book during holidays 'cause you will have to
read it sooner or later.
Hope you are well,
Hagrid
The book was thick and heavy. At least he will have something to read for the whole summer. He browsec the book and found it very amusing. He spent the rest of the afternoon reading the book. At the evening he packed all of his stuff back into the trunk for tomorrow just in case if he had to take it with him. Before going to sleep, he took the small vial that he got from Remus. He observed it carefuly once more before he started to drink. It tasted awful. He had the strangest feeling inside his stomach. Harry wasn't so sure anymore that it's a sleeping potion, but he still drank it. He fell asleep immediately.
Next morning he was woken up by a loud noise coming from downstairs. He quickly got changed and left his room. He was standing in front of his door amused by the unusual sight. Aunt and uncle were trying to get rid of an uninvited guest. Remus was trying to explain uncle Vernon that he came for the boy, but uncle just didn't want to listen. Aunt Petunia was standing at uncle's side with a frown on her face. Remus who was always dealing with things rationaly, suddenly snapped
''If you don't shut up and move aside, I will hex you!'' Remus shouted surprised by his own reaction.
'' Wow, Remus, that won't be necessary.'' Harry laughed walking slowly downstairs. Everybody turned towards him.
Aunt Petunia had to cover her mouth to prevent scream. Uncle Vernon looked at Harry with his eyes wide opened in disbelief. Harry didn't understand what was going on. His aunt and uncle looked at him like he was some kind of a freak. Aunt turned her head away and started to moan. Remus had a sad look on his face, but unlike the other two, he wasn't shocked. Harry gave Remus a questioning look.
''What's wrong?'' Harry asked confused, everybody glaring at him.
''It's true.'' Remus whispered and sighed heavily.
Well, here's another chapter. Hope you like it! Sorry for my spelling!
Thanks for all reviews, I really appreciate it.
Opal:As you can probably see, it wasn't Hermione who used muggle post. Thanks.
