Title: As The Time Turns
Author: Kurizu
Rating: PG-13, just to be safe.
Disclaimer: I don't own Harry Potter or anything like that. Thanks.
Chapter Two
Opportunities
Harry woke up the next morning feeling slightly sick. He had relived the scene at the tower last night, and he wasn't feeling his best. He got dressed, tidied up his room a bit, and went over to Hedwig's cage. but when he got there, Hedwig wasn't there!
"What? I didn't let Hedwig outside last night... did I? No, I didn't..." Harry thought aloud.
"Boy! Get down here and make us some breakfast!" Vernon's roar awoke Harry from his thoughts.
Oh... Where did you go Hedwig? I can't lose you! Harry ran down the stairs to the kitchen, where all three Dursleys were sitting at the table. Aunt Petunia was reading the newspaper, Dudley was playing with a toy, and Uncle Vernon was sitting there, as though expecting something.
"Well? Make us our breakfast!" Vernon shouted. Harry thought he saw Aunt Petunia look up at him, but he quickly turned and started to fry some eggs. Where could she have gone? I didn't let her out... I have to find her! Harry thought to himself. As he finished the eggs, he threw them on three plates and went up to his room.
To his surprise, Hedwig was waiting for him on his bed. It seemed like she had a large letter in her claws.
"Hedwig! Where have you been? I was worried!" Harry cried as he went over to Hedwig. She hooted softly and he undid the letter. As he opened it, a look of shock came over his face.
Dear Harry,
As you may know, I have felt a special bond with you through these past years. We have become more than "Teacher and Student". I consider you one of my best and most loyal friends. Now, if you're reading this, I must not be with you anymore. For that I am truly sorry. I know you will need much help in defeating Lord Voldemort.
But there are people willing to help you Harry, if you will let them. Your best friends, Mr. Weasley and Miss Granger can help you in more ways than you can imagine. You have the privilege of true friendship, something that Voldemort does not have.
Believe in yourself Harry. Believe in your friends. Believe in me. Had it been my choice, I would not have left you so soon. And Harry, I know you may not want to, but please, attend Hogwarts. For me.
Yours truly,
Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore
Harry sat there in disbelief. Dumbledore had considered him one of his friends. And Harry had not been able to save him. Some friend he was! A tear trickled down his cheek as he thought about Dumbledore. He wanted Harry to return to Hogwarts! How could he! It wouldn't be the same without Dumbledore.
But if it was what professor Dumbledore wanted, I owe it to him! I'll go back to Hogwarts!
Later that day, Harry was packing his stuff into his trunk, he heard a knock at his door. He went to open it, and to his surprise once more, it was Aunt Petunia.
"Harry, I need to continue the talk I had with you yesterday." she said.
"Er... ok." he said, letting her into his room.
She sat down on the chair and Harry sat on his bed. He looked at her, expecting her to speak. Finally she did. "Harry, as I said before, I doubt you will believe this. I barely believe it myself." she took a deep breath and continued. "Harry, I'm a witch."
Harry looked at her not fully taking in what she said. "You're a what?" he asked.
"A witch. Your mother was not the only one. but I did not inherit my powers until after Lily, around when I was fourteen. Because this was very strange, I was treated differently. I did not go to Hogwarts. Instead, I was sent to America. I went to a school in Alaska. It was called Hanshew School of Witchcraft and Wizardry."
Harry stared at her. Did she say she was a witch? She couldn't be!
"Yes, it's true. Now, I must go, but I have a letter for you." she said and handed him a letter before turning out of his room. "Oh, and Harry, I would appreciate it if you didnt mention this to your Uncle."
He looked down at the letter and opened it.
Dear Harry,
Guess what? My mom and dad said you could stay over here for the rest of the summer! Isn't that wonderful? If you want to come, just send back a reply, and we'll pick you up at Sunday at 3:00 ok?
Love, Hermione
P.S. Also, there's something i need to talk to you about. Actually, it involves a boy... I'd much rather talk about it in person. Well, bye!
Harry thought to himself. Wow, I'm going to Hermione's house! This is amazing! I wonder what its like? Oh, whats this? She must like a boy! I wonder who it is...
A/N: Well, there's chapter 2! Please review! Come on! You know you want to! lol
Oh, I just had to add my school in there! Hanshew Middle School Hanshew School of Witchcraft and Wizardry!