"Are we ready to go then? " asked Mr Weasley.
Vernon straightened his tie and eyed his wife who was dressed in a light blue skirt and matching jacket.
" Do we...er...look ...different? ..."
" Not at all " said Mr Weasley. " Muggle weddings are just the same as ours , except for the magic of course. But the clothes remain the same."
Harry smiled. He could see the picture of his parents wedding and Sirius as best man , smiling out at him. They looked so happy. Dudley strolled downstairs.
" Ah Duddkins " cried Petunia. " Is Virginia gone home?" He nodded.
Petunia faced Harry. " Virginia is his study partner. They do their homework together during the week. Its a group thing , they take turns."
Harry smiled. He believed Virginia visited a lot , but whatever homework they were doing , it didn't involve pens or paper , that was for sure."
Dudley smiled awkwardly. " We just finished some math Mother. We wanted to get a start before we go back to school."
" Isn't that great " said Petunia. " Our Duddykins studying during the holidays."
Harry scowled. He felt really tempted to ask Dudley what 2+2 was , and he could bet that he would struggle with the answer. Maths study , yeah right.
Mr Weasley seemed to get that impression too. " I didn't see Virginia's schoolbag."
Dudley went bright red. " She...er...we used my books today."
Mr Weasley smiled at Harry. " Are we ready then."
He pointed to the car outside and told the Dursleys to get into it. Another car pulled up for Harry and him. Petunia grabbed Harry and pushed him into the car as a woman came over.
" Petunia darling I'm so sorry for your loss."
The woman was big and heavyset with a fur coat and hat. She carried a handbag , which looked to weigh a ton at least.
" We'r coping " said Petunia. " It's tough but we are cpoing."
" That Harold was a bad egg then? " said the woman.
" Harry " said Petunia. " Yes he was just like his..." Harry eyed her from the car as he covered himself with a coat.
" He was bad " continued Petunia.
" It say's in the paper that his parents were no good."
Petunia's face whitened. " Papers can be misleading Mrs Harris."
" It was Vernon who said it " replied Mrs Harris.
" We were shocked " replied Petunia. " Vernon made a mistake " she said looking at Harry's angry eyes.
" You're sister was his mother I've heard?"
" Yes Lily."
" How humiliating for you Petunia dear. Well you cant choose your family you know. At least you turned out alright. Isn't that good at least."
" Sorry what was that " asked Petunia. She had been looking at Harry. His eyes were angry burning like fire , while she blackened his mothers name.
" Your Family dear , I was saying that at least you turned out well."
" I'm sorry Mrs Harris , I really have to go."
" Oh of course dear and dont worry , all of Privet drive is thinking of you and your family."
" Thank you Mrs Harris " said Petunia. For being a nosy old bat she told herself.
Harry looked at Petunia as she sat into the car. " She didn't say it thanks God."
" Say what Harry?" asked Mr Weasley.
" That my parents were bad people. It what the whole area wants to hear isn't it , that Harry Potters parents were two bad people who led a life of crap and inflicted it upon their son."
" Thats not the truth though Harry and everyone in our world see's your parents as heroes."
Harry smiled and leant back. " Our World " he said softly. " I love the sound of that."
