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Harrison's POV
For the first time since he found out he was a wizard he was reluctant to return to Hogwarts. He wanted to stay at Wolf Lake and spend more time with his uncle. For the first time since his parents death he was loved. Cared for the way he was supposed to be.
Tyler helped him pack his stuff. Just as Harrison was reluctant to leave the man seemed reluctant to let him go. He could feel the way the other's emotions run rampant. It made something in Harrison growl and want to run free. From the worry in his uncle's eyes he knew it had to be the wolf in him.
When he was packed they went to the diner for breakfast. Sophia brought them all big plates of bacon, eggs, and toast. Due to the consistent meals and nutrition potions Harrison had gained significant amount of weight. He was finally at the bottom healthy range. It was in light muscles from the training. Like gaining weight he was also almost able to eat full meals.
Their meal was made in silence and when they were finished it was time to leave. To his surprise Sherman and Willard Cates were waiting for them outside of the wards. Sherman gave him a firm handshake.
He said, "Be good, Harrison. Don't give the old man any reason to call you into his office. Whatever you do however do not take food or drink from him. I put a book in your bag with a dog eared page. This will let you check your food for potions. Though most of the time your wolf will warn you first."
Harrison nodded his acceptance. That made sense. He would read the book that he was given.
Willard said after a moment, "If you need us then send a owl. It's unlikely the pack bond will allow messages to cross such long distances. Don't let your guard down around anyone you aren't 100% sure that you can trust. Test everyone before you realize what's happening. Especially given what we are."
Harrison said, "Yes sir. Any other pieces of advice?"
Willard shook his head and said, "Not that I can think of. Just be careful we will talk again soon."
"Yes sir."
With that Tyler and Matt apparated him to King's Cross Station. Around them children and their parents were preparing to leave.
His uncle wrapped him in a warm hug as he said, "Be good and stay safe. Tyler will be there for your shift don't worry. Then we will see you for Christmas and Yule."
Tyler ruffled his hair as Matt released him, "Don't worry about it kid. I promise I'll be there."
Harrison grinned as he replied, "I'm not worried. I trust you both."
At this point he trusted them more than anyone else. There was nothing left to say however and he was getting on the train. To avoid the Gryffindors that he once called his friends he chose a compartment close to the front. Gryffindors were usually sat in the back far away from the Slytherins who usually sat close to the front.
Normally he would have to be worried about being attacked in this area. The snake house didn't like him even before he was sorted. All they saw was his name and nothing else. Any student who might have wanted to stay neutral in their views of him was ruined by his rivalry with Malfoy.
This year however he planned to keep his head down. The war efforts in the school were no longer his concern. So he would do his best to prepare for his OWLs. This year he would actually try to get good grades. Rather than being medicore.
As the train began to pull out Harrison pulled the book Sherman gave him. It only took him a few seconds for him to find the page. Using the book he practiced the incantations and wand movements.
Neville knocked on the door a moment later. Harrison greeted happily, "Neville come in. How was your summer?"
Neville seemed surprised by his genuine friendliness but still he said, "It was good. My gran allowed another greenhouse to be built for me. How was yours? You look healthier than in precious years."
There was a moment of hesitation. Then he closed, locked, and placed a privacy spell on the door. This should prevent any unwanted easedroppers. Unlike most of the school last year Neville had not turned away from him. He had stepped up and proved to be a true friend. If there was anyone he could trust currently it was Neville.
Then he said, "I found out that I have a magical great uncle. That my mom wasn't a muggleborn like everyone thought. She had creature blood from her father, my grandfather but did not receive the inheritance. I can't tell you what exactly they are but I inherited it."
Neville replied happily, "I'm happy to hear it. What is your great uncle like? Does he treat you well?"
Bless you Neville and your kindhearted nature. He truly cared about Harrison and didn't care if he had a creature inheritance. It was what made them good friends.
Around lunch time he had finished sure that he would be able to perform it later on. He had dropped the locking charm in case someone wanted to join them. As he was about to switch to his journal the compartment door opened. In came Hermione and Ron. They both looked disgruntled at finding Harrison in the Slytherin side of the train.
Too bad for them he didn't really care about what they thought. They abandoned him twice. Once during the tournament and again after Cedric's death.
Granger snootily said, "There you are, Harry. Why are you sitting in the Slytherin part of the train? You should be sitting in the back like we normally do."
Harrison said forcing himself to be polite, "I chose this side of the train because it was closer where my uncle was."
That was a lie but they didn't know that. Or at least they didn't know that it was his great uncle and not his muggle uncle. He didn't care what Vernon did or did not do at this point.
Ron made a face, "But Harry your uncle hates magic. There is no way that he would have come through."
Harry sighed, "Not my muggle uncle, Ron. I found out this summer I have a magical uncle and went to stay with him. He has full guardianship including magical over me now."
Ron said his brows furrowing, "But you don't have any other family. Mom said so. All you have is," here he paused glancing at Neville, "Snuffles."
Harrison shook his head as he replied, "My mom's uncle actually is still alive. He is super nice. Apparently my mom and aunt are half-boods which makes me a first generation pureblood."
His two "friends" jaws flapping like a dying fish. Harrison then turned his attention back to his journal. Part of him was thankful for his forethought to cast strong privacy charms that would prevent anyone but him from reading it. As well as the blood ward lock.
Hermione tried to see what he was reading, "What are you reading? Why can't I read it?"
Harrison felt a migraine coming on as he said, "It is my journal and I have strong privacy wards placed on it. No one but me can read or open it."
"You can't do that! Let me read it!"
Harrison and Neville exchanged incredulous looks before he denied, "No. You have no right to demand anything from me. My journal is private."
"But we're your best friends," tried Ron.
Green eyes narrowed as he growled, "No you were my best friends. Then you abandoned me, twice! So now you're not until you can prove to me that you won't do so again."
Neville gave him an appreciating look. The other two looked horrified by their loss of position. After he was sure they got his point he turned his attention to Neville striking up another conversation. When it became obvious he wasn't going to talk to them again, Ron and Hermione left.
