Harry yawned as he opened his eyes to a bright sunny morning. The sunlight poured into his room and Harry lay in his bed for a few more seconds bathing in its warmth. He felt a little happier in the sunlight.
Harry groaned as he heard the soft rapping at the door, Not another lecture from Aunt Petunia. God have mercy!
Drowsily he opened the door and he was surprised to Uncle Vernon there. "Er, hi?" Harry said unsurely.
Uncle Vernon stood there at a loss of words. He grunted a few times and finally looked at Harry to say what he wanted, "Uh, me and Petunia have decided to let you… I mean take you to the new amusement park for your birthday."
Harry looked at him slightly taken aback. Uncle Vernon didn't seem to notice and continued, "This is your last day with us, then you'll be an adult and the uh… Mr. Weasley will take you away."
Harry continued to stand there dumbfounded and nodded in approval. When Uncle Vernon was gone out of sight and down the hall, Harry shut the door carefully and leaned back against the door. He was going on a trip with the Dursleys of all people, and for his birthday!
What was in store for him now?
Harry squirmed uncomfortably in the back seat of the Dursleys car. It was bad enough Dudley, despite his new diet, was taking up much of the room and it was hot and sticky that opening the window would let more hot air in.
He twitched every few seconds grunting when they tried to make conversation with him. He just wanted to get the day over with and go to the Burrow with Mr. Weasley.
Harry's eyes lit up when the car neared the amusement park. It was better than in the advertisements. His heart began to pound in excitement. The heat or Dudley's weight no longer bothered him. He was glad he'd be able to enjoy one muggle thing he had always wished to go to, an amusement park.
When Mr. Dursley finally found a parking spot in the jammed parking lot, he and Dudley rushed out of the car. Well Dudley tried to rush out.
Harry waited impatiently as Mr. Dursley bought the tickets and followed them in. He was at awe. The Ferris wheel was huge that two Dudley's could fit in one seat. The Drop Zone was the highest ride. Roller Coasters, water rides, games, attractions, everything that made Harry thankful to agreeing to come.
Harry hungrily accepted the cotton candy he was given and rushed over to the Wild Beast, the best ride of all. The highest roller coaster with loops and turns of your wildest imagination. It lived up to its name, it was wild!
When he got on he felt a rush of happiness wash over him. The Dursleys waited patiently for the ride to end, they even waved to him whenever they could manage to find to catch his eye. But Harry was in his own world at that moment. His heart soared as he felt his heart leap at each unexpected turn. He laughed when he heard the other passengers scream in fright. He had faced worse and would face things even much more frightening than ever. He steered his thoughts away form it all when he got off the ride.
He wasn't startled this time when he looked up to find the Dursleys had waited for him but joined them happily. This time Dudley picked a ride but Harry didn't join him, he wanted to finish the sweets the Dursleys had graciously purchased for him.
He sat on the bench and watched as the manager of the ride forcibly tried to strap Dudley in the ride. Mr. And Mrs. Dursley joined him at his side on the bench and watched their son nervously.
Just as Harry reached over to throw his candy wrappers in the garbage can, beside the bench, away, he heard a bloodcurdling scream.
Startled he dropped his sweets and faced his direction to the scream. He instinctively put his hand to his pocket, which held his wand and made his way through the screaming and fearful crowd. Hey were all rushing at him to get away form whatever had caused the first scream.
Harry felt the hairs on the back of his neck stand straight as he edged closer to problem. When the path cleared he saw what was wrong and let out a horrified gasp….