August 1985 4 Privet Drive, Little Whinging, Surrey
"Shall we continue with our conversation?" said Lily.
Harry looked at Lily, mustering his courage for his next question "why now? What have changed now that you the reasons that you give me for giving me up are irrelevant?".
"As as said, one of the reasons was your safety, and now after 4 years most of the Death eaters are in Azkaban, it's a magical prison, the danger is finally over and we can reunite as family, Harry we missed you so much, please give us a chance, we love you" said Lily with a pleading voice.
Harry sat there quietly for a while, then said "what about my studies?".
"Oh right, don't worry we can talk to your school and we can sort that out".
"i'm sorry but i have to correct you, i don't go to school, i go to..." Harry began to explain but Lily heard "i don't go to school" and immediately looked at Petunia and said with a confused voice "Petunia? What is this? How come he said he isn't in school, we paid for his education you said... " "let the boy finish!" said Petunia with an irritated voice.
Lily for a second looked like she was slapped. Clearing his throat Harry continued "as i was saying, i don't go to school i go to the University of Cambridge since last year, i already started working on my degree, people there know my name, and if i suddenly disappear it will cause a commotion."
James couldn't keep quiet anymore and said "Harry, for a small child you are sure filled with alot of self importance, i'm very disappointed at your behaviour, now be a good kid and come with us ."
Harry looked at James with unchiled like expression, without a word, Harry got up and left the living room. After a few seconds he returned with a newspaper in his hand and threw it on the coffee table with contempt.
Both Lily and James looked shocked at his behaviour, while ,Michael still couldn't get over the fact that his twin was taller than him, so he pouted all this time with his little arms crossed.
After Lily and James got over the initial shock from Harry's behaviour, they got another shock when they looked at the title that was on the front page of the newspaper:
The boy genius got accepted to
University of Cambridge
The article had a picture of Harry shaking hands with the Prime Minister just before they went into their private meeting.
"No, how is that possible, you are just 5, is the muggle education that lucking that even a child could be accepted to a university?" said James, he still refused to believe it, but unlike him Lily knew that that was false. "No James, it's not, i saw some of the material that they teach and it is not easy" said Lily, "then how is it possible for Harry to go there" continued James with his denial of the situation.
Harry looked at James with confusion, how is it possible for a person to be in so much in denial even with proof in front of his eyes, but slowly that confusion was turning into anger.
Seen that Harry is turning hostile to James, Lily quickly shut James up and said "Harry, son, please, we just have a hard time believing it, just like for you it was hard to accept that we have magic" Lily turned to James "right honey?", James looked at his wife, then his son Harry and let out a sigh, "Lily is right, i shouldn't have jumped to conclusions, i'm sorry Harry, i was just surprised by your behaviour and of what you achieved in your stay with the Dursleys." taking a breath James continued "don't worry we will not stop you from going there, we just wanted you back in our lives now that there is no more danger, we want to be whole again, you were missed all this time son, please let us be family again".
Harry sat in his place in silence, thinking about all of the conversation that had happened.
True they had abandoned him, but they had their reasons and they did come back for him once the danger was over. Academically nothing will change for him, so the only thing that keeping him from having a real family is him himself, yes he was hurt, but it was only for 4 years, he still have a lifetime ahead of him.
Harry has decided that he will go with them, he will have a lot to gain and nothing to lose by refusing.
"Very well, i do also want a family" said Harry. The Potters were very happy, but they both notice that during the entire conversation Harry never addressed them by their names nor did he call them Mum or Dad. The Potters mentally sighed, and had the same thought 'this is going to be difficult' .
"Excellent, we should pack your stuff and be on our way" said Lily quickly after noticing that both she and James were silent after their son announced his intentions.
After the Potters packed Harry's stuff and thanked the Dursleys for their hospitality, Harry run to Petunia and said "even though you didn't like me, this was my home for the past 4 years, thank you for having me dear aunt", Petunia looked for the first time sad, then she went to Harry and hugged him "stay safe".
And with that the Potters disappeared from Dursley's house.
August 1985 Potter ancestral home
The Potters appeared at the entrance of the Potter ancestral home, the home was a large castle with beautiful gardens, but Harry couldn't appreciate at that moment the beautiful scenery instead he was emptying his stomach. "It's okay Harry, it happens every time someone apparates for the first time, we are sorry we didn't warn you", surprisingly Harry wasn't mad he was amazed at the discovery of the ability to teleport.
For Harry everything seemed as if it stood still, he began formulating a plan, he needs to find what more can magic do, he needs to analyze magic, to find a way to utilize it himself, and if he still couldn't find a way he will find somehow to circumvent the problem.
As the Potters stepped inside the house a strange creature greeted them "good evening miss, and master, what can Neesy do for yours?".
"Neesy, this is Harry our other son, you will serve him" said James. Then he turned to Harry "Harry, this is Neesy, she is a house elf, the House elves are very loyal to the head of their family. An owner or master can 'free' a house elf by giving him or her clothes."
At the look of his son James add "yes Harry, they are essentially slaves, they will serve one family for a long part of their life, and they feel that this is right and proper, but sadly it's not all, if we could we would free them all, but without the bond they share with the family that they are serving, they will die, so we do the next best thing, we treat them with respect and don't abuse them" the last part was a warning to Harry, Harry nodded as he got the message.
"Good" said James "Neesy, take Harry to his room and help him unpack, and help prepare him for the night, it's 8 PM now, Harry go with Neesy, i know you got more questions, i will be surprised if you don't, but it all can wait until tomorrow, and if you are hungry just call Neesy, she will fix something up for you". Harry looked at his father and nodded "James and i, will go to your room later to say goodnight" said Lily.
For the second time since Harry was reintroduced to his family his brother walked to him and hugged him, "i'm glad that you are back with us, although it's still not fair that you are taller than me, goodnight brother, i will see you tomorrow".
And with that Harry followed the strange creature named Neesy to his room, it really was a stressful day.
