Chapter 2: Hagrid

As Harry count the days till a representative from Hogwarts to retrieve him and help him purchase his school supplies for his first term. Harry is still figuring on how to pay for his supplies because he knows that his Uncle Vernon wouldn't spare him pounds to purchase his school supplies. Unless, his birth parents set something up for him to pay for his school. The question was does his greedy relatives know about it or they were kept in the dark about it. Harry knew that his relatives would clean him out of any money he did inherited from his parents and kept it for themselves. The best thing was for Harry to keep it a secret from relatives. As Harry laying on his shabby bed in his cupboard writing a list on additional things he need to do when he goes get his school supplies. Harry jotted down on what was important in his mind:

1. Find out what if my parents' left me anything. If so, find a way to prevent the Dursleys legally taking it.

2. Ask for a medical doctor for a medical checkup and to check the scar because it keep on hurting me and want to stop it.

3. Figure out who dump me in this hellhole and find a way to leave the Durselys for good.

4. Buy additional fitness equipment because I will need to train my body as well and find a way to store it.

5. Get a new wardrobe and throw away all of Dudley's hand me downs.

6. Get all latest stuff that I missed.

As Harry finished his list, he checked the time on his cheap-o watch and realized it was ten seconds till midnight. As the watch beep, Harry said to himself, "Happy birthday to me."

Then suddenly, he heard a crashing sound from the door. Harry got out of his cupboard and ran to the foyer. He saw the front door crashing down on the floor. Then a man of giant size squeeze into the doorway. He had long shaggy hair with a wild beard. As the giant pickup the door and put back in doorway, he had said, "Sorry about that."

"It's alright," said Harry as he saw his uncle charging downstairs with a shotgun while his aunt and cousin standing behind him fearfully, "" I guess the cavalry has arrived.""

"Get the bloody hell of my house you freak!" Demanded Vernon as he point his weapon of the giant man, "I'm warning you leave now!"

"Shut up Dursley," replied the giant as he bend the barrel with his bare hands, "you think that muggle weapon of yours is goin Stop me."

Then the giant turn to Harry and continue, "Harry haven't seen you since a bab. You looked like your papa and you got your mama's eyes. Anyway I have something for you because it's your birthday.""

As the giant pulled a package and give it to Harry, Dudley waddle toward his cousin to see what Harry got. Harry open the package and saw a cake with pink icing and green icing spell out happy Birthday.

"I baked myself," said the giant as he sat on the sofa.

"Thank you," said Harry as he place his package down, "I figure you are the Representive from Hogwarts to help me with my school supplies""

"Rubeus Hagrid at your. Service," replied the giant as he extended his hand to Harry, "I'm the Groundskeeper of Hogwarts. I'm not surprised that you didn't inform your relatives about this."

""It was best to keep this a secret from them," said Harry as he shook the giant's hand, "I'm looking forward to attend Hogwarts and learn about my heritage.""

"You are not going to that freak school," roared Vernon, "and let you-"

"I figured that you and Aunt Petunia knew about this whole time," smirked Harry, "didn't have the guts to tell me because I am more gifted than your precious baby shamu over there pigging out of my birthday cake."

"Of course we knew,". Ranted Petunia with jealous rage, "my perfect sister for what I see. A freak. As for my parents. They were proud to have a Witch in the family. It should been me going to that school, not her. She took what was rightfully mine. Then she met your father and. She had you. You are just. As strange and abnormal as her. Then she got herself blown up-"

"I also figured that you lied to me Aunt Giraffe," said Harry, "you were jealous of my mother that she was more talented than you. You try to take it out on me because I was more talented than shamu. Face the facts bitch, you are. Nothing but a bitter person that thinks that They are better than anyone else."

"Don''t you sass your aunt you freak," roared Uncle Vernon as attempted to charge at Harry, but was stopped by Hagrid pinning him to the wall, "get your blood hands you off me you freak!"

"Never harm the boy,, you muggle!" Thundered Hagrid as he loosen his grip, "you think a great big muggle like yourself going to stop your nephew from going to Hogwarts. You're mad!"

"I'm not going have another freak in my house!"ranted Vernon, "the boy has already embarrassed my son at school with his intelligence of his and won't have him using freaky stuff in this house!"

"James and Lily's son is going to Hogwarts," said Hagrid as put Vernon down, "your nephew's name has been put down in registry since he was born."

"Hey Freak!" Said Dudley as started to charge at Hagrid, "leave my father alone-Arggh!"

Harry stop his fat-ass cousin by roundhouse kicking to the ground and Dudley was screaming in pain, "my arm. The freak broke my arm!"

"My precious Dudders!"screaming Aunt Petunia as she starting to rush aid her son and then turned to Harry, "you freak, you have hurt him. Oh my Dudley, your father and I are going to get you to the hospital!"

"You will pay for this boy!" Roared Vernon as he turned purple, "mark my words, I will find a way to stop you going from that freaky school of yours."

"I love to see you try walrus," smirked Harry as he watches his awful relatives grabbing their coats from closet and preparing to leave to take Dudley to the emergency room and then he turned to Hagrid, "sorry about that, Mr. Hagrid. My relatives are not getting what they want this time. I had enough of their abuse for way too long."

"Professor McGongall was right about those bloody muggle relatives of yours," said Hagrid as he watch the Durselys leaving their house, "Headmaster Dumbldore wanted place you with your relatives for some reason and Minerva tried object it because of your mother and your aunt's history."

"He was bloody responsible for my ten years of hell!," roared Harry, "Maybe my parents didn't want me living with those bastards because they knew that Dursleys have pure hatred towards magic. What makes this headmaster the right to place some kid with someone that is abusive. Hagrid, I want to know what happen to my parents? Don't lie to me. I hate liars."

Hargrid was shock on what Harry had said. Was the Dursleys was really that bad that Dumbledore want to attempt make Harry weak. Since when the boy knows muggle fighting techniques and why did Dumbledore told Hagrid that Harry was ignorant about the wizardry world. Yet, Harry knew that he was different, but aware that he was magical quite some time. Then Hagrid said, "I knew that Dumbledore had said that you were going to asked about your parents. I am going to tell you that not all wizards are good. There were some are pure evil."

"So explain," said Harry, "How did my parents really die?"

"There were dark times Harry," said Hagrid as took an umbrella from his overcoat and said some incantation over the fireplace, "The dark wizard called Lord Voldemort."

"Voldemort?" Puzzled Harry, "sounds like he has fetish for Latin names. His name means Angel Of Death."

"Yes," replied Hagrid, "Voldemort was destroy those who were not in some societies are not consider pureblood."

"Great," said Harry sarcastically, "magically version of Adolf Hilter."

"Voldemort and his followers has spread terror across Britian and through out Europe," said Hagrid, "his plan was to conquer both worlds under him as supreme leader. There were those who resisted Voldemort such as your parents. When "you were born, there was a prophecy made that you will were destined to defeat the Dark Lord. That Halloween night, Voldemort invaded your parents' home, he murdered your father in cold blood. Then your mother put up quite a fight against the Dark Lord, but he ended up killing her. Then he attempted to kill you, but something happen that night. Voldemort's killing curse backfired that night because something stumped him about you, Harry."

"Voldemort murdered my parents to get to me because he saw me as a threat," replied Harry.

"You alone survived that night," said Hagrid, "except for this scar on your forehead. That is why you are famous in the wizardry world, Harry. You've became The Boy Who Lived."

"What happen to Voldemort?" Asked Harry.

"The dark lord's body was never found that night," said Hagrid, "some said he died. I think that he still around in a weak state bidding his time to challenge you."

"When that time comes," said Harry, "I will be ready to face him, Hagrid. He was also responsible for my parents' death as well for this Headmaster Dumbledore for placing me in this hellhole. For ten years Hagrid, I was beaten, starved, and neglected by the Durselys. I fought back and defied them. They tried to force me to do horrible at grammar school and I refused to hold back my talents. I have trained and self-taught myself in martial arts because gave me the edge to fight back at my uncle's beatings. Baby whale tried scared everyone not to be friends with me, but it did not stop Hermione to be my best friend. The best part is she is going to Hogwarts as well because I know that I am not alone in this world, Hagrid. I will go to Hogwarts and learned all aspects of magic, Hagrid."

"I can see where you got your brains from," replied Hagrid, "your mother was the smartest witch in her year. She was Head Girl by her seventh year along your father, who has Head Boy as well. I got a goodHarry feeling you are going to be powerful wizard, Harry."

"Thanks Hagrid," said Harry as he was checking the clock, "it is getting late and all because we got our self in long day ahead of us ."

"You are right Harry," said Hagrid as started taking off his boots and Harry going to the linen closet to get his guest some blankets and pillows, "we do need get a move on tomorrow because Dumbledore has me retrieving something for him."

"Oh let me guess," said Harry as he given the blankets and a pillow to the giant, "he needs more wool socks for his feet because his old ones are getting holes?"

"Oh no," laughed Hagrid as he was getting comfortable on the sofa, "he would have thrill day if he got wools socks. Actually it is something belongs to Nicholos Flammel and the headmaster is keeping into a vault for safekeeping. I should not said that."

"Really," said Harry as he was making a makeshift bed on the floor, "Nicholos Flammel, was he the one who invented the Philosopher Stone. I thought that was a myth. I read it in some book in the library a couple years back on a report on mythology. Dudley tried copy my report, but was busted for plagiarism."

"Harry," said Hagrid, "It is best if you don't say about this to anyone because it will be bad enough if headmaster found out you quickly figured it out."

"You are probably right," said Harry as he removed his taped glasses,"who wanted to steal some rock anyway. It probably looks good on a mantle anyway."

As Hagrid drifted off to sleep, Harry figured that this Headmaster was using Flammel's stone for some plan of his. He knew that the headmaster was using Harry on this. The question was why and how does he fit into this. That is another mystery that Harry can work on when he gets to Hogwarts later on. He also figured Hagrid made be nice and friendly, but he certainly has big mouth when comes spilling out important information. He could see that Hagrid's loyalty lies with Dumbledore, but after tonight his loyalty in the manipulative old coot has been shaken vigorously. Harry had not only found a new friend in Hagrid, but new ally as well. Harry decided to ask more questions Hagrid later on during their shopping. Harry slowly drifted off sleep as tomorrow is new beginning for the young wizard.

The next morning, Harry woke up from a good night sleep for long time because he found out the Dursleys have not got back from the hospital. Harry thinks that Hagrid is still at the house and they are afraid of him. This was good for Harry because he can get ready to head out with Hagrid to get his school supplies. As Harry was folding up his blankets, Hagrid woke up and started to put on his overcoat and boots. He then said, "Good Morning Harry. Did you sleep well?"

"I did," replied Harry as he preparing the tea kettle in kitchen, "do you want some tea Hagrid?"

"Yes very much," said Hagrid as he got up from the sofa, "your relatives back?"

"Nope," said Harry he pouring hot water from the kettle into two travel mugs for him and Hagrid, "hope you don't mind green tea, Hagrid. This is the expensive shit that my aunt giraffe gets and won't notice that a couple of walrus' travel mugs are gone. Anyway, I'm going to jump in the shower and get ready to go."

"Sounds good idea,"said Hagrid, "we need to leave before your relatives get back. I think your uncle will try to prevent you from going anywhere.

"Not a problem," said Harry as he pulled a brand new backpack from his cupboard, "I'm so glad that Hermoine and her parents got me this backpack and few clothes that fits for my birthday last year. I was hiding this from My relatives because they would seize it and take it back to the store. I was saving this for the occasion."

As Harry left upstairs to shower and change, Hagrid walked to kitchen and grabbed the two travel mugs for him and Harry. Hagrid was looking at his blue travel mug. He thought this was neat muggle device. This is something that is useful for him because he works outside and he hates getting his tea cold. He needs to asked Harry, if he could get one of these travel mugs for himself. As Harry came downstairs wearing pair of tan cargo shorts that actually fits in his small body with a black t-shirt, and a pair of running sneakers. Hagrid noticed the some of the scars on Harry's upper arms. Hagrid cursed Dumbledore for putting Harry in care of his horrible muggle relatives. As Harry went back in his cupboard and retrieved two sticks, Hagrid asked, "What are those Harry?"

"These are escrikma sticks," replied Harry as he placed his weapons on each side pocket of his backpack and securing them, "these were given as gift from someone that I met three years ago."

"Really," said Hagrid as he walked over to Harry and handed him his green travel mug, "how did you did you meet this bloke?"

"I met him while I was at the park one summer while secretly practice my martial arts," replied Harry as he adjusted his backpack, "I never forgot that man because he gave me a lot pointers. He told me to never limited myself to one style and to keep an open mind. He gave me these escrikma sticks for my birthday. He told me to keep practicing and never let anyone bullied me down."

"Bloody amazing," said Hargrid as he and Harry left the Dursleys' house, "you are full of surprises Harry. You are wiser beyond your years Harry."

As Harry and Hagrid walked to the nearest train station to get to London for Harry's school supplies , they stopped at a food stand to get a quick breakfast to take with them on the train. Harry got him and Hagrid some Clif Bars and some fruit to eat. As Harry gave Hagrid couple of the bars and some fruit, he said, "I always wanted to try these because Hermoine has said these were good."

"This is bloody amazing," said Hagrid as he was munching on his Clif bar, "has bit of chocolate chips, oats, and other good things."

"Yeah," said Harry as he and Hagrid were entering the train, "some American invented those out of his mom's kitchen and made quite a fortune with it. Dudley hates these, but he sure is missing out of this. So, I was reading the list of school supplies for Hogwarts. Are we able to get this all in London?"

"Of course Harry," replied Hagrid as he and Harry sat down, "you are going to love Diagon Alley, Harry. Many shops and neat things to do. I'm going get you something special for your birthday Harry we are down there."

"Hagrid," said Harry, "thanks, but not necessarily. You offer me your friendship and that is more than enough. You got me out of the Durselys and I'm very grateful."

"Harry," said Hagrid as he sniffed, "your personality reminds me of your mother. Bless her soul. She was great a woman and very wise, Harry. She tamed your father when they started dating at their final year at Hogwarts. They were inseparable since them. I missed very much."

"I know," said Harry, "I missed them too."

"But I am still getting you are birthday present," said Hagrid.

As Harry and Hagrid arrived at their destination and got off the train, Harry asked, "How do we get to Diagon Alley?"

"Well Harry," replied Hagrid, "We have to go to a popular wizard pub and inn called Leaky Cauldron."

"Can anyone go to that place?" Asked Harry.

"It is magically enchanted so muggles can't see it," said Hagrid, "magical world is well hidden from the muggle."

"Why?" Asked Harry, "Why do we have to be well hidden from the muggles? What someone needs magically cure for cancer."

"Well," said Hagrid, "muggles would more depended on us. There are some muggles would not understand the magical world and would be prejudiced towards us."

"Is there any muggle you know besides parents, siblings,etc. related to someone that is magical know this world?" Asked Harry.

"Yes," replied Hagrid, "I believe that the muggle Prime Minister and the queen are very well aware. She wanted to invoke some decree to aid us against the Dark Lord, but Dumbldore talked her out of it."

"If she did," said Harry, "my parents would been alive and would never been at the hellhole I was in for last ten years. This is DUmbldore's fault just as Voldemort too."

"You know know Harry," said Hagrid, "I asked myself the same question years ago. Honestly, if we had help from the muggles, the war would had ended early. Ahh Harry, here we are. Leaky Caudron."

As the two entered the shabby pub, Harry was going to enter another world to learn more of his heritage.