Ok, next one-shot. Not sure when the next one will be. Now, for the main story, I should have an update soon, as about half the chapter is done. And thank you for the reviews here :)

Harry was excited. Today was the first day of school and he was allowed out of the house! His Aunt Petunia stopped him before leaving. She told him what his name was the day before which made Harry feel a bit closer to his parents. His parents chose that name for him! It wasn't freak or boy. No, it was Harry James Potter. Harry had to shake those thoughts from his head and listen to what Aunt Petunia was saying.

"No freakish business! Or your uncle will hear about it. Understand?"

"Yes Aunt Petunia." Harry said, shrinking away from her. He ran to catch the bus that was coming down the road. Getting on, Harry saw many kids and that nearly all the seats were taken. Sitting in the one behind the driver, Harry hopped on the seat and was content with swinging his legs from the seat, relishing his freedom for the time being.

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"Kimberly Anderson, Michael Cross, Dudley Dursley, Mary Fisher, Donald Hubert, Gary King, Cory Moore, Harry Potter, Pier Polkesien, Kaylin Sky, Beatrice Thomas, Christen Williams and Bradley Young." A teacher called out the class list as everyone sat on the gym floor waiting to be put into their classes.

Harry's heart dropped at being in the same class as Dudley. He grabbed his bag and followed a small brown haired girl as the teacher left the gym with them.

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By the time recess came, Harry was already liking school. There was no need to hide anymore and that made him smile.

"Come on! Let's go and catch the freak!" Dudley. Harry's eyes widened as he took off running across the playground and was hoping to stay near a teacher. Dudley scowled when he saw their teacher, Ms. Hartley. The gang left while Harry breathed in a sigh of relief. He didn't like recess anymore.

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A week past and Harry has yet to make one friend. Dudley kept chasing then away from Harry and Harry was feeling very lonely again. He almost missed a small red head girl up front with Ms. Hartley.

"Class, this is Kelly Gibbs. She's staying with us and is from the United States. Why don't you tell us a little about yourself Kelly?" Kelly looked around nervously.

"Um, I am American and I'm from Washington D.C, my dad is a marine and is posted here for a while. My favourite colour is blue and I like running around." Ms. Hartley smiled at Kelly.

"Why don't you go sit now then?" Kelly's gaze swept across the classroom and saw an open seat with a small boy that was dressed in rags who looked lonely. So of course, she went over to him.

"Hi." The boy looked shyly at her.

"Hi."

"What's your name?"

"Harry Potter."

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After colouring time, it was time for recess. Harry sighed, knowing Dudley will scare Kelly off. She was very nice when they were talking while colouring. Harry was making a picture of a castle with dragons (or, was attempting to), while Kelly was doing a meadow with mostly different blue flowers.

"Hi Harry." Harry looked up in surprise when he saw Kelly running towards him.

"Hi," he said shyly.

"Why are you alone?"

"I don't have any friends."

"That's silly! Everyone has friends! Do you want to be my friend?" Harry opened his mouth to respond when Dudley and his small gang came up.

"What are you doing with the freak?" Harry hung his head. Kelly frowned.

"That wasn't nice."

"So? He's a freak and freaks don't have friends."

"Harry is not a freak!" Kelly shouted. Harry looked at her in surprise. Everyone else on the playground was intimidated by Dudley but this American girl. Harry felt himself get a little hopeful that she'll still be his friend.

"Stay away from the freak if you don't want trouble." Kelly's eyes welled up and she went off crying. Harry's heart was torn when she went off crying. He tuned to leave when a voice stopped him.

"Mr. Dursley, have you been bullying Ms. Gibbs?"

"No Ms." Dudley said. Ms. Hartley gave him a look that clearly said she didn't believe that.

"Now behave and leave your cousin and his friend alone or you'll be at the wall next recess." Dudley scowled and sneered at Harry, who was trying to back away.

"Come on Harry, their not worth our time." Harry gave a small smile as Kelly linked her arm with his.

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Harry couldn't believe his luck. He has a friend! After escaping Dudley, the two four year olds quickly escaped to the only tree that grew on the yard and quickly was declared theirs.

"Come on Harry! I want mum and dad to see you!" Harry pretty much shrank away at that. The Dursley's won't be happy if he was late coming home.

"N…no, I'm fine. I need to go home."

"Harry," Kelly had this tone of stating things flatly that made him listen.

"Mum and dad will explain why you're late, no come on!" Harry just sighed and went along with her.

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"Mum!" Kelly called. Her dad was still at work so it was just her mum that was home.

"Hi sweetie, did you have a good day?"

"Yes!" she said excitedly.

"I made a new friend, his name is Harry, say hi!" Shannon Gibbs came out of the kitchen with her dark red hair swinging by her shoulders and deep blue eyes looking at the kids.

"Um, hi." Harry was always nervous around adults.

"Hi Harry. Kelly, do his parents know where he is?" Kelly shook her head.

"I live with my Aunt and Uncle," Harry said.

"Oh," Shannon frowned.

"Where? I'll take you home afterwards."

"Number four, Privite Drive," he recited. Shannon just shook her head at this. She knew the neighborhood and didn't like it one bit.

"Stuck up prissies would only live here," she commented to Gibbs when they first came to check out the local neighbors.

Harry spun around when the door opened.

"Dad!" Kelly cried as she ran up to give him a hug.

"Hey Kells! Who's that?"

"My new friend Harry!" She stated proudly. Gibbs set her down and came towards Harry.

"Jethro Gibbs," he held out his hand.

"Nice to meet you Mr. Gibbs," Harry said nervously. Kelly was tapping her foot impatiently.

"Come on Harry, I want to play!" Kelly dragged Harry upstairs to her room and was probably giving him a tour of the house. After the kids left, Gibbs turned to Shannon.

"Why's the kid in rags?"

"I don't know. Maybe all his other clothes were in laundry?" Gibbs shook his head at the thought. A thump was heard from upstairs.

"Why do I feel like I'll go grey before I'm 45?" Turns out Kelly and Harry fell off her bed somehow and ended up tangled in each other and were laughing. Harry smiled wistfully. 'Hopefully she'll stay my friend forever.'

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