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A Dog's Purpose Is Strange Magic 3 Chapter 1

Harry and Bailey have been required to act more carefully around the Dursleys, tiptoeing around Uncle Vernon in particular so as not to garner any retribution from what they view as a ticking timebomb.

You see the cause of all this happened about a week into the summer. Ron, under instructions from Harry, called on the telephone line instead of sending a letter by owl. He did everything right except for one little thing. Ron had the impression that you must yell from his end from the top of his voice or else the person receiving him on the other won't be able to hear. Unfortunately, Uncle Vernon is the one to answer it having reached the telephone before Harry was even close.

Despite it being by non-magical communication means Uncle Vernon was severely displeased that Harry gave out their contact information to someone they view as unnatural and unseemly in the magical community.

The only loophole to this that Uncle Vernon didn't pay any attention to and one that he had the inability to stop is Harry being the receiver of any written correspondence. No need for Uncle Vernon to get all worked up about those if he doesn't even know anything about them.

This supersedes Uncle Vernon's authority.

The only problem with that is they were five weeks in and still nothing came their way.

That is until the previous night.

While Harry had been working on some summer homework assignments and Bailey was flipping through pictures of her sons and daughters Hedwig came back after being gone for a couple of days. She hadn't come alone.

The other two owls had been Errol, belonging to the Weasleys, and a Hogwarts owl he hadn't seen before. All three were carrying either a letter or a parcel.

Errol held good news from the Weasleys. They'd won the grand prize draw at the Ministry of Magic for 1,000 galleons. The whole story is in the issue of the Daily Prophet showing all the Weasleys young and old enjoying a good time in Egypt visiting the eldest Bill.

Harry and Bailey couldn't be happier for him. They can't imagine any family out there more deserving.

Certainly will bring about fewer mishaps in classes with Ron being the bearer of a brand new wand where last year his was broken almost in half.

For his birthday Ron had given Harry something called a Pocket Sneakoscope that resembles a miniature glass spinning top and is supposed to alert the user whenever someone untrustworthy is in the vicinity.

Hedwig loves soaring through the skies and being useful to her master, but she's always happy to come back home to recuperate in her own cage. Knowing each other for over two years now Bailey and Hedwig have an understanding and get along quite well these days in sharing their space. Being a mother matured Bailey and made her grow up wonderfully. It had been noted by Hedwig. She had brought Hermione's birthday wishes to Harry and his present.

A Broomstick Servicing Stick.

Harry was so excited.

Bailey suspects that the moment he gets the chance Harry will be avidly using it on his treasured Nimbus Two Thousand. One of the things Harry loves most doing at Hogwarts is flying and playing Quidditch.

Bailey especially enjoys the dog treats that Hermione had the foresight to send to them, too.

The handsome tawny owl was carrying his Hogwarts letter for 3rd year. Nothing unusual there except for a permission form he needs to sign in order to visit the village of Hogsmeade. But the package that had been in its talons had him concerned.

The handwriting marking it as being from Hagrid should've been a dead giveaway that they should've handled with extreme caution.

All the snapping and growling from the wrapped parcel gave Bailey the impression that Hagrid had sent them a living creature.

Turns out it is something in between.

Bailey had positioned herself on the bed with Harry and him gripping a lamp over his head to make use of a weapon instead of his wand. Harry had seized the wrapping paper in his hand and pulled.

A book tumbled from the brown paper.

The Monster Book of Monsters.

Books aren't supposed to be able to move but this one does. To Bailey's shock, she had watched it scuttle sideways along the bed, moving like some weird crab. It fell off the bed and shuffled rapidly across the room all on its own.

Bailey's curiosity got the better of her. She had followed its trail bringing her nose down to investigate.

Shouldn't have done that.

Bailey had a brief flashback of when the Sorting Hat latched onto her face when she'd sought to use it as a chew toy.

Luckily Bailey jumped back in time to avoid getting bitten by this book. But it still went on the attack, forcing Bailey back onto the bed with Harry when it shuffled underneath the bed. Lying on his stomach Harry had peered into the darkness and hastily pulled back as the Monster Book of Monsters launched an assault on him. It's quarry out of view the book retreated under. Harry used his shoe to lure it out and as it rapidly bit the shoe, he planted his feet on it. Harry then replaces the lock on the book and places it in a safe spot where it can't do any more trouble.

Something tells Bailey that her boy won't be daring to open that thing until he absolutely must. It's going to stay nice and buried until they get to Hogwarts.

At the present time, Harry and Bailey are struggling to enjoy a bit of breakfast with the Dursleys. None of the three even acknowledge it's Harry's birthday. Bailey doubts they even are aware it is such an important occasion for him. They never pay attention to anything like that unless it's Dudley's.

Bailey is curled around Harry's chair patiently waiting for any tidbits that might tumble from the table. Knowing Dudley's eating habits there probably will be, but he'll have to avoid getting kicked by him when she tries.

On the news channel, a reporter is informing the public about an escaped prisoner going by the name Black, Sirius Black. The reporter warns the public that Black is armed and extremely dangerous. Bailey marks this, promising to be more aware when Harry takes her out on walks to stretch her legs. The strange thing about the report is that they make no mention of where he escaped from or what progress is being made on finding him. It sends Uncle Vernon into an ill-tempered tizzy.

If something as little as this makes Uncle Vernon this upset that's nothing compared to what his own news to the family must bring Harry and Bailey.

Draining his cup of tea and glancing at his watch for a time check, Uncle Vernon said "I'd better be off in a minute, Petunia. Marge's train gets in at ten."

Harry chokes on his bite of toast and Bailey accidentally smacks her head on a table leg.

Aunt Marge!

Of all people why does this bitch have to come and ruin the summer for them?!

Uncle Vernon's sister, Aunt Marge, is more than a menace for Harry and Bailey. If Uncle Vernon is already terrible toward them, she is even worse.

The only good thing about this woman is that instead of living in the suburbs of London, Aunt Marge lives in the country where she bred bulldogs.

She didn't often stay at Privet Drive, but the one visit Bailey can recall quite prominently is the year before Harry's first year at Hogwarts.

Aunt Marge had brought her favorite bulldog Ripper with her, and Bailey hated that one with a passion. Harry had the misfortune to drop on Ripper's tail and it chased him up a tree in the Dursley's garden. Bailey did her best to defend Harry without biting Ripper, knowing it would get her into serious trouble and they'd use it to get rid of her. Bailey blocked Ripper from the tree barking at Ripper so fiercely that it drew the attention of the neighbors.

Mrs. Figg was the one to call law enforcement. They'd gotten Harry down and warned Aunt Marge to keep better control of her animal or they'd get animal control involved.

Aunt Marge's disposition had soured toward Harry and Bailey even more, accusing them of making Ripper look bad when she was a stray. Aunt Marge hadn't been back since.

Bailey would prefer if she never came back.

Uncle Vernon has other ideas.

Pointing a fat finger threateningly at Harry and Bailey, Uncle Vernon snarled "Marge will be here for a week, and while we're on the subject we need to get a few things straight before I go and collect her. Firstly, you'll keep a civil tongue in your head when you're talking to Marge."

Bailey lightly woofs, placing her head on her paws. She and Harry aren't the problem. It's Marge and that unkind tongue running loose in her head.

Of the same mind as Bailey, bitterly, Harry said "All right, if she does when she is talking to me."

Continuing, Uncle Vernon said "Secondly, as Marge doesn't know anything about your abnormality, I don't want any funny stuff while she's here. You behave yourself, got me?"

Teeth gritted, Harry said "I will if she does."

"And thirdly, we've told Marge you attend St. Brutus's Secure Center for Incurably Criminal Boys," said Uncle Vernon.

Say what? Okay, now that's taken it too far.

"What," yelled Harry, indignantly.

Sternly, Uncle Vernon said "And you'll be sticking to that story or there'll be trouble. Well, Petunia, I'll be off to the station. Want to come along for the ride, Dudders?"

"No," said Dudley, not turning his attention away from the television now that one of his programs is on.

Smoothing Dudley's thick blond hair, Aunt Petunia said "Duddy's got to make himself smart for his auntie. Mummy's bought him a lovely new bowtie."

Bailey gags.

Clapping Dudley on the shoulder and leaving the kitchen, Uncle Vernon said "See you in a bit, then."

An idea coming to mind Harry jumps out of his seat to stop Uncle Vernon at the door."

Slipping on his coat, Uncle Vernon snarled "I'm not taking you."

Equally as cold, Harry said "Like I wanted to come. I want to ask you something. Third years at my school are allowed to visit the village sometimes. I need you to sign the permission form."

Ah, so that was Harry's angle. Bailey approves.

"And why should I do that," sneered Uncle Vernon.

Reining in his temper, choosing his words carefully, Harry said "Well, it'll be hard work, pretending to Aunt Marge I go to that St. Whatsits-."

"St. Brutus's Secure Center for Incurably Criminal Boys," bellowed Uncle Vernon.

"Exactly," said Harry, looking calmly into Uncle Vernon's purple face. "It's a lot to remember. I'll have to make it sound convincing, won't I? What if I accidentally let something slip?"

"You'll get the stuffing knocked out of you, won't you," roared Uncle Vernon, advancing on Harry with his fist raised.

Anticipating this Bailey is already sitting in the center. As soon as he takes a step forward, she barks, warning him to keep his distance.

Standing his ground, grimly, Harry said "Knocking the stuffing out of me won't make Aunt Marge forget what I could tell her."

Uncle Vernon can't deny that.

"But if you sign my permission, I swear I'll remember where I'm supposed to go to school. I'll act like I'm normal and everything," promised Harry, reasonably.

Finally, Uncle Vernon snapped "Right, I shall monitor your behavior carefully during Marge's visit. If, at the end of it, you've toed the line and kept to the story, I'll sign your ruddy form."

Bingo.

Bailey watches Uncle Vernon slam the door on the way out in satisfaction.

This should be a piece of cake, right?

Authors Note:

For those of you on fanfiction I'm sure you've been facing the many unwanted ads when you're reading a story. Well, yesterday, I finally had enough, and I got an adblocker app. It worked! No more ads on any level! The one I got is Adblock Pro: Safari Ad Blocker. It really works. Just follow the instruction video that it attached to it.

Heads up everyone there's someone on fanfiction you need to seriously watch out for. Early a couple of months ago after I woke up I was checking my email and I saw I had a new guest review on my A Dog's Purpose Is Strange Magic 2 sequel. I took a look at it and got a very big shock. Some random person I've never spoken to before on here or anywhere else in my life was basically threatening me. Intimidating and practically ordering me to write a threatening letter to someone on their behalf, telling to stay off of for life or else they and everyone else close to them would be killed, disgustingly telling them to kill themselves. And at the bottom of the message this crazy person wasn't done. Warning me that if I don't send the letter then they would kill me and for confirmation to email them to make absolutely sure I complied with their demands. Of course I did nothing of the sort. Instead of doing what they wanted I reported them to the website, sent copies of this deplorable guest review message to police officer cousins of mine so they could have it on file, and I went to a nearby police station and reported it.

When I spoke to the police officers and they checked everything on the message they saw, that while the address and names of business were accurate the people and their names were not. They agree it was more than likely a scam because of the email address on the bottom in order to perhaps get access to personal information or potentially hack my computer. Despite that I'm still very happy they took it seriously as I showed and told them everything. All the same I'm still very happy that I brought this to the attention of law enforcement. Even though the entire thing might be fake I'm still very happy to have brought this to the attention of those who can do something about it if it was legit in some way. This may have been a scam, but it's obvious these people are beyond irresponsible if they try to goad people into sending death threats to random strangers just to get access to info.

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So, in light of all this, it is important to live life to the fullest as much as anyone can.

I know I am. ;) See you guys next time.