Just Imagine; part 2
I'm only going to be writing little bits of each book for 'Just Imagine'. I hope you enjoy.
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"Harry. Harry wake up." A voice whispered softly.
Harry sniffed and opened his eye slowly. A face, much like his, was right in front of his, smiling widely.
"Happy Birthday buddy." The man said.
"Thanks dad. But why did you wake me up so early?" Harry yawned
"It's your eleventh birthday. A very special day." His dad said excitedly. "Now hurry and get up, uncle Sirius and Remus are coming over soon, and you know what Remus is like in the mornings."
Harry chuckled and nodded. His dad ruffled his hair before leaving. Harry rubbed his eyes, and dragged himself out of bed for a hot shower. The warm water ran over his body, the heat was comforting. He wasn't sure why his dad was more excited about his birthday than he was, but at least his two (not blood related) uncles were coming over.
Once Harry was dried and dressed, he headed downstairs for breakfast.
"Woah." Harry breathed. The table was covered in a variety of fruit, pancakes, waffles, crumpets, chocolate, and smoothies.
"Happy Brithday Breakfast Harry!" James cried excitedly, picking his skinny son up and hugging him.
"Thanks dad." Harry said, his voice muffled by his dads shoulder.
Suddenly, a loud, happy voice came from the living room. Followed by a tired and weak voice. Harry was scared, was there intruders in the house? But two familiar faces appeared in the hall; it was only Sirius and Remus.
"Siri! Rem!" Harry cried, running over to hug them both.
"Happy Birthday Harry."
"Morning Harry."
"Come on, food and news and presents await!" James cried.
The four of them sat at the table, eating happily. Harry couldn't have asked for more perfect people to spend his day with. His only wish, his mother was there to enjoy it.
You see, ten years ago on Halloween, his mother was killed in a car crash that he and his father had barely just escaped from. Harry didn't remember it, and the only thing he got from the crash was a lightning bolt scar on his forehead. He had dreams of a bright green light, but he had assumed that had been the crash.
As they were eating, a brown owl landed on the windowsill and hooted happily. Harry dropped his fork and stared, mouth open. There was something tied to the owls foot.
"Go on Harry, take the letter." Sirius urged, nudging Harry over to the owl.
As Harry walked over to the owl. The owl stuck out its leg which had the letter on it. Hooting happily, the owl flew away. As Harry sat down, he slipped his fingers under the flap on the envelope and opened the letter. Two pieces of parchment fell out. The first one read;
'Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
Headmaster: Albus Dumbledore (Order of Merlin, First Class, Grand Sorc., Chf. Warlock, Supreme Mugwump, International Confed. of Wizards)
Dear Mr Potter,
We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Please find enclosed a list of all necessary books and equipment. Term begins on September 1. We await your owl by no later than July 31.
Yours sincerely,
Minerva McGonagall
Deputy Headmistress'
The second page read;
'Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
Uniform
First-year students will require:
1.Three sets of plain work robes (black)
2.One plain pointed hat (black) for day wear
3.One pair of protective gloves (dragon hide or similar)
4.One winter cloak (black, with silver fastenings)
Please note that all pupils' clothes should carry name tags.
Course Books
All students should have a copy of each of the following:
The Standard Book of Spells (Grade 1) by Miranda Goshawk
A History of Magic by Bathilda Bagshot
Magical Theory by Adalbert Waffling
A Beginner's Guide to
Transfiguration by Emeric Switch
One Thousand Magical Herbs and Fungi by Phyllida Spore
Magical Drafts and Potions by Arsenius Jigger
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them by Newt Scamander
The Dark Forces: A Guide to Self-Protection by Quentin Trimble
Other Equipment
1 wand
1 cauldron (pewter, standard size 2)
1 set glass or crystal phials
1 telescope
1 set brass scales
Students may also bring an owl OR a cat OR a toad.
PARENTS ARE REMINDED THAT FIRST YEARS ARE NOT ALLOWED THEIR OWN BROOMSTICKS'
"Dad, what does this mean? Is it a joke?" Harry asked. "It says I'm a wizard."
"No Harry, it isn't a joke." Remus said
"You are a wizard. All three of us are." Sirius said.
"You are all crazy." Harry said
"No we aren't. We can show you." James said. Reaching into his jeans, he pulled out a wand. He aimed it at Harry.
"Aguamenti." James said. Harry squealed as he was soaked by a stream of water coming out the end of the wand.
"That could just be a water gun." Harry said.
Remus sighed and pulled out his wand as well, but Sirius beat him to it. Sirius stood up, and instantly, a large black dog was in his place. Harry cried out in shock before laughing.
"Ok, I believe you." Harry laughed, patting the dogs head. "This is so cool!"
"There is something else we need to tell you as well Harry." Remus said, estuarine for him to sit down.
"What?" Harry asked
"Your mother was a witch as well. A brilliant witch, very smart and powerful. But she didn't die in a car crash." Sirius said
"What I want you to remember Harry, is that not all wizards are good. One wizard, went as bad as you can get." James said sadly. "His name was V .... his name was V ..." James stammered. "I can't say it."
Remus put a hand on James's shoulder and smiled sympathetically. "His name was Voldemort."
"Volde-what?" Harry asked
"Voldemort." Remus repeated.
"Your mother and I were on the run, for a reason I'll tell you when you are older. On Halloween, your mother was killed by him. I was almost killed, but he missed me by a fraction of a centimeter. Your mother died protecting you, that's why you lived." James said sadly, eyes sparkling with tears.
"He tried to kill you as well, but something about you stopped him that night." Sirius said. "We don't know how, but his spell rebounded, killing him. And also giving you that scar on your forehead."
"So, the bright green light?" Harry asked. "Was her being killed?"
"If you remember that, then it must be." Sirius muttered. "But enough about the past, it's time to get you ready for Hogwarts!"
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September 1st came quicker than James had wanted. Harry, on the other hand, couldn't wait. The trip to Diagonal Alley had been strange. Many people, all strangers, instantly recognized Harry, and began greeting him like a long-lost family member. But the shopping was none the less fun. An old friend of his dad, Remus and Sirius's by the name of Hagrid, had gotten him a snowy white owl as a present. Harry had named her Hedwig.
"Bye Harry. Don't forget to write to us. And have fun!" James cried, hugging Harry tightly
"Have fun kiddo." Sirius said, ruffling Harry's hair.
"Have a great time Harry." Remus said, hugging him briefly.
A warning horn blasted from the train. Harry gave his dad and his uncles one last smile before hurrying onto the train.
Remus, James and Sirius smiled sadly, standing beside each other as the train left.
"He's grown up so fast." James sighed
"Yeah." Sirius agreed.
"He'll be alright, won't he?" James asked
"He'll be fine, James. You're his father after all." Remus laughed.
"Yeah, yeah I am." James laughed.
The three men turned away, wishing Harry a year full of pranks and peace, if only they knew....
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His dad had been so pleased that he was in Gryffindor. But Harry hadn't really sent his dad that many letters, he was too busy trying to figure out who Nicholas Flamel is.
Christmas morning, Harry was woken up by a very excited Ron. His eyes widened with happiness when he saw the pile of presents at the end of the bed. Tearing them open, he found that Hagrid had given him a wooden flute, a jumper and homemade fudge from Ron's mum, large box of sweets from Hermione, a big box of chocolate from Remus, prank items from Sirius, and an empty photo album from his dad, for all the times he would have at Hogwarts. But that wasn't the only thing he got from his dad. A large, soft parcel was left, a note in his dads handwriting on the top that read;
'Harry
I hope you are having a great time, sorry you couldn't come home for Christmas. Remus needs me for something very important and secret. But anyway, it is a great pain to be handing this over to you, but I think you're old enough to have this. It's my invisibility cloak. Use it well.
Love and pranks,
Dad'
"Woah." Harry gasped. "My dad gave me his invisibility cloak. This is wicked."
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Later that night, Harry decided to use the cloak to help find out about Nicholas Flamel without being caught. But he had to run from Snape and Filtch, taking cover in an old room. Breathing heavily with his back to the door, Harry noticed something in the middle of the room; a large mirror. Stepping forward, Harry had to cover his mouth to stop his scream from being heard, because he wasn't alone in the mirror.
A beautiful women with long, fiery red hair, and bright green eyes, stood next to his reflection.
"Mum?" Harry squeaked.
Then he noticed the three men next to her. One of the men looked exactly like Harry, but with thick, rectangle glasses and was much older; his dad. Another had long, shaggy brown hair and was laughing; Sirius. And the last man had sandy coloured hair riddled with grey, and many scars upon his weary face; Remus.
How could they be there? Spinning round, Harry frowned, he was alone. But in the mirror, he wasn't.
"What?" Harry breathed, confused.
Harry sat on the cold floor, and watched the family in the mirror laugh and smile at him. He mostly stared at his mother, her eyes exactly like his. Tears welled up on Harry's eyes, he missed her so much, and seeing her was painful in heart, in the place where she should be.....
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His head hurt terribly. The last thing Harry remembered was getting the stone from Quirrell. The stone! Quirrell! Harry's eyes snapped opened to see a pair of tired hazel pair staring back.
"Hey kiddo." The man said softly.
"Dad?" Harry said, confused. "What you doing here?"
"I got an urgent message from Dumbledore about you." James said. "Looks like someone was being a little hero."
Harry smiled, but it instantly dropped. "What happened to the stone?" He cried desperately.
"It had been destroyed." A calm, wise voice said from behind his dad. James moved out the way; Dumbledore was standing there.
"But-" Harry started
"It was Nicholas's best of interest that he would get rid of it. Though he and his wife will die, they both are happy with the long life they have had." Dumbledore said happily.
"Don't look so down hearted Harry. I mean look at all your gifts!" James cried happily. Harry saw at the bottom of his bed that there was a massive pile of sweets. He laughed happily, sitting right up.
"Wh-what?" Harry laughed
"From your admirers. The students have heard about what happened to you and Professor Quirrell, so, naturally, they feel awful for treating you badly." Dumbledore said.
"Remus also sent you some chocolate. James said. "I think his obsession is getting worse."
Harry smiled.
"Well Harry, we'd best let you rest. Your father needs to get back home, and there is a feast to enjoy." Dumbledore said, walking towards the door.
"Don't worry Harry, you'll see me soon." James said, hugging Harry. "I'm so proud of you."
The words hung around in Harry's head. He had made his dad proud, the one thing e always wanted to achieve in everything he did. And he'd done it.
And that was only first year, wait for the rest of his Hogwarts years!
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So that's the end of that chapter. Chamber of Secrets is next. And I hope you enjoyed it.
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