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To: Sirius Black (siriuslycharming@ gmail.com), Remus Lupin ([email protected])
From: Albus Dumbledore ([email protected])
Cc: Harry Potter ([email protected])
Subject: Hogwarts School - Transfer Student Information
Date: Sunday, January 3, 2016. 12:38pm.
Attachments: 3
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Dear Mr. Black and Mr. Potter,
Welcome to Hogwarts School! We are delighted to have Mr. Harry Potter as a student at our prestigious school and we have included the necessary registration forms, Student Code of Conduct, and a copy of the new timetable. School begins promptly at 8:30am and uniform is required (please see attachment).
Though we see that Mr. Potter is a bit behind the school average academically, we are confident that he will catch up to his peers with the proper motivation and after-school engagement. Should you require further information on aid offered through Hogwarts School, please consult the Peer Resource Center after classes.
Miss Hermione Granger is the Fourth Year Prefect and will be Mr. Potter’s host and guide for the first day, and liaison through the week. She has included her contact information below to arrange meetings with the student.
Any further questions or concerns may be forwarded to our Head Administrator, Miss Arabella Figg.
Sincerely,
Albus P. W. B. Dumbledore
Headmaster
Hogwarts School
Monday, January 4, 2016. 6:37am. 12 Grimmauld Place (Grimmauld) - Harry Potter
Remus: Up.
Harry: nghhh
Remus: Harry.
Harry: Remus.
Remus: Oh look, a full word. Up.
Harry: mghugh
Remus: No going back now, I’m afraid.
Harry: But winter break was so nice…
Harry: Winter break didn’t have six AMs…
Remus: 6am existed last week and it will exist next week as well.
Harry: But why, though?
Remus: Something about the earth’s rotation and the construct of time. I’m sure you’ll find out at school.
Sirius: Not likely.
Remus: Must you contradict me in front of him, Sirius?
Sirius: I must. It’s practically a house rule.
Harry: He’s right though. Pretty sure we shook on it last weekend.
Remus: Without me there?
Harry: Well, that was sort of the point, innit?
Remus: You two will be the death of me yet. Come down and grab your brekkie, pup.
Harry: Okay, but question.
Remus: Dear gods.
Sirius: Answer.
Harry: Is this uniform really necessary? I've seen it at other schools, but this seems a bit much...
Harry: Like, I get the nice blazer and and what for I suppose. But do I actually have to WEAR the TIE? Can't I just shove it in my pocket until a teacher comes round?
Harry: How am I supposed to learn when I feel I’m at the gallows?
Sirius: Look at you knowing about gallows! See? The tie is teaching you already.
Harry: …
Remus: Yes, Harry. The uniform is required, like many schools. You read about it in the handbook, yeah?
Harry: ...handbook?
Sirius: ha! Told ya, Moons. You owe me 10 quid.
Remus: You didn’t read the handbook we printed out for you?
Harry: no?
Harry: Was I supposed to?
Sirius: Ha!
Remus: Shut it, Sirius. Yes, pet, you were to read it before school today.
Harry: oh, brilliant, I still have like an hour then, yeah?
Sirius: HA!
Remus: Sirius, you’re grounded.
Sirius: D:
Harry: What happens when Sirius is grounded?
Remus: Never you mind.
Harry: gross.
Sirius: Anyhow! Mean Moony aside, I’ve already packed up your new rucksack with a full lunch kit and fresh school supplies.
Harry: I told you you didn’t have to do all that. I really can get up earlier and get it done. I used to pack Dudley’s lunch all the time.
Remus: Let him have this, Harry. He’s unemployed and justifying it as a stay-at-home dad. Make him earn his keep.
Sirius: I can’t think of a more honourable profession than caring for our precious son! :D
Remus: Of course, love.
Harry: Are you sure though? I’ve been talking a big game, but I don’t want you guys to think I can’t pull my weight around here or that I’m lazy.
Sirius: You are seriously underweight still as it is so you wouldn’t have much to pull. (Though Molly certainly is trying to fix that).
Sirius: But really, you deserve a spot of lazy after everything you’ve been through.
Harry: I thought you weren't allowed to make me cry on my first day?
Remus: Was that rule in the handbook? <3
Sirius: Remus!
Harry: ha bloody ha.
Harry: I’m coming down and you can both give me a hug you big saps.
Sirius: Our arms are always open, pup.
Remus: Damn straight.
Remus: But also, hurry down bc it’s nearly time for school.
Harry: damn
Monday, 8:09am. Hogwarts - Hermione Granger
Harry: Hello?
Harry: This is Harry, you sent the Headmaster your number for today I guess.
Harry: My dads just dropped me at the gates and I’m not sure where to go.
Hermione: Harry! Hi! Hello!
Hermione: Happy first day of school! How thrilling!
Hermione: I’ll be right down to meet you and we can do a quick tour from there.
Hermione: We're in the same tutor group, but I can take you through to your other classes throughout the week as well until you’ve got the hang of it.
Harry: Cheers. This place looks a lot bigger than my last school.
Harry: A lot posher too, truth be told.
Hermione: Hogwarts School is a historical academy with a rich legacy of excellence. The building and grounds themselves are so fascinating, they have their own section in Hogwarts: A History. I know some people aren’t interested in the biography they’ve written, but I have to say…
Hermione: Oh! I found you! As I was saying…
Tuesday, January 5, 2016. 9:23am. Hogwarts - Draco Malfoy
Draco: New kid.
Blaise: Well spotted.
Draco: What do you know about him?
Pansy: Absolutely not, Draco. We are not starting this again.
Draco: Starting what again?
Blaise: Your obsession.
Draco: Excuse you, what obsession?
Pansy: “What obsession?”, he says.
Blaise: Classic.
Draco: I honestly don’t know what you’re talking about.
Pansy: Theo Knott.
Draco: His father knows my father. I needed to know if we could become political allies.
Pansy: We were 11.
Draco: Never too young to learn, my father always says.
Blaise: I’ve also heard him say second cousins are far enough for marriage.
Pansy: Ugh, no thank you.
Draco: I hate you.
Blaise: No you don’t. Dean Thomas.
Draco: Oi! He was my science partner, I HAD to interact with him.
Pansy: And find out everything about him from his football team to the name of his childhood chinchilla.
Draco: That information could come in handy one day. Think of the password hints I could get through.
Pansy: Right… Do you need us to go on?
Draco: …
Draco: no…
Pansy: Good boy.
Draco: I hate you.
Blaise: Sure.
Pansy: I’ll make you a compromise. We can sit angled towards his table with the weasels so you can gawk at his bed head or whatever you had planned.
Draco: Malfoys do not gawk.
Blaise: Observe, notice, remark upon, gaze, glance.
Draco: Precisely.
Pansy: We’ll see.
Friday, January 8, 2016. 12:05pm. The Marauders’ Map Bookstore- Remus Lupin
Pup: Hey, Remus. Can I stop round Ron’s this afternoon? After school?
Pup: And stay for supper?
Pup: It’s totally okay if the answer is no.
Pup: I know I have a key and all, but you probably don’t want to wait up.
Pup: nvm it was stupid anyways.
Pup: Disregard!
Remus: Of course you can go to the Weasley’s, you only have to ask.
Remus: What’s going on here, pup?
(1:07pm)
Pup: ahhhhh
Pup: Um, blatant insecurity in my relationships and fear of retribution for totally understandable wants and needs?
Remus: You contacted Mrs. Lovegood?
Pup: Ah, yeah. Um, kind of had another attack or something. I think I missed class. Locked myself in the change room.
Remus: Well, I for one am proud of you for finding a safe place and using the resources you have at hand.
Remus: I love you so much already, Harry. And you know Sirius does, too. This is a big change for you with leaving the Dursleys and changing schools. It’s a lot and any of us would feel overwhelmed.
Remus: Do you want to finish out the school day? Or shall I send Sirius over to bring you here? You could sit in the stacks and hide to your heart’s content.
Pup: Why are you both so nice to me?
Pup: I know you took me in and all, and Sirius was close with my dad, but you’ve seen how messed up I am by now. Wouldn't you prefer a kid with less baggage?
Remus: We have welcomed you into our home and intend to adopt you as soon as the papers can be filed because you (yes YOU) are a brave and wonderful young man and our family was not complete and will never be complete without you.
Remus: And don’t think you need to “suck it up” or “stiff upper lip” or do whatever the minging demon in your head is spouting. You are enough just the way you are and we want to see you happy, and healthy, and thriving.
Pup: goddammit I’m crying again why
Pup: Celeste said you’d say something like that. Somethin like you care for me or whatever.
Pup: I guess it’s just hard to reckon with. I’ve never had anyone care about me. Not like this.
Remus: I know, pup, and it breaks my heart that we couldn’t find you sooner. Celeste is a smart woman and I’m glad you got matched with her for counselling.
Remus: Am I texting Sirius to come get you?
Pup: Ummm, yeah maybe if that’s okay?
Remus: Of course, love. Do you still want to go to Ron’s for after? Or would you rather schedule something this weekend so you have time to prepare?
Harry: Maybe for later? And… would it be lame if I wanted you and Sirius there, too? Just in case I have another attack?
Harry: I don’t want to impose on Mrs. Weasley or anything.
Remus: That sounds like an excellent plan. I’ll talk to Molly, we can bring dessert or something of the sort.
Remus: Texting Sirius now, you can wait by the office and he can sign you out when he gets there.
Harry: Ta, Remus. Really.
Remus: We’ve got you, Harry. I’ll see you soon. <3
Harry: :)
Friday, 1:38pm. Islington Farmer’s Market - Sirius Black
Moons: Hey, Sirius. Can you swing by Hogwarts and pick up Harry and bring him here? He’s had a rough day and could use some space.
Pads: Of course, on my way. Did anything happen?
Pads: Let me know now so I know if I should bring my brass knuckles and throw down.
Moons: 1) You are too old to ‘throw down’. 2) Poison would be more foolproof, throw Dumbles off the scent. 3) Nothing happened, we can both stand down anyhow. I’ll explain more later when we’ve got him tucked away with hot cocoa and that massive copy of Canterbury Tales he’s been glued to.
Pads: 1) I’m 34, fight me yourself you coward. 2) Damn you’re hot when you plan murder better than me. 3) Noted. Shower Harry with love and affection until he caves under the pressure and admits I’m his favourite. Deal.
Moons: 1) We’re the same age and I could beat you any day. 2) Who said anything about murder?! But… I’ll keep planning if you’d like… 3) My hot cocoa is famous, get in line, mutt.
Pads: 1) That’s bc you fight dirty you salacious slag! 2) Case in point. But yes please. 3) Are we really still numbering things? Is this how ppl text? Why are your list making habits rubbing off on me like this I want a divorce!
Moons: 1) You love it. 2) As I said. 3) We aren’t technically married, numpty. And without my lists we wouldn’t have that sexy list under the bed… 4) Why aren’t you driving to get our son? Stop distracting me with flirting, Harry needs you!
Pads: [voice to text] I’m giving up on the number thing because you’re ridiculous. But you make a good point about the lists so, carry on if you insist. Driving now. Harry will always come first. See you soon, love you.
Moons: I love you too, you great charming beast of a man.
Pads: [voice to text] Send blushing emoji wait no shit not like that fuck it see you soon you daft man.