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Après un premier chapitre aussi agréable que celui qu'ils venaient d'écouter, les lecteurs espéraient vraiment que le reste du livre serait aussi bon
Chapitre deux, OWL express
À bien des égards, Harry Potter était... Tout d'abord, il détestait...
« Ce n'est pas si bizarre », souligne Percy
« Ouais, si je devais retourner chez des gens comme l'oncle d'Harry, je n'aimerais pas non plus les vacances. » Grimace Lee
Tout le monde hoche la tête
Faire sourire Harry alors que Pétunia était simplement heureuse de ne pas avoir été incluse dans la phrase de Gryffondor
Alors il tenait absolument...
« Tu veux faire des devoirs ? En plus de l'été ? » demandent plusieurs étudiants avec dégoût tandis que les adultes ( sauf Pepa ) lèvent les yeux au ciel devant leur drame
« Au moins tu sembles concentré sur tes études, c'est très soigné, nieto. » Félicitations Abuela
« Ne t'inquiète pas, maintenant qu'il va vivre avec moi, ça va changer », assure Camilo
Mais quand il remarque le regard de sa grand-mère, il se rétracte rapidement.
« C'était une blague », dit-il en levant les mains en signe de reddition.
« Je l'espère pour toi, jeune homme », prévient Abuela
Mais il devait les faire en secret...
Les enseignants détestaient entendre jusqu'où un de leurs élèves devait aller juste pour faire ses devoirs d'été.
-Heureusement que ce ne serait pas le cas dans leur futur... Du moins pour Harry, au vu de tout ce qu'ils entendaient de la part de ces ivrognes, ils devaient vraiment faire plus attention à la situation de vue à l'extérieur du château de leurs étudiants
Eh bien... Harry Potter était un sorcier.
Minuit approchait.
Les couvertures tirées sur sa tête... C'était une Histoire de la Magie d'Adalbert Lasornette.
Fronçant les sourcils, Harry Potter courut... Il cherchait des idées... :
« La crémation des sorcières au XIVe siècle était... »
Son stylo s'arrêta... Harry rampa sur son nez... et lut ce qui était écrit :
Au Moyen-Âge... Les « Moldus » ressentaient une terreur...
« Je les comprends un peu, c'est naturel d'avoir peur des choses qu'on ne comprend pas. » Mentionne doucement Luisa
« C'est vrai, je me souviens des trois ou quatre premières années après le miracle, et des deux années suivantes, lorsque mes triplés ont reçu leurs dons, certains villageois étaient assez craintifs et méfiants à l'égard de la magie miraculeuse, en particulier le vieux prêtre du village. » Hoche la tête Abuela
« L'inconnu peut être terrifiant, mais la seule façon de sortir de cette peur est de l'affronter. » Dit Minerva comme la Gryffondor qu'elle est
Incapable de reconnaître ceux qui l’ont réellement pratiqué.
Quand... avec de vrais pouvoirs magiques... sur le bûcher n'avait aucun effet.
« Pour de vrai ? » demande Dolores, surprise
« En effet, il n'était pas possible de brûler une personne magique. » Dit Flitwick
Le condamné se contenta de... feignit de se tordre de douleur... ne ressentit qu'une sensation agréable...
« Donc personne n'a jamais été brûlé », dit Hermione soulagée
« Malheureusement, il y a des gens qui sont morts sur le bûcher, mais ils n'étaient pas magiques », dit Sprout avec tristesse.
Gwendoline la Fantasque, for example, was... captured forty-seven times...
Harry held his quill between his teeth and slipped... With slow, careful movements, he unscrewed... pausing from time to time to listen.
Because if any of the male members of the Dursley family...heard in passing...Harry had every chance of spending the rest of the summer...It was precisely because of the males of the Dursley family... that Harry had never...
'I'm happy not to be included, although I wonder why... since I was in the later books.' Said softly Petunia
'Maybe you started protecting me more, or now that I'm older, I'm more observant, and I notice the things you do for me that I didn't understand before these books.' Said Harry with a small smile to his head, which returned with a slight nod
Dudley meanwhile had his head down, he knew that his book version would be as unpleasant as his father, because unlike him, he had not had a glimpse of his cousin's life, and would not want to change... not like he was starting to want to
Uncle Vernon, Aunt Petunia and their son Dudley were... They belonged to the Muggle world and had... His father and his mother, themselves wizards, were dead...
'I wanted to show him pictures of Lily and me young but… Vernon threw them in the fireplace, like he did with the letters from Hogwarts that Harry received.' Said Petunia sadly trying not to cry
Everyone looks at her speechless and in shock
Especially Molly, she couldn't imagine how she would feel if someone dared to burn and destroy forever the images of her deceased brothers
The room was disgusted with Vernon Dursley even more than before which they didn't think was possible
'I have some pictures left from our childhood, I have some with Lily and you on them, I could make you duplicates, although... I'm in those pictures too.' Said Severus
Petunia looks at him in surprise before smiling, a few tears in her eyes
'Oh, Severus, that... that would be perfect... thank you.' She said with total gratitude
The man just nods, a little embarrassed
Remus Lupin staring at the potion professor with astonishment
As the big black dog moved his head between Severus and Petunia, finally tilting it, as if he were totally lost
For years, Uncle Vernon had hoped that by bullying Harry...
'It's not like he can change the fact that he's a wizard, he was born that way.' Said Tonks rolling her eyes
His aunt letting him do it.
'Which I deeply regret.' Sigh Petunia
Much to Vernon's fury, and Petunia's uncertainty, Vernon's efforts had proved futile and the man was now living... that Harry had been studying for two years... Anything his uncle could do , it was forbidding him... and locking up Harry's magical personal effects... The impossibility of consulting his books complicated Harry's life, because... The most difficult of them was for the professor Snape and... Harry had no sympathy...
'Sorry, professor.' Said Harry with a small grimace
'Given the behavior of my book version towards you, I don't blame you.' Reassures Snape by making Harry sigh in relief
This one returned it well and he would have been delighted... So Harry had seized the opportunity... from the first week of vacation
While Uncle Vernon, his son Dudley and Aunt Petunia (somewhat reluctantly) were out in the garden...
'Wonderful, a fifth car in three years, everything I dreamed of.' Said Petunia sarcastically
'And honestly, I highly doubt the neighborhood cares.' Mentions Narcissa
Petunia sniffles
'Oh, in Privet Drive, the whole neighborhood worries about the smallest thing happening to their neighbor.' She said rolling her eyes
These books may have wanted to make her look like a neighbor spying, but she was only like that out of boredom of being practically locked up in her house, the rest of her neighbors were as vowel as her, but it was worse since they did it for gossip and curiosity
Harry had slipped… picked the lock on the cupboard under the stairs as one of his two best friends, Mirabel Madrigal, had shown him how to do, and taken…
'I'm glad my book version taught you, although... I teach you how to pick locks, and you use it for your homework.' Said Mirabel shaking her head at the end
'Well, you must specify how I must use this knowledge when you teach it to me.' Replica Harry
Seeing the reproachful looks of her mother and her hermana again, Pepa sighs
'It seems to be very useful to him, doesn't it?' Does she defend herself
The other two women sigh in resignation
As long as he was careful not to... the Dursleys would never find out...
'I don't see why you're worried about it, it's usually me who washes the sheets, I wouldn't say anything about it, and when I don't wash them, it's your chore, neither Vernon nor Dudley would go and inspect your sheets.' Mention Petunia
'I guess my book version doesn't really think about that, just staying out of trouble.' Said Harry shrugging his shoulders
Harry wanted to avoid any conflict with his uncle.
His mood towards her was already
execrable because... had given him at the beginning of the holidays.
Fred Weasley, one of the Weasley twins, two of Harry's good friends at Hogwarts College, was born into a family... So the older boy of fifteen knew a lot more... but had never had... Unfortunately, it was Uncle Vernon...
'Of course, with Harry's bad luck, it was to be expected that his uncle would answer.' Draco grimaced as everyone looked at Harry, sorry
'Hello, Vernon Dursley, I'm listening.'
Harry, who was... hearing Fred's voice...
'HI? HI? YOU HEAR ME? I... WANT... TO SPEAK... TO... HARRY POTTER!'
Fred was screaming so loudly that Uncle Vernon jumped… an expression of fury mixed with worry.
At that, all the Muggle-borns, and a few half-bloods, stare at Fred in disbelief
'What... I don't understand, what's wrong?' Ask this one confused, like all purebloods
'There's no need to shout with a phone.' Explains Dudley shaking his head, as Fred blushes in embarrassment
'WHO IS TALKING?' He had roared in the direction of the device. 'WHO ARE YOU?'
'FRED... WEASLEY!' Fred replied, yelling as if... 'I... AM... A... SCHOOL... CLASSER... OF... HARRY...'
'Oh no...Fred.' Said Ginny
'His uncle wouldn't like that.' Grinning Bill
'Hating would be closer to the truth.' Said Petunia
Uncle Vernon's little eyes immediately...
'THERE IS NO HARRY POTTER HERE!' He had thundered while taking... 'I DON'T KNOW WHAT SCHOOL YOU'RE TALKING ABOUT! NEVER PHONE HERE AGAIN! NEVER APPROACH MY FAMILY!'
And he had thrown the handset on its base as if he... Harry had then suffered one of the worst overflows...
'HOW DARE YOU GIVE OUR PHONE NUMBER TO PEOPLE LIKE... LIKE YOU!' Stormed Uncle Vernon, showering him with sputters.
Obviously, Fred had realized... hadn't called again.
Hermione Madrigal, born Granger, and Mirabel Madrigal, his two best friends, hadn't tried... Harry suspected that the twins had advised them... it was a shame.
Hermione, the top student...
'Thanks for that.' Said Hermione giving Harry a big smile
'No need for thanks, considering the two books we listened to, it's just the truth.' Said the boy shrugging his shoulders
Muggle biological parents, whom she had grown up with for twelve years.
She therefore knew very well how to use a telephone, and would undoubtedly have shown the Madrigal how to make it work, moreover, neither she nor Mirabel would have ever committed the imprudence...
'Er...even if we don't mention it, how would we ever meet you other than that way?' Ask Mirabel
'It's true, Hogwarts is the only place you seem to go when you're not with them.' Said Tonks
'Harry sometimes cleans the front yard, and some kids cycle down the streets to get to the neighborhood park, a new kid might have stopped and talked to him at that time, without Vernon or I seeing him.' Petunia said thoughtfully
'I guess that would make sense as an excuse.' Nods Remus
So, for five long weeks, Harry... turned out to be almost as hateful... There was only a very small improvement:
His aunt Petunia, who did not like animal abuse, had managed to get Vernon to allow Harry to leave Hedwig, his owl...
'She shouldn't have been locked up the first time around, I'm glad my book version helped her this time around.' Petunia mutters
-Animals were meant to be free, not caged
After swearing he wouldn't use it... Uncle Vernon had finally given in to put an end to the din...
Harry finished taking his notes on Gwendoline the Whimsical and… Only the distant snores of Dudley, his enormous cousin, broke… It must have been very late.
Harry felt a tingle in his eyes... thought it best to finish...
'That would actually be better.' Approve Julieta
'You shouldn't force yourself so much, mijo.' Kindly said Augustin
He recapped the bottle of ink, wrapped it... got up and went to hide... rickety floorboard hidden by his bed.
Then he got up, stretched and looked at the time... It was one o'clock in the morning.
'You shouldn't be awake so late, growing children need rest.' Declared Madame Pomfrey
Harry then felt a strange… For an hour, he was thirteen years old and…
'HAPPY BIRTHDAY!' Howl Madrigals, Weasley and some students
Making Harry laugh
'Thanks, but it's two months late now.' He said amused
'We are just training for the next anniversary.' Said Mirabel
'Yeah, we'll practice to get everything in sync.' Ensures Camilo
Another unusual trait of Harry's personality was lack of enthusiasm...
'From now on, you'll be looking forward to them... just like Hermione... and Mirabel.' Said Abuela, remembering how she sadly neglected her youngest nieta's last birthdays since her ceremony
-But that would never be the case again, she would give Harry, Mirabel and Hermione the best birthdays of their lives!
In his life, he had never received... The last two years the Dursleys hadn't bothered... no reason why they... Harry crossed the room... He passed Hedwig's empty cage and... He leaned on the ledge, enjoying the coolness... It had been two nights since Hedwig... But Harry didn't wasn't worried... it had happened to him before... He was hoping though... In this house, he was the only living being, with the exception of his aunt sometimes, who hadn't...
'I especially recoil when Vernon is around, since when Harry was very small if I showed affection it would make Vernon angry, it has become a reflex not to be too close to Harry physically.' Confess Petunia
Although he was still small and thin for his age, Harry had grown... His jet black hair, them...:
They were always...
'Sorry, but you can never style them, it's the Potter curse.' Said Remus with an amused smile, that faded a bit when the black dog barked in an amused way
Behind his glasses... sparkling green and on his forehead... lightning bolt scar.
More than anything else, that scar... Contrary to what the Dursleys had claimed for ten years, it wasn't... good reason that Lily and James Potter hadn't died in... They had been murdered.
Murdered by... Lord Voldemort.
Harry, on the other hand, had survived the attack by getting away with it... Instead of killing him, the spell... turned against its author and the wizard... near death...
'Something I hope we will come to understand, more than just Lily's sacrifice for her son.' Said Kingsley
'I'm sure the books will eventually say so, at least I hope so.' Said Amelia
But ever since Harry was... come face to face with...
'Something I still can't believe.' Said Fudge grimacing
'Personally, I don't like Harry facing him.' Simply said Augustin
'I wonder if any of the three spoke to a spirit healer after one of these adventures?' Madam Pomfrey suddenly asks
'There was no mention of it in the books.' Said Severus frowning
'I believe we should look at hiring one all year from now, although those kinds of events won't happen, it would still be good for other situations, and that's out of my skills.' Said Poppy turning to Dumbledore
'I note it, we will try to contact ste mongoose about it after the reading.' Approves Dumbledore
Leaning on the windowsill, Harry contemplated… luck of being able to reach his thirteenth birthday.
He peered into the darkness...perhaps she would appear with...expecting congratulations.
The gaze lost towards the roofs of the houses... what was happening before his eyes.
Its jagged figure...large, oddly leaning creature...flying in Harry's direction.
'Oh no, what is it?' Ask Julieta
-The school year hadn't even started yet, and the last chapter had been so promising
Motionless, he watched her descend towards him.
For a split second, he hesitated... but at the same time... Harry then saw what it was and... Five owls swooped down...
Three of them were carrying one of the other two who appeared to be passed out.
'That explains why he looked like a strange creature from a distance.' Charlie said thoughtfully
'At least it's nothing bad.' Sigh relieved Julieta
They landed on the bed... and the passed out owl toppled over... A package was tied to its legs.
Harry immediately recognized the lifeless owl.
It was... Errol and belonged to the Weasley family.
Harry rushed to the bed... Then he carried the owl... Errol opened it... began to drink water in long gulps.
'How long have you had Errol?' Minerva asks looking at the Weasleys, worried about the animal
'Since I did my first accidental magic at age six.' Admits Arthur to embarrassing, while most look at him surprised
-He knew the poor owl should be retired, but unfortunately he didn't have the money to replace him
Harry turned to the other four birds.
One of them... was none other than Hedwig.
She, too, was carrying a package and seemed... She pecked her affectionately... then she crossed the room...
The third owl, was an adult owl, still quite young and vigorous, gray in color, who was staring at Harry, remaining calm on the bed, a package at his feet.
Harry knew him as Fantasma, the Madrigal family owl.
The fourth owl was far from calm, it was a small owl with almost russet brown plumage named Tornado, with a lot of energy, just like his mistress, Mirabel.
'That's why he's perfect for her.' Laughs softly Luisa
It kept moving as Harry took the bundle from its paws, but at least it wasn't making any noise.
Harry didn't know the last bird, a magnificent owl with tawny plumage, but he knew right away... the seal of Hogwarts College.
When Harry had rescued him… flew out the window into the depths of the night, unlike the other three owls remaining in his room, keeping Hedwig company.
Harry sat down on his bed, took the package Errol had brought...and the first birthday card...
The room smiled at that, as the Weasley family (minus Ron) exchanged glances with Harry, who couldn't wipe his smile of thanks
Fingers slightly trembling, he opened the envelope from which...:
A letter and a newspaper clipping.
Obviously the cut was from... kept moving.
'A piece of the daily prophet, I wonder why you would send that to him?' Said Tonks confused
'No idea.' Said Bill shrugging his shoulders
Harry smoothed the piece... and read:
MINISTRY OF MAGIC EMPLOYEE WINS GRAND PRIZE
Arthur Weasley, service manager... won the grand prize... Mr Weasley, delighted, told us:
"This gold will be used to make a trip this summer to Egypt where Bill is..."
'We won the lottery, that's great!' The Weasley children exclaim ecstatically, as Arthur hugged Molly who was crying with joy
'Oh Merlin, I hope that's one of the things of the future that won't change.' She said softly
The Weasley family is therefore going to spend a month... Hogwarts college where five of the Weasley children...
Harry examined the animated photograph and a smile lit his face when he saw...
He recognized Mrs. Weasley, small and plump, Mr. Weasley's tall figure and bald head, and their six boys and their daughter who all had...
Tall and lanky, the only Weasley Harry didn't like, and who didn't like him either, Ron, the youngest boy in the family, stood in the center of the shot.
He had his Scabbers rat on his shoulder and seemed less thrilled than his family at the prospect of this trip to Egypt.
Bill looks at Ron, disappointed
'Aren't you happy to come visit me?' He asks
Ron rolls his eyes at his older brother
'You got a good job, you can afford to come visit, we could use that money to buy stuff that's new instead of cheap, stop being called poor, and a new car seeing that dad gave ours to those who went to throw it in a knocking tree.' Said Ron pointing to the Madrigals
His parents exchange uncomfortable looks
-Despite two books, and the fact that the book versions of Harry and Mirabel risked their lives to save the book version of Ginny, Ron's behavior didn't seem to improve any more in the room than in the book, unlike to Draco and Dudley, it was disturbing
Despite his animosity towards Ron, Harry didn't know anyone who... They were indeed extremely...
The Weasleys smile at Harry, happy with the way he thinks of them
'The truth is I can't think of anyone who deserves it more either.' Declares Narcissa surprising majority of purebloods
But thinking about the events of The Last book, and what happened to the book version of Ginny, they had to admit that the Weasley family deserved a bit of a break from their daily struggle
Harry then unfolded the letter that came from the Weasley twins:
Dear Harry,
Happy birthday!
We're really sorry about Fred's phone call.
I hope your uncle... We didn't tell Dad about it and he said that Fred...
'Oh, you think? Hermione asks sarcastically
-You would think that with the passion of their father, the twins would take the trouble to know more about the muggle world
Egypt is great.
Bill showed us... Mom forbade Ginny... It was full of mutant skeletons.
They were remnants of Muggles who had wanted...
'I would love to see that!' Camilo exclaims excited
'It must be fascinating.' Said Luna a little wistfully, wondering if some lesser known magical creature might be hiding in that kind of place to avoid humans
We all had a hard time believing it when Dad... Seven hundred Galleons of gold!
'That's a hell of a lot of money.' Hisses Angelina impressed and happy for the Weasleys
We've spent most of it... but there's going to be enough left over for our parents to buy new school supplies instead of second-hand for the start of the school year this year.
'We would be so blessed if this also happens in our future.' Says Molly
'It would surely be a good thing for your family, especially after the horrible year before.' Draco said quietly, still disgusted that the book version of his father was being imposed on the book version of Ginny
'Yes, and it would also be nice not to have to worry about school supplies for at least that year.' Arthur nods gently, seeing how the young boy had been trying not to be like his father since they listened to those books
We'll be back about a week before school starts... Maybe you can meet us there?
Don't be fooled by your uncle and cousin!
And try to come to London.
Fred and George.
PS:
Percy has been named Head Boy.
He got the news last week...
'Oh my darling, it's wonderful!' Molly exclaims hugging Percy as Fred and George pretend to vomit, forcing the room to hide their amused laughter
Especially with Percy proudly puffing out his chest
And is more unbearable than ever.
Harry looked at the photo again.
Percy, who was going... puffed out his chest with an air of swagger.
His Head Boy badge was pinned...
Percy blushes at the stares everyone gives him
'Serious? Do you wear it on vacation?' Cho asks in disbelief making the boy blush even more
His tortoiseshell-rimmed glasses... Harry unwrapped his present.
He discovered in the box... a small glass spinning top.
There was another handwritten note from the twins:
Harry,
It is a Pocket Scrutoscope.
When someone you can't trust...
'That's a very good present, boys.' Declares Kingsley
'Especially considering how Harry's life seems to be going so far, he could use one in the next few books.' Nods Moody
Bill claims it's a booby trap... He says we can't trust it, on the pretext... But he hadn't realized that we had put...
At that, the whole room, even the adults (except for Molly) burst into laughter, while Bill glared at the twins
The two were only smiling shamelessly at their eldest who huffs and rolls his eyes in annoyance, although he is a smirk
-His little brothers would never change
Hi,
Fred and George.
Harry put down the Pocket Scrutineer... He gazed at it with satisfaction...
Then looked at the package Hedwig... It also contained presents, and birthday cards and a letter.
From Hermione's hand this time:
Dear Harry,
The twins wrote to us and told us about Fred's phone call to your Uncle Vernon.
I hope you haven't had too much trouble.
I'm slowly adjusting to my new life in Encanto as a Madrigal.
'I'm sure you and Harry will adjust quickly, mija.' Felix assures with a big encouraging smile
We were a little worried that we wouldn't be able to send you all the birthday presents the family had for you, without Tia Minerva here, because of her summer job at Hogwarts, making them light, and only two owls to transport them from Colombia to England.
'It's true that it would surely make a lot of gifts, even for two owls.' Said Charlie looking at the Madrigal family members
-Even removing Bruno, it was a big family
'Especially if some presents are heavier than others.' Add Luna
Fortunately.
Hedwig has arrived!
I think she wanted to be sure...
'Aww!' Was the immediate reaction of the majority of the girls in the room
'This owl is so adorable.' Said Katie, making Harry smile
I found your gift through an owl-selling company that placed an ad in The Daily Prophet (Abuela's subscription is really useful for keeping in touch with the wizarding world).
Did you see the picture of the Weasleys last week?
I'm sure...
'It's a vacation, who goes on vacation to learn?' Ron mocks receiving glares from Ravenclaws present, some teachers, other students and Percy
'That doesn't mean that because you're on vacation you can't take the opportunity to learn certain things, Mr. Weasley.' Snape snapped
You can not know...:
Wizards of Ancient Egypt...
'It is, it is one of the reasons why I accepted this position.' Said Bill smiling
Also here in Colombia there are some interesting stories of regional witchcraft according to Minerva.
'Truly?' Luisa is surprised
'Hmm... yes, obviously not in Encanto or maybe not even close, but Colombia is vast, as I said when we first met, there is a school of magic there also, so obviously a magical past in some parts of this country.' Confirm Minerva
The Madrigals look at themselves a little surprised, but they admit that after the discovery of the wizarding world, they should have considered that the miracle was not the only existing magic in columbia
I completely rewrote... I hope my copy...
Hermione blushes as the room gapes at her, even the teachers seem to think that was a bit much
'Mija, we'll have to be careful with this kind of thing.' Sigh Felix
'Your father is right, as much as I am delighted to have a nieta who takes her studies to heart, I don't want it to become an obsession.' Softly said Abuela
'As we said before, this becomes a problem for us, teacher, when we have so much homework to correct on top of all our other tasks.' Said Sprout
Seeing Hermione drop her head sadly, Snape sighs as he remembers a certain Muggle-born redhead who tended to do the same in her first two years at Hogwarts
'If a subject interests you so much, like the one mentioned in this book, Miss Madrigal, nothing prevents you from making your own personal notes in order to discuss it during free time with a teacher who will be interested in the same subject.' He said looking at Hermione who seemed better at the idea, giving the man a grateful little smile
The twins say they and their family will be in London... Can you be there too?
Will your uncle let you come?
I hope so.
If not, we'll see each other...
Friendships.
Hermione.
PS:
The rest of the presents and cards in this package are from Pepa, Felix, Dolores, Camilo and Antonio.
Harry put down Hermione's letter then picked up the package with his friend's name on it first.
He was heavy.
Knowing Hermione, he expected to find...
Harry immediately stares at the ceiling as if he's suddenly become totally interesting, trying not to meet Hermione's gaze
While the room tried not to laugh at the offended look of this one
'I would never send you this, even though I love reading, I will not gift a book to someone I know doesn't enjoy reading...or at least don't do it on a regular basis like me.' Said Hermione
But that wasn't it.
Her heart skipped a beat...saw a black leather case on which...:
Broom kit.
'A what?!' Exclaim any Quidditch fan, no one stronger than Oliver
'Wow, there, there, Hermione!' He whispered as he slid...
'I guess we will put this on your list of future gifts you might like, mijo.' Said Julieta with a smile to Harry who seems envious of his book version at the moment
It contained...
'I'll see if it would be possible to have one or two to share for the team, it would be useful before a match.' Said Oliver thoughtfully
Leading the other Quidditch captains around the room to jot down which idea they think is great
Apart from his friends, what Harry missed the most... was Quidditch...
'It's good to know that you love us more than Quidditch.' Laughs Mirabel, giving a teasing wink to Harry who is blushing
Harry was an excellent Quidditch player.
For a century, he was the youngest player... a superb Nimbus 2000, was without a doubt...
After a moment more contemplation, Harry picked up the packet that had Pepa and Felix's names on it.
Opening it, Harry discovers a new wizard's cloak, a completely waterproof one and perfect for the rainy weather in Scotland, where Hogwarts used to be.
'Or for Encanto if you play a bad joke on Pepa.' Teasing Bruno
'No need for a bad joke, just make she read one of her drama novels.' Said Julieta amused
The two receiving a glare from their hermana as they sneered, stopping when they noticed Abuela staring at them
Dolores' package was what Harry had expected to receive from Hermione, a book.
Harry looks at Dolores in amazement
'I'm sure I've only sent you a book that I think is perfect for you, maybe a Quidditch book.' Said Dolores
'It would be good.' Said Harry nodding his head
A title:
Learn Spanish, the basics.
Harry smiled a little, he guessed it was Dolores' way of promising him that he would go back to Encanto.
'I just thought it would be a good idea to teach Harry and Hermione, and those wishing to come to Encanto some Spanish, to avoid using translation spells every time, or having to enchant items for each person.' Said Julieta
'We should also learn some English, especially for when we go to Diagon Alley.' Nods Abuela
Opening Camilo's package, Harry laughs, shaking his head gently.
The package was filled with Magical Fireworks, although Harry knew he couldn't use them at Privet Drive, he was looking forward to trying them out at Hogwarts during a special event.
'Oh misery, Merlin save me.' Moans Minerva putting her face in her hands
Knowing that these fireworks would obviously be used at a Gryffindor celebration
The last package Hedwig brought was for little Antonio, the Madrigal family's adorable almost three-year-old toddler and complete animal lover.
So Harry wasn't surprised to find a little owl cleaning kit:
Includes tools for caring for talons, plumage, beak, and a courier bag to attach to the owl for easy delivery.
Hedwig hooted softly from her cage looking at what Harry had in his hands, the boy knew that was his owl's way of giving his approval.
'I think with now three owls in Casita, such a kit would be a good thing to get.' Mentions Augustin
He then turned to the package brought by Fantasma, which also contained various gifts and cards, as well as a letter from Julieta Madrigal, Mirabel's mother.
Dear Harry,
The whole family wishes you a wonderful cumpleaños, hoping that you can enjoy it.
I hope you will like these regalos offered by Abuela, Augustin and me.
We made sure, given the Weasleys' letter, that we got a Minerva portkey for Diagon Alley with them, hoping you could be there too.
We very much look forward to seeing you again.
Julieta.
Harry smiled softly, hoping he could really go to Diagon Alley along with his friends and the Madrigal family, for now he was going to just unwrap his birthday presents from them.
Starting with that of the Abuela de Mirabel, which was correspondence material, with envelopes, feathers, an inkwell, wax, a seal with an "H" in the middle and parchment.
Clearly she wanted to make sure that Harry would write to them during the school year, which he fully intended to do.
'And I hope you will throughout your schooling, just like Mirabel and Hermione.' Said Abuela
'I will do it.' Ensure Harry
'I will not forget to write to the family.' Declares Mirabel
'I would be happy to discuss my studies with interested people.' Said Hermione with a small smile
Julieta and Augustin's package contained, as usual, delicious food prepared by Julieta:
A bit of dulce de leche, Cholados colombianos, Merengón, and even a little birthday cake, a beautiful torta negra colombiana cake.
Harry knew he was in for a treat, Julieta Madrigal's food was the best he had ever tasted, even Hogwarts couldn't match it.
'Before I tasted the arepas, I really thought it was an exaggeration, but now I totally agree.' Said Cedric
The majority of Hogwarts students, former students and faculty agreed
Making Julieta smile happily
He hurries to taste a piece of torta before hiding the wonderful food, where his uncle and cousin would not find it and risk taking it away from him.
Then he turns to the package brought by Tornado, which had three presents, birthday cards and a letter from Mirabel.
Hola, Harry!
Feliz cumpleanos!
I'm sure Mione and mom have already told you a little bit about everything, if you opened my letter first, well you just have to check theirs.
You better be at Diagon Alley with us, or I'll pick you up and teach your uncle and cousin a lesson not to let you come.
'I would love to see that.' Laughs Alicia
'Yeah, like with Malfoy's father at the start of the last book.' Said Blaise amused
'That would be great, well... maybe just Harry's uncle.' Nods Lavender before turning to Dudley who was looking worriedly at Mirabel
'Hmm... don't forget his book version is horrible, he may not deserve a beating, but the Dudley in this book clearly does.' Mentions Mariano
Even Dudley was okay with that
In any case, I hope that my present and those of Luisa and Isabela will please you.
Mira.
Ps: The twins told us that Percy had been appointed Head Boy.
He must be thrilled, but the twins don't seem to find that very pleasing.
'You should be proud of your brother, especially since I doubt any of you could become a prefect like him.' Said Molly sternly
'Maybe that's why they're not happy.' Mirabel said softly receiving confused looks from many, especially Molly
'What do you mean, darling?' Request Molly
'Well, Percy isn't Head Boy yet, and you've already compared Fred and George to him, maybe they just know you've been doing this a lot, and it makes them... sad not to be enough.' Said Mirabel biting her lower lip and lowering her head
Abuela swallows hard, remembering the discussion of how she often compared Mirabel and Camilo to her other nietas
-Did Mirabel feel insufficient for her every time she did that?
'I would never think that, my sons are smug in their own way, of course.' Molly says, but seeing the twins exchange uncertain looks, she worries that Mirabel isn't entirely wrong
-Did she accidentally make her sons think she loves them less than their older brothers?
Harry burst out laughing, his friend being as exuberant in letters as she was in person.
He took her present, already knowing in advance that it would be a piece of clothing.
'With Mira, it's either sewing or art.' Said Isabela
'Not that it's a problem, everything she does is awesome.' Quickly adds Luisa, afraid that Mirabel will take the words of their hermana major badly
But to see the smile of Mirabel, it was not a problem
Sure enough, upon opening his gift, Harry finds a Muggle jacket, turquoise blue, with a golden lightning bolt embroidered on the back.
Isabela's gift contained a small flowerpot with a blooming rose.
Harry smiled, thinking it would be at least a bit of decoration in this room, and he put it on his windowsill.
Before opening the gift offered by Luisa, a blanket with a large lion on it.
'Great, a real blanket.' Smile Harry
'You will have any blanket you want at casita, mijo.' Ensures Julieta
Once the new warm, soft and beautiful blanket had settled on his bed, replacing the dingy, holey and barely qualifying blanket provided by Vernon Dursley.
'Initially he wanted to give Harry only old newspapers, I told him that if Harry got sick from the cold it would cost us money and the doctors would ask questions, that convinced him to provide at least old blankets and old sheets, even if it's in poor condition.' Mention Petunia
Harry took the last package.
He immediately recognized...
The present was from Hagrid... He tore the paper open and saw... the contents of the packet quivered and let out... Harry froze.
He knew that Hagrid...
'Of course I would never do that.' Said Hagrid, almost offended at the idea
'We know, Hagrid, we know.' Said Sprout gently patting the gamekeeper's arm gently
But Hagrid didn't have the same notion...
'We all know you never mean harm, Hagrid, but...' Charlie said softly.
'You never think how dangerous things affect others, you're so much bigger and stronger than us, it takes a lot more to hurt you than to hurt people other than you.' Just say Severus
Hagrid blinks a little surprised
-He had never thought of it like that, but the potion professor had a point
No one was unaware that he felt... that he had hastened... and that he willingly concealed...
'These are facts.' Just say Minerva
By making Hagrid sigh
With caution.
Harry pushed down with his fingertip... grabbing his bedside lamp... and pulled hard.
He then saw a book fall.
'A book?' Many say with complete confusion
Harry barely had time... a title in gold letters:
The Monstrous Book of Monsters
Before the object...
'AIE Aie Aie.' Harry mumbled.
The book jumped up... took refuge under the desk.
Praying to heaven that his cousin, and especially his uncle... Harry began...
'Ouch!'
The book slammed shut...
'He bit him!' Julieta exclaims as Harry Grimaces holding hands
Recenting the bite with the price of the book
'Really, primo, you just saw how aggressive it was and you blindly put your hand under the bed.' Sigh Dolores shaking her head
-Dios, it was like having a second Mira in their life
Harry got up, rushed...
'Go Harry!' Encourage the twins
'Show him who's boss, primo!' Howls Camilo
Making the room laugh
In the next room, her Aunt Petunia groaned softly in her sleep.
'I'm probably awake, I've been a fairly light sleeper since... my wedding.' Petunia said looking away as the Aurors exchanged understanding glances
'So you're moaning to warn Harry that he's making too much noise, in case it wakes his uncle?' Request Cho
« Hm… peut-être. » Dit Pétunia en haussant les épaules
Très intéressés, Hedwige, Fantasma, Tornade et Errol regardèrent Harry presser… puis se précipiter… Le livre monstrueux trembla… et Harry le jeta sur le lit.
Il a ensuite lu la lettre de Hagrid :
Cher Harry,
Joyeux anniversaire!
Je pensais que... Je n'en dis plus maintenant.
Je t'en parlerai quand on se rencontrera.
J'espère que ton oncle...
Avec tout mon amour.
Hagrid
Harry trouvait dérangeant que Hagrid pense...
« Eh bien, j'admets que cela soulève plusieurs questions », a déclaré Kingsley.
Mais le plus important... toutes ses cartes d'anniversaire... Il n'avait qu'à les lire... Il ouvrit l'enveloppe et remarqua... :
Cher Monsieur Potter,
Veuillez prendre note... Le Poudlard Express partira... Certains week-ends, les élèves de troisième année... A cet effet, vous serez prié de bien vouloir signer...
« Attends une minute, il n'y a aucune chance que son oncle signe ça. » souligne Hermione
« Ce n'est pas juste pour Harry », dit Mirabel, agacée.
« Pauvre Harry. » Soupira doucement Luna
« Je suis sûre que s'il m'expliquait la situation, en tant que directrice adjointe et directrice de maison, je pourrais donner à Harry la permission d'y aller également. » Dit Minerva, faisant sourire Harry
Vous trouverez également... Avec mes salutations distinguées.
Professeur M. McGonagall, directeur adjoint.
PS:
Je me suis chargé, en guise de cadeau d'anniversaire, de payer vos frais pour les livres de cette année, vous n'avez qu'à venir les chercher chez Fleury et Bott.
Joyeux anniversaire Harry.
Harry leva les yeux… le sourire que le cadeau de Minerva lui avait donné s'estompa.
Il aurait été ravi de pouvoir... c'était un village entièrement...
-Mais comment pouvait-il espérer convaincre l'oncle Vernon de signer l'autorisation ?
Sa tante pourrait être convaincue, mais elle demanderait évidemment à Vernon si c'était une bonne idée, et Harry savait qu'elle écouterait son mari dès qu'il dirait non.
L'horloge indiquait deux heures du matin.
« Tu ferais mieux d'aller dormir, mon gars. » Dit Julieta en regardant Harry avec la promesse claire qu'il ne resterait pas debout aussi tard à la casita.
Harry pensa qu'il valait mieux oublier... Il retourna au lit et dessina une autre croix... Puis il l'enleva... en contemplant ses nombreuses cartes d'anniversaire.
Aussi étrange que cela puisse paraître, Harry Potter, en ce moment... :
Pour la première fois de sa vie, il était heureux...
Fin du chapitre
« Je suis heureuse que nos cadeaux aient pu aider », dit Mirabel en serrant Harry dans ses bras, suivie d'Hermione
« Et à partir de la fin de cette lecture, vos anniversaires, ainsi que ceux de Mirabel et Hermione, seront de plus en plus beaux. » Assure à nouveau Abuela
« Je pense que ce chapitre a eu une fin douce-amère. » Soupir Augustin
« J'espère que dans le prochain, Harry trouvera un moyen de faire signer le formulaire de Pré-au-Lard à son oncle, même si j'en doute », a déclaré Lee alors que toute la salle se tournait vers le livre, prête à entendre la suite.