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Harry James Potter is an orphan.
I supposed that's the only thing you should know.
After all, he's just a boy. He's not the boy who lived. He's much different. He supposed to be nothing but a dead weight and better be dead. Petunia agreed of course. Not much like his dead parents and brother. But he accepts it naturally. He smiles under the cupboard.
Hermione Jean Granger is annoying
That girl is weird, the rumour surrounding her of course is not real. She's not adopted from the trash just because her hair supposedly look like one. She just like to read and swore on her righteous. She's never wrong but i suppose her life is wrong. She's not supposed to be like this. But same as the boy under the cupboard, the one who decided their future like to have fun. She turn to another page.
Ronald Billius Weasley is not useless.
I have to agree that it's painful to be nothing in the family, being broke and a blood traitor and all. But what can he say? He's always eating. His brothers are smart unlike him, one could say he's cheating in chess. But he try to be useful for once by getting a job. No one knows why the owner allow a 10 year old to work but it's not his problem. He sighs as he continues to work till midnight.
March, 1, 1991
For the first time ever, Ron. Felt glad. It's his birthday after all! He smiles looking at the calendar and rush downstairs. He searches for his parents and hear laughing outside and smell of barbecue. He run smiling expecting for a birthday surprise for him! The birthday boy!.
"-Congratulations Percy!" Ron stops at the door. 'what?' Ron peek outside the door seeing his family having fun. "My boy is now a prefect!" The man of the family, Arthur Weasley hug his son. "Now, we wait for the upcoming headboy!" His mother smiles brightly.
"Mommm, can we eat now" His little sister grunts.
Mom turn her head and nodded. Of course sweetheart, i supposed you all are getting hungry by the smell-"
Ron run. Him being upset is an understatement. He was furious. He want to yell but he doesn't want to at the same time. He look at the family calander and saw that 'Ron's birthday' were covered by other 'important stuff' Ron let out a snuffle.
When suddenly 2 owls drop by.
Hee collected the mails and drop them on the dinner table. He then saw a letter addressed to him, and it's a mail by his boss.
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Ron-ald Weasley
Happy 11th birthday, boy. I supposed you get special gifts for being determined to work full hour last week. Anyway i suppose you are celebrating your birthday with your family and i hope to not ruined the moment.
I decided to get you a gift, it's not much but i know how much you love chess. I saw the conditions of that old chess set and i suppose i bought you a new one. Happy Birthday Ron. I hope you are not planning to work this week because I'm not letting you birthday boy.
Alyssa Frankson.
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Ron smiles so brightly that he forgot about the other letter assigned to him. He grab the chess set and run up to his room.
"-Now, calm down boys. I know you're all full but Hogwarts is starting in a couple of weeks and we haven't gone to do back to school shopping." Molly reminded the twins. It was a short holiday but the oldest Weasley childrens are still present.
"Of course mom! We're the most behaved kids at school right Forge?"
"Of course Gred!"
Ginny sighs and went to the dinner table to take a cup but saw a letter instead. She pick it up to inspect it and it's a Hogwarts letter. "Mom! Who's letter is this?" Ginny rush to give it to Molly. "A Hogwarts letter? But didn't the boys already got theirs?" Molly look at the Percy,Fred and George before looking back to the letter.
"Well i supposed reading it won't hurt-" Molly words were cut off short.
It was a Hogwarts acceptance letter.
For Ron.
Her youngest boy.
Ronald Billius Weasley. "Oh -! Merlin.." Molly cover her mouth. "M-mom!" Charlie assisted his mother to a chair. "What happened-! Molly?" Arthur rush to be with his wife.
Molly gave the letter to her husband. Arthur frove after reading the letter. ".. Today is.. Ron's Birthday" Arthur give the letter to Percy and rush to Ron's room.
"Wh-at" Percy almost stumble down. Ginny sit down beside Molly to try and comfort her. "I'll follow you!" Bill rush behind Arthur.
The twins grab the family calander and.. right there.
1,March.
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Ron's Birthday
Charlie felt bad after seeing the calander knowing most of the stuff covering the calander was his, but he sighs.
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"R-Ron?" Arthur slowly open the door.
"Yeah?" Ron can be seen on his bed playing a brand new chess set. Arthur tear up and hug Ron. "D--Dad?" Ron gulps at the sudden hug. Bill enter the room smiling and nodding at the confused Ron. Bill also slightly frown, Ron acted confused but he can still see the redness in Ron's eyes.
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September 19, 1990
It was Hermione's birthday. On a Wednesday. Hermione dislike Wednesday because the schedule is full with curriculum and no free time for her to go to the library. Her parents have gotten her some 8th Chemistry book and she have hidden it inside her locker, incase lucy and her group founded it and flush it down the toilet.
She were walking down the hallway to go to the bathroom when someone call her from behind. "Hey guys! It's Dumbger!" Hermione walk faster and were hiding her face. "H-Hey! Wait up"
The girls giggles before pushing her down.
Hermione grunt but tried her best to hide the book she was holding, it was a library book and she wish for the first time ever she doesn't have to pay for 'destryoing the book' . "A new book Hermione? Let's share!" Hermione tighten the book and slap Lucy hands away . "NO-!" Her eyes widen and glare at the girl Infront of her.
"What. Did You Say?"
"N..no! This is the library book-"
Lucy then punch Hermione nose, breaking it. Hermione felt the blood flow. "Listen here you fucking shit, what did i say about arguing you fucking ugly pig" Lucy raises her hand about to punch again.
"NO!"
"AHHHHH" Hermione open her eyes hearing the other girl yelling. "Oh my god! Lucy!" One of the girls, Gracie run to Lucy. Lucy look she was thrown to the wall that she fainted and bleeding.
"Oh my gosh! Melissa call a teacher!" Gracie order the other girl.
Hermione froze, what happened? She didn't do it. No it's not possible. How come..? Hermione stay there staring. "MISS GRANGER!" A teacher yell out. Hermione snap out of her thoughts and start repeatedly repeating.
I'm sorry
I'm sorry
I'm sorry
I'm sorry
I'm sorry
I'm sorry
I'm sorry
I'm sorry
I'm sorry
I'm sorry
I'm sorry
I'm sorry
"-ermione?" Hermione stare at the floor before looking at the person besides her. "Mom..?" She was in the principal office. "It's okay hunny, what about you tell us what happened?" Hermione bit her lip. "It's not my fault." She mutter.
"Can we just go home mom. I don't want to do this." Hermione hold her mom's hand. "Of course, I'm sorry Miss Anna. But Hermione isn't comfortable talking about it. How about we talk about it after the girls become better."
God does she loves her mother
"I suppose so-"
"NO! YOUR CHILD ASSAULTED MY DAUGHTER" An annoying voice yell. "If I'm correct, your daughter has been assaulting my daughter in every way since 5 years ago." Mrs. Granger stood up comfortably holding Hermione. "If that's all, we'll be taking our leave"
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"I've talk to Lucy's mom and she's trying to sue you" Mrs.Granger sighs in annoyance. "You just turn 11 what's wrong with that hag" She then sit beside her daughter on the couch. "Your dad will be home in another hour, i suppose his reaction will be priceless on how his daughter punch-"
"I didn't do it mom." Hermione sighs, 'why does no one believe me' Her mom laughs. "Oh sweetheart, let me tell you something. You infact did hurt Lucy but unconsciously."
Hermione look at her mom. "How's that possible?" Her mom giggles. "Wait here, I'll explain in a bit."
Mrs.Granger went to grab something, like a mail and give it to Hermione. "This came in on your birthday last night. But no one was awake when the Professor came to visit. Soo, she visited us again this morning when i was the only one home."
Hermione open the letter. "Professor-? Hogwarts-?"
"M-Magic-? Mom are you sure this isn't a prank-"
"Of course not Miss Granger."
Hermione snap her head to the unknown voice. "W-Who ar eyou-!?" Hermione freak out. "Professor, what perfect timing" Mrs.Granger waves. "Thank you Mrs.Granger for the tea."
"Not a problem Professor."
'Professor' sit down on the couch opposite of Hermione and her mother, putting the cup of tea on the coffee table. "To put it simply, you're a witch Hermione." Professor calmly said.
"That's not possible, magic don't exist" Hermione crosses her arm. "That's what you learn to believe" Professor then took out something from robe. "This is a wand Miss Granger."
" That's just a carve stick-"
"Wingardiun Leviosa"
The books on the table float.
Hermione shuts her mouth staring in awe. "H-how!?" She stands up and inspect the books.
Professor pull back her wand and the books fall into Hermione arms. "Do you believe now Miss Granger?" The woman smile as she took another sips of tea.
"Then.. what happened at school was magic?" Hermione turn to look at her mother.
"I supposed it is" Her mother smile
"Young witches and wizards do something call 'accidental magic', usually the parents of said wizards and witches will see if their children have signs of accidental magic."
"Meanwhile, muggleborn like you won't be able to know unless, your parents were friends with us wizards or you wait until your eleventh birthday to recieve the letter."
"Hogwarts?"
"Hogwarts."
"So I'm going to be attending another school!?" Hermione smiles brightly. The professor were shock. "You're very excited Miss Granger."
"My school sucks, i want to be free from Lucy and her stupid friends and my stupid classmates." Hermione plop down on the couch. Mrs.Granger giggle. "My apologize Professor, the students at Hermione's school doesn't like her that much."
"I see"
The professor then did some magic and a book appear. "I hope I'm not being rude, but i think you'll be needing this Miss Granger"
'The guide of being respectful of the wizarding culture for muggleborns'
"Will i really be needing this professor?" Hermione frown. She doesn't want to be change her personality just to fit in.
"It depends, but I'm guessing you are what the muggles call 'Smarty-pants' and 'nerd'"
"I suppose so..and what is muggles and muggleborn?" Hermione examine the book
"Non-Magical, and muggleborn are wizard and witches born from a non-magical family like you Miss Granger" The professor then explain the basic culture of the magical world and how to not offend any wizards or witches.
"I see, i do agree on how i always volunteer and shove my 'smartness' to people faces.. and sometimes when i get irritated i just answer without asking for permission from the teacher.."
Hermione sighs, it was a well-known fact that she's a supposed smartass in her year and how she was offer to skip a grade.
"You can try practicing for the remaining of your muggle school year." Hermione stare at the woman Infront of her. "I'm not going immediately?"
The woman shakes her head.
"My apologize Miss Granger, because your birthday is after the first of September you will be going to Hogwarts next year on obviously the first of September." Hermione's eyes widen. "I have to go to school for basically another year!?" Hermione curses that she was born after the first of September.
"As i said earlier, i apologies Miss Granger." The professor straighten. Hermione frown but accepts that fact. "Well it's not like i can control it am i right?"
The professor nodded.
"What about my school supplies? I'm pretty sure that i can't just use muggle stuff."
The professor nodded. "Yes the supplies will be different then muggle, and the currency can be converted from normal muggle money to wizards money which we call 'Galleons' we wizards doesn't use paper money but use types of coins like muggles." The professor then show them both the difference of Muggle money and the Wizards money.
"Usually the muggleborns or half-bloods that were raise in the muggle way will be given a scholarship and you will be given 15 years to pay back"
Mrs Granger were stun "That's.. in the muggle world that kind of deal is impossible." Mrs.Granger felt kinda glad that her daughter is a witch.
"Talking about the muggle world, the muggleborns or raise in the muggleborn must go to muggle school for at least a month and take the exams. To of course not to raise a suspicion"
"What-?" Hermione bit her lips.
"I'm sorry Miss Granger, but that can't be help."
Hermione sighs and sink in the couch.
'Great, just great.'
"At least I'll only see Lucy's ugly face once a month a year rather then every day." Hermione scoff.
"Very well then, i will be assisting Miss Granger on her school supplies trip next week. And i hope by that time your father already knows." Thee professor went out the door and gave Hermione one last nod.
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20, July , 1991
Harry wasn't very like in his primary school. He was an orphan and look like a homeless person.
With his messy hair and the oversized hand-me-downs from Dudley.
He frowns.
Dudley and his friend already dump a bucket of water on his head. He was the one that got scolded by his teachers for going to school like that.
Harry dislike everyone in his class. He have to be insulted for being dumb and gave all answer to Dudley so he doesn't get a beating by his gang and Uncle Vernon.
He doesn't understand why got this type of treatment, it's not like he chose to be born like this.
Harry doesn't have any friends to be with cause like most people say. He looks disgusting.
Aunt Petunia never bother to care about his looks. But if he looks too bad, he will get a beating about keeping up appearances and he will get a new set of hand-me-downs clothes so he looks 'proper' at school.
He want to have friends but he finally got an opportunity when a new kid move in to town and join Harry's class.
"My name is Gabriel Harson!" The boy smile catching the attention of everyone. He have light brown hair with blue eyes. Harry stare deep into them. "-arry?"
"..S-sorry.!" Harry raises his hand. "Well the Gabriel, you can sit beside Harry." Gabriel nod and happily walk and sit beside Harry.
Even with the girls giggling about the new kid and the boys glaring at Harry.
The two sat in silence until the end of class.
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"That's all for today class! You all are dismissed" The class erupted in laughter, they all went to the cafeteria, except Harry. Poor Harry doesn't get to eat and stuck with his poor books.
"Uhm..your name's Harry right?"
Harrry turn to the voice besides him. "Yeah.. i am.."
"Well my name's Gabriel! You can call me Gabe!" The boy is so full of positivity that Harry felt like puking.
Harry then saw Dudley peeking on them. "Sorry Harson. But i must go now-" Harry stood up and left but Gabriel gran his arm. "Well then! I'm following you!" The boy laugh
"Harson-"
"Call me Gabe!"
"Please let go off me, you should be friend with my cousin Dudley-! He's very nice! Nicer then me!"
"But i want to be friends with you Harry!" The boy pout and tighen his grip on Harry. "My apologize Harson but i must go" Harry finally got off Gabe grip on his arm and hurriedly to the toilet.
"Harr-!"
"Hey Gabe!" Dudley wave to the boy. "Wanna be friends-"
"Harry!" The boy ignore Dudley and run after Harry.
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Harry wash his face with water when suddenly Gabriel enter the bathroom. Harry knew how fuck he is. "Harry-"
"What are you doing here. You're supposed to be with Dudley" Harry turn to see the boy frowning. "I don't want to be friends with him! I want to be friends with you!" The boy grab Harry's arm once again and drag him out of the bathroom.
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And i supposed that's how their friendship started but of course the pain of the beating by Uncle Vernon and Dudley gangs still hurts but at least he have someone who cares about him.
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30,July,1991
Harry is in the bathroom getting beat up by his cousin and his friends, but somehow today is worst then usual. "Think this as an early birthday gift Potter!" And another kick to his stomatch.
His glasses were broken and his eyes are blurry.
He doesn't have the energy to even try.
Suddenly a figure came in the bathroom.
The figure of a boy came up to Dudley and punch him. "-top! Hey!"
"You-"
"That Hurt!!-"
His eyes blink slowly.
Dudley and his gang ran out of thee bathroom.
Harry blinks again. "-arry?"
'Gabe?' his mind thought
"Harry please stay with me."
"Sir-! He's over here!" Harry saw an older male figure went up to him.
He supposed.
His eyes closes for a while
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Harry blinks
not slowly
"Harry..?"
Harry slowly turn his head to boy sitting beside the white bed he's on.
"G-ab-e" Harry somehow mutter out.
Gabe were holding his hand before hugging him.
"Thank god that it wasn't severe-!" Harry can feel something wet on his shoulder. "Sorry-.. i supposed I'm not the one that need to cry." Gabe wipes his tears.
Gabe sat back on the chair he was sitting on.
"Thank you..but i don't have the money to pay for the bills Gabe.. My aunt and uncles will never pay for it either.." Harry softly sighs.
"That's okay Harry! My parents offer to pay for it!" Gabe smiles widely while Harry frowned.
He still felt grateful but somehow indebted.
Harry looks at his friend .
"Do you need to tell me something?" Gabe snap his head towards Harry.
"i.." Gabe bite his lips.
"I'm changing schools. After my parents heard that i got into a fight, they were really upset because i promised them to not be a 'deliquent' anymore.."
"Harry I-" Harry smiles
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"It's okay, I'm gonna be fine. I hope you'll find a new friend in your new school i suppose." Harry lay back on the bed and smiles softly towards Gabe.
"I suppose today's your last day here? Well then you should go ahead and grab your stuff.. And i promise you that one day we'll meet again"
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"Promise?"
"Promised."
Harry's eyes closes once again
but this time when he wakes up,
He woke up alone.