Date: Thu, 30 May 2002 21:05:41 -0400 From: jac ad Subject: Harry Potter and the Star of Hope Harry Potter and its characters are trademarks of and copyright J.K. Rowlings, Scholastic Books, Warner Bros, ... Harry Potter And The Star of Hope Chapter 1 u'r a wizard Harry Harry had just turned 11 and found out from Hagrid the keeper of keys and grounds at Hogwarts that he was a Wizard!!! A, A Wizard! Harry said looking stunned. Thats rite! Hagrid mummbled and a thumpin good one i'd wager. I wont pay some crack pot ole fool to teach him magic tricks! uncle Vernon Dursley cried. NO ONE AND I MEAN NO ONE TALKS ABOUT ALBUS DUMBLEDORE IN FRONT OF ME!!! Hagrid roared pulling out his unbrella and pointing it at uncle Vernon who had backed up three feet from Hagrid almost walking ontop of his nasty looking wife petunia Durley standing rite behind him. Hagrid looked out of the corner of his eye just in time to see little duddly Dursley munching on Harries birthday cake that Hagrid had baked for him, himself. He raised his unbrella and a green light shot out the end and hit duddly rite in the butt and a small pigs tale grew out of his pajamma bottom. AAAhhh!!!!! Duddly screamed grabbing his new pig tale and running into another room of the light house Mr. and Mrs. Dursley followed suit. Well now Hagrid said looking down at his watch and then back to Harry. We'd best be off. Hagrid said turning twoard the door before turning back and looking at a stunned looking Harry. Unless u'd rather stay hear! Hagrid said looking quit obstemistic and then turning and walking out the door. Harry looked around for a second or two and without another thought walk out the door and followed Hagrid. Chapter 2 Diagon Alley Hagrid and Harry started off to london arriving a short while later. Hagrid? Harry said carrying a small piece of parchment. can we find all of this stuff that i need for wizards school hear in london? If you know were ter go Hagrid said looking down at Harry with a giant smile on his face as he turned a corner and entered a small bar that had a sign above the door that read the leaky cauldron. As Harry enter there were many people talking an mummbling to one another. Ah Hagrid! the man behind the small pub said with a smile drooped across his face. The usual i presume? No sorry Tom im on official Hogwarts buisness. Hagrid said. Just takeing young Harry to buy his things for Hogwarts. Bless me buttens its Arry Potter! Tom whailed from behind the pub. The cauldron suddenly hushing all around Harry as people surrounded him from all sides shakeing his hand and welcoming him back to the wizarding world. Finally Harry had just about shaken everyones hand except one person. Oh Hello Professor Quiral! Hagrid said. Harry meet Professor Quiral he's ur defence aginst the dark arts teacher! Harry raised his hand to shake quirals but Quiral refused just stared at him and nodded. Well we best be off Hagrid said and they left the cauldron an went through a door that took them behind the bar Hagrid took out his unbrella and tapped four bricks that began to move till they formed a doorway. Welcome Harry ter Diagon Alley!!!!!!!! Harry had never saw anything like it it was wonderful a small Alley hidden from muggles by enchantment Harry looked around takeing in everything he saw as if he was in some sort of dream that he wanted so badly to remember every detail when he woke up. Hagrid started pointing out the places Harry would need to go to purchase his things for school. But Hagrid how am I to pay for all of this I have no money? Well theres ur money Harry!! Hagrid said pointing at a massive building. Gridgotts!!! Wizard bank aint no safer place cept Hogwarts of course. Harry an Hagrid entered Gridgotts witch is ran by goblins an got Harry money plenty of money Harries parents had left him a nice little fortune. Hagrid took Harry an they bought everything he would need Harry especially like his wand it was so awesome an he loved the Owl Hagrid bought him for his birthday. That afternoon Harry an Hagrid sat down to eat and Harry asked him about his parents but Hagrid wouldn't tell him much beside his parents murder was done by the dark lord VOLTEMORT. After they finished there eats they left for kings cross station where Harry would be taken to Hogwarts by train. Finally they made it to Kings Cross Hagrid gave Harry his ticket and told him he had to go Harry looked down at the ticket it read PLATFORM 9 3/4. But Hagrid this ticket says 9 3/4 theres no such thing is there? but Hagrid didnt answer Harry looked up and he was gone. chapter 3 Hogwarts Express Harry pushed his trolly loaded with his Hogwarts stuff and his new Owl witch he named Hedwig. He walked down the station looking for platform nine and three quarters but it didnt seem to exist but it had to he would just have to ask for help so he walked up to one of the loading men and asked. Excuss me Excuss me sir can u tell me were i can find platform nine and three quarters? Nine and three quarters trying to be funny r u!!! the loadman said nastily and walked off muddering those words. Just when Harry thought there was no hope he herd a women. Platform nine and three quarters this way! Harry hurried off in the direction the women was going an he saw her motion young boys in the direction of a peer that seperated platform nine and ten. Harry watched as the women called there names. pearce you first! she bellowed and the tall red headed boy ran rite through the brick peer. Harry was astanished. you next Fred she yeld at the next red headed boy and then came george also red headed. Harry ran quickly up to the woman. Excuss me can u tell me how??? Harry mutters. How to get onto the platform ?The women asked. Yes said Harry. Theres nothing to it deary just run rite straight at the peer between nine and ten. Is this your first time she asked. yes! Harry replied. It's Rons first time as well. she pointed at a short red head boy. That gave Harry a large smile and a very noticeable wink. Harry turned quickly from Rons eyes and started pushing his trolly towards the brick peer and he heard Ron from behind him say. Good luck!! Harry didn't look at him be cause his stomach was makeing him feel really weard when he did and he didnt understand why. Harry hurry through the peer and found himself in a totally hidden platform it was huge and magnifasant a sign hung above him that read platform nine and three quarters and rite in front of him was a huge beautiful scarlet steam engine with Hogwarts Express on the front in bold golden letters. Harry boarded the train and setted himseld in an empty room about five minutes later the train began to move when someone opened the door to his room it was the redheaded boy he met in the station Ron was his name. Do u mind if i set with u ever were else is full? Ron asked. Not at tull!! Harry said quickly and loudly. Ron smiled at him and entered the room. Chapter 4 Meeting Ron Ron walked over and set on one of the seats opposite of Harry they stared at oneanother for a moment or two until Ron broke the silence. I'm Ron by the way! Ron Weasley! I'm Harry! Harry Potter! Ron's mouth dropped open and started to speak SO, SO it's true!! Ron said gasping for breath. WHAT! Harry said. You've got the, the SCAR! OH Yeah!!! Harry said excitidly as he raised his bangs so Ron could see the scar.. Wicked!!! Ron boomed. Can I touch it? Ron asked thrilled. Harry blushed slightly his face turned a light pink. Sure! Harry answered supperizingly. Rons face lighted up like a christmas tree as he walked over to where Harry sat Ron took his hand an very gently moved the hair from Harries for head and he took his finger and rubbed the lightning bolt scar. This felt surprizingly soothing to Harry his scar was always bothering him weather it be pure pain or the pain from kids making fun of him for it. Harry also noticed something else something that kind of scared him a bit Ron was standing directly in front of him and Harry looked down and noticed a rather small bulg in Rons pants Harries face turned even redder tho when he noticed he also had a small bulg directly in the front of his jeans. covered himself his face burning from embarresment. Ron finally stopped and started back to set down across from Harry, Harry watched as Ron walked not really realizing it at first he was stareing at rons backside. Catching himself he shook his head and looked away just before Ron turned to look at him. Harry was feeling that same odd burning feeling in the pit of his stomach and now he was tatally confused. Was he? Could he be? No I cant be that way!! He thought to himself I cant be Gay!!! Theres no way!!! I like Girls!!! and thats that! he lied to himself. Chapter 5 The Sorting Hat Harry and Ron sat quietly eating the sweets Harry had bought for them from the lady pushing the sweets trolly Harry kelp noticing Ron scooching closer to him everytime he reach for somthing else to eat but for some oddly strange reason Harry felt confortable. Maybe it's because i've never had a friend before... He thought to himself. Thats it now i just need to start enjoying myself. Harry then started talking to Ron like they had been bestfriends forever and Ron seemed to like this the smile on Rons face and the twinkle in his eyes made Harry breake into a smile something he hardly ever was allowed to do for the durslies didnt want Harry to be Happy. Finally the train screeched to a hault and everyone piled off FIRST YEARS COME WITH ME!!!! they heard a roaring voice. Hello Hagrid Harry said. Hello there Harry you look much better! Hagrid commented. Harry just gave hagrid a nod. All first years Hear? Hagrid voice exploded. Good Foller me. WOW he's enormous! Ron sqeacked. as him and Harry walked behind Hagrid towards the behemoth castle in front of them. Is that Hogwarts? Harry asked. Yeah enormous isnt it? Ron muttered. As they walked up the massive steps Ron slipped and Harry Grabbed him by his hand and helped him from falling. Thanks! Ron said not letting go of Harries Hand as they walked hand in hand into the castle, Harry didnt seem to care much about Ron holding onto his hand it felt quit nice actually. After they were all piled into the castle at the bottem of a set of goliath sized marble steps Hagrid told them all to stay hear and somone would come and take them to the great hall to be sorted. Sorted? Harry looked at Ron with a whats that kinda look in his eyes as he wiggled his hand free from Rons grip. Ron looked at Harry with his lips in there usual curled up smile and just shrugged his shoulders. SO IT'S TRUE THEN!!! A fowl hissing voice came from behind them. Harry potter has come to Hogwarts! It was a stalky blonde headed boy he walked up to Harry. You'll soon find out Potter that some wizarding families are better than others especially this fag Weasley here My name is Malfoy. Draco Malfoy! Ron sniggered a bit at Malfoys name. What are you sniggering about fag!!! Malfoy said looking grottily at Ron an Ron just looked down. Thats what I thought. Malfoy said. Then turning back to Harry. As i was saying Potter some wizarding families are better than others you dont want to go mixing with the wrong sort! and I can help you there Malfoy said snakily as he streched out is clammy hand to Harry. I think I can tell the wrong sort myself thanks. Harry said courteously. Malfoy got a nasty look on his face and opened his mouth to say something when someone came in. Students! Students! attention please! the woman that entered yelled quit loudly. My name is Professor McGonagall. Now in just a moment I will lead you all into the great hall where you will be sorted into your proper houses. Once you have been sorted please go to your house table and wait quietly untill everyone has been sorted the the great feast will begin. Ok now in a single file everyone follow me! They walked up the marble steps and down a larg hallway and stopped in front of two huge wood doors Mcgonagall raised her wand said a couple of words and the doors swung open and she went in the student rite behind her. they made a perfect line across the front of the great room they enter candles burning in mid air makeing a gloomy light across the room there were four long tables that streched the length of the room. Now when i call your name you will walk up here an place the hat on your head and be sorted. Professor Mcgonagall said loudly. Crevey berchstaff!!! a small boy walked up to a small chair and placed the hat on his head the great hall fell silent then all at one the hat yelled. HUFFLEPUFF!!!!!! The great hall filled with screams of a plaudse comeing from the Hufflepuff table. Hermione Granger!!! Mcgonagall yelled agin. Hermione put the hat one and it looked as if the hat was talking to her because she waaas nodding then the hat yelled agin. GRIFFINDORE!!!! the great hall filled once more with clapping and screams. Ronald Weasley!!! Ron looked at Harry with a scared lookaon his face then walked up and put the hat on it also looked as if the hat was talking to him Ron nodded a few times an a giant smile came over his face and the hat screamed. GRIFFINDORE!!! aplaudse filled the room once more Ron walked passed Harry with a broad smile and winked at him before takeing his seat. Draco Malfoy! Draco slithered up to the stool and started to place the hat on his head but before it touched his it screamed fearcly. SSLITHERIN!!!!!!! a few aplaudse filled the air. Harry Potter!!!!! The Great Hall fell Terribly silent makeing Harry fill rather uneasy he walked up to the stool picked up the old tattered hat and placed it on his head it set there for a moment he figured he had just emagined Ron and Hermione looking as tho they heard a voice from that hat. Then He heard a very silent voice. (Hmmmm Very difficult very difficult in deed!!! HHMMM I see courage from past life and future. I see love for someone you hardly even know! But whommm is itttttt? AAAAHHH I see Now!!!!!!! I know where to put you so that you find love an become a great and brave WIZARD!!! AHH YES just as I saw in young Weasleys head He will also find great love in...... Then the Hat Roard so that the entire world could here. GRIFFINDORE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! After all the sorting was finally over Dumble door stood up. Welcome! Welcome! He said in a humble voice his eyes beaming at Harry. To another fine year at Hogwarts now without any further adue. He raised his wand said a few important looking words an mounds of food appeared on the tables out of thin air. They sat and ate chicken, mashed potatos, sweet potatos, brown gravy, white gravy, a veriety of porages, and cake chocolate cream, bannaberry, cocanut, blueberry sprigs, and lots of different types of food harry had never seen beore in his life. Chapter 6 hurt feelings After they ate till they couldnt take another bite they were all lead to there houses by there house head boy which in Griffindores case Pearce Weasley was the head boy as red headed as the other three Weasley's. As they went up the stairs tword Griffindore tower Harry noticed the pictures on the walls were alive. They finally made it to Griffindore tower which had an enormous painting of a lady who said with a qaint voise. PASSWUD PLESSSE! (Capuss Druconum)! That Tes Currect yuu may entur. They entered a room that was very large. Welcome to Gridffindore common room girls dormatorys are on the left and boys dormatories to your rite you may want to get to bed early tonight it's going to be a long day tomorrow! Pearce commanded. Everyone went to there dormitories Harry and Ron shared one sence each dormitory had two beds. This is better than I could ever imagined Harry said to Ron as he began to pull his clothes off so he could put on some pajammas Ron looked at Harry as he undressed. Yeah its definitly better than I figured it would be! Ron stuttered looking at Harry with his tongue hanging from his mouth like a hungry dog then Harry turned an saw Ron looking at him. What are you lookin at? Harry asked. Ron quickly look away. Nothin!!! Yes you were you was watching me get undressed!!!!! WEREN'T YOU Harry said Harshly. No I wasn't I, I, I promise I wasn't!!!!! Ron said looking quit scared at Harry as if Harry would beat him Ron suddenly turned his head and propelled his hands into his face covering his eye as if he started to cry, Harry looked horrer struck he didnt mean to hurt Rons feelings lord knows he knows how it feels and he would never want a fellow human being feel bad especially Ron his hopfully first bestfriend ever well for that matter his first ever friend. Harry opened his mouth to say something but stiffled himself and Ron ran over to his four poster and closed the thick ribbony curtians behind him. Bloody hell!!! Harry thought to himself. I can't believe what an asshole I am as he walked over to Rons bed and opened the curtains Ron jummped. What do you want? he asked Harry with tears running down his cheeks. I wanted to apoligize I didnt mean to hurt your feelings! You didnt! Ron replied quickly. Then why are you crying? I'm not!!! Harry reach his hand up to Rons face and placed his thumb on Ron's cheeck and whipped a tear off. your not eh? Harry said with a slight grin holding up his tear soaked thumb. Ron didnt say anything he just laid his head down on his fluffy pillow and looked up at Harry. I supose that were friends rite? asked Harry. Rons teary eyes filled with light and his face swiveled a bit because of the smile that strung out over his face. Yeah!!! Ron said as he pulled Harry down on top of him into a hug. To be continued.... email me @ foreveralone42@hotmail.com