Rage simmering over
Harry Potter lay in Dudley’s second bedroom brooding at the fact that none of his friends had contacted him since school ended with no regard to the fact that he was the one who saw Voldemort rise again and Cedric di-
Nope, not thinking about that again. The death of Cedric Diggory was another reason, that Harry was awake at this time of the night. Cedric’s last moments and a cold terrifying voice saying “Kill the Spare” always had him wake up shivering and in a cold sweat.
Hedwig hooted softly bringing him back from his straying mind. “Thanks” he said, grateful for being brought back from memories he didn’t want to think about. Harry got up to write a letter once again, knowing that he would not get a reply with any useful content but not giving up hope. All of their replies had the same thing “Someone will pick you up soon” “Stay out of trouble.” He was able to glean from the meager information they gave him that both Ron and Hermione were together.
It made his stomach curl at the thought of them together at the Burrow laughing and being fed Mrs.Weasley’s cooking while he was stuck here once again. Without any information… Pushing away the feelings as always, Harry started writing the letters not bothering to put much if he would not get a proper reply anyway. It was to his friends as Sirius his estranged godfather had not replied to any of his letters after the first one where all he said was don’t write to me it is too dangerous. Keep your nose clean and stay out of trouble. We will pick you up soon. It was the same as everyone else but hurt Harry the most as he thought Sirius of all people would understand how Harry feels. ‘Its Ironic’ the man who escaped prison to kill a rat is telling someone to stay out of trouble? This had been a month ago and Harry didn’t know when soon was anymore. He sighed and started writing.
Dear Ron and Hermione,
How are you both doing? I hope you are well, the Dursleys are rubbish as usual. This week Dudley has been out to tea every week according to Aunt Petunia and Uncle Vernon. Any information about Voldemort, any raids or mysterious deaths you have heard of? Have you both heard from Sirius?
Your best friend,
Harry
In the evening the next day, Harry was swinging from the rusty swings in the playground of Little Whinging. It has been broken and vandalised by Dudley and his gang so everyone stayed away as the only thing even barely functional was this swing. Looking around he saw the park with the chains of other swings broken, the slide had a gaping hole and all other activities had fallen into disrepair. Just then, he heard laughter and voices floating through the air toward him
“Did you see him Big D” “Crying wasn’t he”
Harry got up, feeling for his wand in his sleeve feeling rather reckless and eager to fight with his cousin. Dudley stopped short upon seeing his cousin causing his friends to look in the same direction as him.
“Aw, look it’s Harry Potter” said Piers, Dudley’s best friend. He is the one who holds the victim's hand behind their backs while the rest beat him up. “Don’t ignore us, perhaps we should teach you a lesson.”
“Let him be, he’s not worth it. Don’t you all have to be home now” This was surprisingly said by Dudley, but when he thought about it he knew it was because Dudley was scared of Harry’s godfather Sirius Black turning up. He was accused of murder and while telling his relatives about Sirius, Harry had conveniently forgotten to tell them that he was innocent and Peter Pettigrew caused the murders.
“Are u sure Big D” several of the gang asked, “Yeah, see you guys tomorrow.” With this order the rest of the gang left, leaving Harry and Dudley alone. “Big D” Harry mocked “Don’t they call you Dinky Duddykins or Du-” “SHUT UP” Dudley roared surprising both of them. “What will you do to me, punch me?” The raven haired boy kept up with the taunting with a reckless need to have a fight. His wand was pointed at Dudley’s neck and he seemed to be shaking.
“Stop it, STOP IT” Dudley scream. It was at that moment that Harry noticed the chill setting over that could only be caused by one thing…