Arranged Marriage

chapter 1

Harry had just returned from his job, it was a long day for him. But now he could just sit on his plush couch, with a cup of hot cocoa and some snacks watching his favorite TV show. The mere thought of it sent a warm thrill through him. Beside it was Friday. So he had a long weekend to enjoy. But for the cruel twisty of faith all of this was ruined by just one single call.

As he stood on his doorstep, with the key in his hand, he felt his mobile phone vibrate. Harry saw the number of his only cousin, Dudley Dursley on the phone screen. Dudley is the son of his mother's sister, Petunia Dursley, and Her husband was Vernon Dursley, a fat blonde man, who would always remain as a monster in Harry's worst nightmare. But sadly they were the only family Harry was left with.

His parents died in an accident when Harry was just a baby. Though he had no good relation with the Dursley family, he had to keep in touch with them, as often he had to help them with money.

After moving out from the abusive relatives Harry never wanted to stay in contact with them, the people who abused him every day of his childhood, but they blackmailed him saying when Harry was a little kid, they provided him with roof over his head (a store room for first 11 years and then Dudley's second bed room after he turned 12) and fed him( the food they were left with after Dursley family had their meal), and sending the money every month was the least payback they could ask for the things they have done for Harry. Vernon even said, it was Harry's job now, to look after his family. Dudley never got a good job. He worked as a part time salesman in a company. The boy was never a bright student and very lasy, so, getting a high paying job was not his cup of tea, aside from that, he believed, Harry was their family's all time servant. This is why it was his cousin's job to look after the family. Not his. Not only that, Vernon and he would go to clubs and parties almost every weekends, to waste money, and most of Dudley's money went with that. With all these happening, Harry really was their only way for surviving. 

Harry did not earn a lot, as he was still in junior position as a art professor in the college. What he got every month in his bank account was enough to pay his bills for every month, and have a easy life. But an additional job of looking after the Dursley's were not that easy with that earning. Harry really did not know how he will come out of this situation, since he had too much of a big heart to deny his so called family.

Harry's phone kept ringing annoyingly reminding him he needed to receive it.

The man sighed. He can very well guess why the call was. They needed money. But, it was already end of the month. He knew it was impossible for him now to give them money. Harry wanted to ignore the call. He really wanted, but he couldn't. Cursing his big heart who could not say no, Harry opened the door and picked the call at the same time.

"Hello, Harry's speaking." Harry answered after putting the keys on the bowl on the table beside the front door.

"Harry!!!! I'm sorry to call you now as I know you have just returned from your job. But I had no other way, please, Come home, now!" He heard his cousin's voice on the other side. The voice seemed odd, a little concerned.

"What happened Dudley? " He asked, frowning. he was about to open his shoes but stopped.

"Many things have happened. Just come to Privet Drive. Please." Dudley panted. "I can't tell you everything over call. But you really need to come here. We need you" 

And with that the call was disconnected. Harry frowned. Standing in front of the open door, still the office bag over his shoulder, he questioned himself, Should I go?

Maybe something happened to Vernon? Maybe he's needed to be admitted to the hospital? They need him. Of course they needed him. After all, they looked after him in his childhood, it is his job now to look after them, Harry's brain supplied him the same word he was blackmailed with.