Aura

Chapter 3

[Riddle Manor, A few months later]

Harry sat alone in the dining room eating his breakfast. The entire room was gloomy and the only sound was that of the cutlery as Harry ate. The pictures on the wall should have made eating in the room rather impossible, but Harry was used to it. Suddenly he heard someone someone knocking. An owl was outside the window tapping it with its beak. Harry was puzzled. No one ever sent him a letter. As for his father, he was in the study. As Harry opened the window the owl flew into the room, dropped the letter beside Harry's plate, took a bite from his toast, and flew out again. Harry saw the Hogwarts stamp on the letter. "Oh of course I am turning eleven next month." Harry opened the letter and started to read it.

Riddle Manor                                                                                                                                                                    East Wing                                                                                                                                                                                Second Biggest Room,                                                                                                                            

Dear Mr. Potter

We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Please find enclosed a list of all necessary books and equipment. Term begins on September 1. We await your owl by no later than July 31.

Yours sincerely,

Minerva McGonagall Deputy Headmistress

Harry turned the page to see the requirements

 (Grade 1)

The Standard Book of Spells

A history of Magic

Magic Theory

A Beginner's Guide to Transfiguration

One thousand Magical Herbs and Fungi

Magical Drafts and Potions

Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find them

The Dark Forces: A Guide to Self Protection

OTHER EQUIPMENT

1 (pewter, standard size 2)

1 set glass or crystal phials

1 telescope

1 set brass scales

Students may also bring an Owl OR a Cat  OR a Toad .

PARENTS ARE REMINDED THAT FIRST YEARS ARE NOT ALLOWED THEIR OWN BROOMSTICK

A small smile overcame Harry's face as he read through the letter. Suddenly he remembered a conversation he had with his father just a few days back.

 "You cannot go to Hogwarts Harry." Voldemort said. Harry looked disbelievingly at Voldemort. "Why father?" "Hogwarts will be a waste of time for you. You have already exceeded the standards of Hogwarts." Harry opened his mouth to protest but one look from Voldemort made him shut his mouth. "Yes father." Harry bowed and left the room.

Harry sighed. He would not be allowed to go to Hogwarts anytime soon. Harry sat back on his chair. His father would not be happy if he tried to argue about the letter. He would be furious if Harry did something like running away to Hogwarts. Yes that was a stupid idea and it would also never work. Harry shook his head clearing his head of thoughts. 

Suddenly a figure came out of thin air with a pop. "Wanda!" Harry shouted as he nearly fell out of his chair in surprise. "I am sorry young master for scaring you. Please forgive me. I am so sorry." "It's okay Wanda. What's the matter? Is father calling me?" "Yes young master, Master is calling you to his room." "Tell him I'll be there in a minute."

[Bedroom, Riddle Manor]

"Father you asked for me?"

"Yes you will be accompanying me to a business trip to USA. Our company will be celebrating it's 25th anniversary." "Yes father." "Also the Malfoy family will be there with their young son Draco. Remember not to associate with him. You have work to do." 

Harry looked down and nodded. "I see you have got your Hogwarts letter." Harry looked up momentarily surprised and said with a small sigh "Yes father." "You know you won't be going to Hogwarts right?" Harry nodded. "Words Harry." "Yes father." "Good. You do not need to worry about your education you have already surpassed the level of education of Hogwarts and soon you will learn spells darker than the Unforgivable. Also-" "But father I want to go to Hogwarts!" "Crucio." Harry fell to his knees writhing in pain. He gasped and said "So-rry father." "Never object to my decision again." Voldemort lifted the curse. Harry breathed a sigh of relief and said "Yes my lord." "You are dismissed."

[Airport]

As soon as Harry and Voldemort stepped out of the limousine they were surrounded by reporters and girls. "Mr. Riddle! Mr. Riddle!" "Something for the Britain Times!" "Mr. Riddle where may you be going?" "Look! Tom Riddle" "Oh he is so handsome!" Voldemort didn't pay any attention to these and slowly started to push through the crowd. Soon there were bodyguards surrounding them and protecting them from the overexcited people. They reached their private jet and finally got away from the chaos. Harry let out a breath he did not know he had been holding. Voldemort looked down at Harry with an amused smirk. He was back to his snakelike form. "Will the Malfoy's be travelling with us father?" "Yes they w arrive soon. You do not seem to handle crowds well." "I am not used to them." Harry looked down and muttered. "Get used to them then. You will be facing more crowds from now on." 

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