Night was coming to Little Winging and there was an unusual chill in the summer evening. At number 4 Privet drive the front door opened and the Dursley's along with a very confused looking Harry Potter came out and got into Mr. Dursley's new car and sped into the evening. What made one Mr. Harry Potter so confused was the fact that the Dursley's weren't acting like.........well the Dursley's.
For one thing when Harry got off the train at platform 9 3/4s the Dursley's were actually standing there waiting with smiles on their faces. Not only that but Dudley of all people told Harry he was glad to see him and helped him put Harry's things in the car. Dudley had lost weight and looked trimmer as well Harry noticed.
The Dursley's who were forever calling Harry and anyone else magical "Freaks" were very cordial and sweet to Mr. &Mrs. Weasley and also Remus and Tonks who were also waiting for the foursome to disembark. Vernon Dursley even went so far as to tell Harry's friends that they could visit anytime they pleased and that they would always be welcome. Tonks went so far as to cast a few spells to see if they were under some kind of enchantment to no avail. Everyone to say the least was stunned. Especially Harry!
Uncle Vernon had called him down and not like usual. There was no malice in his voice as he called for Harry. Even though he had to call Harry four times. "Harry there's some new clothes for you in your wardrobe just in case you didn't know it yet. I'm sure you haven't had time to really settle back in just yet. Get cleaned up we are going out to eat in an hour" His uncle said smiling
"Yes Harry we are so glad your home and its only right we go and do something tonight as a family" Aunt Petunia said
"Ok" Harry said evenly pulling out his wand "Who are you and what have you done with the Dursley's?"
Dudley walked past Harry shaking his head and laughing "I told you two he would think we weren't the same and in a few minutes he'll think we flipped our lids." Dudley said
"Harry just go up and change and I promise before the nights over you'll understand" Aunt Petunia said smiling.
Harry had backed away slowly and went back up the stairs. His shock was doubled when he opened the wardrobe. New clothes, some with tags still on them hung in his wardrobe. Harry noticed that they were all nice clothes too like the kind they would buy for Dudley.
He quickly showered and changed into a pair of slacks and a shirt noticing they fit perfect as if they were tailored. He also noticed that the slacks had an odd hidden pocket for his wand, which surprised him the most. When he was ready and descended the stairs he looked at the Dursley's strangely as they waited by the door for him.
"Now those clothes look nice on you Harry" Uncle Vernon said "Did you remember your wand Harry?"
"Erm...um...Yes Uncle Vernon thanks" Harry said shocked and confused "I suppose you want me to leave it here right?" Harry asked
"Nonsense dear" Said Aunt Petunia and then added "That's why we got those specially altered in that shop in Diagon Alley for you so you could carry it at all times no matter if you were wearing wizard clothes or regular street clothes Harry"
Clearly astounded that not only did they expect him to carry his wand out in public with them but had made a special trip to Diagon Alley to have the clothes specially altered he was at a sudden loss for words. Seeing this Dudley said quickly "Well we better get going I'm sure Harry is as hungry as I am"
Uncle Vernon opened the front door and Aunt Petunia put a hand on Harry's shoulder to when he started forward to still him for a moment. Then Uncle Vernon came back and nodded. "Coast is clear Petunia, I hope that lady was right and that it'll be safe with us gone" Vernon said cryptically
