There Was A Girl

Summer in a Cell

Summer in a Cell

Harry was locked in his room with bars on the windows and a flap in the door for Aunt Petunia to slip measly meals through.

Vernon had wanted to take his mother's trunk down to the cupboard. But Petunia reminded him that if Harry accidentally pulled it to himself, not only would it probably destroy the steps or walls, but that if Harry were to be expelled, then he would be their problem for another six years. So the trunk stayed in place. The bars went up, door flap went in.

The summer had started out well enough. His Aunt and Uncle and cousin mostly left him alone. There were chores to do as usual. There wasn't much food (not that he needed it thanks to the Hogwarts kitchen Elves). But he really didn't mind. It meant he was left alone for long periods of time. No chores. No gardening in the heat (goodness knows what the weed situation was). No cooking and serving his blubbery cousin. Just his room, his books, and his mind.

But then his birthday rolled around, he was greeted by an unexpected visitor.
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Harry sat on his desk finishing his last pieces of homework when he learned a loud pop.

"Harry Potter." Said a squeaky voice.

Harry moved closer to the figure and then realized it was a house elf.

"Yes and who are you?" Harry asked politely.

"Dobby, Harry Potter sir." Dobby said extending his hand out to Harry which he politely shook.

"If you don't mind me asking Dobby but what are you her for?" Harry asked the little elf.

"Oh, Dobby is her to give message to Harry Potter. Harry Potter must not return to Hogwarts." Dobby warned.

"But I can't stay here Dobby, I don't belong here. Hogwarts is my Home." Harry protested.

"Harry Potter just wants to see Harry Potter's girlfriend." Dobby said raising an eyebrow.

Harry blushed at the statment but tried in vain to get the thought of Maya out of his mind.

"Yes... Dobby I want to see Maya too." Harry said with a blush on his face.

"If that is what Harry Potter wants, Dobby shall do so. Goodbye Harry Potter." Dobby said before snapping his fingers and apparated away.

The next few days went by rather quickly until Harry noticed he wasn't recieving any letters from Maya or the others.

He knew that Dobby was interfering with his owl mail, and of course Hedwig was locked up in her cage as she'd been all summer. Well not all summer. He picked the lock first night and every night since to let her fly around the room. But he'd never let her outside as it was too much of a risk.

There was a raven clinging to one of the bars. Once he had Harry's attention, he jumped through the opening in the bars and flew around the room twice before landing on Harry's desk.

"Hello," Harry greeted. "Who are you?"

The bird pecked at his own leg, where a small bundle was tied. It took Harry a long moment to get it free, but the bird sat quietly as he fiddled. He unfolded the small bundle of thin paper and recognized Maya's handwriting immediately.

Dear Harry,

I can only assume since you haven't written that someone or something is stopping you. I've tried using different owls but obviously that hasn't worked (or you would have answered). Then the Cravens' raven appeared with a list of suggested reading for next term so I'm hoping he can get through. Please write and let me know that you are well. That you have enough food. And are safe. I can only hope you will be leaving there soon.