Narrator's POV
On a gloomy June day, Albus Dumbledore —who was wearing a distinctive plum colored Muggle suit— made his way down a quiet street on London to Wool's Orphanage.
Why was Dumbledore heading to an orphanage one might ask, because he was delivering two acceptance letters, of course.
When Albus entered, he was met with a plain woman he guessed was Mrs. Cole from what he read on the sign outside, "How do you do, Madam?"
"I, myself, am doing quite well, but I must confess to a bit of confusion upon receiving your letter, Mr. Dumbledore. In all the years Harry and Tom have been here, they've never once had a family visitor. Frankly, I was stunned to find that someone knew of their existence." Mrs. Cole replied
"I am not family. But their names has been known to me since birth." Dumbledore explained
"I see." Mrs. Cole said, not dwelling on the strange thought, "I think I should tell you they're funny boys —quite odd. There have been incidents with the other children —nasty things."
Mrs. Cole didn't explain, as she opened one of the doors that littered the long hallway, "Tom, Harry? You two have got a visitor."
The room was simple: there were two twin beds on either wall; there was a large dresser by the door next to the left bed; between the beds there was a small table; and above the table there was a small window that showed the rain outside.
Harry was sitting on the left bed with knees folded to his chest and he had a worn black book titled "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes" in his lap, Tom sat on the right bed with his hands resting in his lap.
"How do you do, boys?" Albus asked, but received no reply
"Well," Mrs. Cole said, breaking the silence, "I'll leave you three to yourselves."
Once the door was closed, Tom looked up and asked, "You're the doctor aren't you?"
"No." Dumbledore soothed, "I am a Professor."
"I don't believe you. I hear Mrs. Cole talking, her and the rest of the staff. They want us looked at. They think we're different." Tom accused
"Perhaps they're right." Dumbledore added
"Were not mad." Tom stressed
"Hogwarts is not a place for mad people." Albus smiled, "Its a school, a school for magic."
"You can do things, can't you, Tom —Harry too?" Dumbledore asked, "Things the other children can't.
"Yes." Tom answered
"Tell me some of the things you two can do, Tom." Albus asked
"We can make things move without touching them. We can make animals do what we want without training them. We can make bad things happen to people who are mean to us. We can make them hurt, if we want." Harry answered for him
"I'm like you two boys: different." Dumbledore explained
"Prove it." Tom ordered, tilting his head
To that, the book Harry had been reading caught on fire and quickly turned into ashes.
And as quickly as it happened, it reversed.
Albus then reached into his coat pocket and pulled out two letters, "I'm to give you two your acceptance letters."
"HOGWARTS SCHOOL of WITCHCRAFT and WIZARDRY
Headmaster: Armando Dippet
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,
Albus Dumbledore,
Deputy Headmaster
UNIFORM
First-year students will require:
• Three sets of plain work robes (black)
• One plain pointed hat (black) for day wear
• One pair of protective gloves (dragon hide or similar)
• One winter cloak (black, with silver fastenings)
Please note that all pupil's clothes should carry name tags.
COURSE BOOKS
All students should have a copy of each of the following:
• "The Standard Book of Spells (Grade 1)" by Miranda Goshawk
• "A History of Magic" by Bathilda Bagshot
• "Magical Theory" by Adalbert Waffling
• "A Beginner's Guide to Transfiguration" by Emeric Switch
• "One Thousand Magical Herbs and Fungi" by Phyllida Spore
• "Magical Drafts and Potions" by Arsenius Jigger
• "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" by Newt Scamander
• "The Dark Forces: A Guide to Self-Protection" by Quentin Trimble
OTHER EQUIPMENT
• 1 wand
• 1 cauldron (pewter, standard size 2)
• 1 set glass or crystal phials
• 1 telescope
• 1 set brass scales
You will be able to purchase your supplies at Diagon Alley.
Diagon Alley's entrance can be found in the Leaky Caldron on Charing Cross Road, London, England."
"Will you boys need help finding the entrance?" Dumbledore asked
"No, Charing Cross is close by." Tom replied, carefully putting the letter into the desk drawer
"Then, I will see you both at school." Albus said, leaving
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As soon as they heard the soft clicking of Dumbledore's formal shoes disappear, Harry sat next to Tom.
"Imagine his face if we told him that we can talk to snakes." Harry giggled
"I imagine he would be quite shocked, Harry," Tom smiled, "but we can't reveal too many secrets yet."
"You're right." Harry agreed
To that Tom kissed his boyfriend chastely —no kissing was the right word, it was just a mere touching of the lips.
They had started dating in secret a year ago when they noticed that a snake could understand them and speak back and in the shock, Tom had kissed him.
Their relationship had to be kept a secret since homosexuality was frowned upon in their world, but hopefully it wouldn't be so in the Wizard one...
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Together, Or Not At All: a Harry X Voldemort|Tom
FanfictionAU: Tom and Harry are in Wool's Orphanage at the same time. History may hate us, but they'll never forget our names. How wonderful; how strange. To be loved by something that hates all else. Meeting you was fate, becoming your friend was a choice, b...
