HP Accepted Early
Title: If Harry Potter were Accepted Early
Author: Madsci
Archive: here, if want me on your archive, please ask first
Chapter 10
Cedric and Harry had just finished asking Percy a question for 1st year exams when Cedric asked, “Percy, aren’t the twins starting next year?”
“Yes, they are. Harry, would you like to come over at some point this summer and get inoculated with their presence before term starts? That way they won’t spend the first week pranking you where everyone can see you.”
“Sure, but I’m doing summer session stuff for Muggle School, I’ll have to ask Mandy when it starts and finishes so I can spend longer than just a Saturday afternoon.”
It turned out that the session didn’t start until after July 1st, so anytime the first week of vacation would be free. He therefore arranged to Floo over on the Monday morning after he returned home and spend until Thursday at suppertime.
When he arrived, no one seemed to be around.
“Hello? Percy? Mrs Weasley? Someone?”
“Oy, Gred, look at the munchkin! I think he got out at the wrong grate.”
“How could I have gotten out at the wrong grate if I’m calling for people who live here, as you are obviously Fred and George Weasley?” he asked, nodding at the correct one with their names.
“Oh, he got us!” George gasped, faux-clutching his chest.
“Now are you the only ones home, or do I need to go find your brother?”
“Percy’s here. Its surprising he’s not down here by now.”
“Well, Bill’s home, so maybe he’s talking to him.”
“True enough. Nothing to be done then…” the two scooped Harry up and dragged him up the stairs, causing him to kick at the door labeled ‘Bill and Charlie’
“Oy, Bill. Have you seen Percy? We have a special delivery for him,” they called through the door.
Charlie opened the door, and seeing their burden, shouted, “Put him down right now, before you drop him!”
Bill, at the commotion, came over to the door, saying, “Oh, sorry, I had a quiet bubble around us while Percy and I were talking. Come on in.”
Harry didn’t even see Bill until the twins dropped him on Bill’s bed, almost into Percy’s lap.
Gasping a bit from the jouncing, Harry said, “Hey, Percy. I can see why you thought I needed to be inoculated.”
During this whole scene, Bill was getting more and more confused.
“Introductions, please? Someone?”
Percy turned to Bill and replied, “Bill, meet Harry. He beat your record for early admission. Harry, this is my oldest brother, Bill.”
“Pleased to meet you, Bill. So how old were you at admission?”
“Definitely older than you. I entered the September before I turned 11 in December. And Prof Snape did before an October birthday. Ced’s is the first week of September, isn’t it?”
“Then I doubt my record will be broken for a while. I’m turning nine in a month.”
The twins fainted, realizing through quick mental math who the person they had just hauled upstairs must be.
Bill looked at the twins, still confused, so Charlie, realizing no one had fully introduced Harry told Bill, “Think for a second, who turns nine at the end of July whose name is Harry?”
“Wow, I’m slow, for all my achievements! Welcome to the family, Mr. Potter,” Bill joked.
The rest of Harry’s visit went very smoothly. Percy hadn’t taken into account the effect Harry’s notoriety would have on the twins. They thought it was a great joke to confuse Bill so much, so they brought him in on all their schemes. One of which left Cedric somehow completely covered in pond scum.
The only downside was Ronald’s reaction to having Harry in the house. He thought since Harry was younger than he, he should listen to Ron’s instructions, or at least pay attention to him.
After a long day of trying to discuss Egyptian spells with Bill, and Ron’s constant interruptions, Harry flopped onto the cot in Percy’s room.
“Ronald is such a child! I don’t think I was ever that annoying.”
Percy just laughed, “Harry, he’s over 4 months older than you. I know he’s immature, but a child?”
“Yes, I was asking Bill a question and Ron interrupted 4 times to get me to look at his Frog Card collection. Please tell me he was just trying to be friendly and overdoing it.”
“Nope, and be glad Ginny’s over at Luna’s for the week. She’s been raised on tales about you. Now that would be uncomfortable.”
Author: Madsci
Archive: here, if want me on your archive, please ask first
Chapter 10
Cedric and Harry had just finished asking Percy a question for 1st year exams when Cedric asked, “Percy, aren’t the twins starting next year?”
“Yes, they are. Harry, would you like to come over at some point this summer and get inoculated with their presence before term starts? That way they won’t spend the first week pranking you where everyone can see you.”
“Sure, but I’m doing summer session stuff for Muggle School, I’ll have to ask Mandy when it starts and finishes so I can spend longer than just a Saturday afternoon.”
It turned out that the session didn’t start until after July 1st, so anytime the first week of vacation would be free. He therefore arranged to Floo over on the Monday morning after he returned home and spend until Thursday at suppertime.
When he arrived, no one seemed to be around.
“Hello? Percy? Mrs Weasley? Someone?”
“Oy, Gred, look at the munchkin! I think he got out at the wrong grate.”
“How could I have gotten out at the wrong grate if I’m calling for people who live here, as you are obviously Fred and George Weasley?” he asked, nodding at the correct one with their names.
“Oh, he got us!” George gasped, faux-clutching his chest.
“Now are you the only ones home, or do I need to go find your brother?”
“Percy’s here. Its surprising he’s not down here by now.”
“Well, Bill’s home, so maybe he’s talking to him.”
“True enough. Nothing to be done then…” the two scooped Harry up and dragged him up the stairs, causing him to kick at the door labeled ‘Bill and Charlie’
“Oy, Bill. Have you seen Percy? We have a special delivery for him,” they called through the door.
Charlie opened the door, and seeing their burden, shouted, “Put him down right now, before you drop him!”
Bill, at the commotion, came over to the door, saying, “Oh, sorry, I had a quiet bubble around us while Percy and I were talking. Come on in.”
Harry didn’t even see Bill until the twins dropped him on Bill’s bed, almost into Percy’s lap.
Gasping a bit from the jouncing, Harry said, “Hey, Percy. I can see why you thought I needed to be inoculated.”
During this whole scene, Bill was getting more and more confused.
“Introductions, please? Someone?”
Percy turned to Bill and replied, “Bill, meet Harry. He beat your record for early admission. Harry, this is my oldest brother, Bill.”
“Pleased to meet you, Bill. So how old were you at admission?”
“Definitely older than you. I entered the September before I turned 11 in December. And Prof Snape did before an October birthday. Ced’s is the first week of September, isn’t it?”
“Then I doubt my record will be broken for a while. I’m turning nine in a month.”
The twins fainted, realizing through quick mental math who the person they had just hauled upstairs must be.
Bill looked at the twins, still confused, so Charlie, realizing no one had fully introduced Harry told Bill, “Think for a second, who turns nine at the end of July whose name is Harry?”
“Wow, I’m slow, for all my achievements! Welcome to the family, Mr. Potter,” Bill joked.
The rest of Harry’s visit went very smoothly. Percy hadn’t taken into account the effect Harry’s notoriety would have on the twins. They thought it was a great joke to confuse Bill so much, so they brought him in on all their schemes. One of which left Cedric somehow completely covered in pond scum.
The only downside was Ronald’s reaction to having Harry in the house. He thought since Harry was younger than he, he should listen to Ron’s instructions, or at least pay attention to him.
After a long day of trying to discuss Egyptian spells with Bill, and Ron’s constant interruptions, Harry flopped onto the cot in Percy’s room.
“Ronald is such a child! I don’t think I was ever that annoying.”
Percy just laughed, “Harry, he’s over 4 months older than you. I know he’s immature, but a child?”
“Yes, I was asking Bill a question and Ron interrupted 4 times to get me to look at his Frog Card collection. Please tell me he was just trying to be friendly and overdoing it.”
“Nope, and be glad Ginny’s over at Luna’s for the week. She’s been raised on tales about you. Now that would be uncomfortable.”