Being Harry James Potter-Lupin

Being Harry James Potter-Lupin


During breakfast there was a tapping sound on the window. The children were used to owl mail, so they were fazed by it. Although Harry was excited, he knew it was his Hogwarts letter. He had no idea that he was in for a shock, a shock concerning the name he would find on the envelope.

James let the owl in and carefully removed the letter from around the owl’s leg. He then gave it a slice of bacon, before sending in on its way again. Once the owl was out of the window and flew off, James rejoined the others at the table.

He beamed and handed the letter to his oldest son. Harry returned an identical smile. He looked at the front of the envelope, and the smile on his face froze and he frowned at what he saw.

Everyone saw the expression on his face. Only the adults knew what was wrong and what he had found. Harry said, sounding puzzled and a little disappointed. “They’ve sent me someone else’s letter.”

Hermione asked, after taking a sip of her orange juice. “Why Jason, who’s name is on the front?” Harry frowned and replied “A Mr. Harry James Potter-Lupin.” His frown deepened as he looked at both of his parents.

James sighed, he knew this day would eventually come, but didn’t mean he had to like or be fully prepared for it. James said “No son, it isn’t wrong, it’s correct. They’ve not sent you the wrong letter. I can’t explain now, but I promise when our visitors I told you about arrive after breakfast, then all will be explained.” Remus nodded and added “Your father is right, it is your letter, so go head and open it.”

Harry still looked dubious, but did as his mother told him to. He broke the official Hogwarts seal. He removed the letter from the envelope and smoothed it out. He then began to read. He scanned it quietly for the next couple of minutes.

Hermione asked “What does it say Jason?” Harry finished scanning the letters contents before replying. “It’s a list of things I need. Like books, a cauldron and a wand, as well as school robes.” He added “It also mentions that you can bring a toad, a cat, a rat or an owl. I fancy an owl.”

Hermione wrinkled her nose and said “Toads and rats are gross. I don’t like them. I don’t like the way a toad jumps, they’re all slimy and easy to loose. And rats, I don’t like how they crawl and hide all over the place. And they chew though everything. It’s annoying.”

Harry smirked at her and replied “You would think that.” Hermione stuck her tongue out at him and went back to eating her breakfast. Harry rolled his eyes at her and went back to reading his letter, while the adults chuckled.

He pouted and said “But it says first years aren’t allowed a broom stick.” James chuckled and ruffled his son’s hair and informed him. “First years aren’t allowed to join the quidditch team; you’ll have to wait until second year. Sorry son, but it is the rules.”

After breakfast the fire place in the main living room on the first floor flared to life. Everyone watched as an older looking Albus Dumbledore and Minerva McGonagall stepped out of the emerald green flames.

Neither Albus nor Minerva had seen the children since the night of Godric’s Hollow and they went under the glamour charm. They had only kept in touch by owl and the occasional fire call from the adults.

Minerva was shocked at how much the Harry and Hermione had grown. Then there was the other children whose existence she had known of, but hadn’t had the pleasure of meeting. She was amazed.

Albus was trying to imagine what each child would look like once the glamour was removed. He had almost forgotten what everyone truly looked like. Ten years was a long time to be placed under a glamour charm.

Once everyone was sat around the fire and was drinking tea. Albus and Minerva introduced themselves to Harry and Hermione. Albus went first. “Hello you two, I am Professor Albus Dumbledore. I will be your headmaster at Hogwarts.” He gestured to Minerva.

Minerva smiled gently and replied “I am Professor Minerva McGonagall. I am the Albus’s wife. I am also the transfiguration professor at Hogwarts, and will be teaching both of you, when you attend Hogwarts in September.” She added “I am also the head of Gryffindor house, and hope to see you in my house, just as both sets of your parents were.”

Albus went on “But that is not the reason why I and Professor McGonagall have come to visit you.” He paused and added “There are things you need to know and see. The reason why you’ve not been informed before now is because we believed you to be too young to understand what the whole situation meant.”

Minerva continued from where Albus left off. “You must understand it was for both of your own good, there really was no choice I’m afraid. But now because you’re due to attend Hogwarts, the arrangements put into place ten years ago will come to an end.”

Albus gestured to James and the others. James sighed and stood, Remus followed suit. James said “Jason will you please follow your mother and I to my study. We have things we need to discuss, and charms that need to be removed.”

Once Harry had followed his parents out of the room, Lily stood, she was followed by Sirius. Sirius said Emma sweetheart, your mother and I need you to come with us to my study, as Like Jason, Uncle Chris and Aunt Mina, we also have important things to discuss and charms to remove.”

Once everyone had left the room, Albus and Minerva were left to look after the younger children.