This summer, Harry Potter returned to No. 4 Privet Road once again.
In fact, this is not what he wants. If he were allowed to choose, he would never come back here... What he really hopes is that he can go to Grimmauld Place and spend a time with his godfather Sirius Black , Experience a completely different summer vacation from before.
But this request was rejected by Sirius.
"Before you reach the age of seventeen, you still have to return to Privet Drive." Sirius said at the time: "This is what Professor Dumbledore asked many times during his lifetime. You must do it."
Harry didn't understand the meaning of returning to Privet Drive; even if this had the magic to protect his safety, didn't Voldemort fled England early.
Staying here just means that they have to spend a meaningless time with them.
Uncle Vernon, Aunt Petunia, and cousin Dudley, they are Harry's only relatives in the world. Their attitude towards magic remained almost in the Middle Ages, and their attitude towards Harry was both fearful and disgusting.
But fortunately, he only needs to stay in this place for another month or so. On July 31st this year, Harry Potter will be seventeen years old. When he is officially an adult, he will be able to Say goodbye to the magic world completely.
As the night enveloped the entire Little Huijin District, Harry scanned the starry sky, trying to have some fun in the sky.
At this moment, Harry saw an owl flying in from the window. It was a big gray owl. It looked quite old. It flew onto Harry's bed with a puff, and then fell down. Moved. At the same time Harry noticed a letter tied to its leg.
Harry immediately recognized the unconscious owl—its name was Errol, and it was raised by Weasley. He immediately rushed to the bed, untied the **** Errol's leg, took down the package, and put Errol in Hedwig's cage. Errol opened a dim eye, made a sound of thanks, and then began to drink a few sips of water.
Communicating with friends at Hogwarts through the owl, at this time, Harry's half of summer vacation on Privet Road was one of the few entertainment content.
Harry sat on the bed, grabbed the letter that Errol had brought, and tore open the brown paper outside. In addition to a letter, there was a newspaper clipping inside.
The characters in the newspaper clippings are active and seem to be cut from the "Daily Prophet".
Harry picked up the newspaper clipping, smoothed it, and read the following:
Mr. Arthur Weasley, Director of the Office of Detection and Collection of Counterfeit Defensive Spells and Protective Objects of the Ministry of Magic, recently won the "Daily Prophet" Annual Award and the Garon Award. In addition to the 700 Gallon bonus, the award includes a free one-month trip to Greece with a maximum number of five people. Mr. Arthur Weasley and his family will be able to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Balkans. .
"Mr. Weasley has won again?" Harry couldn't help but stunned.
In my memory, Mr. Weasley won the Garon Award from the Daily Prophet four years ago. He did not expect that his luck was so good that he won again this year.
But Harry couldn't think of anyone who deserved such a large sum of money more than the Weasleys. Their family was very good, although they were a bit poor.
Harry quickly picked up the letter again:
"Dear Harry,
I can't believe it, my dad won the prize again, and this time he also included a free January tour of Greece.
It’s a pity that this year’s situation is not so good. Bill and Charlie have already gone abroad to work on the Order of the Phoenix. Percy does not contact their homes all the year round. George and Fred need to stay in London to look after their shop... Except for Mom and Dad, only Ginny and I can go to Greece together. So I thought about it, and added your name to the list of five people..."
"Greece? Travel?" Harry was stunned.
I thought I needed to spend a month of monotonous time on No. 4 Privender Road, if I could travel to Greece...that would be great!
But would Sirius agree to go to Greece by himself? You know, as the godfather, he doesn't even allow himself to leave Privet Drive half a step this month.
Harry quickly lowered his head and continued to read the letter:
"...My father went to the Order of the Phoenix to discuss with your godfather. Sirius was firmly opposed to you leaving your uncle and aunt's house at first. But it seemed that Jon Hart had persuaded him, and he could only agree somewhat unhappily. Up.
In addition, after thinking about it for a while, Sirius decided to go to Greece with us at his own expense, saying that he was going to perform the duties of the godfather. Our five-person walk will become a six-person walk.
According to the "Prophet Daily" arrangement, the trip will start on July 2. My father will go to your uncle's house and pick you up to the Burrow the day before. Please prepare your luggage in advance.
Ron Weasley"
Harry was happy and jumped out of the bed.
July 2nd, the day after tomorrow...a month-long trip, which means that the last day of the trip is Harry Potter’s seventeenth birthday.
There is no better news than this. He only needs to spend today and tomorrow on Privet Road, and he will be able to say goodbye to here completely, and never have to return here!
...
At the same time, at Greengrass Manor.
Astoria Greengrass also received a letter. After reading the contents of the letter patiently, her face turned red slightly, and she seemed to be unable to restrain her inner joy.
"What's wrong, Astoria?" her sister Daphne asked in surprise.
"Look at this..." Astoria handed the letter in her hand to Daphne.
Daphne lowered her head finished reading the content of the letter——
"Greece... a month-long trip..." she said softly, blinking at the same time: "Sounds great, Greece should be beautiful..."
"It's rare that Jon has time. I have to pack things..." Astoria hurriedly stood up: "It seems that in two days, we are going to leave."
"Astoria..." Daphne said in a wicked manner: "Or, shall I go with you?"
As soon as the words were spoken, she realized that this sentence was not suitable.
She smiled awkwardly, and added: "It's okay... I'll just make a joke, just a joke."
Astoria glanced at her sister, and after hesitating for a while, she said seriously, "Yes..."
"...I'll write to Jon and ask for his opinion."
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