Author: Ishi Story: The Vow Part: The Vow Rating: Young Teens Setting: Pre-DH Status: Completed Reviews: 9 Words: 551 Updated: July 12, 2006, 9:50pm The VowDisclaimer: I own nothing but the idea. As unfortunate as that is... Dear Mrs. Petunia Dursley,
It is my sad duty to inform you that your sister, Mrs. Lily Potter, and her husband, Mr. James Potter, died yesterday evening. They have been survived by their son, Harry Potter, who is to be placed in your care. As you are no doubt aware, Lord Voldemort, the darkest wizard of our age, and the man who regretfully murdered your parents, Rose and Joseph Evans, has been after them for many years now. He finally caught up with them last night. It was Lily's dearest wish that her son be left with you, in the event of her untimely passing. Although you were not always close, she loved you dearly. Rest assured that a weekly balance of 100 pounds will be put directly into your bank account to pay for his care. Look after him well, Mrs. Dursley. Not only his life, but also the lives of your own family depend on this. For only you, with your blood connection to him, can keep him safe from Voldemort and his followers. And by keeping him safe, you keep yourselves safe, for he is the only one who can rid both the Magical world, and yours, from the greatest evil of our time Once again, my condolences. There will be a will reading on the 13th of November, at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, in my office. If you wish to attend, there is enough Floo powder in the bottom of this envelope to convey both you and Harry. All you need do is to throw it into your lighted fire, and, once the fire turns green, step inside. Shout "Professor Dumbledore's Office, Fawkes" at the top of your lungs, and then jump out when the spinning gets to be too much. I bid you adieu, Yours truly, Professor Albus J. Dumbledore Headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Supreme Mugwump, Order of Merlin First Class, Etcetera, etcetera. |