Chapter 60: Welcome back

Chapter 60: Welcome back

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"Dialogue"

'Thoughts'

-Author notes-

Chapter 60: Welcome back

The Potter family was having dinner together.

"Let me see it too!"

Lily was showing their son's report card from school to her husband James while Lyra asked to see it.

Lily handed it to her.

"Here"

A smirk appeared on Lyra's face.

"You only got 'Acceptable'...pfff, wait until I get to Hogwarts, I'm going to bring a lot of 'Outstandings' "

"Lyra, that's enough." Warned her mother.

"But Mom!, is true! I have been studying all year and I even have your notes for charms. There is no way I will not get a few O at least."

"Lyra... that's not what your mother is upset about, and you know it." Said James with a stern expression.

The girl glanced at Harry. He wasn't even looking at her and instead, he just focused on enjoying his desert in peace.

This appeared to make her angrier.

"Is it because of what I said of his grades? but who cares? look!" She pointed at Harry.

"He doesn't care at all what I say!."

"Really?!"

"Sure...you know? I brought with me a set of exploding snaps. Why don't we try it out?"

He had found an old set from the 1800s in the Room of Requirement. The idea was to sell it, but after finding out that it wasn't particularly valuable, he decided to keep it.

"That game is a bit dangerous for a child, Harry." Said Lily.

"You are exaggerating, Lily. the modern sets come with several safety features. Is completely secure." James brushed off her worries.

"Fine, but only for an hour. Then is bedtime for you, little lady." She hugged her daughter before placing her down so she could go with Harry.

"Why don't you wait for me at the library, Holly? I'll go get the cards from my bag" Harry looked around the kitchen until he spotted the elf, waiting on a corner.

"Oh, before I forget, Mipsy."

"Yes, Master Harry?. Is there anything you need?" The elf approached.

"No, I just wanted to say that the treacle tart was delicious. I would love to eat it again sometime."

The elf had a bright smile.

"Thank you, Master Harry. I can make it again any time you want."

"Don't take her on that offer, Harry... you'll get fat!" His father warned.

"Okay, I'm going to take Holly to the library and then I'll go check on Lyra, don't let her wait too long by herself, Harry. And remember to bring her to her room by eight o'clock." Said her mother.

"Of course Mom." Harry was about to leave the kitchen when he noticed his father. It seemed like he wanted to say something.

"Harry, tonight after you take Holly back, I want you to come talk with me at my studio. There are some important things we must discuss. I know you must be tired, but I may have to leave for a work trip tomorrow, so we need to talk tonight."

"Sure Dad, I'll be there in an hour," Harry promised.

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After putting out the fire at the library and escorting his little sister safely to her room, Harry made his way to his father's office.

"Man, those exploding snaps were truly dangerous. I don't remember them being so...potent..."

He could not help but wonder if that set was defective.

'I'll have to buy some new ones. No more secondhand stuff.' He promised himself.