Ch223- Back Home!

Ch223- Back Home!

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As breakfast wrapped up, Harry and his friends started making their way to the carriages that would take them to Hogsmeade Station. The day was bright and sunny, the perfect weather for the journey home.

On the train, the compartments were filled with the sounds of laughter and chatter. Harry settled into a seat with Daphne, Tracey, Hermione, Susan, Hannah, Neville, Pansy, Ginny and Luna. The journey back to King's Cross always felt a bit bittersweet, but Harry was looking forward to a break from the intense school year.

As the train neared King's Cross, Harry felt a familiar sense of anticipation. The platform came into view, bustling with parents waiting for their children. The train came to a stop, and students began to disembark. Harry grabbed his trunk and Hedwig's cage, stepping off the train and onto Platform 93⁄4.

Harry spotted Aunt Petunia amidst the bustling crowd of parents. He turned to his friends, exchanging hugs and farewells. "See you soon," he said with a warm smile. Then, weaving through the throng of students and families, he approached his aunt.

"Welcome back, Harry," Petunia greeted him with a warm smile, opening her arms for a hug. Harry embraced her, feeling a genuine sense of warmth and acceptance. They started walking towards the barrier that led back to the Muggle world.

"How was your year?" Petunia asked as they reached the barrier.

"It was great, Aunt Petunia," Harry replied, his voice filled with enthusiasm. "Lots of studying, Quidditch, and... new adventures."

Petunia nodded, a hint of curiosity in her eyes. "I’m glad to hear that, Harry. You always have so much going on at that school of yours."

Harry smiled, knowing he couldn’t share everything with her but appreciating her genuine interest. "Yeah, there’s always something happening."

They walked through King's Cross Station, blending into the sea of Muggle travelers. Once they reached the car, Petunia turned to Harry. "I made your favorite for dinner tonight. Figured you might be hungry after your journey."

"Thanks, Aunt Petunia," Harry said, genuinely appreciative. "I’m looking forward to it."

Carrying his trunk and Hedwig's cage, Harry followed Petunia into the house. The familiar scent of home greeted him, mixed with the enticing aroma of dinner cooking in the kitchen.

After unpacking and settling in, Harry headed downstairs for dinner. The table was set, and Petunia had gone all out, preparing a feast that made Harry's mouth water. They sat down to eat, the atmosphere warm and relaxed.

"So, tell me more about your year," Petunia prompted as they began their meal. "Any highlights?"

Harry thought for a moment, choosing his words carefully. "Well, I did pretty well in my exams, and our Quidditch team won the Cup again. I also made some new friends and learned a lot of new spells."

Petunia nodded, clearly pleased. "Sounds like you had a productive year."

"Master Harry, it seems your dragon has missed you," Nigel remarked. "Who knew such a fearsome creature could be so affectionate?"

Harry looked at the dragon and spoke in the Draconic language, "Are you behaving, Ash?"

Ash's massive eyes gleamed with a mischievous sparkle. "Yes, Master," the dragon rumbled in response. "I have been practicing flying higher and hunting for my food as you instructed."

Harry smiled, patting Ash’s scaly head. "Good girl. Keep it up. You're getting stronger every day."

The dragon let out a low, contented growl, a sound that reverberated through the forest. "The forest is a good home. Plenty of space to fly and hunt. But I miss our training sessions."

Nigel's voice chimed in, "Indeed, Master Harry. A dragon as a sparring partner is quite the advantage. Perhaps you should schedule regular sessions to maintain both your skills."

Harry chuckled. "Good idea, Nigel." He thought in his mind, then spoke to giant dragon, "We'll start tomorrow, Ash. Now, I need to get back. There's much to do."

Ash rumbled in agreement and took to the skies, its wings creating a powerful gust of wind that rustled the leaves around Harry. He watched the dragon soar, feeling a sense of pride and connection.

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Hello you all,

This is the end of Volume Two, as well as the Second Year. As you may have noticed, I picked up the pace a bit. To be honest, it is the curse of every fanfiction that at the beginning it is all good and towards the end, people lose interest. But as I don't like to drop my fics, I will do my best to finish it.

Anyways, thank you all for still supporting me, and hopefully you enjoy the fic. Summer and Third Year will be interesting, in my opinion, and it was something I hinted at from the early chapters and was eager to show already. Finally, it has arrived. The Summer arc ended on Patreon and the Third Year has just begun, so no more than 25 chapters for the Summer arc.

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