Prodigy

As Harry spent the next couple days reading the journal, a question nagged at the back of his mind. Why would the journal of the last remaining wizard of the greatest wizarding society be able to be read by a seven year old? He decided that it would probably be a good question for the woman, if she should ever show up again. She had been absolutely quiet in his head while he read, but that was fine with him. He felt like he was learning again, and in a fun way!

While he was reading, the realization was dawning on him exactly how useful a journal might be. Locating a blank notebook, he sat at a table to begin recording his progress. He thought for a second about what date it was, since Prometheus had provided a date with each entry, but gave up after a few moments. It didn't really matter, after all. It was just a way to tell time, and time wasn't something that was especially important to him anymore.

First Entry

My name is Harry Potter and this is my journal. A few months ago I was transported to this place by something called magic. I am seven years old. For the first seven years of my life, I didn't know that magic existed, but now I know that it does. In the time I've been here so far, I've been learning how to use magic, and it is really fun.

Recently, I discovered the journal of an old wizard named Prometheus. He wrote about learning magic himself, and I'm following in his footsteps.

Harry went on to describe everything that had happened so far during his stay, talking about his parents, his mothers journal, cleaning and repairing the house, the strange men outside, his avian friend, the potions experiment that exploded and all his other adventures. When he had finished, it was time to eat, and after cleaning up, he climbed into his parent's bed and fell into a fitful sleep.

Entry 2

I do not know what day it is, really, but it's been a couple days since I wrote last. I'm still learning a lot, and I've found that as I write more, my vocabulary gets better as well. I have to use the dictionary less and less, as the words and meanings are beginning to fall into place. The owl has been most curios lately, spending most of her time looking over my shoulder or going out hunting. I think I need to find a name for her.

I tried my second potion today, and this time things went a lot better. I completed a potion that would make my hair bright green. It's pretty useless, but it was easy to make, and I look great in the mirror. Tomorrow, I'll begin looking into more complicated potions. When I'm working, it feels like I'm one of those scientists, and even better, I'm really doing things!

Entry 3

Math sucks. I've started rotating my studies so that I learn a little bit of everything, as that is what Prometheus is doing through his journal. He started on this thing called “arithmacy” and it's all about math and numbers. I don't understand any of it yet, but there is a pattern, and I'm determined to find it.

I've also noticed something interesting about Prometheus's writings. He never mentions a wand at all. I take this to believe that he really was an ancient and didn't need a want like I do. Well, maybe if I continue studying like he did, one day I won't need a wand either. I'm learning as fast as I can.

In other news, I named my owl today. Well, actually, she named herself. I asked her if she wanted a name, and she flew over to a book, grabbed it, and began flipping the pages with her beak. I swear she's a smart bird. She wants to be called Hedwig, so that is what I shall call her.

Entry 4

I made a huge discovery today! There is a connection between these numbers and some of the potions I'm working on. It was a complete accident how I discovered it. Hedwig was sitting on my should and suddenly flew in a fit of some sort. Papers went flying everywhere, and as I was picking them up, some of my arithmacy notes landed on top of a book which turned out to be the Flamel potions book. There was a connection! Once I figure it out, I can really start doing some exciting things. Right now, it looks like I can build my own potions once I figure out their properties and everything. Got to go back to work now. This is amazing!

Entry 5

Funny thing happened today. I was eating lunch and I burped. At the exact same moment, the whole house shook. I don't know if it was connected or not, but it sure was funny. I'm glad my dumb aunt wasn't around or I would have been scrubbing floor with a toothbrush. I don't miss them one bit. The fun continues here.

Entry 6

The old man was back outside today, with someone I've never seen before, or at least I don't I've seen him before. The younger man looks a little familiar, but I don't know from where. The old man just sat, while the younger paced back and forth and seeming stared at the house. I don't know what they're doing, but I just mainly ignored them. My work here is too exciting!

It turns out Flamel really was a genius when it comes to potions. His reference book is amazing in detail and just what I need to begin building equations and experimenting. I've started to create a table of different ingredients, starting with the least magical and going up to the most magical to see if any sort of patterns emerge. So far, I'm seeing limited success.

Prometheus's journal has stopped being useful. It seems that while he was in school he stopped writing for a while. That's ok. I know enough now to continue on my own. His next entry is after his graduation and the beginning of his business. I'm not interested in that yet, but maybe someday.

Outside the house, Sirius Black and Albus Dumbledore waited, hoping for any sign of life.

“Surely he would have noticed us by now, Professor,” Sirius said for about the fiftieth time.

“Patience, Sirius. If Harry is indeed in there, he will come out when he is ready. I don't expect to have to wait too long. For now, we'll just have to sit here.”

Sirius took a long glance at Dumbledore sitting seemingly easily on the ground and shook his head. A swish of his wand later, there was a nice recliner waiting for him. He sat and waited.

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A/N: First off, sorry for such a short chapter after such a long period of waiting. For those of you that have mentioned the so called plot hole of Dumbledore knowing about Sirius - that will be explained later. Things are beginning to pick up in the story, and we will be at Hogwarts soon. I was in the hospital for several days, and I'm still picking up the pieces of my life here. I want to update soon, though, so watch out. Thanks to everyone that has reviewed!