Mcgonagall's Speech On Dyslexia
Disclaimer for this and all future chapters: JKR owns her owns all rights. Dyslexia: “a general term for disorders that involve difficulty in learning to read or interpret words, letters, and other symbols, but that do not affect general intelligence. (Google)” In other words without an editor you will see mistakes of grammar and spelling. Please do not berate me for it. I do the best I can. Description: What if Mcgonagall had delivered the letter from the start like she had done for every other muggle-raised child? Why wouldn’t she have wanted to check up on Harry when she loathed the Dursley’s from day one? What would happen to a young Harry who wanted to impress not a gamekeeper who was obsessed with Dumbledore's orders, prone to breaking
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Only reassurance from Dumbledore had kept her from checking up on little Harry over the last decade. But her sense of dread had been growing, gnawing at her insides, urging her to take action. By the time Harry Potter’s name appeared on the list she had hand written the letter, unlike the rest which were charmed to write themselves. She put Harry’s letter at the bottom her stack of Muggleborns and proceeded to have them introduced to the magical world and supplied for their first year by the third week of summer. When asked she would simply say she wanted a true summer vacation before the next year started. The real reason being the pit of dread forming in her …show more content…
Don’t think he really can though. They will probably catch him and put him back in the tank…” He looked up eyes searching before the fell to his feet. “Sorry for talking so much-” “It’s fine Harry. I am sure you have much that will occur to you. What happened at the zoo was accidental magic. It happens to young witches--” “I am a witch!?” Harry asked excitedly. She smiled then, a real smile. “No Harry, I am a witch, you are a wizard.” He blushed, ducking his head. “Sorry, I … Wait were my parents?” “Yes, they both were. Which is why they went to Hogwarts.” She pulled out the letter from her purse. She watched Harry read and then re-read it. “Yes! I mean, yes, I accept. I want to go to Hogwarts.” He flipped over the paper and saw the supplies list. “But I don’t think the Dursleys will get these…” “Your parents left you plenty to spend on basic needs and school supplies for five life times. But there are some things I need to ask you about your living conditions here.” Harry’s face which had been bright with joy a moment fell. His eyes became guarded and he simply waited for the questions. Grimly Minerva noted that his expression was that of man waiting in line to the gallows. “How often are you put in that cupboard?” “It’s my room,” he said tone dead. “Do you like it
Only reassurance from Dumbledore had kept her from checking up on little Harry over the last decade. But her sense of dread had been growing, gnawing at her insides, urging her to take action. By the time Harry Potter’s name appeared on the list she had hand written the letter, unlike the rest which were charmed to write themselves. She put Harry’s letter at the bottom her stack of Muggleborns and proceeded to have them introduced to the magical world and supplied for their first year by the third week of summer. When asked she would simply say she wanted a true summer vacation before the next year started. The real reason being the pit of dread forming in her …show more content…
Don’t think he really can though. They will probably catch him and put him back in the tank…” He looked up eyes searching before the fell to his feet. “Sorry for talking so much-” “It’s fine Harry. I am sure you have much that will occur to you. What happened at the zoo was accidental magic. It happens to young witches--” “I am a witch!?” Harry asked excitedly. She smiled then, a real smile. “No Harry, I am a witch, you are a wizard.” He blushed, ducking his head. “Sorry, I … Wait were my parents?” “Yes, they both were. Which is why they went to Hogwarts.” She pulled out the letter from her purse. She watched Harry read and then re-read it. “Yes! I mean, yes, I accept. I want to go to Hogwarts.” He flipped over the paper and saw the supplies list. “But I don’t think the Dursleys will get these…” “Your parents left you plenty to spend on basic needs and school supplies for five life times. But there are some things I need to ask you about your living conditions here.” Harry’s face which had been bright with joy a moment fell. His eyes became guarded and he simply waited for the questions. Grimly Minerva noted that his expression was that of man waiting in line to the gallows. “How often are you put in that cupboard?” “It’s my room,” he said tone dead. “Do you like it