In Loving Hands

Chapter 4. 11 years later

My POV: years have gone by and Harry was now 11 years old Lillian and I went to number 4 Privet Drive to pick him up since it was our turn as we walked in we did even bother to ring the doorbell because Petunia and Vernon were expecting us but as we walked in we saw Dudley shove Harry back into the cupboard apparently that was where Harry had been sleeping Lillian rushed over to Harry as he climbed out of cupboard

Oh Harry are you alright dear? Lillian asked

I'm alright Aunt Lillian really Harry replied

We walked into the kitchen and saw Petunia paying attention to Dudley apparently it Dudley's birthday but I did not really care about that as soon as they saw they glared at us

Start cooking the breakfast and try not to burn anything Petunia huffed

Yes Aunt Petunia Harry replied picking up the pan and spatula

I shook my head as so did Lillian Harry did his best to try and get the food out of the pan I could tell he was struggling so Lillian went over and helped him I noticed that were birthday presents scattered all around the table Petunia had covered Dudley's eyes as they walked over to the table

I want everything to be perfect for my dear boy Petunia said

I rolled my eyes I could not stand being there in that house with those people and I was desperate in getting Harry far away from them as possible  Petunia uncovered Dudley's eyes and Dudley looked at the table scanning the table before looking at Vernon

How many are there!? Dudley shouted

36 I counted them myself Vernon replied with confidence

36! BUT LAST YEAR I WAS PROMISED 37! Dudley shouted in anger

Yes well some were bigger than others Vernon replied to calm Dudley

I DON'T CARE HOW BIG THEY ARE! Dudley shouted throwing a temper tantrum

I could tell that this kid was spoiled rotten he was practically acting like a little kid I could not believe what Lillian and I were seeing I looked over Harry who was glaring at Dudley I could not blame him for doing so

Alright this is what we're going to do is that when we go out we'll buy you two more presents Petunia said in a shaky voice trying to calm Dudley down which worked

After breakfast we all headed out to our cars Miles was standing there waiting patiently for us we were informed that we were going to the Zoo for Dudley's birthday as we walked outside Harry went to get into the car but Vernon shut the car door on him and looked at him glaring at him

I'm warning you boy any funny business any at all and you won't have any meals for a week Vernon said threateningly

Hold right there Vernon Dursley "did you just tell him that if anything happens that he will not have any meals for a week? I asked standing between Harry and Vernon

Yes that is exactly what I said "do you have a problem with that Talbot? Vernon asked acting like he is better than me

Yes I have a problem with that and I will not allow it I said gritting my teeth in anger staring at him