When Vernon didn't miss - Sahits

Chapter IIIHarry stayed on the island with Jason until his birthday. In the just over two weeks he spent there,getting heavy doses of nutrition potions, plus good food, and plenty of exercise and sun, Harry wentfrom an inch and half under the average height for British boys of his age to half an inch above it.He didn't have the genetics to be heavily-muscled, but his frame filled out and he could never beconsidered scrawny again.Harry learned the meditation techniques he would need to learn Occlumency. He did no actualmagic, although he flew twice a day, for at least half an hour each time. He also listened as Jasontold him about the ideas and theories that underlay magic.The only other magic Harry experienced was magically learning Classical and Mycenaean Greekthrough a combination of potions and sleep-learning. Harry would learn many more languagesbefore fully learning Occlumency, as that ability would render the process impossible.Tutmoses came for Harry the evening of July 31. "Good evening, Harry," he said in Greek."Good evening, Lord," Harry responded."There is no need to be formal with me," Mo answered. "Did you enjoy your birthday?""Yes, Lord," Harry answered. "It was even better than last year."Well aware that Harry could only remember semi-celebrating one birthday, Mo merely smiled."Good. Now you get to celebrate five more times."Harry looked confused for a moment, and then smiled. He bowed formally. "I thank you," Harrystated, meaning every word. He knew he would relive the past few days or more five more times,no doubt in part just so he could have five more birthday celebrations."You deserve all this and more. Now, I must tell you that your uncle died in his sleep from a heartattack. Your aunt is in prison, and will be for some time. Your cousin does not remember yourmagic at all, not because we removed the memory, but because he is so stupid that when werepressed his memory to a degree, he actually forgot.""I hope he can have good life," Harry said. "Is there anything Ican go for them?""Why would you want to?" Mo asked, puzzled, and a little worried about Harry's self-esteem."They never liked me, and they hurt me," Harry managed to say. He could not have admitted thatbefore. "And I don't like them. Still, they are my family, and it is my duty.""I shall look into it," Mo replied, impressed. "Jason has explained portkeys?""He has," Harry agreed."Good." He handed Harry a gold necklace with a gold ankh. "Do not remove this, let alone lose it.Two hours before the next portkey activates, it will ring in a clear tone.""Yes, Lord. When does this one. . . ." Harry disappeared.