Okay, this will be more of a side note to Unknown Relations. A lot of people have asked for Hayden's point of view and this was the only way I could think of without repeating the original story. Hopefully this will give everyone a better insight to Hayden Potter and his family. If you haven't read Unknown Relations, you'll probably be a little confused. Read that first.
Entry 1
July 25th
Today I finally got my acceptance letter to Hogwarts! After Mum and Dad finished celebrating we went to Diagon Alley for my supplies and all I can say is wow! It was so cool! It was everything Mum had told me and so much more! I think Dad got sick on the cart in Gringotts because he walked kind of funny for the rest of the day. Mum kept laughing at him when I was getting fitted at Madam Malkin's. Rose also got fitted for a few robes and hated every minute of it. All she wanted to do was go to Magical Menagerie and look for a pet.
We then went to Flourish & Blott's to get my books. It took a long time to find everything because something upset Mum. Dad tried to help but Mum wouldn't listen. I did hear her tell Dad that she saw him but she didn't say who he was. I wonder if he hurt Mum and that was why she was so upset. Rose was just as confused as I was and she and Mum talk about everything. I know Dad knows because he had a strange look on his face when Mum told him.
By the time we left Flourish & Blott's, everyone knew where I was. Reporters were everywhere and people kept trying to shake my hand. Mum and Dad tried to stop them but it wasn't until a few Aurors arrived from the Ministry that people left us alone. It was weird having two Aurors follow you around but I guess it's better than having your picture taken every second.
After Flourish & Blott's, we went to the Apothecary and I can honestly say that Potions will not by my strongest subject. There were so many different parts of animals and plants and all of them stunk. Rose looked sick and had to run out of the building. Dad laughed so Mum yelled at him. That was funny.
Our next stop was Eeylops Owl Emporium. I picked out a Brown Owl. He's a little small but I was told he would get a little bigger. I wanted to call him Harry but I don't think Mum would like that. She still can't talk about him without crying. I really don't remember him. I just know that when we little, I was Dad's 'little man' and Harry was Mum's 'little angel'.
Our final stop of the day for me was at Ollivander's and I now know why that was the last stop. I think I tried out 20 wands before I found mine. Its eleven inches, made of mahogany with a unicorn hair for the core. Dad told me it's just like his first wand. Mum wasn't as happy. I think she's afraid I'm going to be a prankster like Dad was.
On our way back to the Leaky Cauldron, we stopped at Magical Menagerie for Rose. She picked out a black kitten with white paws. I have no idea what she'll name it but it'll probably be something girly. Rose is odd like that.
When we finally got home, I couldn't wait to start packing but I couldn't bring myself to tell Mum that. I know she's nervous about letting me go. She's been that way ever since Harry died. I really don't know what to do. Harry's death was hard. It changed Mum and Dad so much. I just wish I could remember more about him so I could understand why they act the way they do.
Entry 2
September 1st
Well, I'm finally here and I'll admit that everything Mum and Dad ever told me about Hogwarts is true, especially the Gryffindor Tower. I do wish that Mum and Dad would have told me about the stares and whispers though. They are really annoying. My new friend, Ron Weasley, told me that it'll settle down in a few weeks. I hope it does. I want to do well so I can make Mum and Dad proud.
The train ride was long and boring. Ron talked a lot about Quidditch and his family. He also wanted to know everything about me and if I remembered the night Voldemort attacked. I have a feeling a lot of people are going to ask me about that. I was only a year old! I don't remember anything! Who would want to?
I guess it's obvious that I was sorted into Gryffindor. The entire table cheered so loud for me. I couldn't believe it. Dad will be proud. He said he would be okay with any house I got into but I know he was really hoping for Gryffindor. The Potters have always been in Gryffindor and since I'm 'the-boy-who-lived' I 'have an image to uphold'.
Mum's told me that too many times but I really think that was her excuse so I wouldn't cause any trouble.
There are five other boys in the Gryffindor dorm with me. Ron was also sorted into Gryffindor and is sleeping in the bed next to mine. Seamus Finnigan knows a lot the both worlds and has made friends with Dean Thomas, a muggle born. The other two boys are Neville Longbottom and Orion Black. Ron says that Neville and Orion come from old pureblood families that have a lot of connections in the Ministry. Neville seems really shy except for when he's talking to Orion. Orion…well…I don't know what to think of Orion. He seems nice to everyone and really confident. I just get a feeling that he doesn't like me for some reason.
I wish I knew why.