Disclaimer: I don't own HP, J.K. Rowling does. Just borrowing, will return. No money is made. Don't sue me.
Chapter 1
The castle shook as spells hit the wards.
The teachers were grim but determined as they put all they could into stopping the overwhelming force of the attack.
Voldemort had ordered his forces to take Hogwarts, by any means necessary.
Harry Potter looked over the grounds from a window and felt hopelessness. They were going to lose. The DA was evacuating students, trying to protect the younger kids. He was preparing to say goodbye to all he knew and face what would undoubtedly be his demise. Just as he was to turn away from the window-
In A bright Violet flash, all was still. Then they could hear song, pheonix song, so beautiful and full of happiness and wonder.
As it faded an earthquake shook the grounds, a perfectly circular hole opening up about fifty feet from the front doors as more violet light came from within. All combatants raised their wands to the unknown occurance and waited.
A few moments later a woman rose from the ground, wearing a dragon hide cloak over her leather pants and tunic, dark hair fell to her waist. She hovered for a moment before her eyes opened, glowing with the odd violet light. As it faded she slowly lowered to the ground.
Once there she turned immediately to Voldemorts forces and a voice rang heavy over the still grounds,
"All who Wish Harm Upon Hogwarts Leave Now Or Suffer My Wrath."
The Death Eaters all raised their wands to the woman, and a few fired spells. The spells all dissipated before they reached her,
"So Be It."
She says coldly as the Violet light returned surrounding her like an aura, pulsing magic. She waved a hand in a wide arc toward the Death Eaters and the Violet magic swept across the grounds, pushing the intruders out. Everyone in the castle could feel the wards surge after they were pushed away, enclosing them once again in protection.
Harry shook himself and ran down the stairs toward the great hall, anxious to see if everyone was alright.
The great hall doors opened to the mass of people and they stopped in shock.
The Headmasters golden chair was gone, now a black elegant throne took its place, adorned on the ends of the armrests with a bright stone, Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby, And Topaz. Upon this new sitting, was The Woman from outside. And in front of her was standing a wary Albus Dumbledore.
"Who are you?" The Headmaster asks gravely.
The Woman tilts her head, considering, " I have gone by many names, you may call me Ivanna or Lady. And you are?"
Dumbledore's eyes widen slightly, "I am Albus Dumbledore, Headmaster of Hogwarts. "
Ivanna draws her brows together in a thoughtful expression, "What year is it, Mr Dumbledore? "
"It is 1996, september the 14th, in fact." Dumbledore replies.
"So late? Interesting. I have slept for some time now.. Food would be good. Head Elf!"
A pop! sounds next to her, and the little creature bows, " How may Jinta be of service to The Lady?"
She smiles at him, " Please serve the food if you are able to right now, and please find an elf who would like a more personal task with me later."
"Yes, my Lady. "
Some food appeared on all of the tables and Ivanna summoned several dishes to her and began to eat, neatly but much more than most would think she could.
After a few moments of the people left in the castle just staring, she looked up and gestured around the room, " Come, sit, eat, I mearly want a meal before answering questions."
Dumbledore chuckled quietly before moving around the staff table to sit beside her. Slowly the rest of the staff and the students moved foreward to sit.
Half an hour later Ivanna sat back and closed her eyes for a moment.
"Dumbledore? Is it truly 1996?"
Albus looked over, "Yes it is. Why?"
"I have slept for almost 800 years."
The entire staff table turned to her in shock.
A man with shoulder length black hair spoke first, "How is that possible?! "
Ivanna sighs, "I am capable of living indefinately. I chose to rest from a wound I had sustained, apperantly whomever was supposed to wake me either lost the information on how or when. I was supposed to awake 300 years ago. "
The entire hall went quiet as she spoke.
A hand from a girl shot up after a moment, she looked directly at Ivanna.
"Yes Child? Feel free if anyone has questions. " Ivanna says as she nods to the girl and reaches for her goblet.
"How are you immortal? Are you Human? Why spend 500 years asleep? Is -
Ivanna holds up her hands.
"Hold on, one at a time. I was born this way, technically, I was hurt and sick of other people. In that order. Now what is your name? "
The girl blushes as two boys around her smile, "I am Hermione Granger, I'm sorry I didn't mean to bombard you with questions."
The Lady smiles, "No apologies necessary, seeking information is not a bad thing. "
Hermione visibly brightens at the praise.
The dark haired man cuts in, "As facinated by your questions as we are Ms. Granger, a few more important ones first." he sneers.
Ivanna's eyes narrow, "And Whom might you be to decide that?" She asks sharply.
The man glares at her, "I believe we all should be asking you that. A bit convient isn't it? To show up just in time to save the day?"
Ivanna's eyes flash with anger, "You had best rethink how you speak to me, or I will remove your tongue for a few days to remind you of your place. "
The man stands up and stalks around the table and points his wand at the woman. " Now y-
Albus stands up "Now Severus, This Lady just saved Hogwarts threatening her won't help anyone."
Severus glares at the Headmaster for a moment before stalking away to his seat.
Ivanna stands abrubtly and announces, " I will be reviewing the standards here at Hogwarts over the year and implementing change where necessary. Any who have issues with this can take it up with me, Personally. "
Everyone sits in shock.
A blonde boy stands up, " You can't make changes without the aproval of the board of govenors. "
Ivanna smirks, " Can anyone tell me who owns or owned this castle and its grounds?"
A dark haired girl says, "No one, the founders built the castle and it stood alone until 450 years ago when the ministry made a deal with the then headmaster to get funding in return for allowing a board of govenors to exist."
The Lady smiles at the girl, "Very good, however you are wrong. I owned this land many years before this castle was ever built. I allowed it to be built on the condition that I be the owner. I have the document and several others here on the grounds. So no board of govenors is going to disrupt my school."
The boy sits down looking shocked.
The teachers look shocked, a woman next to Albus asks, " What about funding? It costs so much to maintian the school as it is."
Ivanna's smile never waivers, "I had more money than I knew what to do with 800 years ago, its at least doubled since then. Plus Hogwarts was built to be self sufficient when needed, a bit of money and some alteration and it'll be just fine. Now I need to rest some and get my body used to moving again, I'll see you in the morning Albus. Goodnight all. " She stands up and walks through the table and out the doors.
Ivanna trailed her hand along the wall as she walked, trying to make a plan for tomorrow. Goddess this is difficult. Wizards just don't understand how this upsets magic to hurt one another like this.
She stopped at a portrait of a dark haired woman, "Hello Dara, long it's been since last we spoke."
Dara smiles a bit, "Indeed, it has. How are you, Sia?"
Ivanna smiles in return, "I am confused, meditation should help, but being in such a different time is odd. People speak strange words and wear odd clothing. I need rest, I shall speak to you more tomorrow, yes?"
Dara nodds and opens to reveal a doorway.
Ivanna is pleased to see her things well taken care of and sits on her favorite chair for a moment when she hears a pop! and a small elf wearing a hat and mismatched socks appears in front of her.
The elf bows before asking, "How can Dobby be helping Mistress?"
Ivanna raises an eyebrow, "Mistress? I am not your mistress."
Dobby nodds his head frantically, ears flapping, "Yes you is, Dobby was hired and is bound to Hogwarts, Mistress owns Hogwarts, so Mistress is Mistress." Dobby stops and looks up with wide eyes, "Unless Mistress is no wanting Dobby. "
Ivanna blinks, "No Dobby, its not that I don't want you, I just was not aware I still had elves. Last I walked I had three, but that was 800 years ago. Their decendants maybe. I hope they have not suffered."
Dobby smiles widely, "Mistress be having twenty-two other elves beside Dobby, only one other here at Hogwarts. The rest are taking care of your houses and things."
Ivanna stares for a moment, "I have twenty-two elves?"
Dobby tilts his head, "Twenty-three with Dobby."
Ivanna frowns, "I don't own enough things to keep twenty-three house elves busy."
Dobby smiles, "When yous left you told the elves to take care of you things and help goblins with any money questions. You said do what needed to keep up over time, so's goblins asking about investings and good homes, elves get together and decide. Elves bought 6 homes and goblins invests money, make more money. Mistress now has 8 homes, a castle, and lots of land. Elves fix and keep up homes and lands and help goblins."
Ivanna sits back slowly, "Could you ask my elves and the goblin or goblins who manage my money to meet me tomorrow at noon? And would you wake me at 10 am?"
Dobby smiles, "Yes Mistress!" he bows and pops away.
Ivanna sighs and rises slowly from the chair, feeling achy all over. A bath would be wonderous.
Ivanna mentally sifted through the information on how the new (to her) washrooms worked. Doesn't seem difficult.
After fiddling with the taps until a tub of hot water was ready, she sunk into the warmth. "Ahh, that feels so good."
She laid there in the bubbles and warmth for a while and then washed herself off and stepped from the bath. Wrapped in a large towel, she padded into her bedroom and an Elf was waiting for her.
The little elf smiles "Hello Mistress, I am Vidi. I came to tell you that I have some of your clothes here and you own newer garments in the years you have been gone. The elves buy or make things for you sometimes. The closet is expanded for your convienence. I am happy to meet Mistress."
Ivanna smiles at the soft spoken words, "Thank you. To the others as well. Has Dobby told you of the meeting tomorrow?"
"Yes, They are all excited for it. Is there anything else you are needing?"
"No, thank you." Ivanna smiles before yawning and turning to the closet. A pop! from behind her lets her know Vidi had left. Opening the door she stops in shock, there are at least a hundred garments here of varying kinds, styles, and colors. Oh Goddess what is all this?! I can't right now. Bed. I'll deal with this in the morning.
She grabs a pair of black silky pants and a matching top and quickly changes before going to bed and passing out.
