Harry, Ginny and Hermione were short of breath when they entered the compartment. Harry had decided that he would continue his studies at Hogwarts and search for more clues about the horcruxes at school since Voldemort had taking a liking to the Four Founders Historic items so it's only logical to start there if he did make some of the founders historic items to horcruxes. Ron and Hermione decided that was the best course of action, well Hermione did, Ron just agreed with what Hermione
"So, Ginny explain to me again why Ron decided not to come with us on the train" Harry asked while wiping sweat of his face.
"He said it was something important that he had to do before coming to school" Ginny answered also wiping sweat of her face. Hermione was listening intently to the two's conversation. "I think he'll join us in a week's time or something like that. But it's weird you know, When Ron told me that he said with a sad face"
"Ah I know why Ron looked like that" Answered Harry, Ginny and Hermione both stared at Harry, Harry gulped at the quick reaction of both the girls and smiled mischievously "He's sad because he's going to miss the Feast, He's never missed a feast before well except that time in the second year." Both Girls laughed when they heard Harry's explanation.
"But it must be really important then if he had to miss the Feast and First week of school" Hermione said and both Harry and Ginny nodded in unison. Right then a familiar face came into the compartment. "Hey Neville, how was your holiday?"
"Oh, it was fine except for me gran, kept nagging me to stop Voldemort. Saying my parent's would have. Like I have the guts to face him." Harry felt sorry for Neville, knowing that instead of him, it could have been Neville whose parents were killed and he would have the lightning scar on the forehead instead of Harry. But it was not meant to be but never the less Harry felt Happy that he had him as a friend. "So where's Ron? He's always with you guys"
"Oh Ron had to stay behind to do something important before school" Ginny answered Neville while handing Trevor who again leapt out of Neville's hand trying to escape.
"I see"
"So, N.E.W.T's are this year. I heard it's going to be tough and tiring." Hermione informed them.
"You always say that but in the end Hermione, you're the one whose going to be on top and have the highest grade" Harry said laughing, Hermione turned red at Harry's statement saying 'Don't say such things Harry' 'Really, I say those things?' and now both Ginny and Neville joined in the laughter causing Hermione to blush even redder causing Hermione to look like an overgrown tomato.
At the feast, the students were introduced to the new Headmistress (Yes, it's a woman), Headmistress McGonagall (she will still teach Transfiguration) Hermione let out a sigh of relief, the new head of Slytherin, who will still teach Potions, Professor Slughorn and The new Professor of Defence against The Dark Arts, Professor Jeanne, Students started murmuring when they heard this and before the murmuring could reach a higher volume, they were silenced by Headmistress McGonagall who now stood up and spoke " To the old students welcome back and to the new students welcome to Hogwarts. I don't want to make this speech a long one but I must daresay it's really important. Now then, many of you have heard that he who must not be named has returned --- Students gasped at this some just froze, some squealed ---but not to worry, the ministry has made sure that Hogwarts gets the necessary protection it needs. Secondly students are not allowed in to the forbidden forest some of our older students should now about that. Thirdly, Students thinking of playing Quidditch should tell Madam Hooch or their head of house. That should be that and before I forget the New Head House for Gryffindor is Professor Jeanne and now let us eat." With that the plates and goblets started to fill with food and pumpkin juice.
After the feast and Harry, Ginny, Hermione and Neville made their way to the common room. After navigating through a small bunch of first years to the couches and chairs to the fireplace, the four of them sat down and relaxed and discussed about the new head of house for Gryffindor. Even though it was late, they were still busy discussing whether Professor Jeanne was like Professor McGonagall, a strict and disciplined lady or a nice and laid back lady.
"Well to answer your question, I'm a very nice and laid back lady." The four of them leapt to their feet, surprised by the voice. They turned around to see who it was, and found Professor Jeanne in a night gown, the head house of Gryffindor smiling at them. "Why aren't all of you in bed it's quite late you know." She was quite young and very beautiful with shoulder length hair.
"Um professor, are you sure you should be wearing that" Hermione pointed out to her night gown "cause you're making Harry and Neville's nose bleed" and sure it was. Harry and Neville were holding their noses to stop it from bleeding.
"Oh sorry bout that, I forgot I was wearing this" and from out of thin air she conjured a dressing gown and immediately put it on.
"Wow, how'd you do that?" Hermione asked awestruck, Professor Jeanne was looking at Hermione confused "um conjure that dressing gown with out a wand"
"Oh that, it's a funny story actually but I'll tell that story to you four another time. Now it's time you four get to bed" and the four of them said their goodnights and went to their respective dormitories. Making sure that no one was awake before she left, she checked the common room. After a thorough check, and completely satisfied that no one was awake she left for bed.
Ronald Weasley was sitting down in front of a middle aged couple, looking quite scared. The couple were smiling and offered tea to Ron, who accepted it with shaking hands. After a moments silence the woman spoke "Now Ron, what do you want to know about?"
"I want to know why you left me in the orphanage"