I feel like the other houses of Hogwarts don't get enough love so I will be focusing on them in this tale. This is the story of Holly Grimmle; a character of my own creation. The story takes place in an alternate universe outside the Harry Potter arc. In this tale Severus Snape is the potions master and Remus Lupin is the Defense against the dark arts teacher. Other characters from the books will be making cameos. ;3
The Harry Potter Univers belongs to J. K. Rowling and respective companies. I am not profiting from this story and is purely for entertainment purposes as well as a way to practice my writing skills.
Without further ado let's dive in!
Dumbledore had called a staff meeting. The long table were they had gathered was laid with fresh tea and scones. All the professors were seated with the house heads situated closest to the Headmaster who had a very thoughtful look about him as he surveyed the professors.
"I'm sure you are wondering why I have called you here," the Headmaster stated as he steepled his fingers thoughtfully. "I have been approached by the ministry with a very interesting case that I find I couldn't turn away. A young witch of rather… unconventional beginnings has come to Britain. Holly Grimmle from our friends across the pond will be attending Hogwarts to continue her magical education. She will be entering her fifth year of her studies and integrating her into the student body will prove most interesting."
"A bit unusual to be taking a student in this far into her schooling. Why did she leave the states?" Professor McGonagall asked with a curious tilt of her head.
"Indeed, the circumstances surrounding her are both interesting and unfortunate. I'm afraid she was, for lack of a better term, cast out."
"Cast out?" Professor Sinistra asks incredulously.
"Ms. Grimmle is a very troubled child. All known relatives are deceased. She is a ward of the state. Her mother was a British national and her father's country no longer wishes to deal with her any longer. There was quite a dispute between the ministry of magic and the magical congress on the matter."
"You mean she was deported?" Professor Sprout appeared cross.
"Albus you can't be serious," McGonagall asked incredulous.
"I'm afraid so. She was kicked out of her previous wizarding institution due to behavioral issues."
"Then her wand should have been destroyed and the matter settled. Why is she coming here?" Snape's tone was disinterested as he poured himself a cup of tea.
"As I stated she is a special case."
"It shall be quite unusual to have an older student take part in the sorting ceremony with the first years." Professor Lupin chimed in.
"I was considering doing her sorting separate so as not to bring her as much attention."
"Won't having her pulled to the side and nowhere to sit be equally awkward and eye catching?" Professor Flitwick asked. A few of the other teachers nodded in agreement.
"When she gets off the train she will go to my office not the great hall. We will have much to discuss and the sooner the better."
"Just how troubled is she exactly?" Albus razed a curious eyebrow at the potions master as the man in question waited for a response.
"According to her file she seems to hold no regard for rules and authority. No disciplinary action taken thus far has been able to change this either. She does not seem to work well with others and can be quick to anger. The only thing that could be said in her favor is that she is intelligent, though the words used were guileful and sly."
"You seem to have an affinity for lost causes Headmaster," Snape said dryly.
"Honestly Severus, it wouldn't kill you to show a bit of sympathy." McGonagall chided.
"Forgive my lack of enthusiasm at having the Americans dump their problems on us due to what is no doubt a technicality," Snape groused.
"Hmm, I sense that there is to be great trouble ahead. A darkness shrouds the child's future. The signs are not good," Trelawney hummed ominously as she shook her head with a worried frown. Snape pinched the bridge of his nose with a groan as he shut his eyes.
"No doubt she has heard that for a good chunk of her life. I hope to prove she is not beyond our help. Rest assured Severus, I will be handling this delicately and hope that all of you will do the same. We are her last chance. If we cannot put the girl on the right path no one else will. This is sure to be an interesting endeavor to say the least."
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