A/N: I wasn't gonna do it, but I couldn't resist. Was watching The Order of the Phineox again and then I read the epilogue from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, and I wrote this last night. I wasn't gonna post it until I'd finished the other stories, namely 'Escape' but then I was like "Dude, you have nooooooo inspiration for this story, give it a little while," and so I listened to myself.
Anyway, so this is set, just after the Epilogue ends. It's mainly from Albus's side of the story, but it'll switch sometimes. And, look, I know Teddy Lupin is supposed to be 18 this year, but it complicates the storyline...so he's 17 this year. Most of the ages I had to make up, but I did as much research as I could to find out parents, ages and all that. Um....I don't think there is anything else, and at the end of this chapter.
Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter. He, along with many other characters. However, I have made up four characters to co-exist with the Harry Potter world, Nathala, Zayver, Abethal and Drakul.
Albus stood with James on the crimson train, watching their parents happy, encouraging smiles fade into the mist. Albus sighed deeply, and James smiled, placing a comforting hand on his younger brother's shoulder.
"You'll have heaps of fun. There are plenty of awesome teachers, and you have Rose to hang with. Trust me," James persuaded him, leading him into the corridor of the train.
"James! Albus!" they heard Rose's familiar voice from behind them.
Rose greeted them both and they walked down the corridor, until they finally found a coach that was not full. Seeing Albus and Rose's hesitation towards the strangers, he opened the door and stuck his head in.
"May we sit with you? Everywhere else is full," James explained, and the four occupants exchanged glances before nodding.
Two of the strangers moved to one side, to sit with the others while Rose, Albus and James sat on the other side. An awkward silence followed, until James looked up, studying the four people for a second. The oldest looked about sixteen, the youngest looking about Albus and Rose's age. They were all deathly pale, their eyes and their sockets dark and mysterious, each with locks of dark and light brown hair. Somehow, they still looked normal in their robes, even with their mysterious looks and pale complexion.
"Are you guys new? I haven't seen you around," he asked
"Yes. We transferred from Durmstrang and Beauxbatons." The oldest boy replied.
"I'm James, and this is my brother Albus and our cousin Rose," James explained, holding out his hand.
None of the four accepted his hand, but each stared at it for a second, before looking at the three.
"I'm Zayven…this is Abethal, Drakul and Nathala," the elder boy introduced them and James nodded.
Another uneasy silence continued, and James searched for something to say.
"Uh…so, how old are you guys?" he asked
"I'm seventeen," Zayven replied, and James smiled.
"We have a friend who is seventeen…Teddy Lupin, maybe you'll meet him," Rose cut in with a grin.
Zayven managed a small smile before Abethal started talking.
"I'm fifteen this year, Drakul is twelve and Nathala is eleven, starting her first year,"
"Well, I'm twelve as well," James said, grinning at Drakul, who grinned back.
"We're eleven," Albus said softly, meaning him and Rose, which Nathala smiled at.
The rest of the trip was uneventful and silent, except when Albus and James went to changed into their robes. Albus tripped over Scorpius, who was also getting out of his coach to get changed.
"Watch where you're going," Scorpius threatened, but James rounded on him.
"You watch where you're going!" James shouted at him, and Scorpius backed down, his eyes flickering with a glint of fear.
He faced Albus
"I'm watching you," he mouthed, but James caught it.
"You torment my brother, and I'll change you into a ferret," James growled, his eyes narrowed.
Scorpius stormed out of the coach towards the changing rooms quickly, and James laughed scornfully.
"Thanks James…could you've actually changed him into a ferret?" Albus asked as they walked down the corridor.
"No," he said quietly with a laugh, and Albus laughed along with him.
The train came to a stop, in front of the river leading to the castle. James, Albus and Rose got out first, bidding farewell to their new friends. They made their way slowly down the corridor to the closest door.
"Okay, see you Albus, bye Rose." James said, giving Albus a quick hug.
"Wait! Where are you going?" Albus exclaimed and James smiled.
"First years go to Hagrid; you guys get to go across the lake. He's over there. Everyone else goes in the carriages. I'll see you at the feast, provided you're in Gryffindor," he said with a grin, and Albus nodded.
Albus and Rose exchanged glances as they walked up to the huge man standing ahead of them. They were in the lead and Hagrid looked down at them with a huge grin.
"You must be Albus Potter…my, you look so much like your father. You don't have his scar though," Hagrid laughed, and turned his attention to Rose, "You must be Rose Weasley, although you didn't inherit your father's red hair,"
Rose and Albus immediately liked Hagrid, and he led them and all the first years to the lake. He showed them how to get into the small boats, and Albus, Rose, Nathala and another boy went into the same small boat.
They watched the castle in awe as it drew closer, and when they reached the shore, the castle stood above them, illuminated by lights and torches. The first years followed Hagrid into the castle. Soon, they were in front of two large doors, where a lot of noise was coming from the inside.
Hagrid left them, and a new adult walked into the room. She was tall and thin, resembling Professor McGonagall, a teacher Hermione, Ron, Harry and Ginny all talked fondly about. It wasn't her though; she had long retired and only came to visit once in a while.
"Welcome to Hogwarts," she said warmly. "Home to some of the greatest Wizards and Witches of all time. Inside these doors is the great hall, where you will meet your housemates, but first, you must be sorted. Long ago, there were four people. Godric Gryffindor, Salazar Slytherin, Helga Hufflepuff and Rowena Ravenclaw, they were the founders of Hogwarts, and their last names represent your houses. Gryffindor, the lion, values its courage, daring, chivalry and nerve. Slytherin, the snake, values its ambition, cunning and resourcefulness. Hufflepuff, the badger, values its hard work, loyalty, tolerance and fair play. Ravenclaw, the eagle, values its intelligence, creativity, wit and wisdom. This year, you will learn that your house is your family…"
Albus and Rose listened intently, memorising each word. When the teacher had finished, a man, seemingly transparent stuck his head through the door, and the students gasped.
"They're ready for you now," the teacher said, and with a wave of her hand, the doors opened, revealing the Great Hall, four tables lined up. Masses of students sat at each table, wearing black pointed hats.
The first years chatted and marvelled about the ceiling, the people and the teachers, all lined up at the front.
"The ceilings not real…they enchanted it to look like the sky above Hogwarts," Rose whispered to Albus, and he grinned, nodding.
Albus spotted James and waved, and James grinned. He was sitting with Drakul and a few other people that Albus didn't recognise. Albus turned to the teachers, spotting the headmaster easily. He was a tall, young man, with eyes that held the knowledge of a thousand years. He smiled warmly at the first years.
"I am Professor Henderson, your Transfiguration teacher and the Gryffindor Head of House. " The same woman was talking, and she picked up a large scroll. "When I read out your name, come and sit on the stool, and the Sorting Hat will Sort you into your houses,"
She paused, and looked up.
"Olivia Aguirre" she said, and the little girl walked hesitantly up to the stool, sitting on it.
Professor Henderson placed the hat on her head, and it showed numerous expressions. It talked to Olivia, but nobody could hear it. After a few moments, the hat came to it's decision and shouted.
"Hufflepuff!" the girl grinned and ran to the Hufflepuff table, where her housemates were cheering.
"Albus Severus Potter," Professor Henderson called, and Albus sighed, walking up and sitting on the stool.
He felt the hat fall on his head, and the Hat chuckled.
"Much like your parents you are," the hat mumbled inside of his head, downing out the sounds from the other students.
"My father said he chose his house," Albus whispered
"He did not chose his house. He would've been in Gryffindor whether he had asked me or not. It is about your attributes and your personality that makes your house who you are, so like your brother and your parents before you, you will be in Gryffindor," the Hat shouted the last word out, and the Gryffindor table cheered, James crying out the loudest.
Albus hurried to the table and sat next to his brother, watching the other students go up.
"Rose Weasley," her name was called after a couple of people were sorted.
She walked slowly up to the stool, placing herself on it delicately, as if it would break if she put too much weight on it. Albus watched the hat being placed on her head, and wished he could hear what it said.
"You have the mind of a Slytherin. Resourceful, Cunning…ambitious. Yet, you have a lot of courage within you. Now…where to put you." The Hat stayed silent, and Rose waited, every moment of suspense killing her.
"Gryffindor!" it boomed, and Albus shrieked with delight.
After a couple more names were read out, and people were sorted, there was only one girl left. Nathala. She walked up, a determined look on her face. Albus, James and Rose looked around, realising that her brother's and sister were in Gryffindor as well.
The hat was placed on her head and within a few moments, the hat boomed out Gryffindor once more, and the cheers rang up. Once the Great Hall was quiet again, the Headmaster stood up.
"Greetings. Now that you have all been sorted into your Houses, I shall introduce myself. I am Professor Dolson, Headmaster of Hogwarts, ever since Dumbledore," he said, and smiled warmly. "You must all be tired, so Heads of Houses, take the first years to their rooms, and older years, please wait until the first years are settled before going up,"
"Gryffindor! Follow me please!" Professor Henderson called, and Albus and Rose said goodbye to James and followed her.
They approached the staircase, and Professor Henderson sighed deeply.
"Many years ago, a couple of years after Professor McGonagall retired, they changed the staircases. Now, instead of them moving freely, they are button operated…it makes it much less fun," she said and Albus and Rose giggled, recalling the tale their parents told them about 'Fluffy'.
Professor Henderson led them to the tallest tower, where the Gryffindor common room was.
"Flibbertijibbet" she said to the painting, and it smiled, opening the door for them.
They stepped in and Professor Henderson smiled.
"That is the password to your common room, now, your belongings are already up there, boys to the left, girls to the right. Breakfast starts at eight, lessons at nine" she said, and left the room, closing the door behind her.
Albus woke early the next morning, stumbling out of bed. He quickly changed into his robes and made his way to the common room, spotting James, Rose, Teddy, Victoire, Dominique, Louis, Abethal, Nathala, Zayven and Drakul all talking quietly.
"So we all are in Gryffindor?" Albus said softly, and they all turned simultaneously, smiling.
"It appears so," Zayven said
"Come on, I'm starving," Rose said, and they walked out of their common room, down the staircases and into the Great Hall, where some students were already digging into their meals.
The eleven of them sat together, taking food and piling it on their plates.
"Look, owls!" Rose said, pointing to where four owls flew into the Great Hall together.
Four letters dropped in front of them, labelled to each of the families and they picked them up, eagerly reading their own.
To Albus and James
Your mother and I are hoping you're enjoying your stay at Hogwarts. You must write back and tell us about it! We hope you are making friends. We want you to take a photo and send it to us. Feel free to invite your friends over for holidays as well, we can't wait to meet them. Lily is missing you, and wishes she could be there. There will be a letter at least once a month, and we'll keep in touch.
From Your Loving Parents
Albus grinned up at James, who was beaming. They glanced at Rose, who was still reading her letter.
Dearest Rosie.
Are you enjoying Hogwarts? What House were you Sorted into? If you didn't get into Gryffindor, that's okay honey, we're certain you'll do well wherever you are. Tell us everything when you write back. Hugo isn't speaking to us, because when you left, he complained that he never got to do anything. He'll be over it soon. He misses you terribly. He mopes around the house all day, but we encourage him to get out and about. Still, we worry about him. Tell us about your classes, and if you think some are better than others.
Mom and Dad
She now had looked up, and was looking at the strange looks on the four siblings faces as they read their own letter, just as James and Albus were.
Dear children
Upon your arrival at Hogwarts, I have conjured a plan in my mind. Remember your training? Well, I have finally figured out how to kill Harry Potter! To get to the beast, you must take out his most prized possessions. His children. I assume you have already made contact with them…Albus and James Potter. Do not hesitate to get the Weasley girl as well, Rose. They are all a threat and need to be taken care of. Make friends with them, earn their trust, and go to their house for the next holiday. Write me a letter, and tell me anything you find out, and which holiday you are going. I will be there, with the acquired knowledge you four would have given me. If there is enough, we can overtake them without being detected. I will post questions with these letters…you must find out the answers, they are critical to this plan. Anyway, good luck children……I hope you have fun at Hogwarts.
Your mother…
The four siblings looked up at their friends and smiled, having already completed their first task.
A/N: They're so evil :D But who are their parents??? You won't find that out for a while, I can assure you. So...the password is retarded, and I promise you, the next chapter, in the A/N I will explain who belongs to which family.