Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter or anyone else from the HP universe. I merely ask to be allowed to play in it's backyard for a while.
A/N: I know, I know. Another
story? Don't worry I didn't forget about the rest. They will get
completed, eventually.
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It was Harry Potter's third year. Professor Lupin was already asleep in his compartment. Harry, Hermione and Ron weren't the only ones who were left looking for a place on the train.
"Hurry! Anela! You just had to stay up reading again till all hours, Didn't you?. You knew we had to be on time!"
"Oh come on Raven, get off my case. It was the limited edition of Hogwarts: A History we got yesterday. I just can't put down a new book, you know that."
"Next time I'm waiting till we get on the train before giving you a new book. Maybe then we'd actually make it." Anela Averie Zuchris stuck out her tongue as she climbed onto the train. Anela was to be a 7th year transfer. The reason behind such a late move? Her guardian and older half-sister, Raven Isabella Devine, had gotten a job teaching first and second year potions at Hogwarts. Now while this was a rare occurance, it was even more so as they were the first Americans to ever enter the Hogwarts walls.
"Come on, we haven't got all day." Raven gently pushed on Anela's back so she could get on the train as well.
"Quit it. We're here already."
"Yeah but now we're so late we'll never find a compartment," sighed Raven. They continued to walk down the train oblivious to anyone else.
As they passed through a Gryffindor filled car many of the boys catcalled the pair, causing them both to notice where they were and blush at the more rude pick-up lines being tossed about. It took two more train cars before they finally found that long sought after empty compartment.
Settling down and putting their things away, the sisters got comfy for the long ride. Anela pulled out the same book she had been reading the previous evening, as it was a rather large tome. Raven on the other hand was looking over her lesson plans for the umpteenth time since getting her position. While being a Mistress of Magic in the States, she was concerned with her abilities and the differences in teaching between the two countries.
It was a rough journey to Hogwarts. To say the trip was eventful would be an understatement. It was rumored one of other students had passed out on the train due to a dementor coming on board.
Once in Hogsmead, Anela and Raven split up. Anela had to go with the first years to be sorted and Raven went on ahead.
Entering the Great Hall through the Staff Door, Raven was welcomed by the rest of the Professors. She had wanted to talk to Professor Snape over teaching methods and how she should approach the students but she didn't see him anywhere.
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After taking care of Harry Potter on the train the new Professor of Defense Against the Dark Arts, Remus Lupin, headed for the Great Hall. Suddenly his nose twitched. Something delicious, like dark chocolate and strawberries was wafting off the new potions professor. As he shook Professor Devine's hand he noticed that the smell of chocolate was weak, it was there, but it must have come from close contact to someone else.
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At the table Raven was sandwiched between a giant of a man and a dwarf. They introduced themselves as Professors Rubeus Hagrid and Fillius Flitwick respectively. They seemed like a nice enough fellows. Hagrid talked about how this would also be his first year teaching but was familiar with the grounds and happy to show Professor Devine about. Agreeing to the walk on the following Saturday, Raven turned to Fillius and began a chat about charms and their uses in combination to potions. It wasn't until the hall began to fill up that a certain "Bat of the Dungeons" made his appearance, billowing into view dramatically.
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Remus's nose twitched for the second time tonight. There was that smell again but this time it was stronger. His mind had been on other things that night, such as Harry Potter and his abilities to teach him without becoming maudlin over the past. The delicious fragrance brought him back to reality and he noticed a young woman with a cute face: rosy cheeks and pink lips; a straight nose and almond shaped azure eyes. His eyes took in her porcelain skin. She had an hourglass shape that made Moony want to howl. 'Down boy.' Remus told Moony mentally. 'She's a STUDENT, Moony. Not a snack.' Moony grumbled about stupid humans, but something of the situation told Remus this would not be the end of it.
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The sorting took longer than Anela had anticipated. Many of the students where whispering and staring at her. She towered over the frightened first years. While shy, she kept up her bravado trying to be a good role model for the younger kids. When it was finally her turn the majority of the male students held their breath, hoping she would join their house. To the rest of the student body the Sorting Hat was silent, but in Anela's head it was arguing with itself. Finally, with relief to Anela, it shouted out "GRYFFANDOR!" A huge round of applause came from said house and Anela slid off the stool. The crowd at the table was very warm, and she made new friends easily.
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Headmaster Dumbledore then made his announcements and introductions. When called she stood up. Raven was surprised when she received so much applause. No one had met her before besides Albus Dumbledore. This was suspicious enough but when she looked to the Headmaster his eyes twinkled in mirth. She knew there and then it was going to be a long year.
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