With a whistle and a lurch, the Hogwarts express chugged out of the station. First and second years were leaning out the windows, saying goodbye to their loved ones, sixth and seventh years were struggling past third, fourth, and fifth years to the best seats. The prefects were patrolling the corridors, making sure all was going smoothly, proudly displaying the badges on their robes.
I slid past a couple first years and was about to enter the car with my friends, when Steve Rogers pushed his way through the throng of people.
"Natasha…"
"Look Steve, just because we spent the summer on a flying ship fighting evil together doesn't mean that we are going to be best friends here." I said.
"I know that, trust me, but Fury wants a meeting. I am supposed to get everyone. Could you help?" He had made his way so he was standing next to me now. I rolled my eyes and nodded.
"Fine. I'll go this way, you go that way." I said, turning down the aisle, peering into every car. I looked into one of the cars and sighed when I found who it was.
I slid open the door and stepped in "Stark, Fury sent me to get you. He says it's urgent." I said in a bored voice. Tony Stark was sitting next to James Potter; across from them was Sirius Black, Peter Pettigrew, and Remus Lupin.
"Blimey mate! You already in trouble?" James Potter asked. "For a Slytherin to come and fetch you?" He stared at me, and I made a face.
"Naw, I sent him an essay this summer on fighting Giant Spiders." Stark said, standing up and following me out of the car, "I'll be right back."
I began walking brusquely down the train, Stark on my heels.
"What is this about?" He asked a little more than upset.
"I don't know." I said, "Fury just had me and Steve assemble everyone."
"Is this going to be like a team prep meeting or something? Because I could do without one of those."
"Like I said, I don't know."I reiterated, opening the door to a cart. Inside the whole team was assembled.
"It's funny; I thought I would only have to see you over the summer!" Tony commented. Everyone looked so different in their Hogwarts robes, it was almost comical.
"Don't think you're the only one." Barton muttered. Stark sighed and sat down next to Bruce Banner, his fellow Ravenclaw.
"What is this Fury?" Steve asked.
"Where is Thor?" Banner pointed out.
"That is what this is about."Fury said, "Asguard has agreed that Loki's punishment shall be he has to attend Hogwarts. So, the brothers will arrive after dinner tonight. Loki has been placed in Slytherin, Thor in Gryffindor. It is our job to make sure Loki doesn't cause trouble."
"Along with passing our OWL's. And surviving our fifth year of Hogwarts." Stark said, "Piece of cake."
"Passing your Owls shouldn't be a problem for a Ravenclaw." Barton said, "But it might be for us lower species."
"Not to mention You-Know-Who is all over the place!" I said.
"He is?" asked Steve.
"Yeah, my parents are always talking about it."
"So are mine." Stark said.
"He needs more recruits." I added, "He is going after most purebloods in Slytherin, or that were in Slytherin."
"Why does he need more supporters?" Steve asked. Tony rolled his eyes.
"Only a muggle born would ask that." He said, "The more supporters he has, the better chance he has of winning. There are too many powerful wizards, and no doubt he is one of the best, but against Dumbledore and most of the Hogwarts Staff, He doesn't stand a chance. If he has more followers, that's more power in his corner, and less in ours."
"You know what Stark, I'm getting really tired of your muggle born comments. Just because my parents are muggles, doesn't mean I am any less of a wizard then you."
"I never said that. I'm just saying that a muggle born doesn't have as much access to important information. Are you subscribed to The Daily Prophet? Or The Quibbler? They are wonderful ways of finding out things." Stark pulled a magazine out of his pocket and handed it to Steve.
"Boys please." Fury said, "I'm just saying our job might not be over. We saved Manhattan, and Loki has no powers outside of his wizarding skills, but I don't think that this summer was the end."
"Great." Banner said. "Can I sit this year out?" Everyone was quiet and stared at him. He chuckled, "I'm kidding. You guys need to learn to relax!"
"Can we go now?" Barton asked. Fury nodded,
"Just be on your guard." He said as we flooded out like kids leaving detention.
