Chapter 2

"Ok Professor." I said timidly.

"You are right that Severus would never harm you and that he will do anything he can to protect you. However there are some things you may have to encounter on your own while at Hogwarts."

"What do you mean sir?"

"Well I have reason to believe Voldemort may not have died that night barely ten years ago." He took in a deep breath. "As you said yourself many Death Eaters believe that Voldemort will rise again. I need Severus to be my spy. If Voldemort is going to rise again I need to know."

"Dumbledore what are you getting at?" Severus asked.

"Now Severus, let me finish." Dumbledore said turning back to me. "If Severus is going to be a spy for me, he will have a very complicated life. He will have to pretend to be loyal to one of the darkest wizards of all time, while in his heart follow the path of the light." I was confused what did this have to do with me?

"You will not be completely alone at school, but please understand that is very important that the wizarding world not find out that you have been raised by Severus. If you have any problems while at school you will not be able to go to Severus it would be too suspicious. You yourself said that many people do not know where the Potter twins live. While you are at school you must allow others to assume you have been living in hiding with Remus. Therefore if you have any problems you must go to him, and not Severus."

"But Albus wouldn't it be easier for her to speak with Severus in secret? After all he will be at Hogwarts and I'll be here."

"Well that brings me to another order of business. Yesterday I saw Harry and Sirius. Sirius and I discussed something I have been thinking about for quite some time. He was not comfortable merely sending Harry off to school, especially when he found out Severus would be there, and as you know Severus, Hogwarts is in need of a Defense against the Dark Arts teacher, and as we have been going through them rather fast, I'm hoping if I hire two teachers for the position perhaps the children will take a liking to at least one. "

"Dumbledore that's absurd!" Severus burst out. "Having two of the biggest trouble makers in Hogwarts history teaching such an important subject."

"Severus, they are both adults now. I'm sure they have grown past their school boy ways. Remus seems to have."

"It was the other dog I'm worried about." Severus grunted through his teeth.

"Severus, I'm sure Sirius has grown a little. He has been raising a child as well." Remus said.

"Well who will care for the farms? Usually while I'm away at Hogwarts Alice and yourself care for both farms." Severus was grasping at straws, and everyone could see it.

"House elves." Dumbledore said. "Simply move some of the elves from your mother's estate. There are plenty of them there."

"Mother's estate?" I asked. "You have another house that you've never told me about?"

"I have several actually. But none of them were secure enough for a small child. I suppose we could move to one of the others if you like. Though I'm unsure of their living conditions but that is a matter for another time."

"Albus, I want to speak with Sirius first, but as long as everything goes well, I will take you up on that offer." Remus stated.

"YES!" I shouted. The three adults looked at me. "Sorry I'm very excited to have you both going with me. Even if it means I can't go to Severus with my problems. Besides it's just school. What could go wrong?" Six months later I regretted asking that question. "Professor Dumbledore when can I meet Harry?"

"Severus, Remus and I were just discussing that very subject and you will be taken to meet Harry as well as purchase your school supplies in three days' time. Now if none of you have any further questions, I should be getting back to Hogwarts." We all said our goodbyes and the kind old wizard disappeared into thin air.

Two nights later

I lay in bed, too excited to sleep. Tomorrow I would be meeting my twin brother, and another one of my dad's best friends Sirius Black. I reread my Hogwarts letter for at least the tenth time.

Dear Miss Potter,

We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Please find the enclosed list of all necessary books and equipment. Term begins September 1. Please send your reply by no later than July 31.

Yours Sincerely,
Minerva McGonagall
Deputy Headmistress

Next I read through the list of supplies I was going to be purchasing tomorrow.

Uniform
First year student require:
Three sets plain work robes (Black)
One Plain pointed hat (Black) for day wear
One pair dragon hide gloves.
One winter cloak (Black, Silver fastenings.)

Course Books:
Standard book of Spells (Grade 1) by Miranda Goshawk
A History of Magic by Bathilda Bagshot
Magical Theory by Adalbert Waffling
A beginner's guide to Transfiguration by Emeric Switch
One Thousand Magical Herbs and Fungi by Phyllida Spore
Magical Drafts and Potions by Arsenius Jigger
Fantastic Beast and Where to find them by Newt Scamander
The Dark Forces: A Guide to Self Protection by Quentin Trimble

Other Equipment
1 wand
1 cauldron (pewter standard size 2)
1 set glass or crystal phials
1 set brass scales

Students may also bring an owl OR a cat OR a toad

PARENTS ARE REMINDED THAT FIRST YEAR STUDENTS ARE NOT ALLOWED THEIR OWN BROOMSTICKS

I fell asleep sometime after reading "The Standard Book of Spells by Miranda Goshawk. I drifted into a deep sleep, with my Hogwarts letter resting on my chest.