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Chapter 2: Surprises at Hogwarts

Author's note: - please tell me if I should increase the rating level. With that, the book will probably get more dramatic. Thank you

The ride back to Hogwarts was quite uneventful if you do not count discovering that you could do wandless magic to be eventful. It all started when he Harry was minding his own business reading the dark arts book (DAMN were there dark curses in there). He was currently on a curse which cause both your hands to just fall down literally, however it was reversible and did not cause any pain. And Ron and Hermione had gone to do their duties of patrolling the corridors, when that scum of a Slytherin Draco Malfoy came barging in like he owned the train and started insulting Harry's Parents. Harry had decided that he had had quite enough of Malfoy and had intended that some how Malfoy would get lost and the results were remarkable. Malfoy went flying backwards as if someone had just cast a banishing charm. At first Harry thought that he had somehow did accidental magic but soon realized that what he had done was too precise and had the perfect result. It was intentional magic not accidental.

He had always thought that wandless magic would be impossible but soon decided that it was not that surprising. Dumbledore could wandless magic easily and he remembered that flying was also supposed to be a type of wandless magic as was an animagus transformation. However, it was not exactly pure wandless magic because in one of them, you used a magical artifact and in the other, he was sure that becoming an animagus would require some kind of potion or something. That would be the reason why pure wandless magic was so rare.

"In any case, I will have to look something up in the Hogwarts library. I wonder what Ron will think of me spending time in the Library. He'll probably drag me to madam pomfrey and demand of her that she give me a thorough examination." Thought an amused Harry

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Harry was brought out of his daydream by the stopping of the train. They quickly got out and Harry started to look around for Hagrid and when he was pretty sure that he wasn't around (after all how hard can it be to miss a half giant among a bunch of first years) he called Ron and Hermione attention to this fact.

"Probably going to get some awnsers at the feast." He thought and started walking towards the now-not-so-horse-less-carriages.

Even now, even after riding these beasts he still marveled at the majesty of the thestrels. Thestrels he realized was an animal he could relate to his dark arts curses book. Although it only appeared to those who had seen death and considered a sign of bad luck, It was, contrary to popular belief, not evil.

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When Harry arrived at the Great Hall, he saw -no felt- the magic of Hogwarts.

"Wait" He thought "I should not be able to 'sense' magic. I have never heard of anything like that. Today has been probably the weirdest day of my life. Wait what am I talking about my entire life has been weird"

After the sorting hat finished it's dramatic song with loads full of warnings about being united in the face of evil the sorting finally began.

Professor Mcgonagall lead the first years in but at the end of the line he noticed something different.

"Hmm that girl. She should be about my age. Well I guess another mystery is going to have to be solved but at least this one is going to be solved early. Hopefully at the end of the sorting"

When only that girl no woman. "Ugh why does life have to be so complex, she was neither a girl nor a woman. She was older than a girl was but younger than a woman. He decided he would have to call her Student. Yeah that was better."

Dumbledore stood up from his place and Harry had to admit that for a man who must be going over at least 100 years he did display an aura of power and authority not to mention wisdom. Now how he came to the conclusion of dumbledore being that old. Simple really. He was a colleague of a man who was way, way over hundred. Now you can draw the correct conclusion.

"We have with us this year a student who has received her education at another school and wishes to be in our midst this year so please welcome with open hearts Ms Julianne Gardens. I also hope that no matter which house she belongs to that house will show her the same hospitality that they show to other housemates."

With that, he sat down and professor Mcgonagall motioned Julianne to try her luck at the sorting hat.

"She is quite confident for a student who has to be sorted, but wait what's that nervousness no, apprehensiveness no, Anxiousness yeah. That was it. She was quite anxious. Oh BLOODY HELL how in God's name did I know how she felt. Crap I am starting to freak my self out. Oh I am going to have a long, a very long talk with Dumbledore after the feast is over." Thought Harry.

Harry was brought out of his reverie by the bloody hat's loud shrieking voice "GRYFFINDOR"

As Julianne walked up to the Gryffindor Table Harry noticed that she was definitely nervous now not confident or anxious"

She, as fates would have it, took a seat next to him.

"Hallo. I am Julianne Gardens. Julie for short"

"I'm Harry. Harry Potter." Harry was quite surprised when she did not stare at him. No she knew who he was. He was sure. "Probably had some manners knocked into her unlike the rest of the magical world who would continue staring at him as if he was a talking phoenix." Thought harry

When she laughed at something another Gryffindor said Harry noticed that it was genuine. Unlike those of Parvati and lavender whose were on the seductive side. Harry was brought out of his thoughts once more by Dumbledore standing up and starting to address the school.

"Welcome back for another or first year of learning and fun. As always, I have some announcements to make before we stuff ourselves with food. I seem to remember an incident that happened when one of my friends stuffed…" Albus said Minerva "I don't think now is the time."

"Ah yes. Well as I was saying a bit of announcements. The Forbidden forest is out of Bounds this year to every one and anyone caught lurking there, without permission, will be expelled faster than they can say socks"

"Socks" exclaimed Julie "The best he comes up with is socks"

"Yes" said Harry "It seems our dear headmaster has a soft spot for socks"

"Also I would like all students to meet out new Defense against the Dark Arts Teacher, Professor shacklebolt. Students this year at Hogwarts we are offering three more subjects, all or none of which need be taken. There will be need to put in a lot of effort in it. They are Elemental Magic, Martial Arts and Apparting classes. Let me now explain them to you in a bit more detail. In the first class of elemental magic, you will be tested if you have the ability. If you do not then I am sorry to tell you that the class will not be useful to you and it is about controlling the four natural elements. More detailed explanation will be given to you by you teacher. Speaking of teacher this class will be taught by Professor Fluer Delacour. I am sure you all know what Apparting is. Apparating will be taught by me" seeing the shocked look on the students' face he said "What? You don't expect that all I do all day long is read mails and sign papers." The students were still shocked because that was exactly what they thought he did. "You will meet your martial arts teachers tomorrow. Professor Hagrid is also gone on Hogwarts business and will be back later until then please welcome Professor Grubbyplank. And now it is time for us to stuff ourselves tight"

With those words food of every kind appeared. Harry after seeing all the food realized he was not hungry nope not at all. He was bloody starving. He piled up his food with everything he could but it was nothing compared to Ron's

"Ron seriously are you on a dare to build Mt Everest or something" Said an exasperated Hermione.

"Wach ishee jee mounzz effervest" said Ron.

"Ron talk after you have eaten. Your spit and food is spraying all over me"

"shorry"

Harry started to shake his head when Julie spoke up "Bet they will be married before we leave Hogwarts." Harry gave a short laugh and realized that he was going to get on fine with Julie.

"Now that everyone has eaten please proceed to your common rooms"

"Hey Ron" said Harry "we will have to find a whole new team now"

"Yeah we will. It also better be good because I want to win the Quiditch cup the last two years of our Hogwarts education"

"Hey. I used to play chaser on my house team. Maybe I can do that over here."

"Great"

"We will also need to elect a captain and its probably going to be you Ron cause you know more about Quiditch than the people who invented it"

"Gee thanks Harry"

"No problem. Now however I have to go see Dumbledore. Oh and don't wait up for me it might take me a little time"

"Ok Harry" Said Ron

"Bye Harry" said Hermione

"See you in the morning Harry" said Julie

Julie had been here only an hour and it seemed had befriended them like she knew them forever and what the weird thing (again weird comes in between) was that none from the trio had minded her, on the contrary accepted her. Well it would probably become a quartette now. He realized that he was at the gargoyle. He quickly said the password and entered Dumbledore's office.

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To be continued…

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