Chapter 2

All alone

A/N: Hey guys! Thanks to the overwhelming support for the last chapter, You get another one! Once again, criticism is appreciated. I would also like you to tell me about any errors/ typos as I don't have a beta. To my reviewers- the timeline does not tie into canon. Let's presume another core woke Chell, and she is still locked in the testing facility. Onto the next Chapter!

Hogwarts

Test subject Byte's POV

Hogwarts, our final destination is just around this bend according to the Aurors. I must admit, being out in the open world will be a quite refreshing change from the bland test chambers. I can always supply images of the outside world for you. GLADOS is angry enough as it is. Ah, good old Wheatley. Wonderful at picking just the right time to drop in. Any thoughts and feelings about our venture into the wide world? Don't show surprise. Keep all weakness's to yourself. You know, the usual stuff for surviving standard testing protocol. As I am about to shut Wheatley up, I turn round a corner and stand stock still.

There, situated on the hill in front of me is a majestic castle, situated next to a serene lake and a rather dark and gloomy forest. Remembering Wheat's comment, I pick my jaw off the floor and catch up with the man called Shacklebolt.

"I was expecting it to be bigger, the way you were talking about it. Nearly a shame."

Shacklebolt looked at Byte in shock, as did some of the other nearby aurors and Phoenix members.

"Bigger? Hogwarts is one of the biggest wizarding buildings around!" It was Byte's turn to be shocked. This was big? Majestic, beautiful maybe but not big. These wizards were behind in the times. Shaking his head, he picked up his pace and continued towards the castle.

Hogwarts

3rd person POV

Moody's squad trudged up the steps to Hogwarts, Blaise and Daphne downtrodden at the lack of combat, but Hermione and Ron were in a whispered conversation.

"I can't believe he reacted like that. For someone who has been isolated his entire life he is very open with people." pointed out Hermione. "We can't be sure he's ever seen another human being, and he just walks up to Moody like an everyday passerby, not to mention Moody is one of the scariest people I've ever seen."

"I can't quite imagine being in seclusion for that long" pitched in Ron. "But I didn't expect him to act like he did." What Ron was about to say was cut off as Dumbledore released a loud bang from his wand.

"Silence! Aurors are to return to the ministry, and Eagles to the dorms. Ron and Hermione are to report to my office immediately. You are dismissed!" People flooded from the hall, some to the fireplaces, others to the apparition points or the dormitories. It was a quiet duo that headed to Dumbledore's office.

They were met outside the office by a tired Dumbledore.

"My Young friends, how are you? Did you get injured in the assault? I heard Theta squad found some nasty turret things." Without waiting for an answer the twinkle-eyed man pressed on. "I gave young Byte a PDA, as well as some other technologies from today. I would imagine that he hasn't seen most of the technological advances we've made today. I shall be assigning you two to help integrate him into society. Shall we proceed?" After getting dual nods of approval, he said the password ('dinkleberry puffs') and they went up to the entrance, opened the door and took as step back.

Byte was in the floor surrounded by bits and pieces from various items, and was constructing a ball of sorts in the middle. Closing the door silently behind them, they strained their ears to hear what the teen was muttering.

"Connect the photon receptors to the hard drive, switch on the safety module and... power up!" At this the boy flipped a switch in the side of the ball, and leaned back on his knees, watching as the ball rose of the ground, the metal eye on the front blinking open.

"Welcome to Aperture science secure testing facility. Please note that- wait, It worked! I'm free!" The little ball did a victory swoop in the air, coming to hover again about a foot of the ground before laying eyes (or receptors) on the group behind Byte.

"Ummm ...Byte? You looked behind you recently?" The boy stood and turned, glanced behind him, and adopted a look known as the 'deer in the headlights'.

"Hi... sorry about the mess!" Dumbledore immediately regained his posture and strode forward.

"No problem my boy." with a wave of his wand, the pieces not in the robot were swept to one side."Lets make this quick. I can't be the only one a little tired. Hermione and Ron here" he gestured with a hand "are to be your companions to help integrate you into society. They were to originally meant to aid you with technology, but that seems to not be a problem. Your robot friend can stay with you, but certain people may be a bit curious about him." Ron let out a groan, thinking about how his father would react to a robot. "Anyhow, they will escort you to your dorms, and hopefully introduce themselves on the way. Off you trot!" The group of three (plus Wheatley) exited the room and started down the hall.

As the they got further away from the office, Hermione made the first move.

"Hi my name's Hermione. I, and this moron ('hey!') live here, in Hogwarts. It used to be a school, but got repurposed after the war started." Byte looked at her, with a lot more interest now.

"A war? Tell me more."

A/N: And another one up! Next one might take a while, depending on homework. Reviews are appreciated! This IS an Au story, and the timelines will not match. Should I make Byte Harry? Write a review and tell me!

Dr Logica