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Harry Potter and the Fifth House

Chapter 2: Hogwarts at Last

As Harry was heading out of Gringotts, he was stopped by another goblin.

"Mr. Potter, I have gotten you your Gringotts bag. You simply state how much money you want and the what type of money you want (galleons, pounds, dollars, sickles, knuts). The money will come as a single galleon in your hand when a wizard is at the register. The galleon will then turn into however many galleons (or other currency types) you asked for. At a muggle shop, you will still get a galleon that changes, but there is a glamour charm on it so that a muggle will see the amount of pounds or dollars necessary."

"Thank you…?" Harry inquired as to his name.

"Goldpaw," the goblin said and smiled a toothy grin.

At Olivander's, Harry was waiting for Olivander to get his wands from the back room. Hagrid was getting a little bit impatient and was tapping his foot softly. So, in other words, it sounded like there was a hurricane going on. Olivander then came out with the three wands. He then handed Harry the first wand.

"This is your 11 inch holly and phoenix feather wand. It is one of the best ready-made wands available." After handing him that wand, he took out another one. This wand looked like it had come out on a come-to-school-as-a-clown day. The base was bright yellow and the handle was a kind of dark brown. "Kaya base and reed handle with basilisk venom, Nemean Lion hair, owl feather, raven feather, stag hair, deer hair, thestrial hair, griffin feather, acromantula venom, sphinx hair, kneazle hair, Hungarian Horntail hair, Roonspoor venom and scales, Unicorn blood and hair, Norwegian Ridgeback and Peruvian Vipertooth scales, coral snake scale, royal phoenix feather, owl-transformed royal phoenix feather, and crumple horned snorkack horn scrapings core.

It's not pretty, but this is one of the two best wands I've ever made. Kaya wood is a lovely yellow wandwood of Japanese origin, it is extremely rare in British wandmaking. However, those bonded to Kaya wands will find their abilities in logical arts, such as Potions, Astronomy, Ancient Runes, and Arithmancy, boosted. Taken from ?showtopic=7791. Reed is a great wood type whose wisdom and intelligence make it sought-after by some. It is almost solely a Ravenclaw wandwood. Taken from ?showtopic=7791. In other words, this is an amazingly strong wand with almost unlimited logical power. It can be used for anything at all." Olivander then tapped the wand with his hand and the bright yellow turned into a majestic brown. "I've placed permanent color charms on it." He then pulled out the third wand. It was also all brown. "This wand has a redwood base and a hemlock shaft. Its core contents are the same. Redwood excels at all wand-based magic, but it rarely bonds to witches and wizards who do well in the non-wand-based arts. Don't expect this one to make a good potion stirrer!Taken from ?showtopic=7791. As this is the case, you should be using your Kaya wand in all classes based in the logical arts and use your redwood wand in all wand-based classes. Now, as for hemlock, Hemlock is a 'quick' wandwood and allows for fast reactions. Taken from ?showtopic=7791. This wand should be the wand used during battle.

Now promptly disregard all the tips I've given you on when to use the wands. Notice how I have said 'should,' Mr. Potter. You technically should be, but I have a way to combine the two wands. Because of this, you will have one light brown wand that will be the most powerful wand in history. Far more powerful than even the elder wand, but it will only be bonded to you. Your wand will boost anything except for your divination ability. This could possibly be a good thing as I sense no talent in that subject whatsoever in you. I expect great things from you, Mr. Potter. This auror level wand holster is on the house. They let you summon your wand with a thought and are invisible." Mr. Olivander then placed the two wands together and said clearly, "Coeant in unum numquam confringam." (together they join never to break apart). Slowly, the two wands began to join together. They seemed to shudder as they connected and a faint wisp of smoke exited the wand. Olivander then took the wand and got ready to place it in Harry's hand as if ready for an explosion. He never got it though. All was still.

"I don't understand," Olivander said now almost weeping. These/this would have been the best wand/s in history!"

Harry could now feel a faint tingling in his hand. All of a sudden, the clinging of bells started to be heard. It got louder and louder and it was as if a symphony had started to play. Harry began to conduct it all with his wand and the music got faster and faster until there were visible affects. You could actually see a faint tornado forming around Harry. He then stopped conducting and the music stopped.

"Amazing," Olivander remarked. "To have that kind of power at your disposal…"

"Bye!" Harry shouted back to Olivander as he started to leave. "I'll see you soon and thanks!"

There were crowds and crowds of people everywhere. In their frenzied state people were running into each other. Harry was a sight. He was carrying a cart while Hedwig flew behind him and on a leash was a disillusioned (invisible because Hagrid had gotten a shopkeeper to put a spell on it) crumple horned snorkack. He then thought to himself, "Now where did Hagrid tell me to go? Ah, that's right, I have to walk straight at the barrier between platforms 9 and 10." And so he did. Harry was greeted with the sight of a stunning red and gold train and a station that was in a more frantic state than the last. He cautiously climbed on board and went to find a free compartment. He finally found one and went to sit down. As he sat down, though, he realized that there was another girl inside the room.

"Hello," Harry said, "mind if I sit here?"

"Of course not," the girl said. "I'm Hermione Granger, and you are?"

"Harry," Harry answered as he wasn't sure if he wanted to reveal his last name in a place where he was famous.

"You do know that it's rude not to state your last name," she pressed.

"Of course," Harry said blushing. "I'm Harry Potter. Pleasure to meet you."

"Harry Potter? Wow. I'm only a muggleborn, and I've already heard about you. Pleasure as well. Are the books true?"

"'Course not. They're all a load of rubbish. I haven't been living with my millionaire wizard relative and moving myself up in pureblood society like one says. I live with my muggle Aunt and Uncle who hate and verbally abuse me. So what house do you want to be in?"

"I don't know," Hermione said. "I like the sound of all of them. I mean, I love to learn, but the other houses sound nice too. You?"

"I'm not sure either. I feel the same way that you do." They then made idle chitchat for the rest of the train ride. When it was about an hour before time to go, a boy named Ron stopped in.

"Have you seen a toad? A boy named Neville's lost one."

"No, sorry," Harry answered. "Why don't you ask someone older to do a summoning spell?"

"Gee, thanks," Ron said. "I never would have thought of that. See you later."

The next person that stopped in was a girl name Luna Lovegood (I know that she's a year younger, but I needed her in the story).

"Hello," she said. "Nice to meet you. Do you mind if I sit with you? Some girls kicked me out of their compartment."

"'Course not," Harry answered. "What's your name?"

"Luna Lovegood. What's yours?"

"Harry Potter." She had no reaction. Harry began to think that he might like her.

"I'm Hermione Granger," Hermione said.

"Pleasure," Luna said nodding her head to both of them. She then took out a magazine called The Quibbler and began to read.

Harry then saw a picture of a crumple horned snorkack on the cover and it made him remember his Phoenix's instructions.

"Luna," Harry said, "I have something for you. I have a phoenix that takes the shape of an owl. It told me to buy you this." He passed the invisible crumble horned snorkack to Luna. He then said, "reveal" as he was told to and lo and behold, a crumple horned snorkack appeared.

Luna was almost crying with joy. "Thank you, Harry. Daddy will be so pleased. We've been looking for one forever. I'll ask him to stop by as soon as possible to pick it up. I promise that he won't make it a lab rat."

While everyone was waiting for Professor McGonagall, Harry and Hermione sat talking.

Draco Malfoy stepped up. "Hello, Harry. Who is this?"

"This is Hermione Granger. Why, and who are you?" Harry replied.

"Malfoy, Draco Malfoy. I don't recognize her last name. Come over with me, you don't have to stand near scum like her."

"Well Bond, James Bond, I happen to not care one iota about your bigot pureblood ideas. Mess with my friend and you mess with both of us."

Malfoy was about to reply when Professor McGonagall headed over. She gave her speech and the first years followed.

Upon entering the hall, Harry started to get nervous. The house he was placed in would be important to him for the rest of his life and would probably determine his friendships.

Finally the sorting ceremony started. The hat began to sing:

Oh, you may not think I'm pretty,
But don't judge on what you see,
I'll eat myself if you can find
A smarter hat then me.
You can keep your bowlers black,
Your top hats sleek and tall,
For I'm the Hogwarts Sorting Hat
And I can cap them all.
There's nothing hidden in your head
The Sorting Hat can't see,
So try me on and I will tell you
Where you ought to be.
You might belong in Gryffindor,
Where dwell the brave at heart,
Their daring, nerve and chivalry,
Set Gryffindors apart;
You might belong in Hufflepuff
Where they are just and loyal,
Those patient Hufflepuffs are true,
And unafraid of toil;
Or yet in wise old Ravenclaw,
If you've a ready mind,
Where those of wit and learning,
Will always find their kind;
Or perhaps in Slytherin,
Where you'll meet your real friends,
Those cunning folk use any means,
To achieve their ends.
So put me on! Don't be afraid!
And don't get in a flap!
You're in safe hands (though I have none)
For I'm a Thinking Cap.

One by one, everyone was called up starting from "Bones, Susan." When "Granger, Hermione" was called, Harry started to cross his fingers that she would get the same house that he would be in.

"RAVENCLAW!" the sorting hat shouted. Harry sighed. That was a pretty good house. Now all he would have to do would be to ask the hat for Ravenclaw. He then began to cheer and clap loudly. Hermione smiled at him.

When it was "Lovegood, Luna" Harry began to fidget again. The hat finally called out:

"RAVENCLAW!"

When it was "Potter, Harry," Harry started to sweat but still walked up and put the hat on.

"Interesting, very interesting," the hat said. "You're too loyal for Slytherin, too brave for Hufflepuff, and too cunning for Gryffindor. You're even smarter than the average Ravenclaw but you doesn't flaunt your knowledge. Where to put you?" The hat questioned.

"Hello?" Harry asked. "Can you hear me."

"Of course I can, dear boy."

I really wouldn't mind where you put me, but I'd like to be with Hermione Granger in Ravenclaw if you would."

"Well, since you asked so politely…."

"RA…. WHAT!" The house shouted out to the school.

"Sorry, one minute," it said again. All the teachers were giving it confused looks but it ignored them.

"You're the heir of the founders and Merlin," that hat told Harry.

"Well yes," Harry replied, "but what does that have to do with anything?"

"You'll see," the hat said.

"A new house has been formed for the heir of the founders and Merlin. Behold, Potter house. A few people will be needed for resorting. Can I please have HERMIONE GRANGER, LUNA LOVEGOOD, and SUSAN BONES from first year. I want FRED WEASLEY, GEORGE WEASLEY, and KATIE BELL from third year. From fourth year I want ANGELINA JOHNSON and ALICIA SPINNIT. I want PENELOPE CLEARWATER from fifth year. HANNAH LARSON from sixth year and NYMPHADORA TONKS from seventh year (I needed her one year back). I need professors SEVERUS SNAPE, POPPY POMPHREY, and FILIUS FLITWICK. They can choose between themselves who become head of house."

Professor Dumbledore stood up at once and halted the sorting. "Everyone whose name has been called including Mr. Potter and Professors McGonagall and Sprout please follow me. For the rest of you, tuck in!"

All of those aforementioned followed the headmaster. When they got to the headmaster's office, he promptly took the hat and placed it on his head. "Hello, Fluffers. Please tell me what's going on."

"Why, it's simple, Headmaster," it said aloud. "Harry Potter is the heir to the four founders and Merlin. Because of this, he can create houses, talk to the spirit of Hogwarts herself, create rooms, halls, and staircases, and change the rules, professors, and class types as he sees fit. Potter house is the new house for those that are exceedingly brave, but they aren't overconfident and don't rush into things. They are some of the smartest people, but they learn for knowledge's sake rather that to get good grades. They are the most cunning of the Slytherins, but they aren't rude, arrogant, or believe in pureblood supremacy. They work harder and are more loyal than any Hufflepuff, but they only give their loyalty to those worthy of it. They also have a lot of power. Oh, and by the way, there are a set of dormitories by the Library that have already been created."

"Alright," Dumbledore said. "The rest of you besides the professors can leave." He waved his wand. "There is now a new house table for you to sit at. Please answer anything you want to. And Mr. Potter, please stay."

"Yes Sir?" Harry asked.

"I believe that it would be best if you went to classes for two weeks and then told us what you wanted changed. Is that suitable?"

"Quite, Sir."

"Very well, that is all then. Oh, would you like a lemon drop?" Professor Dumbledore asked as his phoenix dropped the bag onto his lap.

"Thank you, Headmaster. And I've just recently bonded with a phoenix. Can she play with your phoenix? Her name is Hedwig."

The headmaster's eyebrows shot up in surprise. "Certainly. I'm sure Fawkes would enjoy some company."

"Thank you, Sir, and good day." Harry then left the room. All was still once more.