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"So, d'you reckon that the 'ol Hogwarts Express can survive one more trip," Ron said, patting the upholstery beside the window.
"I'm sure it can, Ronald, as long as you don't abuse the poor machine." Hermione chuckled.
"Yeah Ron, don't break anything," Ginny told him
"Relax Gin, aren't I always careful?" Ron said as he waved his arm, knocked down a luggage holder in the process.
With a sigh from Harry, a death look from Hermione, and one full-body bind spell from Ginny, Ron was in his seat, not waving an arm around any time soon. Just then, Albus came running into their compartment.
"Dad! Scorpio's gone an accidentally given Hugo a black eye! Stupid git…" he muttered
"Woah, woah, woah, wait a minute Albus! Now tell me a bit slower, without calling people a git, what exactly happened." Harry told him
"Okay, well Scorpio was showing off to some girls, when he waved his wand in the wrong direction and poked Hugo in the eye!" he frantically said.
They all went down to the compartment to see what all the commotion was about, only to see Scorpio wresting Hugo onto the red carpet of the train.
Just then, Draco came rushing in apparently to see what exactly was going on with his son as well.
"Protego!" he said. Needless to say, the fighting ceased. "Now, Scorpio, what is the reason you are wrestling poor Hugo onto the floor?"
"Well… I-I-I was tr-trying to get m-my wand back… when he climbed on top of me!" Scorpio protested
"Seeing as it was you wresting Mr. Weasly's son onto the ground," he began "I think you're lying, Scorpio. And I don't need Legilimency for that." He folded his arms.
About half an hour later, in which all were out of the compartment, except for Draco and Scorpio, the train had arrived at Hogwarts. With all of the luggage out, they left the train to continue onto Hogwarts. Harry could hear the familiar cry of "Firs' years! Firs' years over here!" from Hagrid.
The kids gave a concerning look over to their parents, which asked if they should be going with Hagrid.
"You'd better go, sweeties, we'll meet you at the castle for the sorting and feast." Hermione assured them.
With the adults heading onward to the castle, and the children traveling by boat, all seemed well. Entering the hall, they saw the professors already sitting at the table. Going along the row were Professor McGonagall, Professor Longbottom, Professor Slughorn, Professor Flitwick, Professor Trelawny, Madam Hooch, an empty chair for Hagrid, Professor Shacklebolt, and four empty chairs after that.
They all walked up to them, eager to greet their old professors.
"Shouldn't McGonagall be dead?" Ron whispered to Hermione.
Before Hermione could speak, Professor McGonagall gave Ron a death glare then decided to speak to him herself.
"It appears, Mr. Weasly, that although I am getting on in years as well as some of the other teachers, our magical blood makes us live longer than the life expectancy of most Muggles. I've got another good 50 years left in me! In which, I will gladly teach young witches and wizards," she lectured in her grandmotherly tone.
Before Ron could retort (which would have been a bad idea in the first place) Harry spoke.
"Kingsley?" Harry seemed surprised.
"Yes, I am the new Defense against the Dark Arts teacher," he smiled
"That's great!"Harry exclaimed.
"Harry, Ron, Hermione, and Ginny, if you would please take a seat in the four chairs right after the exceptionally large one. The students are about to arrive. Then, we will begin the sorting and the feast," McGonagall said
No later than they followed their instructions, the students started pouring into the great hall.
"Righ', if you'll jus' get in a line here. 'hat's it. Professor McGonagall will begin the sorting," Hagrid told the students as he walked up to his chair to take a seat.
As the students took their places, Professor McGonagall started the sorting.
None of the four adults really payed attention until the interesting sorts were about to happen.
MALFOY, SCORPIO!........ GRYFFINDOR! Harry then fell out of his seat, Ginny went into a laughing fit, but managed to suppress it as a bad cough, and Draco fainted in the back. Scorpio then took a seat with the rest of the Gryffindors, seeming surprisingly content. Albus, Hugo, and Rose soon joined him. The introduction of the staff then began, before the feast.
Professor McGonagall, as she was headmistress, started off.
"First off, we have Herbology Professor Longbottom! Charms Professor Flitwick! Potions Professor Slughorn! Defense against the Dark Arts Professor Shacklebolt! Care of magical Creatures Professor Hagrid! Transfiguration Professor McGonagall, which is also myself!" she chuckled. "Oops! Almost forgot, while not officially Hogwarts staff, you shall treat Mr. Potter, Mrs. Weasly, Mrs. Granger, and Mr. Weasly with utmost respect, and they may still give detentions, and add or subtract house points! You will find extra school activities posted by the doors of the great hall. You will also find your class schedules by your bedside tomorrow morning. I believe that is all, so by all means enjoy our lovely feast! House elves!" she called as the tiny little beings came out with platters of food.
With their bellies full, hearts content, and all good, everyone was off to bed, eager to enjoy their first official day of Hogwart's school of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
"WAKE UP RON!!!" Hermione yelled to her husband
"Wh-wh-wh-what happened?" he asked groggily
"We've been trying to wake you up for ages, mate." Harry told him.
"Oh, sorry. Guess I was really tired," he said
"We've got breakfast," Hermione told him.
"Great, I'm starving," he said as he picked up his platter of sausages, scrambled eggs, and toast, along with a glass of orange juice.
"Swhadythinscigryf?" Ron asked his friends.
"Ronald, please finish your mouth before you speak," Hermione chastised him.
"Right, So what do you think about Scorpio sorted into Gryffindor?" he asked again.
"I dunno," Ginny said "He seemed fine with it, although Draco fainted about it," she chuckled.
"I've got to go to Transfiguration with McGonagall now, so does Hermione," Harry said
"Yeah," Hermione said, "We'll see you at lunch probably," she told Ginny and Ron.
As they entered the Transfiguration classroom, they both recalled memories of entering the very same room so long ago.
"Hello Hermione and Harry. I have asked you two to assist me in class today, as both your transfiguration skills are exceptional and classes can be quite hectic at first," she told them.
"Of course," Harry and Hermione said in unison.
Break to Ron and Ginny
"Professor Flitwick!" Ron shouted
"Oho! Hello there!" Flitwick cheered
"You called us here Professor?"
"Oho! Yes, we are learning the levitation spell Wingardium Leviosa today. I just need some assistance as it is the first day, after all," he told them
Just then, young students began pouring into the door, along with them was Scorpio and Rose, Ginny spotted.
The students were all sitting in rows with feathers in front of them. Students began practicing, although all was not going well, particularly with Scorpio.
"No, no, no! You've got it all wrong!" Rose told Scorpio "It's Wingardium Leviosa, not with Wingardium Leviosa."
"She's her mother alright," Ron muttered.
Two floating feathers (Rose and Scorpio's) and one flying Flitwick later, charms class was over, and Ginny and Ron's duties were finished.
Break back to Harry and Hermione
"Now, I want you all to attempt to change this matchstick into a needle. It's okay if you fail, just keep trying. HOWEVER, it is NOT okay to fail, and fail to try again." McGonagall lectured them. "Transfiguration is one of the more complex branches of magic. It is not to be toyed with!"
"Concentrate entirely on what object you are trying to transfigure, as well as what it is being transfigured into," Hermione was explaining
The student that she was helping had just turned her matchstick into a needle
"Great! That's all it takes!" Hermione praised.
After helping a few more students, curing some mishaps, and playing a game of Transfiguration War with Professor McGonagall, class was over. It was lunch time.
"Oh look! Here comes the second wave of mail," Ron announced as the many owls came rushing in through the window.
Rose's red owl came through, and dropped a package off.
"Oh, what's this?" she said, pulling out some candies that were half purple, half orange. Also, a letter dropped out.
Rose
I thought these might come in handy. Fred would have been proud Say hello to 'ickle little Ronnykins for me!"
George
Rose started to bite into the candy…
"NO!" Ron hollered as he dove across the lunch table and took the candy from Rose as quickly as he could "You do not want to eat those," Ron told her as he explained what they were.
Next a white owl came for Hugo. It contained a package wrapped in brown paper with a letter attatched.
Dear Hugo
The brown package contains one of my sweaters that I always knit for the kids. Thought you might like it, considering it's going to get cold soon with only a couple months until the winter holidays.
Lots of love
Grand Mummy Weasly.
Hugo smiled as he put the package aside to finish his meal.
Finally, the sky blue owl came flying in for Albus. It contained a letter that had OPEN THIS FIRST written on the front of the envelope. Naturally, he opened the letter first.
Albus
In your package is a gift from me. DO NOT OPEN IT UNTIL YOU ARE UP IN THE COMMON ROOM OR YOUR DORMS!!! It is very important that you follow these directions. I can't tell you in letter, as I'll leave the surprised for yourself. What items are contained have helped me out a lot when I was your age. I think that you will be ale to use them just as well, if not better than I have.
Harry
P.S. Don't tell Mum!
Just then, another letter slipped out. Albus picked it up to read it.
Dearest Albus
Whatever Dad's got in there for you, be careful with it please! You know how much of a trouble maker he was.
Mum
Break to the evening, after dinner
When he was back up in the dormitories, Albus opened his package. Inside contained a cloak, and a seemingly empty piece of paper. Written on top was "I solemnly swear I am up to no good." and next to the cloak was written "Stay hidden."
