A/n: thanks so much to those who reviewed! This story is dedicated to those people: 'Minerva', 'orangepixie', 'my 3 belongs to ron' and 'Amber Lee'
I just have one question: what's the blink is a mary sue because I have absolutely no idea and thus did not realize I was writing one!
Anyway, I hope it isn't too short, but it's past my bedtime!
Disclaimer: I own Illaera and most of the ideals surrounding her, everything belongs to the brilliant and magnificent Joanne Rowling
Something suddenly occurred to Ron. "Illaera, if you are not a witch, how will you stay at Hogwarts? I mean, people will be suspicious if you don't have a wand and you can't do the same kind of magic and stuff…"
"I have an appointment with Professor Dumbledore…Snuffles has spoken with him…I hope they have come up with a good cover story…"
"So if you don't a cover story already, how are you going to get into the school?"
Illaera stared at Ron, Harry and Hermione blankly. Suddenly Harry let out a hoot of triumph. Ron and Hermione glanced at him then at each other and burst out laughing. Harry rolled his eyes and waited for them to stop laughing. Finally they managed to compose themselves and Harry told them his idea.
"It's easy. Illaera can borrow my Invisibility Cloak…just until she can talk to Dumbledore."
"That won't be necessary," a voice spoke from the door of the compartment.
"P-professor Dumbledore…What are you doing here?" Ron stammered, confused by the wizard's presence. Professor Dumbledore smiled and flicked his eyes towards the seat. Harry immediately moved over to make way for him.
"Miss Illaera I presume?"
Illaera inclined her head and smiled at the headmaster of Hogwarts.
"I figured it would be more simple for me to meet with you here than for you to suffer the confusion surrounding the first day of school. Now, I have discussed things with Snuffles and select members of the staff and I'm afraid the only solution we could come up with is not entirely pleasant." He paused and reached into his pocket, withdrawing a shimmering silver cloak which Harry and his friends immediately recognized. Hermione's heart sank as she realized what was coming for Illaera.
"This is an Invisibility Cloak. Harry was talking about his earlier."
Illaera nodded apprehensively.
"For now, the best we can do is to ask that you wear this at all times. Nobody will be able to see you, but they will feel you so you must be careful not to bump into anybody. You are permitted to follow Harry everywhere, with the exception of the bathroom and his dormitory. You may stay either with Hermione or in the common room. I apologize profusely in advance for any discomfort you might suffer, but it's the best that can be offered without drawing any attention to you. We cannot risk people seeing you."
"Um…Professor? Malfoy and his la…friends have already seen her."
Dumbledore thought for a moment. "I suppose it would be asking too much for them not to mention it…we cannot risk it." He sighed deeply. "We shall have to perform a Memory Charm on Draco Malfoy and his…companions."
Professor Dumbledore frowned at the thought of putting a charm on three of his pupils but knew he had no choice; if Draco mentioned something to his father there could be trouble. He had no intention of putting Harry and his friends or Illaera in any danger. Things would be hard enough this year…
