Title: Morrigan Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Rating: T

Summary: AU/FemHarry. Morrigan Potter, the-girl-who-lived, is back for another year. With no Quirrell, she thinks that her term will be better. But no one counted on the Chamber of Secrets to be opened and her new guardian's lives to be in mortal danger. Sequel to Morrigan Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

Disclaimer: I don't own any of Rowling's Harry Potter characters and I'm making no money.

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To Everyone: Thanks for your reviews. They really help.

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Chapter 3: The New Term

The summer quickly came to an end and Morrigan was soon packing her trunk to return for another year at Hogwarts. She was excited, mainly due the fact that she had fully changed into a raven. She liked the freedom of flying around, and she felt that the form most suited her name.

"We're ready to leave," Minerva told her.

Morrigan dragged her trunk down the stairs where Minerva made it feather light and it trailed down the rest of the way. Morrigan couldn't wait to come back here for Christmas and go back to learning craft magic.

"Okay, so let's get going and I'll drop you off at the platform so that you don't have to worry about going through the barrier."

"Thanks," Morrigan said.

Morrigan knew why Minerva was doing this. She had explained that, since Dobby must be doing this on Lucius Malfoy's orders, that he might seal the barrier. Morrigan would hate the idea of not being able to get on the train and miss her first day back. Being dropped off inside the platform would foil Lucius plans.

"Do you think that Dumbledore is working on keeping him from whatever he's doing?" Morrigan asked.

"No, I don't," Minerva said. "Honestly, I don't know why he's not been sacked."

Morrigan understood why Minerva disliked the Headmaster. He had placed her with the horrible Dursley's and then made her first year at Hogwarts hell. Severus had said that Dumbledore clearly favored Gryffindor to the point of not addressing bullying, like what Ron Weasley had done to her. She couldn't believe that Ron was going to be back for another year of making her life hell.

When she dropped Morrigan off she boarded the train and went looking for her friends. She found them near the end of the train. Tracy, Pansy, and Hermione both jumped up when they saw her.

"Morg, we were so worried about you," Hermione said.

"What happened?" Tracy demanded.

She told them about Dobby and Pansy hissed when she heard that name.

"That's the Malfoy's House Elf," she said.

"That's what Severus and Minerva said," Morrigan told her.

"I wonder what old Lucius is up to?" Tracy wondered.

"I don't think I want to know," Hermione said. "The only thing that I want to know is why he thought he could get away with it."

"I think he'll get away with it as long as Dumbledore is Headmaster," Pansy said.

"I agree," Hermione said. "I can't stand the man, and all I've been told is that he's a great man and a wonderful Headmaster. Some Headmaster he is, making Morg's life hell and allowing Weasley to bully me and her."

"I agree, he allowed the Gryffindor's to get away with too much and only pushed that one idiot Gryffindor because he had been caught," Pansy said. "If he hadn't then nothing would have been done to him."

"So how was your summer, besides Dobby appearing?" Tracy asked Morrigan.

"It went well," Morrigan said. "I learned some craft magic and stuff."

"Craft magic, that's wicked!" Pansy said. "I wanted to learn it but mum said that's for poor witches."

"Well I'm glad that you learned something useful," Tracy said. "I can't wait to start this term. I heard that Lockhart is teaching Defense."

"Severus says that he's a pomp," Morrigan told her.

Tracy rolled her eyes and Hermione said, "He's done tons of great things. You really should read his books."

"I don't think so," Morrigan said. "I rather read from authors that really know their stuff."

Pansy snickered and Hermione said, "Well I think that he's great."

"Of course you would," Morrigan said.

The compartment slid open and in walked Weasley and his two stupid friends.

"Oh look its Potty, Pukebutt, Ganger, and It," Weasley said and his two friends snickered.

"Why don't you go away," Morrigan said.

"Make me, Potty," Weasley snarled. "You think that you four are so special, well you've got another thing coming."

"And you need to shut up," Hermione snarled.

"Oh look the Mudblood is talking."

"And wait until I tell your father what you called Hermione," Morrigan said, getting up. "I read all about your father. He's a mugglelover and I'm sure has raised you all to love them."

Weasley snarled at her and then. "Hay, Ronnie, are you bothering others again?"

"See you around, Potty," Weasley said and he and his friends left.

A couple of moments later the Weasley twins came in.

"Sorry about our dumb brother, Morrigan," Fred said.

"That's alright," Morrigan said. "Being in Slytherin, you develop a strong skin."

"Still, if he bothers you let us know," Fred told her.

"I will, promise," Morrigan said and then they left.

"Glad to see not all the Weasley's are bullying gits," Pansy said.

"Yeah, me too," Morrigan said.

Hours later the train came to a stop and everyone got off. Pansy had Morrigan and Hermione follow her and Tracy up the steps and to the carriages that were waiting on them. Getting in they were all glad that Weasley and his dumb friends weren't coming in as well. Hermione closed the door and the carriages set off. The ride was very enjoyable and soon Morrigan was talking all about what she hoped that this term would be like.

"No mad people wanting to kill me, nothing dangerous happening, and pure fun," she said.

"Then you should try out for the Quidditch team."

"I don't think so," Morrigan said. "Those things are going to kill me and that's under something dangerous happening."

"I guess you want a boring year."

"I sure do," Morrigan said and then the carriage came to a stop and they all got out.

They joined the other students that were getting out of their carriages and entered the Hogwarts Great Hall.

Entering the Great Hall they took their seats and sat down, the other students joining them. Several places were empty for the new students and for awhile Morrigan chatted with other students, who were talking about how their summers had gone. Ten minutes later Professor McGonagall came in with the line of new students and they all found their places and sat down. Morrigan liked the idea that no one had houses anymore and everyone didn't have to worry about traits coming out that their parents wouldn't like.

Morrigan hoped that this year would be better.

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Severus watched the interaction between Morrigan and her friends. Unlike last year there was no Sorting, which was fine with him. When Dumbledore stood up he groaned.

"Welcome everyone to another year at Hogwarts," he told them. "To all new students, we no longer have houses due to events of last year. So make friends with everyone and make your year worth it. Now I have a new teacher to add to our ranks this year. Professor Gilderoy Lockhart has consented to fill the post of Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher. I'm sure that all of you will benefit from his training."

Severus rolled his eyes and then saw Morrigan shaking her head. He smiled, glad that a female wasn't impressed with Lockhart's 'suppose' fame.

"Mr. Filch has added thirty-seven new items to the list of banned items. If anyone wishes to see the full list it's on his front door. Quidditch trials will take place during the second week of term. If anyone is interested then place contact Madam Hooch. Now, let the feast begin."

And the food magically appeared.

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Morrigan had a great time at the feast. Everyone talked about how hard the lessons were going to be since now everyone was in their second year. Morrigan kept the thought of her form to herself and knew, if she had to get away from it all, she could just change into the raven and fly away. She just hoped that she wouldn't have to do it all the time.

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A/N: Hope you like this chapter and thanks for your reviews.