Harry's Requiem
Chapter 2 : Hogwarts and The Sorting
The month passed quickly with Harry learning spells and tricks from the other professors and his own mother. Headmistress Snow took time out of her day to teach Harry astrology. August came and went until the night of the 30th after dinner when they had set Harry's trunk by the door for their return to England in the morning. Hedwig was going to portkey with them while nightshade stayed behind. Harry had a hard time going to sleep that night from the excitement. But finally he drifted off with the thought. What clan will I be apart of Draco mentioned four of them. They both had showers and got dressed and put on their boots, they took an early portkey to London so they could rent a room at the Leaky.
At just before noon they made their way to the lower level to take over a table and order drinks. They told the barman who they were waiting for and settled into wait. A few minutes later the elder witch approached the table and both stood. "Good morning Professor." Mother and Son stated. Minerva was shocked to see harry smile at her. He was happy, healthy and well mannered. "Hello Mr. Potter. And you are?" The Duarti smiled. " I am Kaitou Mordane. Harry's adopted mother." The transfiguration professor was sharp enough to see the glamor she wore. It took a minute then she remembered why the Mordane's had never stepped foot in England after Salazar Slytherin left Hogwarts. "Are you a Duarti?" The woman nodded. "My son is also Duarti."
She noticed the almost glow to the boy's green eyes and the toothy smile he gave. "I see. As an international student he will be treated equally as a regular student and I assume you would like to be notified on holidays and such that goes on during the school year." The Elder Duarti nodded. "My son means the world to me." When the lunch was finally over Minerva handed over a ticket and a small map. "This will guide you to the magical entrance for the platform. Its spelled so only you and young Harry can read it." Kaitou chuckled. "Thank you Professor you have been most kind. I wish you a good year and no dunderheads. As a teacher myself I sympathize."
Minerva took them to gringotts and showed them Harry's vault. Harry asked about keeping his key and Minerva gave it to him. The Duarti handed the paperwork to the goblins that she had taken him in as her own and Harry was given his house Potter ring and asked to sign papers to keep anyone from removing any money from his vault with out his permission. "But master Steelfang I haven't had my key until this day. I never even knew I had a vault here. I have never received a letter or anything from the Goblin nation or my mother would have helped me answer you promptly and with honor." That made his account manager smile and for some reason Harry knew it wasn't a good thing. "Mr. Potter we will begin a full audit of the Potter accounts and have to you by the end of the following month. Heads will be rolling for this but for now I suggest you take your Lordship rights." Harry looked at the Goblin and at his mother.
"How do I do that?" Steelfang slid an open box towards him with a ruby and gold ring in it. It was gold with lions crawling up the sides with ruby chips for eyes with the potter shield held in their front claws. "Put this on." Harry reached into the box and picked up the ring, it was warm and humming slightly. He looked at his mother and noticed she pointed to her third finger of her right hand. He set the ring there and pushed it up over his knuckle, the ring hung there for a moment before shrinking down to fit him and a pulse of warmth went through him. "Congratulations Lord Potter." He smiled at the goblin. "Now you need to sign a few papers and you can leave. We will send your account statements to your mother." Harry scribbled his signature on the papers then they rejoined the professor in the lobby a new silver key on a chain hanging around Harry's neck.
Minerva laughed again said bye to Harry and was gone. The pair spent the day prodding things in the quidditch store as well as the book store there they ran into a bushy haired young girl being teased by a red-head. "Whats going on here." The elder Duarti growled as the girl slid behind her as if to use her as a shield. "She's a muggleborn we were just playing with her a little." Kaitou leaned down. "And I am a Blackblood. Now get out of my sight!" They scattered terrified of the woman with the fangs. "Now now little one come out of there, there all gone." The little girl and curled into the corner behind her and was crying quietly. "Thank you ma'am." the little voice said. "What's your name?" Harry said as he picked up her books. "Hermione Granger." "Can I ask a question?" Hermione's voice was still shaky but getting stronger as she calmed down.
Kaitou nodded. "What's a Blackblood?" The Mordane scion chuckled. "A blackblood is a pureblood who left England long ago and who's family still remains pure. The longer you've been gone and remained pure the 'blacker' your blood becomes so when you return to England if you marry among the pure houses any child you bare is usually gifted with stronger magic due the fresh bloodline. So the order goes new witch,halfblood,Pure,Black."
Hermione's eyes were wide with the new knowledge and she seemed to want to write it down. "Come kits there are some books it seems you need now."
She took them over to the genealogy and picked out Nature's Nobility: A Wizarding Genealogy and Nostradamus' Guide to Pureblood etiquette Vol I & II. "These are very useful books especially for you Hermione you are stepping into our world. Harry I know you don't have copies of these yet." She picked up two sets and before Hermione could say a word had them paid for and in her hands. "I want you to study these Hermione, It will be hard there is a lot to learn but it will be worth it. To be able to understand what is going on around you like those raised in this world.." Harry spoke up then. "I'll help you Hermione. I was raised with most of it but I have to learn it all too." They separated shortly after that and headed for their room. After dinner and a soothing tea the pair turned in for tomorrow was to be exciting.
By the time Harry was up his mother was already having her coffee and reading by the window with Hedwig. "I do expect letters often my son I will be sending Communication globes with Nightshade." Harry grabbed his clothes and his shower bag before hopping into the creaky shower to get clean for his trip to Hogwarts. After a final check they left the hotel and headed for the platform. His mother following the map and getting turned around a couple times but finally they walked through a window and they were right in front of the crimson steam engine. "What a beauty." His mother sighed. "Ready?" He nodded and they entered the crown then harry caught a glimpse of brilliant blonde. "Draco!"
The blonde turned and waived and the two boys gave their trunks to the loaders and went back to Kaitou. "Hello Young Malfoy. Are you excited also?" He nodded and she heard the whistle and winced in pain. "On the train Kits. Find a good seat." They hopped on and after a few minutes heard some saying good bye the boys looked in and Harry recognized Hermione talking to his mother. "Hermione!" She whirled around to see the two boys. "Oh Harry I was just talking to your mother. I've learned so much from the books already and I want to learn even more. Your mother said she would send more books to us throughout the school year." He looked out the window and sure enough his mother stood there next to Malfoy's father. "Draco your dad is here!"
Draco whipped around and stuck his head out the window and both boys waived his mother still had Hedwig on her shoulder so she stepped forward and let her walk down her arm to Harry's shoulder. "Good journey my son and Show them how bright you all are!" they smiled and waived and Hedwig flew to the luggage rack. The train pulled away from the station leaving the parents behind and Kaitou sighed. "My little kit is growing into the male he needs to be."
On the train the three got to know each other and Draco found out Hermione was trying to learn their ways and had the proper books to start with. "I will help you both, I am from a pureblood family. I was raised with all of this. Harry your mother is smart." He grinned and they started talking about the school and Hermione let them see her copy of Hogwarts: A history. "Awesome! Thanks Hermione." The boys sat side by side and looked over the house chapters Draco wanted to be a Slytherin. But Harry wanted to know more first. The more he read the more he liked the House of Slytherin but he didn't want to tell Draco that just yet. Hermione asked Draco a few questions on foot notes and small things from the genealogy book and a couple from the etiquette one. Draco was a through teacher and explained until Hermione was satisfied.
"I think its time to put our Robes on. Just as they got up the door was shoved open by to Hermione a very familiar redhead. "Well well the little bookworm found friends."Before Either Draco or Hermione could react Harry had reached out and punched the red head in the nose. "Don't insult my friends." "An who arr yoo?"The boy asked through a cracked nose and blood. "Harry Potter." The red head gasped. As did Hermione. Draco smirked. "Now get out." the redhead ran out and the door slammed shut behind him. "Asshat." Draco burst out laughing. "Where did you learn to fight like that?" Hermione asked softly. "My mother is a firm believer in a wand not being my only weapon to defend myself. So she taught me to fight."
They got changed and just in time to the train stopped and they got off into the nippy night air of Scotland. "First years!"A giant man called and the three set off after Harry Sent Hedwig to the castle to wait for him. They rode the little boats to the other side Harry noticing that the redhead had been patched up by someone. They were filed up the stair case and waited for a professor to escort them in. "Harry Potter has come to Hogwarts."He turned to look at the red head from earlier and his fists clenched. "There is no bother asking who you are. Filthy and a hand me down robe, Must be a Weasley." Draco snapped standing up for his friend. "Children Come along its time to join your classmates." Mcgonagall said. "Trevor!"A boy called and picked up a toad no one had seen. "Sorry Ma'am." And put him in his pocket. The group followed her into the great hall. Hermione explaining about the ceiling to the two gawking boys.
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 than 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
You'll make your real friends,
Those cunning folks 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!
"Hermione Granger"The boys waited in awe. "RAVENCLAW"The boys clapped as their friend went off to the blue and bronze table and sat down. "Draco Malfoy" The hat brushed his hair "SLYTHERIN" Harry cheered and Draco walked towards the Emerald and silver table. "Harry Potter" Harry walked up and sat on the stool. Young Duarti I see greatness in you. I sorted your birth parents into Gryffindor. You are brave, cunning you have a thirst to prove yourself. Harry waited for a moment before thinking back at the magic hat on his head Excuse me? Can I go to Slytherin my best friend is there. Please put me in Slytherin. The hat seemed to be thinking suddenly it shouted and Harry's heart stopped then started again. "SLYTHERIN!" Harry said thanks and handed the hat to the professor before taking off to sit next to Draco. "You made it!" Draco whispered excitedly.
