A/N: I'm going to post new chapters every Monday/Tuesday. Harry Potter is not mine, but he and his friends are fun to play with. I promise to return them relatively unharmed. All mistakes are mine.
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Luna closed her eyes and quickly drifted to sleep. As soon as her body was totally relaxed, the small girl tensed. A vision flooded into her mind, pushing away the peaceful darkness associated with sleep.
Luna opened her eyes to her vision. She was in an office. In front of her was a beautifully carved wooden desk with a throne like chair behind it. In front of it sat two smaller, hard chairs. The maroon cushioning and fabric was worn and old, but seemed to fit in with the office. To her left was a swirling pensieve; beside it was a cabinet full of labelled vials.
To her right was a tall bookshelf. The very top two shelves were the only ones with books. The tombs were thick and covered with dust, to the point where the titles were completely hidden. The rest of four shelves were buried under various trinkets. Some spun, while others glowed faintly.
Beside the bookshelf was a window, with a silver telescope aimed at the sky. Turning around, a statue of a phoenix caught her eye. Its wings were spread and stairs spiralled down from its claws. The sound of feet ascending the stairs alerted her. She stared curiously at the approaching figures, knowing that they could not see her.
An elderly man with a long, white beard was the first to enter the office. His long beard was tied in the middle with a scrap of leather. Half-moon glasses perched on his nose, behind them were piercing blue eyes. The twinkling blue eyes were slightly unnerving and Luna looked away from his wrinkled face. His robes were lavender with orange stitching. On his shoulder perched a bird.
Not just any bird, Luna realized, but a phoenix. The majestic bird was fiery red and flew to his perch. The only person known to have a phoenix was the leader of the light. Luna was in the Headmaster's office of Hogwarts. This was the office of Albus Dumbledore.
Behind him were two people Luna knew quite well, Severus Snape and Remus Lupin. Following the two were people Luna softened her eyes at. A red haired beauty entered beside a scruffy black haired man. These were Lily and James Potter. A round woman with short, curly grey hair also came into the office a few moments later.
Luna followed the group and stood next to Dumbledore's desk as he sat down. Both women took the two seats while the men stood behind them. Dumbledore folded his hands on his desk and smiled brightly.
"Welcome, welcome. I just wanted to gather you all to make sure all class preparations are coming along. Pomona?"
Luna nodded in recognition, this was Pomona Sprout. She was the herbology professor and head of Hufflepuff house. Aunt Bella had told them all about Hogwarts and what teachers they would have.
"It's going well Albus. All of the plants are growing nicely and will give the little first years plenty to care for."
"Good, good. How about you Lily?" Professor Evans would be teaching charms to the first through third years, while Flitwick would teach the rest of the years. At Hogwarts, Lily chose to go by her maiden name to avoid confusion, as her husband was teaching transfiguration to first through third years.
"Its fine, I have all of the materials prepared and the first two weeks of lesson plans written." The red head sighed, this year Ben would be coming to Hogwarts, and so would Harry, if he was still alive. They had long given up on the idea that Harry was alive. He was, after all, taken by the cruellest of people.
Albus nodded, "James?"
"I am prepared for this year's students." Remus, who would be teaching DADA to first through fourth years, and Severus (teaching potions) both responded that they were also prepared.
Albus gave a small clap, "Excellent, now let's go over this year's student list. We must look for those who might need assistance in the magical world. We all know how hard the change can be for some muggleborns." The five nodded and Albus began reading.
"Let's see, Hannah Abbott. I believe she's a muggleborn. Susan Bones. She lives with her Auror Aunt. Lavender Brown. I do believe she is half blood, raised by her muggle father. She may need some assistance. Alexa Carrow."
Luna watched as the Potters and Sprout shivered at the name. The Carrows were ruthless people, but Luna thought Alexa was quite nice. 'Although, she is better friends with Draco and his group.'
"We may need to keep an eye on her, being the daughter of the two most infamous death eaters. Now, where was I? Oh yes, Michael Corner. Muggleborn. Gregory Goyle. He is the son of an important death eater, correct Severus?"
Snape nodded and Luna snorted. The Goyles may be in the inner circle, but they were not important. The family was not too bright, and their son was quite close to being a squib.
"Beth Grander, a very enthusiastic muggleborn. Minerva said she was full of questions when she brought her the letter." Albus looked back to the list and swallowed hard. "Hermione Lestrange."
Luna smirked at the Headmaster's reaction. The Lestranges were a scary family and many believed Bellatrix to be on the brink of insanity. So, naturally, many assumed her daughter was too.
Dumbledore's brow furrowed when he read the next name. When a child, unfortunately dies, their name is taken off the class list. The grandfatherly looking man's eyes widen when he read the name in parenthesis. Riddle.
"Who's next, Albus?" Remus asked, attempting to mask his smirk. He knew quite well who was next on the list.
"Neville Longbottom." The room let out a collective gasp. Severus stood indifferently, but was inwardly smiling.
Feigning confusion, Severus added, "That's preposterous Albus, everyone is well aware that the boy is dead."
Albus nodded absentmindedly, "That's not the troubling part, Severus. Beside his name is Riddle. Meaning he has changed his surname."
Many in the room were confused and Luna rolled her eyes.
"Well Riddle sounds like a muggle name. Maybe he was found by a muggle."
"Yes, yes." Albus waved his hand, "That must be it. Now let us continue. Luna Lovegood. She's a pureblood, and cowriter of the Quibbler. Draco Malfoy, pureblood. Ernie Macmillan, half-blood. Theodore Nott, pureblood. Padma and Parvarti Patil. Ah yes, they are the Indian twins who recently moved to Britain. They are pureblood, the daughters of an Indian politician.
"Benjamin Potter," the Potters smiled, "Harry Potter." The smile vanished from Lily's face and were replaced by tears streaming down her cheeks. "And beside his name is 'Riddle'."
Remus pretended to light up, "That must mean he and Neville are still alive, together. They must have been found by the same muggle." Luna let out a chuckle, not heard by any of the other occupants. 'I wonder what the Dark Lord would say if he heard Remus call him a muggle,' she thought.
"Of course; now Dean Thomas. He's a muggleborn. Ginny Weasley; the youngest Weasley and the only girl. And finally, Blaise Zabini. I believe he is from a neutral, pureblood family.
"Well, thank you all for coming to the meeting. I hope you all have another fine year as Hogwarts teachers." The five guests nodded their goodbyes and began to leave. "Actually, could you stay a bit longer? Pomona, you may go." The smiling lady left, leaving Lily, James, Remus, and Severus with the headmaster.
"Is this about Harry and Neville, Albus?"
"Yes, however, I do not think that they were raised by a muggle."
James quickly became confused and watched as Albus summoned the letters from the students who replied that they would be attending. Flipping through the stack quickly, Albus found the letter he was looking for. Luna smiled when she remembered them writing it. They wrote one letter for the four of them and a small letter for the headmaster. They never really thought it would be read, though.
"This letter says,
'We, Harry Remus Riddle (formerly Potter), Neville Michael Riddle (formerly Longbottom), Hermione Morgan Lestrange, and Luna Layla Lovegood, formally accept our invitation to attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. We also would also like to add a disclaimer to our acceptance. Upon our attendance at Hogwarts, we would like it to be known that the Dark Lord Voldemort has returned. The Dark's reign shall yet again rise and we shall only spare those who have not gone against us. Neville and Harry would like it to be known that we are the heirs of Tom Marvolo Riddle. Families of those in Hogwarts should heed their children's words. For the Darkness will prevail against the light.'
Lily and James were openly crying and Luna could see the Headmaster's hands shaking slightly. A second letter fell from behind it. Luna smiled; this one was for the 'all powerful' Dumbledore specifically. Luna's words had caused a great deal of confusion among her friends, but they just accepted. She may come across a bit strange, but she had a reason for everything.
'Dumbledore:
Prophecies are only a warning, not an outcome. But what is started must be ended.
-Luna Lovegood-
Jumping In Blind Is Sometimes Better Than Knowing What Will Happen. Pity We Are Not Blind.
-Hermione Lestrange-
Underestimation Leads Only To Strength For The Underestimated.
-Neville Riddle-
Protection Of Those Seemingly Undeserving Always Truly Deserve It In The End.
-Harry Riddle-'
"It seems, unfortunately, that we have truly lost Harry and Neville. They have been filled with darkness. The four are probably quite close and most likely more powerful than any Hogwarts student. Knowing Tom, the children are only coming here as a warning. They want to give the other students a chance to join them before attacking the light."
Eyes watery, James shouted, "Well that's good isn't it? That proves that Harry and Neville still have a heart. They still have good in them! There's still a chance that they'll come back."
Where Remus and Severus suppressed their snorts, Luna let hers out. Harry and Neville are certainly able to love and care, like anyone else. But the likelihood that they will turn back to the light was non-existent. Going back would mean leaving safety and turning their backs on their family. Harry and Neville were nothing if not loyal.
Dumbledore shook his head, "They might have a heart James, but they've made a new life for themselves." He turned to Severus and Remus, stroking his beard, "Remus, Severus, what do you know about the four children. I know your cover as spies is quite high up the Death Eater ranks."
'You mean OUR spies are quite high up your ranks,' Luna added mentally.
Remus began, "I have been asked to train the four a few times over the years when their usual trainers were not available."
'If a few times means wearing us out with your defence training every other day and our 'usual' trainers being lower lever death eaters to practice on, then that's absolutely true.' Luna thought
"They are quite powerful and probably have more abilities than they let on the few times I have trained with them."
"I have personally never trained the children, but I know Narcissa Malfoy has trained them in various types of potion making and healing," added Severus.
'Very smooth Uncle Sev, I'll have to tell the others to change the target of their newest prank to Malfoy, instead.' Luna added silently.
Albus' eyes were sad and full of worry. He learned back in his chair and sighed. "Thank you my boys. We won't really know anything about them until September first, I'm afraid. I'll call them up to my office after the feast. You may all join us and I will invite the Longbottoms. Why don't you all go home and get a good night's sleep. I think we all need some time to think."
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Luna opened her eyes to the early sunlight shining through her window. Standing, she approached Hermione's bed and laid down beside the lump of blankets. Shaking her friend, Hermione groaned and slowly came out of the blankets. Looking straight into Hermione's brown eyes Luna woke Hermione up with a single sentence. "I had another vision, 'mione."
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