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A/N: This is where I introduce Luna.

Chapter 4: New Year

By Theta Sigma of Lungbarrow

Everyone in the house came rushing down the stairs at the sound of the hysterical screams of Mrs. Black.

Sirius was the first person downstairs and the moment he reached the bottom of the stairs he began whooping with joy for at the bottom of the staircase laid the horribly charred frame that had once held to portrait of Mrs. Black.

The second person to reach the bottom of the staircase was a very tired looking Harry Potter. "Sirius, what's all the cheering about? Whoa!"

Harry both looked and sounded completely shocked as he jumped away from the broken frame. "Sirius, wasn't that your mothers portrait?"

Sirius looked up at his godson and gave his signature wolfish grin. "It was Harry; you better get to bed seeing as you're leaving for Hogwarts."

Harry grinned all the way upstairs as everyone else in the household stared bemused as Sirius danced around his mothers final remains.

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The rush for the train was the same as it would have been in a simpler plain of reality with one minor difference: Harry was completely prepared.

As his oldest (but not particularly good) friends rushed around to find all of their belongings that had somehow spread across their rooms Harry was saying goodbye to Sirius away from prying eyes.

"Keep up with your...eer...training Harry and before you leave..." He pulled out a badly wrapped package. "In case you want to keep in contact with me. Just don't open it yet, I doubt others would approve. Now are you sure I can't come as Snuffles to see you off?"

Harry hugged his godfather one last time and headed out the door of Grimmauld Place with the Weasley family and Hermione for his 5th year at Hogwarts.

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As Mrs. Weasley gave her final goodbyes Harry managed to slink onto the train without anybody noticing. Ron, Hermione, and Ginny shortly joined him.

"Where did you go mate?" asked Ron. "Mom wanted to say goodbye to you."

"I already said goodbye to your mom. Let's go find a cabin."

"Oh, we completely forgot to tell you," said Hermione. "Me and Ron both got Prefect this year so we'll be in the Prefect Cabin for part of the trip." She had a concerned look on her face as she said all this.

"Brilliant," said Harry. "Congratulations."

Harry was surprised to see Ron and Hermione put shocked faces on. "Are you sure Harry? I thought you'd want the position."

Harry actually laughed at this. "You thought I wanted to run after trouble making students? I'm planning on talking to the Twins about some pranking opportunities for this year."

"Oh, well see you later I guess," Hermione said looking slightly confused.

As Harry and Ginny searched for a cabin they ran into Neville. Giving one glance at him Harry decided to be a much better friend to Neville this year. "Hi Neville, are you looking for a cabin?"

Neville nodded as Ginny pointed out a near empty cabin. "Let's sit in this one."

Neville shook his head. "Loony Lovegood is sitting in there." Ginny laughed and continued walking to the cabin. "Luna's nice," she said. "She won't bite."

Harry stopped dead. Where had he heard the name Lovegood before.

His mind went back to one of the personal briefings he had received from Hal Jordan:

This is important information Harry so listen up. There is a man on Earth named Xenophilius Lovegood and he knows everything about everything. He writes a wizard tabloid named the Quibbler that has information on dozens of top secret organizations (GL included) as well as well hidden creatures living on the planet. Don't be afraid of him. He and any of his associates will keep your secrets and he could probably be a useful ally.

With this information in mind Harry entered the cabin of Luna Lovegood.

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As Harry entered the cabin Ginny introduced him: "Luna, this is Harry Potter."

Luna's head popped up from behind the Quibbler. "Nice to…Ohh!"

Harry watched as Luna gave a performance similar to other people he had met. She gaped in shock and stared at a particular part of his person. However it wasn't his scar she was gaping at but the GL Ring on his right hand.

"It's nice to meet you too," said Harry and shook her hand while making a show of winking at her and getting his ring to stare her right in the face. "Where can I get a subscription to the Quibbler?"

All other occupants of the room were shocked. Neville and Ginny only because Harry was getting a subscription to the Quibbler but Luna for 3 reasons. One, someone was talking to her in a friendly manner; two, Harry Potter wanted a subscription; and three, there was a real life Green Lantern in her cabin.

"I'll talk to my Dad," Luna managed to say after a minute of spluttering. Ginny burst out laughing. She had never seen her friend act like this before. Luna was acting like some massive hero had walked in which confused Ginny. Luna hadn't reacted to the name but what she had seen.

A while later the snack cart showed up and Harry bought about half the things on it for his travelling companions, a while after that Ron and Hermione showed up.

"I think you were right Harry," Ron said as he dumped himself on an empty seat. "I'm not looking forward to this year."

"Oh Ron, I found it very interesting," stated Hermione, "What are you reading Harry."

"The Quibbler," Harry stated flatly.

"I've heard it's rubbish," said Hermione. "Printing stuff about imaginary creatures."

"My father's the editor," said Luna.

"Oh," said Hermione, completely taken back. "Well, there is some interesting stuff in their."

The rest of the train ride continued in silence.

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As the mismatched group reached the carriages, Harry noticed the winged beasts pulling the carriages and nearly fell over in shock.

"I can see them too," said Luna. "I'll explain later."

The group got into the carriage without incident as it headed towards the school.

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As the feast finished Harry was called over to Professor McGonagall.

"Mr. Potter, the Headmaster wishes to speak to you immediately."

Harry shrugged and followed the head of Gryffindor House to the Headmasters office.

As they entered the room, Dumbledore gestured for Harry to sit. "Lemon Drop Harry?"

Harry believed that the candy had been laced with some kind of potion but accepted it anyway.

"Now Harry, what did you do during the summer holidays?" asked Dumbledore.

Harry considered telling Dumbledore nothing at all but instead decided to say: "I found my destiny Headmaster. May I go now?"

Dumbledore was shocked by the answer but allowed Harry to leave the room while pondering 'What kind of man has Harry become?'

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