Heyy! Here is chapter 4! I hope you are excited about the revelation(s) in this chapter! Read and review!

Iron Man.

Harry was caught up by Ginny as he headed into DADA. "The Quidditch pitch!" Ginny whispered into his ear.

"I don't think," Harry whispered back, "the word 'pitch' does it justice."

"You're quite right." Was her reply. Their happiness didn't last very long, because they met their new Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher. Narcissa Malfoy. Ginny and Harry weren't the only ones that were none to pleased. Harry decided to break the silence.

"They are going to let you teach!?" He could hear murmurs of appreciation behind him.

"I realise I am far from your first choice of teacher, but-"

"That would be because all our other choices were murdered!" Ginny cut her off. Narcissa bit her lip.

"I fully understand your resentment, but I have never killed another person, and never intend to." Narcissa said, trying to keep herself calm.

"Well that makes everything OK!" Neville chimed in sarcastically. "In fact, lets have Umbridge back too!" The whole class roared in support.

"Do you not think the school had reason to put me here?" She asked, a hint of authority in her voice. "I am, as you pointed out, experienced in Dark Magic. Therefore I also know how to counter it, or did you think a disarming spell and a Patronus Charm would be sufficient protection?"

"Worked for Harry!" Someone yelled behind him.

"Yea!" Someone else joined in, "don't see You-Know-Who running around anymore!" A cheer tore through the classroom. Narcissa laughed dryly, staring at the class as though they were the most pathetic thing she had ever seen.

Harry, could feel the anger rising inside him. He remembered the battle, Dumbledore's death, the Department of Mysteries, Sirius. Then he looked at Narcissa laughing at them, and the rage consumed him. "Expecto Patronum!" Harry bellowed. The entire class was shocked. He had produced his usual stag, but it was a dark red.

Harry couldn't explain it to Ginny when they eventually left the classroom. He had no idea why his Patronus had appeared in red instead of blue. He could only assume that, it had reflected the anger inside him. He walked arm in arm with Ginny to the Great Hall, word of his outburst had obviously spread. He ignored the stares, he gotten used to doing that over the years.

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"If I could have your attention please," McGonagall's voice rang out across the Great Hall, "I have a rather important announcement, which I think most of you will be excited about." Harry was indeed, intrigued. What was Mcgonagall going to tell them? "I'm sure there has been a lot of chatter about the new Quidditch facilities." Evidently news of Harry's red Patronus had yet to reach her ears. "We must first thank Arthur and Ronald Weasley for their involvement in the design of our new facilities. Which include; A very large stadium with a full size pitch, locker rooms and grandstands for each house, a confectionary store proudly sponsored by Honeydukes." A round of applause swept the hall, "yes, many thanks to Honeydukes, at the foot of the stadium we have a memorabilia store, kindly supported by Weasley's Wizard Wheezes." Another cheer. Harry and Ginny turned to each other, but neither had know of the Weasley's involvement in the Quidditch stadium. "I must stress that Weasley's Wizard Wheezes provided the funding for the store, and NOT the product! Finally, we have a large indoor training facility, kindly donated by the Chudley Cannons!" A cheer mixed with a few groans rose from the crowd. Harry could picture Ron's gleeful face at this announcement. He loved the Cannons.

"This afternoon," McGonagall went on, "all classes have been cancelled!" The loudest cheer of the day rung out. "In exactly one hour, Minister for Magic, Kingsley Shacklebolt, will cut the ribbon to officially open the Severus Snape Memorial Stadium!" The Great Hall fell silent. Harry rose to his feet, and started clapping. Ginny and Neville followed suit, as did Luna. Some of the first years joined in, then the Slytherin table rose to their feet too. Not to be beaten by Slytherin, the other houses rose to their feet and made double the noise. Harry smiled, not everyone knew it yet, but Severus Snape was the bravest man to have ever lived.

McGonagall gave Harry a nod before speaking again. "I have not quite finished." Murmurs swept through McGonagall's captivated audience. "Many of you may remember the events of the TriWizard Cup. It was a sad time for all at Hogwarts, but also a time in which we made new friends and rivals. Therefore, Hogwarts, Beauxbatons Academy and Durmstrang will compete against each other for the Cedric Diggory Quidditch Cup!" A huge cheer broke out once again, Harry wondered if there would come a point when they weren't cheering. "The first match will be played here at Hogwarts, against Beauxbatons Academy, I have chosen a Hogwarts Captain, who will select members from each House team to play for the school. Enjoy your lunch, and be sure to arrive at the stadium before 1 o'clock." With that McGonagall left the Great Hall, leaving everyone to wonder who had been chosen as Hogwarts Captain.

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The stadium opening was a grand affair, several of the Ministry's high ranking members showed up. Kingsley Shacklebolt was surrounded by a team of Aurors. Mr. Weasley was there, as was George and a representative from Honeydukes. Harry also saw a few Chudley Cannons jumpers floating about, suggesting people had been sent to represent the Quidditch team. A cheer went up as Kingsley cut the ribbon and people flooded onto the pitch. Harry and Ginny walked towards Mr. Weasley, before McGonagall intercepted them. "I wonder if I could have a word Potter." Harry knew she wasn't really asking, so left Ginny to talk with her family, and walked towards the Gryffindor locker room with the Headmistress. "What do you think of the stadium?" She asked.

"Its amazing, it looks like a Muggle football stadium, I love it!"

"Yes," McGonagall replied, "Arthur Weasley convinced the architect to base his design off a stadium in London called Stamford Bridge. Home of Chelsea Football Club apparently." Harry had seen Stamford Bridge once, but the Dursley's never allowed him to watch football so he didn't really have a favourite team, but he was impressed by Chelsea's stadium. "I wanted to talk to you Harry, because I've decided to make you Hogwarts Captain, as a reward for your services to the Wizarding World."

"Really?" Harry was shocked, he assumed it would be Ginny, or someone from another house. "Well eh, thank you."

"Now Potter, I know Miss Weasley has a guaranteed spot on the team, but I want you to take the best players from each house. Even Slytherin." She added, possibly sensing a little discomfort.

"I certainly will Professor," Harry replied, "I've never seen Beauxbatons play, but everyone knows Durmstrang need to be taken seriously, they did have Krum at one point."

"Funny you should bring him up," McGonagall said, "he happens to be coaching their team."

Harry groaned, "great." Harry was a decent flyer himself, but Krum had played in the World Cup Final while he was still in school. If he was coaching Durmstrang, Harry could use the Irish international team to coach Hogwarts.

"If you are familiar with Quidditch, it may not come as much consolation, but the Chudley Cannons have offered to assist you in any way you need." Harry didn't follow Quidditch, but he knew enough to know that the Cannons were a bottom of the league team. He couldn't think of any way in which they would help against a team coached by Viktor Krum, but then he had an idea.

"Could you ask the Cannons if they have any decent brooms going spare? A lot of people have their own, but for those who don't, I don't think the school brooms will cut it." McGonagall nodded. Hogwarts may not be coached by the best Seeker in the world, but hopefully they would have decent brooms to play on.