Harry Potter and the Rings of the Elements

by wiccan18

Let me take you back to before Harry stated Hogwarts. With surprising new heritages, and new skills, it will be an interesting ride. Take a journey with me through all seven years of schooling. Twists and turns will appear in every chapter.

4. Chapter 3

DISCLAIMER – Harry Potter and its affiliates are the sole property of JK Rowling. Any familiar names are hers. Any unfamiliar names are mine as is the plot.

WARNING – This starts off as Harry being abused, raped, and neglected. There will be a slash down the line. Beware of lots of Dumbledore and Ron bashing.

NOTE – This book seems to be drawing a lot of attention. Thank you all for your support and encouragement. It means the world to me. All I ask for is a little patience as it may take longer to post chapters. I am still working on the other trilogy along with this new book.

Chapter 3 – School Starts

September first rolled around and Severus took Harry to the train station. They passed through the barrier so that Harry could get the effect of what it was like. Harry had a small back pack on his shoulder that contained his robes. Severus had explained that Harry would need to be fully dressed when he arrived at the castle.

"While you are on the train," said Severus. "Try and make friends. Draco will be arriving soon as well. I will be on the train, but you will not see me. I will be up in the front of the train with the prefects and the Head Boy and Girl to let them know what is going on. Only you and they will know that I am on the train. We don't want Dumbledore getting his hands on you."

"I understand Professor," said Harry with a smile. "Thank you for doing this."

"You are more than welcome brat," said Severus fondly. "Now up you get. Go and find a compartment and get comfortable. I will see you at school later this evening. Be careful what you say as we don't know who will go back and repeat it to Dumbledore."

"Yes Sir," said Harry giving him a salute.

"Go on with you brat," said Severus smiling.

Of all the students to have graced the halls of Hogwarts, Harry was the only one that Severus ever smiled at. Now that his godson Draco was coming to school finally, he would be able to work with two children that were dear to him. He watched as Harry sat down in a compartment and then made his way to the compartment for the prefects.

Soon students could be seen coming through the barrier. Harry stood there and watched excitedly as one after the other started coming onto the train. Harry saw a woman that had five read headed children come through the barrier. Two were twins and one had glasses. There was only one girl, and she did not have luggage like the rest of them did. The last boy was about Harry's age. The woman looked up and saw Harry watching them. She smiled at him and walked over. Harry lowered his window and smiled back.

"Hello dear," she said pleasantly. "I am Molly Weasley and this is my daughter Ginny. She will be going to Hogwarts next year. Where is your family?"

"My mom and dad died when I was little," said Harry turning red a little. "I am Harry Potter. Professor McGonagall and a few of the other professors all take care of me now."

"Oh you poor dear," said Molly. "If you ever need anything you can just ask one of my boys. They will gladly help you. The one with glasses is Percy. He is a prefect. The twins are Fred and George. They are a bit of troublemakers, but they are good boys. And my youngest that just got on the train is Ron. Don't hesitate to ask if you need something."

"Thank you ma'am," said Harry smiling. "That is very nice of you."

"Think nothing of it dear," she said. "Good luck in school. I have to run now, but I will be thinking of you."

"Thanks," said Harry smiling.

He watched the plump woman leave with her daughter. Harry found himself liking her for some reason. Harry watched as other students came through the barrier. He saw an old woman with her grandson come through. The boy was looking for something.

"Gran," said Neville. "I can't find Trevor."

"He is over there," said Harry pointing up against the barrier.

"Thank you young man," said the old woman. "My name is Augusta Longbottom and this is my grandson Neville."

"My name is Harry Potter," he replied. "It is a pleasure to meet you."

Augusta reached up her hand towards Harry. Harry took it tentatively and shook it.

"Neville, your toad is escaping again," said Harry pointing at the boy's pocket.

"Thanks Harry," said Neville grabbing the toad. "Can you hold him for me while I get my bags on the train?"

"Sure," said Harry reaching down and grabbing the toad. "You can sit in this compartment with me if you want."

"I will be there in a few moments," said Neville.

Harry watched as Neville hugged his grandmother and then climbed on board. Harry waved to her as she kissed Neville and walked away. Harry saw Draco come through the barrier with his Mother and Father.

"Uncle Lucius," called Harry waving. "Aunt Cissy! It is good to see you again. Hey Draco, how are you?"

"I am fine," said Draco smiling. "Where did you get that toad?"

"It belongs to Neville Longbottom," said Harry. "I am holding it until he gets here. It was escaping from him."

"That was nice of you," said Narcissa. "The Longbottoms are good people."

"Can I sit with you Harry?" asked Draco.

"Sure," said Harry with excitement. "Professor Snape walked me through the barrier and I have been watching people come through since. I have met the Longbottoms and Mrs. Weasley so far."

"I will be right there," said Draco handing Harry the cage with his owl in it.

Harry took the cage and placed it gently on the shelf. Neville came in and Harry helped him get his luggage in place. After handing Neville back his toad, he looked back outside.

"Keep us informed of what is going on," said Lucius to both Harry and Draco. "It doesn't matter how minor you think it is. If it sounds strange we want to know about it."

Both Harry and Draco promised to do just that.

"Hey I wonder who that is," said Harry pointing at a bushy haired young girl.

Harry got off the train and walked over to her.

"Hi," he said. "Do you need some help?"

"Hi," she said. "My name is Hermione Granger. I would love some help. My parents couldn't come through because they are muggles. Are these your parents?"

Harry had not noticed that Narcissa and Lucius had followed him.

"No," he said. "My name is Harry Potter. Uncle Lucius and Aunt Cissy kind of adopted me into their family."

"You are a muggle born?" asked Narcissa offering her hand to Hermione.

"Yes ma'am," said Hermione freeing one of her hands from her trunk to shake it.

"It is nice to meet you," said Lucius shaking her hand as well. "If you need any help Harry or Draco can assist you."

Harry grabbed the handle of the trunk and started moving it to the train.

"Why don't you sit with me, Neville, and Draco," suggested Harry. "That way we can all talk about things."

"Sounds like fun," said Hermione helping him drag her trunk to the train.

Draco and Neville both came down to help. They lifted her trunk onto the train and got it into the compartment.

"Your trunk is so heavy," commented Draco.

"Sorry about that," said Hermione. "I like to read so I bought more books with me than what was on our list. My mom and dad made fun of me for that, but they want me to do well."

"I like to read also," said Harry. "What do you think your favorite subject will be?"

"Mine will be Herbology," said Neville. "I like working with plants."

"Mine will be Transfiguration," said Hermione. "I like the idea of being able to transform something into something else."

"I will be good in potions," said Draco. "Professor Snape is my godfather. He comes over every now and then and gives me lessons. What about you Harry."

"I have been reading books on all of the subjects," he said. "I am not sure which one I will like the best. I have helped Uncle Severus make some potions for the school nurse already. He says my mom was a good potions maker. Professor McGonagall said my dad was good at Transfiguration."

"I am sorry to hear that your parents are dead," said Neville sadly. "My parents will be in St Mungo's for the rest of their lives."

"What?" Hermione and Harry asked together. "What happened?"

"My Aunt is an evil woman," said Draco. "She used an Unforgivable Curse on them until their minds snapped. Just know that my mom and dad and I are not like her."

The four students talked for a couple of hours. Each was talking about what house they would get sorted into. Every now and then a prefect would pop up near their carriage and look inside. Each would give Harry a wave and a smile and disappear again.

"I hope to get into Ravenclaw," said Hermione. "Gryffindor doesn't sound bad either.

"All of my family was in Slytherin," said Draco.

"All of my family was in Gryffindor," said Neville.

"I think Uncle Severus said that Mom and Dad were both Gryffindors," said Harry. "I really don't care what house I am in."

"That's true," said Hermione. "Even if we are all in different houses, there is no reason why we can't still be friends."

"That's true," said Harry. "I never had friends before. My cousin Dudley used to scare away anyone who was interested in being my friend."

"My Gran is on the Board of Governors," said Neville. "She told me about what happened. You can count on me to help you no matter what house we are all in."

"I also know what is going on," said Draco. "I will help."

"I don't understand what you are all talking about," said Hermione.

The three boys spent thee next hour telling her what was going on. The more they told her, the more horrified she became.

"Oh Harry," she said. "I am so sorry that this has happened to you. You can count on me to help you as well."

"Excuse me," said Percy Weasley poking his head in the compartment. "We will be at Hogwarts in twenty minutes. I suggest that you all get dressed. When we get there, you will all go to Hagrid. He will take you to the school on the boats. I was asked to tell you three to make sure you all sit with Harry. I am sure you all know why."

All three of the others nodded.

"We will help any way we can," said Hermione. "Thanks for the warning. If you boys will excuse me I have to go and change. I will knock three times on the door when I am ready to come back in. That way you know it is me."

She smiled at everyone and pulled a bag out and headed for the girls restroom to change. Draco and Neville both took out their uniforms and started getting dressed. Harry took his robes out of his bag and put them on. He was already dressed in the rest of his uniform. Draco and Neville didn't take long to get dressed. Hermione was a bit longer as she had to go down the train to get ready. She knocked three times on the door and Harry let her in. They sat and looked out of the window. Another prefect came and told them to leave all of their stuff on the train that it would be brought up to the castle by the house elves.

When the train stopped, Harry, Hermione, Neville, and Draco left the train. Harry led them to Hagrid who beamed down at them.

"Ello Harry," said Hagrid. "How did ye like the train ride?"

"I enjoyed it," said Harry. "Everyone this is Hagrid. Hagrid this is Draco, Hermione, and Neville. They are my new friends."

"That's good," said Hagrid smiling. "Why don't you four get into one of the boats? I will have the rest of the first years ready in a minute."

Harry and the other three walked over to the boat that had a cat sitting in it. When Harry sat down the cat climbed into his lap. Harry smiled at her and scratched her behind the ears.

"Where did that cat come from?" asked Draco.

"This is Professor McGonagall," said Harry. "She is here to make sure nothing bad happens to me."

"Oh good," said Hermione. "We don't want Dumbledore getting his hands on you while we are on the lake."

"How do you know so much about what is going on?" asked Harry. "I thought you were a muggleborn."

"I am," she sniffed. "I told you that I like to read. I read Hogwarts A History first. I really enjoyed that. So what does Professor McGonagall teach?"

"Your favorite subject," said Harry. "She is the Transfiguration professor. She can understand every word you are saying by the way."

"I sort of figured that," said Hermione. "However as she is in her cat form, I can not understand her."

"I feel stupid now," said Harry as Draco and Neville laughed.

"Don't worry about it," said Hermione. "We all have those moments every now and then."

Hermione almost bit her tongue as the boat started to move. The four youngsters watched everything with an awed look on their faces. Harry had not seen this part of it either. When the boats landed, Harry placed Professor McGonagall on the ground where she transformed into her human form.

"Madam Hooch will take over from here," she told Harry and his companions. "I have to get to the castle. Stick together."

"Yes Professor," they chorused.

She smiled at them and then rushed away to attend her duties. Madam Hooch waved at them from her spot on her broom and Harry and his group waved back. Harry noticed that she had her wand in her hand.

"They really want to make sure that Head Master Dumbledore doesn't get his hands on me," said Harry pointing at her wand.

The other three nodded and stayed near Hagrid. The first year students made their way to the castle. When they were in the entry way, Madam Hooch waved her wand and sent her broom to the broom shed. From there she hurried into the Great Hall and sat at her place at the staff table. Minerva led the first years to the Great Hall and had them get into a neat line. She placed the stool on the floor in front of the staff table and held the Sorting Hat in her hand.

"When I call your name please come forward," she said. "We will place the hat on your head and you will be sorted into your house. While you are here at Hogwarts, your house will be like your home. Any rule breaking will lose your house points. Achievements in academics will earn your house points. The four houses are Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Slytherin, and Ravenclaw. Shall we begin?"

The first years all nodded. She smiled at them for a moment and then looked at the list.

"Ronald Weasley?" she called.

Ron stepped forward and put the hat on his head. The hat thought about it for a moment.

"SLYTHERIN," shouted the hat.

Ron looked shocked at this statement. All of his family had always been in Gryffindor. He looked at Harry and scowled. Harry was shocked by the look. He was just standing there not doing anything to anyone. He was absently rubbing his scar which was bothering him. Severus and Poppy both noticed this and looked at each other. Every time that Harry looked towards Professor Quirrell, he scar would twinge again. Severus noticed this as well. He waved towards Harry and gestured to him to look down. Harry understood at once and looked down. His scar stopped hurting. Albus watched the transaction with a smile on his face. The other professors may be interfering with his plans for Harry, but he still had a trick up his sleeve.

"Hermione Granger," called Professor McGonagall.

Hermione stepped forward and put the hat on her head. The hat deliberated for a moment.

"RAVENCLAW," shouted the hat.

Hermione smiled and handed the hat back to Minerva. She went to sit at her table.

"Draco Malfoy," called Professor McGonagall.

Draco sauntered forward and placed the hat on his head. Immediately the hat started talking to him in his head.

"I was going to put you in Ravenclaw," said the hat. "However, it would be in the best interest of the school for there to be someone in Slytherin to keep an eye on a certain person. You are intelligent and should go to Ravenclaw, but we need you. Just nod your head if you understand."

Draco nodded his head in understanding.

"SLYTHERIN," shouted the hat.

"Neville Longbottom," called Professor McGonagall.

Neville walked up and put the hat on his head. Again the hat started speaking with Neville in his mind.

"I would have placed you in Gryffindor," said the hat. "However it would be in the best interest of Harry Potter to have a spy in Hufflepuff. Just nod your head if you understand."

Neville nodded his head.

"HUFFLEPUFF," shouted the hat.

Neville took the hat off and handed it back to Minerva. She was curious as to what the hat had told both Neville and Draco. Neville walked to the Hufflepuff table and nodded once to Hermione and then Draco. Severus, Pomona, Poppy, Rolanda, Filius, and Minerva all noticed the look, but did not say anything.

Minerva went down the list calling each of the students. She left Harry for last. Finally when he was the only one left she called him up.

"Harry Potter," she called.

Harry walked up and put the hat on his head.

"A private deliberation with the four Heads of House before I make a decision," called the hat.

Harry took the hat off and handed it back to Minerva. He looked scared. Minerva was shocked by this as well. She looked to the other Heads of House and nodded. Together with Harry the four of them left the Great Hall into a private room on the side.

"What is all of this about," said Minerva to the hat.

"A warning," said the hat. "Dumbledore still plans on trying to get his hands on this boy. It is for Harry's best interest that I sent Longbottom to Hufflepuff rather than Gryffindor. I also sent Draco to Slytherin for a particular reason. He was better suited for Ravenclaw. Miss Granger could have gone to either Gryffindor or Ravenclaw, but I want one friend Harry can trust with him in that house. It is in Harry's best interest to go to Ravenclaw. Miss Granger will be able to help keep an eye on him. Mr. Malfoy can keep an eye on the newest Weasley who has a new vendetta against Mr. Potter."

"Thank you for telling us all of this," said Minerva. "I assume that later we can call a resort?"

"Once Dumbledore is out of the way that is a possibility," said the hat.

"Excellent," said Filius. "Why did you choose Ravenclaw for Harry?"

"His mind will soak up just about everything you teach him," said the hat. "Plus it is safer for him there as your quarters are nearer to your house."

"We can get the door to refuse entry to Albus," said Filius. "Thank you for informing us of this."

"My pleasure," said the hat.

They left and went back into the Great Hall. Harry once again sat on the stool and was about to put the hat on his head when Ronald Weasley shouted out.

"What is so bloody special about Harry Potter?" he asked rudely.

"Five points from Slytherin," said Severus. "Also you will do a detention with me tomorrow night. If I ever hear something like that from you again you will be expelled faster than you can say your name."

"Now Severus," said Albus mildly. "Don't you think you are over reacting?"

"No I don't," said Severus. "He is in my house and I am the one that has the right to dismiss students from it. Do mind your own business Albus."

Albus shut up with a snap of his lips. He was starting to get tired of his employees telling him to shut up and mind his own business. He also knew that he could do nothing about it. His attention was drawn back to the small boy sitting on the stool with the sorting hat on his head. He would have to do something about that hat as well.

Harry sat on the stool and waited with baited breath. He loved all of his professors, but he didn't want any hard feeling for anyone. He knew he was going to Ravenclaw. The hat said so. He did not care what house he went in as long as no one was angry about it.

"RAVENCLAW," shouted the hat.

The Great Hall applauded politely. Harry went to sit next to Hermione. He looked over to Draco and pouted for a minute. Ron scowled at him again and Draco gave him a smile and a nod. Harry turned and looked to Neville who also gave him a smile. The twins and Percy were waving at him and smiling as well. Apparently Percy told the twins what was going on and they were up to doing their part to help the young man.

"Before we begin our feast," said Albus standing up. "I have a few, start of term notices. All students must keep in mind that the Forbidden Forest is forbidden for a reason. Mr. Filch has asked me to remind you that magic in the corridors is prohibited as is the list of items that is pinned to his door. This year we have closed off the corridor on the third floor on the right hand side. I will ask that you not even attempt to go in there as you will most assuredly get hurt. Now, let the feast begin."

Albus waved his hands and the food appeared on the plates. Dobby popped in and replaced Harry's plates with some different ones and vanished the old ones. Albus fumed at the audacity of the creature. He would have to do something about that.

"Nice try Albus," said Minerva. "We are smarter than you give us credit for. Do not even try to ban that elf from Hogwarts. You can not. The Board of Governors has approved of Dobby helping keep Harry away from you."

"I don't understand why you keep on accusing me of trying to harm Harry," said Albus angrily. "I only want his happiness and safety."

"OH really you lying old bastard," said Pomona. "Is that why you went and killed his twin?"

"I have no idea what you are talking about," said Albus standing and pointing his finger in her face. "I have not done anything of the sort. I would suggest that you watch what you say to me. I am still the Head Master here and I am tired of you all belittling me at every turn."

The doors to the Great Hall opened and in walked Lucius, Amelia, Cornelius, and Kingsley.

By now the students were barely eating their food as they watched the scene before them unfold. Remus Lupin and Augusta Longbottom walked in with them.

"Albus Dumbledore," said Kingsley. "You are under arrest for the murder of Maria and Jonathan Bradshaw. You are also under the arrest for the murder of the child named David Potter. You will come quietly with us this moment."

"I have no desire to do any such thing," said Albus. "I do not know what you are talking about. I am innocent."

"You are hereby relieved of you position of Head Master," said Lucius. "Madam Longbottom, myself, and all ten of the other Governors have decided that you are a danger to the students. Effective as of tonight, Minerva McGonagall will take over as Head Mistress of Hogwarts and Severus Snape will be the new Deputy Head Master."

Albus threw an angry look at everyone. He lifted his wand and pointed it at Harry and fired off a spell. Harry lifted his own wand and shouted PROTEGO and had the satisfaction of seeing his spell bounce away harmlessly to be absorbed into the wall of the castle. Fawkes flew in and Albus grabbed his tail. The phoenix leaned over and bit him to make him let go. Albus lowered the wards on the school and apparated away. No one understood how he did it. Being released of duties he should not have been able to do that. Minerva quickly replaced the wards with some of her own.

"Prefects please lead your house to your dorms at once," she said. "Harry, Dobby will move your belongings to Ravenclaw House unless you want to move to quarters with another professor.

"No thank you Head Mistress," said Harry. "I will join my house mates in Ravenclaw. Thank you for the offer."

"If it gets to dangerous," she said. "You may not have a choice in the matter. For now however, I will allow it."

"I understand," said Harry.

He and Hermione rushed to catch up with the rest of their dorm. Harry knew where the Ravenclaw common room was located as he was taken by each Head of House to view each dorm. That evening, Harry settled into his bed and smiled. He was sharing a room with Anthony Goldstein. As there were so few Ravenclaw boys, Harry didn't worry about having loads of room mates. He watched as Dobby turned down his bed and placed the Ravenclaw patches on his robes. He placed a tray of snacks on the table for Harry and Anthony and with a smile he left.

"You have your own personal house elf here?" asked Anthony.

"Yes," said Harry. "His father was my mom and dad's house elf. He died when my parents were killed by the Dark Lord. Uncle Lucius gave me Dobby. He is helping me to stay safe."

"I am sorry about your parents and your twin," said Anthony sincerely.

"Thank you, but I didn't know any of them," said Harry.

Together he and Anthony unpacked their stuff and placed their books on the shelves that were there. They talked until late that evening about everything. Harry was delighted to have another new friend. He knew that tomorrow would bring new adventures.

He had no idea that the accuracy of his thought was going to be correct.

AUTHOR'S NOTE – I will end this chapter here. They are longer than I gave myself credit for. I hope I gave enough detail to the plot for you to not get mad at me for what is going on. Harry Potter Lexicon doesn't give that many names for students in Harry's year. So I just went with what they have there. As I stated before I made changes to attitudes and thoughts. Please remember that this is MY story and not Rowling's.