Chapter Four: Harry James Potter

Two weeks went by from when the Charmed One's and their companions arrived at Hogwarts. Their time was spent learning the school environment, learning the very hard way that the staircases have a habit of changing without a moments notice. Finally convincing Albus to alter the wards around Hogwarts to enable orbing so Chris can remain active on hi search to discover who turned Wyatt evil, and for Leo to stay in communication with the Elders.

It was the afternoon, and the Professor's were in the Great Hall eating lunch waiting for the students to arrive later this evening. The Charmed One's were sat separately at one of the house tables, with Paige feeding Wyatt while Phoebe and Piper moaned about the inconvenience staying at Hogwarts has brought them.

"We are here to help save the magical creatures of this world. But who's going to save us when we go back to San Francisco with no home to go back to?" Piper moaned anger staring at her phone that has been rendered useless within the castle. "How are we going to pay the bills? I can't rely on Dad to keep P3 open, he doesn't know anything about running a club or anything about music post 1960s!"

"Well Elise has allowed me time off to be with my family, and has currently hired a ghost writer to keep my column going. But we don't know how long this is going to take, and I need my job! Besides my readers are going to soon realise that it's not my advice." Phoebe cried out, slowly resting her head on the table in front of her wallowing in self-pity. Paige glanced between both of her older sisters in amusement at their apparent melt-downs, oblivious to the obvious solution to this matter.

"You guys are so slow," Paige stated to them as she continued to feed Wyatt his lunch.

"What do you mean?" Phoebe asked not moving from her current position.

"You know three people – who you are related to – that can orb. So maybe every couple of weeks or so, one of us can orb you there, so you can check up on things." Paige stated rather simply, feeling as if she momentarily took over the role of the older sister. Phoebe's head shot up from the table and exchanged a sheepish look with her older sister, who donned an somewhat evil smirk.

"We were over reacting weren't we?" Phoebe muttered glancing between her sisters. Piper let a laugh looking at the middle sister, whose face displayed a look of utter confusion.

"I'm pregnant, I don't know what your excuse is," Piper laughed, stopping abruptedly due to a hiccup. But not an ordinary hiccup, but one the dispelled blue orbs from her mouth, the same as when she was pregnant with Wyatt.

"Karma," Phoebe muttered with a smile on her face, at the uncomfortable pregnancy symptoms that her sister was experiencing.

"Let's not talk about Karma, not after what happened last time with Richard." Paige muttered, handing Wyatt over to his mother now that he had finished eating.

"Oh Mata Hari. Let's not have a repeat situation of that," Phoebe mumbled as she reminisced on that awful situation that happened a few months prior to now. Abruptly Phoebe stood up, and started to make her way out of the Great Hall.

"Where are you going?" Paige shouted out to the form of her retreating sister.

"Going to find Leo, I can't stop thinking about the state of my column," she replied not even bothering to turn around to face her family as she strutted towards the door.

"You have got to be kidding me. Phoebe Halliwell, don't make me come after you!" Piper screeched causing the other Professor's in the Hall to look up from their lunch. Paige sent them an apologetic look in advance before the inevitable argument would begin. Paige watched Severus observing the situation, and there was what could only be described as glee in his eyes from the obvious display of a loss of control. Her eyes narrowed at the Defence Professor, as over the past two weeks neither herself nor her family were able to trust him. Severus locked eyes with the younger Sister, before sneering down at her with evident distrust. The Englishman and the American continued the staring contest, neither wanting to seem weak and back down first. Well that was until they heard a scream. All heads in the Great Hall whipped to the location of the noise. Piper Halliwell.

"Wyatt Matthew Halliwell!" Piper shouted looking up at the ceiling. Before anyone knew it, the eldest sister was on her feet storming out of the Great Hall as fast as her pregnant feet would take her. Phoebe watched the events that unfolded, and slowly retreated back to her younger sister. They both exchanged a look with each other, that clearly stated that Piper and Leo are going to be busy for a while disciplining their son. Both Sisters' were lost in thought, thinking about Piper, Leo and Wyatt. Wyatt was clearly starting to act up, not used to the change in environment. This change must be confusing for the eighth month old child. Not aware of their surroudnings, they failed to notice Albus approach them taking a seat next door to them.

"Care for a sweet?" he asked with a twinkle in his wise eyes offering them the sweet jar. The two remaining Sister's smiled in response.

SWTWM

The evening had finally arrived, and the Professor's were sat at the table at the front of the Great Hall, while the students were sat at their designated house tables, watching the first years file in huddled together following Professor McGonagall. Shock, fear, and awe filled the faces of the first year students as they took in their surroundings, noting that the ceiling has been charmed to reflect the sky, a clear indication of what their magic is capable of doing. Once the first years had arrived at the front of the stage, the frail and very old hat that was perched on a stool, opened at the brim and began to start singing. Once the hat had finished his song and those within the hall applauded, Professor McGonagall began reading the students name one by one in order for them to be sorted. The sorting process to a rather long time, especially as that Sorting Hat had some difficulties deciding which house certain students belonged in. Once all students had been sorted, Albus rose to his feet in order to address the school.

"Welcome to another year at Hogwarts. I hope you have enjoyed your summer, and are ready for another year of education. Before the Welcome feast begins, I would like to inform you of some staffing changes. I would like to introduce our new potions master; Professor Horace Slughorn." There was a murmur of confusion amongst the students as they noted Professor Severus Snape still sat amongst the staff. Albus either noted or pretended to ignore the awkwardness of the situation, and chose to continue speaking. "I would like you all to welcome your Defence Against the Arts teacher, Professor Severus Snape."

A loud outcry can be heard amongst the students, with several standing in dismay at the news. The table filled with Green and Silver, cheered at the news, revelling in the pain of the other students. The Charmed Ones sat watching, in utter confusion. The sister's were aware that they did not get on well with this particular individual, but it is apparent that it is a popular opinion. Minutes passed, until Albus was finally able to regain control of the situation.

"I'm sure you all will be most welcoming to our professors. But on to more pressing matters. Mr Filch would like me to remind you all that the forbidden forest is strictly forbidden to students. And any student in possession of items Weasley Wizard Wheezes will be confiscated and detentions will be issued.

But on another note, you are aware that Lord Voldemort has returned and the safety of the students is of the utmost importance. This is why I have asked for the help of very powerful Wiccan witches and Whitelighters from America to help protect you the students and this school. We as Professor's want all of you to be safe and protected as you walk through these halls. And not only that, but our American friends have agreed to assist with Potions and Defence Against the Dark Arts as their magical practices are slightly different from ours, and we want you to have the best education and protection that Hogwarts has to offer. So please put your hands together for; Piper, Phoebe, Paige, Chris, Leo and their baby Wyatt." Albus finished and started the round of applause. The American's all stood and waved as the Great Hall of students started to clap clearly trying to take in the information that their wise Headmaster has just informed them of. As soon as everyone within the hall has taken a seat, the tables within the hall was filled with food enough to feed an army of people. The smell of the food with the hall can only be deemed as incredible as everyone tucked into their meals, and the sound of the student voices echoed throughout the hall.

Hours passed and finally it was time for an early night ready for classes to begin tomorrow. The Sister's and Chris slowly made their way up to their apartment, as Leo had left dinner early in order to put Wyatt to bed.

"Are you guys ready? Tomorrow we become teachers." Phoebe asked as she linked arms with her sisters.

"I hope so, if I can get enough sleep. The baby just doesn't stop moving when I'm trying to sleep." Piper groaned.

"Sorry," Chris apologised. The sister's stared at him before laughing, realising Chris was apologising for his unborn self.

"It's alright Peanut," Piper said as she reached up to ruffle his unkempt hair, causing Chris to join in with the laughter, relaxing for the first time. The Sister's and Chris were laughing to much that they were not paying enough attention to where they were walking, if so they wouldn't have stumbled into three unsuspecting students. There was a moment of awkward silence, before apologies were being exchanged.

"So you are the witches from America? The Halliwell's?" asked a girl with inquisitive eyes and brunette bushy hair.

"Yes, how did you know our surname, it was never mentioned." Paige asked, slightly confused.

"I read about you in a book somewhere in the library."

"Ignore her, she's very much into her books," a boy with the most vivid red hair and freckles intervened.

"It's fine, we will be teaching you tomorrow anyway. So you know who we are, can we ask who you three are?" Phoebe asked with a smile at the students.

"This is Hermione Granger, Ron Weasley. And I am Harry Potter."

This chapter was just a short filler chapter, just as a means to get the students to arrive at Hogwarts, as to when the story will properly begin. So stay tuned as the action and drama will finally begin.