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*notes, set in pre French revolution in England, witches and wizards went to Hogwarts at age 12 and returned at age 16

I get to see my little children in two days! =D I leave in 15 hours and 30 minutes! =D enjoy =)

Chapter 3

And so Dr. Granger began his journey. The first day of travel went by without a hitch. It was when the sun began to set that things took a turn for the worse. Dr. Granger decided to go on through the night because he was too excited to do anything else.

Dr. Granger and Phillip followed the path until they came to a fork in the road. One path led through the forest, and the other around it. Most Muggles knew that to go through the forest, especially at night, was a foolish decision on their part. But they also knew that it was the quickest way to London, cutting out about a half days travel. Dr. Granger continued on through the forest without thinking of the consequences, and this, is where our story really begins.

They continued on through the forest both very attuned to the sounds around them. Both horse and human froze at the far away sound of a wolf's howl. "It's fine boy. Not anywhere near us." They continued on ward for another hour or so before another howl was heard. Closer, this time, than the first.

Phillip whinnied and reared up, "Steady! Steady!" Phillip reared again as one of the canines burst through the underbrush and snapped at the horse's hind legs. Phillip took off down the path, the first wolf and a few of its pack mates following close behind.

The wolves gained on the horse and its rider slowly but surely. When the first snapped at Phillip's neck he reared up and kicked it with his front hooves, succeeding in knocking the animal back, but also in knocking Dr. Granger out of the saddle. Phillip took off again, leaving Dr. Granger in the dust, the wolves chasing after him.

Dr. Granger stood shakily and walked a short distance before the first of the wolves began to come back for him once they realized that they wouldn't be able to catch the horse. The old man began running for his life. Soon he reached a clearing of dead looking trees and a tall, terrifying gate. Inside the gate resided a large terrible castle. Dark and sinister spires rose up into the clouds giving Hermione's father a foreboding feeling.

The Muggle man ran towards the gates and pushed and rattled them desperately, praying they would give. When they opened the wolves were nearly on top of the man. He entered the safety of the walls and slammed the gate closed just as the animals jaws snapped shut on where his figure had been only seconds before.

Predictably the sky opened its wide and terrible jaws, giving the world a ghastly surprise. Dr. Granger ran quickly to the doors, knocking on them loudly. They opened unexpectedly and the wet and tired man entered without a thought.

"Hello?" He called glancing uncertainly around the castles dark interior, "Hello?" He called once more when he heard the soft echo of a voice nearby. He heard the echo once more and called out again, "Is someone there?" Dr. Granger looked in the direction the echo had come from and saw a small, mahogany table clock sitting next to a silver candelabra with three dark green candles lit in it. "I really don't mean to intrude, but I seem to have lost my way as well as my horse. If you could just let me stay the night I would be very grateful."

"Oh come now Nott," the candelabra whispered, "have a heart. It's just for one night"

"I said keep quiet!" The clock whispered angrily and placed a 'hand' over the candle's mouth. One of the candle's arms moved under the clocks metal hand. "Ow!" Nott yelped glaring angrily at his friend.

"Of course sir! You are welcome here!" the candle told the man.

"Who said that?" Dr. Granger asked taking the candle in his hands and spinning around.

"Why, I did!"

"Where?" The candle tapped the Muggle on the head with the metal part of one arm.

"Hello!" he said enthusiastically as he came face to face with Dr. Granger. Hermione's father gave a shout of surprise and dropped the silver candelabra, who gave an oomph of surprise when he landed on the floor and his flames were dashed out.

"Amazing!" Dr. Granger said looking at the enchanted item. "Hermione never told me she could do that!"

Nott jumped off the table as his friend stood and brushed himself off, relighting each candle. "Now you've done it Blaise! Wonderful! What will he say hmm? Are you ready to explain to him why there is a Muggle in the castle? Ahh!"

"Incredible!" the old man had picked up Nott and was turning him this way and that. "It looks entirely Muggle made, yet it has magical abilities!"

"Put me down this instant!" Nott demanded once he could see the doctor's face.

"Oh! My apologies!" He said setting the little clock down. Suddenly a great sneeze overtook him making Blaise stop laughing at what had happened to his friend.

"Oh you're completely soaked! Come sir, and warm yourself by the fire." Blaise took off and hopped in the direction of the sitting room.

"Thank you," Dr. Granger said sneezing once more. Little did either of the enchanted items know that their master had been watching them the entire time.

Blaise led Dr. Granger to their master's chair, Nott protesting all the way. Soon other enchanted figures began to come out and serve the old man as he sat warming himself. A blanket was placed on him by a hat stand and an ottoman that sounded very much like a cat zoomed underneath his feet.

"Blaise!" Nott called indignantly, "What on earth are you doing? Do you have any idea the trouble we'll be in if he finds out?"

"Of course old friend! But he won't find out will he? Besides it's been ages since anyone has ventured into the castle! Let me have my fun! And honestly, how long has it been since anyone has seen a Muggle up close and personal?" Blaise slapped Nott on the back as the clock glared at him.

"Fine, but if we get into trouble it's all your fault. Got it?"

"Yes, yes of course," Blaise said not even paying attention to his friend as he went to see if the Muggle man wanted or needed anything more.

Nott growled and went to follow the candle, "There is a reason I'm in charge here-" but was pushed aside by a speeding cart with a teapot, a small chipped cup, and all the fixings.

"Would you like a nice cup of tea sir?" The pot asked as she filled the cup.

"Oh, why thank you!" Dr. Granger replied.

The little tea cup giggled, "This tickles Grandma!"

"Oh! Why, hello there!" The doctor said surprised.

Suddenly the door to the sitting room flew open; bringing in a ferocious cold wind that blew out Blaise's candles and even the fire. And there in the doorway stood the master of the castle. The monster that had made it so unsafe to travel in the enchanted woods.

Uh oh! Heehee =) and y'all are going to have to wait until the Sunday after I get back too haha =) That would be July 1st =) I'm aweful aren't I haha ;) Thoughts please! =) I'd love to hear from you before I leave tomorrow! =) Thanks for reading! P.S. Covers please? =) I'd love to see one for this story! =)

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