As Harry and the other first years entered the great hall they notice the bewitched ceiling making it look like the night sky. As they approached an old hat was placed on a stool, which then broke out into song explaining the different houses and their attributes. When it was finished Ron said, "I'll kill Fred he said that he faced a troll."
Slightly relieved that he didn't need to show his true strength that night, after 5 people went to Gryffindor, Slytherin, Hufflepuff and Ravenclaw. It was Hermione's turn she eagerly ran up and put on the hat, which yelled, "Gryffindor!" to which Ron groaned. After a few (including Draco) it was his turn so he walked up and put the hat on.
The hat said, "Hello Mr. Potter, lets see where you go hey!" "Alright, dive right in you might be surprised," informed Harry. After an hour of silence the hat yelled, "Gryffindor!" finally moving on to the rest getting to Ron who get into Gryffindor also.
Finally after a safety speech from the headmaster he excuse us to bed while heading to bed they meet Peeves a rather annoying spirit. Once they got passed they stopped at a portrait which moved and asked, "Password?" "Cabut Draconus!" responded Percy Weasley Ron's brother with that the portrait swung open like a door. After moving inside they were welcomed to the Gryffindor common room and where they'd be sleeping. That night Harry decided to telepathically call Ginny.
'Ginny are you up,' he sent not really expecting a reply. 'Yeah Harry, I don't usually sleep well after my brothers go to Hogwarts,' Ginny surprising Harry with a reply to which he sent 'Sorry Gin, want talk about it for a lack of a better term?' 'Sure Harry,' she replied. After spending a few hours talking they were both able to get great nights sleep.
Waking from an awesome dream Harry got ready for a great Saturday exploring the castle and telepathically sending pictures to Ginny he decided to go outside and fly and under a Disillusion charm because he didn't want to many questions. While flying he looked and sent pictures of the castle to Ginny.
Mean while Harry was flying around the headmaster was contemplating why the wards around Privet drive were gone. Cursing to himself for the only way he could answers was from Harry himself but something was tell he would unlucky give them easily. Though during the welcoming he tried a bit of subtle Legetimens only to find that he was forced out by images of dragons and chimeras breathing fire and clouds of poison. This did not bode well for he believed it was safer for him to be at the Dursley under "Blood Wards" he crafted but as soon as it reached his 11th that night they were gone.Sensing something outside Albus went to his office window to see Harry flying around without the aid of a broom. Although Harry seemed to be strongly disillusioned but Albus could see him as clear as day 'Strange' he thought. This was the evidence he was looking for to have merit to question him on why the wards were gone. Smiling he decided to ask tomorrow and let him have some fun for.
After a while Harry was beginning to get hungry so he landed inconspicuously drop the charm and headed the hall for lunch. There he saw Ron already stuffing himself so he decided to join him after the train ride they became fast friends. "Hey Ron, how was your day so far?" Harry asked Ron still with a mouthful said, " 'm good 'ow 'bout you?" understanding what he meant he responded, "Great, I the soul bond progressing further, I can now send images to Ginny now." "That's cool, wish I had someone like that though," Ron complain only half-heartedly. "Ron, don't worry yet there is plenty of time!" Harry ensured him. With that Ron smiled and returned to his lunch and Harry started eating as well.
Sunday and Harry came down to breakfast which he enjoyed until and professor MacGonagall came inform Harry, "Mr. Potter, Professor Dumbledore would like to see you in his office, the password is Lemon Pops." Worried Harry went to the where entrance was and said, "Lemon Pops."
Once Harry was inside he saw the series look on the old man's face decided that we should get to the point and said, "You called for me Professor?" "Yes, Harry I did the reason is that while making my weekly check of the "Blood Wards" that constructed to protect are gone can you tell why that is?" the Professor said. "Of I can Headmaster" he paused for the suspense then added, "I am now emancipated from my guardians and now live at the Potter Estate and for the record you to much faith old magic because a lot of holes begin showing when there is no love going to the protectee!" the headmaster frowned then said, "I had hoped that placing you there you would grow up loved and well care." To that Harry said, "Wrong on both accounts Professor, they treated me as a slave for ten years." Frowning Albus realized that he will be unable to make him return to the Dursley so he wave a dismissal.
