" ... " - Speaking
' ... ' - Thinking
" ... " - Parseltongue
Sometime later, after passing several industrial, and suburban areas, Mr. Duvet finally slowed the car. Up ahead was a large mansion, it was beyond a heavily barred and seccured security system.
Sasha stepped out the car and walked over to the intercom, she pressed the button and waited for someone to respond. Eventually there was a low buzz and a few voices were heard in the background.
"Who is it," asked a woman?
"Um ... I'm Sasha McCarthy, Marie's cousin," answered Sasha nervously. "Would it be alright if I came in?"
There was a female squeal of excitement in the background. "Jean, let her in. She really is who she says she is!"
"Alright, you can come in," replied Jean. "But there better be no funny business!"
"Thanks," said Sasha, before she got back in the car!
Soon, the gates opened and they drove through. Looking out his window, Harry caught a glimpse of a sign Xavier's School For Gifted Youngsters.
"Sasha, what did that woman, Jean, mean by no funny business," asked Harry quietly?
"Well, everyone here has his or her own speacial gift Harry, and no one here has any magic," whispered Sasha quickly to Harry. "And you'll find out what I mean in a bit."
Then, passing a few more security camera's, they finally came to a stop at the front steps.
"Thanks for everything Mr. Duvet, once we get out of the car and we're inside, you're free to go," said Sasha. "And don't worry, I have a Portkey that will get me back to school on time."
Then taking a deep breath and grabbing their belonging's, they got out of the car. They waved to Mr. Duvet before he drove away and then walked up the steps. They stopped at the front door, then Sasha knocked and waited for someone to answer.
Soon a young woman with brown hair and white streaks in the front answered the door. She looked from Harry to Sasha and back again, before she brought Sasha in to a hug. "Sasha!"
"Marie," shouted Sasha! "It's been so long since I last saw you!"
"I know," said Marie! "But call me Rogue though, that's what I go by here."
Sasha only smiled. "Alright, anything for you cousin!"
"C'mon and come in, your boyfriend is welcome also," replied Rogue with a slight smirk!
"SHE'S/HE'S NOT MY GIRLFRIEND/BOYFRIEND," yelled Sasha and Harry!
Rogue only laughed at the blushing due and escorted them inside. Once settled inside, Harry and Sasha found several people in the waiting room.
"Perhaps it would be best if I introduced you to everyone," muttered Rogue, before she pointed towards a young man with shoulder length black hair. "That's Kurt Wagner, he's really annoying!"
Kurt waved to Harry and Sasha, but glared at Rogue for her remark.
"The woman with the white hair is Ororo Munroe," the woman only smiled, then Rogue pointed to the blond guy beside her. "And that's her nephfew, Evan Daniels, he's an awesomeskate boarder."
"The man with the red sun glasses is Scott Summers and the woman beside him is Jean Grey," said Rogue, before she pointed to a very muscular body. "That's Logan, he's not much of a talker."
Logan only snorted at Rogue's explaination for him, before he leaned against the wall and crossed his arms.
"And the man in the wheel chair is Professor Charles Xavier, founder of the school," replied Rogue. "Everyone, this is Sasha McCarthy, my cousin, and ... who are you?"
Harry only sighed, before he answered. "Harry Potter."
Suddenly Rogue looked at Harry with misty eyes and he began to edge away from her.
Sasha leaned over and whispered to Harry. "Rouge is a squib and she has read all about you!"
Harry waved nervously to Rogue and she sighed dreamily at him.
"A pleasure to meet you Miss. McCarthy and Mr. Potter," said Xavier! "But I have a question for you Mr. Potter. Are you a mutant?"
"Mutant," asked Harry in confusion?
Then all of a sudden, Rogue burst out in uncontrollable laughter and everyone turned to the usually quiet girl in surprise. Though, soon enough she did calm down and swiped away the tears of mirth.
"Harry Potter is no mutant Professor," replied Rogue with a chuckle. "He's a wizard and a very famous one at that in Europe."
Harry only groaned in response and Sasha patted him on the back. "And I'm a witch, Mr. Xavier."
"But, then why did Cerebro pick him up as a mutant then," asked Ororo?
"I think I might know why. Do you happen to know when this incident happened," answered Harry in exhaustion?
"I think about four or five days ago," replied Xavier. "Why do you need to know?"
"Sasha, you understand what happens when a person has more than one powerful ancestor don't you," said Harry!
"Well, if I remember my lessons correctly. If the descendent comes from several powerful magical bloodlines, then he or she will hit their magical mjority early. The average witch or wizard who has assend are usually in their twenties. The earliest known people to date were Albus Dumbledore, Headmaster of Hogwarts and the Dark Lord, Voldemort at the age of seventeen. Yet, a person must remember, this is all goes down to how powerful the person's bloodline actually is," explained Sasha, before she looked to Harry with curriousity. "Who were your ancestors?"
Harry sighed deeply, before he sat down in the chair that Professor Xavier offered to him.
"I'm the descendent of Godric Gryffindor, Helga Hufflepuff, Rowena Ravenclaw and Salazar Slytherin. And through their bloodlines I gain their powers," began Harry, before he showed them his Slytherin amulet. "This amulet can only be worn by a true Slytherin, a proper heir."
"So vho is tise people," asked Kurt in a heavily accented German?
Here, Rogue cleared her throat and began the tale. "Slytherin, Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff and Gryffindor were four of the most powerful people of their age. A thousand years ago, they had created the first ever school of Magic, Hogwarts. They each left a bit of themselves behind, for the future to remember them by. Slytherin left behind a chamber of secrets, and only his heir could enter to control the Beast Within. Ravenclaw left behind her knowledge and her personal library. Hufflepuff created a garden in the Dark Forest, it is said to be full of many ancient and rare plants. Gryffindor left behind his sword and hat, which is said to contain the memories and personalities of each of the Founders."
Everyone fell into a stunned and thoughtful silence, until Sasha broke it suddenly.
"Oi, Harry, isn't Voldemort also known to be an Heir of Slytherin," asked Sasha?
"Yes, and unfortunately, he's my very distant cousin, but, at least he only bares the Slytherin bloodline," answered Harry!
"Is this why you're famous, Potter," grunted out Logan?
"No," muttered Harry quietly!
"Nope, Logan, Harry's famous because he's the BOY-WHO-LIVED," chirped out Sasha, but sighed when everyone looked at her blankly! "Basicly, Harry's famous because on October. 31, 1980. Lord Voldemort or what Europe calls him in fear HE-WHO-MUST-NOT-BE-NAMED came to Harry's home on All Hallow's Eve. Voldemort killed Lily and James Potter with Avada Kevadra or the Killing Curse, they died. Voldemort attempted to do the same to Harry, but somehow, Harry reflected the curse back at Voldemort, which forced Voldemort to reside in a spiritual form for fourteen years. This is the reason why Harry is so famous, he's the only known survior of the Killing Curse."
Everyone either looked at Harry either with pity or understanding.
"I barely even remember that night. All a really remember is Voldemort laughing and a flash of green light," whispered Harry.
Silence met the room after that statement, until Sasha sat up suddenly. "Oh, Mr. Xavier, would it be alright if Harry remained here until school starts in September, this was the main reason we came here. I would invite him home with me, but we only have a enough room for me, my parents and grandmother at home."
"It will be alright if he stayed," said Xavier!
"Also, I should reminded you that the Council will be sending someone here to tutor Harry on the basics that are taught at Salem's Magical Academy," said Sasha as she looked at her watch. "Well, I have to go, curfew will be soon ... I really don't want to end up cleaning the dust bunny filled West Wing for detention. I'll be seeing you all again really soon."
Sasha then hugged both Harry and Rogue briefly, before she disappeared.
"I really hate Portkey's ... ," replied Harry with a shudder!
"Rogue, why don't you show Mr. Potter to his room," said Xavier?
"Right, follow me then," began Rogue, as she led Harry out of the room! "So, what's your reason for not liking Portkey's?"
Harry's faint voice could still be heard. "I've had a really bad experience with them ... "
Logan stood up from the wall and walked towards Xavier. "Well, Chuck, it looks like we'll be real busy with this one"
"Yes, it really does seem that way," whispered Xavier!