Hey everyone,
This will be the final chapter of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. However, there will be one or two chapters between this and Percy Jackson's arrival. A few of the things that will be happening in between will be Harry contacting Dumbledore and the "new" Demigods trying out what makes them Demigods.
Hope you enjoy,

Venquine1990

Chapter 25
The First Of Many To End

Arthur's POV

Sharing a room with Kingsley, Sirius and Remus really isn't the worst thing ever, though I am already quite sure that Molly will have objections to the fact that she can't share a bed with me and instead will be rooming with Augusta and Andromeda, yet at the same time I really don't think either of these two women will give her the chance.
Still, I sincerely hope she will come soon as I do really want her to see what a wondrous father figure Sirius is and how much Harry relies on him. I also really want to tell her about the truth behind the Gods and the fact that, while our kids are Champions like Remus, Harry and Sirius are actually full-fledged Demigods.

Yet it's not my beloved wife that appears in the room after Remus showed me the door to our room, yet instead it's my sweet little girl, who has been the calmest of us all since Sirius disappeared and who actually looks around the room with an intrigued eye instead of fear for where she could be or looking for potential threats.
"GINNY!" Her brothers shout and they all run at her, the girl actually showing a bit of shock at suddenly being hugged by so many and she says: "Get off me. We saw each other only hours ago." But then Ron says: "Maybe for you, but time runs way faster in this room. We're already a day ahead, so give us a break, will you?"
And this seems to genuinely shock the girl before Ron takes her hand and says: "And what's more, dad knew. He knew we were Champions this – you do know that you're a Champion of a Greek God or Goddess, right?"
And the ferocious smirk on my daughter's face says enough before she laughs and says: "Finally, now that you lot know, I can finally show you why it's a bad idea to underestimate me." And before I know it does my daughter have Ron lying on his front, one arm behind his back and Ginny's hand on the back of his neck as she says:

"After all, no one messes with a daughter of Ares." Yet when Ron grunts: "Champion." Does my daughter shock me as she shrugs and says: "Same difference." Before getting off of him and moving over to one of the empty seats, her eyes still surveying the area before she asks: "So, why are we brought here anyway?"
And Harry's smile makes me wonder if he has a death wish as he throws her the book and says: "To read of my past, present and future as well as the adventures of a few others. And you get to read of my first great battle against Voldemort. Live yourself out." And my little girl sends him a challenging smirk before she starts reading.

The Man With Two Faces
It was Quirrell.

"Who's Quirrell?" My daughter asks and Harry answers: "My first great opponent and someone who was safe living his own life until he decided to try and take on a practical course for the subject he was teaching.""What subject was that?" Ginny asks and Harry retorts: "Which do you think?" Making her roll her eyes before she reads on.

"You!" gasped … and sharp.

"He was faking to be scared of something?" Ginny asks and Ron rolls his eyes as he says: "He was faking to be scared of everything." Yet to this Harry sighs and says: "Though the one thing he was scared of, he was scared of with good reason." And at this his friends nod, while the rest of us look worried and Ginny reads on.

"Yes, Severus … Quidditch match.

"I had completely forgotten that. Didn't the book make a mention of that during the Quidditch chapter?" Oliver asks and most of those around me look shocked as they must have missed it completely before Sirius shrugs and says: "Harry was in danger." And those who had missed this nod before my daughter reads on.

She broke … save me?"

"We really need to remember to tell Albus about that lie Snape told us and about his actual role in Harry's life." Sirius mutters and then, to all of our shock, does one of the doors near the Obstacle room light up. We all look at it as the light brightens and weakens as if inspiring us to come check it out and then Harry stands up.
Instantly Ginny, Bill and Sirius stand up with him and to my shock does my son's wand change into a full-out staff and does Ginny pull a ring out of her pocket that changes into a machete knife, causing her brothers to look at her with shocked fear, yet Sirius seems unfazed by this as he follows Harry to the glowing door.
Harry also has his wand out and waves it in the pattern of several detection spells, some of which seem to shock even Hermione, before he says: "Seems like the magic comes from Lady Hecate. Still –." And with that does he use his other hand to make a gust of wind blow the door open while he himself remains at a safe distance.

Yet to our confusion does the room behind it seem completely bland and bare of anything bar a single circular window in the top of the back wall and a small, circular pond of water at the very center of the floor, but then Bill says: "Of course, Iris messaging. This will allow us to contact whoever we want without having to write them."
And everyone looks at the room shocked before Bill walks in and looks around the corner of the doorway and says: "Yep, look. A small casket filled with Drachmas." And my eldest shows us a large round coin made of gold with a face on one side and a huge tower on the other before he puts it back behind the door.
Harry smiles at seeing this and says: "I think I'll try and use that to contact Dumbledore once the chapter's been read. It should be only a few minutes since we called on them because of the Forest thing." And everyone else nods, while I wonder what they could be on about and they all retake their seats as my daughter reads on.

"Of course," … around Harry.

"I guess this is where your challenge begins, huh?" Ginny asks and Sirius snarls: "Yeah, a challenge Snape set him up to, because apparently Lily had asked him to share the role of Protector with me and guide Harry through obstacles. Through not to, you stupid snake." The man growls at the end and my daughter huffs as she reads on.

"You're too … the Stone."

"Hey Bill, I was wondering something." Harry suddenly says and Bill answers: "Sure, what's wrong, Harry?" And to my shock does the son of Zeus ask: "Is it possible that Hecate cursed Halloween for me?" And instantly my eldest asks: "What makes you ask that?" To which the boy starts to count down on his fingers:
"In 1981, I lost my parents, in 1991 I came face to face with a troll, in 1992 I had my first encounter with the Chamber of Secrets, in 1993 my godfather attacked the guardian to my dorm and last year I was forced to enter the Tri-Wizard Tournament. Seriously, did she curse me with bad Halloween luck or something?"
And while some of us look shocked at the realization that all those bad things happened on Halloween, while Sirius started rubbing the back of his neck when Harry mentioned his attack on the Fat Lady, is Bill doing the same and say: "You could be onto something. I'll try and find out." And Harry smiles at him gratefully as Ginny reads on.

"You let … off properly."

"How did that Troll get there anyway? I mean, we already discovered that it was because the corridor would amplify the sounds of his destruction and would scare the students in the common rooms, but – how did he get there? I mean, I doubt even with his talent that Quirrell would waste his time trying to give that thing directions."
Charlie asks to which Ron answers: "He was following scents." And everyone looks at him as he says: "Demigods and Champions have one thing in common that sets them apart from regular wizards. They let out a certain aroma that is actually like an aphrodisiac to monsters. Though the scent is slightly masked if the Demigod is unaware."
This shocks his older brother and then Ron sighs and says: "Still, a Champion of Aphrodite, who is considered both a Goddess and a Titan as well as an unaware Son of of the Big Three; that was like a Hogwarts Feast of scents for that beast." And Harry whispers: "That sure explains a lot." Before he sighs as my daughter reads on.

"Now, wait … gets back..."

"I got to admit, that sounds like the absolute best protection I have heard of so far." Bill says, but then Sirius growls: "I'm just glad that Harry actually encountered that thing before now. If he hadn't, the sight of his parents would have meant his end for sure." This makes my eldest cringe before he nods in sad agreement and Ginny reads on.

All Harry … my side..."

And this, as strong and tough as my little girl is, still shocks her into dropping the book with a yelp of fear before she asks: "He – he – he was – there?" And to my utter shock does Harry sigh and say: "Yes, he was right there in the room with Quirrell and I." And my fellow adults and I share a greatly concerned look as my daughter reads.

Quirrell came … you dead."

"Oh trust me, before Lily died, he would have loved to see you dead." Sirius growls and at this Andromeda snaps at him, but he snaps back: "You know it's true. Back then, Snape would have done anything to have Lily all to himself and you know it." And while his cousin admits to this with a grudging nod, does Ginny read on.

"But I … am weak –"

"You call something that would torture his own subjects as easily as he kills his victims great?" Oliver asks confused and shocked and Sirius mutters: "When one gets hurt by a dominator enough, they start calling that dominator great, just to escape the pain. And Voldemort is definitely a Dominator." At this Oliver cringes and Ginny reads on.

"You mean … seek it...

"I would love to hear him say such a thing to my dad." Harry smirks and Bill says: "Or Lady Hecate." And Ginny is practically besides herself with giggles as she says: "Or worst of all, Lord Ares." And this actually makes all of my kids that are present shudder in fear before Harry says: "Ginny wins." At which my daughter reads on smirking.

Since then … so stupid?

"Yes, how could you possibly believe that your return to the world you were born in and seeing the wonders of that world was more important than a guy you only just met and that was respected by your guide? How could you?" Sirius jests and Harry grumbles: "Oh, shut up." Making us all laugh before my daughter reads on.

He'd seen … Quirrell himself.

And this yet again makes my daughter yelp and drop the book in fright, yet before anyone of us can say anything, does the girl sigh and shake her head before she mutters: "I have got to stop doing that." Yet just looking at all those around me can I easily see that no one is blaming my daughter for her reactions before she reads on.

"Use the … that's all.

"Wow mate, your ADD must be working in overdrive right there." Ron mutters and Harry rolls his eyes as he says: "Probably and you have no idea how glad I am that I have that." At which Sirius and I share a look, both of us fully agreeing with the boy we consider our own regardless of his actual parentage as we listen to my daughter read.

Quirrell moved … the Stone.

This shocks everyone around him, but then suddenly Sirius hits himself on the head and asks: "Has Albus – LOST IT?" And we all look at him shocked before he goes on and rants: "A charm to make it so that only those who don't want to use the Stone can get it? Does he really think he outsmarts Voldemort with a spell like that?
Does he not realize that, the minute Voldemort realized this, he could easily just either kidnap some random student or lure them down there, have them circumvent this enchantment and then kill them and take the stone himself? Did he really think Voldemort would care enough about the students not to sacrifice one like that?"
This shocks and scares all of us as we realize that the man is right and he snaps: "I mean, all Voldemort would have to do is lay out a few hints that any true Gryffindor would pick up on and he would have a whole House of willing sacrificial lambs at his mercy to do his bidding. Di Immortales, how stupid is Albus?"
Yet then Harry grumbles: "Then I guess it's a good thing that there aren't that many true Gryffindors left in that House." And Sirius sighs, apparently devastated that he has to give the boy right before he says: "Maybe so, but the leftover ones are still those I worry for the most." And while the two hug each other, does Ginny read on.

"Well?" said … strong enough!"

Here Harry sighs and looks over the back of his couch as he says: "And neither am I strong enough for whatever he will throw at me next." And I see him looking at the Obstacle room door with longing, but then Sirius says: "And neither do you have to be if you don't want to." Which elicites another sigh as my daughter reads on.

"I have … a snake.

This description makes everyone bar Harry shudder with utter revulsion and fear, but Harry's face has turned dark with pain and he mutters: "He looks even worse now that he has his body back." Causing for another shudder to run through the room before Oliver says: "I don't think I want to know." And my daughter nods as she reads on.

"Harry Potter..." … your pocket?"

"That lowlife parasite read your mind!" Sirius shouts, but then Ron shouts: "But that's impossible! The ADD is supposed to make Harry's mind a whirlwind of emotions and memories that are supposed to make any intruder feel too overwhelmed to see or find anything." Yet here Sirius looks down in anger and says:
"What you have to understand, Ron, is that Voldemort is a master in Mind Magic and that he ruined many lives by causing exactly that. He would enter a victims mind and not leave it until it was exactly what you just described, leaving his victim a broken mental mess. Whirling mindscapes are nothing he's not used to."
This makes my son grimace and then Harry asks: "But, can't I learn to use that whirling mass that is my own mind when affected by the ADD as a defense mechanism against him? I mean, seeing how badly he wants me dead, aren't I in risk of him doing exactly that? Well, except now seeing where we are and all."
But then Ron says: "That could be. And maybe, because you now know what and who you are, you will be able to spot the differences in your behavior that make you a Demigod better and that can help you learn how to protect yourself; or at least better than you already do." And this makes all of us smile in relief as my daughter reads on.

So he … value bravery...

"Says the guy who threatened the most cowardice lion ever to join his ranks and then tricked him into giving up his own hand." Harry growls and Sirius rolls his eyes as he says: "Yeah, and seeing all the brave warriors that died by his hand, it's clear to say that he does value bravery – when it's dead." And on that sad note, does Ginny read on.

Yes, boy … have died...

"Ehm wait – WHAT?" Ginny shouts and Sirius sneers: "No doubt Snape begged his little master to spare her. May have saved Harry's life, but it also proves both Snape's delusional mind and his selfishness. If he really loved Lily like he always says, he would have been accepted her happiness in life." And Ginny nods as she reads on.

she was … a curse.

"And you didn't think of just running through the fiery door for what reason?" Oliver asks and Harry answers: "Quirrell's words on what he had done to the troll were still running through my head and I didn't think those flames would stop someone like Voldemort." And with a sigh does the older boy give him right as my daughter reads on.

Harry jumped … down... down...

"Wow! Nice first challenge. I think your dad would be proud of how well you handled yourself there. Heck, if this had been some kind of quest send by the Gods, you would have been hailed – never mind, I forgot you hate that." Ginny says, but Harry shrugs and says: "Hate it, yet got used to it." At which my daughter reads on.

Something gold … Sir, quick—"

"Harry, just the fact that you saw Dumbledore right there should have made you realize that everything was alright again. That the situation was under control." Andromeda tells the boy, but then Ron shrugs and says: "He is a Son of one of the Big Three." And to most of us that says everything, making us nod as Ginny reads on.

"Calm yourself … Dumbledore, beaming.

"And yet they don't even have the common decency to just walk up to you and apologize?" Sirius asks and Harry answers: "Dean and Seamus did and so did Hannah Abbot, even though she hadn't joined in on it all, Terry Boot, Susan Bones, same as Hannah, and a few others." At this his godfather grumbles, but nods as Ginny reads on.

"What happened … extremely worried."

"Did that adventure really tire him out that much?" Sirius asks worriedly and Ron answers: "It must have been a combination of his ADD getting an overdose of incentives and whatever magic he used to burn Quirrell the way he did." And while this makes Sirius hold onto the boy in question in great concern, does Ginny read on.

"But sir … much longer –"

This shocks me and also shocks Ginny into faltering at the end but then Andromeda sighs and says: "I don't like admitting, but that, to a Healer like me, is evidence that a patient has suffered great emotional abuse. It will be something we will talk about later, alright Harry?" And the boy uncertainly nods before Ginny continues reading.

"Not the … Harry's face.

"Would you rather be immortal then, kiddo?" Sirius suddenly asks with a large smirk on his face only for that smirk to get replaced with a look of shock when Harry thoughtfully mumbles: "If I can have all of you be immortal with me, yeah." At this Sirius looks at him for a second, but then lovingly hugs him as Ginny continues reading.

"To one … thing itself."

"Okay, before anything else, never use that logic when speaking of the Gods and not being in this room. When it comes to the Gods, it doesn't come down to fear, it comes down to respect. And considering how ancient they are and how much good they've done, they deserve our respect. Everyone got that?"
Ron asks, but then Harry asks: "So – I can't call my dad – my dad?" But Ron hurriedly shakes his head and says: "No, no, no. That's not what I meant. I just mean, don't call them by their birth names when talking about them; they don't take kindly to that unless they give you permission." Yet at this Hermione frowns and says:
"That is such bull –." But then Ron slams his hand on her mouth and says: "Remember who you're talking about and all they have done. Then remember that, at one point in time, Demigods used their names in everything, from cursing to honorable references to horrifying rituals. That is why that rule was set down in the first place.
It's to make sure that the Gods can know when their names are being used, let out warnings to those who dare to do so and strike down those who do so in disrespect. It's to prevent horrible mistakes of the past from repeating themselves." At this Hermione looks thoughtful and mutters: "That – does make sense." As Ginny reads on.

"Yes, sir … be killed.

At this Bill frown and he says: "I've definitely come across quite a few beasties and bastards like that back in Egypt, but here – that doesn't sound right. I thought the Goblins kept an eye out to keep that kind of magic to its home countries; Egypt, South Africa, Lybia and the likes. I'll have to look into that." And Ginny reads on to that.

He left … to power."

Yet this makes Harry look down with a look of extreme guilt crossing his face before Ron growls and says: "Stop that right now!" We all look at him and he says: "That was not your quest. Your quest was surviving the Tournament. Him coming back was – not – your – fault." And he emphasizes the last few words with great strength.
Harry smiles at him at hearing this and then Andromeda softly lies her hand on his shoulder and says: "Thank you, Ron, you just made my work a bit easier. And yes, Harry, I agree with Ron and I can easily see that his words haven't fully convinced you, so we will get back to this later." And Harry sighs and nods as Ginny reads on.

Harry nodded … first place?"

Here Sirius sighs and says: "Harry, I hate to say this, but I really hope he didn't answer you. Not because I think you weren't ready back then, facing a Troll and Voldemort definitely made you ready, but because I know the reason and – when I heard it, I needed Remus around me for three full days, yes even when I slept."
This shocks Harry and Sirius says: "Now I will admit that that is partially because of Azkaban and because the reason can be taken both ways and if you take it the bad way, it can take me the one thing I am still living for, but that is exactly why I hope he didn't tell you, not there." And Harry nods before Ginny reads on.

Dumbledore sighed … will know."

Here Sirius sighs and says: "He used the wrong reasons, but I sure am glad he didn't tell you." Yet then suddenly Harry asks: "Does this have to do with the Weapon?" And instantly Sirius lies his head back and groans: "You, young man, are too smart for your own good." Making his godson smile guiltily before Ginny reads on.

And Harry … to me?"

Here both Harry and Cedric sigh in unified relief and when Ginny and I look at them, does Cedric say: "The cloak is actually the one from that Legendary tale of the three brothers and we already got confirmation from the Rich One that he is okay with Harry still having it." And Ginny and I get wide eyes at this before she reads on.

"Ah – your … was here."

"That's what he – wait a bleeding second, that sneaky bastard knew!" Sirius suddenly shouts, shock and anger lacing his voice and when we look at him does he snarl: "He knew we were helping – ugh, of course he knew. He must have known since that stupid mistake of mine back in our sixth. Of course he figured it out then."
This shocks most of us, even if only half of the group seems to get what he's talking about and then Harry asks: "Wait, Dumbledore knew you guys were Animagus?" And while this shocks the other half, does Sirius nod and say: "He has to have. At least since that mistake of mine." And with that does my daughter continue reading.

"And there's … in peace..."

"Ehm, excuse me. Would you care to explain, Albus, why you didn't think to give Harry the full story or at the very least a summarized version of the events? Do you seriously think that only telling Harry this small bit won't have any negative consequences like at all?" Sirius asks and Harry shares a glance with Remus as Ginny reads on.

Harry tried … saying something.

"That's what you think." Sirius growls and Bill asks: "Ehm Sirius, reading this book isn't making you rethink of being an Order member now, does it?" But Sirius sighs and says: "No, it just makes me reconsider the trust I have in certain members, not to mention our leader." And Bill nods at this in relief before Ginny reads on.

You see … Ear wax!"

"That's what happens when you think you can just take another person's candy and make that unclaimed taking right with some dumbass story." Remus snickers and to my own amusement do all my kids chorus: "You said it, Professor." Making everyone laugh and the man himself shake his head at the title as Ginny reads on.

Madam Pomfrey … Hermione in.

"That woman is an excellent healer, but she really doesn't get how important personal interaction and friendly distractions can be to someone healing from serious injuries." Remus sighs and Sirius snickers: "You sure speak from experience." At which the werewolf sends him a faux-furious glare while Ginny reads on.

"Harry!" Hermione … out loud.

"Well actually, there were some things you did forget to tell us." Ron says and when Harry looks at him, he says: "You didn't describe what – what Voldemort looks like and you didn't tell us how painful it was for you to grab onto Quirrell." And while this makes Sirius send Harry an angry glare does Ginny continue reading.

"So the … I could..."

Here Sirius sighs and he says: "I'm sure I can guess why Albus believed that, but there is one thing about all this I do not like; the fact that, if he was onto them figuring all this out, he didn't guide them to books that could also teach him better forms of Defensive magic. The fact that they had to rely on 1st year material – I don't like that."
"You're actually okay with us facing this stuff at that age?" Harry asks shocked and instantly Sirius shouts: "OH HADES NO!" Shocking the boy, but then Sirius sighs and says: "However, like I said, I think I know why Albus is letting this happen and I just – disapprove of his methods." At this the boy nods and I read on.

"Yeah, Dumbledore's … into tears.

"Realized the mistakes he made, did he?" Charlie growls and we all look at him as he says: "Sorry, I'm still ticked off because of how irresponsibly he handled that whole Ridgeback situation, is all. Hagrid is my friend, but that – that was just out of line." And while I wonder what this could be about, does Ginny continue the chapter.

"It's – all … a Muggle!"

"No, you need to be taught a lesson about responsibility and recognizing the defensive differences between you and your bulk and the forms of those around you. Though I would recommend you at least try and make sure you only drink when around friends." Charlie mutters at the end with a playful grin and Ginny happily reads on.

"Hagrid!" said … told him."

"Just like, if Harry hadn't gotten the Stone out by accident, Voldemort could have lured any other random Gryffindor into circumventing Dumbledore's brilliant idea of a protection. Though your case was dumb luck, his case was underestimating the enemy." Sirius growls at the end and Augusta and I nod in agreement as Ginny reads on.

"Yeh could've … and father.

Here Harry smiles with a wistful look on his face and he says: "I sure wonder what my real dad looks like; my Divine dad, I mean." To which Ron shrugs and says: "Who knows, maybe he'll come visit when we read one of those Percy Jackson or Heroes of Olympus books." And Harry nods in happy excitement as Ginny reads on.

"Sent owls … a row.

"Oh Albus, how could you?" Andromeda suddenly asks, sounding horrified and disappointed at the same time and when Sirius asks: "What do you mean?" Does she answer: "Sirius, what do you think I mean? Think back to the Troll. What happened after that?" And while this worries me, does it seem to clarify things for Sirius.
The man moans and says: "Merlin's beard, Albus. Bad move. Just – just bad, bad, bad move." Yet none of the others seem to get it and those that were in Gryffindor even seem angry with him until he says: "Just think of what message his belated actions may bring on those Snakes." And the lions look thoughtful as Ginny reads on.

A huge … died away.

"Hey, that's not even true. All the students I mentioned earlier arrived before he did. Why isn't the book mentioning that?" Harry asks and then Ron groans: "Seriously, why is the book trying to make you guys think that we have no friends other than each other?" And yet no one can answer my son's question, thus my daughter reads on.

"Another year … and seventy-two."

By now Ron seems to have realized what it is that Andromeda and Sirius were talking about and his mouth is wide open with utter shock as he mutters: "How – how – why would he do such a thing?" Yet the others seem still unable to grasp whatever it is the two Light members of House Black were talking about and thus Ginny reads on.

A storm … into account."

And that seems to be the winning ticket that makes Neville, Hermione, Harry and Oliver get it and Harry turns white with shock as he says: "Dumbledore has known of those events for several days. Why did he wait that long to award those points?" And while this question shocks and befuddles me, does a shocked Ginny read on.

The room … fifty points."

"THAT DOESN'T EVEN MAKE SENSE!" Ron suddenly shouts and he goes on: "Hogwarts has seen in many years? Harry and Hermione were the only ones who saw me and it was anything but my best game. Why did he embellish those points like that?" And while I am now sincerely doubting Albus myself, does my daughter read on.

Gryffindor cheers … chess set!"

"Did he even get what he was saying?" Augusta asks and Cedric and Oliver snort as Cedric says: "Trust me, he cared zero for what he was saying, only how he could get his own benefit out of it." And Oliver goes on as he says: "Seriously, he was just unbearable all train ride the next day." And with a huff does Ginny read on.

"Second – to … more point.

"I'm going to assume he does something like that and that it will concern someone who already has the Slytherin's ire on their back?" Sirius grumbles and Neville actually moves a little closer to his grandmother as he mutters: "I actually sat with the twins during the train ride back." And Sirius groans as Ginny reads on.

Dumbledore raised … Neville Longbottom."

"Well earned, badly timed." Sirius mutters to himself and Harry asks: "That talk with Dumbledore is badly needed, isn't it?" And Sirius sighs as he says: "Yes, though that is mostly because all this just adds up to the faults I have seen Albus make all summer, which really isn't helping." And Harry nods as Ginny read on.

Someone standing … Gryffindor before.

"What kind of utter dragon dung is that? Neville always earns points, especially in Herbology, Charms and even sometimes in Astronomy class. Downplaying our interaction with the other students is one thing, but why is the book bashing Neville's accomplishments?" Harry asks, looking utterly disgusted and Ginny shrugs as she reads on.

Harry, still … at Hogwarts.

"You know, after the Tournament, I am willing to admit that – even with all the crazy stuff that constantly happens – it really has started feeling like just another normal year when such a thing happens. Wow, that sounds wrong." Harry says loudly at the end and we all nod in heartfelt agreement as my daughter reads on.

It was … Potions one.

"Okay, I think I get what's going on here." Harry suddenly says and when we all look at him, he says: "Lack of social interaction, downplaying school-based accomplishments, sometimes over exaggerating things of adventurous nature. This crazy book is under that stupid Boy-Who-Lived curse!" And at this we all look at him shocked.
"You know, that actually makes a lot of sense. I mean, if all the other books are like this, they will probably focus more and more on all the crazy stuff and less and less on things like studies, homework and even Quidditch. Heck, I wouldn't be surprised if Quidditch just becomes something summarized by the sixth or seventh book."
And while people like Ron, Charlie and Oliver look scandalized at this, does Harry groan and say: "Un-be-freakin-lievable! Even a book, created by a magically enchanted room and the Goddess of Magic herself, is affected by that blasted, good-for-nothing title and its curse. Di Immortales!" And as he shouts, does Ginny read on.

They had … Cross Station.

"Okay, that was just stupid. For one, Gryffindor held a All-in sleepover on the last night before we left where the common room was extended in size and we all slept in sleeping bags and two, those who had apologized had all spent some time in our compartment on the road to London." Harry groans, still upset, as Ginny reads on.

It took … you, Potter!"

"They said way more than that. Neville invited me to a Forest tour near his house and Hannah invited me and Hermione over for a sleepover and Susan invited me to meet her aunt in regards to the students and their behavior last summer. Di Immortales, I hate this stupid curse." Harry grumbles to himself and Ginny reads on, grumbling.

"Still famous … Uncle Vernon.

"In the manner of speaking that I would actually – wel no, I wouldn't. Not even my hatred for them is great enough that I would have rather have had my mother be a Divine Being instead of my father. I may hate them, but I love mum too much to want that." And this makes all of us smile at the boy in great pride as Ginny reads on.

"Hurry up … this summer..."

And this Ginny laughs at as she reads the final part before she closes the book and sighs in relief. "What an ending." She then mutters and we all nod as Andromeda sighs and looks over the parchment she has in her hands as she says: "I do hope the rest of your family comes in soon. Just this book has given me a lot of discussion topics."
And this makes me sigh as I can only imagine what faults a stern, no-nonsense woman like her could have found with my family, yet at the same time I have a strong feeling that not all problems on her list were things she came up with and this makes me look at my second youngest, who I have always worried about the most.
Ron may not know it, but Molly actually had to threaten me with disownment, but only because I threatened her with Lust Potions when she told me she wanted to stop after Ginny, something I never thought was a good idea and unfortunately her threat held more ground than mine as I loved my family too much to lose any of it.

Then Sirius sighs and says: "I think the best thing we can do is just split up into groups and head for rooms that may help us calm down before I go talk with Albus about his protections and Snape and then we start reading that book on Percy Jackson." At which Harry growls: "Good, I want to know who this Lightning Thief is."
Yet at this Sirius smiles and says: "Don't worry about it, Harry. Not until we start reading. Just help Ginny, Arthur and Neville to a bed and then take Ginny for a round on that Obstacle Course – with adult supervision of course." Here Harry laughs and nods before guiding the three of us to the far Western Wall.
There he motions for two of the doors and says: "Mr. Weasley, you're sharing with Sirius, Remus and Kingsley. Ginny, you're sharing with Hermione and five other girls. Neville, you, me, Ron, Oliver and the twins have this room. Just pick a bed, touch it and it will change to the kind of bed you always dreamed of having."

And with that do I happily enter the door Harry motions for and look around, seeing one bed that is very much Gryffindor based, one that looks like a nest for a wolf and one that is purple all over with an orange trim and I happily touch the bed next to the purple one which turns bland all over bar the quilt that covers it.
The quilt is actually a patch that is made of nine different colors and I smile widely as I see this as each color represents the eye color of one of my son's even if two of them look scarily similar to each other, yet I care nothing for this and instead leave to join my daughter and her best friend, ready to be the adult supervision.

And that is that,
And with that we have finished Philosopher's Stone and to be honest, I don't like admitting it, but I actually feel like taking this story down and rewriting it for a large bit as it seems as if I have made a hundred and one mistakes in the last several chapters, just because I never write down any important story notes until now.
I will also admit that CR stories have become a bit of a drag for me to take care of, at least the actual CR chapters and part of me wants to just put them on hiatus and start focusing on all the previews and challenges I put in Venquine's Mind and turn them into respectable stories for you all to read and enjoy.
However, I am not entirely certain of doing either, though I am very much planning to start working on as many of the challenges and get them filled up at least a little. Yes, there is still a poll going up, but I am getting so sick and tired of seeing that number stay stuck on 21 when I said no new stories until I have 50 votes.
Come on, people, vote,

Venquine1990