DISCLAIMER: I do not own Harry Potter or Doctor Who, or Narnia for that matter, although this plot is mine. I have no real desire to own the three series, although I rather wish I had my own TARDIS.
Author's Note: Here we go with the another chapter of You Are Not Alone. ALLONS-Y!
Chapter Twenty Nine: Countdown to Summer
The Doctor's TARDIS, The Time Vortex
'River's coming, that's never a good sign! River is coming!' The Doctor panicked as he threw a lever and a large chest fell to the floor.
'Doctor! Calm down! What is wrong?' Harry asked the distressed Time Lord slash History Professor.
'I got a message on the psychic paper! Hello Sweetie! Do you know who says Hello Sweetie? Only River calls me Sweetie, and whenever she turns up something strange happens, guaranteed.' The Doctor rambled.
'Ok, now what are you looking for?' Harry asked, trying to get the Doctor back to some semblance of calm.
'My diary of the times River and I meet, what did I file it under? It's not under 'D'.' The Doctor said, putting his 1500 Year Diary back in the chest, throwing the lever again as the chest vanished.
'You put it under 'S'.' Harry said. 'You really need to remember where you file things!'
'Ah! S!' The Doctor pushed a button and a smaller wooden chest shuddered slightly as it hit the control room floor. The lid of the chest was thrown open and various items were thrown haphazardly around the console room as the Doctor filtered through the contents searching for the diary.
'Sycorax...' A large skull-helmet was placed on the floor, '...Susan...' a cassette bearing the name John Smith and the Common Men was carefully placed next to the helmet '...Stalag 13...' a brown leather flight jacket bearing the name COL Robert E Hogan was draped over the helmet, '...and Song, comma, River!' The Doctor cried triumphantly as he held the TARDIS shaped diary aloft.
History Professor's Office
Hogwarts, Scotland, Earth, 1994 CE
Harry and the Doctor stepped through the Police Box doors and back into the Doctor's office at Hogwarts, the Doctor still stressing over just why River might be coming to visit him for this time. 'I'm sure it's not the end of the world Doctor, the world can't just end EVERY time you see River.' Harry consoled with a smirk.
'Thanks for that Harry. Shouldn't you be in Magical Laws and Governance right now?' The Doctor asked his cheeky charge.
'Yes Doctor, sorry Doctor, whatever you say Doctor.' Harry said as he ducked a swipe and ran out of the office to meet up with Lucy and his friends.
Magical Law and Governance Classroom
'Okay class. This is your last class for third year Magical Law and Governance. To finish off our studies this year of Law in pre-Ministry Britain we will be covering the formation of the Ministry itself. Let's get started.' Professor Carmichael started as the class took their seats for their last class of the year.
The professor flicked his wand and summary notes appeared on the board. 'In 1609, the Wizard's Council under Chieftainess Elfida Clagg implemented the commitees that would very soon grow to become the Ministry of Magic. Soon afterwards, in 1629, the founding charter of the Ministry of Magic was signed by His Majesty King Charles the First of England and Ireland, Eldritch Diggory, the man nominated by the Wizard's Council to be the inaugural Minister for Magic and Chieftainess Elfrida Clagg, who after the signing of the charter became the first Chief Witch of the Wizenagamot, which was a continuation of the Wizard's Council...'
The lecture continued on for most of the hour, with Professor Carmichael finally starting to wrap up just before the bell went to signify dinner. 'While the Ministry of Magic came into being in 1629, it's structure was formalised in the 1765 Treaty of Kingston, signed by His Majesty George the Third of Great Britain, The Marquess Rockingham, the Prime Minister at the time and the then Minister for Magic, Kirk McPherson, the first Scot to hold the post. The Treaty was controversial amongst purebloods as it named the Minister for Magic as subordinate to the muggle Prime Minister, thus ending five hundred and fifty years of near complete autonomy from muggles. It was the signing of this Treaty which shaped the wizarding world as it is today, as it named all the Departments of the Ministry and gave them each their own judicial powers.'
Just as the bell rang, Professor Carmichael gave the class their holiday homework. 'For first class next term, I want 8 inches summarising the early history of Magical Law in Great Britain from the signing of the Magna Carta to the signing of the Treaty of Kingston.'
At that, the class filed out of the class to head down to the Great Hall for dinner.
The Next Night
The Great Hall
'Welcome one and all to the Farewell Feast for yet another year at Hogwarts. It has been a marvellous year, and before the feast, I think it prudent that we present the House Cup.' Dumbledore announced to the Hall at large. 'In fourth place, with 405 points, is Ravenclaw House...' This announcement was followed by little more than polite clapping. '...in third place, with 422 points, is Hufflepuff House...' More polite applause followed as the Gryffindors and Slytherins eagerly awaited the announcement, the hourglasses having been covered for the last week. '...in second place, with 501 points, is Slytherin House...' This announcement was punctuated only by the groans of Slytherin as Gryffindor silently celebrated, waiting for the big moment. '...and finally, in first place with 573 points...Gryffindor House. GRYFFINDOR WINS THE HOUSE CUP!'
The whole hall exploded in cheers as Gryffindor celebrated winning the House Cup, while Head Boy Percy Weasley and Professor McGonagall accepted the Cup from Cedric Diggory and Professor Sprout, after Hufflepuff had won the previous year's House Cup.
Shortly afterwards, Dumbledore raised his arms for quiet, and the tables were piled high with food as the feast began. The whole of Hogwarts tucked in, as the food gradually dwindled and dessert was served.
After everyone's plates were cleaned, Dumbledore stood once more to begin his short farewell speech for the year. 'Another year has gone, the House Cup has been awarded, and we have eaten our fill. As you all know I am not one for speeches, so I will merely say to you all, have a good summer and we will welcome you back in September. To our seventh years, good luck for your future endeavours, and remember that Hogwarts will always be here to welcome you home. Now, off to bed, and remember that the Express leaves tomorrow at 11am. Pip pip!'
The Hall was filled with the scraping of wood benches on flagstone as the students rose from their places and left to finish their packing and get ready for bed.
The Hogwarts Express
Near Chester-le-Street Railway Station, Chester-le-Street, England, Earth, 1994 CE
The scarlet Hogwarts Express once again charged down the East Coast of England, running through County Durham taking the hundreds of school children southwards to London King's Cross.
Inside, Harry looked out the window of his compartment as Lucy dozed, her head resting on his shoulder, lulled to sleep by the gentle rocking of the train. Harry mused over the events of the year, which had been quiet in comparison to the year before. The hunt for the betrayer of his parents, Peter Pettigrew, had intensified with reports he had been seen in Yorkshire, but the little fink was still at large.
Harry was broken out of his musing by the sound of the compartment door opening, and he looked up, smiling when he saw Hermione who entered the compartment and took the seat opposite Harry. 'So what are you doing over the holidays, Harry?' she asked quietly as she joined him in looking out the window.
'Lucy, Grandmum and I are going to Australia. Grandmum is opening the Australian Magical Parliament session, and we are going on a short tour of New South Wales and Victoria. What about you, 'Mione?' Harry said.
'My parents and I are going to Spain for a holiday. I want to find the Barcelona magical district which I read about in Twentieth Century Magical Europe.' Hermione answered excitedly.
Author's Note: The reference to the Sycorax of course refers to The Christmas Invasion, the reference to John Smith and the Common Men refers to An Unearthly Child and Susan Foreman, and the reference to Stalag 13 and Colonel Robert J Hogan refers to the CBS television show Hogan's Heroes and I take no credit for these ideas.
