Alright guys. This is small. Really small. But it is 3 am, Dakota wont stop arguing about the Frigga part of the chapter, and I have to be at work in six hours. I need sleep. So I will give you the parts that are complete and do the rest on Monday since I have the rest of this Labor Day weekend off.

This goes out to all of my loyal readers in Texas who were affected by Hurricane Harvey! Stay safe my friends! Stay safe!

Disclaimer in Chapter 1. Will add as needed.


Harriet sat stiffly in her seat at the table, not listening to the sorting in the least as her eyes stayed locked on the newest in the long line of DADA teachers.

Harri had no clue how or why the Asgardian was here or had taken up such a position but she needed answers! On top of all the other answers she needed to get from her mum. And she's most likely going to have to deal with Dumbledore tonight. Harriet set her elbows on the table and dropped her head into her hands as Dumbledore began his opening speech and fought the urge to groan.

She didn't think she was a control freak and she saw herself as pretty adaptable but she did like to have all the variables she could in more dangerous situations like this. She knew she wouldn't get it from the enemy but was it too much to ask to get potentially intersecting plans like this from her allies?

Apparently.

Harriet relaxed just the slightest bit as she felt Fred and George's hands come up and rub her back gently.

Hearing Dumbledore lead into the DADA teacher's introduction, Harriet took a deep breath and sat up again. Her necklaces clicked faintly as Harri looked to see Frigga stand gracefully and Harriet's lips quirked up as she could practically hear Thor's usual praise of his mother. It was something Harri had heard often enough and, seeing Frigga stand there with a polite smile on her face as Dumbledore rambled through an introduction, Harri couldn't help but agree.

Harri just managed to catch the tail end of Dumbledore's intro, "…me in welcoming our new Defense Against the Dark Arts Professor, Frieda Rani." There was a polite clapping around the hall and Dumbledore nodded with his usual grandfatherly smile, "Yes, Professor Rani also has an assistant that will be helping her along as she is originally from the Australian Magical Community. You will treat her assistant with as much respect as you do her." The Headmaster clapped and Frigga sat down, "Now, on to dinner!"

Food appeared across the tables in the next second and everyone turned to the food, many going back to conversations that the sorting had interrupted. Harriet focused on the mundane topics for now, smiling and laughing with the rest of the Quidditch team as they talked about their summer some more. Harriet was teased for playing hero and getting herself on the front page again. Angela and Harriet grilled Katie on her new boyfriend. And Oliver suffered through the team's laughter as he told them of the training accident he had suffered early on that summer that led to his mum taking his broom from him the rest of the time.

Once dinner was finished and Dumbledore did his usual last minute announcements, Harriet was called to Dumbledore's office.

"Merlin. That's three for three!" Oliver huffed, frowning up toward the head table as people were filing out of the hall around them.

Katie looked a bit worried, "He does seem way too interested in you."

Harri smiled at her teammates as they all stood from the table, "It's all good guys. I have a restraining order against him, he has to have an auror there if he wants to talk to me."

"Somehow that doesn't make us feel any better about you meeting with him Harri." Angela said with a frown.

"I know, but I'll be good. I don't have any illusions of what he wants." Harriet said cryptically.

"And we always wait for her to come"

"back before heading up so we'll"

"know pretty quickly if something is wrong." The twins reassured their fellow lions.

"Well, as long as she has her body guards." Lee chuckled, Fred and George puffed up their chests and the rest of the team laughed while Harri grinned.

"Alright, hey, before you guys leave." Harri said, "I want to have a team meeting tomorrow morning before breakfast."

"Yes!" Oliver exclaimed as Katie, Angela, and Alicia groaned, the hall was now practically empty around them, only Madame Pomfrey and Professor Sprout remaining at the head table, "We better get started now so I can win the cup my last year here!"

Harriet giggled, "No Oliver. Not that."

Katie looked over to Harriet with a raised eyebrow, "Is it about you, Fred, and George? Because we already know. The only thing we're surprised about is the rest of the school not knowing."

"Especially after how they acted on Valentine's Day."

Fred and George grinned as they slid their arms around Harriet's waist, "We're glad that's clear to everyone."

Oliver snorted, "We think it's pretty clear."

"Like Katie said though, for some reason most of the school doesn't seem to see it." Angela said with a small snort.

"We'll have to make ourselves clearer Georgie." Fred said, grinning at his brother over Harriet's head.

"That we will Fred." George responded, tightening his grip on Harriet.

Harri smiled, "That wasn't it but I'm glad I can now spend Oliver's valuable training time snogging my twins." Oliver choked as Lee started laughing and the three chasers started giggling.

"Thank you for your approval Captain!" Fred and George chorused, saluting Oliver who was starting to look a little green.

Harriet waved off the last of the groups laughter and smiled at them all, "I've actually brought you all a present. I just figured we can do it tomorrow morning and since tomorrow is Sunday, we would have some time to play with them instead of having to sneak it in around first day hecticness."

Katie wiped at her watering eyes and nodded, "Alright Harriet. We'll meet you up at the top of the tower." She let out a last hysterical giggle as she grabbed Oliver by the arm, "Come on then Captain. Let's leave the love birds to their schemes."

As Oliver was led from the hall, Lee turned to the trio, "I need caught up don't I?"

"It's what you get when you ditch us for skiing with your parents Lee." George grinned.

Lee rolled his eyes, "Should I wait for tomorrow or go sit in the Chamber?"

Harri smiled, "You can wait. I've got this Dumbledore thing, then I need to address the Slytherins, and then talk to a certain ghost tonight. Tomorrow we'll have more time once we have a chance to corner the new DADA teacher."

Lee frowned, "You know her?"

"In a way." Harriet said nonchalantly.

"Right." Lee huffed.

With that they left the Great Hall, Lee peeling off early to go up to Gryffindor Tower. As they got to the gargoyle Harriet's gaze was drawn to the floor by a hiss. Harri smiled and swooped down to pick up Sirius in his snake form, *Has the Snuffles Brigade settled in?* Harriet asked as she let Sirius wind around her arm, just under where Remus was resting.

*They're all set to go.* Sirius said, *Kind of bored but I didn't set up the big pen with their toys yet. I wanted to make sure I was here in time.*

*We'll get it tomorrow.* Harri hummed.

They stopped at the door and the twins pulled Harriet so she could see both of them, "We'll be waiting in the same classroom as last time." Fred said solemnly.

"Then we'll go down to the Slytherins together." George added.

Harriet nodded, "Alright, try to text Ligia. I'm not sure how she and hers reacted to the new teacher. Try to get her to wait if she's set on approaching her now."

"Got it." George said.

"Good luck dearest." Fred hummed.

Harri smiled before stepping toward the gargoyle and rolling her eyes as it simply stepped aside without a password. As she ascended, Harriet pulled her mask into place and locked down her shields, throwing the usual mundane thoughts out in front of them for the nosy old man to look at. Harriet knew that this was most likely the beginning of the end of her ruse, but that didn't mean she wasn't going to play the game for as long as she could.

Harriet opened the door to the inner office, not bothering to knock but not waiting for Dumbledore's creepy trick. Harri heard Glacia trill in satisfaction at the sight of their icy justice.

"Ah, Harriet my girl." Dumbledore greeted, Harriet looked over toward the stairs that would lead to the upper level of the office to see the old goat giving her his grandfatherly smile, his hands folded carefully behind his back. "How nice to see you." He said, walking closer.

"That's close enough Headmaster." Came a stern voice from over by the floo.

Harriet looked over and cocked her head with innocent curiosity as she saw not old Kingsley but Madame Bones herself. "Hey Kings." Harriet greeted.

"Hello Harri." Kinsley said with a smile, he waved a hand at his boss, "This is Madame Bones, the Head of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement."

Harriet smiled and bowed her head respectfully, "Hello Madame Bones."

The older woman smiled, "Hello dear, it's nice to finally meet you."

Harriet looked back over to Dumbledore, "You wished to see me Headmaster?"

Dumbledore gave his benign smile and nodded, "Yes, I could not help but notice that you were a companion short coming into the Hall this evening."

"Sir?"

Dumbledore pulled a newspaper from his little makeshift desk and pointed at the picture of her and Snuffles, "Your new dog dear girl. Your partner."

Harriet fought to throw up an eyebrow, she had planned to use the Brigade to annoy Dumbledore and for him to ask her to call an elf for him but she didn't think that he would believe she would just walk right in with Snuffles that evening. Harriet just frowned slightly, "He's at the Manor. After you made an exception for my snakes I didn't think I would be able to bring in a dog as well."

Amelia raised an eyebrow, "I wouldn't think so either Headmaster. Wouldn't the dog be better off at the Manor anyway?"

Dumbledore looked to Madame Bones and began very carefully, "I have a theory about that dog Madame Bones. I would like to see if it is true."

"What kind of theory?" Kingsley asked.

Dumbledore turned back to Harriet, "A justified one. Please Miss Potter, could you call one of your elves to bring your pet here?"

Harriet scrunched up her face but called for Dobby, "Dobby, can you bring me Snuffles?" Harriet asked sweetly.

"Dobby be doing that right now Harri Potter!" Dobby piped happily, popping away. Not a full minute later he returned with a Snuffles who barked happily and trotted over to Harriet excitedly. Harri smiled and rubbed at the Snuffles ear, feeling a small notch that the tip that told her that this was Captain Snuffles under the tight glamour.

"Thank you Dobby." Harriet said, the elf bowed and popped away.

"Now what is this theory of yours Headmaster?" Amelia asked.

"This dog is not a dog!" Dumbledore said with a bright smile as if he felt that things were about to go his way.

"Of course he is a dog!" Harriet said, frowning again.

"Oh but I'm afraid he isn't dear girl." Dumbledore said, drawing his wand.

"Headmaster!" Madame Bones exclaimed, "Do NOT fire at that dog!"

"Madame, this is not a dog." Dumbledore repeated, "This is an animagus. This is the notorious Sirius Black."

"Who?" Harriet asked, ignoring Sirius snickering on her arm.

"Sirius Black died a few years ago Headmaster." Kingsley said, raising his hands in what he probably hoped was a calming motion. "That is just a dog."

"No, this dog is Sirius Black. He was an unregistered animagus. He is a danger." Dumbledore said seriously.

Harri shook her head, "Headmaster, this dog has never turned into a human."

"You shouldn't hide him my girl. He is a dangerous criminal, no matter what he has told you." Dumbledore said patronizingly.

"Don't be ridiculous…" Kingsley started before Amelia held up her hand.

"Let him cast the reverse animagus spell." Madame Bones said, "It won't hurt the dog if he is just a dog. There's no real harm."

Dumbledore looked triumphant and Harriet stepped a little bit away from Prince Snuffles so she wouldn't get hit, "Madame Bones, Kingsley, get ready to detain him in case he tries to run." With that Dumbledore cast the reversal spell.

Nothing happened.

Albus frowned and cast again.

Snuffles shook himself as the feel of the magic went over his coat.

Dumbledore's face grew thunderous and he threw the spell three more times at Captain Snuffles who just looked irritated and scratched at his coat as the feeling of Dumbledore's magic irritated his skin.

"Come Snuffles." Harriet said quietly, Captain perked up and trotted over to her, licking her palm affectionately as she petted him. Harriet looked over to Madame Bones with a frown.

"I think you and your dog can go Harriet." Madame Bones said kindly.

"No!" Dumbledore said, stepping toward Harriet even as Snuffles bared his teeth at the old man.

"Headmaster!" Amelia snapped, "What part of restraining order don't you understand?!"

"That's Sirius Black!" Dumbledore insisted.

Amelia shook her head, "You can go Harriet." She said sternly before turning to Dumbledore, "I believe I need to have a talk with your Headmaster about leaving the detective work to the auror department."

"Yes, ma'am." Harri answered, "Nice to meet you." With a nod to Kingsley, Harriet was out the door with Captain Snuffles at her feet.

*Oh Merlin! Priceless!* James laughed as they descended the stairs.

*We're really pushing the insanity angle with this one!* Remus chuckled.

*They'll be pulling around a rubber truck for him soon!* Harriet said with a grin.

Harriet very quickly found the same abandoned classroom that they had been waiting in last time. As they moved from there, toward Slytherin territory, Harriet filled Fred and George in on what happened. They couldn't wait to see how far they could push the insane angle; Harriet just knew she had to get Rita to 'bug' a room for one of these conversations so she could get the full effect of Dumbledore for an article.

"So how did texting Ligia go?" Harriet hummed as they made it to the bottom floor.

Fred and George exchanged a glance, "Well she definitely won't be going to see the new teacher tonight." Fred began.

"Fenrir and Jörmungandr are freaking out."

"They think she is going to send them back."

"Ligia and Sage is down in the Chamber with them right now trying to calm them." George finished.

Harriet sighed, "I didn't think they would be too happy but I hoped it wouldn't be full blown fear."

Making it to the door of the Slytherin common room, Harriet hissed to open the door and the trio stepped through.

The room was filled with the entirety of the Slytherin House including Severus, only Ligia was missing. When Harriet stepped into the common room everyone went to their knees, the older students tugging the confused first years down next to them.

Harriet folded her hands daintily in front of her as Fred and George stepped closer to frame her, "Rise." She said steadily, the students all got to their feet and Harriet gave a detached smile as she walked closer to the group of firsties, happily noting that Constance Berrow had indeed made it into Slytherin. "Slytherin, join me in welcoming our littlest snakes." The room broke into polite, pureblood applause, making many of the firsties blush. The clapping died off quickly and Harriet addressed their newest additions "I am Lady Slytherin, but most of you probably know me as Harriet Potter. Since last year I took control of Slytherin house to rebuild it to its former glory. That instituted a lot of changes here in the house but I am sure that you will learn quickly. To help that along I have taken steps." She turned gracefully to where she had seen the youngest Malfoy earlier, "Draco, come here please."

Draco hurried over with a roll of parchment tucked in the crook of his arm, "Lady Slytherin." Draco murmured, bowing at the waist.

Harri gave a small smile, "Draco." She turned back to the first years but allowed her gaze to sweep out as she went to let the rest know that she meant this for all of them, "I have asked Draco to create a mentor system for our first and second year snakes. This will not only help integrate you into our illustrious house and help you learn the new rules but it will also give you someone to go to for help as you develop your own cunning and cultivate your own resources. I will expect you to meet with your mentor or mentee for at least two hours a week. Do you understand?"

"Yes Lady Slytherin." The room chorused.

Harriet nodded and took a step back to address the whole of the room, "I will begin my usual schedule on Monday, so feel free to come speak to me if you have need to. Also, please remember that Remedial Muggle Studies picks up again next Saturday. We will be beginning cell phones." Harriet smiled at the quiet excited whispers. "Yes. If you did the extra credit meme homework then do not forget to turn it in on Severus' desk, I will go over it and whoever did the assignment successfully will get one of the rewards at the first class." Harriet swept her eyes over the room, "Alright, welcome back. You are dismissed."

Fred and George followed Harriet and Captain Snuffles through the floo to arrive down in the Chamber's study and were instantly accosted by the other four Snuffles. They laughed as they pet the dogs, receiving licks and tail wags in return. Harriet laughed brightly, greeting Salazar as she walked through the onslaught to get to the antechamber.

Dropping down into the antechamber, Harriet laughter fell away with a sigh. Jor was curled up with Samarra in a great tangled ball, Samarra hissing soothing nonsense to her boyfriend as he hid within their joined coils. Fenrir was in his full sized form pacing restlessly and snarling whenever Sage or Ligia tried to come near him. Harriet cursed Frigga under her breath.

Loki looked over to her, "She probably heard that."

"Good." Harri huffed as she moved toward Jörmungandr and Samarra, Fred and George moved over to Fenrir with the entire Snuffles Brigade at their heels, "That's what she gets for showing up unexpectedly and sending Fen and Jor into panic attacks!" Harriet kicked off her shoes and climbed up Smarra's nearest coil, walking along it until she could perch right next to where Jor's head was buried, *Jor, come up here.* Harriet called softly, *You are perfectly safe right here.*

*She's going to send me back.* came the muffled hiss, *I don't want to go.*

*You're not going anywhere silly snake.* Harriet murmured, brushing at his scales gently.

*You're staying here with me right?* Samarra hissed, nudging one of his coils.

*I won't be able to if she forces me back.* Jor lamented, his head still buried, *I don't mind my cave but I was…so alone.* he let out a hissy whine, *I'm going to be alone again!*

*Breath Jor, it's all right. Loki would never let you be taken away from him again and I won't let that happen either.* Harriet promised.

*You can't take Asgard.* Jor said miserably.

*The bloody hell I can't!* Harri snapped, * I could turn that golden asteroid into a new glacier!*

*And I would help.* Samarra hissed, *I would fight to get back to you my love.*

Jor peeked out from under his coils and peeked up at Samarra, *You would?*

*Of course.*

Harriet smiled at the interaction and looked over for her own mates, the ones she would fight to get back to. They had managed to settle Fenrir enough for him to shrink slightly and now Fred and George had dog piled the wolf with the entire Snuffles Brigade, Ligia, and Sage.

Harri sighed.

If this was the beginning of the year then how bad could the rest really be?

She should have known better by now than to ask that question.


Harriet does like Frigga but she doesn't like that she didn't tell her she was coming. Especially with their reaction from Jor and Fenrir. They are afraid that Frigga is going to make them go back. Frigga will be remedying this and actually ends up pretty horrified that that is the first thing they think of when she appears.

Next time: Lily, Frigga, Bellatrix

See you Monday!