Chapter 9

When news broke out that kids had to be sent back to the countries they were born in was announced most of the wizarding world was in a right fit as some parents and guardians were loudly protesting. But none could have been more pissed than Lord Black as when he heard he was throwing swears of all kind at the people who pushed this law. When the man finally calmed down he sent some of his elves to look into the matter, which turned out to be both good and bad. They were able to find out that some of the representatives were bribed to push the law and other simply owed favors.

He was bit disappointed when he could find out that Albus had little to do with the situation, but he wasn't going to stop as someone always knew something. He spoke to Jack and Arata about the situation and could tell that the latter was more pissed than the former. While his nephew may have to attend Hogwarts, the rules didn't specify that he had to take their courses. That loophole brought a smile to the old man's face as he would be damned if he allowed the boy to take a subpar curriculum.

Since, Hogwarts didn't have some of the courses that Mahoutokoro, he was able to get a list of people who had degrees in the subjects like magical languages, Dueling, rituals and alchemy. Arcturus knew that alchemy was offered at Hogwarts, but it was only for 6-7 years, with the help of Arata he was able to find teachers who were willing to teach the boy. Looking over his files he gathered them up and put them back in the folder, as he had to show a certain bastard.

Arcturus requested a meeting with the man to discuss the teachers that were coming to Hogwarts, if Albus thought he had won he was in for a rude awakening. He grabbed the folder that contained the list of teachers and the packet he had about the old man's misdeeds and it was quite thick. Leaving his home, he apparated to the school, where he was met by the gatekeeper who did not look happy to see him. Hagrid reluctantly opened the gate and allowed the man to proceed to the castle. When they made it to the gargoyle in front of the headmaster's office Arcturus said "I have a meeting with Albus let me through" the gargoyle revealing the revolving staircase which the descended.

Approaching the door, he was about to knock but was met by a voice "come in" with that he entered and noticed that Minerva was present along with the Headmaster who was sitting in his chair. Arcturus was still not happy with Minerva and didn't even pay her any mind when he came in "welcome Lord Black. Can I offer you a sherbet lemon" he asked the in his grandfatherly voice.

"I'm not here for sweets, Dumbledore!" he said in an unhappy tone as he had to deal with the man. "If you don't mind I have things to do and don't want to be here anymore than is necessary" he said with narrow eyes. Albus deflated before popping one in his mouth "thank you Hagrid you may leave" he said dismissing the man who looked like he wanted to protest but decided against it and left the room.

"Now let's get this over with" he said firmly while looking at them both. "Seeing as how Hadrian has to attend school here instead of Japan was rather staggering wouldn't you agree Albus".

"Lord Black I assure you that I had nothing to do with" he said while trying to sound sincere. "But Harry attending school here will be good for him as he will be able to make great friends" he mentally thought about the Weasley family.

Arcturus gave him a cryptic look as he did not believe him for one minute "whether that be true or not, the matter is that he will have to attend school here. But me and headmaster Yoshi don't want to see his progress dwindle, so we looked up some people who have masteries in subjects taught in Japan." When he was done Albus was about to speak but was beaten to it by Minerva.

"Is that really necessary, the classes here are more than sufficient and the professors have masteries in the subjects they teach" she asked a bit angry at the way he dismissed Hogwarts as not good enough.

The man simply sneered at her "I believe it is as it was decided that Hadrian will continue to take the Japanese course while he is here. The classes there are more than sufficient as some of the classes there are not taught here" he finished while handing Albus the folder containing the classes he wanted the boy to take. Albus frowned as he continued looking over the forms, he couldn't have Harry grow up to be powerful it would ruin his plans.

"I'm sorry but I can not allow this" he said while placing the papers on his desk. "The students will see this as favoritism and some of these classes here are questionable as I don't know who the professor are" he said with his grandfatherly persona. Arcturus simply raised an eyebrow "you don't have a choice in the matter as they have already been notified and will be here on the day of his classes. Arata and the Japanese board of governors have already agreed to this; besides me and Jack are the ones paying them for their time."

"But" Albus was about to continue but was cut off when Arcturus spoke up again "tragic though it may be for you I'm sure, however this is not about you and your greater good bullshit. It's about what is best for Hadrian as I am trying to rectify the disservice you put him in" he said while enjoying the old man's attempt at trying to control his anger. "He will also be going back to Japan the first week of March as that is when the students have there placement tests so he will be gone for a while and this is required."

Albus was caught in a bind he thought that with the ICW ruling he would be able to get the boy here where he belonged, but now there was another issue. The classes the boy had to take and the fact the Japanese board of governors had agreed to this. This was going to be a major headache for him, that will definitely require some glasses of Firewhiskey he had to be patient. The only good thing was that at least the boy will be here under his castle, perhaps he can convince the boy to change his mind and drop the classes.

Seeing no other alternative, he gave a nod signifying that he agreed to the terms very reluctantly. With that out of the way Arcturus got up to leave but turned around to face the man "Headmaster Yoshi would like a report about the boy's progress when the staff meets up to discuss the students. I trust that will be acceptable" he said it in a way that dared Albus to argue with him. The headmaster could only nod as he knew he would gain nothing from this.

"Is there anything else" he asked hoping that would be it. Arcturus replied, "only that the rules will apply to Stevenson's daughter when she comes here. Be warned Albus no more of your secret stunts or you will answer to me got it" Albus was furious at this but knew he had to choose his words carefully "very well" and with that the lord left.

Albus didn't even notice that Minerva left as he was alone in his office as he was furious, who the hell did Black think he was to demand things of him and in his own castle. He was Albus Dumbledore and this was his castle! He was the leader of the light not to mention the Supreme Mugwump and Chief Warlock. Everything he did was for the greater good and no one should question him. Taking out a bottle of Firewhiskey he poured a glass and downed the contents before pouring more, he didn't even notice that the sorting hat and Phineas Nigellus Black were chuckling.

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Harry's final few months in Japan were spent with his family and friends as he would be leaving soon. Miwa and her family even through him a going away party and gave him some specially designed shuriken. His aunt Cassie was able to register his animagus form, with no issues and got him his license. This way there will be no problems, and no one could persecute him with doing something illegal. According to her Ragnok was able to get the watches to perform to a satisfactory level with all the modifications they listed out and more. Ragnok made damned sure that the owners were kept quiet as he had his workers employ a secrecy oath and with in the next few weeks the announcement of there invention came. Immediately people flocked to the stores requesting to buy them, that made them very happy as they were making a lot of gold. The ICW agents were the first customers and Commander Taymore thanked them profusely as the watches were put to good use; Ragnok even said that he was able to have multiple branches made across four different countries and it would only increase.

As for the other businesses they wanted to set up people seemed thrilled with them as the Spa in Diagon Alley was full of customers. Wizards and Witches were regularly booking appointments so that they could relieve their tensions. From what the managers said there were some high ranking people coming in frequently and were booking private rooms for friends. Expansion seemed imminent as they were going to need more places like this with the public calling for it. The magic mixer was the most accepted by kids and teenagers were finally having a place to be themselves. There were currently two: one in Diagon Alley and one in Hogsmeade, from what Severus had told them the students seemed to be spending more time there whenever they got a chance and even Professor Flitwick could be seen as a frequent customer. All in all, everyone was happy as the new business were a success.

When the day came for him to leave he promised Emily that he would be home for the holidays as she was not happy that he could no longer attend school with her; he even assured her that he would be back in March so he can spend time with her before the exams. That made her a little happy as she gave him a big hug which he returned as he to would miss her. So that morning he dressed in his silk robes while wearing the watch he and Emily made and a silver musical pocket watch that had an inscription that said, 'never give up without a fight'. It was a treasured possession of his a he gave a similar one to his sister during there first fireworks festival, he had Jack manipulate the chains so that they could detect poison or potions. They both had a key, which would activate some music when turned on, this way they could always be with each other no matter how far away.

Harry was escorted to the train by Sarah luckily Byakko was in his tattoo form as he would never condemn him to a cage. They were met by Blaise and his mother as they were about to board the train, they hugged the boys goodbye and watched as they took their trunks and board the train. The two quickly found a compartment and Harry used his wand to levitate their trunks on the rack. He already knew that it was going to be a long trip hopefully not annoying, so he took a seat next to the window and pulled out a book about Battle Charms. Charms was one of his top four favorite subjects, while he was reading Blaise opted to get a few more hours of sleep.

As time went on he took a look at his watch which read eleven and at that moment the train sounded signaling that it was time to leave. That evidently, woke Blaise up who grumbled about it being too loud just as the train started moving. At that moment they heard a knock on the door and a girl head appeared, "hey do you mind if me and my friend sit with you guys?"

The two simply shook their head indicating that they didn't mind, the said girl had deep blue eyes and golden blonde hair that extended a little past her shoulders. She was followed by a girl with short brown hair a little longer than her friends and had brown eyes. Blaise recognized the two girls having met them a few years back "hey Tracy Daphne how are you doing?"

"We're fine" Tracy said, while her and Daphne came in, Harry saw that they were about to put their luggage on the rack and decided to give them a hand.

"Allow me" he said while whipping his wand out from its holster, to silently levitate their items on the rack with both trunks on the racks he returned to his book ignoring the shocked faces of the girls. The two were astounded they boy just did silent casting like it was nothing; they got over their shock and Tracy took a seat opposite of Blaise and the two began animatedly talking while Daphne sat opposite of his friend.

Daphne was mentally impressed with the person in front of her as he did non-verbal casting, she read that it was difficult to master and yet he did it effortlessly. "That was incredible I didn't know that third years could do that yet as it is sixth year material".

The boy closed the book and gave her an amused look, thanks to his workout regimen he was able to understand why she thought he was older "what makes you think I'm older, Miss?"

Daphne schooled her features immediately changed her expression into a cold one "I'm Daphne Greengrass" she offered him, her hand and he kissed her knuckles; her expression was impassive on the outside but in the inside she was intrigued. Then he repeated the same thing to Tracy. Who was this boy? He was really cute, from the way he looked she could only guess that he was rich and from a noble family based on his mannerism.

The entire time while looking at him she couldn't help but feel captivated by his looks his hair was a bit unruly but at the same time looked tamed and his eyes were gorgeous to her. Mentally shaking out of the thoughts, she was a bit annoyed if he thought she was just going to fall for him then he had another thing coming. She had already met some of the heirs from other esteemed houses and they idly pissed her off as they just wanted her as a trophy wife. Her father said that he would never sign a marriage contract for her or her sister as he wanted them to marry the one they chose. Luckily, he was all for having them learn a few hexes and curses to keep them away.

Just as she thought he was going to chat her; he began looking out the window twirling his wand. When Tracy was done talking to Blaise she noticed that her friend was staring at the boy across from her and noticed that he didn't give his name. "Blaise who's your friend here" she indicated while looking at the mystery boy.

Blaise decided to have a little fun "this here is Mr. antisocial" he said while snickering, only to receive an elbow to the gut. The boy looked at her before standing up "ignore the idiot, my name is Hadrian" he said, "Hadrian Potter" he said with a bow before returning to his seat. That immediately shocked the both of them as they had just met the heir to the Potter Family.

"Oh my god, I can't believe you're really Harry Potter!" Tracy exclaimed. "People are going to go spare when they find out your going to Hogwarts. People have been talking about how you entered the international potions championship."

Harry simply sat their unimpressed people in magical Britain people really didn't have anything else to do but gossip. "That just only proves that these people don't have anything else to do with their spare time. I am only eleven. I really don't know why people have to hound me every moment".

"You will have to get use to that Tracy" he began "he doesn't like the attention he gets. Trust me I've known him for years and he doesn't act in the way that is described in those books about him".

Tracy was positively speechless not only with his candid attitude but by what Blaise had said as she to think those books were exaggerated. While she was trying to wrap her mind about this Daphne was shocked at how she had just met her knew classmate. She narrowed her blue eyes at him as if observing him, from what her parents said the boy grew up with muggles and was being groomed as Dumbledore's apprentice. However, that seemed false as he looked like a proper pureblood and she could tell that he had power and a lot of it.

Harry noticed that she was scowling at him and decided to have a little fun "you know that its rude to stare miss. Greengrass. It's unbecoming of a girl as pretty as you to scowl like that" he said with a smile. Daphne simply blushed at what he said as she was torn between either being embarrassed at the compliment and anger at his attempt to flirt with her, Tracy and Blaise looked like were desperately trying to hold back their laughter.

After composing herself, she looked at him fervently "I was unaware that you would look like this. As it was assumed that you were raised by muggles and had no knowledge of the wizarding world" she said skeptically while trying to think of how he would respond.

Harry held his smile on his faced before replying "assumptions are not always concrete as I'm sure you know. It was true that I was raised by muggles, but that was a long time ago as I met my real family. Also, I can tell by just looking at you, that you are really smart and don't buy into simple gossips or assumptions Daphne." Her blush returned as she was caught off guard by his response, no one had ever managed to one up her before.

"I don't remember giving you permission to use my first name" she said coldly.

"You didn't. My apologies Daphne", he said with a smirk. This was getting amusing as he was having fun riling her up! Blaise and Tracy were positively rolling over with laughter as they were enjoying the way he was getting under her skin. Daphne was surprised with the way he avoided her cold tone yes he managed to annoy her by calling her by her given name but at the same time he was also mysterious. She originally thought that he would behave obnoxiously spouting about how great Gryffindor and Dumbledore were, but he didn't.

As the train ride continued they noticed that someone rudely opened the door. The boy had red hair, freckles on his face and was looking at the four other occupants in the compartment "do you all mind if I sit here with you guys? Everywhere else is full…" he asked.

"Your telling me that a train this big is with a lot of compartments is full" Harry said not believing that every compartment was full.

The boy simply said, "well I wanted someone to talk too" and with that he took a seat near Blaise "I'm Ron by the way. Ron Weasley" he said not noticing the look on everyone's face at his lack of manners.

Daphne's left eye twitched at the boy's rude behavior. She already knew about the Weasley family as they were staunch supporters of Dumbledore and thought he was the next incoming of Merlin.

"I don't think we said you can sit with us" Blaise commented not looking happy at the boy who was sitting next to him.

Ron simply ignored "have any of you seen Harry Potter anywhere, I heard he would be on the train this year?" asking a little to eagerly for there liking. As they now knew why the boy was here in the first place.

The boy kept on rambling about how he and Harry Potter were going to be best friends. About how great Gryffindor house was and how bad Slytherin house was. Apparently, unaware that the other four were growing more annoyed with his constant chattering. Daphne looked ready to snap at the impudent whelp, as he was trying to turn his rat yellow with a made up spell. The door was yanked open again by a bushy haired girl with large front teeth peered into the compartment.

"Have any of you seen a toad, a boy named Neville lost his" she asked in a bossy voice.

No one spoke and the girl took a seat next to Tracy without invitation. After she spoke in a condescending tone, after finishing a monologue about what all she had learnt. She took a notice to Harry who had a wand in his hand and was reading his book.

"Oh, are you, doing magic go on let's see it" she said in her bossy voice.

"I'm not doing magic" he said simply not even acknowledging she was present.

"Don't lie to me you have your wand out so your obviously do it" she said a matter fact. "And what's that book I don't recognize it as it was not on the list? You should give it to the Professors so that they can verify if it's dangerous" she said condescendingly.

Harry annoyance spiked as he was getting tired of the girl "one just because I have my wand out it doesn't mean I'm doing magic. Second this book is my property as such no one has a right to confiscate it from me. Now can you be quiet, we were enjoying the silence."

"Your very rude you know", she said looking at him, who just shrugged before putting his wand back in his holster and going back to his book.

Daphne had finally had enough of the girl and spoke up "you're the one who came into our compartment, without introducing yourself and since the book is rightfully his you have no right to judge".

The girl mentally thought, some people were so rude to her "I am Hermione Granger, and you are" she asked the girl who was glaring at her.

"Daphne Greengrass"

"Tracy Davis"

"Blaise Zabini"

When she noticed the boy by the window didn't give his name she got annoyed "What's your name" she asked while looking at him.

"Hadrian" was all he said before putting his book back in his trunk. "What's your last name" she asked irritably.

"You will find out at the feast" was all he said before engaging in a conversation with Daphne.

"Why not just tell me now" she asked her face becoming red with anger.

"Because I don't feel the need to and you can wait" he said resuming his conversation with Daphne about the watch on his wrist albeit not telling her, he and his sister made them. With that she huffed and left the compartment muttering about how rude he was. Ron continued trying to get to get their attentions but, they just ignored him till he got red in the face at being ignored and left to.

The rest of the ride was spent in bliss as now the annoyances were gone.

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When the ride ended at hogsmede they exited the train, where they were met by Hagrid. The man said four to a boat, so Harry, Daphne, Tracy, and Blaise all found a boat that took them to where the castle was.

Most of the students mesmerized by the way the school looked at night, Harry had to admit that the place looked nice. When the boats stopped at the shore Harry offered his hand to Daphne to help her out of the boat, while Blaise helped Tracy. Hagrid led them to the entrance where they were met by Minerva McGonagall.

"Hello, Professor McGonagall here, are the new students" he said, she thanked him and took over by leading them into the castle. When they stopped in front of the giant doors to the Great Hall.

She told them about the houses of Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff, and Slytherin. Followed up with how the students will earn and lose points based on their performances the coming year. She briefly casted a glance at the raven haired green eyed boy before turning around and going into great hall.

Harry was deep in thought on what to expect here, as he remember what his dad said always watch your back around the castle. Then he heard a voice "so it's true then" he turned to find the source of the voice and it was a blond haired boy "what they been saying on the train Harry Potter has come to Hogwarts".

He finished speaking and introducing his friends, while everyone was whispering about Harry Potter being in school. "This is Crabbe and Goyle" he motioned to the two chubby boys "and I'm Malfoy. Draco Malfoy" he said with twinge of arrogance and self-importance. Ron simply snickered from behind Harry, Draco took this as an insult before addressing him.

"Think my name is funny do you. I don't even have to ask yours; red hair, freckled faced, and hand me down robes must be a Weasley" he sneered at him before turning back to Harry. "You'll soon find that some families are better than others Potter, you don't want to make friends with the wrong sort" he said while looking at Weasley who was now as red as his hair "I can help you there" he finished while holding up his hand.

Harry took the hand and shook it before replying "a pleasure to meet you, heir Malfoy. I must say that was presumptuous of you to think that Weasley was my friend; but I can assure you he is not."

"However, I must say that I am surprised at the fact that you did not greet Blaise, Daphne, and Tracy here" he said pointing to the three behind him. "I can only wonder what your father would say if he found out, that you did not greet them properly" Draco instantly paled if his father found out that he didn't acknowledge Greengrass's or Davis's he would be in serious trouble as they were members of the Ancient Houses, while Zabini was the same rank as him albeit a few centuries older.

Seeing the boy's discomfort Harry spoke again "however, seeing as we are family through your mother who is a daughter of the House of Black. I will look the other way this time." The last part of the conversation didn't go unnoticed by the three as they caught on to what he was doing. "Tell me how Lady Malfoy is doing?"

Color instantly came back to Draco's face "my mother just returned home yesterday, from her vacation in Cancun. I thank you for your concern over my mother heir Potter".

"Think nothing of it" he replied "please send my regards to her and it's Harry or Hadrian. While I don't want you as an enemy, I will no doubt keep your offer in mind. However, I have a solution that both of us will be happy with!"

"I'm listening" he replied wondering what he wanted to say, while still trying to wrap his head around this development.

"I suggest we be neutral with one another!" he said firmly "I will not bother or get in your way if you don't bother me sound fair".

Draco gave a nod and agreed to the terms to be neutral with him, then went back to where his bodyguards were. He was mentally shocked as he didn't expect this to happen, he thought that Potter would have dismissed him in favor of the blood-traitor Weasley.

Ron stood in front of Harry, still red in the face "why didn't you tell me you were Harry Potter? Why would you agree to be neutral with Malfoy, he comes from a dark family" he was about to say more when Minerva tapped him on the shoulder wearing an icy glare that made him shrink back.

"We are ready for you now follow me" she led them into the great hall, which was a sight to behold. They saw that the staff members were sitting at the head table with Dumbledore in the middle. She led them to a stool which had the sorting hat on it, Minerva picked up the hat and it began singing about the virtues of the different houses. Once it was done she read from the scroll in her hands.

"Hannah Abbott" she called first. The pink faced girl had pigtails and shakingly went up to sit on the stool, facing her soon to be classmates. The professor lowered the hat on her head for the sorting, a few seconds later the hat shouted Hufflepuff.

The Hufflepuffs cheered for there newest member, as the girl urgently went to go to the table.

The sorting continued putting students in different houses, each houses were cheering for there new students. The heads were either applauding or just acted like they didn't care. Draco was sorted into Slytherin, so was Tracy, when Minerva got to the G's. Granger was sorted to Gryffindor and Daphne was sorted into Slytherin. Weasley was sorted into Gryffindor and sat next to what Harry assumed to be his brothers. Blaise was sorted into Slytherin House and took a seat next to Daphne and Tracy. Now only, Harry was left.

The students were wondering who the new guy was as he was unsorted yet, there murmur was quieted by Minerva who spoke "and now onto our transfer student, who has come all the way from Japan".

"Hadrian Potter!"

That got everyone's attention, especially Dumbledore's who was looking intently at the boy who was climbing the stairs to be sorted. The students started whispering amongst themselves.

"Is that really Hadrian Potter"

"I thought his name was Harry not Hadrian"

"It's the Boy-Who-Lived. Wow?"

"He's very cute"

"I can't see his scar. Where is it?"

"Shouldn't he be wearing glasses?"

"He doesn't look like what the books describe"

"Why was he in Japan?"

Harry ignored the whispers and sat on the stool. Minerva placed the hat on his head, he immediately heard a voice in his head.

"I must say I am impressed you're a mentalist and your shields are strong!" The hat gave a soft chuckle "they are strong, but I can still see into your mind. Relax Mr. Potter your thoughts are your own and I will not reveal your secrets. Now let's see! Hufflepuff might be good as you are patient and very hardworking, you are loyal to those you hold dear. Probably not because of your anti-social behavior. Ravenclaw might be good your intelligence is very high, and you like to read, that was Rowena favorite pass time. There plenty of courage in you and a lot of bravery, so probably Gryffindor but you don't really like being around a lot of people and they might annoy you. Slytherin on the other hand would be a good fit for you though as you are very cunning and ambitious; but you don't really care for politics or hierarchy. You have a thirst for knowledge as you believe it is power and a thirst to prove yourself. Well I must say Mr. Potter I am at a loss as I don't know where to put you, your aware of the good and bad qualities of each house and I can tell you won't act solely on them. Do you have a preference?"

"Where does the Headmaster want to send me? I can feel his eyes boring into the back of my head".

"The headmaster wants me to put you with the Gryffindor's as that was his house. Be warned Mr. Potter, Albus does not appear as he should be, he is rather bias towards the lions. I believe he has plans for you" the hat warned him.

"Don't worry, I'm aware of what the old man is really like. I expected this to come so put me with the Gryffindors!"

"Are you sure, Mr. Potter"

"I am what better way to ruin his plans than from the inside of the house he favors"

The hat gave him an amused chuckle "I must say your plan is rather cunning; a Slytherin in Gryffindor. This should be interesting! Then let it be:"

"Gryffindor" the hat shouted.

The house of bravery were on there feet clapping loudly preaching "we got Harry Potter". Harry ignored them and kept his expressionless mask on while walking to the end of the table, he gave a curt nod to Blaise who returned it. He didn't care that Dumbledore or Minerva were clapping the loudest as he ignored them and the other Gryffindors who tried to get his attention.

Albus was really pleased as maybe there was still hope after all. The boy was sorted into the house of Gryffindor. He was noticeably taller than the other first years although since he was a wizard they matured faster than their muggle counterparts. His meeting with the boy back in Japan made him second guess his plans but now that he was a Gryffindor he could implement his plans for the boy. He would have to wait and see just how the boy will act as the way he walked up to the stool and kept a facial expression that reminded him of Tom Riddle when he was a boy. This was indeed a delicate matter and he would need to see it for himself.

The food appeared for all four houses and they began eating. Harry had to admit that the food the house elves prepared was really good. He silently ate his meal while and looked at the Head table to where his father Severus was talking to another professor.

'It begins' he sent a mental message to his father.

'Indeed, I heard what the hat said. Watch your back around here' .

'I will! Who is that professor you are talking to?'

'This is professor Quirrell he teaches Defense Against the Dark Art' Severus said a little pissed as he had the job he wanted.

Harry returned to his meal to finish eating, but something was concerning him. Professor seemed to be giving off residual traces of dark magic! It felt like there were two entities in one body. He'll pass it onto his dad before he went to bed for the night, Harry raised his head out of his thoughts and surveyed the Gryffindor table when his eyes fell on Weasley he was disgusted at the boys table manners. The boy was scarfing food down his mouth as if it was his last meal. If Harry continued looking at him and felt like he was going to be sick. Then he turned to see that Granger was talking about to what seemed like Weasley's older brother, thanks to his enhanced hearing he heard her ask about Professor Snape and what he taught.

His attention was brought to an Irish boy named Seamus Finnegan who explained how he was a half blood. He talked about how his dad got a shock when he found out he married a witch. The next boy was an African American named Dean Thomas who said he was a muggleborn and was talking about football. When the food disappeared, Dumbledore got up to make his speech.

"Just a few announcements before term begins. First let me acknowledge the fact that we have a new group of first year, welcome to Hogwarts. First years should note that the Forbidden Forest is forbidden to all students" he said in a grandfatherly voice. "Quidditch trial will be held two weeks from now and must stress that first years are not allowed their own brooms. Any further clarifications please direct them to Madam Hooch".

"And finally, I must tell you that this year, the third floor corridor on the right hand side is out of bounds, to everyone who does not wish to die a most painful death".

Harry couldn't help but noticed that Dumbledore was deliberately looking at him when he made his final announcement as it was like he wanted him to go near the door. That speech alone sounded suspicious if he wanted to keep people out of that corridor then he should have said that 'it was absolutely forbidden, and anyone caught will be punished severely'. As that would have gotten the point across, the old man must've forgotten that some people here did not grow up in the wizarding world, so they didn't know what to expect. This was getting suspicious as he couldn't help but wonder what the man had in mind.

Dumbledore surveyed the entire hall observing everyone's reactions after his speech. After a few short minutes he sent them off "alright now to bed. You all have classes tomorrow morning; prefects please lead the students to their common room. Good night!"

The redheaded boy who Granger was talking to stood up with his chest puffed, showing that he was a prefect told the students to follow him. Harry deliberately stayed in the back where he and Blaise met to talk for a minute.

"I'll see you in the morning on the grounds" he whispered to him.

Blaise replied "alright, good luck in the lions den" he whispered back

After wishing each other good night they caught up to there respective groups. The prefect introduced himself as Percy and showed them where the common room was. When they got to the entrance everyone noticed big portrait with a rather fat woman dressed in silk.

"Password?" she said

"Caput Draconis" Percy said. And the portrait swung open to reveal a round entrance. The students all bustled into the room, everyone was amazed at what the inside looked like except for Harry. To him he thought that there was to much red, letting out a breath he noticed that the room seemed cozy enough.

Percy directed the girls to one part of the staircase indicating that it led up to their dorms and did the same for the boys. They all went to their respective dorms and, when the boys opened the door there were enough four poster beds for each of them and they all claimed a bed. Harry immediately closed his red curtains (horrible) he mentally called them, he warded the curtains so that no one could bother him and added a strong silencing charm, with the privacy wards in placed he released Byakko from his tattoo form.

The tiger jumped on and positioned himself on the bed, Harry stripped himself and got ready for bed. He reached out to Severus through there link 'are you there' he asked waiting for a response.

'I'm here! Is there an issue'

'Probably, when Dumbledore was making his speech he kept on looking at me as if he wanted me to go to the corridor. His speech didn't make sense either as it sounded like he wanted someone to go down there. Also, that guy you were talking t!. Quirrell he was radiating a lot of dark magic'

Severus face hardened 'this is troubling I will look into and see what I can find out. Are you absolutely sure that you saw Quirrell with a dark aura'

'I am' Harry confirmed 'it felt like there was another person in him and it smelled like evil'

'Alright, listen to me whenever you are in his class you sit in the back of the room. If you notice anything out the ordinary about him you inform me immediately!' Keep your distance from him if you can'

'I understand'

'I saw the way how you handled Weasley, Granger, and Mr. Malfoy. That was very good! However, keep your guard up around Weasley, I have a feeling Dumbledore want him to befriend you' Severus warned him.

"I got it dad; don't worry I'll be careful. Night!'

'Night'

And with that he turned off the link and went to bed.

(0^0)

The next morning, Harry got up early like he usually did and opened up his curtains to grad a set of workout clothes. After dressing in a grey under armour shirt and a pair of black jogging pants did he leave the dorm room. He saw that Byakko was waiting for him down the stairs and greeted him. With that done they made it to the grounds of the castle where he began stretching. They were soon met by Blaise who was dressed in similar clothes but had a white UA shirt.

"What's on today's agenda" he asked them.

"Running, hand to hand combat, and training with weapons" was all Harry said as he helped him up.

He asked his father how long the black lake was, he told him that it was about 2 miles. It was nothing that he wasn't already use to as he had to do a lot of physical work in japan to strengthen his magic. The boys did two laps around the great lake, while Harry was more use to it; Blaise wasn't used to it that much as he was and fell to his knees when done. Hadrian gave him two minutes to catch his breath, then pulled out his wand and splashed some water in his face.

Hadrian often did this to perk him up! Blaise grumbled over how his friend was a slave driver, before getting to his feet. The two of them started off by practicing in Krav Maga and after a good hour of combat that had Blaise breathing hard. Did they finish things off with swords, while both were sweating from, but Blaise was more exhausted than the other. Harry casted a tempus charm and it said that it was twenty after seven, deciding that training was over for the time being as breakfast was about to start in ten minutes. The both of them went back to there common rooms to shower and change into their robes for the day. Hadrian and Byakko made there way back to the common room where Hadrian grabbed a quick shower, then dressed in his Hogwarts robes for the day. He was wearing his pocket watch around his neck and had his watch on his left wrist.

When that was done he and Byakko made there way down to the great hall for breakfast where he took a seat at the Slytherin table. He looked around and saw that some of the teachers were already seated at the head table, along with them some of the students started filing in. The students that were already in the great hall were shocked by not only was he sitting at the Slytherin table there was a tiger next to him. While he was filling his plate Daphne, Tracy, and Blaise came in and took a seat next to him. Daphne and Tracy were white as sheets when they saw Byakko eating the food Harry put on the floor for him.

Daphne sat on his left while, still shaken at the tiger who stopped eating it's food to look at her. "Why is there a tiger here" she asked trying to get her emotions under control, but Harry could tell she was scared.

After taking a sip of his pumpkin juice he answered her "this is my true familiar. Takashi!" he wasn't ready to say the real name of his familiar as he didn't know if her and Tracy could be trusted. He ignored the obvious look of irritation from his familiar at being called that but instead sent a mental message 'play along! I'm not sure if she could be trusted besides, you always wanted a nickname'. Byakko gave him a look, before walking next to Daphne who looked ready to hop out of her skin, he stopped to smell her and rubbed his head against her back.

Daphne hesitantly raised a hand to pet the tiger on it's head, feeling how soft it was and noticing that it wouldn't harm her did a smile appear on her face. "You're a handsome tiger aren't you" she said to his familiar. Byakko seemed to enjoy the compliment and licked her hand, before returning to Harry's side to finish his own food.

'I like that girl' Byakko said to him through there link.

'You just like the compliment she gave you' he retorted. Byakko just gave a low growl.

Daphne turned to look at him "how is that you have a true familiar" she asked while looking and trying to figure him out. "I've heard that they haven't been seen in centuries!"

He just gave her a shrug before drinking the last of his drink. Just as she was about to ask something else Professor McGonagall came over to deliver his timetable. Mr. Potter can you explain why there is a tiger sitting next to you" she said in a no nonsense tone, while still being weary of the tiger. Rather than answering her he took out a form from his pocket and handed it to her. McGonagall read through the form, realizing that the tiger was his familiar she handed the form back to him and handed him his timetable. "Professor, Dumbledore would like a word with you before class! Please come with me" she said to him, he just rolled his eyes and got up to leave.

"I'll see you in class" he said to Blaise who gave him a nod.

A/N: Thanks to the law that was passed by the ICW, Harry is now at Hogwarts the place where he didn't want to be. Oh well he will make the most of it, as for him being sorted into Gryffindor well let's just say that it will be fun to mess with the old man. He just received his timetable and like the other students he will have similar classes with them, only that he will have a Dueling class, alchemy, rituals, and magical language. The first two will be part of his schedule, while the others will be self-taught. I do intend for him to Ancient runes, Arithmancy, and care of magical creatures this year. As for Draco, I don't intend on making him an enemy yet.

Spoilers: Harry will have a meeting with the Slytherin house about and try to make a deal with them! I won't say when or what the meeting will be about, but there will be one.