As Hogwarts drew closer Harry couldn't help but feel even more nervous, after a quick nap he and Draco began talking about what Harry was planning for the year and how he hoped to end things before they even got started, especially if the timeline was going to be the same or close to similar.
"The name is an improvement I'll give you that, but the long hair really. Also, what is up with the purple eyes?" Draco asked
"Look I needed a disguise, figured I would add some flair to it okay." Harry responded. "How did you know I made it through? You would have known that I made it through and that I was here as myself for you to look for me."
"Initially I thought that you would have the same thing that I did, merging memories and everything then I found out that it was a girl here not a boy, that gave me a good laugh thinking you would be in the body of a girl, but then Diagon Alley happened. My father explained being stopped by someone who held off 10 Death Eaters at once with eyes the color of the killing curse. That's when I knew it was you, I still remember those eyes."
Draco then asked a question Harry had been looking to avoid.
"Are you going to get Granger and Weasley to help you this time around?"
Harry shook his head, "No they died last time, I plan on avoiding anyone who helped me last time, hell you're only helping because you know who I am, I was planning on doing things alone this time around."
Draco looked at Harry, "So your parents and godfather not going to see them as well?"
Harry sighed and looked down.
"Look, everyone I knew and loved died because of me, I'm the kiss of death Draco, I know the other nicknames you all had for me, the Grim Reaper was one I recall and there was also The Keeper of Death and of course just Death. Those nicknames were all earned, and I know that, I caused the deaths of many death eaters and any of Voldemort's allies at the cost of those who would stand by me and fight for what's right. That's why I'm doing what I'm doing, to prevent any of that from happening and stopping others from feeling the pain I went through. I did worse things than you could ever imagine, and when I close my eyes... I hear more screams than anyone could ever be able to count! And do you know what you do with all that pain? Shall I tell you where you put it? You hold it tight... Till it burns your hand. And you say this - no one else will ever have to live like this. No one else will ever have to feel this pain. Not on my watch."
Draco stared at Harry, "Look at you, you still care. I can't ever take back what I did to you or your friends back then, but I can try and make up for it and be there this time to make sure we do things right, we mucked up our old world Potter, let's make sure this one remains good." Draco remarked looking at his forearm where the dark mark used to be.
"What do you know about Melissa Potter?" Harry asked not knowing much about his counterpart in this world.
"She's a Grf like yourself and has her own Trio, Longbottom and Granger. Unlike you she knows stuff about the world. I know that Weasley doesn't like her much, something about the Potter House and money but apart from that not too much information, I think Lucious told me to avoid hassling her to much because of her father and godfather."
Harry couldn't help but ponder if that was what his life would be like if he had his parents as well.
"You're serious about helping me?" Harry asked.
"Yes, I told you multiple times. I'm willing to do anything to make sure we kill Voldemort." Draco said.
"Good, we're going to be training everyday now. We need to get stronger quicker; I know that the majority of my magic ended up carrying over, but we need to learn to harness and control it better. We also need a teacher to help us learn to fight better."
Draco nodded, "We're going all in on this then?"
"We have to, you want to live through this war you're going to have to be stronger this time."
"Come on we're almost there time to get changed." Draco said getting up and changing into his school robes.
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Melissa Potter was excited to be back at Hogwarts for her 4th year, and if that she heard from her Uncle Remus the Triwizard Tournament would be held at Hogwarts this year making it all the more exciting.
"What's got you all in a good mod?" Hermione asked Neville.
"No Malfoy on the train plus got my friend back to annoy for the school year." Neville responded cheekily.
"I did pass Crabbe and Goyle on the train, but Malfoy wasn't with them I wonder where he is." Hermione said looking up from her book.
Melissa looked around and then spotted the Slytherin a little way down next to someone she didn't recognize.
"He's down there, but who's that next to him?" Melissa asked.
Neville looked but shook his head, "No idea."
"Looks to be our age, maybe it's a relative of Malfoy or something." Hermione said.
"Another Malfoy great." Neville said dramatically.
"No, I would recognize them considering he's family, never seen that person before."
"Doesn't matter we'll find out at din-" Hermione was cut off as she was bumped into by someone.
"Sorry about that Granger." The person said.
Melissa then noticed that the person was Daphne Greengrass.
"No worries Daphne, heading back to the train?" Hermione responded.
"Yeah sister left a book on the train running down to grab it. Longbottom, Potter." Daphne said as she noticed both Neville and Melissa.
"Hello Greengrass." Neville said politely.
Melissa just nodded.
"Anyways I'll be off, looking forward to a competitive year again." Daphne said as she walked back towards the train.
They watched her walk off before turning around and getting in line for a carriage. Melissa then noticed Malfoy with Crabbe and Goyle along with some other Slytherins again, but the mysterious person was missing. She tried to listen in on the conversation between the 3.
"All you need to know is that he's a friend and not to mess with him, he's dangerous and not here to be anyone's friend.
"Where is he? Couldn't even introduce us?" Pansy asked.
"He left something back on the train he went back to grab it." Draco responded before getting onto a carriage.
Melissa got onto the carriage wondering who the new student was that even Malfoy seemed to be afraid of.
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Daphne Greengrass waited in the last carriage heading up to Hogwarts not expecting anyone else to enter, considering she had to backtrack to grab a book her sister had left on the train, how Astoria made it through her first 2 years at school astounded Daphne at times consider how clumsy and forgetful her sister could be at times. She then felt the carriage move as someone got onto the carriage, boy who looked to be the same age as her but she had never seen the boy before, on top of that he was wearing generic Hogwarts robes with no House colors which on piqued Daphne's curiosity. The boy sat across from her and gave her a curt nod before looking out the window of the carriage as it set off for the school.
Harry cursed himself inwardly, of course there was still someone left riding a carriage and it just so happened to be one of the girls he had helped that day in Diagon Alley. He had wondered about the girls he helped that day but was unable to find much information regarding the event. He noticed that she was wearing Slytherin robes and also that she was fairly attractive as well.
Daphne was surprised by the appearance of the boy but what struck her most was his eyes, a striking purple which almost seemed unnatural. He was fairly handsome as well but what irked her was his silence, after the initial nod he had not acknowledged her presence at all.
Daphne cleared her throat, "Clearly by your robes you aren't in a house and judging by the fact that I don't recognize you makes me believe you are a new student."
Harry turned to look at her and purple eyes met blue. Harry nodded not saying anything.
"You realize first years and new students are to take the boats to school." Daphne remarked shoving down her anger and not receiving a proper verbal response.
"Not a fan of water." Harry responded simply.
Daphne couldn't help but get more annoyed by the person in front of her.
"Do you have a name?"
"Yup." Harry responded again knowing that he was annoying the girl in front of him.
Daphne was about to succumb to her anger when she heard a noise, she looked out the carriage and saw what looked to be a blue carriage in the sky being pulled by 6 horses. The carriage ended up landing near Hagrid's hut. Then she noticed the water on the lake begin to break as a massive ship with red sails broke through the surface and floated on the lake in all its glory. The carriage then came to a stop bringing Daphne out of her wonder.
"Thank you for the conversation was most interesting." Harry said getting off the carriage leaving a frustrated and confused Daphne behind.
Harry walked amongst the students before finding Draco.
"Hey." Harry said to Draco who hung back a bit and nodded to Crabbe and Goyle to let them know to go ahead.
"So, the wards are still breachable so I'm going to have to patch them up somehow without Dumbledore knowing." Harry said.
"Remind how you know so much about warding and all these things when you never studied them while we were at school." Draco asked.
"Simple, I learned while on the run." Harry responded. "Anyways I better find McGonagall make sure I know where to go."
Draco nodded and walked up to the school. Harry looked around before spotting the Scottish Witch who had shoved harry out of the way of a killing curse from Bellatrix Lestrange. Getting closer to Hogwarts brought up memories of the Battle of Hogwarts, fight which saw one of the last strongholds in Britain fall to Voldemort. The battle lasted 3 days and ended when Voldemort killed Albus Dumbledore but at the cost of his inner circle.
"Move along students into the Great Hall be seated before the first years arrive." Professor McGonagall told the students passing her.
"Err. Professor? I am unsure of where to go." Harry asked the witch in front of him.
"You should be with your house delegation or with your school as they will be entering later." McGonagall told Harry.
"I'm not with a house or another school." Harry responded. "I'm Alexios Flamel, technically a transfer."
Professor McGonagall's eyes widened hearing his name and nodded. "Of course, Mr. Flamel, follow me please."
Harry walked alongside the Professor just looking ahead not looking at any of the paintings or other things around him.
"Normally new students are to take the boats across the lake. I assumed you would have joined them."
"Not a fan of water and figured it would be faster and dryer taking the carriage."
McGonagall nodded, "The staff were surprised that you decided to attend Hogwarts especially now at your age. Of course, we are excited to have you here and hope that we can assist you in any way while you are here."
"Well my father felt that it was time for me to get to know those around my age especially if I am to be involved in political affairs of the family. Personally, I did not want to come here or any school but at his urging I came." Harry said.
McGonagall looked at him shocked. "Why would you not want to come for your education, it is vital to every witch and wizard."
Harry nodded, "You are right about that, but I have had tutoring since I was able to hold a wand, no offense Professor but I doubt that there is anything you or any of the other Professors will be able to teach me that I haven't already learned. I am looking forward to see different perspective on magic and how it works, that is always something that has interested me."
McGonagall couldn't help but be offended at the words of the young man next to her but be impressed with his words about perspectives on magic as it was something rarely discussed by magic users.
"Well I hope that we can provide a challenge to your statement and show you why Hogwarts is regarded as one of the premier wizarding schools in the world" McGonagall said.
Harry nodded then noticed that they were heading to a group of first years who were gathered and waiting for the sorting ceremony to begin.
McGonagall stood at the top of the steps and looked down at the first years. It appeared that Dennis Creevey had fallen into the lake as he was soaking wet. Instead of drying and warming him, McGonagall merely ignored the poor boy which annoyed Harry, so he cast a drying and warming charm on the poor boy who smiled and thanked Harry for the charms. McGonagall raised an eyebrow at the action but did not comment.
"Welcome to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, I am Professor McGonagall Deputy Headmistress and Head of Gryffindor House. You stand in one of many schools built to teach young wizards and witches the basics of magic. Today you will be sorted in one of four houses, Gryffindor where the courageous stand, Ravenclaw where intelligence is king, Hufflepuff where no one stands alone and Slytherin where the cunning and ambitious make their home. Your house will be like your family and will be there for you when you need most." McGonagall spoke.
Harry tried not to snort at the comment about family, having been shunned by his house multiple times he learned the hard way that it was all McGonagall's speech was, just words.
"Come along into the great hall for sorting."
Harry hung back and brought up the rear of the group and for the first time allowed himself yet again to be swept up by the memories as he entered the Great Hall once again. It was just like he remembered the students all watching the first year with curiosity and the teachers analyzing the students to spot out any troublemakers. He looked up and once again felt a smile cross his lips as he saw the amazing ceiling of Hogwarts Dining Hall. He then looked at the staff table to see if there were any new faces. H recognized the majority of them and felt a pang in his heart when seeing the ones who fell defending him and the school, Flitwick who had taken down 3 members of Voldemort's inner circle before being struck down by the Dark Lord himself. Madam Hooch who led a group of fighters on their brooms attacking the Death Eaters above. Hagrid who had been seen pummeling any death eaters who threatened the lives of the students he swore to protect. Professor Snape, who despite seeming to be a death eater bought time for Harry to escape the school, turned out the git was on their side the whole time. The one face that made Harry freeze was the face of the Professor sat next to Professor Vector. Lily Evans sat at the Head Table chatting away as they waited for sorting began. It took all of Harrys will power to not let tears fall. Harry was taken out of his trance when McGonagall began reading out names of students as sorting began. Harry took the time to look around the great hall. Many eyes were on him as he was older than the other students and once again whispers began breaking out that were focused on him. He sighed of course it was inevitable, but he had hoped that maybe it would go by unnoticed. He looked at the Slytherin table and saw Malfoy looking at him. He smirked and held a thumbs up which Harry rolled his eye at. Then he looked over at the Hufflepuff table and saw many familiar faces as well but seeing the face of Cedric Diggory made him nervous again as this was the year he died. He then looked at the Ravenclaw table and saw Luna Lovegood sitting there staring at him intently. H felt his stomach drop at his one of his closest friends, she too had fallen but at Hogsmeade village protecting a group of 3rd year students. He shook his head, the way Luna was staring made him nervous, she always had an uncanny ability to notice things normal people didn't. Last was the Gryffindor table, the first thing he noticed was a sea of red hair and instantly recognized the Weasley clan. Fred and George who died the day Diagon Alley fell, they opened their store to those running from the Death Eaters and gave them all hell when they stormed the store. It was booby trapped and destroyed their entire building taking them and the death eaters. Ginny, the girl who he had hoped he would have a future with in the past, he knows knew that leaving her would be best. He saw Ron and had to look away, he couldn't ever look at his best friend after everything that happened. He's happy Harry thought to himself let him be happy.
Harry looked down the table and saw more and more faces of people he went to school with, Colin Creevey, the Patil twins, Seamus, Dean, Katie, Alicia and Angelina. All people who had either fled or stayed and fought and gave their lives to fight Voldemort. He then spotted Neville and couldn't help but smile seeing the person who stood by him in so many situations before falling after killing Bellatrix Lestrange and Rodolphus Lestrange. The boy looked happier more confident, might have to do with the fact that his father Frank Longbottom was healthy as he was spared from the torture that unfortunately came to his wife. Next to Neville was another familiar face, the face of his best friend Hermione Granger. Hermione looked exactly the same, as she did back in the day, she did appear to also be happier, granted if that was the influence of a happier Neville had yet to be seen. Harry then noticed the girl sitting next to Hermione, she had long black hair and green eyes which were made more notable because of the glasses on her face. Melissa Potter Harry thought to himself, the Girl Who Lived. She seemed relaxed, more carefree it was something that made Harry envious of the girl, she had a loving family to look after her Harry thought, and he would ensure she never went through what he did and have to make the hard choices he had to make. He then came to a realization; save for Malfoy these people around him all his friends and future enemies were not the same people he had known in the past. They all grew up a little different, they all had different lives and he couldn't help but feel a lot of them led better lives without him in this world.
Harry was pulled out of his thoughts after hearing the names McGonagall was calling out, she was on the O's now and he was still standing there, which meant that he was going to be sorted last, leave it to the old man to make a spectacle of his sorting. There was no way around Harry thought to himself might as well get ready for it.
As the last name was called and Professor McGonagall rolled up the parchment with names, the student realized there was still one student left to be sorted.
"I understand there is some confusion with there being one student left that has yet to be sorted, this is because unlike many students here this person is a transfer student and will be joining us on special circumstances. Would you please come forward Alexios Flamel." Dumbledore announced while standing.
Whispers broke out instantly around the great hall, many instantly made the connection to Nicholas Flamel. Harry on the other hand just rolled his eyes at the dramatic announcement and walked forward ignoring all the eyes on him.
Daphne's eyes widened once the name of the boy was announced, then she glared at the boy who had promptly dismissed her for nothing. She was curious and wanted to know more about the boy and was determined to get answers.
Melissa Potter couldn't help but stare in awe at the boy walking up to the chair, he walked with confidence and with no care for all the attention he was getting. She had heard rumors from her Uncle Sirius about the Flamels planning on making a reappearance, but a son was something she didn't think anyone was expecting.
Harry sat down on the chair as McGonagall placed the sorting hat on his head.
'Hmm hello again Mr. Potter.' The hat spoke into his mind.
Harry was shocked.
'You know who I am?'
'Of course, I also know why you have come and what you intend on doing. Tell me was there nothing left?'
Harry sighed,, 'Look for yourself, I know you have the ability.'
The hat was silent for a while before saying anything.
'Damage, that is all I can see.'
'Yup, which is why I'm here I need to stop him from doing the things he did in my world.'
'I was referring to your mind.'
'My brain is fine.'
'Physically yes, but mentally and emotionally you are scarred.'
'How could I not be, everything that happened there was my fault, if I had been smarter, stronger or fought harder none of it would have happened. As it stands my world is destroyed and the fault lies solely on me.'
'Hmm, maybe your soul is broken as well, some things were out of your control Mr. Potter. For instance, the meddling of the headmaster, it appears that he had a large influence on your inability to learn and fight.'
'He did, this time around I'm not listening to him or doing things his way, I'm going to make sure to kill anyone who stands with Voldemort, no more second chances.'
'Hmm, be sure to know who your enemies are, not everyone here will be any enemy that was before like wise not all your allies will be the same.'
'Hm, makes sense with the person I ran into on the train.'
'Mr. Malfoy has also joined you along with that curious elf and your owl, any plans of getting others to aid you in this effort, old friends perhaps.'
'No this is my fight not theirs, I lost them once and I don't intend on losing them again.'
'What of your parents, you have a chance to see them again connect with them.'
'They may be James and Lily Potter, but they aren't the ones I never got to meet, they have their own children to worry about. I plan on keeping everyone out of the fight that I can.'
'What of Melissa Potter, she could use the assistance of someone who knows what it is like to live a life that you did.'
'She has her family, and friends, people wo can and look after her and if I do my job she won't ever be burdened by the pain and suffering I went through at least that's the plan.'
'After this is done and if you succeed what of you? Do you wish to live out your life here, you could start over in a new world?'
Harry shook his head, 'No, once I'm done I'll either go into isolation or maybe walk through the veil, see everyone I lost and finally rest.'
The hat seemed to hum sadly, 'Never a life for yourself, always to help the lives of those around you. I hope your time here will show you that there may be more to life then finishing the fight you have.
The sorting was nearing almost 10 minutes at this point and the students were beginning to get restless, even the teachers were whispering amongst themselves now. Dumbledore looked on with interest having many questions regarding the boy in front of him and was curious as to his sudden appearance. Dumbledore had a feeling that this boy would be a catalyst for change, weather that change was good or not had yet to be seen.
'Now for your sorting, Gryffindor was the house you were in before, but placing you there would not give you much privacy and also place you near the people were closest to as well as right by Ms. Potter so Gryffindor is out. Hufflepuff while suitable would be too overbearing on you and would not give you the space you need to complete your tasks. Ravenclaw would be a good fit, but you are not here for an education and not doing work would create some problems within the house itself, I can also see you are concerned about Ms. Lovegood and her uncanny ability to find out information many would not.'
Harry then knew what was coming and couldn't help but laugh at the irony of the situation an action that caused the hat to chuckle out loud surprising everyone in the Great Hall.
'Yes the irony is quite funny to behold, your first sorting you were to be placed in the House of Salazar Slytherin, I honored your request but it appears we went the long way around, as Slytherin House will be the place where you will accomplish your goals.'
Harry sighed knowing that Slytherin was truly the House he would need to go to, it was where Draco was who he would be working with the most as well as the general isolation and distain from the other houses would mean he was left alone by other people around him. It was perfect.
'It appears Mr. Potter that Salazar himself has a message your you as well. Mr. Potter I am Salazar Slytherin, or the essence left in the hat when the founder created him. For years my house was regarded for the cunning and ambitious, now it has fallen to be known as the house for those who are perceived as dark or evil. The people who represent my house are spineless and mindless sheep who follow one who had the opportunity to be great but has chosen a life and path of destruction for those around him as well as the world itself. I must ask you to restore the honor to my house, show those in my house the true ways of someone in my house the ambitions to be more and the cunning ways to achieve their goals. Bring respect back to the House of Salazar SLYTHERIN!'
Harry then realized Slytherin was called out and the hat was removed, he got up and walked over to the Slytherin table which was clapping and cheering loudly. He saw Snape clapping and looking at him with great interest, Dumbledore was also doing the same. He noticed Malfoy waving at him as he went over a took a seat next to him.
"Slytherin who would have thought." Malfoy said.
"If only you knew." Harry responded.
After everyone had settled down Dumbledore stood up and took his place at the podium.
"Welcome everyone to another year to Hogwarts, I hope that everyone's summer was safe and eventful. Firstly, some of you may have noticed that we will be joined this year by other students, this is due to the fact that Hogwarts will be hosting the Triwizard Tournament. We will first introduce the delegation from The Beauxbaton Academy of Magic."
Harry noticed that this time around the entrance for Beauxbaton was much more subdued. He could recognize both Fleur and Gabriella amongst the students and yet again felt sad knowing the fate of the elder Delacour when Shell Cottage was attacked while Harry Ron and Hermione were hiding there.
"Next I shall introduce the delegation from Durmstrang institute."
Yet again this introduction was also subdued, there Harry noticed Viktor Krum next to Igor Karkaroff and couldn't help but wonder whatever happened to the seeker in his old world. Everything else played out the same to Moody arriving late, which was accompanied with eh tick of him licking his lip. Harry knew at that moment that Barty Crouch Jr was here, and he instantly felt a swell of anger. He didn't even notice Dumbledore finish his speech and wave his hands so that the food appeared. If there was one thing Harry always missed was the food. The food from Hogwarts was to die for and he was happy to be able to enjoy himself and indulge himself.
"What took so long?" Draco asked.
Harry looked at him confused, "What do you mean?"
"Your sorting almost took 15 minutes." Draco responded.
Harry looked at him shocked, 'Damn didn't know it was that long, well we had a lot to talk about.'
Pansy then joined the conversation.
"So Alexios how come you never came to school before? Why now and are you really a Flamel?"
Harry started at the girl, "I never came to school because it wasn't necessary, I'm here now because my father wished for me to attend school and meet children my age if I am to take up lordship of House Flamel. This should prove I am a Flamel." Harry then showed her his ring.
Harry felt someone staring at him and looked and saw the girl from earlier in the carriage staring at him. He couldn't help himself and smirked at her knowing that his unwillingness to talk to her annoyed her. Daphne upon seeing this glared at him before looking away and focusing on her dinner.
"Malfoy who is that, I recognize her but can't remember her name." Harry asked in a low voice.
Malfoy looked to who Harry was referring to before responding. "Daphne Greengrass, she's in our year has a sister a year younger than us."
Harry nodded before going back to his meal. The rest of the meal was uneventful, a couple of question here and there but nothing too major. Dumbledore then stood up once again.
"I would like to introduce Mr. Barty Crouch who is charge of the Triwizard tournament here at Hogwarts."
Mr. Crouch took the podium and Harry was unable to see if he was under the imperious curse or not. His assumption was that Crouch was still safe, but he didn't know when that would change.
"The Triwizard tournament is a great tradition and we are pleased to bring it back once again. In months time we will be drawing names from the goblet and those 3 chosen will come to represent their respective schools within the tournament. There will be 3 tasks given and completion and success of each task will be given points. Any witch or wizard of any age will be allowed to enter this tournament."
Dumbledore did not look pleased at the notion that any student would be eligible to enter as he once again took foot at the dais.
"Remember that this tournament is not to be taken lightly, many have come forth before and perished in the events, I urge that only those with great ability and knowledge take part in the tournament itself, for once you are entered and chosen there is no turning back. Now the Triwizard Cup!"
Dumbledore then revealed the cup in all its glory as blue fire light up the cup itself.
Harry looked at Draco, "Everyone can enter are they bloody mad."
Draco shook his head before getting up, "Come on, time to show you the snake den."
Harry shrugged, "Been there before."
"When?"
"Long story that involves second year and a Polyjuice potion."
"Wait what?"
"Yeah long story, we'll get it to it another time."
The Slytherin students all walked down to the common room where Harry was informed that the password would be oblivion.
The first-year students then all stood in the common room admiring it for the first time.
"All right listens up firstys. I'm Lucian Bole, a 7th year Slytherin Prefect. You have been sorted into the
House of Salazar Slytherin, the most noble house of them all. Here we respect 2 things, your cunning
and your ambitions. There are a couple rules that you need to follow while you are in this house."
Harry who couldn't care less just leaned against the wall behind him and folded his arms.
"Firstly, if you go anywhere go in pairs, out of all the houses we are the most disliked, we need to protect each other. Second, do not be late to any classes, we will have the prefects guide you to your classes in the first month as it can be confusing to navigate through the halls of the school. Third, if you are going to break the rules or play pranks do not get caught, losing points will not be tolerated and will be dealt with in house. Fourth anything within these walls of the common room stays in these walls. If you so much as breath a word to anyone outside our house or tell a professor who is not Professor Snape know that you will be punished. Last, you do not show any discourse outside of the common room. We must always show a united front outside. If you have a problem with someone settle it in here we have a dueling pit to settle any problems between housemates. Any questions?" Lucian then waited
"None? Then go to your rooms, each person ahs their own room and will have a nameplate on the door."
As the first years ran off Harry sighed getting ready to walk to his room before he was stopped.
"Flamel you get everything? I don't need you running your ego because daddy is famous you hear me." Lucian told him.
Harry stared at the older boy before scoffing.
"I assure you my ego will not be running wild, just leave me be and we'll get along just fine."
Draco couldn't help but groan at the response that Harry gave and knew what was going to happen.
Lucian who took offense walked forward.
"Look here you little shite, your father may be famous, but I don't give a rats as-"
Lucian was cut off by Harrys wand which was now positioned right under Lucians chin. Harry then looked at the older boy in the eye and told him in a calm voice.
"I'm going to tell you this once, keep out of my way or you will find it's a very small world when I am cross with you. I could kill you right now and I wouldn't even blink an eye. And before you need more clarification yes this is a threat. You get everything?"
Lucian gulped as the wand in Harrys hand sparked slightly itching at the chance to let loose.
Draco then came over and pushed Harry's arm down, "Come on Alexios no need to cause any trouble on your first night. I'll show you to your room."
Unbeknownst to Harry his eyes had started to glow faintly, and the green slightly bled through the contact lenses he had on which caught the eye of a certain blonde who was watching the scene unfold.
"Keep him in line Malfoy, or we'll have to teach him a lesson." Lucian told Draco who had gained his composure.
Harry then stopped again, "How about this Lucian, shut your mouth or I'll kick your teeth down your throat, and I'll shut it for you, merlin knows I don't need a bloody wand to kill you."
"Let us hope that it does not come to that shall we Mr. Flamel." A voice said from the entrance of the common room.
Harry looked over and saw Severus Snape in all his bat like glory.
"Professor what are you doing here?" Lucian asked nervously.
"I came to see if all the first years arrived safely it appears that they have. I must refrain you from committing any acts of violence at least on the first day Mr. Flamel, I would hate to see someone of your skill expelled on the first day." Snape said looking at Harry.
"I'll do my best sir." Harry said before walking off into the hallway where his room would be.
Draco nodded at Snape before following suit.
"What was that?" Draco asked furiously. "Do you want to make an enemy of everyone in the bloody house?"
Harry sighed as he took a seat in the chair in his room. "Not bad, it'll be nice having my own room for a change, a little small but I won't be in here much, so I guess that's okay."
Draco deadpanned, "You just threatened a 7th year Prefect and now you're going on about your room?"
"Yes, Draco because he was the reason that Arthur Weasley died. You know how hard it is to see the faces of the people who I killed or those who killed my friends. It took everything to not pull out my wand and start throwing hexes and curses left and right in the common room. I'm not here to make friends, I have a bloody job to do and a war to stop from ever happening."
Draco looked at Harry, "Look Potter I'm not saying I know what you've been through because from what it sounds like death is a hell of a lot better than what you've been through all this time. You have help now, not just from me but the Flamels as well, and we are going to stop what happened to us or damn well die trying."
Harry looked at Malfoy before chuckling. "Imagine telling yourself that we would be working together to stop Voldemort back at this age in our timeline."
"Bloody mad, I would have told you that you were bloody mad." Draco said smiling before he noticed something. "Your trunk isn't here yet odd."
"It's because I keep it on me at all times." Harry said pulling out his chest and enlarging it.
"You have to teach me how to do that sometime." Draco said.
"I will once we start training, by the way we start tomorrow morning at 4:30." Harry told Draco as he dug through his trunk.
"4:30? Well I haven't been able to sleep since getting here."
"I'll come and wake you up if you aren't up by then." Harry said.
"You won't be able to get in by the way. My room will be under wards." Draco told Harry.
Harry then looked up confused. "Why?"
Draco then sighed before getting into his explanation.
"It has to do with a tradition that's in Slytherin House, during the first week there's a hazing ritual where the older students will break into the rooms of the younger years and you know mess with them. Rules are nothing to cause permanent injury no going to the professor and you protect yourself."
"When the professors are told?"
"The students get punished, but Dumbledore and Snape let it go as its seen as tradition. The problem is that the last student who reported an incident ended up in the hospital win for a month." Draco said growing more worried by the darkening expression of Harrys face.
"Its why girls come in knowing complex ward schemes, to protect themselves. I know some so do other students, if your wards can hold off the older students then your safe, if not."
Harry had to close his eyes and breathe slowly to not let his anger get the best of him.
"It all makes sense; this house is a fucking breeding ground for the sick and twisted. This changes, it all changes now. For years they preyed on the weak but now they have a basilisk in the snake bit and I will make sure that they remember everything that they do wrong and the punishment they receive for it." Harry said wand snapping into his hand.
Draco gulped seeing the expression on Harrys face, he knew that things were going to change very quickly in this house and that those who were not ready to change were going to be dealt with swiftly.
"Do you need any help?" Draco asked nervously.
Harry shook his head as he began pulling out items from his trunk. "No get some rest, I'll wake you up tomorrow morning."
Draco nodded before walking back ton his own room, but not before looking back at Harry and determining that he would need to lock his room up well.
As he walked away he didn't notice the shimmer in the corner where someone had just heard the entire conversation between the two.
Harry got everything he needed before taking a seat again and pulling out the Marauders Map.
"I solemnly swear I am up to no good." Harry said as the map slowly came to life, but not as a whole map but more fragmented and out of place. His eyebrows furrowed as he groaned in frustration. Another thing not working properly great. He stood up and looked at his room before talking to himself.
"Always me, it's always me. Well no use in whinging Potter, lets get to work, Dobby!"