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Colin Creevy had been busy indeed. He had completely updated his camera equipment and researched various processing spells. He had since made a deal with the bank where they would hand out advertisements to everyone who came into their bank once. This would insure someone didn't end up with too many fliers and everyone had a fair chance. He had set up a brochure detailing what he would be doing and for what price. For five photos for muggleborns and or their parents it was ten galleons. For purebloods and or their parents to get the same five photos it would cost twenty galleons. It was also 2 galleons for one photo if a muggleborn or their parents would be buying it or four galleons if it was being purchased by a pureblood. This was done because magical photos move when animated and this would give many people who will never get the opportunity to see their children doing magic casting spells in school.
This way they could see their child performing magic but didn't risk ruining the statute of secrecy. As long as those photos were not displayed somewhere everyone could see them then all would be well. For a price anything could be bought. Also he was highly excited as he had combined the charm to prolong something and the charm to animate so he could now capture very short messages to people's families and send it to them if they liked. It was like a minute long only and he had only found it because he'd been experimenting. In fact he'd not expected it to work at all. It was a sure breakthrough and as soon as he had discovered he immediately filed a patent for it at the ministry of magic. Given that he was a muggleborn he wasn't noticed all that much and no one truly cared about him or his patent. Of course they didn't yet realise how amazing it was. When they did realise and furthermore that it was patented by a muggleborn he would surely shake their world from its foundations as they all knew it. Harry for one was looking forward to that. The purebloods would rue the day they ever crossed that muggleborn and he was excited for that day to come.
Dennis had bought himself a nimbus broomstick and all the appropriate quidditch gear. He had also bought new clothing along with his brother. They would be looking better for sure. All the Weasley children still attending school were stunned to get their own wands and brand new clothing. It wasn't up to the standard of most purebloods but was yards better than it had been. Ron had discovered he had a style he knew nothing about. He liked tight jeans which were slim fit and cashmere jumpers along with stunning silk black cloaks. The twins realised they had never had much choice in how they dressed what with being twins and all that but that they actually did like different things. Fred liked suits and slightly more fancy things whereas George himself favoured things like tracksuits and jean and shirts. They all noticed their magic change and improve in leaps and bounds when they got actual wands of their own. Ron had gotten an owl which was dark brown and small which he called Hooty. George had gotten an eagle owl which had bonded to him as his familiar whom he called Jackson as the owl had requested of him. As is the case with twins of a magical nature Fred's own familiar was a beautiful grey Russian Shorthair cat who informed him that her name was Lady Frost thank you very much. He was stunned as it would seem his cat was very fancy indeed. It was wonderful if he did say so himself.
Colin and Dennis had already gotten their own pets and were thrilled. Dennis kept the owl as he loved it and Colin got a cat whom he called Pepper. She was adorable.
Draco himself had bonded to a gorgeous Persian white cat called Lady Violet as she had told him this and Harry had laughed so hard at that. It was typical that Draco's cat was not only gorgeous but highly full of herself a bit like him. After updating his trunk and securing everything inside it he headed with Draco to the station and boarded the Hogwarts Express. He was early and felt like settling in. He had purchased something in Diagon Alley which would once hung on a door handle block certain people you wrote on an attached tag from entering a room you were in. He had written Hermione and Ron and Draco written Pansy, Crabbe and Goyle on it. Each month now Arthur made around thirty or so thousand extra galleons and he was thrilled with it as was Molly of course as she could now properly experiment at dinner time something she was rarely ever able to do beforehand. Thankfully with the help of Betty she'd begun looking after herself much more and also because of Ginny she'd stopped always feeling things so intensely. I mean she still felt them just not nearly as intensely as she usually would have. This did mean that her mental health was now much better too. It meant she could focus her attention on things which truly did matter.
Harry gasped as Ronald and his family entered with another girl and her father. He didn't know the girl but she was berating Ron who was blushing. He opened the window and heard her as they happened to be standing close by.
"And this Ronnie is why you should always be on time. It gives a bad impression otherwise. I don't want people to think you're some reckless miscreant ape when you're truly not. Now get your shit together and let's board the train!" she snapped pulling him in snogging him deeply while their parents were off to one side talking. It would seem he had gotten himself a girlfriend.
"Yes Lina I know that and I'm sorry. I did tell them to hurry up but they couldn't because Ginny forgot some things and we needed to return again. You know how you girls are always having way more stuff than anyone else. I took your advice about eating slowly and you're right I do enjoy my food more!" he said as Harry's eyebrows rose in shock. It would seem this Lina girl was very good for Ron which did make him happy. I mean they'd never be friends again for sure but if Lina was teaching him to be a better person then it was all good. Lina was tall with blondie brown wavy hair, huge boobs and bright blue eyes. Even the uniform didn't hide her naturally ample chest. He could see Hermione glaring at the couple and did laugh as she looked highly jealous and it was funny to see.
Hermione squealed as she felt random arms around her eyes as someone whispered surprise in her ear making her feel all weird inside. She turned around and came face to face with a tall boy who appeared to have muscles and blonde shaggy hair and green eyes. He had taken her breath away and she hated herself for appearing so shallow but he did look great.
"Yes and you are?" she asked seriously as he blushed deeply.
"I'm um Cormac McLaggan!" he said as she reeled in total shock which showed all over her face. She was never ever good at hiding her emotions. Harry for example could hide them when he wanted to he just rarely ever wanted to. Harry and Draco laughed at her stunned expression. Her mouth was opening and closing just like a fishes would. It was priceless.
"Yes well I didn't expect you to look so yummy. I mean I just didn't. I'm sorry Cormac my mouth runs away with me when I'm nervous. Thanks for inviting me to Hogsmeade too!" she stumbled around looking like a fool as he gave her a rose and kissed her cheek before boarding the express with his friends. Harry had never given him much thought to be honest despite his good looks. Nothing truly compared to Draco though. As the train started moving they searched up and down for Harry and couldn't find him anywhere. Neville and Blaise joined them along with Hannah and Susan who were shocked to get the invite to their compartment. Neville had invited them as Harry had asked him to. They entered the compartment and smiled awkwardly.
"Susan I wondered if we might talk about something a bit sensitive!?" Harry asked as she sat down opposite him.
"Before you continue Harry you should know I'm a lesbian. I love Hannah and I always will!" she said seriously as he laughed.
"I know that. I'm gay and this here is my husband Draco Warrens who was a Malfoy before! Suffice it to say someone charmed and potioned us so we'd always fight and hate one another but they didn't count on me hating myself for hating him. We got together over the summer after being completely cleansed and knew we wanted to spend the rest of our lives together so we got married. Besides which it was added protection should the fool who cursed us wish to do so again. Now I was wondering if you and Hannah might consider being our surrogates in the future. We've discussed this and there are no other people we feel would suit us. You are both so beautiful, intelligent and loving that we knew we had to ask you. We don't intend to have children for many more years yet though so no panic. I'm sorry I tend to ramble when I'm nervous!" Harry said quickly as Susan fainted and scared him. Hannah jumped at that reneverating Susan who came too and blushed deeply.
"Wow I'm so sorry I fainted. I don't truly usually do that. Oh how mortifying. Believe it or not I did have a request of you myself and had intended to ask you later on but how would you and Draco, Blaise and Neville like to be in a coven with us? We'd do various kinds of rituals and things. As to your question I am honoured indeed that you two would select us. We would be honoured to have your children in the future for us so long as you will be our donors when we decide to have children ourselves. We might be lesbian but having children is still very important to us!" Susan said as Draco then voiced his concerns.
"I am sorry to be blunt but how exactly do we do that? I mean you're lesbians so how will we impregnate you?" he asked bluntly and to the point which was discussed in further detail as their journey to school continued. They continued to talk until they were interrupted by the cart lady from whom Draco bought many sugar quills for Harry to enjoy later on and some chocolate wands for them to enjoy now. He truly did love chocolate wands. Soon enough after many games of exploding snap and deep conversations they arrived to the school all smiling. They exited the train and Ron and Hermione tried to come up to Harry but were moved out of the way quickly by Hannah and Susan who had been well appraised of everything the two had done and were disgusted beyond belief with them.
They arrived at school to find Professor McGonagall waiting for them with Lina and the first years. They all entered the hall together. Most of the school erupted into noises of confusion at the three being resorted as Dumbledore had told them all it was happening before they entered but to see it actually happening was a totally different thing. Neville went first and was sorted once again into Hufflepuff this time. Harry went into Ravenclaw along with Draco and Lina went into Hufflepuff herself. Either McGonagall hadn't noticed their wedding bands or had said nothing of it. Ron and Hermione were crying tears of despair that he was no longer in their house and most members of their house were looking at them furiously for it. Gryffindor had always found Harry most annoying and were delighted in general to be free of him. He was always getting in trouble somehow and losing them points so they were glad to be free of him. Dumbledore was stunned at how angry they all were at Ron and Hermione for crying because he was gone. That wasn't good at all. Since when had Gryffindor become so vile? He was devastated that Hogwarts best house ever was now looking like it's worst one Slytherin. He shuddered deeply and watched as the first years were sorted before he stood to make his speech.
"Welcome everyone to a new year here at school and to our wonderful first years welcome to Hogwarts. Your house prefects will show you around and give you maps so you are not late to classes. I kindly request that all Gryffindors asides from first years remain in the hall later as I wish to have a chat with them. To the first years Professor McGonagall will show you to your house so don't worry. Now on to some staffing changes!" he said as everyone in Gryffindor looked extremely stunned and made him feel ridiculous with how easy they all were to read.
"Our first staffing change that many of you will be delighted about is in History. Professor Binns classroom was checked this summer by warders who were here to update the school wards and they discovered a complex runic array which had been keeping him tethered to life which wasn't actually what he wanted. Your new History teacher is Professor Elena Devereaux" he said gesturing to the pretty blonde woman who stood up with a smile.
"Hello everyone. I am most happy to be taking up the post of History. I promise those classes will be at last interesting and we will move on from the Goblin Rebellions as those are not all that interesting anymore. Besides which we should look to make better relationships with them. Don't forget they control your money. I'm sure we'll all get on fabulously. See you in class!" she said as everyone clapped for her and she sat down again.
"Thank you Professor Devereaux. Our next change in staffing is to Defence Against The Dark Arts. Whilst they were here I asked the warders to check out every classroom we actually use and they removed a hidden ward in the DADA classroom designed to harm a teacher's performance so that they only last a year. Your new teacher for DADA is Professor Mafalda Hopkirk!" he said as the petite brunette stood up strongly. Since the demise of Dolores Umbridge and the minister for magic telling everyone he was in charge of hiring/firing and giving them a raise she felt stronger than ever. When he had tried to instruct her on how to teach her lessons she told him she would teach them as she saw fit and that he was not allowed to tell her otherwise which soon had him shutting up.
"Hello thank you for having me here. Since that charm was removed if these classes work out I may even become the permanent DADA teacher here. I can see that your previous instruction in this class has been ridiculous each year accept the year that Remus Lupin taught the class as he seems to have been the only one to actually know what he was doing. Other teachers may or may not favour houses no matter how inconspicuous they may think they look but I do not. You will do well to remember that. See you in class!" she said as Dumbledore looked put out by the end of her speech but tried to hide it and failed. He was a classic Gryffindor in that he could never hide his true emotions.
"Thank you Professor Hopkirk. Another staffing change is happening as well. Professor Rubeus Hagrid has taken some leave to spend this time with his family so your new Caring For Magical Creatures teacher is Professor Hannah Pottlemoth" he said as the new professor who had jet black hair, sallow skin and an intense stare stood up.
"Hello. I am very talented in caring for creatures and you too will be if you listen to me. Don't refuse to listen and then cry when you get hurt because I will not care and I can almost guarantee that no one who actually matters will want to know about it either. Creatures are supposed to be taught in a safe way and I can safely say although one of the nicest people I've ever met Professor Hagrid was not able to teach it safely. Quite frankly the lesson plans he left behind were nothing short of dangerous which is unfortunate. Come to my class and we'll be sure to have fun whilst learning!" she said as Dumbledore once more scowled. How many of the new staff were going to take a pop at the old staff? That just simply wasn't sporting at all.
"Also this year our old Caretaker Mr Filch has retired. He was too tired to do his job properly any longer and it had been high time I faced it. Our new caretaker and substitute teacher is Mr Henry Hoffmore. Mr Hoffmore will be available to tutor class groups in potions and Herbology. You will each be appointed two slots in your time tables every week to go to his classroom and revise with him. His classroom is located on the second floor. He is here to help you all so I would advise you to use his services wisely. As always no casting spells in the hallways and stay safe in all you do. Let the feast begin!" he said after Mr Hoffmore had bowed happily as the food rose to the tables. Harry idly wondered what he'd be discussing with the Gryffindors and quickly cast a silencing charm around himself after which he asked Dobby to come to him without being seen. He asked him quietly to find a way for him to see what the head master spoke to Gryffindor about when a compact mirror was pressed into his hand. He was informed that it would heat up when he had started talking and that should he look at it he will not be bothered or noticed until it was done. This would indeed be most interesting.