A/N: Here's part four, have nothing else to say. PLEEZ REVIEW! (& have fun!)
Albus Dumbledore opened his eyes, but immediately shut them, not wanting to face the day. How was he going to tell Nicolas and Cornelius that he was expelled for breaking a law, when it wasn't his fault? He had managed to slip into his dorm, pack for home, and fall into a fitful sleep before Nick talked to him, but Albus knew there was no avoiding him this morning.
Albus rolled over, turning over all of his dreams that had been shattered the night before in his mind. He knew, secretly, that he could become a great wizard, but never if he left Hogwarts. He would have to be sent to another wizarding school, most likely Beauxbottoms, but it wouldn't be the same. Albus felt as though he had been crumpled up and thrown away, and his mood thickened when he saw those familiar, bright brown eyes sparkling down at him. Nicolas's grin faded, though, when he saw the upset look on Albus's face.
"What's wrong, Al?" Nick asked, obviously worried. "I've never seen you this unhappy before!" Albus managed to sit up and reply, "Oh, nothing…" His mind was telling him, no, not now. When the time is right…Albus sighed, remembering that he really only had a few hours to tell him anyway.
"I-I-I was expelled," He whispered, so that Nick could barely hear him.
"What?" Nick asked, "Please tell me!"
"I was expelled," Albus said loudly before his mind could argue.
"What? How? How long have you known?" Nick burst out, but realizing that Albus wasn't up to talking much, asked softly, "What happened?" Albus took a deep breath and launched into story, about the phoenix, how he needed a license, and how he couldn't prove his excuse. Nick just listened patiently, deeply concerned, but thinking hard. Finally he said, "You don't have any evidence?" Albus shook his head. "Well, I'm a witness… I could back you up… and so could Corn… I don't want my best friend expelled for something he didn't do," He added, and to his delight, Albus felt a ray of hope surge through him, and managed a small grin. "It just might work…" Albus said thoughtfully, and leaped out of bed. "Well, it's my only shot! C'mon, Nick! Lets go to Bulgrean right away… the sooner the better!" Nick smiled and climbed out of bed, pulling on his black robes.
In twenty minutes time, Albus, Nick, and Corn (still bedraggled) were out of the common room and rushing down the hall.
"Are you sure this is the way to Bulgrean's office?" Corn asked, always worried about something or another.
"Positive. Now C'mon!" Albus assured him, quickening his pace. Soon Albus stopped in front of the wall that held the Headmaster's office. "Now," he pondered, "What is the password?" Nick replied matter-of-factly, "Well, we could try knocking, couldn't we?" Albus, Corn, and Nick all simultaneously knocked, and after a few seconds, the wall swung open. Bulgrean answered in blue robed pajamas, gripping a toothbrush.
"Boys, Boys, isn't this a bit early to be knocking on walls? It's 5:30!" Then Bulgrean's eyes skipped over to Albus, and beckoned them in. "Before you begin, I would like to inform you, Albus, that your parents are currently in a sticky situation in Lithuania – a dragon got out of the ministry's hands and they're currently tied up with that. Because of this, you will be allowed to stay on Hogwarts Grounds for a few days, but you may not attend any classes." Albus grinned to himself, for even a few more dull days at Hogwarts would be better than none at all. "Now, what have you boys come for?" Bulgrean asked, and his mind came back from daydreaming.
"I have some, well, evidence of my story about how I got the phoenix…" Albus began slowly, "Nicolas and Cornelius here are witnesses to me receiving the package with the egg in it… right?" Albus glanced their way and Nick took over. "We were both there, we saw the box, the egg, everything. I guarantee that it is not Albus's fault!" Bulgrean slowly shook his head and Albus's heart dropped. "I'm sorry, boys, though I believe your story, the Ministry of Magic requires some flat out object of evidence. I truly am sorry. You are still currently expelled, Albus, it is out of my hands." Albus started to argue desperately, but then realized Bulgrean couldn't change his answer. He nodded, and the numb feeling came over him again as he and his friends sadly left.
Albus wandered down the corridors aimlessly, deep in thought. Though Nick had kindly offered to skip classes to keep Albus company, but he refused, so Nick and Corn had reluctantly gone to Transfiguration, leaving Albus with his thoughts. He didn't really know why he was walking down the corridors, it just seemed like the thing to do. It wasn't for a long time that he realized that he didn't know where he was. Shrugging, he went on, figuring that he'd eventually end up somewhere familiar.
Albus rounded a corner, and met a dead end. Oh, Great, Albus was thinking, until he glanced down at the floor. There, written in metallic, silver ink, (which to his horror, appeared to be unicorn blood) was a message.
The chamber of secrets been opened. Beware.
A/N: Hahahaha! Cliffie! (Sorry, I got excited) Anyway, I made this longer; hopefully making up for extra short part three. Do you want more? If so, tell me and I'll get more posted ASAP!! (Ah yes, for those of you who are thinking, But the chamber of secrets has only been opened twice! Well, are you sure? Maybe there's one Harry Potter didn't know about, something the ministry kept a secret??? DUNDUNDUN!) Please Review! (Yes, this means YOU!!!) Bye Bye, y'all! -StarFig