Chapter 1: The Letters

Disclaimer: I wish I owned Harry potter…actually Ronald Weasley ^_^ oh and what I wouldn't give to own the god Draco, but I don't. The mighty goddess J.K. Rowling owns them and all the other Harry Potter characters.

However, I do own the made up characters. (Who I shall not name yet.) Well on to the story…..

Chapter 1: The Letters

Albus Dumbledore sat at his desk stroking Fawks, his 'pet' phoenix, feathers lightly, as he read the letter he had just received. It was rather short, yet he had been reading it for at least the last 50 minutes. He read it over and over again.

It was VERY unusual to be receiving letters about his school so early. It had only been 3 days since the last year had ended. He sighed and read it over again:

CONFIDENTIAL

Albus Dumbledore

Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry

Dear Albus Dumbledore,

Mrs. Trinity Wentburg, a 5th year student at my school, has been sent to live with her Uncle, Severus Snape. Unfortunately the stress of transporting herself back and forth from there to the school would be too much. So I ask if you would consider letting her attend Hogwarts. She has the same qualifications for the 5th years. Please contact me as soon as your decision has been made.

Headmistress

Merlin's School of Witchcraft and Wizardry

Morgaine XVIII

He sighed and rolled the parchment up. He patted Fawks on the head, "I feel sorry for that girl. Severus certainly doesn't need any teenagers living with him. He'll go crazy by the first night…*sigh* I wonder why Severus didn't mention his niece coming? Interesting…very interesting."

Albus budged Fawks off of his lap, "I might as well right back to that old biddy now."

Albus had never liked Morgaine. A few years back he had met her. It was at a meeting for all the Head Masters and Mistresses of the wizarding schools of the world. Unfortunately, Morgaine and him had gotten into a quarrel during the first day of the meeting. Morgaine had rudely commented on how his teachings were too lenient and he needed to be stricter with his students. However, Dumbledore had not stood there and took it silently. He had retaliated with insulting her old fashioned and outdated ways of teachings.

Sighing once more he ran his fingers through his long white beard and reached into his desk.

As he reached in it he heard a loud chuckle. Dumbledore looked up at the painting on the wall in front of him. He had put it up a few nights ago. It was a portrait of Cedric Diggory, a wonderful student of his that had died the previous year in the Triwizard Tournament. He had been killed with one of the Unforgettable Curses by He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named.

Dumbledore looked up at Cedric (portrait), "What is so funny?"

"The Fat Lady says that Hagrid and a 'giant' woman appeared out of nowhere and scared her to death. I guess they're back from talking to those two giants in Edinburgh."

Dumbledore chuckled and waved of the laughing Cedric. He smiled and reached into his desk. He pulled out a piece of paper and a quill:



Dear Morgaine,

I think Mrs. Wentburg should be able to attend here. After all, her uncle is teaching here. She will be able to attend as a 5th year also. However I would like some information on her. Could you please ask her to write me. I would love for it to come from her. I will need:

Her wand type

Her guardian 'pet' name and information

A small note on her feelings towards Hogwarts

And of course her classes she prefers more than others

That will be all. I will be looking forward to the letter. Also, I was wondering if we could have her come at least a week before the New Year starts. Get her sorted and such.

Headmaster

Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry

Albus Dumbledore

Albus slowly rolled it up, sealed it with Hogwarts seal and stood up. "Well I shall be back soon Fawks. Must get this sent out as soon as possible."

The phoenix looked up at Albus and ruffled its wings. Albus rolled his frail old eyes and walked out his door.

Albus stopped in his tracks, startled, "Severus! Just the man I was looking for. Why didn't you tell me your niece wanted to attend Hogwarts?"

Snape looked at Albus with a nasty expression, "It slipped my mind. We've all been so busy with the preparation of You-Know-Who attacking."

"Yes, that sounds reasonable. Preparing for Lord Voldemort has been making me forgetful also. So she's coming to live with you? I never even knew you had a niece." Snape scowled.

"She seems to be a perfect student from her report cards, I still can't believe she…The reports Morgaine has been sending me tell me that she and Potter would get along great. Trouble follows them. Either that or she enjoys making trouble. Total opposite of her mother…yes. Well I must be going, still have some more precautions to take care of."

Before Albus could say another word Snape walked away. "Yes…It should be interesting this year…perhaps more than any other."

Albus hurried down to the Owlery and sent the letter away, "Good. Now I can return to resting."

However he didn't get very far before loud thundering steps stopped him.

"Dumbly-Dore!" Albus ducked into a corner to avoid being trampled by Hagrid and Madame Maxime.

He waited there until he saw them turn the corner. "That was close."

Meanwhile in Glamis Castle….

"I don't want you to leave..."

The tall blonde boy cringed as his friend cried harder, "Did you have to say that? I already feel bad."

"Look…your brother said in his will that you were to be sent to live with Snape. I mean your brother loved you. Why would he send you to somebody so cruel as the person your describing?"

The dark haired girl looked up and stopped crying. She wiped the tears out of her eyes, "Look I remember my uncle VERY well. I see him every night...in my nightmares. When I was little, right after my parents had left, he came here and had a little VISIT with my brother. He kept on insisting that I go with him."

The blond boy's eyes softened, "Trinity…he can't be that bad than. I mean I've always wondered how your brother had time to take care of you with his job, he was always going on trips. Look…lets not talk about this. I just want to hold you and pretend you aren't leaving."

Trinity closed her eyes and blocked out the image of her 3 year boyfriend, Christian, sad face. 'You killed him…you killed him…' Her eyes snapped open. 'You killed your brother….'

"…No…I didn't…" She put her hands over her ears, trying to block the voice.

Christian looked at her strangely. "Are you ok?"

` "I DIDN'T KILL HIM!!!"

Chris backed away, startled. He sat there for a few moments before wrapping his arms around her, "I know you didn't…I know."

She cried into his side silently, until she was fast asleep. Chris looked down at his loving girlfriend, "I hate to say it, but I'm relived you're leaving. That way I won't have to see your face after I break up with you, it would be torture."

He lifted her head off of his lap and set it on a silk pillow. He kissed her forehead lightly, "I'll see you tomorrow, my pet."

As the door clicked shut, Trinity gasped before crying again, "Why did you have to die?!"

'He didn't die…you killed him.' Trinity held her head and cried.

3 hours later…..

A knock at her door woke Trinity. She stood up drowsy and disoriented, before unlatching the door. Her hair sticking up in odd ways.

She immediately straightened her back, "Mrs. Morgaine!"

The silver haired witch smiled and walked into the dorm room, "I see you're all packed up… When you first came here I remember your brother asking for you to stay here during the summer, I was shocked. Yet you've stayed in this exact room for the last 4 years. The room's not going to be the same…not that any of Glamis will, but you are truly part of this room."

Trinity pinched her cheeks, trying to keep herself awake, and from crying, "Mrs. Morgaine, as interesting as this all is…ummm, did you want something?"

Morgaine scowled, "Yes, well, here." She handed Trinity a parchment, "I sent the letter to Hogwarts and the owl arrived just now. Their Headmaster wants YOU to write. Don't see why…how come you didn't tell me your uncle, Severus, works there?"

That sure woke Trinity up, "WHAT? He works there…NO!"

Morgaine smirked at upsetting her before walking out the door, "Read the letter as soon as you can!" Trinity stared at the retreating back of her Headmistress, "You troll-wanna-be…"

She looked down at the letter and sighed, "Well since I have nothing else to do."

She read it over and smiled, "This should be fun."

She changed into more comfortable clothes; her black silk pajama bottoms and tank top, and put her hair up in a lazy bun.

Reaching into on of her bags she got out a quill, ink, and paper. Settling herself down into her beanbag chair she started writing:

Dear Mr. Dumbledore,

I have no questions as to why you asked me to write it. I totally understand. I personally don't like Mrs. Morgaine either. ^_^ Well here is the information you asked for:

My wand: a strand of dragon's whisker, redwood, 8 ¾ inches

My 'pet': barn owl, female, blue eyes, name is Angel

Trinity paused and looked at her loyal friend, Angel. Angel sat perched on her window, staring intently at Trinity. 'Protective and Reliable.' Trinity shook her head and continued the letter:

I'm not quiet sure how I feel about Hogwarts. I think it will be rather enjoyable. It's a chance for me to make new friends.

My favorite classes are Potions and Care of Magical and Mystical Creatures

Also I was wondering, since I have no place to go over the summer if I could come there as soon as possible? I really don't want to stay around this castle, it brings back bad memories.

Instead of wasting time on sending a letter can you please send me your answer by fire? The address is:

Glamis Castle Room 10456

1025 prince Avenue

Glamis, Angus, Scotland

Well I'll be looking forward to your answer…

5th year student

Trinity Wentburg

She folded up the letter and sealed it, "Angel! I have a job for you."

The blue-eyed owl flew over to Trinity and put its leg out. As Trinity attached the letter to her leg she explained where to deliver it, "…Now hurry! Make it fast!"

Trinity watched as her best friend flew out the window, on her way to Hogwarts.

"Come on 'Arry! Hermoine's waiting! We have to hurry and get there or she'll leave without us!" Ron dragged the struggling Harry towards Diagon Alley.

Harry had arrived two hours beforehand at the Weasley's home only to leave. "Ron! Why are we meeting 'Moine again?" Harry tried to pull his hand out of Ron's grasp and was only pulled further.

"She says she has something important to tell us! VERY important." Ron ran forward towards the alleyway in which Hermoine had asked to meet them.

Harry followed close behind. As they reached the end of the alleyway a voice called out, "Pothead…Weasel."

"MALFOY!"

"Yes… Weasel," The blond haired boy stepped out from the shadows.

Just then, "Harry, Ron, Draco! I'm glad you all came."

All three of them snapped their heads to the right as a girl, Hermoine, ran into the alleyway.

Draco narrowed his eyes, and asked, although he knew the answer, "Muggle, what was the meaning of bringing me here?"

Hermoine narrowed her eyes, "Well DRACO, if you would let me explain…"

" 'Moine! Just tell us…" Harry of course.

"Well for the rest of the summer us 3 plus 4 others from Hogwarts will be spending some 'quality' time together training for…You-Know-Who. All of us will be the prefects for next year."

"Look Draco you'll be staying at the castle anyways…SO DON'T make that stupid face at me!"

Draco gaped at her, "Mudblood you DID NOT just raise your…"

"*SLAP*! Don't ever call me that again!"

Draco gripped his cheek, "Yeah…well what are we standing here for?"

Hermoine held her wand in the air and whispered a small spell. Soon four humongous trunks plopped to the ground in front of them. "There's enough clothes in here to last us for a week. Professor Dumbledore told me that Hagrid would be here to meet us soon. He also said that we would have to stay here in Diagon Alley for a little while. Only about a day or two though."

Draco growled and leaned down and picked his trunk up, "Yeah whatever Muggle."

End of Chapter **********

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