A/N I dont own Harry Potter
The fourth year was going as well as anyone could have foreseen. The opening feast saw Dumbledore introduce Madeye Moody as the new DADA professor, further solidifying Hogwarts as an elite school. The opening feast was as delicious as always, but Harry and Blaise were interupted, when a few Gryffindors approached the Slytherin table, led by Ginny Weasley.
"So. Harry, preparing for our wedding yet" Ginny said cracking her knuckles, and annoying some nearby Slytherins with her putrid breath. It was well known Harry had broken up with Tracey, but nobody knew he was dating Fleur yet, Ginny took this to mean that he wanted to marry her. Dumbledore then came to see what the scene was about.
"Miss Weasley, do we really have to go over this again" he said threateningly, as Ginny shrugged.
"We dont feel like leaving Dumbledore" Ginny said as she began taking all the plates of each Slytherin student in her general area and devouring the contents, grinning at Harry with food all over her face.
"Why Ginny" Dumbledore asked warily. "
So those snakes cant have it hehe" Ginny roared, spraying Dumbledore with food.
She then tried pouring pumpkin juice in another Slytherin student hair, before being stopped by Dumbledore. Ginny hissed at being stopped and tried to punch Dumbledore who meerly stepped out of the way, which resulted in Filch being punched instead. The caretaker, who had retuned after a two year absense, screamed in rage, as Dumbldore helped him up.
Ginny then climbed on the table and began kicking everything she could find, hoping to impress Harry with her rebellious attitude.
Ron was at the Gryffindor table cheering on Ginny."You go sis, make Gryffindor proud", he did not seem to notice that all the other Gryffindors were hiding their faces in their hands as they did not want to be associated with the Weasley's. The sorting hat had been producing fewer and fewer Gryffindors in recent years, as many persuaded the hat to be put anywhere other than Gryffindor, not that Professor Sprout minded, as her House was the beneficiary, as her plan to build a strong House was running ahead of schedule. Hufflepuff was coming off a banner year, having finished second in the House Cup as well as the Quidditch Cup, this year she felt they had a real shot to beat Slytherin in both. It would be generations before Gryffindor moved past the negative image the Weasley's left in their wake.
Dumbledore sighed, ever since Arthur and Molly had been sent away, Dumbledore had to find a new home for the Weasley's. After working with Sirius, whom had defeated Fudge to become Minister for Magic, they had arranged for the Weasley's to move into Privet Drive and be raised by the Dursleys. Vernon no longer had the horcrux in his head, and Petunia was enthusiastic about taking them in, as she did not want Dudley to be an only child. Fred and George had dropped out of Hogwarts and had their magic bound, as they were determined to follow in Vernon's footsteps and become employees at his drill business.
Ron and Ginny, were spoiled by the Dursley's resulting in even more bad behavior. Because Ronald was a pureblood, their was a scholarship that allowed him to continue to be at Hogwarts despite being a first year, when he was supposed to be starting his fourth year. The same courtesy would have been extended to Daphne, but she choose to stop so could pursue broom racing.
"Detention Miss Weasley" said Dumbledore taking her wand and snapping it. Ginny burst into tears, and ran from the hall, no doubt to write to Petunia for a new wand. Dumbledore chuckled, and nodded at Harry as he went back to the head table. Deciding to be a showman, Dumbledore then took Ronald's newest wand and snapped it, earning a grin from Harry.
Dumbledore stood up to make his announcement. "Students of Hogwarts, this year we shall be hosting the Tri" Dumbledore began but was interrupted when the doors to the Great Hall burst open, it was Molly!
"Avada Kedavra" Molly roared as a green light shot out of the stolen wand she was using. Molly's curse missed, and she was soon defeated and bound. Dumbledore went to fetch the aurors. Molly had been making more apperances than usual lately, likely because she was to be given the Dementors Kiss next week.
Within five minutes Minister for Magic, Sirius Black arrived with the aurors. Harry chuckled as Sirius decided that the kiss would occur right there, as Molly was out of control. Hagrid chuckled in delight, as the Dementor that was being used was from the Dementor farm that Harry and him at opened last summer.
Dumbledore told the students that only seventh years would be allowed to stay and watch. Sirius gave Harry permission as he knew his son, was easily bored and this was something to keep his intrest.
After Molly was kissed, Harry joined the rest of his friends in the Slytherin common room, as they were excited that Dumbledore had announced a Hogsmeade trip for tomorrow as well as discuss how happy he was that Fleur would be coming to Hogwarts.
Dumbledore was rubbing the dark mark on his arm and looking concerned. Both his and Severus's dark marks had burned more painfully than they had in many years. Dumbledore then looked in his pensive and decided to add a few more memories into it. Dumbledore knew he had to defeat Tom, as Dumbledore had a new plan. Dumbledore planned to make Harry his new apprentice, rather than Tom. The reasons were mostly financial, as Harry was very popular, and their partnership would earn many new endorsement deals from prominent brands, for both of them, he would approach Harry about it soon. But tonight, Dumbledore was busy, Rosmerta had decided to visit!
Snape meanwhile, had a pensive look on his face as he sat admiring his reflection. So much had changed for him, he was now married, had a son, and more money than he knew what to do with. He had decided that this would be his last year at Hogwarts, not that he had told anybody, as Severus Snape told nobody his secrets. He planned on getting a rock band together, and touring full time as the frontman lead singer. With a sigh he braced himself for one more year of teaching potions.
The next day
Hermione Granger sat alone in the Hufflepuff common room studying, while the rest of her yearmates were in Hogsmeade. The first and second year students were afraid of her, especially due to her reputation on the Quidditch pitch, where she had scored the most knockouts in a single season in school history. She had now moved up to second in her year behind only Harry, and planned on being first soon. She hated being second, she was the second smartest and her house of Hufflepuff had come in second last year to Slytherin in both Quidditch and the House Cup race. But that did not mean all was going bad, as she was currently dating Cedric Diggory. With a crack of knuckles, she decided she had done enough studying, and that she would join Cedric in Hogsmeade.
Meanwhile many miles away.
"I believe I can help you Arthur" said a weak voice, after Arthur Weasley had explained what had gone wrong for him and his family lately. His son Percy whom had manged to find a job at the Ministry after Hogwarts, helped him escape Azkaban. Thats when they were approached by a shadow like wraith. Initially Arthur had been hesitant to join Voldemort, but when Voldemort offered him gold, how could he refuse! Arthur admired his new tattoo as he recieved his instructions.
