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Chapter 3
Hogwarts had never been so inviting to Harry before. He hadn't realised how much he had missed the Great Hall or the food provided by the house elves but especially, Gryffindor Tower and his own bed, when he finally got there. But before he could climb the stairs and catch up with all his friends, Dumbledore had something to say to the whole school, as Harry had feared he would. Harry had seen Hermione on the Hogwarts Express before the great feast and she had been uncannily normal. Harry had been expecting her and Ron to treat him differently as everyone else was doing, but to his great relief, it was obvious that they were trying to act as they always had done. The food, as ever, was fantastic. There were boiled potatoes and roast potatoes, carrots, peas and vegetables that Harry didn't even know existed, pork, turkey, lamb, stuffing and gravy. Everybody had room for afters, such as Apple Crumble and Baked Alaska and they tasted equally as good as the main course. When everyone had eaten as much as they could, the plates magicked themselves away and Harry's heart dropped as Dumbledore rose from his chair, signalling them to be silent. Ron and Hermione glanced at Harry uncertainly and then glared back at Draco Malfoy who was looking menacingly at them all, aided by his usual cronies, Crab and Goyle. Harry was looking raptly at Dumbledore, trying to avoid the stares from the other students in the hall "The start of another year," he began. "Another year where you should all excel yourselves at your studies and concentrate on becoming better wizards and witches." There was silence in the Great Hall. Harry knew what was coming. "However, I am saddened to have to remind you all of a much darker matter that should never have occurred. As I sadly informed you all last year, it involves Lord Voldemort." There was a sudden murmur of voices around the room. Some people flinched at the mention of Voldemort. Dumbledore wasn't fazed and continued. "I will not upset everyone by repeating what I said to you all last year, but I must remind you to all be careful. As a result of Lord Voldemort's return, there will be some changes around the castle. For example, a guardian will be appointed to each common room. They will sleep in your common rooms in separate dormitories and are there solely for your safety. I will now inform each House who their guardian is." There was an excited hush around the hall. Harry looked along the staff table. "Slytherin house will be guarded by Professor Illidict. He is new to the school and I ask you all to welcome him." There was a scatter of clapping. "Hufflepuff house will be guarded by Mr Larry Bagman, head of magical games and sports." Hufflepuff house cheered loudly, and Mr Bagman's ruddy face glowed with pride. "Ravenclaw house will be guarded by Professor Moody," said Dumbledore, "who is back this year on his own choice. I wish you to also make him feel welcome as I am sure many of you heard, he suffered a terrible ordeal in this very castle only last year." The Ravenclaw table looked apprehensively up at the real Mad Eye Moody, sitting silently at the end of the table. "And finally, Professor Lupin, I am glad to say, is back not as a teacher but as the guardian of Gryffindor house." Dumbledore looked as though he had finished but then added something.
"There is one other thing; Gryffindors' please do not be alarmed by the large black dog that will be accompanying Professor Lupin. The dog is a pet of his and is unfortunately ill. His stay at Hogwarts is indefinite but necessary. Thank you." The whole of Gryffindor cheered loudly and Professor Lupin, sitting unnoticeable in the corner was beaming. Harry's heart leapt at the mention of Sirius. Hermione and Ron turned excitedly to him. "Did you hear that?" "Sirius AND Lupin!" "Shh!" hissed Harry. Malfoy was sitting close by and didn't want to be overheard. Harry caught Lupin's eye and Lupin shot him the smallest glance of pride. Harry smiled back and scanned a look back down the staff table. Snape was glaring menacingly down the table at Lupin and, if possible, more menacingly at the large, black, shaggy dog, who was sitting importantly at Lupin's feet. "Look at Snape!" said Harry signalling to Ron and Hermione. "Yeah, you'd better watch out for him this year, Harry," said Hermione, concerned. "Ha! I'll bet the thought of Sirius and Lupin in the castle is more than he can bear!" Ron chuckled joyfully. Harry sat back in his chair with his belly full. The thought of having his parent's two best friends watching over him at night was certainly an encouraging thought. Harry's heart felt lighter than it had done for months.
Hogwarts had never been so inviting to Harry before. He hadn't realised how much he had missed the Great Hall or the food provided by the house elves but especially, Gryffindor Tower and his own bed, when he finally got there. But before he could climb the stairs and catch up with all his friends, Dumbledore had something to say to the whole school, as Harry had feared he would. Harry had seen Hermione on the Hogwarts Express before the great feast and she had been uncannily normal. Harry had been expecting her and Ron to treat him differently as everyone else was doing, but to his great relief, it was obvious that they were trying to act as they always had done. The food, as ever, was fantastic. There were boiled potatoes and roast potatoes, carrots, peas and vegetables that Harry didn't even know existed, pork, turkey, lamb, stuffing and gravy. Everybody had room for afters, such as Apple Crumble and Baked Alaska and they tasted equally as good as the main course. When everyone had eaten as much as they could, the plates magicked themselves away and Harry's heart dropped as Dumbledore rose from his chair, signalling them to be silent. Ron and Hermione glanced at Harry uncertainly and then glared back at Draco Malfoy who was looking menacingly at them all, aided by his usual cronies, Crab and Goyle. Harry was looking raptly at Dumbledore, trying to avoid the stares from the other students in the hall "The start of another year," he began. "Another year where you should all excel yourselves at your studies and concentrate on becoming better wizards and witches." There was silence in the Great Hall. Harry knew what was coming. "However, I am saddened to have to remind you all of a much darker matter that should never have occurred. As I sadly informed you all last year, it involves Lord Voldemort." There was a sudden murmur of voices around the room. Some people flinched at the mention of Voldemort. Dumbledore wasn't fazed and continued. "I will not upset everyone by repeating what I said to you all last year, but I must remind you to all be careful. As a result of Lord Voldemort's return, there will be some changes around the castle. For example, a guardian will be appointed to each common room. They will sleep in your common rooms in separate dormitories and are there solely for your safety. I will now inform each House who their guardian is." There was an excited hush around the hall. Harry looked along the staff table. "Slytherin house will be guarded by Professor Illidict. He is new to the school and I ask you all to welcome him." There was a scatter of clapping. "Hufflepuff house will be guarded by Mr Larry Bagman, head of magical games and sports." Hufflepuff house cheered loudly, and Mr Bagman's ruddy face glowed with pride. "Ravenclaw house will be guarded by Professor Moody," said Dumbledore, "who is back this year on his own choice. I wish you to also make him feel welcome as I am sure many of you heard, he suffered a terrible ordeal in this very castle only last year." The Ravenclaw table looked apprehensively up at the real Mad Eye Moody, sitting silently at the end of the table. "And finally, Professor Lupin, I am glad to say, is back not as a teacher but as the guardian of Gryffindor house." Dumbledore looked as though he had finished but then added something.
"There is one other thing; Gryffindors' please do not be alarmed by the large black dog that will be accompanying Professor Lupin. The dog is a pet of his and is unfortunately ill. His stay at Hogwarts is indefinite but necessary. Thank you." The whole of Gryffindor cheered loudly and Professor Lupin, sitting unnoticeable in the corner was beaming. Harry's heart leapt at the mention of Sirius. Hermione and Ron turned excitedly to him. "Did you hear that?" "Sirius AND Lupin!" "Shh!" hissed Harry. Malfoy was sitting close by and didn't want to be overheard. Harry caught Lupin's eye and Lupin shot him the smallest glance of pride. Harry smiled back and scanned a look back down the staff table. Snape was glaring menacingly down the table at Lupin and, if possible, more menacingly at the large, black, shaggy dog, who was sitting importantly at Lupin's feet. "Look at Snape!" said Harry signalling to Ron and Hermione. "Yeah, you'd better watch out for him this year, Harry," said Hermione, concerned. "Ha! I'll bet the thought of Sirius and Lupin in the castle is more than he can bear!" Ron chuckled joyfully. Harry sat back in his chair with his belly full. The thought of having his parent's two best friends watching over him at night was certainly an encouraging thought. Harry's heart felt lighter than it had done for months.