Ch. 2
Meeting Dumbledore
Aug. 14
"Your Hagrid..." came Amy's startled voice. Her eyes wide as she made the connection.
"Yup, guess I am, and your Savanna, Jason, Amy, Matthew, Nikita and Trela from what I gather, but now's not the time to dally around, have got to get back soon now as Dumbledore wants a word with you lot"
"You mean Hagrid... Like "THE" Hagrid from Harry Potter ... the books...?" Savanna says, bouncing on her toes, all of a sudden fully awake. "So that would mean we're likely at King's Cross Station right.... Platform 9 3/4"
"But ... where's the red train" came a miffed voice that belonged to Jason as he looked over the deserted station.
"It's 2 am here, that train is only for school purposes, after all how'd you think we'd get all those kids back and forths but don't worry, you'll get to see it sooner or later I'd think" he laughed, for new kids they sure clued in quick enough
"Umm.... Hold up a minute. What do you mean it 2 am, What red train, Who or what is Dumbledore, how do you know walking mountain over there." Stated Trel digging her heels in and wasn't going anywhere until she got some answers.
"Harry Potter you mean the Movie that is coming out ... I think I've heard off it." Said Niki
"Yah the one with the flying blue car and white hair scary looking dude." retorted Matt helpfully
"What do ya mean you don't know... you haven't read any of the books?" was Hagrid's incredulous voice
"Oh so you guys know about the books?" Amy asked, after all in the books they took great care to hide all this stuff from what they called 'muggles'.
"Of course we know about them, she is a witch after all, course Dumbledore supported her idea, sort of a way to let everyone know about the dangers that can be out there that they'd never even see ... sides most muggles just think it's fiction anyway.... Sort of a fairy tale you know...." his voice trailed off "... but we'd better be off, come on and grab hold of my coat here and it'll be done soon enough"
"Hold on here, you still haven't answered even one of my questions... Is this a movie or a book that we are talking about cause now you've got me confused" still digging her heels in replies Trel.
"Both" says Savanna and Jason in almost perfect unison, Savanna goes on to explain.
"It's a movie that is based off the books, now if you'll just move it you can read my copy of the book later and get your answers... Come on...."
"Well it is a place of magic, maybe someone will have an answer about what we were talking about over lunch" was Niki's thoughtful addition.
After a few moments of consideration Trel finally decides to go "All right I'll go."
"Great! Grab a hold of the sleeve and we'll be on our way." Hagrid sighed in aspiration.
When he is sure everyone has a good grip of his jacket he disapparate. Everyone felt like they where in two place a once then whole once again.
"Well that was fun… Not!" Said Niki
"How is everyone?" asked Matt very concerned for his team.
"Well at least I'm in one piece" grunted Trel. Feeling a bit dizzy.
"I think that was the bomb," said Amy looking around to see where they went.
"Ooh can we do that again. I wonder if I could learn that. It would come in very handy." Savanna giggled
"Hay why aren't we at Hogwarts?" asked Jason sounding even more disappointed.
"Really Jason you should know by now, you can't just apparate or disapparate into Hogwarts because Hermione always telling Harry and Ron that." Retorts Amy
"Ha ha ha, You really know you're stuff there." Laughed Hagrid. Amy beamed up at their giant escort feeling very please with herself.
"Umm where are we now and where are we going? Asked a now very confused Trel, glancing at the street of very odd-looking buildings.
"I know we're in Hogsmeade," shouted Savanna. "There is Honeydukes and Zonko's"
"Oh and there is the Shrieking Shack over there on the hill." Interrupted Amy.
"So that means that there's the way to Hogwarts," stated Jason catching the other two excitement. Jason started walking towards the lane that would take them to the school.
"Yah that's the way to the school but it not where we're going."
Matt, Niki, and Trel all trade glances that said at least some of them new what was going on, but for the rest us who have no clue best be on guard. If Hagrid saw the exchange he never said anything.
"Well best be off some of us need some sleep this night." Starting towards the other end of the sleeping village. Then turns down one of the side streets and continue to walk to the very end. Then make his way up to a very long driveway. The six pilots where practically running to keep up with Hagrid.
"Well here we 1313 hollow wood crest." Hagrid said cheerfully. They all looked up to a very old and spooky looking house. "Well best be off, got to get back to Fang and feed Fluffy. Just go up and ring the bell, no hag lives here, besides you expected." At that Hagrid turns and leave the group standing in front of the house.
"Umm I don't remember this in any of the books. How about you Savanna?" asked Amy
"No I don't think so." Said Savanna
"What do we do now?" asked Jason
"Oh come on so it not in your books but we did and saw a lot of things that weren't in the show." Trel said as she was going up the stairs with Niki.
Matt quickly followed the girls lead and rang the bell. The three others started up the steps, as the door was open. Standing there was a tall lanky bedraggled looking man.
"Professor Lupin" Shouted Amy
"Just call me Remus, or Lupin I'm not a teacher per say any more." Lupin interjected.
Everyone had a confused look at this statement.
"Don't worry so much everything will be explained in due time. Come in and meet your new headmaster."
Entering the house as a group Savanna, Amy, and Jason were a little more subdued then before. Apprehension steeling itself over the group. Walking down the hallways towards the glowing embers of a dying fire at the far side of the room , at the end of the hall. Entering the room they saw bunch of fluffy armchairs which pointed towards the fire, pictures of old people sleeping in there frames, a huge black dog sleeping by the fire, and very beautiful fiery bird perched on the back of one of the chairs.
The room was warm and cozy and one of the pictures was comfortably snoring , the apprehension was growing but no one said a word. Lupin came into the room behind the group and cleared his throat , causing those who had taken no notice of his silent approach to jump.
"Savanna , Jason , Amy , Matthew , Trela and Nikita .... may I introduce Albus Dumbledore , headmaster at Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry" he introduces the back of a chair which slowly turns to reveal and old man wearing an emerald green robe , his white beard reaching down to his belt , with half moon spectacles gracing his twinkling eyes.
"Thank you Lupin but that won't be necessary , I am sure that these very talented young ones already know who I am" came his raspy voice "Sherbert lemon anyone" he asked , holding out a paper bag to offer his muggle treat to the newcomers.
Umm no thanks... that ok .... I'll past." was the general response of the group.
Clearing his throat Matt was the first one to break the eerie sleepy silence. " Umm please excuse me saying this but I'm the leader of this group and want to know. Why are we here?"
"In due time , in due time , for now there are other things to discuss. Like catching up on your studies , I have appointed Remus and Sirius as your tutors." he pointed to Lupin then to the black dog that lay next to the fire , he raised his hand to stop any further interruptions while he continued.
"I know where you have been and your activities there
, that is why I have chosen you to attend to a small matter we have encountered.
There are some rules you will need to adhere to while you stay here at
Hogwarts " he pauses as the group looks at each other in total confusion
, once he has their attention back he continues on. "All students
are restricted from entering the Forbidden Forest" he made a point to look
at Jason as he finished the first. "..... oakleys , dusters and ball caps
are not supported by our dress codes , there is a complete list of all
things banned on the grounds in Filch's office if you care to take a look
and any magic that you learn will not be used in the hallways between classes.
On a final note all modern day accessories will be useless while at Hogwarts."
At this last comment he survey the group to make sure
they were listening to him. The fiery bird flew up onto Dumbledore shoulder
and looked at Amy and started to sing softly.
"Now if you will excuse me I must go an attend to some rather boring school matters. I will leave you with one last thing. Hagrid will be here at mid day to pick you up to acquire your needed school supplies from Diagon Ally. After supper I would like to hear of you days events."
With that Albus Dumbledore left the room and the house. Leaving the six of them alone with Lupin and Black , who was seemingly a sleep.
Making the group jump again Lupin clear his throat again. "Well I guess you all are tired some of your things have been already taken to your rooms. Please follow me."
At this the huge dog on the floor got up and stretched his legs. The group turned and followed Lupin to there rooms. Staring at the things in the house as they passed them on their tour of the house. Full of question but to tired to think they went in silence. Finally they when up a set of stairs at the back of the house and found their rooms with their names in gold on the doors. Savanna , Amy , Trel and a bathroom was on the right hand side of the hall and Niki, Matt, Jason and another bathroom was on the Left hand side.
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Sorry it wasn't up sooner but Life happen again. Hoped
you like it. Next chapter hopefully before the weekend comes by again.