Harry Potter and the Time of Hell
Created by Com. This chapter by Prophetess of Hearts.
A.N: Hiya everyone! This is Prophetess of Hearts, but for now you can call me Prophetess or PoH to make it easier on you... Now in today's chapter we learn something... What is it we learn, you ask? Well I can't tell you that! It would wreck all the fun! So sit back, relax and remember... we don't own the HP gang but we do own Thomas Marvolo Potter and as before ~* text *~ represents parseltongue
Chapter 4: ((aka: Hisssssss goes the Slytherin))
So there Harry sat with the hat going to be placed on his head and he started to wonder just how the people in Slytherin, not to mention Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, and Ravenclaw would take this news. But then again it didn't matter; Dumbledore just couldn't up and resort Dudley unless Dudley asked for it and the Dursleys' had to stay (even though Harry was starting to think that they could die and rot for all he cared).
In any event the Sorting Hat was lowered onto his head and its voice filled his head like it had what seemed like long ago.
"Ahhh, Harry Potter you want to switch houses I see..." the Sorting hat said showing its ability to guess the obvious. But then again at least it wasn't saying no right away or anything.
"Yes, I would very much like that, and you're very lucky I don't blame you for sorting Dudley in Gryffindor or you'd be a pile of shredded fabric." Harry thought back, after all it would serve the hat right after sorting that no-good bastard into his house.
"Very well then Harry Potter, I also see that you have changed since I first met you. And it seems that my first decision turns out to have been the choice that should have happened no matter how well you learned in Gryffindor. So you will not fight against Slytherin again?" The hat asked, showing its patience and knowledge that it had. Not to mention the little 'death' threat that Harry had mentioned.
"No, I will not." Harry thought, in almost a defeated tone, yet pleasure also backed it. Pleasure of a few things other then getting away from Dudley. After all it has been said that in order to defeat your enemy you must know them. And how better to do this with Voldemort then get into the house he was placed in?
"Very well then Harry. SLYTHERIN!" The last word was spoken/shouted to the room that Harry was in. And so Harry took off the hat gently and placed it beside him. Then looked to the faces of the teachers around him.
Snape looked a little shocked... okay allot as his mouth hung open so large that it probably would be able to fit the McGonagall-chicken into his mouth. Heh, very amusing indeed. As for McGonagall herself, she had this look of pity and acceptance on her face as if she realized that would be the house he was sorted into, and even though she hated the idea, she accepted it. Now Dumbledore, well his eyes were twinkling in their normal manner and looked as if he had already known that this was going to happen; well go figure, this WAS Albus Dumbledore after all.
"I see you did not fight the hats placement this time Mr. Potter." Dumbledore said with a smile as he watched Harry. He then turned to Snape who was still gawking. McGonagall looked as well and promptly fell into fits of laughter. After all it was quite funny to see Snape so put out.
Harry smiled back at them. "Well it would be kind of stupid to start chanting 'Not Slytherin' again like the last time; in addition to the fact if I'm going to have to fight Tom Riddle then I might as well know him inside and out. After all being a Gryffindor first should make me an outcast like he was for the most part. Hmmm... maybe I should make up a fake name like he did for good measure... what do you think of 'The Master Jorapry'? Hmmmm, yes I think I like that. The Master Jorapry or just Jorapry for short it is. Kinda like Tom Riddle's 'I am Lord Voldemort' Ha! That'll show him!" At this point Harry got an evil plotting glint in his eye and the others seemed to start backing away ever so slightly. After all a semi-crazed Boy-who-lived is a scary sight. But in any event his Slytherin side was coming out. Then again it could just be Harry's imagination.
"Sorry, got a little ahead of myself there." Harry said as a blush started to spread across his cheeks and ears. "Professor Dumbledore, I don't suppose that I could get a pass to look through the books in the restricted section; could I?" Harry asked now more his 'normal' self; which was a really good thing indeed. And it just so happened that now was the point where Tom Potter decided to find Harry.
~*Here you are Harry Potter. Did I not tell you NOT to leave without me again? Ssssome people never learn.*~ Tom sighed to himself. Harry laughed quietly at this then smiled at him before replying.
~*Humans just aren't as smart as you Tom. Now in any event I'm going to be changing houses. You don't mind the dungeons too much do you?*~ Harry asked as an after thought. After all it was best to know Tom's preferences since that was where Slytherin dorms were located.
~*Assss long asssss I am allowed to be wrapped around you for warmth it doessss not matter.*~ Tom replied being very logical. Then again as Harry thought about it he now had a pet that was basically the SYMBOL of Slytherin.
Harry now looked up at Professor Snape. "You understand that there is no way I am going anywhere without Tom; after all he seems to think that he is my protector." Harry said, and then again it seemed to be addressed also towards Professor Dumbledore as well. Tom seemed to understand what Harry was saying and chose this point in time to nod that he did in fact consider himself Harry's guardian.
"Very well Harry. Now as it is time for dinner we should go announce to all the schools about your new placement." Dumbledore said with a smile on his face. Harry nodded; after all he was hungry because of having slept through breakfast, and lunch and having been totally out of it during dinner the night before. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
And so it was that Harry found himself in the room that he and the other champions of the Tri-wizard tournament had been forced to go into after they were announced. Harry sighed; this room was what started the whole 'Cedric's death' event. But that was not what today was about. Nope it was about Harry changing houses in which to escape torment. Wait; back that up... Escape Torment... by going into SLYTHERIN? How does that really work? Oh yeah! That's right most of them probably have had their butts kicked by family a great many of times and have already heard about what happened during the class. Oh well.
In any event Harry heard Dumbledore becoming him to join him in the front of the house tables, and so opening the door, sucking up that Gryffindor courage Harry walked confidently (and a bit arrogantly truth be told) to stand beside Dumbledore. "Due to circumstances and Mr. Potter's request he has been resorted from Gryffindor..."
Here is where a lot of whispering was taken place among many of the houses. Also the semi-quiet exclamation of a Slytherin of 'obviously not our house'. Heh, little did that Slytherin know as they were obviously going to get the shock of their life at finding out about Harry's new placement. Oddly enough Malfoy was being suspiciously quiet.
"Mr. Potter as I have mentioned has been resorted by the Sorting Hat; his new house shall be Slytherin." Dumbledore finished at last after the hall had quieted down enough to hear the Headmaster. Now is when a major commotion was heard by all four houses. Harry just smirked at Malfoy and proceeded towards his new table which was already clearing a space for him. Even though it was enough for at least 4 people, or one Hagrid sized person.
As Harry sat down he looked over to the Gryffindor spot where surprisingly he got an understanding looks from the twins, along with Ron and Hermione. They obviously knew that it was either that or Dudley's torments. Oddly enough Dudley seemed to be scowering at Harry, obviously pissed off that his punching bag wouldn't be there with him any more.
Harry then looked to the teacher's table where Snape was once more composed; yet frowning he found that the Dursley's eyes held so much hate in their eyes that they'd have made a tie with old Voldie Riddle for the person(s) who wants Harry dead the most. Now that's a scary thought; Voldie and the Dursley's working together... arg the horrors!
In any event Harry found himself at the Slytherin table which was full of people staring in bewilderment at the fact that Harry was in THEIR house. The most common thought among them was 'Ahhh! It's an invasion of the Golden Boy!'
It was at this time though that Ernie McMillan from Hufflepuff came right up to Harry and sneered at him. "See, just like in 2nd year. I knew you were a muggle hating Dark Wizard." here he paused then spoke in a disgusted tone, "You said then that you'd like to see how I fared with the Dursley's, well I happen to LIKE them you serpent-tongue!" Ernie's voice by this time had gotten so loud in addition to the hush over the great hall that everyone could hear him.
Harry for his part raised an eyebrow at Ernie and sneered back and said in a voice very much like a hiss: "Issss that so Ernie? Tsk, tsk... if you really think me a dark wizard I'd think you'd know better then to annoy me you pitiful excuse for a 'pure-blood', I'll tell you the reason your family escaped VOLDEMORT'S wrath, it's because your all arrogant ignorant pathetic excuse for witches and w3izards who couldn't fight a lonely ANT let alone a dark wizard... Your family might as well be thought of a million times worse then any MUDBLOOD will ever be!" By this time Harry's voice was raised and vicious. Yet all of a sudden his eyes turned from fiery to cold as ice and his voice deadly calm.
"And Ernie darling, incase you really want the truth of how the Dursley's are I'll play for you and everyone here in the call JUST how they treated me." Harry smirked now and stated in a clear voice to everyone in the hall: "Exhibeo recordatio de Dursleys" which meant in roughly in Latin 'Show memories concerning Dursleys'. And as he said that his want glowed a morbid black with surrounding lights of Gryffindor red and Slytherin green. Then it seemed that a mist covered the hall and then the show began starting with he first moment that the Dursley's found Harry on their door step and their disgust and the years after that. Incidentally everyone in the hall felt the emotions that Harry dealt with later. And even in this the show did a miraculous job of showing Harry's living space for the first 10 years that he stayed with them... the cupboard under the stairs with the spiders. It was rather like a car crash in a way; that it's so horrific yet you can't help to watch. By the end the memories also included the latest incident with Dudley's abuse and their laughter at the state he was in at the end of it.
Needless to say by the end of the show everyone stared at Harry who simply kept on a closed and emotionless mask and simply raised an eyebrow then looked at Snape and smirked. He knew right then that he at least got rid of more Snape's perception on him being spoiled. Needless to say today was a very interesting day, which would soon not to be forgotten as it was sure that quite a few people would make the Dursley's life hell.
Created by Com. This chapter by Prophetess of Hearts.
A.N: Hiya everyone! This is Prophetess of Hearts, but for now you can call me Prophetess or PoH to make it easier on you... Now in today's chapter we learn something... What is it we learn, you ask? Well I can't tell you that! It would wreck all the fun! So sit back, relax and remember... we don't own the HP gang but we do own Thomas Marvolo Potter and as before ~* text *~ represents parseltongue
Chapter 4: ((aka: Hisssssss goes the Slytherin))
So there Harry sat with the hat going to be placed on his head and he started to wonder just how the people in Slytherin, not to mention Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, and Ravenclaw would take this news. But then again it didn't matter; Dumbledore just couldn't up and resort Dudley unless Dudley asked for it and the Dursleys' had to stay (even though Harry was starting to think that they could die and rot for all he cared).
In any event the Sorting Hat was lowered onto his head and its voice filled his head like it had what seemed like long ago.
"Ahhh, Harry Potter you want to switch houses I see..." the Sorting hat said showing its ability to guess the obvious. But then again at least it wasn't saying no right away or anything.
"Yes, I would very much like that, and you're very lucky I don't blame you for sorting Dudley in Gryffindor or you'd be a pile of shredded fabric." Harry thought back, after all it would serve the hat right after sorting that no-good bastard into his house.
"Very well then Harry Potter, I also see that you have changed since I first met you. And it seems that my first decision turns out to have been the choice that should have happened no matter how well you learned in Gryffindor. So you will not fight against Slytherin again?" The hat asked, showing its patience and knowledge that it had. Not to mention the little 'death' threat that Harry had mentioned.
"No, I will not." Harry thought, in almost a defeated tone, yet pleasure also backed it. Pleasure of a few things other then getting away from Dudley. After all it has been said that in order to defeat your enemy you must know them. And how better to do this with Voldemort then get into the house he was placed in?
"Very well then Harry. SLYTHERIN!" The last word was spoken/shouted to the room that Harry was in. And so Harry took off the hat gently and placed it beside him. Then looked to the faces of the teachers around him.
Snape looked a little shocked... okay allot as his mouth hung open so large that it probably would be able to fit the McGonagall-chicken into his mouth. Heh, very amusing indeed. As for McGonagall herself, she had this look of pity and acceptance on her face as if she realized that would be the house he was sorted into, and even though she hated the idea, she accepted it. Now Dumbledore, well his eyes were twinkling in their normal manner and looked as if he had already known that this was going to happen; well go figure, this WAS Albus Dumbledore after all.
"I see you did not fight the hats placement this time Mr. Potter." Dumbledore said with a smile as he watched Harry. He then turned to Snape who was still gawking. McGonagall looked as well and promptly fell into fits of laughter. After all it was quite funny to see Snape so put out.
Harry smiled back at them. "Well it would be kind of stupid to start chanting 'Not Slytherin' again like the last time; in addition to the fact if I'm going to have to fight Tom Riddle then I might as well know him inside and out. After all being a Gryffindor first should make me an outcast like he was for the most part. Hmmm... maybe I should make up a fake name like he did for good measure... what do you think of 'The Master Jorapry'? Hmmmm, yes I think I like that. The Master Jorapry or just Jorapry for short it is. Kinda like Tom Riddle's 'I am Lord Voldemort' Ha! That'll show him!" At this point Harry got an evil plotting glint in his eye and the others seemed to start backing away ever so slightly. After all a semi-crazed Boy-who-lived is a scary sight. But in any event his Slytherin side was coming out. Then again it could just be Harry's imagination.
"Sorry, got a little ahead of myself there." Harry said as a blush started to spread across his cheeks and ears. "Professor Dumbledore, I don't suppose that I could get a pass to look through the books in the restricted section; could I?" Harry asked now more his 'normal' self; which was a really good thing indeed. And it just so happened that now was the point where Tom Potter decided to find Harry.
~*Here you are Harry Potter. Did I not tell you NOT to leave without me again? Ssssome people never learn.*~ Tom sighed to himself. Harry laughed quietly at this then smiled at him before replying.
~*Humans just aren't as smart as you Tom. Now in any event I'm going to be changing houses. You don't mind the dungeons too much do you?*~ Harry asked as an after thought. After all it was best to know Tom's preferences since that was where Slytherin dorms were located.
~*Assss long asssss I am allowed to be wrapped around you for warmth it doessss not matter.*~ Tom replied being very logical. Then again as Harry thought about it he now had a pet that was basically the SYMBOL of Slytherin.
Harry now looked up at Professor Snape. "You understand that there is no way I am going anywhere without Tom; after all he seems to think that he is my protector." Harry said, and then again it seemed to be addressed also towards Professor Dumbledore as well. Tom seemed to understand what Harry was saying and chose this point in time to nod that he did in fact consider himself Harry's guardian.
"Very well Harry. Now as it is time for dinner we should go announce to all the schools about your new placement." Dumbledore said with a smile on his face. Harry nodded; after all he was hungry because of having slept through breakfast, and lunch and having been totally out of it during dinner the night before. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
And so it was that Harry found himself in the room that he and the other champions of the Tri-wizard tournament had been forced to go into after they were announced. Harry sighed; this room was what started the whole 'Cedric's death' event. But that was not what today was about. Nope it was about Harry changing houses in which to escape torment. Wait; back that up... Escape Torment... by going into SLYTHERIN? How does that really work? Oh yeah! That's right most of them probably have had their butts kicked by family a great many of times and have already heard about what happened during the class. Oh well.
In any event Harry heard Dumbledore becoming him to join him in the front of the house tables, and so opening the door, sucking up that Gryffindor courage Harry walked confidently (and a bit arrogantly truth be told) to stand beside Dumbledore. "Due to circumstances and Mr. Potter's request he has been resorted from Gryffindor..."
Here is where a lot of whispering was taken place among many of the houses. Also the semi-quiet exclamation of a Slytherin of 'obviously not our house'. Heh, little did that Slytherin know as they were obviously going to get the shock of their life at finding out about Harry's new placement. Oddly enough Malfoy was being suspiciously quiet.
"Mr. Potter as I have mentioned has been resorted by the Sorting Hat; his new house shall be Slytherin." Dumbledore finished at last after the hall had quieted down enough to hear the Headmaster. Now is when a major commotion was heard by all four houses. Harry just smirked at Malfoy and proceeded towards his new table which was already clearing a space for him. Even though it was enough for at least 4 people, or one Hagrid sized person.
As Harry sat down he looked over to the Gryffindor spot where surprisingly he got an understanding looks from the twins, along with Ron and Hermione. They obviously knew that it was either that or Dudley's torments. Oddly enough Dudley seemed to be scowering at Harry, obviously pissed off that his punching bag wouldn't be there with him any more.
Harry then looked to the teacher's table where Snape was once more composed; yet frowning he found that the Dursley's eyes held so much hate in their eyes that they'd have made a tie with old Voldie Riddle for the person(s) who wants Harry dead the most. Now that's a scary thought; Voldie and the Dursley's working together... arg the horrors!
In any event Harry found himself at the Slytherin table which was full of people staring in bewilderment at the fact that Harry was in THEIR house. The most common thought among them was 'Ahhh! It's an invasion of the Golden Boy!'
It was at this time though that Ernie McMillan from Hufflepuff came right up to Harry and sneered at him. "See, just like in 2nd year. I knew you were a muggle hating Dark Wizard." here he paused then spoke in a disgusted tone, "You said then that you'd like to see how I fared with the Dursley's, well I happen to LIKE them you serpent-tongue!" Ernie's voice by this time had gotten so loud in addition to the hush over the great hall that everyone could hear him.
Harry for his part raised an eyebrow at Ernie and sneered back and said in a voice very much like a hiss: "Issss that so Ernie? Tsk, tsk... if you really think me a dark wizard I'd think you'd know better then to annoy me you pitiful excuse for a 'pure-blood', I'll tell you the reason your family escaped VOLDEMORT'S wrath, it's because your all arrogant ignorant pathetic excuse for witches and w3izards who couldn't fight a lonely ANT let alone a dark wizard... Your family might as well be thought of a million times worse then any MUDBLOOD will ever be!" By this time Harry's voice was raised and vicious. Yet all of a sudden his eyes turned from fiery to cold as ice and his voice deadly calm.
"And Ernie darling, incase you really want the truth of how the Dursley's are I'll play for you and everyone here in the call JUST how they treated me." Harry smirked now and stated in a clear voice to everyone in the hall: "Exhibeo recordatio de Dursleys" which meant in roughly in Latin 'Show memories concerning Dursleys'. And as he said that his want glowed a morbid black with surrounding lights of Gryffindor red and Slytherin green. Then it seemed that a mist covered the hall and then the show began starting with he first moment that the Dursley's found Harry on their door step and their disgust and the years after that. Incidentally everyone in the hall felt the emotions that Harry dealt with later. And even in this the show did a miraculous job of showing Harry's living space for the first 10 years that he stayed with them... the cupboard under the stairs with the spiders. It was rather like a car crash in a way; that it's so horrific yet you can't help to watch. By the end the memories also included the latest incident with Dudley's abuse and their laughter at the state he was in at the end of it.
Needless to say by the end of the show everyone stared at Harry who simply kept on a closed and emotionless mask and simply raised an eyebrow then looked at Snape and smirked. He knew right then that he at least got rid of more Snape's perception on him being spoiled. Needless to say today was a very interesting day, which would soon not to be forgotten as it was sure that quite a few people would make the Dursley's life hell.