She opened the vial and poured white powder into her hands. She moved the plank closing the fireplace. She took out a long stick and said Lacarnum Inflamora and suddenly fire started. She threw the powder from her hand into the fire. After a while the fire turned green and a face appeared. "Hello, Athena," the man said. Clarisse smiled, "Hello, Albus."

"Hello, Athena. I had a feeling that you will soon contact me," Dumbledore continued. Clarisse walked around the room and stopped almost suddenly, "I thought we had a deal, Albus. My granddaughter was stay away from our world." Dumbledore laughed, "Our world? It's good to know that you still think the wizarding world is your own. Athena, we cannot run from the fact that your son and yourself are not ordinary people. You, yourself know that Alana is not an ordinary young girl. She will affect the life of a certain someone."

Athena walked around the living room, thinking hard, "Yes, Albus. I know what the prophecies say about my granddaughter. But after what had happened to my son and daughter in-law, I don't want Alana to know her true origin. I'd rather keep her in the dark. I don't want to lose her." Dumbledore looked at Athena, "But I sense questions from her part about a certain school." Clarisse smiled, "Yes, you have always managed to amaze me, Albus. Indeed, she has been asking about a certain school. But, Albus, if I were even to consider sending Alana to Hogwarts, how can I? She is just too old. That will arouse suspicions." Dumbledore smiled, "That my dear, you don't have to worry."

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"Good morning, Harry," Sirius greeted Harry as he entered the dining room. "Good morning, Sirius." "Sleep well?" Harry nodded. Sirius pointed to the teapot, "There's tea in here and there are some toast here. Sit and eat." Harry pulled out a chair; "You said you wanted to talk to me about something." Sirius looked at Harry, "Oh, yes! I almost forgot. This year, there will be a few changes at Hogwarts." Harry's eyes bulged, "Changes? Nothing like the Triwizard Tournament, right?" Harry remembered the Triwizard Tournament well. He was very excited when he found out about the news. But when he was picked as one of the champions, his life changed. He was exiled by many of Hogwarts' students.

Not to mention, Voldemort tried to kill him and the Dark Lord would've succeed if his parents didn't help him. Cedric, he too became the victim of Voldemort's evil. "Harry? Harry? Are you all right?" Sirius shook his shoulder. "I'm alright. What are the changes? "Well, in the light of certain events, the Ministry of Magic has decided to let Hogwarts open a new, how should I put this? A new branch for further magical studies. To prepare young wizards and witches to face what Voldemort might do" Harry looked excited, "Are you telling me that I am picked?" Sirius gave out a hearty laugh, "Hold your hats, my boy! I don't know whether you are picked or not. They will announce the chosen students and give their letters two days after you all get back to Hogwarts from the Christmas break." Harry looked disappointed, "Oh, I see." Sirius noticed Harry's immediate mood change, "Don't worry. I'm sure you'll get in. Come now, go get your trunk ready, we leave for King's Cross at 11 o'clock."

Harry took Hedwig out from the taxi and walked down to the street. "Harry, why don't you go in first? I'll get the things," Sirius said as he paid the driver. Harry took Hedwig and walked to King's cross. He started walking towards the wall between Platform 9 and 10. This wall was a barrier between Platform 9 and ¾ and King's Cross. He waited for Sirius and at the corner of his eyes he saw Sirius pushing a trolley filled with his things, "I'm lucky to have Sirius to look after me. He's the best thing that had ever happen to me." After 5 minutes, Sirius arrived at the barrier, "Are you ready? Come on, let's go." Harry leaned against the wall and he fell right into it. Sirius followed, pushing the trolley.

Harry stood for a while, admiring the red-hot colour of the Hogwarts' Express. He looked around for a boy with red hair and saw one near the train, "Ron! Over here!" Harry watched as his best friend walked, actually ran to him. "Hi, Harry. How was Christmas? Thanks for the gift. I loved it." Harry had bought a silver owl cage for Ron as he had been complaining how rusty the one he had was. "I loved the present you gave me too. I really needed the broom polish. I was running out of the polish." Ron grimaced, "Oh, come on. You could've bought a polish. Never mind. Hi, Sirius." Sirius pushed the trolley nearer, "Hello, Ron. How are Arthur and Molly?" Ron shook his head, "Mom's been bugging me about being a Head Boy or a prefect. Percy this, Percy that! Non-stop!" Both Harry and Sirius laughed. "Come on, let's get on the train. Hermione probably is waiting for us. I'll see you during the school break, Sirius. Bye." Sirius gave Harry a hug. "Take care. Now, don't get yourself in trouble. You too, Ron." Ron smiled, "We'll try. See you later. Bye"

Harry and Ron boarded the Hogwarts' Express. They walked to the booth where Hermione was waiting, "Hi, Hermione." Harry moved and gave Hermione a hug, "Hello, Harry. Where's Ron?" Harry looked behind him but no sign of Ron, "He said he wanted to buy some treats." Harry sat near the window and after 10 minutes Ron appeared at the doorway, "Sorry, I'm late." Ron walked to Hermione and gave her a kiss. Hermione pushed him playfully, "Ron, someone might see us." Ron turned and looked at Harry, "What? Oh, you mean Harry? He won't mind. Do you?" Harry laughed and said, "No, kiss away." Ron turned around and planted another kiss on Hermione. Hermione turned bright red.

Ron sat beside Hermione opposite Harry. "Hermione, thanks for the Quidditch book. I loved it," Harry said, putting down his Fizzing Whizbees. Hermione smiled, "You're welcome. I loved your gift too. My mother said the colour of the hairpin matches my eyes. Ron, thank you too." Harry looked at Ron, "By the way, what did you buy her for Christmas?" Ron grinned, "I bought her a lovely heart-shaped pendant and necklace." Hermione pulled out the necklace and showed it to Harry, "Wow, it's beautiful." Ron grimaced, "It better be. I saved my money for three months just to buy her this gift. But, no gifts for her birthday." Hermione pushed Ron, "Ron, I didn't ask you to buy this!" Ron and Harry laughed, "Alright, just joking." They continued to talk about their Christmas holidays.