Chapter 5 Welcome back Potter.
"How could you do that?" "Ya, you betrayed Harry's mum and dad." Gwen sat still as she listened to the children shout at her. Finally she had enough, "SILANCE, I did not betray James, Sirius has always believed the same thing but I did not know peter was one of Voldemorts." "Then how did you know about it now?" Hermione said quietly "Believe it or not little girl but I have sources that have been keeping me informed about Harry's welfare. They let me know when peter was reveled." Gwen said standing up shaking with hurt and pain tears flowing down her face. "I would never betray my family. And while I was a death Eater I never ever, hurt them I knew Voldemort was after James I did what I could to get information that could to save him. Severus did as well, because he was family." Gwen had backed Hermione into the corner of the car, realizing what she had done she backed off. "You should have stayed away. You are no better." Ron shouted "Don't say that Ron, she's my aunt and I would like to hear everything she has to say." Harry said standing up as well. "Harry he's right I am no better, I've done horrible things in my past but I need you to understand I never tried to hurt James or lily. I'm sorry." In tears Gwen left the compartment leaving the children in stunned silence.
The rest of the trip was taken in almost complete silence, Harry, Hermione and Ron, tried several times to speak and could never get the words out. Gwen did not return to the car. Having instead taken sanctuary with Remus and Sirius in the staff car. They had decided not to travel with Harry to give Gwen and him time. Sirius hadn't been happy but he'd rather that then have to fight Gwen who had a legal right to Harry. While He wasn't even blood. She had threatened several time that she would take him if that was how she had to play it and he wasn't about to let that happen if he could help it. He loved Harry like he would his own son, and he wasn't about to be forced out. "It serves you right you know." Sirius said Gwen squeezed her eyes shut tight as Remus glared at Sirius "Will you be quiet. She just told Harry about the worst time of her life." "Did she tell him how she murdered 10 wizards, or how she tortured countless others?" "I never killed anyone" Gwen whispered as she shook. "I never tortured, I never used the unforgivables" she yelled "I'm guilty of being there, or seeing, of knowing and being to weak to do anything about it. I'm guilty of being in his inner circle with my husband who months after seeing me with blood splattered on my robes decided to find a way for us to get out." "You betrayed James and Lily." Sirius yelled shaking with furry "NEVER. I DID NOT BETRAY THEM THAT WAS DONE BY PETER WHO I DIDN"T EVEN KNOW WAS ONE OF US." Gwen stood her eyes wild with anger and pain. "I didn't know." She said weaker this time "if only I had." Gwen collapsed onto the floor. Remus picked Gwen up and laid her on the bench and motioned for Sirius to follow. "You have to quit pushing her. She has enough guilt to last a life time, her precognition didn't kick in in time to save James, she feels tremendous guilt, you know for the longest time she believed that crap you're spewing." "How come you are sticking up for that wench anyway?" "Maybe Sirius it is because I've had a lot longer to work through things. Quit thinking with your heart and think with your head. If you did that maybe just maybe you'd see how fragile she is." "That dark witch will never have my sympathy; she brought it all on herself." Remus Lupin looked at his friend with a coolness that was very rarely seen. "You can feel that way if you like, but I can tell you now that Gwen is still the girl that you loved." "Don't say that. Don't say that I ever loved her." "Padfoot." "NO! My love for her died the day James did." With that said Sirius Black stormed to the front of the train where the teachers' washroom was and tried to calm himself down. It had been a good many years since he had been this emotionally worked up. And it had him scared. Remus watched Sirius Leave and shook his head, "I'm afraid my friend that you are wrong you love her just as much. I'm just scared that you feel that she betrayed you more then anyone else." He went back into the car and tended to Gwen. "It's perfect, I have so much stuff to use against potty now." Malfoy whispered to Crabbe. As they came out of the closet they had entered as they had heard the shouting.
The Hogwarts express pulled into Hogsmeade right on time. Hagrid was there calling for all first years and a girl named Michelle. No one paid much attention as they hurried to their carriages. Harry, Hermione and Ron. Didn't even stop when Draco called their names instead running past. The night was chilly and the infamous three seemed to feel it more since Gwen's revelations. "So, what you going to do Harry?" "I don't know Ron. She is my aunt, but to be a dark witch. It's just too much to think about right now." "Well I know what I would do; I don't think I could trust her." "Hermione, I think that for now, we should just wait and see I mean she was so nice this last month." The trio came to a consensus then. They would keep an eye on Gwen and see what happened. Gwen, Remus and a few other teachers that had caught the express got into the carriages. "Moony I'm so sorry for rift between you and Padfoot." "Don't feel bad, for something I am responsible for Gwen it is and was my choice to help you." "But, it's putting a strain on you and Sirius, and I think before it is done the same will be said about you and the children." "Gwen you were young and foolish back then and I don't think that you should be punished for it. You married Severus young and while there were problems you did always love one another and that is saying something. I see it in your eyes that you still do. So it makes sense that you would fallow him in what he was doing. You never betrayed James, telling Voldemort... Oh please people" he said as he heard a few teachers gasp. When they stopped he continued, "You never told where James was or that he was in contact with you. Sirius has just forgotten how much information you got for us." "I don't think he'll ever forgive me, Moony but thanks." Gwen looked out the carriage then and saw the Dark shape of Hogwarts lit by candles and lights in the windows, "I forgot how breathtaking Hogwarts can look." She whispered. "Perhaps you'll find some of the happiness you lost while you are here." Remus said in her ear. "Perhaps." The Children Filed into the Great Hall as noisily as ever. Gwen laughed as those who hadn't seen each other on the train launched onto each other hugging and squealing. Wide eyed and smiling she entered only to turn white. "I should have known." She whispered there already waiting for her was Severus looking severer and dark as ever in full black, his hair already greasy from being in front of a caldron. "Did he forget how to make the special shampoo I made for him?" she asked Remus as she walked up to the front. "No I just don't think he cares." Remus said taking a seat. Gwen had been just about to sit down besides him when she heard her name, "Gwenyver, perhaps you would be so kind to sit beside me." "Why Severus, as charming as it would be to sit besides you, I'm afraid I've already committed to sitting with Remus this evening." "Very well then dear wife I will sit on your other side, while you eat." Snape said standing up and moving from his usual spot. Gwen sat very still as Snape sat down. "Don't you have anything better to do that harass me?" she whispered. "Never love, I have also taken the time to make sure your things are sent down to our rooms. I thought you might like being at home." He said as he touched her knee. Gwen gasped. Noticing a few students starring at her curiously she sat back. And smiled, "Never will I live with you darling, I've long since discovered I prefer to sleep alone." Snape smiled an evil grin as he filled his glass. "Perhaps but soon you will discover the pleasure in sleeping in my bed again." That said the conversation was over as Dumbledore motioned for the sorting to begin. Professor McGonagall lead the first year's in. but there was a short girl who looked older leading the pack. McGonagall placed the three legged stool on the ground before the first years. On top sat the sorting hat, the old wizards hat began to sing, There once were four who were great They made this school to educate Their names well known through out the land Gryffindor was quite the Man. Bold, and, honest and true. Ravenclaw what a witch, Smart, wise, and full of wit. Hufflepuff now there was a broad, Hardworking and loyal but set apart for he was so shrew Slytherin knew just what to do. Together they built this school Picking the students that followed suit. Then one day they needed help and here I am to figure it out Where you belong I will find out. SO sit right down, take a seat and when I'm done I'll tell you where to go. Which house is best I'm sure to know.
The hall was filled with applause as the hat finished its song. Gwen smiled remembering the songs it had sang her years, "I'm surprised it hasn't started recycling them yet." She whispered to Remus with a laugh. "Who knows maybe it has"
Proff. McGonagall unrolled her list, "the first to be sorted is a transfer student entering 6th year" from oh my dear you have come a long way, From E- Te Academy in Canada. Michelle Vuong. The short Girl from the front looked around nervously as the hat was placed on her dark head of hair. "You've been trained most thoroughly, Your smart you would do good in Ravenclaw, but your true, kind, and have what it takes, very difficult to place as you get older, But just in case.GRYFFINDOR!" the hat yelled out. Smiling the tiny 6th year got off the stool and took her place at the Gryffindor table. Everyone clapped, the Gryffindor table the loudest as she took her place, and immediately Hermione, Ron and Harry introduced themselves, "Nice to meet you." Michelle said looking a little overwhelmed. "If you need anything just let me know." Harry said smiling "I'm a prefect after all." Michelle nodded and then turned to watch the rest of the sorting. They were half way through the K's when she had turned around. Scared and feeling a little out of place Michelle shrunk into her seat. Feeling eyes on her she spied the source. She smiled at the white blonde haired boy. Her eyes not leaving his she felt her heart pound. Blushing she turned away and back to the sorting only to discover that the last one was up a kid by the name of Adrianna Zifland, who went promptly into ravenclaw. The last sorting done, Dumbledore stood,
just a few words, "Zip data Cardiff that." That being said the tables filled with food. The feast had begun. They all ate there full, Gwen ignored Severus and talked to Remus, Harry and Hermione smiled weakly at one another as they ate, and Ron sat next to Harry. Eating as much as he could grinning all the way through. At last the dinner was over and with a clap of his hands Doubled ore, had cleared the Tables. "Now that our stomachs are full. It is time for the announcements; I would of course first like to take the time to introduce our new teachers. TO teach Defense against the arts we have Professor Remus Lupin." The applause was great except for the Slytherin table, who sat there cold faced. To replace Professor Trelawney is Professor Potter-Snape." Everyone gasped as they heard her name and the room was silent. Harry sighed before starting to clap for her. Soon the room was filled with applause as even Slytherin applauded. "Harry are you related to her? Is she snapes' wife? If so it isn't fair she's to hot to be his wife" the Wesley twins muttered, "Ya come on Harry cough up the information." Parvarti Patil and lavender brown said together. "Back off guys he'll tell us when he's ready." A voice of reason coming from Hermione said as she pulled lavender down to her seat. Dumbledore waited for the ruckus to die before continuing, "Mr. Sirius Black is also with us, he will be taking over half of the transfiguration Classes as well as teaching Dueling this year." Everyone gasped again at the thought of the once convicted black as a teacher. But clapped loudly all the same lead by the Gryffindors. Pausing once more Dumbledore applauded as well and when the clapping had died down said the rest of the Announcements, "The forbidden forest is off limits, and Mr. Filch has asked me to remind you not to do magic in the halls, and that Dung bombs and fake wands have been added to the list of items. And if you wish to see the entire list comprised of 439 items that it is hanging in his office." Dumbledore smiled, "That is all prefects if you would show your first years to your common rooms it is off to bed we go."
Harry got up and called for all the first years, "Come along all Fallow me." Harry smiled as he waved goodbye to Hermione and Ron. Thinking quickly he added, "Michelle, perhaps you should come with us as well." Michelle sighed and took up the rear. He led them to the common room entrance, "this here is the fat lady." He said making the quick little introduction, "Password please." She asked smiling "Callandor" the password said the fat lady smiled as she swung forward, reveling the hole in the wall. "Welcome to the Gryffindor common room, your rooms are up those stairs." Harry said before directing the first years to their proper rooms. Finally having settled them all down he flopped into a chair, "How did Percy do it? They kept asking all these questions." He said looking at Ron and Hermione
"Who knows Harry?" Hermione said with a giggle. Harry looked at Hermione and gave a lopsided grin. "Ron wasn't it Percy who said the only person who asked so many questions our first year was a bushy haired know it all?" Winking at Hermione Ron and Harry started to laugh.
"Not funny guys just for that..." She was interrupted by a velvety voice "Who knows Harry?" Hermione said with a giggle. "Excuse me for interrupting. But, where am I supposed to be." "Oh I'm so sorry Michelle you'll be in the 6th year girls' room with Hermione. Hermione, would you mind showing Michelle?" "Not at all. Fallow me. " Slowly the night crept on and Hogwarts slowly went to sleep, save a few ghosts and portraits."
"How could you do that?" "Ya, you betrayed Harry's mum and dad." Gwen sat still as she listened to the children shout at her. Finally she had enough, "SILANCE, I did not betray James, Sirius has always believed the same thing but I did not know peter was one of Voldemorts." "Then how did you know about it now?" Hermione said quietly "Believe it or not little girl but I have sources that have been keeping me informed about Harry's welfare. They let me know when peter was reveled." Gwen said standing up shaking with hurt and pain tears flowing down her face. "I would never betray my family. And while I was a death Eater I never ever, hurt them I knew Voldemort was after James I did what I could to get information that could to save him. Severus did as well, because he was family." Gwen had backed Hermione into the corner of the car, realizing what she had done she backed off. "You should have stayed away. You are no better." Ron shouted "Don't say that Ron, she's my aunt and I would like to hear everything she has to say." Harry said standing up as well. "Harry he's right I am no better, I've done horrible things in my past but I need you to understand I never tried to hurt James or lily. I'm sorry." In tears Gwen left the compartment leaving the children in stunned silence.
The rest of the trip was taken in almost complete silence, Harry, Hermione and Ron, tried several times to speak and could never get the words out. Gwen did not return to the car. Having instead taken sanctuary with Remus and Sirius in the staff car. They had decided not to travel with Harry to give Gwen and him time. Sirius hadn't been happy but he'd rather that then have to fight Gwen who had a legal right to Harry. While He wasn't even blood. She had threatened several time that she would take him if that was how she had to play it and he wasn't about to let that happen if he could help it. He loved Harry like he would his own son, and he wasn't about to be forced out. "It serves you right you know." Sirius said Gwen squeezed her eyes shut tight as Remus glared at Sirius "Will you be quiet. She just told Harry about the worst time of her life." "Did she tell him how she murdered 10 wizards, or how she tortured countless others?" "I never killed anyone" Gwen whispered as she shook. "I never tortured, I never used the unforgivables" she yelled "I'm guilty of being there, or seeing, of knowing and being to weak to do anything about it. I'm guilty of being in his inner circle with my husband who months after seeing me with blood splattered on my robes decided to find a way for us to get out." "You betrayed James and Lily." Sirius yelled shaking with furry "NEVER. I DID NOT BETRAY THEM THAT WAS DONE BY PETER WHO I DIDN"T EVEN KNOW WAS ONE OF US." Gwen stood her eyes wild with anger and pain. "I didn't know." She said weaker this time "if only I had." Gwen collapsed onto the floor. Remus picked Gwen up and laid her on the bench and motioned for Sirius to follow. "You have to quit pushing her. She has enough guilt to last a life time, her precognition didn't kick in in time to save James, she feels tremendous guilt, you know for the longest time she believed that crap you're spewing." "How come you are sticking up for that wench anyway?" "Maybe Sirius it is because I've had a lot longer to work through things. Quit thinking with your heart and think with your head. If you did that maybe just maybe you'd see how fragile she is." "That dark witch will never have my sympathy; she brought it all on herself." Remus Lupin looked at his friend with a coolness that was very rarely seen. "You can feel that way if you like, but I can tell you now that Gwen is still the girl that you loved." "Don't say that. Don't say that I ever loved her." "Padfoot." "NO! My love for her died the day James did." With that said Sirius Black stormed to the front of the train where the teachers' washroom was and tried to calm himself down. It had been a good many years since he had been this emotionally worked up. And it had him scared. Remus watched Sirius Leave and shook his head, "I'm afraid my friend that you are wrong you love her just as much. I'm just scared that you feel that she betrayed you more then anyone else." He went back into the car and tended to Gwen. "It's perfect, I have so much stuff to use against potty now." Malfoy whispered to Crabbe. As they came out of the closet they had entered as they had heard the shouting.
The Hogwarts express pulled into Hogsmeade right on time. Hagrid was there calling for all first years and a girl named Michelle. No one paid much attention as they hurried to their carriages. Harry, Hermione and Ron. Didn't even stop when Draco called their names instead running past. The night was chilly and the infamous three seemed to feel it more since Gwen's revelations. "So, what you going to do Harry?" "I don't know Ron. She is my aunt, but to be a dark witch. It's just too much to think about right now." "Well I know what I would do; I don't think I could trust her." "Hermione, I think that for now, we should just wait and see I mean she was so nice this last month." The trio came to a consensus then. They would keep an eye on Gwen and see what happened. Gwen, Remus and a few other teachers that had caught the express got into the carriages. "Moony I'm so sorry for rift between you and Padfoot." "Don't feel bad, for something I am responsible for Gwen it is and was my choice to help you." "But, it's putting a strain on you and Sirius, and I think before it is done the same will be said about you and the children." "Gwen you were young and foolish back then and I don't think that you should be punished for it. You married Severus young and while there were problems you did always love one another and that is saying something. I see it in your eyes that you still do. So it makes sense that you would fallow him in what he was doing. You never betrayed James, telling Voldemort... Oh please people" he said as he heard a few teachers gasp. When they stopped he continued, "You never told where James was or that he was in contact with you. Sirius has just forgotten how much information you got for us." "I don't think he'll ever forgive me, Moony but thanks." Gwen looked out the carriage then and saw the Dark shape of Hogwarts lit by candles and lights in the windows, "I forgot how breathtaking Hogwarts can look." She whispered. "Perhaps you'll find some of the happiness you lost while you are here." Remus said in her ear. "Perhaps." The Children Filed into the Great Hall as noisily as ever. Gwen laughed as those who hadn't seen each other on the train launched onto each other hugging and squealing. Wide eyed and smiling she entered only to turn white. "I should have known." She whispered there already waiting for her was Severus looking severer and dark as ever in full black, his hair already greasy from being in front of a caldron. "Did he forget how to make the special shampoo I made for him?" she asked Remus as she walked up to the front. "No I just don't think he cares." Remus said taking a seat. Gwen had been just about to sit down besides him when she heard her name, "Gwenyver, perhaps you would be so kind to sit beside me." "Why Severus, as charming as it would be to sit besides you, I'm afraid I've already committed to sitting with Remus this evening." "Very well then dear wife I will sit on your other side, while you eat." Snape said standing up and moving from his usual spot. Gwen sat very still as Snape sat down. "Don't you have anything better to do that harass me?" she whispered. "Never love, I have also taken the time to make sure your things are sent down to our rooms. I thought you might like being at home." He said as he touched her knee. Gwen gasped. Noticing a few students starring at her curiously she sat back. And smiled, "Never will I live with you darling, I've long since discovered I prefer to sleep alone." Snape smiled an evil grin as he filled his glass. "Perhaps but soon you will discover the pleasure in sleeping in my bed again." That said the conversation was over as Dumbledore motioned for the sorting to begin. Professor McGonagall lead the first year's in. but there was a short girl who looked older leading the pack. McGonagall placed the three legged stool on the ground before the first years. On top sat the sorting hat, the old wizards hat began to sing, There once were four who were great They made this school to educate Their names well known through out the land Gryffindor was quite the Man. Bold, and, honest and true. Ravenclaw what a witch, Smart, wise, and full of wit. Hufflepuff now there was a broad, Hardworking and loyal but set apart for he was so shrew Slytherin knew just what to do. Together they built this school Picking the students that followed suit. Then one day they needed help and here I am to figure it out Where you belong I will find out. SO sit right down, take a seat and when I'm done I'll tell you where to go. Which house is best I'm sure to know.
The hall was filled with applause as the hat finished its song. Gwen smiled remembering the songs it had sang her years, "I'm surprised it hasn't started recycling them yet." She whispered to Remus with a laugh. "Who knows maybe it has"
Proff. McGonagall unrolled her list, "the first to be sorted is a transfer student entering 6th year" from oh my dear you have come a long way, From E- Te Academy in Canada. Michelle Vuong. The short Girl from the front looked around nervously as the hat was placed on her dark head of hair. "You've been trained most thoroughly, Your smart you would do good in Ravenclaw, but your true, kind, and have what it takes, very difficult to place as you get older, But just in case.GRYFFINDOR!" the hat yelled out. Smiling the tiny 6th year got off the stool and took her place at the Gryffindor table. Everyone clapped, the Gryffindor table the loudest as she took her place, and immediately Hermione, Ron and Harry introduced themselves, "Nice to meet you." Michelle said looking a little overwhelmed. "If you need anything just let me know." Harry said smiling "I'm a prefect after all." Michelle nodded and then turned to watch the rest of the sorting. They were half way through the K's when she had turned around. Scared and feeling a little out of place Michelle shrunk into her seat. Feeling eyes on her she spied the source. She smiled at the white blonde haired boy. Her eyes not leaving his she felt her heart pound. Blushing she turned away and back to the sorting only to discover that the last one was up a kid by the name of Adrianna Zifland, who went promptly into ravenclaw. The last sorting done, Dumbledore stood,
just a few words, "Zip data Cardiff that." That being said the tables filled with food. The feast had begun. They all ate there full, Gwen ignored Severus and talked to Remus, Harry and Hermione smiled weakly at one another as they ate, and Ron sat next to Harry. Eating as much as he could grinning all the way through. At last the dinner was over and with a clap of his hands Doubled ore, had cleared the Tables. "Now that our stomachs are full. It is time for the announcements; I would of course first like to take the time to introduce our new teachers. TO teach Defense against the arts we have Professor Remus Lupin." The applause was great except for the Slytherin table, who sat there cold faced. To replace Professor Trelawney is Professor Potter-Snape." Everyone gasped as they heard her name and the room was silent. Harry sighed before starting to clap for her. Soon the room was filled with applause as even Slytherin applauded. "Harry are you related to her? Is she snapes' wife? If so it isn't fair she's to hot to be his wife" the Wesley twins muttered, "Ya come on Harry cough up the information." Parvarti Patil and lavender brown said together. "Back off guys he'll tell us when he's ready." A voice of reason coming from Hermione said as she pulled lavender down to her seat. Dumbledore waited for the ruckus to die before continuing, "Mr. Sirius Black is also with us, he will be taking over half of the transfiguration Classes as well as teaching Dueling this year." Everyone gasped again at the thought of the once convicted black as a teacher. But clapped loudly all the same lead by the Gryffindors. Pausing once more Dumbledore applauded as well and when the clapping had died down said the rest of the Announcements, "The forbidden forest is off limits, and Mr. Filch has asked me to remind you not to do magic in the halls, and that Dung bombs and fake wands have been added to the list of items. And if you wish to see the entire list comprised of 439 items that it is hanging in his office." Dumbledore smiled, "That is all prefects if you would show your first years to your common rooms it is off to bed we go."
Harry got up and called for all the first years, "Come along all Fallow me." Harry smiled as he waved goodbye to Hermione and Ron. Thinking quickly he added, "Michelle, perhaps you should come with us as well." Michelle sighed and took up the rear. He led them to the common room entrance, "this here is the fat lady." He said making the quick little introduction, "Password please." She asked smiling "Callandor" the password said the fat lady smiled as she swung forward, reveling the hole in the wall. "Welcome to the Gryffindor common room, your rooms are up those stairs." Harry said before directing the first years to their proper rooms. Finally having settled them all down he flopped into a chair, "How did Percy do it? They kept asking all these questions." He said looking at Ron and Hermione
"Who knows Harry?" Hermione said with a giggle. Harry looked at Hermione and gave a lopsided grin. "Ron wasn't it Percy who said the only person who asked so many questions our first year was a bushy haired know it all?" Winking at Hermione Ron and Harry started to laugh.
"Not funny guys just for that..." She was interrupted by a velvety voice "Who knows Harry?" Hermione said with a giggle. "Excuse me for interrupting. But, where am I supposed to be." "Oh I'm so sorry Michelle you'll be in the 6th year girls' room with Hermione. Hermione, would you mind showing Michelle?" "Not at all. Fallow me. " Slowly the night crept on and Hogwarts slowly went to sleep, save a few ghosts and portraits."