The Arrival of the Three Schools
As Harry woke up out of bed, he couldn't help noticing that outside were
the Beauxbatons Carriage and the Dumstrung Ship were already within the
Hogwarts School grounds. But Harry didn't know what the third thing was. It
was a school, no doubt, but there was something different about it. It was
shaped like a plane. Harry knew what a plane was, unlike Ron who had just
woken up beside him,
"Bloody Hell! What's that thing?" Ron asked as he stared at the pale white
aeroplane.
"It's a plane, Muggles use it to fly." Harry told Ron.
"But why do they need one? They're Wizards and Witches aren't they?" asked
Ron.
"Maybe they just decided to have something inconspicuous to the Muggles."
Harry said. They got changed and walked down stairs into the common room.
Hermione was sitting in an armchair and was telling Ginny about the other
school that had arrived that morning.
"Most countries around the world have at least one magical school. Of
course you know the Dumstrungs and Beauxbatons but the other school. Well,
I read once that there was a school in Australia which had an aeroplane as
their school transport." Explained Hermione to Ginny, who was standing by
the fire which, had been freshly lit that morning.
"So are you saying that there is a school in Australia?" Ron said, still
dumbstruck about the fact that there was another school that he hadn't
known about.
"Yes Ron, I just said so, weren't you listening." Hermione snapped.
"Maybe we should go downstairs. It's nearly breakfast." Said Harry quickly,
seeing that this topic was going to cause yet another argument between Ron
and Hermione.
"Quite right, Harry. Let's go." Agreed Hermione as she rose out of the
armchair. The four of them walked over to the portrait and began their
descent to the great hall.
When they entered the Great hall, they saw that there were another three
tables, which had been added to the four regular house tables. The staff
table out the front had been greatly expanded, obviously to accommodate for
all the extra Professors. As the rest of the students walked into the Hall,
the teachers arranged themselves on the staff table. Professor Dumbledore
stood, clearing his throat as he did.
"Students of Hogwarts, today we are joined by Dumstung, Beauxbaton and one
school which we have not had the pleasure of meeting as such, the
Australian United school of witchcraft and wizardry. I would like all of
you to give a warm welcome for our visitors and feel free to get to know
them. I am sure they wouldn't hesitate. And on that note, I now ask you to
join me in Breakfast. Enjoy." Dumbledore sat down and the gold plates were
filled to the rim, full of all kinds of different foods, some that they had
never seen before.
"It must be so than we all get our normal food but some new stuff to for
the other schools." Hermione said, as Ron ate what looked like an overgrown
sausage.
"Who cares, it's still bloody good stuff!" exclaimed Ron as he completed
his meal. Harry and Ginny sat beside one another, holding hands under the
table. Hermione was looking at Harry as though she knew what was going on.
Harry looked away and watched the new school. The Australians were in
shining blue robes, talking with an accent, but still in English. They were
laid back people, Harry saw, they looked very relaxed unlike the other
schools, who all had nervous looks on their faces. After breakfast was
eaten, Hermione came back with their timetables.
"Look! I have a free lesson!" Ron said excitedly.
"More time to do your homework than Ron?" Hermione said in a pleased voice.
"Always knows how to ruin a party!" muttered Ron to Harry.
As they came out of the room, Harry and Ginny whispered to each other,
"Seeya later Harry!" whispered Ginny as she walked away to her Potions
class.
Harry looked back and watched her walk away. She looked as though she was
gliding. Her hair waving in and out. She looked so beautiful. Harry didn't
feel guilty inside as he had once before. In fact, he felt good that it was
just his secret. His and Ginny's.