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They walked until they could hear no more from the Slytherin and Alisabelle before speaking to each other. "She's friends with Malfoy?" Ron asked in shock.
"But not with his father." Hermione said.
"But all the same, Malfoy?" Ron asked as though the name alone was a sin.
"She said she had Slytherin friends," Harry spoke up.
"But she also said she was friends with us." Hermione said.
"Well, she's also friends with Snape." Ron paused, "She told me last night he was a father figure to her."
Harry looked at him in disgust, "Poor, poor girl. I prefer the Dursleys over him."
"Come on guys, let's just ask Dumbledore." Hermione said as they approached the statue. Dumbledore was there waiting for them/
"Excellent!" He said, obviously less tired then the day before, "Let's go up!" And they climbed the stair well to Dumbledore's office. He led them into a room with a great number of huge comfy chairs. "Please, take a seat." He watched them sit down, their eyes never left him, "Right then. I suppose I must do my best to explain Alisabelle." They nodded. "Mm, where to begin? Well perhaps I should begin by saying she is the most fascinating student Hogwarts has ever had. The first most fascinating thing about her is her incredible heritage, but you must have her tell you about that, for only she knows the story." He paused, "And of course there's her talents. She has the most unusual talents, many which result from her heritage. I found that at times, she can make up the most fantastic spells and potions, just by herself! There's hardly a witch or wizard left that still creates their own spells, and they spend weeks creating each spell, to think a witch can roll one off her tongue on the spot!" Dumbledore looked simply amazed, "But enough about that. She has incredible talent in other subjects. In fact, she is good with all subjects, yes, Mr. Potter, especially potions. Though she is probably the second best potion making in this school currently, second only to Professor Snape, who continues to teach her, potions is not her best subject. Transfiguration is." Dumbledore said with a smile upon his face, "I believe we all know that an animagus can only change into one animal, correct, Harry?" Harry nodded, "Well, such an interesting thing about Alisabelle! She can turn into three different animals. It's truly fascinating!"
"Which three animals?" Harry asked.
"I do believe a mouse, a bird of some kind, a raven perhaps, and a horse. It's truly fascinating. You will also notice she has other qualities besides her magical ones. She does not judge. She does not need to, she knows whether you are good or bad without waiting around to see. You will find she is friends with many Slytherins, those which are deep down good people, an will quickly become friends with the Hufflepuffs. You will certainly notice that she becomes particularly good friends with those in Ravenclaw and Gyffindor. You will find out about that when you ask her about her heritage." He paused, "I believe I have answered at least a few questions."
"I have to ask how she knows Malfoy." Ron said quietly.
"I believe she used to babysit him, if what I hear is correct. I believe she is responsible for the few good characteristics he still has left today." Dumbledore said with a smile.
"Forgive me sir, but I cannot even remember where I met Alisabelle, but I know it was long ago." Hermione spoke up.
"Certainly it was! I believe it was before Alisa had stopped aging. Perhaps she only seemed about 5 years old, I believe you'll recall a trip to Ireland and understand." Dumbledore said.
Hermione nodded and went straight back into her thoughts.
"Um, professor, can I ask, when did you lie to me?" Harry finally asked.
"Right, of course you would ask about that." Dumbledore paused, "I'm afraid you'll have to wait for Alisa to tell you that, for even I have no idea how to tell you."
As that was said, the four in the office began to hear footsteps echoing on the wooden floor outside the room they sat in.
They walked until they could hear no more from the Slytherin and Alisabelle before speaking to each other. "She's friends with Malfoy?" Ron asked in shock.
"But not with his father." Hermione said.
"But all the same, Malfoy?" Ron asked as though the name alone was a sin.
"She said she had Slytherin friends," Harry spoke up.
"But she also said she was friends with us." Hermione said.
"Well, she's also friends with Snape." Ron paused, "She told me last night he was a father figure to her."
Harry looked at him in disgust, "Poor, poor girl. I prefer the Dursleys over him."
"Come on guys, let's just ask Dumbledore." Hermione said as they approached the statue. Dumbledore was there waiting for them/
"Excellent!" He said, obviously less tired then the day before, "Let's go up!" And they climbed the stair well to Dumbledore's office. He led them into a room with a great number of huge comfy chairs. "Please, take a seat." He watched them sit down, their eyes never left him, "Right then. I suppose I must do my best to explain Alisabelle." They nodded. "Mm, where to begin? Well perhaps I should begin by saying she is the most fascinating student Hogwarts has ever had. The first most fascinating thing about her is her incredible heritage, but you must have her tell you about that, for only she knows the story." He paused, "And of course there's her talents. She has the most unusual talents, many which result from her heritage. I found that at times, she can make up the most fantastic spells and potions, just by herself! There's hardly a witch or wizard left that still creates their own spells, and they spend weeks creating each spell, to think a witch can roll one off her tongue on the spot!" Dumbledore looked simply amazed, "But enough about that. She has incredible talent in other subjects. In fact, she is good with all subjects, yes, Mr. Potter, especially potions. Though she is probably the second best potion making in this school currently, second only to Professor Snape, who continues to teach her, potions is not her best subject. Transfiguration is." Dumbledore said with a smile upon his face, "I believe we all know that an animagus can only change into one animal, correct, Harry?" Harry nodded, "Well, such an interesting thing about Alisabelle! She can turn into three different animals. It's truly fascinating!"
"Which three animals?" Harry asked.
"I do believe a mouse, a bird of some kind, a raven perhaps, and a horse. It's truly fascinating. You will also notice she has other qualities besides her magical ones. She does not judge. She does not need to, she knows whether you are good or bad without waiting around to see. You will find she is friends with many Slytherins, those which are deep down good people, an will quickly become friends with the Hufflepuffs. You will certainly notice that she becomes particularly good friends with those in Ravenclaw and Gyffindor. You will find out about that when you ask her about her heritage." He paused, "I believe I have answered at least a few questions."
"I have to ask how she knows Malfoy." Ron said quietly.
"I believe she used to babysit him, if what I hear is correct. I believe she is responsible for the few good characteristics he still has left today." Dumbledore said with a smile.
"Forgive me sir, but I cannot even remember where I met Alisabelle, but I know it was long ago." Hermione spoke up.
"Certainly it was! I believe it was before Alisa had stopped aging. Perhaps she only seemed about 5 years old, I believe you'll recall a trip to Ireland and understand." Dumbledore said.
Hermione nodded and went straight back into her thoughts.
"Um, professor, can I ask, when did you lie to me?" Harry finally asked.
"Right, of course you would ask about that." Dumbledore paused, "I'm afraid you'll have to wait for Alisa to tell you that, for even I have no idea how to tell you."
As that was said, the four in the office began to hear footsteps echoing on the wooden floor outside the room they sat in.