Harry Potter & the
Children of the Apocalypse

Discalmer: We do not own any of the HP characters or Places, those belong 2 the wonderful mind of JK Rowling.

Chapter 1

The famous trio returned to their sixth year at Hogwarts. Amazingly enough, they had managed to pass last year with year with out as many deaths as they had expected. However, many deaths did occur, among them were Cho Chang, Ginny & Arthur Weasley, & most of the Slytherins. The deaths of Ginny & Arthur Weasley still lingered in the minds of the three.

As Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, & Ron Weasley stepped into the Great Hall, they noticed that most of the teachers seemed edgy, somewhere between nervous/excited & nervous/frightened. They shared a questioning glance before sitting down at their usual seats near the end of the table. The trio had never seen teachers act like this, not even during the second rise of Voldemort were they this nervous.

Within moments the sorting began & the atmosphere coming off the teachers heightened. The sorting was shorter than usual because of so many deaths. When everyone thought it was over, they were preparing to eat until they noticed Professor Dumbledore stand up. Ron, who had a stomach that rivaled a black hole, groaned as it meant he would have to wait to eat.

"As I am sure you are all eager to eat, I will make this as short as possible. This year, we have taken on two new students for sixth-year. These two students are very quiet & keep mostly to themselves, so please, if they seem like they do not want to be disturbed, don't disturb them." Dumbledore had to stop momentarily as Professor McGonagall whispered to him.

"Ah, yes. They will arrive momentarily." (Groan from Ron) & they will be sorted. Prefects, & Head Boy & Girl, these students do not sleep as much as us sometimes & will be allowed to roam the school after hours. I assure you, they will not disrupt you. Ah, I believe they have arrived."

Suddenly the doors of the Great Hall opened. Two hooded figures stood there. The Great Hall was silent. The heads turned to see Dumbledore's reaction, which was a mere nod. The two figures nodded back & began walking towards the sorting stool. As soon as they got there, they began to remove their cloaks. When they were through, it was to reveal two sixteen year olds, a girl & a boy. The boy was quite tall, must have been around six feet tall. This boy had white blond (much like Malfoy's) spiked hair & had a good tan on him. His eyes were hidden behind a pair of dark sunglasses, which he refused to remove (think of the sunglasses Cyclops wears in the movie X-Men except black).

The girl was around five foot seven. This young lady also had white blond hair put in a simple ponytail with very little make-up. This girl had silvery brown eyes, as if they contained other colors that were merely behind the surface. Both teens had been wearing muggle clothing under their cloaks. The guy was wearing dark blue jeans, baggy but not "look-at- my-underwear" baggy with a blue shirt bearing a large explosion scene on it. The girl was wearing a knee-length denim skirt & a shirt like the boy's but tighter & in bright green along with black, heeled, sandals.

Professor McGonagall cleared her throat before saying: "These two students are Alexander & Alexandra" purposely leaving out their surnames to either of them. They looked vaguely similar, but not necessarily related so everyone was slightly confused.

"Alexander," The young man looked up "I believe you were going to put on the hat?"

Alexander simply nodded, took Alexandra's hand & sat down on the stool before McGonagall put the hat on his head (sunglasses & all). Many people laughed quietly for a moment. The sorting hat must've taken at least two minutes before finally announcing that they belonged in Gryffindor. Amazingly, the young woman did not try on the hat but simply sat down next to Alexander at the end of the table. Professor Dumbledore applauded along with most of the students & all the teachers, with in seconds the entire Hall joined in. Alexandra blushed while Alexander nodded at Dumbledore once.

"Let the feast begin." Within a second, all the food appeared. The two new students ate very little but stayed very quiet not even talking to each other.

Soon enough, however, none other than the loud, bottomless pit Ron Weasley interrupted their silence. (The trio had been sitting close to the two new students.

"What, is that all you're going to eat? You've got to be kidding me!" Ron said quite loudly. Alexander & Alexandra winced at the sudden loud noise.

"Ron! You heard McGonagall, besides, you're spitting food everywhere!" Hermione told him.

However, the new students continued to stare at each other a moment longer before Alexander turned his head down and Alexandra looked at them with a kind smile on her face.

"Don't worry about it. W know we ate very little, we just ate dinner before coming here" She continued smiling at them in a way that completely held Ron & Harry's attention. Alexandra did have a British accent like themselves

"By the way, I'm Lexie & he's Alex. It's easier that way, don't you think?" Alexandra said, while shaking hands with the trio. While Alex simply nodded, still looking at his plate.

"Oh, Alex! Grandma & Mom would be ashamed! Get up & do your routine!" Lexie said to Alexander softly punching him on the shoulder. Alexander stood up & turned to the trio. He firmly shook hands with Ron & Harry saying "Monsieur Potter, Monsieur Weasley." With a French accent while Alexandra rolled her eyes. When he reached Hermione, he gently took her hand & kissed it like a gentleman saying "Mademoiselle Granger."

At this, Hermione heavily blushed, Ron cracked his knuckles, Harry stared & Alexandra said, "You know, we're not home now so you can stop being all polite now."

After a moment of silence, Harry began to get bored so he suggested that they head to the Gryffindor Common Room. Everyone agreed to this; even the people who were not involved in the conversation but had to wait for Hermione & Harry (who rightfully received his prefect badge after it was taken from Ron at the end of fifth year). The two, being Gryffindor prefects, were the only ones who knew the password. Hermione noticed this line of people & blushed again as she led everyone to the dormitories. She gave what she & Harry had dubbed the "Percy-Speech" & sat down next to Harry & Ron who were seated around a round table with Alexandra & Alexander.

Where are you two sleeping?" Harry suddenly asked. Actually, Hermione was also wondering since no extra beds could fit in their rooms.

"Oh, that reminds me, we are supposed to ask you two where the picture of a boy & a girl sitting on the grass was?" Alexandra voiced.

"Oh it's on the bridge/balcony thing between the boys' & girls dormitories, why?" Harry answered her, with a confused glance.

"No reason. He also asked us to ask you what was the incident in fourth year including a student with the surname Malfoy & an angry Professor Moody" Alexander said. Surprising everyone with his gentle yet firm voice. That was the most anyone had heard him say that night.

Ron began to laugh hysterically & tried to say something but couldn't get it out. Harry grinned & Hermione tried to hide a smile. Alex & Lexie at them confused at the change between the quiet state they had been in to the loud outburst of laughter that had replaced it.

Hermione, being the most calm of the three, answered "In our fourth year Malfoy tried to curse Harry while his back was turned. 'Professor Moody' wasn't a big fan of people who try to curse others when their backs are turned. He transfigured Malfoy into a white ferret & bounced him around the hall." Then she too began to laugh.

The two new kids looked at each other for a long moment & began to laugh also. This whole laughing state lasted about five minutes before Ron, saying that he had filled up during dinner & was very tired, got up & headed to bed. Alexander & Alexandra stood up also after some minutes of mindless chatter.

"Would you two mind showing us where this painting is? Now that we have the password clues, we should be able to enter. Professor Dumbledore was kind enough to give us this puzzle for our entertainment." Alexander calmly asked Hermione & Harry.
When they reached the portrait, Alex & Lexie simultaneously said "Malfoy, the amazing bouncing ferret." The two prefects were about to laugh but were shocked into silence as the portrait opened to reveal another smaller common room.

"Good night & thank you a lot for your help." Alexandra said before closing the portrait.