Chapter 2

September 1st rolled by Ron Weasley and Hermionie Granger rushed pushing their carts.

"He has to be here somewhere," said Hermionie panting "he hasn't written to us all summer"

"Well we know he is all right because mum and dad told me he was doing something for Dumbledore" said Ron "Hermionie wait" "Ron catch-up"

Hermionie and Ron boarded the train. They struggled off up and down the corridors looking through the windows to see if the compartments where empty or full. Finally they found a compartment that was empty. Hermionie and Ron sat down. "Ron do you think Harry is ok" Hermionie said, " I hope so mionie I hope so" there was awkward moment of silence, which was broken by a knock on the compartment door. "Come in" said Hermionie. It was Luna Lovegood and Neville Longbottom "can we sit here every where else is full" said Luna "of course you can" said Ron

They all sat together discussing their summer when Neville asked, "Where is Harry" Ron and Hermionie hesitated for a moment "we are not sure" Hermionie murmured. "What" said Neville "But.that is impossible you two are his best friends," said Neville. "Yeah that is what we thought too" said Ron with a harsh tone. "Ron" Hermionie screamed, "How dare you say something like that." "If Harry has not told us where he has been he has very good damn reason".

For the rest of the trip nobody said much. Until Luna broke the silence " I am so board".

"Well we are nearly there" said Hermionie "how do you know" asked Neville " I have memorized the route," she said proudly. " I still don't understand why you are not in ravenclaw," said Luna.

Suddenly there was a loud bang. The compartment door burst open it was Draco Mallfoy, Crabbe and Goyle. "What are you doing here Mallfoy" said Hermionie angrily. " Shut up you filthy little muddblood whore" snapped Mallfoy. There was a blinding Flash of red light. Both Ron and Neville had stunned Mallfoy. Crabb and Goyle looked stupidly at Mallfoy then they began to charge at Ron and Neville. Hermionie screamed "Inpedimenta" both Crabb and Goyle stood there in slow motion. Ron and Neville pushed them out the compartment. "That takes care of that," said Luna

Finally after a long and exhausting ride they arrived at Hogwarts School of witchcraft and wizardry. They heard the Familiar voice "first years this way" said Hagrid "Hagrid" said Ron "hey maybe he knows where Harry is". Ron and Hermionie ran up to Hagrid "Hey Hagrid" said Ron and Hermionie at the same time. "Ermionie Ron how are ye" said Hagrid cheerfully. "We are ok but Hagrid do you know where Harry is" said Ron. 'Well Ron I am not the one to tell you will just have to wait till you go inside" said Hagrid.

Ron and Hermionie ran to catch one of the Thresalls carriages.

" Hey Hermionie" said Ron "Yes Ron" she answered " why do you think Harry is avoiding us I mean I understand now that You know who is back but still he didn't even answered our letters this summer. Mum and dad say that he is all right but still." "Ron don't be thick Harry obviously training for the battle ahead," snapped Hermionie.

It was a gloomy night the students all stepped out of the carts and walked towards the Hogwarts main entrance. Ron and Hermionie walked down the Great hall staring at the enchanted ceiling. "Damm Hermionie after this one more year left". "Ron stop saying that word". She snapped

They sat down at the Grifindor table next to Ginny and across from Neville. They looked up to the staff-table but they did not see Dumbledore. "Ron" said Hermionie "yes mionie" said Ron "Dumbledore is not here". "WHAT" Ron yelled?

The sorting sermonizes proceeded and ended. The Great Hall door busted two figures stood they where.

"It is Harry and Dumbledore," said Hermionie. Harry looked much taller and stronger than he did before and he didn't have his glasses on. Dumbledore and Harry made there way to the staff table and sat down. "What is Harry sitting there for he is not a teacher" said Ron puzzled.

Dumbledore stood up "A new years begins at Hogwarts school of Witch Craft and Wizardry. For those who do not know me I am Albus Dumbledore Head master of this school. As you all may know Lord Voldemort is back he said". Most of the students winced at the sound of his name. Harry stood up and said, "Do not fear his name. That is exactly what he wants. Don't you people see that is what he wants, that is what he lives of fear". "That is easy for you to say you are Harry Potter," screamed a voice that sounded familiar to him. He turned around it was Cho Chang. Her eyes where puffy with tears she was standing up. " I am aware of who I am miss Chang. Now if you would please sit down and let me finish," he said very calmly. "As I was saying if we fear Tom Riddle then he already has won I have a question for you. Who will stand up to Voldemort with me? As many as of you may know I started a defense against the dark arts group called Dumbledore's army." He said. A murmur arose around the tables. " I am continuing that this year those who try to register I must warn you. You will be put through hell. But you will become Hogwarts best and together we will stand up to Voldemort that is all I have to say." And with that Harry sat down. Dumbledore stood up ladies and gentleman. I present to you your new DADA teacher Harry Potter. Now lets have a nice feast dig in". Food appeared in front of all the students some students where still in shock Cho Chang in particular was shaking and crying. Harry stood up and began to walk out of the hall.

Hermionie saw him and ran up to him and flung her self in his arms. "Harry" she said, "why didn't you write to us this summer and how could you be a teacher you haven't finished seven years of school yet and how." She was cut off by Harry who kissed her in the cheek "I missed you too Hermionie" he said Harry walked up to Ron " Ron I am sorry" he began to say "don't Harry I understand" he said smiling.

They all got up and walked out the great hall together. They where going up the stairs when Harry took a left turn instead of a right. Ron looked confused "where are you going Harry the comonroom is this way". "Oh yeah I forgot I am not in the tower any more I requested a change." Harry said. "Oh well we will see you tomorrow Harry" said Hermionie.

Ron and Hermionie proceeded to Grifindor tower Harry waved goodbye to them. Harry proceeded to Dumbledore's office "Tom Riddle" the gargoyle sprung to life and moved aside Harry went up the spiral staircase "Harry" Dumbledore said. "Yes professor" he answered. "Here is the list of the students who I fell will be a great addition to your army," he said. Dumbledore handed Harry the list. "Well then" Harry said. "I will start the draft tomorrow".