Kiss From a Rose
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Chapter 5 – Hogwarts once more
Harry didn't get much sleep that night; Remus's words were still wandering through his thoughts. When did he start caring about him, and why was he acting this way, was it because for the first time he found someone that he could define as a father figure to him? It was just too confusing for Harry to sort out at that time; he just wanted a peaceful rest. But that wasn't to happen; Ron's voice interrupted his sleep, "Harry! Come on! Wake up! It's time to get ready and go eat breakfast. And then it is back to Hogwarts." Harry groaned as he rolled himself over facing the sunlight, he sneered at it as if he cursed it to damnation before burying his head in the pillows.
"Harry, come on man before my mom comes out and gets mad at the both of us." Ron said pulling Harry off of the bed. Harry felt his side slam against the wooden floor which in turn made him very pissed of as he shot up and looked at Ron directly in the eyes. This was the first time Ron had seen that Harry didn't have his normal green eyes but instead sliver irises with midnight blue pupils that seemed to never end. "What's up with your eyes?" Ron questioned Harry who turned away and almost wanted to hit himself for trying to attack Ron like that.
"Nothing is wrong, no everything is fine..." Harry rubbed his head before sitting down, looking at the ground.
"Well come on, your stuff is already in the car. I suspect that we already missed breakfast." Ron said before leaving Harry alone in the room.
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They said their good byes, and their hellos, Hermione and Ron didn't stay around with Harry. Instead, they went to the prefect's compartments to discuss the year's terms. Harry went to the back where he found Luna by herself reading the latest edition of the Quibble. After a moment of consideration, Harry decided to sit with her for the train ride, odd thoughts of what happen that morning running endlessly through his mind.
"Hello Harry, "Luna said as she looked up at Harry.
"Hey, Luna" Harry replied in a sullen voice.
"Something wrong?" Luna eyed him carefully, as though she were checking if he wasn't feeling well.
"No, nothing, just not in the mood to talk"
"Oh… ok, well my father made a reprint of that story on you, if you want to hear." Luna said.
"No that's alright, you just continue reading. I just… I have some things to think about right now." Harry quietly spoke as his eyes drifted off into the rolling planes passes by quickly in the window.
It was a quiet ride for Harry even though Hermione and Ron did come to the compartment but Harry didn't say anything, he distracted himself from the group by watching a flock of ducks which were flying in a v-formation. Finally the train came to a stop and they all got off and over to the carriages. Harry saw, like the year before the Thestrals who pulled the carriages, yet this time around they were beautiful. Shaking himself Harry didn't want to put much thought into it as he got into the carriage and driven up to castle. It was just as majestic as before yet it seemed to look very different to Harry.
The things which usually would be still seemed to be more then alive. As he passed through the front doors the two armor statues on either side bowed their heads to him as if honoring him while he walked to the great room. He turned to Hermione and Ron but they were chatting about the N.E.W.T.S. and how important they were. Unfortunately for Harry's sake the chat soon turned into an argument which led to utter silence from the both of them. They all took their seats at the Gryffindor's table. It took little to no time for the hall to start to fill up with students. From all houses, the teachers hadn't arrived yet which only left room for something bad to happen, Harry thought. Though that wasn't to be as the first to arrive was Dumbledore in green flowing robes, he was quickly followed by Hagrid looking as scruffy as ever, then Snape with his black dressings, and Firenze who walked in and stood at the end of the table next to Hagrid. His eyes quickly gazed upon the students that were taking their seats, upon looking his eyes landed upon Harry as if he knew something that most would never pick up on. They then turned to the ground in disappointment.
With the settling of the students and the arrival of the last staff members the great wooden doors opened finally opened revealing the new students for Hogwarts. Like all before they had fright written all over there faces, Harry could only chuckle at the mere thought as he continued to watch the students. They stood before the sorting hat which did not move until McGonagall walked next to the list where she usually called out the names of the students. The hall went quiet as they waited for the hat to start its song,
"We gather here to learn the past of the present, to learn of the mistakes which all will make at one time or another.
Indeed like many generations before, there is something that will always remains constant, and that is when we are together united friends or foes, ancient enemies or ancient allies,
That it overcomes our greatest fears.
For that we must stand at ones side though our thoughts and souls are not the same,
We must stand to see what is to come of our futures.
For even as a Hat I do see the bonding of many though many do not wish to see
So today I sit or stand before you,
Which ever you mind conceives me doing,
To tell you of the tale,
The tale of the founders,
The founders, who united, to create what you see before you,
Hogwarts they created,
Though there thoughts and souls were not the same,
There names were Godric, Helga, Salazar, and Rowena,
All great during their time,
All had a passion which brought them together,
It was the passion which brings you here today,
The passion of teaching the ones of the present the ideas,
A passion that has brought together generations.
Though the passion wavered in the end, they remain constant in teaching the young,
Teaching the willing,
Teaching the opened minded.
For now,
my song is ending, and time is short, I leave you with my forewarnings of the future, past and present, that we are all different and yet all the same. We are connect like the fine woven spider web,
Though some might not like it,
Some take comfort in it,
It's something most need to realize.
For that, a new string is spun for each new soul that is awakening to the web.
The hat stopped moving as everyone in the hall erupted in a roar of cheering and applauses. Some did nothing but ponder on the thought of what the hat said. But soon once again the hall was quiet as McGonagall called out the first name, Mora, Lily. A bright looking young girl with pearly white skin and long black hair stepped up to chair and took a seat as McGonagall set the hat on her. "Gryffindor!" it shouted as the table cheered and she made her way over to the table and took a seat next to Hermione.
"Welcome to Gryffindor, My name is Hermione Granger I'm the girl's perfect this year. These are my friends, Ron Weasley –"
"And Harry Potter, it's nice to meet you." Lily said while shaking his hand along with Ron's and Hermione's. Harry gave her a small smile before turning back to the front where they had just finished the sorting and Dumbledore stood before everyone.
"It is good to see all of you, some new faces, and some old faces with expressions." Dumbledore said as he looked over the crowd. "The forbidden forest is still off limits to all students of Hogwarts; Hogsmeade is only for those third years and up. I do ask that no student go on the grounds after dark without a friend for the safety's sake. I know all of you are hungry after such a long day," Dumbledore smiled and clapped his hands as the food appeared on the table.
Harry looked at the food, knowing that it didn't suit his taste, he wonder where he would get his blood. 'Um…' was all he thought before McGonagall walked over to Harry and asked him to follow her. Hermione and Ron both looked at him and he looked back with a confused expression. McGonagall led him out to the empty corridor where the two armor guards stood at the door,
"Mr. Potter, I expect that you know of the difficulties of becoming an animagus." She asked while looking through her glasses at Harry. Harry nodded at her, while looking at the armor guards this time. They didn't nod at Harry.
"Then I will not delay your teachings." McGonagall stated brusquely. "We will start the second week of November during the night. I must say that once you've finished you training then you must register to the ministry. Even if it means giving up more of your privacy." She said with a more serious tone.
"I understand." Harry replied.
"Good, now, your cup is upstairs waiting for you it's near the fire. Just tap the mantle three times when your finish or want more. I'm sure that a house elf will come and help you." With that said she took off back into the great hall while Harry set off to the dorm rooms.
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Harry woke up that morning not knowing when he passed out on the couch, he didn't get much sleep the day before but noticed that his cup with filled to the brim with blood again. He glanced at his watch and noticed that it was half past six; most of the students were still asleep except for Hermione who was now just coming down the stairs. Quickly Harry finished the glass and got up to tap the mantle three times. Just then a house elf with a hundred hats on his head appeared before Harry's eyes.
"Good Morning Harry Potter sir," Dobby bowed low to the ground. "Does master potter need more blood?" asked Dobby.
"Shhh, no Dobby that will be enough for me till tonight." Harry quickly said as Hermione looked at him and Dobby.
"Dobby where did you get all those hats!" Hermione's eyes opened wide as she noticed that all the work she had done over the course of last year went to Dobby instead of freeing the house elves.
"Dobby picked them up since none other house elf wanted to come here afraid that they might get clothed." Dobby looked at Hermione was he clicked together his fingers making the glass disappear.
"Well …" Hermione stutter on the thought before turning around and heading back upstairs in a fury.
"Did Dobby do something wrong Harry Potter sir?" Dobby asked curiously.
"Of course not, she's just a little angry that her plan was foiled." Harry chuckled softly.
"Your secret is safe with me Harry Potter, I will not tell a soul."
"Let's hope not for both our sakes Dobby." Harry smiled as he watched Dobby click his fingers and disappear before him.
Harry smiled pondering on a random thought before looking around noting to himself that not much has changed since he had arrived there. He never understood why not he looked around to room and noticed nothing changed, just an odd though he suggested to himself before walking out of the commons but that was short lived by Hermione who bounced in a joyous mood all the way down and hugging Harry tightly.
"Have you seen yet HARRY!" she exclaimed as she raised a paper holding her O.W.L.'s.
"Let me guess, a perfect right?" Harry said.
"No silly, I actually got one less from perfect but that' still better then what I thought I got." She said excitedly.
"Where did you get that anyways," Harry asked curiously.
"Oh, they appeared on your bed last night, didn't' you see it?"
"No, I kinda fell asleep next the fire last night." Harry sheepishly said.
"Oh well silly go get it I want to see what you got." Hermione smiled.
"You know I didn't get as good as you,"
"So? I still want to see." Hermione pushed him to the boy's dormitory and stopped just outside of the door.
"Alright, alright, I'm going to get it." Harry smiled at Hermione before walking in the dorm and seeing that everyone was still asleep. Ron had a lopsided grin on his face with a bit of drool falling onto the pillow while everyone else had there curtains covering them. Harry walked to his bed noticing that it was still untouched, but he saw no paper there which made him raise a brow. He walked back outside to see Hermione there reading over her paper again.
"Where did you say it was again?" Harry asked.
"They appear on your bed after you get up from it." Hermione said while her eyes continued to focus on her paper.
"Well it isn't there,"
"What do you mean it isn't there?" asked Hermione.
"As meaning the paper isn't there." Harry said.
"Um.. " That's all Hermione said as she turned to think. "Well go talk to Dumbledore, he might know something about it. That's very important cause today we are picking our classes for our futures." Hermione said as she pulled Harry with her all the way up to Dumbledore's Office.
"Cherry drops," Hermione said as the gargoyle jumped aside and revealed the stair case that led up to Dumbledore's Office. Harry stopped before the gargoyle and looked at it, though he could have sworn it moved its wings he didn't dwell on it since he was pulled by Hermione up to Dumbledore's door. She knocked three times only to get no response, she pouted a bit before walking back down the stairs, Harry followed closely and took another look at the gargoyle which just stood there guarding the office.
"Guess he's out somewhere." Hermione said.
"Who is out somewhere?" an elderly voice said from down the hall.
"Oh, Professor we were just looking for you, Harry didn't get his O.W.L.s back." Hermione said while stuffing her paper in her robes.
"He didn't, that's quite odd." Dumbledore said as he walked to the gargoyle, "Cherry flops" the gargoyle didn't move. "Umm, I thought that's what I changed it to this year."
"Sir, its Cherry Drops." Harry said.
"Ah yes, Cherry Drops" the gargoyle jumped aside letting them up to his office. "Thank you Harry, I guess my age is getting to me finally." He chuckled as he walked up the steps. Hermione and Harry quickly followed in pursuit.
"Mrs. Granger, can you let Harry and I talk in private for a few moments so we can sort out this mistake?" Dumbledore asked just as he sat down at his desk.
"Ok." Hermione said before walking back down the steps leaving Harry there.
"Harry," Dumbledore said as he pointed to his seat. Harry nodded and took a seat across from Dumbledore, he looked around and noticed that there were even more sliver treasure lying on his desk then the year before. Harry could only shake his head and smiled at Dumbledore who gentle smiled back. "Minerva told me that you are going to start you animagus training during the first week of November." Harry nodded. "That's good to hear, I also heard that you were at Knockturn Alley a day ago." Harry nodded again to Dumbledore's dismay. "I would remind you that, that place is not for a Hogwarts student like you, even if you were with an adult." Dumbledore said putting emphasize on adult.
"Well, it seemed safe enough." Replied Harry.
"That is not the issue Harry, the issue is that Remus and I fear that you will become Romulus's image and will lose yourself with the abstract view of power." Dumbledore said with the gravest of tones. Harry had nothing to say, he liked being the way Romulus was teaching him, to have the power and to use it just to enjoy the eternity that he will be spending on this planet. "I just hope that you will come to your senses and remember that there is still human in you even if you don't like to see it." Dumbledore finished as he started to go through a stack of papers which seemed to decrease every second.
"Umm…" was the only thing that Dumbledore had to say as he searched the stack. "Well it seems that your paper has been missed placed." Dumbledore looked up at Harry. "But do not worry, I'm sure it will show up, it always does." Smiled Dumbledore as he took off his spectacles and wiped them off with his sleeve before putting them back on his crooked nose.
"Ok, what am I going to with the classes?" Harry asked while watching Dumbledore play with some of his toys on his desk.
"Well, choose what you want to do for you future is all that I can say Harry," Dumbledore said as Harry nodded. "Well, then you best get going to sign up for those classes." Harry got up from his chair and walked out of the room feeling a sense of confusion.
Next Chapter – The new DADA
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