Disclaimer: I do not own anything of this that's why this is fanfiction ok?

A/N: by the way, Sirius didn't die in the battle with Bellatrix. Everything happens the same way, but Sirius didn't die. He is left unconscious but for a small moment, Harry thinks he's dead and that's why he goes after Bellatrix after the fight. I hope everything makes sense. This all happens after the school year ends (July)

CHAPTER IX: Returning

We spent all afternoon checking the things created by the Flamel´s. Millions of books were there and Hermione was fascinated. We also discovered some potions and other stuff like that. After we left Gringotts we only had time to buy the necessary things for Hogwarts and then we returned to Flamel Manor.

The day we had to go back to Hogwarts had arrived and when I woke up I found some unpacked clothes lying over the chair. I packed mine, dressed, and left the snoring Ron sleeping. I went downstairs and – after finding all the trunks in the Main Hall – went to the kitchen and saw everyone expect Ron of course. I ate everything I could. Two hours later we were ready to leave. I hugged Sirius goodbye, then Mrs. And Mr. Weasley. Dan came with us and Remus and Tonks had been chosen as out escorts for the day. When we arrived at the station Dan separated from our group. We looked for an empty compartment and we shared it with Neville and Luna when they arrived.

Much later, we arrived Hogwarts and entered the Great Hall together and sat at the Gryffindor table, except Luna who sat with the Ravenclaws. Dan was sat next to Dumbledore and was talking politely with Professor Sinistra. Snape kept giving her furtive glances that only I seemed to notice. Professor McGonagall appeared with the hat and the first years and the Sorting Ceremony started with the hat singing his usual song.  I felt some one watching me and I turned to the teachers table. It wasn't Dan it was professor Dumbledore. He winked and he kept watching the first years who were being sorted. Right now they were sorting Hevery, Ismael, into Ravenclaw. After the ceremony was over, Dumbledore stood up and all the stared turned onto him.

"A new year has begun," he said solemnly. "But we shouldn't worry about that...yet. First eat because you are all hungry, and then we will discuss the important matters." Everybody started eating and chatting including all of the professors. After everybody seemed to have finished eating, Dumbledore stood up again. "First of all I want to announce that all of the decrees made by Dolores Umbridge, the High Inquisitor, have been eliminated!" Many cheers were heard in the Hall, including my own. "Secondly, I would like to introduce to our new Defence Against the Dark Arts Professor, Professor Patterson." A woman next to McGonagall stood up. She was a tall woman – older than Dan – with long black hair. I couldn't see the colour of her eyes from such a distance. There was a polite applause around the Hall. She nodded and she sat down again. "And we will have a new subject for the students of fifth, sixth and seventh years," Dumbledore smiled. "Please let me introduce you to Professor Flamel!" Dan stood up and there was another polite applause. "She will be teaching wand less magic," there were some cheers and some groans at this announcement. Dan nodded as Professor Patterson had done, then she sat down. "Mr. Filch will also wants me to remind you that the list of forbidden things in the hallways has increased once more. To see the list you can go to Mr. Filch´s office," I saw some people rolling their eyes. "Now, I must remind you that The Forbidden Forest is still that ...forbidden. That's a warning for the first years and a reminder to some older students," Hermione, Ron and I grinned. "Well you can go to bed now." The prefects stood up and started leading the first years, and I left Ron and Hermione because they had to lead the first years.

I went to my dorm room and climbed into my PJ's. I fell asleep as soon as my head touched the pillow. The next morning, I was woken up by some one jumping on my bed. Some one who went by the name of Ron.  "She kissed me Harry!"

"Who?" I asked rubbing my eyes and sitting up.

"Who?!" He jumped harder on the bed. "'Mione of course!"                                       

"Mione kissed you?" I asked confused. "Are you sure?"

"Of course I'm sure!!!" He said desperately. "After we left the first years she kissed me before she went to her room!" That seemed to wake me up. I rubbed my face once again and climbed out of bed and began pulling on a shirt.

"Ok.... so what do you think about that Ron?"

"What do I .... I don't know!" He jumped into his bed and leant back in frustration. "She doesn't act like that Harry!" I sighed. It was true it wasn't Hermione like to kiss a guy, but Ron wasn't just a 'guy'. As far as I knew, they had liked each other since the first year; they just were too stubborn to admit it. What a couple they were!

"I think that you should talk to her,"

"What if she was just – I don't know – what if she was kidding?" Ron asked me highly concerned.

"You are talking about Hermione Ron, remember that!"

"Yeah you're right, she wouldn't do that." He took a couple of deep breaths. "I'm going to talk to her," He headed to the door.

"Ron!"

"Yes?" He turned. I pointed at him. He looked at himself. He was still wearing his pyjamas. "Oh right, thanks Harry"

"No problem" I stood up and grabbed some clothes. "The bathroom's mine!" I ran to the bathroom and I closed the door in Ron's face.

"I'll get you for that Potter!" I heard him whining. I laughed. I dressed quickly and opened the door to find Ron glaring at me. I smiled at him.

"All yours Ronniekins." He pushed past me and slammed the door. "Ron I'll wait for you both in the Great Hall!"

"Ok!" he answered.

I went downstairs and bumped into Ginny. "Morning!" she smiled at me.

"Morning!" she replied. We went to the Great Hall together. "Harry?" she asked.

"Yes?"

"What do you think that Ron would say if I was dating a friend of his?" She asked me.

"Probably kill him why?" She blushed. "Who are you dating?"

"Neville,"

"Neville?" I asked confused

"Yeah, we are kind of dating now."  She blushed again." So what do you think he'll say?"

"Poor Neville is all I have to say" I smiled and she paled. "Just kidding Gin,"

She glared. Neville appeared behind her. They kissed briefly and broke the kiss, both blushing.

"Hey Harry," Neville said normally.

"Hi Neville," I smiled and we all sat down. Ginny and Neville sat together. Ron and Hermione came ten minutes after holding hands. "Morning Mione,"

"Morning Harry," She sat next to me and Ron next to her.

"You guys are together now I suppose," I heard some one say behind me.

"Hi Dan!" Ginny said.

"Gin, Har-bear, Ronniekins, Mione and you are?" She said directing herself to Neville.

"I'm Neville Longbottom Professor"

"Out of class I'm Dan ok Nev?" He nodded. "You are sixth years right?" We all nodded expect Ginny.

"I'm fifth year," she said.

"Well you all have class with me today and Gin has class with me on Thursday." She smiled excitedly. "I have to leave now; the big table is waiting for me." She went to the table and when she sat down at the table she waved. We waved back.

Professor McGonagall appeared with the schedule.

"What do we have today Harry?" Neville asked.

"We have DADA with the Ravenclaws, wand less magic with the Slytherins," Ron groaned. "And then potions again with the Slytherins," Neville gulped.

"Well is not that bad" Hermione said taking a bite.

"Not that bad?!" Ron whined. Hermione rolled her eyes.

"I'm glad that the fights between each other are still alive" I took a bite "Cause if they weren't the foods wouldn't be the same" I took another bite but this time with Hermione and Ron glaring at me and Gin and Neville laughing.

"Shut up Harry!" Hermione and Ron said at the same time causing us to laugh more.