Title: The Coven of Number 16, Magnolia Crescent

Author: P.L.S.

Rating: Mild chunky salsa with scoopable Fritos

Disclaimer: I own nothing really, because I could care less if you decided to take this and plaster your name on it. I write for my own enjoyment, to get rid of stereotypes in fandoms, or to fill a gap in.

Summery: Harry never got his Hogwarts letter, but he is magical. He is taken in by his best friend's mom and taught how to focus, listen to the unseen, and do yoga. Then Hogwarts finds the young spirit healer and yogi...

[Chapter Five- Wild Ducks]

Finding the platform was interesting to say the least. As soon as Kat found out that it was as easy as walking through a wall she was trying to figure out how the wizards had matter manipulation that created a door that worked for them but for the rest of the world the wall was just a wall. Her monologue was peppered with questions and theories that were way over Harry and Cam's heads.

Both boys just shared a smile and walked along behind her half listening as she excitedly expounded on the portal and then the floo system that she was reminded of. Of all of them, she found wizard's magic to be utterly intriguing and could go on and on... and on about the science behind just the simplest spells like the levitation charms that Sev used to put some of his more dangerous or explosive potions far out of Kat's reach.

Harry, Cam, and Kat found a compartment on the scarlet train. It was hard trying to push through the students as Kat was distracted and Harry and Cam ended up having to drag her away from a portkey stop where she had inundated the flustered official with questions, but in the second to last car they were alone.

Severus had needed to get back to the store and stay with Aileen to keep the shop in stock of the salves, potions, and other goods that he developed. So they, together, were going to Hogwarts to do what they could to help Albus in his war.

After stowing their duffle bags and knapsacks, Harry sighed, Sorry, but I felt this was something I needed. he said. Both of his friends rolled their eyes.

Just shut it, you never needed to ask for our forgiveness. Cam said. Kat nodded and then grinned.

Besides, no more Stonewall! And we get to pick on my cousin! she exclaimed. Cam laughed as he did the door slid open and a thin pale boy in dark robes wrinkled his nose in disgust.

Who are you? Muggles who got lucky and thought a train ride would be great fun? he asked in a haughty tone. Kat bristled at his words but Cam smiled and Harry grinned.

Eh, sort of. You going to stand there or sit down and get comfortable while we tell you all about ourselves? he asked. The boy frowned but sat.

Now tell me why you three are on this train. he demanded.

Simple really, but the story behind it all is complex. Kat said, catching on.

You see, I'm Severus Snape's apprentice in healing potions and I'm going to aide your infirmary with my skills. Cameron explained. The pale boy looked stricken at the thought that a muggle was his former head of house's apprentice.

You mean Snape, the professor is really alive? Draco's eyes held a need for hope and Harry smiled.

Yes, Severus is very alive. Kat has him protected by the Ouroborous that redirects the dark one's power. According to Albus, Severus is probably the healthiest that he's ever been, and happy, but he does miss Hogwarts at times. Harry assured him.

Thank you, and why are you here? asked Draco looking accepting of the three of them.

I'm going to investigate the wards and protections on the castle and grounds, then do what I can to fix them up. Harry said. Now the boy looked confused and worried. Kat grinned.

I'm just a medium that keeps Mike in line and Harry from getting Cam into too much trouble. Kat said happily. Cam rolled his eyes.

Yeah right. We have to stop you from testing Schrodinger's Cat in a literal sense. Cameron drawled and Kat huffed in irritation.

I wouldn't put a cat in a box with poison. she said and stuck her tongue out at Cameron and smirked, I'd use a dog instead. Harry sighed.

Katrina, shush. Cameron, don't even try. And you need to introduce yourself if you want to stay in our company. Harry said.

Draco Malfoy, head boy and in the seventh year. Draco's eyes widened as he felt a cold wave sweep through him. Harry turned to Kat who had her eyes closed.

Who'd you have run through him? asked Harry. Kat opened her eyes and smiled at Draco.

Sorry, I just asked the Dark Snake to check you out. I'm Katrina Thomas, a spirit medium and summoner as well as physics geek. she offered her hand to him and he shook it.

Cameron Greenglass, I specialize in potions and reading divinations. He nodded at Draco who offered a small smile.

Harry Potter, I'm a yogi and spirit healer as well as a natural at creating and controlling wards, shields, and blessings. Oh, yeah. Severus mentioned something about me being the only survivor of some curse, but refused my requests to try to figure out why and replicate it. Harry grinned at Draco's dumbstruck look.

Oi, Harry, I think Severus refused because to carry out that experiment he'd have to try to kill you. Cameron said. Kat frowned.

I still say we should try it, in the name of science! she cried out the last part and laughed in her evil scientist manner that caused all three boys to look at her as if she was insane.

Don't give her matches, acids, or anything with properties that include flammable, cursive, intoxicating, or poisonous. Harry warned Draco who nodded fearfully, So, Draco. Severus told us about you, they all sounded like nothing but insults to Aunt Al, but praise for us who had him figured out. Smartest kid in Slytherin, good at whatever that sport was that Severus tried to teach us about, and usually second highest marks in the four years Severus taught you. Sneaky judgmental bigot to most, and protector of the younger Slytherins.

So you are really muggles? asked Draco. Harry shrugged.

We can't figure it out. I'm supposed to be dead, or at least that's what Kat's cousin told us, that and I guess I am a wizard's kid. But now I can't do anything but healing and the stuff I do wandlessly. Sev, he tried to get me to use a wand but I just couldn't do the simplest spell. Oh, I talk to snakes too. Harry said.

Kat and I are wild cards. We both use spirits and need them to use our talents, well excepting potions. I still can't figure that out. If anything we are sort of like muggleborns, but the spirit-talking is a gift that has been in my family for generations.

Well, my cousin Dean is somewhere on the train, but we don't really like him. He ratted Harry out and even if that did bring Severus into our family, he still is a horrid brat. Kat scowled.

Would that be Dean Thomas? asked Draco looking interested.

Kat was pouting now, He had no right. I had Mike with Harry and Cam's potion was doing it's job. Harry was blocking the dark one, it wasn't like he was being drained. Draco looked alarmed.

You mean You-Know-Who was draining his magic? Draco asked and Harry shrugged.

'Snot that big of a deal. I mean Kat bound the archangel to me, and I mastered that Occlumency stuff that Severus taught me. Harry said matter of factly.

You know Occlumency? But that's advanced magic! Draco exclaimed. Cameron smiled.

Draco, know one thing about Harry, he learned how to run before he learned how to crawl. Cameron advised the pale boy who nodded.

Besides Severus said I had to then locked me in a room with him until I learned it. Took a month of nonstop attacks and having to deal with a cranky Severus, but I mastered it. Harry grinned.

Mike helps too, but even he gets tossed out of Harry's head sometimes. Kat said.

Who is this Mike you keep referring to? asked Draco with a bit of frustration. Kat blinked and smacked her forehead.

Right! Mike, or rather the archangel St. Michael, is a spirit who's bound to Harry to help keep the dark one away from Harry's spirit and energies. Usually he's a nice guy, but he can get rather confrontational and opinionated on various topics or hen we had to deal with others from our old school. But we don't go there anymore! Kat beamed at Harry, Bless you my brother in spirit for being so bloody noble and needing to go help that old codger with the bloody war that he started. Kat praised Harry who exchanged a look with Cameron.

Okay, Cam, CD? asked Harry. Cam handed Kat a bottle of grape soda pop from his knapsack.

she said and started to drink her favorite flavor of beverage. Soon she was asleep and Cam smiled.

Concentrated Calming Draft, doesn't react with sugar or caffeine and undetectable in sweetened drinks. Cameron explained, It's the only way to deal with her when she gets like this. Draco nodded.

I can see that you are defiantly Snape's student. It's his style to use potions to get students or even teachers to shut up or calm down. Draco said. Both Cam and Harry nodded.

We know. they said as one.
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[Wild Ducks= fortunate journeys]