The Hogwarts express came to am stop, outside rain started to fall, dripping slowly off the giant train window.
"Going to be blood freezing out there." Shivered Ron, as he pulled other layer of robe on. The trio made their way slowly off the train. They stepped outside; a gust of freezing wind hit their face. While the rain poured down on their heads, people run in all direction to the carriage desperate to get out of the cold rain. Harry took off his glass and wiped them on his robe as he followed Ron and Hermione. They found an empty carriage and stepped inside, Harry could still see the horse, this time he was less shocked then last year Harry stepped forward and petted it on the head before steeping inside. Just as they were about to move off a second year opened the carriage door.
"May I join you guys?" He asked.
"Sure." Replied Ron, who shivered again as the cold air rushed inside "common get inside you are letting the cold air in." The boy smiled and was about to climb inside when he saw Harry. His eyes widened and run off full speed screaming his head off. Harry gave Ron and Hermione a puzzled look. "Do I have anything on my face?" He asked curiously.
Ron and Hermione gave him a weak smile and said nothing.
The carriage pulled outside the giant gate of Hogwarts. The trio stepped off their carriage walked into the great Hall followed by everyone else. The Hall itself looked magnificent as ever. With Candles floating in mid air, the see though ceiling, four long tables and the golden plates laid neatly on each table. Harry sat down eagerly he hadn't eaten anything all day and his is stomach protesting for food. The noise in the great hall soon died down when the teachers moved into the hall and up into their usual seat.
"This is the moment when we found out who the new defense against the dark arts teacher will be." Said Hermione, grabbing Harry's arm in excitement.
Dumbledore walked forward and prepared to give his usual speech.
"Welcome, welcome to an other year of Hogwarts, as you may have noticed that lord voldermort have arisen again, this may I add is a dark time. This is why that this year is so important for you. You must learn all you can. Remember do not trust no one outside of the school, now for some basic rules. The forbidden forest is out of bounds to all students except those given permission by teachers. The restricted section in the library is also restricted. As a few new rules, the Hogmeade Trips are now canceled..." This was followed by whispers from the students, Dumbledore held up his hand to silence everyone.
There is also an important Note, The potion class will not be held in the dungeons but on the third floor, also we have a new defense against the dark arts teacher with us. She is the only one that has accepted our offer, some people have a strong believe that our position is cursed." Dumbledore finished with a chuckle. "Now put your hands together for our newest teacher Mrs. Weasley." When Dumbledore finished Harry couldn't believe it, Mrs. Weasley walked up from behind Dumbledore. She has a huge smile on her face and waved happily to Ron and Harry.
"Hello everyone, some of you might know me." She said happily waving at Ron again, which made his face turn a bright shade of pink. Mrs. Weasley continued on with her speech. "For all those who don't know me, I am Mrs. Weasley I have children my own attending this school and I am hoping that you will all learn something useful from me." She finished and returned back to her seats. Dumbledore spoke again.
"Now most people look hungry, so we will get this part over as fast as possible." Dumbledore placed the sorting hat onto a chair.
"Not this sorting thing again" Ron whispered to Harry.
"Shh, you two should know better look how nervous those first year are." Hermione said pointing at a group of frightened kids to her left. At last the sorting ceremony ended. Everyone clapped and the feast began. Mountains of roasts appeared in front of their dishes, food of every kind soon followed after, Harry piled his plate full of pasta, chicken and began to wolf it down. It wasn't long till the plates were spotless clean and the last of foods were eaten. Dumbledore stood up once again. "It is time for everyone to go back to their common rooms and get a good night sleep, will the first years please follow their perfects."
The students hurried off. Ron and Hermione lead the first year away, while Harry looked around for Neville but he was no where to be seen, with a sigh Harry walked off on his own. He didn't feel like going to bed yet, it's been a while since he last walked in this halls, he had a strange urge to explore the castle on his own. Looking around the corner making sure there is no teacher in sight Harry moved off silently, it felt like it was his first year, sneaking off with Ron and Hermione, trying to figure out mysteries. Harry soon became bored, the Halls are empty except for the suit of armors, it's just not as fun if he wasn't with his friends. Harry started to head back to the common room when he heard it. It was as if it calling out to him, he couldn't make out the words, but he can defiantly hear something weird, like a ancient language. Harry stood in the darkness and listened hard, but he heard nothing.
"Must just be my imagination" Harry muttered to himself, as he walked back down the stairs when he tripped over something in the dark. Harry fell down hard, he thrust out his hand to stop his fall but it was useless. He tumbled down the stairs and landed painfully on his back. Harry moved his arm and felt a sharp pain in his shoulder. Slowly his grabbed onto the hand rail and hosted himself up. Still dizzy from the fall Harry pulled out his wand and muttered "lumios" a light exploded from Harry's wand and lit up the entire hall way. "Stupid torches, they give no light at all." Thought Harry angrily as he walked back up the stairs to discoverer what made him fell. Then he saw it, laying on the stairs, a book; Harry picked it up with his good arm and examined it. The book is covered by dust; the cover itself is peeling off, making the title incredibly hard to read. But he can make out some words in the poor light
"Book of Da..."Harry couldn't read the rest.
"Wow this book must be old; I have to show this to Hermione, she will be fascinated." Harry said and run down the stairs towards his common room. Soon he arrived at the portrait of the fat lady. But something told Harry not to show Hermione the book, maybe it was meant only for him, that is why he found it. Tucking the book under his robe Harry walked inside and found Hermione and Ron rushing up to him.
"Where have you been Harry? We were so..." Hermione stopped. "What happened to your arm Harry?" Hermione pointed at Harry's bad shoulder where the robe is badly torn.
"Um I accidentally fell down the stairs." Harry said keeping his head low. "I need some rest see you guys tomorrow." Harry run up to his room.
It was a while before Ron came to bed. Harry stayed awake till he heard loud snoring from Ron. Silently Harry reached under his bed and grabbed the book. He opened the cover of the book and started to read, with each word his eyes grew wider and a small smile speared in his face.
What is the book? What is inside of the book, why did Harry found the book? Keep the reviews coming and I will write more. Sorry for the long update I got a test on Friday.