Chapter 27
United We Stand
Harry awoke the next morning and made ready for his first classes of the day as a fully-fledged professor in the school. A few lingering doubts flitted through his mind and Godric behind him noticed his expressions in the mirror as he looked on in silence.
"Don't fret so lad you will do fine. It's no different than teaching your other classes."
Harry turned to look at his ancient grandfather and responded, "I know Gramps. I guess I feel a little apprehensive about actually teaching as opposed to running a club for a few members."
Godric just nodded and said, "Well try not to worry so. After all it's not every day that the students can be taught by Lord Gryffindor."
Harry just laughed and replied, "Well that's EASY for you to say because you ARE Lord Gryffindor. I may be your descendant but you leave some very big shoes to fill. So many people look to me now for both leadership and instruction, it is a bit overwhelming. Besides sometimes I don't feel like even I know enough about what I'm supposed to do let alone tell others."
Godric just nodded at his descendant and replied, "It NEVER gets easier lad, and for you it will only get harder till you complete your task, but take heart that you CAN do this and soon enough your life will become a somewhat normal one. All you have to do is think of your young lass and the future you are going to create together and use that to fuel you and keep you going."
Harry just nodded at Godric and said, "Thanks Gramps, I think that is just what I needed to hear."
Godric just smiled at his progeny and replied, "Any time lad. It's what I'm here for after all."
Harry just smiled in response and gave himself a once over in the mirror before bidding Gramps good-bye and heading to the Great Hall for breakfast. Upon arriving Harry found his place seated on the right hand of Dumbledore at the Head table. Turning to bid the Headmaster good morning Harry was handed his teaching schedule by Professor McGonagall.
"Thank you Minerva" Harry nodded.
Minerva replied, "Think nothing of it Harry. If you have any difficulties please do not hesitate to come to any of us for advice."
Harry nodded his thanks to her and began to fill his plate and eat. Looking around Harry found his friends and they waved at him. Harry waved back wondering what they were talking about. Dumbledore noticed this exchange and turned to Harry and said, "I know this will not be easy on you for a while. You have left the world of the student and become an instructor. Remember however, they are still your friends and will always remain as such. As a matter of fact I have a request for you that you may feel free to turn down but I hope you will accept."
Harry looked quizzically at Dumbledore and asked, "What do you need Albus?"
Dumbledore looked at McGonagall and at her encouraging nod continued, "We would like for you to take over as the Head of House for Gryffindor. We feel that with you as the heir it is only appropriate that you should lead them."
Harry looked astounded, "But that is Professor McGonagall's post!"
Minerva McGonagall looked up at Harry and smiled saying, "Harry with Hogwarts on war time footing it is all I can do to prepare for my own classes as well as maintain my position as Deputy Headmistress. We feel, as do your housemates that you are the one they need to lead them."
Harry looked skeptical at her and she continued, "You are a natural leader Harry your house looks up to you and will do everything in their power to make you proud of them."
Harry thought for a minute in silence while looking down at his housemates. He thought of all the good times together and the bad times together and remembered that no matter happened they had all stuck together through thick and thin. Thinking of all that lay before them with the war on Harry suddenly felt even more protective of them and came to his decision.
"I'll do it," he said suddenly, His eyes burning fiercely.
Dumbledore and Mcgonagall looked at him with pleased expressions on their faces and Dumbledore said, "Thank you Harry. You have no idea how much it means to them" Dumbledore indicated the Gryffindor table.
Harry just nodded and finished his breakfast. As they were about to leave for their first classes of the day Dumbledore stood up and announced, "If I could have your attention please!" the Hall suddenly quieted and Dumbledore continued, "I have a change of head of houses to announce to you all. After many years as head of Gryffindor House professor Mcgonagall has decided to step aside and turn over the reigns of house leadership to none other than our own Lord Gryffindor. It is a great pleasure and honor to have such an occurrence happen in our lifetimes. Ladies and gentlemen I give you Professor Potter."
The entire school stood up and gave Harry a standing ovation as he stood there and blushed. The Gryffindors were ecstatic and suddenly illusions of golden lions began to rise in the air hovering above the table's mouths open in silent roars. Harry gestured for silence and said, "Thank you all for your warm welcome both to the staff and as Head of House. I will see some of you shortly for my first class."
Harry sat down as the applause rose again. Dumbledore stood up and dismissed everyone to their classes and the teachers and students all began to filter to their assigned class. Harry arrived at the entrance to the room of requirement, opened the door, and stood at the entrance while guiding in the first year Hufflepuff and Slytherins.
Harry closed the door, made his way to the front of the class, and began. " Good Morning everybody!"
The class responded, "Good Morning Professor."
Harry grinned at them and said, "Well this beats meeting in the evenings at any rate." Many laughed at his statement and he continued, "As first years I know that you think of yourselves as weak and not knowing many spells for either offence or defense."
Many heads in the classroom nodded in agreement and Harry continued, "I am here to tell you that is wrong. You can accomplish much by working hard and studying. However, mostly you can accomplish much by working TOGETHER. In this class, there will be no houses, so if you have any rivalries leave them at the door. This class is magical combat and as such you will be trained in how to defend first but also in how to attack."
Harry looked around the room and said, "I want everyone to pair up with someone not in their house. These groups will stay the same for a while but we will rotate, as you need to see other peoples fighting styles and learn to expect the unexpected. Please break up into pairs now!"
Everyone in the class sprang up at his command and within moments were paired off Slytherin and Hufflepuff. Harry nodded approvingly at them and continued, "Good for today's lesson we will begin on basic shields and opponent disarmament. I know a few of you know the charms from my earlier classes; therefore, I want you to practice on each other. One shielding and the other trying to disarm."
"For those that do not know the charms follow my wand movements closely." Harry carefully guided the class though the charms and set them against each other; all the while going around and correcting wand movements and incantations. Halfway through the class Harry had them switch. Harry walked around correcting as needed and before the bell rang, he called a halt and had them sit down.
Looking them over Harry said, "Very good class. For tonight's homework I want one roll of parchment each on shield spells and offensive charms for next class."
The students just groaned but Harry said, "Remember what I said about hard work and studying? The more spells you know the longer you are libel to stay alive in a fight. Please take this seriously and do your best."
The students sobered at his revelation and vowed to do their best. The bell rang and Harry dismissed the students and made ready for his next class sixth year Gryffindors and Slytherins. Within 10 minutes all the sixth year, Gryffindors were filtering in along with the reluctant Slytherins and found their seats. The Gryffindors looked to their head of house with unabashed pride and affection while the Slytherins looked at him with a cross of undisguised loathing and fear.
Harry stood up and welcomed them, "Good morning class"
The class responded, "Good morning Professor" although the Slytherins were somewhat subdued in their greeting. Harry nodded in response and continued, "As I have told my other classes you will put aside house rivalry while in this class. There will be no points taken and none earned. We must work as a team to overcome the danger outside the walls of this school. Being sixth years, we will be practicing many curses that are more difficult and hexes on each other. It is imperative that you pay attention and learn quickly. Death Eaters that you may face will not hesitate to use some of these curses and shields and neither should you."
Harry stopped for a minute, looked over the class his eyes resting on the Slytherins, and continued, "I know it will be somewhat difficult for some of you to accept me as your teacher given our past competitiveness against each other; but we must work together."
Again, Harry stopped and looked at the Slytherins and spoke, "I know many of your families are either death Eaters or Voldemort supporters but that does not mean that YOU cannot make your own choice. Speaking from the experience of having faced and beaten Voldemort on four occasions I can tell you that he does not give power he takes it. He lures others in based on preaching the purity of blood versus those who are muggle born and cries out for their destruction. Yet, he himself is a half-blood. I am sure he does not spread this willingly, but I can assure that it is the truth."
Harry stopped and looked at their horrified expressions and finished, " Just remember that in Voldemort's world there can only be one master and a multitude of EXPENDABLE slaves. Your lives mean nothing to him; they are a means to an end. You can do yourselves a favor and learn to protect yourselves from him. The Wizarding world may not be perfect as it is run and lived in by imperfect beings, but a world under Voldemort will be hell on Earth."
Harry then said, "Now all that being said I want everyone to pair off with a member of another house."
Everyone looked at each other reluctantly, unwilling to let old animosities die, yet slowly rose to obey the command of the Professor. Harry nodded his approval and began, "Although some of you already know the Patronus charm from my DA classes, I want to make sure everyone knows it. The key to a successful Patronus is finding a happy thought and projecting it to create the patronus. It is a very difficult spell to master, but once learned will protect you from the effects of Dementors. Also in this year we will begin the study of Occlumency to help protect your minds from unwanted intrusion."
Harry again looked at the class and said, "You may be sitting on the fence not knowing what your place is in this war, but the more means you have to protect yourselves the better."
Harry gestured for Ron and Hermione to come forward. "For these lessons I will employ the aid of Mr. Weasley and Ms. Granger as they are fully trained Occlumens and can readily cast the Patronus."
Hermione looked thrilled at the idea of teaching while Ron looked aghast at having anything to do with Slytherins. Harry noticing Rons face pulled him aside saying, "Listen mate I know what you feel, but we NEED these people. We HAVE to put aside our differences or the war WILL be won by Voldemort simply because we were too divided to come together for a common cause."
Ron looking slightly chagrinned smiled and replied, "Sorry Harry, of course you have my complete trust and support."
Harry smiled at his friends and said, "I knew I could count on you."
Harry then proceeded to split up the class between, Ron and Hermione. Harry himself went around again and made any corrections as necessary. Soon the air was filled with everything from silvery mist to all sorts of animals. Towards the end of class Harry had them all sit down and nodded at them approvingly saying, "Very well done all of you. I know some of you did not get a full corporeal patronus yet, but we will work hard at it until you master it. For tonight's homework I want a roll of parchment each on the patronus charm and another about Occlumency."
Everyone groaned save for Hermione who loved extra research. Harry looked over them and said, "Just remember I don't give homework just to be a git. I want you to learn and know this material." Harry paused for dramatic effect and finished, "Someday it may just save your life."
Everyone looked up at him thoughtfully for a minute and the bell rang. " Class dismissed"
Everyone made their way out of the class except for Ron and Hermione and she came bouncing up to his desk and exclaimed, "Well done Harry! Errr Professor"
Harry just grinned and said, "Please, when it's just us I'm still just Harry ok?"
Ron just nodded and said, "Bloody brilliant class mate!"
Harry just smiled and replied, "Thanks for the vote of confidence you two. Now you better be off to lunch. I'll see you later tonight."
They both nodded and waved good-bye to their friend and Harry made his way to lunch. Harry sat down at his seat at the head table and waved to Ginny down below him. She blew him a kiss in return, which made him blush. Snape noticed this and commented, "Well Harry how were classes this morning? Any trouble from my Slytherins?"
Harry looked over at the Potions Master and responded, "Thankfully no Severus, I paired them off together and had them work together. I tried to explain that while house rivalry in some things is good to promote competitiveness it is detrimental and could be potentially disastrous for us all to win the war."
Snape looked thoughtfully at Harry for a moment before responding, "You may have a point Harry perhaps I will adopt this in my classes as well." Then just to be the old Snape for a minute he said, "Lord knows you Gryffindors need my Slytherins to help brew at least a passable potion."
Harry just laughed at this and Dumbledore who had been listening to this exchange interjected, "Perhaps breaking down some of the house boundaries may not be such a bad idea after all."
Harry nodded and replied, "That was my idea as well Albus, my thinking is that we need to united rather than divided. I also have thought about the seating and arrangement of the Great Hall. Perhaps rather than sitting by house we could put in smaller round tables and let the students sit where they wish. Certainly the long tables could be put in for special occasions like feasts where seating by house is appropriate, but other than that why not let people sit where they wish, with their friends?"
The rest of the Head table had taken to listening to their conversation by this time and all nodded their heads in approval. Albus taking in their consenting nods rose and called for quiet.
Albus addressed the student body, "In the interest of promoting school unity over house rivalry we have decided that from now on, except for feasts and other appropriate occasions, during meals you may sit where you wish."
Many students looked up at him in surprise and people began to applaud. Dumbledore sat down and a few students rose up from their tables and joined others at their tables. Soon there were groups of Slytherins, Ravenclaws, Gryffindors, and Hufflepuffs spread all over the great hall, all smiling, and laughing.
Albus looked over at Harry and winked saying, "Perhaps this is just the beginning of the changes to come, perhaps this is a new beginning for Hogwarts."
Harry just nodded and replied, "Well as far as I can tell it will be a change for the better. People will get to know their Slytherin classmates as people and not evil upcoming dark lords and vice versa. The Slytherins will come to know and understand better their other house counterparts."
A/N Sorry I took so long to update, I outlined about 20 more chapters and real life took over for a bit, but I'll be back with my frequent updates. I have a question for you. I am thinking of going all out AU and tying in the Dragonlance universe into this fic. What would you think about an alliance between old Voldie and raistlin majere? Let me know. As always I bless you for your reviews and please keep em coming. Ben
United We Stand
Harry awoke the next morning and made ready for his first classes of the day as a fully-fledged professor in the school. A few lingering doubts flitted through his mind and Godric behind him noticed his expressions in the mirror as he looked on in silence.
"Don't fret so lad you will do fine. It's no different than teaching your other classes."
Harry turned to look at his ancient grandfather and responded, "I know Gramps. I guess I feel a little apprehensive about actually teaching as opposed to running a club for a few members."
Godric just nodded and said, "Well try not to worry so. After all it's not every day that the students can be taught by Lord Gryffindor."
Harry just laughed and replied, "Well that's EASY for you to say because you ARE Lord Gryffindor. I may be your descendant but you leave some very big shoes to fill. So many people look to me now for both leadership and instruction, it is a bit overwhelming. Besides sometimes I don't feel like even I know enough about what I'm supposed to do let alone tell others."
Godric just nodded at his descendant and replied, "It NEVER gets easier lad, and for you it will only get harder till you complete your task, but take heart that you CAN do this and soon enough your life will become a somewhat normal one. All you have to do is think of your young lass and the future you are going to create together and use that to fuel you and keep you going."
Harry just nodded at Godric and said, "Thanks Gramps, I think that is just what I needed to hear."
Godric just smiled at his progeny and replied, "Any time lad. It's what I'm here for after all."
Harry just smiled in response and gave himself a once over in the mirror before bidding Gramps good-bye and heading to the Great Hall for breakfast. Upon arriving Harry found his place seated on the right hand of Dumbledore at the Head table. Turning to bid the Headmaster good morning Harry was handed his teaching schedule by Professor McGonagall.
"Thank you Minerva" Harry nodded.
Minerva replied, "Think nothing of it Harry. If you have any difficulties please do not hesitate to come to any of us for advice."
Harry nodded his thanks to her and began to fill his plate and eat. Looking around Harry found his friends and they waved at him. Harry waved back wondering what they were talking about. Dumbledore noticed this exchange and turned to Harry and said, "I know this will not be easy on you for a while. You have left the world of the student and become an instructor. Remember however, they are still your friends and will always remain as such. As a matter of fact I have a request for you that you may feel free to turn down but I hope you will accept."
Harry looked quizzically at Dumbledore and asked, "What do you need Albus?"
Dumbledore looked at McGonagall and at her encouraging nod continued, "We would like for you to take over as the Head of House for Gryffindor. We feel that with you as the heir it is only appropriate that you should lead them."
Harry looked astounded, "But that is Professor McGonagall's post!"
Minerva McGonagall looked up at Harry and smiled saying, "Harry with Hogwarts on war time footing it is all I can do to prepare for my own classes as well as maintain my position as Deputy Headmistress. We feel, as do your housemates that you are the one they need to lead them."
Harry looked skeptical at her and she continued, "You are a natural leader Harry your house looks up to you and will do everything in their power to make you proud of them."
Harry thought for a minute in silence while looking down at his housemates. He thought of all the good times together and the bad times together and remembered that no matter happened they had all stuck together through thick and thin. Thinking of all that lay before them with the war on Harry suddenly felt even more protective of them and came to his decision.
"I'll do it," he said suddenly, His eyes burning fiercely.
Dumbledore and Mcgonagall looked at him with pleased expressions on their faces and Dumbledore said, "Thank you Harry. You have no idea how much it means to them" Dumbledore indicated the Gryffindor table.
Harry just nodded and finished his breakfast. As they were about to leave for their first classes of the day Dumbledore stood up and announced, "If I could have your attention please!" the Hall suddenly quieted and Dumbledore continued, "I have a change of head of houses to announce to you all. After many years as head of Gryffindor House professor Mcgonagall has decided to step aside and turn over the reigns of house leadership to none other than our own Lord Gryffindor. It is a great pleasure and honor to have such an occurrence happen in our lifetimes. Ladies and gentlemen I give you Professor Potter."
The entire school stood up and gave Harry a standing ovation as he stood there and blushed. The Gryffindors were ecstatic and suddenly illusions of golden lions began to rise in the air hovering above the table's mouths open in silent roars. Harry gestured for silence and said, "Thank you all for your warm welcome both to the staff and as Head of House. I will see some of you shortly for my first class."
Harry sat down as the applause rose again. Dumbledore stood up and dismissed everyone to their classes and the teachers and students all began to filter to their assigned class. Harry arrived at the entrance to the room of requirement, opened the door, and stood at the entrance while guiding in the first year Hufflepuff and Slytherins.
Harry closed the door, made his way to the front of the class, and began. " Good Morning everybody!"
The class responded, "Good Morning Professor."
Harry grinned at them and said, "Well this beats meeting in the evenings at any rate." Many laughed at his statement and he continued, "As first years I know that you think of yourselves as weak and not knowing many spells for either offence or defense."
Many heads in the classroom nodded in agreement and Harry continued, "I am here to tell you that is wrong. You can accomplish much by working hard and studying. However, mostly you can accomplish much by working TOGETHER. In this class, there will be no houses, so if you have any rivalries leave them at the door. This class is magical combat and as such you will be trained in how to defend first but also in how to attack."
Harry looked around the room and said, "I want everyone to pair up with someone not in their house. These groups will stay the same for a while but we will rotate, as you need to see other peoples fighting styles and learn to expect the unexpected. Please break up into pairs now!"
Everyone in the class sprang up at his command and within moments were paired off Slytherin and Hufflepuff. Harry nodded approvingly at them and continued, "Good for today's lesson we will begin on basic shields and opponent disarmament. I know a few of you know the charms from my earlier classes; therefore, I want you to practice on each other. One shielding and the other trying to disarm."
"For those that do not know the charms follow my wand movements closely." Harry carefully guided the class though the charms and set them against each other; all the while going around and correcting wand movements and incantations. Halfway through the class Harry had them switch. Harry walked around correcting as needed and before the bell rang, he called a halt and had them sit down.
Looking them over Harry said, "Very good class. For tonight's homework I want one roll of parchment each on shield spells and offensive charms for next class."
The students just groaned but Harry said, "Remember what I said about hard work and studying? The more spells you know the longer you are libel to stay alive in a fight. Please take this seriously and do your best."
The students sobered at his revelation and vowed to do their best. The bell rang and Harry dismissed the students and made ready for his next class sixth year Gryffindors and Slytherins. Within 10 minutes all the sixth year, Gryffindors were filtering in along with the reluctant Slytherins and found their seats. The Gryffindors looked to their head of house with unabashed pride and affection while the Slytherins looked at him with a cross of undisguised loathing and fear.
Harry stood up and welcomed them, "Good morning class"
The class responded, "Good morning Professor" although the Slytherins were somewhat subdued in their greeting. Harry nodded in response and continued, "As I have told my other classes you will put aside house rivalry while in this class. There will be no points taken and none earned. We must work as a team to overcome the danger outside the walls of this school. Being sixth years, we will be practicing many curses that are more difficult and hexes on each other. It is imperative that you pay attention and learn quickly. Death Eaters that you may face will not hesitate to use some of these curses and shields and neither should you."
Harry stopped for a minute, looked over the class his eyes resting on the Slytherins, and continued, "I know it will be somewhat difficult for some of you to accept me as your teacher given our past competitiveness against each other; but we must work together."
Again, Harry stopped and looked at the Slytherins and spoke, "I know many of your families are either death Eaters or Voldemort supporters but that does not mean that YOU cannot make your own choice. Speaking from the experience of having faced and beaten Voldemort on four occasions I can tell you that he does not give power he takes it. He lures others in based on preaching the purity of blood versus those who are muggle born and cries out for their destruction. Yet, he himself is a half-blood. I am sure he does not spread this willingly, but I can assure that it is the truth."
Harry stopped and looked at their horrified expressions and finished, " Just remember that in Voldemort's world there can only be one master and a multitude of EXPENDABLE slaves. Your lives mean nothing to him; they are a means to an end. You can do yourselves a favor and learn to protect yourselves from him. The Wizarding world may not be perfect as it is run and lived in by imperfect beings, but a world under Voldemort will be hell on Earth."
Harry then said, "Now all that being said I want everyone to pair off with a member of another house."
Everyone looked at each other reluctantly, unwilling to let old animosities die, yet slowly rose to obey the command of the Professor. Harry nodded his approval and began, "Although some of you already know the Patronus charm from my DA classes, I want to make sure everyone knows it. The key to a successful Patronus is finding a happy thought and projecting it to create the patronus. It is a very difficult spell to master, but once learned will protect you from the effects of Dementors. Also in this year we will begin the study of Occlumency to help protect your minds from unwanted intrusion."
Harry again looked at the class and said, "You may be sitting on the fence not knowing what your place is in this war, but the more means you have to protect yourselves the better."
Harry gestured for Ron and Hermione to come forward. "For these lessons I will employ the aid of Mr. Weasley and Ms. Granger as they are fully trained Occlumens and can readily cast the Patronus."
Hermione looked thrilled at the idea of teaching while Ron looked aghast at having anything to do with Slytherins. Harry noticing Rons face pulled him aside saying, "Listen mate I know what you feel, but we NEED these people. We HAVE to put aside our differences or the war WILL be won by Voldemort simply because we were too divided to come together for a common cause."
Ron looking slightly chagrinned smiled and replied, "Sorry Harry, of course you have my complete trust and support."
Harry smiled at his friends and said, "I knew I could count on you."
Harry then proceeded to split up the class between, Ron and Hermione. Harry himself went around again and made any corrections as necessary. Soon the air was filled with everything from silvery mist to all sorts of animals. Towards the end of class Harry had them all sit down and nodded at them approvingly saying, "Very well done all of you. I know some of you did not get a full corporeal patronus yet, but we will work hard at it until you master it. For tonight's homework I want a roll of parchment each on the patronus charm and another about Occlumency."
Everyone groaned save for Hermione who loved extra research. Harry looked over them and said, "Just remember I don't give homework just to be a git. I want you to learn and know this material." Harry paused for dramatic effect and finished, "Someday it may just save your life."
Everyone looked up at him thoughtfully for a minute and the bell rang. " Class dismissed"
Everyone made their way out of the class except for Ron and Hermione and she came bouncing up to his desk and exclaimed, "Well done Harry! Errr Professor"
Harry just grinned and said, "Please, when it's just us I'm still just Harry ok?"
Ron just nodded and said, "Bloody brilliant class mate!"
Harry just smiled and replied, "Thanks for the vote of confidence you two. Now you better be off to lunch. I'll see you later tonight."
They both nodded and waved good-bye to their friend and Harry made his way to lunch. Harry sat down at his seat at the head table and waved to Ginny down below him. She blew him a kiss in return, which made him blush. Snape noticed this and commented, "Well Harry how were classes this morning? Any trouble from my Slytherins?"
Harry looked over at the Potions Master and responded, "Thankfully no Severus, I paired them off together and had them work together. I tried to explain that while house rivalry in some things is good to promote competitiveness it is detrimental and could be potentially disastrous for us all to win the war."
Snape looked thoughtfully at Harry for a moment before responding, "You may have a point Harry perhaps I will adopt this in my classes as well." Then just to be the old Snape for a minute he said, "Lord knows you Gryffindors need my Slytherins to help brew at least a passable potion."
Harry just laughed at this and Dumbledore who had been listening to this exchange interjected, "Perhaps breaking down some of the house boundaries may not be such a bad idea after all."
Harry nodded and replied, "That was my idea as well Albus, my thinking is that we need to united rather than divided. I also have thought about the seating and arrangement of the Great Hall. Perhaps rather than sitting by house we could put in smaller round tables and let the students sit where they wish. Certainly the long tables could be put in for special occasions like feasts where seating by house is appropriate, but other than that why not let people sit where they wish, with their friends?"
The rest of the Head table had taken to listening to their conversation by this time and all nodded their heads in approval. Albus taking in their consenting nods rose and called for quiet.
Albus addressed the student body, "In the interest of promoting school unity over house rivalry we have decided that from now on, except for feasts and other appropriate occasions, during meals you may sit where you wish."
Many students looked up at him in surprise and people began to applaud. Dumbledore sat down and a few students rose up from their tables and joined others at their tables. Soon there were groups of Slytherins, Ravenclaws, Gryffindors, and Hufflepuffs spread all over the great hall, all smiling, and laughing.
Albus looked over at Harry and winked saying, "Perhaps this is just the beginning of the changes to come, perhaps this is a new beginning for Hogwarts."
Harry just nodded and replied, "Well as far as I can tell it will be a change for the better. People will get to know their Slytherin classmates as people and not evil upcoming dark lords and vice versa. The Slytherins will come to know and understand better their other house counterparts."
A/N Sorry I took so long to update, I outlined about 20 more chapters and real life took over for a bit, but I'll be back with my frequent updates. I have a question for you. I am thinking of going all out AU and tying in the Dragonlance universe into this fic. What would you think about an alliance between old Voldie and raistlin majere? Let me know. As always I bless you for your reviews and please keep em coming. Ben
