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Last time:

"Now, Frodo, for your house." He placed the hat upon the little hobbit's head. After a moment, the hat declared "Gryffindor". Dumbledore looked satisfied. "Frodo, you will be staying with the most trusted students. Hagrid, send for Harry, Ron, and Hermione." After Hagrid left Dumbledore continued. "Harry, Ron, and Hermione are very trustworthy. You will attend all classes with Harry. I must ask you not to draw attention to yourself by not participating in the classes. You are exempt from all assignments."

He was interrupted by three students entering the office.

The bushy haired girl spoke. "You asked for us, Professor?"

"Ah yes," Dumbledore started. "The reason I called you three here is that we have a new student. He is in the 6th year." Harry looked skeptical of taking on a new student. He was very cautious about who were and weren't Death eaters. Voldemort had made his return known to the public and it seemed like everyone was on watch lately.

"So, you want us to show him around?" Harry said hesitantly.

"In a way; I want him to go to all of your classes. He must always be at your side. He is a..." Dumbledore paused for a moment. "He is an exchange student. He is new to our society and knows nothing of wizardry. I trust you three to explain it to him."

"Wizardry?" Frodo interrupted. "Gandalf, you always said how rare wizards are!"

Hermione looked very puzzled. "Gandalf? But the only place I've ever heard that name was in..." An expression of understanding dawned upon her face. "You mean, that-in the-but that-that's impossible, though!" Hermione seemed to be having trouble connecting words to make sentences.

"That is what I thought, but it seems I was proven wrong." Dumbledore replied.

"Um, sir," Ron looked a little worried now. He was always scared when Hermione talked without using any words. "What are you guys talking about?"

"Ronald, there is a book," Dumbledore started. "It is in the restricted section of the library. Miss Granger received permission to read it two years ago. It is a large red book. In it are the tales and adventures of Middle Earth. Most notable is the story of the One Ring; the ring is a tool of war, as it can give unimaginable powers to the wearer. Nine companions set out to destroy the Ring. If it falls into the wrong hands, doom will follow. Of the nine companions, there are three hobbits, two men, one dwarf, and one wizard. The wizard's name is Gandalf. And I am him. The one that holds the ring is Frodo Baggins. I can not tell you if they are successful or not. All I can tell you is that it is crucial that Frodo stays hidden. Harry, Ronald, Hermione I would like to introduce you to Frodo Baggins, ring bearer and a very dear friend." He finished his very long speech, which actually had added length due to all of the pauses.

They all sat in silence for a few moments to soak in everything said, as there was a lot to learn from it. Finally Harry spoke.

"So... you want us to be his secret service?"

"What's a secret service?"

"Honestly Ronald!"

"What did I do?"

"If you two are done I would like to continue." Hermione and Ron looked embarrassed. "As I was saying, Harry, Frodo is to follow you to all of your classes. However, he is not to participate in any activities. I will contact all of your teachers and inform them of this. Harry, please tell Frodo everything he may need to know to fit in here." He turned to look at Frodo. "I am so sorry you ended up here. As much as I would like to, I am afraid my magic is not strong enough to conceal or destroy the Ring. You will have to bear this burden for the time being. Please do not put it on."

Frodo still had fear in his eyes of what things were to come, however there was also a new emotion, one that had not seen his eyes since Rivendale; curiosity. He wanted so badly to find out about the world they were talking about. Frodo remembered the magic Gandalf had done, but obviously this Dumbledore had changed. "Alright." he said. "I stay hidden and discrete."

"Very well. You may go now." Dumbledore seemed to gain the twinkle back. "Oh, and Frodo," Frodo turned around. "Keep it secret. Keep it safe."

"So, uh, Frodo," Harry tried to start up a conversation. "Obviously this is Dumbledore's office. He's the Headmaster. Um, we'll show you the quickest way to Gryffindor Tower. The password is Hippogriff. Remember that! If you don't she will never let you in!"

"Hippogriff. Right." Frodo trying to concentrate on remembering this. "So, how old are you three?" Frodo said, trying to keep up conversation Harry had started.

Ron answered. "16, what about you?"

"I am 33 years old. Actually, my birthday is the same as my uncle's. he just turned 111."

Ron looked shocked. "111? Wow, that's pretty old!"

"Well, not really. Most hobbits live to about 115."

Hermione cut in. "Ok you two, we're here."

Frodo looked up (since he was, in fact, very short). He found himself staring up at a big portrait of a rather large woman wearing a pink silk dress. She glanced down at them and said in a graceful voice, "Password?"

"Frodo, why don't you give it a try? Remember the password we gave you!"

Frodo smiled. "Alright. Um, Hippogriff?"

The woman in the portrait was obviously satisfied because she smiled and suddenly the portrait swung open. Behind the frame was passageway. Hermione, Ron, and Harry led Frodo through the hall and into a cozy looking room. In this room were comfy chairs and sofas; a fireplace; a desk; and a notice board. Everything in the room was either red or gold.

"Welcome, Frodo, to the Gryffindor Common Room."

A/N: OMG! I am so, so, so happy at all of the reviews! For the record, Boromir is in Ravenclaw for his military strategy. And at the time, Boromir did not want to be in the same house as Frodo (remember what happened to Harry when he didn't want to be in slytherin?!). Frodo is in Gryffindor because he is brave enough to volunteer to take the ring to mordor (that is what I call bravery!).

Special thanks to Romilly McAran and Miss Piratess