For all of my adoring fans that cannot wait, here's part four...
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And also, please tell me if there are any plot holes!
Lizzie woke up early the next morning, around six thirty. She tried to get back to sleep but couldn't as the excitement of her first lessons at Hogwarts filled her mind. So, instead she got up, had a shower pulled on her robes and went down for breakfast. She reached the bottom of the marble staircase and walked through to the Great Hall. She noticed how little people there are this early in the morning, there were a few teachers, including Professor Flitwick and Professor Heart, at whom she smiled in greeting, and just a few students scattered in groups or two or more among the four long tables. It was then when she noticed Harry; he was sitting on his own staring at his bowl of porridge looking as if he had the world on his shoulders and no one to help. Lizzie decided to talk to him as they talked so openly last night, she felt comfortable around him. She walked across and sat opposite him.
"What's wrong?" Lizzie inquired. She got no answer from the motionless Harry. "What's up?" she asked again, taking Harry's hand for comfort, "Is it your Godfather?" This time she got an answer.
"Well, yes...Dumbledore called me into his office last night, he said things needed to be sorted out. As it turns out Sirius was sorted out, he wrote a will, leaving all but a little to me. And so I now have a house, Sirius' house, but no family to live there." Harry replied. Lizzie felt so sympathetic towards Harry, as she what it was to lose a loved one. It was then when Ron walked in. He announced his arrival with a shout of "Harry!" Lizzie let go of Harry's hand and Harry quickly said "please don't say anything." Lizzie nodded when Ron sat down.
"Jeez, I'm starving!" he said whilst piling bacon on to his plate. Hermione swooned in, sat down and poured herself a coffee.
"Morning everyone," she said politely.
"'Arry, why din't ya cum up straight affer gonagall 'ad lef?"
"I'm sorry Ron, didn't quite get that." Ron took swallowed his food.
"Why didn't you come up straight after McGonagall had left?" Ron repeated.
"Oh...umm...I had to talk to McGonagall about my transfiguration OWL mark, I only got an A, I thought I did better." Harry quickly said and gave Lizzie a look that meant go with the story. Just then Professor McGonagall was giving out the timetables along the Gryffindor students. Lizzie got hers and grinned, Ron gave out a sigh when he got his and Hermione was analysing hers. Harry got his eventually and also grinned, looking at his first lesson.
"Herbology, first lesson, double period." groaned Ron.
"That's alright, you have it with me Ronald." Hermione said coolly.
"I'm so happy about mine, Defence Against the Dark Arts!" exclaimed Lizzie.
"Great, we have it together then," replied Harry happily.
Lizzie and Harry walked towards the Defence Against the Dark Arts room whilst chatting. Lizzie was happy about the fact that she had nearly all of her lessons with Harry, except for Care of Magical Creatures, in which she had Muggle Studies.
"So tell me why you took Muggle Studies?" Harry queried.
"Because, unlike you Mr Potter, I grew up in a totally magical environment, muggles fascinate me. How they can live without magic all their lives is beyond me." Lizzie answered. Harry did not want the conversation to end.
"How is your sister as a teacher then?" he questioned. Lizzie thought for a moment.
"Well, I have never had her as a proper teacher at school before, but she has taught me a few charms here and there, mainly for defence, and I was able to master them in a matter of hours." Harry was amazed and thought she must be a good teacher then as he thought Lupin was the best but he only managed to teach Harry the Patronus charm in a few days.
Lizzie and Harry walked into the classroom and gazed. It was beautiful; all the walls were covered in vibrant coloured silk. Also there were many instruments floating above them, which one could assume were instruments for an auror to use. Lizzie and Harry took seats at the front. Lizzie looked around at the other students who were taking this class, one boy interested her, and he was blonde with his hair slicked back. Lizzie turned to Harry and asked who he is, Harry simply replied "Malfoy" Lizzie could tell that from the tone he had just answered in that they didn't like each other.
A voice came from the front of the room. Lizzie and Harry both turned forward only to see an older version of Lizzie, the same long jet-black flowing hair, the same defined nose, the same pointed chin. They were the same, except for their eyes, for Lizzie's were ultramarine in colour; her sister's were violet. Professor Heart wore long violet robes and a violet headband to match the colour of her eyes.
"Good morning class, I see that you are all here, so let's begin. Today will not be a practical lesson, so wands away and books out," Harry had heard those lines too many times over the last year, but he was still listening for Professor Heart's voice was very smooth, "Class, write as a title, The Animagus." All hope that Harry had for a good lesson was restored. Time passed by and before they knew it, it was time to pack away. Lizzie felt a sense of pride listening to her older sister say "Class dismissed, except for Mr Potter and Miss Heart. Harry gave a confused look to Lizzie, but she just grinned back. Soon enough, everyone had left but Lizzie, Harry and the Professor.
"Harry," Professor Heart began, "Professor Dumbledore has told me about a club that you set up and taught last year, the DA?" Harry nodded, "He wanted me to say that instead of using the room of requirement, you could use this classroom from now on, also you are allowed to ask me anything and borrow my books and instruments." Harry was shocked at what Professor Heart was saying.
"Thanks Professor" Harry exclaimed whilst smiling.
"Professor, I'll have to get used to that. Anyway you are welcome Harry, now if you wouldn't mind, I have to speak with my sister." Harry smiled, turned and walked out of the door. Lizzie turned to her sister.
"You were great up there, Alex! Really great!" she said joyously.
"Did you think so? I was so nervous before I came out, but then I saw you and I knew it was fine."
"Have you heard anything from Dad?" Lizzie asked.
"Yes, a letter came this morning, he's is doing fine at the new house, and the joke shop is doing great but he says that some of the stock is a bit deviant." They laughed together. "Anyway, I saw you at breakfast with Harry, what's going on there?"
Lizzie was shocked. "Nothing! Alex! Why would you think that?" Her sister gave her a face that said yeah right! "Oh jeez is that the time? I'm late for Muggle Studies. Bye!" Lizzie turned and ran out of the room. She thought about what her sister said, herself and Harry; it's not bad...
Stay Tuned for part V
