Hello! I finally got a chance to write a second chappie. Oh, and before I get started, I would like to answer a question from 1 of my reviews. And if anyone has any more questions, or if something isn't clear, PLEASE TELL ME SO! Also, flames are accepted!
Xhana:
This is really good- update soon! I'm not sure how I feel about Asia being the super powerful one or saving Harry's life- he's still the one in the prophecy, right? I'm lost... keep up the great work!
First of all, thank you for reviewing! No, Asia ISN'T the one in the prophecy, Asia DID NOT save Harry's life (it was just a feeble attempt to since Voldemort made her mad since he hurt her mother), and Asia has many flaws in her powers. Being Emotional Eyed isn't all fun!!!
Now, on with the story....
Recap:
Asia woke up in a sweat, to see Angel licking her face. Asia went to the bathroom down the hall, washed her face, and looked in the mirror.
'That boy,' she thought, 'that was...was.... Harry! And Voldemort! And mother! It all makes sense now. I just hope that Harry remembers our last night together, because I've changed since then.'
She climbed back into bed, and fell asleep.
"Asia!!! Asia GET UP!!" yelled Piper's voice through Asia's door "OPEN THIS DOOR RIGHT NOW!!!" Asia had moved her dresser from its spot next to the door, to in front of the door. All last night, she kept waking up, so she had gotten no sleep. The pounding on Asia's door stopped, and was replaced by a simple word, "Alohamora". Asia's door swung open, moving the dresser only enough for Piper to poke her head through. Piper saw the dresser behind the door, and with a wave of her wand, the dresser moved out of the way. As soon as Asia heard this, she knew Piper was going to start yelling, she has a short temper.
The pillow that was over Asia's head was lifted off. Asia cracked open her eye to see a medium height witch with brown hair almost reaching her waistline. She had chocolate brown eyes, and right now, an angry, pouty face, and a raised eyebrow, as if to say 'you've got 3 seconds to get up before I make you'.
"Ok, ok, I'm up already!" Piper merely raised her eyebrow more. Asia took a shower, and put on some jeans and a short sleeve shirt. She came downstairs and saw a witch sitting at the table on the phone and twirling her wand, with her feet propped up on the edge of the seat like some 15-year-old schoolgirl on 3-way talking about the hottest guy in gym class. She had dirty-blonde hair, hazel eyes, and was just a little short. She always seemed like an older sister to Asia more than anything. She would always let Asia get away with little stuff Prue would kill her for. The witch hung up the phone and had a smile on her face as if begging Asia to ask whom was she talking to.
"Hey Phoebe"
"Morning Asia"
"I know you want me to ask, so why not tell me now?" said Asia with a hint of sarcasm
"That was Matthew...from next door. He had heard that you came back from 'boarding school' to start at another one, and he wanted to see you"
"Oh" Asia said, turning away to hide her blush.
Matthew Sikes was a 15-year-old boy that had a crush on Asia ever since he moved her 11 years ago. Asia was always flattered, but never liked him in the same way. He was a very nice guy, he was kind, funny, respectful, and knows how to have fun. But Asia just liked him as a really good friend, but she never had the heart to tell him she didn't like him like that. She liked to hang out with him, but felt so bad doing so because she knew that he would always pour his heart out to impress her. There was another pretty girl around the corner from the both of them that like Matthew very much. Her name was Bianca, and she was a muggle that attended the same school, but Asia wasn't sure if Matthew even noticed her. Asia never told this to Phoebe, well, she tried, but Phoebe took it the wrong way.
"Your not still worried about that Bianca girl, are you? Because all you have to do is say the word, and acne is coming her way," said Phoebe, still twirling her wand.
"No Phoebe, I-"
"Then what is it?"
"You know, if I could freeze your mouth, I would," said Asia rather darkly. It always annoyed Asia when Phoebe would cut her off right before Asia was about to say something important.
"Someone's testy," said Phoebe, putting her wand down
"Well, you would be too if Piper started to bang on your door, and then snatch your pillow away!" said Asia. For the first time today, she looked at the clock. It was 9am! "Why was she banging on my door so early?"
"Because we've got to go meet Dumbledore at the Ministry," said Prue, coming in the kitchen in her robes. Now that Asia noticed it, Phoebe and Piper were in their robes too. "Asia," said Piper, no longer angry looking, "what are you doing in jeans? Go dress into your proper robes and hurry, or were going to be late! And get Angel"
Asia rushed up stairs, and pulled her robes on, dressed, and went back downstairs.
"Wait," she said rather confused "why are we meeting Dumbledore at the Ministry? And why am I bringing Angel??" she said this last part quite suspiciously.
"We got a reminder from the ministry saying you have another trial today, but this time they want to be sure that its safe to bring Angel to Hogwarts" Piper answered as she clipped on a short leash to Angel chocker chain and the leash handed it to Asia.
"But the E.Y.A never had to have e go through a trial with Angel" said Asia, still quite confused
"It's not Dumbledore that doesn't trust Angel, Dumbledore's known Angel since she was born. It's the Ministry, or rather the Minister." said Phoebe in an annoyed, and discussed tone. She never liked the Minister much, and couldn't understand how Pure could stand working for him.
"Ok, everyone ready?" said Prue, coming back downstairs from transporting Asia's bags, and getting everything they need for the trial. Prue always bustled around the house when she was nervous. No one said anything against it, because if she weren't doing that, then she would nag everyone and tell him or her what to do to look more proper.
"Prue, it's 9:15, we've got to go!" said Piper, looking at her watch.
"Ok, Asia, I'll disappaerate first. Try to track me, and follow me there" said Prue. Over the summer, Prue had thought Asia how to properly track people, since Pure worked in the Department of Fleeing Suspects, she was pretty good at it. Asia was getting the hang of it, but would always end up in the next street over or something. With a crack, Prue vanished. Asia concentrated, and as soon as she had it, a gentle swirl of wind surrounded Asia and Angel, and died when the two had vanished. When Asia reappeared, Prue was standing only a few feet away from her. But she had no time to celebrate; Piper and Phoebe appeared next to them. They hurried down the hall where all of the empty meeting rooms were. Prue dragged Asia along, until she found Dumbledore sitting in one. He was observing a picture on the wall of a bald man that was tall, and had brown hair. The man had numerous awards and badges on his robes, and was showing them off proudly.
When Prue entered, with Asia right behind her, and poor Angel gasping for breathe since she had been dragged the whole way.
"I'm so sorry we're late Dumbledore, Piper took forever to wake Asia up, and-" Prue stopped when Dumbledore, who saw Piper about to yell at Prue, put his hand up in his acceptance of her apology.
"Not to worry Prudence, it's quite alright" Dumbledore smiled. Pure winced slightly at being called 'Prudence', she hated her full name. The Halliwell sisters, Asia, and Dumbledore sat down at the table after Phoebe closed the door. Asia let go of Angel's leash to let her sniff around a bit.
Dumbledore looked at Asia "Hello Asia, how are you?" he asked politely
"Fine" was all Asia said. She was very worried about Angel. 'To make sure she can go to Hogwarts??' what was that supposed to mean? Angel wouldn't hurt anyone! Dumbledore knew Asia was upset; her aquamarine eyes were a dead giveaway.
"Asia, I know you're concerned about Angel, but I assure you, nothing will happen to her. It's just that Houndunes don't have the best reputation, and they want to make sure that yours is trustable, for the other students sake," said Dumbledore in a clam tone
"But," Asia started "if Angel wasn't social able, then what makes them think that I would keep her? I mean, I don't live alone! Obviously she was comfortable around other people. Infact, I think she's turning more into a spoiled housedog than some bloodthirsty man-eater. That whole myth about them killing anything wounded of weak thing is a myth. Angel is more worried about getting some bacon from under the table then the fresh road kill on the curb. The only time I've even seen Angel's teeth, besides when I'm cleaning them, is when she chewing on something that's hard to break. She'd never hurt anyone, what did they think, the name 'Angel' is just a joke??" Asia finished. Her eyes were turning from aquamarine to midnight blue. None of this made sense to her.
"I understand your aggravation Asia," said Dumbledore in his same clam tone. Something in his voice really made Asia think that he really did understand. "But, things happen at Hogwarts. There's a lot of commotion, lots of students in the halls during passing, and lots of loud sounds, and different smells, and not to mention all the creatures there."
"But there was all of that at the E.Y.A! I mean, when you took exams, things pop out of the floor, shot out of the walls, feel down from the ceiling, and appeared out of thin air! Angel is used to all of that. There aren't as many students as in Hogwarts, but Angel won't care, she's actually rather shy, and will avoid the people she doesn't see me talking to."
"I know Asia, but it's not me you've got to convince, it's the Minister. I know how Angel is, and I know how the Minster is. He is a very reasonable man, he will understand," said Dumbledore with a smile. Asia smiled back. Something in Dumbledore's eyes and voice made Asia trust him.
"Come now, we best be off" he said. At that, everyone got up, Phoebe opened the door to let everyone out as Asia picked up Angel's leash and they walked off together.
Asia believed what Dumbledore said, about Angel being safe, but she still had her worries and doubts. What if Angel slipped up? What if she slipped up, and said that neither could attend hogwarts? What if when she got to Hogwarts, no one liked Angel? And they all complained about it? What if parents didn't want a Houndune at the same school as there children, and Asia had no choice?? Asia sighed to get the thoughts out of her head. She followed Piper, as Prue and Dumbledore led the way, whispering things to each other every now and then. Phoebe took up the rear, grumbling things like 'stupid Minster' and, 'he better let her go'. Asia ignored this, since it didn't help lighten her mood.
They rounded one last corner, and entered a large room that had a long table. The table was positioned in such a way, so that you would face the door if you were to sit behind it. There was a large fireplace on the left side of the room. Sitting in the center of the table the Minster of Magic, Cornelius Fudge, next to him was Lucius Malfoy, and sitting on either side of them were the 11 other school governors. There was another man sitting next to the empty seat beside Fudge. He had gentle gray eyes, and dark drown hair, and his face was expressionless. The Halliwell sisters turned towards their goddaughter.
"We can't be in here while this is going on, so we just want to wish you luck" said Piper with a warm smile.
"Yea," Prue carried on, "you have nothing to fear Asia. You know how good Angel is, don't let anyone in here intimidate you"
"Knock 'em dead" said Phoebe giving Asia a smile, "and if you don't, I will" she added with a wink. The sisters hugged Asia one last time before heading out, closing the door behind them. Dumbledore leaded Asia over to the table to greet everyone.
"Asia, this is the Minster, Cornelius Fudge, as you already know, this is Lucius Malfoy" Malfoy smirked at Asia in a would-be polite way if it didn't look like it was full of disgust and sarcasm. "This," said Dumbledore gesturing to the brown haired, gray eyed man "is Cole Turner. He is the head of the Wild Magical Creature Department." Dumbledore went on introducing the rest of the school governors, and Fudge's secretary, Dolores Umbridge, a woman that Asia could have sworn was a toad that was a victim of a spell that made it a woman. Asia was actually horrified to hear that she was going to be the new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher, but she smiled anyway. They all gave polite smiles and nods back, with comments like it was an honor to meet her, all except Malfoy and Umbridge. Dumbledore took a seat in the empty chair next to Fudge. Asia looked at him not knowing what to do, until he looked back at her with a warming smile.
"Asia, Mr. Turner would just like to see Angel's behavior when it comes to things like school bells, people touching her, and so forth. All you have to do is just make sure she doesn't bite. Your are allowed to use your voice, but you aren't allowed to touch her while he is working with her, understand?" Dumbledore said softly.
"Yes professor" she answered back. She unclipped the short leash from Angel's chain, and Angel sat at her side obediently. As Turner stood, Angel watched him closely, but Asia said "shh" in a very soft tone, to let her know everything is okay.
"I just want t ask you a few questions Ms. Potter, and some that the governors wanted me to ask you to. And I need you to be completely honest with me." Asia nodded, although his face was emotionless, his voice was calm a trusting. "Okay, has Angel ever bitten anyone?"
"No" Asia said truthfully
"Do you know when she will bite someone?" he asked
"Only in defense, but never as her first defense"
"What is Angel's first defense?"
"She's pretty intimidating as it is, so she she'll just stand her ground and stare at you if she thinks your up to something" Asia stopped there, not wanting to make it seem like what she was saying was some well planned out and practiced speech.
"Okay. So if I was to walk up to you one day, and she doesn't know me, she would just stare at me?" he asked, not disbelieving, but just making sure he had the story straight.
"Yes"
"And do you know why she would do that?" he asked. For some reason, he seemed much more interested in the psychology of Houndunes instead of Angel.
"Well, between the Halliwell sisters and I, she doesn't know if your a threat or not. Most people that know Angel know that unless I say so, or if your hurting me, she won't attack. But if she sees that your scared or her, her stare will only increase."
"Okay, what would she do in second line defense? Say you didn't know me, and I walked up to you and you seemed scared of me? What would she do?"
"She would growl with a show of teeth. And if I don't silence her when she starts, it'll only increase. If she sees me scared, she will try to step between us, just to tell you to back off a little." Asia was recalling past events that happened in her life and describing them in detail to answer the questions being asked.
"Can you recall any events in which that has happened?" he asked, gesturing to the bowl now in front of Fudge.
"Sure" said Asia rather confused
"This is a Pensieve. It can store memories within it. All you have to do, is think of that memory, and extract it like this" he said. He took out his wand and put the tip to his head. A silver light clung to it, and was deposited into the bowl. He tapped the bowl with his wand and Asia and Angel floated up like a magical hologram. Asia nodded at him, and Turner handed her his wand. She thought hard on the time Angel had defended her. She put the wand to her head, and slowly extracted the memory. Once in the bowl, she tapped the bowl's rim once and waited as the memory played like and Imax movie.
Asia was walking through the small wearing town that was about a quarter hour walk from her school, with Angel at one side, her closest friend Raven on the other. Raven, Angel, and Asia walked into a small teashop and took the usual seat in the corner that was covered in shadow, since Raven didn't like the light too much. Angel lied under the small circular table, enjoying the smells of the freshly made cookies, breads, and other baked goods. Raven and Asia were both about 13 at this time. They were much to busy discussing the caption of the of the third year boys Quidditch tem, to notice the short hooded man in a cloak watching them, and listening to them intently. Finally, Raven felt she was blushing too much, and offered to go get the tea and food. When she got up, Asia reached down under the table to pet Angel.
"Hey girl" she said softly, stroking the top of her head Angel purred as Asia scratched her ears. Asia gave a soft giggle, as raven set down 2 cookies for her, Asia's regular muffin, and Angel's Danish. The 2 teacups that had been floating behind her set themselves on the table gently.
"What are you laughing at?" Raven asked in her usual emotionless, not really caring voice. Asia was used to this, raven was always this way when people are around, but when they were alone, Raven was like any other teenage girl.
"Nothing," she said, putting the plate with the plain Danish that was filled with breakfast sausages on the floor next to Angel. Who started eating it with joy "it's just that sometimes, I wonder weather she's a fox, a house cat, or a spoiled pup" Asia finished with a grin.
"I'd have to go with the last one," said Raven with a bit of humor in her voice.
The girls sat in the shop for about another half hour discussing Ryan, the captain, and then they finally decided they wanted to get going before the other third year girls get back and hog the fire. Asia put the money on the table, and the 3 of them took their leave, as did the short hooded man. Half way up the path, Raven stopped.
"Yea, he does have a good left swerve- Raven, what is it?"
Raven was looking at her hand in horror, and said "my ring! I must have dropped it or something! I have to go back and get it, that was my mom's ring!"
"Okay, lets go and get it" Asia offered
"No, I'll get it. I'll meet you back in the common room, okay? It'll be much faster."
"Alright" they took their separate ways, as Asia and Angel turned to continue up the path, and Raven whispered "Azerath Metrion Zinthos" and flew towards the cafe.
Asia walked on and stopped when she heard someone breathing hard, as if they had just ran a mile.
"Who's there?" Asia asked, her voice filled with confidence.
"No one, just me. You shouldn't be walking out here alone you know," said a figure. It was the short hooded man. Angel stared at him intently.
"Can I help you with something sir?" she asked, with her voice mixed with politeness and boldness.
"Yes. I am trying to find Ms. Potter. I was wondering if you knew of her?"
"Yes. Might I ask why you want to see her?" asked Asia, moving her head slightly so her bangs covered the lighting shaped scar on her forehead.
"My name is Peter. I am here to see her. I was one of her father's best friends, and I haven't seen her since she was a baby." the man said, taking off his hood
"Your her father's friend huh?' Asia asked, acting like she wasn't whom 'Peter' was talking about. "Well, I know she'll be happy to see you. If you just go down to that little teashop at the end of the street, right next to it is a robe shop. Go in there, she's buying new robes Quidditch."
"Then why do you have her Houndune?" peter asked. His voice had a tinge of impenitentness.
"She told me and my friend to bring her to the castle with us, not that it's any of your business." said Asia, now growing annoyed. Thankfully, she was wearing a turtleneck, so the mark of the Eye couldn't bee seen.
"Okay, thank you" he said, and he was off
"Yea, whatever" Asia mumbled under her breath. When she turned around, the guy was back in front of her again. Not knowing how he got there, Asia jumped back in surprise.
"Yes???" she said rudely
"Do you take me as a fool?" he asked. His voice now had an evil ring to it. He stepped close to Asia, so they were only about 1 foot apart.
"Back off, I'm warning you!" Asia said loudly. Was this man nuts???? Angel started to growl loudly. She stepped in Asia's defense, and he ignored her.
"Or what, your puppy is going to bite me?" he said sarcastically. He grabbed Asia's arm forcefully. Asia no longer had to be tense. Angel didn't take insults lightly, especially when there from a person that neither of them knew.
"You shouldn't have said that," said Asia tauntingly
Angel stepped a step forward, snarling viscously, making biting attempts the man, just to make the bone chilling sound of her jaws snapping together. She spread her wings out and bent the front of her body low to the ground, looking like she was ready to pounce. Peter let go of Asia, and back away. As he did, Angel walked toward him. Barking and growling like a starving wolf. Asia watched her. She knew Angel wouldn't bit unless he either pulled out his wand, or if Asia said so, and neither happened, so she stood there. Peter gave up, and ran off. Once he did, Angel trotted over to Asia, licking her. Asia praised her Houndune gratefully. Raven finally returned, landing softly on the ground, she asked, ''why are your guys still here?'' Asia merely said, "just enjoying the view"
The memory sunk back into the bowl, which everyone had been watching intently. Turner turned around towards Asia, and asked, "You never tried to stop Angel?"
"No," Asia said back simply, "unless he hurt me, or if I told her to, Angel wouldn't attack that man. Attacking him would have disappointed me, and she doesn't like to disappoint me." Asia listened to her own words, and smiled on the inside. She never truly realized how loyal Angel was to her!
"So if you told Angel to attack me right now, she would?" turner asked
"Most likely, yes" she retorted
"Most likely??" sneered Malfoy
"Well, yes. I've never told Angel to just go attack anyone without reason, and she knows it's wrong. If I did, she problem would think that something's wrong with me."
Turner nodded, clearly trying to think of something else to say. He looked at Angel, who was looking more relaxed now. Turner nodded to one of the school governors suddenly, and numerous sparks went off in the room. Angel was now looking more alert. Her wings were now spread, and she was hovering next to Asia, to protect her if anything went wrong.
"Tell her to calm down" Turner said calmly, but was still watching Angel intently. Asia turned to her Houndune, and whispered "it's ok, calm down, nothing is going to happen, I promise". Angel lowered herself to the ground, and stood next to Asia, without dropping her guard too much. Turner watched the whole thing, and then he just said to the Minster "that's all the questions I have Minster"
"Very well," Fudge said. He turned to Malfoy. "You said that you wanted to ask a few questions?"
"Yes," Malloy's voice drawled unpleasantly as he stood. "Ms. Potter, what about school? Has she ever attacked anyone from your school?"
"No," Asia answered simply. "Most of the people there love her. Infact, -"
"Most of the people??" Malfoy cut her off
"Yes," said Asia in a tone that showed him she wasn't intimidated by him, but was still polite, "some people don't care about her. They see her, but are not worried about her. She stays with me most of the day. And infeat, she's rather shy about meeting new friends, so they think she's rather cute." Asia finished with a tiny smile.
"There have been no reports of any biting done by Angel either Mr. Malfoy, so there's no need to worry about Angel biting" Dumbledore said kindly
"All true, yes," said Dolores Umbridge for the first time, "but, there are about 3 times as many students at Hogwarts than at the E.Y.A. are we sure that she can handle it??" she finished with a toad like smile.
"I knew Angel's mother, she belonged to Lily Potter. And she had no aggression towards any students. Angel is completely domesticated" Dumbledore said. The Minster turned to Asia, "you may wait in the main lobby, and we with be out with the decision in a few moments". Asia didn't need twice telling, she clipped the leash back on Angel's chain, and walked without a word out the room. She left back the way she came, and reached the lobby. Piper, Prue, and Phoebe were all sitting there. Piper looked nervous, Prue looked tense, and Phoebe looked sort of disgusted.
"What's wrong?" said Asia, as she walked up to them. She perfectly well knew the answer.
"Oh, Asia! How did it go??" asked Prue anxiously.
"Well I don't know," she said, "they just asked my a few questions, played one of my memories, gave Angel a little test, and that's it"
"Well, at least it's over. How do you feel?" Piper asked with a smile
"Fine really, just still pretty tired" she looked at the clock, it was 11:45am. ''It's still early, can we get some breakfast and head home?"
"Sure sweetie" said Phoebe with a smile.
Dumbledore, Malfoy, Umbridge, and Fudge came out about 2 minuets later.
"We will be pleased to inform you, that Angel has past her test. She may accompany you to Hogwarts" said Fudge
"That's great!!!" said Asia loudly
Dumbledore smiled at the site of Asia throwing her arms around Angel, and Angel's long tail wagging. Quite suddenly, a small scroll flew down words Fudge, who caught it, and opened it. He read it quickly and looked to everyone. "If you'll excuse me, I'm needed in another department. Good day." and with that, he was off, Umbridge following him like a puppy. Malfoy excused himself, and turned down another hallway.
Dumbledore turned to Asia, "good show Asia"
Asia smiled "thank you"
"Now, I have to get back to the school. I'll see you this evening," he said with a smile. Asia and the Halliwell's told him goodbye, and he took his leave. The 5 of them then got up, and headed to the main entrance before disapperating back to the Halliwell Manor.
Asia took the leash off Angel, as the sister's hung their robes up on the coat pegs by the door.
Asia headed to the kitchen, as Piper went in the living room to tell the news to her husband, Leo. Prue headed upstairs to change her clothes, and head off to do some stuff at work. Phoebe joined Asia in the kitchen as they picked through the fridge, finally deciding to eat some waffles. They ate peacefully, Asia was telling Phoebe what happened between bites. Once the story was told, and they were full, Asia went up to bed, and Phoebe went out for a while.
Asia plopped down on her warm, soft bed. Finally, it was over! She could go to Hogwarts, with her brother. The fact of having a brother felt so strange to her. She still wasn't completely used to it, but she would be soon enough. She turned over, but not before opening the window opposite of her bed to let her owl stretch his wings a little. She fell into a peaceful sleep, her heart feeling much better than it had just a few hours ago.
Back at Hogwarts
The bell rang, ending Harry, Ron, and Hermione's dreadful Double Potions class with the Slytherins. Today, they considered lucky, since they only lost 15 points. For what you ask?? Well, it started out when Malfoy was cutting garlic, and bewitched a small piece to fly up Neville's nose. Neville sneezed, and knocked over his cauldron in the process, and it poured all over the floor, turning it to ice, since they were making a Freezing potion today. It was very important that the ice blue liquid stay hot, or else it turns to ice as soon as it cools. Snape nearly slipped, so he gave Neville 2 days detention, and when the Gryffindor's protested, he took 15 points away.
Heading towards the great hall for a well-deserved lunch, Harry couldn't believe yet still what Dumbledore told him yesterday morning. He had a sister!!!! He couldn't believe it! Did the dursley's know? Why on earth wouldn't they tell him? He didn't care if they lied and said she died in the 'accident' that his parents got into, at least he would know. But yet, Dumbledore did say that she was taken right after their parents were killed, so the Dursley's wouldn't know. But then again, he was sure that his mother would have said something about having twins, so the Dursley's did know!
These ideas were making Harry hate the Dursley's even more. How could they not even mention her? Was the hatred for his parents really that great, that they won't even speak of there own niece?? Harry got the urge to march up to the Owlery, and send a howler to the Dursley's residence for not telling him. Let's see how normal they look when a bird of prey carries a smoking letter to them, and then screams at them when they open it. Harry smirked at the horrified faces his imagination put on his aunt and uncles faces.
"Harry? Hello? Earth to Harry!"
"Huh?" Harry asked, confused. Ron had been talking to him the entire time, and he didn't even notice.
"Harry, are you alright?" a concerned Hermione asked
"Yea, I'm fine," he said, listening to the downpour of rain outside. Dumbledore stood up from his seat, and the hall fell silent.
"I would like to make a short announcement", he said, "Herbology has been cancelled, since the green house's are flooded right now, but anyone who has Herbology must proceed to the Library. And anyone who has Care of Magical Creatures will proceed to dungeon 3. That will be all" with that, he sat back down, and began to go into conversation with Professor McGonagall.
"Well, we get the afternoon off," said Ron cheerfully, "we have Herbology next, then Care of Magical creatures, then we have Divination. I think a nap is in order." he said with a small yawn. Ron and Semus had been up until midnight playing wizard chess in the common room.
Once lunch was over, the 3 best friends headed up to the library, and took their usual table in the corner. Ron leaned his head against the wall, and started to dose off, while Hermione pulled out her potions homework assigned for tonight, some parchment, an inkbottle, and a quill, and started to get to work. Harry on the other hand, was thinking about the same thing he was at the beginning of lunch, his sister. Dumbledore wanted to see him at 5:30 tonight to greet her. It's only 1o'clock right now. Harry wondered what she was like. Was she smart like Hermione? Or was she as brave and stubborn as he was? Was she adventurous and mischievous like their father? Or sweet and caring like their mother? Harry often asked Sirius what his mother and father were like. According to him, Harry was just like him, except James was more adventurous. And his mother was sweet, but had sneaky side too. She was very clever for someone so sweet, and she never one to get angered, since it might be the last thing you do. His mother was Emotional Eyed, Sirius had told him this, but he never said anything about him having a sister either. Harry decided he would write a letter to Sirius, demanding why he never told Harry of his little sister, that he wasn't alone anymore. He took out some parchment, a quill, and an inkbottle, and scribbled a note to Sirius.
Snuffles, how are you? I'm fine; I'm just adjusting to the life of being a big brother!! I can't believe you never told me about this! Out of those entire stories about my parents, you couldn't slip in at any time, 'Harry, you have a sister!' I can't write much more, since were in the library on account of class being cancelled. But I do want a full answer of why you didn't tell me!
Harry potter
Harry then was about to get up and head straight to the Owlery, but then he remembered the pouring rain outside. Hedwig would probably drown if he sent her out, so he would just have to wait. He was more upset than he really should be. But who could blame him. All that time! Anyone could have told him! Maybe the Dursley's just didn't care about her, but anyone! Dumbledore, Sirius, lupin?? All this time he thought he was alone! That no one knew his pain that he felt when Voldemort would make his scar hurt, or how much it hurt to know that the very person who murdered your entire family and many others is still alive. Everyone thought that he was crazy, and that everything he said was a lie. Like he had a bump on the head or something! But he wasn't alone, not at all. He has...a sister. So many questions were running through Harry's head, and he was feeling so many things. Curiosity, what was his sister like? Anger, why hadn't someone told him? Happiness, he wasn't alone anymore in his twisted and tormented world; anxiousness, he was going to meet her today!! He couldn't wait; nervous, what if she didn't like him? What if she didn't know him? And, it was his little sister, he had to protect her! He didn't want her to go through everything Voldemort put him through! But what if she already has been through the same thing??
Harry was so busy with his questions, that he didn't notice Ron snoring over in the corner, or Hermione looking at him very concerned.
"Harry," she asked quietly, since the librarian was in a bad mood already, "are you alright?"
"Huh? Oh, err, yea...I'm fine" he lied
"No your not, your a better liar than that. Come on Harry, you can talk to me. You've been upset ever since the end of potions class"
"Anyone would be if you just had double potions with the Slytherins" Harry said back, trying to joke around with Hermione. But she thought this was no joking matter.
"What's really wrong Harry? I'm really worried about you. You didn't even eat anything at lunch"
"Okay," he said quietly. He couldn't keep these thoughts to himself anymore, or else his head would explode. And Hermione's nagging didn't help the matter. "I'll tell you." he told her all of the questions and concerns that were pilled in his head, and what Dumbledore told him in his office yesterday's Harry started, he noticed that Ron stopped snoring. When he was done, Ron was listening intently like Hermione was.
"Wow" was all she could say after Harry finished.
"But it's going to be great having a sister" said Ron.
"I wish I knew what she's like though..."he trailed off, thinking of the combinations of his parent's personalities.
"Maybe Sirius would know" Hermione suggested
"Sirius was the one who was supposed to tell me. I mean, you can't hide that kind of stuff from someone!! I wonder if he knows her now" said Harry
"Well, you'll find out this evening I suppose. It'll be nice having a sister though Harry, but you've just got to be patient," said Hermione soothingly. She was right, and Harry knew it. Sitting here, being angry with the people who hadn't told him, and the clock wasn't the answer. He knew he had to wait, he knew it, but he didn't like it. The bell rang, so Harry, Ron, and Hermione packed up all their stuff (well, Hermione did), and they headed down the halls towards the marble staircase, and then would proceed to dungeon 3. The bell rang again 5 minutes later, signaling classes have started. Today in class, Hagrid was going to teach the class from the book. So, he asked everyone to take out their books and turn to page 672.
"Alright class, settle down, settl' down. So, since it's rainin' outside, I though' we could take a look in the back of the book to the more interestin' creatures" said Hagrid. Harry looked at Hermione and Ron, and they looked back at him. They knew that Hagrid's version of intereting creatures were the dangerous ones. That's why they were at the back of the book.
"Now, I'm gonna' give ya' a little time ter' read the page, just so ya' can get a brief understandin'. Ya got 15 minuets, so start now," said Hagrid, obviously interested in this creature. Harry looked down at the page, it read:
HOUNDUNES
(Hound-dunes)
Houndunes are rated XXXXXX in Ministry standards. They are known to be vicious bloodthirsty cunning creatures, which can never be trusted. Very rarely does anyone that encounter one of these beasts survives. Houndunes live in tightly knitted packs in the dry desserts of Egypt. They can survive on little water, and are capable to eat poisons animals, like rattlesnakes, scorpions, and beetles. They are constantly looking for food, and will kill when it comes to their puppies. Houndunes breed year round, and are almost always on the move. Their marked territory is enormous, so they move from one spot of their territory to another. Their territory expands from about 4-5 miles, and they will defend every inch of it with their lives. Houndunes mostly take refuge in one of the many large pyramids, and will stay in the cooler underground chambers, since the spells and charms have no effect on them. Wizards are careful to enter Houndune territory, because of their territorial instinct to protect their land.
Houndunes are harmless looking, which they sometimes use to their advantage. They resemble a light tan overgrown fox with markings. Houndunes markings will always be on the tips of its ears and tail, its nose, eyes, and nails. The colors of the markings can be red, black, white, or brown. Houndunes have wings that are somehow camouflaged so you cannot see them. But when needed, the wings, which are about as long as the Houndunes body, appear to seep out of the fur and expand. But when not needed, they fold tightly to the body and are what looks like, absorbed by the fur, and vanish. Houndunes have teeth and claws that are sharper than steel, and are capable of cutting and digging into rock and cement. Houndunes have tails that are similar to a cat. It's long and slender, but strong. It is held just above the ground when calm, but is held higher when feeling threatened. Houndunes appearances can be fooling, which can lead to your death.
The chapter continued on and on, from how Houndunes were discovered, to the 1 and only wizard who actually got close enough to study them. After Harry finished the reading, he looked up. Hermione, like always, had finished reading before all of them.
Once everyone was done, Hagrid went on talking about Houndunes, asking people questions that were from the reading. Although Hagrid was excited about talking about Houndunes, Harry was rather distracted. He found himself daydreaming out of the window, and thinking about his sister. Once he heard Hagrid announce that they will pick up on where they had left off tomorrow, the bell rang, snapping Harry out of his trance. He, Ron, left and went for the long trek up to the North Tower, where Professor Trelawny's class was held, while Hermione departed on the next floor, to go to her Ancient Runes class. After a 5-minuet walk, they finally made it. Harry and Ron, along with all of the worn out Gryffindor 5th years, sat down at the tables (Lavender and Parvati the closest), either on chairs or puffs. Out of the shadows came what looked like an oversized dragonfly.
"Hello class" drawled the voice of the Divination professor. The class greeted her back, with Lavender and Parvati the loudest. "It's good to see you all in the physical world again."
The class went on and on. About halfway through, Harry and Ron both found themselves falling into a sort of hypnotic sleep, as the Professor went on about Eye Gazing.
"It's not like telepathy," she said, "telepathy does not exist in the world of Divination. You must look into the mind of your partner and try to read the emotions, not the mind. You can do so by relaxing yourself free of emotion and try to let their emotions come to you." she finished. Harry and Ron guessed that meant to get into partners, so they paired with each other. After about 2 minutes of looking into each other's faces, Ron said, "Bored?" "How could you tell?" said Harry with a sarcastic tone. "I was wondering if it was you or me," he said back simply. Harry muffled a small laugh. The 2 of them talked for the time being, mostly about Harry's sister. While in mid-conversation, the Professor swooped down upon them.
"Done my dears??" she asked, sounding slightly annoyed.
"Yes," said Harry
"Well???" the Professor asked. Harry knew the Professor might take this opportunity to try to predict his death, again. But Ron, who spoke up, saved him.
"Harry's excited about the Quidditch season, and I'm tired. I didn't get much sleep last night" he said, as Harry sighed out in relief, thinking it was over, but the professor wasn't done.
"Quidditch season?? No, it's something deeper than that. Something you have been waiting for..." she trailed off, gazing deeply into Harry's eyes. This was starting to freak Harry out, so he blinked and said,
"Yea, I've been waiting all summer for Quidditch."
Professor Trelawny was about to answer, when the bell rang, and the entire class scrambled for the trapdoor. Harry and Ron met Hermione back in the Common room. Harry was constantly looking at the clock while doing his potions homework. It was only 3:45pm.
"Dammit" he cursed. He wondered where his sister was now. He closed his potions book, and looked out the window at the Quidditch Pitch, trying to take his mind off of his sister. Thinking about her only made time go by slower. Ron saw this, and offered Harry a game of wizard's Chess. Harry accepted, since Wizard's Chess always made time go by faster, and he was right. It wasn't that long before Harry glanced at the clock, and it read 5:25pm. He got up and left, with Hermione and Ron's calls of "Good luck!!"
As soon as he left the Portrait Hole, he ran up the hall, to Dumbledore's office, said the password, and was knocking on the office door. Dumbledore's voice said, "come in" and he did. Harry saw that a girl with extremely long hair was sitting in the chair in front of Dumbledore's desk, 3 witches were standing around the room, and a large fox was lying under the chair the girl was sitting in. The girl turned around, reveling her beautiful flawless face to him and her brilliant eyes. She smiled warmly, and said "Hello Harry".
::Sort of cliffy, huh?? Yea, I know. But this was a really long chapter. I promise I'll update soon, but until then, PLEASE REVEIW! FLAMES ACCEPTED!!! Thanks for reading!!::
