Chapter 4 : The Lion, the Witch, and the Mismatched Wardrobe
The morning dew had just barely lain upon the lawns of Hogwarts when Harry Potter awoke in a heavy sweat. The dreams had become less constant since the beginning of summer however when they did appear they were vivid and all too real. Since Halle had come into his life he began having dreams of her dying untimely just like everyone else he had loved. And now, since the beginning of term, he began having dreams of the same type but these involving Ginny. They all seemed to go into rotation now. Ron, Hermione, Halle, and Ginny had all died in his dreams at least 3 times each the past few months.
The one that he had awoken from this morning however was quite different from the others.
He was a baby again and was back in Godrics Hollow with his parents, however something was different in the picture, Halle was there. He saw his parents beaming and laughing as the two children babbled to each other and threw stuffed animals. A fire was lit in the fireplace and James by it with his arm around Lily. Baby Harry smiled at baby Halle as he acquired the stuffed animal they were fighting over. The stuffed lion however floated out of his hands and into Halle's only a few seconds later.
"Come on Harry, take it back from her." James encouraged.
Lily looked at him scolding, "Really James, they're just babies."
In the other corner came a hearty laugh as Sirius watched the children intently. "Looks like Halle is taking after you James."
Before anyone could respond baby Harry started to cry from losing the lion. Halle immediately gave it back to him and the crying ceased. "I take that back." Sirius stated. "There's more Lily in her than you."
A loud crashing sound came from outside the Hollow and the front door was immediately blasted open. Shouting and curses flew everywhere and smoke filled the room. When it finally cleared, everyone in the hollow laid dead as Voldemort sneered glaring down at the boy that was supposed to be able to defeat him and the girl that helped him evade the prophecy. The two died with their little arms wrapped around each other and their parents and god father dying trying to save them.
It was, by far, the worst dream that had ever haunted Harry's sleep. Was this what would've happened if Halle hadn't been taken away? Sighing he got up out of his bed, grabbed some clothes, and headed to the bathroom in order to peal off the clothes that were stuck like a second skin and shower.
"The resemblance is uncanny Albus." Minvera McGonagall set down her teacup and looked at the gray-haired headmaster.
"It truly is Minerva." Dumbledore replied.
"Everything right down to their dispositions." Snape added.
"There is no need to continue this frivolous transfer of your hatred towards James onto his children" Professor McGonagall said to the Potion's teacher.
"I have no problems with Miss Potter; it's the boy who acts exactly like his father; riding his high horse and basking in the notoriety." Snape replied.
"Now now right now we have more imperative matters at hand than school yard vendettas." Dumbledore interjected. "With Voldemort's plans to kidnap Halle we must act swiftly to implement extra security around her at all times."
"What do you propose we do Albus?" McGonagall asked.
"There is only one other person left that the twins truly trust. I believe it's time we bring a beloved Professor back to Hogwarts." Dumbledore looked at the two sitting across the desk from him. Immediate agreement came from Professor McGonagall however Snape was hesitant before he agreed as well. "It's settled then. I shall send an owl immediately. The sooner we have her protected the better."
Harry hurried through the corridors trying not to be late for his Defense class. All his effort was shot however when he ran into Luna. "Harry." She said as if she was in a dream like state.
"Er, Hello Luna." He responded looking over her shoulder at the closeness of the classroom door.
"Are you well?" She asked.
Harry looked at the strange girl he had met last term. Her hair was in a crooked ponytail and underneath her robe he could see a lime green turtleneck. He knew he would never understand this strange girl but she had proven to be nothing but loyal.
"I'm fine thanks Luna however I'm late for class."
She frowned slightly then spoke. "I'm sorry Harry. Perhaps we can catch up later? Meet me outside after dinner." Without waiting for an answer she walked away.
Hurrying, Harry walked in to class to find that it had indeed started without him.
"Mr. Potter, glad you made it I'm going to need your assistance today." Professor Gallagher stated.
"Sorry Professor." Harry said sliding in next to Ron.
"Now class as I was saying, today we are going to learn how to repel the vicious creatures that are the dementers." Gallagher continued.
At the hearing of this Harry turned to Ron and Hermione who was between the Weasley boy and Halle. The two were smiling as the D.A. had given them an advantage over the rest of the class.
Before the lesson could continue Professor McGonagall entered the room. "Excuse me Professor but I need to borrow Harry and Halle for a moment."
"Certainly Minerva." Guthrie said.
"This is never good Harry. Even at my school back home being taken out of class never turned out to be a good thing." Halle whispered to her brother as they left the classroom.
They arrived at the statue which led to Dumbledore's office. Quietly saying the password, Professor McGonagall motioned them up the stairs that appeared and led to the office of the headmaster.
The two walked in and were met with a pleasant surprise. "Remus!" Halle said immediately running into the open arms of the wizard before them. After he let her go Harry spoke. "Professor, what are you doing here?"
"Just that Mr. Potter. I've asked Remus to come back to Hogwarts as a Professor. With the impending war I felt it was neccisary to have two Defense Against the Dark Arts Professors. Additional classes will be added for everyone 5th year and above. They will of course be taught by Professor Lupin. He will also be overseeing the defense club that I do hope alters it's name to something other than 'Dumbledore's Army'." The Headmaster explained.
"That's great!" Harry exclaimed.
"There is one more reason that Professor Lupin has returned. This reason unfortunately isn't pleasant and involves Halle and Voldemort." Dumbledore stated.
A disturbed look grew on Halle's face as the Headmaster spoke again. "Please, have a seat."
The two looked at Remus only to see the same grave expression that danced across the face of the old wizard sitting in front of them.
"Harry, for the first time since your arrival at Hogwarts you aren't the person in the most danger." Dumbledore began.
Halle looked at Harry eyes filling with tears as the plot that had been discovered was explained to the ones it intended to hurt.
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