The Way it Should Have Been
Chapter 2
A/N: Fear not I have not fallen off the face of the Earth… Just merely had a bit (major) of writers' block. Also I have had other things to grab my attention, Such as College/Financial aid Applications, the visits to my boyfriend, lots of things… Also World of Warcraft. (I'm on Dark Iron Horde side level 56 Undead Mage named Richelieu, if any of you lovely people play WoW) If anyone would like to beta for me it would be greatly appreciated. Contact me via the email on my profile. I'm usually online unless I have to work, so hope to hear from someone soon. Anyways, Back to the matter at hand. I will continue to write this story as I see fit. I must also add something I forgot in the first Chapter: The Disclaimer!
DISCLAIMER
I do NOT own Harry Potter, Draco Malfoy, Severus Snape, Albus Dumbledore, And of the Hogwarts staff and/or students that you recognize from the book series "Harry Potter" by JK Rowling. HOWEVER, anything that you do NOT recognize from one of the said books of the "Harry Potter" Series belongs to ME. This Includes: Plot, Harry's new Name 'Salazar Alexander;' also I created the middle names that are used for James, Lily, and Severus.
END DISCLAIMER
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Years have passed since the Dark Lord's reign ended abruptly on Halloween Night, 1981. Those who hold the mark slept in comfort, as they knew that they wouldn't be summoned in the middle of the night anymore, they slept in peace knowing their families were safe. Ten years of peace and not a word from the Dark Lord, the Death Eaters seem to be laying low, some, in hopes that Voldemort would return to them.
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July 24, 1991
A young boy groans as an owl tapping at his window awakens him. He gets up and walks over to the window; He opens it and lets in the official looking bird. He relieves the owl of its burden and offers it an owl treat, which the bird happily takes, then proceeds to fly back out of the window. He looks at the front of the letter, which is addressed to him, and then opens it to read the letter.
Salazar Alexander Snape
3rd floor
Snape Manor
HOGWARTS SCHOOL
Of WITCHCRAFT and WIZARDRY
Headmaster: Albus Dumbledore
(Order of Merlin, First Class, Grad Sorc., Chf. Warlock,
Supreme Mugwump, International Confed. Of Wizards)
Dear Mr. Snape,
We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Please find enclosed a list of all necessary books and equipment.
Term begins on September 1st. We await your owl no later than July 31st.
Yours sincerely,
Minerva McGonagall
Deputy Headmistress
HOGWARTS SCHOOL
Of WITCHCRAFT and WIZARDRY
Uniform
First-year students will require:
Three sets of plain work robes (black)
One plain pointed hat (black) for day wear
One pair of protective gloves (dragon hide or similar)
One winter cloak (black, silver fastenings)
Please note that all pupils' clothing should carry nametags.
Course Books
All students should have a copy of each of the following:
The Standard Book of Spells (Grade 1)
By Miranda Goshawk
A History of Magic by Bathilda Bagshot
Magical Theory by Adalbert Waffling
A Beginners' Guide to Transfiguration by Emeric Switch
One Thousand Magical Herbs and Fungi
By Phyllida Spore
Magical Drafts and Potions by Arsenius Jigger
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
By Newt Scamander
The Dark Forces: A Guide to Self-Protection
By Quentin Trimble
Other Equipment
1 wand
1 cauldron (Pewter, standard size 2)
1 set glass or crystal phials
1 telescope
1 set brass scales
Students may also bring an owl OR a cat OR a toad
PARENTS ARE REMINDED THAT FIRST YEARS ARE NOT ALLOWED THEIR OWN BROOMSTICKS.
The boy smiles happily as he read the letter, it was his Hogwarts Letter, over again. He ran out of his room, directly into the person he was going to go find, His Father.
"You know, you really should watch where you're going." Severus smirks, as he knew why his son was very happy at this moment, though he just played along with his son.
"I'm sorry, dad, but guess what! My letter came today!" the boy was almost jumping up and down for joy. He knew that he'd be going to Hogwarts but it was exciting receiving his letter. At this Severus eloquently quirks a brow as he subdues his laughter at the boys' enthusiasm before adding…
"That means that we should be going to get your school things" Salazar hugged his father tightly. The next day they arrived at Diagon Alley, The streets were crowded with people and many of the crowd were shopping for school items. After a quick stop at Gringotts they headed to Madam Malkin's Robes for All Occasions to get the required school robes. As they entered they spotted a familiar pale blond haired boy being measured for his robes.
"Hey Drake, Getting your school supplies too?" Salazar called over to the boy, who gave a smile and nodded in response.
"I still can't believe that we'll be starting Hogwarts this year, It's going to be bloody wicked" The pale haired Drake replied to the dark haired Sal. The rest of the day was spent shopping for their books and supplies, going back to the Snape Manor and spending the Afternoon talking and scheming about the upcoming year at Hogwarts. The month flew by, the pair having invented many wondrous pranks and schemes. Soon it was time to board the train that would carry them, along with the rest of the student body, to the Castle known as Hogwarts.
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Salazar and Draco soon found an empty compartment, not hard when you are among the first to board the train. Not long after they settled down the door of the compartment slide open and a bushy haired Mudblood stuck her head in.
"Have either of you seen a Toad? Neville lost his." She said, before she realized who was in the compartment.
"The only toad I've seen lately has been you, Mudblood" Salazar spat venomously
"Should have known slime balls such as you two would be of no help." She closed the door angrily; obviously she didn't like to be called a "Mudblood"
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Hermione continued to check compartment to compartment for the lost toad, coming to the last compartment she wipes a stray tear from her cheek "those jerks" she thought to herself as she thought back to the emerald eyed ebony haired boy and the blond haired sliver eyed boy of the first compartment. Salazar and Draco, She heard from a few people aboard the train. She slide open the compartment to find three red headed boys, the older two appeared to be twins.
"Have you three seen a toad around here? A boy named Neville lost his," She asked as she looked around the compartment. A round-faced boy popped in the compartment behind the bushy haired girl.
"No toads in here." The youngest of the three boys replied.
"Forgive me where are my manners, I'm Hermione Granger and this is Neville Longbottom and you are?" she paused so the three could answer.
"Fred" "George" "and" "Ron" "Wesley." The twins took turns saying.
"Well you should go ahead and change into your robes, we're almost there," She informed them as she backed out of the room and closed the door.
"She's a bossy one isn't she?" Ron asked his brothers and the new boy Neville, He's answered by nods.
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"Firs' years! Firs' years over here! Any more firs' years? Mind yer step, now! Firs' years follow me!" This giant man led them down a narrow path that led towards the lake.
"No more'n four to a boat" Harry and Draco boarded a boat with two larger boys already in there, Crabbe and Goyle. The Castle came into view and they looked at the magnificence of it; from one of the boats ahead someone yelled "Trevor" so apparently that mudblood's friend found his toad.
Hagrid lead everyone up to the steps leading to a large Oak door, the front door, and knocked three times. The doors swung open at once, a tall black haired Witch wearing Emerald green robes. She gave the first years a looking over, her stern face showing she is not someone you should cross.
"The Firs' years, Professor McGonagall," said Hagrid
"Thank you, Hagrid. I will take them from here."
She opened the doors so the first years could follow her in, she lead them into a small empty chamber off the hall.
"Welcome to Hogwarts," said Professor McGonagall. "The start-of-Term Banquet will begin shortly, but before you take your seats in the Great Hall, you will be sorted into your houses. The Sorting is a very important ceremony because, while you are here, your house will be something like your family within Hogwarts. You will have classes with the rest of your house, sleep in your houses dormitory, and spend free time in your house common room." The first years listened as she droned on about house points and the house cup, when she finished with her speech she paused then spoke again.
"The ceremony shall start in a few minutes, I will come and get you when we are ready for you. Please wait here" she turned and left. Some of the others started talking amongst themselves, mostly about the upcoming ceremony, while others remained quiet. The door opened again and Professor McGonagall motioned them to follow her. The students followed the professor into the Great Hall; most of them are looking in awe at the ceiling. The ceiling seemed to be charmed to look like the outside sky, the girl from before, pointed out. Salazar rolled his eyes and said, loud enough for the girl to hear, to Draco.
"Bloody Mudbloods. Think they know everything" Draco smirked and nodded.
Hermione almost had tears to fall from her eyes and the boy beside her, the weasel, glared angrily at the raven headed boy. They stopped at the front of the room and waited for their names to be called. A stool was placed on the stage-like area in front of the Teacher table, and then a hat is placed on top of the stool. The hat is battered and old; it's patched, frayed, and extremely dirty. All of a sudden a tear along the brim opens like a mouth and it starts to sing.
Oh
you may not think me pretty,
But don't judge on what you see,
I'll eat myself if you can find
A smarter hat than me.
You
can keep your bowlers black,
Your top hats sleek and tall,
For
I'm the Hogwarts Sorting Hat
And I can cap them all.
There's
nothing hidden in your head
The Sorting Hat can't see,
So try
me on and I will tell you
Where you ought to be.
You
might belong in Gryffindor,
Where dwell the brave at heart,
Their
daring, nerve, and chivalry
Set Gryffindors apart;
You might
belong in Hufflepuff,
Where they are just and loyal,
Those patient Hufflepuffs are
true
And unafraid of toil;
Or yet in wise old Ravenclaw,
if you've a ready mind,
Where those of wit and learning,
Will always find their kind;
Or perhaps in Slytherin
You'll make your real friends,
Those cunning folks use any
means
To achieve their ends.
So put me on! Don't be
afraid!
And don't get in a flap!
You're in safe hands (though
I have none)
For I'm a Thinking Cap!
"Now when I call your name, you will put on the hat and sit on the stool to be sorted." Professor McGonagall stated as she unrolled the scroll a bit to begin reading names.
"Abbot, Hannah!"
"HUFFLEPUFF!"
"Bones, Susan!"
"HUFFLEPUFF!"
"Boot, Terry!"
"RAVENCLAW!"
And so on until "Granger, Hermione!" was called and was placed in "GRYFFINDOR"
Some more names followed hers, until "Malfoy, Draco!" was called. Obviously the hat yelled out "SLYTHERIN" for him, Draco gave a smirk to his cousin Sal and went to take is seat at the Slytherin Table.
After a few more were called Salazar knew he'd be up soon, and sure enough his name was called next.
"Snape, Salazar" A few of the older students gasped as they heard his last name, most of which he guessed disliked his father.
Walking up to sit on the stool, he sends a small glance towards his father, who nods in return.
The hat didn't have to touch the boy's head before bellowing out "SLYTHERIN!" Sal smirks at his cousin, they had a bet to see who's sorting would be the quickest and Sal had won, and takes a seat beside him.
"You owe me 5 galleons, dearest cousin" Sal continued to smirk at Drake, who reached into his money pouch and counted out 5 galleons and handed them to the boy
"There, happy? I was sure I was going to win." He grumbled.
"Quite happy." Sal replied as the last of those waiting to be sorted were sorted. The headmaster stood and made his speech and then the feast started. Soon after everyone was finished the Headmaster stood once more and lead the school in a chorus of the school anthem. People sung in various tunes, pitches and speeds… after the song was finished they where dismissed and the Prefects lead them to the common rooms.
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A/N: I did not fall off the face of the earth, even though I have been kinda gone for a year or so… Sorry to all the people who waited forever and a day for me to update. Well here it is, Chapter Two of The way it should have been. Hope you enjoy. (Yes I know I took a few scenes from the book and changed them to work for my story… but She wrote it in a way that I couldn't think of a better way of putting it.)
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