Disclaimer: I don't own any pirates or wizards (but I'd like to)

The rest of the summer was relatively quiet, except for one dream the day before they were leaving.

Dream Harry and Cassie were walking around Hogwarts late one night. "Are you sure this was the way,"

Cassie asked. The Harry that was dreaming was standing off to the side watching this. "I'm positive. This was

where he told me to go," the other Harry said. "Are you sure we can trust it," Cassie said stopping him. The

two of them stopped in front of the painting of an old ship. "So we just touch it then," Cassie asked more

determined. The other Harry nodded. Suddenly a voice broke through his dream. "3rd floor corridor and

straight. Take the fork to the right and touch the painting of the black ship." End Dream

Harry sat straight up in the bed. It seemed to be just after day light and since Mrs. Weasley was going to yell

at them anyway later, best to stay up now. Harry finished all of his packing the night before and was sort of

really hungry. He left the room and went downstairs. He was almost at the kitchen when he heard some

voices. "I'm not sure how much longer I can stand being in this house Remus," Justine said. "Yeah well, at least

we won't need to be here all the time starting today," Remus said back. Harry decided to wait a few seconds

before going down. They stopped talking abruptly. "Good morning," he said pretending to yawn. "Good

morning, you're up early," Justine said. "Yeah, I beat Hermione and Mrs. Weasley today." "Would you like

something now or do you want to wait," Remus asked. "I'll wait but could I have some hot cocoa," he asked.

"Sure, I'll do it. Remus is only good at making tea," Justine said.

Soon everyone was fed, clothed and ready to go. "Let's see we've done car, both flying and non, taxi and

walking. How're we getting there this year," Ron asked. "Portkey," Justine said taking out some plates and

cups. Everyone groaned. "Well go ahead and take your things. They're going to activate soon anyway,"

Remus said. Almost right after he said that, they felt that familiar feeling and arrived at Platform 9 3/4. "Okay,

time to go," Mrs. Weasley said. They all said their good-byes. When Harry got to Remus, he whispered,

"You'll see me sooner than you think." They got onto the train and it soon began to move. "We're going to go

to the prefect meeting now," Hermione said. "Don't have to much fun without us," Ron called walking away.

Up until the point when they returned, Harry, Cassie and Ginny had a good match of Exploding Snap. "So,

anything we need to know this year," Ginny asked. Nothing of real importance," Hermione said. "Everything is

as it was," Ron added. Suddenly the door opened again and none of them, not even Cassie, were surprised as

to whom it was. "What do you want this year Malfoy," Harry asked. "Just wanted to meet my dear cousin."

"Well I don't really want to meet you," Cassie said back. "Why don't you come with me and I'll introduce you

to some more family," he said walking in. "Se said no Malfoy," Harry said getting up. Malfoy looked him up

and down smirking. "We'll get you one way or another. All of you," he said and left.

In no time at all they were at Hogwarts. "Firs years, firs years 'is way," they heard Hagrid call. "I'll meet you

guys at the school. Got to get sorted with the first years," Cassie said climbing into a boat. The rest took the

Threastral led carriages up to the castle. Once there, they all sat down in the Great Hall to wait for everyone to

come in. "Why can't they ever do this faster," Ron complained as the younger kids and Cassie walked in.

After all 100 first years were sorted, they called the last name. "Cassiopeia Black." "So that's why we always

had to call her Cassie," Ron said. "Oh yeah and why whenever I asked her what Cassie was short for she

would change the subject," Harry added. Everyone was staring at her, not knowing whether to trust her or not

based on her somewhat famous last name. With hat on head "Well, well, well, a little difficult," the hat said.

"Why," Cassie thought. "Your parents were hard to place as well. You have a wonderful mind, Ravenclaw's

not bad. Yet I sense some cunning and Slytherin might do you well also." "There is no way you're sending me

to that pit." "No, you are different like your parents. Much courage to prove everyone wrong about your

father. I know where you're going." "Gryffindor," the hat exclaimed. A few of her fellow students at her table

clapped, Harry, Ron, Hermione and Ginny hardest of all. Cassie walked over and sat with her friends before

Prof. Dumbledore stood up. "There is a time to speak and alas this is not it. Tuck in." The food appeared and

everyone dug in.

"Guys, did you notice something," Hermione said pointing to the teachers. Sitting up there were Remus and

Justine and for some reason Snape was no where to be found. "What could that mean," Ron asked no one in

particular before putting some food in his mouth. "There isn't even a seat for him," Harry said. They ate and

once the meal was over, Prof. Dumbledore stood up again. "Welcome back to another year. I have many start

of term announcements to make so please bear with me. First years please know that the Forbidden Forest is

as the name suggests. Older students should know that as well. (His eyes moved over to the trio who smirked)

Next, we have two teachers joining us. One you know as Prof. Lupin who has kindly consented to teach us

defense once again. (Tables all clap, Gryffindors hardest, while the Slytherins howl) And our dear Prof. Snape

is not joining us this year as he has been...called away. Luckily we have found a suitable replacement. Please

welcome Prof. Black." Again a lot of clapping, especially from N.E.W.T level Gryffindors, Ravenclaws and

Hufflepuffs. "That is everything of importance. Good night." Everyone began to leave soon and they all got to

the tower safely. The password was Blazing Suns. "So Cassie, is the new professor your mum," Seamus

asked. "Yeah, that's her." "Well I'm going to bed now," Harry announced. "See you tomorrow," Hermione,

Ron and Cassie said. Harry went up and climbed into bed.

Dream again "3rd floor corridor and straight. Take the fork to the right and touch the painting of the black

ship," the voice said again. "Hurry Harry,I need you," Sirius said again.

Freaky dreams again. You're probably dying for the pirates to come. That's in two chapters. Anyway, as I stated, this story will have no slash (it's just not my thing). Later.