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Chapter 33: Platform 9 3/4
Harry pulled into Kings Cross Station parking lot. Sirius and Remus would take the car back home and use it while Harry was at school. Harry handed the keys to Remus.
"Hey! I wanted the keys." Sirius said.
"Padfoot, Remus I'm sorry to break it to you, is more responsible. Plus what about your motorbike?" James asked.
"I gave it to Hagrid the night-" Sirius began.
"Oh." James said. "I'll ask him what he did with it." Siruis nodded and the two caught up with the rest of the group. The trio were getting some trolleys. James and Lily had theirs shrunken in their pockets. Harry, Ron, and Hermoine all had to arrive as normally as possible.
"Harry, we have to ride in a different compartment to hear all the rules and such." Lily said, glancing at James for a moment. "We'll find you and visit you if you'd like."
"Sure, sounds good." Harry said.
"Alright then, see you." Lily said, kissing his cheek. James took her hand and the two looked around before dissappearing behind the barrier. Sirius and Remus followed quickly and the trio was left. Harry glanced at his watch and noted it was 10:45 and Hermione's parent's were suppose to be here.
"Want me to go and get us a compartment?" Ron asked.
"Go on, I'm sure you want to see Luna." Hermione said. Harry strained his neck to see if Hermione's parents were coming. "Harry go on, I'll wait for them."
"No it's alright." Harry said. Harry had mentally thanked himself for already taking the Granger's car over before they left for the station. Harry re-checked his watch and looked up again. There they were.
"I see 'em." Harry whispered. They came up to them, both of them looked tired.
"Sorry we're late." Jane said.
"It's alright. We would've waited. I know how to get to school without the train." Harry said. Hermione shot him a look. "Legally." He added.
"Save trip. Are you coming home for Christmas?" Charlie asked.
"Thanks, and I'm not sure yet." Hermione said, hugging her parents good-bye.
"Thanks for everything." Harry said. Jane took him into a hug.
"It was nothing. Don't mention it." Jane said.
"Thanks." Harry said. Harry looked at his watch and saw it was 10:59. "Hermione!" He said. She looked up at the clock.
"We gotta go!" She kissed her mother and father good-bye and Harry looked then grabbed her hand. Harry pulled her through the barrier and they skid right past Sirius and Remus. The train was pulling out.
"Bye!" Sirius and Remus said, they had already loaded their trunks and cages on the train for them.
"Bye!" The two said. The two ran and caught the handle on the door. Harry wrapped an arm around Hermione's waist to make sure she didn't fall. He swung her through the door after opening it magically. There were people standing in the hallway looking for compartments still who witnessed this. Harry made sure she was saftly inside before he swung in, landing in the hallway. He closed the train door and looked at the scared first years.
"Hello, I'm Harry Potter. Do you need help finding a compartment?" Harry asked. They all did what everyone does when they meet him. Each looked up at his scar.
"How'd you do that?" One asked.
"Do what?" Harry asked.
"Jump onto the train and get in and everything?"
"It wasn't that hard, but don't go doing it yourselfs." Harry said. Hermoine came next to him and looked at the young first years.
"Have you lot a compartment?" She asked.
"No." They answered.
"Hermione, I'll find them one, don't you have to go to the Prefect meeting?" Harry asked.
"Oh yeah!" She said, rushing off.
"I'm not sure if we'll find one..." Harry said to them. He began walking down the hallway, they followed. At the very end of the train there was a compartment open that wasn't full.
"Here you go." Harry said, letting them in. Harry helped them put their trunks up on the luggage rack and made sure they were situated.
"If you need anything...come find me." Harry said.
"Thanks, Harry." They coursed.
"No problem." He said, leaving. 'Now to find our compartment.' He thought. Harry walked past many of his fellow Gryffindors saying hello. At last he found Draco sitting by himself.
"Hey, where's everyone else?" Harry asked.
"Meeting." Draco said, looking out the window. He looked at Harry and smiled.
"Luna and Ginny were made Prefects?" Harry asked. Draco nodded. "Hmm, I wonder why they didn't say anything. Wait a minute...why aren't you there too?"
"My duties were taken away after last year." Draco said.
"Is Dumbledore stupid?" Harry asked. Draco was taken aback. This was Harry Potter, supposible Dumbledore's favourite student.
"Umm..." Draco said.
"You are one of the most trustworthy Slytherins and he still takes away you being a Prefect! Then again, maybe it's because you were with Umbridge but you said that was because of your father." Harry said, more to himself than anyone else.
"Yeah." Draco said, slowly unsure wiether or not to bother Harry during one of his rants.
"Sorry," Harry said, sitting back down, he had gotten up in mid rant.
"No problem. I'm bored. How about you?" Draco asked.
"Yeah, I am." Harry said. "I've got an idea." He said. He stood up and opened his trunk. Harry pulled out a deck of cards. The two played cards for a couple minutes before someone opened the door. It was the other trio and Jess.
"Do you mind if we sit with you? Everywhere else is full." Tori asked.
"Not at all." Harry said. Tori and Chris sat next to Harry and Kate and Jess sat over next to Draco.
"Where's Hermione, Ron, Ginny, and Luna?" Chris asked.
"Prefect meeting." Harry said. "Wanna play?" Harry asked, holding up a deck of cards.
"Deal me in." Tori said.
"Me too." Jess said.
"Me three!" Kate said.
"Sure." Chris said. The six played go fish for an hour before the other four showed up. The compartment magically expanded for everyone to fit. Hermione went and sat next to Harry, Ron and Luna found a place, and Ginny ended up sitting next to Draco. There were too many people to play cards at the moment.
"So, what's new?" Kate asked, trying to make connverstation.
"Nothing much." Hermione said. "How about you guys?" She added.
"My Mum is getting a apartment in Hogsmeade. There will be guards there too." Draco said.
"That's really good." Ginny said.
"Thanks." Draco said.
"No problem." She answered.
"How's the joke shop?" Harry asked.
"Booming." Ron said. "We got so busy, I'm really glad they hired extra help. Actually, they might be opening a small store in Hogsmeade. They're not sure yet."
"That'd be cool." Jess said.
"Oh, how did the move go with you guys?" Luna asked the other trio.
"It's was fine, I'm just glad I already had most things packed before, last night I was able to find everything I needed to bring." Tori said.
"It's was okay, we all helped each other out." Chris said.
"Yuppers." Kate said.
"That's good." Harry said. "Do you guys think it's going to rain?" A rain cloud could be seen drifting in the distance.
"Yes, it's going to rain. Possibly a thunderstorm." Tori said.
"Did you watch the news?" Hermione asked.
"No, there are three ways to tell if it's going to rain. First is a rain cloud. Second the leaves on trees and such turn over. Third is, it smells like rain." Tori explained.
"Smells like rain?" Ron asked.
"Yes," Tori said.
"How can you smell rain?" Ron said.
"I dunno, it's just you can tell." Tori said. "It's like...smelling the moisture in the air. I dunno, it's just you can tell there's a different scent in the air. Ask Remus, I'm sure he could tell you too." She added.
"Are you a werewolve?" Ginny asked.
"No, she's not." Hermione said.
"How'd you know?" Ron asked.
"Ron, in third year we had an essay on it." Hermione said.
"But we never had to turn it in." Ron said.
"You didn't do it?" Hermione asked.
"Mione, you're talking to Ron. If he didn't have to, he didn't do it. Plus, he and I left everything to the last minute, remember?" Harry said.
"Well, yes, but you still could've done it. Plus we read about it in class." Hermione said.
"Well, Hermione's right I'm not a werewolve. I can just smell rain, my Mom can do it too. Although with my older brother." Tori said.
"Well-" Ron began. Someone opened the compartment door. It was someone Harry knew.
"Hullo, Mark." Harry said.
"Hiya, Harry." Mark said.
"What's up?" Harry said.
"Oh, nothing, I just wanted to say Hello." Mark said.
"Cool, well Hi! Anywho, did you guys get here alright?" Harry asked.
"Yes, Lily told us how to. She found us." Mark said.
"That's good." Harry said.
"Alright, I've got to get back to my compartment." Mark said.
"Bye! See you." Harry said. Mark left and it was quiet.
"Who was he?" Jess asked.
"That's my cousin Mark." Harry said. Jess looked puzzled and Harry cleared it up. "His father is my Mum's cousin. I didn't know about him until this summer. Too bad though." Harry said. The rest of the train ride went by in aimless talk and other games. When they were almost there, Hermione reminded them they needed to change. The two trios took out their wands and magically changed themselves. Ron magically changed Luna. Hermione magically changed Ginny. Harry magically changed Draco. Kate magically changed Jess. They all put their muggle clothes away. Soon after the train came to a hault and they got off. Since there were many students they waited outside for each other. The trio and Luna went into one carriage, the other trio and Jess went into another, Ginny and Draco took another for themselves. Ron didn't notice in all the mess. During the short carriage ride, they disscused the D.A. Once up at the castle the group all got back together and walked in through the double doors.
"Ickle students back to play!" Peeves said, floating above the crowd. He had some dung bombs. Harry noticed he wasn't just holding them for a friend.
"Peeves! Don't you dare drop those!" Harry yelled. All attention was turned towards Harry then to Peeves.
"What's wittle Harry Potty going to do about it?" Peeves teased.
"I'll go and get the Bloody Barron!" Harry retorted.
"No you wouldn't! Plus you're a Gryffindor, he won't listen to you!" Peeves said. Although Peeves didn't know, the Bloody Barron had been around when Harry and the rest were in the past.
"Try me!" Harry said. Peeves blew a big rasberry and left.
"Good job, Potter." Whispered McGonagall, behind him.
"Thank you, Professor." Harry said.
"You may go in!" Professor McGonagall said to the students. They went into the Great Hall and sat down at their right tables. Luna went to the Ravenclaw table, Draco to the Slytherin, and the rest to Gryffindor. Harry, Hermione, Ron, and Ginny sat on one side; Chris, Kate, Tori, and Jess all sat opposite of them. As everyone settled, Harry looked up at the staff table. James and Lily were missing. He shrugged it off thinking they were probably making sure all the students got off the train alright. Hermione gave Harry's hand a squeeze under the table. He smiled at her and his attention was drawn to the doors. Professor McGonagall strode in followed by scared looking first years. A few passed Harry pointing at him. They were the ones he helped on the train. They gave him a little wave and so did Mark. The hall became silent when Professor McGonagall brought out a tattered hat and three-legged stool. The hat's seam opened and it began to talk.
You sit there eager and unaware
As your bellies crave for the feast
Although I may not rythm
I'm running out of time
I'll make this quick
So none of you don't throw a fit
You seem to not have a care
I've given the warning
And here it is again
There is trouble abrewing
You must unite one and all
The biggest rivials have already
Accomplished that feat
A treaty signed by two that just
Happened to have meet
Again I tell you the trouble is coming
Soon enough I remind you
I must tell you listen to me
Study hard and give everything
Your best potental
If you don't you might as well
Give up all hope
That this war will never end
As long as we all shall live
Now put me on
I shall put you in a house
That isn't your life
Just your charateristics
Don't forget you must
Never hold a grudge for too long
Against another house
You all now stop listening to my
Babble, put me on and I'll
Guide you to a world
Unlike you've never known
The hat went silent as it's words rang through the hall. The two trios shot each other a look of knowing. Even Dumbledore seemed surprised. The hall burst into whispers and Professor McGonagall restored peace.
"When I call your name." She said rather loudly to get everyone's attention. "You will come up, I will place the sorting hat on your head and you will be sorted into your houses. Abbot, Jeremy." Harry looked over at Hannah. She craned her neck to see the boy walk up to the stool. He was under no less than a minute before the hat opened the seam.
"HUFFLEPUFF." It declared. Hannah punched the air with her fists as the boy came and joined her side.
"Andrews, Kyle." Professor McGonagall spoke. Another boy walked up and had the hat placed on his head. It was a moment before the hat spoke.
"GRYFFINDOR." The hat shouted. The Gryffindor table burst into applause.
"Bones, Lucy." Professor McGonagall announced. A young girl resembling Madame Bones walked up to the stool. Susan looked over to see her cousin. A moment before she was sorted into Hufflepuff. Then a few more students: James Burkley (Slytherin), Dana Carson (Ravenclaw), Lisa Cursly (Slytherin), Michael Dunerly (Hufflepuff), and a few others who ended up in Ravenclaw. Then came one of the kids Harry helped.
"Dusk, Ashley." Professor McGonagall said. The hat came down past her eyes and after a few seconds it announced she was in Gryffindor. The Gryffindors cheered as the first year rushed to the table, she sat a little ways down from Harry, waving to him. He waved back. He missed the next student who was sorted into Hufflepuff.
"Ebony, Daniel." Professor McGonagall called.
"RAVENCLAW." The sorting hat announced.
"Edwards, Julie."
"SLYTHERIN." The hat called.
"Come on," Ron began. "I'm hungry."
"Ron." Hermione warned.
"Ely, Bryan."
"HUFFLEPUFF."
"Evans, Mark." Professor McGonagall said. Harry's head shot over to were his cousin walked. He slowly walked up to the hat. Mark looked to Harry for reassurance. Harry smiled at him and mouthed "Don't Worry". Professor McGonagall placed the hat on his head. Mark was seen talking to the hat. Harry smiled remembering his first year. After two minutes the hat came up with an answer.
"GRYFFINDOR." It announced. Mark jumped up, after throwing off the hat back onto the stool, and ran over and sat next to Harry.
"Congradulations." Harry said.
"Thanks, I knew I was bound for Gryffindor, I knew it!" He said.
"I'm glad you did, have you seen my Mum or Dad?" Harry asked. Mark shook his head.
"Why?" Mark asked.
"They're suppose to be teaching here.
"Really?"
"Yuppers." Harry said, they looked back at the sorting. Their converstation must've lasted longer than they thought, they were already in the M's. Another one of the kids Harry had helped were under the hat, Charles Murphey. After a moment the hat called out...
"SLYTHERIN."
"Murphey, Douglas." Harry figured it must've been his brother.
"GRYFFINDOR." Harry's face dropped. He felt bad for them, he was certain they didn't want to be split up.
"Myers, Stephen."
"SLYTHERIN."
"O'Brain, Gary."
"RAVENCLAW."
"Philips, Shawna." Another first year Harry had helped.
"SLYTHERIN." Harry noted Ashley looked dissappointed and Douglas patted her on the back.
"Quinn, James."
"RAVENCLAW."
"Riley, Joesph."
"GRYFFINDOR."
"Patterson, William."
"GRYFFINDOR."
"Finally!" Ron shouted as the rest of the Gryffindors cheered.
"Congradulations to all first years, before we become too drousy from our feast, I'd like to remind all students," Dumbledore began, looking at the trio. "That the Forbidden Forest is off limits. And Mr. Filch, our caretaker, has asked me to also remind you, that all Zonkos, Weasley's Wizarding Wheezes are not permitted in school. He has lists in each common room and on his office door if you need to check. Tuck in." The feast appeared and Harry watched the looks on the first years' faces. He smiled to himself before loading his plate.
"So how'd your summer go, Mark?" Harry asked, taking a bite of his steak. Mark took a sip of his juice and answered.
"It was good, how about you?" Mark said.
"Mine was good." Harry said. He looked over at Hermione and Ron, they were arguing about Ron's table manners. He had tried to stuff everything in his mouth at once.
"Are they always like that?" Mark asked.
"Yes," Harry said. "But they-" The doors to the Great Hall opened and two figures in cloaks walked in. Whispers burst around the hall after a moment of silence. Harry laughed at them.
"Hello, Hogwarts." Said the figure on the right, clearly a man. The hall fell silent. "I am your worst pranking nightmare."
"Oh, please! I can't believe I've agreed to this." Said the figure on the left, a woman. "Sorry, Albus, James had to make an entrance." The woman said, putting down her hood. It was Lily Potter.
"Lily, why'd you have to spoil it!" James said, taking down his hood, stomping his foot.
"Why do you need an entrance?" Lily questioned.
"Because, I'm James Potter!" James declared, puffing out his chest. He recieved a few laughs, mostly from the Gryffindor table. Lily pushed his chest and he stumbled backwards. She continued down the aisle and James stood behind her sticking out his tounge at her. Lily stopped next to Harry and winked.
"Is he sticking his tounge out at me?" She asked. Harry nodded. They all laughed as she swivled around to face him although he was ten feet behind her. He slipped his tounge back in.
"Don't play innocent with me." Lily said.
"What? I wasn't doing anything, was I Harry?" James asked.
"Err..." Harry said.
"See, Lils?" James asked.
"Harry just said you were sticking your tongue out at me." Lily said.
"Harry! Why'd you tell her." James asked. A few in the hall were laughing.
"I-" Harry began.
"See, James, Harry agrees with me." Lily said, crossing her arms.
"No, he agrees with me." James said.
"Will you two act your age!" Harry said.
"We're only 19, so technially..." James began. Harry had stood up by now. He walked towards his father. He secretly drew his wand and cast a aging spell on him.
"There now you're older." Harry whispered and sat down. Lily laughed to herself and walked back up to the table. James had changed...he now had snow white hair, wrinkled skin, and had shrunk a little. He didn't look at all bad when he was in this state.
'Why," Harry wondered.
'Why what?' Hermione asked.
'Why does he have to make a big deal out of everything?' Harry thought. Hermione giggled aloud. It when unnoticed because the hall had returned to normal. Lily sat down, apoligizing for the disruption. James walked by Harry smacking him upside the head.
"Ouch." He whispered. Harry flicked his wrist and James tripped. Everyone around them, who knew it was Harry's wandless magic, snickered. James sat next to Lily who laughed at him and restored him to normal appearance. When Harry reached for another chicken wing the ketchup spit at him, causing his face to be covered in ketchup. He took out his wand and cleaned himself up. He shot a look at his father who was innocently eating his porkchops talking to Hagrid. Harry watched him reach for the pumpkin juice. Harry flicked his wrist and watch the pitcher take a mind of its own and pour juice all over James. Harry quickly turned back talking and eating. Dumbledore smiled at the two.
"Harry, didn't you just tell him to ask his age?" Hermione said.
"Oh, come on, didn't you see what he did?" Harry asked.
"Yes, but-" Hermione was interuppted by a wad of mash potatoes fly past her into Harry's face. He clean it with his wand. Harry forced a smile. Draco looked between him and James the whole time. Harry turned around and looked at his father. He noticed how the spoon was laying the the pudding. He made the goblet fall over and hit the spoon with such force, the pudding flew into James's face. They all hid their laughter. Lily was hiding a smile. James cleaned his face. Harry looked around to see what else was around to hit him with. James had nothing else to hit him with. Harry went to get another chicken wing when the bowl moved away from him. Harry just levitatied one out. He stuck his tongue out at his father and ate the wing.
The rest of dinner went on uneventfully. When it came time Dumbledore stood up saying a few words.
"This year, will be the toughest. I know our school can stay strong and unite. I'll leave you with these last few words. Nitwit, Blubber, Oddmit and Tweek." Dumbledore said. Harry paused for a moment. He leaned in and whispered at the same time as Hermione.
"He said that in our first year." They said.
"What?" Ron asked.
"Nitwit, Blubber, Oddmit, and Tweek." Harry said.
"Perhaps it's a clue?" Hermione said.
"To what?" Harry asked.
"I dunno. But me and Ron have to show the first years where to go. Dumbledore told us that we're to stay in our past dormitory." Hermione said, hinting.
"Oh, okay." Harry said. "Oi, Tori, Chris, Kate." Harry called. They came back and looked at him puzzled.
"What's up?" Kate asked.
"We're to go up to our dormitory, the one from the past." Harry said.
"Oh. Okay." Tori said. They left and Harry went up to the head table. He nodded to the other professors and stepped infront of his father.
"Show off." He whispered and left. James laughed at him as he left. The teachers filed out after all the students had left smiling at the Potter's show. Harry walked into the broom closet and ended up on the seventh floor. He walked to the secret dorm and muttered the password.
"Voldemort in a pink tutu." Harry said. A door appeared behind the tapestry. It had been the last password they had come up with before leaving. Harry appeared to be the first one in there. The house elves seemed to know it had been there, it was perfectly clean. A case sat on the coffee table in their common room. Harry went and opened it. It had a snake shapped lock.
"Open." Harry said, in parseltongue. It clicked and Harry opened it. He found a note. He read it and re-read it. He smiled and took it to his room. Harry then saw another box in his room. It had a pheonix lock. Harry transformed and sang another click and he turned back. He opened it.
Dear Harry,
You figured out how to open it. Congradulations, now we know you're back in the future and at school. We left everything just as how you did. I wanted to say it was a pleasure being a mentor to you. I know I'll miss you. I'm sure everyone else will. In your bookself you'll find many new books, these are from me and everyone else. I hope you enjoy them. I saw you eyeing my scarlet and gold cloak and I left it in your wardrobe. It's yours, by now I know I don't need it. I hope it keeps you--and if you let her wear it when she's cold--Hermione warm. I also would like to wish the best wishes. Give everyone my greetings for that matter. I've included a little jem in there for you too. It's to contact us if needed. All you have to do is say "Through the past, it will last." It will conjure an image of us for you to see and we can communicate through it. Alright, I must leave you now, Good-Bye.
Uncle Godric
Harry smiled at the letter and put it gingerly back into the box. It was a very handsome box. Harry figured he'd put it to good use, for something, he'd figure out later. Harry went over to the wardrobe and took out the cloak. It looked brand new. Godric had told Harry it had a self repairing/cleaning/minor spell deflector/tempeture adjusting/self desiques(sp?) charm on it. The self deiques charm would make it look like anyother cloak, except invisiblity. Harry put it on and felt power rush to his finger tips. His hands shot out, unvoleentarily, fire. There was a knock at his door.
"Come in." Harry said.
"What is this?" Draco said, behind him. Harry spun around.
"How'd you get in here?" Harry asked.
"Where'd you get that?" Draco asked.
"What are you doing in here?" Harry asked again.
"I followed you. I was wondering why you stepped into the broom closet, so I naturally had to find out what you were doing." Draco said, smirking.
"Remember how I told you about how we went to the past to train?" Harry said, Draco nodded. "This is were we stayed." He said, holding up his arms. Harry shrugged off the cloak and carefully, as if it were made of glass, he put it in the wardrobe back on it's proper hanger.
"Cool, so is that yours?" Draco asked, pointing to the scarlet and gold cloak.
"Yeah, it is." Harry said, he looked down and saw his trunk at the foot of his bed. He opened it and started putting all his things away.
"I never knew this was here." Draco said.
"No one did. That's because no one could get into it." Harry said, looking at his bookselves. There was one filled with books and the other half filled. He put his own books in the part not fully filled. Harry understood what Uncle Godric had ment when he said he gave him more books. The other bookshelf that was filled, hadn't been there when he left.
"So you guys are going to be here?" Draco asked.
"Me, Ron, Hermione, Tori, Chris, and Kate." Harry said, observing all the books.
"Wicked." Draco said. "Well, I better get back down to my dorm. G'night."
"Night." Harry said. Draco left and Harry felt like he was forgetting something. He remembered running over to the little growling cage. He opened the door and out shot Godric. He ran straight to the bathroom. While upacking, Harry put Godric's bathroom in there too. Harry smiled and went to him. He came stroding out and stopped to look at Harry.
"I'm sorry." Harry said. Godric came up and rubbed against his leg.
'It's alright.' He said. Harry bent over and picked him up. He brought him out and put him on the bed. A knock came at the door.
"Come in." Harry said again. Hermione walked in with Rosie. Rosie lept out of her arms and ran over to Godric. She tackled him and they began to play.
"Hey." Harry said.
"Hey, you've already unpacked?" Hermione asked.
"Yup." Harry said. Thunder pierced the quiet air. Hermione squeaked and hugged Harry.
"You want to stay in here tonight?" Harry asked.
"I don't know, we've got class tomorrow and-" Hermione said, thunder interrupting her sentence. "Umm, nevermind, let me just go and get changed." Harry smiled at her as she left.
"Alright you two, you hungry?" Harry asked the two lions. They nodded. "I'll go and get you some food from the kitchens as soon as Hermione gets back. Harry slipped on some sweat pants and a t-shirt. He put his sneakers back on before grabbing the Marauder's map.
"I solemly swear that I am up to no good." Harry whispered before touching it with his wand. Outside in the hallway Harry saw James move past the entrance and walked out of sight. It was a clear path to the broom closet. He'd just have to be careful of Snape down near the Great Hall. Hermione came back in.
"Hermione, I'm going to quickly run down to the kitchens and get Godric and Rosie some food. I'll be back up really quick I promise." Harry said. Hermione nodded and climbed into the bed. Harry went over and gave her a kiss before walking out the door. Hermione got up and went over to the bookself and picked out a book, that always helped her during a storm other than Harry of course.
Harry walked out into the hall after greeting the trio in their common room. He walked into the closet and looked at the map and saw no one out in the corridor. He cautiously walked out and down the corridor until he reached the picture with the fruit bowl. He reached up and tickled the pear. It giggled and let him in. Dobby rushed to his feet.
"Harry Potter! I is hearing of you! Yous and your parents! Dobby is saying to Winky, Winky look Lily and James Potter's back. They is backs." Dobby said.
"Thanks, Dobby. It's nice to see you. How is Winky by the way?" Harry asked.
"Winky's doing much betters than lasts year, sir. Dobby is taking her off the butterbeer and she's doing much betters." Dobby said. Harry noticed someone sitting at one of the counters talking to Winky.
"Dobby." Harry said, kneeling down to be eye level.
"Yes, sir?" Dobby said.
"Who's that." Harry said.
"Who's that, Harry Potter says. Harry Potter is so funny." Dobby said. He noticed Harry's blank look. The figure had a cloak on. "Harry Potter, sir, that is yours father."
"Oh." Harry said. "Thanks. Also can you get me some left over steak. I've got a pet lion and so does Hermione."
"Right aways, sir." Dobby said. Harry went up behind his father and poked his back and ducked. James swivled around with his wand out.
"It's only me." Harry said.
"Oh, Pronglet, don't scare me like that. Why aren't you in bed?" James asked. Winky scurried away before Harry could say hello.
"I just remembered I needed to feed Godric." Harry said.
"Oh." James said. Dobby rushed up to Harry with two steaks on a plate and a jug of milk.
"Thanks so much, Dobby. Tell Winky I said hello. I'll stop by some time alright?" Harry said.
"Harry Potter is the greatest wizard!" Dobby said, his tennis ball sized eyes filled. James smiled at this.
"Dobby, I may be the greatest wizard, but you are by far the greatest house elf." Harry whispered. Dobby began to cry. "Dobby, please don't cry. You should never cry at a compliment. You should take it in with pride and joy."
"Dobby is very happy, he hases tears of joys!" Dobby said, calming down.
"Okay, I've got to get back before Rosie and Godric eat Hermione." Harry said, chuckling.
"See you tomorrow at breakfast, Harry." James said.
"Night, Dad." Harry said.
"Night, son." James said.
"Night, Dobby." Harry said.
"Night, Harry Potter." Dobby called back. Harry stepped out of the portrait and levitated the food for a minute. He looked at the map. He almost groaned aloud. Professor Snape was heading his way. Harry ducked out into a dark classroom doorway; the food followed. Snape stopped right infront of him, looking down the hallway. He sniffed the air as if smelling the food Harry had. James walked out of the kitchens and almost ran into Snape.
"Potter. Still struting around the castle, you and you're son are just alike." Snape said, coldly.
"My son does not strut and nor do I." James said. Harry smiled, it was the same thing he had said to Snape in his third year. "What are you doing?"
"I'm doing rounds to make sure no students are out of bed. As a teacher, you should know that, and I'm sure you remember being caught by many." Snape said, smirking.
"As do you." James said, walking towards the Great Hall. Snape's smirk died.
"I suppose you never grew up did you? Still at your old arrogance." Snape said.
"I have, on the other hand you haven't. I only hold on grudge and I unlike you have a really good reason." James said coldly. Harry understood where his tone of voices came from.
"Which is?" Snape said. James gaped at him.
"Are you that thick that you don't realize that Lily and I were killed because one of the most trustworthy people betrayed us? That is the only grudge I hold, against Peter Pettigrew. Harry told us what happened. Sirius and Remus came face to face with him. Harry, too modest to say, gave him another chance in my honour. He selflessly put himself in danger countless times and still not once thought of himself. He did that that night. I know he attacked you, but if he hadn't just think of what might have happened? It would have never been shown that Peter Pettigrew was still alive. You hold many grudges; against me, my son, my friends, and I'm sure many others. You don't know when to quit. I'm sure-" James said.
"Shut up, Potter!" Snape said. "You have no clue what it was like for me. Don't tell me how to think or act. Don't tell me I was the arrogant one. Don't tell me anything. Don't talk to me. You're lucky your son got into my class. If it had not been for his score, which my I let you know were just passing, and Dumbledore he would've been off my list before you could say Hogwarts." Snape said.
"Just what is it that Harry's done to you?" James asked. Harry sat there for a moment to think. He can't remember doing something to really get Snape mad.
"He's your son." Snape spat.
"Unfortunatly, I didn't raise him. He barely knew anything about me before this summer. I made mistakes in the past, but now I know what I did was wrong. Although, you never were the best citizen." James said. He walked away, it was late and he didn't feel like arguing anymore. Harry didn't want to breathe it was deadly silent. Snape left with a swish of his cloak. Harry looked at the map to make sure both had turned the corners so it was safe for him to come out. Another wave of thunder snapped him back into his senses. He practically ran to the cupboard and towards their dormitory. He slipped in and no one was left in the common room. Harry went into his room and found Hermione wide awake hugging Godric and Rosie.
"Harry!" Hermione said, jumping out of bed and ran over to Harry. She gripped onto him for dear life.
"Shh...it's okay, I've got you." Harry said, hugging her back. "I'll be right with you." Harry said, letting go. Hermione nodded then walked over to the bed and climbed in. Harry got out Godric's food dish and water dish. He put the steak into the food dish, and the milk into the water dish. Both lions bounded over and began to eat. Harry walked over to his warobe and put on sweat pants. He climbed into bed as lightning flashed. He hugged Hermione until they both fell asleep.