AN - Sorry about the missed month. I've moved house and had trouble getting the internet set up.
Chapter 17 - Off to School
'English'
'Norwegian'
Thursday 31st December
Thursday morning was relaxing as they got up to age 5 on his backdated post. All his current post was done as well. He wouldn't be doing anything backdated at school either. If people complained well tough cookie. He needed to focus on school. And Will couldn't get to him there to deliverer it anyway. The House Elves would continue sorting it. Since they weren't bothering with any proposals, they would simply file them. Any clothes and toys they would continue to deliver to Erlendur for distribution. With the toys though Will would keep one of each and put them in a games room. Harry had told them to build one at Potter manner since he couldn't have any more in his room. Chocolates would be kept for him to share out another time after been checked. Anything else Harry would have to go through on his own. This included all the personal letters. But it should reduce the time needed to finish it all.
That afternoon they set about packing. Isur quickly moved to help as they sorted everything into compartments in his new trunk. One compartment had his potions kit, broom care kit, telescope and potions scales. Apparently, in the future, if he wanted to brew himself, it would also hold his cauldron. Another compartment had all his writing supplies, art supplies, chess set, Gobstones set, instruments, broom and toiletries. The Third compartment held all his books and Harry knew over the years he would gain more. The fourth had all the bedding, fleece, throw and martial arts gear. The last compartment had all the supplies needed for Hedwig and Zar along with the stuff they were taking to decorate his room.
"What do you want to take?"
"No idea I would start with taking the Christmas decorations down and putting them in my old trunk. I'll sort that at Easter."
"Good idea" Isur smiled, setting to work taking the garland and beads down that was hard for him to reach. Before dumping the tinsel in, Harry took out the few quidditch posters he had received over the years. He might as well have those before dumping everything in. The snow globes were wrapped and put back in their boxes. They too then went in the trunk since they were all Christmas themed. Harry then turned and pulled out the storage box they had used to store some of his other ornaments when decorating for Christmas.
"Brilliant"
"These are all ones I received by fan mail. Might as well put them to some use. It seemed a shame when people had sent them to me."
"I know, would be rude to as well."
In the end, they took the quidditch posters, his photo albums full of pictures from his friends and family and the animal ornaments.
That left clothes which all went into the expanded suitcase. His shoes went on the bottom, everyday clothes in the middle and his uniform on the top with formal. The only outfit they left out was for him to wear when travelling tomorrow.
"You'll want thermals, a fleece layer and then light trousers that dry quickly before your ski pants and coat" Isur stated. Harry found that his extra waterproofs and coats wouldn't fit in the suitcase though, even expanded. Isur though knew to use them as padding around the ornaments, telescope and scales in the trunk. It kept them from moving around and getting damaged. Harry had slid his broom in with the decorations. And Isur hadn't commented when he had added a few of his fleece trousers and bodysuit into the clothes case either. The older boy just smiled as he did.
"How do you bring extra stuff with you?"
"By your last year, many have two trunks or one with several compartments. Once you get your final room in 6th year many start leaving some stuff behind. They just bring a suitcase and single compartment trunk to school each year. Then take that stuff back each time. Then the last year they bring an empty multi-compartment trunk to take everything home with. Its what I'm going to do anyway. My Stor Nymira does that. Only she leaves the multi-compartment trunk at school as storage for books and the like. She only has out the ones she is regularly using."
"Sounds like a good idea."
"Any idea what you want to do with rooms?"
"Nope, I thought that unless Agnar wants to room together than just go for a single."
"Good idea."
They quickly headed down to see how the boy was doing. All Harry had left was to put Zar's tank away and the snake into his carry box in the morning. The case was heated and would keep him warm. Hedwig would have to come with him that first trip. But the owl was used to doing that as she always travelled to Hogwarts in her cage.
Agnar was packing, but it was a mess.
"Want a hand."
"Please" the boy sighed. "I'm going to write to my mum and dad for some of my things. They could at least give me those. Or if Mary is willing to get them, give them to her. All I have now is school stuff and the presents I received for Christmas."
"Well, I imagine you'll be coming back here at Easter. Why don't you check with the Hostal head? If you are, you can leave some things here."
"Or put them in my room. If you don't come back, I'll send them to you."
"You would do that" Agnar looked up, and Harry nodded.
"Sure, you're my friend."
"Thanks, Harry"
Things went much more smoothly as Isur pulled out his lists again. They started sorting through what was needed, packing as they went. Agnar only had a three-compartment trunk, so it was a bit more squeezed. Qwilt and bedding went in with potions and telescope. Agnar also had his own cauldron, so they added that. Books went in with stationery and decorations. Pet supplies went with Art supplies, Agnars guitar, Gobstones and chess set. Clothes went in the large suitcase that was thankfully spelled.
"Who got you a three-compartment?" Isur shook his head.
"Mum and dad asked my mentor, Hia. She said she had managed with a three, to begin with. But did recommend a five or seven for the long term. Mum and dad always said I was heavy on stuff and got the three."
"Right I'll speak to Hia as your going to need a five by at least fourth if not fifth-year" Agnar grimaced knowing he would have problems from now on.
Without a word, they made their rounds around the rest of the hostal. They helped some and just collected others until they reached the bottom. Here Oliver and Torny were just surfacing from the dorm room.
Quietly they all sat around talking in the lounge and Harry waved at his friends in the reading room. Erlendur had said this morning he wanted to speak to them all after packing so here they were.
"Right you lot" he spoke in English for Oliver and Isur's benefit. "Most of you know this spiel already. Keep your heads down, work hard and look after each other. I do receive letters when you get detention or grounded. Each time I want a letter with a note on why and what you are going to do differently. I don't receive that you'll get a letter from me asking why and be grounded when you return.
"Should you be suspended and brought back here, there will be trouble. There will be lots of chores, and you will be grounded. You are being sent as a punishment, so it will be a punishment. Getting in enough trouble to be sent home is not a way to escape a situation you don't like at school. You can request a weekend at home if there are problems, remember that. Also, talk to the teachers and mentors they are there to help you.
"Now that been said have fun, learn and try everything at least once. You never know what you might enjoy. You don't just have to send me letters if you're in trouble. If you need advice, ask. I may be a Squib, but I've picked up a few things over the years from helping you brats" Erlendur smiled, and Harry relaxed. "Good off you go."
"He gives a similar speech to everyone including us, and we live here during school term" Tabitha bounded up to them.
"Good to know" Harry shook his head.
They spent the rest of the day relaxing and playing games. Harry promised to keep writing to them. All of them stated again that they would be applying to come in July. Harry hoped they could come.
That night there was a buffet tea and music. They played plenty of party games as people stayed up to see the new year. Erlendur let the younger children stay until they fell asleep. Then he got the older kids to help him carry the children up to bed. Many were in pyjamas, and Harry thought it was a bit like a pyjama party. It was definitely as much fun as he had been told. Just after half 12 in the morning, Harry collapsed into bed and was instantly asleep. He had a smalled thought that this had been the best two months in his life.
Friday 1st January
Despite the late-night, Harry was up and ready early the next morning. He saved getting dressed till after he had eaten. It was only then he remembered to write letters to Ron and Hermione.
Hey Mate
Glad you passed those tests. Though we will miss you at Se Ridica. I'm going. We received word that all of us got in. Where you going anyway, you never said? Sounds like your having fun. We don't really do the yule celebrations, it's why we get called blood traitors. Your present was cool thanks.
Have a good time mate and if you don't go Se Ridica keep writing.
Ron.
Hey Ron
Sorry for not replying its been busy here, all go really. I did get into my first choice so I won't be at Se Ridica. But guess you'll realise that when you get there. My mentor arrived, and we went school shopping. Then we had a new years party at the hostal along with packing for school. There is so much more stuff then at Hogwarts
Write Ron and no matter where you go keep an open mind and try. If you do that there is no reason why you can't be like your brothers. You're all different and gifted. Every profession is just as essential as another. So you don't need to be better than them, only exceptional in your own right.
I got to go as we head to school this morning. Apparently, there will be a formal dinner tonight and then a back to school party tomorrow. Then lessons on Monday. Should be interesting.
Take care Ron and remember we'll always be friends. No matter if we make more friends and go to different schools. You'll always hold the place of being my first friend my age, no one can take that place.
As for which school I want to tell you. Yet I don't think its something I can put in a letter in case others intercept it. So remind me next time I see you, and I'll sit down and explain. Promise.
Harry
He knew it was short and unlike his other letters. However, it seemed appropriate for this time and this situation.
Harry
You're becoming like me with long letters. Christmas was excellent, and I loved the time with my parents. Thanks for the present. Who knew there were so many exciting things about different magical communities around the world. I'll have to visit Norway sometime now. That shopping district sounds fascinating and much better then Diagon Alley.
It sounds like your having a great time and really busy. It's good that they're helping you and that you decorated your room. We always do our house, but nothing that extensive. Mum and dad don't have the time. So we have the tree, a few ornaments and pictures but that's it really. I have a mini tree in my room, but that's it.
At Christmas, we open presents and then have a lazy day before seeing my grandparents on boxing day. It works for us. But I guess in a hostal it would be very different. The Yule celebrations sound fascinating, and it would be amazing to experience one day. Maybe they have them at Merlin I'll have to find out.
Mum and dad love the idea of me travelling in. They also think staying at exams will be a good idea so that I can study more. I guess boarding isn't for everyone. While it was fun, I like being with mum and dad more. Maybe on a smaller scale like around exams or if mum and dad need to go to a conference sometime. Thanks for the tip on the rooms, I'll make sure to do it. I bet you hear many exciting stories if you hear any more let me know.
Congratulations on the tests, did you get in? What school is it? I bet it would be strange being the only kid at that school. But at least you know you can stay there permanently now. If you went to Se Ridica you would be with Ron as I know he is going, did he tell you?
As for being under the OSS, I'm glad you're adjusting now. I guess it does take time. Least you got lucky in some ways if not in others. You're not the only one in that situation either. If others are going to your school, maybe you can help each other. Perhaps one good thing can come out of this mess of Hogwarts closing, or two. Maybe they can catch or at least be aware of people noting those under the wrong system. Not to mention how bad it got so that others don't have to go through it. Then maybe with everyone attending different schools where there are no houses or different ones. Everyone can finally learn that its not the house but the person. So that maybe when Hogwarts does re-open there aren't the same house barriers.
Anyway now you have a long letter, remember to write.
Hermione.
Harry could only laugh at Hermione's last comment before getting some parchment to write a replay. After this, he would have to get his stuff as they were leaving.
Hermione
Short this time as we're leaving for school. I'm not going Se Ridica I got into my first choice. If you want to know, I'll tell you when I see you. I don't want to risk this been intercepted and people knowing. It's my school, and I want it kept private for a while. Instead of people demanding to know as it's their right to know what I'm doing. My life is private or at least should have some private parts.
Glad you had a good Christmas. I had a good time and the new year was fun. No more stories though Hermione have fun at Merlin and make some friends. You don't want to be alone at a new school. But you'll always have a friend in me. And you'll always be my second friend. Not to mention the one I bonded with over a troll. Did you ever tell your parents that story?
Anyway got to go; apparently, we have a formal dinner and then a back to school party tomorrow.
Harry.
Quickly he sent them off through the box before packing it. Harry then got changed and grabbed his things before heading downstairs. Today was going to be fun.
Harry fell as they arrived in a hut by portkey with his luggage falling to the ground around him. They had set off from the Hostal in twos and threes. Then walked to the portkey point before taking a portkey to Magere, or they should be. Harry remembered been told that even the floo didn't work at Magere. So all arrived by magical transport at an outer location. They then had to make their way to school by the dogs or their own power. There were kennels both at the hut and at the school for the dogs to stay at. Isur, he and Agnar had all come together.
Standing, Harry looked around at the warm wooden structure. There were chairs, tables and even a designated place to leave luggage while waiting for a lift. But you could tell it was a hut with the wooden walls. Thanks to all his layers though Harry didn't feel the cold. He was actually starting to get hot so it must have been warm inside.
"Sorry, Hedwig" Harry lent down to righten the owl. He was glad that Isur had insisted on carrying the two Snakes himself. Agnar had let his own owl fly so had the extra luggage. He too, was struggling to stand. Isur quickly put the snakes down and moved to help. "Next time you can fly yourself." That got him an appreciative hoot, the owl agreed.
"Right bathroom and a quick snack then we set off. Agnar you can take yourself, can't you."
"Yep," the boy smiled, pleased he could.
"Good. Harry just take your coat off and maybe your jacket. You'll be too cold when we go out otherwise." They moved the luggage out the way to make space for someone else to come in. Which they did as soon as the last item was moved. Harry remembered been told that there were five circles like this in the five huts. The portkeys they were given wouldn't let you land if there was someone in your circle. Lucky it was set like that.
The hut had a small kitchen and dining room area operated by a Grundel like Neevia at the Hostal. There was also a bathroom and changing room area as well. Overall a few people were milling about. But everyone was talking in Norwegian so he couldn't understand a word of it.
"Here" Isur handed over a familiar-looking potion. The language potion.
"Thanks" he quickly drank it down.
"Let's go" Isur smiled. It didn't take long to eat. Then while Isur and Agnar got two sets of dogs ready Harry moved all their luggage outside. He double-checked to make sure they had everything. Harry was thankful Hedwig was a snowy owl, she would love this environment. As he looked around, all he could see was snow. The huts were an oasis in the snow-filled landscape. The only strange thing was what seemed to be a path of ice leading away. Further, in the distance, he could see people on sledges and on the ice.
"Some people leave all their school things here over the holidays. They just take an expanded backpack home. When they return they just go by Skiis or skates. With the move around most took their things this time. Those will have arranged with friends or others to take their stuff up to the school. There isn't enough place on the dogs, so some go on foot essentially. The same thing happens at the start of the year. Agnar is taking some extra with him."
They worked quickly but not too fast to make sure everything was on correctly. Harry then found himself sat at the front of a sledge under a blanket with Hedwig and the snakes. Behind him was his and Isurs luggage. Since everything was spelled feather-light, they could carry more than they would otherwise.
"Right let's be off. Mush" Isur called out and off they went. The dogs strained and set off slowly but soon picked up the pace. As the wind blew passed them, Harry was thankful for his warm clothes and the blanket. They continued across the icy snow-filled landscape in near silence. The only sounds being Isur and Agnar calling out instructions to the dogs. Every so often they would pass someone on the ice path or skiing across the snow. It was terrific, and Harry knew that would never happen at Hogwarts. The purebloods would never do this. It all had to be warm, cushy and comfortable for them. But then they would never see scenes like he was. Not to mention if they wanted to come to see the only open Repository, they would have to put up with the travel.
It took an hour to reach the school by sledge. As soon as they arrived, Harry ran and put Hedwig and the Snakes just inside the door. Before helping to unload the two sledges. Agnar and Isur were taking care of both sets of dogs. As he did, he noticed they were in some strange version of a courtyard. Different buildings were scattered around with open walkways between them. However, being in the middle of winter, the whole thing was iced over. You couldn't walk between the buildings as the doors were snowed in. It looked like someone had taken quite the effort to clear the main entrance as it was.
As he was helping more and more people arrived to unload the sledges. Someone then took the dogs off Agnar and Isur who ushered him inside. It was only then that Harry looked around. The pictures hadn't done the place justice. Walls of white stone and an ornate carved ceiling greeted his eyes. On the left was a large set of open double doors with a small sloping tunnel leading down on each side. Straight in front of them was another set of large double doors. But these ones were closed. On each side were stairs that went up and down instead of a tunnel. To the right were four doors with different names on them and titles such as Headmistress, Deputy head and Admin office. Turning, he looked behind. Here he saw two large rooms on each side of the entrance door. But these doors were also open. Next to them were more sloping tunnels.
"Wow!"
"Good, boys are in here" Isur laughed. Harry let himself be pulled to the left and inside one of the large rooms. Here the walls were lined with blue plaster, and there were rows and rows of lockers. At the back was a separate room with toilets in. It was certainly more than should be able to fit into the area when looking at the dimensions of the school.
"Here you are, Harry. Right next to Oliver Wood, Harley Brogden and Cedric Diggory" Agnar called out. He had wandered off, looking at the locker names. It didn't take long to find Agnar at the back of the room. The two showed him how to open the locker before heading to their own. Harry guessed they had put all the new ones together, and that would change as they got older.
They met up again at the entrance before heading into the large hall. Here there were lots of tables with different numbers on and people standing around them. Around the room, people were weaving in and out, calling and shouting as they went.
"We need number 2. I'll check on mine once I know Harry has a room. I was in a single but don't mind sharing, so it isn't a problem."
"I used to share with Risur Aeli. But we were never close, and he was always afraid of Barnabas."
"What do you mean I can't have my own room in the dorms now? This shouldn't be happening room-mates are for the year!"
"We have new students this term. So everyone is given the chance of new room-mates or to stay the same. Your year now has a full 30 students. As such, there are no free beds" the lady at the desk spoke calmly. "Continue as you are Mr Moonlord, and you will be receiving a formal warning. I will not be spoken to like that."
"Fine, I'll have a single room then."
"Excellent here you are" she handed over several pieces of paper. Harry watched as the tall boy with shoulder black-blue hair stepped back and turned his brown eyes on them.
"He's a vampire" Agnar whispered quietly.
"Back again, Heimirsson should have stayed away if you knew what was good for you. And who is this?"
"This is Harry he's a new student" Isur put a hand on his shoulder. Barnabas didn't say anything. He just glared, obviously blaming him for this mess. As if he was the reason his own school had closed due to being unsafe.
"Move along Mr Moonlord"
"Yes, Headmistress" the vampire took one look at the newcomer and walked away. She was tall with short white hair and hazel eyes. But it wasn't that that made Harry pause. It was the strong presence he felt around knew the Headmistress was a Human. But he had a feeling had she been a creature she would have been an Alpha. The presence around her spoke of power and confidence. Someone sure of themselves and their abilities. The Headmistress was dressed the same as everyone walking around. In layers of winter clothes that said she had been helping outside.
"Good to see you back Agnar. Ready for the new term?"
"As I'll ever be."
"Good. Mr Yathe congratulations and I take it this is Mr Potter."
"Yes, Headmistress we were just going to sort out rooms."
"Very good. A pleasure to meet you, Mr Potter."
"You as well" he spoke quietly and saw her nod.
"If there are any problems just come and find me" with that she walked off shouting to break up another argument across the hall.
"Agnar good I caught you."
"Hey Risur" this boy was shorter then Barnabas with shoulder red hair and green eyes.
"Look Agnar I can't share with you this term. Barnabas, I just can't do it. Been in a Vampires dorm again and you know him. I'm rooming with Cockoo. I hope you understand."
"But who do I share with then?"
"No idea could get your own room. Anyway, I'm really sorry got to go" with that the boy was gone as quickly as he had arrived.
"But having my own room means I have a common area with Barnabas."
"You could always share with me" Harry muttered.
"Really you don't mind been with a werewolf?"
"No your my friend and I don't know anyone else. I was going to ask either for my own room or to room with you."
"Thank you" Agnar smiled and they stepped up to the table under the large number 2.
"Welcome back Agnar, Mr Yathe. Who is your friend?"
"Harry Potter ma'am."
"O, I do like polite students. My name is Catherine Black. I work in the Library, welcome to Magere. Now rooms. Agnar you were with Mr Aeli the last term. But it appears he has paired with someone else."
"Yes, he just told me. Are there any doubles free?"
"Certainly. We have a double free in both the boy's dorms. Mr Aeli is in one, do you want the same?"
"No, the other, please. If that's fine, Harry?"
"I don't mind."
"You two want to room together then?" Madam Black actually seemed to be checking with him to make sure that was fine. So Harry nodded his consent.
"Sure Agnar is the only person in my year, I know. It was either him or my own room."
"Your own you would have to deal with Barnabas, and I don't think he likes you" Agnar muttered.
"That's fine then. We also have Richard Shard, Arghama wselwolf and Valerio Rizzo in that dorm so far."
"All werewolves. You OK, Harry?"
"Hey, I know the rules you all have to be outside before the full moon. Once a month I get the dorm to myself sounds good" Madam Black smiled. "Seems you have it worked out."
"Valerio roomed with Emberi the last term; hopefully, they will again. That will be all the were students together and you."
"Alright here are your things. I trust you can show Mr Potter where to go Agnar."
"I will" with that they turned and headed back to the middle off the hall. They paused there as the main crush of people ebbed and flowed around them. Harry wondered if it was the best place to stop near the main doors, but there wasn't anywhere else. All the corners and sides were blocked by the numbered tables.
"Let me see." Isur looked over the paper that seemed to be a mix of squares and dots with a circle in one corner. The older boy had remained quiet, obviously content to let them pick their own room.
"That's not the dorm I was in the last term. I was in the other."
"Right. Just let me get my room sorted, and I'll meet you up there."
"I think we can unpack just fine." Harry frowned. After Hogwarts, if there was one thing he could do, it was unpack.
"I'm sure you can. I'll find Hia while I'm on and let her know where you are."
"See you later Isur" Harry sighed and waved as the older boy disappeared through the crowd.
"Let's get out of here."
"Agreed"
It took some work to find their belongings in the pile. Then it took a bit of work for Harry to get the levitation spell going with his wand. But finally, he was able to help carry everything upstairs to one of the towers. As they went, he could only look around in awe. Everywhere was white stone and marble with pictures and portraits hanging on the walls like Hogwarts had had. But there were no trick steps or moving stairs. Instead of grey stone, the floor was marble with a blue rug running down the middle.
It turned out the stairs on either side of the double doors downstairs, both led onto the same landing. It appeared to be a central cross-roads before splitting off into the four wings.
"That one is called Panther. It leads to all the single rooms for first to third years. Fourth and fifth are in the dungeons near the swimming pool and purification baths. Then you have the towers. Most of the teachers are in one of the outbuildings, the one called Samoyed, I'll show you. The Headmistress, deputy's and healers, however, are in one of the towers. They need to be closer to if there is a problem. Along that corridor called the Coyote wing is the Transfiguration, Charms, wandless and Animagus rooms. Of cause, there are more upstairs. That one is called the Hawk wing. It has the Runes, Arithmancy, Magical Theory and History classrooms. The last one called Wolverine Wing has the Martial Arts, Duelling and Battle Magic rooms. We're down this one in the Tower" Agnar started off down the corridor with the Runes and Arithmancy classrooms down it. Hadn't he called it the Hawk Wing?
Harry noticed the classrooms with the teacher's offices on each side and paused to read each one. Including the names for the different teachers knowing it would help him from the last time, he had been under the Language potion. Ancient Runes, Tyeloen Owen, Arithmancy, Alasla Aisling, Magical Theory, Ariel Younge, Magical History.
"Who teaches Magical History?" Harry paused.
"Lærer Younge teaches both, that's why her office is in between. We go up here." Agnar had been patient with him, but they did need to get moving. At the end of the passage was a set of spiral stairs leading up to the next floor. Then another, and another. The first two times, they arrived at passages that contained more classrooms and offices. But after that nothing for a few times. Then Harry realised they were now hitting small landings that obviously had the dorms on.
"There are two for girls and two for boys. But they get reset to white each year. We're after the one with Richard, Arghama and Valerio on the door further up. This one was mine last term" Agnar pointed to the first door that had Risur, Cockoo, Darrien and Gerry written on.
"That won't please Gerry he had a single last term and was pleased. He had to share the year before and hated it. Darrin shared with Cockoo so don't know how he feels about having to share with Gerry."
"How do you know they are sharing?"
"See how the names are next to each other."
"Yeah."
"You have three rows, and the two next to each other are sharing. Making it two columns of three. Hai had to explain it to me."
"That's cool."
They continued up the next two platforms until they came to the top one when they found Richards name.
"I've never stayed in the top dorm but herd they are the best. Though everyone has their own balcony unless they are in the dungeon rooms. That's why the fourth and fifth years try to get out to the dorms as quick as possible. The only time it is really popular to share rather than have your own room. But there is always the chance of changing rooms until you hit the sixth year. Hopefully, Isur is lucky. The Headmistress has the final say on the last three students in the fifth year to stay in the castle. Normally she picks the trouble makers or the ones that are sick and need to be closer to the healers."
"That makes sense." Agnar tapped his wand to the door, and Harry watched as his name magically appeared.
"Tap next to my name." Harry followed the other boy's instructions, and sure enough, his name appeared. "Now let's go see what's going on." It was Agnar that pushed the door open, and Harry blinked at the blinding white of the common area. Four doors led off the round room that didn't have a window. The area like the pictures had said had 2 sofas and 2 chairs, 1 large table with 6 chairs around it and 3 large bookcases around the room.
"Agnar you decided to join us!" A tall boy with short brown hair and grey eyes walked out of one of the rooms.
"Was either here or in the other. Even if Barnabas isn't staying better away at the moment. I think one of them at least will end up in there anyway."
"He's kicking up a fuss then? Who is your friend?"
"This is Harry, one of the new students. Harry, this is Richard Shard. Richard, this is Harry Potter."
"One of those that mean we have to change rooms. Not that I'm complaining got Darrin out the room. For someone who chose to room with werewolves, he sure hated them. Your OK, though, right?"
"I've not had a problem with Agnar. And as I said means, I get the dorm to myself once a month."
"We needed an extra anyway. An odd number of wolves in our year" Richard shrugged. "That rooms empty" the boy waved to the middle door before going back into his own room.
"Seems alright."
"He'll warm up to you."
Their own room was again white. Two beds were on each side of the large glass doors that served as a window leading to the balcony. Then there was two wardrobes and two chests of draws down each side with a shelf above the bed.
"We'll need to decorate." Agnar shook his head.
"Where do our trunks and cases go?"
"The wardrobe is expanded inside with shelves. You take everything out and then a house elf collects it to go into storage. Some things don't stay in here anyway, so that's no trouble. There is always plenty of space." The room wasn't small per se, but it wasn't massive either. However, it was enough that they wouldn't be under each other's feet. And they could stand side by side with their beds on the other. "We can heightened the beds too if we want. Me and Risur did that last term, and there was much more space."
"Sounds good." Agnar had to do the charm to raise the beds. As he did, ladders popped into place along with rails around the beds. After that Harry saw there was much more room, particularly to unpack.
Clothes were put away first. As Agnar had said, the wardrobes were more extensive inside, leaving plenty of space. They were just finishing with the clothes when there was a knock on the door. Seeing as he was closest, Harry was the one to open it and smiled when he saw Isur there. Behind him, though was a tall girl with shoulder blond hair and blue eyes.
"How you getting on Harry?"
"Good. Come in."
"This is Hia, Agnars mentor."
"Nice to meet you."
"You to" she smiled. "How are you getting on Agnar?"
"Good we just got clothes away."
"Let's finish and then do something about this awful white." Harry laughed as Isur moved to help him with his own unpacking. Books went into their bookcase out in the common area. His ornaments went on the shelf while they made his bed and put the posters up. Zar was set up on top of the chest of draws, and Harry let Hedwig out to go find the Owlery. His broom was lent up in the corner under the bed. While all his writing things went onto one of the shelves at the bottom of the bookcase. Neither he nor Agnar had enough books to fill the thing. His violin also went under the bed. While his flute went into the wardrobe along with the chess set, Gobstones and art supplies. Isur showed Him into the equally white bathroom. Harry noticed there were three sinks, two showers and two toilets. Here he and Agnar would share a cupboard under one of the sinks to store their wash items.
"Colours any requests?" Hia waved her wand around.
"Blue."
"Green." Harry smiled at Agnar.
"Sea mural wall and blue carpet coming up." it took several spells to get it done. But in the end, Harry could only stare. The wall around the window did indeed look like the sea while the others were all a sea green. The floor was a deep blue colour while the curtains were also sea green.
"Brilliant. Risur had wanted brown, so it was a bit funny the last term. But this is nice."
"Yes, I agree. Now get changed."
"A yes Harry you will need this" Isur pulled a package out his pocket. "Tie goes on, and you will have two armbands to wear. One dark green as a human and purple as a sensitive. The tie is of cause white and blue as a beginner."
"Will I still be allowed to wear my band" he pushed up his sleeve to show the orange band on his wrist.
"Dam, OSS under medical care. You have your hands full Isur. Now I know why you got him."
"He's also a parslemouth" Isur muttered. "Yes don't take that off unless the OSS tells you to in case there is an emergency. Let me know when your first appointment check is, and I'll be there. After that, we can decide what needs to be done and how often you have to go. I am guessing frequently."
"No idea here but was once a week back at the hostal. I thought the band was just a portkey."
"Probably the same. It is mostly, but they only give them to people who have to visit frequently for medical reasons. Otherwise, they give you a letter each time that will activate at a set time. I'll let you get changed, formal remember."
"Agnar can I speak to you?" Hia asked, and the two quickly left the room. Isur just shrugged at him before leaving as Agnar came back in.
"Everything alright?"
"Yeah, let's get changed."
It was the first time Harry had worn the uniform of Magere Akademi. It was an interesting clash from the Hogwarts black to the Magere white. He pulled on the white long sleeve shirt, white jumper with blue trim, white trousers and black dragonhide boots before turning to the robes. First was the same light, white, sleeveless under robe with the flared waist that he had tried before. It was only once he had finished doing up the buttons on the light long-sleeved over robe and took a few steps did he laugh. Harry couldn't believe that his robes billowed like Snapes had used to. He couldn't stop laughing as the white robes with the blue trim swirled around him.
"Tie Harry, what's so funny?"
"One of my teacher's robes at Hogwarts used to bellow. No one could work out how they did it, now I know."
"Must be an inside Hogwarts joke" Agnar smiled. Quickly Harry pulled on his white and blue tie and added the bands to his arm. Agnar had the same tie. But instead, he had a dark blue band and a red band. "Dark blue means a creature. I was given it after I was bitten. The band is needed mind and come in handy before. The red one says I'm an Alpha."
"Let's go" the common room was still white, they would need to fix that. But there were also four others milling around. All had the dark blue bands, he was the only one with dark green. But even then Harry knew with each birthday there was a chance of that changing. If he still had a dark green after his 17th, it would be a miracle.