Chapter 3 - The Unwanted Guests of Hogwarts
Harry sighed as he sat down in an empty compartment on the Hogwarts Express. It was a hell of a summer for him but he was never so satisfied.
When he returned to the mansion, he made his way to the lord's study and told his grandparents about the headlines.
" The fucking morons are placing dementors around a school full of children." William asked, outraged. He then went on using a string of swear words that Harry was sure he would keep to use against some of them.
His training has continued more vigorously now. Harry used to enjoy fighting continuously. Learning new spells and making use of it in a fight was exhilarating.
He had started using the Peverell and Black grimoire along with the Potter one and his spell knowledge had risen drastically.
He had tried to find out Sirius through his heir ring but was unable to reach him.
Harry sighed and opened a book on spell chains. He was so engrossed in the book that he didn't know how much time had passed. The door opened and Harry looked up.
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Daphne Greengrass made her way through the platform with her best friend Tracy Davis and her sister Astoria Greengrass along with their parents accompanying them
She eyed the platform with interest looking for something or anything.
" I am so excited, Daffy. I hope I am in Slytherin with you." Astoria said excitedly.
Ana Greengrass shook her head fondly. Both her daughters were now going to Hogwarts. She had raised her daughters well. They were good and intelligent girls. Her Daphne was a bit cold but she was a kind girl. Her youngest was a very bubbly girl. She was outgoing and fun.
Her husband Marcus Greengrass was a very good man. He led the neutral faction in the wizengamot and he was a very wise man. She was lucky to have such a wonderful family.
She was broken from her thoughts by Daphne.
" It's time to leave. I will see you for Christmas, mother." She said and waved goodbye and boarded the train.
" Bye Mum. I will write to you every week" Astoria said and followed her sister and friend.
" Well let's find a compartment shall we??" Asked Tracy.
Daphne nodded, and pulled her trunk along with her.
They made their way through the train. There was not a single compartment free for three.
Towards the end they saw a compartment with only one occupant.
They opened the door.
A handsome young man was sitting in the compartment and was reading a book. Daphne observed the young man and saw the book he was reading. She was astonished to see him reading a book on advanced spell chains.
" Can we sit here??" She asked the boy.
He nodded.
" Sure." He nodded.
Daphne, Astoria and Tracy sat down and observed the young man in front of them.
He had tied his hair in a ponytail. His eyes were green and very bright. They thought he looked familiar but couldn't place him.
" Are you three going to keep staring at me??" He asked with amusement.
The girls flushed at being caught but recovered quickly.
" Sorry . My name is Astoria Greengrass. That blonde over there is Daphne Greengrass, my sister. This girl here is Tracy Davis. They are in their third year of Slytherin and I am a new student." Astoria said with a smile.
" Ah a pleasure ladies." He took each of their hands and kissed their knuckles.
Astoria blushed red due to his actions.
" Harry Potter," he said.
The girls became still and their mouths opened in shock.
This was Harry Potter. They couldn't believe their ears.
" Are you people going to close your mouths??" He questioned with a grin. They shut their mouths.
" Uhm…." Tracy said, but closed her mouth.
The compartment stood silent.
" Uh.. excuse me, Mr Potter, did you really kill a dragon when you were three years old??" Astoria asked.
He laughed heartily at that comment. Astoria blushed to that.
" I didn't miss. Maybe in the coming years. But not when I am three years old." He said.
" You rather spend your money on something useful, miss, those books are shit and not truthful. " He said with a smile.
" Yes Mr Potter" she said.
" Harry is fine miss. Or you may call me Potter." He said.
" Ok Harry, " she said and smiled.
Harry went back to reading the book he had out. The three girls were chatting amongst themselves.
" Potter, what happened to you??" Daphne questioned.
" How come these changes all of a sudden and didn't you hate Slytherins??" She questioned further.
Harry looked into her cool blue eyes. And smiled.
" No miss Greengrass. I don't hate Slytherins. I have certain problems with Draco Malfoy and his cronies but with the rest I am not bothered. If Draco hadn't started a fight on the first journey I would have been a Slytherin. He was the reason I went to Gryffindor."
He said, shocking the girls further.
" You mean to say , if not for Daddy's boy, then you would have been one of us??" Tracy asked incredulously. " Yes Miss Davis. As for what happened, I claimed my family title this summer, so I have to live by my status right??" He said.
Daphne gasped.
" Lord Potter" she curtsied. The others followed suit.
" Heiress Greengrass. It's fine, no need for much formalities." He said.
The journey continues in silence. The three girls were contemplating the boy in front of them and Harry was just reading.
The train suddenly slowed down.
" We haven't reached yet. Why are we stopping??" Tracy asked.
The lights of the train went off suddenly.
There was a sudden increase in the chill of the night. The surroundings started to appear frozen.
Harry lit a light from his wand. He stiffened. He knew what was happening. Dementors.
" Ladies, you better get back and stay in this compartment." He instructed.
" Fudge you imbecile!!! " Harry swore.
" What's wrong Harry??" Asked Astoria.
" Dementors," he said.
As soon as he said that, the door opened and a cloaked figure gilded to the entrance.
Harry stood up. He could hear the cry and pleas of his mother. Her screaming.
He took a deep breath.
' Expecto Patronum' he thought and flicked his wand.
A brilliant white light erupted from his wand, and took the form of the Asiatic lion.
It charged towards the dementor and drove it away. It came back to Harry and circled him and rubbed his mane against his hand. " Go on mate, drive away all of them." He said. The lion disappeared through the door.
The corridor lit up in bright light and Harry could hear the shriek of the Dementors.
" You people all right??" He asked the girls.
Astoria was pale and clinging to her sister. Tracy was deathly white as well. Daphne had managed to be in her senses but was shaking.
Harry took out some chocolates. " Eat. It helps'' he said.
The girls nodded and took the chocolate. They felt warmth return to them when they bit the chocolate.
" Better??" He questioned.
" Better " Daphne nodded. " Thanks uhm.. Harry." She said with a small smile. " Not a problem," he said.
He flicked his wand and another patronus appeared. " Go to Dumbledore, tell him that dementors have attacked the express. It is safe now and be ready with chocolates for all". The lion nodded and disappeared.
Harry sat back and saw three pairs of eyes in him. " What ??" He asked.
" Are you going to pretend that nothing happened? How the hell do you know how to conjure a patronus??" demanded Daphne.
" Ohh, something I picked up recently". He said with a shrug.
Daphne growled." Just something. By Merlin, that was a Newt level spell. And you did it silently as well."
" Well, as I said, I picked it up here and there." Harry shrugged.
Tracy laughed. " You really are getting on her nerves there Harry." She said with a smile.
Harry just grinned.
"Harry??" Another voice came.
Harry turned to see Hermione, Ron and another man who had a pale face and a bit of old robes.
" Hey guys." He smiled back. He felt happy to see his friends.
" Harry what the hell are you doing sitting with slimy Slytherins??" Asked Ron.
" Ron. Don't speak rubbish. Just sit down and join us. And ask for their names." Harry said.
"We came looking for you Harry. We saw a white lion come out from this area and when we went to inspect it ,we found you. Where were you Harry?? Why didn't you write to us?? Why did you leave the school early last year?? That was very irresponsible of…" Hermione went on without a break.
" Just shut up Hermione." He snapped.
She closed her mouth in shock.
" Take a break. Breath. And for the rest of your questions that is not your business."
He said with anger.
" As for that Patronus, I was the one that cast it." He said.
" Harry, that is a NEWT level spell. You can't even do spells properly in class, let alone a high powered spell…." Hermione continued.
" But it's true. Harry did that spell. We all saw it. He also gave us some chocolate and said that we will feel better." Astoria said.
" Nobody asked your opinion, you evil death eater slut." Ron snapped. The temperature of the compartment dropped considerably.
Harry punched Ron in the stomach. He doubled over in pain.
" Harry!!!" Hermione screeched. She stopped suddenly when she saw his eyes glowing. She shuddered at that.
" Get out of the compartment. I will speak with you both later. Get going. Now!!!" He said in a deadly whisper.
The two quickly made their way out of the compartment with Ron still moaning pitifully.
" I am sorry, Miss Greengrass," Harry apologized. " It's okay," she said but Harry could see the sadness in her eyes.
" Well I have to make up to you somehow. You are still sad. How about I help you in learning magic??" He asked.
" Really!!??* Asked Astoria in disbelief.
" Of course. It's the least I can do. What man will refuse to teach a pretty lady??" He asked with a wink.
Astoria blushed at that but nodded in agreement.
Daphne watched the play between her sister and her new friend. She was amazed by the way Harry carried himself and spoke. He was not this confident the last time. He was too small for their age and was not very outgoing.
True, they didn't have much to know about him other than what Malfoy spoke about, but knowing that guy, he would have lied half the time
She felt something warm within her and she didn't know what it was.
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Remus Lupin had had a very bad life. He was bitten by a werewolf when he was five. The transformations were excruciatingly painful.
Remus lost hope for the first time in his life. He, like many other kids, had a dream to go to Hogwarts but he didn't know if that was possible. Other people hated werewolves. They won't let their kids near them. Remus was saddened that his life was a waste.
It all changed due to one Albus Dumbledore. The headmaster of Hogwarts, had allowed him to go to Hogwarts and had also helped him in his transformation by giving him a secluded area to transform.
Remus felt hope and happiness in his life for the first time.
He came to Hogwarts but was still scared. He didn't know what people would do if they found out he was a monster. He was sure that he would have no friends.
Then came James Potter. He came to him and welcomed him into his group of friends, Sirius Black and Peter Pettigrew.
Remus felt happiness for the second time in his life.
When his friends found out what he was, he was devastated. He knew that they would never talk with a monster like him again.
Imagine his surprise when his friends became animagi just to support him during transformation.
That day, Remus felt that there was someone for me other than my parents.
They finished school and were fighting against Voldemort. Tragedy struck twelve years back on Halloween.
He heard the news as to what had happened.
Remus's entire life was literally finished. He lost everything he called his own. Two dead friends, one traitor.
'Harry '. How he wanted to take the boy away and raise him.
But he was put in safety by Dumbledore and he understood. There were lots of them who wanted to get their hands on him.
He left Britain and moved away thinking that he would come one day and see Harry.
Today, he saw his honorary nephew. He stood tall and proud. He was a handsome strong willed man. And he was already powerful enough to cast a patronus.
" Hello Mr Potter. It seems that you have managed well here." He said.
" Yes …." He trailed off.
" Lupin. Professor Remus Lupin. Dada professor." He introduced.
" I hope you are better than the other Dada professors. " He said.
Remus just smiled.
" I will go and speak with the driver." He said and nodded to Harry and left.
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Dumbledore was sitting in his office preparing for the opening feast.
He had a headache. ' Damn Fudge and his stupid brain.' he thought.
The idiot had gone ahead and placed Dementors around students. He absolutely hated those creatures. They are something that not even the worst of the worst had to suffer.
His contemplation was broken by the arrival of a silver lion.
" Dementors have attacked the train. Taken care of. Get ready to distribute chocolates to all" it said and disappeared.
'Harry Potter can cast a patronus.' was the first thought he had. He smiled. It was truly a wonder, this spell. It shows the ideology of victory of good over evil, positive over negative, right over wrong.
He absolutely loved this spell.
He was truly a special boy. He sighed. He had a talk planned with the boy. He only hoped that he would forgive him after today.
With that done, he called for a house elf. He had work to do.
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" Harry, we have arrived." It was Daphne. Harry had got back into his book. He was pulled out of it by her.
" Hmm, ah!!. Thanks Daphne." He smiled.
" Okay, you love birds,let's get going." Tracy teased them. Daphne went a little pink on her cheeks but composed herself.
The group of four got into a carriage. The journey to Hogwarts went on in silence.
Most of them were looking at their group in interest. Harry noticed that a lot of girls were glancing in his direction, but wisely ignored it.
As they reached the castle, Harry got off the carriage and approached the thestral pulling it. He rubbed it's snout and it snorted happily.
" What are you doing??" Asked Tracy.
" Ohh, you don't see it??" He asked.
" No, " the three said in unison.
Harry smiled. " Thestral," he said.
" The creature of Death. Very kind and gentle creature but deadly dangerous if messed with. Their speciality is that they are strong flyers and very powerful beasts.
Those who have witnessed death can see these creatures." He explained.
The girls looked at what he was caressing and smiled.
" Well good luck with sorting Astoria." He smiled and waved at her, who returned his gesture.
He and the two Slytherins entered the great hall. Lots of people looked towards them. The hall was shocked. A Gryffindor entering with Slytherins.
Dumbledore beamed at Harry. Flitwick was ecstatic and Snape wore his usual sneer.
Harry made his way to the Gryffindor table and sat down next to Neville, who was sitting all by himself. The quidditch team sat in front of him. His friends Ron and Hermione came and joined him.
He could feel the eyes of the great hall on him. " What ??" He asked Fred and George.
" Well, dear Harrykins, are you going to sit and pretend like nothing has happened, when the whole school is wondering as to what happened to little Harry??"
George spoke with a grin.
" Looking good Harry." Angelina said with a wink.
Harry grinned.
" What can I say Angelina, I am Harry Potter after all" he said with mock pompousness. There was silence for some time and they all started to laugh.
" Well it's time for the sorting" Hermione said as McGonagall came in leading a bunch of first years.
Harry tuned out of it until he heard a name.
" Greengrass, Astoria". Astoria made her way up to the hat and sat down on the stool.
After a few minutes of silence,
" SLYTHERIN" the hat shouted.
Harry clapped and cheered for her as she made her way to the Slytherin table.
The others looked at him oddly. Harry ignored them and gave a nod to Astoria.
The feast started and there was the usual ruckus that is always present in the great hall.
Harry just sat and had his dinner without much speaking.
" So Harry. Are you gonna tell us about these sudden changes??" Katie Bell asked him.
Harry could see several students' eyes in him.
Harry shrugged and held out his left hand.
The Potter Lord ring appeared in his hand.
The purebloods and half bloods gasped in shock while Hermione looked on in confusion.
" You…, claimed your….." Alicia trailed.
Harry nodded." The Potter Lordship" he said.
" Apologies, my lord. We had no idea about this." Angelina said and the others followed.
" Guys, it's fine. Harry will do. You don't have to use that title until you find yourself in a situation that you have to." He said with a smile.
The others nodded.
" Well I have a talk with a fossil right now. I will see you later." Harry stood up and moved to the head table.
Dumbledore saw him coming and sighed.
" Lord Potter," he said with a bow.
" Headmaster" he nodded. "Mr Potter will do fine. I do believe that we have certain matters to address" he said.
Dumbledore nodded. " Let's get going then" he said.
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The two made their way to the office of the headmaster. " Licorice Wands," he said.
The gargoyle moved. Harry snorted.
They entered the office and took a seat.
" Well Mr Potter, what can I help you with??" He asked.
" You can start by telling me why Tom is still alive and why the hell is he still after me??" Harry questioned.
" Mr Potter, the very first question, I do not have the answer. I am being honest with you, when I tell you that I have been looking for the answer for the past twelve years and have yet to come to a conclusion as to what is keeping him alive.
Tom is an excellent wizard, Mr Potter. He was a model student when he walked through these walls. He had the ability to charm hundreds and even thousands of wizards and witches with just a speech.
He dwelled into a lot of forbidden and obscure magic. He lost himself in such dark magic that many could not even comprehend. What he did to himself, nobody knows but I will find out. I will find out how he is still alive.
As for why he came after you, it was because of a prophecy."
Harry sat still for a second. He laughed. He laughed uproariously. He banged the table and laughed like a crazy person.
" Are you fucking senile old man. What the hell are you trying to pull you, bloody fossil??" He growled.
" Even an idiot knows that prophecies are fulfilled when the person of requirements activates it. They ate extremely vague and are three fourth of the time bull shit.
Are you trying to tell me that that Dark wanker believed in a fucking prophecy??" Harry raged on.
Dumbledore sat quietly.
" I will deposit my memory of the prophecy Mr Potter. Watch it and tell me what you think."
He pulled his pensive out and deposited his memory.
Harry dived into the memory.
He saw a dingy looking pub.
He recognised Dumbledore and Trelawney.
He was conducting an interview of some sort.
He saw her eyes lose focus and she went into a trance.
" The one with the power to vanquish the Dark Lord approaches... born to those who have thrice defied him, born as the seventh month dies... and the Dark Lord will mark him as his equal, but he will have power the Dark Lord knows not... and either must die at the hand of the other for neither can live while the other survives... the one with the power to vanquish the Dark Lord will be born as the seventh month dies…."
Harry came out of the prophecy.
" You went ahead and believed that shit. That bloody fraud!!!!!" He screamed.
The trinkets around Harry blasted into pieces. Dumbledore's desk broke into pieces.
" You gave up the life of two people just in the namesake of a stupid fraud."
He raged.
" Why the hell did you conduct an interview in a bloody bar which looks like the hub of all shady business. And Albus bloody Dumbledore didn't even have the common courtesy to silence his room. I am bloody killing Snape" he said.
Dumbledore fell over in shock.
" You know…???" He questioned in surprise.
" Of course I know it was him. I felt his magical presence reek near the door in that memory." He said.
" You can feel a magical presence in pensive no less??" He asked. " How??" He asked.
" I am not obligated to tell you every single shit I know, old man. You better hope that your pet death eater will not antagonize me. He won't like what I will do to him.
I am not like my father Dumbledore. I don't prank and joke around. I am more like someone else in my family and you know who I am talking about.
I'll kill him. I will kill him and you won't even find his body. " He said with venom.
Dumbledore swallowed audibly. He knew who Harry was talking about and the young man in front of him was extremely resembling Charlus.
He nodded with a sigh.
" I will watch him and tell him to behave." He said.
Harry got up. " I don't hate you headmaster. Your intentions were extremely good and for that I will bow to you. I really hope that you redeem yourself by giving me that information.
I can't have a life until he is gone and you know it. Help me and I will stand by you to vanquish the bastard.
Let no one else have a childhood like me just because a madman decided to say hello at the wrong time."
He moved to the door.
" For what it's worth. I respect you headmaster. Now that you have come out and given the truth to me, that respect has gone up to the sky. Good night. And…"
He waved his hand and the office was repaired.
He closed the door behind him.
" He really is a wonderful young man considering the hell he has been through and the battle he is going to face Fawkes. I am thankful that he has forgiven me. I will earn his trust back." He said to the phoenix.
Fawkes trilled in agreement.
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Harry got up in the morning at his usual time. He made his way to the grounds to have a run. He finished his exercises and made his way back to the castle.
He entered the common room to see Hermione reading a book.
" Hello Hermione." He said.
" Oh, hey Harry. You went for a jog??" She asked. " Yes. A new habit." He said to her,
" Harry, why did you hit Ron yesterday?? She asked.
"Ron was at fault yesterday, Hermione. It was a first year girl. The poor girl didn't even know what house she would be in. Calling a young girl a slut. Are you defending that prat Hermione??" He asked.
" I expected better of you." He said and walked to his dorm.
He freshened up and got ready and left for the great hall.
" Harry" he heard a voice call. He turned and saw that it was Astoria.
" Hello Astoria." He said.
" Going to breakfast," he asked. She nodded.
"Well then allow me to escort you to breakfast my lady" he said with a bow.
" Of course my lord." She said with a giggle. They linked their hands and went to breakfast.
Their entrance caused the entire hall to go quiet.
" What?? You shits haven't seen anyone go to eat breakfast?? " He asked.
That made the others snap out of their thoughts and get back to breakfast.
Harry led Astoria to where her sister and friend were sitting.
" Ladies. Good morning" he greeted the two of them.
" Morning Harry. " They said.
He piled food up on his plate and started to eat. The entire Slytherin table was quiet.
" Why the hell are you staring at me like I am a specimen you dolts??" He asked the Slytherins.
" What the fuck are you doing on our table Potter. Get back to your table." Adrian Pucey shouted.
" I don't think so. I quite enjoy the company of this little one here. And these two ladies are extremely pretty. A sight to see you know." He said with a wink to Daphne and Tracy who blushed at his words.
" Shut up Potter. Who do you think you are….",
" For the love of Merlin, shut up Pucey. I am right here. No need to shout. If you have any problems we can discuss this like men. Anyone likes to volunteer" He flicked his wand out of thin air and started to rotate it in between his fingers.
The wand started to glow, and the Slytherins gasped when they saw an eerie glow his eyes took. Pucey gulped and sat down hurriedly.
" I thought so," he said.
" Don't try to lift anything greater than you can carry. You will break your back." He said in a slow drawl.
Harry went back to eating breakfast and speaking to Astoria, Daphne and Tracy.
There was a flash of light and suddenly, a phoenix materialized out of nowhere.
It flew down to the Slytherin table and sat on Harry's shoulder.
Harry smiled.
" Hey girl. Good flight??" He asked.
Hedwig bobbed her head.
" Here, have some. " He held out some bacon for her to eat.
" You have a bloody phoenix??" Asked Daphne in wonder.
Hedwig turned to the girl and trilled happily.
" I guess you have your answer then." He said to Daphne.
" What have you brought for me girl??" He asked. Hedwig nodded towards the newspaper and trilled again.
" Go on girl. I will call you if I need anything" he stroked her wing and Hedwig disappeared in a flash.
Harry got up and left the table.
The entire great hall was looking in the direction that Harry left.
" He has a phoenix!!??" Daphne asked in wonder and slight exasperation.
But no answer came to her.
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Harry arrived at the charms class and took a seat in the middle. He opened his grimoire and started going through it.
The class started filling in. Gryffindors and Hufflepuffs arrived and took their seats.
Hermione and Ron took their seats next to Harry. Harry didn't even bother acknowledging them. He just kept on reading.
" Harry, what are you reading??" Hermione asked. " Potter Grimoire," he said.
"What does that mean??" She asked, confusion evident in her voice.
" A book that has generations of Potter history and our family oriented magic." He said.
At that point Professor Flitwick entered the classroom and stopped Hermione from going on a barrage of questions.
" Hello class. Welcome to the first charms class of the year. We will be going on to certain high level spells this year. But first we will revise certain spells. Let's get started then shall we?" He asked the class.
After the roll call, he started with an explanation on the disarming charm.
Harry was immersed in his book but the perks of being a good occlumens is that he can gather any and every information that is said or being done around him.
" Mr Potter, what are you doing??" Flitwick asked.
" Grimoire Professor. I have learnt these things and I have no interest in reviewing them for such a long time." He said.
" Is it?? Perhaps a demonstration is in order. Well, can you demonstrate a silencing charm??" He asked.
Harry waved his wand. He had silenced the area around the professor and him.
Flitwick fell over in excitement and shock. He dispelled the charm.
" Excellent Mr Potter, a very difficult spell and done so non verbally. Thirty points to Gryffindor Mr Potter."
" Thank you sir" Harry said and went back to his book.
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Harry made his way back to Gryffindor tower. It was a nice day. The classes seem very easy to him but it felt like revising the old syllabus he had learnt.
He entered the common room and took a seat. He had an hour before going to do his workouts.
" How did you do it Harry??" Hermione asked.
" What are you talking about Hermione??" He asked.
" Everything. The performance in class. Mingling with Slytherins, answering many questions all of a sudden, and also the arrogance and changes in your body. And don't even get me started on that book. Some stupid book written by some Potter. Give it to me. I will have a look." She said and without any warning, took the Grimoire that Harry had placed next to him.
She picked the book and was about to open it when her hands went limp. She suddenly started spouting blood from her mouth and she started to scream.
" Harry what did you do to me?? That bloody book….", She was blasted back by Harry with a flick of his wand.
Harry's eyes were murderous looking. Hermione gulped and quivered under his glare.
Harry flicked his wand and she felt her body going back to normal.
" You….." he growled but couldn't say anything.
He exited the common room and went out.
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Harry returned to the common room, after a grueling session.
He entered the common room to see the entire room looking at him and Professor McGonagall looking at him with thin lips.
" Mr Potter, how dare you attack another student. And what is this about you attacking Ms Granger, and you are possessing a dark artifact??" She asked.
" The girl is really deranged. What the hell is she talking about??" Harry questioned.
" See, I told you guys. He is going dark. He is consorting with Slytherins. He is attacking a girl and has a dark magic book." Ron shouted.
" You better keep your mouth shut Weasley. It is only in the respect of your father that I am still letting you walk around. If it wasn't for him, I would have broken your legs by now", he said in a soft voice.
" See professor, he is threatening his friends now." Hermione complained.
" Friends who don't respect privacy?? Friends who feel that they are always superior to others?? Friends who will feel jealous when the other person answers questions?? That word is dead to you Granger.
I would have forgiven you if you had just apologized for touching my property without having knowledge but now it's gone too far."
Harry said. He then turned towards McGonagall.
" That girl comes into the common room. She asks irritating questions and then she has the audacity to touch a lord's property." He said.
McGonagall's eyes bulged at that.
" What did you touch Ms Granger??" She asked in a soft voice.
" This!!" Harry showed his grimoire.
The purebloods paled at that.
" That is the book that attacked me. It's a dark object. I have read about…"
" Just shut up Hermione." It was Neville.
" Do you… are you… really…. " He stuttered.
" Are you so stupid??" He asked.
The rest of the Gryffindor students were shocked to see the most shy Gryffindor speaking.
" There are certain reasons that you must never touch a family grimoire. Didn't anybody tell you this??" He asked.
He then turned to Harry.
" Lord Potter. We apologise on behalf of her. She didn't know the full consequences of her actions. Rest assured, we will inform her of all the required information that she must know." He said in a formal tone.
" It's not your fault Scion Longbottom. The blame lies with her and she will be held responsible. It was admirable of you to stand up for her. You have my respect." Harry said with a short bow and left the room.
" God you made such a mess Hermione. It's a good thing that he was in a forgiving mode." Angelina said.
" What is all this nonsense?? Scion, lord!!?? God, you people are very much backward." She said, with a huff.
" She really is stupid isn't she??" Asked Neville to no one in particular.
" Hermione, you don't know the traditions of the wizarding world. It is better that you learn it." He said.
" Do you even have an idea of the power that Harry wields?? His family is older than Hogwarts itself. Learn about his family history before you ever try to confront him.
His family produces the most powerful mages that can ever be born. Even the weakest of Potters can make dark lords look like children throwing tantrums.
Every time a child is coming to Hogwarts along with a Potter, the first thing the parents teach their child is to never antagonize a Potter. You will not like the results.
There are two men that every pureblood knows and must know. Charlus Potter Harry's Grandfather. The other is William Potter, the Potter of Potters. The two of them were so good with a wand that they decimated armies together with just a few wand waves."
Neville said.
Angelina continued ." You are a muggleborn Hermione. If traditional purebloods ever get wind of what you did today, then it will only add to You-know-whos ideal and lead to further discrimination of muggleborns."
The others nodded.
" You should be lucky that Harry has forgiven you. He can make life very difficult for you and your parents as well." Fred said.
" Yeah. Slandering a Potter is a death wish, Hermione. They are not a light family" he said. Ron gasped.
" He is from a dark family??" He asked, flabbergasted.
George rolled his eyes.
" No you idiot. The Potters bow to none. They live and fight by their own morals. Even Dumbledore won't go against a Potter. It's his suicide. Their magic is different and special. Nobody can wield the magic the Potters wield even in their dreams." George said.
" It will be better if you and other muggleborns are given a lesson on our culture, traditions and families Ms Granger. I will speak to the headmaster. " McGonagall said and walked out.
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Harry had gone to the room of requirements to let off some steam. He felt angry. He really thought that the girl was not as he made out to be but in the end, she proved that she doesn't have what it takes to be a good friend.
Harry doesn't hate Hermione. She is brilliant with a wand, intelligent and a good friend to have but the girl is so caught up in her own ways that she doesn't understand that everyone may not agree with her views.
She openly spat about our traditions, tried to acquire a lord's property by force, got jealous of silly reasons such as answering questions and performing in class.
Harry felt disappointed in her. He felt his heart break as the first friendship he formed was breaking for a silly matter, but he couldn't help it. He had responsibilities now that he must accomplish.
He would keep her at arm's length. He didn't want to lose her friendship but if she doesn't come to him, he will give it up. It's hard, yes, but it is absolutely necessary.
He didn't want her caught up in his life with this attitude she now possesses.
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A small rat escaped the confines of Ron Weasley's bed and scurried down the familiar stairs into the common room.
It had been feeling very ill for the past two months. It had tried to escape the boy's clutches for a long time but it had run away now. He had to escape from a certain dog that had escaped.
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At the same time a black dog made its way through Hogsmeade. In its head was only one thought. Kill that rat and protect 'him' at all costs. He won't let the rat harm ' him'.
It made a firm decision to protect and trotted towards Hogwarts.
TBC--
HEY GUYS. THIS IS THE NEXT CHAPTER ON AOLP. THANKS FOR ALL THE POSITIVE REVIEWS. IT HAS REALLY BEEN A GREAT HELP.
I WANTED TO PORTRAY DUMBLEDORE NOT AS A MANIPULATIVE OLD MAN. I WANTED TO SHOW , THAT NO MATTER THE AGE AND POWER OF A PERSON, HE IS NOT INFALLIBLE.
I PERSONALLY DON'T LIKE DUMBLEDORE BASHING MUCH.
AS FOR HARRY LASHING OUT AT HIM, HE HAS ALL THE RIGHTS IN THE WORLD TO LASH OUT AGAINST HIM.
I MEAN YOU ARE BEING PUT UP TO DIE. LITERALLY GETTING SLAUGHTERED. I PERSONALLY AGREE SOMETIMES THAT TO SAVE HUNDREDS OR THOUSANDS, THE LIFE OF ONE IS NOT A BIG ISSUE, BUT WE HAVE TO TAKE HIS FEELINGS INTO CONSIDERATION AS WELL.
IN CANNON, HARRY DOESN'T HAVE A CHOICE MANY TIMES BUT GO AHEAD WITH WHATEVER IS HAPPENING. I JUST MADE THAT A BIT DIFFERENT HERE.
AND HERMIONE. I PERSONALLY HATE THE WAY SHE BEHAVED WHEN HARRY DID WELL IN POTIONS WITH THE PRINCE BOOK. I MEAN CONCERN IS ALWAYS WELCOME. BUT REALLY OUTPERFORMING!!?? I WILL LET IT FOR YOU GUYS TO THINK.
TO BE HONEST I DON'T HATE RON OR HERMIONE. BUT I DON'T LIKE HAVING MUCH OF THEM IN MY FICTIONS.
STAY TUNED--