Chapter 6: Return to Hogwarts

On the morning of September 1st, I wake up and look at the clock. Thinking about the last week and smile Sirius was free, we won the prank war, helped Percy and Clarisse get caught up with their magic, and played a lot of Quidditch. I then frown remembering the upcoming tri-Wizard tournament; they had planned to move it back a year with Sirius having just escaped but with that resolved, they decided to do it this year. Getting up I start to get ready for the day. Grabbing my trunk and broom, I head to the kitchen followed closely by my familiars, entering I see the others are already eating. Grabbing a plate and sacrificing some to the gods I begin to eat. After eating we all floo to the platform. Saying goodbye to the twins we load up our trunks into a compartment we sit down and wait for the others to join us, while we wait I see a familiar blonde head walking past our compartment. Not wanting to wait I stand up and pull him in locking the door "Don't struggle I just want to talk without being over heard by those who are not like us. I know you're a demigod Draco just like us, and I know we don't usually get along but I would like for you to join is for the ride to the school."

Looking at me weirdly "Yeah, I'll jon you guys just let me talk to the others for a minute." stepping out of the compartment he tells them to find a compartment and he'll see them at the school. Stepping back in "Okay so who is your parents? Godly wise."

Taking the lead "My mom is Artemis, yes I know that she was a virgin goddess but she fell in love with dad and created an identity using the mist to go to Hogwarts with my dad."

"My dad's Poseidon"

"My dad's Ares."

I look at Draco "My mom is Athena; I haven't been to camp yet because my parent refuse to let me. And I am sorry for treating you so horribly I did not wat to but my parents are very set on us fighting. However my mom came to me this summer and explained everything, so next summer she is taking me to camp so my parents cannot hurt me anymore."

Nodding my head, "I forgive you and would like you to join us in the morning for some training. Your mom sent me a sword and armor for you to train and prepare for camp, along with some books to teach you more of the world we live in. also camp is currently preparing for war, I don't like what is going on but the titans are rising and we are here to try and stop them from recruiting the wizards and demigods."

Before we can go any further my phoenix flashes in with my wolf coming in through on of the shadows letting me know Ron is on his way, letting the others know what they said. Not long after I finish my explanation he hopes the door and stops staring at Draco before pulling his wand "What's he doing here Rose, he's a snake, a dark wizard!"

Standing in front of Draco "Well at least he isn't being paid to be here. Now if that is all Ronald, leave my compartment and find your own. And don't insult people you don't know anything about and are my friends."

Storming off Ron leaves, not long after that Hermione, Neville, and the twins enter the compartment and stop. Noticing their hesitation, Draco stands up "I would like to apologize to you guys for the past two years, I know this is no excuse form my actions but I didn't want to be so rude, my parents were threatening me so I did what they said and for that I am sincerely sorry. I will understand if you don't want to forgive me now but I would like to be your guys' friend." Still standing the others look at each other.

"You know what Gred; I think he actually means that. We forgive you."

"But that doesn't mean we won't prank you still."

Shaking her head she look back at the blonde demigod "I forgive you but I do want something." nodding his head and saying he would do anything "Gve your sister a hug." opening her arms we all look at her like she's crazy. "Oh right I didn't introduce myself fully. Hermione granger daughter of Athena. Got quite the shock when I woke up with her in the room. Also figured out my hair is not really, as you see it. Glamour is crazy." Undoing the glamour her hair turns blonde and a whole lot tamer. Opening her arms again, Draco complies and embracing her like, he would never let go. Seeing the rest of our shocked faces, she giggles.

Getting over my shock first "Well that explains a lot about your love of books. Also, did your mom give amour and a weapon? If so we would like you to join our training sessions."

Nodding "Yeah she sent me a dagger and armor explaining that I would find out sood enough what for."

The rest of the train ride was spent discussing the upcoming year. About ten minutes till we arrive at the Hogsmead station we change into our robes. Getting off the train, I grab my trunk, shrink it down and pocket it. The other demigods do the same. And show the boys how to do it to their own trunks. Stepping into the hallway, I lead my group to the carriages finding one we pile in. Noticing the other occupant I introduce everybody to her.

Smiling dreamily "Hello fellow demigods and students. I am Luna Lovegood, daughter of Apollo. And yes I would love to train with you guys."

Agreeing with her our carriage begins to move. Once it stops, we disembark from it. Looking up I smile as the full moon comes out from behind the clouds. Entering the great hall, I notice everybody staring at my group and me. Or more specifically the phoenix on my shoulder and the wolf at my side. Then they notice the two new faces making my way to the Gryffindor table while we all split up. Walking to the front of the hall Percy and Clarisse are introduced as transfer students from America who would be join the third years. First, on the stool is Percy almost instantly the hat shouts "Gryffindor" and repeats the process with Clarisse. After the clapping had settled, Draco stood up "Headmaster, I would like to request a resorting for myself." Silence filled the hall.

Shaking his head Dumbledore stands "Very well Mr. Malfoy please come to the front of the room and put on the hat." Looking at Professor Snape, he walks to the stool and puts on the hat. After what seems like forever, the hat nods and shouts "Gryffindor". Jumping up I start clapping followed shortly after by my friends and hesitantly by the rest of the tables. I look up at Professor Snape and see a look of shock turning his head between his godson and me. Walking over to the table Draco sits beside Hermione and who give him a hug. "Now that that's finished let us begin the sorting of first years."

After all the first years are, sorted Dumbledore stands again "Welcome to another year at Hogwarts. And to all the new students welcome to our school now before we eat I have a few announcements to make. First the Quidditch cup has been cancelled," he was then interrupted by many of the players, waiting for the hall to quiet, "because we will be hosting the Tri-wizard Tournament, this will only be available to those who are seventh years. This is for your safety, now you may begin eating. Filling my plate, I stop Draco and Hermione from taking a bite.

"I know you are new to this but wait. I need to speak to the headmaster about the sacrificing of a part of our meal to the gods. And I will explain it better in the common room." Standing up I make my way to the front of the hall and whisper to the headmaster "Professor, I know you are a son of Hecate. So I hope you understand the need for a fire to be placed behind the table. I, Draco, Hermione, Percy, Clarisse, and Luna all need to sacrifice part of our meal to the gods and I suggest you do so as well to keep the gods happy."

Nodding his head, he rises from his seat "Attention. I was just informed by Ms. Potter here that a number of our student's religion requires them to sacrifice a part of their meal into a fire. Now I know this is unorthodox but it is part of them, so the fireplace behind the Gryffindor table till be the designated fire. Now I believe that is all you may continue."

Hurrying back to my spot I grab my plate and tell the two children of Athena to follow me. "Now, what you're going to do is scrape s portion of any of your meal in to the fire. The gods like the smell of it," Going first me, Percy, Clarisse, and Luna scrape some food in praying to our parents and in my case Mom, Dionysus, and Apollo. When the other two demigods finish, we head back to our respective spots. Once seated they start asking how it smells so good and why they need our sacrifices if they are gods. Explaining to them that I have no clue I how it smells so good and telling them that the sacrifices are to honor and respect the god or gods we prayed to, but also to get their attention if need arises.

Once the meal was, finished Dumbledore stood back up "Now as stated earlier this year we will be hosting the tri-wizard tournament as such we will have a number of students from Durmstrang and Beauxbatons on Halloween. And a new staff member will be joining us today for the defense against the dark arts, Professor Potter please stand up. Now I know that you have all heard what happened that Halloween but what you do not know is that The Potters house had an enchantment placed on it by a much more powerful being that stopped the killing curse from killing the Potters. That is also why we are welcoming the other new professor who will be taking over teaching history of magic as Professor Binns has sadly passed on to the next great adventure. So please give a warm welcome to Professor Potter. I know this will be confusing at first but Mrs. Potter has given us a way to stop that for she will be known as Professor Lily. Now I know many of you are worried about the competition due to past competitions but that is why with the help of the DMLE we will have a security squad at the school at all times, so please welcome auror Moody to the school." After that, he gave pause so the applause could die down. "Now I would like to wish you all pleasant dreams. And a wonderful first day tomorrow."

Finishing his speech, we all start to head to the dorms once inside we all tell each other good night and make our way to bed. Inside my dorm, I see Lavender, Parvati, and Lisa Jones waiting for me and Hermione to enter. Sighing I say hi and silently start getting ready for bed.

After I finish dressing, they start to open their mouths but stop when I raise my hand "I know you want to know why I didn't tell you about my parents still being alive but there wasn't much to tell. They were in a coma and could not take care of me. And if I told anybody, that person would be at risk of dark wizards finding him or her and killing him or her. Now I would like to sleep but first I need speak to Hermione." Following me to the bathroom, I silence the door. "Now I know I haven't told you yet but wait a minute while Sparky brings us over to Draco's dorm." after saying that sparky lands on my shoulder and I grab Hermione's hand. Flashing us over there, the other boys are all gathered around Draco and Neville stepping forward "Hey leave them alone."

Turning around they sneer and Ron speaks up "Why should we leave the snake and squib alone. They don't belong here like you and your freak parents."

Returning the sneer, I say, "Yeah and rodents like you weasel deserve a good ol' rattrap to shut you up. Come Draco, Neville we need to talk." Turning and strolling out of the room I lead them to the common room and sit down next to Percy and Clarisse "Alright Draco, Hermione I know you are new at being a demigod so fair warning your dreams will not always be dreams some of the times you will be taken to another location while in your dreams. Now if you dream of a pit with a voice, ancient and cold, wake up do whatever it takes. That is not someone or something you want to be near at any time. Look up the titans look up their king and you will understand who is speaking just do not, and I mean do not, say any of the monsters names or they will appear and attack you. That is why it is said names have power. Ever heard speak of the devil and he shall appear. That rule actually applies to us with all of the gods and monsters. But with gods the sky will rumble with thunder when called by name." As if proving my point the sky rumbles. "Just like that. Thanks gramps. That was Big Z by the way and please do not use the lord of the dead's name as a curse. He gets enough of that for kelp for brains over there. Now I believe it would be a good idea if we went to bed and Percy if the others give you, Neville or father head over there any problems report it to Professor McGonagall. Do not fight them. At least not yet."