It is now September 1. I'm currently in the train station with Harribel at 8:30 am, with my cart of cases and supplies, to find the platform for the ride to Hogwarts.
"Remember Alex, you have to go to platform 9 3/4. It's located between both the muggle platforms" she tells me.
"Thank you for the information Harribel. How is the Wizengamot? Anything that I should need to know?" I ask her. I like to be updated on the talks and policies of the Minsitry.
"Due to my presence as a proxy of Lord Slytherin, many are curious on who you are and some are afraid of what you could represent, as many pure blood supremacists believe that you would be the one to make their ideals real." She explains to me. I had a feeling that this might happen.
"I see. But it is unfortunate that the Slytherin name is synonymous to such fanatics. I will have to change that perception so that my house can be noble again." I say to her. She nods her head in agreement.
"Indeed, Salazar was a complex man but his intentions weren't as evil as people believed" she tells me.
"I'm aware. Is there anything else?" I ask her.
"There has been offers of marriage contracts for you both as a Lothbrok and a Slytherin. Some of the families have daughters that are attending Hogwarts at the same time you are. I do not have the names at the moment but I will send it to you as soon as I can." She tells me. I groan a bit at this.
Marriage contracts are used by noble pure blood families as a proposal for the two parties involved to meet, exchange greetings and develop a relationship that could lead to eventual marriage when they are of proper age. If no one wishes to fulfill this contract then it is null and void. It's a common custom within the wizarding world.
It's possible for a wizard or witch to have multiple marriage contracts. An example would be Augustus Winkerton. He was a well known wizard a few centuries back. He had at least three wives and multiple kids as well as a respected architect of his time. He essentially began the initiative to allow wizards and witches to have multiple partners to ensure that the family line continued. Now it is legal to have multiple partners but most stick to having because of the financial risks. Having more than one marriage contract can be expensive for the not so rich wizards.
While I may be a wealthy wizard, I do not want to engage in an intimate relationship with someone that would be with me because of my heritage. I prefer that they would like me for me. But I'm still young and shouldn't worry about that yet.
"Very well. Let me know who these people are so that I may test if they are worthy of knowing who I am" I tell her.
"Understood" she tells me as we stop near the destination that I have to be.
"This is where I must leave you Alex. Emilou, Mila and Cyan send their best wishes. I too wish you good luck with the school year" she tells me with a caring tone. I smile at her for this.
"Thank you Harribel. Give the girls my love. I will write to you all soon" I tell her as I give her a hug. She hugs me back. After a few minutes, we separate with me going through the magic door leading to the platform and Harribel walking the opposite direction to get some things done.
As soon as I walked through the magically concealed entrance, I saw a large black and red 4-6-0 steam engine train which then whistled.
"I better find a place to sit" I said to myself as I leave my luggage to the train attendants. I go inside the train and find a compartment to sit in. Once I do, I take out the wandmaking book to help pass the time since it is early. It is fortunate that I learned Occulmency. Combined with my high intellect, I am capable of learning new skills and new topics several times faster than other people could. Now I can assimilate and information almost instantly and retain it for future use.
Two to three hours later, every child and teenager that was going to Hogwarts got onboard the train and sat in their respective compartments as the train moves. During my time in the compartment, I finished reading the book and found it to be very interesting. I also was sitting in front of a spectacled boy that recently came into said compartment. I look at him feel that he was similar to me for some reason. Then I notice the lightning scar underneath his hair.
"You are Harry Potter aren't you?" I asked him
"Yes I am, who are you?" He asks me with stunned expression that I knew him. I then show him my scar which shocks him even further.
"I'm Alex Lothbrok. The other boy who lived that night" I offer him my hand "Pleasure to finally meet you."
Harry then shakes my hand and smiles
"Likewise, I didn't expect to meet you so soon nor to be sitting with you in the same train compartment" he tells me. I start to smile too.
"It seems that fate wished for us to meet each other after all this time." I say to him.
"It's possible." He tells me. Then we see a red haired boy open the door to the compartment we are in.
"Excuse me, do you mind if I sit with you. Everything else is full." he asked us
"Sure. Come on in." I said to him with Harry nodding his head in agreement as the new kid sat opposite of me and next to Harry.
Thanks" he said to us.
"I'm Ron by the way, Ron Weasley" he introduced himself.
"Harry Potter" Harry told him.
"Alex Lothbrok" I also tell him. Saying our names made Ron widen his eyes in shock.
"So-so it's true!? I mean, do you two really have the… the…" he stuttered.
"The what?" Harry asked him. I have a feeling in what he was going to ask.
"The scars?" Ron whispered to us as though it's something forbidden to ask. Then again one would argue that it is rude but curiousity isn't a sin in my book plus I imagine Emilou would've done the same.
"Yes we do" I say to him as me and Harry lift up our decently long hair and show them to Ron.
"Wicked" Ron said as a sweet candy trolley approaches our cabin.
"Anything off the trolley my dears?" The server asked us.
"No thanks. I'm all set" Ron said bringing up a smashed sandwich from his jacket. This made me and Harry feel bad for the poor kid. Harry and I look at each and nodded our heads in understanding
"We'll take the lot" I said as we take out our coins from our pockets.
"Whoa" Ron said with astonishment over our amount of money. The nice woman then gives us a whole assortment of candy that would make anyone green with envy.
Time passes as we eat the sweet treats that the trolley woman gave us. I'm familiar with most of the items but never tried them. Ron seems to be an expert on all of them in the other hand. He must be a big eater. Harry then opens up a small box with different color jelly beans inside.
"Bertie Bott's Every Flavour Beans?" he asked him with confusion as he puts one in his mouth and offers me one. I take one but I am curious on what these are too
"They mean every flavor. There's chocolate and peppermint, and there's also spinach, liver, and tripe. George swore he got a bogey-flavored one once" Ron said. Harry and I both take out the beans we had in our mouths in fear of a terrible flavor.
There are hundreds of disgusting possibilities that we could've been tasting if we continued. Some more nasty than the last. Harry then picks up a golden blue package.
"These aren't real chocolate frogs, are they?" he asked Ron
"It's only a spell. Besides it's the cards you want. Each pack's got a famous witch or wizard. I got about five hundred myself" he said. I've never had the pleasure of eating these things.
Harry opens the box revealing a chocolate frog, which leaped onto the glass window before jumping out through the opening.
"That's rotten luck. They've only got one good jump in them to begin with" Ron stated.
I soon find another box of Chocolate frogs and ate the mischievous thing quickly before it could jump away.
"Milk chocolate. My favorite" I commented as I savor the taste of the frog. Harry and I then examine the cards that the box contained.
"I got Dumbledore." Harry said to us.
"I got about six of him. What about you Alex?" He asked me.
The person in my card was a middle-aged man with light blond hair. He also had two different color eyes with his right eye having a whitish blue color and the left a brown color. He also had a thin white moustache. I know this man.
"Gellert Grindelwald" I say to him which seems to shock Ron.
"Blimey, his card is the rarest of them all. He is difficult to find" he said to me. This intrigues me.
I've read stories about the man. The greatest dark wizard of his time. Led a revolution against mankind's arrogance and powerlust. I think he made some good points but he too was no different from the people he was fighting. However, I do think that he had good intentions, as twisted as they were.
I then look at the card again and see that Grindelwald is gone.
"He's not in the card anymore" I said to them. Harry then looks at his card.
"Dumbledore is gone as well" he said to us.
"Well, you can't expect them to hang around all day, can you?" Ron said. I shrug and put the card in my pocket for safe keeping. I then look at his rat.
"This is Scabbers by the way. Pathetic, isn't he?" Ron stated while looking at his pet.
"I don't think you want me to answer that question." I said to him as Harry said nothing.
"Fred gave me a spell to turn him yellow, you want to see?" Ron asked us
"Sure." Harry shrugged while I nod my head to see what happens. Ron then pulls out his wand and clears his throat
"Okay, let's do this...". He starts until he was interrupted when the door to our compartment opened.
"Has anyone see a toad? A boy named Neville lost one" a familiar girl asked us. I then smiled as I knew who it was.
"Hermione!" I say to her with excitement as I get up from my seat and hug her. To which she reciprocates gladly.
"Alex! It's good to see you. I couldn't find you at the Platform" she told me
"I got here early to do some reading to get ahead on classes. I apologize if I had worried you." I said to her.
"It's ok, I completely understand" Hermione said as she accepted my apology and then noticed Ron with his wand out.
"Oh, you're doing magic? Let's see it, then," she motioned him to start. Ron once again cleared his throat.
"Sunshine, daisies, butter mellow, turn this stupid fat rat yellow!", he said, zapping Scabbers who let out a squeak and nothing happened.
"I think your brother may have pranked you." I told him bluntly.
"I think Alex is correct on that assumption. For I'm pretty sure that what you enchanted was not a real spell. I've done a few myself and they've worked for me." Hermione commented as she enters the compartment and takes out her wand.
She sits in front of Harry and aims her wand at him.
"Oculus Reparo" She said as soon enough Harry's glasses looked good as new. "That's better isn't it?"
Harry was too stunned by what happened to even respond. Then she realizes who he was.
"Holy Cricket, you're Harry Potter. I'm Hermione Granger" she greeted him as she then looked to Ron with some level of disgust as he was stuffing his face with candy "And you are?"
"Ron Weasley" he said with his mouth full of candy.
"Pleasure" She said with some sarcasm in her voice.
"All of you better change into your robes. I expect we'll arrive soon" she said as she made to leave the compartment before turning back to me.
"Oh and Alex, you've got some chocolate on your lip" she says as she licks her thumb and wipes it off before leaving.
I was stunned by the action and I could feel a blush being produced on my face. I don't know why I'm reacting this way but it feels a bit good. I then turn around and see both Ron and Harry's stunned faces at what just happened.
"What just happens stays between us. Got it?" I slightly threatened them. They nodded their heads rapidly in agreement.
Half an hour later, we all start to reach Hogwarts station while dressed in our school clothes. The train lets out a whistle as it comes to a complete stop at the station. Several minutes later, all of the students begin to exit the locomotive. Harry, Ron and I exit the train and notice the half-giant walking along side with a lantern.
"Right, then! First years! This way, please! Come on now, don't be shy! Hurry up!", The giant man pronounced. We all walk towards the man
"Hiya Harry" he greeted to him.
"Hey Hagrid" Harry said to the big man. Then, the newly named Hagrid looked at me with widened eyes.
"Alex is that you?" He asked me. I was confused on how he knew me.
"Hello, I don't believe we met" I say to Hagrid.
"Well obviously you don't remember me. You were a wee bit tiny when I met ya" he said. That's when I realized that he was there that night my parents died.
"So you met me when I was a baby?" I asked him.
"Yes, I knew your parents along with the Potters. They were good people and did not deserve to die that night. I tried to look for you a few years back but I couldn't find you" he said to me. It would seem that noone knows where I live.
The only person that does know is Albus Dumbledore. He learned that I wasn't in the orphanage all those years ago. Harribel told me that he had been looking for me to make sure that I wasn't killed by any Death Eaters. I had Harribel inform him of my current address but hid the fact that it was the Slytherin manor. The wards that this place has is strong enough to make even the most skilled wizards have difficulty in finding this place. Plus, having a fidelus charm certainly helps. No doubt the Ministry will send out it's Aurors to do their best to find it. I pity them to do such an impossible task.
I've actually spoke with him via letters through owls. He seemed assured and pleased by the fact that I was safe and was glad to know that he would see me Hogwarts.
From what I know of him, he seems like a good man and very powerful. I doubt that he has any sinister intentions. Then again I've heard some stories of how he helped Grindelwald in the creation of his revolution. Perhaps, there's more to him than what is outwardly seen. I imagine that he'll make sure that neither me or Harry would go down a dark path. He sort of reminds me of Gandalf a bit. Anyway, I focus back on the matter at hand
"I currently live in a different residence with some people I consider family" I tell him. He smiles and nods at that.
"Well, I'm glad to hear it Alex" he says with a smile to which I smile back ""Right then, this way to the boats! Come on now, follow me" he said to everyone.
"What about our luggage?" Harry asked.
"Don't worry about that, they'll be in your rooms by the end of the day" Hagrid said to reassure him.
Moments later, the boats are rowing across a vast lake. Harry and Ron were paired in a boat while I was paired with Hermione. We all looked up ahead and saw a huge castle in the distance. All of us stared in awe at Hogwarts castle. As we got closer to it, I could feel the magic of the castle increase as we get closer. It felt like it was calling to me.
Then we boats stop near the water entrance of the castle. All of us got off of the boats so that we can enter. As soon as my feet touch the castle ground, everyone just stopped moving. They were still as statues with no twitches of movement. It is as though time stopped. I am confused and a bit terrified for I have no idea what's going to happen.
"You've finally come. The blood of a founder has returned" a voice said like a echo. It sounded female. I look around to find the source of the voice but there was nothing.
"Who are you?" I call out to see who was talking. Then a bright light appears in front of me, making me cover my eyes. The light soon dims and I see a beautiful woman that looked to be in her twenties with flowing black hair and blue eyes wearing a beautiful black dress. I could feel thatvshes
"I am the spirit of the castle. I have no name" this woman said to me.
"Sounds depressing. I must call you something" I tell her.
"If it so pleases you, you may call me H" she informs me.
"A pleasure to make your acquaintance H" I say to her. Granted it's not an original name but who am I to judge.
"I'm assuming that you wanted to speak to me based off the fact that it seems that you have placed everyone but us in some temporal field. This is the first time I've ever seen time magic being used." I said to her. She then smiles at me.
"I'm impressed that you know of such magic at your age. And yes I do wish to speak of you. The blood of one of the founders runs through your veins. The blood of Salazar Slytherin" H tells me. I don't feel that surprised that she knows of my heritage.
"I doubt I'm the only one you've encountered that was a descendant of Slytherin himself" I inquired.
"Indeed you are not. I made an offer to the one before you. I wish to extend that offer to you" H tells me. This got me curious.
"What offer?" I ask the spirit.
"Power. Power over the castle itself and me as well" she said to me. I was shocked at this.
"Why would you offer this? There must be a reason" I ask her.
"I was born as a result of the founders creation of this place. I served them for as long as they did. When they died, I tasked myself to serve their children henceforth. But eventually their bloodline had died out which made me become dormant until recently. I wish to serve the founders once again which is why I am offering you the opportunity to have absolute and unfettered control of Hogwarts, something that not even the Headmaster has. You can do with it as you see fit. Will you accept?" H asked me. This is something I have never expected.
I knew that the founders used powerful magic to create Hogwarts but I never thought that such magic would create a will of its own. I can feel the power radiating off her and it is immense. And this offer to have control of Hogwarts that supersedes Dumbledore does sound appealing. The possibilities are practically endless.
But...
This is too much power for one person to wield. History from both wizaridng and muggle worlds have proven that absolute power corrupts absolutely. I do not think it would wise to accept such a thing. I'm only eleven years old. A child no less. While I may be smarter than most, there is too much risk to obtain such power even if one of the benefits is having a powerful spirit at my beckoned call.
With all of this in mind, I make my decision.
"As much as that sounds appealing, I must refuse that offer" I tell her. She seemed a bit surprised at this.
"You would deny the power of this castle? Why?" H asked me.
"While the benefits are immense to say the least, I do not think it is wise for me to wield such awesome power. Power like this could corrupt even the greatest of men. I can not risk becoming something worse than Voldemort. I am sorry if this is not the decision you were hoping for. But I hope that you respect such a decision." I explain to her. She doesn't respond.
She stays silent for several minutes which leads to an awkward silence. I am fearful that she didn't take my response well. Now I'm thinking of all of the negative outcomes once she does start to speak. Then I hear something unexpected.
She starts to clap.
"Well done, Mr. Lothbrok. You have passed the test" H tells me. This confuses me greatly.
"What do you mean? What test?" I asked her. She slightly giggles at my reaction.
"You see I served the founders willingly because they did not seek power. They sought to bring about change and to inspire generations after them. It was actually Salazar who learned of my existence and taught me to judge those who are worthy of my assistance should they need it. After their deaths, I've assisted some of their descendants when they passed the test that I gave you. Others were too hungry for power and so I denied them my services just like Voldemort." She explains to me.
"I'm guessing that Voldemort didn't take that well" I commented to her.
"No he didn't. When I gave him the test, he failed miserably and once he couldn't handle the rejection of having such power, he became one of the few minds that i obliviated to forget that he ever met me. I had high hopes that he would pass due to me not seeing a descendant of any of the founders for a long time. But he was tainted with Darkness and Hate. His blood seemed twisted so it can be argued that the result was to be expected. However, I am happy that you have passed, Slytherin kin." H informs me. This is truly interesting information to have
"So what's happens now" I ask her.
"Now that you have passed, my services are at your disposal if you wish it." She tells me.
"I hope that I am indeed worthy of your services" I say to her.
"So far, you are. Now I must go and leave you to your ceremony. And never forget Mr. Lothbrok, help is always given to Hogwarts for those who ask for it" H says with a smile as she disappears before me and time starts to move again.
It was as though nothing had actually happened to the rest of them. H is truly a force to be reckoned with. I then start to smile as I start to walk with my new friends.
Harry, Ron, Hermione and I ran upstairs with the rest of the students. We were all stopped by an elder female teacher, this was Professor McGonagall. She looked upon us new prospective students with a smile.
"Welcome to Hogwarts. Now in a few moments you will pass through these doors and join your classmates, but before you can take your seats you must be sorted into your houses," she said. All of us looked at each other before turning our attention back to the teacher.
"They are Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff, and Slytherin," She said as she subtly hinted that she did not like Slytherin very much. "Now while you are here, your house will be like your family. Your triumphs will earn you house points. Any rule breaking and you will lose points. At the end of the year, the house with the most points is awarded the house cup".
Soon enough, scared looking boy just behind Ron and Harry spots his toad by the teacher's feet and rushes forward.
"Trevor!" he exclaimed as he went to pick up his pet. McGonagall stares down on him with a raised eyebrow.
"S-sorry" he said as he backed away. She then shook her head at what just happened.
"The sorting ceremony will begin momentarily" she said before walking away. I then got an idea.
"Hey guys if we get selected into different houses. We can use these to contact each other" I tell them as I give Harry, Ron and Hermione some communication mirrors.
"I read about these. These allow you to speak with anyone from anywhere no matter the distance." Hermione commented with a smile on her face.
"Blimey, these are incredibly expensive. How rich are you?" Ron asked me. I just smirk and don't answer back.
"Thank you Alex. No matter what house we are in, we will maintain our friendship with these." Harry said with Ron and Hermione nodding in agreement. I smile at this. Then I heard a voice from behind me. A voice that I recognize
"It's true then, what they're saying on the train. Harry Potter and Alex Lothbrok have come to Hogwarts" he said. The students heard him and began to whisper amongst themselves about the Boys-Who-Lived
"This is Crabbe and Goyle,"he said pointing to the two other boys by his side, "And I'm Malfoy. Draco Malfoy" Malfoy then frowned when he heard Ron snicker.
"Think my name is funny, do you? No need to ask yours. Red hair and a hand me down robe? You must be a Weasley. You will soon find that some wizarding families are better than others Potter. You don't want to go making friends with the wrong sort, I can help you there," Draco said with a sneer as he held out his hand to us.
"I think I can tell from the wrong sort myself, thanks" Harry replies to him with some anger. This annoys Draco. While me, I just smile.
"What are you smiling about?" Draco asked me
"I'm smiling at your audacity to assume that I would befriend someone who insulted my mother" I tell him with my face now becoming serious.
"What? I haven't even-" Draco tried to say before I cut him off.
"Oh yes you did. It's amazing that your memory is lacking on the event in question. You see you were taking to a boy in Madam Malkins shop about how muggleborns should not be attending this school and making the implication that they are undeserving of it being here. Such talk is in Violation of subsection C of the Anti-Discrimination Act within the Ministry. It states and I quote "that should any wizard, pureblood or otherwise, speak ill of another individual's origins, they will be brought in on the charge of prejudice. The accused, if convicted, will also pay a penalty fee with the amount dependent on the severity of the event"" I told him which seemed to shock him immensely.
"While this act is often overlooked, it's still a part of the law. Granted the evidence is more of a he said, she said but due to my status as one of the Boys-Who-Lived and as the last member of the Lothbrok family, I have no doubt that the members of the Wizengamot will be in favor of me rather than you. Especially since you are your fathers son" I said to him. Draco looked both angry and terrified but before he could say anything McGonagall returned and tapped him on the shoulder with a rolled up paper. Draco moved back to his group with a one last glare at me and Harry.
McGonagall thenturns to every student
"We are ready for you now" she said as the doors open and the professor leads everyone through Great Hall. As we move I could hear every student talking about what just happened with me and Malloy. They sounded impressed at what just happened.
"That was brilliant Alex. I didn't know you were aware of the law in the Minsitry" Hermione said to me.
"I do but between you and me I made up the violation part" I told her in a low voice that ensure that only she could hear.
"What?" She said with shock.
"Yes, while there is a Anti-Discrimination Act. There is no subsection C within its bylaws. I knew that Draco would not be aware of such a fact so I used it against him." I told her.
"That's clever and mischievous. But what happens when he finds out" She told me.
"I'm sure he'll try to retaliate. He seems to be the type of person that would run to his parents if something doesn't go his way. But I doubt his father would let him when he is told by Draco that I embarrassed him in front of a large body of students. He'll make sure Draco doesn't do anything that disappoints the family but I doubt that would stop him" I explained to her. She looks at me impressed at my analysis of the situation.
"You thought this through haven't you?" She jokingly asked. I chuckle a bit.
"Maybe a little" I say with a smile and now it was her turn to laugh. We then look at the surroundings of the great hall.
There four long tables for each respected house with many students already seated, as well as floating candles, and the roof itself appeared to be the night sky.
"I read about this ceiling. It's not real, it's just bewitched to look like the night sky. I read about it in-" Hermione tried to say before I interrupted her.
"Hogwarts: A History, correct?" I ask her. She then looked at me impressed again. Then McGonagall motioned for the students to stop
"All right, will you wait along here please? Now, before we begin, Professor Dumbledore would like to say a few words," she said before moving to the side. Then Dumbledore himself stands to speak to us.
"I have a few start of term notices I wish to announce. The first-years please note, that the dark forest is strictly forbidden to all students. Also our caretaker, Mr. Filch,"he motioned to a ragged old man holding a red-eyed cat, "Has asked me to remind you that the third floor corridor on the right hand side is out of bounds, to everyone who does not wish to die a most painful death. Thank you" he said before sitting down.
I have a feeling that these notices are more than a warning. Meanwhile, McGonagall walked back to the group with a stool, scroll, and an odd wizard's hat
"When I call your name, you will come forth. I shall place the sorting hat over your head and you will be sorted into your houses," she said as she opened the rather long scroll. Then I had to make sure if something.
"H. H, can you hear me?" I asked the spirit of the castle with my Legilimency. I hoped that this would work and sure enough it did.
"How may I be of service my lord?" She asked me.
"I don't suppose that the scroll contains any other information suggesting that I'm a Slytherin relative does it?" I ask her to be sure.
"It did when the scroll magically wrote your name with Slytherin as an added last name. I was able to change it to your regular name before anyone could notice" H informed me. I sighed in relief.
"Thank you H. You are a life saver" I told her.
"Anytime my lord. Anything else?" She asked me.
"No not at the moment. Thank you again" I told her.
"You are very welcome." She told me back before I severed our connection
"Hermione Granger"McGonagall called out.
Hermione was surprised. She didn't think she'd be the first on the list. I could tell that she was nervous.
"It's ok just breathe and relax" I told her so that she may calm down. She nods her head and moves up towards McGonagall
"Breathe and relax" she repeated as she moved.
"Mental that one, I'm telling you" Ron said. I the elbowed him lightly on the ribs to which he reacted.
"What?" he asked, confused by my actions but I didn't answer. Hermione then sits on the stool as McGonagall places the hat on her head. To everyone's surprise, it started speaking,
"Ah, right then… hmm… right… okay… GRYFFINDOR!" it shouted, every house began to clap for the newest member of Gryffindor. Hermione jumps off the stool with a smile as she walked over to her respected house and sat down.
"Draco Malfoy," McGonagall called out. Draco then walks up to the stool proudly and arrogantly. The old hat didn't even get put on Draco's head before it announced "SLYTHERIN!". He must've really wanted to be in Slytherin, I guess it's because his father was in it.
"Susan Bones," the elder teacher called out.
A small red-haired girl walks up nervously, while the sorting hat was making its choice. I then notice a greasy, black haired, pale teacher looking at me and Harry. Harry noticed him as well. Then our scars began to sting a bit. Harry was the only one that reacted while I didn't.
Something is going on here. Something dark and sinister. I soon ignore it and focus on the sorting.
"Let's see… I know… HUFFLEPUFF!" the hat declared, everyone cheered as the girl walked to her respected house.
"Ron Weasley," McGonagall called out, the red-head gulped and walks up to the stool. He turned to his friend, Nathan gave him a thumbs up and a short nod.
"Ah! Another Weasley, I know just where to put you…" the hat said, making the red-head more nervous. "GRYFFINDOR!" it shouted, Ron sighs in relief, as everyone cheered as Ron took a seat opposite of Hermione.
"Harry Potter" McGonagall called out. The room went silent that the many whisperings could be heard as Harry walked up to the stool. Dumbledore watches with much interest. Then McGonagall puts the hat on him.
"Hmmm, Difficult. Very difficult. Plenty of courage, I see. Not a bad mind either. There's talent, oh my goodness, yes — and a nice thirst to prove yourself, now that's interesting. . . . So where shall I put you?" The hat said to Harry. Harry gripped the edges of the stool and said "Not Slytherin, not Slytherin."
"Not Slytherin, eh?" said the hat. "Are you sure? You could be great, you know, it's all here in your head, and Slytherin will help you on the way to greatness, no doubt about that — no? Well, if you're sure — better be GRYFFINDOR!"
Harry smiles happily as the the Gryffindor table cheers happily on having him on their side. I slightly clap as well to congratulate my fellow boy-who-lived.
"Alex Lothbrok" McGonagall called out. The room went silent again as I went to the stool. Then the hat goes on my head.
"Hmmmm, Mr. Lothbrok, please let your Occlumency shields down so you can be sorted." He told me. Forgot I still had them.
A good amount of people were shocked to hear that I'm an Occlumens. It seems that having built mental shields in my head was unheard of. Anyway, I lowered my shields enough for him to get a sense of me while preventing him from seeing more than he should.
"Interesting. You certainly are a clever one and your mind is filled with knowledge. Ravenclaw would love to have you. You are also loyal to ones you consider family. Very hufflepuff. You are certainly courageous. You'd make a great Gryffindor. But you are also cunning" the hat starts to life. I think he saw my humiliation of Malfoy "well done by the way. So many choices in so little time. Hmmmm you will be...SLYTHERIN!" The hat finished.
The Slytherin table cheers madly that I am in the ranks. Everyone except Malfoy, Crabbe and Goyle. I introduced myself to a few of my Slytherin classmates and then sat down to wait for the end of the ceremony. I look to the Gryffindor table and see Hermione and Harry waving happily at me, Ron seemed to be hesitant but waved nonetheless. I then waved back at them in response.
An hour later, the ceremony ends and Professor McGonagall dings her cup with a fork
"Your attention please –"she said as she stood from her seat. Dumbledore also rose from his own seat
"Let the feast... begin" he stated as he clapped his hands and then a variety of food items appeared before us. It was truly incredible and so everyone set up their plates to start eating.
As we eat, someone starts to have a conversation with me.
"Well done with your bluff with Malfoy." I hear a female voice say right next to me. "Very few are willing to speak up against him"
I look to see who this person is and I am greeted with a girl my age with blond hair and piercing blue eyes. If one were to look closely to her eyes, they looked as though they were ice cold. Not dead eyes however, they just seemed a bit detached if one were to describe it. I've heard of this before. It's an effect of Occulmency. It allows individuals to control their emotions in such a way that one could appear stoic and maintain rationality. I'm similar but I do my best to maintain some level of emotional availability otherwise people would think of me as something damaged.
Now, back to the matter at hand.
"Thank you for the compliment. You are Miss Daphne Greengrass, are you not?" I ask her.
"Yes indeed. And you are Alex Lothbrok, one of the lightning boys" she said to me. The nickname at the end of that statement confused me.
"Lightning boys?" I ask her.
"Yes. That is what a number of papers from the Daily Prophet call both you and Mr. Potter because of the similar lightning pattern scars on your heads" she told me. It sort of made sense in a way but someone could've thought of something better than that.
"I see. Thank you for the information" I tell her.
"You are quite welcome" she says politely. I can tell that there is something else on her mind
"I imagine that is not all you wish to speak to me about" I say to her.
"Very observant of you. If you are unaware, my father was a friend of your father before he died" she tells me which catches my interest.
"Is that so?" I ask her.
"Yes, your father was a positive influence for my family. We were once believers of the supremacy of pure bloods, believed that our kind had every right to rule those lesser than ourselves. But your father gave us an open mind on the subject of muggles. He showed us the beauty of the muggle world and their achievements. He also informed us of how similar our beliefs were to the ones, the muggles called, the Nazis. He even showed the us the similarities between the actions of the Dark Lord and this muggle man named Hitler. We were shocked and that's when we decided to follow your fathers example of being open minded to the muggles and support those that show promise within our world. Our families have been allies ever since" she informs me. I was amazed by this information.
"So we are friends then?" I ask her. She then produces a smirk
"Yes we are. Pleasure to finally make your acquaintance" she says as she offers her hand to me. I smirk as well.
"The pleasure is all mine." I say as we shook each other's hand and continue to eat our food. Then a series of ghost come flying around the Hall as we eat. This catches some of our attention.
"Hey look it's the Bloody Baron" I hear one of the Slytherin members say as the said ghost was flying over our heads. Very interesting to have ghosts in the school. Must be some kind of necromancy that allowed this.
I then look at the greasy haired man talking to a man some kind of purple robes. I start to wonder if he is the cause of the pain of mine and Harry's scar but I am not certain if it was actually him or someone else. Better keep an eye out.
The feast continued for a while before the houses headed to their respected dorms. My group was led by an older student named Gemma Farley, the head girl of the house by nomination of the main head of said house or the headmaster himself. Harry, Ron and Hermione went upstairs while I went down. We waved each other goodbye and then proceed to walk. I look at the vast moving pictures and give them slight greetings to which they reciprocate.
Pretty soon the Slytherin house reach the Dungeon Corridor of the castle. We see an elegant black and green wooden door behind some stone wall.
"PureBlood" Gemma said which seemed to unlock the door. This annoyed me a bit that the password is that.
We all go inside and what I saw was incredible. It was a dungeon-like room with greenish lamps and chairs. This dungeon extends partway under the lake that was nearby, giving the light in the room a green tinge. The room has lots of low backed black and dark green button-tufted, leather sofas, skulls, and dark wood cupboards. One of the wooden tables has a Wizard's Chess set on it. The room is decorated with tapestries featuring the adventures of famous Medieval Slytherins, like Merlin, the Prince of Enchanters. It also has quite a grand atmosphere, but also quite a cold one. This was the infamous Slytherin common room that I read about. It is a truly impressive design.
"Welcome to the Slytherin Common Room." Said Gemma.
"As you can see, the windows look out into the depths of the Hogwarts lake. We often see the giant squid swooshing by and sometimes more interesting creatures. We like to feel that our hangout has the aura of a mysterious, underwater shipwreck. Now to the left is the girls dormitory and to the right is the boys. You'll find that your belongings are already inside as you enter" she finished as all of go to our respective places.
Inside were several four poster-beds that are covered in green eiderdowns with a nightstand next to them and our school trunks at the foot of each bed. There is also a wooden chair and dresser near the beds. In addition, there is a wooden board situated on either side of the bed for us to decorate. A book sits on our nightstand and a lamp is placed on our dressers. The walls and floors are pure stone. There does not appear to be any windows inside. There is also a white pillow on the floor, a perch on the dressers, and a snuffbox on top of our trunk for our pets. Lastly, there is a green carpet with the Slytherin crest on the floor.
It was really nice. I saw Hestia just hanging about on the snufflebox looking happy to see me. I petted her for a bit before unpacking my stuff. I notice that Malfoy was giving me an occasional unsubtle glare. Crabbe and Goyke glared at me as well but I paid them little mind because they are just slaves to Malfoy. I know that Malfoy was going to try and do something so I secretly created a shield surrounding my bed to protect myself.
I eventually finish unpacking and sat in the bed about to read my book until I feel a vibration in my pocket. I take out the object from my pocket and see that it's the communication mirror. I also see Hermiones face on it. I then place a silencing charm around me so that no one could hear our conversation.
"Is this thing working?" She asked in slight frustration.
"It's working" I said with a smile. Hermione smiles in return.
"Brilliant. I'm glad it does. How are you? I've heard bad things about Slytherin house" she says to me.
"I'm doing well so far. Thank you for. I've also heard the stories but the only person that would wish me harm is Malfoy and his goons. But I'm not overly concerned" I tell her with confidence. On cue two other faces appear on the mirror. It's Harry and Ron.
"Blimey this thing is incredible" Ron said.
"Yeah, it's really awesome" Harry added.
"Glad you can join us. How's everyone feeling about their house sorting?" I asked them with a smile.
We spend a good two hours talking about our respective houses and the possible classes we could have together. Even talked about other topics like Quidditch and spells. But eventually we had to end the conversations so that we can rest up for the first official day of classes. It feels nice to have friends to talk to. Granted I have Harribel and my other family members to have conversations with but I'm starting to see why Sister Margaret wanted to talk to other people instead of reading books.
I soon put away the mirror and then laid down on my bed to sleep for the coming of a new day.
Whew, another long chapter of the story. I wanted to add something extra to Hogwarts. I mean wouldn't it have made sense that the school had a will of its own. It's own spiritual manifestation to walk on the school grounds. I don't know it makes sense to me.
Plus, I think it was about time that someone out Draco in his place. I hope that I did that effectively.
I also hope that you have enjoyed this chapter. It took me a while to get the details prepared. Also if you are wondering about the harem members here's the list I have so far. Hermione Granger, Daphne Greengrass, Luna Lovegood and Susan Bones.
This is who I have so far. If you have any suggestions for others let me know. Please leave a review if you wish and enjoy the story. This is me signing out