Minerva provided them with pillows and blankets and conjured two mattresses.
Harry and Hermione pushed their beds closer together so they could talk. "Harry, can you please tell me why you think this is a good idea?" Hermione asked pulling her covers up. Harry sighed as he took his glasses off, "Hermione it's just a feeling." "Yes, I got that already. But you said that you had an understanding of all these ridiculous clues."
Harry covered his face with his blanket, "I'll tell you in the morning." Hermione rolled her eyes. "Good night, Hermione," Said a muffled Harry. "Night, Harry."
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next morning came and when it arrived Minerva was stand at the foot
of their beds.
She was holding two school bags and two trunks at
either side of her. "Good morning, I have your school things all
ready." Harry and Hermione yawned and ruffled their hair.
"You two need to shower and look presentable, the rest of the students will be here about seven hours." Harry and Hermione were allowed to use the prefect's bathroom.
Because there was only one shower they took turns, making their time to get ready three hours. With four hours to spare Harry and Hermione made their way to the library.
Madam Pince wasn't going to let them in since term hadn't started yet but Hermione persuaded her. They made their way to the restricted section and it took them some time but they found it. "Emerson's guide to dark magic," Hermione shook with excitement, "This is a signed copy!" Harry grabbed it, "Who cares, Hermione!"
Harry popped it open and scanned it. "I don't see anything about horcruxes!"
Hermione looked through the window, "Harry it's getting late, we'll come back and borrow it, Madam Pince would kill us if we took it now." Harry closed the book and put it back, following Hermione to the great hall, it was only ten minutes before the students arrived.
Hermione smiled as she looked up at the teacher table, Dumbldore and Minerva in their rightful positions. Harry and Hermione were standing where the first year line usually started. Hermione and Harry couldn't recognize any of the teacher's except Flitwick.
Ten
minutes passed and the great hall was flooded with second years and
seventh years all rushing to their house tables. The first year
scooted up behind Hermione and Harry.
"You're eleven?" A
small boy asked Harry. Harry shook his head, "Umm, no, I'm a
transfer." The boy nodded, "Okay!" He turned to the girl on his
left and continued a conversation about sweets.
The sorting began with Harry. "Poetry, Harry." Called McGonagall, a murmur of laughter was heard as Harry walked to the stool. Seconds later Gryffindors cheered as Harry jumped down and walked to the table. Hermione walked up expecting to be setting beside Harry in moment when the familiar voice whispered, "Head master says you were in Gryffindor, want to have a go with Ravenclaw?" Hermione shook her head, "No, thank you." The hat cackled and Harry looked distressed at how long it was taking for Hermione's arrival. "GRYFFINDOR!" Hermione sighed with relief and rushed over to Harry.
Hermione and Harry met many different people, all familiar. Far down the table was Lily Evans, glaring at James Potter. James sat across from her every few moments staring at her in admiration. Remus Lupin and Sirius Black was Across from James, Sirius chatting with a chubby boy Harry knew to be Peter and Remus conversing with Lily.
But in front of Harry were Alice and Frank Longbottom. Next to Hermione stood a man who looked identical to Dean Thomas, but called himself Mark Rivers. A blonde girl was sitting beside Harry, when he looked at her eyes it was Luna Lovegood, but her name was Ariel Tillsoon. The person Harry knew best was the greasy haired boy that walked past the Gryffindor table, sneering at James Potter. "Beat up any children today, Potter?"
Sirius looked at him, "Walk away Snape, or I'll fetch some shampoo." Snape glared and made his way back to his table.
By the way Lily and James was talking Harry knew they were in their seventh year, right before they got together. Hermione noticed Harry's interest at the end of the table and whispered, "You might want to take a picture, Harry."
Harry looked away, only to stare at the girl sitting beside Alice , she had hair that could have been mistaken for Ginny's, big blue eyes that were perfectly almond shaped. Her features are not the reason Harry was staring, but she was staring at him, as if she knew exactly who he was. Harry noticed that blue shined from the tips of her hair.
The girl turned to Alice and Alice began to giggle as she whispered back and forth. Alice then turned to Harry, "It's Harry, right?" Harry nodded. Alice smiled, "My friend, Adelina here, would like to snog you." Adelina threw her hand over Alice 's mouth before she could speak further.
"What my friend Alice was trying to say was, I'm Adelina and it's very nice to meet you." She smiled and her entire face lit up, Harry smiled back and they shook hands from across the table.
The name seemed familiar to Harry as he got to know her; it was when she said her last name that Harry remembers her. "McIntire, I'm daughter of Celia and Tom McIntire, might know them from the prophet, off fighting that ridiculous Voldymotty or something." Harry remembered the note that was now in his pocket. Harry shrugged, "I'm a muggle-born." Adelina nodded, "I know loads of muggle-borns, they're quiet knowledgeable." Harry looked at Hermione who was explaining what a television was to a first year. "So, Poetry, I bet you have a girlfriend back at that French school."
Harry looked at her; she could have been Ginny's twin if it weren't for her eyes and dyed tips. It made Harry's stomach turn inside out, remember how much he missed Ginny and how he wanted to go to the other side the table, stab Peter, return to the future and marry Ginny.
But Harry broke out of his thoughts when Adelina repeated the question. Harry turned to her, shook his head and looked away. Adelina at that moment understood that he meant more than just a simple no.
After everyone ate it was time to go to their dorms. Lily and James led the way along with Remus and a younger version of who Harry now knew as Jade. "This is Remus Lupin," Jade said to all the first years, "I'm Jade Gemz," She scowled, "Do not laugh at my name!" The first years hushed, "Your head boy and girl are Lily Evans and James Potter." Sirius stepped up to the landing where Jade was, "Soon to be known as Mr. and Mrs. Potter!" Jade pushed him down as Remus and James laughed. "Black, I will burry you alive!" She shouted. Lily giggled at the shock on Sirius' face. Remus just bit his bottom lip. Lily and James stepped forward, "Gryffindor password is Minutes Moments," Lily said with a smile. "If you have any questions, feel free to ask James and me."
