I DO NOT OWN HARRY POTTER
Chapter three: Dumbledore and Diagon Alley

It had been 2 weeks since Elphias found me in his yard. It was weird being a werewolf. Sometimes I could feel the wolf in me stir when I was experiencing a strong emotion. I had excellent hearing and terrific eyesight. Which I assumed I didn't have before if the glasses I had on me when I was found were mine. The improved senses where both a blessing and a curse. Sure being able to hear someone coming before they were in sight was extremely useful but the scents that surrounded everything was overwhelming at times. I found myself usually in the library where there was just the scent of old books, little dust, and the smells from the fireplace next to the chair I was currently sitting in.

We had found that I still knew all my knowledge on magic. Which was a relief. But I found that I enjoyed being able to sit and just read. It sometimes felt like I was in a rush to do something and was constantly on edge for an attack. After speaking with Elphias about this he speculated that I probably lead an active life. It made since because even though I liked laying about, a good run sounded very nice.

I was brought out of my musings by the sounds of two pairs of footsteps heading towards the library door. Looking up when I heard the door open I was met with the sight of Elphias standing in the door in front of a very old looking man with baby blue robes.

"I knew you were going to be in here, this is an old friend of mine Albus Dumbledore. He is the current headmaster of Hogwarts. You know what Hogwarts is?"

I nodded. I had read several books on Hogwarts during my time here.

"He is here to help us with some problems. Albus this here is the boy I told you about."

"Hello young man. I've been informed of what has happened. But I'm here to see if I can help."

"How so?" I asked as he came and sat across from. I was slightly surprise that he seemed so comfortable in my presence considering he knew what I was.

"Well there is nothing I can really do about your memory but hope that time will bring it back. But Elphias here told me that you are still young enough to be in school and you didn't loose any knowledge with your accident. Therefore I would like to offer you a place at my school."

I couldn't do anything but stare incredulously at him. "But- But I'm a-a werewolf!"

"So I have heard"

"Why would you want me there? I could attack another student!"

"Ah, you see you are not the only one who has this issue, there is another student who will also be a 7th year who was bitten as a young boy. He has gone to Hogwarts since his first year."

"He's never bitten anyone?"

"No, but we do take precautions so that no accidents happen. If you wish to come I will fill you in on what they are."

He couldn't believe what I was hearing. I could go to school! Surely if this other boy hasn't bitten anyone in 7 years, I wouldn't either. I just had to follow the headmasters rules.

"I accept"

Both Elphias and Dumbledore smiled at this. I to had a hard time keeping back a huge grin.

"Well then, first things first, you will need a name. Elphias says you have no idea on what yours is?"

"Yes, I can't remember, not even out of reflex."

"hmmm curious, well is there a name you would like to go by?"

"Uh well I kind of like the name Evan, Evan Jones."

"Well Evan Jones it is."

Elphias and I were had just flooed into the Leaky Cauldron. Dumbledore had explained the rules for coming to school. I had to report to the hospital wing the night of my first transformation, then the healer will then escort me to a secret passage that leads to a shack which I would then stay in through the transformation. The 2 days after that I will spend in the hospital wing recovering. The headmaster had said to not let it become common knowledge on my condition. But I had already planned to not let anyone know. It would be hard enough being the new kid without everyone knowing I was a monster. Though he did encourage me to tell the boy, something Lupin, who will also be with me on full moons. When I said that I would rather not tell till completely necessary he had given me a knowing sad look. But still encouraged to speak to the boy beforehand but agreed that he would not tell anyone without my explicit permission. Though the staff would also know.

So here we were buying my school supplies since I had to leave for platform 9 3/4 tomorrow. I needed everything, even a wand. Elphias also insisted on taking care of the expenses.

We had just finished buying my robes and wand. Getting the wand had been an interesting experience. Olivander seemed a little insane. He had given him the weirdest feeling, as if he could see right through him. He was also surprised about how right his wand had felt in his hand. It was said that your second wand never worked as well as your first but this one seemed like a perfect fit. Olivander had given a completive look when he had found his wand. 11 inches Holly with phoenix feather.

He was now browsing for books to read that were interesting while Elphias got the necessary ones for Hogwarts.

"Potter! You can read? Who would of thought your head was filled with more than air." Came a voice from behind me. Turning around to tell them they had the wrong person, I was met with a girl my age with vibrant red hair and green eyes similar to my own.

The girl had a expression on her face that seemed to be ready for a fight but quickly turned to surprise upon seeing my face then embarrassment.

"Oh um sorry, you look just like this guy I know but he has brown eyes and glasses. I'm sorry I don't even know who you are. Do you go to Hogwarts, you look like you would be in my year."

"I'm new, I will be a 7th year."

"Really!? Are you a transfer? We haven't had a transfer student in decades"

"Actually I don't really know, I had a accident awhile ago and lost my memory. I still know everything I learned just nothing personal"

"Oh! I'm sorry, I don't want to sound prying but what type of accident?"

"oh um" I nervously scratched the back of my neck. She must of understood my reluctant look cause she smiled and said "It doesn't matter, I was just curious. My name is Lily by the way, Lily Evans."

"Evan Jones, nice to meet you" I said shaking her hand. Being careful not to squeeze to hard, I still was getting to use to the strength I had.

"Are you excited for Hogwarts then?"

"Yes, I'm glad to be going."

"Any idea what house you will be in?"

"uh, I'm not sure, but I figured either Ravenclaw or Gryffindor."

"I'm in Gryffindor, but the hat almost put me in Ravenclaw. You seem like the Ravenclaw type." She said eyeing the stack of books under my arm. I smiled sheepishly and shrugged.

"Lily!"

We both looked over at two girls who were heading over. When they came up they looked at me with furrowed eyebrows before looking to Lily obviously asking for answers.

"oh, this is Evan Jones. He will be going to Hogwarts, he's in our year."

"That's cool, why are you coming so late?" Said the brown hair girl with a round face. "Alice by the way" she added.

"Oh well I was in an accident and lost my memories so the headmaster offered me a spot there since I didn't know where I went before and no files were found on me."

Alice just nodded in understanding.

"Both of them are also in Gryffindor with me" Lily said nodding to her two friends.

I looked over to the third girl who had yet to speak. She was pretty, with blue eyes and wavy blonde hair. She was standing behind the other two and seemed to be very shy. She looked up when she felt my gaze on her and blushed a little before straitening her back and holding her head high.

"Amy Lovegood,

you seem like a Ravenclaw. My brother Xenophilius was a Ravenclaw, he graduated last year."

"Nice to meet you. I figured either house is fine with me."

'You look very similar to a boy in our house, James Potter. Are you related?" Asked Alice.

"Not that I know of. "

"Of course he isn't Alice, he's way to nice and smart to be related to Potter. I mean Potter would never step into a book shop unless it was to prank someone. That head of his probably wouldn't fit through the door." Lily said.

Both Alice and Amy shared a knowing look that Lily was oblivious to.

"Well, we better get going. See you soon Evan" Lily said waving goodbye. Alice also raised a hand in farewell. Amy opened her mouth to say something then closed it then opened it again. Before snapping it shut nodding once and scrambling after her two friends.

I smiled to myself turning back to the bookshelf. Maybe Hogwarts wouldn't be so bad. I could still be just like any other kid, just with a 'little problem'.