A/N: Hey there everyone sorry for the wait my new desktop was giving me some trouble….huh life it always seems to get in the way. Anyway hope you enjoy and please r&r.
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"Late last night, a small, isolated side street of muggle London was destroyed by a magical explosion of epic proportions. The culprit was detained by Aurors upon their arrival at the scene. Thankfully because of the location of the incident few muggles witnessed the incident. Those who did are now residing in St. Mungos for obliviation and the healing of minor injuries. The main damage was done to the surrounding infrastructure rather than to the people themselves, the cause of the incident, according to magical witness Agatha Bigglestein, was in fact a young, apparently, muggle girl.
Mrs. Bigglestein told reporters of the incident,
"She just stopped in the middle of the street, poor thing was lookin' terrified. Starin' round she was, and then a light blue bubble appeared round 'er, it started expandin' out into the street. People was runnin' and screamin', the bubble went through the people and was bending lamp poles and the like. I tell ya we was all a panickin' and that's what causes the injuries. I saw one muggle run straight inta a bending lamppost.
The Aurors had a right ard tryin' to get close enough to stop the poor child, no idea what set er off either. After they got er under control, by stunning' the poor ting I might add, they carded her off they did and told us nothing' more bout it. Sent us off the St. Mungos to get checked out and that's the last we ear of it."
The girl in question was removed by the ministry who has since refused to comment beyond stating that she has been removed for both her own and the public's safety. The question remains what is the ministry planning to prevent such an occurrence being repeated and if this was caused by a single individual how have they avoided the notice of the muggle-born detection agency at the ministry?
Hermione finished the article as Hagrids cabin came into view. "Well that explains everyone's weird reactions to Izzy in potions. After her entrance last night, with the Minister for Magic no less, it pretty obvious or at least reasonable to assume that she must be the girl mentioned in the article." She reflected thoughtfully.
"But she doesn't look that powerful" Ron stated bluntly "to be honest she kinda' seems really timid yet defiant if you get me."
The plank looks from Harry and Hermione told him they didn't.
"I mean she nearly fainted at all the attention in potions, but then she mouths off to Snape and walks out of his class and let's face it that takes some stones." Ron explained.
"Ron, please don't be so crude, honestly boys" Hermione said with a poorly stifled giggle. "Anyway just because she seemed timid with a class full of people staring at her, doesn't mean she's not powerful."
"Well, I think we should cut the trip to Hagrids short, Izzy doesn't know the castle and who knows where she could end up. We should really go look for her." Hermione stated with a worried glance around the grounds, as if hoping to spot the new girl.
"We'll go look for her soon mione, but I wanna catch up with Hagrid."
"Okay Harry but it's a short visit."
The boys promised as they knocked on the heavy, cabin door. Immediately they were greeted by the recognised sounds of "old yer 'orses". The door opened to reveal Hagrids smiling fussy face, the group braced themselves for fang slobbery assault which never came.
"Ello you lot, early visit this year, comon in and I'll get ya a cuppa." Hagrid beamed.
"Hey Hagrid, how's weatherwings?" the group had finally gotten used to calling Buckbeak by his alias. Buckbeak had returned to Hogwarts because he was becoming increasingly depressed in Grimmauld Place. To Sirius' annoyance, as this let him alone with Kreacher.
"And where Fang?" Hermione asked the giant.
"Oh he's fine mione, they're both out back, by the way ye outa see the size o' me strawberries this year, size o' me fist kids, I say da size o' me fist."
Hagrid showed them out to the garden where finally received their overdue slobbery tackles.
"Hey fang, how ya doin buddy?" Harry asked scratching the hound's ears affectionately.
"so, I erd ye ad a pretty interesting' first class from me friend ere." Hagrid commented casually gesturing over to weatherwings.
Ron, a bit slow on the uptake, said "Weatherwings told you Hagrid?" with a grin.
"No ya dope, Izzy did." Hagrid answered with a grin of his own as Izzy came into view behind the Hippogriff. Hagrid gave Ron an affectionate tap on the shoulder buckling his knees and sending him to the floor. Fang immediately abandoned his assault on Harry and tried to tackle Izzy, who easily side stepped it and calmed him by rubbing his belly. Fang fell to the floor and beat his tail against the ground in contempt, the utter picture of bliss.
"Oh Izzy, thank god, are you ok? I was so worried you got lost in the grounds." Hermione said guiltily. "Oh this is Harry Potter and Ron Weasley, guys this is Izzabelle Gallen."
"Sorry to worry you Hermione, I just needed to get away from the asshole Snape, we didn't get off to a good start when I arrived. Well I suppose ye read the article?" She asked.
"I showed er when I found er wanderin' around the grounds, brought er to me cabin for a cuppa and a chat. The staff ad a meetin' last night after the feast after the minister barged in."
"Is it true?" Ron asked bluntly.
"Ron! Shush, honestly Izzy you don't have to tell us" Hermione told her with a reassuring smile.
"I suppose I will, I mean if what Hagrid tells me about this school and its gossips is true then it'll get around eventually" Izzy answered with equal bluntness as Ron.
"Well lets get comfy wit a cuppa inside and den you can tell us all bout it, Fang let the poor girl breath." Hagrid boomed with a chuckle as his dog jumped too attack Izzy again after she stopped the belly rub.
"Ooooohhhh, don't mind him Fang he's just jealous you like me so much, don't ya?" I'll see you later Weatherwings, comon Fang good boy." Izzy giggled as she tickled Fang behind the ear and followed Hagrid back to his cabin.
Ron gave Izzy a confused look. "Arn't you scared of Fang? It took Hermione almost 2 weeks to get calm around him." He gave a side look at Hermione remembering her first encounter. Hermione sent him glare knowing what he was thinking.
"Fang?! no way he's a sweetheart, arn't you. I could tell the moment I looked at him, besides a love animals, dogs especially."
"Comon guys ur tea is getting' cold." came Hargids voice from the cabin.
"What is it with English people and tea?" Izzy asked as she entered "Ive had like 3 gallons since I got here."
A/N: ok there you go. Sorry again for the wait. Dont forget that little review button...go on. Its looking at you just wanting to be pushed. I'd also apprieciate ye pointing out any mistakes in the chaps...itll all help in the end. And a title still illudes me so still working on that sorry.:D I'd also like to thank the correction of small little nasty spelling mistakes to laplam, spelling is not my forte.