The Truth about Hogwarts Ch. 8
Disclaimer: I don't own HP. Sad really.
They were…
Albus Dunbledore and Riley. Riley looked really confused, not knowing why the Headmaster had come to her house and brought her to the Weasley's.
"Molly, Arthur. I need to speak with Ronald, Hermione, and Harry." Dumbledore said with a serious tone and face. Mr. and Mrs. Weasley nodded their heads.
"Certainly, Albus." Arthur said. Dumbledore led the kids into the living. Harry looked at Riley and saw that she looked scared, and took her hand in his to try to comfort her.
"The reason why I'm here is because there is something about you four that you need to know." Dumbledore said, as he took a package out of his robe. He opened one end, reached in, and pulled out a necklace with a charm on it in the shape of a weasel, and in yellow and black lettering was the word, "Hufflepuff".
"When the heirs turned 17 and were all finally united, it was to be revealed to them. No one must know besides the families and Headmaster. This necklace is the Heir emblem, the Hufflepuff heir," He paused. "Ronald BIllius Weasley, you are Helga Hufflepuff's heir." Dumbledore clasped the necklace around Ron's neck with a tiny 'click'. When the charm touched Ron's skin, it glowed a bright yellow then died down.
Dumbledore withdrew another necklace. It was shaped like a serpent and hand the word "Slytherin" in green and silver letters.
"The Slytherin charm… Hermione Jean Granger… You are Salazar Slytherin's heir." He clasped the necklace around her neck with a soft 'click' and it glowed an emerald green then died down.
Another necklace. This was shaped like a raven with blue and white lettering spelling out "Ravenclaw".
"Riley Kaylin Lamont, you are Regina Ravenclaw's heir." When the charm touched her skin, it glowed a sapphire blue.
"The final necklace, as you now know, is for Gryffindor." He pulled out the lion shaped charm with red and gold lettering spelling "Gryffindor". "Harry James Potter, you are Godric Gryffindor's heir," The charm was placed around his neck and glowed a ruby red and died down. "It is your job to protect Hogwarts from any harm or threat. Any questions?"
"Why am I Slytherin's heir?" Hermione asked.
"Ahh.. Even though you are muggle born, Hermione, you have the blood of Slytherin running through you. The magic didn't appear in any of your ancestors, but the head of your father's family was Salazar Slytherin. He is your grandfather."
"Oh." Hermione said in a small voice.
"Well, I must be going. Remember! No one can know about this but your family. I will see you in a few days. Good luck." With that, Dumbledore apparated from the room with a loud 'crack'. The four teenagers walk back into the kitchen.
"Well?" Molly asked. "What did Albus was to talk to you about?" They pulled the necklaces out and showed them to the curious group sitting around the table.
"Bloody hell! Does that mean that you guys are the heirs?" Bill asks, getting up to look at Ron's charm.
"Yup, I guess so…" Ron said.
"Bloody hell."
"Bill! Stop saying that around the children!" Fleur said in a stern voice.
:Sorry, hun." Bill said. "But, look at these things! They look ancient!" Fleur sighs and gets up to look at Riley's charm.
"My goodness! They are old! I'd say the founders themselves wore these necklaces, or either had them made before they died. Incredible."
"I wanna see!" Michael said.
"Me too!" Sharon said.
Riley bent down and picked Michael up. "Ok, but don't touch." Riley said, placing him on her hip.
"Otay. I won't touch." He looked at her necklace. "It's blue. I like blue!" Riley smiled and watched as Hermione picked Sharon up..
"Same with you. Don't touch it, ok?"
"Otay." Sharon smiled and looked at her necklace. "I like geen."
Harry put his hand on Riley's shoulder and smiled down at her.
"We need a picture!" Molly exclaimed, getting the camera out. "Back into the living room!" She pushed everyone out of the kitchen.
"Harry and Ron, sit on the couch. Riley and Hermione, sit on the floor with Michael and Sharon in your laps. Bill and Fleur, stand behind the couch." Molly said.
Harry sat down and Riley sat between his legs with Michael in her lap, and Harry's arms around her shoulders. Ron and Hermione did the same thing as Bill and Fleur positioned themselves behind his brother.. Molly took a picture after she made sure that everyone was smiling.
"You kids take wonderful pictures. But, I have to say, young couples always look better than us old folks." Molly said, smiling at Arthur who was behind her.
Later that day…
Riley, Hermione, Ron and Harry were sitting out in the front yard, when Jessica apparates onto the yard, holding a small duffle bag.
"Riley, you have to stay here for a few days." Jessica said, handing Riley the bag.
"Why?"
"I have to go back to the states. Grandma wants help packing. And since you can't apparate yet, it'd be too much of a hassle to take you."
"Oh. Alright… Did you talk to Mr. and Mrs. Weasley?
"Yes. Have fun. Be good. I love you." Jessica said, hugging her sister, and placing a kiss on her head before she apparated. Riley sat back down next to Harry, and he put his arm around her shoulders.
"Hey, you get to stay with us!" Ron said, smiling.
"Yeah… It'll be fun. I'm sure it will." Riley smiled back, but the smile didn't quite reach her eyes.