AN: Ok Sorry for the wait, I went to a casino, hotel, amusement park place for a few days and I couldn't bring my laptop, so Sorry again.
And now
Chapter 5
Harry and his friends managed to find a carriage, they were then joined by Hedwig who flew onto Harry's shoulder, just as he entered the carriage.
"Hey girl," he said while stroking her magnificent snow coat. "Had a good flight?" he asked gently. Hedwig just gave a happy hoot and nibbled Harry's ear.
Harry gave a good hearted chuckle. "I take it you enjoyed the flight" he said, while the members of the carriage just smiled at the sight.
"Okay, head up to the Owlery, and rest and tomorrow come to the Great Hall and I'll give you some chocolate chip muffin-your favourite." Harry said, as though talking to a long lost friend. Hedwig gave another happy hoot and rubbed her cheek against Harry and took off.
"Wow I've never seen such a beautiful and intelligent owl." Ginny said looking longingly in the direction took off.
"Say Ginny when's your birthday?" Harry asked turning his attention back towards his friends.
"Oh, November twenty-first(AN: I have no idea)." Ginny replied instantly, before she gave a coy look and asked, "Why?"
"Oh, Malfoy wanted to know." Harry replied like it was the most obvious thing in the world.
Ron stared at Harry gobsmacked and Hermione let out a very un- Hermione like snort. Ginny for her part, gave a look of deepest disgust and replied back,"Harry I don't care how cute your butt is but, if you tell him I will be forced to hex you."
Ron looked back and forth between the two and looked as though they were both insane and Hermione was roaring with laughter.
Harry, now stepping inside the carriage leaned towards Ginny and said, "You think my butt's cute, you haven't seen nothing yet." Ginny immediately turned scarlet and muttered," I can't believe you just said that." Over and over again. Harry gave a triumphant smile and started talking to Ron and Hermione how being a prefect was.
"Oh it's so great!" Hermione immediately exclaimed while Ron stared at her. She proceeded to explain all the rules and privileges they had, but when she mentioned, "Ooh, we also have no curfew!" Harry butted in and said, "So you and Ron will have plenty of time to snog in broom cupboards and not get into trouble." All completely with a straight face.
Ron flushed scarlet and started muttering 'No', while looking down suddenly interested if his shoes were polished or not.
Hermione went wide eyed and said quickly, "I would never do that!" A look of hurt flashed across his face and Hermione quickly said, "Not that I wouldn't snog Ron, I mean I could do it, but not right now..." Hermione even started making bizarre hand gesture to emphasize her point.
Harry and Ginny were leaning against each other, laughing, trying to stay upright. Ron went even redder but had a smile etched across his face. He then looked over at Harry and Ginny and said, "Sorry but you two have to make do without broom cupboards." Blood rushed instantly to Ginny's cheeks, and Harry said, "Oh My GOD! Ron told a joke, he told a joke, WHAT THE HELL IS THE WORLD COMING TO!" He exclaimed making wild hand gestures. The playful banter continued, until a breathless Neville with an untidy look appeared.
"Is-is this- compartment full?" He asked in a breathless tone.
"No, come on in Neville." Hermione said politely, she then gave Harry and Ginny a look clearly telling them this was not over.
"Tha-nks" he said while climbing into the carriage taking a seat beside Ron.
"So Neville" Ginny said innocently, "Are you this tired because of Hannah or..." she trailed off from there. Neville's cheeks flushed with colour, telling everyone the obvious answer and setting off more laughter within the carriage.
"So Neville when did this happen?" Ron inquired his dorm mate.
"Umm...I went to the Greenhouses to finish some homework and I spotted Hannah there and we, umm sort of took off there and started meeting more frequently and then I took her on a...umm...date to Hogsmeade and we've been a couple ever since, but this is sort of secret." Neville finally finished with his face surpassing even that of the Weasley's. Ron and Harry were grinning, oblivious to their friend's discomfort.
Hermione and Ginny rolled their eyes before complementing Neville on how sweet he was, they then promised not to tell anyone, they did have to nudge the boy's in the ribs, hard.
"OW!" Ron exclaimed, while Harry gave a similar grunt of pain, but never made a big fuss.
"Say you're sorry and promise Neville not to tell anyone" Ginny hissed.
"Yeah, sorry Neville and I promise not to tell anyone...though I will have to use this as blackmail material." Harry said with a grin.
Ron muttered an apology and promised not to tell anyone, though he was still clutching his right rib in pain. Neville grinned at their pledges of secrecy and was much more comfortable during the trip to the castle.
The conversation went to school, mainly Defence Against the Dark Arts.
"Well, can't be worse than Lockhart." Ron said with a shrug, when asked their opinions.
"I hope the person can teach I mean it is our OWL's" Hermione said.
"Ohh, according to Bill and Charlie, this was the most stressful year." Ginny said with glee.
"You're evil, you are." Harry said while looking at Ginny.
"I just hope they aren't too strict." Neville said.
"Well, let's cross that bridge when we come to it." Ron said trying to change the subject. He then proceeded to talk about Quidditch.
"I reckon the Cannons have a decent chance this season, they did buy Walker..."
Hermione rolled her eyes and took out her Charms book and started reading.
The topic never wandered, until the end of the ride, when Ginny said with an exited squeal, "We're Here!"
Hermione quickly got off first followed closely by Ginny then Harry. Ron and Neville took a little longer, as they were still arguing about the Tornadoes (I'm telling you they're bribing the ref's!).
The dispute was carried all the way up the stairs leading to castle. Hermione and Ginny were talking about the latest Witch Weekly magazine, this surprised Harry greatly, never expecting Hermione to be a one for gossip after the fiasco with Rita Skeeter last year. Harry then had a thought and interrupted Ginny's rant about some situation with The Weird Sisters (Om my Gosh apparently they own Magic Make-Up...)
"Sat Hermione," Harry said trying to get her attention and succeeding, "What did you do with our favourite reporter?" This caused Hermione to giggle and Ginny looking confused. Hermione quickly explained what happened last year and this left Ginny in a fit of giggles.
"I never knew you had such a devious side Hermione!" Ginny said after recovering from her giggling.
Hermione gave a sheepish smile and said, "Yeah, and Harry, I let her loose only after making her promise to not write another story for a whole year." Harry gave a smile and said, "Brilliant!"
They continued talking about various topics, an were joined by Ron and Neville, who had seemed to come up with a mutual agreement about the Tornadoes.
They were all laughing, until Ginny slapped her forehead and quickly said, "We completely forgot about Luna!"
Realization dawned on everyone's faces minus Neville wore a look of confusion.
"Who's-"but he was cut off by a dreamy voice that seemed to appear out of nowhere.
"It's okay Ginny I understand and anyways I needed a silent place in order to clear my mind of Wackspurts."
Everyone beside Neville gave a sigh of relief.
Ginny then turned to Neville and said, "Neville I'd like you to meet Luna, she's in my year but in Ravenclaw." Neville managed a weak smile, still unsure of what to make of Luna.
"Don't worry she doesn't bite, and she has an aptitude of weird creatures." Ginny added sensing Neville's discomfort.
Ginny then turned to Luna, "Luna, this is Neville; he's in Gryffindor but one year ahead of us."
Luna studied Neville for a moment before saying, "Hmm...You don't have a Kilktroots infestation so you're alright." She then turned and strode over to the entrance of the Great Hall.
"That was...interesting" Ron said finally.
This earned a chuckle from the group. Ginny however looked as though she'd seen a ghost (which wouldn't have been weird, but quite natural at Hogwarts). Everyone's eyes followed hers and saw Michael Corner...wrapped in a fierce embrace with another girl.
Ginny choked back a sob...that was a roommate, Cameron Fletcher, she was always a little jealous of Ginny as the also liked Michael but she was nice enough to let it go, or so Ginny thought, but to go behind her back and date her boyfriend was a low blow...suddenly Ginny felt angry, that bitch had the nerve to steal her boyfriend, then suck his face off in front of her. She was already reaching for her wand, to hex both of them, when a comforting hand gripped on her shoulder.
"Let it go" Harry's voice breathed, she felt Goosebumps where his warm breath had hit her but, however comforting it may have been she was clouded by rage and sadness. She then felt a bigger hand on her arm and turned to see the eyes of Ron, he was also adopting a look of fury. Although he was smiling and whispered into her ear, "We'll let Fred and George have a go at him." Ginny smiled and nodded, she saw Hermione's sympathetic look and felt another wave of anger, she wanted no one's sympathy! She was strong enough to handle things by herself.
She was about to have a go at Hermione when she saw Harry at the corner of her eye, walking towards the 'couple.'
"Excuse me" Harry said, as they instantly broke apart, "Do you mind thrashing like eels in a broom closet, I think you traumatised the first years with your game of tongue tag. "
Cameron flushed scarlet, while Michael had a look of rage.
"I bet Weasley sent you, hmph, I knew she was weak and now befriending a crazy maniac, pff...what a joke." Michael said with a smug look. That unsurprisingly was the wrong thing to say, and Harry never cared that the teachers could see everything or that all the students could see everything as well.
He whipped out his wand and shouted, "Fortis Creptius!" The result was Michael being blasted into the Great Hall, attracting everyone's attention as the noise immediately died.
Standing in the entrance of the Great Hall with his wand held in front of him was Harry Potter. He walked over to Michael, oblivious of his audience or otherwise not caring. He spoke to him in a calm and even tone, yet it emitted such malice it even make Snape shudder and said, "I dare you to say that again."
Across, into the hallway, standing stunned were Hermione, Ron, Ginny and Neville, they all stared intently at the scene as was the rest of the Great Hall.
Hermione was looking at Harry wondering what spell he used, she had never read or seen anything like it, Ron was thinking similar thoughts as was Neville. Ginny however was feeling pissed and yet pleased at the same time, she knew Michael was talking about the Chamber incident, which infuriated her, and was pleased that Harry had stood up for her.
Back in the Great Hall Michael was starring at Harry in fear, he thought that Harry wouldn't dare assault him when the staff was so close, boy had he been wrong and was now shaking at the sight of Harry's normally emerald green eyes, but now they were dark and stormy and were filled with rage.
Michael was not stupid he knew if he engaged in a duel with Harry the hospital wing would be the last place he'd go, first being the cemetery. He quickly got up and sprinted out of the hall quickly not wanting to be on the receiving end of Harry's wand again.
The storm in Harry's eyes slowly but surely started to fade as his anger started to cease. Harry then realised his audience and the silence that accompanied their looks of fear, anger and in some cases admiration. Harry rolled his eyes and exclaimed, "What? Never seen a one-sided duel before?!" loud enough for everyone to hear him.
Up by the head table most teachers were sitting in shock. They were fairly powerful sorceress and could recognise the powerful explosion curse that the fifth year had used. Even Dumbledore had been rendered speechless by the power that Harry had exerted. The exception being the new Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher, a plump toad-like woman by the name of Delores Umbridge, Senior Undersectary to the Minister of Magic. She had a fuming look on her face, this boy who was spreading lies now assaults a student. Her face twisted into an evil smile. She would report this to Fudge and get rid of the boy and possibly Dumbledore for allowing this, Oh today is a very good day.
Harry was worried, not for getting expelled, but for everyone else. He could feel his magic boiling and bubbling under his skin and with one more reason to get angry he was going to explode. With a very big bang.
"I need to get out of here fast" he muttered to himself, there was only one way and he preferred to keep this secret for as long as possible...unless...he quickly thought about it and decided that this would protect his secret and get him out of there.
With that Harry whipped out his wand and shouted, "Excaecatio Luxio!" A blinding white flare erupted at the top of Harry's wand, everyone was forced to avert their gaze away from Harry. That is everyone except Dumbledore who had quickly cast a shield to negate the effects...at least on him.
When the light had died down everyone's gaze turned to the centre of the Hall, looking for the caster of the bright light, only problem was, he wasn't there.
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The closest thing to describe people's reaction was-riot.
Everybody started to talk loudly amongst themselves at the display Harry had given. There was carnage at the head table as the teachers were talking to Dumbledore at the same time asking how it was possible to disappear like that.
Albus Dumbledore in all his years of living had never seen anything like it, it was unheard of, but then again so was the Chamber of Secrets...He needed to think about it but now was not the time. He also needed to restore order to the Great Hall he knew very well that his Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher would report everything to Cornelius and headmaster or not extreme measures would be taken against him.
"SILENCE!" Dumbledore had shouted with authority and adding a shockwave of magic for good measure.
He had succeeded in getting everyone's attention as the noise simmered down.
"Well, that was certainly illuminating." Dumbledore said a fake smile plastered across his face. "I shall have a talk with Mr Potter as soon as he returns, but now the Sorting!" He said.
"Minerva if you please" Dumbledore asked her gently.
"Oh, um yes," she said slightly flustered by the whole ordeal. "First Years this way please!" she shouted across the Great Hall, regaining her composure.
Out in the entrance of the Great Hall the three Gryffindors rushed to their seats, each deep in thought about their friend.
Hermione was thinking about how Harry had disappeared, as it clearly stated that it was impossible to apparate in or out of the Great Hall in Hogwarts: A History. Ron was thinking how Harry had gotten so powerful over the summer and felt a pang of jealously, Harry was always better than him...Crimson rushed to his face as he thought how unfair life was. Ginny however was thinking why Harry had disappeared from the Great Hall so suddenly.
The Sorting Hat's song was applauded to half-heartedly and some just never clapped at all. The first years were greeted with a more enthusiastic applause, but not by much. It was when everyone was finishing up their dinner did it happen. For at least ten seconds Hogwarts was shaking as though a fissure had opened right under the castle.
Mostly everyone was screaming and crying for help, but as fast it came it was over. All eyes went expectantly too the headmaster who had a dazed look on his face.
"Teachers please help me to place additional wards around the Great Hall, I have not the faintest idea what the cause of the tremor was, so best be safe." Dumbledore had said after a few moments.
Panic ensured throughout the students as the prospect of being in danger, from an outside point of view it would've looked pretty funny, students screaming, food flying, Draco whinging...it was quite the sight. The trio consisting of the two Weasleys and Hermione maintained a calm composure outwards but inside their reaction was similar to that of the students. They however had the sense to draw their wands out... if needed.
"SILENCE!" Dumbledore shouted again, this time sending such a shockwave wave of energy that everyone was quiet and sitting.
"Teachers, I ask you again please help me to ward the Great Hall."
The teachers who had gotten over their initial shock, drew out their wands. Just as they were about to start a voice from the back of the hall said, "That won't be necessary professor."
Standing by the entrance of the Hall was Harry Potter. His shirt was slightly burnt and he had a few scorch marks on his face. He was leaning on the side on one of the doors, smirking to the audience that had turned to look at him.
The reaction from the toad lady was the most hilarious, Harry thought. She looks like a gaping toad trying to catch flies. He turned his eyes to Ginny, Hermione and Ron and gave them a sheepish smile. Hermione looked like she'd been slapped, Ron looked angry, but if Ron was angry that was nothing compared to Ginny. Her eyes were blazing, her face filled with Crimson and a fuming look on her face.
"Mr Potter," Dumbledore said wearingly, "Please meet me in my office after this me have a lot to discuss." Then, with that Dumbledore sat down. Most teachers followed Dumbledore's lead and sat down as well. Though they had slight confused expressions on their faces, even Snape.
Harry walked over to his three friends ignoring the mutterings and pointing that were thrown his way.
"Uh, Hi," he said cautiously.
Hermione immediately bombed him with questions, "How did you disappear from the Great Hall? Why did you go? What were those spell you used? Did you have anything to do with that tremor?" She gushed out in one breath.
"Hermione breathe, and I can't answer all your questions only some." Harry said calmly. "I can't answer the first question, also the second because it won't make much sense otherwise." He explained.
"Those spells were in the book I showed you and yes I did have something to do with the tremor." He said.
Hermione studied him for a moment before sighing and saying, "Well, at least you told me something but why can't you tell me?"
"Sorry Hermione, I trust you all with my life," he said nodding to Ron and Ginny,"But there are some things I just can't tell you some things." He finished.
Hermione and Ginny gave him sympathetic looks and Ron never even bothered to look at him. The rest of the meal, words were barely exchanged, the tension between Ron and Harry was thick. The rest of the Hall were talking about Harry and what could've caused the earthquake.
When the dessert had been cleared from the last plate Dumbledore stood up to give his speech. Silence once again descended upon the Great Hall as all eyes turned to the old wizard who stood up to give the announcements, "To the new students, Welcome! To the old, Welcome Back! I have a few announcements to make. First the Forbidden Forest is exactly what it is-Forbidden. And now I would like you to join me in welcoming our new Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher, Professor Delores Umbridge!"
There was a rather forced round of light applause from the four tables, and only a few staff members even bothered to clap.
"Why'd you reckon McGonagall and those teachers are glaring at her?" Ron asked the group.
Harry and Ginny shrugged but Hermione rolled her eyes and answered, "Honestly Ron the professors must have a reason, let's just wait and see." The answer to Ron's question came shortly after, when for the first time in memory, even that of the staff, the toad-like woman interrupted the headmaster's speech.
The speech itself was a history lesson in the regard that left nearly half the student body asleep. Those who did listen barely caught a word that is everyone except Hermione, her face formed a scowl. When questioned all she said was, "It means the Ministry is interfering at Hogwarts.
After Dumbledore had finished his speech, everyone got up, the benches giving its customary screech. Ron and Hermione led the way to the portrait of the Fat Lady, the first years trailing behind closely.
Harry and Ginny were walking at a turtle pace, flirting shamelessly.
"Are you positive you won't take up my offer, it is quite fair."
"How is it fair, if you get to give my arse a squeeze and all I get is an autograph?"
"I'll have you know I am the boy-who-lived, did you defeat a Dark Lord when you were one, I thought so...though you do have quite the arse Miss Weasley."
"Puh-lease you couldn't defeat a pixie if it was stunned and tied up in front of you."
"Says Miss I'm-afraid-of-cats"
"Hey! Those things are evil"
The playful banter continued as they entered the portrait hole, leading to the common room.
"Ah how beautiful the sight of young love is"
"Yes brother dear, so oblivious and innocent"
Harry and Ginny looked up to see the twins grinning evilly at the pair.
"Sod off," Ginny said, with a red face.
"Now where would be the fun in that" Fred asked.
"And don't forget about our little prank war." George reminded them.
Harry had a smug look on his face and said, "I'm the son of a Marauder, godson to another and keep in contact with a third, do you fools honestly think you can beat me? And I suppose I have Ginny as well..."
Ginny hit him on the shoulder and said warningly, "Watch it, prat."
The twins exchanged identical grin and said, "Well this will definitely be interesting."
And with that they disappeared up the staircase. Harry and Ginny re-joined Hermione and Ron, who were bickering about the temperature of the room.
"So, Harry going to tell us what happened?" Ginny asked, ceasing Ron and Hermione's argument.
"Uh, I can't tell you guys, it's kind of personal."
Hermione gave a frustrated look as Ron rolled his eyes, anticipating what Harry was saying but Ginny was having no nonsense.
"Harry," she began in a dangerously clam tone, "Tell us or I'll hex you so hard your clothes will feel it."
Harry gulped loudly before finally giving in to his friend's glares and sighing, "Fine but sit down...it's a long story."
They all sat down and Harry said, "I'm a Wandless Mage" This earned a gasp of surprise from...Ginny?
AN: Hahahaha I'm so evil... REVIEW FOR MORE DAMMIT!
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