Disclaimer: Do not own Harry Potter, all belongs to JK Rowling. The two Black girls are mine though.

AN: Sorry guys, exam time at uni, thought I might actually put some effort in study. I know I said train ride in last chapter's author notes, but I went to bed. So we will have a bit of preparation before they leave to Hogwarts. Train ride, and seeing how I go maybe the sorting as well. Enjoy. Now like all pureblood households the ministry doesn't track underage magic from them in this story. Now if anyone is wondering why exactly I had their wands bond completely to them is it will make the prior incantato useless. The wands will not reveal their master's secrets.

Black Manor, August 1991

Harry was excited, he had a wand now. The books Moony had been sending him over the years had many spells that could be used in pranks. He had perfected the wand movements over countless hours of practice, Alyssa opting to join in as well when she couldn't find him. His loving Godfather will reap the rewards of his efforts soon enough. Wanting to make sure he could do them he had been practicing late at night in his room with Alyssa's help acting as a test subject. "Aguamenti" a stream of water burst forth from his wand drenching Alyssa. Glaring she fired back a "Rictusempra"

Bursting into uncontrollable laughter he managed to gasp out "Finite" Smirking at his best friend he muttered "Furnunculus" Boils began to pop up on her face causing her to freeze. Slowly reaching to her face and feeling them she screamed and glared at Harry. He swore he saw a few feathers pop up on her arms and he quickly said the counter-curse. Alyssa had fire in her eyes and Harry was starting to look a little nervous "Obscuro" Worry increasing now that he couldn't see he was about to counter it when he heard her whisper something.

A smell entered his nose that made him want to throw up. He didn't know what it was but it was the most disgusting scent he could imagine. No, it seemed even worse than that. His face must of shown his disgust cause he started to hear giggling. The smell seemed to get worse, Harry began crawling trying to escape it, but it just seemed to get worse, he started to panic, every time he changed direction it seemed to intensify. He completely forgot he had a wand. To focussed on fleeing from this monstrous smell. Giving up he shouted "Stop it please, I can't take it anymore"

Giggling increased but the smell vanished and Harry took in a deep breath sighing in relief. Muttering the counter-curse to remove his blind fold he glared at the innocent looking girl in front of him "What was that?" Laughing outright now it took her a few moments to gather herself before explaining.

"I found it in that new book you bought, by covering your sight the curse makes you invent the worst smell you can imagine and make your senses believe it's there. The more you try to escape it the stronger it gets. Apparently it ends within a few minutes, it states some people faint before times up though. It has little effect if the user can see because they can obviously see nothing around that can cause the smell. Unless you are completely stupid of course, now I hope you know never to prank me affecting my appearance again. That was me going easy on you Mr Potter" Nodding with a fearful eye, inwardly he was scheming for a way to do just what she said not to but without being caught doing it.

A few weeks rolled by and it was now the middle of August. Adriana persisted that they read ahead on their school books, Alyssa seemed to understand everything and soak up the information like a sponge. But Harry had to get her to dumb down topics so he would understand. She sighed every time he asked something that she claimed was easy. Their banter's always ended up at the dinner table much to the amusement of Sirius and Adriana.

"Oh my god Harry, not this again, it says it right there, what's not to get." Harry retorted "But Lyssa, it's a match not a needle, why would I think of it as a needle?" Sighing and banging her head on the table "The match isn't actually a needle, you want to turn it into one Harry, meaning you want to think of the shape, texture, size and colour of a needle and say the spell, you don't think of a match being a needle." Harry thought about what she just said and responded "Oh that makes sense I guess." She just sighed and muttered about idiots.

Harry had begun reading up on Advanced Occlumency, if he ever had to protect Alyssa from someone or she was forced to defend herself he wanted to make sure she had a way to avoid Dumbledore. He had begun to learn how to create fake memories. He thought this might be a good idea since Dumbledore will likely use legilmency on Harry in situations and believe what's in his head rather than other students since he's the one the man wants to control. He's still a headmaster and as such won't violate those not involved in the so called "Greater good". If Harry merely completely closed off his mind than Dumbledore will get more motivated to gain control.

Now by using his shields against Snape who Sirius says is a Legilimens and blocking plus kicking him out will make the headmaster nervous and desperate for control. But letting the headmaster into his head to see fake memories, it will make him believe that he has Harry right where he wants him, trusting in him. It is a much better way to protect Alyssa too, she will be blocking out both Snape and Dumbledore making her a wildcard, but by reading Harry's mind and seeing memories Dumbledore will likely ignore Snape's versions of events from other student's minds since the Headmaster will believe it's just an old grudge on Snape's behalf against Harry for not only being a Potter but raised by Sirius Black. At least this was how Harry hoped Dumbledore will deal with him. It would make things easier.

Sirius meanwhile had his own plans for protecting the kids at Hogwarts. He had talked to the Longbottom's and Amelia years ago about training up their son and niece in the art of Occlumency. Sirius had tested them out already and found them sufficient enough to deal with the Legilimens at Hogwarts. He had also had a chat to Minnie about keeping an eye out for the four, believing all four of them are sure ins for Gryffindor and being their head of house will make it appear she is just looking out for some of her lion's to the other staff. He just hoped it would be enough to keep the kid's safe.

Alyssa meanwhile had been reading up on memory charms. She knew that she wouldn't be able to do them for a quite some time but she hoped after reading enough sources about how to cast it she would become good enough to be able to perform them if the need ever arose. She had no doubt Dumbledore or Snape perhaps may try to get students to attack her to get at Harry or get her expelled. Altering the attacker's memories will allow her to save herself and help Harry she hoped in the future.

Black manor September 1st 1991

Finally September 1st arrived and Harry was in a deep sleep, he could faintly hear what sounded like Alyssa calling his name. Alyssa was getting irritated, the boy wasn't waking up, pulling out her wand she muttered "Aguamenti" Harry awoke with a start and glared at Alyssa. "What the hell was that for, you could have just shaken me awake?" She just stared at him incredulously and scoffed "I've been trying for a few minutes. It's not my fault you refused to wake up." He just muttered got up and headed to the shower, Alyssa shouted out "Hurry up, I want to get there early to get a good compartment"

30 agonizing minutes later had Alyssa pacing around the room angry "I said hurry up, instead he takes longer than ever, when he gets out of there I'm going to..." She stopped ranting when she heard the door open behind her, spinning around quickly planning to rip him a new one, she froze and blushed, she always left to her own bedroom to get ready normally and never waited for Harry to get out of his before. Harry was only wearing a towel, upon seeing her he also blushed. They stood there for what seemed like an eternity of embarrassment but in reality was less than a minute.

"Ummm, Lyssa we could stand here all day, but I kind of am wearing nothing and need to get changed. So umm, can you leave now?" Alyssa took a few seconds to process what he just said and blushed even brighter before. Stuttering trying to say something but nothing but part words coming out she just shook her head and ran out the open door.

Sirius and Adriana were waiting for the kid's downstairs for 20 minutes now. "Where are they, Alyssa went to wake up Harry 30 minutes ago, what are they possibly doing that could take this long" Adriana whined. Alyssa came running down the stairs with a still present bright blush and stood there with a glazed look in her eye. Sirius's eyes narrowed when he saw that look, he had seen it many times on his wife but he decided to wait for Harry to see if his suspicions were correct. Adriana however was staring at her daughter in shock, did she make a move, did Harry, did something happen, she wanted answers, but like Sirius she decided to wait for Harry's reaction first.

Harry came down a few minutes later with no blush and Sirius let out a relieved sigh, but looking at his daughter he saw the blush that had receded return full force and a glazed look to reappear. He just couldn't work out why, he knew his godson well and he wasn't fazed so what happened up there. Adriana let out a disappointed sigh, she was sure she was onto something but Harry's reaction proved her wrong, but what was causing her daughter to get that look. What did she do?

"We ready to go guys?" Alyssa squeaked earning an eyebrow raise from all 3 other's. Sirius shook his head "Yeah we're ready to go, oh right, here you go, we shrunk your trunks and put featherweight charms on it, just tap it with your wands and they will return to normal. We'll apparate there by the way, Harry you come with me, Alyssa go with your mother." They nodded and apparated away.

Platform Nine and three quarters. September 1st 1991

They arrived at platform nine and three quarters. Looking around Harry took Alyssa's hand earning another squeak and blush and once again 3 raised eyebrows. Sirius and Adriana really wanted to know what happened. Harry was curious why she was suddenly acting shy and embarrassed. He was the one in the towel after all, what does she have to be embarrassed about.

Shrugging it off turned to his Godfather and Godmother and gave them each a tight hug and a kiss to Adriana. Alyssa did the same but kissed both. "You two stay safe alright. Remember I'm only a mirror call away. Try to stay out of trouble and if you end up in Slytherin I will disown the both of you. Other than that have fun and pull some big pranks in honour of me." Adriana hit him playfully and said "Don't listen to the big baby, there will be no disowning from me, so unless he's threatening me too." At that she looked at him expectantly and he paled and started muttering apologizes.

Giggling at that she continued "And if I find you get expelled because of some stupid prank, I swear you will not be happy with the results." Both kids shivered involuntary at the glare she sent promising pain. "Other than that be careful sweethearts and we will see you at Christmas" They gave each another hug before sending the kids on their way. Alyssa grabbed Harry's hand and began heading to the train. Looking at each other her parents couldn't help but notice their daughter was back to normal pretty quick. They didn't know it but it seemed Alyssa noticed the hussies, I mean girls well she noticed one particular girl that snapped her head back on straight. A little redheaded girl from a large family that was glaring at her when Harry grabbed her hand. She was staring at Harry like a hungry look in her eyes.

Walking through the train they looked into the compartments looking for Neville and Susan. They finally found them about half way down talking to some bushy haired girl. Susan noticed them first "Hey Harry, Alyssa" Getting up to give both of them a hug, she hugged Alyssa first then Harry holding him longer and tighter and smirked when Alyssa narrowed her eyes at her. Neville just rolled his eyes. Susan had made it a personal mission to force Alyssa to make a true claim on Harry so kept doing things like this. Alyssa was completely oblivious to the ploy and continued to glare at the girl every time she did it however.

Harry sat down next to the bushy haired girl who was seated next to the window opposite Susan, Alyssa took his other side. Putting out his hand he said "Hi I'm Harry, Harry Potter" She got an excited look in her eye and the rest of them just rolled their eyes 'Great a fangirl' they all thought. "Hi, I'm Hermione Granger, I've read all about you of course" Harry looked at her and said bluntly "Then what you read is absolute bullshit" She looked like she just got slapped. Narrowing her eyes she said "What do you mean, how can it be bullshit?"

'Ok maybe not a fangirl, a bookworm'. They all thought the same time. "Ok Hermione I'll be blunt with you. One, no one was there when my parents were murdered and Voldemort was supposedly killed since they were under a charm that prevents anyone from knowing their location, only the traitor who sold them out to Voldemort and two of my father's best friends knew the location, neither of them gave an interview so how could they know what happened. Two, I've never given anyone an interview or told anyone what happened the night my parents died so explain how what was written in those books could be fact?"

Hermione heard what he said and was frantically trying to find a logically way to counter his argument. How could books be wrong after all? The rest all rolled their eyes again at the girl. "But-But how come there are books about you?" Sighing Harry said "Because I'm their supposed hero, I mean seriously Hermione. Each version of events contradicts the others. How could you not see that? They wanted an explanation to what happened, I mean a toddler defeating the most dangerous dark lord in a century. How exactly does that work? So the Ministry hired people to write what they believed happened"

The poor girl looked distraught, like her best friend was just killed. A book lied to her and an authority figure was corrupt. She looked lost, taking pity on the girl he said "I'm not saying all books are rubbish, I'm just saying that stuff about me is, you just shouldn't put blind faith in words written by someone who has always has their own opinion on the topic. Everyone has their own say in things. And yes some authority figures are corrupt but many are not."

Smiling at that and nodding her head happily the group sighed as a whole again. The train started to move. A tall, lanky redheaded boy opened the compartment door and asked "Hi, is it alright if I sit here, everywhere else is full." The group all shrugged and Harry said "No problem mate, I'm Harry, Harry Potter" The boy looked at his forehead and the group minus Hermione rolled their eyes. Harry saw he was about to speak but kept speaking to cut him off, he knew he was about to ask about his scar.

"The girl on my left is Hermione Granger, the girl on your side is Susan Bones, the boy next to you is Neville Longbottom and this lovely young Lady to my right is Alyssa Black." Everyone nodded to the red headed boy as they were introduced, Alyssa just beamed and kissed Harry's cheek and eyed Susan with a look that said "Beat that bitch". Neville and Susan rolled their eyes, Ron had now stopped gawking at Harry and was now staring at Alyssa "Hi I'm Ron, Ron Weasley."

Harry and Alyssa's eyes narrowed for a second before it vanished but both Neville and Susan saw it. They began small talk from then, but Ron continued to stare at Alyssa, making her quite uncomfortable, she took Harry's hand and leaned into him hoping it would make the redhead turn away but he didn't. Harry knew she was getting uncomfortable so asked "Is there a problem Ron?" He forced his eyes away from Alyssa for a moment "What you mean Harry?" Narrowing his eyes he said "You've been staring at Alyssa since you made eye contact with her, she's obviously uncomfortable. So is a reason why you are doing it?"

The others all went quiet at Harry's tone, Alyssa whispered "It's fine Harry, don't worry about it" Harry just ignored her and kept looked at Ron waiting for an answer but an insult is what he got instead "She doesn't look that uncomfortable to me, curled up into you like some little hussy." Narrowing his eyes further you could almost see fire there. Neville looked worried, no one ever insulted Alyssa, he didn't know what Harry was going to do but he didn't look happy at all. Alyssa again tried and whispered "Harry, please just leave it, we know why he's doing it" Harry just scoffed and said "You aren't releasing the allure Alyssa? Only weak minded fools are affected by beauty alone. I won't put up with him insulting you like that."

"I knew it. You're just some little Veela hussy that's controlling Harry" Neville, Susan and Hermione all gasped. The temperature seemed to drop, Alyssa would have gotten angry at the comment but she was more worried about Harry's reaction right now, she had never seen him even close to how angry he was right now, you could almost see magic radiating off him. "What did you say Weasley?" Harry hissed. Ron just shook his head and said "Don't be angry, I'm trying to help you, she must be controlling you and making you not like me, yeah that's it." Anything further was interrupted by the compartment door opening. "I heard that Harry Potter is on the train, is he here?"

"Who wants to know?" Harry snapped. Draco Malfoy wasn't a fool, he could see the anger radiating off of the boy that asked him the question, and looking at his forehead he saw the scar. Gathering up his pureblood pride he said "Malfoy, Draco Malfoy" Ron being the fool he is scoffed at the name. Malfoy turned to him and said "Think my name is funny do you, no need to ask who you are, red hair, hand me down robes. You must be a Weasley." Ron turned red from either anger or embarrassment, probably both.

Looking around the compartment and only recognizing Neville Malfoy continued. "You'll soon find some wizarding families are better than other's Potter. I can help you there." He offered his hand to Harry but Harry head snapped up, Alyssa squeezed his hand to try to calm him down but it didn't seem to do anything. Narrowing his eyes with pure loathing he said "By saying what you just did you lost any chance of becoming a friend of even ally Malfoy. Leave now." He hissed. Ron started laughing. Harry's death stare got even worse when he suddenly turned to Ron.

"And you Weasley, I should challenge you to an honour duel to the death for insulting Alyssa. But I know you would be too cowardly to accept. You leave too" He spoke in such a cold tone that shivers went up all their spines, including Malfoy. "What do you mean leave, I'm your best friend" The girls all death eyed him and Neville chuckled saying "Oh no, that was not the best thing to say Weasley, you insulted his best friend" Neville said nodding to Alyssa.

Ron's eyes widened when he heard that. He tried to think of anything that might try and fix the damage he had done. His mum was going to kill him for messing up the plan, and Dumbledore, what would he do. "But Harry, I-I didn't know. I just..." Harry cold eyes didn't soften, they actually seemed to harden some more, he suddenly realized that this fool was working for Dumbledore somehow, that just pissed him off even more. He snapped "I SAID OUT" Before a burst of magic seemed to emit out of Harry in waves, they could all feel the power emanating from Harry, you could visibly see a soft hue of energy surrounding him. Both boys' eyes widened in shock and fear and practically ran out of the compartment.

Harry was breathing heavily, not from exhaustion but from anger. The others looked on in awe of the pure power Harry was emitting. But Alyssa was worried, she began whispering comforting things into his ear and he seemed to calm down slowly. She kept it up until the magic seemed to recede back into him. Sighing in relief she muttered "Thank you Harry for defending me" before kissing him on the cheek. Harry just nodded and looked to the other 3 "Sorry about that, they kind of pissed me off" They all started laughing and enjoyed the rest of the trip to the station.

Hogwarts, Headmaster's office September 1st 1991

Albus Dumbledore was excited. Finally his pawn would be right under his nose to shape into what he needed for the prophecy to be fulfilled. Tonight the students will return to Hogwarts and with them, Harry Potter. As long as Ronald played his role there should be no issues in getting him closer to Ginerva, Harry will happily want to go visit the family of his best friend. Yes, very little could go wrong from now.

Severus offered to help break down the boy's arrogance that no doubt Black has instilled on him, Albus needed him to be weak and helpless, the only way Tom was defeated all those years ago is if he created another Horcrux. All the evidence suggested that would mean he made Harry a Horcrux. And he couldn't have a powerful Harry if he wanted to end Tom for good, once Tom returns he would need Harry to be a martyr. Face Tom as a hero and die as one, then he could come in and kill Tom and be a hero once again.

There were obvious setbacks on Harry ever being weak now, for one that damn Black for taking him and raising him. Then there was the fact he was unable to place a binding on the boy's magic, but surely he was not that powerful so it shouldn't make a difference. But Albus was sure that with the right help he could still die like he was meant to. Something disturbed him though. Ollivander sent him a letter saying the boy didn't have the brother wand to Tom's choose him. What did that mean, has Black somehow do something to stop it choosing him, did he somehow know, yes that was the only explanation.

No matter, his plan would finally begin. One of his devices suddenly started spinning, a powerful magical signature nearby, even more then Tom or himself. Bah the thing must be broken. He sent a powerful curse at it and it disintegrated. "Soon Harry my boy the games will begin"

Hogsmeade Station September 1st 1991

The train was nearing the station so Harry and Neville left the compartment to let the girls change, then they did the same for them. Leaving their belongings on the train they left it to see a very large man calling over the first year students. "Harry that must be Hagrid, let's go say hi" Harry nodded, took her hand and walked over to the big man "Hi there, my godfather said you're a good man, I'm Harry Potter" Hagrid's eyes widened and said "'arry, haven't seen yer since yer were a baby, yer should come by the hut for cup of tea once yer all settled in" Grinning he agreed and all the first years followed Hagrid, Ron and Draco keeping their distance from Harry and each other it seemed.

They arrived to see their first glimpse of the massive castle. Alyssa squealed and squeezed his hand as the other girls had a similar reaction. Most the guys that hung around girls enough rolled their eyes with Harry. "No more n four to a boat" Harry, Alyssa, Neville and Susan got in a boat and Hermione looked sad that they didn't choose her but got into a boat with the Patil twins and Lavender brown. Parvati and Lavender began gossiping right away while Hermione and Padma talked about Hogwarts. Alyssa and Susan too turned into their female gossip modes causing Harry and Neville to sigh.

The speeds at which they spoke were too hard to follow so they never did try anymore. They began talking about what house they'll end up in and they agreed it would be Gryffindor. Hearing the yell to duck they did they laughed when they heard Ron not listen and get hit. Finally arriving at the lake they arrived at the massive doors, Alyssa took Harry's hand looking nervous while surprisingly for Neville Susan did the same. That earned a eyebrow raise from Harry and a shrug from Neville but he did have a slight blush that Harry sniggered at earning him a glare. Knocking on the big doors Professor McGonagall opened it "First years Professor" Hagrid said before leaving, not before winking at Harry and Alyssa.

Hogwarts, Great Hall September 1st 1991

Professor McGonagall led them into a small chamber near the Great Hall where the first years could hear the loud chattering of the students. Alyssa squeezed on Harry's hand, the two of them didn't go out all that often and Alyssa was still nervous around huge crowds. The only time she wasn't was when she saw girls looking at Harry in a certain way. Looking around she saw a few glaring at her and that was all she needed. Professor McGonagall explained the school rules before leaving them to prepare for the sorting. The 4 friends began to discuss what the sorting might entail. Neville said his parents only told him it was simple, Susan says her auntie claimed it was a test. Harry scoffed and Alyssa giggled as she explained her Dad made them believe it was a competition on who could pull the best prank and Harry had planned for a big one.

A few girls gasped and looking in the direction they were looking at they saw a bunch of Ghosts having some sort of argument. The bloody baron floated down and looked Harry in the eye as if looking for something, nodding he bowed and said "Welcome to Hogwarts" Harry bowed back "Thank you sir, who might I ask are you" Rising from his bow he stated, I shall tell you my name from my human life another day, for now you may call me as everyone else does, the Bloody Baron, House Ghost of Slytherin." Inclining his head in acknowledgement Harry responded "Very well, until that day Baron" Doing the same the Ghost floated off. The other students and Ghosts were gawking at him. Harry guessed the Baron doesn't do that much then.

Alyssa was studying him for a moment then looked happy again seeing his confused face look after the Ghost. Professor McGonagall returned then and got them to form a single line before following her into the Great Hall, stopping briefly to look at the Ghosts staring at Harry in awe. Standing next to a seat with an old battered hat Harry thought maybe the prank idea of Padfoot's was true until the hat's brim moved and it began to sing:

"Oh, you may not think I'm pretty,

But don't judge on what you see,

I'll eat myself if you can find

A smarter hat than me.

You can keep your bowlers black,

Your top hats sleek and tall,

For I'm the Hogwarts Sorting Hat

And I can cap them all.

There's nothing hidden in your head

The Sorting Hat can't see,

So try me on and I will tell you

Where you ought to be.

You might belong in Gryffindor,

Where dwell the brave at heart,

Their daring, nerve, and chivalry

Set Gryffindors apart;

You might belong in Hufflepuff,

Where they are just and loyal,

Those patient Hufflepuffs are true

And unafraid of toil;

Or yet in wise old Ravenclaw,

If you've a ready mind,

Where those of wit and learning,

Will always find their kind;

Or perhaps in Slytherin

You'll make your real friends,

Those cunning folk use any means

To achieve their ends.

So put me on! Don't be afraid !

And don't get in a flap!

You're in safe hands (though I have none)

For I'm a Thinking Cap!"

The Great Hall erupted into cheers when the Hat's song finished and McGonagall spoke "When I call your name, take a seat and put the hat on your head, you will then be sorted." Unrolling a List she began. "Abbott, Hannah" A girl with pigtails walked up and put the hat on her head, after a short while the hat yelled "HUFFLEPUFF". Said table burst into cheers and Susan clapped and yelled for her friend. The next name that came that would shock many in the hall, Albus Dumbledore and Severus Snape the most.

"Black, Alyssa" Harry squeezed her hand and she smiled at him, before gracefully walking up to the stool. Harry looked over to the Head table and couldn't help but chuckle at the look on Dumbledore and Snape's faces. Dumbledore looked like he just got slapped and Snape was staring at the beautiful girl in disbelief, not believing the man could be a father let alone produce such a beautiful daughter.

Dumbledore's mind had just shut down temporarily. He had to fight of the blood that was currently rushing to his head that could lead to him fainting. How in the name of Merlin did Black manage to hide this from him? This ruins everything, Harry would have grown up with this obviously beautiful girl, Ginerva stood no chance of winning Harry's heart now fairly. Hoping that he might at least be able to attempt another avenue he looked to the first years to find Ronald and Harry. But there was no Harry next Ronald, frowning he looked around and his eyes widened.

Harry was with Neville Longbottom and Susan Bones. How and when did this happen, no it was meant to be the Weasley boy, the Longbottom's had cut ties with him when the Potter's died. And Amelia was never a supporter of his causes. He was getting angry now, his mind racing trying to figure out how to get his plans back to how they should be. Missing completely where the Black girl was sorted.

Alyssa sat the hat down on her head 'Ahhh, excuse me Miss Black, as amusing as your occlumency shield is I will need you to lower your shields as I need to see your memories to be able to sort you.' Alyssa said in her mind 'Ok you're on the access list, Harry and the Veela will let you pass now but I won't lower the shields' If he could the hat's eyes would have widened, the girl had such control over her occlumency shields at her age, impressive indeed. 'Hmmm most interesting, you have an impressive mind, perfect for a Ravenclaw, you have excellent loyalty but only truly to Harry it seems so Hufflepuff is out. You appear to be quite cunning but not to the degree of a Slytherin. But yes, I see it clearly now, I know just where you put you' It yelled out "GRYFFINDOR"

Said table burst into cheers and Alyssa hopped down and elegantly walked over to the Gryffindor table and looked over to watch the rest of the sorting. "Bones, Susan" Susan smiled at Harry and Neville before walking up, the hat called out "GRYFFINDOR" The boys clapped for her and she went and took a seat next to Alyssa who began talking to her excitedly. Harry tuned out the sorting until he heard "Granger, Hermione" Hermione nervously walked up to the stool and after a moment the hat yelled out "RAVENCLAW" Taking off her hat she looked over wistfully at Susan and Alyssa before heading over to the cheering table.

Again Harry tuned out until he heard "Longbottom, Neville" Neville walked up confidently and was soon sorted into "GRYFFINDOR" He went to sit down next to Susan. "Malfoy Draco" The hat barely sat on his head before yelling out "SLYTHERIN". Finally "Potter, Harry" Harry walked up like he didn't have a care in the world, he could see in the corner of his eye Dumbledore and Snape staring at him intently. 'Ahhh Mr Potter, quite the celebrity, what's this, an occlumency shield much more advanced than Miss Black's, fake memories too to deceive, very smart and cunning of you. I can already tell that you will be a hard one to sort. But to do that I need to see your true memories, don't try to trick me I use a skill different from Legilimency'

Sighing Harry responded 'Okay talk to Alyssa in the Library, she'll let you see the real memories' The hat did that and gasped 'Y-You got the Baron's attention, the power you admitted on the train, Merlin, my word you might be the next one with the potential I see. Yes your distrust of the headmaster is very much justified. I can see that, you have Cunning as good as Slytherin himself. Bravery as strong as Gryffindor's, I would argue for a bit but I would fear for a certain few Slytherin's if they were to cross your path so it better be' "GRYFFINDOR" He got down and walked over to the table sitting down next to Alyssa while the Weasley twin's started shouting "WE GOT POTTER, WE GOT POTTER"

Snape was seething. Secretly he had hoped Potter could be in his house so he could punish him more and tear his ego down. But alas it did not happen. His jaw nearly hit the table when he saw the utter look of loathing he shot at the Weasley, what could he have done to anger a Potter to such a degree, his magic was so out of control it was actually radiating around him. Then the Black girl seemed to calm him down.

Dumbledore let out a sigh of relief, his plans were salvageable, the boy was with the house where all Weasley's had gone. He heard Ronald's name and was shocked when he saw the look of utter loathing on Harry's face. Just what did that idiotic boy do to make Harry loath him to such a degree? The old manipulator could actually see the magic start to leak out of the boy. Was he truly this powerful? He could almost see his grand plan crumbling into tiny pieces. Maybe he would have to accept that he couldn't make the boy as he saw fit. No there was still time, a few potions should make Harry like the Weasley boy, it was the only way.

Whispering to Alyssa they discussed what the hat to each of them, Alyssa giggled at the Hat's final line. Turning back to the sorting when they heard "Weasley, Ronald" All the Weasley's saw the look of utter loathing Harry was showing their brother, in fact magic was pouring out of Harry that made them a little nervous, whatever Ron did he fucked up big. Alyssa began to talk to him quietly again, and the magic was starting to slip back in, the hat yelled out "HUFFLEPUFF" Alyssa kept talking, Harry looked up and smiled, the magic receding completely. He turned back around and acted like nothing happened.

Dumbledore sat in shock, the Weasley boy was sorted into Hufflepuff, how that happen? What could he do now? Get one of the other Weasley boy's? Or wait until Ginerva arrives? Thousands of questions were flying through his head and Minerva had to kick him as she sat down after taking the sorting hat away to actually snap him back to reality. Standing he tried to suppress the many thoughts running through his head so he could give the opening speech.