Disclaimer: Do not own Harry Potter, all belongs to JK Rowling. The two Black girls are mine though.
AN: Sorry guys decided to toy with a few other story ideas so I've ignored this one. Now I'm going to put in what the sorting hat said to Ron to explain his being sorted into Hufflepuff. Now to how powerful Harry is, let's just say he has the potential to be the most powerful in the wizarding world. He just needs to develop his skills. Dumbledore is afraid if he does develop his skills then he may become another Voldemort, thus his obsession with trying to control him. Plus there's that whole he must be a horcrux bullshit. Anyway enjoy the next chapter of what could have been.
"Weasley, Ronald" Professor McGonagall called out. Ron believed once he was in Gryffindor than he would be able to get Harry away from that Veela bitch and he would become his best friend. With that thought he began walking up to the stool with utter confidence, he wouldn't get yelled at by his mother because they separate the boy's and girl's dorms. That meant the Veela won't be around and he can befriend Harry when she isn't using that charm on him.
Smiling as he walked he felt something odd in the air, it felt eerily similar somehow. As he turned to face the students in the great hall he looked over at the Gryffindor table and locked eyes with the boy-who-lived. Seeing that same look of utter loathing he gulped and cursed the Veela whore even more. It was the only explanation. She was making Harry hate him, his best friend. Seething he felt the hat covers his eyes.
'Hmm another Weasley ay, however you are different than the others. You wish to use others to make a name of yourself, namely Mr Potter, but it appears you failed miserably at it, no tact whatsoever. No Slytherin is definitely out. An ambitious person without a trace of cunning in his bones, no I think not.' Ron snorted 'Like I want to be with those slimy snakes. Just put me in Gryffindor like the rest of my family have been for generations'
The sorting hat ignored the boy however and continued analysing 'No talent for learning or any remarkable intelligence at all, no Ravenclaw is definitely out too. That leaves Gryffindor or Hufflepuff. Let's see here, you are loyal to your family, loyal to Dumbledore and loyal to yourself. But is it enough for the loyal house of Hufflepuff. Now Gryffindor is for the brave and noble, traits you do not seem to possess as other's of your family have had before you. There is also the fact that clearly Mr Potter loathes you and you do not appear to have any control over that mouth of yours.'
Ron stated 'Once that Veela whore stops controlling him then I will become his friend' The hat huffed 'I saw into both that young ladies mind and the boy's. He most definitely not being controlled by her, in fact he is completely immune to her charm. He is also extremely protective of the young Lady and you will be placing multiple people in danger especially your siblings if you attack or insult Miss Black and they try to save you from Mr Potter's wrath. This is a first in a long time. You do not have traits of any of the four houses. Hmmm unfortunately there is only one place I believe you can go since you at least have some form of loyalty' The hat yelled out "HUFFLEPUFF"
Ron was in shock, how that stupid hat could place him somewhere like Hufflepuff. Everyone knew that house was for the loser's of the school that had nowhere else to go. He belonged in Gryffindor, he decided to go sit down at that table to think of how he can get put into Gryffindor later. Besides he was hungry, he couldn't think on an empty stomach after all.
"Are you alright now Harry?" Neville asked seeing his friend calm down completely once he saw Ron walk over to the Hufflepuff table. "Course I am Neville, why wouldn't I be?" Neville chuckled "Maybe cause you looked like you were going to fire off curses at Weasley if he was sorted into Gryffindor mate." Harry laughed "My patience for the stupid git was running thin, he would have come here and told Alyssa to move as he was my best friend. Then yes I would have cursed him" The twins looked over at Harry and asked "Just what did our brother do to make you that angry Harry? Surely not just because he claimed to be your best friend."
Harry sighed "You must be his brothers, very well I'll tell you what he did then. He stared at Alyssa here as soon as he was introduced and didn't speak just kept staring. Yes Alyssa is part veela but she wasn't emitting anything and it takes an incredibly stupid male to fall for just a Veela's beauty alone. And Alyssa is only quarter Veela. Anyway I asked him why he was staring as it was making her uncomfortable. He said 'She looks pretty comfortable to me curled up in your arms like some little hussy'" The twins gasped at that and Percy merely huffed.
"You got something to say now Weasley" Harry said to Percy "Yes as a matter of fact, 11 year olds shouldn't be so friendly with each other, even now you seem far too close then you should be, I believe my brother may have been right in his assessment." That was apparently the wrong thing to say as Harry's magic once more began to leak out with his anger. "Harry calm down, he's obviously just trying to rile you up so he can get you in trouble." Harry calmed down a bit and the magic calmed with him.
Percy looked slightly ruffled that a first year could produce a magical aura that powerful when even majority of adult wizards could barely produce a quarter of what Harry just did. "Your perfect little brother prefect then stated that I was being controlled by Alyssa by her allure. As if it was the reason why I didn't seem to like him" Percy merely nodded his head like his brother was a genius and Harry looked like he wanted to kill.
"If you agree with that Weasley then I suggest you stay away from me or I will make a blood feud between the Potter's and the Weasleys. I'm sure once my Godfather hears how you are treating his only daughter then he will also declare one. So far all the Weasley's have done is insult one of the few people I care about. Continue down that path and two blood feuds is all that awaits you, choose carefully"
Percy then paled at hearing of potentially two blood feuds against his family. He wouldn't have cared but he was ambitious. He wouldn't be able to get anywhere in life with having two ancient and noble houses declare that on them. Also his entire family would turn against him to save themselves. He would be ruined, unable to make a name of himself. There was also the fact that Narcissa Black married Lucius Malfoy who already hated the Weasley's.
If they continued to abuse Alyssa even verbally and the Head of House Black declared a blood feud then by extension the Malfoy's would also be entitled to attack. He knew when he had lost, Percy was an intelligent boy. "My apologizes Harry" Harry just looked at him coldly. "Don't talk to me or my friends and we won't have a problem, you understand the risk but I'm sure your idiotic brother in Hufflepuff doesn't, I suggest you talk to him about what it means." Alyssa, Neville and Susan sighed, that one git had to get Harry all riled up again.
Dumbledore finally snapped out of his stupor after Minerva kicked him and stood to face the students. Gathering his thoughts he stated "Welcome to another year at Hogwarts, please enjoy the feast" Before sitting back down to think. He looked over at Harry trying to think what he should do, he saw him engaging with the Weasley twins while Pervical looked afraid of Harry. Sighing at the irony of the situation, the twins weren't loyal to him and did things for themselves. Pervical would have been a decent choice to befriend Harry but from the body language that wouldn't happen. He would have to wait until next year for Ginerva to come and for now just monitor the boy.
Harry began dishing up food for Alyssa as soon as the food appeared before dishing his own which she smiled at. Everyone was looking at them curiously as he did it. The first years then began to introduce themselves. Susan went first "Hey guys, I'm Susan Bones, a Halfblood. My parents and most of my extended family were murdered by Voldemort during the last war and my Auntie raised me, she is the head of the DMLE department at the Ministry. I like my friends, flying and reading. I hate bigoted people and disloyal people."
Neville went next "Hi, I'm Neville Longbottom. Pure-blood, my parents are alive thanks to Alyssa's father setting up a raid for those that were after them. Both of my parents are Auror's. I like my friends, Herbology and pranks with Harry. I hate bigoted small minded people who can't think for themselves." Alyssa spoke up next "I'm Alyssa Black, I'm quarter Veela from my mother. I've grown up fairly isolated and Harry is the closest person in my life. I enjoy pranks, Harry, flying and muggle entertainment."
Harry smirked at that and went next "Hey, as you no doubt know I'm Harry Potter Half-blood and the boy-who-lived. What most of you don't know is that anything written in the books about me are made up by Ministry officials. I never gave of any interviews and the only people present that night didn't either. So it was just the Ministry trying to claim what must have happened. I love pranks, flying, muggle entertainment and Alyssa here. I hate people who would hurt my friends either verbally or physically and nothing would stop me from aiding them in need. I also dislike people who manipulate in people's lives when it's unwarranted."
The other first years aka Dean, Seamus, Lavender and Parvati plus anyone else that was listening in was surprised at the comments Harry made. The Weasley twins especially when the 3 mentioned pranks as favourite things to do. Neville, Susan and of course the blushing Alyssa were the only ones that picked up love and Alyssa in the same sentence. The other 4 gave their introductions and Harry decided that they were all decent enough people to spend the next 7 years with. He turned to Alyssa "So what you think so far Lyssa" She glared at him and he looked startled
"I think you need to control your temper Mr Potter, we don't need you going Magical discharge every time someone insults me" Harry glared right back "I don't care if Dumbledore does it himself, I will not put up with anyone saying such things about you." Narrowing her eyes she hissed "We are supposed to be keeping our noses clean" He just smiled at her "No, you need to keep your nose clean, I however am immune since the headmaster wants me here, he will not listen to anyone's complaints of my behaviour. So I will again say I won't let anyone talk that way about you."
She huffed and turned her back on him but she smiled once she was facing away. Neville and Susan watched the exchange rolling their eyes after every sentence. Seriously these two needed to do something or they'd drive the two of them insane. Harry grabbed Alyssa's shoulder and tried to turn her around but she refused her grin widening. He scooted closer and wrapped his arms around her from behind and whispered "I'm sorry Lyssa, but I will not change. You are the most important person in my life and if someone insults you they are insulting me."
Percy Weasley couldn't hear the exchange going on but he didn't like the contact that was happening, he was seriously torn at that moment from being his pompous ass self and protecting his future. Sighing he just settled for scowling at the two's backs. Dumbledore's eyes twinkled and he mentally yelled 'YES' when the Black girl turned away from Harry. But when he embraced her the twinkle vanished and in its place sat worry. The boy was much closer than he was comfortable with, maybe he should enforce separating them in classes. But how would the boy react to it, if he got rid of the girl then he might leave with her, if he had the girl killed he would do the same. He needed to somehow make them slowly drift apart, he would have to consult Severus after he probes their minds during the first potions class.
Snape's eyes widened then turned to glee when he saw the Black girl turn away from Potter. That's what the little runt deserved after all, just like his father did all those years ago. His glee turned to horror and then pure rage when he saw him embrace the girl from behind and she didn't pull away. Were they trying to piss him off, was it some sort of taunt that bastard Sirius Black put them up to. He vowed to make their lives hell in his classes, delve into their minds and take their darkest secrets and use it to make them suffer. Yes this year was bound to be a fun year indeed.
Back at the Gryffindor table the students were looking at the boy-who-lived and his friend in shock, awe, confusion or disgust (11 year old boys). Alyssa had turned back around and begun eating while Harry was watching her trying to tell if she was still angry at him. "I'm not going to be attacked right this instant Harry, there's no need to watch me like a hawk" Harry grinned sheepishly before he began eating himself.
Soon enough the meal came to an end and Dumbledore stood to give the start of term notices. When he mentioned the third floor corridor Harry looked at Alyssa with a suspicious eye which she returned. What would have to be kept at Hogwarts that would require protection that would lead to potential death? Something of extreme value or importance Harry assumed. Glancing at the teacher's reactions to see what they thought he couldn't help but many wore irritated looks upon their faces.
So not all of them agree with Dumbledore's plan, his eyes met the professor wearing the turban on his head and he felt something enter his mindscape and leave immediately. The man's eyes widened in shock at Harry and said boy frowned at him, something felt odd about what his shields detected him. It was like it wasn't the professor that entered his mind but something else. Shrugging his shoulders he tuned out the rest of Dumbledore's feast and eventually saw other students starting to stand.
Alyssa grabbed his hand "Come on then, Pompous said to follow him" Harry sniggered and nodded to her and they followed at the end of the line wanting to avoid speaking to Percy if possible. On the way they met Peeves the Poltergeist. Percy stood up trying to look tall and important, "Peeves you leave now or I'll get the Bloody Baron to punish you, I am a Prefect" Peeves just ignored Percy and stated "Ooooh Ickle firsties, how much fun I'll have with you" Percy hissed "I'm warning you Peeves, move aside now" Peeves just cackled as was about to launch the sticks at them when the Bloody Baron came through a wall "I hope you are not disturbing anyone here Peeves" The poltergeist if he could would have paled at the Baron's appearance "No sir, of course not sir"
The Bloody Baron then leaned in to whisper in Peeves ear "You will leave the Potter boy and his friends alone, is that understood Poltergeist" Peeves squeaked out "Of course sir" Before flying away. Percy stood up proudly again "Thank you for the assistance Bloody Baron" Said ghost just ignored Percy completely "Good night Mr Potter, the Poltergeist won't bother you again I assure you" Harry just inclined his head
"Thank you Baron, have a good night too" Before the Baron floated away, the first years had already seen it so their awe looks weren't as big as before. But Percy stood staring at Harry in shock. The Baron never spoke to anyone including the Teachers with even a hint of respect and yet he was speaking to Harry Potter in a very friendly like manner, even going as far as to keep Peeves away from him.
"Harry, why did the Baron act so friendly towards you" Harry just scowled at Percy "Guess he likes me more than you then" The first years laughed and Percy went red from rage but held himself back from yelling anything to the rude child. "Leave way" He stated gruffly. Alyssa hissed to Harry "Will you stop it, that wasn't necessary" Harry rolled his eyes at his best friend "Maybe but it was fun" She just glared at him "Fine, I'm sorry, won't happen again" She smiled at that.
A few minutes later they arrived at a portrait with an extremely fat woman in a pink cardigan. "Password" She asked. "Caput Draconis" Perry muttered in an 'I know something you don't tone of voice'. Swinging open to reveal the entrance to the tower the first years filed in and looked around impressed with the display. The common room was a nice room decorated in gold and red. There were sofa's spread out around the room to allow various groups to interact and a large fireplace in the centre wall.
"The Girl's dormitories are on the left up the stairs, the boy's are on the right. Once through the room has doors that is split up into year levels, you lot obviously want the first years door. Now boys may not enter the girl's dormitories but girls may enter the boy's" Alyssa breathed a sigh of relief and Percy seemed pleased that she didn't want Harry in her room. In reality though she was happy she could sneak in to see him, it would be like at home.
The group of first years went upstairs and upon reaching the door's leading to the boy's and girl's dorms the 4 friends stopped while the other 4 carried on to go to bed. Neville gave Susan a hug with a goodnight and waved goodnight to Alyssa while Susan gave Harry a tight hug and kiss on the cheek which he raised an eyebrow at before bouncing through the girl's dorm door. Alyssa glared at the girl as soon as she saw the kiss, her eyes trying to burn a hole through the door once she was through. Harry walked up to her and waved his hand in front of her face causing her to blink
"You right Lyssa?" She turned and smiled brightly at him "Of course I am" Before giving him a tight hug and two kisses one on each cheek. Susan wouldn't outdo her as she smirked to herself. Harry gave her a kiss too and they said their goodnights and left to their separate rooms. Alyssa entered the girls dormitory and saw that her trunk was already beside the bed nearest the door and next to Susan's. She noticed that the other two girls were out cold already and Susan was sitting on her bed smiling mischievously at her.
"So did you kiss him on the lips then Lyssa?" Alyssa turned a deep shade of red and sputtered out "W-What?" Susan frowned "Hmmm maybe I should have done more than just a kiss on his cheek then" Alyssa stood staring at her only real female friend in shock "Y-you know?" Susan just started laughing "Lyssa the whole school knows the way you two were acting during dinner, why are you holding back" Alyssa shuffled her feet and looked down
"What if he doesn't like me like that?" Susan sighed and exclaimed "You're an idiot if you think that especially after what he did on the train and said during the feast" Alyssa just huffed and got changed, climbed into bed and closed her curtains. Susan smirked and new she'd be winning a galleon tomorrow off Neville, Alyssa would sneak into the boy's dorms tonight without a doubt.
Harry walked into the boy's first year dorms and looked around, like the common room it was decorated in reds and golds. He noticed Seamus and Dean were already asleep but Neville was sitting on his bed waiting for him. "So Harry, you guy's finally a couple yet?" Harry looked over and simply retorted "Why you hoping to do a double date with Susan?" Neville blushed and mumbled something inaudible. "And no we're not Nev, we're only 11 after all. Plus I don't want people targeting her if we become closer than we are."
Neville just looked at him and started laughing "Mate there's no doubt the way you acted during the feast that people are already spreading rumor's that you guys are together. You had a minor lover's spat then made up in front of the entire hall you know." Harry blushed not thinking of it in that way before. He mumbled something under his breath, got changed, got in bed and closed the curtains. Neville just started laughing for a minute before calming down and going to sleep as well.