Harry Potter and the Unexpected Heir
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The trip to the castle had been a silent one. Everyone was taking in the beautiful scenery for probably the last time. The dark sky shined with stars, the castle beautiful; breathtaking. The tall towers overlooking the lower foundations and the hundreds of lit windows gave a welcoming feel.
The second Harry entered the gates he felt something in both his mind and his heart. He was feeling the castle. It was speaking to him.
Hogwarts: "My young heir, welcome back, one of my creators, Godric, warned me from the Death Realm, that you knew who you were now. I have waited 6 years to talk to you."
Harry: "I never knew that an Heir to the Founders could speak to the castle"
Hogwarts: "I am not a simple and common castle, I am magic, I was built with magic, and like magic I have life and free will, I can speak with those who have created me and their descendents, I have not talked to anyone for about 20 years, the last one was your mother and father, descendents of Ravenclaw and Gryffindor respectively."
Harry: "Well I'm surprised, but all I have to say really is thank-you for being our home and teaching so many, your beautiful"
He sensed something like a laugh in his head
Hogwarts: "Funny, your father said the same thing when I first talked to him. Thank-you for your compliment but I'm afraid these are dark times, and I feel that my structures will have to be changed soon, and evil will spread over my grounds. When that time comes you shall know. Until then"
Hogwarts castle was mysterious after all, he thought. They made their way to the Great Hall, greeting some students on their way. They entered the large hall, hoping to get a glimpse of the new Headmaster but to Harry and everyone else's shock the teachers table was empty. However being the educated ogwarts Hogwarts Hogwarts students that they were, everyone took their seats and talked to fellow students. They were talking for about 5 minutes before the large doors began to open. The teachers began to enter. Everyone crammed to get a glimpse. The single line was led by an individual wearing white and silver velvet robes; their face hidden by a hood which was part of a long cloak which reached their feet. Harry drove his eyes behind the person. He nearly fell of his bench; this mouth was hanging wide open. His parents, Sirius and Remus were following behind, large grins on their faces. When James went past Harry at the Gryffindor table he ruffled his hair. Behind the five came Slughorn, Trelawney, Madam Sinistra, Madam Pomfrey, Hagrid and Professor Sprout. Behind them came about 40 new first year students. The students stopped just in front of the teachers table, Lily with them, scroll in hand. The figure in white stood in front of the throne like chair and removed the hood.
Gasps filled the room, everyone knew who it was. Mahogany red curls bounced as they were freed. The beautiful face of Lillian Merlin beamed back at them.
Lillian: "Let the Sorting begin"
The Sorting Hat came to life and sang its song, warning to stick together in dark times. Applause and then Lily began to read the names. After what felt like ages the last pupil was sorted, roughly 10 new students joined each house. Lily vanished the parchment and went to sit next to James. Lillian stood up; to her right were Sirius, then Remus, Slughorn and Hagrid. To her left were James, Lily, Sprout, Pomfrey and Trelawney.
Lillian: "Because we are better listeners with our stomachs full, tuck in"
The feast began; everyone was taking excitedly to the people around them. The Trio noticed that many were pointing towards his parents, Sirius, Remus but mostly Lillian, no doubt gossiping.
Ron: "Who would have thought your parents and Sirius teaching! I swear the Marauders were troublemakers"
Hermione: "But they were also very smart, if you have ever read Hogwarts: A History you would know that James Potter, Lilly Potters, Sirius Black and Remus Lupin are in the top 10 smartest Hogwartians ever, Dumbledore took first place."
Ron: "Alright, no point getting all worked up. Have you noticed every year there are more and more new kids joining first years?"
Harry: "Well unlike us they were born in a time of peace, Voldermort wasn't around when they were born."
Ron who had his mouth full of potatoes mumbled "Mrrueee" he swallowed hard "I mean true". They looked up to the teachers table. Lillian was feeding slices of meat to Penna who was perched on Lillian's chair, while listening to something James was saying. Sirius was laughing with everyone on his side of the table.
When the feast was finished and the dishes spotless with a wave of a hand Lillian got up, walked around the table and stood a few metres from the nearest students.
Lillian: "I am Lillian Merlin, and I am your new Headmistress. Professor McGonagall left a short will stating that the running of the school should be left to me, also the governors think I am the most suitable person, do not be afraid no evil forces will ever penetrate this castle. Now I would like to introduce some new teachers. Professor Flitwick has retired and is currently living in Australia, so I am delighted to announce that Charms will be taught by Professor Lily Potter, who is also Head of Ravenclaw House" cheers erupted from the Ravenclaw table and everyone else, except the Slytherins of cause.
"Now this year the Defence Against the Dark Arts class will be divided. As you have at least four lessons of DADA per week, two of those will be with Dark Creature Studies with Professor Remus Lupin and the rest with Professor James Potter which is also the new Head of Gryffindor House and Flying Instructor, as well as Deputy Headmaster. Transfiguration will be left to Professor Sirius Black, Potions is being taught by Professor Slughorn which kindly accepted to stay for one more year and as Head of Slytherin House. I'm sure many will like what I am going to say next; Professor Binns has asked to take him to the Beyond and I agreed, so this year History of Magic will be taught by Professor Lily Potter" Even the Slytherins cheered, getting rid of old, boring, dead Professor Binns was good news for everyone.
"This year a new subject will be added to your curriculum-" moans filled the room, Lillian smiled "don't worry, it is just a precaution, it will be only one lesson a week, the books will be provided and you will not have to do an exam at the end of the year if you do not wish to, but of cause you wont get an official grade. This will be Healing Lessons with Madam Pomfrey. All the remaining subjects stay the same."
She began to walk around the tables, eyes following her.
"I was chosen for this role because as I said before the Governors think I am the best to protect Hogwarts and it is true. I don't want you to worry; Hogwarts is the safest place where you can be. I will be busy many times and so Professor James Potter will be charge then. Hogwarts will not be very useful if we are not united, you do well to listen to the Sorting Hats song. I know most Houses get along but I also know there seems to be some trouble with Slytherin House."
Ron: "There's more than a problem"
Unfortunately for him the Hall was dead quiet listening to Lillian so everyone heard him. Lillian ignored him and carried on "This must stop. Slytherin House is not a bad House to be in. They simply like to care and protect themselves much more than other people; they are people who have higher ambitions. If you think that all of Voldermort supporters were from Slytherin, think again. The man that helped him to come back; Peter Pettigrew-" the 3 Marauders and Lily exchanged looks "-he was a Gryffindor, a spy on both sides, he needed courage for that. Richard Neil another of Voldermort's top Death Eater, he was a Ravenclaw, he needed brains to get where he did. Alexandra and Fabiana Petteli, former Hufflepuff twins, stuck together and became Voldermort's spies' in the Ministry. So Slytherins I know many don't interact with other Houses because you are afraid of retaliation, but try you may find something unexpected: friendships, relationships, companionships. I know most conflict comes from Gryffindor and Slytherin but just so you know Godric and Salazar; before the incidents that led to the Chamber of Secrets; they were childhood best friends."
She let her point sink in, and watched people around her, faces surprised. The biggest shock came from the Gryffindor table; most of them were looking towards the other end of the Hall, where the Slytherin table was situated.
"Surprising isn't it? What drives Voldermort is despair, sadness, fear, all the negative feelings imaginable. If we fight here in school, imagine in the outside world, how many more Dark Lords will we have? So please if anything happens, if you are thinking his ideals interest you or anything you are afraid of like threats, deaths or anything, please come to see or any of the teachers, no one is going to judge you. Now the Forbidden Forest remains forbidden; a list of all the banned items is hanging on Mr. Filch's office door. And lastly I had postponed the Prefect and Head Pupils election over the summer because I was still undecided."
She lifted her hand 8 Prefect badges now floated over her hand; they began moving towards their respectful owners. On the Gryffindor table Ginny and Ron received theirs.
Lillian: "now the Head spots, there was quite the competition but I feel I did the right choice. The Head Girl this year's is Hermione Granger" Cheers from the Gryffindor table and all the other 3 houses were heard. "And the Head Boy this year is Harry Potter" Roars erupted and people were patting Harry on the back. James, Lily and Sirius jumped from their seats, Hagrid tried but nearly broke his chair! Lillian smiled, Remus simply nodded, smile on his face.
Hermione had a tear and a large smile on her face. Harry was speechless. He kept looking at Lillian, to make sure if his mind was not playing tricks on him. Him? Head Boy? He hadn't even been Prefect! 'But then again his father hadn't been a Prefect and he was still Head Boy' the back of his mind told him. Before he noticed Hermione and himself were in front of Lillian, extending their hands to collect their floating badges.
Lillian: "Congratulations" she said with a smile.
They thanked her and took their seats. When the hall quieted down and James, Lily and Sirius were back on their chairs, Lillian continued.
"Now I wish you a resting night, I will see you tomorrow" she turned around and went to sit on her chair. Students began to walk out. First-years led by the new Prefects. Harry, Hermione and Ron were getting up when they heard a voice in their heads 'I need you three to stay behind' Lillian's voice said. When the Hall was safe of students the Trio made their way towards the teachers table. Even before they could reach it Harry was squashed in a bone breaking hug by his parents and a wet lick from a large black dog.
Lily: "Congratulations honey. My son Head Boy!"
Harry: "Mum…can't… breath" Lily let go, a proud expression on her face.
James: "I don't know why you are so surprised. We were both Head pupils. He takes after us… obviously."
They shook hands with the rest of the teachers and went over to Lillian.
Lillian: "I just wanted to say congratulations and I hope you try your best and be an example to other students. Now as Head Boy and Girl you have a Common Room for yourselves, usually this is just for the Head pupils but this year I am extending it for Ron too, this will make it easier for you three to leave, without anyone noticing, when you need to"
Ron: "Thank you!"
Lillian: "You're welcome. Now your Common Room is right beside my office as normal. All you have to do it look in the mirror and say the password. The password now is 'Fight' but you may want to change it, that's fine."
They said their Thank-you's and good-nights and headed to their new Common Room. They found the mirror and entered. It was very familiar to the Gryffindor Common Room but it was personalised for each of them. Large armchairs and fire place. A table equipped with fine parchments, ink and quills for each. There was a bookcase with both muggle and magical books. There were many doors. The larger three said 'Harry Potter Head Boy', 'Hermione Granger Head Girl', and 'Ron Weasley Prefect'. Each name was written in the person's handwriting. They inspected each room. First was Harry's. He had a double four poster bed with red covers; his room was large with a small fireplace and a large wardrobe and other pieces of furniture. His belongings were there already. A door led to the bathroom. Man products that Harry used were already on the sink. The bathtub; it could practically rival the Prefect's bathroom. Hermione and Ron's were pretty much the same, except Hermione's had women products.
Ron: "This is so cool! I wish I could have had this room from first year"
Hermione: "We're lucky Lillian let's the three of us stay here together it makes things much easier"
Harry: "Should we finish looking at the other doors?"
There was a door saying 'Library', Hermione bolted through this one. They found it was a short cut to the school library. There was a second door with 'Kitchen' on it. Ron stomach replied with a hungry noise. The next door said 'Quidditch Grounds' Harry took a peak; he was just beside the stadium.
The three noticed it was late. They went to bed, resting for the first day of lessons which started the next day.
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That took long; I'm going back to England in a few days so updates will be more frequent. I hope you are enjoying the story so far.
See you soon
Vanessa