Harry found himself seated next to Susan and Theodore a couple hours later, as one of the infamous and beautiful Gaudet sisters threw him flirtatious looks.

In the past hour they had had some serious discussion, in which Harry learned in blunter words than Lady Longbottoms about the heirachy of the Wizarding World.

From what he could tell, there were many types of families in the World.

Some families, such as the Weasleys, the Prewetts, the Zabini's and the Macmillians were only normal pureblood families, with no titles and little family money. therefore they did not hold much political sway.

Other families, such as the Abbotts, the Jones', the Davis', the Parkers, were Most Ancient and Noble House's however, they were not as powerful as pureblood families such as the Blacks, the Malfoys, the Hollingberry's, the Longbottoms.

Susan, Harry and Theodore were all from such powerful families, and as Susan and Theodore explained they had basically grown up together.

As Susan had explained when Theo excused himself to go to the bathroom, Theo's mum was a Le Feuvre and from what was considered a 'Light family' however she had been forced into an arranged marriage (which were quite common), through a betrothal contract that had been made over a century ago.

His mother had attempted to had his father arrested in the first war, and had succeeded, only for him to escape. Since her 'betrayal' he had taken to spending most of Theodore's life in France and Germany and therefore the House Elf was more of a father to him than Lord Nott ever was.

In a way Harry supposed that was almost as hurtful as having your parents die. Sure they might be gone, but at least you knew they wanted you, which was a luxury that Theo didn't have. "So he's not a . . . Death Eater?" Harry asked, referring to the rumors he had heard around school.

"No I am not. However, while I will let you and Susan talking about me behind my back go, beware that not all nobility will be as forgiving if they discover so." Theodore elegantly quipped, taking a seat beside Susan.

"Oh . . . I'm sorry." Harry said uncomfortably.

"It is of no consequence. However I think it is time Susan tells you of her plans."

"Believe me, he's just seeking attention." Severus Snape said snidely, his face contorted into a grimace.

"It's a one off case of rebellion." Dumbledore backed up his number one supporter, as Moody seated himself on a chair next to Snape, in front of the Headmasters desk. "Never the less, we must find him. Severus, I know that this is a lot to ask, but perhaps would you make a tracking potion? the boy will be found, and then medicated."

"Medicated?" Moody's eyebrows were suddenly out of sight. While he respected Dumbledore, no way was he a bad person, and would never stop another receiving their basic rights. He was an elite former Auror after all. "The boy's probably just off to see a girl. There is no need for him to be stalked."

"it's simply a formality. He is the Boy-Who-Lived after all. We wouldn't want him to run into any Death Eaters unprepared and vulnerable." Dumbledore dismissed his old 'friend' with a wave of his hand.

"A girl?" The highly esteemed Potion master of Hogwarts let out a snort. "Thy boy has no charm, no wit. A girl wouldn't come within five feet of him."

"Be careful Severus. Remember that he is a soon to be Lord." Dumbledore said gravely. "However, you raise an interesting point. Perhaps we should put into action the plan we had been preparing for Miss Granger. And prepare Miss Weasley for her lifelong task."

"You could invite one of your friends!" Hannah clapped her hands together excitedly at the prospect of the five of them (Neville, Theo, Harry, Sue and herself) going shopping for their school supplies.

"Sorry? Who?" Harry asked, referring to the fact that he barely knew any of them (apart from Neville) and he was pretty sure that most of his other friends knew none of them.

"Your friend Hermione!" Hannah cheerfully suggested, as Theo visibly stiffened. "Susan and I got quite close to her this year, and she's in Theo's Arithmancy and Ancient Runes classes. Apparently they did a couple of projects together?"

"Uhh yeah." Theodore's ears tinged pink and he stuttered uncomfortably. "She's particularly intelligent, especially for someone in her position."

"In her position?" Harry immediately took offense. He had thought that Theo was different, that unlike most of the Slytherin's he had been exposed to he was kind and he held none of the Wizarding prejudices so common. Obviously not. "Muggleborns can be just as great as any pureblood, and they are often better!"

Harry stood up abruptly, appearing to simply radiate power, and with his hands clenched by his side and his sudden growth spurt, he was quite intimidating, even to the Hogwarts students in front of him (who had faced Snape).

"Lord Potter!" Theodore reverted back to using Harry's formal title. "I did not mean it in a prejudiced manner. In fact I have quickly come to respect Miss Granger. What I meant is she is at a disadvantage to other Hogwarts students because she comes from a Muggle household and therefore has not had the exposure that those of halfblood or pureblood wizards and witches do, so she has to adjust to the lifestyle of Hogwarts and the Wizarding World, which I find that she has done incredibly well!"

Harry was still breathing heavily, and it took him a couple of minutes to process what was being said, however he soon understood and calmed down. "Sorry." He said a tad embarrassed. "It's just that over the years I have seen muggleborns face a lot of prejudice, and I often end up having to defend Hermione, as she tells me to just let it go."

"Yes she employs that attitude a lot, as I have seen. However I would be very pleased if you invited her. From what I have heard about her neighbourhood, she often finds it dull and boring."

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