AN: Thank you all for the reviews had no idea I would get so many of them, keep them coming.

To answer the questions asked, Harry, Hermione and Daphne will be the trio in my story, but they will have some interaction with Luna from year two and onward. Considering Harry's empathic abilities and Luna's way to see things differently. When it comes to Daphne I have some thoughts about her and Neville further along in the story, doubt if Luna will be in a relationship.

About the calling and the question if it's a soul bond fic. The answer will come during the summer after first year when Harry meets someone with a great deal of knowledge about Empaths. I left a small clue in the first chapter of who it could be.

Also, some events from canon are already cancelled, like Sirius escape from Azkaban. The diary will show up next year, but it's not a horcrux, it's something else. Also like I mentioned in the first chapter Harry can't speak parseltounge so the year will not follow the canon that much. However, the first year will be similar in some ways, mostly because I need a certain event close to the end to take place.

Chapter 3: First week

The next morning Harry woke up with a feeling for excitement and apprehension, both of which where his own it seemed. He had a few more minutes before breakfast started, he had overslept and didn't have time for training, so he stayed in bed and thought about yesterday and what the year would bring.

He had already made two friends that he felt he could count on, even though Daphne needed some talking to before she opened up more. The girl was terrified of her parents' reactions for her not joining Slytherin, and Harry had a nagging feeling it would get worse before it got better. Hermione on the other hand had already opened up to him quicker than expected which please Harry since he wanted her to overcome her confidence problem as soon as possible.

He doubted people like Draco or Ron would take her personality and what he suspected was a high amount of intelligence and magical power in a good way, so he would probably need to defend her from them. Harry didn't have a problem making a statement against bullies like them really, but he couldn't do it in front of the teachers, Dumbledore would take every chance to meet him and push him for information, of that he was sure.

Another concern was Professor Turban or whatever his name was. Sigh, you feel someone evil and you don't even ask who it is. Not a very good start Harry. Whoever it was though he needed to watch him carefully, so that he didn't cause any problems. He sensed it had something to do with that forbidden corridor on the 3rd floor that Dumbledore had mentioned at the end of the feast. Perhaps a visit sometime could shed some light over what was hidden there.

It was finally time for breakfast and he walked downstairs to the common room finding both Hermione and Daphne waiting for him, and he gave them both a smile which was returned in full. Seeing that Daphne seemed happier he did a scan of their feelings and both seemed excited and nervous, similar to how he felt. Daphne had some fear left but it wasn't nearly as much as before, satisfied he turned around and they walked down to the great hall to get something to eat.

While eating his scrambled eggs and toast he made small talk to Hermione, Daphne and the other first years. Their head of house Professor Flitwick handed them their schedule which started off with Transfiguation together with the Slytherin house. While waiting outside Harry and the others were yet again approached by Draco Malfoy and his usual bodyguards and Harry felt like beating his head against the table, but thought that wouldn't help much.

"Well if it isn't Saint Potter, what are you doing here?" Draco said in his usual arrogant voice. Harry rolled his eyes at Hermione who smiled, and then he turned around to face the Slytherin.

"I'm eating, if you're lost your table is over there where the rest of you house is. It's easy to get lost I know, but do try harder next time." Harry replied bored, wondering to himself why he had to be famous for something he couldn't even remember. Though, if they had to annoy anyone, better him than his friends.

Draco turned slightly red at this and answered in an angry voice. "I mean what are you doing at this table?, shouldn't you be one of those idiot Gryffindors. I mean you either have to be brave or foolish to insult a Malfoy." At this Harry actually raised his eyebrow.

"Could be, or I'm just intelligent enough to notice a bigot and idiot when I see one, now leave and stop annoying my friends before you will regret it." He said and raised his hand to pick up his wand. Not that he was stupid enough to use it, but maybe it could scare the other off. Apparently it worked because after spluttering for a moment he walked away back to his table.

Turning back to Hermione and Daphne both of them looked at him with a mixture of a smile and disbelief. Hermione couldn't believe he would dare to threaten another student in front of the teachers, and Daphne knew about the power of the Malfoy family so she seemed to be more upset about the chance for retaliation.

Sighing he just responded. "He is an idiot and you both know it, you don't need to worry I can handle him and anything he may try. Besides, if I don't stand up to him he will just start to bully his other two targets, you two, and I can't allow that, you're my friends." He saw understanding from Daphne; she realized that she was a big target for Malfoy since her family had always been Slytherins before her.

Hermione still looked confused so he tried to explain for her. "People like Malfoy thinks muggle borns is less worth then half bloods or purebloods, he is wrong with both know it, but considering your background and that you're now friends with me you are a likely target for him. Don't worry, I'll make sure to protect you, I've already promised that." At the last part the frightened expression that had showed up disappeared, she felt safe around him.

After they finished eating they started to talk to their first class which happened to be Charms with their head of house Flitwick. According to Harry this class would be fun for three reasons, first of all Charms was his favorite subject, and his mother had mentioned that Flitwick was her favorite teacher at Hogwarts, and also Charms was the only subject they had with Hufflepuff so he didn't need to worry about what Draco or Ron would do.

The small teacher started the lesson by taking attendance which resulted in him falling of his chair when Harry's name came up. This caused some laughter and strangely enough Harry didn't feel too bad about it, despite hating being treated differently. He also did a read on the teacher and sensed a small amount of awe, but mostly a determination and will to teach everyone and treat them equally. He was slightly upset with himself for losing his cool in front of his students.

First class was mostly an introduction to the subject, but they did get 20 minutes at the end to try the mending charm with the incantation Reparo that does exactly what it says, mends broken things. Harry had already learned it years ago, so he just did it once to the delight of Professor Flitwick who gave him 10 points to Ravenclaw for it and some jealous looks from everyone else. After that he spent the remaining time explaining the concept to Daphne, Hermione had already managed it on her third attempt which Harry thought was very good. Daphne managed it five minutes later and it was them and Susan Bones who managed it before the lesson ended.

Hermione was a bit upset that Harry managed it faster than her until he explained that he had already been trained for several years by his family which she accepted, but promised she would catch up sooner or later. Harry was mostly amused at her antics, but felt a bit guilty for not telling her the whole truth. His Empath abilities gave him better control of his magic after all, but he couldn't tell her yet, not until he knew her better.

Next class was Transfiguration that they had together with Draco and his fellow Slytherins. Apparently the mornings meeting was fresh in his mind because he didn't approach or say anything at all to Harry which he personally found a lovely change from past meetings. Professor McGonnagal was as strict as predicted when she started the lesson with a long description of the dangers with Transfiguration before assigning them a match each to turn into a needle. Harry of course managed it on the first try already knowing that no subject could challenge him this year.

Hermione and Daphne were yet again second and third and they all received points for this to Draco's disgust. He didn't dare say anything though with the professor around to whom he apparently had some respect for, or at least fear Harry concluded after the scanning the boy's feelings. While he was at it he did the same on McGonnagal and found what he had expected, a soft inside hidden behind a though outside, probably to make sure students respected her.

Dinner was a pleasant affair with one exception and that was another unwelcome visit, this time from the redhead.

"Hello Harry, too bad you didn't end up in the best house, would have been fun to have my best mate there." He said smiling down at Harry who concluded that for all Draco's many faults at least he wasn't insane, which was apparently more then you could say for Ron. The most disturbing thing with this was that he had several brothers and a sister, Harry deeply hoped they were less stupid.

"From what I've seen so far I am in the best house, and I have no idea when we have ever been mates. All you have ever been to me and my friends is disrespectful and mean." Harry responded while staring the boy down. He could easily sense the embarrassment from him and wish to have revenge, this was expected though, and he doubted Ron knew when to stop. Luckily he had enough for now at least and left them with a sneer.

"You sure know how to gain enemies." Daphne said with a smirk, she was fairly sure he could take care of himself when it was needed.

"Good thing all of them are idiots otherwise I might actually have been worried." Harry growled but then closed his eyes for a few seconds and brought his feelings under control again.

After a few hours of studying and talking in the common room, Hermione and Daphne decided to go to sleep. Hermione apparently feeling brave gave Harry a quick hug and almost ran blushing to the stairs with Daphne just chuckling at both of them. Again Harry sensed the call from Hermione and he was becoming increasingly confused.

At first he wondered if it was because she had a crush on him and that he was beginning to feel the same way, but he had felt the damn thing on the train station before he ever talked to her or seen her. Doubting the answer was anything he could figure out on his own he decided to write a letter home, he had promised to do it the first night already, but he was too tired then.

Hello mum, Padfoot and Moony,

I have now finished my first day here at Hogwarts ( I'm in Ravenclaw!, so I guess you were right Remus, hope you're proud of me. ) and decided it was a good time to write a note home, I have a lot to tell you, so I'll start at the beginning. On the train I met a very nice girl called Hermione (shut up Padfoot ), we became friends quickly after I kicked the idiot Ron Weasley out after he had insulted her.

You would like her mum, she is kind of a bossy know-it-all, but it's just to hide her insecurity and hurt. I think she's been bullied most of her life for her intelligence making her different from everyone else, I've been trying to build up her self-esteem and I think it's working. I have also noticed that she has started to get a small on crush on me and I'm feeling the same way. The reason I'm writing this is not so you can tease me Sirius, but for something else that happened.

On the train station before I even met her and a few times since then, especially when she hugs me, I've felt a call or something from my abilities. Almost drawing me to her or something similar, I wondered if you could do me a favor and check if you can find any books about this. I know my ability isn't the most common one, but there has to be something that explains this.

Other than that we've also made friends with Daphne Greengrass, all three of us are in Ravenclaw, she is a really nice girl and very worried about what her parents reaction will be when they find out she isn't in Slytherin. I wonder if you could send her a letter if ends up badly Sirius?, you know more about this then probably anyone considering Black family history and you being in Gryffindor.

I've also met two people I don't like very much, Ron Weasley, whom I've already mentioned and also Draco Malfoy ( seems to take after his father if your stories are true. ) Both of them seem to have taken an interest in me though it seems, will do my best to scare them away. Just kidding mum….maybe.

Charms lesson was fun, but all classes are easy so far, but we already know that would happen. My friends are second and third in class as well, so we are all good students apparently. We have our first Potions class tomorrow and flying the same day as well, wish me luck.

Love you all,
Harry

He finished the letter, sent if off with his owl and then went to bed. He had a feeling tomorrow with be a bad day for some reason.

The next morning arrived and the first lesson of the day was a flying lesson together with Gryffindor. Harry, while he had become pretty good at flying with Sirius help, wasn't really interested in it and thought he would spend the lesson by helping his friends instead. The flying instructor Madame Hooch told all of them to stand by a broom and say up, Harry's flew up to him right away and surprisingly so did Daphne's. Hermione's broom on the other hand barely moved and she was becoming increasingly annoyed.

"It can sense your fear; you have to really mean it Hermione." Harry whispered, and after a glare she tried again and this time it went up to her hand. Several of the Gryffindor's had succeeded as well, including Ron who had spent several minutes before class bragging about his superior skill.

"You see Potter, she even needed help to summon her broom, and you should really hang out with us who are any good instead." He smirked in what he thought was a winning smile. Harry was once again shocked at the sheer idiocy of the redhead's statements, though he didn't seem to be the only one.

"Considering she beat you quite easily in class yesterday I think I prefer to stay where I am. Also she is a wonderful person and you are about as pleasant company as a snail." Harry responded and he wondered what he had done to deserve having this person in his life. Madame Hooch quickly stopped the arguing before it turned into a fight, but Harry could see the signs of anger on Ron's face and knew he would retaliate in some way.

It happened twenty minutes later when the whole classes were hovering 40 feet of the ground. Ron suddenly seemed to lose control of his broom and flew straight into Hermione who lost her balance and fell off. Harry reacted right away and took his broom into a dive catching up to her only 15 feet before she reached the ground, he managed to catch her and protect her against the pretty harsh landing.

Putting her down he had lost all control of his feelings and was simply furious in the attempt to hurt a friend of his. He raised his wand against Ron who had landed with a smug smile and without warning said "Stupefy". Ron's eyes widened before the red light hit him and he fell to the ground unconscious.

Everyone else had been staring at the events without knowing how to react, when the spell hit though Hooch seemed to come alive again and said. ", you are not allowed to cast spells on fellow students, but I see why you did in this case so I will let it slide. Trust me when I say that will be punished for this, now I think you should go back to your friend who seems to be in shock still."

Harry turned around and walked up to Hermione who just stared in front of her without reacting to anything. Not daring to reach out to sense her feelings he just took her in his arms and held her closely. "It's okay, I said I would be here for you Hermione. Nothing will harm you while I'm around, I promise." He pulled back and looked her deeply in the eyes, and he saw her slowly come to her senses again, nodding and giving him a warm smile.

The news of what had happened spread through the school quickly and Ron became within a few hours the most hated man in Gryffindor. Partly because he endangered another student, but mostly because he lost them 100 house points and now had 2 months detention for the incident.

Hermione recovered fairly quickly from it all and after a good lunch she was back to her normal self to Harry's delight. The next lesson was potions with Slytherin, rumors where that Snape who teached the class was a biased bastard who favoured Slytherin above everything else. This was what Harry expected considering the stories he had heard about the man through the years, petty, vindictive and former Death Eater after all.

After waiting for a few minutes in the classroom Snape walked in with his cloak waving behind him which reminded Harry of a vampire in more ways than one. He threw a speech about the art of potion making and what it could achieve a pretty good speech in Harry's opinion even if it was a bit much for first year's students. As almost every other teacher he made some special mention of Harry which he reached his name.

"Harry Potter, the boy who lived, our new celebrity." He said while Harry kept his neutral expression while doing a scan. He saw anger, hate, resentment, and revenge and considering who raised Harry and who his father was, harry wasn't really surprised. Snape sure knew how to keep a grudge if he still held on to it after this many years.

"Tell me , where can I find a bezoar?" He said sneering at him. This was an easy question, well all of them would be east to be honest, his mother's training had been very good after all.

"That would be in the stomach of a goat, Sir" He replied still keeping his expression and voice neutral while looking at the Professor. Then he felt it, something touched his mind, well, two can play that game. He strengthened his minds defense though he didn't need it, the man was good in the mind arts for a normal person, but against an Empath he stood no chance. After a few seconds just threw the man out forcibly, this caused him to stagger backwards.

After recovering he stared at Harry for a moment, but then moved on and asked a question to the next person. Harry scanned him again and this time he also sensed fear and worry for some reason. Putting it out of his mind for the time being he started with his potion that was easily completed in the time allowed.

Hermione again did well, meanwhile Daphne seemed to have found a subject she wasn't very good at. Still, her potion ended up acceptable compared to some others like Crabbe and Goyle. Draco was apparently a favorite of Snape because he was the only one that got any praise for his job.

During dinner a 4th year student walked up to Harry and handed him a note that asked him to go to Dumbledore's Office after dinner. The old man had finally decided to meet him in person, probably since his pet Death Eater hadn't been able to read anything from Harry's mind. He told his friends he would be back in a while and then he walked up to the office. Standing at the Gargoyle he said the password which was Chocolate Frogs, a moment later it pulled away and allowed him entrance.

Knocking on the door he heard a voice saying "Come in." and he opened it slowly.

AN: Next time we have the first meeting with Dumbledore and Daphne receives a letter from her family.