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Chapter 24

Beloved?

They entered the Great Hall laughing; because they had just seen Peeves unload a 'very heavy basket' of water balloons on the now scowling form of Draco Malfoy. "My father will hear about this" Draco said as he uttered a spell that dried him completely.

Still smiling the four friends took their seats and started to chat about the upcoming school year. When all of a sudden Hermione looked at Harry and asked "Where was your trunk and owl Harry?"

Harry had to think for a moment, then he smiled and said "Oh she is still with the family, and they are going to send her later, and my trunk well…." But he was cut off by Ron's groan. "When are the first years, they need to hurry up cause I'm starving"

Harry just laughed while Hermione muttered something about 'boys'. But wait much longer they did not. Because the next thing they knew Professor McGonagall was waltzing in with the very nervous first years following very closely in her wake. She led them to the front of the Great Hall just as she did every year, and she conjured a stool on which she placed a battered old wizard's hat. Not long after the hat touched the stool a brim near the hats bottom opened up and began to sing.

Oh you may not think me pretty

But do not judge by what you see

For I am here to tell you

A vision I have seen

The worlds they are colliding

And so begins the fighting

Do you stand in the light

Or do you prosper in the night

A side you must choose

That line you must cross

For if you do nothing

All you know will be lost

So do not worry

But you listen to me

You are now apart of this family

Gryffindor, Ravenclaw

Hufflepuff, Slytherin

I will now tell you

What house you will live in

Brave, Wise

Loyal, and Cunning

To which do you belong

I alone can tell you

So come, and put me on.

And with that the brim closed and the hat became silent. Unsure of what to make of the Sorting Hats song there were random claps throughout the Hall. The trio and Ginny were looking at each other and Ron was about to comment when McGonagall started to call the first years forward. It did not take long for the newcomers to be sorted and in no time at all they were at their respective house tables. At this point the aged Headmaster stood up to address the Hall.

"We will be fed and watered soon, but now I wish to take the time to welcome you all to another year at Hogwarts school of Witchcraft and Wizardry. I hope you all had an eventful summer; and were safe." He paused taking this moment to glance around the Hall, with attentive faces gazing back up at him. Finding the one he was looking for he continued "Now this year I must offer you my deepest apologies to all of you, as this year we will not be greatly entertained by the sport that is Quidditch." He paused yet again but this time it was to allow the students to express their distained with this announcement. After the groans subsided he continued.

"However in place of Quidditch we will be having a Dueling Tournament that will be led by one of the newest additions to teaching staff Mr. Richard Bixby, now due to unforeseen circumstances he will be late in arriving here, but whilst we are on the subject of new teachers it is this that brings me into my next bit of news" And for the third time that day Professor Dumbledore paused only this time he seemed to be collecting his thoughts after breathing a sigh he finished.

"You have all heard by now that our school has lost one of its most beloved Professors; Professor Snape was a wonderful teacher and an even better friend and we will forever miss him so let us take a moment of silence to remember him"

Harry and his friends along with all in the Great Hall took this moment. And all the while Harry couldn't help but smirk as he thought of the Headmasters comment 'Beloved' if Snape was beloved by half the students here; outside of Slytherin, then he himself was Delores Umbridge. He looked to his friends and said "Beloved?"

"He has his reasons Harry, and while I do not know what those are, you cannot deny that Professor Snape, while horrendous at teaching was the best Potions Master Hogwarts had ever seen and he deserves a little respect" Hermione whispered.

Harry looked back at the head table and saw that Professor Dumbledore was about to speak. "I thank you all for that and I would like to think that he would have also been grateful".

"Not bloody likely" Ron murmured to Harry both of whom snickered, earning a glare from Hermione.

"Now if you would all join me in welcoming another new addition to the teaching staff, Professor Dargus McCreedy who will be taking up the post of Defense Against the Dark Arts" Dumbledore said as he gestured to the man sitting next to him.

"That's the new Order Member" Ginny said gaining Harry's attention, who nodded in understanding and turned to look at the man who had just stood up. He looked as if he had been one of the more popular kids while in school. He had shoulder length blond hair that was currently pulled back into a ponytail. His robes appeared to be made out of some sort of brown leather; maybe even Dragon hide, and a cloak that looked as if it had been specially tailored for him.

Harry had to suppress a shudder as he reached the eyes. Even from the distance he was from the head table he could see that this new Professor had the most shocking silver eyes; as if they were made out of liquid metal. The new Professor, Harry noticed sat down almost as quickly as he stood up. While he may have looked like he could be another Lockhart,he certainly did not like the attention he was being given.

"Professor McCreedy, will also be taking over as the new Head of House for the Slytherin's and I expect you to show him the proper respect" Dumbledore said to the Hall but his gaze could be found lingering on the Slytherin table primarily.

"I am sure you are all hungry but I just ask you to indulge me a moment longer, as I have one more introduction to make. However she sends her apologies for not being here tonight but says that she is looking forward to her first class tomorrow. But enough of my drabble it is high time we ate" And with a clap of his hands the tables in the Great Hall exploded with massive amounts of food.

The meal was extravagant to say the least and Harry, Ron, Hermione, and Ginny could be found piling food onto their plates; Ron more than anyone else. Soon it appeared that everyone had had their fill and were waiting to be dismissed. However it was not the Headmaster who stood up it was Professor McGonagall.

"It appears that the Headmaster feels that you have heard enough of him tonight and so requested that I inform you that you will know the details concerning the Dueling Tournament as soon as Professor Bixby puts out the necessary information when he arrives and now I you may head to your dorms; Prefects if you will"

"First years this way" Hermione said as she took point at the Gryffindor table. "Ron, come on"

"See you in the common room then mate?" Ron asked turning to Harry.

"Yea" Harry nodded and watched as Ron followed Hermione out of the Hall.

Deciding now was a good time to go and get his trunk he made his way up to the seventh floor corridor. He paced three times in front of the canvas of Barnaby the Barmy thinking of what he needed the room to provide. Opening the door that had appeared he made his way inside and set up his door along one of the wall and said the activation word "Mischief". He watched as the door magically grew large enough to let him through.

Turning the handle he opened the door and crossed the threshold and into his home and what he saw astounded him. His Mother and Aunts were currently diving behind the couch closest to him while narrowly avoiding multiple energy balls. "Harry you need to get out of here now" Piper exclaimed.

"What is going on and who is thebig and ugly?" Harry asked as he too ducked out of the way of and energy ball.

"Somebody decided that they would try to find out how Demons found us at the alley and just happened to attract him" Piper said while glaring at her youngest sister.

"I'm sorry" Paige said sounding to Harry as though this was not the first time she had done so.

"I want you out of here Harry, we don't need them to get you, so go back to school and we will contact you later" Piper said as she jumped up and turned to the Demon and threw her hands at him.Harry; who was peering over the couchwatched asthe Demonexploded taking the Grandfather clock with him. "Ha!" she exclaimed but a moment to soon because just as she had blown him up five more shimmered in and began another onslaught.

"Going" Harry said while throwing them a smile and awave goodbye. And he jumped up from his spot and ran to his door and yanked it open at the same time he grabbed his trunk and thrust it and him through the open door. As soon as he was on the other side he shut the door, and as he stood there catching his breath an idea came to him. Smiling he opened the door yet again andnoticed thatthe on going battle/destruction had moved into another room of the house. It was at this point that Harrystarted to chant outloud.

Ancient Powers hear my plea,

I bid you come help my family,

Destroy the evil in their midst,

Through Time and Space,

Now bring your fist.

At hearing an earsplitting scream Harry noted that the spell had worked and slammed the door shut and returned it to its minuscule size. Letting out a sigh he with trunk in hand he left the Room of Requirement and made his way to the Gryffindor dorm. Upon entering the commonhe found it housing a dozing Ron. He shook Ron awake and suggested that they go on up to their room. Barely awake Ron followed Harry up the winding staircase and through the door that led to the sixth year boy's room. Ron promptly fell back into the land of nod and Harry smiled. Even though he had been away from his friends for a time it was good to see some things never changed. Then he too got ready for bed and fell into an amazing dream of being with his family and friends all gathered around and enjoying the day.

A/N: Ok so this is the final chapter of getting him to Hogwarts. Now we can start the journey that isHarry andclasses. I hope you liked it, and I know that Dumbledore did drag along a bit, but I am sorry I had no control. In my first draft there was no sorting song either and you see it in their now. Anyway Dumbledore's drabble aside, we have three new teachers two of which you have names and one you will meet in the next chapter. As always please Review what you have just read.

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