Pretty quick update I assume.

It'll probably take me a while after this, because I really have to study for my exams :/ But I'll be sure to update again after that :)

CHAPTER 14

After passing with a lot of security, we finally found seats on the train. As the train picked up speed, Ginny suddenly entered the compartment I shared with Rose and Olivia.

"Can I sit here?" she said, rather shy, "Harry wanted to tell Ron some secret stuff so they sent me away." Ginny sat down with us as the train reached full speed and left King's Corss far behind.

At one moment the train started to slow down, but we were all sure we couldn't be there yet. Ginny however, left the compartment, looking for Ron while heads were sticking out of the compartments. When the train suddenly came to a stop with a jolt all the lamps went out.

"What's happening", Olivia whispered frightening.

"Dunno, we probably just broke down."

Then everything went cold… I shivered and without any warning memories flashed through my head. But not the happy memories with smiles and sunshine, it were the dark ones. Those I didn't want to remember. The one who caused a strange sort of pain in my stomach. I felt my breath catch in my chest. Just as abrupt as the cold had come, it disappeared again. The lamps turned on again and a few moments later the train started to move again. No one talked till we reached the dark platform at Hogsmeade.

In the Great Hall Dumbledore stood up from his seat for his usual speech when I finally saw Harry taking his seat next to Ron. I wondered where he'd been. But then the Headmaster spoke: "Welcome! Welcome to another year at Hogwarts! I have a few things to say to you all, and as one of them is very serious, I think it best to get it out of the way before you become befuddled by our excellent feast…" Dementors… they were stationed at every entrance to the grounds. Of course it were the Dementors, on the train. That cold feeling, as if never being cheerful again. And now they were guarding Hogwarts, looking for Sirius Black.

"On a happier note", Dumbledore continued, "I am pleased to welcome two new teachers to our ranks this year. First, Professor Lupin, who has kindly consented to fill the post of Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher." Professor Lupin looked particularly shabby next to all the other teachers in their best robes, but an enthusiastic applause came from Harry's side. Would he know? Would Harry know who Lupin was? Or was he just so happy that Snape didn't get the job as Dark Arts teacher? At least Remus brought me a lot of memories. While Dumbledore continued with his other note, I stared at Remus and his eyes caught my staring, when he smiled.

A new year had started and things at Hogwarts were all the same, which was good because I'd never felt this happy before.

The third years however, had taken some new subjects this year and also Hermione had taken a few. Only she had taken almost every possible subject and she wouldn't tell us her secret. Because, be honest, how could you be at two places on the same time?

Percy spent most of his time in the library, with Penelope, so that this place was avoided by me from then on.

Fred and George thought it was funny to cause trouble among the third years, directing them into the wrong direction to Divination, telling them how many accidents already had happened during Care of Magical creatures, spreading papers with Ancient Runes that would guide you to a treasure.

Then the moment came for the first Hogsmeade visit. As all students showed their forms to Professor McGonagall, but it took Harry quite a long time.

"But Professor – "

"No, Potter. Your sister is nor a parent or a guardian."

"Is there a problem?" I asked. Professor McGonagall sighed.

"I'm sorry Potter," she turned to Harry, "but you cannot visit the village."

"What?" I said confused, "Why not? He does have a permission form."

"Yes, Miss Potter, singed by you", she looked at me with a stern face, "Miss Potter you are not his guardian."

"But I am his sister."

"It's better for Harry if he doesn't visit the village. And for you, Miss Potter, it might be safer for you to stay at the castle."

"That's not fare!" Harry exclaimed.

"I understand, but Black might think Hogsmeade is the place to be right now. You're both not going, that's my final word." And then she walked away, with the other students. Rose and Oliver were waiting for me, but I made a motion that they could leave without me.

"I'm sorry that you can't go now either", Harry apologized.