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Time Paradox

Chapter Three: The New Student

It was two days later when Harry was finally released from under Madam Rosy's care. Professor Dumbledore had told him that he was to go to Diagon Alley with him and Tom Riddle, who was going, as he had a growth spurt and needed some new clothes to fit him. They were also to meet up with Simon Potter, who was also going to set up an account for Harry. Harry had some clothes borrowed from Tom as his old clothes were Harry's size.

The met up in the Headmaster's office and flooed to Diagon Alley, Simon was in The Leaky Cauldron waiting for them to arrive. The first place they went to was Gringotts, the Wizarding Bank. Simon set up the account and got some money out for Harry to use, and gave him the key to his vault. Professor Dumbledore got some out for Tom to use to get new clothes and uniform. Their first stop was Madame Malkin's Robes for all Occasions.

Harry and Tom were measured and fitted for robes; they were going to go into the Muggle world for other clothes. She told them that the robes and uniforms will take a few hours to do, and that they should come back a little later to get them, they thanked her and paid her. They walked out and went and changed some galleons to Muggle money.

It didn't take them long to get what was needed for the two young men. They went into the Leaky cauldron and their bags were shrunk, they went back out into the hustle and bustle of the alley. Heading to Flourish and Blotts, they had to get Harry's school books. He was to take Arithmancy and Ancient Runes, he wasn't too happy about that, as he hadn't taken them when he was in his own time. He had a lot to catch up on; Professor Dumbledore said that Tom could help him, as he had those lessons as well.

They went to the parchment, ink and quills shop to gather school supplies with that done they went back to Madame Malkin's for their robes. They tried them on to make sure that they fit both him and Tom. They did, so they thanked Madame Malkin's again and went out of the shop and headed for the Leaky Cauldron. Walking past Quality Quidditch Supplies, Harry stopped at the window and looked at the broom that was on sale, a Nimbus 1000, the latest broom, it was fast and stream lined excellent for Quidditch.

"Harry," Simon asked, as he noticed Harry wasn't with them; he turned around and saw him looking into the window of the Quidditch shop.

Harry shook his head bringing him out of his musing. "Oh, sorry Simon brought back memories of playing Quidditch," he apologized.

Tom looked up at the word Quidditch; he was the captain of the Slytherin team. "What position do you play," he asked, as he walked a little closer to Harry.

Harry looked up and his eyes went from open to guarded, Harry knew that the chamber had been opened the year before. "I played Seeker, never lost a game. I used to play for fun with some friends, I was always Seeker," he said, reminding himself that he had been home schooled.

Tom nodded, Slytherin needed a new Seeker the one they had was no good, and he was the best they could find. He just hoped the young man was sorted into Slytherin.

Simon smiled at the young man, he knew Harry would be homesick for friends, and family he had left behind when he was transported back in time. "Well Harry let's get you a broom, hopefully you'll make on your house team."

Harry's eyes lit up at the thought of flying on a broom again, he didn't think he would be able to here. He didn't know the rules for broomsticks. "Thanks Simon," he said gratefully.

They went into the shop and Simon bought the broom for Harry, the Nimbus 1000. Harry noted that the style of the Nimbus had changed a little in fifty years. He wondered how it was for speed; well he would have a go when he got the chance. They once again headed to the Leaky Cauldron. Tom, Harry and Professor Dumbledore used the floo to get back to Hogwarts, after saying goodbye to Simon.

Harry was nervous; it was his first time in the Great Hall. He didn't know what the other students were going to make of him. He had briefly meet Simon's son, Richard, and they had become friends with each other. He was also going to be sorted in to his new house. He heard everyone quiet down and Headmaster Dippet announce the arrival of a new student who would be staying at the school for his last year.

Professor Dumbledore looked down at the nervous young man and said gently, "Well Harry, let's see what house you shall be in."

Harry was led through the large, oak doors and down the middle aisle to the small stage that held the head table, the sorting hat and stool. He slowly sat down on the stool and the hat was placed on his head. It covered his eyes and he couldn't see anything except darkness. He waited for the hat to speak to him.

Harry thought hard about what house he would prefer to be placed in, Gryffindor. He didn't know how he could deal with Tom Riddle being in the same house as him. "Not Slytherin, you have said that before, I see. Slytherin will help you deal with your past, Gryffindor will not. You will be able to help yourself more than you can know; you will be helping another as well..."

"Please hat, not Slytherin I wouldn't know how to act with Tom Riddle being there," he whispered fervently, pleading with the hat.

"I am sorry young one, but this is for the better, Slytherin is where you'll be at home young one, you shall see. SLYTHERIN!" the hat shouted out for all to hear.

The embalm on his outer robe changed from the Hogwarts one, to that of Slytherin house. He walked over to his house table and sat down amongst them, he sat next to Tom, who had made room for him. Harry smiled reservedly at them all. They smiled secondly back to him. The food arrived and everyone began to eat and talk with one another, Harry was left out, no one knew what to say to the 'new kid'.

Tom watched Harry, as his head went forward to avoid looking at anyone; he knew he was avoiding talking, as he didn't know anyone. "Harry, may I ask why you have only just started at the school?"

Harry looked up at the question; he noticed that the others around him looked at him as well. "My mother and father passed away recently, I was home schooled before then. My uncle Simon has adopted me," he told them the story that Simon had given him.

Tom knew that something was off with the story; he had found him lying in a pool of blood. How was it possible for him to lose his parents and appear here in Hogwarts? He would try and get the truth from him, but it would take time. The rest of the day people gave him his sympathies.

It was breakfast the next morning, after being sorted into Slytherin. He was sitting quietly, trying not to gain the attention of those around him. The morning post began to arrive and owls flew about the Great hall. A large tawny owl swooped down in front of Harry and held out its leg, so the letter it was carrying could be taken from him. Harry took the letter and gave the owl some bacon rinds. He unsealed the letter, which was marked with the Potter family crest.

Dear Harry,

Well done Harry in being sorted in to Slytherin, I'm proud of you. Did you know that you are the first Potter to be sorted into Slytherin; we have had Gryffindors mainly, some Ravenclaw and very few Hufflepuff. So congratulations, I hope you make friends with them all. I was a Ravenclaw, my wife was a Hufflepuff.

Don't forget that you are coming home with Richard over Christmas; I know you must miss your family a lot. I hope that the holiday will be alright for you. When you get here you must tell me a little about your family, I would love to hear about them. Well don't forget to get Christmas presents for any of your new friends; I have given Headmaster Dippet your vault key in case you need it.

Well Harry, I shall see you in about a week and a half. Hope your lessons will be okay for you.

From,

Simon

Harry smiled in relief; he didn't know how Simon was going to react to him being placed into Slytherin. He was glad it was a positive letter about it. He folded the letter back up and placed it into his pocket. He then began to eat the rest of his breakfast with his heart a little lighter than it was when he woke up that morning.

It was just before dinner time when Tom Riddle approached him again. He started to talk about Quidditch, about how the Slytherin team wasn't doing so well, because they didn't have a good enough Seeker. Tom then asked him, "Harry would you have a try at Seeker for us, we really need the help. We have already lost one game."

Harry smiled at the prospect at being able to play Quidditch again, and replied, "Yes sure, I would love to."

They went out to the pitch and Tom put Harry through his paces. Harry was enjoying himself flying in the air, the wind was cold, but it was a wonderful feeling to be free. Tom saw the smile on Harry's face and smiled to himself. 'Well there goes that guarded look he usually wears,' he thought. He called out to Harry and told him that he was going to release the Snitch and that Harry should try and get it as fast as possible.

The little gold ball flew around then whizzed away from Harry. Harry looked around trying to spot the tiny ball. He saw, by the goal posts. He lent down and flew as fast as the broom could go, which wasn't very when he compared it to his Firebolt. It was fifteen minutes later that Harry flew back down to Earth with the golden snitch within his grasp. Tom was ecstatic, Harry could easily play professional. He had never seen a seeker as fast as Harry before.

He ran up to Harry saying excitedly, "Harry that was brilliant, I have never seen flying like that before; you were fast, really fast. You know you could easily play professional if you wanted to."

Harry looked at him and said quietly, "I don't want to play professional. I just like the free feeling I get when I play."

Tom looked at him and noted the small said smile that graced his face. "Well, will you accept the position of Seeker for the Slytherin team?"

Harry looked up at him and replied, "Yes, sure. I would love to."

They started to head into the school, going towards the Great hall, as dinner would start soon. Harry looked up at Tom and asked, "What position do you play?"

"I play Keeper, I'm also captain," Tom replied, as the reached the hall and opened the doors.

They went to their table and sat down with the other Slytherins. Harry was still unsure of how to act with Tom. Tom tried talking to Harry during dinner, but most of the time when he needed to answer they would be as short as possible. Dinner was over and Tom decided to go and tell the team about Harry being their new Seeker. He told Harry to follow him, which he did.

He gathered the team and told them about the change, he had no argument from any of them except the Seeker. Who protested that he was better than Harry, Tom told them how quickly Harry had caught the Snitch. They didn't believe it, so they went out to the pitch again. The current Seeker, Charlie Roark, decided that he would be an opposing Seeker for Harry.

They both flew up into the air; the Snitch was released after a few moments. It flew past them both and went into the clouds above them. They followed the tiny golden ball, for ten minutes they chased it when it was lost to both of them. They came down a bit and Harry watched the field like a hawk, waiting to see the small flash of gold. He saw, near where Roark was flying, he flattened himself against his broom and flew straight towards it. It flew away and Harry gave chase. A few minutes later the tiny golden ball was secure in Harry's hand.

The other team members stared at him and welcomed him to the team. They had an excellent chance at winning the Quidditch cup, even with their recent loss.

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