Hey guys new upload. Really hope you like it.
Just in case anyone else is confused about Slughorn's character or if you think I'm making him slightly anti-muggleborn. Here is my response:
I'm not trying to imply that Slughorn is anti-muggle-borns. Please remember that it is only their first week at Hogwarts. Lily has yet to prove her prowess in potions or her magically skill in any area. She has only had a handful of lessons. You will recall that Slughorn makes connections with people who he believes will be influential in years to come. His character is predominantly scared. Therefore, he keeps his options open so to speak, being diplomatic, avoiding having an opinion wherever possible. As a result he has invited pure-bloods to his slugclub party because they will automatically be influential - please remember that they are usually although not always the richest families in the wizarding world, with the largest homes and they are most likely to have house elves. That is why James is invited. Eventually Lily will be invited to join the Slugclub once Slughorn has seen her skill.
You will also remember that Harry spoke to Slughorn about Hermione in their very first conversation, in defence of muggle-borns after he expressed his surprise at another muggle-borns magical skill. I am not saying that he is anti-muggle-born but merely keeping his options open. Bare in mind, we are at the very beginning of the story; we haven't seen his full reaction to Bella's behaviour, we haven't seen his relationship with Lily develop yet. Give it time.
Also I haven't focussed on Lily's skill yet, choosing to focus on Lily's reaction to James' skill in Transfiguration, flying etc. This is because I am trying to build her opinion and dislike of James right from the beginning. Please be patient.
Last Chapter:
The atmosphere in the Great Hall quickly changed as Professor Slughorn barged into the room, shouting at the Slytherins, "Snape, Avery, McNair, Mulciber, Bellatrix and Narcissa Black, Malfoy, to your feet. Follow me."
"Where are we going, Sir." Bellatrix asked.
"To the Headmaster's office, that's where, you insolent little girl." Replied Slughorn, "attacking first years… dark magic… unforgivable…"
"Any way, mum, dad, I have potions now. Are you going to stay? Maybe we can have lunch?" James asked, hopeful.
"Yes, of course Jimmy. It will give me and your mother a chance to talk some things over. I also want to erm… speak to Dumbledore."
"Charlus, don't go interfering." Dorea sighed.
Lily was walking with the girls from her dormitory to their double potions lesson, "What do you think that was about this morning?"
"What? You mean Slughorn?" Mary asked.
"Yeah. It was really strange…" Lily replied.
"Isn't it obvious. They attacked someone and my moneys on James." Alice answered. The girls all looked surprised.
"Why?" They all asked.
"First, Snape challenges James to a duel. Second, James' parents are here. James' dad is very busy all the time. They aren't the sort to just show up out of the blue. Lovely as they both are, they are here for a reason. Thirdly, James' was slightly shaky this morning." She looked at her friends, "didn't you notice?"
"No," Mary replied, shaking her head.
"He was as arrogant as ever," replied Lily, angrily, "if it was James, then I'm sure he got what he deserved. "He's an arrogant toe rag. He needs taking down a peg or two."
"Lily, you really don't know him," Alice said, feeling exasperated.
"Whatever. Sev wouldn't hurt anyone anyway. He's not like Potter." Lily ignored her friend.
"You're right. He's a Slytherin."
Harry materialised in Dumbledore's office. He had never seen Dumbledore look so angry. "I am disgusted by your behaviour." He said to the students stood in a row in front of his desk. Snape was staring at the floor, clearly ashamed. Harry couldn't decide if he was ashamed of his behaviour or the fact they had been caught. Macnair and Mulciber were barely listening, choosing to stare out the window instead. Avery's eyes were focused on a spot just behind Dumbledore' shoulder; pulling a face of fake regret. He almost looked like he was about to cry. Lucius and Narcissa were trying to avoid Dumbledore's eye, waiting to be punished. Whilst Bellatrix was staring at Dumbledore, a nasty look in her eye and a crooked smile on her lips. "I am incredibly disappointed. I have never felt so disappointed in the entire time that I have been headmaster of this school. It is one thing to duel in the corridors. Reckless but almost expected. But to break the rules of duelling conduct…"
He looked at Snape, "to trap a fellow student, a fellow first year into a duel with students far more competent, with years of magical learning in their belt, is a disgrace, not only to this school but to the house of Slytherin. Slytherin has many a noble quality; it strives for the best. However, sadly last night you merely demonstrated that Slytherins are what the other houses expect them to be; cruel, vindictive and pure-blood extremists. I have never been so disappointed in a group of students."
Next Harry found himself in McGonagall's office, "Dorea, could I get you anything? A cup of tea?"
"Oh, no. I am just grand Minerva. Oh goodness me, what a fright." Dorea sighed.
"I am so sorry, Dorea."
"Oh, no, don't apologise. He is just like his father. He was bound to get himself into trouble. I just wanted to protect him a little longer."
"I still can't believe that she used an unforgivable curse. She should be in Azkaban." McGonagall shook her head in shock, "It won't happen though. You know Dumbledore."
"He appears soft sometimes but he knows what he is doing. He trusts where most of us wouldn't and he loves where most of us couldn't. He is a better man for it. I really do wish, he'd have taken the minister job when they offered it him. I don't think we'd be in this mess if he had."
"I still can't believe we've found ourselves back here again. Will the magical world never learn." McGonagall replied.
"There will always be dark wizards. The problem is that people listen to them." Dorea smiled sadly.
"I just can't believe all the lies the prophet is handing out these days," McGonagall responded angrily.
"They are being paid to make the ministry look like it's in control. The majority of the wizarding world hasn't even heard of Voldemort yet. It will only be a matter of time."
"I don't know what Dumbledore will do with Bellatrix," McGonagall thought aloud, "I know what I'd do with her."
"I know what he won't do. He won't expel her. He needs to watch her closely. It's like the pure-blood parties Charlus and I throw. We could prevent people coming like the Blacks or the Malfoys but it works more in our advantage having them have their little conversations right under our noses. Or should I say under the noses of my spying little house elves," Dorea chuckled.
As the fog cleared, Harry realised he was back in Dumbledore's office. No one was speaking. Dumbledore sat behind his desk with his fingers pressed to the bridge of his nose. There was a knock at the door. Dumbledore sighed, "Come in Charlus."
Charlus Potter entered the room. He had an air of authority in the way he walked that was automatically noticed by all seven Slytherins and the portraits covering the walls, "may I speak to them, Albus?"
"Well, it can't do any harm," Dumbledore smiled at his friend to continue.
"You know who I am, I suppose?" he asked. There were a few mumbled yes sirs. "I am Charlus Potter. Head auror to the Ministry for Magic. It is my job to ensure the safety of magical and non-magical blood alike. It is my job to catch dark wizards. And let me explain to you, my definition of a dark wizard. Anyone who sees fit to use dark magic; hexes and curses on another human being with the intention to inflict pain. We all play practical jokes with a small jinx here or there but hexes and curses are different."
Potter walked over to the Slytherin students, "what you did goes against magical law." He stopped when he reached Bellatrix, "You, young lady should be in Azkaban. If I had my way, I'd hand you over to the dementors right now and let them perform the kiss on you." The first years all looked terrified at the idea of the dementors kiss. "However, Hogwarts is not under my jurisdiction. Therefore, I will trust that your headmaster punishes you adequately. But if you ever do anything like this again, do not hesitate to think that I will seek you out and have the life sucked out of you by a dementor."
He stepped back, to stand just behind Dumbledore, "Their all yours Dumbledore."
"Thank you, dear friend. Right, Snape, Avery, Macnair, Mulciber. Step forward. Pay close attention. You are lucky not to be getting expelled for your behaviour. You each lose fifty points for your house and you will have detention every night for the next month. Your detention will be with the gamekeeper Hagrid in the forbidden forest. If you step out of line in any way, I will expel you. Do you understand?"
"Yes sir." They said in unison.
"Slughorn would you please escort them to your potions class. Boys, Slughorn will be watching you very closely from now on."
The boys followed Slughorn out of the Headmasters office. They walked in silence. Eventually Slughorn broke the silence, "you may think that what you did was just a joke or a bit of fun but you are sadly very mistaken. Today is a very sad day for Slytherin house."
Slughorn's potions class were waiting outside for their teacher to arrive. Lily was growing more and more angry. There were so many rumours about what Sev had supposedly done. People were saying that he would be expelled or worse sent to Azkaban. She caught sight of Potter joking around with Black at the back of the queue. "What the hell have you done, Potter?" She shouted at him.
"What do you mean, Evans?" Potter looked genuinely confused.
"You know what I mean! You've gone and gotten Sev in trouble!" Lily responded stomping over to where he stood.
"He got himself in trouble." Potter responded angrily.
"You provoked him. Whatever he did, you deserved it!" Her eyes were fiery.
"If you say so. But since you weren't there would you mind kindly keeping your nose out of other peoples' business. I do not have to explain myself to you and your voice is getting rather high pitched and incredibly annoying." James was angry himself now.
"You arrogant… You.. You," she began.
"Yeah, I know. I'm an arrogant toe rag. One day you'll come up with a better insult than that. Until then, could you please shut up."
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Also just a quick explanation for anyone who has noticed the bed timeline stuff for the Weasleys. Technically Molly should have already had Bill, I screwed up, sorry guys... so I've come up with the best scenario I could. :)
Really hope you liked this chapter. Please feel free to review, I look forward to hearing your comments, observations, etc... even if they are slightly negative. :)
Next Chapter:
We'll find out about Bella's punishment...
Is Potter going to get revenge?