Disclaimer: I'm not JKR. Sadly.
Harry quickly opened the door to the compartment and ushered the Weasleys and Hermione in. The only person in was a shabby looking man who was apparently fast asleep.
"Who's that," asked Ron, looking at the man warily.
"Professor R. J. Lupin," said both Hermione and Percy at the same time.
"How do you know?" asked Ron, bewildered.
Before Hermione or Percy could open their mouths, Harry said," It's on the suitcase"
Ron's ears turned red. "Oh".
The twins quickly cast a locking charm and a silencing charm on the compartment door before turning back to Harry.
"So-"
"Harrikins"
"How was-"
"Your-"
"Holiday?"
Harry just sighed. "It was… interesting". He then proceeded to tell them all about Sirius Black.
Ginny grimaced. "I'm so sorry, Harry"
Harry smiled at her. "It's okay; it's not your fault a crazy mass murderer is after me!"
No one laughed. Harry hastily changed the subject. "Have you found out what those runes say? I've a bunch of books about them but they're in my trunk, and I really don't want to get them out. Took ages to pack them in as well"
Just as he said that the book vibrated. "What on earth?" said Harry, taking his wand out and pointing it at it."Have you had it checked for dark magic?"
"Yes. Bill sent us a translation of the runes which is in my trunk. He charmed it with a password. He also taught me a basic dark magic detection spell. The thing is clean," replied Percy, carefully taking the book and opening it. He gasped.
"What is it?" asked Hermione.
"There is something else written in here now"
Immediately, everyone rushed to look at the book. Percy was right. The once- blank second page of the book was now filled with writing.
Lady Hogwarts has had enough,
Her walls have endured this scandal far too long
The story is coming out,
The story that will change all
Memories that have been long forgotten,
Lives, once a mystery
Will now really enter history
Shake it they will
For that's what she wants to do.
Listen closely, soon you shall see,
The lives of the four will soon be revealed!
Everyone's eyes, ranging from brown to blue to green, were all as round as galleons as they read it
"The lives of the four! The lives of the founders four! Oh my goodness, it can't be!" Hermione gasped out, summing up the thoughts of everyone. Then, the train stopped.
(A/N this is the part the dementors come. There will be a time skip till the great hall)
A very disgruntled Harry and an excited Hermione made their way to the Gryffindor table where the others were waiting.
"Hey Harry, Hermione, w-what took you so long?" asked Neville, looking up from his conversation with Ginny.
"Professor McGonagall" was the only answer he got.
The Sorting ceremony began. McGonagall placed the Hat on the three legged stool. That's when everything started to spin out of control.
The Hat shouted out," Today is the day, my friends! A day that the truth will shine out from under the lies, like the sun breaking out through storm clouds!"
Everyone gasped and whispers broke out from all four tables. The Hat started to sing. And what a song it was!
A thousand years ago,
When wars were breaking out,
Four fighters stood out,
Each separate, yet united
Like fire, water, air and earth
All the Houses looked at each other in shock.
One was the warrior, the fire
A brave, reckless lion,
The Houses began to murmur, only to be silenced by McGonagall's glare.
With the gift of battle awen,
The greatest strategist that ever lived,
His name was Godric Gryffindor!
More whispers and gasps came, only to be silenced. The Gryffindors were in shock, the Hufflepuffs were whispering wildly, the Ravenclaws and the Slytherins were looking thoughtful.
She was the air, the lady of the glen,
Like an eagle, she soared up high
The Ravenclaws were practically on the edge of their seats, the rest of the Houses leaning forward, even the Slytherins. This was the first time the Hat described the Founders so avidly.
Looking for freedom, and knowledge and wit,
Her gift of the Sight, was rare and true,
She was Rowena Ravenclaw!
Rowena Ravenclaw was a Seer? The Ravenclaws looked as though someone had wounded their puppies. Except for a little blonde second year who just smiled dreamily.
She kept them grounded, just like the earth,
Some of the Hufflepuffs began to hyperventilate.
Fierce and protective, like a badger
She changed her appearance day by day,
But her true talents lay in preserving life
Her name was Helga Hufflepuff!
The Slytherins were practically bouncing in their seats, even the normally stoic purebloods. The Gryffindors were leaning forward slightly as well. What would the Hat sing about the 'slimy snake'?
Cunning, shrewd and loyal to the end,
The whole Hall was too stunned to speak.
Just like a snake, whose tongue he spoke
Born of the night and bred by the wind
The whole hall snapped out of its stupor and looked at each other wide-eyed. 'Born of the night and bred by the wind'? What next?
The son of nature was as smooth as water
The Serpent King was Salazar Slytherin!
Whispers and voices were breaking out. The hat suddenly burst into another verse, effectively silencing their talk.
Watch out now, for the truth will out,
Two sides are looming, Victory's unsure
Memories will guide, but not the ones you shall see now,
Pay attention for the castle is working!
Suddenly a fifth table loomed up, filled with food for the not-yet-sorted first years. Then the Hat began to speak once more.
"This fateful night, I will be acting as Lady Hogwarts' voice. She will be flashing memories that the founders weaved into her. There will be white enamel plates appearing in front of you. If you wish to view the lives of these legendary people, please place your palm on it. Do not be frightened by what happens. I will be narrating"
Excited and awed chatter filled all the tables, including the staff table. Dumbledore's eyes were twinkling madly and he was talking very fast to Flitwick, who had nearly fallen off of his chair. McGonagall had sat down on her seat after the Hat spoke and was now conversing rapidly with Snape.
Harry turned back to the Weasleys and Hermione, who were all just sitting there with their mouths open. They looked at each other and nodded, agreeing with the unsaid words. We really need to return to the chamber.
Dumbledore spoke up. "Well this is truly wonderful! Let's get on with it, shall we?"
The students all nodded, hurriedly placing their palms down on the plates that appeared.
Suddenly, they felt themselves falling into swirling mists. Harry felt as though he had just stepped into the Floo. They landed, hard, onto what felt like ground. But everything looked slightly translucent, reminding Harry of the memory of Riddle. He shivered.
The first memories will be their births.
Cliffie! I promise the next chapter will be posted in two days though, so don't you worry. Also, there will be several companion pieces to this story. I'm planning on it being a series called 'Atlantis'. You will understand soon enough. The oneshots that will accompany this series will mostly be from Founders' lives in far more detail. There will probably be four or five books though. Not really set in stone, but I've got a good idea where this is heading. Pairings will probably start in fourth year. They will be H/G, R/Hr, Draco/Astoria, Blaise/ DG, N/LL, RL/NT, SB/OC, Bill/Fleur and mostly canon pairings, basically… So review, no flames please!