Taking Chances and Making Changes

Authors Note - This story is an AU. It follows canon events up until the end of Prisoner.

Disclaimer - I own nothing except my OC's. Everything else belongs to JK Rowling. Basically, if you recognise it from the books/films then it is not OC inot this and future chapters belongs to RavenclawPotter666.

Hayley(POV)

The first few days after the news broke about my guardian change I tried to stay in as much as possible to avoid any press that was about. I had been in Diagon Alley with Neville and the Weasley gang buying the remaining school supplies that I hadn't already gotten. For me, it was just my books and extra parchment and ink, for Neville it was his books and robes, The Weasleys had left everything until last minute again so a lot of the time was spent getting their supplies. We had just exited Gringott's after getting our money from our vaults and we had been approached by a photographer who had attempted to take photos of me. Mr and Mrs Weasley were about to intervene when I walked up to him took his camera and threw it on the ground flashing him the most innocent smile I could manage before walking off.

Since then the press had decided to leave me alone completely. There was still the occasional article written but I mostly ignored them. It was now the 27th of August and I had woken up early due to nerves. My exam results were being sent out today and I was extremely anxious. I just didn't want all of my hard work to have been for nothing.

About 2 hours later I smelled the familiar scent of Andy's blueberry pancakes. Forcing myself to get dressed I headed downstairs to see Andy plating up the first batch of pancakes. Ted was there but Dora wasn't. She was still sleeping as she had the day off and usually liked to sleep in whenever she got the chance. As I sat down I saw that the post still hadn't arrived and so I started to eat my pancakes trying to take my mind off the results. About 30 minutes later Dora came downstairs looking happily at the pancakes. Pouring herself some orange juice she started to eat her pancakes. 10 minutes later I heard an owl tapping at the window and shooting out of my seat I raced over. Taking the letter from the owl becoming even more nervous as I recognised the ministry's wax seal on the back. Going back to my seat I carefully broke the seal before the letter from the envelope. Taking a breath I unfolded the letter as I scanned through the first page before picking up the second page from the table. Looking at my results I had had a huge grin on my face as I looked back up seeing the expectant faces of Dora, Ted and Andy.

"Exceeds Expectations for Arithmancy and Outstanding in Ancient Runes,"I say happily

"That's great news, Hayley," Ted says

"Well done Hayley,"Dora says ruffling my hair playfully

"Congratulations," Andy says

"Thanks, guys,"I say happily

5 days later I was saying goodbye to Andy and Ted on Platform 9and 3 quarters. Sadly Dora couldn't be there to see me off as she was working today but they had said there goodbyes at breakfast before she left apparating to the ministry. I was there a little bit earlier in order to get a compartment. Ted levitated my trunk onto the overhead luggage compartment before coming back onto the platform to say goodbye. Andy handed me some savoury snacks in a small bag so that I didn't eat only sweets. They left after saying goodbye and I got settled in the compartment. About 10 minutes later Neville knocked on the compartment door. Gesturing him to come in she levitated his trunk up on top of hers knowing that she wouldn't need anything that was in it. They talked for another 10 minutes before Hermione knocked on the door.

As she came in she gave me a hug and looked at me."Hey Hayley. Rons outside with his mum he should be done soon" She says levitating her trunk next to mine and Neville's.

After about another 5 minutes Ron came into our compartment with his trunk putting on top of Hermione's. Sitting down we all sit and begin to talk about the upcoming year as we felt the train start to pull out of the station.

After about half an hour after the train had left Kings Cross, there was a knock on the compartment door. Gesturing for the boy to come in Hayley looked at him. He had short platinum blonde hair that was semi-messy. He had silvery blue eyes and was wearing Ravenclaw house robes. One of the most striking features about the boy was the scar that was above and below his left eye. Coming in he looked at them slightly nervous."Hello, I was wondering if I could sit in here. My cousin and her friend are both girls and they started talking about girly things so I made a quick exit"He explained.

Smiling I nod."Yeah sure take a seat" I said with a smile

"Thank you. My names Cyrus by the way. Cyrus Lovegood" He says as he took a seat on the same side as Hermione and Ron.

"It's nice to meet you, Cyrus, I'm Hayley Potter,"I say as the others follow my lead and introduce themselves.

Ron looks at him for a moment and my mind instantly worries that he is going to mention Cyrus's scar."Is your cousin Luna?"He asks

"Yes, she is.I'm a year older than her,"He says looking over towards Ron

"She's friends with my sister Ginny,"He says smiling

"I thought your name sounded familiar," Cyrus says shaking his hand.

"So Cyrus what electives do you take?"I ask him politely

"Arithmancy and Ancient about you?"He explains before asking me the same question

"I take those two as well. I took Care of Magical Creatures and Divination last year but over the summer I decided to change electives" I explained.

For the rest of the journey, the 5 of us talked and got to know Cyrus better and vice versa. About an hour before we were due to arrive at Hogsmeade station I got up and went to the bathroom to change into my uniform. Hermione had gone to talk to Ginny and Luna letting the boys change in peace. On my way back I came across the compartment that Draco was in. He gave me a silent gesture for me to hold up. I moved out of the way of the window so his friends wouldn't see. He came out after a few moments and we went into the next compartment that was surprisingly empty.

"Congratulations on passing the Arithmancy and Ancient Runes exams," He says smirking

I look up at him slightly shocked."How did you know?"

"Potter my father has sources all over the ministry it wasn't exactly that hard to find out,"He says with a slight smirk on his face

Shaking my head exasperated I look up at him smiling,"Whatever thank you Malfoy"I say

After talking for a few moments we say goodbye and I head back to my compartment. Getting back I notice that the boys have changed and that Hermione must still be with Ginny and Luna. Fairly soon Hermione comes back and tells Cyrus that Luna wants to talk with him.

After he is gone the four of us continue to talk amongst ourselves. About another 40 minutes, the train starts to slow down as it pulls into Hogsmeade Station. Getting off the 4 of us head toward the carriages. Hermione, Ron, Neville and I get into a carriage and Cyrus gets into the next one with Luna and Ginny. After we arrive at the school and disembark the carriages we once again meet up with Cyrus, Ginny and Luna. We say goodbye to Cyrus and tell him that we will see him in class tomorrow and Ginny does the same with Luna. From there we split off into two groups as we enter the Great Hall. Cyrus and Luna sit down at the Ravenclaw table and the rest of us head towards the Gryffindor table.

Once everyone had taken their seats and everything had settled down the sorting hat was placed at the front of the hall while Professor McGonagall left to retrieve the first years from the entrance hall. As they began to file in I saw the wonder o their faces and smiled remembering how awed and amazed I had been when seeing the Great Hall for the first time. The next thing I noticed was that the year group seemed to be bigger than our own. There seemed to be, from just a quick glance, around 50 or 60 students whereas our own had been significantly smaller with only 40 students.

As the students proceeded to be sorted I didn't particularly pay much attention to specific names and where they were sorted. At the end of it, they were 15 sorted into Hufflepuff,14 sorted into Ravenclaw,15 sorted into Slytherin and 16 sorted into Gryffindor. The feast soon appeared and everyone started to dig in eagerly. As soon as the feast appeared the Hall seemed to get even more animated and lively. I made sure to say thank you to the other members of the Quidditch Team for the birthday presents.

Eventually, the feast ended and Dumbledore rose out of his chair to give a speech.

"I would like to welcome all students returning and new alike. There are a few start of term notices that I need to give you all before you head off to your common rooms. The first is that once again the Forbidden Forest is out of bounds to all students and once again I repeat that there are a number of older students who would do well to remember this"He says as he eyes twinkle looking pointedly at Fred and George both of whom look straight back with the most innocent grins that they could manage."Secondly, a list of all prohibited items can be found outside of our caretaker Mr Filch's office. Finally, the last announcement before you are all dismissed is that for this year there will be no Quidditch Cup this year"

As he made this announcement at least half of the Great Hall made their displeasure known including myself.

Eventually, Dumbledore called for quiet."The reason for this is because Hogwarts has been chosen to host a legendary event. Hogwarts will be the host of the Tri-Wizard Tournament. On October 30th a selection of the two other school will be joining us along with their headteachers. Students that meet the requirements will be allowed to enter their name for a chance to compete. One week later the Goblet of Fire will select one student from each school to be their respective school's champion to compete for the cup, a cash prize and eternal glory"

As the hall of students grew quieter processing the news Dumbledore spoke once again."Now you are all dismissed. Your respective House prefect will escort the first years"

As I began to stand up I heard the various prefects calling for their respective first years to follow them Turning away from the Head Table to follow my friends to the common room I was stopped by Professor McGonagall."Miss Potter the Headmaster and I would like to see you in the Headmasters office"She explains.

I nod and turn to say to my friends that I would see them later before turning back to Professor McGonagall. "Okay shall we go?"I say

As I head off towards Dumbledores office I think of all the possibilitissues at this meeting could be about and the most predominant idea is that he is unhappy hat I ignored his attempts to contact me over the summer as well as changing my guardians without his knowledge or permission.

Authors note - Yes this chapter is once again very shortly. I apologise but I have foundthat it is easier for me to do shorter chapters as we continue the school year in order to have better pacing.I would like to give a shout out to RavenclawPotter666 and ninjahamsterassassin for reviewing and giving me their bios for Original Characters.