Hogwarts, Grounds.
Danny, Hermoine, Neville, and Ron Are enjoying their Friday afternoon. Suddenly, a familiar voice greets them."Hello there." Danny says."Hey, you're the guy that brought us to the castle." Hagrid laughs and says."Always nice. to make an impression, Rubeus Hagrid. Keeper of keys and grounds at Hogwarts."
Danny replies."It's nice to meet you, Hagrid. Im Daniel Fenton, but please call me Danny." Hagrid replies."It's nice to meet you too, Danny."
Hermoine introduces herself next."Im Hermoine Granger, it's lovely to meet you, sir." Hagrid replies."Hello Hermoine, I hope you are having a good time at Hogwarts."
Ron follows."Im Ron, Ron Weasley. You know my brother Charlie talked about you all the time." Hagrid asks."Nice to meet you, Ron. How is Charlie? Hopefully, he loves Romania. I must admit im a bit jealous that he gets to work with all those dragons. I always wanted a Dragon."
Neville introduces himself next."Neville Longbottom, it's nice to meet you, Hagrid." Hagrid replies."Lovely to meet you too, Neville." Hagrid looks at danny and says."You know Danny, there is something familiar about you." Danny replies."There must be something about this face." Danny's comment causes Hagrid and the others to laugh.
Hagrid then invites the four for tea in the morning, and they all accept.
Ron and Neville then excuse themselves. They leave, and Danny and Hemoine head to the courtyard.
The courtyard.
They See Dean, Justin, And Sally-Anne. And the five get together and strike up a conversation.
Justin Asks."So, how was everyone's first week? Mine was great. Hufflepuff is amazing. Everyone is Kind and friendly." Sally-Anne says."I agree with Justin. Hufflepuff is Amazing. I do not care for Professor Snape."
Hermoine goes next."The classes here are brilliant. And I love Professor McGonagall's class." Dean says."Gryffindor is cool. The lads are great. I agree with you on Snape. But im very curious how is Slytherin Danny?"
Danny says with a sarcastic tone."Oh, it's lovely. When I first walked into the Slytherin Dungeon. I thought I made a wrong turn and found Dr. Doom's secret lair." Danny's description causes the other four to laugh.
Danny continues."Then I saw Professor Snape." Dean jokes."And that sold you on the Dr Doom thing." Danny replies."You have no idea, Anyway. I agree with Hermoine. The classes are great except for History of Magic. That class is very Boring." Justin replies."We have a History of Magic class?" Danny replies."I believe most of you call it nap time. As for Potions, I Love the class but dislike the teacher."
Hermoine then asks."What do all of you think about the wizarding world?" Danny says."As a kid who grew up in A technologically Advanced Lab. This place is a shock to the system." Dean says."I miss the telly." With Jusin agreeing. Danny asks."Telly?" Hermoine says."It's British for TV." Danny says."Yeah, me too."
Justin then jokes."I can see that Danny went from one extreme to the other." And everyone laughs again. Danny then says."It's great catching up. But I have to write to my parents. I see you all later."
Three hours later.
Danny has finished writing his letters. He has one for His Parents, One for his uncle, One for Jazz, one for Sam, and One for Tucker. Danny heads up to the great hall and Has Dinner. He makes it an early night. And Danny spends the rest of the night Training his ghost powers like he does every night.
The next morning.
Danny is waiting with Hedwig when hermoine shows up with her letter. Danny says."Hermoine meet Hedwig. Hedwig this is Hermoine." Hermoine says."She is beautiful. Did you name her after Saint Hedwig?" Danny replies."Yeah, it was the name that she liked the most." Hermoine says."She led such an Amazing life. Oh, and before I forget, Here is my letter, Danny."
Danny says to Hedwig."Alright, girl, first to the Grangers. Then my uncle and then my family and friends. And Hedwig, If the grangers ask to send a letter back. Wait for them, okay, girl?" Hedwig hoots in understanding. And she flies off.
Hermoine asks."Won't your uncle start asking questions if an owl shows up with mail from you?" Danny says."He saw me cast my first Lumos charm. I think it's safe to say that he knows. At least I won't have to come up with weird excuses." Hermoine asks."Who are Sam and Tucker?"
Danny says."My Best friends since kindergarten." Hermoine says."You must miss them terribly." Danny replies."Yeah, this is the first time without them. But I have made new friends here. And learning magic is fun. How about you, Hermoine? You must miss your friends too."
Hermoine says, embarrassed."I never had friends before." Danny says."Well, Hermoine, you do have one now."
Hermoine hugs Danny and asks."Do you mean that?" Danny replies."Do you think I would joke about something like that?" Hermoine replies with a smile and tears in her eyes."Thank you, Danny." Danny says."Anytime, Hermoine, so Hagrid's?" she nods, and they head towards Hagrid's cabin.
They meet with Ron and Neville. And the four of them go to have tea at Hagrid's. They enter Hagrid's hut. Hagrid poors the four children some tea and asks."So, how was your first week at Hogwarts?" Hermoine goes first and says."The classes are Amazing. It's clear that the teachers are experts." Hagrid replies."There Ain't no finer school than Hogwarts. I tell you that."
Neville says."I love Herbology. I can't wait until I get to see the upperclassman greenhouses." Ron says."The food is the best. And I can't wait until I can play Quidditch." Danny asks Hagrid."Hey, Hagrid, can I take a look at that newspaper?" Hagrid passes Danny the Daily Prophet. Danny begins reading.
"investigations continue into the break-in at Gringotts on 31 July, widely believed to be the work of Dark wizards or witches unknown. Gringotts goblins today insisted That the criminals did not take anything. The vault in question had its contents removed that day. The Aurors continue to look for clues. And ask for any witnesses to come forward.
The Goblins remain quiet on the content of the vault in question. Citing client privacy. We will keep you updated."
Danny says."Strange Me and Hermoine were there that day. I did not notice a thing wrong." Hermoine says."Me, either. Everything seemed normal." Hagrid says."I was there too that day. On official Hogwarts business. I should not have said that." Danny, feeling sorry for Hagrid, says."I enjoyed my first week, too. But History of Magic was boring."
Danny swears that he sees Hagrid say silently."Thank you." The four head outside, And Ron asks Danny."Fancy a game of Wizard Chest, mate?" Danny replies."Cool, how about tonight? I already have plans for this afternoon."
Ron says."Wicked, you going to love Wizard Chest." Neville says."I play a game with you, Ron." Having said the magical words. Ron and Neville head off.
Danny turns to hermoine and asks."Are you ready to begin our quest for the Legendary Libary of Hogwarts?" Hermoine says."Why, yes, I do believe that we will succeed. Mr Fenton." Danny says."Lead on Miss Granger." After walking around the castle for an hour, They find the library.
Danny says softly."This library is massive compared to the one at Freddie's Middle School." Hermoine asks."Amity Park, Freddie's middle school. Is everything in Amity Park named after ghost and horror movies?"
Danny half-jokes and says."They chose a theme and stuck with it." Hermoine looks around and says."The library is everything I hoped it would be. I do wonder why some seem to be closed off."
The librarian says."It's clear you two know how to behave in a Libary." Hermoine says."Hello Ma'am. My name is Hermoine Granger. And this is Daniel Fenton. You run the best library I have ever seen." The librarian named Irma Pince beams at the young girl's compliment.
Danny asks."Ma'am, Why are there books behind bars?" Madam Pince says."That is the restricted section. Mr. Fenton, there are some dangerous and rare books there. You're only allowed to go there when you have permission." Danny and Hermoine thanked the librarian for her time. And they have a look around the library.
That night, Danny is Playing Ron in Wizard Chest. Danny is thinking to himself."He is good. It's clear that Ron understands every aspect of the game."
Danny does his best. But Ron is just too good at Wizard Chest. After the game, Danny says."Mabye you should play people for a couple of knuts per game." Ron lights up and says."That's brilliant, mate. Why did I not think of that?" Danny gives Ron two knuts and asks."So you up for a rematch?"
Ron smiles and says."Anytime." After the second game, danny says."I Heard there is a Hogwarts chest club. Why won't you sign up? I mean, Quidditch is not an option this year anyway. And it's clear you are an expert at this game."
"That is a sentiment I wholeheartedly agree with, Mr. Fenton." Danny and Ron look up and see McGonagall approaching them. She then continues."Mr. Weasley, you are one of the most talented players I have seen from a student. It would be a shame if you did not develop your skills further. You might become one of the youngest champions in Hogwarts History."
She hands Ron a sign-up sheet. And says."I hope you sign up, Mr. Weasley. What about you, Mr. Fenton? Any Ideas for extracurricular activities?" Danny replies."The two things im interested in im too young for. Namely Quidditch and Dueling. So Im going to give the Gobstone club a try."
Mcgonagall says."It's clear that you intend to make the most of your time here, Mr Fenton. Now, I must continue with My duties. Good night, Mr. Fenton and Mr. Weasley." Both reply."Good night, Professor."
Granger Residence. The next day.
Hedwig flies into the grangers garden. And Dan Granger takes the letter from Hedwig. And he asks her if he can send a letter back. Hedwig nods in understanding. And Hedwig waits for the Grangers to give a letter back.
Emma and Dan open Hermoine's letter and start reading.
Dear Mommy and Daddy,
Danny was kind enough to offer to have Hedwig deliver my letter. I have a great time here. The classes are great, and it's clear that Hogwarts employs excellent teachers.
Danny is very nice. And I Hope we can become friends in the future. Did you know that Danny wants to be an astronaut? I also met Ron and a boy called Neville on the train. Neville likes Herbology, And Danny enjoys Astronomy and Defence against the dark arts the most. My favorite subject is Transfiguration.
The castle is beautiful. And there seems to be a small village nearby we can go to in our third year. I will write again soon.
With Love,
Hermoine.
Dan and Emma Granger write a letter back and give it to Hedwig. Who flies off to the United States of America to deliver Danny's letters.
Emma says."It seems that young Danny has made quite the impression on our little girl." Dan says."Well, like his family. He looks to be a good enough sort. But I tell you now. I not ready for any boyfriends." Emma laughs and says."She is only eleven. I dont think we have to worry about that for a few more years."
Dan says."I hope so."
The next couple of Days, The classes at Hogwarts build further on the first lessons. And after his second charms class, Flitwick asks Danny to stay behind. And he gives Danny a few spells.
He explains."These spells are a duelist Bread and Butter, Mr. Fenton. but some might take a while before you make any real progress. After all, some of them are Newt-level spells." Danny receives instructions for the Disarming Charm, The Tickling Charm, The Shield Charm, The Stunning Spell, And the Knockback Jinx.
Flitwick says."If you need any advice, Mr Fenton. My door is always open." Danny replies."Thank you, Professor."
Amity Park. Somewhere in the second week of Danny's school life.
Jack Sees Hedwig and lets her in. He takes the letters from Danny. He then calls."Maddy, Jazz, and Vlad Danny wrote to us." Jack says."Take a nice long rest, Hedwig. You earned it, girl." They all head into the kitchen. And Jazz says."I will deliver the letters to Sam and Tucker." They all take the letters and start reading.
End of chapter.