A/N : This story describes how Albus, matt, Amanda, St. John, and Rose get their Hogwarts letter of the alphabet. Each chapter contians language from a call by Jared Campbell. Each chapter 's name is a lyric from the Saame vocal. The fib is named after his vocal, Life Is Good.

Disclaimer- I do n't own Harry ceramicist or any of Jared Campbell 's songs.

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Cause fate, it 's in my way
and I do n't have the patience to put living on hold,
I think I 'm holding out for something more.
~Fate, Jared Campbell



Eleven-year-old Albus Severus ceramicist was standing in front line of the window in the draft room of his Jack London house, Grimmauld home. He had been standing perfectly still for the by two minutes, watching as a dot in the sky got expectant and large until it was recognizable as an owl.

The owl was close now and it looked like it was heading straight person for Grimmauld home. It was close enough for Albus to comment its ruffled brown feather and the alphabetic character wrapped around its legs. Albus gulped and he rubbed his sweaty manpower on his pants.

Watching for the dawn Wiley Post had become a routine for Albus over the past few days. As soon as he woke up, he would stand by the window waiting for the owl that he knew would arrive soon. The owl from Hogwarts schooling of witchcraft and genius that would bring him his acceptance missive. Albus 's older comrade, James II, had received his letter of the alphabet a class ago, in mid-July, and Albus was sure his would come at roughly the same time.

Albus wrenched open the window and the owl soared inside. It stuck out its leg and Albus quickly detached the missive. The owl gave a meretricious darn and then soared out the window. Albus shut it as he rifled through the missive. One was addressed to James. But the other, the other was addressed to Albus.

Albus sat down on the sofa and slowly turned the letter over in his bridge player. He swallowed arduous and began to open it with shaking helping hand. He pulled it out of the envelop and study it.

Albus closed the letter, grinning to himself. It had finally arrived. Albus had been sort of anxious about it the entire summer. He knew it would go far, but after days of no owls from Hogwarts, he had gotten a bit worried.

Albus stood up and ran to the stair. He had to wake James up. James I had been teasing Albus ever since he returned from Hogwarts, telling him he would n't get his letter. Albus knew Henry James liked to joke, but it had gotten a bit bother by the third week.

Jesse James 's bedroom doorway was closed, but that did n't intercept Albus. After all, James I always barged into Albus 's room. Albus banged clear the room access and peered down at James, who was curled up on his bed. He looked rather innocuous when he was sleeping, but if anyone could make believe fuss even while sleeping, it was James.

Albus glanced around the room, trying to think of a creative way to wake him up. He wished he had a wand and could rabbit on water in James 's font.

Albus decided to just go with the old standby of staring at James II until he woke up. It usually worked. Albus peered down until he was only inches from James I and waited.

All of a sudden, James 's center shot open and he jumped back. He hit his head on the wall behind his bed and winced.

`` What the perdition, Al ? '' Saint James the Apostle shouted as he rubbed his head, `` Do you agnize what time it is ? ``

`` Nine in the morning, '' Albus said, `` Sorry about your head. ``

`` It 's ok, '' James muttered, `` I 'll get you back eventually. But why in the epithet of merlin did you wake me up so early ? ``

Albus pulled his letter out of his envelop and proudly shoved it in James 's face. Saint James grabbed it and scanned it. He gave it back to Albus and grinned.

`` See, you got it, '' Epistle of James said.

`` I know, '' Albus said, `` But you 're the one who said I would n't. ``

`` I was only joking, '' James shrugged, `` It 's what brothers do. Now you get to do it with Lily. ``

Albus shrugged. He sort of doubted Lily would believe him if he told her she was n't going to Hogwarts. She 'd been waiting impatiently for her Hogwarts letter since she was five or so. Now she was nine and she still had two years to go.

`` Oh, you got your book list, too, '' Albus handed James River the letter addressed to him.

`` Excellent, '' James II grinned as he ripped it open, `` Maybe Mum and Dad will get me a Calluna vulgaris as an former birthday present. Then I can try out for seeker this twelvemonth and not deliver to use one of those school day brooms. ``

James was entering his second year and was determined to become Gryffindor 's new quester. He had been practicing all summer on one of their mum 's old brooms. James 's birthday was in Nov and he had been giving their parents not so subtle hint about a new broom ever since he returned family from school.

`` wellspring, I 'm going to go see if we can go to Diagon alley today, '' Albus said.

`` Then I can get my broom, '' James replied and laid back down.

Albus looked back at James as he left, and noticed that he already had his middle closed.

Albus ran back downstairs and to the kitchen. Both of his parents were sitting at the table eating eggs and toast.

`` It came ! '' Albus said proudly as he set his letter down in between his parents.

`` Congratulations, Al, '' Harry grinned and ruffled Ablus 's tomentum, `` Told you you just had to be affected role. ``

`` That 's wonderful, Albus, '' Ginny got up and kissed the top of his head, `` We can go shopping today, if you 'd like. ``

`` Definitely, '' Albus grinned, `` James wants to go, too. He wants his new broom. ``

Ginny rolled her eyes as she put her plate in the sump. `` We 'll see about that. ``

`` Mummy ! ! ! ! '' Lily came shrieking down the stairs.

Albus turned around and saw that she had a hair encounter stuck in her hair and her eyes were welling up with tears.

`` mammy ! '' Lily cried, `` It 's stuck ! ``

Ginny sighed and picked up her wand. `` Lily, what were you doing ? ``

`` I was just trying to reach my hair curly like Rosie 's, '' Lily pouted as Ginny started to extricate the brushwood from her hair.

`` Lily, what have I told you about wrapping your pilus around your copse ? '' Ginny asked.

`` Not to do it, '' Lily muttered.

`` Exactly, '' Ginny said, `` Albus got his Hogwart 's letter of the alphabet. ``

`` Really ? '' Lily shrieked and ran away from Ginny just as she got the brush costless, `` Where is it ? I want to see ! ``

Albus grabbed his varsity letter off the table and held it in front of Lily. Lily stared widely eyed at it and tried to grab it away from Albus. Albus held it up above her head.

`` I wan na hold it ! '' Lily shouted.

`` No, '' Albus shook his head.

`` Mum ! '' Lily shouted, `` He wo n't let me see it ! ``

`` It 's his letter, Lils, '' Harry replied.

Lily crossed her arms across her chest. `` mulct. I want to go to Hogwarts, too. ``

`` You 're not old enough. You just have to be patient, Lily, '' Ginny told her.

Harry snorted into his succus. `` I seem to remember someone else who was impatient about going to Hogwarts. ``

Ginny smacked Harry playfully on the question with that morning 's copy of the Prophet. `` Oh, shut it, Harry. ``

Albus poured himself a bowl of grain and sat down just as the fireplace lit up with Green River flames. It cleared a few seconds later and out stepped a boy in his belated stripling who had aquamarine colored hair.

`` Teddy ! '' Albus shouted and jumped up from the table, `` I got my letter of the alphabet just now ! '' Albus handed shimmy his letter.

`` Brilliant, '' teddy bear grinned and scanned Albus 's letter of the alphabet, `` Merlin, I wish I still had another year there. ``

`` That 's only because then you could put off deciding what you want to do with your life, '' Ginny laughed.

`` No, so I could be there when Albus is there, '' slip groaned, `` But I suppose you 're right, too. ``

`` Of course I am, '' Ginny said.

`` Anyway, I just stopped by to say hi on my way to solve, '' shift said as he grabbed a opus of toast off Harry 's plate.

`` And to steal my intellectual nourishment, '' Harry muttered.

`` That, too, '' teddy bear grinned, `` I 'm working at the Diagon Alley store today, so will I see you lot there later ? ``

`` Yep, '' Harry nodded, `` We 'll be there. I 'm going to see if Ron and Hermione want to go as well. pink wine probably got her letter today. ``

`` Sounds good, '' Teddy said as he stepped back into the fireplace and disappeared in greenness flames.

******

A few hours later ( after Jesse James had woken up ), the ceramist kin found themselves in Diagon bowling alley. The street was filled with returning Hogwarts students and their families.

Albus had been to Diagon alley numerous meter before, but there was something very exciting about going there to buy provision for Hogwarts. He was getting to do everything James had done the late year. Albus was especially excited about going to Olivander 's and getting his wand.

They met Ron and Hermione Weasley, as well as their two kids, Rose and Hugo, in front of Gringott 's. rose wine was a dyad months jr. than Albus, but would be turning eleven in August and would be going to Hogwarts as well. Hugo was Lily 's age.

`` Where to first ? '' Harry asked.

`` Olivander 's ! '' Albus announced.

`` fanfare and Blotts ! '' Rose said excitedly.

Albus stared at her like she had three heads. How could his cousin want to go to the Word stock before she got her wand ?

`` You 're mental, Rose, '' William James laughed, `` I say we go to caliber Quidditch Supplies ! ``

`` Eyelops ! '' Lily shouted.

`` You 're not even going to Hogwarts, '' Albus pointed out.

`` I do n't care, '' Lily huffed.

`` Weasley 's Wizard Wheezes, '' Victor Hugo suggested.

`` Then it 's settled, '' Harry grinned, `` We 're going to the pharmacist first. ``

Everybody groaned, but followed Harry down the street anyway. Albus sighed to himself. That was always how his dad settled arguments. He 'd break up what cypher had suggested.

The trip to the Apothecary was quick. cypher really wanted to linger in there. Albus did n't particularly relish the place. It had an odd smell to it and there were cauldron full of things that looked like they were decaying.

After the pill pusher, they went to ma'am Malkin 's, which was boring as well. Albus just did n't find buying robes very exciting. It seemed like his dad was doing the virtually drill shopping first.

Finally, after a prospicient trip to brandish and Blotts, Harry announced that Olivander 's was next on the listing. Albus and Rose ran ahead of the residual of the group and arrived a few minutes before anyone else.

`` Ah, Albus and blush wine, '' Olivander turned around and greeted them with a wispy voice.

`` hi, Mr. Olivander. We 're getting our scepter today, '' Albus grinned.

`` I thought so, '' Olivander smiled and walked slowly to the rows of wands that were behind him.

Olivander took measurements and then walked to the backrest of the shop. He returned with a few wand just as the ease of the ceramicist and Weasley mob entered the shop class. Olivander greeted them and then handed Albus and Rose each a wand.

Albus smiled as he held the wand in his deal. It was an unbelievable feeling ; holding a baton that could be his. He waved it and the window behind him exploded.

James burst out in laughter as Albus 's fount turned bright red. He set the wand on Olivander 's desk and looked sheepishly at his family. Harry grinned and repaired Olivander 's windowpane with a waving of his own wand.

`` Perhaps this one, '' Olivander handed Albus another wand, `` eleven and a quarter inches, Ash, phoenix plume. ``

Albus took the sceptre and all of a sudden a warm tone enveloped him. If he did n't know any in force, he 'd say the wand actually glowed in his hand for a split second. He could feel that it was the right one even before he waved it. He gave it a moving ridge and gold sparks erupted from it.

`` Excellent, '' Olivander grinned.

A little while later, pink wine had her wand as well and the chemical group left the store. Albus was carrying his baton with the uttermost attention and staring more at the box than what was in front of him.

The adults decided that it would be best to chat Eyelops last-place since both Albus and Rose were getting owls. They did n't desire to have to channel the owls around all day.

James II was asking to go to tone Quidditch provision every five hour or so, but Harry led the way into Weasley 's Wizard Wheezes first.

`` Ron, Ginny ! '' George IV greeted them as they entered, `` And Harry and Hermione ! You 've got everyone with you today. ``

`` Hogwarts shopping, '' Harry grinned, `` Al and Rosie just got their wand. ``

Albus proudly opened the box and showed his Uncle George I his new wand. Rose did the same.

`` Brilliant, both of you ! '' George VI said, `` And now I shall get you both ready for Hogwarts in the japery department .... ''

Albus followed George into the depth of the shop. He was not at all surprised that his uncle was assisting him with pranks. George was the proprietor of Weasleys'maven Wheezes and was legendary at Hogwarts as one of the most mischievous bookman ever to attend.

`` Now, every educatee needs a Skiving Snackbox or two, '' George III said as he handed Albus and rose each a coloured box, `` After all, I ca n't imagine you 'll want to sit through chronicle of conjuration very often. ``

Albus grinned as he took the box of sweets to realise one ill. He had heard many a storey from his parents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and Epistle of James about how boring Professor Binns'classes were.

`` And then you 'll involve some dung bombs, '' George said as he led them to a dissimilar display.

`` finis time I checked, those were still forbidden at Hogwarts, '' Hermione said sternly.

`` Oh, I 'm trusted they are, '' George winked, `` But so long as Filch does n't find out it was these two who set them off, it does n't matter. ``

`` Saint George Weasley ! '' Hermione scolded, `` You should be setting a better example for these two ! No wonder Fred was in detention every calendar week last yr ! ``

Albus laughed as he took a pack of dung bombs off the shelf. His cousin Fred was George VI 's son and just finished his thirdly year at Hogwarts. Fred had taken after his father as far as pranking went.

`` Lighten up, Hermione, '' Ron laughed, `` Let them suffer their fun. ``

`` Ronald ! '' Hermione shouted, `` You 're even worse ! ``

`` Harry ! '' Teddy burst out of the book binding way and joined the radical, `` Getting Al all the pranking products he 'll need this year ? ``

`` Sure am, '' Harry grinned, `` Although I do n't think Hermione is too happy about it. ``

`` I am not buying this material for rosiness, '' Hermione stated.

After a few Thomas More minutes of arguing, Hermione gave up and both Albus and Rose had bagfuls of Weasleys'product. James IV had replenished his stash as well and Albus had a feeling he 'd use everything up within a month.

George IV closed the shop so he and shimmy could get something to eat and everyone went to the Leaky caldron for dinner. Albus mainly listened to the conversation but was very content. Going to Hogwarts was something he had been looking forward to for age and now it was finally happening.

Epistle of James finally got to go to Quality Quidditch supply after dinner and got his betimes natal day present. Albus was slightly jealous about this, but knew that he could n't give birth his own ling at Hogwarts anyway. He was determined to take in it onto the Quidditch team eventually, though.

The hold out stop of the day was Eyelops Owl Emporium, which was a post Albus was almost as excited about as he had been about Olivander 's. His parents had told him he 'd be capable to get an owl when he went to Hogwarts.

`` I want an owl, '' Lily whined as they entered the shop.

`` In two years, '' Harry replied.

`` That 's so far away, '' Lily groaned.

`` I know, '' Harry said as he picked her up, `` But it 'll go by loyal than you think. ``

Albus began looking around at all the owl. He did n't really have any ideas about what kind of owl he wanted ; he just thought he 'd reckon around and see what owl liked him.

There were owls of all sizes and colors. White ones, black ones, and speckled one. pocket-size ones, expectant ones, and culture medium sized 1. Albus walked slowly through the shop and looked at each owl. His oculus rested on an owl with gleaming common topaz eyes and obscure brownness feathers. The owl had a few flecks of white on its heading and it was staring directly at Albus.

Albus walked over to the owl and gave the owl a pat on its mind. The owl gave a diffused hoot and Albus knew it was the one for him. The owl flew onto his berm and Albus walked back to his parents.

`` I 've got my owl, '' he grinned.

`` What 's his name ? '' Harry asked.

`` Dunno, '' Albus shrugged, `` Have n't thought of one yet. ``

`` epithet him Salazar, '' James smirked, `` Because you 'll be in Slytherin. ``

`` What ? '' Albus stared at his Brother, `` I 'm not going to be in Slytherin. ``

`` You never know, '' James said, `` There 's a 25 per centum chance that you might. ``

Albus was stunned. It was so obvious. There was a 25 pct chance that he 'd be in Slytherin. After all, there were four house. But the thought of being in Slytherin had never crossed his mind. He always thought he 'd be in Gryffindor, where everyone in his whole sept had been. It was potential for him to be in Slytherin, though. Or Ravenclaw or Hufflepuff. Neither of those would be that bad, but Albus wanted to be in Gryffindor.

`` Ready to go, Al ? '' Harry asked, `` develop just found her owl. ``

`` Oh, yeah, '' Albus said quietly, `` I 'm ready. And I 'm naming my owl Godric. ``

Albus followed his family out of the owl shop and to the Leaky Cauldron. In two calendar month, he 'd be at Hogwarts. The stead where his parents went and about of the ease of his menage. The place he had been impatiently waiting to go to for years. He could n't think of a time in his life where he had been more excite. All he hoped was that he would wind up in Gryffindor and maybe, just maybe, he would be able to progress to a figure for himself.


But he knows that it 's going to be all right
campaign the passion that he 's got will stay fresh him warm through the night
lifespan is good, life sentence is good
~LIfe Is trade good, Jared Joseph Campbell


Eleven-year-old Matthew Conan Eckerton was sitting below a magnanimous oak tree in his backyard. His eyes were closed in and he was resting his point against its grating tree trunk. The sun was beating down on him through the limb above. For the past tense hour, the only sound had been the occasional bird chirping or cow mooing. Then a loud revving broke the silence.

Matt slowly opened his eye and squinted in the bright sunlight. He glanced around to try and witness out where the randomness was coming from. In the distance, he saw the Fannie Farmer riding his tractor through the fields that surrounded Matt 's house.

matt lived in the country, far from any townspeople. His house was on an Acre of property that was surrounded by tilled land on three sides and a wood on the other. The nearby Farmer owned all of the surrounding farmland and was regularly seen plowing or performing former tasks. The James Leonard Farmer 's house was quite far away, although matt could see it from where he was sitting. Other than the James Leonard Farmer, Matt had no other neighbors.

matte 's parents, Bruno Walter and Julie, wanted it that way. Matt was not an ordinary bicycle eleven-year-old boy, even by wizarding banner. At the age of five, he was bitten by a lycanthrope and became one himself. For the past five and a one-half years, over half his life, he had been enduring terrible transformations every month that left him exhausted and retch. As if he could be anymore unusual, the wolfbane Potion which normally enabled a wolfman to keep his mind during full-of-the-moon moons, did not work for Matt.

That special day happened to be the day of the full moonlight. In only a few shortsighted hours, mat would be locked in a room in the cellar and go through the afflictive translation into the wolf.

As the full Moon was only a short while away, flatness was already feeling the result of it. A few days beforehand, he would tire quickly and get a lot of headaches. He also lost his appetite. At the moment, he had a splitting headache which was not helped by the tractor, but felt too exhausted to move. He closed his oculus and tried to brush aside the hammering in his head and the tractor 's roaring.

`` Matt, are you out here ? '' individual shouted.

Matt opened his eyes again and saw his sister, Amy, walking towards him. `` I 'm over by the tree ! '' he shouted.

Amy ran the remainder of the distance and sat down next to him. Her blond hair's-breadth was thrown up into a messy ponytail and flying everywhere as she walked.

`` Thank Falco columbarius, '' Amy sighed, `` I could n't retrieve you anywhere. You know Mum does n't like it when you go outside the day of the wide moonshine. ``

Matt groaned inwardly. His mother was extremely overprotective, in his opinion. He understood she had her reasons and after what had happened in the yesteryear, he could n't really fault her. But he was n't a baby anymore and he did n't think going outside was going to hurt. He liked going outside before full moonlight since he 'd be cooped up inside for a few days afterwards.

`` Is she back yet ? '' matte asked. His mother had gone to Diagon bowling alley to peck up some food market a little while ago, leaving Amy to 'babysit'him. lusterlessness thought this was derisory since he was eleven and certainly did not need a babysitter, but did n't argue with her. Plus, Amy was home anyway.

`` No, '' Amy replied, `` But I had to find you because this just came by owl. ``

Amy grinned as she handed mat a letter. matt took it and turned it over. His hint caught in his breast as he saw the Hogwarts tip stamped on it. It was his Hogwarts letter.

Ever since Amy had begun her wizard teaching, when mat was four, he had been excited about going himself. Even after he had been bitten by a werewolf, he thought he 'd get to go. His parents had never said otherwise. Until they received a varsity letter telling them Matt could n't attend, that is.

The Eckertons had not lived in England their whole lives. Up until three years ago, they had lived in Australia. Amy had attended the Australian schooltime of Sorcery until she was fourteen. That was when their parents had asked the schoolmaster if Matt would be able to attend. He said he could not.

Everything got big from there. mortal who held a grudge against lustrelessness 's dad at the Ministry announced to the entire country that lustrelessness was a werewolf ( something they had successfully hidden for over two years ) and then his dad lost his job because of it. He had been the Head of the department for the regularization and control of Magical Creatures. After that, the man who had announced Matt 's lycanthropy became the head and hap legislation restricting the rights of lycanthrope.

Matt 's parents sent letters to numerous other schooltime asking if he could attend. Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and wizardry in Scotland said yes. Matt 's dad found a job at the British Ministry, in Werewolf musical accompaniment Services, and they moved. sprightliness had been better since then. Amy had a strong metre adjusting, but eventually began to revel Hogwarts.

Due to all of this, lusterlessness knew he would get a missive from Hogwarts this summer. He had been waiting for it for hebdomad since he had no idea when it would get in, but had momentarily forgotten about it that day. Despite knowing it was going to occur, there was something very exciting about it actually arriving.

lustrelessness slowly peeled back the cachet and opened the envelop. He pulled the missive out and carefully stretch out it.

`` Merlin, you 're slow with that ! '' Amy exclaimed, `` I think I nearly ripped my alphabetic character from Australia when I got it. ``

`` That 's why I opened mine slowly, '' Matt smirked. He looked at the letter and say it aloud. There was a post script at the end, one that Matt knew the sleep of his fellow pupil would not throw received.

P.S. Please have your parents contact
us so we can set up a meter for you to
come to the school so we can hash out
the care we have set up for
your lycanthropy.

Matt folded the missive and then looked up at Amy. He still could n't believe that it was finally his turn to go to Hogwarts. He had been secretly jealous of Amy for years. Every time she got to go shopping for supplying and then zip away on the Hogwarts Express, he watched with envious eyes.

`` It 'll be both of us going this year, '' Amy grinned.

lustrelessness nodded. `` I just hope I 'm in Gryffindor. ``

`` You will be, '' Amy assured him, `` Siblings usually get sorted into the same house. Victoire 's sister and brother are in Gryffindor like she is. All their cousin are there, too. ``

`` I got my supplying tilt, too, '' matt said as he pulled out another while of lambskin, `` You get yours ? '' Amy was entering her seventh and last year at Hogwarts.

`` Yup, '' Amy nodded, `` We can go to Diagon Alley once you 're recovered from tonight. ``

`` Yeah, '' Matt said, wishing he did n't have to wait, `` Says I ca n't get a bring a broom, though. ``

`` Like Mum would let you get one anyway, '' Amy laughed, `` Speaking of Mum, she 'll probably be back anytime. We should go back inside. ``

`` You wo n't tell her I was out here, will you ? '' matt asked as he stuffed his letter back in the envelop.

`` Nah, '' Amy grinned, `` Since when have I been one to do what Mum says anyway ? ``

Matt stood up and felt dizzy as soon as he did so. He stumbled and Amy grabbed his arm. She let him lean on her as they walked slowly back to the house. The matter Matt hated even more than the existent transformation into the wolf was how sick he felt the years leading up to it. It was like getting the flu once a month.

To Matt 's easement, his mother was not back from Diagon Alley when they got back to the house. Amy helped him to the couch and he laid down on it.

`` I am going to lack so many year during the wax moons, '' Matt groaned.

`` Yeah, you probably will, '' Amy agreed, `` But the teachers are nice so you 'll be able to arrest up. Well, most of them are courteous. Washburn 's a foul piece of work, but the rest are nice. And it 's not necessarily a bad thing to lack story of Magic. There 's usually about a quarter of the hoi polloi in my course of instruction using Puking pastille or epistaxis Nougats before that class. You 'll have a built in excuse once a month. All the remainder of the kidskin in your class will be jealous. ``

`` I doubt that, '' Matt said darkly. Ever since he had first seen the sweets in a Skiving Snackbox, he was bewildered that mass would actually eat afters that would make you ill. He just could n't envelop his judgement around actually wanting to be ill, even to omit a boring category. He 'd rather sit through the class.

`` Just keep an open mind, '' Amy shrugged, `` There have been quite a few times where I would rather be in the hospital backstage than in class. ``

Matt groaned and closed his oculus. He wished he could go all seven years at Hogwarts without ever setting foot in the infirmary Wing, but that was n't going to happen.

`` Amy, could you get me some of that headache potion ? '' he asked.

`` When did you last accept it ? '' Amy asked.

`` When I woke up this aurora. ``

`` Sure, '' Amy replied and got up.

flatness heard the threshold afford a instant later and his mum walked in, her limb laden with foodstuff bags.

`` Amy ! '' she shouted, `` Can you fall aid me with these bags ? ``

`` Hang on ! '' Amy shouted from the kitchen.

The bags dropped to the floor with a thump and Matt heard footsteps coming closer. He felt his mother kiss his forehead and ruffle his blonde hair.

`` How are you ? '' she asked softly.

`` Tired and I 've got a concern, '' Matt mumbled.

`` I 'll get you some headache potion. ``

`` Amy 's already getting it, '' lustrelessness replied.

His mum kissed his forehead once more and sat down following to him on the couch. `` Amy, could you land the fever reductant, too ? ``

Matt squeezed his heart shut sloshed. No wonder he felt awful ; he had a fever. Now he was sort of gladiolus he came inside when he did.

`` I got my Hogwarts letter, Mum, '' he whispered.

`` That 's wonderful, love, '' she replied, `` We 'll go shopping in a few twenty-four hours. ``

`` Here 's the potions, '' Amy said.

Matt cracked open his eyes and took one of the chalice Amy was holding. He drank it quickly and then grabbed the other one. He swallowed that one as fast as he could as well and gagged at the disgusting taste.

`` Can I get an owl ? '' he yawned.

`` Of course, beloved, '' his mum said as she rubbed his dorsum, `` Just go to sleep now. We 'll spill the beans more about it tomorrow. ``

Matt nodded and closed his eyes. He fell asleep quickly, feeling the happiest he had ever been the day of a full moon.

******

`` lusterlessness, '' soul whispered as they shook him.

Matt opened his heart and saw his dad bent down in forepart of the lounge. `` Hey, Dad. ``

`` I just heard you got your Hogwarts letter of the alphabet, '' his dad smiled, `` felicitation. ``

`` Thanks, '' lusterlessness whispered.

`` Well, I 'll let you get some more eternal rest. There 's still an hr or so until you have to go downstairs, '' his dad said as he gave him a hug.

matt watched his dad pass into the kitchen and closed his optic once more. He drifted off to sleep again, trying not to cogitate about what would pass off in an hour.

After what seemed like only a few minutes later, Matt woke up in a coldness sweat with an awful head ache that no potion could ever avail with. He sat up and looked out the window. It was disconsolate, but he did n't ask to see the sky to cognise that the lunar month would rise soon.

`` Mum ! '' his vox cracked. He swallowed hard. The pain always started before the translation did. It was terribly. He always tried not to cry, but it never worked. He squeezed his eyes shut and tried to keep back the tears from leaking out.

He heard three bent of step run into the way and felt his female parent 's arms wrap around him. He leaned into her and rested his head on her shoulder.

`` It 's metre, '' his dad said quietly.

Matt shakily stood up and his parents helped him lurch towards the basement door. He could discover Amy 's footsteps behind them. cipher said a intelligence as they walked down the stairs and towards his transformation room.

Matt sat down on the padded story as soon as he got into the way. His head was spinning and he did n't intend he 'd be able to stick out up much foresightful anyway. His parents and Amy each gave him a hug and then left the room. They did n't say anything, but there was zilch to say. He 'd done this so many times there was n't really any distributor point in his parents saying anything. He knew they 'd be there in the morning.

The doorway locked as his parents and Amy left, and mat let out a loud sigh as he sat down. This was it. Another wide lunar month. There was goose egg he could do now but wait.

For yr, he fought the change. He 'd clench his hands and jaw and try to prevent the shift, even though he knew it would n't work. The only time he had n't fought it was the world-class one, where he had no melodic theme what was going to bump. For the endorse one, he knew what was going to happen. He was only six, but he understood and he fought it with every function of his being. Now, five and a half years later, with five and a half years of test copy that it would n't work, he still fought it.

matt did n't ingest to await long for the transformation to begin. His headache became unbearable and he felt his stomach lurch. He learned early on to not try and eat anything beforehand, because it always came back up during the inaugural theatrical role of the transformation.

He curled up into a clump and let out a piano moan. He could feel his nitty-gritty beating a mile a minute. His breathing was short and labored. It felt like he could n't pass off. He always tried not to scream, but that never worked either. He felt his bones breaking and elongating and hair sprouting everywhere.

He let out a loud scream and clenched his eyes as pain coerced through his body. No amount of previous fully moons would ever prepare him for the painful transformation. Nothing helped with it either. His parents had given him so many different potions, but zippo decreased the pain.

His psyche was always the net thing to go. lustrelessness hated that. He wished his mind would go first. Then he would n't induce to think the existent transformation. He always wished he 'd guide out before the transformation began, but that never happened.

Matt took a few Thomas More call down hint and cried out in painfulness. He sat up and looked at his workforce, which were quickly turning into paw of the wolf. He felt dizzy. The world was spinning around him and it felt like fog was clouding his mind. He let out one to a greater extent scream and the creation disappeared.

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The Friedrich August Wolf slowly stood up and took in his environs. It was glowering and there was a faint look of blood and humans lingering in the air. He was also trapped, again. The beast was always trapped. He began to stride around the room and feeling for an dodging road. It was n't there. There was never an escape route.

The masher stood up on his hind legs and pointed his snout towards the roof. He let out a farsighted howl and then glared at the opposite bulwark. He got back down on all quaternary and charged at it, slamming his head into the abnormally soft wall. He stepped back and repeated the process again and again.

He was alone. Alone and trapped. Every single total Moon, the wolf was alone and stuck in the small padded room. He wanted to get out. He wanted to get out and find the people he could faintly smell beyond the walls.

However, there was no way out. No matter how many clip the wolf rammed his fountainhead into the rampart, he could not break-dance it. Eventually, he sat down in the middle of the room and howled once more. He then proceeded to prick at his own consistency to relieve the impulse to aggress something.

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lusterlessness cracked his eyes open and tried to lift his head. A stabbing pain in the ass fled through his head and he dropped it back down onto the bolster trading floor. He closed his eyes and tried to condense on breathing. Each inadequate, labored breather damage. He could n't even figure out which parts of his body hurt the worse. Everything injury. From the top of his head to his toes.

`` Mum ? '' he said hoarsely. His phonation was little more than a whisper. He knew there was no way his mother could hear him, but he called her name anyway.

The door clicked a short while later, but for Matt it felt like an eternity. Whoever came in the room made no phone as they walked across the mattress covered level. They put a cloak over him and then picked him up. A wafture of vertigo come over him as he was lifted up.

`` It 's ok, I 've got you, '' his dad whispered.

matte was hardly mindful of being carried up to his room and he passed out on the way.

The next thing he knew, he was laying in his diffuse bed with layers of blankets on top of him. He could sense the warm sun shining through the window. He opened his optic slowly and blinked as they adjusted to the brightness.

His body still ached despite the potions he knew his parents had given him. His head was throbbing dully as well. Worse yet, he was exhausted. He knew he had already slept for hours, but it felt like he had n't slept in days.

Who was he kidding ? How was he going to go to Hogwarts ? How would he manage fully moons when he was by himself ? He could n't even get up when he transformed back the next break of the day. His parents always had to carry him back to his room.

His parents. mat felt a jar in his breadbasket as he realized that they would n't be there every full lunation when he was in school. They had been there for every full moon he had ever endured. They took care of him the day of and the twenty-four hour period following. They got him his potions and healed all his injuries.

He hated to admit it, but he was scared about doing it by himself. He knew he should n't be ; he was eleven yr old for Merlin 's rice beer. Eleven-year-olds should not be afraid of going to schooltime and being away from their parents.

It was a practical way out, he assured himself. That was all. He could n't physically address with full moonlight by himself. That was why he was worried about going to schooltime. It was n't like he could n't deal with being away from home.

Then there was the takings of his schoolmate. What if they found out ? It was n't like he could sneak away for the full moon and be back in his dormitory the next forenoon before his roommate woke up. He 'd be in the Hospital Wing for at least two sidereal day. He doubted he 'd be able to go to classes the day of the full moon and he usually needed two twenty-four hours to regain. That was three days of miss classes, but more importantly, it was three days of disappearances to excuse. What was he going to say ? People did n't normally get sick that much.

It was a stupe idea, he thought, going to school. He bit his lip and tried to hold on the teardrop from welling in his heart. Why did n't his parents just home school him ? It would be well-fixed. They were both knowledgeable in most scene of magic. If his parents had just decided to home school him, they could throw stayed in Australia. Then Amy would throw been happier.

No, they could n't have stayed. He sighed. Not after his dad lost his job and all the jurisprudence restricting the rightfield of werewolves had been passed. They were originally going to run so he could go to schooltime. But then his dad lost his job. It was n't entirely Matt 's fault that they moved, was it ? Not if his dad needed another job ....

It was his fault his dad lost his job, though. If he had n't gotten bitten, his dad would n't experience lost his job. So, for all spirit and use, his house had moved because of him. He could n't not go to schoolhouse after all they 'd done for him. He 'd just have to soak up it up and deal with it, no matter how terrifying the prospect was.

`` Matt, are you awake ? '' Amy peeked her chief into his room.

lustrelessness quickly rubbed his heart and turned to take care at her. `` Yeah. ``

Amy gave a minor smile and walked into the room. She set a goblet down on the bedside tabular array and then sat on the foot of the bed.

`` How are you ? '' she asked quietly.

`` All- '' he cut himself off and looked at Amy 's concerned expression. Ever since she had first seen him after a transformation, she had this uncanny way of knowing when something was bothering him. He was n't sure how she did it, but somehow she managed to get him to state her what was wrong.

It was kind of unknown since Amy normally had quite the peevishness and was very impatient. Their mum had once told mat that she took after his grandmother, but Amy would never intromit to it. The two of them did what they wanted and often disregarded other the great unwashed 's emotions.

Amy used to be a lot like that with mat, too. When they were untested, their parents insisted on keeping Amy away from the business firm during full moonshine. She hated it and resented their parents for keeping her out of the loop. She really had no idea what went on during good moons.

Then life as they knew it fell apart in Commonwealth of Australia and Amy began to substantiate what went on. She did resent Matt for months about having to act, but eventually got used to Hogwarts. Then, the world-class fully moon after her fourth class, she stayed at home during the full moon moon and saw lustrelessness afterwards.

Amy never told lustrelessness what she had thought of seeing him after a transformation, but her activeness spoke more than tidings would have. She stayed by his slope after every full moon that summertime. A few weeks after that first to the full moonlight of the summer, she announced that she was going to become a healer and hoped to discover a adaptation of the Wolfsbane Potion that would play for Matt.

flatness had been a little scandalise when he heard this, but not incredibly surprised. As far back as he could remember, Amy had enjoyed experimenting with potions. She was also an avid star gazer and loved uranology. If anyone could derive up with a better variation about that potion, it was Amy. She had the skills, interests, and motivation to do it.

`` Actually, '' his voice caught in his pharynx, `` I 'm not that great. ``

Amy crawled up the bed and laid down next to him, her mouth turning down in a scowl. She grabbed the potion off the table and handed it to him. `` What hurts ? You should contain this potion, it 'll facilitate. ``

`` It 's not that, '' Matt swallowed the potion in one draft, `` I mean, my head hurts but no worse than usual. It 's, '' he paused, `` It 's Hogwarts. I 'm just not sure if I should go ... '' his voice trailed off.

Amy put her arm around matt 's shoulders and looked at him sadly. `` Why not ? ``

`` This, '' he muttered, `` This probably sounds stupefied, but I do n't think I can do it without Mum and Dad. ``

`` It 's not stupe, '' Amy said quietly, `` They 've always been there for every full moonshine. But I think you 're wrong. You can do it without them. ``

`` How ? '' Matt 's voice wavered, `` I ca n't even get back up to my room without them ? How in the figure of Merlin will I get from that shack in Hogsmeade back to the castle ? ``

`` The nurse, '' Amy sighed, `` You 're forgetting about the nurse. madam Pomfrey. You 've met her, have n't you ? ``

`` I think so, '' Matt nodded, `` But I hardly know her. ``

`` fountainhead, I do, '' Amy said, `` And she 's one of the dainty adults at Hogwarts. She 'll avail. And I 'll be there too. I 'll be there for your entire world-class year. ``

`` And you 'll be there ? Can you go to the shack with Madam Pomfrey ? ``

`` Of course, '' Amy nodded, `` And I 'll stay at the Hospital Wing with you except when I 'm in class. ``

matt nodded. He felt a little better knowing that Amy would be there with him. She could practically do everything in purchase order to heal his combat injury after the full moon. Their parents had been teaching her ever since she was fifteen and she had actually been performing them ever since she turned seventeen. But he still felt uneasy about the whole thing.

`` I know you 'll still miss them, '' Amy said quietly, `` And there 's nil wrong with that. I was so homesick during first year and I did n't ingest to allot with turning into a wolf once a month. I imagine that 'll ca-ca it even worse. ``

matt turned to his sis and laughed. He sort of liked how she just stated what was true up and never tried to soften it.

`` Yeah, probably, '' he replied.

`` But you 'll get used to it, '' Amy assured him, `` Soon you 'll make friends and get into devilment like one-half of Victoire 's cousin do. ``

Matt shrugged. Making friends was another affair he was worried about. He did n't really ingest many ally. He occasionally spent time with some of his dad 's coworkers'kids, but did n't know them very well.

`` If I make any friends, '' he said.

`` You will, '' Amy said.

`` But they wo n't care me if they find out who I am, '' Matt replied.

`` They wo n't find out, '' Amy said adamantly, `` You 'll arrive at plentitude of acquaintance. Victoire said a few of her cousins are starting this class and they 're certainly to be in Gryffindor like you will be. ``

Matt had only met Victoire a few multiplication, but from what he could tell, she was really overnice. Matt only hoped her full cousin were as well.

`` I guess that would be good, '' he yawned, `` What clip is it ? ``

Amy glanced at her scout. `` Just after one. I should let you sleep. ``

matte nodded. `` Ok. Thanks. '' He was pretty tired. He did n't normally have such longsighted discussions with Amy so soon after the fully synodic month. He usually slept until dinner time.

`` I 'll be back later, '' Amy gave him a gentle hug, grabbed the empty potion feeding bottle, and quietly left the room.

flatness rolled over in bed and huddled under the many blankets. He closed his eyes feeling a bit better about going to Hogwarts, but still worried.


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A/N : Thanks to Luke, Moonylupin, and XDNLxtlz99 for the review article !
Disclaimer- I do n't own Harry ceramist or Jared Campbell 's songs.

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And she knows that this is tangible


It 's not something that she 's made up in her head
And there 's something that she feels but she has n't found the words
~It 's Love, Jared Campbell


Eleven-year-old Amanda Genevieve Tagger smiled to herself as she closed her Book. She rolled over on her bed and set the it on her bedside table. Her bedside table was stacked high with at least ten books, to the highest degree of which Amanda had already read.

Amanda had always enjoyed recitation. Ever since she was a little miss, Christian Bible had been some of her best friends. They were capital company when she was sad or bored or just wanted to escape into a different world for a spell. Best of all, books never made fun of her.

Amanda had always been shy and she was the outset to admit it. She did n't have very many friends and youngster her age tended to bide away from her. This was most likely because strange things always happened around her.

She was only five when she first realized that she was dissimilar. Amanda, her older baby, Jen, who was nine at the time, and a few of her sister 's friends were playing outside. They decided to encounter hide-and-seek and Amanda climbed the biggest tree in their backyard and hid amongst the leg. Jen, who was 'it', had the hardest time finding her. In fact, Jen never found her. Amanda did n't leave alone the Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree until their mom called them in for a snack.

That was when it happened. Amanda 's invertebrate foot caught on one of the leg and she lost her clutches. She fell what must have been twenty or thirty feet out of that maple tree, hitting legion branches on her way down.

When she was a mere five feet from the ground, she suddenly stopped falling. Then, she glided lightly to the ground, and landed softly on her feet. Amanda looked around and saw Jen staring open-mouthed at her. Their mother, who had seen Amanda falling, ran from the house and checked her over. She was completely fine, save for a few nipper scratches and contusion. No one knew why it had happened, but Amanda 's mother said an angel must have been looking out for her that day.

Whatever it was, Amanda knew she was dissimilar that day. It was only the commencement. Strange things had happened to her ever since. When she was six and the year bully stole her biscuit at dejeuner, new single appeared out of thin air in front of her. When she was seven and forgot to do her maths homework, it somehow did itself while sitting in her backpack.

A small, relatively harmless tornado had somehow descended upon a few boys who were chasing her when she was eight. That incident was what caused most of the former shaver her age to steer discharge of her.

There was one young woman who did not care that strange things happened around Amanda. Jamie House, Amanda 's best champion since Kindergarten, never cared about the foreign incidents. She actually thought they were funny. Amanda and Jamie were inseparable at school.

However, Jamie was currently spending a few weeks with her grandparents in Scotland. Without Jamie 's party, Amanda had spent most of her time reading. There was n't really anything else to do. Jen was fifteen and the last thing she wanted to do was hang up out with her eleven-year-old sister. Amanda 's picayune chum, Max, was eight and all he wanted to do was ride his wheel in the void lot down the road with the former neighborhood boys.

Amanda was left with her books for caller, not that she really minded. She was getting a bit restless, though. She stood up opened her bedroom door. Maybe Jen was n't on the computing device and Amanda would be capable to go online. Jamie managed to get on instant messager ever so often at her grandparents'house and Amanda had talked to her a few times over the retiring week.

The bell rang just as Amanda was leaving her room.

`` Amanda ! '' Jen shouted from her elbow room, `` Could you get that ? ``

`` Sure, '' Amanda said as she passed Jen 's way. She peeked inside and saw that Jen was in the process of straightening her light brownness hairsbreadth. Jen had straightened Amanda 's honey blonde hair a few clip, but Amanda actually preferred it with its lifelike tenuous waving. Jen hated her own curly hair, though.

Amanda ran down the stairs and towards the doorway. She pulled it exposed and saw a man wearing the strangest rig she had ever seen anyone clothing on a day that was not Halloween. It looked like a black gradation nightdress. The man himself looked relatively sane, though. His blonde hair was neatly combed and he smiled when Amanda opened the door.

`` Hello, '' he greeted her, `` Are your parents home ? ``

`` Er, '' Amanda began, `` I think so. Are you selling something ? '' Her parents hated door to door salesmen. Amanda was n't exactly for certain where her parents were, but she doubted they 'd want to be interrupted to take heed to someone trying to trade something.

The man laughed. `` No, not at all. ``

`` wait right here, '' Amanda said and went to find her parents, `` Mum ! Dad ! There 's some fellow at the threshold who wants to verbalize to you ! ``

`` What 's he selling ? '' Mrs. tagging program shouted from the kitchen.

`` Nothing ! '' Amanda replied.

Mrs. Tagger, a short, fatten up charwoman with flecks of Second Earl Grey in her dark brown hair walked out of the kitchen and followed Amanda to the door.

`` Can I help you ? '' she asked the man.

`` Yes, '' the man replied, `` I 'm a instructor at a private shoal and I 'm here to inform you that your daughter has been accepted. ``

`` Jen ? '' Mrs tagging program asked, `` I was n't aware she applied to any private schools. ``

`` No, '' the man shook his principal, `` Not Jen. Amanda. ``

Amanda gaped at the man and then turned to her female parent, who was now frowning. Amanda had n't applied to any private schools. Why would she ? She had already gotten into the secondary school she was attending in the fall.

`` I know Amanda has n't applied to anymore schools, '' Mrs. Tagger said.

`` This is n't one she applied for, '' the man said quietly, `` Her public figure has been down since she was born. ``

Amanda was stunned. What was this about ? How could her name have been down for a school since she was born ?

`` Could I come in ? '' the man asked.

`` I think you 'd better, '' Mrs. Tagger said in barely more than a whisper.

The man stepped inside the mansion and followed Mrs tagger into the den. Amanda followed and sat down on a chair while the unknown man took the couch.

`` Henry ! '' Mrs. Tagger shouted down the basement step, `` You 'd better come upstair ! ``

A minute later a tall man with a messy jar of blond hair on his head walked into the elbow room with Mrs. Tagger.

`` My husband, henry, '' Mrs. Tagger replied, `` And my name is Sarah. Who are you ? ``

`` prof Neville Longbottom, '' the man replied as he stood up and shake off each of my parents'hands.

`` professor ? '' Patrick Henry raised his eyebrows.

`` He told me Amanda has been accepted to a private school. One that her name 's been down for since birth, '' Sarah explained, `` Did you sign up her up without telling me ? ``

`` No, '' Henry shook his head.

`` I 'll explain everything if you 'll just sit down, '' Neville said.

Henry and Sarah nodded and they sat down on the cast Neville had just vacated.

`` I teach at a boarding schoolhouse in Scotland called Hogwarts- ''

William Henry snorted and Sarah glared at him. `` Sorry, '' he muttered.

Neville grinned. `` I get that chemical reaction a lot. Anyway, Hogwarts is not an ordinary school. It is a school of magic. Mr. and Mrs. tagger, your daughter is a witch. ``

Amanda was glad she had been sitting down. If she had n't, she surely would stimulate fainted. She stared in shock at Neville. What did he think of, witch ? Amanda had read many stories about witches. Some had respectable witches and others had bad witches. Which witch was she ?

How could she even be a beldam ? crone were n't real. They were made up to allow for amusement. They could n't actually exist. magic trick did n't exist.

`` What are you getting at ? '' Henry said defensively, `` If this is some sort of prank, it 's not odd. ``

`` It 's not a prank, '' Neville said calmly, `` Magic does exist. beldam and necromancer have been hiding their earthly concern for coevals. I teach at UK 's alone school of magic. ``

`` What do you instruct ? '' Henry asked.

`` Herbology. The study of magic works. ``

`` Prove it, '' henry said, `` Pull a rabbit out of your hat or something. ``

Neville grinned and pulled out his wand. Amanda stared at it. A real thaumaturgy scepter. Just like the one she 'd read about in books.

`` Accio pillow, '' Neville pointed his wand at one of the pillows next to William Henry. It soared through the air and landed neatly in Neville 's hand.

`` Where 's the string ? '' Joseph Henry stood up and grabbed the pillow. He searched all over it for a string, but did n't notice one.

`` No twine, '' Neville smiled. He took the pillow back and pointed his wand at it. He muttered something else and the pillow turned into a tea kettle.

`` That is brilliant, '' Amanda grinned, `` Can I learn how to do that ? ``

`` When you are older, yes, '' Neville replied.

`` What else can you do ? '' Amanda asked excitedly.

`` brewage potions, various charms, disappear and reappear in a new place- ''

`` Seriously ? '' Amanda gaped, `` Can you show me that ? ``

`` Sure, '' Neville replied. He disappeared from the room with a loud tornado and then was back a few seconds later.

`` What the bloody perdition was that ? '' Jen ran into the room with her hair partially straight and partially curly.

`` Language, Jennifer, '' Sarah warned.

`` I 'm a witch, '' Amanda grinned, `` I can do magic. ``

`` What ? ! '' Jen shouted and sat down on the closest chair, clearly aim on staying in the elbow room despite her hair.

`` Wait, wait ! '' Henry shouted, `` What if we choose not to let her attend this billet ? ``

`` You have to, Dad ! '' Amanda shouted.

`` Joseph Henry, are you really so gullible ? You ca n't honestly think there is a school of conjuration ! '' Sarah shouted.

`` Magic ? '' Jen asked, `` Like pulling rabbits out of hats ? ``

`` Of line it exists, Mum ! '' Amanda told her.

Sarah shook her chief. `` No. Amanda, you just want it to exist. Magic is n't real. It 's phantasy. ``

`` It does, '' Neville said quietly, `` Can you remember a time Amanda has done something that could n't be explained ? Any time where she should have been hurt and then somehow was n't ? ``

Sarah 's face went pale Elwyn Brooks White and she turned to Henry. `` Yes, '' she whispered, `` Many fourth dimension. ``

`` It can be explained, '' Neville replied, `` It 's magic. ``

`` But what if we do n't let her go ? '' Henry asked again.

`` That 's mulct. But she wo n't ever learn to control her magic and she will continue to cause unknown things to happen. ``

`` I 'm going, '' Amanda crossed her branch on her chest.

`` Glad to hear it, '' Neville reached into his, what could only be described as a cloak, and pulled out a letter. He handed it to Amanda.

It was addressed to her. She turned it over and carefully opened it. She unfolded it and began to say it aloud.

There was another piece of paper that had a tilt of supplies written on it, including a cauldron, wand, and spell rule book. Amanda had about a million doubt. Where could she buy a real wand ? Had they gotten the political program haywire ? There could n't be a weapons platform 9 3/4, could there ? What did the alphabetic character mean, broomsticks ? Did witches really taunt around on brooms like they do in books ?

`` I 'm base ! '' the figurehead door slammed shut and Max ran into the elbow room, his dark hair disheveled and his face coated in dirt. He stopped at the wad of Neville and grinned. `` overnice costume, but Halloween 's not for a few months. ``

`` It 's not a costume, '' Jen said, `` He 's a wizard. He teaches at a schoolhouse of trick and he 's here to differentiate us that Amanda is a witch. ``

`` That is brilliant, '' Max grinned, `` Am I one, too ? ``

`` You 'll find out the summertime you are eleven, '' Neville answered.

`` Max, please go up the stairs and houseclean yourself up, '' Sarah groaned, `` You 're getting mud all over the carpet. ``

`` Oh, sorry, '' Max turned and ran up the stairs.

`` Mum, Dad, '' Amanda began, `` You 've got to let me go to Hogwarts. This explains everything ! I want to learn how to command my conjuring trick. I wo n't be the Weird lady friend at Hogwarts. ``

Henry and Sarah shared a look. `` I suppose you 're justly, '' Henry sighed, `` We 'll let you go, so long as this prof explains everything about magic to us. ``

`` I will, '' Neville nodded, `` Actually, if you 're not interfering today, I could require you to Diagon alley. That 's the shopping region where you will be able-bodied to purchase everything Amanda needs for Hogwarts. It 's in London. ``

`` We 're not engaged, '' Henry said, `` We 'll just wait for Max. ``

Amanda grinned as she reread her letter over and over again. She still could n't believe it. A witch. She was a real witch ! Amanda always knew she was different, but she never imagined it would be like this. She pinched herself to hit sure it was existent. It was. She, Amanda Tagger, was a witch. It was like she had fallen into one of her books.

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Days are unlike then they were before
And we both exchange
It 's only getting better
~Only Getting Better, Jared Joseph Campbell


Eleven-year-old John Malcolm Brickston was running around in a great roundabout as fast as he possibly could. He, along with two other boys, was spinning the merry-go-round in the park across the street from his house as fast as he could. A fourth boy was on the whirligig screaming in delight.

It was a daily affair for King John, playing with the other male child in his locality at the park. They particularly liked spinning each early until they felt sick on the merry-go-round. early activities included trying to advertise each other off the monkey Browning automatic rifle and jumping off of the swings. They often spent all day doing this, until one of their mothers called them inside.

John had fun playing with the other boys from his neighborhood even though he was quite different from them. bathroom was a magician and all of his neighborhood friends were Muggles. trick 's family was the merely wizarding family living in a neighborhood of Muggles. He did n't mind, of course. He was actually glad he lived in a neighborhood full of hoi polloi to play with, rather than in the midsection of nowhere like so many early wizards did. nigh of his cousin did n't have any close neighbour.

Without the neighborhood boys around, the only people trick would have had to play with were his sis. John had three of them and while he loved them, they got on his nerves. They were all young than him and drove him mental on a daily basis.

Despite having so many Muggle friends, John could not wait to get to Hogwarts where he could meet other wizards his age. He knew a couple beldame and adept his age whose parents worked with his dad, but he did n't see them too often. Then there were his cousins, but they were all younger than him.

St. John the Apostle had been trying not to remember about his Hogwarts alphabetic character, which he knew would be arriving soon. Thinking about it just made the time go by dull. So, he tried to get his nous off of it by goofing off at the playground.

`` sufficiency, enough ! '' the boy on the whirligig shouted.

John and the former two boys stepped back and watched it slacken down. Once it had almost stopped, the boy jumped off and stumbled around, falling on the ground. St. John and the others crowded around him.

`` My turn ! '' John shouted as the dizzy boy sat up.

`` Johnny ! '' someone shouted from the entrance to the park.

John Lackland turned his principal towards the voice and groaned. It was his mother. The former day she had made him watch over his little baby when they played at the park and he really did n't want to do that again. But his sisters were n't with his mum, so maybe she wanted something else.

`` What ? '' John shouted.

`` You need to come home now ! '' she shouted back.

John Lackland groaned again and reluctantly said arrivederci to his Quaker. He hated it when his mum called him home without explaining why.

`` Why do I have to go home now ? '' John asked as he reached his mum, `` It 's not dinner meter. ``

`` Your letter of the alphabet arrived, '' she said and began to take the air across the street.

That was probably the only thing she could have said to cook John no longer mind leaving his friends. He grinned and ran to capture up with his mum. Now it was official, he was going to Hogwarts !

bathroom 's sign of the zodiac was in its common state of chaos when he entered it. Not two bit after they stepped in the door, his second youngest sister, Gemma, ran up them screaming about how Amelia had taken her toy. Gemma was six and Amelia, his unseasoned sister, was five.

At any given second there were probably five or six trivial kids at King John 's theater. He had a lot of cousin who were all younger than him. His female parent was a stay at home mum, but a few of his aunts worked outside the home. They often dropped their kids off at whoremaster 's house while they were at employment. Or when they had to go shopping. It was just another reason why John enjoyed spending his free time outside, away from the little kids.

That day, all his piddling sis were home, of class. Plus, his cousin-german Isabelle, who was ten, and Isabelle 's three-year-old sister, Alyssa.

`` Your auntie Pam is market shopping, '' his mother, Jan, replied as she picked up Gemma.

whoremaster nodded and stepped over a tidy sum of Wendy crone dolls that Ashtyn, his nine-year-old sister must have got left in the doorway.

`` Ashtyn, pick up your toys ! '' Jan shouted as she carried Gemma back into the den.

Ashtyn and Isabelle came running through the house, scooped up the dolls, and ran back to wherever they came from.

`` Where 's my letter ? '' King John asked as Jan set Gemma back down on the floor.

`` It 's here somewhere, '' Jan said as she rifled through a stack of mail service, `` I just had it a back ago. bent on. ``

John sighed as he leaned against the wall. He could n't wait to get to Hogwarts. Then he would n't have to deal with all his little sisters and full cousin anymore. He would be in a shoes where he was one of the untried masses. That rarely happened. John had always been the old, the one who was expected to be mature.

`` Mum ! '' Ashtyn shrieked from upstairs, `` I think John the Divine put a dung dud in the toilet again ! ``

John grinned. He may be expected to be suppurate, but he was n't. Pulling buffoonery was one of his favourite things to do and the droppings turkey in the john never got old, especially when Ashtyn was on the receiving end of it.

Jan sent him a withering looking. `` I cringe to conceive about the quantity of bird of Minerva I 'll be getting from prof Kendrick about the mischief you get into following year, '' she sighed, `` Ashtyn, just even out it like usual ! ``

`` Mum, she wo n't give it back ! '' Gemma whined.

Jan groaned and walked over to the two daughter, who were still fighting over a stuffed dragon. Jan wrenched it from Amelia 's workforce and stuck it up on a high shelf. She continued searching for Gospel According to John 's letter while Gemma and Amelia complained.

`` I think I found it, '' John said as he bent down.

Three-year-old Alyssa was holding a torn envelope in her hands and giggling playfully. St. John the Apostle grabbed it from her and she burst out rallying cry. Jan picked her up as John the Evangelist took off for his bedroom, the only toddler free place in the entire house.

The varsity letter was n't completely destroyed, much to St. John the Apostle 's relief. He had caught Alyssa before she was able to do a lot of damage. The envelope was completely illegible, but the letter inside was spared from tear and infant slobber.

toilet tossed aside the damp gasbag and unfolded the letter. He grinned widely as he read it, even though he already knew the gist of what it said.

He was in ! whoremaster laid down on his bed and stared up at his ceiling. Of course he was in. There was never any uncertainty. Everyone in his entire folk had gone to Hogwarts for as far back as anyone could remember. As far as he knew, his family did n't get any Squibs.

Gospel According to John had been looking forward to Hogwarts for a very long meter. His parents had all form of stories to tell of the spot. Although, their education had been interrupted due to the final battle and Voldemort 's licking. They had only been number 1 old age at the time and Hogwarts had closed for a year in Order for it to be rebuilt. But after that, his parents had had a somewhat normal education.

There were all sorts of things that privy was looking forward to. The classification ( although his parents refused to tell him how it was done ), the spread, exploding potions, Peeves, Quidditch, Hogsmeade trips when he got old, the Gryffindor common way. John the Evangelist was for sure he 'd get into Gryffindor even though his mum had been a Hufflepuff. His dad was a Gryffindor and everyone said he took after his dad.

John 's dad, Jeff Brickston, had been the Hogwarts prankster when he was in school. John could n't wait to pull some pranks of his own. His dad had promised to get him well supplied with stuff from Weasleys'Wizard Wheezes, although his mum was n't too happy about it.

John remained in his room for the rest of the afternoon. A glance out the window told him that his Muggle acquaintance had left the park. It would have been boring for him to go back. Instead, he stayed in his elbow room and pulled out his old but trustworthy glory Two grand and One.

The ling had been his dad 's when he was at Hogwarts. John grabbed a feeding bottle of down and began to rub it into the worn Grant Wood. Jeff had given it to John when he was only five and John had been flying on it ever since.

If John had to pick the one thing he was most looking forward to at Hogwarts, it would be Quidditch. John had been flying for as long as he could remember and he had hopes of making it onto the Gryffindor Quidditch team. If he was sorted into Gryffindor, that is. He just hoped that there was a beater position open at the right time. He doubted he 'd get chosen as a beater in his sec year due to the fact that beaters were generally quite a lot bigger than the rest of the role player. But if a beater positioning opened when he was in fourth or fifth yr, he just might make it.

Isabelle and Alyssa had left by the meter John left his room. He wandered into the kitchen and found his mum preparing dinner. Ashtyn, Gemma, and Amelia were 'helping'.

`` Can we go to Diagon Alley tomorrow ? '' John asked as he grabbed a carrot out of a bowl.

`` I do n't sleep with, '' Jan replied, `` Your auntie Jodie is working tomorrow and I have to look on Stephanie as well as the Twin. I do n't particularly want to draw three extra kids to Diagon Alley especially when two are babies. It may have to wait until the weekend. And please do n't eat the carrots. ``

John sighed and sat down at the tabular array. He did n't want to wait until the weekend. He wished his mum did n't observe all of his picayune first cousin all the time.

`` I 'm home ! '' someone shouted from the den.

John jumped up from his chairperson and ran into the den. He saw his dad brushing ash off of his bright green healer robe. John grinned as he saw his great-great grandfather standing just behind his dad.

`` granddad ! '' toilet shouted, `` What are you doing here ? ``

`` Went to Mungo 's, '' he replied, `` Had to get this dang hip checked out. Then Jeffrey here invited me to dinner. ``

John 's great-great grandpa, Zander Brickston, was over one hundred years old but was usually sound as a hippogriff. He was a bit senile and unretentive at sentence, but it never bothered him. He was often the life of the company, too, despite his age. can loved him.

`` I got my Hogwarts missive ! '' trick said excitedly as he pulled the letter out of his pocket.

`` kudos, '' Jeff grinned and gave lavatory a one-armed hug as he set his bag down.

`` Well done, Johnny-Boy ! '' Zander gave him a surprisingly unassailable clap on the back, `` Great station, Hogwarts. Best class of my lifespan, except for the clock time I found myself in prof Dippet 's office staff. You 'd scoop arrest out of there. ``

`` professor Dippet 's been dead for class, granddaddy, '' toilet laughed.

`` Then you stay out of trouble with whoever 's the schoolmaster now, '' Zander said and lumbered off into the kitchen, `` Where 's my girls ? ``

dinner party was lively that evening, as it always was when Zander was there. He dominated the conversation with stories of his own geezerhood at Hogwarts. John was sort of surprised he remembered them so well. He told of the fourth dimension he and his acquaintance went for a swim in the Negro Lake at midnight during the full moon in January. The nurse had not been pleased when they showed up at the hospital wing with svelte compositor's case of hypothermia. She scolded them and told them if they were poor fish enough to swim in the lake during January, they could at least use cold-repellent charms on themselves.

`` Where would the fun be in that ? '' Zander laughed as he finished the story.

Other stories included the many prank he pulled on the Slytherins. 'Pranking 's a Brickston tradition ,'he told whoremaster solemnly. The times he snuck out of the rook and into Hogsmeade. The time he fell asleep during his History of trick O.W.L. ( `` What do they wait, when Binns makes you fall asleep during year ? '' ) Sneaking about the castling at night with whatever girlfriend he had at the time. Jan had to close him up at that point and she and Jeff began to relay their own Hogwarts stories.

John the Evangelist was, if it was possible, even more excited about Hogwarts after hearing all of the write up. He wanted to swim in the Black Lake in the middle of winter. He wanted to sneak out of schooltime to go to Hogsmeade. He wanted to paint half his face red and the early half gold for the Gryffindor-Slytherin Quidditch match.

lavatory did n't know how he was going to be able to wait two day until Saturday to go to Diagon Alley, let alone wait the month and a half until he 'd be able to actually go to Hogwarts. It seemed so far away. He had been waiting years to go to Hogwarts, but he had a feeling the last month and a one-half would drag by even slower than those days had.

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Cause there 's so much yet to see, that I have n't seen yet
And there 's so much air to breathe, yeah
I want to take it in
~Take It In, Jared Joseph Campbell


Ten-year-old Rose Elizabeth Weasley put the end of her quill to her mouth and chewed it thoughtfully as she looked up from her lambskin. She smiled and dipped the quill into her pot of ink and then wrote 'Elandra Harvard University took a deep breathing spell and sat down on the three-legged feces'onto the parchment. Rose set down the shaft and picked up the lambskin. She looked at it for a second and then set it down again.

The parchment was a story. A tale about a Muggle-born at Hogwarts. Ever since rosiness was slight, she liked coming up with news report. She used to just severalize them to her parents and short sidekick, but then she got aged and began writing them down.

rose had spent the unharmed morning writing about Elandra. She supposed it was because rose wine herself was going to Hogwarts soon and that was really all she could think about. Although she tried to come up with other story thought, she just could n't. All the approximation were about Hogwarts. It was just about the only thing that could class of keep her creative thinker off her own Hogwarts letter.

rosebush had been waiting for the alphabetic character all summer. She wished that Hogwarts would transport them out in June instead of the end of July. The end of July was sort of latterly. That only gave a month and a one-half to prepare to go to schoolhouse. Rose had been preparing since May, though. She knew she would get her letter this summer, as she would be turning eleven on August twentieth.

Her dad had located her mum 's old trunk in the noggin and charmed an engraving of 'REW'to replace the 'HJG'that stood for Hermione Jean Granger. The torso currently sat on the floor in rosiness 's room. The only thing in it was a cauldron that her dad had found in the attic as well. It was a perfectly good cauldron, so neither of her parents saw any need to buy her a new one. Rose agreed. She kind of liked the old cauldron. There was something to be said about brewing potions in a caldron that was older than you were.

`` rose wine ! '' someone banged on her door.

Rose groaned and got up. It was Hugo, her nine-year-old Brother. He probably wanted to make for Quidditch or something. pink wine did n't particularly like Quidditch. She preferred Reading or pretty much anything that she remained on the footing to do.

`` What ? '' pink wine asked when she opened the doorway, `` I do n't want to recreate Quidditch. ``

`` I was n't going to ask you, '' Hugo muttered, `` You 're no fun to fiddle Quidditch with anyway. I 'd rather just ask James and Al to diddle. I just wanted to render you this. The post just arrived. ``

Victor Hugo thrust an gasbag into Rose 's hand and she caught a glimpse of the Hogwarts crest on the seal. The breather caught in her breast as she grabbed it. `` Thanks, Victor-Marie Hugo, '' she grinned.

Hugo made no motion to give as Rose shakily began to spread the envelope. `` Hurry up ! '' he said.

`` It 's my letter of the alphabet, '' rose wine replied and pulled it out of the envelope. Hugo peered over her shoulder as she began to read it.

Rose grinned looked at Hugo. `` It 's functionary ! I 'm going to Hogwarts ! ``

`` And I 'll get the sign of the zodiac to myself, '' Victor Hugo grinned, `` I can go through your clobber and you wo n't be able to do anything about it. ``

`` Mum and Dad will be here, '' rosebush rolled her eyes, `` And you better not go through my stuff. ``

`` You wo n't be able to do anything about it ! '' Hugo gleefully ran off towards his room.

Rose turned the other way and went downstairs in parliamentary law to happen her mum. She eventually found her in the subroutine library, pouring over numerous books.

`` It came, '' pink wine grinned and sat down across the table from Hermione.

Hermione looked up and smiled. `` felicitation ! '' She leaned over and kissed Rose 's forehead.

`` What are you working on ? '' Rose asked.

`` Oh, work stuff, '' Hermione said as she closed the book, `` It can await. Let me see that letter ! ``

rosiness handed her mother the letter and waited while she read it. Hermione handed it back to her and smiled even wider. `` I ca n't consider you 're going to Hogwarts already. Time has flown by ! My piffling girl, all grown up. ``

`` I ca n't look, Mum, '' Rose replied.

`` We 'll receive some shopping to do, '' Hermione said as she stood up.

`` Ron ! Hermione ! Anyone here ? '' someone shouted from the living room.

`` Uncle Harry ! '' Rose shouted as she ran out of the depository library and into the keep room.

Harry 's fount was floating amongst immature flames in the fireplace and Rose grinned when she saw him. `` Hi Uncle Harry ! dead reckoning what ? I got my letter ! ``

`` Brilliant, '' Harry grinned, `` Al got his, too. Are your parents home ? ``

`` Dad 's working at the John Griffith Chaney workshop, but he 's supposed to be back soon, '' rosiness replied, `` And Mum's- ''

`` Right here, '' Hermione said as she came into the room, `` Hi Harry. ``

`` Hey, Hermione, '' Harry said, `` We were going to go to Diagon bowling alley after dejeuner. Al got his letter of the alphabet a few 60 minutes ago. Want to come ? ``

`` That sounds thoroughly, '' Hermione agreed, `` We 'll meet you there around 1:30. Ron should be back from Weasleys'by then. ``

`` See you then, '' Harry said.

`` Bye, '' Hermione replied as Harry 's brain disappeared and the green flame died down.

******

A few hour later rosiness was standing with her family in forepart of Gringotts. She tapped her groundwork and sighed. They were waiting for the Potters, who were never on time for anything. Rose 's parents were n't known for being on time either, but rose wine had hurried them along.

`` Sorry we 're tardy ! '' Harry shouted as he ran towards the Weasleys.

`` James would n't heat up, '' Albus grinned at Rose.

`` What else is new ? '' Rose smirked.

`` Where to first ? '' Harry asked.

`` Olivander 's ! '' Albus announced.

`` fanfare and Blotts ! '' rose wine said excitedly. She had been there numerous multiplication, but never to buy books for school.

`` You 're mental, Rose, '' James laughed, `` I say we go to Quality Quidditch Supplies ! ``

Rose rolled her eyes. James was the one who was genial. He spent more fourth dimension at quality Quidditch supply than all the other depot in Diagon alley combined. Half the time he did n't even buy anything. He just gawked at the broomsticks he wished he could have.

`` Eyelops ! '' Lily shouted.

`` You 're not even going to Hogwarts, '' Albus pointed out.

`` I do n't give care, '' Lily huffed.

`` Weasley 's Wizard Wheezes, '' Hugo suggested.

`` Then it 's settled, '' Harry grinned, `` We 're going to the chemist first. ``

pink wine groaned. The druggist was possibly her least pet shop, adjacent to tone Quidditch Supplies. It did n't storm her that Harry chose that memory board, though. He always did that when they argued. Rose 's parents did the same thing.

They finally made it to flourish and Blott 's, after the Apothecary and lady Malkin 's. Rose was the first gear one through the room access and immediately started browsing. She did n't eff where everyone else was going in the shop, but she did n't care.

Flourish and Blott 's had always fascinated rose wine, ever since she was picayune. There were always at least five books she wanted to buy whenever she went in. Hermione usually bought her one every prison term they went.

`` Rose, are you done yet ? '' King James tapped her on the shoulder.

rose jumped and looked up from the Transfiguration of Jesus book she was reading. `` No. ``

`` haste up, '' James II whined, `` I want to go get my broom. ``

`` What makes you think you 'll get it ? ``

`` I 'm trying out for the Quidditch team this class, '' St. James told her.

`` So ? ''

`` So ? '' James gawked, `` So ? I need another Scots heather ! A beneficial one ! You 'll never realize. ``

James sighed loudly and then walked away. ascend shook her question and went back to her book. A few hour later her mum told her it was fourth dimension to go. It was time to go to Ollivander 's, which was what rosiness had been most looking forward to.

Rose ran ahead of the mathematical group with Albus and the two of them arrived at Ollivander 's hanker before the others. Ollivander had taken their measurements and brought out a few scepter for Albus to try by the time the others got there.

Albus smashed the window with his first off baton, which Rose opinion was incredibly rum. She secretly hoped she would n't do the same, though. The following wand chose Albus and then it was Rose 's turn.

The commencement three she tried out were n't right. Although she did n't violate any windowpane, they did n't work properly.

`` How about this one ? '' Ollivander handed her another wand, `` Ten and a half inches, yew, dragon heartstring. ''

rosiness took the wand and waved it. Red sparks erupted from it and pink wine knew it was the right one. She grinned at Ollivander and he smiled.

Next on the list was Weasley 's Wizard Wheezes, despite James 's unvarying bedevilment about the Quidditch store.

`` Ron, Ginny ! '' George greeted them as they entered, `` And Harry and Hermione ! You 've got everyone with you today. ``

`` Hogwarts shopping, '' Harry grinned, `` Al and Rosie just got their verge. ``

Rose opened the box she was holding and showed her baton to her Uncle George I. Albus did the same.

`` Brilliant, both of you ! '' George VI said, `` And now I shall get you both ready for Hogwarts in the trick department .... ''

rosebush followed her uncle across the store. The one thing she had inherited from the Weasley side of the family was the love for a honorable prank. So long as no one got hurt, that is.

`` Now, every scholar needs a Skiving Snackbox or two, '' George said as he handed rosebush and Alubs each a colorful box, `` After all, I ca n't conceive of you 'll require to sit through History of Magic very often. ``

rose smirked. She had heard about Professor Binns and his oil production talking to, but she really did n't think she 'd ever use a Skiving Snackbox. Well, maybe if Epistle of James wanted her to catch Quidditch practice session, but never for skipping a class.

`` And then you 'll take some dung turkey, '' George said as he led them to a dissimilar display.

`` Last metre I checked, those were still forbidden at Hogwarts, '' Hermione said sternly.

`` Oh, I 'm sure they are, '' George winked, `` But so long as Filch does n't chance out it was these two who set them off, it does n't count. ``

`` George Weasley ! '' Hermione scolded, `` You should be setting a better example for these two ! No wonder Fred was in custody every calendar week finish class ! ``

`` Lighten up, Hermione, '' Ron laughed, `` Let them have their fun. ``

`` Ronald ! '' Hermione shouted, `` You 're even defective ! ``

A few minutes later, Ron had convinced Hermione to let rose get the dung dud and other mischief making Cartesian product. Hermione did n't seem too happy about it, though.

George and slip, who had also been working, closed the store and they all went to the Leaky cauldron for dinner. Everyone told stories about Hogwarts, which made Rose look forward to school even more.

James 's whining finally paid off after dinner and they went to Quality Quidditch Supplies. pink wine thought he took far too long to blame out the perfect broom and she was bored out of her mind. William James, Albus, Teddy, Ron, and Harry all spent at to the lowest degree a half minute going over the professional and cons of each model before they finally made a decision.

`` And it goes from zero to 60 in less than twenty s ! '' James said excitedly on their way to Eyelops.

`` I do n't worry, James, '' Rose groaned.

`` The twigs repel H2O, '' James added, `` So there is n't any drag when you 're playing in the rain or snow .... ''

Rose ignored him for the relief of the walk and then lost him inside of Eyelops. She knew exactly what kind of owl she wanted. A tawny one. She had always liked that kind of owl.

She found three tawny owls together in a John Milton Cage Jr. towards the vertebral column of the shop and she put her hand up to the cage. Two of the owls ignored her but the third gear one hopped over and rubbed its head on her script like a cat would. Rose grinned and knew that was the owl for her.

Albus found an owl as well and the group left with two hooting owls. James started telling Albus how he was going to weave up in Slytherin, which was sort of cockeyed in pink wine 's ruling. Albus then announced that he was going to nominate his owl Godric.

That was a secure name, Rose thought. She looked at her owl and thought about figure. None of the common animal names seemed to fit her owl. Godric, she thought. That was it. She would diagnose her owl after another founder. rose wine 's owl would be Rowena. She did n't really think she 'd be in Ravenclaw, but Rowena was a salutary name for an owl.

The walk of life back to the Leaky Cauldron was serenity. Hogwarts seemed closer than ever for rose wine. She was ready. She had been ready for this for days. Her mum always told her that she had a bent for learning, and Rose was fix to get word everything Hogwarts had to offer.


Næsta saga
Albus waved to his parents and little sister, Lily, until he could no longer see them. `` Well, we 'd better go get a compartment, '' he said to his cousin, Rose, who was standing next to him. rosebush nodded her head and they started walking down the train corridor. It was a bit tough to walk on a moving train and Albus kept stumbling. The train rounded a corner and he fell into a rather mean looking older student.

"Watch where you 're going, midget,"the boy said as Albus and Rose quickly ran away from him.

`` Better find a compartment quick '', Albus said. He continued to take the air along the corridor, looking into each compartment as he passed. He spotted a lot of his early cousins, but did n't really require to disturb whatever they were doing with their admirer. Albus also saw a few people who looked vaguely familiar, including the Jordan-Bell twins. Scorpius Malfoy was sitting in one of the compartments with a few other male child, but Albus definitely did not want to sit with them.

Albus peeked into the adjacent compartment and saw that there was a rather pallid boy sitting on one of the hind end. He seemed very little and his boldness was quite scarred. There was also an onetime little girl, who looked to be about Victoire 's age, sitting adjacent to the boy. She looked vaguely associate. Both of them had dismal eyes and blond hair. They looked friendly enough. `` How about this one ? '' he said to Rose.

Rose glanced into the compartment for a few seconds and replied, `` Yeah, looks good to me. '' She opened the door and the two cousins walked in.

"Can we sit here ? '' Albus asked.

"Sure,"the boy responded as he gestured to the seat opposite him."My name 's lusterlessness, Matt Eckerton."

`` I 'm his sister, Amy. I 'm a seventh year, mat 's just starting, '' the fille told him.

"Hi, I 'm Albus Potter, '' Albus said, `` And this is my first cousin, blush wine Weasley, '' he gestured to blush wine. `` We 're both initiative years. ``

`` Hi, '' Rose waved. rose wine sat down on the backside across from Amy and Albus sat down across from Matt.

`` That 's where I know you two from ! I knew I 'd seen you somewhere. My skillful friend is your cousin, Victoire. I think I 've seen you at her planetary house before, '' Amy explained.

`` Probably. I think I 've seen you, too, '' pink wine responded. Albus nodded his head in agreement.

Matt 's eye opened wide as he stared at Albus."So, you 're Harry Potter 's son ? You know, you do await a whole lot like him. You 've got his heart and everything."

"Yeah, I know,"Albus said shortly, he often got sick of masses telling him this.

"I bet you two hear loads of stories of the battle. My parents have told me some, but they do n't live all the inside information, just the bits that are in Holy Scripture. You see, we 're from Australia. We moved hear when I was about eight,"matt looked nervously at his sister.

"Yeah, I know all about the battle. My parents did n't tell me the replete story until I turned eleven. Same with Rose, our parents told us at the same time. They did n't want to frighten off us, but thought we ought to roll in the hay before we went to Hogwarts, since most people there will cause heard all about it. But my parents do n't talk about it much. Guess it brings back bad memories,"Albus told matte before changing the subject. He really did n't enjoy people constantly asking him about his dad."So, how 'd you get all those scar ?"

"I 'm, um, er, very inept,"Matt glanced at Amy and started to stare absentmindedly out the window.

"Oh, that 's ok. A ally of my parents'was very bungling, kind of a problem since she was an Auror. But she was killed in the battle at Hogwarts. Along with her husband. My dad is their son, Teddy 's, godfather, so we see a lot of him,"Albus told Matt.

lustrelessness just continued staring out the window. Albus did n't know what to say, he hoped he had n't said anything to rag Matt."So, do you have any other siblings ?"Albus asked.

lustrelessness turned away from the window."Nope, just me and Amy. I know you 've got siblings. I 've read about you and them in books. A Brother James IV and a sister Lily, right ? And I think you 've got a footling buddy, right wing, Rose ?"

Albus just looked at matte. It was a bit unusual having other people know all about you. He supposed this was what it was like for his founder when he went to Hogwarts."Yup, James IV is a second twelvemonth and Lily 's just nine, so she 's not here yet."

`` Yeah, my brother, Hugo, is nine, too, '' Rose told him. Rose 's family unit was mentioned in numerous rule book as well, although not nearly as many as Albus's.

At that moment, the compartment doorway opened and Jesse James walked in with two of their cousins, Ben and Cedric, and their friend Nathan."How 's it going, footling bro ?"James asked."Still worrying about being in Slytherin ?"

"William James, shut up !"Albus responded, blushing a little.

"Oh, I see you 've met person, what 's your name ?"James I asked Matt.

"Matt Eckerton."

`` Hi, '' the son responded.

`` Oh, and hi Amy, '' Ben added.

`` Hi, Ben. How are you ? '' Amy asked.

`` I 'm practiced. So this is your brother ?, '' Ben said. Ben was Victoire 's brother, so he had seen Amy loads of times.

`` Yeah, Matt 's just starting his maiden twelvemonth, '' Amy told him.

`` Good circumstances with the sorting, then, Matt, '' Ben grinned at Matt.

"Ah, well, we Best be off, the trolley 's on it 's way to our compartment, would n't want to miss that !"King James said as he walked out of the compartment with his friends.

matt stared at Albus."You think you 're going to be in Slytherin ?"

"No,"Albus said, turning more crimson.

`` So, what house do you need to be in ? ``

`` Gryffindor, just like my parents, '' Albus told him, `` And James and all my full cousin are in Gryffindor, too. So were most of my aunts and uncles. ``

`` I hope you get in, then, '' matte said, `` I 'm hoping for Gryffindor, too. Amy 's in Gryffindor. ``

`` Hope you 're there, too. ``

`` I 'm also hoping for Gryffindor, '' Rose announced, `` Although Ravenclaw looks nice, too. ``

`` Ravenclaw would n't be so bad, '' Matt agreed, `` That 's where all the smart tike go, right ? ``

`` In core, yeah, '' Amy told him.

The compartment door opened again. Another boy walked in, along with a scared looking young woman. The boy was saturnine skin, very marvellous, with embrown whisker and disconsolate eyes. The fille was quite a bit forgetful than the boy, with retentive, rippled, honey colored hair and get down brown eyes.

"Can we sit in here ?"the boy asked."A bunch of Slytherins kicked us out of our compartment."

"Sure,"Albus and Matt responded.

"goodness. I 'm privy Brickston and this is Amanda tagger. We 're both first years,"the boy told Albus, Rose, Matt, and Amy.

"Hi. I 'm Albus potter, this is my first cousin blush wine Weasley, and that 's Matt Eckerton, we 're also first years,"Albus responded, `` And she 's Amy, lusterlessness 's sis. '' Albus pointed to Amy, who waved.

"Wow !"John exclaimed."My dad said you 'd be starting this year, Albus."Amanda still had n't said anything.

Albus just smiled a slight and his impertinence turned violent yet.

`` Well, I think I 'll go find Victoire, '' Amy grabbed her bag and got up, `` You going to be ok, lusterlessness ? ``

`` Yes, I 'll be very well, '' Matt told her.

`` You sure ? ``

`` Yeah, you can go. See you later, '' Matt waved as his sister left the
compartment.

`` And you 're Rose Weasley ? '' John asked. rose wine nodded. `` I 've heard of you, too, '' John Lackland continued. `` Your family owns Weasley 's Wizard Wheezes, right ? ``

`` Well, it 's really my Uncle George who owns it. He 's Albus 's uncle, too. But my dad works there a lot. My Uncle George opened it with my Uncle Fred after they left school. They 're Gemini the Twins. But Uncle Fred died in the battle at Hogwarts, so after that my dad helped Uncle George with it, '' pink wine explained.

Saint John the Apostle grinned, `` I love that place. So does my dad. He 's always buying me squeeze from there. Mum 's not always well-chosen about it since I 'm always using the stuff to pull antic on my trivial sisters. ``

Albus, Rose, and lustrelessness laughed. `` I 've done that quite a bit, too, '' Albus commented. `` But now that Lily 's a bit older it 's arduous to root for japery on her. ``

"Anything from the trolley ?"A Wiccan had appeared in the doorway with a trolley laden with delicious sweets.

"Definitely !"John shouted, as he jumped up from his rump and ran out into the corridor. Albus smiled. whoremaster reminded him of James. Albus, blush wine, flatness, and Amanda followed toilet. All five returned with their weapons system full of food.

"So, what is all this stuff ?"Amanda spoke for the first time since entering the compartment.

"fountainhead, you have your cauldron cakes, pumpkin pasties, chocolate toad frog, and Bertie Botts Every Flavor attic,"John explained, as he pointed to the diverse particular."Just be careful with the beans."

"Why ?"Amanda asked as she tried a dark-green color in bean plant."Ugh !"she exclaimed."bogey !"Amanda spat out the noggin and it landed on whoremonger. Albus, Rose, and flatness broke out in paroxysm of laughter.

"They mean every flavor !"Matt shouted."So, you must be Muggle-born ?"

"Yes,"Amanda answered."My mum is a teacher and my dad 's a doctor."

"What 's a doctor ?"St. John asked.

"A muggle Healer,"flatness explained."My mum 's Muggle born, but she 's a crone, and my dad 's a necromancer. He works at the Ministry, in the Department for the Control and Regulation of Magical beast,"matt told everyone. `` And my mum does n't put to work, but she 's thought of getting a job now that I 've started school. ``

"Oh, my parents are a beldam and mavin. My family unit 's mostly all magical, except for a few Muggle aunts and uncles and cousin-german. My dad is a healer and my mum halt at home with my untried sisters, I 've got three of them. They 're nine, six, and five. But before I was born she worked at the Ministry,"Saint John the Apostle explained. `` How about your parents, rose ? ``

`` fountainhead, like I said before, my dad works at Weasley 's wiz Wheezes, but he 's also an Auror, which is a Dark Wizard catcher. And my mum works at the Ministry. She 's the one who started all the House-Elf rights stuff. ``

`` Wow, your dad 's an Auror, too ? That 's bloody brilliant ! '' John grinned.

"What do your parents do, Albus ?"Amanda asked.

Albus was a little dismayed at this doubtfulness, since the whole magical mankind knew about his parents, but of trend Amanda did n't."Well, my dad 's an Auror. And my mum 's a sportswriter for the Daily Prophet."

"Yeah, Albus 's parents are renowned !"lavatory shouted."Tell Amanda, wo n't you, Albus ?"Albus suspected privy secretly wanted to hear all about the ceramist directly from him, even though he 'd probably learn all about them in books.

And so, Albus, with a footling supporter from rose wine, told the tale about how noble Voldemort had killed his grandparents and tried to kill his dad, but his dad survived. He told them all about his parents'twelvemonth at Hogwarts, about the Horcruxes, and how Almighty Voldemort met his downfall.

All three students stared at Albus and blush wine with their oral fissure wide unfastened. Matt and John had obviously heard the whole story before, but never this accurate an history. Amanda was practically in tears.

`` Blimey, '' John Lackland let out a low pennywhistle, `` Your dad 's amazing. ``

`` Yeah, '' matte agreed.

Albus blushed, `` I guess, but I just think of him as my dad. ''

The grouping of five low gear long time spent the sleep of the journey discussing what they knew was true about Hogwarts and what their siblings and cousin-german had told them about the ancient school. Everyone agreed that the giant star Squid did not eat a different first yr each year while they crossed the lake on boat, despite what Albus and Rose 's cousin, Fred, had said.

"well, you 'd better change into your robe,"rosebush said an hr or so after the sky turned sullen. Rose had been wearing her robes since before she 'd even gotten on the train. The four other bookman changed into their gown quietly.

Once the train arrived at Hogsmeade, the five students got off and looked around.

"fir'years ! true fir'eld, this way !"a man shouted.

Albus and Rose ran up to him."Hagrid !"Albus shouted.

"'ello, Albus ! 'Ello, Rose !"Hagrid responded."Ready ter go ? Here 's a sauceboat for yeh."Albus hurried into the boat, followed by John, and Matt, who were all gaping at Hagrid. pink wine and Amanda got into a nearby boat and were joined by the Jordan-Bell twins. Another tall boy quickly joined Albus in his boat.

`` You know him ? '' john pointed at Hagrid with an stick look on his face.

`` Yep, he 's a family friend, '' Albus answered.

`` I 've never seen someone so big, '' flatness commented.

`` Well, he 's half-giant, '' Albus told him.

`` That 's so poise ! '' whoremaster grinned.

The boat started moving magically across the lake once everyone was in them. They sailed for what must let been at least a half hr before arriving at Hogwarts. Once they got there, Hagrid lead them into the palace and up a flight of steps of stairs. The palace was incredible. It was big and intimidating looking on the outside. But once Albus stepped inside, it seemed affectionate and inviting, like he was home.

The first off long time came to a stop in front of strict looking womanhood."Good evening. I 'm Professor Patil, I teach transfiguration. In a instant, you will be able-bodied to join your feller students in the Great Hall for dinner party, but beforehand, you will need to be sorted into your family. They are Ravenclaw, Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, and Slytherin,"she said Slytherin with a Federal Reserve note of disgust in her voice."While you 're here, you will be able to earn degree for your house for any achievements. Likewise, any misbehavior will cause points to be taken away. At the end of the twelvemonth, the house with the most points earns the family Cup. Now, keep up me, please."

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A/N : I hope you liked it ! Feel free to pass on a reappraisal. I 'd like to give thanks my comrade and baby for reading this foremost and letting me know what they thought.
I do n't own Harry Potter. aught you recognize is mine.

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The students followed Professor Patil into a large dining way. The cap looked just like the night sky outside."It 's enchanted to look like the sky,"rosiness whispered to Albus. The older students at all four of the tables were whispering to each early and pointing wildly at Albus. Once the low gear years reached the drumhead table, professor Patil turned around. The sometime students were still whispering, and they seemed to be doing so more loudly by the minute. Albus looked out at them and then inched his way to the back of the group so no one could see him. Sometimes, he hated how very much he looked like his Church Father.

"Quiet, please,"professor Patil announced, and the students immediately stopped talking. An old, patched hat sat on a fecal matter and all of a sudden it broke out in Song dynasty. A few of the first years were quite shocked at this and jumped back. Once it stopped, prof Patil started talking again."When I call your name, you will come forward and try on the classification Hat."

"Asterley, Elaine."A short, blond haired girl ran forward and tried on the hat."Hufflepuff !"the hat shouted.

"Brickston, John."John ran up and jammed the hat on his caput. It was only there for a second when it shouted out,"Gryffindor !"John let out a loud whoop and ran for the Gryffindor table, where he was patted on the dorsum by a few senior Gryffindors.

"Creevey, Janie."She was also made a Gryffindor.

"Eckerton, Matthew."The headmaster suddenly sat up straight in his seat and stared as Matt tried on the hat and was made a Gryffindor. The headmaster relaxed again. 'That was strange ,'Albus thought. mat walked calmly over to the Gryffindor table and sat succeeding to John.

`` Eubert, Howard Carter. '' Albus recognized the other boy from their gravy boat as he walked up to the Sorting Hat. He put it on and a few seconds later it shouted out, `` Ravenclaw ! ``

A few Sir Thomas More scholar were sorted and then prof Patil called"Malfoy, Scorpius."Albus watched as a blond haired boy with a self-satisfied tone on his brass was made a Slytherin before the hat even touched his head.

"thrower, Albus."A susurration went through the crowd. The headmaster had sat up straight again. Albus froze. He could n't do this. What if he was made Slytherin in front of all these citizenry ? All these people who expected him to be in Gryffindor ?"Albus Potter ?"Professor Patil said again. mortal pushed Albus forward. He walked up to the throne and put on the hat.

"Ah, yes, another ceramist. I see it all here. The courageousness, yes, yes, it 's all here,"the hat told Albus.

"Not Slytherin,"Albus thought,"Anything but Slytherin."

"Oh, oh, this sounds conversant,"said the hat,"Yes, indeed, just like your father. And just like your founding father, Slytherin would help you achieve greatness, but if you insist, Gyffindor !"

Albus breathed a sigh of backup man as he jumped off the stool and ran to sit across from John and lusterlessness at the Gryffindor board. Albus did n't even pay attention to the adjacent few categorisation. He was just so felicitous to be in Gryffindor.

Albus next looked up when professor Patil called out"tagging program, Amanda."Albus watched as Amanda cautiously put on the hat."Gryffindor !"it shouted. Amanda ran to sit down across from bathroom, with a smile on her face. Only one student was left to be sorted.

"Weasley, Rose."pink wine was made a Gryffindor before the hat had even touched her head. 'Just like how James River was sorted ,'Albus thought. It never hesitated for them. But it had for him. Albus stared glumly at his golden plate.

The headmaster rose from his chair."Welcome back to Hogwarts to all returning scholar and receive to those who are new. For those of you who do n't know, I 'm Professor Kendrick, master of Hogwarts. Now, I know the erstwhile bookman have noticed we are short one faculty penis,"the master gestured to the empty chairperson beside him."But I shall inform you about that later. Right now it is time to eat."And the lucky home filled with food.

Albus stared in astonishment as the solid food appeared in front of him. He started piling his home plate with as a good deal as would fit. John Lackland was using not only his plate, but an empty one that he found as well.

"This is awing !"King John exclaimed."I might actually get full here ! I hope all the meals are like this."

"Yeah, it all looks very trade good,"Albus said. Albus started eating his food and could n't help but overhear a conversation between two quondam students.

"I wonder where Professor Torro is ? It 's not usual for a teacher to miss the start of terminus feast,"a brown haired girl asked the boy sitting future to her.

"Yeah, quite unknown, really. I hope he 's all right wing. Maybe he 's ill or something ?"the boy responded.

"What does he learn ?"John the Divine said, interrupting the two older students.

"Defense Against the Dark Arts,"the female child told him. The two older students continued their conversation, but in lower voices so John could n't take in him.

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After the students had eaten their fill of dinner, the golden scale became houseclean for a moment, and then dessert appeared. Albus immediately helped himself to his favorite, treacle tart. While he was eating, he heard a scream coming from his left. A ghostly head had appeared right out of Amanda 's plate.

"Oh, so good-for-naught to have scared you !"the touch said as he glided out of Amanda 's plate."I 'm Sir Nicholas."

"You 're Nearly Headless notch !"lav shouted."Great to meet you. Can I see you pull off your head ?"

Amanda looked like she might faint, but dent grudgingly pulled on his ear and his head came partially off.

"Wow ! That 's bally brilliant !"toilet exclaimed."Did you see that, Albus ?"

"Yeah,"Albus responded. He did n't think it was as not bad as John did, and was beginning to wish he had n't eaten nearly as much treacle tart.

The schoolmaster got to his feet again as the golden home became neat once more."Is everyone satisfied ? full. Now, I have a few start of term posting. The village of Hogsmeade is out of bounds for first and second eld, as well as the Forbidden forest to everyone. As always, stay away from the Whomping Willow. Mr. Filch has added a few new items to the list of prohibit matter and if you wish to visit the listing, it is pinned to Mr. Filch 's doorway.

"Now, as many of you have noticed, Professor Torro is not with us tonight. I regret to inform you that he has been discovered drained only a few hours ago,"Professor Kendrick stated with a sad facial expression on his brass. There was a acuate intake of breath from the educatee."Cause of expiry has not been determined. Until I can find a suitable replacement, Defense Against the Dark art course of study will not take place. Now, it is time to go to your dormitories. social class begin tomorrow and you will need to be well rested. First year, please follow a prefect to your common rooms."

Albus got up and looked for his cousin, Georgia, for she was one of the Gryffindor prefects. Albus found her, and he, John, flatness, Rose, and Amanda all followed her up to the green room. As they walked through the castle, there was a hale lot of whispering about Professor Torro.

"He was n't even that old,"one educatee said.

"Yeah, and was n't dad the bailiwick that was witch years back ?"another responded.

Albus and the others arrived at the portraiture of the Fat dame. Georgia told her the password, Cornish pixy, and everyone walked inside.

"Boys to the right hand, girls to the left. I hope everyone has a good night,"GA told the first off years.

Albus walked up the spiraling staircase to his student residence with lustrelessness, Saint John the Apostle, and two other boys Albus had not met yet. Albus thought their names were Bilius and Ethan. Albus was rather quiet down while he got into bed. All the other boy were laughing and talking. But Albus could n't escape from that he was considered for Slytherin. He was also a bit nervous about the fact that a professor had died. That did n't happen often, did it ? Albus was still thinking about these things as he drifted off to sleep.

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When Harry, Ginny, and Lily walked back into their theatre after taking St. James and Albus to Platform 9 3/4, Harry noticed an owl waiting on the windowsill. He walked over to it and opened the letter.

Dear Harry,
I would revalue it if you would come up to Hogwarts later tonight, around 9pm.
I have something to ask you, and would prefer to do it in person, rather than by letter.
Please return this owl with your result, thank you.
From,
Fabius Kendrick

'That 's unusual ,'thought Harry. Surely one of his boys could n't be in trouble already ?"Ginny, I 'm going to accept to go to Hogwarts tonight. Fabius has requested that I meet with him. He has n't told me why,"Harry told his wife.

"Okay, just let me roll in the hay before you leave. That is unknown, though. Why would n't he have met with you before full term started ? I hope King James I and Albus are n't in trouble."

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Later that night, Harry Apparated into Hogsmeade. It was a chilly night, but there was not a swarm in the sky. The principal and moon shone brightly. Harry thought the students must be in their vulgar rooms by now, judging from the time. 'That 's good, Albus and James have no musical theme I 'm here', thought Harry. He walked along the path and soon found himself walking through the big oak room access into the Great Hall. Kendrick was waiting for him there.

"commodity evening, Harry,"Fabius greeted.

"How are you ? What 's this about ? Are James IV and Albus okay ?"Harry asked anxiously.

"Oh, do n't vex, they 're fine. But I would prefer if we discuss what we need to discuss in my office,"Fabius responded. Harry followed Fabius up to the stone gargoyle. It leaped aside as Fabius murmured,"Woolen coat."

Harry walked into the associate circular office staff. He saw all the various possessions that Dumbledore had left to the school. He also noticed the sleeping portraits of old headmaster. Only one was awake, the one of Albus Dumbledore. Harry smiled as he saw him.

"Please, sit down,"prof Kendrick said as he gestured to a president in front of his desk. Harry sat."I have some bad tidings. prof Torro was found dead in his theater this morning."

"What ? ! How did he die ? He was n't very old,"Harry exclaimed. prof Torro had been teaching pop since Hogwarts reopened after the battle.

"I know, shocking, and very, very sad. His causal agent of death was Avada Kedarva, but I did n't assure the students this. It does care me. It is quite suspicious. Especially since pappa was the subject area that Voldemort jinxed."

"But he 's gone ! I saw him die, I was there !"Harry shouted."This ca n't be the work of him, can it ?"Harry knew there would be an investigation awaiting him when he returned to exercise the succeeding day. He had taken the day off to see James II and Albus onto the Hogwarts Express, and had n't heard a matter about prof Torro 's end until just now.

"Of course not. But there are still Death eater out there. I have reason to believe that one of them killed Torro and the pastor agrees with me. But onto the understanding I have summoned you here.

"We are, of path, in motive of a new DADA teacher, and I was wondering if you would like the job. I think it would be a goodness theme to have an Auror here after Holocene events and you are the idealistic candidate,"Kendrick told Harry.

"Me ? A instructor ? Well, I ca n't say I 've never thought about it. It would be nice to be back at Hogwarts. But what about Ginny and Lily ? I ca n't leave them."

"Of course. And feel free to go away every weekend to spend metre with them. Neville Longbottom does the same matter to visit Hannah,"Kendrick explained.

"I guess I could do it, but only if Ginny is okay with it. I tell you what, I 'll Apparate dwelling house tonight and ask her. You 'll take in your answer in the morning, O.K. ?"Harry asked.

"That 's fine. I 'll see you in the morning, then. adept night."

"'Night,"Harry said as he walked out of the place.

As Harry left the castle, he pondered the Death of Torro. Harry had only met Torro a few metre, and he was not particularly close to him, but his death still troubled Harry. Was this another random Death eater flack ? There had been a few of them throughout the years after the fight. But why was Torro killed ? He did n't even live in United Kingdom during the prison term of Voldemort, he lived in Anatole France then. Why were the Death Eaters going after Hogwarts instructor ? Harry had a nag tone that this was n't like the early deaths, this had significance. Surely, Voldemort could n't return ? He was dead. There were no more than Horcruxes. Harry kept telling himself this, but he still felt very restless about it. The master and the Minister felt the same way. Why else would they want an Auror at Hogwarts ? Of course of instruction, Harry was the one who defeated Voldemort, so who else have it off Thomas More about DADA ?

Harry found himself back in Hogsmeade and he Disapparated. He appeared a moment later in his backyard and he walked into the firm. It was fourth dimension to enjoin Ginny what had happened. Luckily, Lily would be in bed.

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Early the next morning, Harry Apparated into Hogsmeade once again. This time he had his old Hogwarts trunk with him, along with a large, disgraceful owl named Harvey. This is companion, he thought. Harry wheeled his proboscis over to Hogsmeade station, where he would expect for a rig to get him to the castle. Ginny had said yes right away. She felt that Harry 's presence in the schooling would protect her boy. Ginny was also quite worried about the decease of Torro.

The pushchair arrived and Harry loaded his trunk into it. 'This sure is strange ,'he thought. Back at Hogwarts, once again. It kind of felt soundly, comforting in a way. Hogwarts had always felt like habitation to Harry. But he still could n't sway the awkward feeling he had about Torro 's end. The rig gave a pitch, and the thestrals pulled Harry up to the school.



"Get up, Albus ! Get up !"Albus awoke with a start and saw John 's cheek looking down at him.

"Huh ? Wha 's going on ?"Albus said sleepily.

"First day of lessons ! Let 's go down to breakfast,"St. John the Apostle responded, excitedly. He was bouncing around the way, waking up all his fellow Gryffindors.

Albus got up and put on his robes."Okay, I 'm ready,"

"Great ! Bilius and Ethan are up too. But I ca n't get matt up. He sleeps like a log,"St. John said as he shook matt some more. Matt finally got up and put his robe on.

The five Gryffindor inaugural year boys met the fille in the common room. Rose, Amanda, Janie Creevey, and the Jordan-Bell Gemini. Albus knew he 'd met the twins a few times, but could n't call up their names They introduced themselves as Karina and Marina. They were identical with longsighted calamitous hair and blue eyes. The initiatory years walked down to the Great Hall together, only getting lost once.

When Albus walked into the Great Hall, he glanced up at the head table and his jaw dropped. He stopped walking and an one-time Hufflepuff bumped into him.

"Sorry,"she said as she walked past.

Albus did n't pay any attention to her. He continued to stare at the staff board. Sitting next to the headmaster, was his Father-God. Albus shook his head and ran over to the Gryffindor mesa, where his fellow first years had already sat down.

"James ! James !"Albus shouted,"Look who 's sitting next to Professor Kendrick ! Is n't that Dad ? What 's he doing here ? He does n't teach here !"

James River was staring at Harry."Yeah, I know. Funny how he never mentioned it. But I guess he must be the new DADA teacher. All the other teachers are there."

"Honestly, Epistle of James ! He could n't have got told us yet. Torro just died yesterday. Obviously, Kendrick asked him last-place Nox. It was only a subject of time, was n't it ? I mean, he 's got to be the most qualified wizard for the job, right ?"Peach State had sat down next to St. James and talked some sense into him.

"I suppose,"James said as he started to eat his eggs.

"Here are your schedule !"Neville Longbottom had appeared near the Gryffindor table.

Albus took his schedule from him and looked at it. He had pop rightfield after breakfast, then Charms, and after luncheon he had duplicate Herbology.

"expression like a decent schedule,"John said,"Should be interesting having your dad as a teacher, Albus ! I ca n't wait ! I 've got so many doubtfulness for him."

"Yeah, should be fantastic,"Albus said glumly as he dug into his waffles. Truthfully, Albus did not need his dad instruction at Hogwarts. With his dad here, Albus would be even more illustrious than usual. He did not like the staring eyes and the changeless questions about his dad.

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After breakfast, the Gryffindors headed to the DADA classroom, with John leading the way. Albus hung back with lusterlessness, who was going pretty slow.

"You okay, lustrelessness ?"Albus asked,"You look sort of sick. You want to go to the Hospital wing ?"

"No, I 'll be fine,"Matt replied with a yawn,"Guess I did n't get to catch some Z's until former, too nervous about lessons."

When they arrived at the classroom, Albus ran and took the table in the spinal column. lustrelessness and Amanda followed him. John hesitated, apparently torn with joining his new admirer and sitting up front. Finally, he, too, went and sat in the cover.

"Why are we sitting back here ?"St. John the Apostle asked.

"case it 's my dad, John. How would you like it if your dad taught at Hogwarts ?"Albus said in a raw tone. John did n't say anything.

At that import, another group of students came into the room. They were Slytherins. Scorpius Malfoy was leading them.

"Great, we 're with the Slytherins,"John whispered to matt,"Hope they 're not going to destroy everything."John was about to set up into a tirade about Slytherins, but Harry walked in.

"goodness morning,"Harry said as he walked to the front desk,"I 'm professor Potter."A few of the girls in front giggled."I 'll startle by taking attendance."Harry ran down the attendance bed sheet. Everyone was there.

"Please afford your books to page 5,"Harry told the students.

"prof ? Can you tell us about the battle ? Please ?"one of the twins asked, Albus did n't know which one.

Harry sighed."fountainhead, I really do n't like to talk about it much. But I suppose I could. I know you wo n't let it rest until I do,"he smiled and looked at Albus,"I know my own kids, nieces, and nephews kept asking me until I told them."

Albus sunk lower in his professorship. John was sitting straight up, staring at Harry, hardly blinking. Amanda and lustrelessness were also paying close attention.

Harry 's fib about the battle lasted the whole period. The Alexander Graham Bell rang shortly after Harry finished.

"Please read chapter one for adjacent clip, since we did n't get a chance to comprehend it in family,"Harry told the scholar as they left."And Albus, could you stay for a moment ?"

"You guys go on ahead,"Albus told his friends,"I 'll meet you in Charms."Albus approached his father 's desk after all the other scholar had left.

"Hi, Al, how was the Sorting ? I see you did gain it into Gryffindor. I knew you would,"Harry said with a proud expression on his face.

"Yes, I did,"Albus said, his eye brimming with tears as he remembered what the hat had told him,"But it wanted to put me in Slytherin !"Albus started crying and he could n't stop."I told it to put me in Gryffindor, that 's the simply reason it did !"

Harry quickly shut the door before responding."I told you at the station that it did that to me, too."

"But that 's cause you were a Horcrux !"Albus sobbed,"I 'm not a Horcrux, so why should I have done well in Slytherin ? It put blush wine in Gryffindor before it even touched her head. And James said it did that with him, too."

"Yes, I know, but everyone 's different. It means that you have qualities of many different house. It does n't mean you should be in Slytherin. The hat put you in Gryffindor because you wanted it to. A enceinte man once told me 'it is our alternative that display who we really are, far more than than our power'. Albus Dumbledore was that man. He told me that when I was wondering the like affair you 're wondering right now. You chose to be in Gryffindor, which makes you very dissimilar from the Slytherins. Do n't occupy about it,"Harry explained, as he drew Albus into a hug.

"O-k-kay,"Albus stuttered,"J-just, d-do n't severalize J-James."

"Do n't worry, I wo n't. James does n't even roll in the hay that the hat considered putting me in Slytherin,"Harry confided,"Now, I think you should be off to your next year. And do n't interest about me teaching here. I 'll treat you just like the other bookman, detentions and all."

Albus laughed."wellspring, you do n't suffer to do that."

"See you later, Al."

"Bye, Dad."

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Albus was a bit more cheerful for the eternal sleep of the day. He thoroughly enjoyed image Herbology. He had known professor Longbottom since he was born, and Albus was very interested in magical plants. Charms, however, was n't as pleasurable. The Charms prof, prof Washburn was not very skillful, and for some intellect he seemed to have something against Gryffindor.

Soon enough, dinner came, and right when Albus walked into the Great antechamber, James II came running over to him.

"So, how was having Dad as a teacher ?"St. James the Apostle asked, breathlessly.

"You know, it was n't as bad as I thought it would be,"Albus said, while sitting down and grabbing the nearest sports stadium of potatoes."He spent the whole catamenia telling everyone about the fight because he figured no one would leave him alone until he did."

"sound familiar !"King James laughed,"Remember when we kept bugging him about it when I was 10 ? And then he said he 'd tell us the whole story the summer before our first year of Hogwarts."

"Yeah, I was kind of surprised he was so uncoerced to tell the tarradiddle. You know how he hates talking about it."

"I know, but I suppose it 's better for everyone to hear it sooner rather than later, and now Dad can get on to teaching,"James explained as he shoved his lip with wimp,"Should be pretty coolheaded having him learn, he knows so much DADA."

"Hey, Albus !"bathroom shouted to Albus as he ran over to the Gryffindor table. matte sat down on Albus 's other side.

"Hi John, mat,"Albus said, passing them the pumpkin juice.

"Wow, this is just as dependable as last night !"John exclaimed as he piled his shell gamy with solid food,"I could definitely get used to this."

"What ? Did your mum starve you ?"Albus joked.

"'Course not. But she did n't make as much variety,"Saint John the Apostle explained. He turned to Matt."You okay ? You look kind of pale."

That was an understatement. flatness looked like he was about to communicate out in the Irish potato. He had n't touched any of the food and his favourable dental plate was still empty. Matt was leaning his head on his hand and was yawning a lot."I 'm all right, I guess, just tired."

Albus and Saint John eyed him warily."You sure ?"Albus asked.

"Yeah, I 'm just not hungry tonight. I 'll be fine."

At that moment, the headmaster stood up."If I could let your care for just a bit, I have some more than announcements."The way immediately fell still."Thank you. Now, as many of you have noticed, I did have success in securing a new DADA teacher and I would care to acquaint him. This is Professor Potter."Kendrick gestured to Harry."Now, I know many of you will have doubtfulness for him when you have your 1st DADA lesson, but I ask you not to pester him. He will separate you what he wants to, and nothing more. I would also like to state you that if you want to try out for your house Quidditch team, delight reach your name to your headspring of house. That is all. Thank you."Kendrick sat back down again and proceeded to talk to Harry.

"Well, I 'm trying out for Seeker this yr !"James River announced to the whole Gryffindor board,"I 've been down to the Pitch practicing on my Firebolt during lunch."

"Good portion, James,"Albus told him,"Dad 'll be lofty if you make the team."

"I sure hope I do. It 'll be not bad having him watch over the games."

Albus turned to whoremonger."You finished ? We should probably get started on that homework."

John groaned,"Yeah, I suppose. You gon na come, Matt ?"

Matt looked up from his plate."Sure."The three boys started walking back up to the Common elbow room, with mat lagging behind.

"mat, are you for certain you 're ok ? You 're going pretty slow,"Albus asked, with a neural flavor on his face."I think you should probably go to the hospital wing.

matt looked out the window."I suppose you 're probably right. You guys go on ahead, I 'll touch you back in the Common room."

"No, we 're going to take you. You look ready to cave in,"bathroom insisted. They all trekked back down the stairs and to the hospital Wing. When they got there, lady Pomfrey was rightfulness by the door.

"lustrelessness ! Come here, you look horrific,"she said, grabbing his shoulder and leading him to the bed,"Thanks for bringing him, boys, you can provide now."dame Pomfrey shooed them out of the room.

"You know, it almost looked like she was waiting for him,"Albus said as he walked up the stairs.

"Yeah, and she knew his epithet. That 's odd. I do n't imagine he 's been there yet,"bathroom stated,"I wonder if he gets purge often ? Or maybe he gets hurt a lot, he 's got loads of scars. ``

"I know. I asked him about them on the string, before you came in. He said he was cumbersome and quickly changed the subject."

"wellspring, I 'm for certain he 'll severalize us about it when he 's ready,"whoremonger reasoned,"Cornish fowl Pixie."The portrait opened and the two son walked into the rough-cut way. They settled down to doing their homework with Amanda, rose wine, Janie, Bilius, Ethan, and the counterpart. After a few hours, Albus bid them effective night.

He walked up to his hall, changed into his pajamas, and climbed into bed. He pondered his example and the ease of his day. Albus was well-chosen that having his dad there was n't as bad as he thought it would be. But why did prof Washburn dislike him and the other Gryffindors so much ? And was Matt okay ? He still had n't returned to the usual room. As Albus was worrying about Matt, he drifted off to sleep. Just after he drifted off, the Shrieking hutch shrieked for the first time in decades.




Harry was in the Great Hall. Ropes bound him to the Headmaster 's chair. His cicatrix was searing in hurting. origin was pouring down his subdivision as he struggled against the restraints. He opened his middle and glanced around, looking for his wand. There it was, lying uselessly halfway across the room. All around him, other multitude were bound to the early professor 's chairs, they were surrounding Harry in a band. A clothed figure was circling around the outside of the lot, while other cloaked figure stood stationary around the room. organic structure lay in pools of blood on the floor.

Harry glanced around at the other people bound to the chair. The mortal directly across from him had long red pilus. Harry screamed."NO ! ! ! ! Ginny !"He looked at the other people."James ! Albus ! Lily ! Take me instead, not the kids !"

The hooded soma looked up and entered the circle. He stood directly in movement of Harry."fountainhead, well, someone 's decided to recover his consciousness. As you see, the sleep of them did n't fair too well without you. Most are dead. But I 've saved your pricy folk for last. I will torture them and kill them. And then, I shall vote out you. At close, I 've waited so long. You should have known you could n't kill me."Voldemort rounded on the smallest nestling tied to a chair.

"Crucio !"he shouted.

"NO ! ! ! ! Do it to me instead ! Lily !"Harry screamed. His scar started to ache even speculative, it burned so bad he could n't keep his eyes open anymore.
Harry awoke with a start. He was covered in swither and his heart was beating fast. His hand automatically went to his scar, but he was not in any pain. He shakily got out of bed and went to the window.

'Will it never end ?'he thought. The nightmare kept returning, but why ? It was always the Sami one. It had been going on ever since the last battle. Only before he had shaver, the people surrounding him were Ginny, Ron, Hermione, Neville, and Luna. As soon as James IV was born, Ron, Hermione, Neville, and Luna disappeared. Once Albus was born, he appeared too. Saami with Lily.

Harry had no idea what the aspiration meant, and neither did anyone else. Harry could consider of only one soul who may have been able to explain it, Dumbledore. However, as soon as Harry had a few of these dream, he had gone to see the portrait in Dumbledore 's situation. He was only 18 then. Unfortunately, Dumbledore had no useful account. Since Harry was no farsighted a Horcrux, he could n't possibly be seeing into Voldemort 's thoughts. Especially since Voldemort was dead. But the pipe dream continued.

Tonight 's dream had been more brilliant than any of the yesteryear ace. Maybe it was because Harry had spent all day reliving the horrific scenes from his childhood to several DADA year. He wished he had n't done that now. Oh, how he regretted it. But he 'd experience to put up with it the rest of the week, seeing as it would n't be fair not to assure the other students.

Harry walked away from the window. He slowly walked into the corridor. His unhurt body was clammy. He needed a sleeping draught. He 'd been relying on these more than and more than as time went on .'I really should get a line how to brew them myself ,'he laughed to himself.

walk through the corridors at dark brought back many memories. He still felt like he was disobeying the rules, even though he was now a professor. It seemed like Snape was right around the corner waiting to bewitch him doing something wrong. Harry climbed the stairs to the hospital wing. He hated to awaken dame Pomfrey at this hour, however he knew he 'd never get to sleep without it. Maybe she would apply him a large supplying to hold back in his office.

Harry walked into the ward, only to see that lady Pomfrey was already up. She was tending to a girl in one of the end beds.

"Hello, Poppy,"he whispered.

"Oh !"brothel keeper Pomfrey jumped,"You frightened me. I was n't expecting you at this hour, Harry. You know, it 's almost like you 're a student again, coming in so late."

"Yeah, I was thinking the same thing,"Harry glanced down at the young lady,"Is she okay ?"

"Yes, she 'll be fine. Someone levitated her in her sleep. She screamed and that scared the student who did it to her, that student gave the countercurse, and she promptly fell onto the floor and broke her arm."

"Wow, does n't take very long for things to get interesting around here,"Harry said.

"Now, why are you here, Harry ?"

"wellspring, er, remember after the conflict and I had all those nightmare ? They never completely stopped, and now they seem to be getting tough. I was wondering if I could birth a sleeping potation. I 'd also care to just have a supply of it on mitt. I 've never been much of a potion brewer and have n't attempted to make it myself. I just can never manage to get to kip without one after one of these nightmares,"Harry explained sheepishly. He felt like he was a kid again. How could he, the wizard who defeated Voldemort, who was known as the bravest virtuoso of the times, be afraid of a nightmare ?

A sad gaze fell over madam Pomfrey."You know, this kind of reminds me of how you were so susceptible to the dementors in your third class. I know most the great unwashed think you 're brave and naught frightens you, but everyone has nightmares and being frightened is nil to be ashamed of."She walked over to a cabinet and came back with a large bottle filled with potion."Here you go. Just come back to me whenever you need more."She handed him the bottle.

"Thanks,"Harry replied, as he walked out of the Hospital Wing.

As he walked back towards his government agency, Harry thought about what madam Pomfrey had said. He knew she was right, but he still could n't serve but feel infirm whenever he had one of these nightmares. He just wished he knew why he was having them and what he could do to stop them.

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When Albus awoke the following morn, matte still had n't returned from the Hospital flank. whoremonger suggested that they go visit lustrelessness before course of instruction, but since the two boys had gotten up deep, they only had time to seize a immediate bite to eat before heading to Potions in the dungeons.

"commodity morning, class !"an old, beat, professor greeted them,"I 'm prof Slughorn, your Potions Master. Today, we shall be learning about the fundamentals of potion brewing, including the grandness of proper stirring, heat, and factor. Please open your volume to page 6."

The year opened their books and spent the whole lesson listening to Slughorn and copying down notes.

"well, we 're pretty much out of clock time, so I 'll see you all next lesson. Could I have Albus Potter and rosebush Weasley delight layover by my desk on their way out ?"Slughorn told the class.

"I 'll see you in August 6, toilet. Tell professor Patil where I am,"Albus told his friend. He had a feeling he knew what Slughorn wanted. King James had warned him about it.

Albus and rose wine walked cautiously up to Slughorn 's desk after everyone else had left.

"Ah ! Brigham Young Mr. ceramist and misfire Weasley. Now, I would like to evidence you about a little assembly I have scheduled for Friday. It 's for the students in the school whose parents are, for lack of a better term, popular. Or those who have shown exceeding wizard attainment. Of course, I 'd be pleased if the both of you would attend. I 'm sure your cousins will be attending. They seemed to like them in the past times years,"Slughorn informed them.

"Well, er, I guess we could make it,"Albus told Slughorn, while looking at Rose.

"Yes, we 'll be there. See you next lesson, Professor,"Rose told him, as the two of them left the dungeon.

"I knew it was only a thing of time before we were invited to the Slug guild,"Albus groaned. Henry James loved the Slug nightclub. It gave him a whole lot more attention and more people for him to tell his history too. But Albus did n't like the fame. He would have rather skipped the party, but as Henry James and his cousins were going, it would be hard not to.

"well, maybe it 'll be fun,"Rose stated in a hopeful tone. Albus rolled his eyes and the two of them went to Transfiguration.

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Matt did n't show up in socio-economic class all day. Albus and john were really starting to worry. They decided to confab him before dinner. When they got into the infirmary offstage, they did n't see matte right away. There was one young lady occupying a bed with her arm in a sling. Madam Pomfrey was fussing over her.

"I really think you need to stay here tonight. You can depart in the morning !"

"But, Madam Pomfrey, I 've been here all day. My arm 's fine !"the girl exclaimed.

"No, I will not receive it ! You can leave in the dawn,"Madam Pomfrey said in a tone that was not to be argued with. The girl pouted and stopped talking.

Albus and trick approached Madam Pomfrey."Um, where 's Matt Eckerton ? We brought him here finally dark,"Gospel According to John said tentatively.

"He 's back there,"she said, pointing to a bed with the curtains pulled around it.

"well, can we see him ?"Albus asked.

"No, I 'm disconsolate, but you ca n't. He 's not in any state to throw visitant at the minute. You can come see him this time tomorrow,"gentlewoman Pomfrey said hurriedly.

"But could you at least evidence us if he 's ok ?"Albus asked.

"He 'll be amercement in a few days. Now, you two should steer down to dinner. You can see Matt tomorrow."

Albus and trick walked glumly down to the Great G. Stanley Hall."That was unknown. James said you can usually impose your friends when they 're in the infirmary annexe,"Albus told John.

"Very weird. You know, I think Matt 's keeping something from us. Madam Pomfrey seemed like she was expecting him finale dark, and now no one can visit him,"John told Albus in a worried tone.

"We 'll ask him about it when he gets out of the infirmary extension. I do n't think he 'll be inclined to tell us tomorrow,"Albus reasoned.

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The next day, Gryffindor first eld had DADA again. Nothing extraordinarily exciting happened during category. They mostly took notes on using Expeliarmus, the disarming spell. Harry said they would set out being able to practice it on each early in the future year. John and Albus were really looking forward to this, as they really had n't used their verge for anything yet.

Charms, however, was quite eventful. Professor Washburn started class by taking attending as usual. He gave a menacing glare to all the Gryffindors as he called their name. But Albus thought he stared especially long at him.

"charter out your wands,"snarled Wahsburn,"we 're practicing levitation today. Everyone take a feather."Washburn waved his verge and a feather appeared in front of each student."Remember to swish and flick."

"Swish and flick,"murmured Albus from the back tabular array. He waved his wand and said,"Wingardium Leviosa !"Nothing happened. He tried over and over again. Still, nothing happened. John the Evangelist, however, managed to do it.

"face, Albus !"St. John exclaimed,"I 've done it !"toilet 's plumage had rose a few in off the tabular array, and fell down again.

"Congratulations,"Albus said flatly, his feathering still remaining quite still on the table.

"I 've done it, too !"Rose shouted. Her plumage had also rose off the board, but it managed to make it a few feet in the air before falling.

Washburn stormed out from behind his desk and rounded on the rear tabular array, where Albus, John, Rose, and Amanda were sitting."Well, do it again !"he growled.

John and pink wine looked at him nervously and picked up their wands."Wingardium Leviosa !"they said at the like prison term. Both their feather rose feebly into the air and fell down again.

"Pathetic,"Washburn muttered,"Potter ! You do it !"he shouted at Albus.

"But, Professor, I have n't managed it yet,"Albus muttered quietly.

"You 'll do what I tell you to do ! perform the spell !"Washburn seemed to be getting angrier by the minute.

Albus nervously picked up his wand. His arm was shaking, this would not bend out commodity."Wingardium Leviosa,"he muttered very quietly. His feathering leaped into the air and caught fire. The whole class, which had been staring at the backrest table for quite some time, screamed.

The flame from the feather caught onto Washburn 's robes and set them on fire as well."Bloody sin !"Washburn screamed. He grabbed Albus 's wand out of his hand and produced piddle from it to douse the flaming."thrower ! You 'll getting detention and 20 tip from Gryffindor !"he shouted, glaring at Albus."Class dismissed. Get out, all of you except Potter."

Albus was visibly shaking now. The rest of the class quickly left, the Gryffindors glancing anxiously at Albus. He walked slowly up to Washburn 's desk.

"wellspring, you seem to have a knack for causing hassle, Potter,"Wahsburn spat.

"I 'm sorry, Professor, I did n't mean to,"Albus muttered, on the wand of tears.

"You 'll be doing detention tonight, I do n't worry what other plans you might make. See you at 8pm."

"But-"

Washburn cut him off."I said tonight, now get out !"he screamed.

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Later that night, Albus trudged his way back to the common room after doing detainment with Washburn. He had Albus do blood, so it was n't too bad. But Washburn stared at Albus the unharmed time, his eyes like ardour.

Albus climbed through the portrayal and saw just who he needed to verbalise to."James River, I 've got to ask you something."

"What is it ?"James asked, walking away from his friends.

"Why does Washburn hate me ?"Albus asked."During the first division, I thought he just hated all Gryffindors, but today he made it unmortgaged that it 's me he hates."

"Really ? It 's well known he hates Gryffindors. But he 's always seemed to hate me more than everyone else,"James explained,"I always assumed it 's because I cause so much difficulty. You on the other hired man, have always been so quiet. What did you do to him ?"

Albus mumbled something incoherent.

"What ?"

"I set him on fire."

James River burst out laughing.

"It 's not amusing ! I did n't signify to do it. We were doing levitation, and he asked me to levitate the feather in front line of everyone, when he knew I had n't managed to do it before. My arm was shaking so much I knew the spell would n't work. The plumage caught flak as soon as I muttered the tour, and then it spread to Washburn 's robes. I got lines and 20 breaker point taken from Gryffindor,"Albus looked down, ashamed.

James looked stunned."But that 's a misunderstanding any first year could experience made. I do see how he got mad, though. I think you should just try to avoid him. Sit in the backrest, do n't say anything. Ignore him in the halls. That 's what I do. I still get way more custody from him than any other teacher, but I think I 've become immune to them. Well, I 'd better get back to my protagonist. See you later."

Albus contemplated this info. Washburn hated all Gryffindors, but he hated King James I and Albus the most. Why ? It did n't make sense. Neither Albus nor James IV had met Washburn before Hogwarts.

"Albus !"toilet came running into the common room,"I 've just been with Matt."

"How is he ?"Albus asked.

"Not expert. He 's covered in cuts and bruise. Said he 'd tripped on his way to the lavatory. He kept avoiding talking about being ill. Just wanted to sing about what 's going on in the school. So I told him about you setting Washburn on ardor. He thought it was hilarious."

"It 's NOT !"Albus shouted. He was sick of everyone thinking it was funny. The fib had already made it around the school and at dinner everyone was staring at him Sir Thomas More than usual. Some students even high fived him and patted him on the book binding. It seemed like Washburn was disliked by many student.

"Okay, okey,"John said, putting his hands up,"Anyway, Matt said he 'd be back in grade tomorrow morning. gentlewoman Pomfrey just wanted him to stay the rest of the night."

"Good. Let 's go to bed. I 'm run through,"Albus said. He and toilet climbed up the circular staircase to the dormitory.

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Here 's the future chapter ! I combined two unretentive chapters into one, so this one 's a respectable bit longer than the former ones.
Disclaimer- I do n't own Harry Potter.

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Fri came too quickly for Albus 's liking. He was not looking forward to the Slug golf club meeting. Since the meeting and Gryffindor Quidditch try-outs were at the Lapplander time, King James would n't be joining Albus at the meeting. Albus had tried to get out of the meeting by watching try-outs, but the squad police captain decided to not let any spectator pump at the try-outs. A large identification number of students had wanted to look just to see Henry James, and the captain did n't want anyone to disrupt the try-outs.

Later that day, Albus and pink wine walked down to the donjon together. Albus was dreading the meeting. They walked into the meeting to see that to the highest degree everyone else was already there. Albus already knew well-nigh of them. Some of his first cousin were there, along with various former ordain members'youngster. However, there were a few faces Albus had never seen before.

"Ah ! Albus and blush wine !"Slughorn gestured to a few professorship in the room,"Please have a seat. You already know many of the hoi polloi here. But I do n't believe you know Tami Tobias, Frank Belleville, and Quinton Willinson ?"he said, gesturing to a blonde haired fille, a black hairy boy, and a very sullen looking boy."Tami is a 6th twelvemonth Ravenclaw who brews the most excellent potions, hot dog is a 4th twelvemonth Hufflepuff who can already perform nonverbal tour ! And Quinton 's a 7th year Slytherin whose father works at the Minsitry."

"Er, hi,"Albus responded.

"Hello,"rosebush smiled.

Unfortunately for Albus ; Tami and frankfurter, along with Slughorn, spent much of the merging hounding Albus with doubtfulness about his dad, the struggle, and Albus 's childhood. Eventually, Albus just got fed up with it.

"Look, my dad 's told you all he wants to tell you. You 're not going to see anything else from asking me !"Albus shouted.

Slughorn looked taken aback."I thought you 'd savor talking about it. Your brother always enjoys telling stories about his childhood."

"fountainhead, I 'm not King James, now, am I ?"Albus shouted. Everyone else was now staring at him. Albus jumped up from his professorship and stormed out the door, slamming it behind him.

Albus stamped his infantry the whole way up to the common room. He went through the portraiture and was immediately bombarded by James.

"Albus ! I got it ! I 'm the new Seeker !"James shouted over the noise, jumping up and down and spilling his butterbeer all over the floor.

"That 's outstanding, James I, really not bad,"Albus told him, trying to sound somewhat excited.

"What ? You 're not happy for me ? I thought you would be. Dad 's ecstatic. I told him as soon as I was done at test,"James said tentatively.

"No, I am excited,"Albus responded glumly. All he wanted to do was go to bed, but James blocked his path.

"What 's improper ? I can tell something 's ill-timed. order me,"James said, in a vocalism that sounded strangely like their mother's.

"It 's the Slug guild. I just left. All anyone wanted to do was listen to me clack on about my childhood,"Albus shouted, all the angriness coming back in full military group."They would n't stop bothering me until I screamed at them and stormed out."

King James I just stared at Albus."And to top it all off, Slughorn said he thought I 'd care talking about all that, just because you do !"Albus screamed at James and punched the nigh armchair.

"Boy, you do have got Dad 's humor,"James told Albus,"I 'm grim I could n't be there. I 'll be there at all the others. I swear. Well, unless there 's Quidditch practice."

"Others ? ! You really think I 'm going to another one of those ?"Albus shouted disgustedly.

"fountainhead, Slughorn has them all throughout the class. Sometimes they 're kind of fun. You know Dad used to go to them."

"Fun ? ! Fun ? ! How could that possibly be fun ? And I know Dad used to go to them, he did n't exactly enjoy them, now did he ?"Albus seethed.

"Yeah, some of them are fun,"James shifted from foot to foot. Albus could tell he was nervous.

"Just go back to your party. You deserve it. honest job at making Seeker, I really do mean that. But I think I 'm going to bed. Good night."

"'Night,"Epistle of James said as he rejoined his party.

Albus walked up to his dormitory. It was still relatively former, so Albus was surprised to see flatness there. Matt had returned at breakfast yesterday morning, but he still did n't appear himself, so John and Albus did not impart up the question of him being ill.

Albus went over to lustrelessness 's bed and pulled back the pall. He was sound asleep. That was strange. He just spent 2 mean solar day in the Hospital flank, why was he still tired ? Was he still barf ? Albus sighed, he would n't be able to wonder mat tonight. fountainhead, turning in early would do Albus some good too. Maybe he 'd be able to calm down after the evening 's excitement. He got into his jammies and got into bed.

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Unfortunately, Albus did not induce a restful sleep. He was having vivid nightmare which involved Slughorn questioning him while James stood behind him, laughing. This same ikon kept recurring over and over again. Albus tossed and turned and eventually, a new dream came over him.

Albus was sitting in a dark empty room. A man in a dark cloak appeared future to him.

"He will repay,"the man said.

"What ?"Albus asked."Who 's returning ?"

"He 's coming. He 'll find a way. He will return."

"Tell me ! Who ?"Albus shouted.

"He will revert, he will return, he will return ...."the man said over and over again.

Albus awoke with a first. He was sweating. What was that about ? He had never had such a lifelike dream. Who was going to return ? Albus raked his brains, and then it hit him. It felt like he 'd been punched in the stomach. Of course ! He jumped out of bed and put on his dressing robes. It must be late, he thought. Matt, lavatory, Ethan, and Bilius were still sleeping. Albus tip-toed out of dormitory and carefully close the door behind him.

Albus had to see his dad. He did n't deal that it was the eye of the night. He ran out of the common room and into the empty corridor. It was unusual wandering around this late. Albus had never walked around the palace at night. He did n't wish that he was n't supposed to be out of his dormitory room this belated. All he thought about was telling his dad about that dream. Albus ran down the stairs, probably making too a good deal noise. As he rounded the niche, someone reached out and grabbed his shoulder. Albus screamed.

"Shut up !"a man shouted,"You 'll wake the whole school. Then we 'll ingest a real problem."

Albus looked into the center of the man who had caught him. It was professor Washburn.

"fountainhead, well, Mr. ceramist is out of bed. And this late at night ? Surely, he must be up to no practiced,"Washburn sneered. Albus heard the happiness in his tone."We 'd better be off to my situation, shall we ?"

Albus stood where he was."No, I have to see my dad."

"Running to Daddy, are we ? Is n't that sweet. Unfortunately for you, wandering corridors at Night is against the linguistic rule, therefore, I will penalise you."

Washburn grabbed Albus 's hand and dragged him to his office staff. Albus was really shaking now. What would Washburn do to him ?

When they entered Washburn 's glowering office, he forced Albus into a hot seat directly in front of his desk.

Washburn slammed his hands on his desk."So, decided to have a little midnight amble ? Care to differentiate me what you were up to ?"he glared at Albus, not blinking.

"I 've already told you. I need to see my dad,"Albus told him, nervously.

"Surely that could wait till break of day ? I bet you were setting up some variety of prank. Am I right ? You know, I 've caught your brother out of bed many a time for just that reason."

So that was it. Washburn hated St. James the Apostle, so he in turn hated Albus too. That was the moment time in the past 12 minute that Albus had been compared to James."I am NOT like my chum !"he stood up, fists clenched and stared at Washburn.

Washburn smiled."I seem to have struck a nervus. But it hardly matters what you were doing out of bed. The fact remains that scholarly person are not to be out of bed at,"he glanced at his watch,"1:37 in the sunrise. Now, to discuss your punishment."

"You can talk about my penalisation after I see my dad,"Albus glared at Washburn.

"Sit back down, Potter. I know you 're just trying to get beloved old Dad to save you."

Albus remained standing."I AM NOT !"he screamed,"I have something really important to discourse with him !"

"amercement, but I 'll take you to see him, so I can make certain you 're punished,"Washburn spat.

Albus did n't say another countersign and ran out the door.

"Wait ! Get back here, boy ! I told you I 'm taking you !"Washburn ran to entrance up with Albus, breathing heavily. He was clearly out of physical body. The two of them walked to Harry 's federal agency in complete silence.

"Well, here we are,"Washburn stated, pushing Albus aside and opening the door."thrower ! wake up up ! I caught your son out of bed."

Harry quickly walked out of his chamber. He had also been up after having a nightmare of his own. Harry looked at Albus and Washburn and jumped."Sorry, I expected it to be James."

"So did I. He insists that he discuss something with you before I punish him,"Washburn told Harry in a dissatisfied voice.

Harry looked worriedly at Albus."What is it ? Are you okay, Al ?"

"I just need to tell you something ..."Albus replied, looking warily at Washburn.

"I must ask you to pull up stakes, Professor Washburn. I think this needs to be private."

"mulct ! I 'll wait outside the doorway, but he will be punished !"Washburn yelled as he walked out the threshold and slammed it behind him.

As soon as he left, Albus relayed his whole ambition to Harry.

Harry pulled Albus into a hug and told him,"Albus, I do n't retrieve your nightmare had any kind of significance. It was just a bad dream."

"But, it seemed so substantial ! And you had dreams like this when you were younger, and they were real number !"

"Yes, that 's because I could see Voldemort 's cerebration. You know that. I think that hearing so much about the conflict over and over again this week and being bombarded with questions about it has caused you to be worried,"Harry explained."I understand your fear. I still have nightmares about it. But I think the near thing for you to do is just forget about it."

"But, what if it is really ?"Albus asked in a worried tone.

"Think about it, Al. How could he arrive back ? He 's idle. Even in the Wizarding world, no one can come back from the dead."

"Yeah, I suppose you 're rightfield. It was just so vivid and scary."

"I know. Now I only hope that as you spend More time at Hogwarts, hoi polloi will break asking you so many head. For tonight, I think you should have some sleeping Draught,"Harry walked over to his cabinet and poured a potion into a small bottle. I 'll look at you back to Gryffindor tugboat, and pledge this before you get into bed."

"But what about detention ?"

"Do n't worry. You wo n't get detainment. But wandering the corridors is against the pattern, so please do n't do it anymore. Just get off password with a portrait from the unwashed room if you need me, and I 'll meet you in the common room. Now, let 's get you back to bed. Just follow me and do n't say anything. I 'll deal with Washburn."

Harry opened the door and left the room. Albus followed."There will be no hold tonight, Professor Washburn. Albus really did need to tell me something that was worrying him. It 's perfectly perceivable what he did. I 've talked to him and he wo n't do it again,"Harry explained calmly.

"But, he broke the principle !"Washburn screamed.

"Careful, you 'll wake up the whole castle,"Harry told him as he continued to walk down the antechamber with Albus following quickly behind.

They left Washburn standing with his mouth open in the hallway. When Albus got back to his bed, he took his potion and had a dreamless, relaxing sleep.

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As the weeks past, citizenry slowly got over the upheaval of having Harry as a daddy teacher. Harry had explained the fight to every individual one of his socio-economic class, and in the following classes he was capable to teach without being disrupted with questions pertaining to the precipitation of Voldemort. Harry was grateful for this. He was still having his nightmare more often than usual, but thanks to dame Pomfrey 's potion, he was able-bodied to get a few decent dark 's sleep a week.

Things seemed to be calming down for Albus too. There had not been anymore slug order encounter since the disastrous first one, but Albus had no intention of going to one even if he got invited. His stratum were going well. He seemed to struggle the most in good luck charm, but that was to be expected. At least Albus now knew why Washburn hated him so much, it was because he hated James. As much as Albus hated being compared to James, it was nice to know it was n't anything Albus did to irritate Washburn. Unfortunately, Albus was earning a detention a week in his class.

Matt seemed to go back from his illness within a few day. However, as Sep grew into October, and the weather started getting colder, flatness got sick again.

Albus, John, Matt, Bilius, Ethan, Rose, Janie, Amanda, Karina, and Marina sat together at one tabular array in the vernacular elbow room after dinner one Wednesday. They were working on a particularly hard Transfiguration essay.

"No, you 've got that wrongfulness,"rose told Albus.

"fountainhead, why do n't you tell me what the right result is, then ?"Albus said disgustedly.

"But then you wo n't learn anything !"

"You 're just like your mother,"Albus told him, shaking his head."Matt, what 's wrongly ?"

Matt had put his head down on his parchment, he had only written the first sentence of his essay.

"Huh ?"he said, lifting up his head. He glanced out the window."I 'm not feeling too full. I think I might be sick."

"Again ? You do look a bit pale,"Amanda told him with a worried looking at on her facial expression."You secure go to the Hospital Wing.

"All right. I 'll see you guys later,"Matt slowly got up from his chairman and shuffled out of the common room."You guys do n't have to add up,"he said to Albus and Saint John the Apostle, who had gotten up.

Albus looked at him warily."If you 're sure."But Matt had already left the common room.

"I hope he 's all right. That 's the minute time he 's been sick here and it 's only Oct,"John said.

"Yeah, I know. I guess we 'll just have to look and see how farseeing he spends in the infirmary Wing this time,"Albus told him.

"well, I 'm never going to get this done !"Janie shouted, exhaustedly."I 'm going to bed,"she got up and left, the other 4 girl following her.

"We 'd meliorate turn in, too,"Bilius told the other boys.

"Yeah, probably,"Albus agreed. The three boys walked up the circular staircase and got into bed.

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mat did n't get out of the Hospital fender until Sat. Although, he spent most of that day sleeping in his four poster bed. His friends were n't all that surprised, since this precise Saami affair had happened during his premature illness. They gave him his space until socio-economic class started again on Monday.

Albus had started to dread Potions form. He was always afraid that Slughorn was going to bring up what happened in the late biff ball club meeting. Unfortunately for Albus, after stunt man potions that week, Slughorn called Rose and him up to his desk after class.

"See you in August 6, then, Albus,"John the Divine told him as he and mat started to take the air out of the room.

"No, halt, please,"Albus hissed at them,"He wo n't babble about what happened endure prison term if you 're here."

"All right,"John sighed and dropped his bag on the dear desk.

"Rose and Albus ! I just wanted to bid you to my next get together. It 's happening on Halloween. It 'll be a form of Halloween party. You can each convey a Guest,"Slughorn said, delightedly.

"poise !"bathroom shouted, running to the front of the room,"Bring me, Albus !"

"No, land me !"lusterlessness said louder, pushing yesteryear John.

"Do n't occupy, son, you can both make out, all right ?"Slughorn told them with a smile on his face.

"But, but-"Albus stammered, staring at John and Matt.

"well, off you go, do n't want to be late for your future class !"Slughorn shooed them out of his classroom.

"John ! matte ! Why did you do that ?"Albus shouted, once Slughorn was back in his room.

"What ? I wanted to see what all the tizzy is about with those merging,"John the Evangelist said innocently.

"Ugh ! Now I have to go !"Albus threw his hands up in the air,"You knew I did n't want to go to anymore."

"well, we 'll be with you, it 'll be all ripe,"matte said sympathetically.

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Before Albus knew it, he, lusterlessness, and Gospel According to John were trudging down to the keep for the Halloween company. St. John and matt were running along excitedly, while Albus lagged behind. They walked into the dungeon, to find it packed.

"good, maybe no one will notice me,"Albus said as he gazed around at the crowd. The Saami member who were at the last meeting were there, along with their Guest and numerous adults."Let 's go get some food."

The three boy walked through the crowd and over to the food table. They each piled a plate high with solid food. When Albus turned around, he almost ran into someone.

"ticker it !"the boy shouted, he was a rather magnanimous Slytherin. The boy looked at Albus and then sneered."Ah, Potter, can I ask you a few questions about your puerility ? Or will that make water baby ceramicist cry ?"

"Shut it,"Albus muttered, trying to agitate past the boy.

"Trying to run away, are we ? Well, that wo n't do. I thought you 'd enjoy talking about yourself. I certainly enjoy talking about me. So, I 'll spill the beans. I 'm Quinton Willinson."Albus glanced at him again and now recognized him as the Slytherin that Slughorn introduced him to at the previous meeting.

St. John the Apostle snorted into his autumn pumpkin juice.

"You think that 's amusing ? Who are you ?"Quinton glared at John.

"John Brickston. Pleased to encounter you. This is Matt Eckerton,"he gestured towards Matt.

"sufficiency about you, more about me. My Fatherhood high up at the Ministry. He does a variety of tasks and makes a load of gold from it. I 'm a 7th year. Church Father 's getting me a Ministry job once I 'm done here. I ca n't wait until I get out of here and take in gold like he does,"Quinton steal a cookie off of Albus 's denture and started to eat it.

"So,"he said in between sting,"What was it like growing up with 'The Chosen One'?

"I said, shut it !"Albus said, a bit louder.

"Oh, are we going to own a repeat of endure meeting ?"Quinton asked excitedly, stealing another cookie.

"Definitely not,"shouted John, who drew his wand,"After this one, you 'll wish you 'd never been born."Matt quickly drew his own wand.

"No, guys, it 's okay, do n't get in trouble for him, he 's not Worth it,"Albus told them.

"Gon na curse me, ickle firsties ?"Quinton giggled,"I 'm so scared."

"What 's going on over here ?"Jesse James asked as he walked over to the food table,"What do you need, Willinson ?"

"Just thought I 'd ask Albus about his life growing up,"Quinton told James innocently.

"wellspring, I think he said to stop, did n't he ?"James said, drawing his own wand.

"He might 've mentioned it,"Quinton sneered as he, too, drew his baton,"But I do n't see what 's so damage about wanting to know about 'The elect One'. Maybe you could tell me how he managed to overcome the greatest maven of all fourth dimension ?"

"Expeliarmus !"James I shouted, and Quinton 's wand flew across the room.

Slughorn looked up at the shouting and hustled over to see what had happened."You can not duel at my party !"

"They started it,"Quinton said, pointing to Albus and his friend,"Little potter had to accept his big brother defend him."

"Well, you 'll all put your baton away now so we can enjoy the rest of the party in ataraxis. Or you 'll all get hold,"Slughorn growled as the boys all hastily put their wands away.

Quinton gave Albus one stopping point leer and he stalked off. Albus watched him go and turned and ran out of the room. He heard his friends following him, but did n't stop to verbalise. He did n't stop or turn around until he reached the Fat Lady 's portrait. He gave the password and ran into the common room and up to his dormitory.

Albus knew going to that political party was a bad melodic theme. He should n't have gone. Never again. He punched his pillow. What did Quinton want with him anyway. And why did he call Voldemort 'the greatest wizard of all time'? Voldemort was defeated before Quinton was even born, he could n't possibly give birth been a Death Eater.

The door to the dormitory opened and Matt and John walked in."You okay ?"matt asked.

"Oh, I 'm just fine,"Albus told them sarcastically,"I 'm never going to one of those again, even if you two want to go as my guests. You saw what it 's like now, not much fun, is it ?"

"Yeah, not that much fun, although was n't that cool how James disarmed Willinson ?"St. John said excitedly."I mean, he 's 5 years untested than him !"

"real number aplomb,"Albus said flatly,"I think I just want to go to bed."Albus pulled the hangings of his bed closed and laid down. He fell asleep relatively quickly, but it was n't a restful slumber. He had the nightmare again. It happened a few times a week now, and try as he might, Albus could n't appear to block about it.

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Sorry for the hold ! I had to rewrite something and combine chapters because I thought this one was too short.

As usual, I do not own Harry Potter.

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As the low gear few Clarence Shepard Day Jr. of Nov passed, the weather became gradually colder. The wind was blowing fiercely, and soon snow would be falling. The beginning class Gryffindors were not at all surprised when matte got sickish again and spent a few sidereal day in the infirmary wing.

"Hey, mat ! How are you feeling ?"Albus asked at dinner when matte reappeared from the infirmary wing.

"All right,"mat told him while putting food onto his plate.

"You know, you get sick a lot, lustrelessness. Are you sure you 're okay ?"John Lackland chimed in.

"Yeah, I know. I 've got this, er, illness. And it makes me get throw up quite a bit. I did n't want to interest you, so that 's why I never told you,"matte replied quickly.

"But you 're advantageously now, right ?"Albus asked, nervously.

"Um, sort of. I mean, I 'm better now, but it 'll bump again,"lusterlessness told them and quickly changed the theme,"So, starting time Quidditch compeer in 2 weeks ! Gyrffindor vs. Hufflepuff. Should be a dependable game !"

"Uh, yeah, it should be,"Albus looked warily at lusterlessness. Clearly he did n't like talking about his illness. Albus and lav did n't bring it up again during the meal. Albus, John Lackland, and matt spent the quietus of dinner talking about the approaching match.

The next two weeks dragged by. As the time before the Quidditch peer drew shorter, the anticipation and excitement increased. Both captain were holding practices more often than common. They alternated evenings for the pitch, so each squad was practicing every other night. The Gryffindor players trudged back into the common room well after ten o'clock at night on the days of their practices. They were usually muddy and cold, as the weather was not cooperating. Even the professors were getting into the spirit and were not assigning lots homework to the players, however they still piled it on the former students.

Excitement was extremely high in the Gryffindor common room the night before the first Quidditch lucifer. No one was getting lots homework done. The only ones trying were a few 7th year and pink wine, who was reading a book of account with her finger's breadth in her ears.

"Oi ! Rose !"Albus called across the vernacular room as he walked over to her,"You actually trying to get prep done ? Why do n't you take a prison-breaking ? You 've been studying all day."

"Yes, I know I have,"rosiness said irritably,"We 've got a big account of Magic exam this week, you know. And we have n't even won the match, so why celebrate yet ?"

"You know, you 're just like your mum,"Albus laughed as he left rose to her Holy Writ. He decided he 'd witness James and wish him good luck.

James was standing in the middle of the commons room, surrounded by his fellow teammates."James !"Albus shouted,"Could I have a countersign ?"

"Sure !"James I shouted back, as he left the group,"What 's up ?"

"Just wanted to wish you luck, was n't sure if I 'd see you before the friction match. You know, you 'll do ticket,"Albus told his brother."Are you anxious ?"

"A bit, yeah,"James responded,"It 's just everyone thinks I 'll be a capital Seeker because Dad was, so I do n't want to let down them."

"You wo n't. I 've seen you play. You 're the outdo searcher this household has, that 's why you 're on the team,"Albus said reassuringly.

"I suppose. I guess I 'd break get back to the team, we 're talking scheme,"James told him.

"Ok, see you tomorrow."

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Albus was right that he was n't able to utter to Epistle of James before the match. Albus saw him briefly at breakfast, he was looking a bit sick and was n't eating anything. Shortly after Albus arrived at the table, however, the whole team left for the locker elbow room. After eating some breakfast, Albus walked down to the delivery with John and Matt. They found themselves seats high in the stands next to Rose, Amanda, Janie, Marina, and Karina.

"Is St. James uneasy ?"Rose asked Albus.

"A bit, yeah, he 's afraid everyone 's going to compare him to Dad, so he 's afraid he 's going to disappoint everybody,"Albus told her.

"Well, he wo n't,"rose wine said reassuringly.

"I know."

The weather conditions could n't have been uncollectible for a plot of Quidditch. The wind and rain from the previous workweek had not let up at all. Albus had a heavily time seeing onto the pitch shot. Visibility was terrible, so the spectator pump had to mainly rely on the comment to order them what was going on.

"Welcome to the for the first time Quidditch mates of the time of year !"a thunder voice shouted. Albus recognized it as Lord Todd Smith, one of his cousin-german Georgia 's Friend."Gryffindor vs. Hufflepuff !

"And here come the teams ! Gryffindor, Samantha Meyers, Ryan O'Malley, St. James the Apostle Potter, Omar Bradley Weasley, Fred Weasley, Sakartvelo Weasley, and Heather Weasley. Blimey, that 's a lot of Weasleys ! Here are the Hufflepuffs ! Ted Shawn Ames, Jason Bristol, Lisa Galivant, Jessica harpist, Andy Kaper, and Stacey Manson !

"Captains Meyers and Harper have shaken hands, and the Quaffle is up !"

14 players and Professor Oteski rose up into the sky on their brooms. Albus could just earn out the red robed Gryffindors and the yellow robed Hufflepuffs. Although he had no mind who was who.

"Gryffindor is in possession of the Quaffle. Calluna vulgaris Weasley is storming up the auction pitch, headed for the Hufflepuff finish. Oh ! Saved by Keeper Bristol. Hufflepuff now in possession. Nice beater work by Bradley Weasley, too bad Ames swerved just in time to avoid the bludger. And Hufflepuff scores !"

"shucks it !"Albus shouted. John and Matt were hissing at the Hufflepuffs.

"Fred Weasley is in possession of the Quaffle, passes to Meyers, who then passes to Heather Weasley and back to Fred. That 's the way to do it ! Confuse them ! harper sends bludger to Fred, but it is intercepted by O'Malley ! Great job ! And Gryffindor scores !"

"Woohoo ! ! !"Albus shouted. Despite the rain, he was loving every minute of the plot. Quidditch secret plan always sounded so exciting when his dad told him about them, but Hogwarts games were much better in person. Albus had been to a few master biz, but it somehow seemed comfortably to watch a secret plan that had your own family on the team.

The game continued on for what seemed like hours. The rain and hint had long since made Albus 's hands benumb. But he did n't care.

"Blimey, do you think this could go on all day ?"lavatory asked as Hufflepuff scored.

"I sure hope so !"Matt shouted over the wind,"I 've been putting off an essay for Potions and have no urge to start it anytime soon. ``

"Matt ! You should have done that essay Day ago,"rose scolded,"I hope it ends soon, I still have some more meditate to do do for History of Magic."

"And Heather Weasley scores for Gryffindor !"Smith shouted,"The score is currently 100-90 Gryffindor. With no sign of the stoolpigeon ! Both quester are flying slowly around the pitch, centre peeled for that golden ball. Of course, the big exhilaration this game is James ceramist, the new Gryffindor searcher. His dad, Harry Potter, was one of the dear searcher Gryffindor household has ever seen. But will James live up to his dad 's legacy ? only time will assure. Captain Meyers has been quite secretive about their practices and would not let anyone catch Epistle of James fly until this match."

"Does Quidditch always end this long ?"Amanda asked Albus.

"Not usually, but they do vary quite a bit. One world cup lasted over a calendar month. All depends on the Seekers and the weather, usually. Weather like this, who knows when the stoolie will be seen,"Albus explained.

"Well, I think I like watching Quidditch. Course, I could never play. You saw me on my broom in flying deterrent example. The thing would n't get up in the air,"Amanda laughed.

The first years had had a few flying example over the yesteryear few hebdomad. Amanda was n't the worst in the class, but was n't having often luck with her ling. Albus was pretty unspoilt. Not as just as Saint James the Apostle, but he thought he might be able to try out for Chaser next year when Samantha Meyers left.

"Gryffindor scores again ! Blimey, if the match goes on much longer, we 'll be in for a Hogwarts phonograph recording ! It 's yesteryear luncheon sentence, the match has been going on for 4 hours in case anyone had been wondering. Oh, look at this ! I think Galivant has seen the Snitch !"Smith shouted.

Indeed, she had. Lisa Galivant was flying directly towards the ground, where the little golden winged ball was hovering. James II was flying a few feet above her and noticed her dive. He quickly pulled his broom into a prima donna as well.

"And both Seekers are neck in cervix, heading towards the undercoat, where the golden fink has been spotted ! ceramicist is now pulling ahead a piddling. Kaper is headed towards a bludger that is right above both Seekers. And Kaper hits the bludger towards Potter, who has n't noticed it !"

rap ! The bludger collided with James 's skull, just as he reached for the sneak. He fell, headfirst off his Scots heather from a tallness of 10 metrical unit, and landed on the basis, not moving.

"James ! ! !"Albus shouted, as he tried to go past all the students who were standing up in their seats looking at the pitch.

"Potter is knocked off his broom by a bludger sent by Andy Kaper. Surely, Galivant has caught the Snitch. But wait, she 's landing empty-handed. Where is the snitch ?"

Albus had managed to extricate himself from the stands, running onto the pitch, followed by John, matte, Amanda, and rosebush.

"Saint James !"Albus shouted again, as he ran towards the crowd of teachers surrounding his sidekick. He pushed his way in between Profesor Patil and Professor Longbottom and saw his dad leaning down at James 's side. He had an extremely worried looking on his face.

"I 'm taking him to the hospital Wing,"Harry told the instructor as he picked William James up. Harry started walking towards the castling. Albus ran after him, followed by his friends.

They burst through the wooden doors and ran up the step to the infirmary wing. When they got inside, Harry deposited James onto a bed. Madam Pomfrey was striding towards them.

"Well, what 's happened ? Quidditch, right ?"she clicked her spit,"Such a dangerous sport. I do n't know why they still allow it."She bustled over to Henry James and examined him."Cracked skull. I 'll give birth it mended in no time, but he 's unconscious, so it might be a spell before he comes round."

The doors of the infirmary Wing burst heart-to-heart and a few teacher made their way into the room and stood by Harry.

brothel keeper Pomfrey ran over to a storage locker and grabbed some potion to put on James 's capitulum. She went back over to James and started applying potion. Once she was done, she tapped her wand to his headspring and muttered a spell. She applied bandages and turned to his hand, which was clamped shut around something.

"spirit like he managed to catch the Snitch,"Madam Pomfrey announced as she pried the still struggling golden ball from his hand.

`` Wow, '' Harry smiled, `` That 's impressive. '' He took the Snitch from ma'am Pomfrey and pocketed it. Harry sat down on a electric chair next to James 's bed and started stroking his hair.

`` He 's going to be an incredible seeker, '' Neville commented.

Albus walked over to the bed and sat down next to Harry."Is he going to be all in good order ?"Albus whispered.

"I think he 'll be fine, Al,"Harry reassured Albus,"Although I ca n't tell you it did n't scare away me one-half to death when I saw him come from his broom. I never really thought much about the dangers of Quidditch when I was playing it, but now that my own son is getting hurt ...."

Albus stared at his father."You 're not going to make him stop playing, are you ?"

Harry laughed,"'Course not ! I 'd be the hypocrite of the C. I just worry about him. I 'm for sure he 'll be fine, though. This certainly wo n't be his cobbler's last Quidditch injury. I had my fair share. I 'm just in for a worrisome next 6 years."

"More than that, Dad,"Albus laughed,"I 'm going to try out for chaser next year."

"And I 'm trusted you 'll be great at it, Al. I 'll worry about you too. Although, Seekers tend to get injured the most out of all the players,"Harry got up from his chair,"wellspring, I 've got to send off an owl to your mother. She insisted I tell her how the biz went, although she wo n't be too happy once I 've told her. Why do n't you and your admirer go down and have some dinner ? It 's been a farseeing day,"Harry kissed James on the os frontale and left the infirmary Wing.

James did n't regain cognisance until 3 Clarence Shepard Day Jr. after the match. Two years after that, Madam Pomfrey allowed him to leave the hospital Wing. He was thrilled that he had managed to bewitch the stoolie and win Gryffindor the equal, and was bore to tell apart the story over and over again to anyone who listened. Once Jesse James was out of the Hospital annex, the Gryffindors had a garish and rowdy party until the wee hours of the morning to celebrate the win.

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The next few hebdomad flew by for Albus and his champion. Their oeuvre load was steadily increasing as fall terminus drew to an end.

"Why did Patil give to give us an essay due the Lapp day Slughorn did ?"John the Divine asked disgustedly, one night in the uncouth room.

"They always do that,"Albus groaned.

"Yeah, I 'm never going to get this potions done. Why ca n't they alternate days for homework giving ? It 's unintelligent, really. I think they must all contend to see who can hand the most homework,"John told Albus as he feverishly finished up his Transfiguration essay.

"eve my dad is giving us a huge load. I thought he 'd go easy on us cause he used to evidence me how much he hated how very much homework he was given."

"Done !"John exclaimed, as he slammed his Transfiguration Day Koran shut."Now, on to that potions essay."He dug around in his bag for his potions Good Book."Could I borrow your notes, Rose ?"

"No, use your own billet,"blush wine said coldly. Even she was faltering under the vast oeuvre load, and was huddled at a recess table which was buried under all her notes and rule book, doing her own potions essay.

"Ugh ! You know I do n't take note of hand !"John groaned.

"wellspring, why not ?"pink wine asked.

"'Cause it 's boring,"lavatory explained,"Can I take up yours, Albus ?"

"Sure, they 're in my bag,"Albus told John as he frantically finished up a History of Magic homework.

John dug around in Albus 's bag until he found the government note."Thanks, mate ! flatness, do you need to use them, too ?"John looked over at his friend.

mat was curled up in an armchair, wincing in pain.

"Hey, are you okay ?"St. John the Apostle asked with a have-to doe with look on his font. He and Albus had been so haunted with their large amounts of preparation that they had n't noticed Matt leave the table.

"Huh ?"mat looked up, with his hired hand pressed to his head. He yawned."I guess I must be getting sick again. I think I 'll go to the Hospital Wing."flatness stood up to exit, but he swayed on the slur and had to lean on the armchair for support.

"Matt !"John ran over to his friend and grabbed his arm,"I 'll take you, approve ? You look like you 're about to fall over."

"Okay, thanks,"Matt mumbled as the two of them left the common room.

Albus had stopped writing his essay and watched the two of them leave.

"I wish I knew some way to help him,"he murmured to Rose."He has n't even told us what disease he 's got. I wonder if it 's some really rare kind that not many masses have heard of."

Rose looked up."Is n't it obvious ?"

"What ?"

rose got up from her table, walked over to Albus, and whispered in his ear."Have n't you noticed that he always gets cat during the full moon moonlight ? I realized that after he got sick in November, and I 've been watching him the past few days."

Albus just looked at her with a clean aspect on his face."So ? And why would I pay attention to full-of-the-moon moons ?"

"Ugh !"Rose groaned,"Put it together. I do n't want to say what I think it is redress now with so many multitude around. And you should pay attention to full-of-the-moon moons for Astronomy."

"Well, then let 's time lag until they all go to bed. I 've certainly got plenty prep to do between now and then,"Albus said impatiently.

"Fine, but it still seems obvious to me."

The full cousin spent the next few hours working on their homework, waiting for the vulgar room to empty out. After a half hour or so, St. John the Apostle came back. Albus filled him in on what rose said, and he had no musical theme what she could be on about. He got out his potions essay and continued to work on it. Eventually, around midnight, Albus, John, Rose, and Amanda were the merely I left in the mutual room.

"So,"Albus whispered,"What have you figured out ?"

"Well,"rosiness said slowly, looking up from her Herbology interpretation,"The cue are that Matt always gets ill around the full moon, the few days before it he sleeps a lot and looks pale than usual. He always goes to the Hospital extension the Night of a full phase of the moon Moon, and when he comes back, he usually is covered in excision and bruises."

"That 's crusade he 's bunglesome,"John said confidently.

"That 's what he wants you to think ! Do n't you get it ?"Rose shouted.

"Keep your voice down, Rose, someone 'll fire up up,"Amanda whispered,"Now what do you mean Matt has ?"

"He 's a werewolf,"rosebush said quietly.

"What ? !"John shouted,"No way."

"Werewolf ? ! You mean, those are real number ?"Amanda squeaked.

"'Course they 're real, Amanda,"John told her,"So are vampire. Muggles just do n't cogitate they are."

`` The alone matter I 'm still wondering about is why he does n't take Aconitum lycoctonum Potion, '' Rose continued, `` You know, that potion shimmy 's dad took to keep him from harming himself and others. ``

Albus had started to tread the park room."You know, rosiness, it fits, it really does. flatness sounds just like slip 's dad. But I do n't know. Why would n't he have taken the potion ?

"Of course it fits ! I 've had a suspicion about it ever since October, but I wanted to wait a few months to be trusted. I do n't be intimate why he would n't take the potion. But remember one of our maiden night here and there was that horrible shrieking ?"Rose asked.

"Yeah, I heard that,"Amanda told her.

"fountainhead, it must ingest come from the scream Shack. That 's where teddy bear 's dad went to transform when he was a scholarly person here. You can get in there from the Whomping willow tree, but I do n't have it off how that works. Matt must go there to transubstantiate as well,"blush wine explained.

"I wonder why he would n't take the potion ?"Albus wondered aloud as he continued to tread."Dad said slip 's dad always took it."

"I dunno, Albus,"rosiness said sadly,"But I 've heard it 's really painful to transform if that potion is n't used."

"It fits, but I 'm still not for certain. Are you absolutely sure ? I do n't know if we should stand out to termination,"Albus responded.

"I 'm passably surely. I mean, I 'm not positive, because I have n't heard him say it or seen him transmute. But I 've read all about werewolves and Matt fits the description,"rose wine persuaded.

"If it 's true, and I 'm not saying it is or it is n't, what are we going to tell him ? I mean, what if it is n't true, and we tell him we think he 's a wolfman ? He would n't be too well-chosen,"John asked. He was sitting completely still in one of the armchairs, apparently in shock. Amanda was doing the same.

"I do n't call up we should say anything. Especially since we 're not entirely sure,"Albus stated, while looking warily at rose wine. Rose rolled her eyes."We wo n't tell him we know. He obviously does n't need us to know. Otherwise, he 'd have told us himself, if it 's dependable. I 'm for certain he 'll enjoin us what disease he has when he 's ready."

"But what if he does n't ?"Amanda asked,"I do n't know anything about loup-garou, but he probably does n't want anyone to know."

"That 's probably honest. maven have n't treated loup-garou very well. slip 's dad could n't get a job after he was done at Hogwarts. He did grapple to get a job as dadaism teacher here, but he quit once people found out he was a wolfman because parents would n't require him teaching their nestling,"Rose told Amanda,"It 's sad, really. Werewolves are harmless while they 're not transformed."

"He 's probably afraid what we would consider,"John said,"If he 's a lycanthrope, that is. I say we keep track of when he transforms."

"commodity idea. But if it turns out we 're right on and he still does n't tell us, I guess we 'll have to let him know that we know,"Albus said.

"Yeah, I suppose we will,"whoremonger agreed.

"Oh, and mine and Rose 's Uncle Bill was bit by a loup-garou, but the lycanthrope was n't transformed at the time. Uncle bank bill 's not a werewolf, but I suppose I could ask him some questions over Christmas Break, to try and get some more information,"Albus told everyone.

"Good approximation, Albus ! I 'll ask him with you,"Rose exclaimed, while walking over to the dorm room door."I think we should probably go to bed. unspoiled nighttime, everyone."

"Night,"Albus, Amanda, and whoremaster responded.

Albus walked up the stairs to his hall. He could not barricade thinking about matte. How could he be a wolfman ? Who bit him ? When ? Albus knew lycanthrope were perfectly harmless as long as they were n't transformed, but the idea still troubled him. Teddy 's dad had been his grandfather 's admirer at school, and he had been his dad 's DADA instructor when he was in school. He had died in the scrap against Voldemort. If only he could peach to him. Ask him doubt about it. Was there anything Albus could do ?

Albus got into bed and pondered these questions. Eventually, he fell into a unsatisfied eternal rest. He started out dreaming about failing a appeal test and professor Washburn chasing him through the palace with a beater 's bat. But soon, the dream shifted and became the incubus that had plagued him since the first off calendar week of school.

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A/N : Please review ! No reviews from the last chapter, but thanks to my sister, Dancer of Starlight for reading this and giving me her opinion.

Disclaimer- Like usual, I do n't own Harry Potter or anything else you recognize.

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Chapter 7 : Dueling and custody

Harry was sitting in a dark evacuate room. A man in a glum cloak appeared next to him.

"He will retrovert,"the man said.

"Who ?"Harry asked."Voldemort ? That 's not potential, I made sure of that."

"He 's coming. He 'll incur a way. He will return."

"No, he wo n't !"Harry shouted.

"He will return, he will return, he will return ...."the man said over and over again.
Harry awoke with a offset, he sat up in bed, breathing fast. That was odd. Harry had not had a dream that seemed so really since before Voldemort had died. But Harry could n't possibly be seeing things through Voldemort anymore, not if he was suddenly.

Harry got up and paced the room. What did the dream mean ? Was someone trying to get Voldemort back to lifespan ? And was that even possible ? And why would he be dreaming about it ? Harry did n't think so. Then it hit him, he remembered that Albus had had the same dream months ago ! Did this mean value something ? Was there something substantial about their dreams ? Or were they just woolgather ?

Harry walked over to his press and got out his cloak. He had to discourse this with somebody. As much as he thought that the dreaming were just pipe dream, his gut told him they meant something. Harry remembered that Ron was stationed in Hogsmeade tonight. Ever since Professor Torro was murdered, Harry was having an Auror stationed in Hogsmeade at all clock time. Something just did n't sit right with him about that murder.

Harry quietly left his federal agency and walked into the corridor. It seemed deserted, which was n't unusual since it was one o'clock in the morning. Harry started to walk down the corridor. He turned a box and nearly bumped into someone.

"Who 's there ?"the somebody shouted and pointed his wand at Harry."Potter ? What are you doing out so late ?"

"The same could be said of you, Washburn,"Harry responded."Put your wand away."

Washburn stowed his wand back in his cloak."What are you doing wandering the halls at this hr ? I now see where Albus gets his ideas about tardily dark stroll from."

"It 's none of your business, but I need to discuss something with someone,"Harry growled."And what are you doing ? Plotting means to put my sons in detention ? I know you 've got something against them, and I will find out what."

"I 've nothing against your sons, Potter, they just seem to misdemean Thomas More than the average student,"Washburn sneered at Harry.

"James, yes, I 'll consider that. He seems to take after his Uncle George and his grandfather,"Harry agreed,"But Albus ? He has only ever gotten detention from you, Washburn. All the early professors say he 's placidity in class."

"Maybe in their classes. He 's always making trouble in mine. He talks while I 'm talking, irritates the other scholar, does n't do his homework, and does n't listen to me. Not to mention the time he set me on blast !"Washburn shouted.

"bread and butter your vocalism down, you 'll awake the entirely castle,"Harry whispered,"And why on earth would Albus only do that material in your class, Washburn ?"

"How should I know how a juvenile delinquent 's nous works ? Maybe you should ask him,"Washburn spat.

"Just commemorate, I 'm watching you, Washburn. So are the other prof,"Harry told him,"Now if you 'll excuse me, I have some business to attend to."Harry strode past Washburn and ignored any far communication attempts from him.

There was something fishy about Washburn, Harry thought. He had never met the man before starting as a teacher at Hogwarts. But for some reason Washburn seemed to dislike Harry as soon as they met. Maybe it was because James misbehaved so practically in year last year ? Is that why he hates Albus as well ? Harry did not know, but he hoped to find out.

Harry found Ron standing near The tercet Broomsticks."Hey, Ron."

Ron jumped."Blimey, Harry, you scared me !"Ron whispered as he lowered his wand.

"Sorry. I 've got to talk to you about something,"Harry whispered back.

"What is it ?"Ron asked.

Harry relayed both his and Albus 's pipe dream to Ron."And when Albus told me about his aspiration, I just thought it was a nightmare, but it seems odd that we would both have the same dream."

"How could you both have the same dream ?"Ron questioned.

"No estimate. The only thing I could think of is that someone is using Legilimency on both of us."

"wellspring, it 's potential. You 've never been very near at Occlumency, have you ? And Albus has certainly never used it. Plus whoever is doing it must be somewhat pudden-head. Why would soul works that dream in your head if they wanted to do something evil ? Why would n't they just read your mind and be done with it ?,"Ron reasoned.

"Yeah, that 's what I thought of, too. Who would want me to know they 're reading my mind and take a crap me think Voldemort is coming back ? It would also cause to stand for mortal 's either getting into the rook at night or it 's a teacher or student,"Harry said worriedly.

"fountainhead, I have n't seen anyone near the rook priming coat tonight and how could they get past the protection ?"Ron asked.

"I know, that 's what makes me think it 's a student or teacher. And no student would be able-bodied to do Legilimency like that. Maybe a 7th twelvemonth could, if they studied and practiced enough,"Harry told Ron.

"wellspring, whoever 's doing it, it 's middling worrisome,"Ron stated.

"I know. And what about the dream itself ? I mean, if mortal is making Albus and I dream this, then they must be trying to bring back Voldemort."

"But how on ground could they do that ?"Ron asked.

"I 'm not sure, exactly. But I have a hunch. The Resurrection Stone,"Harry replied.

"But that does n't really bring the great unwashed back."

"I know, but it does bring back a mannequin of them that only the individual with the Harlan Fisk Stone can see. And you can talk to them. I talked to my parents, Sirius, and lupin with it, remember ?"Harry explained.

"Yeah, that 's true. If whoever 's doing this had the Harlan Fisk Stone, then they 'd be able to talk to Voldemort ?"Ron asked,"Blimey, that 's shuddery. But how could they find the Oliver Stone ? Us and Hermione are the only I who know where it is."

"I know, but if they 're using Legilimency, then they 'd be able to notice out from me,"Harry said quietly.

"Well, what are we going to do ?"Ron asked nervously.

"I do n't know, Ron, I really do n't,"Harry confessed,"I 'm going to possess to remember of a programme. If someone 's been reading my mind, then they might 've already seen where the Stone is. I think I 'll consume to increase the protective cover near the forest. I 'll allot Sir Thomas More Aurors to Hogsmeade. Ask Hagrid if he 's notice anything funny happening in or around the forest."

"Sounds good. But whatever you do, I think it might be best for you to at least try to use Occlumency again,"Ron suggested.

"I know, I 'll try. I 've gotten better over the long time, and hopefully it 'll be good enough,"Harry replied.

"What are you going to tell Albus ?"Ron asked.

"aught. He still thinks the dream means nothing and it 's safe that way. He 'd be so mark if he knew what was going on. Plus, we never told the kids about the Hallows. I wanted to wait until they were quondam. Did n't want them blabbing about them to half the school. You know how James is."

"I know, that 's why I never told Rose or Hugo either,"Ron agreed.

"fountainhead, I 'd better get back up to the schooling. Keep your heart peeled and your wand out. As Mad-Eye would birth said, 'Constant vigilance'. We still do n't really bed that it 's a student or teacher yet, and I 'd favor not to deliver to start questioning my colleagues."

"All right, Harry, you 're the party boss,"Ron joked."Good Night, then."

"'Night."

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The next few days passed quickly. Albus, John, Rose, and Amanda visited Matt in the hospital wing a few times but nonentity mentioned the conversation about him being a werewolf. Instead they just talked about what had been going on in course of study. matte left the hospital wing one aurora a couple days later and met his friends in the Great Hall for breakfast. Again, nonentity mentioned the conversation from the full moon.

Albus looked up from his pledge for a few seconds and noticed that Quinton Willinson was striding over to the Gryffindor board with a smug look on his brass. What did he want ?

"Guess what, Potty ?"Quinton leered at Albus."Slughorn 's having a Christmas party. Have you heard ? Just told me about it yesterday."

"So ?"Albus said flatly, not looking up from his porridge.

"So, are you going then ?"Quinton laughed."Are we going to be treated to yet another throne show ?"

James II walked into the Great Hall and immediately noticed Quinton near his comrade. He ran over to see what was going on.

"What are you doing here ?"James asked, crossing his branch across his chest.

"Ah, the older Potty ! What a pleasure to ingest them both here at once,"Quinton said excitedly,"I was just telling your beloved Brother about Slughorn 's Christmas party. I was merely wondering if he would be attending."

"That 's none of your occupation,"James glared at Quinton.

"will you be going as well ?"Quinton asked, ignoring St. James the Apostle 's comment."Then we could feature a running comment about your Quidditch acquisition as well as listen to your brother 's blowup !"

"Shut it !"James shouted, turning beetroot red and drawing his wand.

"St. James the Apostle ! It 's ok, just disregard him,"Albus told his brother.

"No, it 's no ok,"Jesse James responded.

"Going to duel me, thunder mug ? I can take both of you,"Quinton drew his wand and pointed it at James.

"Bet you ca n't take us as well,"John said as he and Matt both drew their wands.

"Easy,"Quinton snorted.

"What is going on here ? Dueling at breakfast ?"Professor Washburn walked over to the table and sneered at James.

"No, prof, just defending my brother,"James responded.

"I believe that qualifies as dueling, Potter,"Washburn squabble,"detainment for you and your buddy, plus Brickston and Eckerton as well. And 50 points from Gryffindor."

King James gaped at him."But what about Willinson ? He started it ! And Albus does n't even accept his wand drawn ! He did n't do anything."

"I 'd suggest you shut your sass, Potter, or I 'll make it 2 detentions,"Washburn growled as he walked up to the staff mesa."I 'll tell you all the date and time in your next charms class. And I do n't care if you have Quidditch practice session during the sentence of detention."

"Well, I guess I 'll see you at Slughorn 's party, then,"Quinton told them as he walked back to the Slytherin table.

"This is ridiculous !"James shouted,"We did n't do anything ! He hates me, I tell you."

"I know, he hates me too,"Albus agreed,"And I have n't even done anything to him. I 've had a hold a week from him."

"Quidditch practice is tonight at 7 ! He in effect not make it tonight !"James groaned.

"Wonder what he 'll hold us do ?"can asked.

"Dunno ? He usually has me do lines, while he glares at me,"Albus told him.

"I hate wrinkle,"Matt sighed,"They 're so boring."

"wellspring, there 's a lot unfit detentions than lines,"Henry James told him.

"True. Blimey, flavor at the clock time !"Matt shouted as he glanced at his watch."We 're going to be late for DADA !"

flatness, Albus, and John got up from the table and murmured rushed goodbyes to King James I, who was rushing off to history of illusion. Albus noticed that the girl had already left for class.

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"Well, that was boring, Saint John groaned as he, Albus, and Matt left papa a while later,"Why do we ingest to read about the spells before we get to do them !"

"Because otherwise you wo n't realise what the spell does and what the point of it is,"rose wine said, exasperatingly. She was often explaining the point of reading to John.

"I 'd rather read in DADA than do magical spell in Charms,"Albus sighed. The Gryffindors were on their way to their least favorite class.

"Me, too,"flatness agreed,"And we 'll be learning what our hold will consist of."

"Ugh ! I 've done way too many detainment with Washburn,"Albus groaned."And you can bet that he 'll purposely have us doing the detention while James is supposed to consume Quidditch practice."

"Of track,"lusterlessness agreed, as he pushed open the door to the good luck charm classroom. The son walked inside and found their common tabular array at the backbone of the room.

Washburn stormed into the room a few minutes later, he was obviously in a bad mood."Today we 'll be starting to learn how to cause a strawberry walk across the board. It 's not very unmanageable, if you 've been practicing the incantation and reading up on it."Washburn swished his wand and a strawberry appeared in figurehead of each scholarly person."Well, get to it then !"

King John looked at Albus,"You been practicing or reading up on this, fellow ?"

"Nope, how about you ?"

"'Course not,"John the Divine laughed."Looks like rose has, though."

Albus looked over at the table blush wine was sharing with Marina and Karina. Sure enough, her strawberry was walking across the table. Washburn, who had been glaring at the educatee from behind his desk, got up and strode over to Rose.

"Apparently person in this class has shown that they might throw a belittled bit of talent,"he spat at pink wine."I suppose if this were any other class, Gryffindor may consume gotten a few points. But I, on the other hand, do n't think this is very remarkable, considering you 've supposedly been studying this for a few Day and every one of you should be open of doing what fille Weasley 's done. Now, back to study !"

"Blimey, he 's mad,"John whispered to Albus and Matt.

"Sure is, I mean, Rose did a good job. None of us can do it,"matte agreed.

Albus looked around the room and noticed that most of the class 's strawberry were not so much as moving a leaf. A few of them had made a lame attempt to whorl over, but that was it. As the division progressed, Washburn started to brook behind the backbone table and glare as Albus, lusterlessness, and bathroom tried to take a leak their strawberry mark walk. By the end of the course, they had made no progress whatsoever.

"Pathetic !"he shouted,"For prep, write a foot-long essay on the proper way to take a crap a art object of fruit walking, due on Friday. And Potter, Eckerton, and Brickston come up here to arrange your detention."

The rest of the stratum stared at Albus, lustrelessness, and whoremaster as they left the elbow room. The three boys walked slowly up to Washburn 's desk after the rest of the grade had left.

"Your detention will be this Saturday, at noonday. You will meet me in the Great Hall, where you will be polishing the portrait soma, house points hourglasses, and whatever else needs cleanup. ceramist, you tell your sidekick this, I expect him there as well, despite his Quidditch practice,"Washburn barked,"You 're dismissed."

Albus, Matt, and John ran out of Washburn 's way as fast as they could. They went straight to the Great Hall for lunch.

"Blimey, he was angry about something today,"matte groaned as he helped himself to some potatoes.

"Yeah, but I wonder why he wants us to scavenge for our detention ?"Albus wondered."He 's always had me do agate line, before."

"Bet he thinks it 'll be funny, watching us unobjectionable. Plus, it 's a Sat, there 'll be circumstances of hoi polloi around to gaze at us. He 'll probably savor our abasement,"John said.

"What are you talking about ?"Henry James asked as he sat down adjacent to John.

"Detention. Saturday at twelve noon, cleaning in the Entrance Hall,"Albus told him.

"Bloody hell ! I 've got Quidditch practice at noon !"William James shouted as he slammed his goblet on the table.

"I know, that 's probably why he made the detention then,"Albus said.

"He hates us, I swear he does,"James growled,"He 's always hated Gryffindors, that 's a known fact, but he seems to detest us Sir Thomas More than everyone else."

"Do n't you think it 's a bit unknown ?"Albus asked.

"Not really. Some teacher just do n't wish certain student,"can explained,"'Course, the students never really witness out why."

"Sucks, though. I mean, what if he 's always giving me detention during Quidditch practice ? This 'll be the 4th practice I 've missed for Washburn 's detentions. Samantha wo n't be too happy about it."

"You 'll just have to watch yourself around him. Do n't say a password during his form,"Albus advised.

"I know, I 've been doing that since beginning of hold out twelvemonth,"James explained,"After I set off a dungbomb during the bit class."

"well, that 's why he hates you !"matt laughed,"And he probably thinks Albus is just same you."

"He does,"Albus groaned.

"I guess I 'd better be off to grade,"James told them as he got up from his seat."See you lot later."

"Bye,"Albus told his brother. He turned to John and lusterlessness."I guess we 'd ameliorate go too."

"Yeah, probably. Double potions,"John said as he got up.

"Ugh, just what I need. Slughorn 'll probably call for me to his Christmas party."

Sure enough, at the end of class, Slughorn asked Albus and rose wine to see him after everyone left.

"We 'll wait for you,"John the Divine told Albus. He, Matt, and Amanda waited at the back of the room.

"Albus and Rose !"Slughorn beckoned them to his desk,"Great job, today, great job. Both of your potions were superb !"

"Thanks,"Albus muttered.

"It was a challenge, but I think I did all rightfield !"Rose said excitedly.

"wellspring, as you both probably know, I 'm having a footling Christmas company on the last day of terminal figure. You are both invited, of course, and may bring guests. I hope to see you there ! I have some interesting mass coming that I 'm sure you 'd like to match !"

"Who ?"Albus asked warily.

"Oh, do n't want to spoil the surprisal !"Slughorn laughed,"I 'll see you later, then !"

"So, you going to go ?"John asked Albus nervously as they walked out of the dungeon.

"No way,"Albus mumbled.

"fountainhead, someone told me your dad 's going,"rosiness said,"So you might have to go."

"I do n't care."

"Oh, amount on, Albus ! What if he has really neat famous multitude there ! I heard once he had some Quidditch players come !"John the Evangelist told him.

"I really do n't recollect anyone would start anything with Uncle Harry there,"Rose said reassuringly.

"well, maybe not. But what about Willinson ?"Albus asked.

"He 's a git, but he wo n't do anything with your dad around. Washburn may give Slytherins especial treatment, but Professor ceramist does n't,"flatness said confidently.

"If you do go, can I be your Edgar Guest ?"Amanda asked,"I 've never been to one."

"You can be my Guest, Amanda,"pink wine told her,"I told you I 'd take you to the adjacent one after I took Janie to the Halloween one."

"Oh, yeah."

"Fine, if you guys want to go so badly, I 'll go, but if anyone starts anything, I 'm leaving,"Albus said flatly.

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Before Albus knew it, Sat had arrived and so did detention with Washburn. Albus was used to Washburn 's detentions, but he had never had to do one that was n't lines before. He was a bit anxious about what the detention would take and about having to do it in public.

When Albus, King John, and Matt arrived in the Great Hall, neither James nor Washburn were there yet."James better get here before Washburn does,"Albus said nervously.

"Yeah, Washburn 'll give him another detention if he 's late,"Matt agreed.

At that moment, James came bursting through the oak doors."Oh, good, he 's not here yet !"

"You 're lucky,"John told him.

"What is potter lucky about ?"a cold interpreter from behind John said.

can turned around to see Washburn staring down at him."Nothing, Professor."

"Good,"Washburn pettifoggery."Now, if you 'll each take on a bottle of cleaner and a rag, we can get started."He gestured to a bucket of cleaning supplying at his feet."We 'll be doing Muggle cleaning. I want you each to start out by polishing the mansion head hourglasses. They must be spotless."

Albus, Epistle of James, John, and Matt each took a rag and started to polish the hourglasses. Washburn paced behind them, staring at each one in twist. Every once and a piece, he would inspect the cleanliness of the hourglasses.

"You missed a smear, Potter,"Washburn growled at Albus.

While the boys were polishing the hourglasses, various students and professor would walk by and stare at them. much to Albus 's disgust, Quinton Willinson passed by a lot.

"Oh, looking, thunder mug 's doing his detention for trying to duel with me,"Quinton laughed,"funny story how he thought he could actually duel me."

Albus just ignored his twit and rubbed the Hufflepuff hourglass even harder.

"That worthless git,"John whispered to Albus."If any of us taunted him in detention, we 'd get a detention ourselves."

"Yeah, and he had his baton drawn, too,"matte agreed,"Washburn seems to like him best."

"No surprise there,"Albus told them as he scrubbed a particularly unregenerate bit of dirt."They 're both horrible."

"I just wish it had been some other teacher who passed by our tabular array that morning,"John groaned,"Then Willinson would have at least drive detainment, too."

"Get back to work, Potter !"Washburn shouted at Saint James, who had stopped polishing the Gryffindor hourglass and was resting his question on it.

"Something wrong, St. James the Apostle ?"Albus whispered.

"I dunno. My head just felt risible all of a sudden."

"D'you think you 're ill or something ?"Albus asked,"Maybe you should go to the Hospital Wing."

"Nah, Washburn would never let me. He 'd guess I was faking. I used way too many Skiving Snackboxes in his form last year."

"Yeah, but if you 're really ill, he 'll have to let you go,"Albus said with a smell of business on his face.

"I know, but he 'd make me do the detention over again."

"Shut up, Potters ! Both of you back to act upon or I 'll give you another detention !"Washburn screamed.

For the rest of the detainment, Saint James the Apostle was very hushed. The boys worked until two o'clock, at which point all four hourglasses were uninfected than they had been in old age.

"I think you should go to the hospital wing,"Albus told James.

"Yeah, probably,"James agreed.

"I need to go, too,"John told them,"My script flavour like it 's going to fall off ! I hate Muggle cleaning."

"Me, too,"Matt agreed, while rubbing his hand.

"I doubt gentlewoman Pomfrey will fix it, though,"Albus told them,"She usually does n't do that after instructor make us do Muggle cleaning."

St. John the Apostle and Matt decided to go with Albus and James to the hospital Wing anyway. When they got there, Madam Pomfrey was already tending to Tom Bradley Weasley, who had taken a bludger to the arm during Quidditch practice.

"Yes, yes, what is it ?"Madam Pomfrey asked the boys.

"fountainhead, I was doing Muggle cleansing for Washburn 's detention-"James started to say, but lady Pomfrey cut him off.

"You know I do n't fix aching custody due to hold ! If I did, you would n't pick up anything from them !"

"It 's not that. I was polishing the Gryffindor hourglass, and my head felt risible all of a sudden. It was n't like a worry. I 've never felt that way before. I kept seeing my own memories."

Madam Pomfrey quickly looked up from Omar Bradley and bustled over to James."Really ? Well, that sounds an awful lot like soul was using Legilimency on you."

"What ?"James River shouted.

"Someone was reading your mind. That 's why you were seeing your own store,"dame Pomfrey explained,"Who else was in the Great Hall with you ?"

"Well, Washburn of course of action,"Albus told her. James appeared to be in shock and could n't speak."And Quinton Willinson, a duo of his supporter, the Gryffindor Quidditch team, a variety of Hufflepuffs and Ravenclaws I do n't bonk, a few other professor. They all wandered in and out of the Great Hall."

Madam Pomfrey sighed."That does n't really avail any. We really do n't hold any way to recognize who was doing it. Seeing as you 're not really ill, there 's not very much I can do for you. But I will inform the headmaster and your father about this."

William James had found his phonation again."Okay."

gentlewoman Pomfrey went back to tending to Bradley, and James I, Albus, John, and matte left the room.

"That 's so unusual,"James told them,"Why would anyone desire to record my mind ?"

"No approximation,"Albus shrugged.

"I bet it was Willinson,"John growled."What a git."

"Yeah, he was probably just doing it to scare you,"lustrelessness agreed.

"Was he even in the room when your oral sex felt funny ?"Albus asked.

"I do n't really think of,"James told him.

"wellspring, I bet Dad 'll take concern of it,"Albus reassured his brother.

"I guess,"James said distractedly,"I think I 'm going to go back to the rough-cut room."

"Okay, see you at dinner,"Albus waved goodbye as he, lustrelessness, and Gospel According to John walked back down the stairs so they could savour the new fallen snow.

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A/N : Hope you enjoyed it ! That one was foresightful than usual, but if I split it up, it would give been two extremely short chapters. Please leave a review and I will reply it ! Thanks as always to Dancer Of Starlight for reading this before I posted and to my blood brother and other sister who are not on HPFF.

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Chapter 8 : party and Pranks

During the next few calendar week, the instructor had increased their prep, each insisting that the students needed to increase their analyse time. Albus found himself doing prep every day after dinner party, and finding it knockout to have sentence to ingest snow ball combat outside.

Albus had n't forgotten about his cleanup detention with Washburn, and was doing even more to try to stay away from him. During year, Albus would n't even take care at Washburn. He did not say a single word during Charms anymore. No more talking to John and Matt while they were practicing making yield base on balls across their desks.

Albus had noticed that Saint James the Apostle had changed since the detention. He was quieter, and often sat in a recession of the common room with their cousin Cedric and Ben, whereas he used to be at the nerve centre of tending, talking about Quidditch matches. Albus guessed he was still scared about what happened during custody. Albus had n't mentioned the incident to anyone, so only him, John, and matt knew. Of class, James IV had told Cedric, Ben, and his friend Nathan, but Albus rarely noticed them talking about it. He was also a bit afraid of what the incident meant, but not nearly as much as James was.

Before they knew it, Dec 25 holiday was upon them. There was one day left, which was the day of Slughorn 's Christmastime party. The integral shoal was talking about it, and envious students who had not received invitations were constantly dropping trace to take in students about going with them. Albus would have gladly given up his invitation, but since all his cousin, James, and his dad were going, he had to go too.

Albus, John, and lusterlessness had decided they should go a little later than the political party actually started, so they could try to luxate in unnoticed. John in particular, was very rouse about going.

"Which Quidditch player do you think Slughorn 's invited ?"he asked as they walked down to the dungeons.

"Dunno. Maybe he 's invited a couple !"lustrelessness responded excitedly.

"Yeah ! I sure hope so,"John the Divine said.

"conjecture we 're about to find out,"Albus told them as he opened the doorway and walked into the dungeon. It was packed. Albus noticed near of his full cousin, with their flaming red hair's-breadth. The few who had not inherited the hair were blending in with everyone else.

"Blimey ! How are we supposed to find the Quidditch thespian with all these multitude here ?"King John exclaimed.

"No theme. How about we head for the food and Leslie Townes Hope we find them on the way ?"flatness asked.

"Sounds good. C'mon, Albus,"John said as he pushed through people to get to the food. Albus and lustrelessness followed.

"You see Willinson anywhere ?"Albus whispered.

"No, but it 's hard to say if he 's here or not,"whoremaster answered.

"I 'm sure he 's here somewhere. Keep your centre peeled for him,"Albus told his protagonist."I 've got to detain away from him."

When the male child arrived at the food board, they saw that pink wine and Amanda were already there."Hi. Did you just get here ?"pink wine asked.

"Yup, wanted to dislocate in unnoticed,"Albus told her as he grabbed a collection plate and started filling it."Seen anyone interesting yet ?"

"Yeah, actually. The rumor about the Quidditch players was right,"Rose responded.

"Really ! ? Who 's here ?"John shouted, as he scanned the crowd.

"Oliver Wood. He used to be Keeper for Puddlemere United,"Rose told him.

"I know who he played for, Rose. He 's really here ? That 's brilliant. Puddlemere United 's my team,"Gospel According to John told them.

"We know, you 've told us a million times,"pink wine said exasperatingly.

"Who else ?"Albus asked.

"Helena Yaspies, current pursuer for Chudley cannon,"Amanda told them.

lustrelessness started choking and sprinkle out his mouthful of butterbeer. Albus slapped him on the spinal column."You okay, mate ?"

"I 'm mulct !"Matt coughed,"The Chudley Cannons are my team ! I 've got to get hold her ! Anyone got a calamus for an autograph ?"

Rose laughed."You hombre are crazy."

"zip crazy about wanting to meet your favorite Quidditch players,"lav told her."Blimey, Oliver forest ..."

"I ever tell you that my dad used to play on the Gryffindor squad with King Oliver Wood ?"Albus asked John.

This time it was toilet 's bit to spit out his butterbeer."No ! You never did ! Why not ?"

Albus laughed."You never asked. Anyway, he was captain when my dad joined the team in his world-class yr. They played on the team together until my dad 's third year."

"Blimey ! That 's brilliant ! So, you could give birth met him ?"John asked.

"I have,"Albus smiled.

"You 're kidding !"john shouted,"Well, what are we waiting for ? Go introduce me !"

Albus laughed."Ok, let 's go find him. You want to come, Rose and Amanda ?"

Rose sighed,"Sure, I guess."

"Any chance you know Helena Yaspies ?"matt asked.

"Nope, sorry. Never met her,"Albus told his acquaintance as they maneuvered their way through the crowd.

"There he is, Albus !"John shouted, pointing to the book binding of the room."He 's talking to your dad."

Albus made his way to the spine of the room, his friends following behind him. The way was slightly LE crowded in the dorsum. There was still no sign of Willinson.

"Hi, Al !"Harry waved at Albus.

"Hi, Dad."

"What 's up ? Enjoying the party ? I know you 're not a fan of these, but thanks for coming,"Harry told Albus. He bent down so only Albus could hear what he next said,"You know, I was n't a fan of these either, when I was in Hogwarts."

"How are you, Albus ? Enjoying school ?"King Oliver asked.

"Yeah, it 's swell !"Albus responded."These are my friends, John Brickston- he 's a big Puddlemere United booster, lustrelessness Eckerton, and Amanda Tagger."

"Hi, nice to meet you,"King Oliver told Albus 's friends."So, you support Puddlemere United, bathroom ?"

"Yeah !"King John shouted, his eyes lit up."I 've been to a few matches. I saw you in the last one you played in ! I was 9, but I remember it like it was yesterday. Such spectacular saves."

Oliver laughed,"That was a skilful game. I 'm gladiolus you enjoyed it."

"It was awesome !"John said.

A improbable brunette came walking over to the radical, carrying a small boy on her hip. A lilliputian fille was trailing behind her with a plate of Christmas biscuits.

"Hey, Scots heather,"Oliver put his arm around the woman."John, lusterlessness, Amanda, this is my married woman, heather. And this,"Oliver took the piddling boy from his wife and put him on his shoulders,"is my 2 year old son, Alex. And my daughter, Holly who is 6."

"Hi,"John and Matt said together.

"I stopped playing keeper shortly after Alex was born. Could n't go on up all the traveling with 2 kids."

"I remember that,"Gospel According to John told him,"I was kinda mad, but was just sword lily I got to see your last match."

Oliver laughed,"I understand. I would have been mad if I were you, too. But I 've got in high spirits Hope for petty Alex here. He can already fly his toy broom expertly. And Buddy Holly 's already flying a real heather !"Oliver beamed, he was obviously lofty of his kids.

"That 's moderately neat !"matt replied,"My mum would n't let me on a Scots heather until I was 9."

"Holly was on one at 5. But just because you start lately does n't think of you 'll be a bad Quidditch thespian,"Oliver explained,"Look at your DADA teacher ! Had n't set one leg over a Scots heather until he was 11."

"Yeah, but I 'm folderol at Quidditch,"Matt told him.

"Hey, Mr. Wood, could you sign on my Quaffle ?"John produced a Quaffle from his bag and held it out to Oliver.

"You brought a Quaffle ? !"blush wine exclaimed.

"'Course ! After hearing those rumors, how could I not bring one ?"

"Sure, I 'll sign it,"Oliver took the Quaffle and signed it with a flight feather that he pulled out of his gown. He then handed it back to John.

"Thank you,"King John whispered, as he stared in awe at the Quaffle.

"How 'bout you, Matt ?"King Oliver asked,"You want an autograph ?"

"Sure ! But I do n't have a Quaffle."

"That 's okay. I 've got some parchment,"Oliver signed some parchment and gave it to Matt.

"Thanks !"Matt pocketed the parchment.

Alex started whining."Hungy, hungy !"

"Well, boys, I 've got to go get some intellectual nourishment for piffling Alex, here,"Oliver told them,"Enjoy the political party !"He and Heather walked towards the intellectual nourishment tabular array with Holly behind them.

"Wow, just wow,"John told his friends,"That was so cool."

"I 'll say,"matt replied.

"I ca n't believe you two know him !"john told Albus and Rose.

rosebush rolled her eyes,"It 's no big deal."

"You just do n't like Quidditch that much,"Albus told her,"It 's cause you 're horrible on a broom."

"Shut it, Albus,"Rose glared at him.

"Where 's capital of Montana Yaspies ?"John scanned the crowd,"Any of you lot seen her ?"

"Nope, not yet,"Albus told them.

"No, but look over there near Slughorn 's desk. It 's Willinson,"Matt whispred.

Albus groaned.

"Excellent !"John grinned.

"What ?"Albus looked at him like he was crazy,"Why on earth do you want to see him ?"

"I 've been plotting a little prank,"privy whispred,"C'mere."He pulled them behind a table and they all crouched down. John pulled a box out of his bag."This is an Exploding Eclair."

"What ?"Amanda asked.

"Exploding Eclair,"John repeated,"I bought it through owl-order from your uncle 's store, Albus."

"What are you going to do with it ?"Albus eyed him warily, he happened to have been on the receiving end of an Exploding Eclair at the fellowship dinner party before kickoff of term. His full cousin, Bradley, had done it.

"Plant it on Willinson 's plate,"Gospel According to John told them,"But I 'll need your assistant. When Willinson sets his collection plate down, walk by him. ending enough that he can see you, but far enough that he 'll experience to pull up stakes his plate unattended. Then I 'll put the eclair on it. And when he bites into it, bam ! It 'll explode."

"Brilliant !"lustrelessness shouted.

"I dunno. It 'll make him substantial mad,"Albus said.

"But he wo n't know it 's us ! That 's the beauty of it. There 's so many people here,"John explained,"But to be on the safe incline, we 'll leave right after. We do n't desire to stick around if he 's here anyway."

"True,"Albus agreed.

"Everyone in, then ?"lavatory asked, grinning.

"Yep,"they all stated.

"Then let 's go,"John got up from under the board and his supporter followed. Willinson was still by the desk, so Albus, Matt, Amanda, and Rose headed over. They walked next to the nutrient mesa and waited until Willinson noticed them. It did n't take long. He spotted them, smirked, and set down his food. Albus saw St. John close in on his plate.

"Hello, commode, Weasel, and company,"Willinson glared,"Enjoying the party ? I 'm just waiting until the moment you explode again, Potty."

"Willinson,"Albus snarled,"I 'm not planning on exploding. Are you ?"

"'Course not. When have I ever exploded ? You on the other manus,"Willinson laughed,"Do n't like the popularity, do you, baby potty ?"

"Shut it,"Matt stepped towards Willinson.

"What 're you going to do about it, Shrimp ?"Willinson towered over Matt by at least a foot.

"You think I 'd distinguish you what I 'd do ? Think I 'm dullard ? If I told you, you 'd love how to deflect it,"Matt growled.

"I doubt there 's a swearing you know that I do n't fuck how to block."

"Probably, but I know you would n't pop out anything with professor ceramicist a few groundwork away,"flatness jerked his head in the direction of Harry.

At that consequence, Albus looked over and saw John. John winked at him and walked away from Willinson 's plate.

"Well, I think I 've had enough of your party tonight, Willinson,"Albus annonced,"Have a horrible Christmas."Albus started to walk towards lav, and his friends followed.

"Got it planted, then ?"Albus asked when they reached John.

"Yup,"John gave him a thumbs up,"We 're on."

They walked over to the door of the dungeon so they could take to the woods easily if needed. Willinson picked up his plateful and wandered back over to his Friend. As they were talking, he picked up the eclair and bit into it.

The explosion was amazing. As soon as Willinson bit the eclair, pick exploded all over his face and in a 2 animal foot wheel spoke around him. A few bystanders were hit as well. It did n't seem possible that that much emollient could fit in one eclair.

"Bloody netherworld !"Willinson shouted, and the unanimous dungeon went mum. Everyone looked at Willinson and started laughing.

Willinson looked around the room and his gaze fell on Albus."I 'll get you for this, Potty,"he seethed as he stormed out of the dungeon.

"That was bloody glorious,"St. John said once Willinson had disappeared into the hallway.

"Yeah, it was !"matt agreed.

The young lady and Albus nodded."But he said he 'd get us. We 'd better be on the lookout. He knows it was us,"Albus told them.

"He ca n't know it was us !"matte said.

"Yeah, I guess. But he 'd still get us even if he does n't know who did it,"Albus reasoned.

"But it 's Christmas prisonbreak tomorrow, so it does n't count !"John grinned.

"I suppose you 're mightily,"Albus smiled,"But let 's get to the common room anyway. His friends agreed, and the five of them made their way to Gryffindor tower.

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It was still too soon when they made it back to the plebeian elbow room, so it was quite crowded. However, Amanda spotted a few chairs in the back for them to occupy.

"So, who 's excited about Noel ?"John asked,"I sure am, I could use a breaking from studying."

"You 're not going to get a geological fault,"Rose told him,"We 've got loads of homework."

"Way to put a damper on things, rose,"John answered,"But at to the lowest degree there 's no classes !"

"I 'm looking forward to Christmas,"Albus said,"I love Christmas."

"What do you usually do for the holiday ?"Amanda asked.

"Oh, it 's great ! We all go to my grandma and grandad 's house. Everyone. My family, Rose 's family, all our aunts, uncles, and cousin-german. Plus shimmy and his grandma. It 's pretty crowded, but it 's still fun. I love it. Usually someone winds up having too a great deal to drink and there 's loads of jokes played on people,"Albus said excitedly.

"Yeah, it 's reasonably cracking. We do n't all stay on the whole break, though. Because most of us have former family to visit. My class usually stays until a few days after Christmas and then we spend the rest of the holiday with my mum 's parents,"Rose explained,"But Albus 's family spends the unanimous shift at the tunnel, that 's what we call my grandparents'house."

"Yep. But nigh of our cousins go straight to the Burrow from Hogwarts. My family always goes house first, to visit my grandparents'Stephanie Graf. We always do that on Noel Eve. Dad 's been going ever since he was 17, every yr on Christmas Eve. Then we get the tunnel deep that night."

"What do you do you lot do for Christmas ?"rose asked.

"Oh, I love Yule too,"John smiled,"We stay at my house and my auntie, uncles, full cousin, and grandparents all come over. They never all come at the like time, though, so it gets moderately crazy. My mum freaks out because she never knows how very much to cook. And usually someone starts arguing about something, but it 's all right field. My mob loves to argue, but we never get real mad at each other."

"Sounds pretty cool. You have a lot of first cousin, John ?"Amanda asked.

"A middling amount. Most of them are all younger than me, though. 'Course that means they 're bang-up to diddle conjuration on,"John the Evangelist laughed.

"Well, my folk celebrates Hannukah,"Amanda told everyone.

"Oh, that 's neat,"Albus told her.

"Yeah, it 's good. I 'm just glad Hannukah is late this yr, so I 'll be home plate for it. Sometimes it 's at the end of November. But anyway, I have a pretty small kinfolk. Just 3 cousins and my aunt and uncle. And my little brother and older sister. My cousins usually come over for two days or so and we all rally presents. It 's quietly, but fun."

"Sounds fun,"privy agreed,"But I love my vast gimcrack family unit. What do you do, Matt ? You 've been awful quiet."

Matt looked up from the table."Christmas has never been all that fun for me, I guess. We usually go down to Australia to impose my grandparents."

"That sounds like fun to me,"John the Divine told Matt.

"wellspring, it 's not. I do n't wish Australia. That 's where-"But matt suddenly stopped talking.

"Where what ?"John asked.

"zippo, nothing. It 's just, that 's where I, er, got grim for the first time. You know, how I get sick so much."

"Oh."

"Yeah, anyway, well, we visit my grandparents. My parents, me and my baby go. My mum 's a muggle born, and we visit her parents. It 's always very formal when we visit them. They 're deep and stuck up. Never let me do anything there. I have to just sit still and they 're always staring at me. Guess they do n't want me to collapse anything. Luckily we only visit them at Christmas. I do n't have any cousins. My dad 's got a pal, but he 's sustenance in the land, so we do n't see him much either. We sometimes visit him over the summer. My dad 's parents died a long time ago, before I was born. So I do n't have much phratry. I just wish we 'd spend Christmas at home."

Albus, John, Amanda, and rosebush just looked at flatness."I 'm drab, Matt. I wish you had a better Christmastide,"rosebush said sympathetically.

"Why do n't you spend Christmas with us ?"Albus asked,"No one will notice another person in the Burrow."

"That 's a great idea !"Rose shouted.

"I dunno. I do n't think my parents will let me. Especially this short posting,"lustrelessness looked down glumly."My mum likes all of us to be together on Dec 25. She seems to think every year it will be different. That my grandparents will loosen up. But they never do."

"Blimey,"St. John whispered,"That stinks."

"I know,"Matt agreed.

At that minute, James came bursting in with his admirer, Nathan. They both made a beeline for Albus 's table.

"Was it really you ?"James shouted breathlessly,"Did you give Willinson the Exploding Eclair ?"

King John grinned."It was my idea."

"Brilliant, just brilliant,"James smiled,"The look on his boldness ..."

"Yeah, but you lot had better watch out when you succeeding see him. He seemed to have it away it was you,"Nathan told them.

"I 'm not worried,"John Lackland answered,"He 'll probably forget about it over Christmas."

"I sure hope so,"Albus stated. He looked at his watch. It was midnight."fountainhead, I 'm off to bed. I 'll see you Guy in the morning.

"We 'd all better go to bed,"rose wine stood up,"I think the train is leaving at noon tomorrow."

Albus got up out of his president and headed to the stairway. He could n't hold back to go to the Burrow. He missed being surrounded by his family all the time. He missed his granny 's cooking. intellection of the delectable food filed his head as he drifted off into a pleasant, dreamless sleep.

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A/N : Hope you guys like it ! Please read and review. Thanks as always to Dancer Of Starlight and my early sister and chum. Also, thanks to QUEEN and teddysxxgirl for their reviews ! next chapter is Yule Eve.

know this chapter is inadequate, but I did n't require to unite it with anything else. It stands on its own.
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"Lily !"Harry shouted into the living room,"Are you prepare to go ? All packed ?"Harry was standing with Ginny in presence of the face door, with a match trunk and suitcases at his substructure. James and Albus were standing nearby, having a sword fight with a couple fake wands. Albus 's wand turned into a fake parrot and emitted a trashy squawking noise.

"Albus ! Saint James !"Ginny scolded them,"Behave yourselves."James and Albus quickly stowed the wand and parrot into their trunks.

A small, red-headed female child walked into the room, trailing a pink rolling suitcase."Are we leaving now ?"

"Yes, we are. What were you doing in there, dear ?"Ginny asked.

"I was packing. I could n't happen all my Wendy beldame chick and had to look all over the house for them."

James laughed."Do you have to withdraw them everywhere ?"

"Of course I do ! I could n't go out any of them home. It would n't be fair,"Lily explained. Albus and James laughed even harder."Mum ! Tell them to shut out up."

"Boys, be skillful to your babe. Now, does everyone ingest everything ? I 'm sending the trunks to the burrow and we wo n't be coming back after we visit Godric 's hollow,"Ginny informed them.

"Yes, we 've got everything,"Albus told them.

"trade good,"Ginny waved her sceptre and the bole and suitcases disappeared,"Now, then, it 's time to go. Lily, ingest my arm. Boys, take your father's."And with a loud crack, the ceramist household disappeared from their house.

A few indorsement later, they reappeared in a area a footling ways away from a small townspeople. The sun was setting and their was fresh snow on the reason. From the study, Harry could see tiny people walking along the streets.

"Daddy, why do we accept to walk so far ?"Lily whined,"Why ca n't we just Apparate in Town ?"

"I 've told you before, Lily, we ca n't let the Muggles see us,"Harry explained.

"But I 'm tired."

"Oh, shut it, Lily,"James snapped at his baby,"It 's not that far."

"Is, too,"Lily stomped away from him.

Jesse James reached down and made a snowball and then threw it at the spine of his sister 's head.

"Ow ! ! !"Lily screeched and ran to Harry.

James and Albus started laughing."effective one, James,"Albus gave his Brother a senior high school five.

"Boys !"Harry shouted,"Enough ! Lily, it 's not that much further. I 'll dribble you."Harry picked up his daughter, who started sobbing into his jacket.

"She 's really tired,"Harry whispered to Ginny.

"I know. She 's been substantial excited about you and the boys coming home for the holiday. She 's been up until midnight every night the past calendar week,"Ginny said.

"She wo n't be getting much sleep for the following calendar week either, staying at the burrow,"Harry told Ginny.

"That 's for sure."

As the thrower family moved into the town, some people occasionally stopped to stare at them. A few stopped to say hullo, but hurried off quickly. Others completely ignored them. Many people were finishing up last second shopping or hurrying off to church.

The slight church was already wide-cut of people singing. The Potters could see the carols as they walked by. They crunched through the snow in quiet. Even Saint James the Apostle and Albus were quiet. Lily had fallen asleep on Harry 's articulatio humeri shortly after he picked her up. Harry appreciated how his tyke were always behaved when he visited his parents Robert Ranke Graves. It was sort of an unspoken affair. He had never once had to separate them to deport themselves in the cemetery. The kids would defend and niggle along the streets in the village, but would always get along once they entered the cemetery.

Harry walked into the burial ground, with Ginny, James, and Albus following him. As he walked the intimate path to his parents graves, he thought about his old visit. There was the number one visit, of course of study. He could n't draw a blank that. Voldemort had showed up and tried to kill him. Ever since then, he had been visiting every Halloween and every Christmas Eve. He had taken Ginny once they were married, and the youngster once they were born. Harry always felt sad when he visited, but this year he felt worried as well. Who was attempting to take his and his kids'judgement ? What about the mysterious death of Professor Torro ?

Harry made his way towards his parents'grave accent and stopped in front man of it. He bent down and put his mitt over the name calling. Saint James and Lily Potter.

Before the downfall of Voldemort, mysterious deaths were expected. Of form, nowadays, there were murders every once and a piece. These were usually attributed to expiry Eaters still at enceinte or beldam or superstar who believed in Voldemort 's apotheosis. Harry or one of the early Aurors usually caught them quickly and they were in Azakaban at the moment. Harry had had Aurors on the case of Torro ever since September, but there were still no leads. This reminded him of very often of the Clarence Day when Voldemort was at large.

What was he supposed to do ? He was doing all he could to catch up with Torro 's slayer. He could n't facilitate but think the end was somehow related to the legilimency that was being performed on him, Henry James, and Albus. And what could he do to help oneself reassure his boy ? The other instructor had told Harry that James was more subdued in class ever since the episode during his hold with Washburn. Henry James was obviously quite worried about it. Albus was, too. Harry had met with Ron shortly afterward and neither of them could make out up with any new approximation of who did it. It must feature either been a student or a teacher. As much as Harry hated to do it, he realized he was going to have to investigate his colleague. Ginny was worried, too. However, she believed that the boy were secure with Harry at the palace. Harry knew she took comfort in knowing he was near them at all time. Harry only wished he felt as confident in his ability as Ginny did.

Ginny knelt down next to Harry and wordlessly took the sleeping Lily from his arm. Harry reached into his cloak and pulled out a bouquet of lilies. He bent down again and placed them in front man of the grave rock. Harry stood up and looked at the grave, his eyes glistening with bust.

"Happy Christmas, Mum and Dad,"Harry whispered. Ginny put her arm around Harry, and the two of them turned around and headed out of the necropolis, with William James and Albus in their wake.
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longer chapter is coming up next ! It 'll be Christmas at the Burrow. Thanks as always to Rain is Liquid Moonlight, my former sister, and my sidekick. Thanks as well to siriusgirl1 for reviewing. Please read and review !

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A little while later, the Potter family appeared in the M behind the burrow. They walked up to the back door and Harry opened it. He walked inside, followed by his family, and saw the common chaos. The entire Weasley house was standing inside. It was a sea of flaming red pilus. Most of the children had inherited the Weasley red whisker. The few exceptions were Albus, who looked just like Harry, and Victoire and Gabrielle, who had their mother 's silvery blonde hair.

"Mum, make him pass on it back !"six-year-old lindy shouted as her blood brother held her doll in the air.

"Cedric ! grant her back her doll !"Corrine Weasley yelled at her son. He reluctantly handed Lindy her doll and ran from the room.

The tunnel was crammed with people. There did n't seem to be room for anyone else. Teddy lupine was currently entertaining the jr. Weasley tiddler by changing his ears and hair color. The aged tike were eating various sweets and talking about all sort of things. Many of the adult were drinking eggnog and getting louder and louder by the minute.

Ron was the first to detect the thrower."Oi ! Harry 's here !"he shouted and ran towards the doorway,"Hi Harry ! Great to see you, mate !"

"Hey, Ron !"

"Harry, Ginny !"Molly Weasley came bustling into the kitchen,"come in, issue forth in ! Are you athirst ? Want any swither ?"

"Sure,"Harry told her and he sat down at the table next to Ginny. mollie went over to the stove and got five bowls of stew.

"This is smashing, Mum, thanks,"Ginny told Molly.

Albus and Saint James the Apostle were already digging into their stew. Lily ate a few bites and then ran off to discover her cousins, apparently not tired at all anymore.

"well, everyone 's here,"Molly told them,"They 're all in the living room. I do n't fuck if we 'll ever get the kids to bed."

"It 's Yule Eve, do n't even bother,"Harry laughed.

Albus finished his swither and got up from the table. He went into the living room with James River and found blush wine, along with his cousins Bradley, Cedric, Ben, and Deutschmark sitting together on the flooring. Cedric and Ben were minute long time, and Bradley and Mark were third years.

"What 's new ?"Albus asked.

"Oh, not much,"Ben told him,"Uncle George IV and Uncle Charlie are pretty rummy. Grammy is trying to get the new kids in bed. All the aunts are talking about all form of stuff. My dad, Uncle Percy, Uncle Ron, and grandfather are all crapulence eggnog and eating cookies over there,"he pointed to a few chairs grouped together around a small table."And let 's see, chemise and Victoire were snogging earlier. It was pretty utter. Who wants to see their baby snogging someone ? Grammy made them stop. Now Teddy 's changing his fuzz color all the time for the entertainment of the little kids, which is making it surd for Grammy to get them to go to bed."

James and Albus laughed."Should be an worry holiday,"James said,"What have you lot been up to ?"

"Oh, not much, just talking about Quidditch,"Cedric said,"Oh, and Rose is trying to get some studying done."

"Rose ! We 're on holiday !"James looked aghast,"Now 's not the time to study !"

"Well, you 'll be scrambling to get your work done on the lastly day, like always. Maybe you should take tonight, too."

"You 'll never get anything done with all this illegitimate enterprise,"Cedric told her."What 's up with you, Saint James and Albus ?"

"Oh, not much. Lily 's been complaining a lot. She got really mad when I threw a snow formal at her while we were walking into Godric 's hollow,"James told them.

"Yeah, she 's been kind of a pain, and we 've only been on vacation for a day !"Albus said as he snatched a cooky from a nearby disc."I 'm sure going to enjoy this time off, though. I have n't gone a week without detention in ages."

"Me too !"James agreed,"I need a disruption from Washburn, he 's crazy."

"Definitely,"Omar Nelson Bradley agreed,"You 've missed so much Quidditch practice because of him."

"He hates me, I tell you. Hates Albus, too."

"Remember that muck bomb calorimeter in first yr, James ?"Cedric asked.

"Yeah, how could I forget that ? That 's when he started hating me,"William James reminisced."Did n't learn many charms that class due to the amount of fourth dimension I used nosebleed nougats."

"I 'm hoping I get new Snackboxes for Christmas this class,"Cedric told them,"I 'm running out. Ca n't expect till next class and I can go buy them at Hogsmeade."

"Definitely. Hogwarts wo n't make out what hit it when we 're able to buy prank stuff all the time,"James laughed.

"Going to Hogsmeade 's corking,"marking chimed in,"I 've bought so many sweets at Honeydukes this year."

"Not to advert everything else there. Like the Three Broomsticks. What a enceinte home. And the Shrieking Shack. You know it 's shrieking again this class,"Thomas Bradley added.

Albus and Rose glanced at each early nervously.

"Yeah, I 've heard it. But I wonder why ? It has n't shrieked since Teddy 's dad was at Hogwarts,"James wondered aloud.

"You do n't think-"Cedric started to say, but was cut off by Molly.

"If you 're not in Hogwarts yet, it 's prison term for bed !"she shouted,"It 's nearly midnight, way past your bedtimes. Go on ! Lily, Hugo, Angie, Samantha, lindy, and Eddie ! Bed !"

"But Grammy !"Lily whined,"I do n't wan na ! I 'm not a piffling kid !"

"No buts, Lily, bed, now !"

Lily pouted and then stomped up the step to the elbow room she shared with Angie, Samantha, and Lindy.

"I see what you mean about Lily,"Cedric told St. James and Albus.

"Yup, she 's been doing it all evening. Dad actually carried her at Godric 's Hollow. And she fell asleep on his articulatio humeri. 'Course now she does n't want to go to bed, figures,"James said.

"So, what does everyone suppose the chances of England making it to the World Cup future class ?"Albus asked quickly, before everyone could return to the topic of the Shrieking Shack.

"Ugh !"rosiness sighed,"binding to Quidditch again."She pulled out her copy of The Standard Book of go, mark One and continued reading.

The study of Quidditch carried the son the rest of the night and Albus was very relieved that no one mentioned the screech Shack again. After a spell, Molly decided it was time for everyone else to go to bed, too. Henry James, Bradley, Cedric, stigma, Ben, and Albus were all sharing Ron 's old sleeping accommodation on the top story. They trudged up the stairs while continuing their Quidditch conversation. When they reached the room, they found three sets of hokum beds crammed into the elbow room, just as they were every other Christmas. It was a bit cramped, but they all had enough room. Albus climbed into the rump of the bunk he shared with James and fell into a restful sleep.

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"Albus ! wake up ! It 's Christmastide !"a shrill voice screamed as Albus opened his centre. He sat up and bumped his head on the bed above him.

"Ouch !"Albus rubbed his aching chief. He had forgotten he was at the burrow."What is it ?"

"It 's Christmastide, Albus !"Lily screeched.

"What time is it ? Is anyone else up ?"

"It 's six in the cockcrow !"Lily said excitedly."I 'm the first one up. see, you 've got present !"Lily pointed at the agglomerate near the pes of Albus 's bed.

"Excellent ! Looks like a good load this twelvemonth,"Albus smiled."Have you opened yours ?"

"Not yet. I think I will now, though !"Lily grinned and ran from the room.

Albus heard stirring from the bed above him."You up, James ?"

"Yeah, I am now. She 's always the commencement one up on Christmastime,"James yawned.

"I know, she 's even up before the twins, Angie, and Eddie,"Albus laughed."Well, mine as well get started on the presents !"

Albus crawled to the end of his bed and examined his nowadays. He picked up a large, soft package and knew what it was before even opening it. He tore off the wrapping and unfolded a vermilion jumper with a Gryffindor lion on it. Albus knew he 'd be getting one of these this class. His grandmother always knitted everyone a sweater every year, but for each kid 's outset yr at Hogwarts, they got a Gryffindor sweater. Albus pulled his over his chief and smiled."What jumper did you get this year, James II ?"

"Scarlet with a atomic number 79 fink,"James told Albus,"You get the Gryffindor one ?"

"Yup."Albus reached for his succeeding present. It was from his Uncle George and Aunt Alicia. He opened it up and found a Skiving Snackbox. He grinned. He never had much use for these sweets before, but now that he was at Hogwarts, they would definitely come in handy."What 'd you get from Uncle George II ?"

"Extendable Ears,"King James I responded.

The next present was in the shape of a Word. Albus knew it was from his aunt Hermione before he even looked at the tag. When he unwrapped it, he found it was Hogwarts, A History. Albus laughed. James had gotten the Saami book last year.

"Did you get Hogwarts, A chronicle ?"James asked.

"Yeah, how 'd you make out ?"Albus sniggered. The following package was from his Uncle Ron, a box of Honeydukes sweets.

Albus reached into his big bucks of presents and found the one from his parents. It was a recollective rectangular box. Albus opened it and found a flying lizard skin wand covering. It was orange red and embossed with gold lions. Albus stared at it in awe. He had seen one of these in Diagon back street when he was there buying his school supply. He had wanted it, but his dad had said no. It came with a small bottleful of wand polish."What 'd you get from Mum and Dad ?"

"Have n't opened theirs yet,"James said,"Lem me find it."Albus heard rustling from the bed above and ripping newspaper. Then muteness."Wow ! This is awesome ! They got me a sceptre cover !"

"Me too !"Albus exclaimed,"What 's yours have on it ?"

"canary ! It 's like my sweater, scarlet with gold Snitches."

"Mine 's orange red with gilt lions."

"Pretty impressive,"James said.

"Yeah,"Albus agreed.

Albus continued opening his presents until there were none left. He got a lot of sweets and Weasley 's Wizard Wheezes products. He also got a few Bible, including Quidditch in the Twentieth century. But his favourite nowadays was his wand cover, he kept staring at it. When Bradley, Cedric, Mark, and Ben woke up, they opened their own present.

By the prison term the male child had all finished opening their present, everyone else in the house was up. When they went downstairs they found Molly cooking breakfast. All the other adults were sitting around the table talking and having coffee tree and tea. The youthful Thomas Kyd were running around playing with their presents. The older kids were all clustered around one of the armchairs in the livelihood room. The boys went over to investigate.

"What 's going on over here ?"Saint James the Apostle asked, while squeezing in between Stanley and Fred.

"GA 's gotten a new broom !"Fred exclaimed."Newest poser, a Firebolt 3000."

"Oh, wow !"Epistle of James exclaimed,"Can I touch it ?"

"Sure,"GA was sitting in the armchiar, with her new broom resting on her lap. Everyone was admiring it.

"This is so cool,"Scots heather gazed at the broom,"postponement 'till the Slytherins see we have one of these on our team."

"Yeah !"Fred agreed,"Supposed to be the fastest broom yet. Just came out last week."

"Can I fly it later ?"King James asked.

"Yeah, sure as shooting, but I want to try it out first,"Georgia laughed,"We 'll go out after breakfast."

"Do you experience if anyone else has one at Hogwarts yet ?"Omar Nelson Bradley asked.

"No, I do n't think anyone else has one !"Georgia said.

"Wow, wait 'till everyone finds out it 's my sister who got the first Firebolt 3000,"Thomas Bradley sighed,"But I do wish I got one."

"Well, I was riding a Nimbus 2000. You 've got a regular Firebolt."

"I know, but I hope I get one for my birthday."

"Breakfast is ready !"Molly called into the room.

Everyone scrambled into the kitchen and got plates of food. There was n't plenty elbow room at the mesa for everyone to eat at. The kids all went back into the living room to eat. Albus sat down future to Lily, who was playing with her new plaything and eating at the same time.

"What 'd you get, Lily ?"Albus asked his sister.

"New My Little Hippogriffs,"she told him, gesturing to her toys."And a stuffed owl, which I named Hedwig. Some confect, a few fake wands, a sweater, some socks, a couple books, and a Gryffindor hat and scarf."

"That 's safe,"Albus responded, as he started eating his bollock. rose wine came and sat down future to Albus.

"Hi, Rose. You get good present tense ?"

"Yeah, I got a lot of books !"she told him.

"I got a few Good Book. But the intimately matter is my new verge cover,"Albus grinned,"It 's upstairs, I 'll render it to you later."

"Wow, that 's neat."

"Did you see Georgia 's new Calluna vulgaris ?"Albus asked,"Its only been out a week. She 's probably one of the first to get one."

"Yeah, I saw it. It 's pretty impressive. You going to try it out ? ``

"Definitely. It 's got to be great to fly. Maybe I 'll be able to get a broom next summer. I 'm trying out for pursuer next year,"Albus told her.

"I 'm sure you 'll get it,"pink wine told him as she ate her toast.

"I dunno. I mean, there 's only one pursuer positioning opening up next year. Samantha 'll be leaving. I bet Empire State of the South 'll be made Captain."

"Probably. She 's the following oldest. And she 's a good drawing card,"Rose agreed.

"summation she 's got the just broomstick ever !"Albus said.

"True,"Rose said,"But just because you 've got a goodness broom, does n't think you 're a near captain."

"Yeah, but Georgia 's a great participant. Her new broom will only make her punter. Slytherin wo n't stick out a chance. I think we 're playing them shortly after we go back in January,"Albus told rosiness."You gon na try out the Scots heather ?"

"Probably not. I 'm not very in force and I would n't need to founder it."

"I doubt you 'd crash it. You 're an ok broadsheet,"Albus told her."But I 'm definitely trying it."

"Let 's go play Quidditch !"Empire State of the South stood up and held her broom over her brain. Everyone who had been eating breakfast dropped their dental plate and either stormed up to the bedroom to get their own heather or ran out into the field that was used for Quidditch practice. Albus, since he did not own his own broomstick, went directly out-of-door. Georgia had already ran out the threshold and was standing in the middle of the field, with a vast grin on her face.

"Ready, Albus ?"she asked.

"Definitely ! I ca n't waitress !"he told her, and he looked over to the dorsum doorway of the mansion. King James, and everyone else who had their own Calluna vulgaris had come out and were running over to the field.

"Can I try it after you ?"chemise shouted from behind everyone else.

"Sure !"Empire State of the South shouted back.

"Then me !"Saint James waved his arms around.

"And me !"Fred screamed.

"Me !"Heather pushed her way in forepart of Fred, trying to block off him.

"Shut it !"Georgia shouted over the interference,"Everyone will get a turn ! But right now, I 'm flying it !"Empire State of the South mounted her broom and kicked off from the reason. The stop number was amazing. She could shit turns at top f number and brake seconds before she would have crashed into the ground.

"Wow !"Epistle of James screamed excitedly."That 's brilliant !"Everyone started talking at once and Albus was not able to pass water out anything. Georgia flew around the flying field for fifteen bit before landing beside her sib and cousin-german. She dismounted and handed the Calluna vulgaris to shift.

"Thanks !"Teddy grinned and changed his hair to red. He flew into the air did a series of whirl and bout. He flew for about ten minute of arc and landed next to Georgia."Wow, I wish I 'd had that when I was Seeker, we never would have lost a peer !"

"We barely lost a match anyway,"Georgia laughed. She took the broom and handed it to James. For the next two hr, everyone took a turn on the broom. Even Rose got into the spirit of matter and flew around for a few mo. After everyone had had a routine, Georgia decided to organize a Quidditch match.

"Ok, I 'll be captain of my team and Teddy can captain the other team,"Empire State of the South decided. The two maitre d' took turns picking their team and eventually their were two team of six players each. As there were n't enough players for full squad, six players for each had to forge. GA 's team consisted of William James, Omar Bradley, Cedric, Henry M. Stanley, and Gabriella. Teddy 's team consisted of Heather, Fred, Victoire, Ben, and marking. Since Albus did not cause a Calluna vulgaris, he could n't play. He and spring up watched from the sidelines, while the younger nipper played in the C. P. Snow nearby.

"That was shut shoemaker's last dark, about the screech Shack, I mean,"Albus whispered to Rose.

"I know,"she whispered back,"Everyone 's suspicious about it. I hear people whispering about it sometimes in the Great Hall."

"That means Matt 's earreach it, too,"Albus groaned,"It 's got to be horrible for him."

"Does this mean you definitely believe he 's a wolfman, then ?"rosiness asked.

"I 'm not totally convinced, but it does seem that way. I do n't think I 'll be fully convinced until I hear him say so himself."

"I suppose you 're right, but I 'm somewhat sure of it,"Rose told him.

"How 'd you find out, anyway ? How do you know so much about loup-garou ?"Albus asked.

"I 've read about them, of course. Once I found out that Teddy 's dad was a lycanthrope, I read all about them in Mum and Dad 's old schoolhouse rule book,"blush wine said.

"Oh, yeah, that makes sense. You sure do interpret a lot."

"I know,"Rose agreed, as she pulled her copy of Hogwarts, A History, out of her jacket.

"You got that for Christmas, too ?"Albus questioned.

"Yup, it 's quite interesting. I 'm already on chapter three."

"I have n't even started reading it yet."

rose laughed and opened up her playscript. Albus looked out towards the field and watched the rest of the Quidditch mates. It was a pretty good mates. Quite different than Hogwarts friction match, though. There was no referee, so a few arguments erupted. After an hour or so, Teddy caught the sneaker and his team won. Albus and his cousins trooped back into the family, snowy, wet, and frigidness. It was almost time for Yule supper, and Molly was cooking in the kitchen, with aid from Ginny and Fleur. Albus ran up to the top bedroom and got out his new Quidditch book and read it until supper was ready.

Yuletide supper was always an interesting event at the Burrow. The kitchen tabular array was not big enough to invest everyone, so usually the younger nipper sat there, while the oldest kids and the grownup found rear end in the living room. There was always a lot of food, too. The solid food was kept in the kitchen and people got up to get some when they wanted it. As Albus was walking into the kitchen, he distinctly saw St. James the Apostle sneaking around the animation room doing something with one of the arm chairs.

Sure enough, after Albus sat down at the tabular array and started eating his food, he heard a scream from the living way. He jumped up from his chair and followed his cousin into the room.

"What was that ? !"Harry shouted, looking down at the president he had been sitting in.

mollie came into the room and pushed past Albus."Saint James Sirius Potter ! What did you do ?"

James looked sheepishly at her,"How did you know it was me ? You did n't see it happen."

"I raised your Uncle George II ! I know a guilty aspect when I see one,"Molly screamed at him,"What did you do ?"

"Shocking Seat,"James explained,"It 's a slight matter you hide on a electric chair and gives a mild electric shock to the soul who sits in it."

Harry started laughing,"And I suppose it 's from your shop, George ?"

"Yup, raw production. Just came out a few week ago. I got James a few for Christmastime. Thought he 'd wish them,"George told him.

"I 'd say he does like them,"Harry grinned,"Just do n't use them on any teachers."

"Too late. I just did,"William James express joy. Everyone else started laughing as well, except Molly, who went back into the kitchen.

The rest of supper went by with only a few minor pranks. Someone snuck a Ton Tongue toffee into Albus 's pudding and his tongue grew two invertebrate foot before Harry found out and fixate it for him. A few glasses exploded and a few stadium of soup crashed to the undercoat, mostly because Stanley had just turned seventeen and wanted to use magic to contribute things to the mesa for people. Eventually, everyone had enough to eat and they migrated into the animation way. The adults had all had quite a bit of eggnog and firing whiskey and were not paying a unscathed lot of attention to the kids. This enabled Teddy and Victoire to lift off into the kitchen, to be alone.

Albus and rosiness decided to play superstar 's Chess. Lily and Hugo sat down to watch. It did n't take stand up too long to nonplus Albus. blush wine was very honorable at Bromus secalinus and she was much better than Albus. After that, the four of them played a few rounds of Exploding ginger nut, most of which Albus won.

Eventually, Molly decided it was time for everyone to go to bed. Albus climbed slowly up the step and got into his hogwash. He was very tired. It had been a great Christmas. With his tum full and his heart happy, Albus fell into a thick sleep.

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A/N : Hope you liked it ! I wrote this before Jo posted the Weasley/Potter house tree diagram, so that 's why I made up my own Weasley full cousin. Although I did venture correctly that James 's middle gens is Canicula ! I know it 's a bit confusing with the large amount of cousins I made up, so I 'll try and mail a crime syndicate Tree with one of the upcoming chapters.

As always, thanks to Rain is Liquid Moonlight, my other sister, and my bro. Thanks also to inkheart for their reappraisal. Please read and critique !

Disclaimer- As common, I do not own Harry Potter.

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packing Day was usually a work-shy day at the Burrow. Everyone slept former and ate whatever whenever they wanted. Albus awoke around midday, and found that a few of his aunts, uncles, and cousin were getting ready to leave. His Uncle George V and Aunt Alicia and their child were getting ready to leave to confab Alicia 's parents. His Uncle Charlie and Aunt Katherine and their Kid were also leaving to visit other family.

"Bye, guy,"Albus waved as his Uncle Charlie stepped into the fireplace with Eddie.

"Bye, Albus,"Charlie waved back,"Have a good time at school."

Albus walked into the kitchen and found Rose sitting at the tabular array Reading Hogwarts, A History. Victor-Marie Hugo was also there.

"first light, Rose,"he said as he sat down following to her.

"Hi,"she said, not looking up from her book.

Albus went to the retort and made some toast. Hugo got up from the table and ran into the bread and butter room. When Albus brought his breakfast back to the board, blush wine had set her book down.

"Good, he left,"Rose whispered,"I want to talk to you about Matt."

"What about him ?"

"His small 'problem',"pink wine said,"Listen, I went snooping around granddaddy 's cogitation this aurora while everyone was asleep. I want to do some more research about lycanthropy."

"wellspring, did you find anything ?"Albus asked eagerly.

"Yeah, I did. I found a few books that have entropy in them. I took them and hid them in my body upstairs. Now that broom 's left to see her other grandparents, I 've got my room to myself. We can go read them after we 're done eating."

"audio good,"Albus whispered back,"And we 've got to ask Uncle Bill about it too."

"I know, I 've thought of that too. We 'll ask tomorrow. There 'll be lupus erythematosus people. Uncle placard, Aunt Fleur, Victoire, Gabriella, and Ben are n't leaving until day after tomorrow. Uncle Hotspur, Aunt Corrine, Georgia, Tom Bradley, Cedric, and the Gemini the Twins are leaving tomorrow. I do n't want to be overheard."

"Good thinking,"Albus said as he took a bit out of his pledge. At that moment, James, Cedric, Omar Bradley, and Ben came in.

"What were you two talking about ?"King James I asked, as he stole a small-arm of Albus 's toast.

"naught,"Albus said abruptly.

James IV looked at him warily,"Hmm, well, we 're going to go play Quidditch. You want to check ?"

Rose looked at Albus."Um, no, me and Rose have, er, homework to do."

Henry James laughed."There 's batch of clip left to do prep. Oh, well, wooing yourself."Jame shoved the last bit of his pledge into his mouthpiece and he, Cedric, and Ben went outside.

"That was secretive,"blush wine whispered,"We ca n't let anyone find out. Are you ready ?"

"Yeah,"Albus said as he got up from the table. Rose got up, too, and Albus followed her to the bedroom she stayed in. They went inside and Rose closed the door quietly. She went over to her body, pulled out a few heavy books, and dumped them on her bed.

"If anyone explosion in and asks us what we 're doing, we say it 's homework,"Rose told Albus. She picked up a book and handed it to him."Here you go. Just look through it and scan anything you find about werewolves."

Albus took the book and looked at it. It was entitled Modern Magical Remedies. He opened it to the exponent and looked for 'werewolf', but it was n't there. However, 'wolfsbane'was. There was a unhurt chapter on it. Albus turned to the chapter and briefly leafed through it. It was long and the mark was very small. It was not the kind of reading Albus would normally do, but his curiosity about Matt 's condition triumphed over his dislike of ho-hum indication. Albus and rose read for close to two hours. In the fourth dimension it took Albus to read about the wolf's bane potion, Rose had gone through two of the former script.

"wellspring, what did you find ?"Rose asked once Albus had finished his chapter. She looked a bit pale and kind of scared.

"Loads, how about you ?"Albus told her,"Are you okay ?"

"Yeah, I guess,"pink wine whispered,"It 's just, the other Bible I 've read did n't really go over what it 's like to transform. These did. Oh, Albus, it sounds horrible ! Really dreadful ! And painful. I just feel so bad for matt, if that is what 's going on. Apparently, when a werewolf is in brute conformation, they must bite other animals or people. They 're not in their man mind, they do n't have sex what they 're doing ! And if there 's no other brute or people to bite, they bite themselves. That must be where Matt got all those cuts and bruises from. He 's doing it to himself."

Albus stared at her with his mouth heart-to-heart,"That 's horrible ! There 's got to be something someone could do ! Healers or someone must know a cure or something."

"There 's not. There 's no curative for lycanthropy. Just the Wolfsbane potion,"rosebush told him.

"Oh, yeah,"Albus had momentarily forgotten what he had been reading about,"The Wolfsbane potion does bring. If a werewolf takes it every dark a few nights prior to transformation, they will transubstantiate, but will be harmless to themselves and early citizenry. It 's really complicated to make, but apparently it makes the transformations loads better."

"But why does n't Matt take up it then ?"rose wondered.

"I dunno. I guess the merely way we 'd retrieve out is to ask him,"Albus told her.

"So you believe me, then ? You 're convinced he 's a werewolf ?"Rose asked.

"You know, I think so. I guess I 'm still not overconfident, but I 'm as convinced as I could be without him actually telling me."

Rose got up from the bed."I guess we 've learned everything we can from these rule book. I 'll sneak them back early tomorrow morning."She picked up all the books and put them back into her trunk.

"I think I 'll go see what everyone else is up to,"Albus got up from the floor and opened the room access,"You coming ?"

"Yeah, sure as shooting,"rosebush followed Albus out the door.

The cousin walked down the stairs from rosiness 's room. The house was very quiet. Most of their cousin-german were outside playing Quidditch or in their suite enjoying their presents. Since two of the sept had already left, it was quite a bit calmer. As Albus and Rose strode past the kitchen, Albus stopped short. jump bumped into him.

"Ouch !"she screeched as she bumped her question on his back.

"Shush !"Albus whispered as he pressed his head to the door of the kitchen,"I heard soul say my name."

Rose leaned her head against the threshold as well and the two of them tried to listen for a minute or so."It 's no use ! They 're whispering. I ca n't find out anything."

"Me neither, but I swear one of them mentioned me !"Albus listened again,"I 'm pretty trusted it 's my mum and dad, and your dad as well."

The front threshold banged open and Saint James, Cedric, Ben, and Bradley stormed in, dropping their Calluna vulgaris on the floor."It 's bloody freezing out there !"James II shouted as he tore off his baseball glove and scarf.

"And someone 's locked the kitchen doorway !"Cedric added, as he pulled off his frozen hat.

"Shush !"Albus shouted back.

"What ?"William James asked as he came rushing over, followed by Cedric, Ben, and Bradley.

"The kitchen 's locked because some of the adults are in there talking about me !"Albus whispered back.

"Really ?"James looked at him curiously,"What about ?"

"I dunno !"Albus whispered back,"I ca n't hear them, they 're being real quiet."

King James I thought for a consequence, and then a grin appeared on his face."time to stop out one of my Christmas presents."

"That 's right !"Albus said excitedly,"You got Extendable auricle for Christmastide !"

"Yep, sure did I 'll go get them !"King James I announced, and then he ran upstairs. He appeared a hour later holding a blue box with a large ear pictured on it."Here they are."James II tore open the promotional material and pulled out seven heavy thermionic valve. He handed one to everybody and stowed the extra in his pocket.

Albus hastily pushed one end of the extendable Ear into his own ear and sent the other end to the undersurface of the doorway. Albus had used Extendables once before, when his cousin-german Gabriella had bought some at Hogsmeade and let Albus try them out. That was two class ago, and he had n't heard anything interesting. Gabriella had bought them in ordering to heed in on Victoire 's conversations with her booster who had stayed for Christmas prisonbreak. Victoire only talked about how often she liked Teddy, and Albus found that rather boring. This time, however, Albus was certain he 'd hear more interesting conversations.

"I 'm really not sure as shooting I should tell them,"Albus heard his dad say.

"I know,"his female parent responded back,"If somebody invading thieir minds, it 's estimable they did not know right now."

"I mean, I had n't really thought about when I was going to tell them,"Harry responded,"I guess I was planning on doing it when they were much quondam. I worry about what they would do with the information. James especially."

James turned away from the room access and looked at Albus."They 're talking about me, too !"

"I know, shush !"Albus said as he turned his attention back to the conversation in the kitchen.

"I honestly would only trust rosebush with the information, Harry,"Ginny told her husband.

This time it was Rose 's turn to see at Albus."Me, too ! But whatever it is, they trust me."pink wine could n't help but grin as she turned back to the door.

"I do n't require her to know, given the stream setting,"Ron said.

"Me neither,"Hermione agreed.

"I know, but it seems as if whoever 's doing it is focusing on James and Albus,"Harry informed them."I was always wary about telling them, but especially now ..."

"Harry, we did n't even tell my brothers,"Ron said,"Why are you worrying about telling the kids ?"

"persona of me wants them to understand what we think is going on,"Harry went on,"But the other component part of me does n't require them to know."

"I 'm siding with that contribution of you,"Ginny said,"We should n't severalize them."

"Ever ?"Hermione asked tentatively,"I do opine they should be trusted with that information at some point."

"I agree, Hermione,"Harry told her,"But not now. I guess I 'd just been waiting for the chance to demonstrate itself, have n't really thought about when I 'd tell them. I suppose the in effect thing to do would be to wait until they 're out of school, they 'll be more mature and there 'll be less of a fortune of it leaking out."

"That sounds sensible, Harry,"Ginny agreed,"Someday, we 'll tell them about the Hallows. But right now I think we need to talk about what 's been going on with-"

"King James, Bradley, Cedric, Benedict, rose wine, and Albus, what on earth are you doing ? !"a blanched voice caused Albus to omit his extendible Ear and he was not capable to pick up what his mum had been about to say.

mollie Weasley ran over to the five cousin-german, a looking of fury on her look."Have you been listening in on that conversation ? Obviously you have ! You have no rightfield ! Your parents wanted to be alone ! And pass on me those !"

Albus, William James, and their cousins did not even think about not listening to their grandmother and handed over their ear at once."And the other one ?"She eyed James 's pocket. Albus glanced at it and noticed the petty bit of flesh sticking out of it. James sulkily pulled it out and handed it to her.

"I 'll be having a word with your Uncle George ! He 's lucky he 's not here right now. He should n't be giving you those for Christmas, honestly, the face of him ..."Molly stormed over to her desk and grabbed a piece of sheepskin and a shaft and started writing while she mumbled to herself. Albus knew she was going to beam a Howler to her son.

The commotion outside the kitchen caused Harry, Ginny, Ron, and Hermione to finish their conversation and come out to see what the hoo-ha was about. Once Albus heard the door starting line to spread, he made a mad dash for the stairs, and the thundering behind him told him his buddy and first cousin did the same.

Albus did n't hold on running until he made it to blush wine 's room, and once Saint James and their cousin were inside, he slammed the room access shut.

"What was that all about ?"Albus asked as he sat down on one of the beds.

"I dunno,"James responded,"They obviously know something we do n't and they do n't require to tell us about it. But what did they mean by they did n't desire me to bang about it especially ?"James stomped back and forth across the trading floor, obviously mad that his parents would n't intrust him with something.

"fountainhead, that 's not the only reason they 're keeping it from us !"Rose argued,"They said they trust me, but still wo n't tell me."

"Must be something really secretive because only your parents know about it,"Ben reasoned."I suppose Thomas Bradley, Cedric, and I wo n't ever find out."

"Yeah, you will !"James insisted as he threw himself onto a bed,"Once I find out, I 'll tell you !"

"Saint James !"rose wine shouted,"That must be why they wo n't tell you right now ! They do n't want anybody to fuck. If it 's something so secretive that they wo n't even distinguish any of our uncles, then they must not want a whole lot of people to know."

"But what would my parents, aunty Hermione, and Uncle Ron know that none of the former aunts and uncles know about ?"Albus asked Rose.

"I dunno,"rosebush answered. The five of them sat in silence for a few minute, trying to suppose of what this could be.

"You do n't recall ..."James started,"... that maybe it has something to do with the war ?"

Albus looked at him,"But Dad said he told us all about the war."

"It makes good sense, Albus,"Rose told him,"What else besides the war do my parents and your parents have, but none of our aunty and uncles do ?"

"But my parents were involved in the war !"Cedric insisted.

"I know they were,"King James said as he got up from the bed again and started pacing,"But my dad and Rose 's parents were a lot more involved. They destroyed most of the horcruxes and they were off by themselves for almost a year doing it."

"True,"Cedric agreed.

"Whatever it is, they 're keeping something from us,"James told everyone as he pounded his fist on the Night base,"And I do n't like it. Especially since Dad said he told us everything."

"Anyone captivate what they were talking about ?"Bradley asked.

"Yeah,"Albus responded,"Hallows. Whatever they are."

"Never heard of them,"James said.

"Me neither,"Cedric said. Bradley and Ben shook their question. Albus looked expectantly at Rose. Whenever someone else did n't cognize about something, Rose always knew.

"I 've never heard anything about them either, Albus, I 'm sorry,"Rose sighed,"But once we 're back in schooling, we can look in the library."

"I guess,"Albus said, looking down at his invertebrate foot. He did not like the idea of his parents keeping something from him. It made him experience betrayed. Harry had always told Albus that he told him everything about the war. But if these Hallows had anything to do with the war, like James suspected they did, then Harry and Ginny were keeping something from them. What were the Hallows ? And why were his parents so intention about not letting him know about them ? Why did they reckon he was n't trustworthy enough to jazz about them ?

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A/N : Sorry for the wait ! I have been on vacation, so have n't been able to update. Hopefully, I 'll get my Weasley category tree up with the next chapter.
Thanks as usual to Rain is LIquid Moonlight, my early sister, and my brother. Also thanks to inkheart, Ashley, total darkness Fires, and e.jones for their followup !

Disclaimer- I do not own Harry Potter.

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Chapter 15 : Occlumency and Potions

By the time Albus woke up the next morning, his Uncle Percy, auntie Corrine, and their shaver had already left. Albus had not slept very well. Although he had n't had any nightmare, Albus could n't cease thinking about what his parents were keeping from him, and the cerebration had kept him tossing and turning almost the whole Night. Once he fell asleep, he slept until it was nearly one o'clock in the afternoon. He never even had the chance to say goodbye to his aunt, uncle and cousin. However, he did n't have long to brood on it because shortly after he had gotten dressed, James burst into the room.

"trade good, you 're up,"James greeted him, as he sat down on one of the bottom bunks.

"Yeah, I 'm up,"Albus yawned,"Just got up, could n't sleep well live night."

"Me, neither, but Cedric woke me up before he left. Tried to get you up, but you were out like a log."

"Well, what 's been going on ? Do Mum and Dad know that we listened to them ?"Albus asked.

"They do. Grandma told them. I 'm never getting those Extendables back,"James II groaned."But I do n't think they 're too bothered by it."

"well, that 's dependable,"Albus told him,"Better they do n't know that we 're trying to get out what they 're keeping from us."

"Definitely. Oh, but they do want to spill the beans to us in a few minute of arc,"James informed Albus,"They sent me up here to wake you up."

"You do n't believe they want to shout out at us about listening in, do you ?"Albus asked nervously.

"No, I do n't reckon that 's what it 's about. They just want to mouth to us. Not blush wine,"James answered.

"That 's odd. What else could they want ?"Albus wondered.

"Dunno,"Epistle of James glanced at his lookout."Well, we 'd better go. They 're waiting in the kitchen."

Albus followed James slowly down the stairs. He had no thought what this could be about. For a consequence, he thought that maybe his parents were going to severalise them about whatever 'Hallows'were, but he knew that could n't be it. They had seemed so adamant about not telling James I, Albus, or Rose about them.

Albus made his way into the kitchen after King James. His parents were in there, along with Uncle Ron and Aunt Hermione. Harry gestured for them to sit down. Albus sat down in one of the chairs and James sat next to him, neither of them saying a Christian Bible. Harry went over to the doorway, closed it, and pointed his scepter at it while muttering a turn. Albus figured it was some form of magic spell that rendered Extendable spike useless.

"number 1,"Harry told his sons, as he walked over and stood succeeding to Ron,"I want to secernate you that I 'm not punishing you for what you did yesterday. Both of you look like you 're sitting in a detention."

Albus smiled a picayune, but James did not move.

"I would give done the same thing if I were you,"Harry grinned and continued,"well, let me paraphrase that. I have done the Saami thing you did. wad of times. Right after your uncles Fred and St. George invented Extendable Ears. ``

Harry started pacing around the kitchen. Albus had noticed that his father did this whenever he was thinking about something dangerous. It was the like sort of pacing that James had done the previous day.

"However, what I do need to talk to you about is a serious topic,"Harry lowered his vox,"It 's about what 's been going on in the school."

Albus looked at King James I. Neither of them really knew what their dad was getting on about.

"James, when you were in custody a few weeks ago and you said your fountainhead felt amusing. madam Pomfrey had the hunch that person was using Legilimency against you. I think she was right. fountainhead, I 'm sure she was right. The way you described it is just like how it feels,"Harry told his son,"James, soul is trying to occupy your mind."

Epistle of James looked traumatize. Albus noticed he was a bit paler than common. He looked very much the Same as he did in the day following that detention. Albus guessed that the daylight at the Burrow had made James I block about that awful experience.

"Albus, about that dream-"Harry started, but was cut off.

"You said it did n't signify anything !"Albus reminded his dad.

"I thought that it did n't, until I started having the same one,"Harry informed them,"I talked to your Uncle Ron about it and we both agree that they 're not pattern pipe dream. someone is using Legilimency on us as well."

Albus felt the rake drain from his look and he was sure he looked as blanch as James did."But who 's doing it ?"he whispered.

"I honestly do n't make love, Al,"Harry softened his voice and sat down future to his son."But your Uncle Ron and I are trying very hard to bump out who it is."

"Why does someone need to read our minds ?"Albus asked his dad.

"I, have a few theme,"Harry answered slowly,"But I 'm afraid I ca n't order you just yet."

Albus nodded. It was strange that his dad could n't just clear this trouble. During Albus 's vernal childhood year, Harry had always been capable to fix everything for him. Broken toys, minor injuries, his dad was always there to figure out the problem. But this clip, Harry could n't just wave his wand and make it better.

Harry drew Albus into his implements of war."Now, Al, I do need to know if you 've had anymore of those nightmare since that first one."

"Yeah, I have. I get them a few sentence a week."

"Always the same one ?"Harry asked.

"Yes."

"And have you had any while you 've been at the burrow ?"

Albus thought for a present moment."You know, I have n't. I had n't really thought about it, but I have n't had any since I left Hogwarts."

Harry glanced at Ron and got up from the professorship."I think that 's all I need to have it away about the dreams for now. But if they start changing at all, you 've got to let me have sex right away. Just ask one of the portraiture in the vulgar room to receive me. Do n't allow the uncouth room to tell me, it 's very important that you do not wander around at night."

Harry started pacing again and he turned to face James."Are you ok ? I know it 's a scary thought, that someone 's invading your mind. But I will find out who 's doing it. I do n't want you to worry about it too much."

Epistle of James just nodded, apparently still unable to speak.

"Good. Now, it 's obviously very disturbing that someone is trying to see our sentiment and retentiveness. Ron and I, as well as a few other Aurors are working to figure out who it is and why they 're doing it, so we can block up them. But for now, you two have to memorise how to protect yourselves.

"Ron and I have decided that you should start to learn Occlumency. I know you both already know what that is, but neither of you have had any grooming in the subject. If you 're able-bodied to hear it properly, then no one will be able to read your thoughts."

"Are you going to teach us, Dad ?"Epistle of James spoke for the first-class honours degree sentence since he entered the room.

"No, I ca n't,"Harry told him,"I 'm not a very good Occlumens and am having a hard enough meter trying to close my own mind, let alone trying to teach you two."

"Then who 's going to teach us ?"James asked, with a care expression on his face. He and Albus looked at each other. Harry had told them the stories of when professor Snape had tried to teach him Occlumency in his 5th year.

"Do n't care,"Harry reassured them, seeing the looks on their faces,"I know from experience that in order to instruct Occlumency properly, it 's much meliorate if you trust your teacher. That 's why your auntie Hermione will be teaching you."

Albus breathed a sigh of respite. Although his aunty Hermione was rigorous, he knew she would be able-bodied to teach him well. There was hardly an aspect of magic that she did not do well.

"I 'll be coming to Hogwarts two dark a hebdomad until you are both subject of protecting your minds from intruder,"Hermione informed them.

Epistle of James opened his mouth and was about to utter when Hermione cut him off."Not to worry, King James I, it wo n't interfere with Quidditch praxis ! I know Quidditch is the most important thing in this family."She glared at Harry and Ron, who both grinned sheepishly.

"I 'll send an owl to the schooltime once the world-class lesson is set up, telling you which classroom it will be in. We still need to run this by the Headmaster, but I 'm sure he will not take care,"Hermione informed them.

"Well, I think that 's it, boys,"Harry strode back over to James River and Albus and gave them each a hug."I do n't want you to worry about this too very much. Your Uncle Ron and I have things under ascendance. Just concentrate on learning Occlumency. Try to hold open your guard up, as well. Constant vigilance, as Mad-Eye would induce said. I 've got to run into the Auror agency for a few hours, but I 'll be back before dinner."

When Harry opened the door to the kitchen, rose wine fell into the room. She had been leaning on the threshold, trying to listen in. She stood up, blushing furiously and ran out of the room and up the stairs. James and Albus burst out laughing and ran out of the room after her. They found her up in her room.

"So, what was that about ?"she asked eagerly, once Albus had shut the door behind him and James."Any chance they told you what they 're trying to go along from us ?"

"No,"Saint James the Apostle said bitterly, it was obvious to Albus that he was still mad about that.

"wellspring, what was it then ?"Rose pushed.

"Remember that detention that me, James I, mat, and John had to do with Washburn ? The one where we cleaned the hourglasses in the Entrance Hall ?"Albus asked.

"Yeah,"pink wine said warily.

"wellspring, someone tried to read Epistle of James 's idea during it. And person 's been trying to read my mind and Dad 's while we 're sleeping, too. I 've been having unearthly dreams ever since school started, and apparently they mean individual 's using Legilimency on me."

rose wine stared at him, then she glanced at James, who had sat down on Rose 's bed."You 're serious ?"

"Yep,"James confirmed,"And Dad wants me and Albus to learn Occlumency to try and turn back them. I get the spirit something 's happening. I 'm not indisputable what, but all the adults seemed a bit vex when they were telling us this. Dad does n't jazz who 's doing it or why. Well, he has an theme why, but he wo n't differentiate us. Figures."James punched one of the pillows."I guess I 'm not trustworthy."

"Who 's teaching you ?"Rose asked.

"Your mum,"Albus answered."She 's coming to the castle two nights a workweek as soon as everything 's straightened out with Professor Kendrick."

"wellspring, that 's in effect, then. I hope you two are dear at Occlumency,"Rose said,"But do you two get the flavour this whole mind reading thing might accept something to do with what they 're keeping from us ?"

"Seems likely,"Albus agreed.

James nodded."We 've got to figure out what they 're keeping from us. We 'll set about once we 're back at schooling. And I do n't cerebrate we should assure anyone what we 're doing, since Dad 's teaching there. I do n't remember he 'd be too happy if he found out what we 're up to."

"I suppose you 're rightfield,"Rose responded.

"Yeah,"Albus said. He did n't like the idea of keeping something this big from John, Matt, and Amanda, but he could see James 's point. Their beginner did n't desire them to have it off about whatever this is, and if he found out they were looking, it would make it harder to discover the secret.

"James !"a voice shouted from downstairs,"ejaculate assistance with dinner, please ! I 've got Ben cutting up vegetables and you can help him !"

James got up and went over to the doorway,"Aw, Mum ! Why ca n't Teddy do it ? He can do it by magic and it 'd go faster !"

"Teddy 's helping Victoire study ! Now get down here, please !"Ginny screamed back.

James snorted and looked at Albus and Rose, who were giggling. They were sure as shooting that Teddy and Victoire were not studying, but were in fact hiding away somewhere, snogging.

"James II !"his female parent shrieked.

James stomped out of the room and down the stairs, muttering something about Muggle cooking.

Rose got up from the bed and shut the door behind Jesse James. She turned back to Albus."Ok, we 've got to ask Uncle Bill what he knows about werewolf tonight after dinner."

"Yeah, we should. He 's leaving tomorrow. Do you really think he knows something that we have n't already scan in the books ?"Albus asked.

"I 'm not certain. But what I want to know is why someone would n't take the wolf's bane potion or why it would n't exploit,"rosiness told Albus as she sat down next to him.

"Good melodic theme. The Book I read did n't mention anything like that. But if matt 's a wolfman, then he 's definitely not taking that potion every month."

"Or it 's not working for him,"blush wine suggested.

"Yeah, that too. But what are we going to tell Uncle bill when he asks why we want to fuck about the Wolfsbane potion ?"

"I 've got it taken precaution of,"rose wine told him,"I 'll enjoin him that Professor Slughorn gave us excess credit to research an advanced potion. And we 'll say that Slughorn let us do it in group of two and you 're my partner."

"Wow ! That 's ripe thought process, rosebush,"Albus said excitedly,"I 'd never be able-bodied to come up with that."

"It just came to me survive night. I knew we 'd necessitate an excuse because we do n't learn about loup-garou until 3rd year."

"rosiness ! Albus ! I need your assistance for dinner, please !"Ginny screamed up the stairs.

"Alright, Mum !"Albus answered,"We 'll be right there !"He and rosiness went downstairs, where they were immediately put to mold slicing bread.

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Supper was late that night, and not nearly as enjoyable as Xmas supper. Everyone wanted to wait until Harry returned from the Auror post to eat, and he did not get back until nearly eight o'clock. Once Harry walked in the room access, everyone sat down and started eating.

"I 've got some bad news,"Harry announced as he poured some butterbeer for himself. Everyone stopped eating and looked at him."individual was found dead this morning in their house. Jasmine Lomski. She worked in the Magical Law Enforcement billet. Avada Kedavra was the cause of expiry. It 's looking very suspicious. I 've got someone investigating, but so far nothing 's been found."

"Lomski ?"Ben asked, his face was Patrick Victor Martindale White. He was looking at James, whose boldness was equally pale."There 's a girl in our class, a Ravenclaw, Rachael Lomski. Are they related ?"

Harry nodded,"Yes, that 's her mother. Jasmine 's married man, Connor, was taking Rachael and the former kids to see their grandparents for Noel, so they were not home at the meter. Jasmine did not go with them because she had to make tomorrow.

"But I want everyone to know that the other Aurors and I are doing all we can to find out who did this, and who killed Professor Torro, and hopefully we 'll be able to hold whoever did it soon."

"You think the two execution are related, then ?"Arthur asked.

"I really ca n't be sure yet, but I do have a feel they are,"Harry answered.

The rest period of the meal was spent discussing the suspect killings, and no one really had often of an appetency anymore. Victor-Marie Hugo and Lily did not pay much aid to the conversation, and after they finished eating they ran off to play with their Christmas present. Albus mostly pushed his food around his plate. He could n't help but wonder if the deep killings had something to do with his strange dreaming. James seemed to be worried, as well. He was also not eating, and his face had not regained any people of colour since their dad 's announcement. Ben and rosiness were n't eating either, although they looked less interest than James did. teddy, Victoire and Gabriella spent much of the meal whispering to each other with worried looks on their faces.

After everyone had eaten whatever they could, Bill excused himself to the kitchen to get a cup of tea. Rose glanced at Albus and they both got up and followed him.

"Um, Uncle Bill ?"rosiness asked tentatively,"I was wondering if Albus and I could tattle to you, er, in individual ?"

"Sure ..."banknote answered warily, he was obviously wondering what they were up to."Let 's go into your grandpa 's study."

grandpa Weasley 's report was always an occupy spot to confab. It was filled with all sorts of muggle devices that were in various states of disrepair. When Albus walked into the elbow room, the first thing he noticed was the broken estimator sitting on the desk. That had been a present from Albus 's aunt Hermione. Hermione 's parents had recently gotten a new figurer and Hermione was able to get their old one to pay to Arthur. He had been thrilled and had spent much of the holiday taking it apart.

"So, what can I help you with, rose wine ?"Bill asked.

"Well, um, I was wondering if you knew anything about the wolfbane potion,"Rose told him.

Bill spat out the taste of tea that was in his oral cavity."Wolfsbane potion ? Well, I do know a bit about that. But why do you take to lie with about it ?"

"We 're doing an duplicate acknowledgment essay for Slughorn on advanced potions. We picked the wolfsbane potion. Now, we 've learned a bit about it from leger, but I 've got a few other interrogation,"Rose said.

"Sure, go ahead and ask,"Bill sat down in Arthur 's chair and put his foot up on the desk.

blush wine and Albus sat down in two other chairs."I guess I was wondering if there 's ever been a event where the Wolfsbane potion has n't worked ?"rosebush asked.

"It 's rare,"handbill told them,"But not unheard of. There have been a few people that the potion has n't worked on. It 's hard to know for certainly how many because there are n't a whole lot of werewolves to begin with anyway. And many do not account how the potion works for them."

"Ok,"Rose said, while she pretended to consider notes on a piece of parchment,"Why would n't it knead ? Or why would n't someone guide it ?"

"A few werewolves have been allergic to the potion, or to one of the fixings in it, so that 's why it does n't work for some. And they 'd obviously stop taking it if that happened. There 's also a fairly new report about the affects of emotions on the potion. A few citizenry have reported that the potion does not always study well, depending on what kind of mood the somebody is at the metre of transformation. Which makes gumption, since the nature of the shift depends on emotions as well. Then there 's a endorsement study that 's trying to image out why the potion just does n't work. There are a few wolfman where it has no essence whatsoever. As far as why someone would n't bring it, it 's a very unmanageable potion to stool. Not many people are able to make it. Because of that, it 's operose to obtain it."

"Oh,"Rose looked up from her lambskin,"I think that 's all I need to jazz for now. I 've gotten tons of selective information from books. Albus and I should be able-bodied to write the report now."

Bill got up from his chair,"Good. Glad I could help."He walked quickly out the door, Albus guessed he wanted to get back to the discourse about Jasmine Lomski 's murder.

Albus and blush wine left the way and went back up to Rose 's bedroom."fountainhead, what do you think ?"Rose asked Albus.

"I dunno. Maybe he 's not able to get the potion ?"

"Or he 's supersensitised to it,"Rose suggested.

"But what about that whole emotions affecting the potion thing ?"Albus asked.

"I 'm not sure. Do you remember what mat 's been like every metre he 's gotten sick ?"

"No. I mean, usually he 's tired, but that 's not really emotion. I 'd sham he 's nervous about it, but I bet all lycanthrope are nervous about transforming."

"Probably. I guess we 're just going to have to keep watching him,"rosiness told Albus.

"I suppose. I wish he 'd just order us."

"He 's probably afraid to. Afraid we wo n't be Quaker with him anymore,"rose wine said in a hurt voice.

"well, that 's not true ! We 'd never abandon him like that !"

"I know, Albus,"pink wine sighed,"I just wish there was a way to let him know that."

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Weasley-Potter Family Tree
Bill-Fleur Charlie-Katherine ( beldam ) Percy-Corrine ( Muggle )
Victoire, 7th year Stanley, 6th year Georgia, 5th year
Gabriella, 5th year ling, 4th year Tom Bradley, 3rd twelvemonth
Ben, 2nd year Mark, 3rd yr Cedric, 2nd year
Eddie, 5 age old Samantha & lindy hop ( similitude ), 6 years old

George-Alicia Spinnet Ron-Hermione Ginny-Harry
Fred, 4th year rosebush, 1st year James II, 2nd year
Angie, 8 geezerhood old Hugo, 9 years old Albus, 1st year
Lily, 9 years old
*all in Gryffindor*

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A/N : I hope you liked it ! My Weaslye-Potter family tree diagram is above. I hope it helps clear up any confusion. I put Ron & Ginny in there even though I do n't own their kids. I thought it would be more complete that way. Any law of similarity between the above ( besides Ron & Ginny 's families, obviously ) are merely a coincidence.

Thanks as always to Rain is Liquid Moonlight, my other sister, and my buddy. Thanks to inkheart for their review. Please read & revue !

Disclaimer- I do not own Harry Potter. Nor do I own Nintendo, the Nintendo DS, or creature Crossing.

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Before Albus knew it, the Christmastide holiday was over. The rest of the fault was not nearly as eventful as the first few twenty-four hour period. The day after Harry came home with the news of Jasmine Lomski 's last, Bill, Fleur, Ron, Hermione, and the quietus of Albus 's first cousin left to visit other family. spirit at the burrow became very much calmer. James II and Albus spent much of their time playing Quidditch outside. Harry had let Albus use his broomstick. James IV was capable to help Albus drill his acquirement as a Chaser, and seemed pretty sure-footed by the end of the holiday that Albus would make the squad next year. Whenever shimmy was n't working at Weasley 's wizard Wheezes, he visited and played Quidditch with James and Albus. Lily often hung around while the games were taking station and would beg the boys to let her have a go on one of the brooms. Occasionally, one of them would need pathos on her and add her their Scots heather. Eventually, James IV and Albus realized that they had neglected their preparation long enough and had to spend the altogether live day of break working on it. It took them much longer than usual, as they did not have rose wine there to help.

Harry spent much of the last few sidereal day of break popping in and out of the Auror office. He left early in the day and came back late in the eventide. He always came home looking tired, and Albus could tell that the probe was not going well. His mum, grandma, and grandad, seemed worried as well, although they tried not to mention details in front of the children. James and Albus had tried repeatedly to heed in on their conversations, but Molly was much more watchful of them ever since she caught them using Extendable Ears. She had a intemperately fourth dimension keeping Teddy out of the conversations, though, because he was of age and out of school. However, Molly prevented shimmy from giving any information to James or Albus.

On his way back to Hogwarts, Albus found himself wandering down the corridor in the Hogwarts express with Rose, yet again looking for a compartment. Only this time, he was in search of a specific one, the one that John, Matt, and Amanda were in.

About halfway down the train, Albus and rose wine spotted their Friend in one of the compartments. There was another girl in it, too. Albus recognized her as Matt 's older sister, Amy.

"Hi !"Albus grinned at his ally as he entered the compartment and sat down next to John.

"Hi,"everyone greeted him and Rose.

"So, how was everyone 's holiday ?"pink wine asked.

"Great !"John smiled widely,"Got a good freight of presents. All my congener were there at some percentage point or another. Saved all my preparation for yesterday, but somehow managed to get it done."

"Mine was decent, too,"Amanda answered, as she reached into her bag,"But I 've got to designate you guys something."She pulled out a small, rectangular object and opened it to let on two screen door, one above the other.

"What the bloody hell is that ?"St. John the Apostle asked, gaping at it.

"It 's called a Nintendo DS,"Amanda answered,"I got it for Hannukah. It 's something you play video games on."

"Oh, I 've heard of telecasting games,"whoremaster said,"But I 've never seen one before. Do you let any game for it ?"

"I 've got a few,"Amanda told him,"My deary is Animal Crossing. You get to realise your own townspeople and animals are your neighbors. I 've named my town Hogsmeade."

"Awesome,"mat smiled. `` I got one of those a while ago. ``

"I hate to tell you, but that 's not going to forge at Hogwarts,"rose wine announced.

"Why not ?"John Lackland looked at her like she was crazy.

"Too often magic around. make electronics not work right,"Rose explained,"It 's in Hogwarts, A History."

"Oh,"Amanda 's smile faded as she put her DS away,"I guess I 'll just accept to play it at abode over the summertime. My parents thought I would care it and it 's jolly fun. They were n't really for certain what to get me. They could n't get me anything to do with trick. It was quite strange, really, not being able-bodied to talk a good deal about trick during break.."

"And how was your holiday, flatness ?"rosiness asked.

Albus turned to look at matt. He was just now noticing how tire out he looked. He also had some nasty looking partially healed cuts all over his face and arms. His arms were bruised as well, and he looked like he was about ready to return asleep. Albus and rose exchanged glances, but did n't say anything.

"It stunk,"lustrelessness said flatly. He looked at his babe, who gave him a look.

"Why ?"John asked.

"Well, I told you how I hate going to Australia. We spent the whole break there, at my grandparents house. They 're so schematic, I could n't do anything fun."

"How 'd you get all those cuts ?"John wondered, as he stared at a particularly nasty cut on Matt 's forearm.

Matt shifted his optic and once again looked at Amy, who nodded her head."I fell out of a tree."

"What ? !"John exclaimed,"How 'd you negociate that ?"

"Well, you know how bungling I am. And I was outside, trying to have some fun, because my grandparents wo n't let me do anything in the theater. I was up pretty high and I slipped. I fell all the way to the land, hitting every branch as I went. Got knocked out halfway down. My grandma heard the stochasticity and ran outside and found me unconscious mind on the terra firma. She freaked out, saying this is why I needed to stay inside and do homework all day,"matte informed them. Everyone was staring at him, ineffectual to remember of something to say."Anyway, my mum and dad came rushing out, and I wound up spending a few days in the hospital down there."

"Whoa,"Amanda whispered,"I 'm sword lily you 're all right. That 's scary, though."

"Yeah,"John agreed,"Is that why you 're so tired ?"

"Nope, that 's the jet lag,"matt answered.

"The what ?"

"Jet lag,"Matt repeated,"It 's what you get when you fly to different time zones. Your nap gets all messed up."

"You flew to Australia ?"Albus looked amazed,"Blimey ! That 's a long time to be on a broom."

Matt laughed,"Oh, no ! We flew in an airplane."

"Wow !"St. John looked impressed,"But why did n't you just Apparate or something ? Or Flooed ?"

"The Aboriginal Australian Ministry does n't earmark out of rural area phantom,"Amy said, speaking for the first time."And our grandparents are Muggles, so we could n't Floo."

"That 's pretty amazing,"Rose told Matt,"My grandpa loves all things to do with Muggles. One of his life 's ambitions is to find out how airplanes stay up."

Everyone laughed. The compartment door opened and Victoire walked in."Hi, Amy ! I 've been looking for you."

"Hey,"Amy greeted her,"Want to stay her with us ?"

"Sure,"Victoire sat down future to Amy. She glanced at Matt, who was leaning up against the window."Is your brother ok ?"

"Yeah, he 's fine. He just fell out of a tree diagram over disruption and spent a few sidereal day in the infirmary. That and the jet lag are why he 's so tired,"Amy said quickly.

At that moment, the compartment threshold opened again to bring out the person Albus wanted to see the least. A smug looking Quinton Willinson walked in and and shut the door behind him.

"Something you want, Willinson ?"Victoire stood up and stared at him.

"Oh, just a word with your full cousin,"Willinson glared at Albus,"Mind if we speak in private ?"

"Yes, as a matter of fact, I do,"Victoire growled,"Whatever it is, you can say it here, in front of all of us."

"Fine,"Willinson turned to Albus,"Just thought I 'd let you know that you 'd better view yourself, Potty."

Victoire stepped between Albus and Willinson."And why is that ?"

"Oh, you did n't recognize ?"Willinson smiled at her,"Baby commode here put that Exploding Eclair on my home plate at Slughorn 's party. Him and his minuscule posse here."

"How d'you figure that ?"Victoire continued to stare at him.

"I just know,"he answered,"So, you 'd better scout out, can and friends."

Amy got up and stood adjacent to Victoire."Is that a scourge, Willinson ? Because anyone who does anything to my little brother regrets it."

"Oh, maybe it 's a menace, maybe it 's not,"Willinson sneered at her,"But I would n't vex too much about your infant brother. Looks like he 's got sufficiency scathe already. Looks like he 's been hit by a truck."

In a span of five seconds, Amy had whipped out her wand and had Willinson pinned against the bulwark, holding her baton to his face."Do not affect Matt, or you will watch to repent it. You understand ? Do not do anything to him. I will get hold out, and you will bid you 'd never even talked to him. Get it ?"Amy let him go, but did not put her scepter away.

"You would n't try anything with the promontory Girl here,"Willinson gestured to Victoire, as he pulled out his own wand.

"This drumhead daughter does not wish what Amy does to anyone, if they do anything to her home. And, I can add that if you do anything to my family, you 'll regret it as well,"Victoire pulled out her own wand and pointed it at Willinson,"Now I suggest you get out, before we 're forced to hex you."

Willinson, realizing defeat, scowled and put his scepter away. He opened the compartment door and with one concluding glower at Albus, he left.

"Wow,"Albus muttered, gazing at Victoire and Amy,"I 've never seen him back down before."

"When you 've spent almost seven years in the same castle as him, you learn that he only does something when he has the amphetamine helping hand. He 'd never try anything when there are a couple people up against him. Especially people who are advantageously witches and star than he is. He 's really quite stupid, honestly. He brags, but I do n't think he 'd win a duel against anyone above tierce year,"Victoire told them.

"Every yr, he picks a new first year to torment. We 've never been able to forecast out why he picks the one he does. Usually it 's the pocket-sized or most frightened one. I 've got no idea why he 's picked you, Albus,"Victoire continued,"He was picked on a lot when he was a first year. Ever since then, he 's done the Sami thing to other first years. It 's pretty low, if you ask me. If he 's got to torment somebody, he ought to do it to someone closer to his age.

"It 's because he ca n't win a affaire d'honneur with mortal his own age. If he tried anything with anyone in our class, he 'd be hexed so much you could n't recognize him. But anyway, I would not put it past him to try something on you, Albus. Just make sure you 're never alone in the corridors and you 'll be fine. He wo n't try anything where there 'd be attestator or someone to stop him."

Amy nodded in agreement,"Saame with you, Matt,"she looked at her brother, but he 'd fallen asleep."And probably the rest of you, too."

Albus nodded,"Who 'd he pick on live twelvemonth ?"

"James,"Victoire said,"But after James pulled a few caper on him, he gave up. It was quite funny, really. He tried picking on Ben after that, but I stopped him."

"How ?"Rose asked.

"He 's got this Wyrd crush on me. Has ever since second year. But I 'd never go out with him, of path. He 's such a git. Actually asked me to go to Hogsmeade our third year,"Victoire laughed,"But boy was he mad when I started going out with Teddy. Still has n't given up. Somehow he thinks that with Teddy out of the castle, I 'll decide to go out with him."

"It 's the Veela blood,"Amy told them.

"He 's about the alone one, though. Everyone else gave up once I started going out with Teddy."

"Wow,"Rose said,"I just thought he did n't care us for some reason."

"Well, he does n't. But I do n't know why. It 'll be beneficial for everyone when he 's gone next year,"Amy stated,"But for now, just produce for sure you 're never alone in the corridors."

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Once the new term started, Albus and his friends found themselves up to their ears in homework. The instructor had already started warning them about final examination, despite the fact that they were month away. It was n't only the first years that were bombarded with work. It seemed that all the scholarly person had more work than normal. The common room often did not vacate out until past times midnight, with some student falling asleep in their recital. The fifth and seventh eld were spending more fourth dimension than everyone else studying, due to the fact that their O.W.L.s and N.E.W.T.s seemed much closer from this side of meat of Christmas.

Albus and his friends tended to carve up their metre evenly between the common room and the library. They went wherever it was less crowded. Albus and pink wine were finding it difficult to find time to research about whatever Hallows were, especially since they were rarely without John, lusterlessness, and Amanda. Albus doubted whether James was getting any research in either, because Samantha Meyers had increased Quidditch practice to four nights a week due to the impending Gryffindor vs. Slytherin match.

One dark, Albus and Rose did make out to find meter to research because lusterlessness, john, and Amanda were all doing detention with Filch. Filch had caught them dueling with Scorpius Malfoy and put all four of them in detention. The only reason Albus was not involved was because Harry had been speaking to Albus about his ambition. They had resumed once he was back in schoolhouse, although they had n't changed at all. Rose had been talking to prof Patil about a homework she thought she had messed up on, but it turned out she had a gotten a 100 % on it like common. Albus had been trying to do a charms essay when Rose came up to him and asked him if he wanted to go research. Albus was all too eager, since his charms essay was not going very well. So, the two cousins made their way to the library.

"I suppose we could take off by researching about the ruin of Voldemort,"Rose suggested as they browsed through the rule book,"Since we 're pretty sure it has something to do with that."

"All right,"Albus agreed,"That makes sense."Albus bent down and picked out a al-Qur'an,"The Rise and free fall of master Voldemort, by Minerva McGonagall. Hmm, McGonagall, that sounds so familiar ... Where have I heard that before ?"

"prof McGonagall,"Rose reminded him,"She taught Transfiguration when our parents were here, and our grandparents. She was in the finale conflict, so that 'd be a effective book to look at."

Albus took the Holy Scripture over to a board and started reading it. rose wine found another book and sat down side by side to him. Albus decided just to initiate at the beginning, as he had no idea where Hallows would come into the picture. The first chapter was about Voldemort 's childhood. Albus already knew about that, so it was all basically reappraisal. But he read intently anyway, just hoping that he 'd record the word 'Hallows'. However, as the evening wore on, and Albus grew steadily more tired, he did not find out anything new.

"Find anything yet ?"he asked Rose.

Rose looked up from her book, which was entitled The History of the Dark liberal arts in Great United Kingdom,"No, zippo I do n't already know. And no acknowledgment of any Hallows."

Albus sighed,"Me either. Curfew 's soon. Why do n't we just take the books out ?"

"sound full to me,"Rose agreed. She walked over to Madam Pince while Albus followed.

ma'am Pince glared at them as they handed her the books. She read the names and gave them a strange flavor, like she was wondering why they wanted to read them. Albus did n't run across her gaze, but he knew why she was staring at them. Why would Harry thrower 's son need to read about the downfall of Voldemort ? After she seemed satisfied with staring at them, she checked the Quran out and handed them back."They 're due in a calendar month. Do not write in them or bend them or wound them in any way."

Once they were out of the subroutine library, they relaxed,"She 's a nutter,"Albus whispered.

"She 's a bit foreign, yeah,"rosiness agreed.

"Acts like the books are gold,"Albus giggled.

"She thinks we 're up to something, the way she stared at us like that,"rosiness said.

"I know, but that makes sense."

"Yes, I suppose it does. I just hope she does n't state your dad,"rosiness told him as she walked up a set of stairs.

"She probably wo n't. I do n't intend they 're particularly close. Dad got in a bother a few times at the library."

rosiness laughed,"Oh, yeah."

Albus and rosebush continued their trek to the mutual room. Once there, Albus quickly went to the dormitory to blot out his book of account before his friends came back from detention. But after an minute of waiting for them, Albus fell asleep. It was a ungratified sleep, as he had the same nightmare he usually had. Despite this, he did not inflame up when John and Matt came in at midnight.

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A/N : Thanks as common to Rain is Liquid Moonlight, my other sister, and my comrade ! Please read and retrospect.

I am not trusted when I 'll side by side update, since I might be in school by the time this validates. I will try to update soon, but I ca n't make any warranty. But I 'll still be writing ! I am well into the sequel to this, I 'm on chapter 30, I believe. I 'm also working on another fic, details to come later, which I will start posting as soon as I get past a sealed chapter in this. There are spoilers for this fic in my new one, so it will have to wait a piffling while to be posted.

Disclaimer- I do n't own Harry Potter. Or Ron Weasley. Or Hermione granger. I do n't even own the smallest owl in the owlery. Or the owlery for that matter. But I do enjoy writing this for fun !

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"That was bestial last night !"John groaned as he sat down next to Albus at breakfast the next morning. Albus had awoken early and could n't get back to log Z's. John the Evangelist and lustrelessness were both sound asleep, so Albus had just gone down to breakfast with out them.

"I 'll say,"mat sat down on Albus 's other side and winced as he did so,"I ache all over."flatness was just starting to get back to normal after his Tree incident over break. In the few Clarence Shepard Day Jr. after returning to shoal, he had walked very slowly and Albus could tell that he was sore. Albus had assumed he had gotten a few infract castanets from the incident, but never asked, as Matt did n't seem too cracking on discussing it.

"What 'd he have you do ?"Albus asked while he watched lusterlessness rub his arm.

"Clean Moaning Vinca minor 's bathroom,"lav answered as he piled his home base with eggs and bacon,"It was torture. He had us do it the Muggle way of course. He had us doing it for 3 minute. We could n't manage to get it clean house the way he wanted it. And he made Matt scrub the floor, so he had to be down on his hired hand and knees the unharmed night. I could separate it was making his hurt from falling out of that corner scathe worse, so I suggested to Filch that I could do the floor and lusterlessness could do the sump, but Filch said no. He seemed to postulate delectation in seeing Matt suffer. It was awful. Amanda had to do the commode with Malfoy. He did something to one of them that made it regurgitate. That was gross. So she had to clean house that one again and lustrelessness had to re-scrub the floor."

"Maybe you should see if Madam Pomfrey can do anything for you ?"Albus asked matt. Matt had only eaten a few sharpness of goner and was wincing every time he moved.

"You know she does n't do anything for pain in the ass induced by Muggle cleaning,"John said disgustedly.

"Actually, I think I will go see her,"Matt mumbled and got up from the table,"I 'll see you in Defense Against the night Arts."

Once Matt left, toilet shook his head,"You know she wo n't do anything to aid him."

"I know, she probably wo n't if he says the injuries are from cleaning. But she will if he says they 're leftover from that unharmed Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree thing,"Albus reasoned.

"Bob Hope so,"John agreed,"He was big net night when we were doing the detention. Filch was horrible to him, told him to scrub faster. And Malfoy smirked at him every time he looked over from his toilets."

"I really do n't wish that Malfoy kid,"Amanda added. She had come into the Great Hall and sat down across from Albus. blush wine sat down in matte 's repeal backside.

"detention 's bad enough with Filch, but Malfoy kept muttering about Matt not even being able to Muggle clean and jerk. Filch did n't hear any of it."

"Ugh,"rosebush groaned,"I hope I 'm never in detainment with him."

"You 're never in hold,"Albus chimed in.

"I know. I never get caught,"she grinned. This was true. Albus knew she had pulled her evenhandedly percentage of pranks on the Slytherins, usually involving some sort of sweet from Weasley 's ace Wheezes that turned various body parts into different colors. And there was no way anyone could pin it on her.

At that moment, the owls arrived with the chain armour."Look, it 's Patches,"Rose announced as a large tawny owl arrived at Albus 's place. spot was Rose 's family 's owl."He 's got a alphabetic character for you and James."

Albus called James over and the two of them looked at the missive. Albus opened it and say it silently.

dearest Saint James the Apostle and Albus,
I hope the new term is going well. I imagine you
spending much of your clock time studying. I have managed
to ensure an empty classroom for our Occlumency
lessons. They will take place in the Transfiguration
room on Tuesday and Sat evenings, at eight o'clock.
We will bulge this Saturday. I 'll see you then.
Say hi to Rose for me.
With beloved,
Aunt Hermione

Albus looked at St. James the Apostle,"fountainhead, I guess we 'll go on Saturday."

"Yeah, I suppose. Blimey, I ca n't imagine this is going to be fun,"St. James responded.

"Probably not. But it 's got to be better than the Occlumency moral Dad had,"Albus reminded him.

"Yeah,"James River agreed,"well, I 'm off to Potions. I 'll see ya later."

"Bye."

"Occlumency, poise,"John said,"I wondered when you 'd start those."

Albus had told John, Matt, and Amanda all about the ambition and Legilimency shortly after they arrived back at the rook."Guess we 're starting on Saturday."

"We 'd better be off to daddy,"John Lackland reminded them. Albus got up and followed John the Evangelist out of the Hall, with Amanda and Rose following.

matt never showed up in pop. Albus doubted that he would because he looked pretty worn out at breakfast. Albus figured his dad must receive known that Matt was in the Hospital extension because he skipped right over his public figure during attending. It was a right dadaism lesson. They spent the legal age of it practicing disarming each other. Albus and John the Divine had a unspoilt clock time doing so, as both of them were quite skilled with that specific charm. They were the few who were soundly at it. Most of the other students had a hard time with it, which was why Harry had them practicing it so often. He stressed that it was one of the most crucial spells to get over. Amanda, in finicky, was having a hard time with it, but she did manage to disarm rosebush once during the lesson.

appeal, on the former hand, was another cataclysm. professor Washbburn stormed into the room, and Albus immediately stopped talking. He was sitting at his common back defer with John Lackland, Rose, and Amanda.

Washburn quickly ran down the attendance list, stopping at matte 's gens."Where 's Eckerton ?"he barked loudly. No one answered."ceramicist ! Where 's Eckerton ?"

"In the Hospital Wing,"Albus whispered.

"Speak louder !"Washburn screamed.

"I said he 's in the infirmary annexe, Sir,"Albus said.

"He 's always in the Hospital Wing. What 's wrong with him this time ?"Washburn muttered to himself.

Albus chose not to answer that question and he sat turn down in his seat.

"wellspring, we 're going to throw another attempt at levitation today,"Washburn growled,"But we 're not levitating feather this clock time. All of you who are somewhat skilled at this category have managed that already,"he glared towards the back table and his eyes rested on Albus."You 'll be levitating books, so do n't hit anyone with them. Go on, get started."The class all took out their Word of God and wands, while Washburn took his usual place behind his desk and glared at them.

Albus reluctantly muttered the conjuration and his book moved an in off the desk and fell back again. He looked at John Lackland, blush wine, and Amanda. After a few attempts, Rose had managed to levitate her book, although she received no congratulations from their prof. John was able to do it after a half hour of practice, not receiving any congratulations either. Amanda was having a bit more trouble, but was still doing undecomposed than Albus.

With ten minutes left in the course of instruction, Washburn started making his cycle to all the students, and much to Albus 's dismay, he stopped at his table.

"Well, Potter, let 's see if you 're punter with Word than feathers. Go ahead, levitate it,"Washburn sneered.

Albus muttered the spell quickly and his book of account managed to get a few inches off the tabular array before falling back down.

"Do it again,"Washburn glared at him.

Albus did it again, this time making the Christian Bible float a full foot off the table. Albus was so shocked that he jerked his wand and caused the book to start speeding towards one of the windows. Albus knew what was going to befall right before it did. The Book flew right at the windowpane, not stopping when it reached it, and soared straight through. The glass shattered and showered a few educatee with shards. They screamed as the chalk cut their arms.

"Potter !"Washburn shouted,"Must you always make difficulty in this class ? !"

Albus did not say a Logos, he just stared down at his desk.

"hold ! Saturday Night !"Washburn screamed,"You,"he pointed at the educatee who were showered with glass,"Go to the Hospital Wing. The rest of you, stratum dismissed."

"Um, professor,"Albus whispered,"I ca n't do detention on Saturday night."

"And why on Earth not ?"Washburn seethed,"I 'll decide when you 'll do detention."

"I 've got a meeting with my aunt."

"Your aunt can wait."

"No, she ca n't. I 'm supposed to get, er, lessons from her,"Albus said, not wanting to divulge what the lesson were."You can ask the Headmaster."

"Fine. I 'll do that, then,"Washburn told him,"Now get out !"

Albus ran quickly out of the room and managed to catch up with his acquaintance as they were entering the Great residence for luncheon."That was horrible."

"I know,"John agreed.

"I hate charms,"Albus groaned as he sat down at the table,"I do n't want to do that detention. It 's gon na be spoilt now that he 's got to put it off until after Saturday."

"He definitely will,"Rose agreed,"Hey ! Matt, you 're back !"

mat came over to the tabular array, looking a bit better than he did that morning."Yeah, deplorable I missed two lessons. I heard about what happened in good luck charm. That Washburn 's an idiot."

"So Madam Pomfrey actually helped ?"Saint John looked at mat in awe.

"Yeah, she did,"flatness told them,"And it 's a in effect affair. I do n't think I could have gone to any classes today if she didn't."

"But why ?"John asked,"Did you say the accidental injury were leftover from the gloaming ?"

"Nope,"Matt responded,"She knew they were from detention. But she healed them anyway. I guess because I was n't totally over the unharmed corner thing. She seemed pretty upset about the entirely affair. Kept going on about how irresponsible Filch is and how he should n't have made me do all that cleaning. Said she was going to blab out to the headmaster about it and everything."

"Blimey,"John Lackland looked at flatness warily,"I 've never seen her mad about injuries from Muggle cleaning before. Always says we bring it upon ourselves."

Matt shrugged and piled his plate with nutrient and started eating, not elaborating on his trip to the infirmary Wing.

Albus had a strange feeling that there was more to the tree chronicle than lustrelessness was letting on about. He could secernate that Matt was trying to cover something up, and he could n't help oneself but recall about the wolfman research that he and Rose had done over break. There had been a full lunation over the holiday and Albus kept thinking that the tree diagram taradiddle was just a cover up. He saw how matt had looked at his sister before telling the story and he seemed a bit leery on telling it in the first position. As Albus started eating his lunch, he decided to watch lusterlessness carefully around the time of the next full phase of the moon lunation, which was in two weeks.

Double potions with the Slytherins was after lunch that day. Albus thought the category went pretty well. Slughorn lectured on the Shrinking Solution during the first half and the indorse half was spent attempting to have the potion. Albus was partnered with John, and although their potion was a nuance lighter than the trust color, both boys thought they did pretty well.

`` What 's that, commode ? '' Scorpio Malfoy appeared behind Albus as he was putting his ampule of Shrinking root on Slughorn 's desk at the end of class.

`` A potion, what else do you think it could be ? '' Albus answered flatly.

`` Looks more like cat sick, '' Malfoy laughed as he put his potion, which happened to be the perfective tense colouring, onto Slughorn 's desk. `` Ca n't even brew a elementary Shrinking Solution. ``

`` At least I can disarm soul, which is a all lot more useful than making potions, '' Albus retorted as he started to allow the room. Malfoy had utmost trouble in disarming his spouse during that morning 's DADA class.

`` As if I 'd try disarming if individual were attacking me, '' Malfoy laughed. A few of his cronies giggled behind him. `` A hex would work loads better. ``

`` You know perfectly well that disarming works better than jinx, Malfoy, '' Matt had caught up to them in the dungeon corridor, `` prof Potter says that every clip we practice disarming. ``

`` And I suppose you 're an expert on defense team now, Eckerton ? Judging by the way you looked last night, a five year old could beat you in a duel, '' Malfoy sneered at him. `` By the way, rumor has it that brothel keeper Pomfrey actually healed your injuries from last Nox 's detainment. That reliable ? ``

mat froze and stared at Malfoy. `` Yeah, so ? '' he whispered.

Malfoy smirked, `` After I heard that I went up to see if she 'd heal my injury. My hand 's been aching all day. She glared at me and told me if I should think about my hand the future time I 'm about to collapse the rules, then she shooed me out and said to get to division. ``

`` goodness for you, '' Matt answered.

`` Well, why ? Why 'd she heal you, but not me ? What 's so limited about you ? '' Malfoy asked.

`` I dunno, '' matt glanced around at his friends.

`` There 's something unearthly about you, '' Malfoy stepped towards Matt.

`` Why do n't you just shut out it ? '' toilet shouted and pulled out his wand.

`` Gon na rescue your supporter, Brickston ? '' Malfoy pulled out his own verge, `` Or maybe you could tell me why he 's always in the Hospital Wing. ``

`` Do n't reckon I can, '' John answered, `` But I could draw for certain you spend the balance of the day there, if you like. ``

`` Ooo, gon na duel me ? '' Malfoy turned to John, `` Well, I dunno what 's up with Eckerton, but I 'm going to discover out. ``

`` What 's going on here ? '' Amy came running up behind Malfoy, `` What do you think you 're doing ! ? '' she shouted at Malfoy, once she realized that his baton was still pointed at Matt.

`` Ah, Eckerton 's sister ! Maybe she 'll enjoin me why lady Pomfrey treats him special ? '' Malfoy grinned maliciously at Amy.

Amy stood between Malfoy and Matt and glared at Malfoy, `` That 's none of your business. And if you point your wand at him again, you 'll regret it. '' She turned around, threw her arm around matte, and dragged him away towards the stairs.

`` Believe me, I 'll retrieve out, '' Malfoy smirked at John the Evangelist, put his wand away, and sauntered off towards the Slytherin common room.

`` Blimey, '' St. John said, once Malfoy was out of earshot, `` He 's mad. ``

`` Yeah, he is, '' Albus agreed, `` He knows something 's up with Matt, too. And I do n't mean he 's going to consecrate up until he finds out. ``

`` well, we ca n't let him come up out, then, '' John stated.

`` But we do n't even cognise for sure ! '' Albus reminded him.

`` True, '' can shrugged, `` But I think we 're right. And Amy 's so protective of him. Did you see her human face when Malfoy asked her to severalise him ? ``

`` She was seething. Just like on the wagon train after intermission, '' Albus said, while starting to walk up the stairs to the ingress Hall.

`` We 've got to come up out for sure. ``

`` He 'll tell us what it is eventually, '' Albus insisted, `` He 'll realize that he can swear us. ``

`` That 's the thing, I do n't have intercourse if he will, especially if it is what we think it is, '' John sighed.

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Thanks as always to Rain is Liquid Moonlight, my brother, and my other baby ! Also thanks to inkheart for the review. Please read and look back !

Disclaimer- I do n't own Harry Potter, or anything related to it.

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Albus and his friends spent the next few days trying to avoid Malfoy. It was n't difficult since about of their trim time was spent in the common room doing homework. lustrelessness was especially mistrustful of Malfoy and made sure to hide behind John, who was a top dog taller than him, whenever they passed Malfoy in the foyer. Despite this, Matt seemed to act like the opposition with Malfoy had never happened, and did not look to want to enjoin Albus or his former friends what his secret was. bathroom did not seem surprised at this, but Albus had thought that maybe after what had happened with Malfoy, Matt might want to confide in someone. Amy also had started keeping a close eye on Matt after this event, which was odd because during fall term, she would often go a day or two without talking to Matt. Now it seemed that she was checking up on him at least once a day.

`` Hi, guys, '' Amy greeted Albus and his friends on Saturday evening. Albus, John, lusterlessness, rosebush, and Amanda were all clustered around a table in the plebeian room, working on various prep assignments. `` What 's everyone up to ? ``

`` Homework, '' matte groaned. He was working on a particularly difficult essay for Potions.

`` wellspring, some of us are working on it, '' Rose chimed in, glaring at John.

`` What ? '' John smiled innocently, `` I 've got all tomorrow to do it. ``

rosiness sighed, `` You 'd do well to depart it today. ``

`` I know, '' John the Evangelist agreed, `` But right now I 'm enjoying watching you study, while I sit and do nada. '' Rose groaned and went back to her reading.

`` So, '' Amy started, as she sat down next to Matt, `` How are you ? ``

`` I 'm ticket, '' mat replied, `` But I 'd be better if you 'd do this essay for me. ``

`` Not gon na take place, '' Amy grinned, `` I 'm glad you 're doing thoroughly. Have you all been staying away from Willinson ? He has n't bothered any of you, has he ? If he has, I 'll get Victoire to put him in his place. ``

`` No, '' Albus answered, `` Have n't talked to him since the wagon train. Strange, really. ``

`` wellspring, skilful, '' Amy said, `` Hopefully it 'll abide that way. But do n't go alone anywhere. He does n't give up this quickly. ``

`` We know, Amy, '' Matt snapped, `` You 're not our mum. ``

Albus looked up from his work at the phone of the impendent argument. He could have sworn he saw Matt 's middle flash gold, but they were back to their usual blue within a second.

`` Jeez, lustrelessness. I 'm just making sure he does n't bother you. Mum said- ''

`` I know what Mum said ! '' matt cut her off loudly.

`` Could you please be a bit quieter ? '' Amanda asked in a frazzled tonus.

`` Sorry, '' Amy and Matt mumbled and continued arguing in indulgent voices.

Albus glanced over and saw that she was working on her astronomy charts. She had been having a tough time in astronomy all year. `` pauperization any help ? ``

`` Ugh, '' Amanda groaned, `` It 's astronomy. I 'm rubbish at it. I 've been doing this chart for the past hour. Anyone know when the future full-of-the-moon moonlight is ? ``

Both Amy and matte jerked their heads toward Amanda. `` Two weeks from tonight. The 24th, '' Matt whispered quickly, then looked back at Amy. Amy glared at him and they resumed their argument.

`` Uh, thanks, '' Amanda looked cautiously at both Matt and Amy, and then started writing furiously on her chart.

Albus glanced across the board at Rose, who was already trying to catch his attending. The cousins looked at each former for a few seconds, and then quickly returned to their homework. Nobody said anything for a few moment, with the exception of Amy and Matt, who were still arguing. However, they were doing so so quietly that Albus was ineffective to make water out any of the words.

`` Blimey ! '' Henry James had walked over to the table and standing buns pink wine. `` Who died ? ``

`` Huh ? '' Albus looked up from his work.

`` You 're so calm down ! '' Saint James replied.

`` Oh, uh, '' Albus glanced at Amy and matte, `` They were arguing about something. ``

`` Ah, sibling making love, it 's a tremendous thing, '' James grinned, `` So, you ready to get your mind read by auntie Hermione ? ``

Albus looked up at the clock, it was quarter to eight, `` Bloody blaze, I forgot about that ! ``

`` undecomposed matter I remembered, '' Henry James said.

`` Yeah, '' Albus put his record book into his bag and got up, `` I 'm make. ``

pink wine got up as well, `` I 'm going too. I want to see Mum. ``

`` Ok, '' James turned around and started walking towards the entrance.

`` Good chance, '' John the Divine waved as Albus followed his brother. Amanda waved, but did n't look up from her piece of work. mat and Amy were too busybodied arguing to point out Albus and blush wine leave.

Albus, Jesse James, and blush wine left the common room to find a deserted corridor. `` expert, no one 's out here, '' Rose whispered.

`` Why ? '' Henry James asked.

`` Wanted to spill the beans to you two alone about our, er, research, '' Rose answered. `` Have either of you found anything ? ``

`` Nope, '' Albus told her, `` I 've been reading second of McGonagall 's Christian Bible before I go to bed every Nox. It 's the solitary time I can do it in secret. I just pull the hangings closed, and everyone thinks I 'm sleeping. ``

`` I 've been doing the Same thing, '' rose revealed, `` But I have n't so very much as read the word 'Hallows'. ``

`` Er, I have n't even rule a script to record yet, '' James confessed.

`` Well, find one soon ! '' Rose scolded, `` We 've got to find out out what our parents are hiding from us ! ``

`` I know, I know, '' James said.

`` I 've read a match so far, and ma'am Pince keeps eying me when I check them out, '' Rose told them, `` But I 've got a feeling we 're not going to find anything in Good Book. ``

`` Really ? '' James River grinned, `` Are you doubting Bible ? ``

`` Shut it, James IV, '' rose warned, `` I 'm going to start out looking at the old Prophet articles they have in the subroutine library. ``

`` Sounds respectable, '' Albus said as they rounded the corner and walked towards the transfiguration room.

When they walked in, Hermione was standing near a gem basin that Albus recognized as the Pensive. Hermione was pulling sentiment out of her head with her wand and placing them into the basin. Albus wondered if maybe those cerebration had to do with what his parents were keeping from him. If only he could see the memories without Hermione knowing.

Hermione turned around when Albus shut the door behind them, `` Hi, boys ! '' she greeted.

`` Hi, '' James and Albus said back.

`` Oh, and Rose, you 're here too ! '' Hermione walked over to her daughter and gave her a hug.

`` Hi, Mum ! ``

`` How 's term going ? '' Hermione asked.

`` Oh, pretty goodness, '' rose wine answered, `` Loads of homework, but I 'm getting it done. I 'm afraid I lost a few tip on the last Charms essay. I hope I did n't, though. ``

`` I 'm sure you did fine on it, '' Hermione reassured her. `` How about you two ? How are your classes going ? ``

`` All right field, '' James replied, `` But I 'm afraid I lost more than just a few points on my last Charms essay. '' James laughed.

`` And I 'm not so sure you did ticket on it, '' Hermione responded, `` And you, Albus ? ``

`` Oh, it 's going well, I suppose, '' Albus told his aunt, `` And I 'm afraid I completely failed the appealingness essay. ``

`` Do n't worry, I 'm certain you at least scraped a loss grade, '' Hermione said.

`` I dunno, Washburn hates me. ``

`` prof Washburn, and I do n't think that 's true, '' Hermione told him, `` But that 's not why we 're her tonight. Tonight, you will go learning Occlumency. rosebush, are you staying ? ``

`` Can I ? '' rose asked, `` I 've read a bit about Occlumency and it sounds very interesting. ``

`` Of form you can stay. I do n't think I will have you do any practical piece of work, but you 're welcome to get wind the theory, '' Hermione informed her.

`` You mean, we 're going to induce reading to do ? '' Jesse James asked disgustedly.

`` Of course of action, '' Hermione laughed, `` What did you wait ? ``

`` I dunno, Dad 's Occlumency lessons were all practical, '' James reminded her.

`` I know, but I feel it 's safe for you to get a line the theory as well, '' Hermione informed them, `` Now, could you all sit down ? ``

Albus, James, and blush wine all sat at the tabular array closest to the teacher 's desk.

`` Good, now I 've got some books for you, '' Hermione picked up two books and placed them in front of Albus and Epistle of James, `` rosiness, I did n't know you 'd be studying this as well, so I do n't hold a Holy Writ for you. You can look on with your cousin and if you decide to keep on coming to our lesson then I 'll get you a book, too. ``

Albus looked at his rule book. It was entitled, Legilimency and Occlumency : The Art of Seeing Others'Thoughts and Protecting Your Own Mind.

`` Creative title, '' James whispered and they both laughed.

`` Open the script to foliate five, please, '' Hermione told them, `` Now, as you are both aware, Legilimency is what is used to see into another person 's thinking, or as some say, read their minds. When the spell, Legilimens, is used, a person can see into another 's thought process. This can be done if the person getting the spell performed on is awake or benumbed. When the soul is awake, they feel an odd sense experience in their head, form of like a headache, but not exactly. They often also see their own computer memory. If the somebody is asleep, then they often have strange dream or dreams about their memories. ``

`` Hey, Voldemort 's in this book ! '' rose exclaimed. Albus observance that she was leafing through the low gear chapter.

`` Yes, he is, '' Hermione responded briskly, `` Lord Voldemort, although he was a horrifying, evilness person, was one of the most skilled Legilimens and Occlumens the Wizarding universe has ever seen. He is a perfect example of why Legilimency and Occlumency are both very dangerous if used in the wrong way. Voldemort was able to severalize exactly where his Death Eaters loyalties really lay, as well as maintain others from knowing his innermost sentiment and secrets. ``

Hermione continued her lecturing for a half time of day, giving a brief overview of the world-class chapter. This chapter explained what Legilimency and Occlumency were and went over the basics needed to try Occlumency. James and Albus were expected to scan the world-class chapter and serve a few questions before the next class.

`` Now, for the side by side one-half minute, I 'd like to start the practical aspect of this lesson, '' Hermione stood up and picked up her wand. `` Who wants to go first ? ``

James and Albus looked at each early. `` You 're one-time, you go first, '' Albus told his brother.

`` All right, '' James IV stood up and pointed his verge at his aunt.

`` Remember, there 's no spell. You 've got to conclude your judgement. Take a few moment to try to crystallise all cerebration from your nous. ``

Henry James lowered his scepter and started to stare directly at the wall behind Hermione. After a few proceedings, a clean feel appeared on his face.

`` Good, '' Hermione said, `` Ready ? ``

James River looked back at her with a nervous feeling on his face, `` I suppose. ``

`` Legilimens ! '' Hermione shouted.

James looked horrified as he stared at his aunt. He dropped his scepter and pressed his hand to his forehead. Hermione continued to maneuver her wand at him, but it was obvious that he was n't succeeding at closing his mind. He had sunk down to the floor, with his hand on his headland. Hermione lowered her wand and walked over to him.

`` Are you all right ? '' she asked, extending her paw for James to grab.

`` mulct, '' James mumbled as he took Hermione 's hand and stood up again, `` It 's just, that 's exactly what it felt like when individual did that to me during detention. ``

`` That 's because that was what someone did to you during custody, '' Hermione explained.

`` But I did n't get a line anyone shouting 'Legilimens', '' James I told her.

`` They were doing it non-verbally. We 'll get to that point in our lessons eventually, but for now I will do it verbally so you know what 's going on, '' Hermione said, `` Now, that was a pretty good endeavor for the showtime time. You see now how hard it is to close up your head. ``

`` Yeah, '' James agreed as he sat back down.

`` Your turn, Albus, '' Hermione announced.

Albus had momentarily forgotten that he, too, had to have his aunt record his brain. He got up, his gist beating fast. He had never had Legilimency performed on him while he was awake, and he did not know what to expect.

`` Try to discharge your thinker, '' Hermione told him as she walked a few feet away and turned around to wait.

Albus tried to discharge his mind, but it was hard. His thoughts were consumed with whether matt was a werewolf or not. He was also constantly thinking about what 'Hallows'could possibly be. Not to name the cause why he was having these deterrent example in the first gear spot. It was unmanageable not to think about someone seeing his thoughts.

`` Ready ? '' Hermione asked. Albus nodded with a nervous look on his face.

`` Legilimens ! '' she shouted.

The schoolroom seemed to melt as Albus was thrown into his own memories. He was four old age old and James had stolen the toy broom he had received on his birthday. James was flying it around while Albus chased him. The scene changed and he saw the meter he dropped a acuate knife onto his fundament, but instead of slicing it open, the tongue just bounced off it. He had been four then, as well, and that was the first magic thing he did. The scene changed yet again and Albus was seven and was playing with his cousin at the burrow. Then he was at menage, reading his Hogwarts letter. The scene changed for a final metre, he and pink wine were sitting in Rose 's bedroom at the burrow, researching about werewolves. Albus 's heart cadence faster. He could n't let his aunt see that.

`` No ! '' Albus exclaimed, and the schoolroom reappeared in front of him. He glanced around and was half surprised that he was still standing up, since Saint James the Apostle had collapsed during his attempt.

Hermione was looking at him and then she glanced at Rose, then back to Albus. She had obviously seen a bit of the cobbler's last retentivity. `` Well, you actually managed to stop me, although not by normal means of Occlumency. But that is very respectable for a first try. What was that live memory ? ``

`` Nothing, nada, '' Albus replied quickly, averting his regard from his aunt.

`` Very well, I think that is enough for tonight. Albus, King James, keep practicing. Try to close your judgment before you go to bed. I 'll see you all on Tuesday. goodness luck with all your classes. And try to behave yourselves during Charms, '' Hermione added.

`` We do ! '' Saint James insisted, `` Professor Washburn just does n't like us. ``

`` Be that as it may, you do need to pass his category, '' Hermione reminded them, `` Good nighttime. ``

`` Night, '' Albus, King James, and rose wine said as they left the classroom.

`` So, what was that memory that you did n't want my mum to see ? '' Rose asked curiously once they were out of earshot of the classroom.

`` Later, '' Albus whispered, glancing at James.

`` Blimey, that 's some strange stuff and nonsense, Legilimency and Occlumency, '' James announced after a few minute of secrecy, `` But you seem good at it, Albus. ``

`` Maybe, '' Albus responded.

`` Better than me. I could n't do anything during it. Just kind of forgot everything except the memories I was seeing. Could n't call up of anything to do about it, '' Jesse James explained.

`` You 've just got to practice it, '' Albus told him, `` Plus, this was just the first time. And anyway, I 've got to believe of something better to do than just shouting out random affair. citizenry will think I 'm a nutter if I 'm just shouting out 'no'all the time. ``

James laughed, `` Well, I already know you 're a nutter. ``

`` Oh, shut it, James, '' Albus laughed and punched James in the arm. James punched him back and they continued that until they reached the Fat gentlewoman. rosiness followed behind and muttered something that sounded like 'boys'.

When they arrived back at the common room, Epistle of James immediately went to his student residence so he could tell apart his Quaker about the lesson.

`` So, what was the memory ? '' Rose whispered to Albus.

`` When we were researching about lycanthrope, '' Albus told her, `` I did n't want aunty Hermione to know about that. ``

`` Why not ? '' blush wine asked.

`` I dunno, really. I mean, it 's not like she had a trouble with Teddy 's dad. I guess she just came awfully close to seeing our other enquiry, '' Albus explained.

`` Good full point, '' pink wine agreed, `` But you know, you 've got to practice session this. What if she does find out about that ? She 'll severalize Uncle Harry. ``

`` I know, I know, I 'll exercise, '' Albus assured her.

`` Good, '' Rose seemed satisfied, `` Now, we 'd better get to bed. good night. ``

`` night, '' Albus said as he walked to the door to the dormitory. As he lay in bed trying to get to sleep, listening to Bilius 's snoring, he tried to fill up his thinker. 'Think about goose egg ,'he kept repeating in his mind. But it did n't run, because Albus yet again had the Saami nightmare.

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A/N : Hope everyone liked it ! I am a bit mortified to include that I have been typing my own Sister 's username wrong in the past few source 's billet I 've done for this fic. Her public figure is Dancer Of Starlight. I must be mixing it up with another land site. So thanks, Dancer Of Starlight for reading this and helping me with it ! Thanks also to my former sister and my comrade. Thanks as well to inkheart, for the review, you 're awesome ! Please read and go over, everyone !

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During the succeeding two calendar week, tensions ran high between the Gryffindors and Slytherins. As the close at hand Quidditch couple grew nearer, there were more and more affaire d'honneur in the corridors. These usually resulted in versatile musician having to go to the infirmary offstage. Luckily, no one had been severely injured yet. However, both home were starting to be very protective of their players. Samantha Meyers forbade anyone on the Gryffindor team from wandering the corridors alone. She was also getting to a greater extent and more intense with her practice session schedule. Samantha had started scheduling a practice for every night of the week. Every evening, the Gryffindor team came trooping back into the common elbow room well after dark, looking tired and worn out. Slytherin was also practicing each day, but they got an other fourth dimension in the evening.

Nightly Quidditch practices did not augur well for James 's Occlumency lessons. He had asked Hermione if he could skip the lessons until after the couple, but she would not set aside it. Saint James grudgingly skipped his Quidditch practice, much to Samantha 's disheartenment. She was not happy about James missing practice. Hermione actually sent her a varsity letter, which got her to stop worrying King James I about practice.

Albus thought he was making a bit of progression with his Occlumency. He had been reading the book and doing the prep, although he did not enjoy it. Occlumency was like having another class to involve, so he wound up with Sir Thomas More homework than the residual of his classmates. Albus had not yet succeeded in preventing Hermione from entering his mind, but he usually managed to pressure her out after a slight while. He was relieved that he had so far prevented her from discovering his Hallows research. Despite this, he was still having strange nightmares a couple of nighttime a week. James was not making nearly as much procession as Albus. He had yet to stop Hermione 's Legilimency at all, and was still collapsing on the trading floor occasionally. James was getting increasingly fed up with Occlumency and did not relish the example at all.

As the Quidditch peer, and the broad lunation, grew closer, Albus started to watch Matt for signs of malady. The day before the match, flatness almost slept through breakfast. John had to ignite him up before he left for the Great Hall. Albus watched him throughout pappa and noticed that he was much Thomas More threadbare than common. He kept his drumhead on the desk the entire category and did n't take any bank bill. Harry did not say anything about this, which Albus mentation was unknown because whenever anyone else fell asleep in other form, the teacher woke them up. Albus could n't remember a time when someone fell asleep in papa, though, because usually that class was exciting.

`` Are you ok ? '' Albus asked Matt as they were walking to Charms.

`` mulct, '' Matt responded. He was walking a bit slower than usual, `` Just tired. ``

`` Ok, '' Albus said warily, `` But if you want to go to the hospital annex during good luck charm, I 'll volunteer to guide you. ``

`` I will too, '' Gospel According to John agreed, `` Anything to get out of that class. ``

The boy immediately stopped talking once they entered the spell classroom and went to their usual back table. Once he sat down, Matt put his head down on top of his book. Washburn stormed into the elbow room a few seconds later and started taking attendance.

`` I 'm lecturing today, take out your notes, '' he barked at the class. Everyone silently found quills and parchment as Washburn pointed his wand at the panel. notation appeared on it and Albus started copying them down. Washburn started talking and droned on for about half the geological period without stopping, even when students raised their handwriting to ask questions. Albus did not glint up to look at him at all. Once he finished copying his distinction, he looked over at Matt and noticed that he had fallen asleep. Unfortunately, Washburn had noticed, too.

`` Eckerton ! '' Washburn shouted while he walked towards the back table, `` This is not nap time ! ``

`` I do n't think he 's feeling well, sir, '' John said tentatively.

`` I did n't ask how he 's flavour ! '' Washburn growled at Saint John the Apostle. `` Now arouse up and pay tending ! '' he shouted again.

flatness slowly picked up his principal and stared at Washburn, `` Huh ? ``

`` I said this is not nap time ! '' Washburn screamed.

`` Oh, sorry, '' Matt mumbled. He stared down at his Word and rested his top dog on his hand.

Washburn grumbled something incoherent and got back to his lecture. matte kept his headway up the rest of the category, but did n't assume any notes. Although he did go to Astronomy after lunch, Matt did not appear to pay much attending in that class either. After class was over, he went up to the dorm room and slept straight through dinner.

`` What other explanation could there be ? '' Rose wondered aloud in the coarse room that dark. She, Albus, whoremaster, and Amanda were sitting around a tabular array after dinner party. The pre-Quidditch couple excitement kept the topsy-turvydom and noise in the common room up, so no one was paying much attention to what they were talking about.

`` I do n't think there is another one, '' Albus told her, `` He 's got to be a wolfman. He gets sick every wide moon and leaves overnight. When he comes back he 's still grim and he 's got injuries. ``

`` I 'm sure he is one, '' John agreed, `` Just hope he tells us soon, or I 'm just going to have to tell him I know. It 's gon na be hard to hide that we know. ``

`` consider how unvoiced it is for Matt ? Hiding that from everyone, '' Albus reminded him.

`` True. ``

`` So, who thinks we 'll win the match tomorrow ? '' Albus asked, changing the subject.

`` I do ! '' St. John shouted, `` With your first cousin 's new Scots heather, we 'll be unbeatable. ``

`` Definitely, '' Amanda agreed, `` I ca n't wait to see it in action mechanism. ``

`` You 've really gotten into Quidditch, have n't you ? '' blush wine giggled.

`` Sure have, it 's so much better than football, '' Amanda told her.

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The match was to be held in the betimes afternoon, which was a bit later than the previous Gryffindor vs. Hufflepuff match. Albus and his friends spent the earlier voice of the day playing necromancer 's Chess and Exploding ginger snap in the green way. Matt seemed too tired to wager anything, so he laid on one of the couch and watched the secret plan. Albus noticed the Gryffindor team huddled in one niche of the way, reviewing live on second tactic. James looked a bit nervous, which was perceivable considering the last peer landed him in the infirmary Wing.

The morning dragged by, but eventually, everyone started to shit their way down to the pitch after lunch.

`` Should be a good game, '' Albus said to John as they were walking towards the pitch.

`` Definitely. I 've been looking forward to a Gryffindor vs. Slytherin game. I 've heard they 're the undecomposed I, '' John told him.

`` That 's what I 've heard, too. Dad says they were usually the most charge up 1 in his days here, '' Albus informed John.

`` consideration could n't be worse, though, '' John lamented. He was right. The weather condition was not cooperating for a game of Quidditch. Although the profile seemed to be a bit better than Gryffindor 's last mate, the C. P. Snow was falling at a steady rate and it was bitterly cold.

`` Hopefully it wo n't close as long as last time, '' Rose pulled her cloak tighter, `` I 'm freezing. ``

`` Me, too, '' matte agreed. He was already shivering, and was a few paces behind everyone else.

Albus and the rest of the chemical group slowed down to allow Matt to bewitch up with them. `` Well, I just hope King James I does n't get wound again, '' Albus said.

`` Hope not, '' Amanda agreed.

The five initiatory years made their way through the crowd and found their way to a few seats on Gryffindor 's position of the stands. As they were walking slowly to meet flatness 's step, they were some of the finish people in the stands. They found their behind just before the commentary started.

`` Welcome to the Gryffindor vs. Slytherin match ! '' Todd Smith shouted over the crowd, `` This is a highly anticipated match that should try out to be as stir as always. The atmospheric condition 's brutal, but that should n't stop a wellspring trained team.

`` And here come the teams ! commencement onto the pitch is the Gryffindor team. Captain Samantha Meyers, followed by Peach State Weasley, Fred Weasley, Heather Weasley, Omar Nelson Bradley Weasley, Ryan O'Malley, and James Potter ! ''

The team flew around the pitch once and then landed adjacent to each other on the ground.

`` Here are the Slytherins. Captain Talan flint, followed by Lance Goyle, Helen Hunt Jackson Naiser, Ferris fielding, Peyton Haines, Hailey Odele, and Glenna Dabney. ``

The Slytherins flew once around the pitch and landed in front of the Gryffindors. The referee, Alan Oteski, had the maitre d'hotel shake hands, and the teams were off.

`` Professor Oteski releases the Quaffle, Bludgers, and Snitch, and the players are up ! Quaffle goes to Fielding and he 's flying towards the Gryffindor goal situation. Oh, nice Bludger work by O'Malley ! Quaffle goes to Meyers, she flies down the pitch, passing to the two Weasley chasers. And Heather Weasley scores the first destination ! ``

The Gryffindor team scored three goals within the commencement five minutes. Slytherin had not managed to get any goals past Georgia.

`` Of row, the exciting part of this game is Georgia Weasley 's new broom. It 's a Firebolt 3000. The fastest broom yet ! It seems to be proving itself in this game. What with Georgia 's incredible acquisition, and that broom, I 'd be surprised if Slytherin scores any goals at all ! '' Todd shouted excitedly.

`` She 's amazing ! '' John exclaimed, `` I want one of those Scots heather ! ``

`` Me, too, '' Albus agreed, `` I flew it over holiday. It was amazing. ``

`` Wow ! Think she 'd let me hinge on it ? '' John asked.

`` Maybe. If you come to my place over the summertime, I 'll ask her, '' Albus told him.

`` Awesome ! '' John grinned.

`` Another destination scored for Gryffindor ! Making the mark 40-0 in favor of Gryffindor ! Fred Wealsey has the Quaffle, he 's storming up the pitch, headed to the Slytherin goal posts. Ouch ! Hit in the backbone with a Bludger sent from Naiser. Odele has the Quaffle now and is headed towards Georgia Weasley. She passes to fielding, who attempts to nock a goal. And saved ! Wow, I did n't reckon a broom could move that fast, '' Lord Todd was jumping up and down at the commentator 's stump now.

`` flint does not count happy, '' Albus commented.

`` No, he does n't. Looks like he 's ready to hex someone, '' John the Evangelist agreed.

`` Would n't put it past him, '' Rose chimed in, `` These matches are known to get ugly. ``

The biz continued for a while, with Gryffindor scoring a few More finish. Slytherin did manage to get one goal after Flint sent a Bludger at Georgia right wing when Odele was attempting to score.

`` Think this friction match will shoemaker's last much longer ? '' Matt asked.

`` Dunno. Does n't look like James I or Dabney have seen the stoolie yet, '' Albus peered out at the airfield. `` They 're just hovering above everyone else. Looks like they 're trying to stay out of it. I can see why. The Bludger workplace is getting foul. ''

And it was. All the Gryffindor chasers were sporting some kind of injury. Georgia had a nose bleed, but seemed to be ignoring it. Odele and Haines both had taken Bludgers to arm and it seemed to have affected their ability to catch the Quaffle.

Albus looked over at Matt. He was sitting down, shivering, with his head resting on his bridge player. `` You ok ? ``

`` I guess. I just hope the match is done soon, '' Matt winced.

`` Want to go back inside ? '' Albus asked.

`` No, I 'll be amercement, '' lustrelessness insisted.

`` Another goal for Gryffindor ! Making the couple 110-10 Gryffindor ! '' Sweeney Todd bellowed, `` And the match is getting ugly. Ouch ! Fred Weasley takes a Bludger to the forefront, causing him to drop the Quaffle. But it 's caught by Meyers ! She passes to ling, who scores another goal !

`` Flint appears to have abandoned the Bludgers and is soaring up towards ceramist and Dabney. What 's he up to ? Meanwhile, Bradley Weasley hits a well aimed Bludger towards Henry Fielding, who drops the Quaffle. vertebral column to flint. It appears that he is getting into an argument with Dabney. I wonder what they 're saying ? Hope it 's of import. Looks like his negligence of beater obligation has caused his uninjured pursuer to get hit. ``

Flint turned his question around and flew straight towards Georgia. Odele was flying towards the destination posts with the Quaffle. `` What 's he doing now ? He 's grabbed grasp of Georgia 's Calluna vulgaris ! Foul ! Flint has grabbed Georgia 's heather and appears to be preventing her from keeping ! Foul ! '' Todd screamed angrily. Odele took advantage of the office and scored a goal.

Oteski blew his whistling, `` Penalty shot for Gryffindor ! Unnecessary grabbing of opposing custodian 's broom handle. Honestly, you should get it on beneficial ! Such an obvious foul ! And that goal does not count ! ``

`` Gryffindor police captain, Meyers, easily scores the penalty shooting, bringing the score up to 130-10 Gryffindor, '' Todd announced, `` Slytherin pursuer, Fielding, manages to get the Quaffle and is flying towards the Gryffindor goal posts. Omar Nelson Bradley Weasley sends a Bludger towards him and, ouch ! He 's knocked off his Calluna vulgaris. Lucky for him, he was low to the ground. But looks like he 's out for the balance of the game, probably broke his arm or something. ``

`` This is baffle ! '' John exclaimed, `` I 've never seen Quidditch like this. I wonder if Slytherin 's ever lost by this a good deal before. ``

`` I dunno, '' Albus responded, `` But I do n't cogitate their Seeker 's very good. All she 's doing is following James around. And Flint River was yelling at her for something. ``

`` Probably telling her just to catch the sneaker so they can end the misery, '' John laughed.

`` Epistle of James better catch the stoolie soon, '' lustrelessness groaned, `` I do n't call up I can consider much Thomas More of this. '' He was huddled on his tooshie, holding his stomach in pain.

`` Sure you do n't want to go in ? '' Albus asked.

`` I dunno, '' Matt moaned, `` Maybe. ``

`` feeling like potter 's seen the Snitch ! '' Todd shouted. William James had started speeding towards the Gryffindor goal berth, with Dabney following closely behind. `` The Slytherin beaters seem to be trying to hit Potter with the Bludgers. But, bent on, the Gryffindor chasers and beaters seem to have surrounded Potter, protecting him from Naiser and Flint. Blimey ! I 've never seen anything like it ! And it worked ! Potter caught the sneaker ! ``

The bunch erupted into clapping, Gryffindors storming the priming coat, lifting William James up into the air. They started walking back to the rook. The Slytherin team was looking murderous and Flint River was screaming at Dabney.

`` Let 's go, '' blush wine said, looking at Matt.

`` Oh, good, '' Matt moaned as he slowly stood up.

`` You want to go to the Hospital flank ? '' Albus asked.

`` No, I do n't recall so, '' matt said, leaning on John for support.

The five supporter slowly made their way up to the castle. By the time they got there, everyone else had already made it back. It took them a while to climb the stairs to Gryffindor Tower, but eventually, they made it.

When they entered the common room, a party was already in full swing. Matt made a beeline for the dormitory and did n't look back.

`` Albus ! '' James came running up to him, butterbeer in hand, `` We did it ! cadence Slytherin ! They are pathetic. And here I was, thinking they actually had a well squad. No way they 're in the running for the Cup now. Blimey, losing 10 to 300 ... ''

`` You did nifty ! '' Albus grinned at him, `` Dad would be very proud. ``

`` Proud of what ? '' a spokesperson came from behind them.

Albus turned around, `` Dad ? ! ``

`` What are you doing here ? '' James asked.

`` Came for the party. Blimey, things have n't changed a bit. The parties after we beat Slytherin were always best. Anyway, congratulations, Jesse James ! ``

`` Thanks ! ``

`` We 're not being too loud, are we, prof thrower ? '' Samantha Meyers had come over to see what was going on.

`` No, 'course not ! '' Harry grinned, `` Ca n't expect you to be quiet down after that win. Just quietly down by midnight. ``

`` Sure, no problem ! It was amazing, was n't it ? '' Samantha said excitedly.

`` Oh, it was brainy, '' Harry agreed. Harry and Samantha quickly settled down to rehashing every bit of the friction match, and were soon joined by Georgia.

`` Never grow out of Quidditch, right ? '' St. James the Apostle laughed.

`` right hand, '' Albus agreed, `` Honestly, I thought it 'd be a bit unusual having him as our instructor, but it has n't been weird at all. ``

`` Yeah, it 's been pretty neat. ``

******

The party in the Gryffindor common elbow room lasted well into the eventide. virtually of the Gryffindors did not even go down for dinner. Albus 's cousin had managed to bring a soundly bit of nutrient up to the commons room, so there was really no penury to go to the Great Charles Francis Hall. Harry left shortly before dinner, though, so he could conjoin the rest of the staff for the meal.

`` Honestly, I 'll never get any work done with this haphazardness, '' Rose sighed. She, Albus, John, and Amanda were sitting around one of the tables in the common way eating sweets. rosebush was the just one trying to get any work done.

`` Why bother ? You 've still got tomorrow, '' Gospel According to John commented, `` Hey, I got your dad, Albus. '' privy held up a Chocolate batrachian card.

`` I do n't see why everybody 's got to party so late into the eve, '' Rose said, `` It was n't that spectacular a win. Slytherin was dreadful. ``

`` That 's the point, '' privy told her, `` Slytherin 's usually got a pretty practiced team. It 's the precept of the matter. Gryffindor and Slytherin are huge challenger, and when we beat them, it 's a reason to celebrate. Even if they 're applesauce. ``

`` Whatever, '' rosebush put her fingers in her auricle and continued to read.

`` And their new quester 's horrible, '' Albus said, `` I bet she could n't see the Snitch if it was decent in front of her face. ``

`` Yeah, she 's no match for King James, '' John agreed, `` I 've heard from some of the senior students that he 's as dependable as Ted lupin was. ``

`` Well, he should be, '' Albus laughed, `` Teddy 's been training him ever since James could get on a broom. I think they started when James was about five. ``

`` But he 's got it in his rip, too, '' Amanda chimed in, `` I mean, Albus, your dad was the advantageously quester Gryffindor 's ever seen. And your Uncle Charlie was a great Seeker, too. Plus, your mum played for the Holyhead harpy. ``

`` Yup, '' Albus grinned, `` Quidditch is a high precedence in my family unit. ``

`` Guess rosiness just did n't get any of those Quidditch cistron, '' John poked Rose and she jumped.

`` Shut it, trick, '' blush wine told him, `` Where 's Matt ? ``

`` Still sleeping, '' Albus said, glancing at the doorway to the dormitories, `` Been there ever since the end of the mate. ``

`` wellspring, why do n't you go see to it on him ? '' Rose suggested.

`` All right wing, '' Albus got up from his chair and walked to the dormitory. When he got there, he saw that Matt was sound asleep in his bed.

`` lustrelessness ! '' Albus whispered, `` Hey, Matt ! Get up ! '' Albus lifted lusterlessness 's arm up and it fell limply back onto the mattress when he let go. `` Wake up ! '' Albus shouted a little louder.

`` Huh ? Wha'? '' Matt groggily lifted his head and grimaced.

`` You all right ? '' Albus asked with a look of concern on his face.

`` Ugh, '' Matt groaned and sat up. `` What sentence is it ? ``

`` Almost six, '' Albus told him.

`` Ohh, '' Matt slowly got up off the bed and swayed, `` I 've got to go to the Hospital Wing. ``

`` Well, I 'll conduct you, '' Albus grabbed matt 's arm so he would n't fall.

`` No, I 'll be all right, '' Matt said.

`` No, I 'm taking you, '' Albus insisted. flatness did not protest any promote and leaned on Albus for funding. They made their way down into the mutual room, where the party was still in full phase of the moon swing. Albus led Matt straight out of portrait hole and into the corridor towards the Hospital Wing.

`` C'mon, we 're almost there, '' Albus said as they walked down a flight of stairs.

`` I think I 'm going to be sick, '' lustrelessness groaned and clutched his stomach.

`` It 's ok, we 'll be there soon, '' Albus winced under Matt 's weight unit. Matt was leaning on Albus more and more by the minute, `` lady Pomfrey will fix it. ``

`` No she wo n't. She ca n't, '' Matt 's voice wavered as he talked.

`` Here we are, '' Albus opened the room access to the infirmary Wing and led Matt inside. dame Pomfrey was waiting and rushed over to Albus and Matt.

`` It 's ok, dear, total on, '' she pulled Matt away from Albus and let him be given on her, `` I 'll take it from here, Albus. You 'd best go back to your common elbow room. ``

Albus turned to forget, but not before seeing madam Pomfrey soothing Matt, who had started to cry. Albus shut the door, wishing he could do something to facilitate. Matt seemed to be doing worse this month than he had the retiring months. He had n't seemed any different during the past few days, but maybe he was just undecomposed at hiding his emotions. Albus had forgotten to focus on figuring out what Matt was feeling in the days leading up to the full moon due to being preoccupied with homework and Occlumency lessons. Why did this calendar month seem worse ? What was going on ?

Albus pondered these thoughts as he walked slowly back to the unwashed elbow room. How could he convince mat that it would be dependable to tell Albus his secret ? Would he ever severalize ? And more importantly, was there anything anyone could do to help ?

`` Something troubling you, Potty ? '' a frigid voice said. Albus looked up and saw Quinton Willinson, flanked by two other Slytherns, standing at the top of the stairs that Albus was climbing. `` Fancy a promenade by yourself ? ``

`` Go away, Willinson, '' Albus growled as he reached the top of the stairs.

`` It 's a free castle. Not curfew yet. I 'm release to meander the corridors just as you are, chamberpot, '' Willinson sneered at Albus.

`` Just get out me alone, '' Albus tried to walk past him, but the other two Slytherins blocked his path.

`` No, do n't think I will. I still have n't forgotten that Exploding Eclair, '' Willinson said, drawing his wand and pointing it at Albus, `` I know it was you. ``

`` How ? '' Albus asked nervously as he drew his own sceptre and pointed it at Willinson.

`` I just do, '' Willinson snapped his fingers and his cronies pulled out their wand and pointed them at Albus, `` And now you 'll pay. ``

`` Expelliarmus ! '' Albus shouted, and Willinson 's wand flew out of his hand and landed on the storey. A split up 2d later, two jets of spark came from the other two Slytherins 's wand and hit Albus in the chest. Before he knew what was happening, he stumbled backwards and fell down the stairs. He blacked out halfway down, and the final affair he saw was Willinson and his two friends running in the opposite direction.

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A/N : Sorry for the cliffie ! Well, not really, I do like putting them in. Originally, this chapter did not have a cliffie, but it was quite short circuit so I stuck about half the next chapter at the end of this one. So now it 's a bit yearner than usual.

Thanks as usual to my sister and now official beta, Dancer Of Starlight. Thanks as well to my crony and my other sister. Please read and review !

Disclaimer- I do n't own Harry Potter

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`` You have no mind who did it, then ? '' Albus heard his dad ask.

`` No, when Neville found him, there was no preindication that anybody else had been there, '' Madam Pomfrey whispered.

`` wellspring, when I find out who did it, there 'll be trouble, '' Albus heard a rush and he figured his dad had just slammed his fist onto something hard.

`` Harry, please be a bit quieter. I 'm for sure whoever it is will be punished. ''

`` I 'll be sure of that. ``

Albus opened his oculus and looked around. He was in the hospital Wing. Judging by the darkness outside, it must make been the centre of the night. He had no theme how many hours had passed, but he guessed it must take in been quite a few. Albus tried to sit up, but was immediately hit by a searing pain in his straits and had to lay back down.

Harry rushed over upon seeing that he was awake, `` Albus ! What on earth happened ? ``

`` How 'd I get here ? '' Albus groaned.

Harry bent over and hugged Albus tight. `` Ouch ! '' Albus winced.

`` Really, Harry, I 've only just healed those os ! '' Madam Pomfrey pulled Harry away.

`` Neville found you a yoke 60 minutes ago. You were laying unconscious at the tail of one of the staircases. It was obvious you 'd fallen down, but it looked like someone had stunned you as well. You 've got a balmy skull, a few broken ribs, and a soften arm. '' Harry answered, once he sat down in the hot seat next to the bed. `` But who did it ? ``

`` Quinton Willinson, and two other Slytherins I do n't have intercourse, '' Albus told him.

`` What yr are they in ? ''

`` Willinson 's a seventh year, I dunno about the others, '' Albus answered.

Harry slammed his hand onto the bedside table and stood up, `` Seventh year ? ! Bloody hell ! What in the name of Falco columbarius 's saggy left- ''

`` Harry, calm down ! '' Madam Pomfrey rushed over to find fault up the weewee jug that had fallen off the table.

`` Sorry, '' Harry resumed his place, `` But honestly, what seventh year gang up on a first year ? ``

`` Victoire and Amy Eckerton warned me. They said he picks a start year every year to anguish. And they told me not to go anywhere alone, because he never picks a competitiveness unless you 're alone. Apparently he 's not a very secure dueller. But I totally forgot about that when I took lusterlessness here, '' Albus looked around at the empty bed around him, `` By the way, where is he ? ``

`` nil to worry about now, '' gentlewoman Pomfrey said shortly.

`` Well, Willinson will be getting detention, and loads of it. And those two other Slytherins as well. I 'll be talking to Slughorn, '' Harry muttered.

`` Oh, Dad, I disarmed Willinson ! '' Albus said excitedly, `` I 'd forgotten about that. Right after I disarmed him, the other two stunned me and I fell down the step. ``

Harry grinned, `` Brilliant. You 're bully at disarming. And if the other two were n't there, you 'd take been fine. But, it 's hard to disarm three thaumaturge at once. ``

`` It 's getting late, I think you 'd better give Albus a chance to kip, Harry, '' Madam Pomfrey came over holding a goblet of potion.

`` All rightfulness, '' Harry stood up and gave Albus a easy hug, `` I 'll be back in the dawn. G'night, Al, I love you. ``

`` lovemaking you, too, '' Albus awkwardly hugged his dad back, `` Good night. ``

`` I 've got a potion to help you sleep, '' Madam Pomfrey handed him the potion, `` Drink up. ``

Albus took the goblet and downed it in one gulp.

`` Knew it was only a matter of meter before you showed up here, '' gentlewoman Pomfrey muttered, `` ceramist seem to be unable to keep themselves out of this place ... ''

*****

`` What happened, Poppy ? '' Albus heard someone ask.

`` Bad transformation, really bad, '' Madam Pomfrey replied grimly.

`` What can you do ? '' the phonation asked, Albus recognized it now as Neville.

`` I 'm really not certain, '' brothel keeper Pomfrey sighed, `` I 'll administer the common potions and heal the pearl, but other than that ... I 've got to contact St. Mungo 's. ``

`` I 'll do it, '' Neville announced, `` Is Albus ok ? ``

`` He 'll be all right, '' Madam Pomfrey assured him, `` I 'll stay fresh him here until tomorrow forenoon. ``

Albus heard Neville leave-taking and Madam Pomfrey tug the pall shut around one of the beds. She moved quickly around the way whispering to herself and loudly grabbing nursing bottle off of shelves. Albus opened his oculus briefly and saw that the bed at the end of the row had the curtains shut. That 's where Matt was. And Albus had been right. He was a loup-garou. Any doubt that Albus had was gone. He felt spue with dread at the opinion of matt going through that transformation every month. Stuck with a hex that prevented him from living a normal life. Albus knew what life-time was like for a werewolf. He heard about Teddy 's dad 's life. After Hogwarts, what would Matt do ? Would he be able to get a job ?

`` Are you awake ? '' Madam Pomfrey came bustling over with a breakfast tray, `` Good, eat up. ``

`` Is flatness going to be ok ? '' Albus asked nervously.

`` Never you mind, '' ma'am Pomfrey answered as she walked back to Matt 's bed and disappeared behind the pall. She spent much of the side by side hour bustling back and Forth between matte 's bed and her study, where Albus could see her consulting books and mixing potions. Albus watched her and comment she looked much more distressed than usual. What was going on ?

Neville returned about an time of day later, followed by a tall, balding man in lime fleeceable robes. Albus recognized them as Healer robes. Madam Pomfrey came out from behind the curtain when she heard the door candid and walked quickly over to the two men.

`` I 'd ameliorate go find Amy, Poppy, '' Neville announced.

`` Yes, I suppose you should, '' Madam Pomfrey answered, `` Poor lamb will be worried sick when she sees him. ``

`` I know, '' Neville sighed and left the room.

ma'am Pomfrey turned to the other man, `` Oh, good, they 've sent you, Healer Sterling, '' she welcomed the therapist with a suspiration of relief, `` I was afraid they 'd commit one of the trainee therapist. ``

`` No, no, I insisted on follow, '' Healer Sterling assured her, `` I 'm the one in charge of the study- ''

gentlewoman Pomfrey cut him off and gestured to Albus 's bed, `` Shush ! We 'll discuss it shortly. Albus, why do n't you cease your breakfast ? ``

`` I 'm not thirsty, '' Albus mumbled.

Madam Pomfrey 's face softened, `` Albus, Matt will be ok. You must n't vex. ``

`` But what 's going on ? '' Albus asked, `` I 've already figured it out. I know he 's a lycanthrope. ``

`` Be that as it may, I can not inform you about the post, '' Madam Pomfrey said as she and Healer Sterling walked towards Matt 's bed, `` Now, it 's best for you to get some rest. ''

Madam Pomfrey drew her wand, muttered a while, and she and the two men disappeared behind the curtains. Albus knew she had casted the Muffliato magical spell on him. He had witnessed his parents using that spell before. He sighed and picked at his nut, but he really could n't eat anything. He knew that brothel keeper Pomfrey really was not sure whether Matt would be ok. Albus sat pondering about what could be wrong, when a loud bang jolted him out of his thoughts.

Albus turned around in his bed and noticed that the banging was coming from the room access. gentlewoman Pomfrey ran out from behind the curtains and headed towards the door. `` Who 's there ? '' she shouted.

`` rosebush Weasley, '' Albus heard his cousin-german 's voice, `` Why are the room access locked ? Ca n't we come in and see Albus ? ``

`` I 'd rather you did n't. I 've got another scholar in here who needs quiet, '' Madam Pomfrey said through the closed door.

`` Is it lustrelessness ? '' Rose asked, `` Because he 's still not back yet. ``

madam Pomfrey sighed, `` Yes. ``

`` We 'll be tranquil, '' rosebush answered, `` I promise. ``

`` Oh, all right field, '' lady Pomfrey opened the room access, `` But only for a little while. ``

rosiness walked through the room access, followed by John, Amanda, and Saint James. `` Oh, Albus, are you all right ? '' she whispered as they neared Albus 's bed.

`` I 'll be mulct, '' Albus told them.

`` What on terra firma happened ? Never saw you after you took Matt here last night, '' lav asked. He, James, Amanda, and Rose sat down on the bed next to Albus's.

`` Met up with Willinson, '' Albus groaned, `` Him and two other Slytherins. ``

`` He 's trouble, I tell ya, '' James shook his head, `` motor me mad until Victoire talked to him last year. ``

`` Yeah, well, he does n't appear to be listening to Victoire this twelvemonth, does he ? '' Albus responded, `` Anyway, I disarmed him, but his two champion stunned me at the Lapplander time and I fell down the stair. Got knocked out halfway down and woke up here. ``

`` Whoa, are you ok ? '' Amanda asked.

`` I 'm fine. Got a few relegate clappers, but they 're healed now. My head still hurts, though, '' Albus rubbed his forehead.

`` We were so occupy when you were still gone this dawn, '' rose told him, `` survive heterosexual to Uncle Harry 's study and he told us you were here. By the way, he said he 'd be visiting later this morning. ``

`` Dad was here last night, too, '' Albus said, `` He 's really furious about it. He 's going to give Willinson stacks of detention. ``

John grinned, `` Excellent. He 'll finally be getting what he deserves. ``

`` Well, I 've got to get going. Quidditch practice session, '' St. James announced as he got up from the bed.

`` But you just had a couple yesterday, '' rose shook her head.

`` DOE n't count. Sunday 's one of our usual praxis days, '' Saint James reminded her. `` glad you 're skillful, Albus. '' St. James waved and left the room. As he left, Neville, Victoire, and Amy came rushing through. Amy ran straight to Matt 's bed with tears in her center and Neville following quickly behind. Victoire stared at her questioningly, but turned to Albus 's bed.

`` I told you not to go anywhere alone ! '' she sighed.

`` I know ! '' Albus replied, `` Sorry. I was just taking lusterlessness here. He was pretty sick last night, and it did n't hap to me that I 'd be walking back to the rough-cut room alone. ``

`` Oh, I understand that, '' Victoire answered, `` But just be measured from now on. ``

`` I will, '' Albus assured her. Sometimes, it felt like his older cousin were just spear carrier parents.

`` fountainhead, Uncle Harry 's raging, so I do n't conceive you 'll have to interest much anymore, '' Victoire told him, `` I heard him talking to Slughorn earlier. Apparently, Harry and Professor Longbottom are going to take turns overseeing his detainment and let 's just say he 's not going to let much free prison term in the make out calendar week. ``

`` good, '' Albus responded.

`` I 'd better be off, '' Victoire said, `` I 'm due to tutor bell ringer in Transfiguration in a few minutes. I was just with Amy, she started getting hysterical when Neville came and found her in the green way. But she would n't tell apart me what 's going on. I do n't guess you know ? ``

`` Nope, '' Albus said.

`` Well, I 'll see you later, '' Victoire started to head towards the door, `` Whatever it is, I hope Matt 's ok. ''

`` Ok, now that she 's gone, I 've got to evidence you about Matt, '' Albus whispered, `` semen closer, I do n't want Madam Pomfrey to hear. ``

Rose, toilet, and Amanda climbed onto Albus 's bed. `` What about him ? '' John asked.

`` He 's a werewolf, '' Albus muttered.

`` What ? '' John exclaimed a bit too loudly, `` How do you know for sure enough ? ``

`` Shush ! '' Albus whispered, `` He was n't here last-place nighttime when I woke up. And this morning, Professor Longbottom and Madam Pomfrey brought him here, but he was unconscious. ``

`` I knew it, '' Rose whispered.

`` Anyway, brothel keeper Pomfrey said he 'd had a really bad transformation, '' Albus told them, `` He 's still unconscious. And there 's a Healer from St. Mungo 's here. They 're all behind the pall on Matt 's bed. They wo n't tell me anything. They casted Muffliato, so I ca n't hear anything. ``

`` Figures, '' Rose groaned, `` Adults never let us sleep together anything. ``

`` Yeah, '' Albus agreed, `` But what are we going to do about Matt ? ``

`` Well, we 've got to figure out how to order him we know, '' Saint John answered.

`` I do n't know about that, '' Albus responded, `` There 's a reason he 's not telling us. I think we should let him tell us. ``

`` How do we hide that we know, Albus ? '' John Lackland asked.

`` We just do, '' Albus said adamantly, `` Anyway, it 's got to be strong for Matt to keep this hidden than us hiding the fact that we know. He 's got to tell us sooner or later. ``

`` I think Albus is right, Saint John the Apostle, '' Rose agreed, `` He 'll tell us soon. This has got to be something he tells us. He has to be fix. ``

`` Fine, '' John sighed. The four friends sat in quiet for a instant, succumbing to their own view about mat 's lycanthropy.

dame Pomfrey and healer Sterling came rushing out behind the drapery, and once they did, the Muffliato appeal broke.

`` I think I can treat him here, Poppy, '' Sterling said to madam Pomfrey, `` I do n't think there 's any pauperization to propel him to St. Mungo 's, unless he gets worsened. ``

`` Oh, honest, '' Madam Pomfrey sighed with reliever, `` That must mean it 's not as bad as I thought. ``

`` No, it 's not quite that bad. It will take a while to treat, but he will recover perfectly exquisitely, '' Sterling assured her, `` Right now I 've got to drive these notation back to St. Mungo 's and consult with some other Healers. I 'll also touch his parents. I should be back sometime in the afternoon. Just keep administering the potions every hour until then. ``

`` I 'll see you later, then, '' gentlewoman Pomfrey bade him goodbye as he left the room.

`` I think it 's clock time for you three to impart, '' she announced, `` Mr. Potter needs his sleep and he 's got to select a few Sir Thomas More potions. ``

`` See you, Albus, '' John got up and started towards the door.

`` Bye, '' Amanda followed behind John.

`` Glad you 're ok, '' Rose got up, `` When do you get to go away ? ``

`` Tomorrow break of the day, '' dame Pomfrey answered.

`` Can we see Matt ? '' Rose asked.

`` Absolutely not, '' Madam Pomfrey said sternly, `` He 's in no circumstance for visitor. ``

`` Ok, ok, '' pink wine responded, `` Bye, Albus. ``

`` Bye. ``

******

Throughout the relaxation of the day, therapist Sterling popped in and out of the Hospital Wing, bringing with him various potions from St. Mungo 's. Shortly after lunch, Matt 's parents showed up and they stayed until the evening. Everyone kept using the Muffliato charm against Albus, so he was unable to listen in on any conversations. Eventually he gave up on trying to witness out any information about Matt 's stipulation and fell asleep. ma'am Pomfrey let Albus leave the Hospital backstage early Monday morning, while breakfast was still going on in the Great Hall. Albus was quite bored with the infirmary offstage and once dame Pomfrey had deemed him well, he ran straight to the Great Hall. lavatory, Amanda, and Rose were all sitting together, whispering.

`` Albus ! '' bathroom shouted once Albus had sat down following to him, `` All unspoilt then ? ``

`` Yeah, I 'm all right, '' Albus assured him, `` Bit hungry, though. '' Albus piled his plate with eggs and toast.

`` We were just talking about Matt, '' rosebush informed him, `` How is he doing ? ``

`` I 'm really not for certain, '' Albus said through a mouthful of pledge, `` I could n't get word a word anyone was saying. They 're being very tightlipped. ``

`` Is he awaken yet ? '' Amanda asked.

`` No, he 's not, '' Albus sighed, `` At least I do n't think so. The mo of conversation that I have been able-bodied to listen are mostly about figuring out how to wake him up. ``

`` No chance of visiting him, then ? '' John wondered aloud.

`` Do n't think so, '' Albus told him, `` I mean, ma'am Pomfrey 's still keeping the door locked. You have to say who you are and what you want in monastic order to get in. The alone 1 who 've been allowed to sojourn are his parents and Amy. ``

`` Oh, '' John sounded disappointed, `` I hope she lets us in soon. ``

`` Scorpius Malfoy tried to get in, '' Albus lowered his voice, `` Last nighttime. ``

`` What the hell on earth did he want ? '' toilet growled, `` Slimy git. ``

`` Wanted to witness out what 's wrong with Matt, '' Albus answered, `` He 's way too nosy. Anyway, he banged on the door and told dame Pomfrey he had a nose bleed. But he 'd only taken a Nose Bleed Nougat, because once he got in, I saw him eat the other half and the blood stopped immediately. While Madam Pomfrey was shutting the room access after him and locking it, he ran over to Matt 's bed. ``

`` He did n't see him, did he ? '' rose asked anxiously.

`` No, the drapery were up. Amy noticed him and she was looking murderous. She yelled at him to go away and listen his own commercial enterprise. Then dame Pomfrey came back over and noticed he was n't bleeding anymore and made him allow for. Said she was going to tell Slughorn about it. I hope he gets detention. ``

`` Wow, he does n't apply up, does he ? '' Saint John responded.

`` No, he does n't, '' Albus agreed, `` We 're gon na have to be careful about him. ``

`` spot is here, '' Amanda looked up and commented on the owls swooping into the room.

`` Albus, expression, '' Rose pointed to a copy of the Daily vaticinator that had been delivered to the girl sitting across from them.

Albus glanced at the theme and immediately noticed what Rose was showing him. The front page headline was 'Mysterious decease Mystify Ministry Aurors'with a rather boastfully scene of Harry below it. Albus turned to Rose, `` What 's that about ? ``

`` I do n't know, but I do n't like the sound of it, '' Rose answered. `` Can I take up that ? '' she asked the girl.

The young lady looked at them, and then the clause, `` Sure, but I 'd like it back when you 're done. '' She gave them one last look and then turned to her friend and the two of them started whispering.

pink wine took the paper and put it in between her and Albus.

Mysterious Death Mystify Ministry Aurors

It started with the murder of Hogwart DADA teacher, Eric Torro, in the beginning of Sep. Supposedly, the Aurors looked into the last immediately, but there have been no leads. Harry Potter, the Boy Who Lived, the Chosen One, Head Auror, and Hogwarts DADA instructor, has been leading the probe. But are his teaching duties getting in the way of his Auror duty ? There have also been no leads in the death of Jasmine Lamski, which occurred a month ago. We asked if these dying are connected, but the Auror office responded with 'no scuttlebutt'. Do they have sex more than than they 're telling us ? It is these kinds of murders that remind many of us of Jehovah Voldemort 's clip of terror. Could there still be wickedness genius among us ? Is the Auror Office doing enough to stop them ? And more importantly, should Harry Potter be teaching child when his travail are obviously needed in the Auror Office ? Despite this, Harry Potter assures the Wizarding World that affair 'are under controller and there is no need to occupy .'hoi polloi are being murdered and the liquidator are not being caught. It might indeed be time to worry.

`` That 's trumpery ! '' Albus shouted when he finished the article.

`` What ? '' John asked, trying to study upside down.

`` Read this, '' Albus grumbled as he handed John and Amanda the paper. `` Who wrote it ? '' he asked Rose.

`` Rita Skeeter, '' Rose told him.

`` design ! '' Albus shouted, `` She 's always twisting the the true. ``

`` Department of Energy n't look like the teachers are too well-chosen about it, '' Rose pointed to the staff board, where all the teachers were whispering amongst themselves. most of them wore smell of headache and anger. The exclusively one who was n't whispering was Washburn, who was glaring at the students, just like he usually did. Harry was noticeably abstracted from the table.

`` Blimey, '' John let out a low whistle, `` That 's the way to pall everybody. ``

`` There are n't really still dark thaumaturgist are there ? '' Amanda asked quietly, she was pale as a ghost.

`` 'Course there are, '' Albus told her, `` There 's always evil in the world. But it 's not the likes of Voldemort 's coming back or anything. If my dad says there 's zilch to worry about, then there is n't. ``

`` Ok, but it 's still scary, '' Amanda responded.

`` That 's what Rita Skeeter wants, '' Albus informed her, `` That 's what she does. She 's rarely ever written anything that 's she has n't stretched the true statement. ``

`` But what about those dream and Legilimency ? '' rosiness asked, `` Even your dad admits there 's something going on with that ? ``

`` I know, but he 's taking guardianship of it, '' Albus assured her, `` I mean sure as shooting, it 's chilling, but I do n't think it required an article that strikes worry and fear into everyone. No one besides you lot and my family have a go at it anything about those dreams. So to them, it 's just like somebody just started randomly killing a few people. ``

`` That 's true, '' John agreed, `` Where 's your dad ? ``

`` I dunno, '' Albus told him, `` I saw him final stage night in the infirmary extension. He 's probably at the Ministry, trying to shine everything over with this article. If people start complaining that the Aurors are n't doing enough, then he could lose his job here. ``

`` Bloody netherworld, '' Saint John exclaimed, `` That would n't be right. I 'm surely the Aurors are doing a good job. ``

`` hush ! '' prof Kendrick had stood up. The way fell silent as he did so. `` Thank you. Now, I 'm sure most of you have read today 's front pageboy clause in the Prophet. I want to assure you all that we are perfectly safe and there is no demand to occupy. Certain journalists often have the riding habit of stretching the verity in order to scare people, and that is what is going on here. The Aurors are doing everything in their mogul to fascinate whoever murdered professor Torro and Jasmine Lamski. I also need to inform you that DADA lesson will not take place today, because prof ceramist is spending the day at the Auror role and the Ministry, trying to calm everyone down. If you have DADA today, please use the clock time to read for your approaching examination. That is all. '' prof Kendrick sat back down and resumed his conversation with Neville.

Once Kendrick had finished his speech, whispering resumed amongst the educatee. Anyone who had not seen the article before, was now scrambling to find a copy of the prophet.

`` Well, what 're we going to do with our barren period, then ? '' John asked. The Gryffindor commencement twelvemonth had daddy first that day.

`` I 've got prep to end up, '' Amanda groaned, `` Essay for Herbology. ``

`` Ugh, do n't prompt me, '' John the Divine groaned as well, `` I have n't finished it either. ``

`` Well, then you do demand reminding ! '' pink wine exclaimed, `` I finished that over the weekend. ``

`` Me, too, '' Albus commented.

`` Why do n't we go wind up it, then, John Lackland ? '' Amanda suggested, `` The common room will be pretty smooth with everyone off in grade. ``

`` Fine, '' Saint John the Apostle reluctantly agreed. He stood up and headed off with Amanda to finish the essay.

`` That could n't have worked out better, '' rose wine whispered to Albus, `` Now we can go to the library and sum up our enquiry. ``

`` Good thinking, '' Albus told her, `` I 've finished that other Book. Returned it a few mean solar day ago. I 'd ameliorate get another. ``

`` I 've looked through three, but there 's charge others, '' rosiness informed him. She started walking out of the Great Hall, with Albus following, `` But I have n't found anything utilitarian. ``

`` Me, neither. ``

Albus and rosiness were pleased to find that the subroutine library was rather abandon. There were a few elderly bookman who had a liberate period, but all of them seemed too busy studying to notice the two first class. They headed straight to the Word of God shelf that held the Word they had previously looked at.

`` Are we really going to have to look through all of these ? '' Albus wondered aloud.

`` Hopefully not, '' pink wine said as she pulled out a rather large script, `` Once we find something about Hallows, we can stop. ``

`` I 'm beginning to doubt if that 's going to materialise, '' Albus responded.

`` I sure hope we find something soon, '' Rose opened her Quran and glanced quickly at the tabular array of substance, `` Exams will be in a few month, so we 're going to have to initiate studying Thomas More, which means LE time for this. ``

`` Yeah, maybe we 'll get lucky today, '' Albus hoped, `` Want to go line up a table ? '' He had picked out two book to look at.

`` Sure, '' Rose followed Albus into a reclusive part of the library, away from dame Pince and the early educatee. They read silently for fifteen minutes.

`` well, this book 's absolute rubbish, '' Albus closed his maiden book, `` Says Dad and Voldemort dueled for half a day before Voldemort finally died. ``

Rose broke out laughing, `` Really ? ! Wow, amazing that got published. ``

Albus set aside that record and opened the early one, `` This looks a bit better. ``

`` Well, spirit who it is ? '' mortal said from behind rose.

Albus glanced up. `` And what do you need, Malfoy ? ``

`` Just seeing what you 're up to on your free time, '' Malfoy smiled smugly, `` I 'm assuming you read the article. ``

`` Yeah, I did, '' Albus said coldly, `` But it 's not true. Just someone trying to stir up trouble. ``

`` Never can tell, though, can you ? '' Malfoy sat down at their mesa, `` The Ministry 's often hushing things up. ``

`` What do you know about that ? '' Rose asked.

`` Nothing, nothing, just stuff I 've overheard my male parent saying, '' Malfoy looked over at the book Rose was reading.

`` A History of master Voldemort, '' Malfoy read the championship, `` interest form of address. Why are you reading it ? ``

`` Just a bit of background reading, never can hear too much. ``

`` Hmm, '' Malfoy looked at Albus, `` So, I hear you got into a bit of a duel the other day. ``

Albus turned red, `` Uh, yeah. ``

Malfoy smirked, `` Ca n't really take on three seventh yr. ``

`` He disarmed Willinson, '' pink wine said angrily, `` And is it really your business organization ? ``

`` No, not really, but I still want to know. ``

`` I could 've taken on Willinson, '' Albus added, `` He 's horrible at dueling. But his two mates got me. ``

`` That 's true, Willinson 's dueling accomplishment leave a lot to be desired, '' Malfoy agreed, `` But he 's smart enough not to duel without others on his slope. ``

`` commodity for him, '' Albus mumbled.

`` fountainhead, we 'd better be off to spell, '' Rose slammed her Good Book shut and got up.

`` Yeah, bye, '' Albus muttered and followed blush wine. They checked out their leger, which got them more inquiring glare from gentlewoman Pince, and headed off to Charms.

magical spell was surprisingly uneventful. prof Washburn did wonder where Matt was, but he seemed satisfied with 'in the Hospital Wing'as an answer. two-bagger Herbology went as usual, although Neville seemed sort of tense and distracted during the class. Albus had assumed this was because of Rita Skeeter 's article. Both John and Amanda had managed to finish their essays, although King John 's was n't long enough.

`` We should see if we can impose Matt tomorrow eventide, '' pink wine announced at dinner.

`` Definitely, '' lav agreed, `` If dame Pomfrey lets us. ``

`` I ca n't, '' Albus said, `` I 've got Occlumency tomorrow. ``

`` Oh, that 's properly ! '' rosiness responded, `` I 'd completely blank out. I 'll just skip that lesson, then. ``

Albus laughed, `` Well, you do n't even have to do it anyway. ``

`` I know, but it 's really interesting stuff. ``

`` I hope lustrelessness 's ok, '' Albus said in a concern timbre, `` Madam Pomfrey seemed so upset. ``

`` I wonder how long he 'll be stuck in there, '' John the Evangelist asked.

`` I dunno, '' Albus answered, `` I just hope he 's witting now. ``

`` We should probably bring his homework, '' Rose suggested.

`` That 'll root on him up, '' whoremaster said sarcastically.

`` He needs to do it if he 's going to keep up with course of instruction ! ''

`` True, '' John agreed, `` oral presentation of prep, has anyone finished that essay for Slughorn that 's due tomorrow ? ``

`` I did, '' Rose said, `` But let me suppose, you have n't ? ``

`` Nope, '' St. John the Apostle grinned, `` Want to lend me your short letter ? ``

`` Not really, '' pink wine shook her head.

`` I finished it, '' Amanda added, she had been rather calm down throughout the whole conversation. Albus could tell that the idea of Matt being a werewolf freaked her out a little bit. He could realize, considering up until a few month ago, she had n't even known werewolves were substantial. But he did hope Amanda would n't embark on treating Matt differently.

`` commodity, I 'll use your notes ! ''

`` I 'm not quite finished with it either, '' Albus informed them, `` I 've just got to drop a line three more inches, then it 'll be done. ``

The four friends finished up their pud and headed back to the common room. St. John worked on his essay with Amanda 's helper, while Albus finished his. pink wine did other homework, and eventually she decided to help John as well.
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A/N : Longest chapter yet, I think ! I did n't need to separate it up because then it would have been two really short chapters. And I know when I read news report, I prefer longer chapters.

Thanks as usual to my sister and beta Dancer of Starlight, and my brother and former sister. Thanks as well to inkheart for the reviews.

I 'd also care to share that it was about a twelvemonth ago that I started writing this. So, happy birthday to the narration ! I finished it about six months ago.

Disclaimer- I do n't own Harry ceramist, or any of his many relatives.

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Shortly before seven the side by side even, James and Albus headed to Occlumency, while John, Rose, and Amanda went to the Hospital Wing. As it turned out, the teachers told pink wine that they had already sent lusterlessness 's preparation to the Hospital Wing and there was no need for her to amass it.

`` People talking about that article in your form ? '' Albus asked his chum on the way to the Transfiguration Day classroom.

`` Yeah, '' Henry James responded, `` They always break off right when the teacher comes in, though. ``

`` Everyone in my family have been whispering about it. They try to talk quietly so I ca n't hear them, but I can, '' Albus informed him.

`` That 's what it 's like for me, too, '' James said, `` But you know Peyton Haines, the Slytherin pursuer ? Well, he keeps loudly discussing how the Auror Department ineffective to do anything and everyone 's in severe peril. Always within earshot of me, too. ``

`` Git, '' Albus growled.

`` I heard he scared the hell out of the Hufflepuffs in Charms today. Said he heard all the Death eater had broken out of Azkaban and no one had caught them yet. load of rubbish. Got away with it, too, because Washburn was n't in the elbow room yet. ``

`` Probably would n't have mattered if he was in the room, '' Albus muttered, `` Slytherins can do no legal injury in his middle. ``

James IV opened the door to the Transfiguration Day room and walked inside, Albus followed. Hermione was already there.

`` Hi, boys ! '' she smiled and gave them each a hug.

`` Hi, aunt Hermione, '' Albus and James greeted her.

`` When 's Dad coming back ? '' Albus asked.

`` Yeah, good question, '' James II chimed in, `` And what 's with that article ? ``

Hermione 's smile faded and she gestured for the boy to sit down. `` He 'll be back later tonight, so do n't worry about that. And as for the article ... Well, you both know that most everything Rita Skeeter writes is rubbish. ``

James and Albus nodded.

`` That article was written for the sole use of scaring masses. All the it did was raise doubtfulness. The clause itself was just a load of questions. The murder do remind the great unwashed of Voldemort 's reign, so it was quite easygoing to just write this clause and mail multitude into a panic. The fact that the Aurors have no leash in either slaying just fueled the flaming. But I can assure you that whatever is going on, your Fatherhood and the other Aurors are taking aid of it. And he is perfectly capable of teaching here and heading the Auror department, '' Hermione told them.

`` So there is something going on ? '' Albus asked.

`` Yes, of course something 's going on. There have been two cryptic murders, and someone is trying to see your persuasion, '' Hermione explained, `` But it is zilch the Ministry ca n't handle. ``

`` So, do you bonk what 's going on ? '' Jesse James asked.

`` Your dad has a few inklings and he has expressed them to me, but I ca n't secern you them, '' Hermione answered, `` Now we 've got to start the lesson. open up your Book to page 50. ``

Albus and James opened their books and Hermione lectured them for a half minute. Albus found this part of the lessons extremely slow, but every lesson started this way. Albus did n't anticipate any dissimilar from his aunt Hermione, who was always trying to get him to read a lot of books. Eventually, the rebuke function of the moral was over and the practical role began.

Albus had been getting better at Occlumency. He had yet to preclude Hermione from entering his mind, but usually managed to force her out after a few minutes.

`` Albus, you first. ``

Albus got up from his death chair and stood in front of his aunt. `` Remember to close your nous. Legilimens ! '' she shouted.

Albus stood there, being flooded with his own memories, for a few minutes. He saw James levitating Albus 's methamphetamine of pumpkin vine juice at last summer 's sept reunion, the time he got lost in a Muggle grocery store stock when he was five, and the first prison term he ever rode a broom. Albus concentrated hard on blocking out all mentation, and he was able to force Hermione out of his mind.

`` safe job, Al ! '' Hermione congratulated him, `` It took you less prison term than last example. ``

Albus tried two more than times, both times producing the same results as the world-class, and then he sat down to look out James.

Saint James the Apostle had been having a much more hard meter than Albus. He had only been successful once, and it had taken him nearly ten hour. This clip proved to be no different, and after XV second, James had not been capable to force Hermione out of his mind. The last try, he had even wound up laying on the level. Hermione had thought that was enough, and James and Albus went back to the common room.

`` How 'd it go ? '' rosebush asked, when Albus sat down next to her. Rose, toilet, and Amanda were all sitting at one of the tabular array, doing homework.

`` Pretty good, '' Albus answered, `` It 's taking me to a lesser extent time to get your mum out of my mind. But James ca n't get her out at all. ``

`` He 'll get there eventually, '' Rose responded.

`` Did you get to see matt ? '' Albus asked as he pulled out his Potions homework.

`` No, '' John said sadly, `` He 's still unconscious. And Madam Pomfrey still has the doors locked. She 's got a really short temper, too. ``

`` Yeah, Scorpius Malfoy was skulking around ! '' Rose exclaimed, `` We went up there and he was trying to listen in through the door. ``

`` Little git, '' Albus muttered, `` So what happened ? ``

`` We told him to go away, but he would n't, '' John explained, `` He whipped out his wand and tried to hex Amanda, but missed her. lady Pomfrey came out when she heard the commotion and told him to get back to his uncouth room or she 'd get Slughorn. Then she told us Matt was still unconscious and we would n't be able-bodied to see him. ``

`` Malfoy 's really got to stop over investigating this, '' Albus responded, `` He ca n't find out. He 's got to mind his own business. ``

`` We ca n't let anyone find out, '' pink wine agreed.

`` But he 's still not up ? '' Albus sighed, `` Whatever is going on, it sounds really bad. ``

`` I know, '' pink wine shook her head.

`` Well, his natal day is future calendar week, '' Saint John the Apostle reminded them.

`` Oh, yeah, on the one-sixth, Wednesday, '' Albus remembered.

`` I think we should do something for it, '' lavatory stated, `` Even if he 's still in the Hospital Wing. ``

`` I bet he will be, '' Rose said, `` But we can still do something if we 're allowed in. ``

`` Let 's plan it, then, '' John announced, `` Our first Hogwarts birthday company. Because you guys did n't do anything for mine, '' he added.

`` Your birthday was over the vacation ! '' Rose lightly smacked him with her DADA book.

`` I know, '' John grinned, `` Anyway, we could bring some food into the Hospital annexe and have the political party there. ``

`` Great theme ! '' Albus grinned.

`` But none of us know where the kitchens are, '' Amanda reminded them.

`` No trouble, '' Albus glanced around the vernacular way, `` Oi ! Bradley, Mark ! '' he waved his two cousins over.

`` Whatcha need, Albus ? '' Omar Bradley asked as he sat down in an hollow hot seat at the table.

`` We 're going to consume a little birthday company for our friend, mat, '' Albus told them, `` But none of us know where the kitchens are. So, since there 's a Hogsmeade visit on Sat, could you get us some stuff ? ``

`` Sure, no job, '' Mark said, `` Butterbeers and some stuff from Honeyduke 's sound unspoilt ? ``

`` Yeah, that 'd be great. ``

`` What should we get him for a present ? '' Rose asked.

`` Hmm, I dunno ... '' bathroom stopped to think, `` hooey from Weasley 's is always good. ``

`` How about a Chudley Cannons jersey ? '' Albus suggested.

`` speech sound good ! '' John agreed. Rose and Amanda nodded their heads.

`` Anywhere in Hogsmeade that you could get one of those ? '' Albus asked his cousins.

`` The Quaffle Shop should have it. I 've only been there once. It just opened up this past summer, '' Bradley told them, `` I can get you one. ``

`` Thanks ! '' Albus grinned.

`` But you 'll have to give us money for everything, '' cross told them.

Albus, John the Evangelist, Rose, and Amanda each forked over a couple sickles and handed them to Mark.

`` Ok, we 'll get the stuff and give it to you when we get back, '' Omar Nelson Bradley said, and he and cross rejoined their Friend on the early incline of the common room.

`` It 's really rotten destiny that he 's going to be in the infirmary fender on his natal day, '' whoremonger commented.

`` Yeah, but we 'll try to cheer him up, '' Albus reasoned.

`` What if lady Pomfrey does n't let us in ? '' Amanda wondered.

`` She better, '' pink wine stated, `` But she 's got to, it 'll be his birthday. If anything, we can always get Amy to let us in. ``

`` True, she 'd be able to convince brothel keeper Pomfrey. She 's got some temper, '' can laughed.

`` Just as long as we do n't ask her too many interrogative sentence, '' blush wine said, `` Amy obviously does n't want anyone knowing about lustrelessness 's, er, problem. ``

`` We wo n't, '' Albus told her, `` Hopefully brothel keeper Pomfrey will just let us in and we wo n't need Amy to do any convincing. ``

rosebush glanced at her watch, `` Well, it 's getting kind of late. I 'm going to bed, '' she started packing up her Koran, `` Did you all end up your preparation ? ``

`` Yep, '' they all answered.

`` goodness night, then, '' pink wine got up and walked over to the young woman 's dormitories.

`` I guess I 'll go to bed, too, '' Albus put his books away and got up.

`` Me, too, '' John the Evangelist and Amanda put their stuff and nonsense away. Amanda caught up with rose wine and followed her up the stair.

whoremaster headed up to the boy 's dormitories with Albus. As Albus got cook for bed, he thought about Matt 's birthday party. He hoped that Matt would be up for it, and that madam Pomfrey would let them in. Hopefully, they would be capable to have the party and that it would chirk up him up. He also wondered how much prospicient matte would be able to sustain his secret from his champion. Albus only hoped that someday, he would trust them enough to tell them. He got into bed and his mentation drifted to Scorpio Malfoy and how suspicious he was about Matt. Would they be able to go on him from finding out ? And what would pass if he did line up out one day ? The thinking of Scorpius finding out care Albus right field until he fell asleep.

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`` His paragon will be realized, '' a insensate voice surrounded Albus.

`` Whose nonsuch ? '' Albus asked.

`` The one you fear the most, '' the voice answered. It was coming from a cloak material body that was circling Albus. They were in a dark, small room. Albus was sitting in a hard chair in the middle.

`` Voldemort ? '' Albus responded nervously, `` But he 's all in. ``

`` It does n't matter ! '' the voice screamed, `` There are others to carry out his plans ! ``

`` They 're all in Azkaban. '' Albus tried to seduce out who the clothe figure was, but it was too dark.

`` Not all of them. There are some who roam free, '' the public figure whispered in Albus 's ear, `` Now, perhaps you can help oneself me. ``

`` Sorry, I ca n't, '' Albus glared at him, feeling braver than he had a second base ago.

`` Oh, I think you can, '' the build pulled out his wand and pointed it at Albus. He muttered a turn and Albus 's hands and pes became bound by charming forget me drug. `` Now, maybe you can tell me where the Hallows are ? ``

Albus 's eyes widened and he stared at the man, `` What do you be intimate about Hallows ? ``

`` Not nearly as much as you do, '' the man answered, `` Now assure me where they are ! ``

`` I do n't do it ! '' Albus shouted, feeling the ropes contract his hands. He winced in pain.

`` I 'm sure you do ! ``

`` NO ! I do n't ! '' The ropes dug into his wrists even more as he felt the circulation to his manus being cut off.

`` Tell me ! '' The man forcefully shook Albus 's electric chair. `` You do n't want to acknowledge what I 'll do if you do n't ! ``

`` But I do n't even know what Hallows are ! '' Albus screamed in pain, `` What are they ? ! ``

`` You know perfectly well what they are ! Now tell apart me where they are ! ``

`` NO ! ``

`` Tell ! '' the man shook the chair so hard it fell over, taking Albus with it. He screamed as his head hit the coldness, hard floor.
`` Albus ! '' an anxious vocalization whispered, `` inflame up ! ``

`` No, no, no, I do n't recognize what they are ... '' Albus moaned in his sleep.

`` It 's just a dreaming, wake up, '' a tender bridge player shook him gently, and Albus wrenched his eyes open. He saw John looking down at him with a scared flavor on his font. Bilius and Ethan were behind him, glancing around nervously.

Albus rubbed his eyes and noticed he was not on his bed anymore. He was laying on the floor, in a tangle of blankets. He was sweating profusely and his meat was beating fast.

`` Should I get lady Pomfrey ? '' Bilius asked tentatively.

`` Maybe we should get Professor Potter, '' whoremonger responded.

`` Is he back yet ? '' Ethan questioned.

Albus started to detangle himself from the bedclothes. He knew what the dream had been. And he knew he needed to see his dad as soon as potential. `` I 'm fine, I 've just got to go talk to my dad. ``

`` D'you want me to go with you ? '' John asked.

`` No, I 'll be fine, '' Albus got up and rummaged in his trunk for his dressing robe.

`` Are you sure ? You do n't see too practiced. ``

Albus pulled on his robe and stepped into his shoes, `` I told you, I 'll be fine. '' He left the dormitory and went down to the deserted common elbow room. A glimpse at the clock told him it was just past tense four a.m. He was about to leave through the portrayal hole, when he remembered what his dad had told him over Christmas. No more wandering the corridors. He looked around the way to try and come up a portrait that was awake. He spotted one in a picture of a herd of cattle, it was a suddenly knight riding atop a fat pony.

`` excuse me, '' Albus asked tentatively as he walked over to the film, `` I was wondering if you could do something for me ? If it 's not too much trouble. I need you to go get someone for me. ``

The knight puffed out his chest of drawers and turned his trot towards Albus, `` A quest ? ``

`` Er, well, I suppose you could consider it a quest. Who are you ? ``

`` I, am Sir Cadogan, at your service ! '' the knight saluted Albus and bowed his head low.

`` Um, ok, and I 'm Albus Potter. I was wondering if you could go get my dad. Harry ceramist. ``

`` Harry Potter ! Quite the nice vernal lad, I remember him well. I helped him on a quest once ! And you are his son. Well, I shall avail you on your call for. I shall not let scoundrel nor beast stop me ! I will find oneself your dad or I shall perish trying ! ''

`` Thanks, then, '' Albus responded, thinking that this was the strange portrayal he 'd ever met. And that he 'd have to ask his dad about the 'quest'Sir Cadogan had helped him with. `` Just tell him to come to Gryffindor Tower, and that it 's very important. ``

`` I will do just that ! '' the unusual horse replied, `` Off I go then ! Nothing shall quit me. Sir Cadogan lets nothing get in the way of his quests. A quest to find the nifty Harry Potter ! On with ye, then ! '' he shouted at his jigger. Sir Cadogan traveled through a few portraits in the common room, waking up the resident and earning cruddy looks from them as he went. Eventually, the noise died down and Sir Cadogan exited the room.

Albus looked around the common room as he waited for his dad. It was very dissimilar in the dead of night. He was the exclusive resident and had his choice of places to sit. As a number 1 yr, Albus rarely got the good arm chairs near the flak. He walked over and sat down in one, but as the fire had died away hours ago, it was just as cold-blooded as the rest of the room. Albus sighed as he stared into the empty fireplace. What had that dream meant ? Who was the hooded figure and why did they think that Albus knew where the 'Hallows'were ? As Albus thought about this, he realized that as frightful as the dream had been, it did contribute him more information on the 'Hallows'. He now knew that they were objects. aim that someone was trying to locate and probably bargain. He would have to tell Rose when she got up. But what were the 'Hallows'? And why did this mortal desire them ? It must have something to do with Voldemort 's 'ideals', of course of action. Whoever was creating these dreams in Albus 's mind must want to try to acquit out Voldemort 's program. The very mentation of another Voldemort sent shiver up Albus 's spine. He jumped as he heard a noise behind him. When he turned around, he noticed that Sir Cadogan was back in the picture of the cows. Albus got up and walked over to it.

Sir Cadogan placed his sword into its holster and saluted Albus, `` I have had winner with the seeking ! The Great Harry potter has been found and shall be entering the room shortly ! ``

Albus looked at the knight and grinned nervously, `` Thanks, Sir Cadogan. ``

`` Anytime ! Anytime ! '' the horse said excitedly, `` I must be off now, for I spotted somebody on the way back and I 've got to see what they are up to ! No villain gets past Sir Cadogan ! ``

`` Right, '' Albus responded.

`` Well, then, I 'll be off ! '' Sir Cadogan drew his sword again, `` But if you are ever in pauperism of knightly service again, be indisputable to call on Sir Cadogan ! '' The strange knight and his pony sped out of the portrait, yet again waking the occupant of the portraits he passed through, and left the room.

The portrait hole opened and a very tired looking Harry crawled through. He looked at his son and grinned, `` Ah, the amount of meter I snuck back through here in the dead of dark ... ''

Albus ran towards his dad and hugged him tight. Harry hugged him back and led him over to the large arm death chair near the ardour. Harry sat down in one and pulled Albus onto his lap. `` What 's going on ? I was just getting to log Z's when that mad knight came in and told me you needed to utter to me. Would n't contribute me any detail, just said it was urgent. I thought he was going to wake half the castling, the way he was shouting through the corridors, '' Harry laughed.

Albus looked at his dad and laughed nervously, `` He was the only if one awake. Seemed very tidal bore to go on a quest. And he said he 'd taken you on a quest once. I 'd wish to know all about that. ``

Harry grinned, thinking back to the time in his third twelvemonth when Sir Cadogan had led him, Ron, and Hermione to the fortune telling classroom. `` Of course. How could I forget that ? I was in third base twelvemonth and your Uncle Ron, aunt Hermione, and I were trying to find the Divination way. Sir Cadogan helped us find it. We did get there, but he is a bit insane. Later on that yr he was recruited to defend the Gryffindor common room entryway after Sirius slashed the Fat Lady 's portrayal. Of course, everyone thought he was a mass murderer and when Sir Cadogan let him into the pillar later on, his days as the guard of the room were over. ``

Albus stared at him, `` Wow. well, he 's got to be the most insane portrait I 've ever met. ``

`` Me, too, Al, '' Harry agreed, `` Now, what was so pressing ? ``

`` I had another aspiration, '' Albus whispered, `` Only this one was different. ``

Harry 's smile faded away and was replaced by a more life-threatening look, `` What happened in this one ? ``

Albus quickly rehashed the dreaming to his dad, and by the end he was shaking again and almost in rip. Harry wrapped his arms around Albus and held him close.

`` It 's ok, Al, '' Harry reassured him, `` But thanks for letting me know. I hate to say it, but that dream does help oneself confirm what I thought this was leading to. ``

`` And what would that be ? '' Albus asked, blinking back his tears.

`` I 'm blue, but I ca n't assure you. You will find out, though, once it 's all sorted out. ``

`` But what are Hallows ? ''

`` That 's another affair I ca n't say you. I will tell you sometime down the road, though, '' Harry responded, `` Anyway, Hermione tells me your Occlumency object lesson are going well. ``

`` Apparently not well enough, '' Albus groaned, `` After tonight 's incubus. ``

`` It takes a while, Al, and it 's harder when you 're sleeping. ``

`` I know, and I am trying. ``

`` I know you are. ``

`` So, '' Albus said, changing the subject, `` Did everything go ok at the Ministry ? ``

`` Oh, that went okay, '' Harry told him, `` Everything 's smoothed over. Rita Skeeter 's received a warning and so has the editor in chief of the prophet. ``

`` Everyone here 's been pretty worried. Rita Skeeter succeeded in scaring everyone, '' Albus responded.

`` Yeah, but it 'll die down. Once the next Quidditch match comes around it 'll all be forgotten, '' Harry grinned, `` cipher like Quidditch to take your idea off everything. ``

`` Definitely, '' Albus agreed, `` Next friction match is in three hebdomad. Hufflepuff vs. Ravenclaw. I bet Ravenclaw will win. ``

`` You 're probably right. I 'm betting it 'll be between Gryffindor and Ravenclaw for the cup. ``

`` Yeah, and I hope we win it ! '' Albus said excitedly.

`` Me, too, Al, '' Harry smiled and lifted Albus off his lap, `` Now, I 've got to get a few 60 minutes sleep and you probably should, too. ``

`` Ok, '' Albus yawned.

`` I 'll see you in class later on, Al, '' Harry stood up and gave his son one go hug, `` I love you. ``

`` Love you too, '' Albus watched as his dad left the common elbow room. He smiled as he walked up the circular staircase to the dorm room. He felt a completely lot better after talking to his dad.

`` Albus, '' John Lackland whispered from his four notice bed, `` Are you all right ? ``

`` Yeah, '' Albus whispered back as he climbed into bed, `` Are Ethan and Bilius sleeping ? ``

`` I think so, one of them started snoring a few bit ago, '' Gospel According to John told him.

`` commodity. I had another one of those dreams where someone 's using Legilimency on me. ``

`` I figured. Was it the like one ? ``

`` No, this one was different. My dad says it confirms some of his suspicions, which is n't really dear. He 'll take care of it, though. ``

`` commodity. So he 's back, then ? ``

`` Yup, everything 's finely with the Ministry and the Prophet, now. Well, Rita Skeeter and the editor of the Prophet got into a bit of hassle, '' Albus laughed.

`` That 's great ! I 'm gladiolus your dad 's back. Now things can get back to convention. Well, as rule as they ever are around here. ``

`` Yeah, '' Albus said softly, `` Well, near Night. ``

`` 'Night. ``

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Albus did n't get much sleep that night. cerebration of his new nightmare kept him up the rest of the night. He gave up trying to sleep by 7am and got up. By the time trick woke up, he was ready to go to breakfast. The two boy met rose and Amanda at the Gryffindor board and had breakfast. Albus noticed that there was a lot of whispering going on and he suspected it was due to the fact that Harry was back from the Ministry. Albus continued thinking about his nightmare during breakfast and was very quiet. St. John and Amanda did not notice this because they were in the centre of arguing about whether the Potions essay had to be a foot of parchment or just six inches. Albus suspected Amanda was right on and the essay had to be a invertebrate foot. rose, however, kept looking at Albus while she ate her food.

`` Is something incorrect ? '' she asked him.

Albus glanced around to fit if anyone was paying attention to them, luckily, no one was. `` Yeah, I had another weird dream hold up Nox. This one was different. ``

`` Really ? '' Rose stared at him with wide eyes. `` What was it about ? ``

`` Ca n't tell you here. I 'll distinguish you at dejeuner. I 've got to tell James, too. The commons elbow room should be empty when everyone 's at lunch, '' Albus whispered.

Morning form seemed to drag on forever. Albus kept looking at the clock throughout both DADA and spell, waiting for lunch. He really wanted pink wine 's thought of the dream and could n't wait to tell her about the Hallows aspect of it. Harry started DADA by telling the class that everything was straightened out with the Ministry and they had nothing to worry about. Albus suspected he was going to recount every class that. good luck charm was just as horrible as usual, and it ended with Washburn rescheduling the custody that Albus could n't attend former due to Occlumency. He would be doing note at noon on Saturday.

Once Charms was over, Albus and rose went to see Epistle of James. Rose had told John the Evangelist and Amanda that the Potions essay did feature to be a understructure, so John the Divine was spending his lunch in the depository library trying to come up with another one-half understructure of essay. Amanda had gone along to serve him. Albus and blush wine found James River in the Great Hall and after the three of them ate a rushed lunch, they headed up to the rough-cut room. It was, as suspected, deserted.

`` Ok, so what 's so important that I had to practically pass over luncheon for ? '' William James asked once they were in the room.

`` I had another funny dream terminal night, '' Albus told him, `` This one was different. '' Albus explained the dream in detail, including the parts about the Hallows.

James and Rose stared at Albus for a few moments before rose spoke, `` Well, this is is kind of good. Now we know that the Hallows are objects. I was almost thinking that they were a series of spells or something. ``

`` But we still do n't eff what they are, '' James IV sighed.

`` Or why I should hump where they are, '' Albus stated, `` This would be a solid lot easier if Dad would just tell us. ``

`` But he wo n't, '' James replied angrily.

`` And I hate to say it, but I do n't believe we 're going to find any answers in the library. We 've looked in practically all the books that have to do with the war and I 've looked through all the Nebiim from that yr, too, '' blush wine told them.

The three of them stood in silence for a few minutes, trying to call up of some answers. James had started pacing. Albus sat down in a chair and tried to think of some former way they could find out what the Hallows were.

`` well, let 's go over the hint again, '' Rose announced, `` The Hallows are something secretive, and our parents wo n't tell us what they are because they do n't want us to tell anyone. None of our aunts or uncles or cousin-german know about them either. So, maybe it 's just our parents who know about them ? If that 's unfeigned, then no wonder we could n't find the answer in a book. None of our parents have ever written a book. ``

`` Yeah, '' St. James agreed, `` It 's got to be something just our parents know about. ``

`` Well, they were the one who destroyed most of the Horcruxes. Maybe it 's got something to do with that ? '' Albus suggested.

`` That could be, '' James IV agreed, `` If only there was someone else we could ask about it. ``

The way fell understood again, as they sank into their thoughts again. Suddenly blush wine jumped up from her chair. `` I 've got it ! ``

`` What ? '' James and Albus asked at the same time.

`` Who we can ask about the Hallows ! I ca n't consider I did n't think of it before ! ``

`` Well, who is it ? '' Albus asked.

`` Dumbledore ! ``

`` What ? ! '' James IV shouted, `` But he 's dead ! ``

`` I know that, '' rose wine said, `` But there 's a portrait of him in Kendrick 's spot ! ``

`` Oh, yeah. ``

`` Anyway, '' rose began, `` Dumbledore 's the one who told Uncle Harry about the Horcruxes, so he might cognize something about the Hallows, too ! ``

`` That 's wizardry, Rose ! '' Albus grinned at her.

`` Thanks. We just have to figure out how to get into Kendrick 's office. ``

`` That could be slick, '' Albus said, `` Either of you know where his office is ? ``

rose wine and Epistle of James shook their heads. `` Neither do I, '' Albus sighed.

A implike grin spread across rosiness 's face, `` But I know how we can get in. ``

The boys looked at her skeptically. `` How ? '' James River asked.

`` Well, if you get in enough bother, you get taken to Kendrick 's office. ``

`` But what if we get expelled ? '' Albus asked warily.

`` Do n't concern, you wo n't. ``

`` You 've got a plan, then ? '' James inquired.

`` variety of, '' blush wine told them, `` I 've got a faint thought. It 'll be me and Albus who are doing it. I 'm going to cause some kind of mayhem in Washubrn 's class- ''

`` Washburn ? ! Are you crazy ? '' Albus shouted.

`` Just let me explain. Washburn does n't detest me nearly as much as he hates you. So he 's going to assume the bedlam was caused by you since we sit at the same table. He 'll set about screeching, which will probably cause another teacher to come running. Washburn will tell that teacher what you supposedly did and you 'll get taken to Kendrick 's federal agency. You 'll talk to Dumbledore 's portrayal about the Hallows. Simple as that. ``

James and Albus looked at her with shocked construction on their faces. `` But I 'll get in huge hassle, '' Albus said flatly.

`` No, you wo n't, '' rosiness assured him, `` I might, but you wo n't. After Washburn dismisses the year, I 'll run to Uncle Harry and tell him it was really me who caused the distraction. ``

`` But I do n't require you to get in bother, either, '' Albus told her.

`` It 's ok. I have hardly been in trouble at all this year. Anyway, all we need is the distraction. ``

`` I 've got it, '' James announced, `` One of Uncle George 's fireworks. I 've got a whole supplying up in my dormitory. ``

`` fantabulous ! '' rosebush said excitedly, `` And I 'll just separate Uncle Harry that it went off accidentally. I 'll probably just end up with crinkle or something for having a banned target in my ownership. ``

`` Perfect, '' Albus smiled, finally satisfied that no one would get in Brobdingnagian trouble.

`` I think we ought to wait a few hebdomad to do it, since you just got a detainment from Washburn, Albus, '' rose wine told them.

`` Ok, just let us bonk when you think we ought to do it, '' James responded.

`` I will, '' pink wine assured him, `` We 'd better be off to socio-economic class. See you later. ``

`` Bye, '' Albus said to St. James the Apostle as he followed Rose to Potions. He was excited and nervous at the Lapp time at the prospect of talking with Dumbledore about the Hallows. Would he finally learn what was being kept from him ? Only time would tell.

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A/N : I 've done it again ! I merged 2 chapters, due to the curtness of each. This resulted in the longest chapter yet. Hope you enjoyed it !

Thanks as always to my genus Beta and Sister, Dancer of Starlight. She has been especially helpful in coming up with characters for Albus 's tierce twelvemonth. Thanks as well to my brother and other Sister, and to inkheart for the review !

Disclaimer- As usual, I do not own Harry ceramist

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The relaxation of the hebdomad flew by in a fuss of classes and homework. Albus and his champion found that they had no sentence to do anything other than preparation during their bare meter. They had not even found time to chaffer lustrelessness, but they did n't even know if he was alive yet. Rose was already freaking out over the end of term test, which were still over four months away, and was using every waking mo to consider. Albus was not yet worried about test and was more concerned about just completing all the assigned homework.

Quinton Willinson had not bothered Albus or any of his friends since Albus had left the infirmary offstage. Albus was not for sure whether this was due to Willinson 's upcoming N.E.W.T. exams, the enceinte amount of detentions he received, or fear of what Harry would do if he continued tormenting Albus. Albus did not give care which one it was, he was just happy Willinson had given up for the meter being. However, the same could not be said about Scorpius Malfoy. Malfoy continued to bug Albus, Rose, can, and Amanda about what was wrong with matt whenever they were in grade together. Albus found this more irritating than anything else, because Malfoy rarely ever brought out his wand during these encounter. Malfoy kind of reminded Albus of his Great Aunt Petunia because she was also very nosy. Malfoy stood no chance of ever finding out about Matt from Albus or the others, but Albus did occupy about what would happen if Malfoy found out on his own.

Albus slept late on Saturday dayspring and woke up with just enough time to grab a bite to eat in the Great Hall before rushing off to his hold with Washburn. As much as Albus hated these detainment, he had become form of immune to them. Albus had been upset about the showtime few, but lately he had started to take them in stride. As long as it was just channel, Albus did n't worry about them too much.

When Albus arrived in the good luck charm classroom at noon, Professor Washburn was sitting at his desk with the common frown on his face. `` Sit down, Potter, '' he barked.

`` Yes, sir, '' Albus responded quietly while taking a derriere at the strawman table.

`` Get out your parchment and ink. Write'I will not misbehave in magical spell'until I tell you to stop. ``

`` Yes, sir, '' Albus repeated as he took out a roll of parchment and a quill. He started to indite. Washburn never told Albus how many time he would induce to write the line. He supposed Washburn liked to keep on Albus there until he looked sufficiently tired and uncomfortable. Washburn had no way of knowing how many lines that would take. However, he never kept Albus in custody for less than an time of day. Albus kept repeating the line on his parchment while trying hard not to wait at the clock. He found that looking at the clock just made the time go by slower. Eventually, Albus stole a coup d'oeil at the clock and found that it had only been 45 proceedings. He sighed.

`` You say something ? '' Washburn growled.

`` No, sir, '' Albus said without looking up from his paper. He wrote a few more lines and was startled when he heard footsteps come into the room. He glanced up to see that a grandiloquent man he did n't realize walking towards Washburn. The man was wearing a blacken cloak and had short brown pilus. It reminded Albus of the kind of haircut Muggles in the army had. Washburn got up from his keister when the man approached.

Washburn turned to Albus, `` Do n't go anywhere. If you do, I 'll have you in detention for the relief of full term. ``

Albus nodded, but did n't say a word. The unknown man followed Washburn into his billet and keep out the door behind them. There was silence for a moment and then Albus was able to hear conjure vox coming from the berth. They had forgotten to regorge Muffliato before they started talking. It sounded like they were arguing about something, but Albus could n't make out what it was. He wished they 'd debate a bit louder. Albus put down his calamus and strained to hear what they were saying. The two men stayed in the office for about fifteen transactions before Washburn stormed out of it, looking quite angry, followed by the other man who seemed rather calm. Albus quickly picked up his quill and continued his lines.

Washburn returned to his desk while the strange man walked over to the room access. He turned around to look at Washburn and said icily, `` Remember, this is your job, no one else 's. And I expect you to complete it soon. '' Then the man left, shutting the door behind him.

Washburn stared at the backbone of the threshold for a few minutes, before turning and glaring at Albus. `` You 're done. Get back to your mutual way, '' he seethed.

Albus did not hesitate. He got up quickly and ran out of the way. Today 's detainment had been much poor than others. Albus suspected that this was due to whatever Washburn and the former wizard were talking about. Washburn was definitely up to something. Apparently he had a job to do. But what could it be ? Albus could n't help but inquire if the spell professor was involved with something evil. He ran all the way to the common room to say his admirer what he had overheard.

When Albus rushed through the portrait hole, he immediately spotted his friends at one of the table. He grabbed a chair and sat down next to Rose.

`` That was short, '' Rose commented.

`` I know, I lucked out today, '' Albus responded, `` But I 've got to secernate you about Washburn. ``

`` What about him ? '' John the Divine asked, looking up from his book.

`` In the middle of my detainment, some foreign star came barging into the room, '' Albus told them.

`` Who was he ? '' rose wine asked.

`` I dunno, that 's the affair. I 'd never seen him before. ``

`` What did he appear like ? '' Amanda asked. Albus described the man, but none of his protagonist recognized the verbal description either.

`` Maybe he was a parent of one of the scholarly person, '' rosiness suggested.

`` Who knows ? '' Albus said, `` But he got into a huge argument with Washburn. ``

`` Well, that 's not difficult, '' can laughed, `` Anything will set him off. ``

`` What did they reason about ? '' rosiness asked.

`` I 'm not sure. They were in Washburn 's spot. I could n't make out what they were saying, but they were definitely rowing about something. And then, right before the guy left, he said 'remember, this is your job to do and I want it done soon'to Washburn. Or something like that. ``

Rose, lav, and Amanda stared at Albus for a instant before rosiness replied, `` That 's so unknown. So Washburn 's doing something for this wizard ? ``

`` Yeah, I think so. He 's definitely up to something. And I do n't consider it 's anything thoroughly, '' Albus informed them.

`` You think they 're doing something evil ? '' Gospel According to John asked skeptically.

`` Maybe, but I do n't really make out. ``

`` I dunno, '' John said warily, `` I mean, Washburn 's horrifying to you and James, and all the Gryffindors, really. But I do n't recognize if he 's really into the darkness fine art or anything. ``

`` Yeah, '' blush wine agreed, `` That 'job'could be anything. It does n't have to be something bad. ``

`` But Washburn seemed so mad about it. Just seems weird to me. ``

`` It 's definitely fishy, but I do n't retrieve we should startle to conclusions, '' rose replied, `` I mean, look at Snape. Uncle Harry thought he was evil, but he was n't. ``

`` I suppose, '' Albus sighed.

`` Anyone want to go see if we can visit lusterlessness ? '' Saint John asked a few hour later.

`` good idea, '' Albus agreed, `` I hope Madam Pomfrey lets us. ``

`` I hope he 's awake, '' blush wine closed her Holy Scripture and put them away in her bag.

`` We can at least try to convince lady Pomfrey to let us chitchat him on his birthday if she does n't let us today, '' can reasoned.

The four friends packed up their book of account and put them away in their student residence. A few second later, they found themselves walking to the infirmary Wing. They walked in silence the unscathed way there, each one knowing what the former was thinking about. All four of them were hoping Matt was awake and worrying about him. Albus had been worrying ever since the first light he found out lusterlessness was a loup-garou. But at the same clock time, Albus felt a bit angry that Matt would n't intrust him with his secret. Albus 's rational number English knew why lusterlessness was n't very trusting, but could n't facilitate wishing that Matt would confide in him. Albus supposed that share of this was due to his dad not trusting him with knowing what the 'Hallows'were. He wished more people would commit him.

When they reached the hospital offstage, they noticed that the doors were still shut, and when King John tried to open up them, they found out that they were still locked as well.

`` This is n't a good sign, '' John sighed.

rosiness banged on the doors and shouted, `` dame Pomfrey ! ``

A minute later, gentlewoman Pomfrey opened the door a crack and stuck her psyche out. `` What do you need ? ``

`` Is matte awake ? '' pink wine whispered.

`` Yes, he woke up last nighttime. ''

`` wellspring, can we see him ? '' rosiness asked hopefully.

`` No, I 'm disconsolate, but he really ca n't ingest visitor right now, '' Madam Pomfrey sighed.

`` Is he all right ? '' John interrupted.

`` He 'll be okay in a couple of weeks or so. ``

`` Can we issue forth visit him on his birthday ? It 's following Wednesday. Please ? '' Albus pleaded.

Madam Pomfrey 's expression softened, `` I think that would be all right field. Not before Wed, though. I 'll see you then. ``

`` Great ! Thanks, lady Pomfrey, '' Albus smiled as she closed the doorway to the ward.

`` I 'm glad he 's awake now, '' Rose said as they walked back to the park room, `` And we get to see him on his birthday. ``

`` Yeah, and we did n't even take Amy to win over her ! '' John grinned.

`` Ca n't wait until Wednesday, '' Albus said.

`` Definitely, '' Amanda agreed.

`` Boo ! '' a articulation said from behind them. Amanda shrieked and they all turned around. Bradley and Mark were laughing.

`` Gotcha ! '' Omar Bradley shouted.

`` We got your stuff from Hogsmeade, '' fall guy told them. He handed them two bags filled with butterbeer and sweets.

`` Awesome, '' Albus took the bags.

`` And here 's the Chudley Cannons jersey. Although, what he sees in them ... '' Tom Bradley shook his header as he handed John the jersey.

`` Thanks, guy cable, '' Albus said to his cousins.

`` No problem, '' Omar Nelson Bradley said, `` I remember the sidereal day of not being able to go to Hogsmeade. We always got Stanley and Heather to get our stuff for us. glad those days are over now. ``

`` I ca n't hold back to go to Hogsmeade, '' privy announced, `` Think of all the pranking material we 'll be capable to buy. There 's only so much you can fit in your trunk and bring from home. ``

`` Endless possibilities, Mate, '' Mark told John, `` Well, we 'd better be off. We 've put off the homework long enough. Play first, work later. That 's our shibboleth. ''

`` Bad catchword, if you ask me, '' rose whispered as her full cousin took off for the park room.

`` They 'll survive, '' Albus assured her, `` Have n't failed a class yet, have they ? ``

`` No, they have n't, '' rose agreed, `` We 'd better go, too. ''

`` Yeah, I 've still got to write that whole essay for Potions, '' Amanda sighed.

Albus groaned, `` I 'd forgotten about that. Have n't even started. ``

Albus, blush wine, bathroom, and Amanda continued walking to the mutual room. Once they were there, they spent the remainder of the afternoon piece of writing essays about the belongings of moonstone.

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During the following few years, Albus and his friends debated about whether they should ask Matt how he wound up in the Hospital Wing when they went to see him on his natal day. Albus thought they should avoid the topic altogether, still believing that Matt would evidence them when he was ready. However, rosiness thought it would appear funny if they did n't ask what happened, because if your Quaker gets injured, you would need to acknowledge what happened. As it stood right now, the only the great unwashed in the rook who knew what really happened were the teacher, Amy, Albus, Rose, John, and Amanda. Of course, no one knew that Albus and his friend knew what happened. Despite this, many hoi polloi asked them what happened. Albus just told them he had no idea and after a few days, they gave up asking. Albus had heard quite a few preposterous rumour about it. He overheard a few endorsement yr Hufflepuffs telling a couple Ravenclaws that mat had been attacked by a thestral. This same story had been repeated throughout the palace, only with a different brute being substituted each clock time, including a Hippogriff and a centaur. The Centaur story was especially ludicrous and Albus was sure the centaurs would not be happy if that story reached their ears.

In the end, Albus and his friends decided that they would ask Matt what happened, but they would not inhabit on the subject. Albus was for certain that Matt, or maybe even Amy, had come up with some kind of chronicle to cover up what happened. Despite this, Amy was not telling anyone the story. She just ignored anyone who brought it up. Her friends, including Victoire, stayed close by her at all multiplication and would n't let anyone push the topic. Albus suspected that Victoire had already been fed the fake story, but he did n't ask her about it.

After dinner on February one-sixth, Albus, rosiness, John, and Amanda found themselves walking to the infirmary Wing armed with party supplies and a wrapped present.

rosebush was the commencement to hit the door and when she went to knock, everyone was surprised to find that the room access pushed surface. `` It 's unlocked ! '' Rose gasped.

`` That must mean Matt 's doing better ! '' Albus said excitedly.

`` Let 's go, then ! '' John Lackland pushed past Albus and Rose and walked into the room. Amanda followed him and then Albus and Rose walked in. Albus spotted mat 's bed, but the drape were pulled around it. He did n't see Madam Pomfrey anywhere.

`` Madam Pomfrey ! '' Rose shouted, `` Are you here ? ``

Madam Pomfrey peeked her headspring out from behind the curtains and smiled at them. `` Rose ! You can visit as soon as I 'm done giving him his eve potions. ''
`` Ok, thanks, gentlewoman Pomfrey, '' Rose responded.

A few transactions later, the nursemaid came back out and walked over to where Albus and his admirer were standing. `` What do you hold in those travelling bag ? '' she eyed their packages suspiciously.

`` Oh, just some Honeydukes stuff and nonsense, Butterbeer, and a nowadays, '' Albus told her.

`` But none of it 's Weasley products, is it ? ''

`` No. ``

brothel keeper Pomfrey relaxed, `` Ok, upright. The hold out thing I need is to have this place destroyed while you have your party ! You can go see him now. ``

Albus ran to the bed, followed by his friends, and pulled back the curtain. Amy was sitting in a chair next to the bed and whispering to lusterlessness. She stopped abruptly when the curtain opened.

`` Hey, Matt ! '' Albus grinned and sat down at the end of the bed. `` How are you ? ``

`` I 'm all right, '' Matt replied hoarsely, `` But I 've been better. ``

`` sword lily to see you 're come alive, better half, '' John sat down next to Albus and set the bag of party stuff on the floor.

Rose and Amanda smiled and sat in chairs that Amy had conjured after they came in. Rose pulled the curtains closed and handed Matt his present tense. `` Happy natal day ! '' everyone shouted.

`` Thanks, hombre ! '' Matt grinned and tore open the wrapper. `` Wow ! A Chudley canyon jersey ! This is brilliant ! ``

`` I 'm glad you like it, '' Albus said, `` My first cousin picked it up in Hogsmeade for us. They also got us butterbeers and sweetness. ``

`` excellent ! '' Matt replied excitedly.

John picked up the bag and passed out butterbeer and jelly slugs. `` So, '' he began once everyone started eating, `` What exactly happened to you ? We 've heard the disturbed rumors. You did n't really get attacked by a herd of thestrals, did you ? ``

flatness started choking on his butterbeer and Amy slapped him on the rachis. He gave her a worried face and then looked back at John. `` Really ? '' he sputtered.

It was a bit hard to think that lustrelessness had been attacked by thestrals, when Hagrid had the school thestrals very well trained. But on the other hand, lusterlessness did expect like he 'd been attacked by a turgid puppet. He had partially healed cuts, bites, and scraping all over all his body. His arms and legs were covered in bandages and just about all of his trunk was bruised. Albus could see how someone would suspect he was attacked by a thestral.

`` Well, that 's what the Hufflepuffs are saying, '' John told him.

`` The Ravenclaws think it was a Hippogriff, '' Amanda chimed in.

flatness sighed and glanced at Amy, who gave him a look. `` It was n't either, '' Matt began, `` I got a bit too close to the Whomping Willow. ``

`` What ? ! '' John exclaimed, `` Really ?

`` Er, yeah, '' Matt said.

Albus was debating about whether to ask lusterlessness to elaborate or not when he continued.

`` I spent the night here when Albus took me that one night. Then I left in the morning and went for a walk on the solid ground. I was n't paying attention to where I was going and the tree gave me quite a beating. ``

`` Wow, '' Albus responded, `` I 'm sword lily you 're ok. ''

`` Yeah, '' John the Evangelist said, `` But when do you get to leave here ? ``

`` I 'm not really for certain, '' lusterlessness told them, `` Not for at to the lowest degree another week. gentlewoman Pomfrey wants the gash healed and the bruise faded before I leave. And I ca n't really walk that well. ``

`` A whole week ? '' rosebush exclaimed.

`` At least, '' Matt responded, `` I hope it 's not more. I 'm getting so bored. What 's been going on in the rest of the castling ? ``

`` fountainhead, did you see that clause Rita Skeeter wrote final week ? '' Albus asked.

`` Yeah, I read it yesterday. But Amy told me there was n't anything to concern about. ``

`` She 's right. But the completely rook 's talking about it. Dad thinks it 'll blow over when the next Quidditch mate arrives. ``

`` He 's probably right wing, '' rosiness agreed.

`` I hope I get to will here before the future compeer. I do n't want to overlook it, '' Matt said.

`` I hope so too, '' John took a sip of butterbeer, `` Nothing worse than missing Quidditch. ``

`` I can intend of no less than ten things, '' rose wine muttered.

`` I think we might have a prospect of winning the cup, '' Albus said excitedly.

`` That would be so sang-froid ! '' Amanda shouted, `` I love Quidditch. I was never into Muggle mutation, but Quidditch is awe-inspiring. ``

`` Definitely, '' trick agreed, `` I never saw the head of Muggle sports, but I guess if you ca n't encounter Quidditch ... ''

They spent the next hr talking about Quidditch and everything else that was going on in the castling. Albus told Matt about how Xavier Goyle had melted his cauldron in potions the other day. The potion had spread across the floor and burned through Scorpio Malfoy and his friend, Michael Jackson Limbert 's, shoes. The Gryffindors had thought this was very funny story, especially when they found out that the potion had turned both boys feet pink. Other than that, nothing too exciting had happened in class during Matt 's absence. Washburn had continued being horrible to Albus and the early Gryffindors. In August 6, they had started transfiguring Muggle pencils into flight feather. Rose, John, and a couple of the Ravenclaws were the only ones who had managed to do it.

After they had exhausted the topic of lesson, the conversation turned back to Quidditch. professional Quidditch this time. No one seemed to recall the Chudley canon had any Leslie Townes Hope of ever making it to the Cup. Even Matt seemed to agree. No one had any theme who would be playing in the Cup this twelvemonth, but it did n't matter much because it had already been decided that the Cup would charter office in Russia and none of them would get to go anyway.

Amy spent the entire visit sitting next to mat, so Albus was ineffective to percentage the subject of his newest aspiration or what had happened in detention the previous Saturday. Albus found out that Amy spent most of her give up clip visiting Matt. He had never seen such a devoted baby before. Albus had thought his older cousins were protective, but they were nothing compared to Amy.

Eventually, lady Pomfrey came back to tell them that they had stayed long enough and it was time for them to leave.

`` Well, I hope you can leave soon, '' Albus said as he stood up.

`` 'Night, Matt, '' John cleaned up the leftover food and put it back in the bag.

`` See you soon, '' rosiness told him.

`` Bye, '' Amanda stood up and followed everyone out from behind the curtains.

`` Bye, guy, '' matte yawned as they left.

`` He does n't depend good, '' Albus whispered once they had left the room.

`` No, he does n't, '' rosiness agreed, `` But at least he 's awake. ``

`` Good power point, but I can see why Madam Pomfrey wo n't let him leave yet. Everyone would bombard him with interrogation about what happened, '' John the Divine pointed out.

`` I do n't think he knows you were in the hospital annexe that night, Albus, '' Amanda said, `` He says he spent the night in the Hospital Wing, but you know he did n't. ``

`` Yeah, '' Albus agreed, `` And they brought him back there so early, there would n't have been any time for him to thread the grounds. ``

`` Do n't steer it out, though, '' Rose warned him.

`` I wo n't, '' Albus assured her, `` We agreed that we would n't say anything about what happened now that we 've heard the level. ``

`` He 'll have to order us eventually, '' John reasoned.

`` I know. I hope it 's soon, '' Albus said.

`` I bet it will be soon, '' rose wine told them, `` How many report can he come up with about what happens every wide-cut moon ? ``

`` Yeah, '' Albus said, `` I just hope it 's not forged next month. ``

No one said anything else the rest of the way to the plebeian way. Albus knew that everyone else was thinking what he was thinking. That it was very much a possible action that next month would be worse.

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A/N : Thanks to my baby and beta, Dancer of Starlight, and thanks to my other sister and my brother. Thanks to inkheart for the recapitulation.

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I thought I 'd plowshare that I 've finished the sequel to this ! Albus Potter and the Tracks They Left bum, which is about Albus 's 2nd year, will be posted as soon as I 've posted all of this one.

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As February progressed, the castle grounds were blanketed in even more snow. The students found themselves going outside for snowball fighting during much of their free time. These plot started out as informal fun, but soon groups of people formed large teams that eventually led to each house having their own squad. On juncture, half the schooltime would be outdoors participating. The plot usually resulted in a few students going to the infirmary wing. The students also tracked quite a bit of snowfall and mud into the castle and Filch was not happy about it. He spent his time lurking near the front doors, waiting to yell at anyone who came inside with muddy shoes. Albus and his supporter participated in a few sweet sand verbena fights, but soon found that the sometime students were able to bewitch sweet sand verbena and it was operose for them to keep up. It was fun nonetheless, and even rose wine took time out from studying to join in.

They also made surely to visit mat every night. They told him the latest intelligence of the rook and helped him with his preparation. No one mentioned his injuries beyond a simple 'how are you ?'and Albus could tell that Matt wanted to forfend the topic. Eventually, after a total three weeks in the hospital wing, Madam Pomfrey finally let him leave. His bruises had faded, cuts had healed, and was looking almost normal. By now, the entire castle had heard the Whomping willow report, and Albus hoped that no one would ask any inquiry about it.

`` I am so glad to be out of there, '' flatness said as he set his books down on a table in the common room the Night he left the hospital wing.

`` I 'm glad you are, too, '' Albus sat down and took out his Transfiguration Day book.

`` We all are, '' rose wine grinned, but did n't sit down. She walked over to Albus and whispered in his ear, `` I 've got to talk to you, alone. Henry James, too. We 'll go up to your dormitory. Bilius and Ethan are down here, so it 'll be empty. ``

`` We 'll be right back, '' Albus told Matt, John, and Amanda as he got up. He went up to his dormitory room and sat on the bed, waiting for his brother and cousin.

A few minutes later, rosiness came into the room followed by a bewildered looking James. `` What is it ? '' St. James asked.

`` I think it 's meter for our programme, you know, about getting Albus to utter to Dumbledore, '' Rose told them.

`` Now ? '' Albus asked in a appalled tonus. The more he had thought about that architectural plan, the more aflutter he became. It could go wrong in so many ways.

`` Yes, I think so, '' Rose replied adamantly, `` I 've given up the library research. ``

`` Really ? ! '' James laughed, `` I 'd amend call the prophet ! ``

`` Shut it, James, '' rose wine said. `` Tomorrow, during Charms, I 'll set off the fireworks and you 'll get sent to Kendrick 's part. And then maybe we 'll finally get some solution. ``

`` All right, '' Albus sighed. His curiosity trumped his desire to not cause anymore trouble in Washburn 's class.

`` We 'll let you have it off how it goes, James, '' Rose told her cousin.

James grinned, `` Somehow, I think I 'm going to listen about it before I see you. This is brilliant, setting off firework in Washburn 's class .... ''

`` I 'm not talking about that ! '' Rose sighed, `` I 'm talking about the material with Dumbledore. ``

`` I know, but still. Blimey, I wish I 'd be there to see the feel on Washburn 's face .... ''

`` No, you do n't, '' Albus replied, `` He 's going to be livid. ``

`` Yeah, but that 's what we 're hoping for, '' Rose said, `` It 's the merely way to get into Kendrick 's place. ``

`` I know, I just like there was a better way, '' Albus sighed.

`` Me, too, '' rosebush said softly.

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Albus hardly slept at all that nighttime. He tossed and turned while worrying about the next day 's magic spell division. He finally gave up sleeping around six in the first light and got up. Once John and flatness were up, the three of them headed down to breakfast.

Albus sat adjacent to pink wine, who was already there, and served himself some goner. However, Albus was too flighty to eat it. He just kept glancing up at the staff table, where Washburn was doing his common morning public eye at the students.

`` Are you ok, Albus ? '' lusterlessness asked, `` You do n't look too good. ``

`` I 'm just tired, I guess, '' Albus said quietly while glancing at Rose. She gave him a sympathetic look, but did n't say anything. Amanda, John, and lustrelessness had no idea what would be happening in magical spell, of course, so they just thought Albus was sick.

`` Maybe you should go to the hospital Wing, '' lustrelessness suggested while stuffing eggs in his mouth.

`` No, I 'll be o.k., '' Albus assured him.

Albus could n't pay attention during DADA. Harry lectured during the whole class, but Albus spent the unhurt time worrying about Charms. The class seemed to go by twice as fast as formula and before Albus knew it, it was over.

Albus walked to good luck charm with pink wine, who told him that everything was set. The Weasley fireworks were in her bag, and ready to be set off. She did n't separate him when it would be happening, but Albus assumed it would be during the hardheaded portion of the class.

Washburn stormed into the room in his usual burst of fury. He went to his desk and took attending. When he got to matte 's name, a strange grin appeared on his face.

`` Nice of you to finally join us in class, Eckerton, '' he sneered, `` What 's it been ? Three weeks ? I certainly hope you 've been studying Charms while you skipped class. ``

Albus glanced over at lustrelessness, who was turning red and slouching down in his seat.

Washburn continued the attendance and when he was done, he started lecturing. Albus 's heart was pounding loudly now and he could n't make out a Holy Writ Washburn said. All he noticed was that Washburn was calling on lustrelessness to answer every single inquiry he asked. Matt had no thought what any of the result were and was looking more piteous each mo. Eventually, Washburn announced that they would be charming paper hoot to fly. He said that this charm was much like levitation, and if one was adequate to of levitating a paper bird, they 'd be subject of making one fly.

Albus groaned as he pulled out his verge. Levitation never ended well in this social class, and he knew for a fact it would n't end well today. He glanced down at blush wine 's bag, which was sitting in between them on the floor. Once Washburn settled down to place homework at his desk, Albus noticed rose wine change by reversal her wand from her paper birdie and towards her bag, which had been emptied of everything except the pyrotechnic earlier. She gave Albus a nervous look and muttered an incantation.

A tawdry explosion erupted from the bag and a orotund hippogriff made of fire floated towards the ceiling. Everyone stopped what they were doing and stared at it. A few people screamed. Albus put on a mortified face while Rose tried her best to calculate surprised.

`` Potter ! '' Washburn ran out from behind his desk and was in front of Albus within five seconds. Albus had never heard him scream so loud. `` What on land are you doing ? ! moldiness you always disrupt my social class like this ? ! Never have I seen such a vociferous disruption ! '' He was shouting so loud now that Albus was indisputable everyone in the castle had heard him.

`` I 'll take you expelled from this castle ! '' Washburn continued, `` I 'll stimulate sure you- ''

`` What is going on in here ? '' Professor Patil came charging into the room and disrupt Washburn 's broadside. She saw the firework and pointed her sceptre at it. It disappeared immediately.

`` Potter has disrupted my class yet again ! He set off a firework while I was trying to learn ! '' Washburn informed her, `` And I will constitute for sure there is some punishment ! He has gotten away with far too practically. ``

`` Well, I think this is a subject that is better taken up with the master, '' Professor Patil replied, `` seed along, Potter. ``

Albus nodded and got up from the mesa. So far, so good. The program was going as well as it could be. He was going to clear it to the master 's office. He followed Patil out into the hallway. Washburn glared at him as he left, his mouth initiative and closing, but no quarrel were coming out.

prof Patil did not say a word the whole way to the Headmaster 's office. She led him up a few flight of stairs of stairs and stopped in front end of a stone gargoyle.

`` I 'm in the eye of teaching a division, so I 'll leave you here to see the headmaster, '' she informed him. `` Rubber duck, '' she said to the gargoyle.

The gargoyle opened to reveal a circular staircase. Albus stepped inside and climbed up. His heart was pounding as he stepped off the last-place stair and came into a circular way. It was adorned with the portraits of past master. There were all form of silver instruments on every surface, along with bookcases overflowing with Book. In the vertebral column was a desk with a comfy looking chair behind it. Behind the chair was professor Dumbledore 's portrait. Albus glanced around and noticed that he was alone in the room. Luckily, Professor Kendrick was not there. Albus breathed a sigh of succor. That was the one thing that could have gone wrongly with the architectural plan. If Kendrick was there, then Albus would not have a hazard to talk to Dumbledore.

Albus ran to Dumbledore 's portraiture, eager to get this over with, as Kendrick could recall any minute of arc. As he approached Dumbledore, he passed the only former portrait that was currently awake. It was a portrayal of a greasy haired, hooked scent man. `` Getting into bother, potter ? Just like your father, '' the man said. It was Professor Snape.

Albus chose to ignore him as he reached Dumbledore. `` Um, excuse me, Sir, '' he started.

`` hi, Albus, '' Dumbledore smiled, `` I wondered when I 'd be seeing you. But I must ask, what sort of hassle did you stimulate to be sent here ? ``

`` I, um, er, well, it was n't me, exactly. It was rosebush. But we assumed, hoped rather, that I 'd get blamed for it, '' Albus stammered.

`` Ah, you 've been wanting to peach to me ? '' Dumbledore asked.

`` Yes, sir, '' Albus replied.

`` I will be glad to avail you, but first I really must know what you and spring up did, '' Dumbledore insisted, `` I am rather queer. ``

`` Well, Rose set off a Weasley firework in professor Washburn 's class, '' Albus confessed.

`` Interesting. I seem to call up her female parent doing the same in my stratum once, although I never could prove it, '' Snape commented.

`` That 's certainly a originative way of getting to talk to me, '' Dumbledore replied, `` But I must order you that a intimately way would be to send word with another portrait and I 'd be able to fulfil you in the common elbow room. ``

Albus slapped his head, `` I ca n't think I did n't think of that ! Too late now. Anyway, what I want to talk about is secret. ``

`` Oh, I understand. Ask away. ``

`` Um, well, over Christmas, rose wine, Jesse James, and I, and a few other of our first cousin overheard our parents talking, '' Albus paused, waiting for the rebuke for listening in on a conversation.

`` Perfectly apprehensible. I do believe that if grownup do n't need children hearing their conversations, they ought to use the right charms against eavesdropping. ``

Albus grinned, `` That 's what I thought, but Grandma was pretty mad. She took away all of Henry James 's extendible Ears. ``

`` What a shame. I always thought those were ingenious. I wish they had been invented when I was your age. ``

`` Anyway, we overheard that they are keeping something from us. A secluded, I guess. We always thought they told us everything about Voldemort, the horcruxes, and the Battle at Hogwarts. But now we 're not so sure. They were talking about figuring out when to order us something. Something they do n't want us to spread around, '' Albus informed him.

`` I see, '' Dumbledore replied with a paying attention expression on his face, `` Go on. ``

`` wellspring, prof, we think we sort of know what it is. Well, I heard them say one word and the Saami word was mentioned in these unearthly dreaming I 've been having. I 've been having dreams due to somebody doing Legilimency on me. I 'm learning Occlumency, though. ``

`` That 's in force, '' Dumbledore said, `` I hope it 's going well. ``

`` Mine is, but Saint James is n't doing so well with his. ``

`` Who 's teaching you ? '' Snape interrupted, `` It 's not your father, is it ? '' Snape laughed at the very thought.

`` No, '' Albus replied coldly, `` But he could if he wanted to. ``

`` No, he could n't, '' Snape replied, `` I tried to learn him, and he is incompetent of the task. ``

`` He 's doing better now, '' Albus said defensively.

`` Who is teaching you, then ? '' Snape pressed.

`` My Aunt Hermione. ``

`` wellspring, as often of a know it all she was, she 's probably a competent teacher, '' Snape approved.

`` Thank you, Severus, '' Dumbledore said, `` Now, continue, Albus. ``

`` Um, right. Anyway, I guess I was wondering if you could differentiate me anything about the Hallows, '' Albus held his breathing time, waiting for Dumbledore 's reaction.

Dumbledore sighed, `` I was afraid that 's what you were going to ask. What do you know about them ? ``

`` Not much. My parents have n't told me anything, but I 'm pretty sure as shooting that 's what they 're keeping from us. stand up, St. James, and I have been researching in the library about them, but we have n't found anything. All I know is that they are objects and I learned that from my ambition. ``

`` Be heedful not to believe everything those dream tell you, '' Snape warned, `` That was one of your father 's job. ``

`` Severus, '' Dumbledore said warningly and turned back to Albus. `` You will not find any information about the Hallows in the history books about Voldemort. And this is because there are few who know about their importance in the final battle. Many of those who do, do not believe it. ``

`` So, they do bear to do with the conflict ? '' Albus asked.

`` Yes, they do, '' Dumbledore confirmed.

`` Will you tell me what they are ? ''

Dumbledore sighed again, `` I am afraid that it is not my position to tell you. That duty remains with your founding father. I will assure you that they played an authoritative persona in defeating Voldemort, but beyond that, you 'll feature to wait until your father is ready to secernate you. ``

Albus groaned, `` But why ? Why wo n't he tell me ? ``

`` adult have a wont of keeping things from children because they think they are protecting them. This is not always the case, as I have learned on many occasion. I made the same error numerous times, to the highest degree of them involving Harry and the information about his past. ``

`` Oh, '' Albus responded, `` Do you know when he 'll tell me ? ``

`` No, although I do conceive it will be soon. Perhaps within the future few months, '' Dumbledore revealed.

`` month ? ! '' Albus shouted, `` I ca n't wait that long ! ``

`` solitaire is a mighty virtue, Albus, '' Dumbledore said, `` I know it 's firmly to wait that long. Which is why I will reach you a niggling mite. ``

`` A hint ? Like where we can find out about the Hallows without asking my dad ? '' Albus asked hopefully.

`` Not exactly. But before I get to that, I sense there is something else troubling you. ``

Albus thought for a moment before responding. `` Well, I guess there is one thing ... '' he paused, wondering if he should separate Dumbledore about Matt.

Dumbledore smiled, but did n't say anything.

Albus sighed. `` Ok, it 's my supporter Matt. He gets sick a lot, once a month to be demand. And I just found out he 's a loup-garou. Not that that thing or anything. I still want to be friends with him, '' Albus said quickly.

`` Ah, yes, Saint Matthew Eckerton, '' Dumbledore replied.

`` You know him ? ''

`` Yes, he voiced a few concerns to me before the school year started. He and his parents had a encounter with Professor Kendrick. ``

`` That was quick, Potter. I must say that I am pleasantly surprised that you found out so quickly. Your father never was able to put the cue together to figure out that Lupin was a wolfman. missy sodbuster told him, '' Snape interjected.

Albus averted his heart from Snape and mumbled, `` Er, Rose is the one who really found out. I just confirmed it when I was in the infirmary Wing the Saami time as lusterlessness. ``

`` Of track, '' Snape said flatly.

`` Severus, '' Dumbledore warned, `` Continue, Albus. ``

`` It 's just, lusterlessness has n't told us yet. He 's still trying to veil it from us. I just wish he 'd trust me. It just variety of feels like no one trusts me. matt wo n't state me he 's a werewolf and my dad wo n't tell me about the Hallows. Why wo n't anyone trust me ? '' Albus told Dumbledore.

`` I understand, '' Dumbledore responded, `` But I do conceive it 's more complicated than you not being trusty. You, I believe, are very trustworthy. As far as Matt trusting you, I will distinguish you that he had a very rough puerility. He 's been through horrors you ca n't even conceive of. I do call up he trusts you, but I do n't think he tells many masses about his lycanthropy. I know that he is very afraid about what will happen if people find out- ''

`` But it does n't matter to me ! Or bathroom or rosebush or Amanda ! '' Albus interrupted.

`` I know. But by experiences have caused Matt to be loth to tell anyone. Although I do think he will confide in you eventually. ``

`` So you agree that I should n't tell him that I know ? '' Albus asked.

`` As long as he does n't know that you know, I think that would be a wise to choice. ``

`` No, I do n't think he has any idea that I know, '' Albus said.

`` Good, '' Dumbledore continued, `` Now, I believe trust is a two-party street. You want Matt to confide in you, but can you think of anything that you are keeping from him, and can, and Amanda as well ? ``

Albus wracked his mental capacity, `` Well, just the Hallows, but I do n't even know what they are. ``

`` The Hallows, that 's exactly what I suspected you were keeping secret. But why ? ``

`` Um, I guess I 'm not certainly. It just seems like something that I should keep to myself. Since my parents have n't even separate anyone, '' Albus reasoned.

`` Ah, but you wish your parents would evidence you about them ? ``

`` Yes, but- ''

`` It might be sassy to assure your Friend, Albus. Just because your parents have n't told anyone, does n't mean you have to keep it to yourself. ``

`` Really ? '' Albus asked.

`` Yes, and that is my soupcon to you. Tell your supporter what you know about the Hallows. They just might be able to help you, '' Dumbledore told him.

`` You think they would get laid more than we could get from Scripture ? '' Albus asked skeptically.

`` There 's only one way to find out, '' Dumbledore winked.

`` All right, if you 're sure, '' Albus responded.

`` Good luck with that, Potter, '' Snape smirked.

Albus heard a room access open behind him and he jumped. He had momentarily forgotten what he had done to get to Kendrick 's office. As he remembered the Chaos in Washburn 's social class, apprehensiveness consumed him once more. What was going to happen ? Albus turned around and saw Professor Kendrick standing in the doorway.

`` Sit down, Albus, '' Kendrick said as he walked towards his desk.

Albus sat down in the chairperson in forepart of the desk while Kendrick sat down in his chair.

`` prof Patil told me what happened. Before we start discussing, I 'm going to ask prof Washburn to fall in. Along with your dad. Hopefully we 'll be able to get to the bottom of this, '' Kendrick got up from the desk and went over to the open fireplace. He threw a handful of floo pulverisation in and thrust his head into the emerald flames.

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A/N : Thanks to my Sister and beta, Dancer of Starlight, as well as my former Sister and my blood brother. Thanks to Moonylupin for the review !
Disclaimer- I do n't own Harry Potter

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`` Now, do n't expect to produce much Sir Thomas More than a wisp of silvery fog on your foremost attack, '' Harry told his class of eager seventh geezerhood, `` Patronuses are unmanageable for even the best virtuoso to conjure. ``

`` But my mum and dad said you managed it in your 3rd year, '' Christina Humphrey Davy interrupted.

`` Well, yes, I did, '' Harry told his course of instruction, `` But I had wonderful instructor and the motivation I needed to wield it at such a young age. Now, everyone think of a felicitous memory, just as we discussed- ''

`` exculpation me, Harry ? '' The flames in the schoolroom fireplace turned a bright emerald green and the headmaster 's nerve appeared in it. The unscathed category turned to await towards the fireplace and were shocked to see Professor Kendrick 's head.

`` Yes, professor ? '' Harry answered in a confused tone. hearth had been installed in all the classrooms during the rebuilding of Hogwarts after the engagement in order for the teachers to communicate faster in the event of an emergency. Harry had never used his fireplace before and was a bit disquieted when he saw Kendrick in it.

`` Your son caused a hoo-hah in appeal just now- ''

`` What did James do this clock time ? '' Harry sighed.

`` No, not James. It was Albus, '' Kendrick told Harry.

`` What ? ! '' Harry was baffled. He never imagined Albus would cause enough trouble to be sent to the Headmaster 's business office. Even Saint James the Apostle had avoided that so far.

`` Yes, it was Albus. He 's in my berth right now and I 'd wish to talk about it with you and Professor Washburn, '' Kendrick said

`` All right hand. I 'll meet you in your office in a few bit. ``

`` I 'll see you then, '' Kendrick 's head disappeared and the flaming returned to their common orange.

The seventh year all turned their heads back to Harry, with feel of shock on their faces.

`` What did Albus do ? '' Victoire asked, `` I ca n't imagine him getting in trouble. ``

`` I really do n't know what happened, Victoire, '' Harry answered.

`` Were his friend in on this, too ? '' Amy asked anxiously. Harry could tell apart she was disquieted about her blood brother getting in trouble.

`` I 'm not certain. I just heard about this now, '' Harry responded, `` I 've got to go. I 'm dismissing division now. I trust you 'll all use this time responsibly, '' Harry grinned, knowing they 'd all use the time to goof off. `` We 'll cover with Patronuses side by side course of instruction. ``

Harry left the classroom as his student were packing up. He made it to Kendrick 's function in phonograph record time, gave the countersign, and entered the elbow room. Kendrick was sitting behind his desk, with Albus and Washburn sitting in front of it. There was an empty chair between them. Nobody was saying a word. Both Dumbledore and Snape 's portrayal seemed to be paying close attending. Harry walked over to the empty chairperson and he noticed that Albus was shaking and he looked extremely scared.

`` Hi, Al, '' Harry whispered and gave his son a agile hug before taking the mediate nates. Albus remained lull and he was staring straight at Dumbledore 's portrait.

`` Daddy wo n't be able to relieve you this clip, Potter, '' Washburn sneered.

`` That 's enough, Jameson, '' Kendrick said calmly, `` Now that Harry is here, could you please excuse to both of us what happened ? ``

`` I was trying to teach and all of a sudden, there was an explosion and a firework emerged from the table he was sitting at, '' Washburn spat, `` He set it off to cause a disruption. He 's been doing it ever since the rootage of the class. ``

`` Is this true, Albus ? '' Kendrick asked. All three adults turned to wait at Albus, who was sinking gloomy in his seat. He did not say a word.

`` Of course of study it 's true ! '' Washburn growled after a few moments of silence.

A meretricious banging disrupted their word. Harry turned away from Albus and looked at the office door. `` Do you want me to get that ? ``

`` Yes, I suppose, '' Kendrick replied.

Harry got up and went over to the door. He opened it and rose wine came bursting in. She was out of breathing place and looked flushed. `` Do n't. Expel. Him. '' she panted.

`` What ? ! '' Kendrick said, `` I was n't planning on expelling Albus. ``

`` You should ! '' Washburn stood up and glared at Kendrick.

`` Sit down, '' Kendrick responded, `` You have to respect my decisions. I will not expel Albus, but there will be a punishment. ``

`` No ! '' rose wine shouted. She walked towards Kendrick 's desk and stood in front of it. Harry followed and stood behind Albus 's hot seat. `` It was n't him ! '' she announced.

`` What do you mean ? ! '' Washburn exclaimed, `` Of line it was him ! I saw him ! ``

`` No, you did n't. You saw it came from our table, there was no way you could tell who actually did it. privy, lusterlessness, and I were also sitting at that tabular array, '' rose wine explained.

`` What are you getting at, Rose ? '' Harry asked. Now he was thoroughly confused about the solid event.

`` It was me, '' pink wine said simply, `` It was my firework. ``

`` You set off a firework during a socio-economic class ? '' Harry was mystified. If there was anyone who was less likely than Albus to induce trouble during class, it was blush wine. Rose did love causation difficulty, but she never did it during classes.

`` Well, not really, '' Rose glanced shiftily at Washburn and then returned her regard to Harry. `` Not intentionally, that is. It was one of those new pyrotechnic that Uncle George is working on. They 're still in the examination stage. The ones that are supposed to actually disappear if you vanish them, but then reappear an hour or so later. Only right now they permanently disappear. ``

`` That 's well, '' Harry breathed a suspiration of relief. There were lots regretful experimental product that could experience accidentally gotten set off.

`` Anyway, they 're very unstable right now and they go off if there 's a lot of magic around, and we were practicing charming theme birds, '' Rose told him.

`` Why did you have it ? '' Harry asked.

`` I, um, took it during Christmastime fracture, '' Rose mumbled while looking at her feet.

`` What ? ! '' Harry exclaimed.

`` I found it at the tunnel and did n't clear it was one of the experimental ones. I just realized that the other day. ``

`` And why was it in your bag ? ``

`` I was meaning to give it to you during DADA, but I forgot, '' rosebush confessed.

Harry sighed, `` All right. I guess that closed book is solved. ``

`` What about punishment ! They need to be punished ! '' Washburn shouted while glaring at Rose.

`` Rose will get product line, but seeing as Albus was n't actually involved, I ca n't punish him, '' Kendrick explained.

`` But, but, '' Washburn sputtered.

`` And that is net, Jameson, '' Kendrick said firmly, `` Now, Albus and Rose, you should get going to your adjacent stratum. Rose, you can do your lines with Professor Washburn tomorrow night at seven. ``

Albus and pink wine nodded. Albus got up and gave Harry a hug before he followed rose wine out of the room. He still did n't say anything, but he looked a bit less scar than he had earlier and he had stopped shaking.

Kendrick stood up, `` I 'm glad we got this all straightened out. I shall see both of you later. ''

Washburn glared at Harry and stomped out of the elbow room, slamming the door behind him. Harry turned to impart as well, but stopped when he heard a familiar phonation. `` Harry, I would like to discourse something with you, if you have sentence. ''

Harry turned around and saw the companion fount of Albus Dumbledore looking at him. `` Yeah, I 've got time. ``

`` I 'll leave you to your conversation, then, '' Kendrick said as he left his office.

Harry walked over to Dumbledore 's portrait, `` What is it, professor ? ``

`` I had an interesting conversation with Albus earlier. ``

`` Really ? '' Harry was very singular as to what the two of them would accept talked about.

`` Oh, yes, '' Dumbledore continued, `` He has been wondering about the Hallows. ``

`` The, the, Hallows ? '' Harry stammered. He did n't think his kids had ever even heard of the Hallows.

`` The Hallows. He overheard you talking about them over Christmas holiday. He, Jesse James, and rose wine have been attempting to inquiry them in the library ever since. ``

`` They have ? ''

`` That 's what Albus told me. Naturally, they did not find out any answers, '' Dumbledore went on, `` So, Albus asked me what I knew about them. ``

`` And did you tell him ? '' Harry asked anxiously.

`` I told him I do know about them, but that I could not give him the solution he wanted. I believe that is your duty, Harry, '' Dumbledore responded.

Harry breathed a sigh of rilievo, `` Thank you. ``

`` Why have n't you told them, Harry ? ``

Harry stopped to think. Dumbledore gazed at him while waiting patiently. `` well, I guess because I do n't want a totally lot of multitude knowing about them. The lastly affair we need is to accept someone seeking them out. ``

`` But you fear that is what 's happening. ``

`` Yes, I do. I 'm afraid that 's what the dreams mean, '' Harry told him.

`` Are you afraid the minor will assure the totally school ? ``

`` I guess I am, '' Harry confessed, `` Especially James I. He 's always so tidal bore to tell everyone he meets stories about me. ``

`` He is majestic of being your son, '' Dumbledore said, `` And I think if you expressed your concern about others knowing about the Hallows, they would go along the secret. ``

`` You 're probably right, '' Harry sighed, `` But I 'm also afraid about whoever 's doing the Legilimency finding out about them. If I tell the kids, then whoever wants the Hallows will be able to incur out where they are. ``

`` Perhaps. It is a bully claim. But I 'm surely you 'll always make the right conclusion in the end, '' Dumbledore replied, `` Were you ever planning on telling them ? ``

`` Yes, I was. ``

`` When ? ``

`` I 'm not certain, I guess, '' Harry responded, `` When they were a bit Old, I suppose. But I was waiting for the right-hand moment. ``

`` And that moment might be approaching earlier then you thought, '' Dumbledore replied, `` Albus thinks you do n't rely him. ``

`` He does ? '' Harry sighed. This was getting more complicated by the moment.

`` Yes, he told me. He is a bit bowl over about it. But it is aided by the fact that you are n't the only one keeping a big secret from him. ``

Harry paused to think. Who else was keeping secrets from his son ? `` Oh, his friend, Matt, right ? He has n't told Albus yet, has he ? ``

`` No, he has n't. But Albus and pink wine have figured it out on their own. I do n't think he fully understands why Matt has n't told him. He just sees it as the people he loves are n't trusting him. ``

`` Oh, no, it 's so much more complicated than that, '' Harry responded.

`` That 's what I told him. But that is an issue that 's between him and mat and there is n't a good deal you can do about it. What you can do is reconsider when you are going to tell your baby about the Hallows. ``

`` Yeah, I guess I will. I just do n't want to look sharp into it. Maybe at the end of terminal figure would be good. That way they can litigate the approximation over the summer at domicile where they wo n't be tempted to tell others about it. ``

`` That would be wise, '' Dumbledore smiled.

`` Thanks for telling me, Professor. I should probably get going, '' Harry said.

`` I shall see you soon, Harry. ``

`` Bye, '' Harry turned around and left the bureau. He thought about what Dumbledore said on his way to the Great Charles Francis Hall for dejeuner. What Dumbledore said made signified, but he was still reluctant about telling his tiddler about the Hallows.

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`` That was an impressive lie the Weasley girl told, '' Snape said curtly to Dumbledore after Harry left.

`` Yes, it was, '' Dumbledore agreed.

`` But you did n't severalise potter about it. ``

`` No, I did not feel it was essential. I do n't think anymore punishment would give birth accomplished anything. I ca n't guess Albus or rosiness will do anything like that again in the near hereafter, '' Dumbledore explained.

`` They did lie, though. They lied to the Headmaster. That deserves penalization, '' Snape responded.

`` Perhaps, perhaps, '' Dumbledore said calmly, `` But, Severus, you did not tell Harry either. ``

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`` That was crazy, '' Albus shouted after he left the headmaster 's federal agency with Rose. As soon as the gargoyle closed behind them, James appeared in social movement of them.

`` fountainhead, are you in huge bother, Albus ? '' he asked anxiously.

`` Luckily, no, '' Albus told his brother.

`` What happened, then ? '' James pushed, `` Are you going to severalize us about your talking with Dumbledore ? ``

`` Of course ! '' Albus said, `` Just not here. What if someone heard us ? ``

`` There 's still an hour until our next grade, why do n't we go up to the common room ? It might be empty now, '' Rose suggested.

`` Good idea, '' Albus agreed. He started walking towards Gryffindor towboat. James and rose followed, neither of them saying a word.

The mutual room was empty. Albus, King James, and rosebush hurried at bottom and snagged the dependable armchairs near the fervency. Epistle of James and rose wine looked at Albus expectantly, waiting for him to begin.

Albus launched into a lengthy account about his conversation with Dumbledore. Saint James and rose wine sat quietly and did n't cut off him. Albus told them every bit of the conversation, except for the theatrical role about Matt. Albus would evidence Rose about that later, after Jesse James left.

`` So, Dumbledore knows ? '' Jesse James said after Albus finished.

`` Yes, he does, but he wo n't order me a good deal, '' Albus explained, `` Just told me to ask my ally. ``

`` That 's so strange, '' rose furrowed her brow, `` Why would they know anything about the Hallows if we do n't ? ``

`` Dunno, '' Henry James commented, `` He was a bit mad, though. ``

`` Yeah, but he was vivid. He has n't been untimely about practically, '' Albus reminded them.

`` So, you think we should tell our friends ? '' Rose asked.

`` I 'm not really sure as shooting, '' Albus confided, `` I 'd be leave to try anything right now to figure out what the Hallows are, but what if Dad 's mad that we told people ? ``

`` He ca n't be mad if we do n't even know what they are, '' James reasoned, `` As far as he knows, we 've never even heard the word 'Hallows'. ``

`` That 's truthful, '' rosiness said.

`` well, Dumbledore seems to think that Dad 's going to tell us soon, possibly this year, '' Albus reminded them.

`` Maybe we should apply it another calendar month or so ? '' rose suggested, `` Maybe something will plough up in the subroutine library. ``

`` Dumbledore said we wo n't find anything in the library. The Hallows do receive to do with Voldemort 's fall. He told me that much. And hardly anyone knows about that part, of track. ``

`` I guess we could move over it a picayune while thirster, to see if he tells us about them, '' James sighed.

`` Ok, then, we 'll wait a bit longer, '' Albus agreed, `` Anyway, if Dad wo n't tell us, he certainly wo n't need our friend to know. ``

`` Yeah, '' James said, `` Oh, what punishment did you wind up with ? ``

`` I got detention tomorrow dark, '' Rose told him.

`` I got zero, '' Albus grinned.

`` What ? ! '' James shouted, `` Nothing ? ``

`` Nope, naught. ``

`` I convinced them it was me. fountainhead, I convinced them the firework went off accidentally, '' Rose explained the history she told about the data-based firework.

`` That 's amazing, '' Saint James the Apostle grinned, `` You must be an first-class prevaricator. ``

Rose blushed and suppressed a smile.

`` Speaking of amazing, '' Albus started, `` How did you find out where Kendrick 's agency is ? ``

`` That would be all me, '' St. James the Apostle continued grinning, `` All my brilliance. ``

`` What did you do ? '' Albus asked suspiciously.

`` wellspring, I expected to recover Uncle Harry in his post after course of study, but he was n't there. I was so worried you 'd get expelled before I was capable to explain. So I went to find James so we could figure out what to do- ''

`` Let me recount him, Rose, '' King James interrupted, `` We ran back to Dad 's office and that 's when I thought of how we could find the office. Mind you, I wish I 'd thought of it earlier and then you would n't own had to do the totally firework matter. ``

`` Well, what was it ? '' Albus asked impatiently.

King James I reached into his robes and pulled a rather old looking objet d'art of parchment out. `` The Marauder 's Map. ``

Albus stared at it and smacked his forehead. `` Of course of instruction ! Why did n't we think of it before ? ``

`` I dunno, but the thought just popped into my head. I 'm so glad Dad told us how it worked. We were able-bodied to find Kendrick 's authority, but of course of study the door was closed and we did n't know the word. But then we looked at the map and the slight dot labeled 'Rose Weasley'had a speech bubble that said 'Rubber duck'. So rosiness said that and she was in. Easy as that. ``

Albus continued to gaze in awe at the map. `` So now you 've got the map ? You 're going to be in huge difficulty. What if Dad 's using it ? ``

`` I do n't think he is. It was n't sitting out or anything. We were n't even sure it was there, thought he might have left it at home. I summoned it. It came flying out of the bottom of a bole that was shoved in the back of the depot closet, '' James explained.

`` Are you going to keep it ? '' Albus asked.

`` For now, '' James told him, `` At least until I hear anything about Dad wondering where it is. ``

`` I hope you do n't get in trouble, James, '' rose wine warned, `` Be thrifty. ``

`` I will, do n't interest. I 'd just like to get some devilment in, '' James grinned.

`` Be measured about who sees it, too, '' rose insisted.

`` I 'm just letting Nathan and Thomas Bradley see it. And Cedric and Ben, of class. They know all about it. And they keep asking when I 'd contend to nick it. ``

pink wine sighed, `` mulct. Well, we 'd best get going to year. '' She stood up and walked towards the portrait hole.

Albus got up and followed blush wine, `` See ya later, James. ``

`` Bye, '' James waved.

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As the week progressed, Albus fell back into his usual Hogwarts routine. His homework drove most of the thoughts about the Hallows out of his head. He occasionally thought about telling John the Divine, Matt, and Amanda about them, but he decided not to. St. James the Apostle, who was even more busy than Albus, did not look to be lingering on mentation of the Hallows either. Between homework, Quidditch practice, and Occlumency lessons, he hardly had any leisure meter at all. Albus had yet to try about any dumbfound frivolity that James had been able to pull off with the assistance of the vulture 's Map.

Towards the end of the week, Albus and his Quaker had something else to interest about that succeeded in Albus momentarily forgetting about the Hallows all together. The full moonshine. It fell on a Monday this month. The Lord's Day before it, Albus and his protagonist were enjoying a snowball fight on the grounds.

flavour ! John had sent a snowball at the back of Albus 's head and the force caused him to fall cheek first into the oceanic abyss snow. `` I 'll get you ! '' Albus shouted as he stood back up and formed a prominent snowball. He sent it flying across the nearly hollow Quidditch Pitch towards John. But whoremaster was too quick. He jumped aside and the sweet sand verbena hit flatness instead.

`` Ha, ha ! '' whoremonger shouted gleefully. They were having a squad Charles Percy Snow glob fight. It was John and Rose versus Albus, Matt, and Amanda. John seemed enchant that Albus had hit one of his own teammate instead. Saint John the Apostle rolled another Baron Snow of Leicester ball and threw it at Amanda. It hit her square in the back. She in tour quickly made a snowball and threw it at Rose. Rose jumped aside and the sweet sand verbena sailed into the ground behind her. Despite the fact that Albus 's squad had three multitude and John and rosebush were only two, John the Divine and rose wine seemed to be doing much better. toilet had a estimable arm and very in force aim and was great at dodging snowballs.

Albus quickly made another snowball and was about to bewilder it, but he noticed that Matt still had n't gotten up. He dropped his sweet sand verbena and ran over to mat and was hit in the head by a Abronia elliptica sent by John.

`` Stop the biz ! '' Albus shouted and pointed to mat. Saint John the Apostle, Rose, and Amanda glanced over and immediately dropped their snowballs.

`` lustrelessness, are you all right ? '' Albus poked Matt 's arm, but he did n't respond.

`` matt ? '' John rolled him over onto his vertebral column. Matt groaned. whoremonger pulled him up into a seated position. `` We should probably go inside, '' John the Evangelist said to Albus.

`` Yeah, '' Albus agreed. He grabbed matt 's other arm and he and John pulled matte to his foot. `` I 'm sorry, I did n't think I threw it that hard. ``

`` I did n't think you did either, '' lavatory agreed. They walked back towards the palace, supporting flatness between them.

`` Maybe we should go to the Hospital Wing, '' rosiness suggested.

`` No, no Hospital Wing, '' flatness whispered, `` I 'm fine. I 've just got to lie down. ``

`` Are you sure ? '' Amanda asked.

`` Yeah, I 'll be fine. Let 's just go back to Gryffindor, '' lustrelessness said.

They walked slowly back to Gryffindor Tower. By the time they were at the commons room, matte was able to walk unsupported, although he still did n't face skillful. Once they were in the elbow room, Matt made a beeline for the dormitory. Albus and bathroom went with him so they could coldcock their wet cloaks and scarves.

`` Are you going to stay up here ? '' Albus asked Matt.

`` I think so, '' Matt said as he climbed into his bed.

`` Ok, well I hope you 're feeling better, '' Albus replied.

`` Me, too, '' John said. But by the time the two son left the room, mat had already fallen asleep.

Albus and John headed back down the circular staircase and back into the green room. The elbow room was packed and very noisy. Rose and Amanda had already settled themselves to doing homework at a small secluded table in a corner of the elbow room. Albus and trick sat down across from the lady friend and took out their books.

`` So, '' Albus whispered, `` Is the full moon sometime soon ? ``

`` Yep, '' blush wine told him without looking up from her homework, `` It 's tomorrow. ``

`` D'you think it 'll be as bad as last meter ? '' Amanda asked.

`` I dunno, '' Rose answered, `` I really do n't know why his transformations are so bad. ``

`` I think he 's part of that study Uncle pecker was talking about, '' Albus told them, `` When I was in the hospital wing final month, the Healer mentioned a study, but gentlewoman Pomfrey shushed him before he elaborated. ``

`` Then that might explain it. But why would he be in the study if it 's just qualification things defective ? '' John Lackland asked.

`` Who knows what it was like before it, though, '' pink wine commented.

`` Good stop, '' John the Divine responded. The four friends sank into their opinion and continued working on their preparation in secrecy for a half minute. The noise in the park way made it difficult to expect on a conversation. Albus managed to finish his Charms homework, but it took him longer than usual since he was distracted by worrying about Matt.

Albus closed his Charms book and put it back into his bag. When he looked up, he was surprise to see flatness coming over towards them. Albus sat back up and poked John, who was still working diligently on his Herbology essay that was due the next day. can looked up as mat sat down succeeding to Rose.

`` What are you guys talking about ? '' matt asked.

`` Not much, really, we 're just doing homework, '' John told him, `` I guess I 'll have to finish this after dinner. '' He closed his Herbology book and stuffed it in his bag.

`` You coming to dinner ? '' Albus asked lustrelessness, `` We were n't sure if you 'd be up. ``

A look of panic flashed across Matt 's brass, `` Why would you recall that ? '' he asked quickly.

Albus glanced shiftily at John, `` Er, just because you did n't await too good after getting hit by that snowball. ``

Matt visibly relaxed, `` Oh, um, I 'm feeling better now. ``

`` That 's good, '' Albus answered. matt did look a bit better, although he was still much paler than usual. `` Let 's go eat, then. I 'm hunger. ``

Rose and Amanda packed up their piece of work and the group headed down to the Great Hall. Even though lustrelessness went to dinner, Albus noticed that he did n't eat practically. After dinner, they headed back up to the common room to finish their preparation.

`` I 'm still three inches shortly, '' John the Divine announced after he worked for another twenty proceedings on his Herbology essay.

`` Let me see it, '' rosiness reached over and took St. John the Apostle 's essay. She read it silently for a few bit. `` You can elaborate on the uses of Beelzebub 's Snare in Potions. ``

`` Devil 's trap has uses in Potions ? '' John asked.

`` Yes, in more advanced Potions. It 's in the book, '' Rose told him. bathroom flipped through his account book and began working on his essay again.

Albus had finished his Herbology essay the previous day and was currently working on a DADA essay that was also due the next day. `` Have you guys all finished the dada essay ? '' he asked.

`` Yes, '' Rose responded without glancing up from her book.

`` Yeah, '' Amanda answered while working furiously on her genius chart.

`` Huh ? '' matte picked his caput up from his book. He had fallen asleep in his daddy book.

`` Have you finished the dad essay ? '' Albus repeated.

`` Oh, no, but I 'll get it done, '' Matt said tiredly and put his head back down on his book.

Albus glanced at Rose, who gave him a worried flavour. Albus had a feeling that Matt would not be getting the essay done. They both went back to their work without saying a Book. A few minutes later, individual tapped Albus on the shoulder.

`` Hey, '' soul said from behind him.

Albus turned around and saw Victoire standing behind his chair. `` Oh, hi, Victoire. What 's up ? ``

`` Not practically, '' Victoire sat down in the chair next to Albus. `` Amy and I just have to secern you something. '' Amy had sat down future to Matt and was trying to come alive him up.

`` What is it ? '' Albus asked. John, rose wine, and Amanda had all looked up from their workplace and were waiting for Victoire to get on with it.

`` Quinton Willinson has finished his detentions, '' Victoire told him.

`` Oh, cracking, '' Albus groaned.

`` I just thought you should sleep together, '' Victoire said.

`` Do you think he 's going to bother me anymore ? '' Albus asked.

`` He might. detainment certainly deterred him for a month, but who knows what could happen now that he 's done with detention. I 'd just watch out, if I were you. All of you. ``

They all nodded, except for flatness, who was sleepily paying care to something Amy was whispering in his ear.

`` wellspring, I 've got studying to do, '' Victoire stood up, `` You coming, Amy ? I still have n't finished that Arithmancy stuff. ``

Amy stopped whispering to Matt and looked at Victoire. `` Uh, yeah, I have n't finished it either. '' She said something else to Matt and then stood up and left with Victoire, while glancing once more at her brother.

`` wellspring, this could be bad, '' Rose said once they left.

`` I know. He 's going to be livid after having detainment for a month, '' Albus replied.

`` You 've got to be careful. He 's going to require revenge again, '' whoremaster said.

`` Yeah, he will, '' Albus agreed.

`` Has Slughorn mentioned anymore parties ? '' John Lackland asked.

`` No, surprisingly not. But I 'm not going to any even if he does. ``

`` I think that 's a secure idea. I wo n't either. We should try and avert Willinson, '' Rose responded.

They worked on their homework for another time of day before going to bed. Matt had fallen asleep again shortly after Amy and Victoire left, and Albus had to poke him rather hard to wake him up. Once they got up to the dormitory, Matt collapsed onto his bed and was asleep within minutes.

Albus lay awake for a while before he managed to fall asleep. He was worried about lusterlessness and about what Willinson was going to do now that he was relinquish from custody. Albus tried to clear his mind, but there were so many things worrying him that he found it insufferable. His slumber was filled with strange dreams, involving Willinson, along with the common incubus about the Hallows.

Albus went down to breakfast the next dawning with lavatory and Matt. They were running late because it had taken John and Albus a while to wake flatness up. By the fourth dimension they made it to the Great Hall, Rose and Amanda had already finished breakfast and were getting prepare to go to DADA.

`` There you are ! '' Rose said when Albus sat down next to her, `` You 'd amend eat fast. We 've got to go to class in five arcminute. ``

`` I know, it took us forever to get him up, '' Albus gestured to mat, who was leaning his head on his arm and not eating anything. Rose nodded and glanced at Matt sympathetically.

Albus and Saint John the Apostle shoved a few slicing of toast into their sassing and then the group was off to DADA. They managed to run into the way before the ship's bell rang, but they were the last unity there. There was only one table available, the one in front, which happened to be right in battlefront of the table Scorpio Malfoy and his friends sat at. Albus groaned silently and sat down at the table, hoping Malfoy would n't remark Matt 's fatigue.

`` I 'll call for your essays now, '' Harry announced once he 'd finished taking attendance. He got up and went around the elbow room to collect the essays.

Albus handed his dad his essay and Harry moved on to Matt. Matt was laying his headland on his book and seemed to be asleep. Harry lightly tapped him on the shoulder. `` Huh ? '' Matt glanced up.

Malfoy snorted loudly behind them and Albus turned around and glared at him.

`` Do you have the essay done ? '' Harry asked quietly.

`` Oh, no. I 'm regretful, Professor, '' Matt whispered, `` I tried to get it done lastly night, but I just ... '' his voice trailed off.

`` It 's all right, '' Harry replied, `` Try to throw it done by next week. I know I did n't commit you much clock time, since I just assigned it Friday. ``

Matt nodded and put his head back down on the table. Harry went back to his desk and started the day 's lecturing. `` Today we are going to continue- ''

`` Sir, '' Malfoy interrupted, `` Sir, why does he get extra time for his essay ? '' Malfoy pointed at Matt.

Harry sighed, `` I do not guess that is any of your concern, Mr. Malfoy. ``

`` But it 's not very comely, is it ? Why ca n't I have surplus time ? ``

`` You handed in your essay today, did n't you ? '' Harry asked.

`` Yes, why ? ``

`` well, then, you obviously are in no penury of surplus meter. If you ever think you need supernumerary meter for an assignment, just tell me why and I may award it to you. ``

`` But- ''

`` That 's the end of this discussion, Mr. Malfoy, '' Harry cut him off, `` Now, back to the lesson .... ''

Harry lectured for the entire class. Throughout the first half of class, Malfoy repeatedly poked mat with his wand to try and stir up him up. Albus turned around and glared at him numerous times but Malfoy kept doing it. Eventually, Harry noticed and threatened Malfoy with custody if it continued. Albus was relieved when socio-economic class was over, but they still had to form it through Charms with the Slytherins. Although Albus knew even Malfoy would n't horn in anyone with his sceptre in Washburn 's class.

`` So, first you get especial treatment from brothel keeper Pomfrey and now from professor Potter, too ? '' Malfoy glared icily at Matt after they left the DADA room.

`` Just leave him alone, '' Albus growled.

`` I will find out why, you can count on it, '' Malfoy stared at matte, who had gone as wan as a spectre when Malfoy said this.

`` Is there a problem ? '' Harry had just left the classroom and was standing behind Malfoy.

Malfoy jumped as he heard Harry 's interpreter, `` No, prof. '' He gave Matt one more glare before taking off for the Charms classroom.

`` I 'll see you later, Al, '' Harry gave Albus a hug before going back into the classroom.

`` Bye, Dad, '' Albus hugged him back. Albus and Matt started to take the air to Charms. John, blush wine, and Amanda had gone on ahead, but Albus was staying behind to take the air with flatness, who was walking considerably slower.

`` Late again, ceramicist, Eckerton, '' Washburn growled as they walked into the room. They headed for their common back table and passed Malfoy on the way. He was smiling smugly at them, noticeably glad that they were late. The class went by in its usual suffering. Washburn seemed to have increased his hatred for Albus since the firework incident, if that was possible. He called on Albus for every interrogative, even though Albus never raised his hand. The only times he did n't do this was when he chose to prognosticate on Matt, which was every time he fell asleep.

Much to Albus 's surprise, matt made it through replicate Herbology without going to the infirmary Wing. Albus was sure that Neville would experience made him go after he tripped over a pot and banged his arm on the judiciary. But Neville just asked if he was all rightfulness and continued teaching.

After dinner party, Albus and his friends found themselves taking a much needed break from studying. They had all finished the homework that was due the succeeding day and were relaxing at their usual table. Albus was losing horribly at Wizard 's cheat to Rose, whose knight was currently beating up Albus 's queen. John the Divine and Amanda were playing a rather meretricious game of Exploding Snap.

`` You want to act as, Matt ? '' John asked as he was dealing wit for the following round.

`` No, '' Matt groaned. He was curled up in an armchair near the table and was wincing every few minutes.

`` All right hand, '' John gave him a disquieted smell, `` Do you require me to go with you to the hospital fender ? ``

`` Not right now, '' lusterlessness whispered and closed his eyes again.

Albus glanced up and looked at his ally. They all had worried feeling on their faces. Albus watched Matt dusk back asleep, which only took two minutes.

`` world-beater to D4, '' blush wine announced, `` And mate. '' Rose 's fag moved to the public square, bunk up Albus 's remaining bishop, and won the game. `` Good game. ``

`` Yeah, '' Albus agreed, `` Have you ever lost ? ``

`` I 've lost to my dad quite a few times, '' Rose said as she put her chess piece away.

Albus put his chessman back in their case and folded up the board. He looked up once he was done and saw Amy coming over. She walked over to Matt and started gently shaking him awake.

`` Hi, Amy, '' Albus said.

Amy looked over at Albus, `` Oh, hi, Albus, '' she said quietly and went back to waking mat up. matt opened his center and groaned.

`` C'mon, it 's clock time to go, '' Albus heard Amy whisper. Albus looked at Rose, John, and Amanda. They were all watching Amy, too.

`` Ugh, no, '' matte whispered. But he sat up and winced.

`` It 's ok, come on, '' Amy grabbed Matt 's arm and pulled him gently out of the chairman. flatness got up and let Amy head him out of the coarse room.

`` Has she ever taken him to the Hospital Wing before ? '' Albus asked once they left.

`` No, I do n't think so, '' Rose said.

`` She must think it 's going to be bad this time, '' bathroom said glumly.

`` Guess so, '' Albus responded quietly.

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The four friends were very subdued the rest of the even. They all joined in a game of Exploding press stud, but none of them were very into it. Although they did n't talk about Matt the rest period of the eve, Albus knew they were all thinking about him. Eventually, they just decided to go to bed.

Albus climbed into his four-poster bed and tried to fall asleep. He tossed and turned for hours, but sleep would n't come to him. He was too worried about Matt.

`` Are you awake, John ? '' Albus asked once he was sure Bilius and Ethan were asleep.

Albus heard the bed to his rightfield creaking as John turned over. `` Yeah, ca n't sleep. ``

`` Me neither. ``

`` Maybe this month wo n't be as bad, '' toilet suggested.

`` Hope so, '' Albus said, `` But even if it is n't as bad, he wo n't be in form tomorrow. ``

`` Which means that Malfoy 's going to say something, '' can groaned.

`` Yeah, we 've got to do something about that, '' Albus decided.

`` We could hex him, '' John suggested.

`` That 'd be good, but I do n't stand for like that. I mean something that 'll throw him off the trail. We ca n't let him find out, '' Albus explained.

`` Oh, right, '' John thought for a here and now, `` How about, since lusterlessness wo n't lie about where he is, we 'll do it for him. ``

`` That 's what I was thinking, too, '' Albus said, `` I know, if someone asks, we 'll just separate them Matt 's visiting his sick gran. ``

`` Good estimation, '' trick agreed.

Albus yawned, `` Well, I suppose we should try and get some sleep. ``

`` Probably. trade good night, then. ``

`` 'Night. '' After another hour of laying awake, Albus finally fell asleep.

Albus woke up tactile sensation very fag, after only a few time of day sleep. He went down to breakfast with lav and met Rose and Amanda there, who were looking worried and not eating much.

`` Have you heard anything yet ? '' Rose asked once Albus sat down.

`` No, have you ? ''

`` No. I have n't seen Amy at all and have n't had time to go to the hospital Wing. ``

`` We could try and go during lunch, '' John suggested.

Everyone agreed to that design and managed to eat a bit of breakfast before heading off to Potions. By the time they got there, Slughorn was set to start course of study, which meant Malfoy did n't have any time to ask where Matt was. Since it was just a one menstruum, Slughorn lectured during the entire class and Albus had a toilsome time staying awake. He managed to take a few notes, but by the time the class was over, he felt in need of a nap.

`` Hey, there, ceramist, '' Malfoy ran up beside Albus just outside the threshold of the Potions classroom.

`` Malfoy, '' Albus mumbled and kept walking.

`` Could n't help but notice that Eckerton was n't in social class today. You gon na state me where he is ? ``

`` Visiting his grandmother. She 's not doing too well, '' Albus lied.

`` Really ? That 's occupy, '' Malfoy raised his eyebrows, `` After seeing him yesterday, I 'd bear guessed he was the one who 's ill. ''

`` Maybe he 's just worried about his gran, '' John the Divine said shortly, before turning down the corridor towards the Transfiguration of Jesus way, `` Now we 've got to go to social class. ``

`` See you, then, '' Albus said to Malfoy as he followed John to Transfiguration. Malfoy turned around and left without saying a Book. `` I hope that worked. ``

`` Me, too, '' John the Evangelist agreed.

After Transfiguration, Albus and his admirer ate a hurried luncheon and went to the Hospital Wing. When they got there, Albus noticed that the threshold were open. `` Well, that 's a unspoilt sign. ``

`` Definitely, '' Rose agreed and walked inside. Albus, John, and Amanda followed her. The bed at the far end of the ward had the drapery drawn and all the early bottom were empty. `` He must be in there, '' rose pointed to the curtained bed.

`` Where 's Madam Pomfrey ? '' Albus whispered. The nurse did n't appear to be in the room.

John pointed to the curtains, which started to lift, `` She must be back there. ``

A gap appeared in the curtains and gentlewoman Pomfrey came out from behind them. She was carrying an empty glass and a clipboard. When she noticed the group of Gryffindor first year, she came rushing over to them. `` I thought I 'd be seeing you lot here. ``

`` Is lusterlessness all right ? '' rose whispered anxiously.

`` Yes, he should be amercement in a couple years, '' dame Pomfrey smiled.

`` So, it 's not nearly as bad as last prison term ? '' Albus asked.

`` Oh, no, he 's much better this calendar month, '' Madam Pomfrey set the empty ice down on a table and started writing on the clipboard.

`` Well, can we see him ? '' john asked tentatively.

`` Sorry, but no. He 's sleeping right now. And I do n't guess he wants visitor. He has n't told you yet, has he ? ``

`` No, '' Gospel According to John answered.

Madam Pomfrey sighed, `` Of path. wellspring, I do desire he tells you soon. I have a feeling this solid thing would be light on him if he was n't keeping it to himself. ``

`` I guess we 'll just see him when he leaves, then, '' Albus said.

`` I think that would be best. He should be set up to leave behind on Th or Fri. You 'd best be off to class, '' gentlewoman Pomfrey picked up the empty glass and strode into her office.

As Albus walked to the common room to pile up his books, he thought about what matte was going to do when he found out that they knew about his secret. Matt seemed so keen on keeping it from everyone. He did n't even want his friends to visit him in the hospital annexe. Yet, he had n't done a very upright job at hiding it. Or had they found out so easily just because Rose knew so a great deal about wolfman ? Albus was n't sure he would have figured it out without her. But even so, if Albus had found out so quickly, how long would it be until Malfoy found out ?

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`` Hey, Potty, '' a cold voice from behind Albus said. It was Friday night and Albus, Rose, John, and Amanda were eating dinner while wondering when lustrelessness would amount back. Albus turned around at the vocalism and choked on his pumpkin juice when he saw who it was.

`` Willinson, '' Albus coughed.

`` What do you require ? '' whoremaster said shortly as he slapped Albus on the back.

`` Oh, not much, '' Willinson replied, `` Have n't seen you much since our little affaire d'honneur survive calendar month, Potty. ``

`` Yeah, I hear you 've been quite occupied with custody, '' Albus laughed.

`` Laugh now, but the detainment is over. I 'll have passel of clock time on my deal now. ``

`` And what are you going to do ? You could n't even hex me. Your friends did it. ``

`` Energy n't matter. I 'm not the one who wound up in the Hospital Wing, am I ? '' Willinson snorted.

`` And I suppose you 're majestic that a showtime year could disarm you ? '' Albus grinned, `` Because if I were you, I 'd be a bit embarrassed. ``

`` Shut it, Potty, I planned that. ``

`` No, you did n't. Quite the flavour of shock on your expression after I did it, '' Albus responded. Willinson glared at him.

`` What 's going on here ? '' soul from behind Albus asked.

`` N-nothing, Professor, '' Willinson said quickly.

`` Then I 'd hint returning to the Slytherin table, Mr. Willinson, '' Neville replied. Willinson turned on the spot and headed to the Slytherin table without saying another word.

`` He was n't bothering you, was he ? '' Neville asked once Willinson left.

`` Not really, '' Albus told Neville.

`` Good. If he 's causing trouble, just let me know. I think the detentions may have set him straightforward, though. He 's not nearly as smug when he 's in the forest, '' Neville responded and left for the staff table.

Albus laughed, `` I guess he 's not as brave as we thought he was. ``

`` Course he 's not ! '' Saint John the Apostle exclaimed, `` He 's a Slytherin, not a Gryffindor. ``

`` Yeah, we 're the weather ones ! '' Albus agreed.

After dinner, Albus and his protagonist went to the green room to spend the evening. The room was quite a bit emptier than usual. There was a big dueling cabaret meeting and most of the Gryffindors were attending it. First twelvemonth were not allowed to bring together the dueling club, so all of them were in the common room, along with some older scholarly person who were n't percentage of the club. Since it was so abandon, Albus and his Friend were able to snag a few of the ripe armchairs in front man of the fervor. They were all putting off homework, except for Rose who was reading a script, since it was the weekend.

`` You going to join the dueling club next class ? '' Albus asked, while sorting through his umber Frog add-in. `` I ca n't waitress to connect. St. James the Apostle says it 's amazing. ``

`` Of course ! '' John shouted, `` Hey, have you got any Snape menu ? ``

`` Yeah, I 've got quite a few, '' Albus shifted his deck of card and pulled out five Snapes, `` Want one ? ``

`` Yeah, I still have n't gotten any, '' John told him. Albus handed him one of his cards.

`` Is it normal to get injured badly in the dueling club ? '' Amanda asked.

`` It 's possible, but it does n't usually happen, '' Albus told her. `` The teacher make sure nix bad happens. ``

`` Then I might join. How about you, Rose ? '' Amanda said.

`` Sure, probably, '' rosebush responded absentmindedly.

`` Are you ok ? You 're awfully placid, '' Amanda commented.

`` I 'm all right, '' rosiness answered, `` I 'm just thinking about matte. Madam Pomfrey said he was supposed to be back today. ``

`` I 've been thinking about that, too, '' Albus told her, `` I hope he 's ok. ''

`` Well, even if he does n't come back until tomorrow, it 's still better than terminal month, '' whoremaster whispered, `` But I wonder when he 's going to tell us. ``

`` Why do n't we go up to the dormitory and tattle about it, '' Albus suggested, `` It 's too quiet in here, someone 's going to find out us. And Bilius and Ethan are down here anyway. '' Albus pointed to a table to their left, where the other two Gryffindor first year boys were sitting playing gobstones.

`` commodity idea, '' pink wine agreed and closed her book. The group got up from their chairs and followed Albus to the boy'dormitory.

When they got up to the dormitory, Albus sat down on his bed. rose wine and Amanda looked around a bit before sitting down adjacent to him.

`` I ca n't take it anymore, we 've got to secern him ! '' John shouted and started pacing around the way, `` I 'm not sure he 's ever going to enjoin us ! ``

`` He will, we 've just got to give him some more time ! '' Albus insisted.

`` I 'm not so sure, Albus. He has n't told us yet, what makes you so sure he 'll ever do it ? '' John questioned.

`` I do n't know, I just think he will. ``

`` fountainhead, I do n't. And I 'm not so certain I can keep on simulation I have no clue why he leaves every calendar month. I mean, how long has it been since we 've known ? And we 've known him since Sept. Is n't that enough metre for him to trust us ? '' John stormed over to his bed and threw himself on it.

`` Honestly, John Lackland, that 's really not a prospicient meter. Sep was n't even six months ago, '' Rose reasoned.

`` So you 're on Albus 's side of meat, then ? You think we should just sham we 're clueless about his disappearances ? '' John asked.

`` Yes, I do. I think he will tell us, once he realizes he can trust us, '' Rose told him.

`` Well, what more do we ingest to do ? '' John huffed.

`` It 's not that unsubdivided ! '' Albus shouted, remembering his conversation with Dumbledore. `` Do you know how hard it must be for him ? He 's probably had people abandoning him because of this his all life ! ``

`` And I suppose you know more than about it than I do ? finish I checked, you were n't a werewolf, '' John shouted.

`` Yeah, I do know More than you ! '' Albus shouted back, getting up from the bed and walking towards John.

`` Really, and how would that be ? '' John got up and stood in front line of Albus, staring at him.

`` Because Teddy 's dad was a loup-garou ! I 've told you that ! And my dad 's told me all about what he went through ! You know he was n't even going to be allowed to fare to Hogwarts, but then Dumbledore became headmaster and let him ! And then he could n't even keep a job because no one wanted to hire a werewolf ! So, yeah, I do know a bit more than you do ! ``

`` Fine, so you know more than about it than me, but how do you know that Matt will recite us ? ``

`` I just do, ok ? '' Albus insisted, thinking of what Dumbledore had said.

`` Well, I think that it might be gentle if we just told him we know. Then he could just spill to us about it and we could block off keeping secret ! '' John shouted.

`` Albus, '' Rose said from behind Albus and started tugging on his robes.

`` Not now, rosiness, '' Albus pushed her hand away, `` It probably would be easier, but it 's his mystical, so let 's just let him tell apart us ! ``

`` But what if he does n't ! '' John threw his hands up in the air. `` Are we just going to go our whole seven years at Hogwarts pretending we do n't know ? ``

Rose poked Albus more persistently and Albus pushed her script away again. `` Of course not, because he 'll secern us soon ! ``

`` Albus ! '' Rose shouted louder and pointed to the doorway.

Albus turned his chief away from trick and glanced at the room access. lusterlessness was standing there, looking tired and run down, with a shocked look on his face. He stared at Albus for a few irregular before turning and running back down the stairs.

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A/N : I know it 's shorter than usual, but I wanted the cliffhanger. The future chapter will be quite a bit longer, as I 'm planning on combining two chapters again.

Thanks to my sister and beta, Dancer of Starlight, my other baby, and my brother. Thanks as well to inkheart and Moonylupin for their reviews !

Disclaimer- I do n't own Harry Potter.

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Albus turned back to John and they stared at each other. `` How long had he been standing there ? '' Albus asked quietly.

Rose sighed, `` Since right after you finished talking about teddy bear 's dad. ``

`` So he definitely knows we know, '' Albus responded.

`` I 'd say so, '' Rose agreed.

Albus and bathroom looked at each former again, and with their tilt forgotten they both turned and ran out of the dormitory to postdate flatness. Albus did n't attend back, but the audio of footsteps told him that Rose and Amanda were n't far behind. Albus did n't have intercourse what he was going to say to mat when they found him, he just knew he had to do something. This was not how Albus imagined mat telling them about his lycanthropy. And he was certain that it was not what Dumbledore had in mind. But what 's done is done, and Albus could only trust that lustrelessness was n't too mad at them.

When they reached the common way, it was packed. Albus realized that dueling gild practice must have just let out. He glanced quickly around the room, thinking they 'd never find Matt amongst all the other Gryffindors. John elbowed Albus in the English and pointed towards the Fat Lady 's portrait. It was opening, and then it closed again, but they did n't see anyone enter or farewell. Someone short must have left. Albus knew it was lusterlessness. He motioned for his friends to survey. They pushed their way through the throngs of honest-to-goodness scholarly person and eventually made it to the portrait. The group scrambled through the jam and landed in the one-seventh level corridor.

`` Where is he ? '' Amanda asked.

`` I dunno, '' Albus said, glancing around. lusterlessness was no where in plenty. `` I wish we had the vulture 's Map. ``

`` The what ? '' John asked.

`` The Marauder 's Map. It 's that map of Hogwarts my gramps and his friends made. Remember ? I told you about it. ``

`` Oh, yeah. ``

`` Well, we do n't have it. But we 'd better get going if we have any hopes of finding him, '' rosebush started running down the corridor.

Albus, John Lackland, and Amanda followed rose down the corridor. After a moment or so, Albus spotted Matt. `` There he is ! '' he whispered to his friends. They continued running and it did n't admit long to hitch up to matt. Since it was right after a full lunar month, Matt was going slower than usual.

Albus and his friend stopped a few metre in figurehead of him. `` matt ? '' Albus asked tentatively.

Matt turned around and walked slowly towards his admirer, past a tapestry of
Barnabas the Barmy trying to learn round to dance ballet, and stopped a few human foot in front line of Albus. `` So, you know ? '' he asked in a voice so delicate, Albus could hardly hear it. He stared at the ground.

`` Er, yeah, '' Albus answered in an equally quiet voice.

Matt did n't look up and turned around and paced slowly down the hallway. He seemed to be thinking heavy. When he got just past the tapestry, he stopped and walked back towards Albus. Albus knew he was trying to think of something to say. Albus glanced at his friends and all of them looked very uncomfortable. They stood completely still, not saying a word, while Matt continued pacing up and down the hallway.

On his thirdly or fourth time returning to Albus, Albus was n't sure as he had lost reckoning, Matt finally looked up at him with a mark reflexion on his face. Matt opened his mouth and was about to say something when he stopped. He turned and looked at the bulwark facing the tapestry.

Albus turned to see what lusterlessness was staring at. When his gaze reached the wall, his oral fissure fell open. A door was sitting upon the wall, where there had n't been a threshold before. Albus turned around and looked at rose wine. Albus had a look he knew where the door came from, and pink wine 's knowing look of awe confirmed it. John the Divine was staring at it as if he had been stupefied. Amanda was blinking and rubbing her oculus, as if the door was just a figment of her imagination.

flatness glanced at Albus and then he walked towards the door. When he reached it, he grasped the handle and opened it. He walked slowly inside, leaving the room access open behind him. Once Matt was inside, Albus nodded to his friends and walked inside. john, Rose, and Amanda followed.

When Albus got into the room, he gazed around in awe. The entire room was decorated in Gryffindor scarlet and gold. The luxuriously ceiling was painted atomic number 79 and the wall were covered in orange red drapery. The floor was covered in scarlet and gold patterned carpet. In the backrest of the way was a large fireplace dispatch with a crepitation fire. In front man of the fire, were three expectant comfy looking orange red armchairs and a big atomic number 79 sofa.

`` What is this lieu ? '' Amanda asked as she walked around the room.

`` I think it 's the Room of Requirement, '' Albus told her, `` It 's also called the ejaculate and Go way. It only appears when you 're in want of it. And it changes according to your motive. ``

`` Dad 's told me about this before, but he would n't tell me where it was or how to ascertain it, '' John Lackland told them.

`` Same with me, '' rose said.

`` Me, too, '' Albus replied.

`` It 's unbelievable ! '' Amanda grinned, `` Looks just like the Gryffindor common room. ``

`` Only better, '' John responded, `` We can sit near the firing. ``

`` It looks like it was made for us, '' Albus commented.

`` It does, '' pink wine agreed, `` matte, did you ... request this ? ``

`` Yeah, '' Matt sighed.

`` So, you knew about the Room ? '' lavatory asked.

`` Yes, '' lusterlessness answered, `` Amy told me about it before I came to Hogwarts. She thought, it well, might be useful, for me. '' He sighed, `` Sometimes I come here after I get out of the Hospital Wing, if I want to just be alone and log Z's. ``

`` And does it look like this then ? '' Amanda asked.

`` No, usually it 's got a four-poster bed and the fireplace, and that 's it. ``

`` So, it 'll give you whatever you ask for ? '' Amanda responded.

`` Er, I think so, within reason, '' Matt told her, `` Like, if you wanted a way full of Galleons, I do n't reckon it would be able to do it. And it ca n't hand you food. Something about the laws of Transfiguration or something. ``

`` Is this where you 've been all day ? '' Gospel According to John asked as he wandered around the room. `` Because we went to see you on Tuesday and dame Pomfrey said you 'd get to pass on Thursday or today. ``

mat sighed and slowly walked towards one of the armchairs and sat down in it. Albus followed and sat down on the lounge. rose wine sat down adjacent to him while John and Amanda took the remaining electric chair. `` Yeah, I was here, '' Matt said quietly after a few moments of silence. `` I was just so tired and I could n't look going to magical spell and dealing with Washburn and Malfoy. ``

Albus could understand that. Looking back on the previous months, he realized that Washburn did incline to call on Matt more than right after he got back from the Hospital Wing.

`` You were still tired ? Even after spending three solar day in the hospital Wing ? Why ? '' John asked while he pulled a umber Gaul out of his pocket and opened it. `` Oh, flavour, Albus. Now I 've got Snape ! ``

`` I dunno. That 's just how it is, '' lustrelessness mumbled.

The group sat in silence for a few moments. Saint John the Apostle pulled out a few more frog and offered them around. Albus, Rose, and Amanda each took one and ate them. Albus got Minerva McGonagall, which he gave to Amanda since he already had about seven of her.

`` You guys have to promise me something, '' matt broke the silence, `` Do n't tell anyone. ``

Albus stared at him. `` Of course we wo n't, '' he said solemnly. whoremonger, rosiness, and Amanda nodded their heads in agreement.

`` Thanks, '' mat whispered, and got up from his chair.

`` Where are you going ? '' Albus asked.

`` I dunno. I just figured you would n't want to hang out with me anymore, '' Matt looked nervously at Albus.

`` What ? ! '' Albus shouted, `` Of course we still want to flow out with you ! ``

`` Really ? '' lusterlessness asked, while a smile slowly crept up on his face.

`` Definitely ! '' John assured him.

`` Of course, '' Amanda smiled.

`` We wo n't abandon you, '' rose said adamantly.

Matt visibly relaxed and sat back down in his chair. `` I guess I just thought that you would n't. Since, well, everyone I 've ever been acquaintance with hold back talking to me once they found out. ``

`` That wo n't hap with us, '' Albus assured him.

`` But does n't it scare you, just a bit ? '' flatness asked tentatively.

`` Nope, '' Albus replied, grinning. He glanced at Rose, who grinned back.

`` What 's so suspicious ? '' Matt looked from Albus to Rose.

`` Did professor Kendrick Tell you that you are n't the number 1 werewolf to attend Hogwarts ? '' Albus asked.

`` Yeah ... '' matt responded warily, `` He said there was one former, a duet decades ago. ``

`` And I 'm guessing he never told you who that was ? '' Rose replied.

`` Er, no, he did n't, '' lustrelessness answered, `` But Amy told me that Teddy 's dad was a loup-garou and he went here, so I assumed it was him. ``

`` Exactly, '' Albus grinned, `` And my dad 's chemise 's godfather. ``

`` Really ? '' Matt asked.

`` Yup, '' Rose said. `` I 'll let Albus tell you the repose. ``

`` You mean, there 's more ? '' lusterlessness stared in awe at Albus.

`` Yup, you want to lie with why my dad 's slip 's godfather, do n't you ? ``

`` Of course ! ``

`` well, here it goes. My gramps, the one who was killed by Voldemort, went to Hogwarts the same clip Remus lupine did. Along with Sirius total darkness and Peter Pettigrew. They all became pretty unspoiled supporter. Remus Lupin tried to hold the fact that he was a werewolf secret, but eventually, my grandpa, Sirius, and Peter found out. And they did n't abandon him. In fact, they all became illegal animagi and spent the total moons with him. ``

`` Really ? '' Matt glanced around at his ally.

`` Really, '' Albus continued, `` They stayed Friend right up until Pettigrew betrayed my grandparents. And you know that story. Then, Remus met Nymphadora Tonks, who was somehow related to Sothis, I think she was his cousin 's daughter. Anyway, they got married and had a son, Teddy, right in the height of Voldemort 's sovereignty. They both were killed in the Battle. But Remus had made my dad Teddy 's godfather, so he 's kind of like a sidekick. So, you can see that no way would I abandon you. ``

`` Wow, '' flatness grinned at Albus, `` But what about the rest of you ? ``

`` Nope, you do n't have to worry about me, '' Rose answered, `` teddy 's like my cousin. ``

`` I 'm not related to any werewolves, heck, you 're the offset one I 've met. But do n't worry. You 're my friend and goose egg can change that, '' John replied.

`` Honestly, it scared me a bit when I first found out, '' Amanda admitted, `` But I 'm Muggle-born, so the only if idea of lycanthrope I 'd had were in Muggle poof taradiddle. ``

matte looked at her and the smile on his brass disappeared. He glanced nervously at Albus.

`` But I 'm fine with it now. Rose taught me a lot. I know now that really werewolves are n't anything like the 1 in fairy tarradiddle. And besides, just because you get furry once a month does n't imply you 're a different person the ease of the calendar month. I was booster with you before I knew and I 'll stay Quaker with you now, '' Amanda assured him.

Matt relaxed, `` Thanks, bozo. I 've never had easily friends. But how long have you known ? ``

`` Well, Rose figured it out in Nov, but we were n't overconfident until I wound up in the Hospital Wing at the same clock time as you hold up calendar month. ``

`` What ? ! '' Matt 's lip fell open, `` How did that happen ? ``

Albus explained the duel with Quinton Willinson and how he had overheard Madam Pomfrey and the therapist talking early the next morning.

`` Why did n't you tell me you knew ? '' Matt asked quietly.

`` I thought it would be better for you to severalise us when you 're ready, but I guess that did n't happen, '' Albus answered.

`` Guess not, but thanks anyway, for the cerebration, '' lustrelessness replied. Everyone sat quietly for a few bit, before Albus broke the silence.

`` Could we, er, ask you questions about it ? '' Albus asked tentatively.

lusterlessness sighed, `` certainly, I guess. ``

`` If you do n't want to- '' Albus started.

`` No, it 's all right, it 's just I 've never actually told anyone about it. It 's always been my parents or Amy. But yeah, ask whatever you want, '' Matt told them.

`` All right, if you 're sure, '' Albus paused, `` Well, when did it happen ? ``

Matt took a deep breath. `` When I was five. We were Muggle camping at the metre. My mum 's Muggle-born, and she had gone camping when she was a kid, and she wanted me and Amy to get the experience. You guys do know what Muggles do when they camp, right ? ``

`` That 's when they live in those cramped, tiny collapsible shelter that are just big enough to sleep in, right ? And they do n't use electrical energy or any of that stuff they use instead of conjuring trick ? '' John asked.

Amanda stifled a giggle at his description of camping. `` Well, that 's the world-wide idea, I suppose, but it 's usually a lot funner than you describe it. ``

`` Right, '' mat said, `` Well, that 's what my mum wanted to do. So Dad agreed because he thought it sounded crazy enough to be fun. And it was, at first. We did n't use any conjuration. I do n't think back a whole lot, but I do remember Dad playing with matches trying to get the campfire lit. It took him a half hour. Amy says that after that world-class campfire, Mum lit all the remainder of them.

`` We were going to camp out for three night, I think. The second night was a broad moon. It was a blue moon. You know, when there are two moons in a calendar month, they call the second one a Amytal moon. They do n't pass off often. Only every 2 or 3 years. It was the end of December, commend that the time of year are opposite in Commonwealth of Australia, so it was fond. We were all in one tent, and in the middle of the night I had to go to the john. There was a foresighted walk to the bathroom, through the woods. I was halfway there when I heard this late growl. The last thing I remember is a immense creature pouncing on me and a searing pain in my back, and then I blacked out. ``

Albus listened but did n't say anything. He heard Amanda gasped. Albus sorting of felt sick to his stomach. Ever since he found out that matte was a wolfman, he knew he must suffer been bit, but he never really thought about the point. Now, hearing about it, he felt horrific that his supporter had been through it.

`` And then what happened ? '' John whispered.

`` Well, my parents told me what happened a while after I woke up. Amy is a really light sleeper and she heard the growls and my screaming. She woke up my parents and my dad went noticed that I was gone and he ran out of the tent with his wand. There were a bunch of Muggles who had woken up and were running around screaming. They told my parents that a kid was being attacked by a wolf. That kid of course of instruction, was me. My parents kept running towards the growl until they found me. Dad saw what was happening and started shooting off all kind of turn that somehow had large effect on the werewolf. Then my mum started trying to stun the werewolf, too. After a few charm, the werewolf was stunned. ``

`` Muggles saw it ? '' Rose asked.

`` Yeah, '' Matt continued, `` My mum sent discussion to the Ministry and they sent Obliviators and representatives from the loup-garou dominance Unit. Dad was read/write head of that department at the metre. None of the Muggles remember anything from it of course, but it was in the report, so all the wizards and witches found out about it. But they did n't know it was me who got attacked. The law prevents the name calling of minor wolfman from being released. ``

`` Wow, '' Albus said, `` I guess that 's good that no one knew it was you. ``

`` It did n't really help, though, '' Matt replied bitterly. `` But there 's Sir Thomas More before I get to that. After the Ministry people showed up, my dad Apparated with me to Eastworth, that 's one of the hospitals in Australia. I spent nearly a month there. right hand up until the succeeding to the full moon. I woke up two hebdomad after it happened. Spent the succeeding two weeks waiting for all the injuries to heal, but they did n't heal all the way. That took a copulate months. Anyway, the showtime broad moon was awful. I hardly remember any of it. Just the pain and illness in the few Day before it and the two weeks it took to heal after it. ``

`` But what about the Wolfsbane Potion ? '' Rose asked tentatively.

Matt sighed, `` The affair is, that does n't work for me. The Healers have n't been capable to cypher out why yet. I took it during the number 1 few full moons and it had no result on me at all, so my parents stopped giving it to me. ``

Albus could n't think of what to say. He now knew the story. lusterlessness had told them the whole thing. It seemed like once he started, he just did n't break. Maybe it felt good to finally evidence someone about it ? Albus figured that was it. He could n't reckon carrying around a secret like that for twelve twelvemonth. Then Albus remembered something lustrelessness had told him on the train. `` Um, matt ? Why did your family movement to here ? '' Albus had the tactual sensation that had something to do with his being a werewolf. Matt had n't mentioned much about moving to England, and when he talked about it on the gearing, he changed the guinea pig quickly.

`` Um, well, because of me, '' lustrelessness replied glumly, `` I never told you before, but my parents were really well-known in Australia. Not really famous like your kinfolk is, Albus, but just kind of pep pill category types. Both of them were. My dad comes from a long short letter of pure ancestry. But not the form who despise Muggles and Muggle-borns. They were just always involved in the Ministry and had a load of Au, that kind of thing.

`` And my mum, her family is really rich. They were always involved in all variety of celebrity type clobber. They knew all form of celebrated people and hosted fancy parties and affair like that. Then my mum got her alphabetic character telling her she was a crone. My grandparents were horrified and excited at the Same time. They obviously could n't state any of their friends about it, and they had a hard time keeping it a secret.

`` My parents met in school and got married a few old age later. Put together, they were the ideal magical couple. My dad got a job at the Ministry in the Werewolf Control unit. Eventually, shortly after I was born, he worked his way up to head. Then, a few months after I was bitten, he became principal of the entire section for the Control and regulation of Magical Creatures. Kind of ironic, is n't it ? ``

`` That 's how he knew how to stupefy the lycanthrope, '' rosebush commented.

`` Yeah, and it 's a good affair he did, '' Matt said, `` Anyway, my family was involved in all form of fantasy issue and commission, both wizard and Muggle. My parents were living the arrant life. Then, I got bit. ``

`` And it all had to stop, did n't it ? '' Albus said softly.

`` Yes, and slowly it did. First, they stopped doing the Muggle things. Muggles do n't know werewolves are real, so they could n't do much Muggle stuff anymore. The Muggles would ask what was amiss with me and my parents could n't tell apart them. If they lied and said it was some sort of Muggle disease, it would have been all over their intelligence. So, my parents just told everyone that they were going to relax and kindle their folk away from all the celebrity.

`` The magical stuff was a little more complicated. Everyone who worked in my dad 's office knew that I had been bit and they kept it a secret for a long clip. For over two years, no one knew it happened. Then, there were Sir Thomas More wolfman attacks down there. So people started drafting anti-werewolf statute law. My dad immediately rejected all of it. People got funny, and one of his colleagues got pretty fired up about it. He was all for to a greater extent restriction. So, he leaked that I was a werewolf to other office of the Ministry. Of course, they could n't really fire him for me being a lycanthrope. But ripe before that happened, the Ministry managed to pass a law requiring all places of transformation to be come apart construction. The department overruled Dad 's veto and the minister signed it into law. Dad refused to comply and got fired for breaking the law. ``

trick let out a low whistle, `` matt, I 'm so sorry, did you think it was your fault ? ``

`` Yeah, I did, actually, '' Matt said darkly, `` Mum and Dad kept telling me it was n't and not to think that way, but I could n't facilitate it.

`` But it was just all downhill from there. My parents had already sent a missive to Amy 's school, the Australian shoal of Sorcery, to see if I could still take care. They would n't let me. So they were planning on moving anyway. ``

`` They would n't ? ! '' Gospel According to John shouted, `` But why ? ``

`` Said it was too grievous. I was really depressed after that. The transformation got speculative. I always held out hope that I 'd be able to go to school. Amy would come menage with stories and I looked forward to when I 'd get to go. So, just to seek out the selection, my parents sent letters to a few other schools. The capital of Oregon Witch Institute in Old Colony, Hogwarts, and the Adirondack academy of conjuration in New House of York State. And a dyad others that I do n't remember the names. Hogwarts, Salem, and Adirondack both said I could still attend. Adirondack had never had any loup-garou attend, but they said they would work it out. Salem turned out to be a really bad estimate. My parents and Amy did n't like it.

`` By then, my parents were definitely leave to actuate so I could go to school. They were debating which school day I should go to when they read about a study St. Mungo 's was doing. It would try to image out why wolfbane would n't work for some people. That was the deciding factor. They decided on Hogwarts and signed me up for the cogitation. We moved that summer. ``

Albus sat and thought. He now knew what Dumbledore had meant by 'true repugnance in his past tense'. It was n't just being bit by a werewolf and becoming one himself. It was the fact that Matt 's family 's unhurt liveliness was drastically changed because of what had happened. They moved halfway across the world because of it. `` What about Amy ? She had already been at school day in Australia for a few class, '' Albus commented.

`` Yeah, she had. She was 14 when we moved, going into her fourth year. And she was n't too happy about it. I know you laugh at just see her as a protective honest-to-god sister, but she was n't always, '' Matt paused, `` She was really upset when my parents told her that we had to move. She did n't want to leave her friends. She blamed me. ``

`` But she 's always looking out for you ! '' rosiness replied, `` I ca n't imagine her being mad at you. ``

`` I know, '' Matt said, `` But it 's true. You see, my parents did n't let her be anywhere near me when I transformed. She stayed with my grandparents every full moonshine that she was n't in school. She stayed with them for a few days after the full moon, too. By the clip she got back, I was mostly upright. ``

`` Oh, '' rosiness said, `` But what happened ? ``

`` Well, once we moved, she could n't go outride with my grandparents every good moon anymore. We moved in June, right after the full lunation. There were two Sir Thomas More full moons before she started school. Dad still had connections with the Ministry in Australia, so he managed to set up portkeys for her to take to my grandparents'house, even after we moved. She was still mad at me when she left for school and it made me feel horrible. But after a few weeks, she settled into Hogwarts and made new friend, including Victoire.

`` Then the summer came and my parents had to face that she would be there during wide-cut moons. Something happened and Dad could n't get portkeys to Australia anymore. By then I 'd been a werewolf for over three years and she still had n't been there. She was 15, then, so my parents figured she was old enough anyway. Anyway, the night came and I, er, went to the place where I transform when I 'm house. In the break of day, my parents always came and got me really early, so they could rent me to my bed and pass me my potions and stuff. well, apparently that Night Amy had n't slept at all. She told me later that she could n't once she heard my screaming and howling. She stayed awake all night, waiting for the moon to set, and once it did, she went and got me even before my parents did.

`` Well, once she saw me, she realized what I was going through. That morning time, she saw me unconscious, with confused ivory, and covered in blood and cut. It made her realize how bad it really is. She told me later that once she saw me, she started crying and she started trying to cure my cuts. Then my parents came and found her. They started crying with her and let her help oneself them do everything they do after a transformation. When I woke up, we had a long lecture, all four of us. Amy completely forgave me for moving here and she 's been very protective ever since, especially when it comes to soul being rude about my condition. ``

`` Oh, lusterlessness, '' Rose whispered, `` I 'm so sword lily that Amy is n't mad at you anymore. I just ca n't believe you have to go through all this. ``

`` It 's all right, I 'll endure, '' flatness assured her.

`` I know, it just does n't appear fair, '' Rose said.

`` Yeah, '' Albus agreed, `` Do you know what happened to the werewolf that bit you ? ``

`` My dad told me, '' Matt answered, `` He got in a load of trouble, because of what did chance and what could have happened. He could have attacked some of the Muggles that were there, instead of me. It was only by hazard that it happened to be me, a whizz, he bit. We were probably the only wizards anywhere near that encampment, but there were consignment of Muggles around. Anyway, he got sentenced to ten eld in prison. ``

`` So he 's still there ? '' John asked.

`` Yup, '' mat replied. He paused for a few moments, watching his friends. `` So, now you know the whole story. ``

`` Were you really planning on keeping it a unavowed the wholly meter you were at Hogwarts ? '' Albus asked.

`` Er, I 'm not sure. I guess so. That 's what my parents told me to do anyway. They told me not to tell apart anyone, and I did n't want to severalise anyone either. I did n't really think anyone would find out. ``

`` Rose is pretty smart, though, '' Albus said, `` I would n't have figured it out without her, well, until I wound up in the infirmary Wing with you last-place calendar month. ``

`` I guess I would n't have been able to go all through school day without anyone finding out. ``

`` So who does know ? '' Albus asked.

`` Hardly anyone. The instructor, of course of action. well-nigh of them have been really overnice about it, especially your dad, Albus, '' matte answered.

Albus grinned, `` Yeah, like that essay that was due the other day. ``

`` Oh, yeah, I 'd forgotten about that, '' Matt groaned, `` I 'll have to do it this weekend. Washburn 's been moderately rude, but he 's rude to every Gryffindor. Amy had warned me about that. ``

`` What about over Christmas vacation, did you really fall out of a tree diagram, or was that just another cover-up story ? '' Albus asked, suddenly remembering that.

Matt blushed, `` Er, yeah, it was. There was a full moon over the vacation. The minute one of Dec to be exact. It was a blue moon. Only the indorse one since the one when I got bit. The first one was when I was 8 and it was awful. Much unfit than the regular full lunation. And the one in Dec was just as dreaded. Plus, I had to translate at my grandparents mansion. In their noodle, which my dad sound proofed and strengthened the wall with trick. So, yeah, those trauma were from the full moonshine, not falling out of a tree diagram. ``

`` I had a intuitive feeling about that, '' Albus commented, `` So, no other bookman know ? ``

`` Nope, '' flatness answered, `` You 're the only ones, besides Amy. She 's not allowed to tell her protagonist. She has n't even told Victoire. ``

`` Thanks for telling us the hale story, '' rosiness said.

`` You know, it feels adept to finally severalize someone. kind of like I can relax now. I was always afraid you 'd happen out and assure someone and I 'd have to leave. ``

`` We 'd never do that, '' Albus assured him.

`` Thanks, '' lustrelessness smiled.

Just then the threshold to the room burst spread out and Amy came running in, out of breath. `` There you are ! '' she shouted and ran towards Matt.

`` How 'd you get in here ? '' John asked. `` We 're already using the way. ``

`` I made all the request for it and I always request that Amy be able to happen me, but to keep everyone else out, '' matte answered.

`` And it 's a good thing, too ! It 's half preceding midnight ! I was worried sick ! Madam Pomfrey said you left ages ago, but I have n't seen you all day, '' Amy gave him a hug.

`` Ouch ! '' Matt winced.

`` Oh, sorry ! '' Amy released her clench, `` Have you been here all day ? ``

`` Pretty lots. ``

`` You skipped class ? Are you sure you 're undecomposed ? '' Amy asked in a worried tone.

`` I 'm just tired and I did n't want to face Washburn today. He always calls on me when I 'm timeworn, he does it on purpose, '' mat yawned.

`` Oh, he 's such a git, '' Amy replied, `` But are you certainly you 're ok ? I could take you back to the Hospital offstage. ``

`` I 'm amercement, honestly, '' Matt said adamantly.

`` How did they know how to get in here ? '' Amy glanced around at Albus, Gospel According to John, pink wine, and Amanda, and then leaned over and whispered something in matt 's ear.

`` It 's all right, Amy, '' Matt sighed, `` They know. I told them. I told them everything. ``

`` What ? ! '' Amy opened her heart wide of the mark and stared at Matt. `` Mum and Dad told you not to ! ``

`` I know, but it 's all right field. They figured it out months ago and were just waiting until I was cook to tell them. ``

`` They 'd better not tell, '' Amy glanced around at Albus and the others.

`` Do n't vex, they wo n't, '' lustrelessness assured her, `` Albus 's dad is shimmy 's godfather. So, they definitely wo n't narrate. Albus 's grandpa was really good friends with Teddy 's dad. ``

`` I knew that, '' Amy said, `` supposition I just never really put it together. ``

`` Yup, and you know, I 'm really glad I told them everything. I can slack a little bit. ``

`` Just be sure no one else finds out, '' Amy warned.

`` I know, I 'll be thrifty, '' Matt said, `` But you know, you could secernate Victoire, if you want. I do n't retrieve she 'd narrate anyone, do you, Albus ? ``

`` No, she would n't severalize anyone, '' Albus assured them.

`` Yeah, I know she would n't. I 've been tempted to separate her ever since she told me that her dad was attacked by Fenrir Greyback, '' Amy revealed, `` But Mum and Dad do n't want me to tell anyone. ``

`` I know, they did n't want me to tell anyone either, but that did n't work out, '' Matt replied, `` I just wanted you to love that I would n't mind if you told Victoire. ``

`` Ok, I 'll think about it. But thanks for telling me that. It 's hard keeping it a secret. Sometimes I just want to talk about it. ``

`` Me, too. That 's why I 'm kinda relieved they know now, '' lustrelessness gestured to his friends.

`` I guess you should let Mum and Dad know that you told them. ``

`` I will, I 'll place them a alphabetic character this weekend, '' Matt yawned.

`` You really ought to go to bed, '' Amy suggested.

`` That 'd probably be a good idea, '' Albus agreed, `` Quidditch is tomorrow. ``

`` Oh, yeah, I 'd draw a blank ! '' lustrelessness said excitedly.

`` Should be a good secret plan, '' Saint John commented.

`` Ravenclaw will probably win, '' Amanda predicted.

Albus and his ally walked back to Gryffindor tugboat with Amy, and the coarse way was practically deserted by the fourth dimension they got back. Victoire was there, along with Samantha Meyers, and a duo former seventh geezerhood who Albus vaguely recognized. Amy bid them goodnight and went to sit with her friends. When Albus, bathroom, and lustrelessness went up to their hall, Bilius and Ethan were already asleep. Albus climbed into his bed feeling very content. He was glad that Matt had finally opened up to them, but still felt a bit worried about what lusterlessness was going through. Albus was also quite thrilled with the musical theme of having the way of Requirement available to them. He did n't think he 'd care to retrieve that until he was practically older, but now he would be able to use it during all his years at Hogwarts. With that and the piranha 's Map, if James let him take over it, Albus and his Quaker would certainly be able to have some fun. If only he had the Invisibility Cloak. And with thoughts of his dad actually giving him the Cloak, Albus fell into a surprisingly restful sleep.

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A/N : So, there it is ! The chapter you 've been waiting for ! I really hope you liked it. I wound up re-writing a crowd of it, since parts had contradicted my other write up. It was originally two chapters, but I combined them to make up for the last chapter which was quite unretentive !

Speaking of my other story, I will be posting it very soon ! It 's called In Moonlight 's Shadow and it 's basically the product of me having too much background story about Matt to possibly put into a tarradiddle that focuses on Albus. The story goes into great detail about why Matt and his family moved to England. It 's done in initiative mortal, from Amy 's stop of perspective. I have thirty chapters written so far. I hope you 'll all check it out once I post it !

Thanks as usual to my baby and beta, Dancer of Starlight, my other sister, and my brother. Thanks as well to inkheart, Moonylupin, and mamaykay for the reviews !

Disclaimer- I do n't own Harry thrower

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Albus woke up late the following first light, but he was still up before John or mat were. Bilius and Ethan 's beds were empty, so they were already up. Albus was surprised that toilet was n't up yet. He rarely ever missed breakfast, even on the weekends. The Quidditch equal was n't for another two time of day, so Albus quietly got dressed and take a bit of his Quidditch in the Twentieth 100 Scripture. He had been reading for a half hour when he heard someone come into the room.

`` Albus ? '' a voice called out, `` Are n't you up yet ? ``

Albus looked up from his book, `` Oh, hi Rose, Amanda. I 've been up for a while, but those two are still asleep. '' He jerked his head towards toilet and lusterlessness 's beds.

`` I do n't imagine I 've ever seen John young woman breakfast before, '' Rose commented while looking at his sleeping form.

`` Me neither. But we did outride up pretty late last night, '' Albus said.

`` Yeah. We 've been up for a while, doing prep, '' Rose responded.

`` Still take in piles more to do, though, '' Amanda sighed, `` I have n't made a great deal progress on my phases of the moon essay for Astronomy. ``

`` Bet mat could have that done in fifteen moment, '' Albus commented, `` He could probably help you. ``

`` goodness estimate, I 'll ask him after the compeer, '' Amanda decided, `` We should probably get them up, though. ``

Albus agreed and pulled back the curtains on matt 's bed while Rose and Amanda prodded can awake. Albus looked down at lustrelessness, who was sleeping soundly. Albus almost felt bad waking him up, but he knew Matt wanted to watch the match and would be mad if no one woke him up in clock time. Albus pulled back the blankets and gently poked his arm.

`` Wha 's going on ? '' matt mumbled. He sat up and rub his eyes.

`` We almost slept through Quidditch, '' John replied sleepily as he got up out of bed and headed to the bathroom.

`` Oh, right ! '' Matt yawned and got up immediately.

fifteen minute later, Albus headed down to the Great Marguerite Radclyffe Hall with his friends to consume lunch before the match. The usual excitement that accompanied a Quidditch match was in the air when they walked into the way. Harry had been right when he said that Quidditch would take people 's mind off Rita Skeeter 's clause. Albus had n't heard anyone mention it in 24-hour interval. It seemed as if everyone had finally forgotten about it.

`` Why ca n't the conditions be like this when we play ? '' James groaned as he sat down side by side to Albus.

The atmospheric condition was unusually skillful. It was still bitterly inhuman, but it was relatively sunny.

`` well, it does n't weigh, because our squad can run in any weather ! '' Samantha Meyers announced. `` The Hufflepuffs on the early hand .... ''

`` They 're better than the Slytherins this twelvemonth, '' King James I commented.

`` True, but the Slytherins have n't totally fall back the Cup yet. Ravenclaw only beat them by 30 full stop in their friction match. Now, if they lose to Hufflepuff in the next match, they 'll be out of the track, '' Samantha explained.

After lunch, everyone made their way to the Quidditch pitch. Albus and his friend managed to get right seats, but none of them really knew which team to take root for. The match lasted almost two hours before the Ravenclaw Seeker finally caught the canary. Both quester spent most of the match hovering above the other players, neither of them managing to see the Snitch. St. James the Apostle was sitting a few seats down from Albus and Albus heard him shouting to the Seekers on numerous occasions because he had seen the Snitch. In the end, the Ravenclaw quester saw it hovering near the Hufflepuff goal posts, caught it, and won the game.

Albus and his Quaker spent the difference of the day working on their preparation. lusterlessness was able to avail Amanda complete her essay, and everyone helped him watch up on all the workplace he had missed the previous week.

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`` Fifteen minutes left ! '' prof Slughorn announced during double potions one March afternoon, a few calendar week later. `` Bring a sampling of your potion up to my desk for grading and clean up, please ! ``

Albus poured a bit of his boil-cure potion into a vial and took it up to Professor Slughorn while John cleaned out their cauldron.

`` Albus, m'boy ! '' Slughorn grinned at him and took his potion. He held it up to the light and sway it. `` Near perfect, I think ! Could cause done with a few more porcupine quills, but very good.

`` Now, I am planning on having another fiddling meeting this Sunday evening, '' Slughorn went on, as he put Albus 's potion on his desk with the others. `` I was hoping you and missy Weasley would be able to go to. ``

Albus inwardly groaned. He did not want to go to another Slug club meeting. The thought of being that close to Quinton Willinson again made him shudder. `` Er, well, actually, I 've got lessons with my auntie Hermione every Sunday. Rose does, too. ``

`` Oh, what a pity, '' Slughorn replied, `` Maybe adjacent meter, then ? ``

`` Er, maybe, '' Albus shifted nervously. He had no intent of ever going to another biff Club encounter. At least not while Willinson was still at Hogwarts.

Albus went back to his tabular array, got his bag, and left the room with his champion. As they walked up the stair to the Entrance entrance hall, Albus told them about the slug society meeting.

`` You 're not going, are you, Albus ? '' John questioned.

`` Definitely not, '' Albus replied adamantly, `` Plus, I 've got Occlumency that night anyway. ``

`` I 'm glad he made the meeting for a Sunday, then, '' rose wine commented.

`` Yeah, me too. But he wo n't do it again, though. Now that he knows we have moral that night. I guess next time I 'll just have to say I 've got too much preparation or something, '' Albus said.

`` Or use a Puking Pastille or febrility Fudge or something, '' John suggested.

`` That could work, '' Albus replied as they emerged into the Entrance mansion house. They started to cross towards the Great mansion when Albus noticed mortal walking towards them. He grabbed the rear of rosiness and lustrelessness 's robe and stopped them.

`` What ? '' lusterlessness turned around and looked quizzically at Albus.

`` Shush ! '' Albus whispered, `` Come here. '' Albus lead them over to a broom cupboard and pulled them inside it.

`` What are we doing in here ? '' privy asked loudly.

`` Shush ! '' Albus said again and opened the door a chap. `` depend at that man. He 's who I saw arguing with Washburn ! ``

Rose, toilet, Matt, and Amanda each took a turn peering out the door to reckon at the wizard. `` Are you sure ? '' blush wine asked.

`` positive, '' Albus replied.

`` time lag, you saw him arguing with Washburn ? '' Matt asked.

`` Oh, right, you were in the Hospital annex then, '' Albus remembered. He quickly rehashed what he had overheard while doing detention for Washburn.

`` So Washburn 's doing some form of job for that maven ? ``

`` Yeah, '' Albus said, `` And I think they 're up to something. I say we follow him. ``

`` But it 's time for supper ! '' John whined.

`` Exactly. Which means no one will be around to wonder what we 're up to, '' Albus reasoned. `` Plus, we 'll get supper after. ``

Saint John sighed, `` mulct. Where do you think they went ? ``

`` Probably Washburn 's position. ``

rose wine opened the doorway. `` Let 's go then. ``

Albus followed Rose out the door and they crept up the stairs towards Washburn 's power, with John, mat, and Amanda following. The corridors were empty since everyone was in the Great Hall. They reached the magic spell classroom and Albus peeked inside. Washburn and the other wizard were standing near his desk, arguing in quiet spokesperson. Albus motioned for his ally to move closer and the five of them huddled near the exposed door, being careful not to urinate too much noise.

`` You have n't done it yet, '' the strange man hissed, `` Why have n't you done it ? ``

`` I 'm sorry ! '' Washburn replied, `` I have n't been able-bodied to yet ! ``

`` Well, why not ? It does n't appear that difficult to me. ``

`` It 's intemperate than you 'd think ! I do n't know where they are ! '' Washburn answered.

`` I 've told you how to retrieve out ! ``

`` I know and I 've been trying. I have, really ! '' Washburn moaned.

Albus looked quizzically at his friend. He had never seen Washburn like this before. Usually, it was Washburn who was doing the bullying, not the early way around. But this man was obviously angry that Washburn had n't finished whatever he wanted him to do.

`` Well, hurry up then. Try harder ! '' the unusual wizard insisted.

`` I will, I will. ``

`` You know we can not keep without them. I 'm incontrovertible I know where one of them is, but it will bear witness very difficult to get. Once we find out where the others are, we 'll do them first. They 're the more important unity anyway. So, you must do it soon. Just encounter out where they are. I 'll retrieve them. You 've obviously had difficulty with even doing the simple labor of finding them, let alone retrieving them, '' the wizard growled.

`` Yes, I know. I will try harder, I will. It 's just ..., '' Washburn trailed off.

`` What ? ! '' the wizard demanded.

Albus leaned his head closer to the doorway, but Washburn remained soundless. Then Albus felt a wet object collide with his head. `` Argh ! '' he screamed and turned around.

`` Ickle firsties ! '' Peeves was bobbing up and down in the air, cackling madly. `` Spying on teachers ? Very naughty !

`` Peeves ! '' Rose shouted as the poltergeist heaved a water balloon at her head. Peeves cackled and threw another water balloon at Albus.

`` What is going on out here ? ! '' Washburn appeared in the door, his vocalization returning to the usual rage that Albus was used to.

`` Firsties spying on your get together, Professor, Sir ! '' Peeves saluted Washburn and flew down the hallway, laughing hysterically.

`` Potter ! '' Washburn fuss, glaring at Albus. Albus stood trembling and soaking wet, waiting for whatever was coming side by side. At the meter, spying on Washburn seemed like a great idea. But now that he thought about it, it was inevitable that they would be caught.

The foreign thaumaturge came sauntering out of the elbow room with a smug look on his side. `` I think that concludes our discussion. I shall be speaking with you shortly. '' He walked down the corridor and disappeared around a corner.

Washburn watched him allow and once he was gone, Washburn turned back to Albus. `` Just what, do you lot, think you were doing ? '' he seethed.

Albus stood still, but said nothing. rosebush, John, Matt, and Amanda remained silent as well. Washburn looked at each of them in turn and returned his gaze to Albus. `` 100 breaker point from Gryffindor. And detention, this Monday at 7 pm, all of you. I 'll have you polishing the trophy, '' he spat.

Albus nodded. 100 level, that was the most Washburn had ever taken from them before. The detention was no big quite a little, but the full stop would set Gryffindor quite a path back in the running game for the business firm Cup.

`` Um, prof, '' flatness whispered, `` Is there any chance we could do it this weekend, maybe, instead of Monday ? ``

Washburn turned to glare at mat, looking livid. `` NO ! I 've got other detention scheduled for the weekend ! You 'll meet me in the Trophy room at 7 pm on Monday, or I 'll cover you to the headmaster ! '' He gave Matt one more piercing stare and went back into his elbow room, slamming the threshold behind him.

Albus turned and looked at his friends. They all had shocked expressions on their faces and Matt looked quite disturbed. pink wine 's hair was dripping with water.

`` Told you we should have gone to supper instead, '' lav commented, as they started walking down the corridor.

`` Shut it, '' Albus replied, `` We may have gotten detention, but we did pick up some useful information. ``

`` He 's got a point, '' Rose said, `` Washburn 's definitely up to something. That man wants him to find something out, find out where something is, and then they 're going to try to slip it. ``

`` I guess, but we do n't even know what they 're trying to find out. We ca n't really do anything about it, '' John responded.

`` And Washburn 's even more angry with us, '' Matt said dryly.

`` Yeah, but he already hates me so much that it does n't matter, '' Albus pointed out, `` By the way, why did you want the detention switched ? That 's not the, you know, is it ? '' Albus asked, not wanting to say 'full moon'out loud, in typeface anyone was lurking around.

`` No, '' Matt whispered, `` But it 's two nights after the hold, so I 'll already be feeling miserable. ``

`` Oh, '' Albus said, remembering how bore lustrelessness always was in the 24-hour interval preceding the broad moonshine. `` Maybe you could talk to my dad or prof Longbottom ? They 'd make Washburn switch it. ``

`` I know they would, but then word would get around to Malfoy. The cobbler's last thing I need is him wondering why I can prefer when I have my hold. You know Washburn would somehow acknowledgment it in socio-economic class. ``

`` Yeah, he would, '' Albus said darkly.

`` We 'll just down your trophy for you, '' John assured him, `` Just cause it look like you 're doing something and we 'll insure for you. ``

Matt smiled weakly, `` Thanks. ``

`` So, we going to go eat supper or not ? '' John turned towards the stairs.

`` You guys go ahead, '' Albus answered, `` I 've got to go modify out of these wet robes. '' He gave Rose a meaningful glance.

`` I 've got to change, too, '' pink wine told them and gestured to her soaking robes.

`` All right, '' Gospel According to John said, and started down the step with matt and Amanda.

Albus and Rose set off for Gryffindor column. Once they entered the deserted common elbow room, rosebush turned to look at Albus. `` You thought of the Hallows when you heard Washburn talking, did n't you ? ``

`` Yeah, '' Albus said, `` Did you ? ``

Rose nodded, `` It does look funny. ``

`` It 's got to be him. It fits. That 's why he hates me. He thought I 'd know where the Hallows are, but I do n't. ``

`` I dunno. I mean, it does fit, but still, Washburn 's a teacher. ``

`` So what ? Teachers can be wickedness necromancer, too. ``

`` I know, but we do n't have any proof ! We did n't even find out him say 'Hallows', '' Rose reasoned.

`` I know, so I do n't call back we should secern my dad yet, we ca n't get him in trouble, but it 's a first. And we learned more about the Hallows, '' Albus pointed out, `` They already know where one of them is, but it 's going to be surd to get. Maybe it 's heavily guarded ? ``

`` Probably. Anyway, I think we 'll probably have to take Dumbledore 's advice and public lecture to John, Matt, and Amanda about it. We 've got to happen out what they are. ``

`` Yeah, we should. We 'll do it soon, '' Albus assured her.

`` Albus, do you think that Washburn, or whoever is trying to get the Hallows, will be able to fetch back Voldemort ? '' rosebush asked quietly.

`` I do n't think so. I mean, he 's dead, right ? So how could he come back ? Plus, in my dreaming, the wizard said he was going to bring about Voldemort 's 'ideals'. ``

`` wellspring, his 'ideals'are pretty scary, '' Rose shuddered, `` And the melodic theme of a indorse Voldemort 's almost as scary as the first off one. ``

`` Yeah, '' Albus agreed, `` Which is why we 've got to keep back Washburn from getting the Hallows. ``

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A/N : Thanks to my Sister and beta, Dancer of Starlight, my other sister, and my brother. Also, thanks to Moonylupin, XXEveryinchXX, and TheNobleHouseofPotter for their limited review !

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Bible spread like wildfire that a grouping of first years had lost Gryffindor 100 points in one night. Quite a few older students were very tempestuous about this, especially since the personnel casualty of dot placed them below both Slytherin and Hufflepuff in the running for the star sign Cup. After classes the side by side day, Albus and his supporter were bombarded by a couple fifth years, including his first cousin Georgia and Gabriella, demanding to know why the full point were taking away. Albus quickly explained what had happened with Washburn, and silence fell around the common way. After a few moments, person started clapping. Soon after, a couple Thomas More people joined in and eventually the entire unwashed room was cheering and slapping Albus and his admirer on the backbone. Albus stared quizzically at everyone, wondering why they were all cheering that he had lost them so many points.

`` Why 's everyone clapping ? '' Albus asked James.

James IV grinned, `` Because you made Washburn so angry ! Everyone hates him ! No one 's had the brass to spy on him before. It 's brilliant, really. I 've heard people have been trying to get him to depart since he first started teaching when Victoire was a first yr. You 've done so much stuff to him this year. first you set him on fire- ''

`` That was a perfect accident ! ``

`` Does n't matter, the detail is, he 's horrifying to everyone, except the Slytherins. And you 're rebelling against him. Honestly, you 've got more boldness than I thought, '' James stared in awe at his brother.

`` Thanks, '' Albus smiled at Jesse James. Albus had felt atrocious about losing so many points, but if the other Gryffindors were n't going to wish, than maybe it was n't so bad after all.

For the next few days, whenever Albus and his ally were in the common room, the early Gryffindors would ask Albus for service in planning pranks to pull on Washburn. Apparently, the former Gryffindors saw Albus 's spotting as divine guidance to compute out their own agency to push back the good luck charm professor nutcase. Albus, however, wanted nothing to do with it. He was far too worried about the idea of Washburn and that other wizard trying to chance the Hallows and use them to complete Voldemort 's programme. He spent the weekend trying to do homework, but always wound up thinking about the Hallows and trying to think of something that was heavily guarded that could be used to gather power.

By the sentence Mon arrived, Albus had exhausted every possible right aim and could n't think of anymore. Monday meant that it was time for their detention with Washburn. After dinner party, Albus and his admirer walked slowly to the prize elbow room. Albus was not looking forward to being in close vicinity with the someone who was most probably performing Legilimency on him.

`` Are you all right, Matt ? '' rose asked, jolting Albus out of his thoughts. He turned around to appear at mat, who was lagging behind the rest period of them, even though they were all walking slow.

`` Yeah, '' Matt yawned, `` Just tired, no big deal. ``

`` You should go to brothel keeper Pomfrey. She 'll gain Washburn reschedule the custody, '' rosebush suggested.

`` And have Malfoy find out out ? No. Plus, if I do it another time, I 'll have to do it alone, '' Matt shuddered at the cerebration of being unequalled with Washburn.

No one said another word the rest of the way to the trophy way. When they got there, Washburn was already there, looking murderous, and standing next to a large bucket of cleaning supplies.

`` It 's 7:05. You 're recently, '' he growled.

`` Sorry, sir, '' Matt mumbled, `` It was my error. ``

`` I do n't handle who 's fault it was. It just means you 'll be here later, '' Washburn barked, `` You 'll be staying until every one of these prize is spotless. No magic, of course. ``

Washburn strode over to a tumid armchair that was sitting near the door, sat down in it, and started his usual glaring. Albus picked up a nursing bottle of polish and a rag and wandered over to a trophy for the Gobstones clubhouse. John and mat started polishing prize on either English of Albus, while rose and Amanda started on the other slope of the room. The prize room was quite heavy and Albus guessed it would lead them at least two hours, perhaps more, to polish all the trophies and cases. They polished in secretiveness for a half hour, moving along the paries of trophy as they went on. Albus was polishing a Wizard 's Chess backup trophy from 1922 when he felt a discriminating clout in his side. He turned to his right and saw John the Evangelist, who had stopped polishing his prize. `` What ? '' Albus whispered.

John silently pointed to Albus 's former side and Albus turned to await. lustrelessness was standing with his fountainhead slumped up against the prize case. He was fast asleep. Albus glanced nervously back at St. John. Albus did n't want to sleep with what Washburn would do to Matt if he discovered that he was n't awake.

`` mat, '' Albus prodded his friend gently, `` wake up up. ``

flatness groaned a piffling and lifted his top dog off the glassful. Albus glanced nervously at Washburn. Luckily he was currently pointing out a dapple of malicious gossip that pink wine had missed on a Quidditch trophy. Albus poked Matt again, a trivial harder this time.

`` Ouch ! '' lustrelessness winced and opened his eyes. He glanced around with a confused look on his face.

`` Shush ! '' Albus whispered. `` You fell asleep. Keep polishing. ``

`` Oh, right, '' matte picked up his rag that had fallen on the floor when he drifted off and went back to polishing.

The three boy continued polishing in muteness for the next hour. Occasionally, either Albus or John would have to ignite Matt up. matte was not getting a whole lot of polishing done, but since he was working right next to Albus and John, Washburn did n't seem to notice.

`` Albus, '' John whispered a while later.

`` What ? '' Albus looked over at St. John the Apostle. St. John pointed at the trophy he was polishing. Albus looked at it and saw that it was a memorial tablet of everyone who received an award for special services to the school.

toilet pointed at two public figure on it, Harry Potter and Ron Weasley. `` What did they do ? '' he whispered.

`` Saved my mum from Voldemort and a basilisk in the Chamber of Secrets, '' Albus whispered back. `` And discovered that it was Voldemort attacking students in the first place. He possessed my mum through a journal he wrote when he was 16. ``

King John stared wide-eyed at Albus. `` Whoa. I think I remember my parents telling me about that. They were n't in Hogwarts yet when that happened. ``

`` quiet back there, '' Washburn growled.

matt jerked awake at the sound of Washburn 's voice. `` Wha 's going on ? '' he said a little too loudly.

`` Oh, come alive up, Eckerton ! It 's only 9 pm ! '' Washburn shouted, `` The Oklahoman you finish, the Oklahoman you can go to bed. ``

`` Sorry, sir, '' Matt replied and went back to polishing a trophy.

As Albus continued polishing, he thought about the award his dad had gotten all those years ago. He had been a hero every year he had been in school. He still was a hero. 'Will I ever do anything like that ?'Albus thought. 'Will I ever live up to what people think I will do ? Everyone thinks I 'll do expectant things just because my dad did, but what if I ca n't ?'Albus doubted that he would ever get an award for special Service to the school.

`` Eckerton ! '' Washburn shouted, causing Albus to come out of his mentation. `` Why ca n't you last out wake up ? ! Get up ! ``

Albus looked over at Matt. He was slumped yet again on one of the glass display cases, looking very pale. He opened his optic and started slowly dragging his rag along the glass with his heart drooping.

`` Why do n't you lay off him already ? '' John shouted disgustedly. `` You know perfectly well why he 's fatigue. ``

Washburn got up from his chair and started towards bathroom. Albus glanced nervously from one to the other. blush wine and Amanda both stopped polishing and were paying end attention. Matt had fallen asleep on the trash again. `` What did you say ? '' Washburn spat once he was within two feet of John.

trick stared at him, not breaking eye contact. `` I said, why do n't you leave him alone ? You knew he 'd be tired today and you still made him do detention ! Just let him sleep and we 'll land up the cleaning. We 're almost done anyway. ``

Washburn 's face turned a shade of purple that Albus had only seen on his great-uncle Vernon. He stepped closer to John, but privy did n't expect away. `` 50 more period from Gryffindor for talking back. And another detention, I think. Tomorrow night. contrast. My agency. But just you. Sleeping Beauty will be even worse tomorrow and as much as I 'd have it off to give More detention to ceramicist, Weasley, and Tagger, they have n't done anything. This was all you. Go on, get out of here ! '' He shouted stormed out of the room.

Albus stared in shock as he left. He glanced around at John, who was still glaring at the room access, his face as red with anger as rose wine 's hair's-breadth. `` C'mon, let 's go, '' he said quietly as he prodded lustrelessness awake.

`` Huh ? '' lustrelessness mumbled.

`` detention 's over, '' Albus told him as he walked towards the door.

`` Oh, ok, '' matt yawned and followed the rest of them out of the door.

`` He 's kept us past curfew, '' rose wine commented as they made their way through the corridors.

`` Figures, '' Saint John grunted.

`` That was bright, by the way, '' Albus said.

`` What was brilliant ? '' matte asked.

`` John flipped out on Washburn while you were asleep, '' Albus told him.

`` What did you do ? '' matt asked John in an amazed spokesperson. `` Why do I always miss the trade good hooey ? ``

John the Divine was still too angry to say much, so Albus explained. `` He told Washburn off for yelling at you. It was after Washburn woke you up that 2d time. And you had just fallen asleep again. John Lackland started yelling at him about how he should n't have shouted at you when he knew why you were tired and how he should n't have assigned you detention for today. ``

`` What ? ! '' matte shouted, `` Are you mad ? What did he do to you ? ``

`` Detention tomorrow nighttime. And fifty points lost, '' lav replied.

`` You are mad, '' Matt said quietly, `` You did n't have to do that. I do n't want you getting in problem for me. ``

`` Yes, I did, '' John said, `` It 's not fair what he did. He should throw made the detention over the weekend, like you suggested. He 's deliberately trying to run you down. It 's just not funfair. ``

`` Yeah, well, spirit 's not average. I found that out six years ago, '' Matt said bluntly.

`` Yeah, but it does n't mean it 's okay for masses to treat you like dung, '' trick replied softly.

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By the prison term John trudged back into the green room after his detention the next dark, nearly of the rest of the Gryffindors had gone to bed. There were a few fifth part twelvemonth huddled up at one table, studying for their O.W.L.s, and Victoire and Amy were up talking quietly while studying for their N.E.W.T.s. Albus and his supporter had managed to get the good armchairs near the fire once the fourth years occupying them had gone to bed. Rose was reading a book while Albus and Amanda played gobstones. Matt was fathom asleep in his chair.

`` How 'd it go ? '' Albus asked as lavatory collapsed in one of the chairs.

`` It was bloody misfortunate, '' Saint John the Apostle groaned, `` He stared at me the altogether clip. Had me write'I will observe my elders and not talk back'about 300 times. ``

`` Yeah, that 's what he does. I 've gotten used to it, but it drove me mad during the first few detention, '' Albus told him.

`` He 's an evil git, '' St. John the Apostle growled.

`` I know, '' Albus agreed.

`` wellspring, I do n't desire to babble out about him anymore. I just spent two hr with him. Anyway, what have you been up to ? '' whoremonger asked.

`` Not very much. We finished all our homework a spell ago. We 've just been sitting around waiting for you, '' Albus said.

`` When did he fall asleep ? '' John jerked his fountainhead towards Matt.

`` About an 60 minutes ago, '' Amanda answered.

bathroom sighed, `` You know, it 's almost like he expects everyone to be natural to him. ``

`` I 'm pretty sure he does, '' Albus whispered.

`` fountainhead, it 's probably because near people have, '' Rose commented, `` I mean, most people are n't exactly nice to, well, hoi polloi like him. ''

`` I know, but he should n't just accept it. I 'm going to stick up for him, '' lav said.

`` We will, too, '' blush wine agreed, `` But he 's just not used to it. ``

`` I guess, but I 'm not going to let anyone treat him badly. Especially not somebody like Washburn, '' John replied.

`` Me neither, '' Albus said.

`` Definitely, '' Amanda replied.

`` We should probably go to bed, '' Albus said after glancing at his spotter, `` We 've got uranology tomorrow. ``

Amanda groaned, `` Oh, yeah. Should be a miserable dark. ``

`` Yours wo n't be as pitiful as his will be, '' trick pointed to Matt.

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The following day went by fasting for Albus. Charms was thoroughly hapless for Albus and all his protagonist. lav had made it onto the lean of people Washburn clearly disliked more than the others. Now, the only one of Albus 's friends who was n't, was Amanda. However, Washburn did dislike her more than the other Gryffindors, just because she was friends with Albus. Washburn spent the whole class lecture and shouting at Matt whenever he fell asleep. Albus could tell that John Lackland was trying operose to comport himself whenever this happened. It did n't help that Malfoy spent the whole class with a self-satisfied look on his facial expression, clearly enjoying that Washburn was shouting at mat every five minutes.

`` Evil git. We ought to sneak a few puking troche in his pumpkin vine juice, '' John muttered under his breath after Washburn woke matte up for the one-quarter time.

`` What did you say, Brickston ? '' Washburn shouted.

`` cipher, sir, '' John answered.

`` Did n't vocalise like naught, '' Washburn growled, `` Ten points from Gryffindor. ``

lusterlessness wound up skipping Potions because he could n't face a s grade with Malfoy that day. Malfoy interrogated Albus again as to where matte was, and Albus told him that Matt had left after lunch to jaw his sick gran.

After dinner, Albus and his friends decided to see if Matt was in the elbow room of prerequisite. He never showed up at dinner. When they arrived in the way, Amy was already there, trying to fire up Matt up.

`` Hey, Amy, '' Albus said quietly.

Amy turned around, `` Oh, hi, Albus. ``

`` Are you going to the infirmary flank now ? '' rosiness asked.

`` Yeah, I 'll see you laugh at tomorrow, I guess, '' mat yawned as Amy helped him out of the bed.

`` All right, '' Albus replied.

`` Bye, '' John, rose, and Amanda said quietly.

`` Bye, '' matt winced as he followed his Sister out of the room.

Albus and his Quaker spent the rest of the evening in the Room, working on their homework. After a few time of day, in which Albus managed to get the modish Potions prep done, it was time for Astronomy.

professor Marco Polo announced that they would be finishing their March star charts that night. Albus, john, Rose, and Amanda set up their telescopes and got to ferment.

`` This is the first base full moon on a Midweek, is n't it ? '' Albus whispered to Rose after a few minutes.

`` Yeah, I think so, '' Rose said, `` I 'm just glad we do n't deliver this with the Slytherins.

`` Where 's your friend, Matt ? '' Jackie Pierce, the Hufflepuff on Albus 's other side asked.

`` He 's visiting his sick gran, '' Albus said automatically.

`` Oh, I hope she 's better soon, '' Jackie replied.

Albus focused his telescope and marked down a few stars. He moved his scope and pointed it towards the moon. He sighed as he thought about how something as beautiful as the moon could hold in person 's life as much as it controlled Matt's.

Albus managed to terminate his champion chart just as the class was ending. John and Rose were able-bodied to finish theirs as well.

`` I hope he does n't take off a whole lot of points for not getting all the asterisk, '' Amanda sighed as they climbed into the portrait hole.

`` If you only forgot a couple, I do n't think you 'll loose that many points, '' Rose assured her.

Albus sat down in one of the armchairs in movement of the empty fireplace. `` Are any of you tired ? ``

toilet sat down side by side to Albus, `` No, not really. ``

Rose and Amanda shook their heads and sat down. `` Let 's ride out up. We can go see Matt in the morning, '' rose wine suggested.

`` Good idea, '' Albus agreed. The friends spent much of the dark playing numerous games of chess, Exploding piece of cake, and Gobstones. Eventually, the sun started to rise and daybreak came.

`` Should we go, then ? '' Saint John asked once they finished their biz of Exploding Snap.

`` Yeah, it 's probably a effective time, '' rosebush said. `` But maybe you should go get the map, Albus. I do n't fancy running into Filch. ``

Albus agreed and ran up to James 's dorm. St. James the Apostle and the rest of the minute year boys were all legal asleep. Albus ran to James 's tree trunk and rummaged around in it until he found the predator 's Map. He left a quick note to James I telling him that he took the map, quickly left the room, and went back to the common room.

Albus spread the map out on the storey and tapped it with his scepter, `` I solemnly swear that I am up to no just. ``

`` Blimey, that is brainy !, '' John grinned as the writing appeared on the map. Albus had told his admirer about the map before, but he had never showed it to them.

`` Wow ! '' Amanda stared in awe at the map. `` That is awesome. ``

`` Let 's see, '' Albus scanned the map, `` Filch is still in his office. ``

`` What about Washburn ? '' Saint John the Apostle asked.

`` Hmm, '' Albus looked back at the map.

`` There he is ! '' pink wine pointed at the map, `` He 's in his office, too. ``

`` Good, '' can said in a relieved vocalization, `` Oh, and there 's Madam Pomfrey. She 's walking through the entrance Hall. ``

`` Let 's go, then, '' Albus stood up, `` maleficence Managed. '' He stuffed the map into his robe sac and left the elbow room, with rose, toilet, and Amanda following.

When they arrived at the Hospital Wing, it was completely deserted. Albus and his friends settled themselves on the bed next to the one flatness usually stayed in. The door opened a few proceedings later, but it was n't brothel keeper Pomfrey who came through. It was Amy, followed by Victoire.

`` What are you doing here ? '' Amy asked when she saw Albus and the others.

`` We had astronomy end night and were n't tired, so we just stayed up and figured we 'd hail see Matt, '' Albus told her.

`` Oh, all right wing, '' Amy replied. She walked over to the bed where Albus and his Friend were sitting and Victoire followed. `` I told her, '' Amy said to Albus, `` about Matt. ``

`` I still ca n't believe you keep open this from me all these years, '' Victoire said.

`` You 're not mad, are you ? '' Amy asked quietly.

`` No, of course not, '' Victoire assured her and sat down next to rebel on the bed. `` It just must birth been so hard to hold open that a secret. ``

Amy sat down next to Victoire, `` It was. But I did n't really have a pick. My parents prevent me from telling anyone. ``

`` Well, I 'm glad you told me now. Your parents are n't going to be mad, are they ? ``

`` No, I asked them a twain week ago and they said it would be all right if I told you, '' Amy answered.

`` Good, '' Victoire said and turned to Albus, `` How long have you guys known ? ``

`` Since January. fountainhead, Rose put the clew together in Nov, but we did n't recognise for sure until Jan. But we did n't lecture to Matt about it until shoemaker's last month, '' Albus responded.

The group sat in silence for a few instant, before Victoire asked, `` When 's he coming back ? ``

`` Should be any time, '' Amy stood up and glanced at the threshold. `` But just to let you jest at live, he 's not going to be in any SHAPE to utter to you. ``

`` We know, we just want to be here for him, '' can replied.

`` I honestly do n't even get laid if he 's going to want you here. He never likes anyone seeing him right after a transformation. ``

`` We do n't give care what he looks like, '' John the Divine said adamantly.

`` I know you do n't, but I think he 's still afraid you 're going to abandon him. He 's never had such supportive booster before. The few admirer he had went running in the early direction once they found out, '' Amy explained.

`` skunk, '' whoremonger muttered under his breath.

The door to the infirmary Wing opened and Albus looked up. Madam Pomfrey came bustling through while using her wand to float a copestone through the room access. Matt was laying upon it, covered in a thick putting green cover. Amy immediately rushed over to them. `` How is he ? '' she asked anxiously.

`` Not that bad, actually, '' lady Pomfrey replied, `` A few violate bones and a comely bit of cutting and bruises, but not as bad as by months. ``

`` Oh, good, '' Amy replied.

Madam Pomfrey directed the stretcher towards the bed next to the one Albus and his friends were sitting on. `` What are you lot doing here ? '' she asked briskly once she noticed them.

`` We, er, just wanted to see if Matt was okay, '' Albus answered nervously. He suddenly was n't certainly if they should make gone to the Hospital Wing after all.

`` He knows you know, then ? '' Madam Pomfrey asked.

`` Yeah, and he explained everything death month, '' Albus told her.

`` And you know, too ? '' gentlewoman Pomfrey gestured to Victoire.

`` Yes, I do, '' Victoire answered.

madam Pomfrey smiled, `` Good. It 's about time he had some loyal protagonist. Now, I 've got to heal him up a bit and then if he 's awake, you can see him. '' She pulled the drape closed behind her and Amy. A minute later, she came out, went to her office, and came back with numerous potions and bandages. Albus watched as she went back through the drapery and listened to the various healing piece she was performing.

Victoire, Albus, and his booster all sat on the bed, no one saying a Good Book. Albus was still a bit concern about Matt 's reaction to them being there. He had n't thought about it before, but now he realized that Amy was right and flatness probably did n't want them to see him like this. He glanced at his supporter, who were also looking a bit neural. They did n't induce long to dwell on it, though, because a little while later, Madam Pomfrey and Amy appeared from behind the curtains.

`` He 's awake, '' Madam Pomfrey told them, `` You can see him for a few minutes, but not very long. He needs relief. ``

Albus glanced at his champion and they stood up. He walked through the pall, with pink wine, privy, and Amanda following. Matt was laying on the bed, looking thoroughly scurvy. His case was covered in cuts and there was a orotund contusion on his leftover cheek. Both of his arms were heavily bandaged and he looked very tired.

`` What are you rib doing here ? '' he asked hoarsely when he saw Albus and the others.

`` We wanted to come see you. Are you all right ? '' Albus asked.

`` I 've been better, '' Matt answered bluntly.

`` I hope you do n't mind that we came, '' pink wine said softly.

`` It 's all right, '' Matt sighed, `` I just thought you would n't have wanted to. ``

`` 'Course we do, '' trick said, `` You 're our friend. ``

Matt grinned tiredly at them. `` Oh, did you tell Victoire ? '' he asked Amy, who had just come back through the drapery with Victoire.

`` Yeah, I told her this morning, '' Amy replied.

`` And it does n't disoblige me in the to the lowest degree, '' Victoire assured him. matt yawned and smiled at her.

Madam Pomfrey came back with another steaming potion in a goblet. `` Time for you lot to go, '' she told them, `` He needs to sleep. ``

`` Ok, '' Albus said, `` Bye, Matt. hope you feel better. ``

`` We 'll derive see you tonight, '' Rose told him.

`` Ok, have fun in course of instruction, '' Matt yawned. privy and Amanda waved as the group left. Amy and Victoire followed behind them, whispering to each other.

Albus walked to the Great dorm for breakfast with his friends. He was feeling quite tired after staying up the whole dark. Albus was sword lily that Matt did n't seem to mind them coming to see him so soon after the wide lunation, but he could tell that Matt still was n't completely comfortable with them knowing his enigma. Albus figured that after a couple weeks or so matte would gradually relax about it. Now, all Albus had to do was decide when to evidence his ally about the Hallows. He had been putting it off, but decided to take Dumbledore 's advice and see if they knew anything about them. It was the only clue he had, and if he was going to stop Washburn from getting the Hallows, he he had to use it.
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A/N : Thanks to my sis and beta, Dancer of Starlight, as well as my early sister and my brother. Thanks also to inkheart, Moonylupin, and Mamaykay for their brushup !

Disclaimer- I do n't own Harry Potter or any of The fib of Beedle the Bard.

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Albus did not let a chance to ask John, Matt, and Amanda about the Hallows until after the Easter holiday. lustrelessness spent the rest of the week in the Hospital fender, and Albus did n't require to talk about the Hallows there. He preferred to do it in individual. The Easter holiday began the day after Matt left the hospital Wing. Neither Albus nor his ally stayed at the castle over the holiday. Albus quite enjoyed the open frame and played out much of it playing Quidditch with James. rosebush and her family came to stay put for a few days, but Albus did n't see the rest of his extended mob. Albus, Rose, and James IV did pass a bit of time sneaking around Grimmauld spot, looking for clue that would lead them to finding out what the Hallows were, but they did n't find anything useful.

By the time Albus was back at Hogwarts, the Baron Snow of Leicester had melted and it was relatively warm. Apr was upon them, which meant that the end of terminal figure exams were only two calendar month away. The teachers made sure to remind them of this during every class. Albus had not thought it possible, but they were being assigned even more homework than before. Of course, no one was feeling the pressure sensation more than than the twenty percent and 7th years, who were preparing for their O.W.L.s and N.E.W.T.s. All of them could be seen studying in the uncouth room and library until late at night. A few of them were already cracking under the pressure. Albus was glad that his O.W.L.s were still four class away, but he was not looking forward to them. Even Victoire was becoming nervous about the examination and had started threatening younger students with hold if they were too tawdry in the vernacular room. Usually Victoire was very charge headed and not much bothered her, but she was afraid she would n't take enough N.E.W.T.s to get her into the healer program.

`` I am not looking forward to my O.W.L.s, '' John sighed as he watched as a fifth part year nodded off while reading her notes.

`` Me neither, '' Matt agreed.

`` You 'll be alright if you study, '' rose wine assured them.

`` That 's the part I 'm not looking forward to, '' John laughed, `` I 'm having enough trouble studying for this year 's examination. ``

`` Have you finished your Herbology ? '' Albus asked John.

`` I 'm working on it now, '' lavatory told him.

`` I have n't even started it, '' Amanda commented. lusterlessness was helping her finish this hebdomad 's Astronomy assignment.

`` wellspring, it 's not due until day after tomorrow, '' Albus told them.

`` well thing ! '' John shouted and threw down his quill, `` I need a break from all this ! ``

`` Shush ! '' Victoire came storming over to their table. She looked very timeworn. `` This is analyze time ! ``

`` Sorry, Victoire, '' lav said, `` I 'm just sick of studying. ``

`` Just wait until seventh year ... '' Victoire muttered as she went back to the table she was sharing with Amy.

`` deficiency to go to the Room ? '' Albus whispered.

`` Yeah, let 's go, '' lusterlessness replied and got up. Albus, Rose, Amanda, and John all picked up their Word and followed Matt out of the vernacular room. They walked to the Room and mat paced three times in nominal head of it. The door appeared and they all walked inside. The room looked just as it did when lusterlessness told them about the Night he was bit.

Albus walked inside and sat down on one of the chairs. His admirer followed and they all resumed their studying, except for John, who was wandering around the Room.

`` I 've got to secernate you make fun something, '' Albus said quietly after a few arcminute. Everyone looked up from their Scripture and John came over to the fire and sat down on the couch next to Matt.

`` Are you going to tell us where you disappear to with Rose and your crony ? '' Saint John asked.

`` Er, yeah, you noticed that ? '' Albus asked nervously.

`` Yes, we all did, '' Amanda told him.

`` Well, I 'm going to severalise you why, '' Albus said. `` I guess first I 've got to tell you that this past times summer, I thought my dad had told me everything about the defeat of Voldemort. ``

`` You mean, he did n't ? '' John asked.

`` No, I do n't retrieve he did, '' Albus replied quietly, `` Over Christmas Day, Rose, Saint James the Apostle, and I, and a couple of our first cousin, overheard mine and rose 's parents whispering about something in the kitchen. They were talking about whether or not to tell us something, something they 've been hiding from us. I do n't know what it was. I just heard them say one Christian Bible, 'Hallows'. James River, rosiness, and I researched in the library to try and find out what 'Hallows'were. But we did n't chance anything. The only if thing we had to go on was the fact that I heard the word 'Hallows'in those Legilimency dreams I have. Someone wants to find the Hallows and steal them, whatever they are.

`` Rose came up with the idea that I should talk to Dumbledore 's portraiture about it. We figured that the Hallows had something to do with Voldemort 's downfall because they seem to be something just our parents know about. Since Dumbledore told my dad about the Horcruxes, we figured he 'd know something about the Hallows. So, Rose came up with the entirely estimation to set off a firework in Washburn 's form in fiat to get me into the Headmaster 's office so I could talk to Dumbledore. ``

`` waiting, you did that on purpose ? '' John asked in awe.

`` Yeah, we did, '' rosiness grinned.

`` That 's, that 's superb, but stupid ! '' John laughed.

`` We know, '' Albus said grimly, `` It could have gone often bad. Anyway, Dumbledore did know about the Hallows, but he would n't order us about them. He said it was something my dad had to tell me. But he did give me a clue. He told me to ask you about them, '' Albus said.

`` He thinks we 'd know what they are ? '' Amanda asked.

`` wellspring, yeah, that 's what he said. He said to specifically ask John and Matt about them, '' Albus replied.

`` He got that right, I 've never heard of Hallows before, '' Amanda responded.

`` You have n't heard of them, cause you ? '' Albus turned to Saint John and Matt.

toilet and mat looked at each former and then glanced at Albus. `` fountainhead, I 've never heard of them, '' John said.

`` I have, my dad told me about them once, '' Matt commented.

`` You know what they are ? '' Albus asked in shock. He looked at Rose. She looked as clueless as Albus did.

`` Yeah, I do, '' Matt repeated, `` Have n't you two ever heard The Tales of Beedle the Bard ? ``

`` Of course, '' Albus nodded.

`` The what ? '' Amanda looked quizzically at Matt.

`` The narrative of Beedle the Bard, '' he repeated, `` A ledger of thaumaturgist fairy tale. The Warlock 's Hairy bosom, Babbity Rabbity and Her Cackling dais, The Wizard and the Hopping Pot, The Fountain of fair Fortune- ''

`` My parents read me those when I was little. Mum 's actually got the original copy ! '' Rose interrupted excitedly.

`` doe she really ? '' Matt stared at her in awe.

`` Yeah, Dumbledore left it to her in his will, '' Rose told him. `` But what do a bunch of fagot taradiddle have to do with 'Hallows'? ``

`` You did n't let me finish. There 's one More. The Tale of the Three Brothers, '' matt told them. `` And that has everything to do with the Hallows. ``

Albus and Rose glanced at each early. Like Rose, Albus had been read those fairy narration when he was little, and he remembered The story of the Three Brothers. He remembered his Aunt Hermione reading it to him from the original transcript. He had n't been able-bodied to read a word of it, since it was written in runic letter, but he definitely remembered the narrative.

`` But I do n't remember anything about any Hallows in that report, '' Rose commented.

`` You would n't, '' Matt told her, `` The tarradiddle does n't name the countersign Hallows, but the story itself is about the Hallows. ``

`` That does n't take a shit sense, '' St. John announced.

`` Could individual explain this story, please ? '' Amanda asked with a look of discombobulation on her face.

`` Sure, '' Matt leaned back on the sofa and gazed around the room. `` This would be easygoing if I had the book. I have n't heard it in eld. '' Matt got up from the couch and walked over to a book shelf that was behind Albus 's chair. `` consummate ! Here 's one, '' flatness picked a book up off the ledge, walked back over to the couch and sat down.

`` 'There were once three pal who were traveling along a lonely, winding road at evenfall, '' lusterlessness began. He read the unhurt story straight through. It was just as Albus remembered, with no reference of the Word of God Hallows.

`` 'And then he greeted destruction as an old protagonist, and went with him gladly, and, as equals, they departed this life .''' lustrelessness looked up at Amanda and closed the book. `` That 's the story. ``

Amanda stared at him, `` That 's quite a bit different than Muggle fairy taradiddle. Although I 'm still confused. ``

`` So am I. What 's that got anything to do with 'Hallows'? '' Albus asked.

`` Everything, '' Matt sighed, `` Just let me explain it. The Hallows, or the Deathly Hallows as they 're really known as, are the Invisibility Cloak, the Resurrection Stone, and the elderberry bush Wand. Some masses believe that the story William Tell of the origination of the Deathly Hallows, but about mass think it 's just a floor.

`` My dad told me about it ages ago. He 's one of the few people who think they actually exist. When he was younger, before he got married, he actually tried to find them. Looked in loads of books all over the world, trying to line where they might be. My Uncle squat went with them, too. They kept searching even after my parents got conjoin. Mum went with them. He gave up his search after he and Mum wanted to embark on a family. They never did find out anything about the Hallows that would tell him where they were. Uncle Jack kept looking for years afterwards, but eventually settled in New York. He still thinks they 're out there, someplace, and has n't truly given up. ``

`` You mean, those three objective actually exist ? '' rose wine asked skeptically.

`` I dunno, '' lusterlessness replied, `` My dad seems to cogitate so. And he 's met a few other citizenry who think so. ``

`` But if they do n't live, why would my dad want to keep me from knowing about them ? '' Albus asked quietly. Albus was not sure what to opine about what matt had said about the Hallows. It was a far-fetched melodic theme, but there was one thing Albus knew might bear witness their creation. His father 's invisibleness Cloak. Albus had not really connected The tale of the leash sidekick to his dad 's Cloak, but now that he thought about it, the connecter made sense.

`` Oh, come on, Albus, you ca n't honestly be thinking that they exist ? '' blush wine said exasperatingly.

`` We already know one of them exists ! '' Albus told her, `` What about Dad 's Invisibility Cloak ? ``

`` Your dad 's got an invisibility Cloak ? '' Matt asked. `` Really ? ``

`` Yeah, '' Albus told him.

`` But that does n't imply it 's the one from the story, '' John said, `` I mean, there are loads of invisibleness Cloaks out there. One of my uncles used to have one. But it wore out and he never got another. ``

`` Exactly !, '' Albus said excitedly, `` My dad 's Cloak is different from all other Invisibility Cloaks. It does n't fag out out ! I know most invisibility Cloaks just have a charm or something put on them and it wears off eventually. That must ingest been the kind your uncle had, John Lackland. But my grandpa had that cloak before my dad did, and my dad still has it. It still works as good now as it ever has. ``

`` Whoa, '' flatness stared at Albus with a glint of excitement in his eyes, `` Then that could be the Cloak from the story ! ``

`` But what about the early Hallows ? '' Rose asked. `` I do n't think they exist. ``

`` They might, '' trick said, `` I know I 've heard of super baton being passed from thaumaturgist to wizard one C ago. ``

`` Ok, '' Rose began, `` Say there is a 'super wand'out there, and Uncle Harry 's cloak is 'The invisibleness Cloak'. But how on earth would a 'Resurrection Stone'oeuvre ? ``

Albus could n't answer that, but he did mean that the Deathly Hallows existed. Why else would his dad have kept all this secret ? The Deathly Hallows had something to do with Voldemort 's fall, and Albus was going to find out what. `` Well, if these three physical object are the 'Hallows'that I heard mentioned in my dream, than someone is trying to find them, '' Albus realized.

`` That ca n't be right, '' toilet said, `` Whoever 's been doing that Legilimency wants to continue what Voldemort was doing, right ? ``

`` right field, '' Albus confirmed, `` Do you know if anything special happens if you 've got all three Hallows ? ``

`` Dad said that if one mortal unites all three, they will be the skipper of last, '' matt answered.

`` sea captain of Death ? '' Albus repeated, `` Well, I can imagine that Voldemort would have loved to get them, then. Especially that sceptre. ``

`` That 's a scarey thought, '' privy said, `` Voldemort with an unbeatable baton. ``

Albus silently agreed. `` Anyone evil with that wand would be shuddery. Remember that time we spied on Washburn ? ``

matt shuddered, `` How could I not ? That resulted in one of the worst detainment ever. ``

`` I know, and I 'm lamentable about that, '' Albus said quietly. He still felt a bit guilty about causing all his friends to end up in detention with Washburn. `` But that unusual wizard was yelling at Washburn because he had n't found out where something was. ``

`` And we did n't even hear what it was he had to chance, '' flatness interrupted.

`` But I think I know what it is. I think that Washburn is trying to recover out where the Hallows are, '' Albus told them.

`` What ? ! '' John shouted, `` I know he 's horrible, but you think he is trying to link the Hallows and go on what Voldemort wanted to do ? ``

`` Er, yeah, '' Albus said.

`` I told him it was ridiculous, '' Rose sighed, `` But he still thinks it 's Washburn. ``

`` It makes horse sense, Rose ! '' Albus shouted.

`` It does fit, but still, he 's a teacher, '' Rose replied.

`` So what ? He makes it clear that he hates me and Henry James, and you, and Matt. He 's been giving lustrelessness a operose clip since the beginning of the year ! And now he hates privy, too. ``

`` I know, but maybe he just does n't similar Gryffindors. He was a Slytherin, you know, '' Rose commented.

`` Yeah, I know that. But what if he hates us because he was on Voldemort 's English ? '' Albus suggested.

`` But do you really think he 'd do this right under your dad 's poke, Albus ? I mean, come on ! Your dad 's principal Auror ! '' lavatory argued.

Albus shrugged. He really had n't thought of that. `` Dunno. Maybe he 's just stupid ? Or maybe that bloke he was arguing with is threatening him or something and he has n't got a option ? ``

`` well, I suppose it could be that, but still ... '' privy replied.

`` Ok, so what if it is Washburn ? '' lustrelessness said, `` What do we do about it ? ``

`` I dunno. I do n't think we have enough cogent evidence to distinguish anyone, '' Albus answered. `` We 've just got to hope that he does n't find out where the Hallows are. I only know where the invisibleness Cloak is, Dad 's got it in his office somewhere, and Washburn probably already knows where that is, if he 's the one doing the Legilimency. ``

`` All rightfulness, '' lusterlessness replied, `` But this is mad, I never thought I 'd actually find out the Hallows existed, let alone acknowledge where they are ! Do you think you could show me the Cloak sometime ? ``

`` Sure, '' Albus told him, `` But please do n't say your dad about this. Not yet. I know he 'd want to bonk, but I think you ought to wait until after my dad tells me their significance in the war. ``

`` All right, '' flatness sighed, `` I wo n't recount him yet. ``

`` Swear you wo n't ? ``

`` I swear, '' Matt said, `` I 'll hold it surreptitious. I 've got twelvemonth of experience keeping things secret. Do n't worry. ``

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Over the adjacent few weeks, Albus thought a lot about the Hallows. He found it severe to concentrate on his preparation, and Rose would often chew up him for not spending adequate time studying. He continued having his unusual dreaming almost every nighttime, but he did n't think that Washburn had found out anything new about the Hallows. Washburn continued to call at Albus during every Charms class and give him at to the lowest degree a detention a workweek. With detention, homework, and Occlumency lessons, Albus had hardly any fourth dimension for anything else. Life at Hogwarts was just as chaotic as ever. Albus did manage to receive time to tell James about what lustrelessness had told him about the Hallows, but Saint James the Apostle did n't have any mind as to where the other Hallows could be either. He did agree with Albus that it was highly possible that Washburn was the one trying to unify them.

Before Albus knew it, exams were upon them. The night before they began was very tense. almost all the Gryffindors were either in the common room, studying, or in the program library doing the same. Albus and his ally were studying at a table following to the one Victoire and Amy were at. Both the seventh year little girl were extremely flighty, and Victoire insisted on absolute tranquillity in the commons room. Albus did not mind this, because he needed to study anyway. Their initiative exam was magic spell, and Albus was particularly nervous about this exam.

`` I 'm not sure I 've passed, '' Albus groaned as he walked out of the elbow room with Rose, toilet, Matt, and Amanda after the spell exam.

`` I 'm sure as shooting I 've failed, '' Matt replied, `` Washburn was breathing down my neck opening during half of it. ``

`` I hate when instructor do that, '' John said.

`` Me, too, '' Amanda agreed.

`` wellspring, I think I passed, but- '' Rose started.

`` Of course you passed, '' John interrupted, `` You 've been preparing for test since September. ``

Albus thought the residual of the exams went fairly well. He thought he at least passed Potions. Herbology and DADA went extremely well, and Albus thought he got comme il faut marks in Astronomy, Transfiguration, and account of Magic. However, even though exam were over, O.W.L.s and N.E.W.T.s were still going on, and Victoire was still mandating a hushed green room in the evening. The Night of their cobbler's last exam, Albus and his friends decided to just go to the way of necessary and celebrate.

`` What a relief ! '' whoremonger shouted as he flopped down onto the lounge, `` No more exams until next year ! ``

`` Yep, a study free summer ! '' Matt grinned as he pulled a deep brown frog out of his pocket.

`` You 've got homework, you know, '' Rose laughed.

`` I know, but I 'll save it for the last minute, '' flatness replied, `` So, anyone got architectural plan for the summertime ? ``

`` I 'm going to Ireland with my family, '' Amanda told them, `` For two weeks. I ca n't await ! ``

`` Are you going on an airplane ? '' John asked, excitedly.

Amanda laughed, `` Yeah. ``

`` vivid ! '' lavatory shouted, `` Maybe I can convert my parents to take us on an airplane. ``

`` It 's not that great, '' Matt commented. `` Are you doing anything ? ``

`` Erm, not indisputable. We usually visit all my cousin, '' John said.

`` wellspring, you 've all got to come stay at my theatre, '' Albus told them. `` Rose and I always have a big natal day company at the Burrow. ``

`` My birthday 's at the end of August and Albus 's is the end of this month, '' Rose said. `` So we always have a party together. But usually it 's just our folk. And our parents'acquaintance and their child. ``

`` 'Course I 'll get ! '' John smiled, `` I want to see your house and the Burrow. ``

`` My parents should let me get along. We 're not going to Irish Republic until the midriff of August, '' Amanda answered, `` As long as they meet your parents first. ``

`` They can meet at King 's interbreeding, '' Rose replied.

`` Can you come, Matt ? '' Albus asked.

`` Er, I dunno, '' Matt said slowly, `` My parents have never let me stay over at soul 's house before. Not that anyone would has ever wanted me to stay over at their house before. Do you get laid when it will be ? ``

Albus looked at Rose, who shrugged. `` I 'm not certain. I do n't think our parents have planned it yet. But we 'll do sure it 's not around the full Sun Myung Moon. ``

`` Then I might be able to go, '' matt smiled.

`` Great ! '' Albus said, `` We 'll stimulate slews of fun ! We can toy Quidditch. ``

`` I ca n't consider this year is almost over, '' blush wine began.

`` Yeah, I mean, a yr ago, I did n't even know I was a beldam, '' Amanda laughed, `` Going to be unusual to go back home. ``

`` And last yr, I never even knew about the Hallows, and now Washburn 's trying to steal them, '' Albus said quietly.

`` Well, at least over the summer you wo n't be anywhere near Washburn, '' Rose said, `` And maybe Uncle Harry will tell us the wholly tarradiddle. ``

`` And then you can order it to us ! '' John the Divine replied. `` And to stay put on issue, this time endure year, I was about the same as I am now. '' Everyone laughed.

`` Well, this sentence in conclusion class, I did n't give birth any friends, '' lustrelessness said quietly.

`` But you do now, '' privy pointed out.

lustrelessness grinned, `` Yeah, I do. Never thought I would, though. It 's been a big twelvemonth. ``

`` I have n't showed you the Marauder 's Map, have I ? '' Albus asked Matt.

`` No, I do n't think so, '' lustrelessness answered.

`` It 's brilliant, '' John grinned, `` Saw it a twain months ago. ``

`` Yeah, you were in the Hospital annex, '' Albus remembered, `` But I 've got it now. '' Albus pulled the Map out of his robe pocket.

`` You have n't given it back to James yet ? '' Rose asked.

`` Nope, '' Albus laughed, `` I do n't really want to give it back. Maybe we 'll just ploughshare it. '' Albus got up from his chair and set the Map down on the table.

`` flavor just like a steady spell of parchment, '' Matt commented.

`` That 's what 's so great about it ! '' Albus grinned, `` Anyway, this is the map that my grandpa, Peter Pettigrew, Sirius inkiness, and of class, Teddy 's dad made, when they were at Hogwarts. ``

`` Yeah, I remember you telling me that, '' Matt replied.

`` Here it is, '' Albus tapped his wand on the parchment and said, `` I solemnly swear that I am up to no good. ``

Ink counterpane across the map while Matt stared in awe at it. `` That 's brilliant ! '' He stared at the map and all the judge Transportation milling around it. His center stopped on the Whomping willow tree. `` This shows the passageway to the scream Shack ? '' he asked nervously.

`` Sure does, '' Albus said, `` It shows all the passageways out of the school. But do n't worry, hardly anyone knows about the Map. Just us, James, my parents, Rose 's parents, my Uncle George, and probably some of my cousins. But none of them, except my parents and rosebush 's parents, know how to get in the burrow. ``

`` Do you live how to get into the tunnel ? '' Matt asked.

`` Nope, '' Albus answered. Harry had told him all about the passageway, but had n't told him how to get into them. Harry had told Albus that he did n't want to break all the fun of discovering thing for himself.

`` Good, '' mat breathed a sigh of relief and went back to inspecting the map. `` Moony, Wormtail, Padfoot, and Prongs, '' he murmured. `` Are those, their nicknames ? ``

`` Yup, '' Albus confirmed, `` Moony was- ''

`` Teddy 's dad, I figured that one out, '' Matt said, `` But what about the others ? ``

`` Wormtail was Pettigrew, he was a rat in more ways than one, '' Albus said grimly, `` And Padfoot was Sirius, because he was a big shaggy dog. And Prongs was my granddad because he was a stag. ``

`` Wow, '' Matt said softly, `` This is amazing. ``

`` See ? '' Albus began, `` Moony had awesome friends, well most of them were, '' Albus said, thinking of Pettigrew. `` And they did n't dessert him. We wo n't dessert you. ``

`` Yeah, you 're our Moony, '' Gospel According to John agreed.

lusterlessness smiled at them, `` Thanks, guys. I know you wo n't, now. ``

The chemical group quietly watched the map for a few minutes, noting that all the fifth and seventh years were still cooped up in the library, studying for their examination. `` Who 's that ? '' Albus pointed to a dot that was lingering near the forest.

pink wine leaned in finisher and read, `` Jarett Willinson. Never heard of him. ``

`` Willinson. Do you suppose he 's related to Quinton Willinson ? '' Albus asked.

`` Probably, '' John said, `` But Quinton does n't have any sibling at shoal. ``

`` What 's that bloke doing here, then ? '' Albus wondered.

`` Look ! '' Matt pointed at a dot that was traveling from the castle towards Jarret Willinson. `` It 's Washburn ! ``

Albus looked at the dot, and sure enough, it was Washburn. He was heading towards Jarett Willinson. `` What are they doing ? ``

`` I dunno, '' Matt answered.

`` What if they 're going to try and find the Hallows ? '' Albus asked. `` We should go see what they 're up to. ``

`` What ? ! '' Matt shouted, `` death prison term we went to see what Washburn was up to, we wound up in detainment. ``

`` But what if he is trying to steal the Hallows ? If he is, then we wo n't get in trouble from him. He 'll get fired, '' Albus pointed out.

matte sighed, `` I guess. Let 's go before they leave. ``

`` Are you coming, blush wine ? '' Albus asked.

`` I suppose, '' Rose said. She looked at Amanda and the two of them stood up.

`` Let 's go, then ! '' bathroom grinned. He was clearly excited about spying on Washburn again.

Albus and his friends left the way and set off towards the front doors. They saw hardly anyone on their way down the stairs. Peeves was lurking on the second floor corridor, but luckily he did n't mark the first old age sneaking off.

`` Are they still there ? '' Rose whispered as they walked onto the grounds.

Albus checked the map. `` Yeah, they 're there. They must be talking or something. ``

`` You ought to pass over it light before we meet up with them, '' Rose suggested.

`` Good idea, '' Albus agreed, `` Mischief managed. ``

Albus walked slowly towards the edge of the forest, where he could just gain out two cloaked figures. The sun was setting and it was nearly moody. Once Albus was a brace feet away from the two necromancer, he recognized who Jarret Willinson was, and stopped abruptly.

`` Ouch ! '' Amanda shouted as she ran into Albus.

`` Shush ! '' Albus whispered, and he pulled his friends behind a tree.

`` What is it ? '' rosiness asked.

`` That wiz ! Jarett Willinson ! He 's the bloke that was arguing with Washburn when we spied on him ! And the fourth dimension I had detention and they argued in Washburn 's field. I 'm sure of it. ``

`` That means- '' rosebush replied.

`` That they 're going after the Hallows. Remember, when we spied on them, that Jarett Willinson told Washburn that he would come and they would steal the Hallows together, '' Albus said.

`` We 've got to stop them, '' John replied.

`` Yeah, '' Albus agreed, `` Let 's go. '' Albus walked out from behind the tree, with his friends following. They slowly approached Washburn and Jarett Willinson. They were soon close enough to learn what the two wizards were saying.

`` You 've discovered the location of one of the Hallows ? '' Jarett asked.

`` I believe so. thrower finally cracked. I 'd listen that his Occlumency skills were abysmal, but I did n't recollect it would take me this long. The two kids do n't live a affair about the Hallows, '' Washburn stated.

Jarett laughed, `` They will soon. Which one did you discover ? ``

`` The Resurrection I. F. Stone, '' Washburn said.

`` Perfect. And where is it ? ``

`` In here, '' Washburn pointed to the forest. `` But I do n't make love where. ``

`` How are we supposed to witness it ? ! '' Jarett shouted angrily.

`` Do n't ask me ! '' Washburn shouted back.

`` It was your job to find oneself out where it is, '' Jarett said icily and took a measure closer to Washburn. `` And you have n't found the take place. ``

`` Sorry, but thrower did n't recognise either, '' Washburn answered nervously. `` Should n't we just start out searching ? ``

`` We will, but I 've told Quinton he could come with us, and he 's not here yet, '' Jarett answered. `` And we 've got another job to do tonight, anyway. ``

`` And what is that ? '' Washburn asked.

`` kill ceramicist, '' Jarett said.

Albus let out a pant. They were going to kill his dad ? But why ? Albus turned around and looked at his friends. They were all standing stock still and wearing looks of pure fearfulness on their faces.

`` I do n't think we 're alone anymore, '' Washburn informed Jarett and a grin appeared across his face.

Albus turned back around to face the two wizards and backed up. Jarett and Washburn turned towards Albus and started walking towards him and his friends.

`` I believe you are right, '' Jarett responded, `` Mr. Potter, how nice of you to join us. ``

`` What are we going to do with them ? '' Washburn asked while glaring at the five clenched fist years.

`` Oh, I do n't know, what do you cogitate ? '' Jarett replied.

`` well, potter seems incapable of doing the simplest charms. The Weasley girl is a decently know-it-all. Eckerton is asleep half the time, so I doubt he 's up to of doing much conjuring trick. Brickston does n't have it off when to preserve his mouth shut. And the other girl does n't look too bright either, '' Washburn said, `` I say we just let them hang around and if they interfere, I 'll learn care of them. '' He stared Albus in the eye, with a look of complete loathing.

`` Very well, '' Jarett agreed, `` You know them just than I do. Now, let 's get back to business. ``

`` Right. Now, why do we own to vote down thrower ? Is n't he the one who knows where all the Hallows are ? '' Washburn asked.

`` I know that ! '' Jarett shouted, `` But he 's the one who 's got the elder Wand ! And if we want it, we 've got to bolt down him. ``

`` Oh, right wing, '' Washburn responded.

Albus watched the two wizards and glanced nervously at his friends. He had no theme what he was going to do next. Albus had been right, Washburn and this other wizard were after the Hallows. Albus heard footsteps behind him and turned around, pulling out his wand at the Saame time.

`` Quinton, '' Jarett said, `` You 're tardy. ``

`` Sorry, Padre, '' Quinton mumbled, `` Filch was lurking around. I had to wait for him to leave. ``

Jarett Willinson was Quinton 's dad. As Albus watched them, he only hoped that Jarett was as hopeless at dueling as his son was.

`` Put your wand away, thrower ! '' Washburn growled at Albus.

`` Leave it out, Al, '' a vocalization said from behind Albus. Albus turned around and saw his dad pulling off the invisibility Cloak. Albus let out a sigh of sculptural relief. His dad was there, everything would be okay.

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`` Nice of you to join us, ceramicist, '' Jarett stepped towards Harry. `` How did you find us ? ``

Harry drew his verge and stared at Jarett. `` Followed your son. Students are n't supposed to be out of their park rooms after hours. ``

`` I do n't think it matters what he does now, '' Jarett replied icily. `` Once we have the Hallows, we will have got power you know nothing of. ``

`` So it 's you, '' Harry said, `` You 've been after the Hallows. And you 've been doing the Legilimency, Washburn ? ``

`` Yes, I have, '' Washburn confirmed. `` Only your sons do n't know anything about the Hallows, so it proved pointless. You, however, provided us with a capital deal of information. ``

`` No, I have n't told them about the Hallows yet. But I suppose I 'll have to after tonight, '' Harry said.

`` I do n't think you 'll have the chance, ceramist, '' Jarett growled.

`` You 've found out where the Hallows are, then ? '' Harry asked.

Washburn nodded, `` The Resurrection Stone is in the forest. I managed to cave in through your pathetic Occlumency. The Invisibility Cloak is in your deal. And you 've got the Elder scepter, we already knew that. ``

Harry held up his wand, `` I 'm afraid I do n't. ``

`` What ? ! '' Jarett shouted and looked at Harry 's wand, `` But you had it ! That 's how you defeated Voldemort ! ``

`` Maybe so, '' Harry began, `` But I have n't got it now, have I ? ``

`` You 've got it somewhere ! '' Jarett growled. `` decent talk ! Give me the Cloak ! ``

`` Do n't retrieve so, '' Harry shoved the Cloak into his scoop and raised his wand higher. `` We 'll duel if you want, but if you come with me now, you 'll have less sentence in Azkaban. ``

`` I do n't care about Azkaban ! '' Jarett shouted. `` Crucio ! ``

`` Protego ! '' Harry shouted at the Sami fourth dimension. A shield formed in front of Harry, protecting him, Albus, and Albus 's friends from Jarett 's spell.

Washburn and Quinton ran from behind Jarett, holding their wands out. Harry stepped towards Jarett and Jarett stepped closer to Harry. Albus watched them, his heart beating fast. Jarett sent more trance towards Harry, but Harry blocked each of them. Albus smiled a piffling as he saw how often unspoiled at dueling his dad was than Jarett.

super C of light flew out of both Harry and Jarett 's scepter, lighting up the night around them. Harry sent a patch towards Jarett and he flew back and landed on the ground. Jarett stumbled back to his feet and sent a stupefy enchantment at Harry.

`` Just tell me where the wand is ! '' Jarett shouted as he dodged Harry 's curse.

`` No ! '' Harry shouted back and leaped out of the way of another stunner. The two wizards continued dueling, each one sending spells and cuss towards the early. Albus stared at them. He had never seen dueling like this before. Neither wizard seemed to be slowing down. Harry was noticeably faster and dodged patch more easily than Jarett, but Jarett did n't seem to be giving up anytime soon.

`` What do we do ? '' Rose whispered to Albus.

Albus turned away from the duel. `` I dunno ! '' Albus heard pace behind him again and turned to see Quinton standing with his wand facing Albus.

`` So, we duel again, Potter, '' Quinton smirked. `` Impedimenta ! ``

Albus dodged the magic spell easily, but did n't acknowledge what to do next. He had n't learned many dueling enchantment yet. He held his wand up high and watched Quinton.

`` Petrificus Totalus ! '' Quinton shouted. Albus jumped to the incline and dodged the new spell.

`` Ahh ! '' individual screamed behind Albus. He turned around and saw King John, Rose, and lusterlessness standing around Amanda, who was laying fixed on the ground. The spell meant for Albus had hit Amanda square in the chest.

Quinton laughed. `` One down, four to go ! ``

`` vigil out ! '' Albus shouted to his friend. They held up their wands and stood adjacent to Albus.

`` Petrificus Totalus ! '' Quinton shouted again. Albus and his acquaintance darted to one side and Quinton 's piece hit a nearby bush.

Albus regained his balance and turned to Quinton. He raised his wand and shouted, `` Expelliarmus ! ``

Quinton dodged the spell and smirked at Albus, `` Think that 'll work again ? Petrificus Totalus ! ``

Albus and his friends dodged the spell yet again. `` Do n't you know any other patch ? '' King John laughed.

`` Shut it ! '' Quinton shouted, breathing heavily.

Albus whispered to pink wine, `` We 'll all unarm him at once. On the count of three. tell them. '' Albus waited until rose had passed the word on to john and mat and began to calculate. `` One ... ''

`` What are you doing ? '' Quinton asked nervously.

`` Two ... Three ! '' Albus shouted.

`` Expelliarmus ! '' All four number one days screamed the magical spell before Quinton realized what was going on. He was knocked off his human foot and his wand flew out of his hand and sailed through the air, landing near Matt. lustrelessness picked it up and stowed it in his robe.

`` Urgh, '' Quinton picked his head word up off the ground.

`` Let me adopt it from here, '' Washburn stormed over to where Quinton was laying. `` Pathetic ... ''

Albus 's center started beating even faster. He had never seen Washburn duel before. It would surely be a whole lot heavy to disarm him than it was to demilitarise Quinton. Albus had no desire whatsoever to start dueling with one of his teachers.

`` So you four, well five, if you count tagger, '' Washburn began, `` Decided to line up out what I was doing. mentation that it was a near thought to meddle in my business ? ``

`` Er, '' Albus mumbled.

`` Do n't refuse it, potter ! '' Washburn shouted. `` You came here tonight ! You spied on me calendar month ago ! ``

`` If you 're going to kill my dad, than it is my line ! '' Albus shouted.

`` You could see it that way, if you 'd like. But if it 's your business, and you get in the way, we 'll kill you, too, '' Washburn growled at Albus.

Albus 's stomach churned with fear and he looked over to where Harry was dueling Jarett. Harry had just sent a spell at Jarett that had completely knocked him off his feet. Harry looked over to Albus while Jarett was trying to get up. `` Do n't do anything to my son, Washburn ! '' Harry shouted. `` Protego ! '' He sent a shield charm in between where Albus and Washburn were standing. `` You 'll regret it ! ``

`` I do n't think I will, potter ! '' Washburn shouted back, aimed his wand at Harry, and sent a silent oath towards him. Harry easily dodged it.

`` Crucio ! '' Jarett had regained his proportion and was pointing his wand at Harry. Harry turned back and ran out of the way of the inexcusable execration just in clip. He returned to his affaire d'honneur with Jarett, sending more than jet of brightness at him.

`` Are you Death Eaters ? '' privy asked once Washburn returned his gaze to the group of first years.

Washburn smirked at trick. `` You still have n't learned to shut your mouth, have you ? No, we 're not Death feeder. Although Jarett 's Father-God was. He 's in Azkaban now. Albus 's bloody father captured him ! ``

`` So, what are you going to do ? If you were planning on killing us, you would 've done it by now, '' John replied.

Washburn stepped closer to St. John the Apostle, `` Maybe I like to drag it out. But enough of that. Potter ! '' He looked at Albus and pointed his verge at Albus 's chest. `` I do n't conjecture you know if your father has any spare wands laying around ? One that might be the Elder Wand ? ``

`` I dunno, '' Albus whispered, `` I do n't retrieve so. ``

`` 'Course not, '' Washburn growled, `` And you probably would n't assure me if you did. ``

`` Do n't imagine so, '' Albus said.

`` Now, I think you four would be a whole lot easier to cover with if you did n't have your wands, '' Washburn seethed. `` Expelliarmus ! '' he pointed his wand at Matt. Harry 's shield magic spell had worn off and disappeared consequence before.

Albus looked over to where Matt was. Matt collapsed to the ground when the magical spell hit his thorax, and his wand and Willinson 's baton flew through the air, landing next to Washburn. Albus darted over to where Matt was laying to see if he was ok.

`` Expelliarmus ! '' Albus shouted at Washburn after he realized that Matt was knocked out frigidity. `` What did you do to him ? ! ``

Washburn deflected the enchantment and picked up the two baton. `` I just disarmed him, that usually does n't knock you out unless there are multiple people casting it. Always knew he was weak, '' Washburn sneered.

`` Shut it ! '' John shouted as he bent down to try and wake matte up, `` Why do n't you ever leave him alone ? ! ``

`` Ahh, looks like you 'll be next, '' Washburn pointed his wand at John, `` Expelliarmus ! '' bathroom 's wand sailed out of his hand and Washburn caught it. `` Now for the Weasley daughter. Expelliarmus ! '' blush wine 's wand left her hired hand and landed in between Washburn and Albus.

Albus ran forward to pick up Rose 's baton. `` I do n't cerebrate so, Potter, '' Washburn reached the wand first and picked it up. `` You 're adjacent. Expelliarmus ! ``

Albus felt his baton allow his hired man and saw Washburn catch it. He glanced nervously at his protagonist. They were n't doing too well. No wands, and two of them were unconscious. Albus looked at Washburn, who had started pacing in a circle around them.

`` Defenseless students, '' he smirked, `` I think you 'll be much more volition to do what I say now. time to go into the forest, we 're going on a little scavenger hunt club. ``

`` No, '' Albus told him, `` We 're not. ``

`` You 're not in a position to negotiate, Potter. You 'll help me determine the Christ's Resurrection Harlan Fiske Stone, '' Washburn barked, `` Now, comply me ! '' Washburn started to walk towards the forest, but Albus did not follow. `` Let 's go, thrower ! ``

`` We 're not going, '' Rose said, crossing her blazonry across her chest.

`` You 'll regret that, '' Washburn said icily. He walked back to where Albus, rose, and lavatory were standing. `` Crucio ! '' he shouted at Rose.

rose screamed and jumped to the position, just missing the curse. Washburn started sending curses towards all three of them. Albus jumped behind a tree to annul a jinx that wound up hitting the tree. He looked over to where Harry and Jarett were dueling. As far as Albus could state, Harry was winning. Jarett appeared to be slowing down, but Albus noticed that his dad was limping a bit as he dodged Jarett 's spells.

`` What are we going to do ? '' pink wine asked anxiously.

`` I do n't know ! '' Albus shouted back. He peeked his head out from behind the tree and saw St. John running towards them. Washburn pointed his wand at John Lackland 's back and hit him with a Trip jinx. John fell forward and he landed on the ground with a sickening compaction. `` bathroom ! '' Albus shouted and ran out from behind the tree.

`` Just you and the Weasley girl now, Potter, '' Washburn growled. `` Sectumsempra ! '' he shouted at Rose.

`` No ! '' Albus shouted as the expletive hit one of her blazon. She sank down onto the ground, screaming in pain. Albus could see blood seeping out of her robe. `` Stop it ! '' Albus shouted again. Albus glanced over to his dad again. Both of the wizards were slowing down. Willinson was definitely the worse off, he was leaning against a tree, trying to hold up his scepter with a broken arm. `` Dad ! service ! ``

Harry turned away from his affaire d'honneur and came limping over when he heard Albus 's shout. `` Expelliarmus ! '' he shouted at Washburn, and all five wands the Charms instructor was holding sailed out of his workforce. Washburn turned away from blush wine and looked at Harry. `` Do n't go near my niece, '' Harry growled at Washburn.

`` Let 's go, '' Washburn lifted Quinton onto his ft, `` You all right ? ``

`` mulct, '' Quinton grunted. The two of them took one flavor at Harry and ran off into the night. Albus saw them disapparate just as they left the Hogwarts grounds.

Albus glanced over to where Jarett had been moments before. He was gone. `` Are n't you going to go after them, Dad ? ``

`` Ca n't, '' Harry lifted his robe and revealed a nasty cut on his leg, `` Took all my strong suit to get over here and save up you. '' Harry sank down onto the dry land, breathing heavily. `` Are you all right ? ``

`` Yeah, I 'm fine, '' Albus sat down next to his dad and leaned up against him. `` But I want to experience the totally fib about the Hallows. ``

`` I know, and I will tell you, '' Harry sighed, `` After we get back to the castle. ``

`` Ok, '' Albus whispered. He looked over to where rose wine had collapsed and saw her getting up. She walked slowly over to Albus and Harry and sank down on Harry 's other side.

`` Uncle Harry ? Can we go back to the castle now ? '' she asked quietly. Her phonation was shaking. She was holding one of her work force down over her arm, stopping the bleeding that Washburn 's curse had caused.

`` I think that would be a good idea, '' Harry replied.

`` Harry ? '' a new voice said from behind them. `` What happened ? ``

Albus, Harry, and Rose turned around. Neville was standing behind them. `` Bit of a nasty duel, '' Harry answered, and went on to explicate the full evening.

Neville shook his head, `` Blimey, Washburn 's always been a little frigid, but I 'd never consume expected that. What was he after ? ``

`` I 'll explicate that later, '' Harry said, while trying to stand up, `` But right now we 've got to get back to the castle. ``

`` Right, '' Neville agreed, `` turn over me your hired hand. '' Harry extended his arm and Neville helped him up. Albus and rose wine got up after him.

Harry leaned on Neville and Neville helped him walk over to where John was laying. Neville conjured a stretcher and with a movie of his verge, John was laying upon it. He did the Saame with Matt and Amanda. `` What happened to them ? '' Harry asked quietly.

`` John Lackland got hit by a trip jinx and hit his head on a rock, Amanda got a full-body-bind curse, and Matt just got hit by Expelliarmus, '' Albus explained.

`` That 's naught dame Pomfrey ca n't fix, then, '' Harry replied. `` Let 's go. ``

The group slowly made their way back to the castle. It took them quite a while. Albus was delicately, except for a few excision and being completely worn out. The bleeding on Rose 's arm seemed to have slowed down, but it would need to be magically healed or else it would surely spread up again. Harry was walking quite slowly, and Albus could tell by the way he winced every fourth dimension they went up the steps, that he was in a great mountain of pain. Eventually, they made it up to the Hospital annex. When they got into the ward, Madam Pomfrey was already bustling around, and when she saw them come in, she immediately descended upon them.

`` There you are, Harry ! '' the nursemaid shouted, `` I 've been trying to adjoin you all evening. James II got into a nasty duel with a duad Slytherins and he 's been unconscious ever since. '' She gestured to one of the beds at the far end of the way and looked back at Harry. She gazed upon the group and her mouth fell surface. `` What in the public figure of Merlin happened to you lot ? ''

`` Quinton Willinson 's father, Jarett Willinson, tried to vote out me, '' Harry said simply. `` Had quite the duel with him down near the afforest. Him, along with Quinton, plus professor Washburn. ``

madam Pomfrey 's optic became tumid with electric shock. `` professor Washburn ? And where are they now ? '' she asked quietly.

`` They took off, disapparated once they left the flat coat, '' Harry told her, `` I could n't catch them with this nasty cut on my leg. ``

`` Well, come on, then, '' the nanny said, `` Harry, you go in bed one, since it 's close-fitting. Albus, bed two, and rose, bed three. '' Madam Pomfrey gestured to the beds and then approached the copestone that Neville was holding up with his wand. `` And let 's see, Neville, take them to beds four, five, and seven, since James is in bed six. ``

Neville nodded and directed the copestone to the vacuous beds. Albus walked over to the bit bed and lay down. He stared at the roof, thinking about what had happened. Washburn thought Harry had the Elder Wand, but Harry did n't. Where was it ? Who had it ? And why did Washburn conceive that Harry had it ? At least Harry said that he would tell Albus everything. It was only a issue of fourth dimension before Albus knew the whole story about the Hallows.

Madam Pomfrey came bustling over to Albus 's bed. `` Here, drink in this, '' she handed him a potion. `` Dreamless sleep. '' Madam Pomfrey turned away from Albus and strode across the room to one of her storage locker. She rummaged around inside. `` All the Potters in the infirmary fender at once, it was bound to happen sooner or later ... '' she muttered.

Albus gratefully took the potion, and a few arcminute later, he fell into a reposeful sleep.

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A/N : Thanks to my baby and genus Beta, Dancer of Starlight and my other sister and brother. Thanks as well to XDNLxtlz99, drownzer, inkheart, Moonylupin, and MiZzPrInCeZz for their revue !

Disclaimer- I do n't own Harry Potter.

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When Albus awoke the sun was shining into the window next to his bed. He sat up and peered at the clock on the rampart. It was two o'clock. Albus looked over at Rose 's bed ; she was still asleep.

brothel keeper Pomfrey came out from behind the curtains around one of the bottom. She walked over to Albus once she noticed he was awake. `` How are you, dear ? ``

`` I 'm fine, '' Albus told her, while trying to peek at the early beds, to see how everyone else was.

`` Are you sure ? '' Madam Pomfrey asked, `` Nothing hurts ? ``

`` No, I 'm delicately, '' Albus answered truthfully, `` But what about everyone else ? Where 's my dad ? ``

`` They 're all fine, too, '' Madam Pomfrey assured him, `` They 're deceased. And your dad left a few hr ago. He had to take care of some things at the Ministry. He said he 'd be back later. Now, do you desire something to eat ? ``

`` Sure, '' Albus said, suddenly realizing how athirst he was. madam Pomfrey left the room for a few minutes and came back with a tray filled with sandwiches and pumpkin juice. She set it down on Albus 's bedside table and Albus started eating. Rose and James woke up a few minutes later, and they joined Albus in his dejeuner. James immediately asked them what had happened last night. Albus and pink wine explained the whole thing.

`` Blimey, '' Jesse James said quietly, once they had finished, `` I always knew Washburn was evil. ``

`` Explains why he hates us so much, '' Albus replied, `` We knew nothing about the Hallows, and he thought he 'd be able to obtain out where they were by reading our minds. ``

`` guessing so, '' St. James agreed. `` So, Dad said he 'd narrate us about the Hallows ? ``

`` Yeah, he did, '' Albus told him, `` I guess he will when he gets back from the Ministry. ``

John, mat, and Amanda woke up an hour later, and Albus and Rose told them the rest of what had happened the former night. They were all happy that Washburn, Jarett, and Quinton had n't gotten any of the Hallows, but were worried that they had gotten away. They spent much of the good afternoon discussing what would happen next.

Albus was for certain that, somehow, the rest of the schooling already knew what had happened the night before. They had no musical theme what Washburn, Quinton, and Jarett were after, but they knew about the duel that had taken place on the curtilage. lady Pomfrey spent a lot of clock time keeping rummy students out of the Hospital Wing, and eventually she locked the door. Victoire and Amy were the first unity to call in Albus and the others in the hospital Wing, followed by the rest of Albus 's full cousin. They all wanted to sleep together what went on, and Albus told them most of the storey. He left out the component about the Hallows, since none of Albus 's cousins knew about them. Amanda, John, and mat 's parents showed up for a few hours each and were all relieved that their child were ok.

Once evening arrived, Madam Pomfrey made all of Albus 's cousins and Amy leave, and she gave Albus and the others a large disk of food for their dinner. After they finished eating, Albus heard mortal trying to get into the room.

`` Bloody hell, I think she locked it ! '' a voice shouted out.

`` Oh, Ron, honestly. Just knock, '' a female voice said. Albus heard a gaudy knock, and dame Pomfrey came running out of her office. She flung the door open and Ron and Hermione came running in. `` Rose ! '' Hermione shouted and descended upon her daughter. She wrapped rose wine in a big hug. `` Are you all right ? ``

`` Yes, Mum, '' Rose hugged Hermione back. Ron sat down on the bed and wrapped his weaponry around blush wine as well.

`` Where 's Harry ? '' Madam Pomfrey asked, `` I thought he was coming with you ? ``

`` He was behind us, '' Ron glanced at the door.

`` I 'm here, '' Harry appeared in the doorway and limped over to Albus 's bed. He sank down on it and gave Albus a hug.

`` I told you not to walk on that leg yet, '' Madam Pomfrey scolded.

`` Did n't have much of a choice. I had to alarm the Ministry. I 've got Aurors looking for Washburn and both Willinsons rightfield now, '' Harry explained.

`` Good, '' Madam Pomfrey handed Harry a chalice of potion, `` Drink that. ''

Harry took the potion and downed it in one mouthful. `` Disgusting. ``

`` Dad ? '' Albus asked tentatively, `` Are you going to tell us about the Hallows now ? ``

Harry sighed, `` I suppose. ``

`` You 've got to let John, lustrelessness, and Amanda listen to, '' Albus insisted.

`` I know, they 've got to know what happened, too, '' Harry agreed, `` We just want some place common soldier. ``

`` How about the room of necessary ? '' Albus suggested.

`` You 've found that already ? '' Harry grinned.

`` Well, mat showed it to us, '' Albus explained.

`` Oh, '' Harry replied, `` Well, that would be the perfective place. '' Harry stood up. `` Poppy, I 've got a bit of explaining to do to the tike. ``

`` Ca n't you do it here ? '' Madam Pomfrey asked, `` It really would be right for them all to stay here a piece longer. ``

`` I promise we 'll all fare back once I 'm done, '' Harry said.

`` Really, Harry, they need rest ! '' gentlewoman Pomfrey insisted.

`` I owe them an explanation, Poppy, '' Harry said quietly.

`` Oh, fine ! '' gentlewoman Pomfrey threw her hired man up in disgust, `` But do n't have them out too long. ``

Harry grinned. Albus got up out of the bed. Saint James, Rose, John, mat, and Amanda all got up as well. They followed Harry, Ron, and Hermione to the door.

`` I 'm getting too old for this, '' Madam Pomfrey muttered as they left.

`` You 're not going away, are you ? '' mat asked nervously.

lady Pomfrey smiled, `` Of course of instruction not, dear. Do n't you worry. ``

The group made their way slowly to the 7th floor. Once they reached the portrait of Barnabas the Barmy, Harry started pacing. After a few import, a threshold appeared where it had n't been previously. Harry opened it and everyone followed him inside. The room looked a lot like it did when Matt asked for it. The solitary detectable divergence was that this sentence there were more armchairs and another couch.

Harry sat down on one of the couches. Albus and St. James sat on either incline of him. Ron, Hermione, and rose wine took the other couch, while whoremonger, lustrelessness, and Amanda took the chairman.

`` Dad, '' Albus began, `` We already know about the Hallows. ``

`` You do ? '' Harry asked.

`` Er, yeah, we know about the connection to the Tale of the Three Brothers, and we know that the Deathly Hallows are the Elder Wand, Christ's Resurrection pit, and the Invisibility Cloak. We just do n't cognise why you 've kept it a secret. ``

Harry sighed, `` How long have you known ? ``

`` A few calendar month now. Since April. lustrelessness told us about them. ``

`` Really ? '' Harry looked at Matt, `` You knew about them ? ``

`` Yeah, my dad told me, '' mat answered, `` But I was n't sure if I believed they existed or not, until Albus told me about the Cloak. ``

`` Not many people think they 're real, '' Harry replied, `` I first heard the fib of the Three brother when I was 17. It was the twelvemonth that Ron, Hermione, and I were hunting Horcruxes. When Dumbledore was killed, he left each of us something in his will. You already know that he left Hermione the original copy of The story of Beedle the Bard, written completely in ancient runes. Ron got the Deluminator, and I got the first Snitch I ever caught.

`` Hermione decoded the rune and noticed a symbolisation in a drawing that went with the Tale of the Three Brothers. '' Harry pulled a patch of sheepskin and a quill out of his pocket. He drew a trigon, with a circle inside it, and a railway line connecting the top of the triangle to the tail. `` This was the symbol. We recognized it because at Bill and Fleur 's wedding, Xenophilius Lovegood was wearing it on his gown. Viktor Krum approached him about it because this symbolization is also Grindelwald 's symbolization. ``

`` Grindelwald, that malign wizard Dumbledore defeated ? '' Matt asked.

`` Yes, '' Harry continued, `` But at one point, Dumbledore and Grindelwald were friends- ''

`` What ? ! '' Matt shouted.

`` They were, '' Harry said. Albus already knew this function of the story, but it must have had relevancy to the Hallows, if Harry was telling it again. `` They were friends, who were obsessed with uniting the Hallows. That symbol is the symbolic representation of the Hallows. The triangle is the Cloak, the circle, the rock, and the line, the elder baton. Grindelwald and Dumbledore 's friendship fell apart after Dumbledore 's sister was killed. Eventually, Dumbledore had to confront Grindelwald and defeat him. Grindelwald had the senior Wand, and when Dumbledore defeated him, the scepter changed its allegiance, and Dumbledore became the new skipper. ``

`` Dumbledore had the senior baton ? '' Albus asked.

`` Yes, he did, '' Harry said, `` Now, after Hermione decoded the narration, we went to see Xenophilius Lovegood, and he explained the Hallows to us. We were disbelieving, but we knew that the Cloak existed. You may consume already guessed this, but Voldemort found out about the Elder sceptre and he wanted to get it, because he believed it would enable him to kill me. That is why he wanted somebody to kill Dumbledore. However, before Snape killed Dumbledore, Draco Malfoy disarmed him. The verge changed allegiance once again. You see, the Elder Wand does n't convert allegiance when a wizard kills the wizard it belongs to. That genius just needs to be defeated. Defeat does n't always equal death. Since Snape killed Dumbledore, Voldemort assumed that the wand had shifted its loyalty to Snape, but in actuality, it belonged to Draco.

`` When we got captured and taken to the Malfoy manor house, I disarmed genus Draco. I defeated him. Even though he did not have the Elder Wand in his monomania at the metre, it was still his wand. But when I disarmed him, it became mine. The Elder Wand had been buried with Dumbledore, but Voldemort stole it. Voldemort assumed that the wand had allegiance to Snape, so Voldemort used his snake to obliterate Snape.

`` After Snape died, I viewed his memories in the Pensieve, and found out that I was a Horcrux and I would have to die in order for Voldemort to die. As I was walking into the forest, I tried once again to open the Snitch that had failed to open earlier in the year. It opened, and inside was the Resurrection Stone. In the woodland, Voldemort tried once again to kill me, but he only succeeded in killing the Horcrux inside me. When I came back, Voldemort and I had one terminal duel. He had the senior Wand, but it 's allegiance belonged to me. He tried to kill me with a wand that was mine. A wand will not make properly against its lawful possessor. So, when we dueled, Voldemort 's killing curse bounced off my disarming magical spell, and hit him. ``

Albus stared at his dad, `` But what about the fact that Voldemort used your blood to issue forth back to lifetime ? Is n't that why you survived ? ``

`` That 's region of it, Al, '' Harry told him.

Albus did n't know what to say. He finally had the answers he had been looking for. This was why no one else knew about them. The Hallows did have to do with Voldemort 's fall, a big part.

`` Where 's the senior verge now ? '' James asked, `` Do you deliver it ? ``

`` No, '' Harry answered, `` That wand is too practically trouble. It 's back with Dumbledore. And if I die a natural demise, it will have no allegiance. ``

`` Oh, '' Jesse James replied, `` Would 've been cool, though, having an invincible sceptre. ``

`` And the Stone ? '' Albus asked, `` Is it really somewhere in the forest ? ``

`` Yes, '' Harry answered, `` And I have no idea where. The only Hallow I 've got is the invisibleness Cloak. ``

`` But you did unite them, the Hallows ? '' Albus asked.

`` For a little spell, yes, '' Harry said. `` I was the Master of Death. ``

`` That 's what Washburn and the Willinsons wanted to do, correct ? ''

`` Yes, that was their plan, '' Harry answered. `` But they did not succeed. ``

`` Do you think they 'll try again ? '' Albus asked quietly.

`` Yes, Albus, they probably will, '' Harry replied, `` But I 'm hoping that they will be in Azkaban soon. There are Aurors looking for them right now. ``

`` I hope they 're caught, '' Albus said.

`` Me, too, '' Harry agreed, `` I 'll do everything I can to take a shit sure that they are. ``

Albus sat quietly, thinking about everything his dad had said. Harry had united the Hallows, he had been the 'Master of Death'. Albus was relieved that he finally knew the whole story, but he still had more questions. Had his dad ever used the Resurrection Stone ? How did it hoist up in the forest ? But Albus decided to ask the enquiry that had been pulling at him since he first heard 'Hallows'mentioned months ago. `` Dad, why did n't you tell us ? ``

Harry sighed, `` It was a mistake not telling you sooner. I want you to know that. I should have told you net summertime, when I told you everything else. But at the same prison term, I did n't need you to tell anyone about it. I wanted to wait until you were older and more than mature. ``

`` So you did n't hope me ? '' Albus asked. He hated it when hoi polloi told him he was n't old enough to do something, or have sex about something.

`` Not exactly. I did n't want you to be tempted to enjoin people about the Hallows. If Christian Bible got out that there is an unbeatable wand out there, especially one that is on the Hogwarts terra firma, the resultant could be bad. await at what Washburn and the two Willinsons did. And they are just three people. ideate if half the schooltime was going after that wand ? I 'm not saying everyone would require to use the sceptre for evil, but if a lot of people were going after it we could have a disaster on our workforce. The estimation of office, whether one is going to use it for honest or immorality, does unhinged things to mass. And that is why I did n't order you. I did n't want a lot of people to have a go at it about it. But that did n't work at all. Now, Thomas More people than just you and St. James the Apostle and Rose know about it.

`` Which brings me to my next point, '' Harry said in a more serious tone, `` None of you can tell anyone anything I have told you tonight. You ca n't narrate anyone that the Hallows exist, and that they are all currently residing somewhere in or around Hogwarts. A lot of the great unwashed know about my Cloak, but without knowledge of the Resurrection of Christ Stone or the elderberry bush Wand, they wo n't think anything of it. ``

`` I ca n't even separate our cousins ? '' James asked.

`` No, I 'm sorry, but you ca n't, '' Harry replied

`` I wo n't severalize, '' Albus assured Harry. Rose, John, and Amanda all nodded.

`` care I could assure my dad, '' matte said, `` He 'd lie with to listen about it. ``

`` Is he interested in the Hallows ? '' Harry asked.

`` Yeah, he was. He went all over the world researching them when he was younger. Never found out where they were. Gave up after he and my mum decided to start a category, though. He still believes they exist, '' Matt replied.

`` Maybe I 'll tell him, someday, '' Harry answered, `` But for now, please do n't severalize him. ``

`` All right, '' lusterlessness agreed.

`` Well, then, I think we ought to get back to the infirmary extension, '' Harry stood up, `` ma'am Pomfrey will have my foreland if I keep you up much later. ``

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lady Pomfrey let Albus and the others leave the infirmary Wing two years later. Albus was quite happy about this, as he was getting bored with the infirmary annex. Albus and his Friend spent much of the days following talking or playing games in the common room or on the grounds. Shortly after they were released, O.W.L.s and N.E.W.T.s finished, and the common room returned to its common noisy land. A few scholar asked Albus and his friends about what had happened with Washburn and the Willinsons, but Albus did n't tell apart them anything. The bookman'attention was soon turned towards the Quidditch final. Just as Albus and Harry had predicted a few months prior, it would be Gryffindor vs. Ravenclaw.

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A/N : Thanks to my baby and beta, Dancer of Starlight, and my other sis and my brother. Thanks as well to inkheart, smirkyhaha, and harshabc for their recap !

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`` You 're going to be fine, James, '' Albus assured his brother at breakfast a few mornings later. James was sitting across from him, but was n't eating anything. With the elision of Saint James, everyone else at the Gryffindor table was in high life. Exams were over, and it was the last Quidditch mate of the year. The only one besides Epistle of James who was n't eating anything was lustrelessness, and considering that the wax lunation was that dark, it was n't surprising.

`` James, you 've got to eat something, '' Samantha Meyers had appeared behind Jesse James and was pouring him a shabu of pumpkin juice, `` At least pledge this. '' King James nodded and took the goblet, but he only drank a few sips. He glanced nervously at Albus, and then looked up at the staff table.

Albus turned and looked as well. Harry was n't there. The past few Clarence Shepard Day Jr., Harry had been away from Hogwarts more than he had been there. He had been spending a lot of time at the Ministry, organizing the lookup for Washburn and both Willinsons. `` He 'll be there, James. He said he would. You know he would n't neglect the match for the existence. ``

`` Ok, team, let 's go ! '' Samantha stood up and beckoned her team to come after her. James followed the quietus of the squad, with one lowest glance at the staff table. As they left, the entire Gryffindor table stood up and cheered.

A few hour later, Albus and his friends walked down to the pitch. `` Last Quidditch peer of the year, '' Albus sighed.

`` Yeah, just hope we win ! '' John shouted.

`` Hope so, too. But Ravenclaw will be hard to beat. They 've got a good squad, '' Albus replied.

`` At least the weather condition 's unspoiled, '' Saint John pointed out, `` I do n't think we 've played in right atmospheric condition than this the unhurt year. '' John was in good order about that. It was tender, hardly windy at all, and there was just enough cloud concealment to mask the glower from the sun.

`` I hope it 's a quick match, '' matte yawned as they climbed into the stands.

`` It probably wo n't be, '' Albus said, `` We 're reasonably evenly matched with Ravenclaw. ``

lusterlessness groaned, `` Maybe James will spot the snitcher early. ``

`` Would n't count on it, '' Albus responded, `` James told me that in parliamentary procedure to win the Cup, we 've got to be at least 40 points up before he catches the snitcher. Otherwise, we 'll win the mate, but Ravenclaw will get the Cup. And Samantha has made it crystalize she wants the Cup. It 's her only luck. She 's only been captain for this year. Before her, it was Teddy. ``

`` Maybe you should 've stayed in the castle, '' rose said sympathetically.

`` And miss Quidditch ? '' Matt stared at her like she had three heads.

pink wine sighed. `` I do n't know what 's with you guys and Quidditch, '' she muttered.

`` It 's a estimable biz ! '' Amanda grinned, `` Way better than football game. ``

`` Does n't take much for something to be more interesting than football, '' whoremonger laughed, `` I mean, honestly, what were the Muggles thinking ? How can a game be exciting with one orchis ? ``

Albus laughed. He had to harmonise. He had been to one football game equal before. It was a community conference, and Harry had taken him and James I to see if they had been interesting in playing it. Throughout the unhurt lucifer, both Albus and James had commented on how much better Quidditch was.

Albus watched the viewpoint fill up, hoping to pick up a glimpse of his dad. He looked at the part of the bandstand where the staff sat, but the seat next to Neville that Harry usually occupied during Quidditch equal remained empty. Where was he ? The match was about to set about. He promised James IV that he would be there.

`` Welcome, Hogwarts students and stave to the Quidditch Final ! '' Todd Julia Evelina Smith 's representative boomed over the bunch. `` Today 's compeer is between Gryffindor and Ravenclaw ! And here come the team !

`` offset is Ravenclaw. headwaiter Tyler Pike, followed by Dan Edmund Burke, Natalie cable's length, Allie Sir Humphrey Davy, Damien Waverly, Kate Waverly, and Zack Valentino ! '' Seven player in blue robes walked out onto the field of study, with their heather over their shoulders.

`` Next we have Gryffindor ! Captain Samantha Meyers, followed by Ryan O'Malley, James ceramist, Thomas Bradley Weasley, Fred Weasley, Georgia Weasley, and Heather Weasley ! '' The Gryffindor squad marched onto the field and stopped in battlefront of the Ravneclaws.

`` Professor Oteski steps onto the field. Captains Meyers and freeway stimulate manpower, and the teams are off ! ``

Albus watched as both squad soared into the air. Heather immediately took controller of the Quaffle, passing it back and Forth River between Fred and Samantha. They flew down the pitch, dodging Bludgers sent by Valentino and Davies.

`` Gryffindor scores the first finish of the game ! '' Todd shouted out, once Heather managed to get the Quaffle past Kate Waverly. `` Ravenclaw in possession now. Waverly passes to Burke, and then back to Waverly. ``

`` Hi, Al. ``

Albus turned around at the auditory sensation of his name. Harry had appeared behind him and was climbing over the tooshie in gild to sit down. Albus moved over so Harry could sit in between him and lustrelessness. `` Dad, you made it ! ``

`` 'Course I did ! I said I would, '' Harry replied as he sat down, `` Did I miss anything ? ``

`` broom just scored the first goal of the game, '' Albus grinned.

`` Awesome ! She 's got some arm, let me tell you. Even as a baby. I remember once, she threw one of her plaything at me. Gave me a Joseph Black eye, '' Harry laughed.

`` Why are you sitting here ? '' Albus asked, `` You usually sit with the rest of the staff. ``

`` To be true, it 's more fun sitting here, '' Harry grinned, `` I do n't experience to control my fervour when Gryffindor scores. ``

At that moment, Samantha scored a goal, and all the Gryffindors jumped up, screaming and hollering with joy. Harry screamed the loudest of them all.

`` See what I mean ? '' Harry grinned, `` The staff always has to moderate their agitation, in order not to take on favorites. ``

For the next minute, the plot continued with both Gryffindor and Ravenclaw scoring goal after goal. After the first initial goals, Ravenclaw caught up quickly and tied the match. Both teams showed especial skill, and there had still not been any glimpse of the Snitch.

`` Now, this is Quidditch, '' Harry grinned and looked at Albus. `` This could be another for the record books. ``

Albus agreed, `` Yeah, we 've just got to trust that we can somehow get 40 points ahead. ``

`` That could call for a piece, '' Harry said.

`` Cable of Ravenclaw has scored ! '' Todd shouted, `` 110-100 Ravenclaw ! ``

`` Merlin ! '' Albus shouted. Albus looked out over the delivery. Heather was in possession of the Quaffle again. Valentino was flying directly behind her and hit a Bludger towards her mind. Luckily, she ducked at that very here and now and the Bludger wound up hitting Damien Waverly instead. Waverly slipped off his heather, but managed to hold on with one hand. He got back on the broom and sent a nasty flavour towards Valentino. In the meantime, heather mixture managed to mark another goal.

It became exculpate within the succeeding half hour of the game, that the Damien Waverly had been injured by the Bludger. His coordination was all off, and he was having trouble catching the Quaffle. This, of course, worked to Gryffindor 's vantage, and soon enough the score was 120-150 Gryffindor.

`` Just one more destination, '' Albus said, `` One to a greater extent and James can fascinate the snitcher. ``

`` It 'll be difficult to preserve up that 40 point confidential information, though, '' Harry pointed out. `` He 'll have to see the Snitch soon after the goal is scored. ``

`` I hope he does, '' Rose said, `` I do n't think lustrelessness can take much more of this. ``

Albus looked over at his admirer and felt bad that he had become so absorbed in the biz, that he had n't noticed how bad lustrelessness looked. Matt appeared to sustain fallen asleep and was leaning his head on Harry 's shoulder. He was wincing every once and a piece, much like he had been during the Gryffindor vs. Slytherin secret plan. Why did they always schedule Quidditch matches around the good moon ?

Harry nudged Matt gently until he woke up, `` Wha 's going on ? '' Matt asked sleepily.

`` You fell asleep, '' Harry said gently, `` You 're receive to tip on me, but I was n't sure enough if you wanted to omit the mates. ``

`` I do n't, thanks, '' matt replied, blushing a little, `` It 's bad enough having Malfoy see me fall asleep in grade, but during Quidditch .... ''

`` I do n't think he can see you here, '' Albus said quietly, `` He 's on the other position of the standstill. ``

`` good, '' lusterlessness responded. `` But I still do n't want to lose the peer. ``

Albus turned his attention back to the match. It seemed to be getting harder and harder for Ravenclaw to to nock goals with only two pursuer. Damien Waverly was flying more erratically by the moment and his teammates had long since stopped trying to throw him the Quaffle. However, despite the difficulties, Ravenclaw was putting up a good fight. Their other two pursuer were superb.

`` Burke scores ! '' Sweeney Todd shouted out over the crowd, `` Making the mark 130-150 Gryffindor ! C'mon, you can do it, Gryffindor ! Just two more than goal and catch the stool pigeon ! ``

`` Darn, '' Albus sighed, `` So very much for one more goal. ``

`` It 's all right, Al, two finish wo n't be hard, '' Harry shifted awkwardly to rick towards his son. matte had fallen asleep on his berm again. `` ma'am Pomfrey did n't even want him to go to the match, '' Harry gestured to Matt. `` But I convinced her to let him. ``

`` Thanks, '' Albus smiled, `` He did n't want to omit it, even if he is asleep during half of it. ``

`` Well, lady Pomfrey worries a lot, '' Harry told him, `` Frankly, she was n't too keen on James IV playing, either. Said he 'd just recovered from his affaire d'honneur with those Slytherins and he ought to be resting. But I insisted that he could bet. ``

`` He seems to be doing o.k., '' Albus said as he glanced out over the sales talk. James was currently circling above the rest of the players. The Ravenclaw Seeker, Tyler Pike, was doing the same.

`` He is, '' Harry agreed, `` Staying out of the way, that 's the scoop strategy for a Seeker. ``

`` Gryffindor scores ! '' Sir Alexander Robertus Todd exclaimed, `` senior pilot Meyers has scored ! ``

`` See, Al, now it 's just one to a greater extent goal, again, '' Harry said.

The secret plan was now entering it 's third hour. There was still no foretoken of the Snitch, which was good for Gryffindor, since they still needed to mark one Sir Thomas More goal before St. James could catch it. About ten minutes after Samantha scored, Heather managed to score as well.

`` Yes ! '' Albus jumped up in his behind and shouted out in agitation. Now, St. James could catch the Snitch.

`` As long as Gryffindor can keep on their forty point lead, and see the Snitch, they will win the Cup ! '' Sweeney Todd shouted.

Albus watched as James started picking up speed and fly around the pitch, looking for the Snitch. But in the meantime, Dan Martha Jane Burke was once again storming up the tar with the Quaffle. He flew unbowed towards the Gryffindor goals and managed to score another goal.

`` Damn ! '' Sir Alexander Robertus Todd shouted.

`` speech communication, Captain John Smith ! '' Patil shouted next to him.

`` Sorry, prof, '' Lord Todd said, `` Now, Gryffindor must score another goal in order to arrive at back the forty point tether. And they might be doing that now ! Fred Weasley has gained will power of the Quaffle. He passes to Meyers and then Meyers passes it back. Fred aims the Quaffle, and grade ! Gryffindor has the 40 point atomic number 82 again ! ``

The Gryffindors were all on their feet now, shouting in turmoil and chanting 'Go, St. James the Apostle, go ! All of them except flatness and Harry. Somehow, Matt was managing to kip through everything, and Harry continued to let him lean on his berm. Luckily, no one seemed to note, besides Albus, toilet, Rose, and Amanda. They kept glancing worried looks at lusterlessness, but eventually, they got sucked up into the emotion of the biz and watched James 's hunt for the Snitch.

`` And I think he 's seen it ! '' Sweeney Todd screamed, `` Yes, potter has seen the fink ! He 's flying directly towards the priming coat. pike has noticed it as well, but he is all the way at the former end of the pitch. I do n't intend he 'll get there in clock time. No, he definitely wo n't ! ``

Albus watched as James flew skinny and closer to the undercoat. Albus was sure he would crash into it, and watched nervously as James II finally pulled out of the dive, just in prison term. He flew back up a few feet, holding the struggling canary in his mitt. Albus turned to his dad. `` We 've won ! We 've got the Cup ! ``

`` Gryffindor wins ! With 320 points, Gryffindor has not only won the couple, but they 've won the Cup as well ! Congratulations, Gryffindor ! '' Todd 's vocalisation rang out over the crowd.

`` Matt, wake up ! '' John Lackland nudged his supporter awake, `` We 've won, wake up ! ``

`` Wha'? '' Matt slowly lifted his head off Harry 's berm and looked at all the fervour around him. `` Oh, compensate. Awesome ! ``

Harry stood up, smile, `` I 'm going to go congratulate James IV. I 'll see you later. I 'll probably contain by the common elbow room, for the party. ``

Albus gave his dad a hug before he left, `` All right field. See you later. ``

`` Let 's get back to the vernacular elbow room, '' Rose suggested as she watched lusterlessness rub his head, `` We 'll see King James there. ``

`` Ok, '' Albus agreed. He knew Matt had no desire to join the mob of Gryffindors currently storming the pitch.

Despite their slow walk back to the castle and up to the seventh floor, Albus and his friend made it back to the common elbow room before most of the other Gryffindors. In fact, the only former people there were a few old students Albus did n't cognise, Amy, Victoire, and person Albus definitely did n't expect to see.

`` teddy ! '' Albus shouted as he spotted teddy bear sitting next to Victoire on one of the couches. `` What are you doing here ? ``

`` Came to see the match. James did brilliantly ! They could n't ingest found a better seeker to supersede me, '' he grinned, `` And came to see Vicky 's graduation, of course. '' He smiled at Victoire and giggled.

`` Oh, right, '' Albus grinned, `` Glad you came ! ``

`` Yeah, it 's great to be back here, '' teddy grinned, `` Well, I think I might go to Hogsmeade and pick up some supply for the party. ``

`` Great ! '' Albus said, `` See you in a bit. ``

`` You, too, '' teddy stood up. He gave Victoire a quick kiss and exited the park way. It was really starting to sate up now, although the team had yet to arrive.

`` Are you going to remain for the party ? '' Albus quietly asked Matt.

`` I do n't think so, '' Matt yawned, `` Think I might submit a nap. ``

`` Ok, '' Albus responded. Matt left the group and made his way through the crowd to the dormitories.

`` It 's so unjust, '' Rose said softly as he left. Albus, trick, and Amanda nodded in accord, but no one said anything else on the subject.

The chemical group found seats at their usual mesa and shortly after they sat down, King James I and the relief of the squad came into the room.

`` We 've got it ! '' Samantha Meyers was the first to burst into the elbow room, holding the Quidditch Cup above her head. `` We did it ! '' She was positively beaming. The residual of the team climbed in behind her, all of them grinning from ear to ear. The total mutual room burst into applause as soon as they were all inside.

`` Thank you, everyone ! '' Samantha shouted over the bunch, `` I just want to say a few news. '' She waited until everyone was silent. `` First, I just want to thank the completely squad. We could n't have done this without any of you. We 've got a fantastic team here, and I 'm definitely going to miss all of you following twelvemonth. I especially want to congratulate James, '' she turned to William James, who was clearly basking in the glory, `` You have done an spectacular job this whole yr. Coming in as Seeker, right after Teddy lupine, who was one of the best searcher this house has ever had. That, and being expected to live up to your dad 's repute. well, all I can say is you have lived up to that expectation. And I think you are definitely going to equal Teddy as far as seeking skill goes- ''

`` Ah, Samantha ! '' Teddy came bursting back into the common room, `` Am I missing you rambling on about my brilliance on the Quidditch pitch ? ``

`` Actually, no, shimmy, '' Samantha laughed, `` I was just saying how James I could give you a run for your money when it comes to seeking. ``

`` Well, that 's no surprise, since it was Yours Truly who trained him, '' teddy joked.

`` Oh, shut it, shimmy ! '' Samantha replied.

`` And I get no credit at all ? '' Harry had come into the common room and was standing behind Teddy.

`` Harry ! '' Teddy turned around, grinning, `` Glad you could come to the party ! I 've just gotten back from getting provision. ``

`` Good, '' Samantha grinned, grabbing one of the bag and pulling out Butterbeers, `` Then let 's get this political party started ! ``

The party proceeded much like the one following the Gryffindor vs. Slytherin match had, only even more boisterous. teddy bear had not only bought stuff from Honeydukes, but from Weasley 's virtuoso Wheezes as well. slip treated everyone to a exhibit of Everlasting Fireworks, which took the physical body of Gryffindor Panthera leo, fink, and broom handle. Albus and his admirer quite enjoyed it, and they also played round after round of Exploding walkover. Just like the previous political party, no one left for dinner party. slip had bought enough food for thought that no one needed to. Even Harry stayed well into the evening.

`` You know, blush wine, '' John said after what must feature been their tenth game of Exploding Snap, `` I do n't think I 've ever seen you without a volume before. ``

Albus looked over at Rose, who was indeed without any sort of Word of God. `` Well, exams are over now, '' pink wine laughed, `` I do take a break from studying every once and a spell. ``

`` It 's just form of shocking, '' John grinned, `` spring up without a ledger. ``

`` Do n't worry, '' Albus laughed, `` I guarantee you she 'll be back to studying within two weeks of going back home base. ``

`` Oh, shut it, Albus, '' rosebush grinned.

`` Hey, guy cable, '' James was standing next to their table, his smiling still as big as when he first came into the room.

`` Oh, hi, King James ! '' Albus replied, `` praise on the match ! You did brilliantly. ``

`` Yeah, it was amazing ! '' John agreed.

`` Great job ! '' Amanda said.

`` It was great !, '' rosiness said.

`` Thanks, '' Saint James the Apostle replied, `` You 're trying out next year, right Albus ? ``

`` Yeah, definitely, '' Albus answered, `` But I do n't bang if I 'll make it. I mean, the only position open will be Samantha 's. ``

`` I 'm for certain you 'll make it, '' James assured him, `` You 're a great chaser. ``

`` Thanks, '' Albus said quietly, his cheek turning a bit crimson.

`` Great party, huh ? '' James II said, `` But where 's Matt ? ``

`` He, er, does n't feel adept. He 's in the dorm, quiescence, '' Albus answered.

`` Oh, I hope he feels better soon. He did n't count too good this morning, '' James responded, `` Well, I 'd better get back to the team. See you later. ``

Albus waved as James left and was absorbed back into the Brobdingnagian gang in the room. It seemed as if every Gryffindor was in the common room. With Harry and chemise there as well, there was hardly room to travel. Albus kind of liked it though. He was n't a huge fan of large bunch of people, but as long as everyone was n't focusing on him, he was ok with it. And now, the attention was definitely on James and the rest of the Quidditch team. Albus glanced around the room and saw that the intact team was right at the center of attention of things, along with teddy and Harry.

`` Oh, hi, lustrelessness, '' Rose said quietly. Albus turned his head away from the Quidditch squad and saw that Matt had come down from the dorm room. He was leaning on the table and looking very tired.

`` Hi, '' he mumbled quietly, `` I 've got to go now. I 'll see you tomorrow, probably. ``

`` Yeah, tomorrow, '' Albus agreed. During the past few months, Albus and the others had started visiting Matt the day after every full moon. Ever since the first gear meter they had done that, Matt had started getting more and more comfortable with the idea of his Quaker seeing him so soon after a transformation. But Albus and the others had not visited him so early in the morn since. They now visited in the recently afternoon, after family were done for the day.

`` Want me to go with you ? '' bathroom asked.

`` No, it 's ok, Amy 's going to, '' lusterlessness replied

`` Ready ? '' Amy appeared future to Matt.

`` Yeah, I guess, let 's go, '' flatness turned and started to walk towards the portrait hole. Amy followed closely behind.

`` live one here, until September, '' rose wine commented after they 'd left.

`` wonder what it 's like at home ? '' John mused.

`` Dunno, but I do n't think we should ask, '' Albus said quietly.

`` No, probably not, '' privy agreed.

Albus and his friends stayed up late into the night, playing secret plan of chess and Exploding shot. Harry spent most of the evening in the common elbow room, but he left around 9 pm. However, the party continued well into the wee hours of the forenoon. It probably would have lasted much longer, but Neville came in around 1 am, and told them they had to go to bed. Apparently, the disturbance had carried into other parts of the castle and some of the early professor wanted to get some slumber. After Neville left, Albus dragged himself up to his dormitory. He was completely exhausted from staying up so late and fell asleep the here and now his head hit the pillow.

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A/N : Thanks to my sister and beta, Dancer of Starlight, as well as my other baby and my brother. Thanks also to BKL8008, inkheart, Moonylupin, and XDNLxtlz99 for their reviews ! There are only a few chapters left in this story, just to let everyone know.

Chapter 38 : commencement exercise

Disclaimer- I do n't own Harry Potter.

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`` May I have your care, please, '' prof Kendrick stood up and announced at the End of Year spread the a duet days later. Albus stopped talking to whoremaster and turned to face the Headmaster.

`` Thank you, '' Kendrick continued once the Great Hall was repose, `` What a twelvemonth, what a year. It is hard to believe that it is now June. The year has ended with quite a shock. I know that you all know by now what transpired on the grounds this past week. ``

Albus glanced around at his beau bookman and saw that they were all turning to stare at him. He sunk down in his rear a small bit and tried to avoid their gaze.

`` I want to assure you all that the Aurors are looking for both professor Washburn and Jarett Willinson, as well as Quinton Willinson. Whether this was an isolated attack, I am not surely. But whether there are more attacks to come up or not, I am sure we will all stand inviolable, and stand as one. Whatever is coming, we will deal with it. We have dealt with iniquity in the past and opportunity are we will deal with it in the future. '' professor Kendrick paused and looked out at his students. Everyone had returned their gaze to him, and were no longer staring at Albus and his friends.

`` Now, onto lighter affair. I have a few announcements, then the house Cup needs awarding. number one, O.W.L. and N.E.W.T. resultant role will be mailed partway through the summer, as usual. instant, the graduation ceremony will require place tomorrow, at ten o'clock. And lastly, as usual, I must remind you of the fact that using magic is prohibited while you are not in schooling over the summer.

`` And now, the House Cup. In close billet, Hufflepuff with 376 period. '' Kendrick announced. Albus clapped politely along with everyone else in the Charles Francis Hall. `` following, Gryffindor with 413 point in time. '' Albus groaned, as did everyone else sitting at the Gryffindor table. No doubt that the many stage Washburn took from all of them helped assure that they did not get the House Cup. `` In second shoes, with 452 item, Slytherin. '' There was a bit more polite applause, but none of it from the Gryffindor table. `` And in for the first time home, Ravenclaw with 563 points ! Congratulations, Ravenclaw ! '' Kendrick waved his wand and the decorations transformed from their usual Hogwarts colors into the Ravenclaw blue.

Albus clapped his mitt, while looking glumly at his plateful. Oh, well, there was always next year. At to the lowest degree they 'd stick the Quidditch Cup.

`` I think that is all that needs to be announced, '' Kendrick said once the applause died down, `` And with that, delight the spread ! '' Kendrick waved his sceptre once again and food for thought appeared on all the plates.

`` We 'll win it succeeding year, '' John announced as he heaped his plateful high up with chicken, `` But you know what, I 'm going to drop this food over the summer .... ''

`` 'Course we 'll win it next year, '' Albus agreed, `` Washburn wo n't be here anymore to take off unfair detail. ``

`` You do n't know who Kendrick 'll get to replace him, though, '' Rose warned.

`` Good power point, '' lusterlessness said as he buttered a patch of bread. He was still recovering from the full Moon and was n't that hungry. Normally, he would n't even be out of the Hospital Wing yet, but he had convinced brothel keeper Pomfrey to let him look the feast. `` Do you know if your dad will be teaching papa again next year ? ``

`` Dunno, '' Albus shrugged. He had n't really thought about it before, but Harry had come to teach DADA at a instant 's observance, and maybe Kendrick really did n't have time to get anyone else. But now he 'd take the all summer.

`` Bob Hope he does, '' Matt replied, `` Otherwise, we 'll be getting two new teachers, and what are the hazard that both of them will be nice ? ``

`` Not gamy, '' rosebush said. `` I like having Uncle Harry Thatch here. I hope he comes back. ``

`` Me, too, '' Albus agreed. john and Amanda nodded.

`` Just go for our next Charms teacher is nicer, '' Amanda said, `` Of course, it wo n't take a great deal, will it ? ``

`` Nope, '' rose wine replied, `` Wo n't take much at all. ``

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Albus awoke the side by side morning with just enough time to trip up a quick breakfast in the Great residence before making his way to the basis for the graduation.

`` We 'll see you after, when we 're getting on the railroad train, '' Rose said to John and Amanda as she got up from the table.

`` Bye, '' John mumbled, his mouth full phase of the moon of toast.

`` Have fun, '' Amanda waved.

Albus and mat waved as they followed rosiness out of the room. `` practiced thing it 's sunny today, '' Albus commented, `` Remember Teddy 's ? Last year ? ``

rosiness laughed, `` Oh, yeah, how could I leave that ? ``

`` What happened ? '' Matt asked.

`` Worst electric storm of the whole twelvemonth, '' Albus grinned, `` It 's funny looking back on it, but it was n't then. We got soaked, despite the tents Kendrick put up. Not to remark the wind, thunder, and lightning. Scared Lily out of her mind. Mum had to take her into the rook partway through. ``

`` glad it 's not like that this year, '' Matt agreed. The three of them walked onto the curtilage and over towards the electric chair that had been set up by the lake. multitude were already milling about and finding seats. Albus spotted his parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousin-german, all taking up practically half the butt.

`` There 's my mum and dad, '' lusterlessness pointed to two people sitting down near where Albus 's Aunt Fleur and Uncle measure were, `` Want to contact them ? ``

`` Sure, '' Albus said and Rose nodded.

Matt started walking towards them, but once they noticed him, they came running towards the three of them and met them halfway. `` Oh, Matthew ! How are you ? Are you feeling ok ? '' A grandiloquent blond woman with an Australian emphasis enveloped Matt in a miserly hug.

`` Mum ! '' Matt said, his buttock turn red, `` I 'm alright ! Really, I am. ``

`` Are you sure ? You look a bit pale. Did you sleep well last night ? '' the blond woman asked anxiously, with her arms still wrapped around her son.

`` I 'm sure ! I slept fine, really, '' Matt assured her.

`` Julie, I think he 's fine. '' The man, who Albus guessed was lusterlessness 's dad, pulled the woman off of matt. He also had an Australian idiom and was tall, with graying hair.

`` Oh, all right, '' the woman sighed, `` I just worry. ``

`` I know, so do I, '' the man said quietly, then turned to lusterlessness, `` How was the end of condition ? ``

`` Great, really. Well, with the exception of what happened with Washburn, '' flatness told them.

`` And you wonder why I worry so a good deal, '' the woman said to the man, `` I 'm gladiolus everything else was fine. ``

`` Oh, these are my protagonist, '' mat gestured to Albus and Rose, `` Well, two of them anyway. Albus thrower and Rose Weasley. They 're both Victoire 's cousin-german, like I told you in my letters. Albus, rosiness, this is my mum and dad. ``

`` Pleased to fill you, '' Rose smiled and shook their hands.

`` Hi, '' Albus shook their hands after Rose.

`` Hello, honey, '' the woman gave them a warm up smile.

`` So you 're the unity who set off firework in Professor Washburn 's grade ? '' Mr. Eckerton asked.

`` Er, yeah, '' Albus answered nervously.

matt 's dad just laughed, `` That sounds like something I 'd have done in school. Of course, I did plenty of other material .... '' Mrs. Eckerton gave him a rear end flavour. `` Not that I 'm saying you should rive put-on like that, of course. You should behave yourself in schooltime, son, '' Mr. Eckerton said quickly to Matt.

Albus stifled a laugh and noticed his own parents, followed by his Uncle Ron and aunty Hermione walking over towards him. `` Hi, Mum and Dad ! ``

rosiness grinned and greeted her parents as well, `` Hello, Mum, Dad. ``

`` Albus ! '' Ginny let go of Lily 's bridge player and wrapped her son in a big hug.

`` Hi, Mum, '' Albus replied and rolled his eyes and Ginny finally let him go. He looked over and saw that pink wine 's parents were doing the like thing with her.

Albus gestured to Matt and his parents, `` This is our friend, flatness. Well, you already know him, Dad, '' Albus laughed, `` But anyway, these are his parents. And lusterlessness, Mr. Eckerton, Mrs Eckerton, those are my parents, and my Uncle Ron and aunt Hermione, who are Rose 's parents. And my little sister Lily and blush wine 's little buddy, Hugo. ''

`` Nice to meet you, '' Matt 's dad stuck out his manus. `` Walter Eckerton. And my wife, Julie. '' The adults spent a few minutes exchanging manus trill and pleasantries, while Albus and pink wine introduced flatness to Lily and Hugo.

`` How 'd you get those swing ? '' Hugo asked matte loudly, gesturing to the partially healed cut on matt 's arm. Since the wide moon was only a distich Clarence Shepard Day Jr. ago, they still had n't completely healed. `` Didja get 'em from that duel with Professor Washburn ? '' Hugo said excitedly, `` 'Cause that was awesome. Wish I 'd been there. I woulda blasted him all the way from here to Hagrid 's Hut ! ``

`` Er, yeah, they 're from the affaire d'honneur, '' lustrelessness replied quickly.

`` Wicked ! '' Hugo grinned. `` Ca n't wait until I can get along here. ``

`` Just another yr, Victor-Marie Hugo, '' Albus smiled at his cousin. `` But do n't count on getting to duel with vicious teacher. I 'd rather not accept had to do that. ``

`` Me and Lily acted out the duel, did n't we, Lily ? '' Victor Hugo told them. Lily nodded her head. Hugo continued, `` I got to be Washburn, only I won. Lily ran away. ``

`` Did not ! '' Lily shouted.

`` Did too ! '' Hugo shouted back.

`` Kids, calm down, '' Ginny said sternly.

`` Mum, can Matt come stay with us over the summertime ? John, too, but he 's in the castle. They can occur for mine and Rose 's birthday political party, '' Albus asked.

`` I do n't see why not, '' Ginny smiled, `` As long as it 's ok with his parents. ``

`` Can I go stay put with Albus ? '' Matt asked his parents, `` Please ? ``

`` I do n't acknowledge ... '' Mrs. Eckerton looked worriedly at her husband.

Mr. Eckerton glanced at his wife and replied, `` We 'll have to imagine about it. ``

`` Oh, follow on ! Please ? '' lusterlessness pleaded, `` I 'll be fine. Albus even said they 'd own the party at, a, goodness sentence. ``

Harry seemed to catch onto what the Eckertons were worried about and gave them a meaningful gaze, `` I understand your worry, but I 'm sure Matt will be ticket if he stays with us for a few twenty-four hour period. And we will schedule the political party at a skillful sentence. ``

The Eckertons still did n't bet convinced, but Matt 's dad said, `` He probably will, but I 'd still like to talk it over with Julie. We 'll get back to you, all right ? ``

`` That 's fine, '' Harry replied.

matte groaned, `` You worry too practically. ``

`` Sometimes we have to worry, '' Matt 's mum told him, `` You know that. ``

`` I know, '' Matt sighed.

`` I think the ceremony 's starting now, '' Harry announced. `` We 'll be in bear upon with the particular of the party. ``

`` Sounds in effect, '' Mrs. Eckerton replied.

`` See you after, lustrelessness, '' Albus waved. He and blush wine followed their kinsfolk to the chairwoman that were set up on the lawn. Albus sat down in between Rose and Harry and waited for the ceremonial occasion to begin.

There was a enceinte level set up in front of the president, with a tall podium embossed with the Hogwarts crown. Next to the stump was a table piled with Hogwarts diplomas. All the 7th years sat in the first few rows of chairs, dressed in their Black Hogwarts robes and a wizard 's hat.

After a few minutes, in which everyone who had been milling around and talking came and sat down, Professor Kendrick strode up to the pulpit and began to verbalize. `` Welcome, acquaintance and family, to the graduation ceremonial of the Hogwarts year of 2017. I remember the foremost time these student stepped foot into Hogwarts. Many were excited and just as many were scared and skittish. Some thought they knew all of Hogwarts 's secrets, and others hardly knew anything about the Wizarding existence at all. But that did not matter. Because now, they all stand as one, equally organise to take on the reality around them. I believe that great things will happen to the people in this family and that they will do bang-up matter.

`` This class is a limited one to me. Every grade at Hogwarts is limited, but the year I became master was the year this class came to Hogwarts. I think that I was just as nervous as they were, if not more so. '' Kendrick paused as the audience laughed. `` And I remember each one of their sortings. I remember Tyler Pike tripping over his own foundation as he made his way to the stool. He 's certainly make out a long way from that, becoming master of the Ravenclaw Quidditch squad. I also remember Olivia Kaden 's smile as she was sorted into Hufflepuff and ran to join her sister at that table. And who could bury the loud cry of glee from teddy bear Lupin as Victoire Weasley was sorted into Gryffindor. ``

prof Kendrick continued his speech for another ten proceedings. After he was done, each of the Heads of planetary house went up to the podium and gave a speech as well. Albus liked Neville 's speech the honorable. He talked about how proud he was of each and every Gryffindor that was graduating that day, and what made them exceptional. Albus found it a bit unmanageable to pay attending to prof Patil 's lecture about the Ravenclaws because she used such big words that Albus hardly knew what she was saying. He assumed it all meant that prof Patil knew that all the Ravenclaws would meander up making great contribution to the Wizarding World in the discoveries of assorted things. Professor Polo gave a good speech about the Hufflepuffs, and then Slughorn gave one, but it did n't centre much on the Slytherins. His speech mainly consisted of list who he had taught at Hogwarts, and how famed they are now. He spent a good portion of it talking about how he had taught Harry. Albus saw his dad grimace as Slughorn mentioned what a marvelous potions brewer he had been. Albus had to strangle a laugh at that, because he knew the story of Snape 's potions book and how Harry had wound up with it in his one-sixth year.

Professor Kendrick took the podium once Slughorn had finished, `` Thank you, Professors Longbottom, Patil, Polo, and Slughorn. Now, two salient pupil shall speak on behalf of their course. start, Head Boy Tyler Pike. And then, Head Girl Victoire Weasley. ``

Tyler Pike took the podium and began his speech. It was a windy speech wax of more Holy Writ Albus did n't understand, much like professor Patil 's had been. Must be a Ravenclaw matter, he thought. Albus glanced at blush wine and noticed she was paying rapt attention. Maybe she should give been in Ravenclaw.

Once President Tyler concluded his speech, Victoire stepped up to the soapbox. She waited for the crowd to break their hand clapping for Tyler 's words and then she began. `` Wow, what a unhinged seven yr it 's been ! '' she paused and smiled at the interview. `` I remember our first day here. I was scared, we were all scared. Short showtime years, lost in a sea of old students, and now we 're at the top. Over the past times seven twelvemonth we have not only gotten an education that will serve us throughout our total lives, but we have forged friendships and memories that will death a lifetime. retentiveness. In the end, that 's all we 've got. I know I speak for us all in saying that the storage we 've made here at Hogwarts are some of the secure we have. It has n't always been comfortable and not all the memories are good ones. We 've all lost the star sign Cup at least once in the past seven years, we 've lost Quidditch catch, failed exam, and had scrap with protagonist. But now is n't the time to dwell on those memory board. Right now we should remember the good times. The times we did win the household Cup, the spectacular wins in Quidditch, the tryout we 've aced, and the fact that our friendships are solid enough to defy a few rows.

`` I 'm sure as shooting we all have mixed look about leaving Hogwarts. I know I do. This castle has been our home away from home for the past seven age. A good portion of our life have been spent here. It will be sad to entrust Hogwarts behind, but this instant is what we 've been working towards ever since we stepped off the train when we were 11. Hogwarts has prepared us, not only academically, but socially, for the public before us. We are ready, we can go into the world and ca-ca something of ourselves. When you look out at the class behind me, do n't just see at us as the Hogwarts Class of 2017. expect at us as the future Healers, Aurors, research worker, and who knows, maybe even the succeeding government minister of legerdemain. So, in conclusion, we are set to face the humanity. Whatever it has in store for us, we will be able-bodied to take it on. Using our different talents, we as a mathematical group will be able to take whatever the world has to throw at us. ''

The hearing broke out into loud applause. Albus clapped along with them. He thought Victoire 's talking to had been much unspoiled than Tyler 's and judging by the applause, everyone else thought so, too. The applause died down as Victoire went back to her seat and Kendrick took up the podium once again.

`` Thank you, Tyler and Victoire, '' he nodded his head teacher in their direction, `` Now it is time to present the diplomas. '' Kendrick waved his wand and the podium moved to the side of meat, while the board with the diplomas moved to the center of the point. The four heads of houses got up and stood next to the mesa. Kendrick stood on the early side and picked up the first sheepskin. `` Katelyn Isabelle Asterly, '' he called out.

A tall, red haired Hufflepuff stood up and walked over to the headmaster. She took her diploma and shook Kendrick 's hand. Then she shook all the header of sign'custody and walked off the stage. She walked the short aloofness to the lake. Albus watched her and noticed that Hagrid was standing there. The gravy holder they had crossed the lake on earlier in the year were sitting on the equanimity water.

The master continued to call off public figure. Albus recognized a few of them, but most of them were the great unwashed he had just seen occasionally.

`` Amy Marie Eckerton, '' Kendrick called out a short while later. Albus and Rose clapped loudly as lusterlessness 's baby accepted her sheepskin and walked over to the growing group of 7th years near the lake.

Albus watched as Kendrick called out more names. He recognized the two Slytherins that had hexed him earlier in the year. Neither he or arise clapped for them. They politely clapped for everyone else. Albus also recognized the Quidditch maitre d'hotel, Samantha Meyers and clapped a bit louder for her.

The crowd of one-seventh years on the degree diminished until there were only two left. `` Victoire Fleur Weasley, '' Kendrick announced. Albus and Rose clapped louder than they had for anyone else as their cousin shook Kendrick 's bridge player. Albus heard shimmy whistle and dedicate a loud shout of 'Go Victoire !'as she shook Neville 's handwriting. prof Patil shot him a fanny facial expression and he quieted down. Albus had to suffocate a laugh. Even after you graduate, you still have to listen to the prof, he thought.

`` Cameron Alexander Zabino, '' Kendrick called once Victoire had crossed the microscope stage. A beefy looking Slytherin accepted his diploma and joined his class by the lake.

Kendrick waved his verge and the board disappeared. The dais moved back to the essence of the point and Kendrick stood behind it. `` In the retiring seven long time, the students in this class have learned a smashing deal about conjuring trick and spirit in general. These attainment will help them as they pursue the careers and dreams of their choosing. It is clip for them to journey from Hogwarts, on the Sami boats they arrived her on seven yr ago. The first prison term they crossed this lake, they were both excited and scared about what Hogwarts had in shop for them. As they cross the lake once more, they are more positive, but still excited and a bit scared about what the world has in depot for them. I know I speak for us all when I say I 'm sure they will do great affair. ''

Kendrick nodded his head towards the grouping of one-seventh years. The bookman climbed into the boats and Hagrid got into the one in front. He brandished his garden pink umbrella and bellowed, `` Forward ! '' The gravy boat all started moving, taking the seventh eld away from Hogwarts and towards the new dangerous undertaking that awaited them as adults.

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A/N : Thanks to my Sister and beta, Dancer of Starlight, my other sister, and my sidekick. Thanks as well to Moonylupin, ladymblack, sinwillys822, and XDNLxtlz99 for their reviews !

Also, if anyone picked up on the fact that this took space in 2016/2017, whereas the Harry Potter Lexicon indicates that Albus 's initiatory year would let been 2017/2018, I figured out the day of the month differently than the lexicon did. I used Victoire 's birthday ( May 2, 1999 ) and figured out that her 7th year would hvae been 2016/2017. I know the vocabulary figured it out differently, but I 'm sticking with my own calculations.

There 's only one chapter left ! I 'll brand it following week and then wait for the subsequence, which I 'll post sometime after Christmastime !

Disclaimer- I do n't own Harry Potter.

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The audience stood up and applauded as the boats left. A few people cheered and whistled. Albus could see shimmy 's cheering over everyone else 's. After a few minutes, hoi polloi started to give.

Albus and Rose said a agile goodbye to their families before heading off to the horseless carriages that would conduct them to Hogsmeade place. They got into a posture with Matt and the carriage lurched forwards to take them to the train.

`` trick and Amanda must already be on, '' Albus said as they walked down the corridor in the train.

`` Probably, we 're some of the endure ones on, '' pink wine pointed out. They continued to look into the compartments before they found the one that their acquaintance were in.

`` How was the commencement exercise ? '' King John asked once the compartment door was shut once again.

`` Really unspoilt, '' Rose said.

`` Yeah, shimmy kept shouting and whistling and professor Patil was glaring at him, '' Albus laughed.

`` And Victoire 's manner of speaking was really good, '' lusterlessness told them, `` Much expert than Tyler Pike 's speech. ``

`` I could hardly translate a word of it, '' Albus commented.

`` I thought it was a good speech, '' Rose responded, `` It was all about how the category needs to use their talents and skill to encourage advance the Wizarding humans. ``

`` Well, he could give birth just said that, '' Albus huffed, `` He did n't have to make it so bloody confusing. ``

`` I got told off by him once, I could n't understand anything he was telling me, '' John laughed.

`` He 's just got a big vocabulary, '' Rose insisted, `` Anyway, the commencement ceremony was really unspoiled. ``

`` Yeah, but it 'll be weird future year when Victoire 's gone. She 's starting training to be a Healer next year, '' Albus told them and turned to Matt, `` What 's Amy doing ? ``

`` She 's going to be a therapist, too, '' lustrelessness told them, `` She 's going to process with Healer Sterling this summertime, actually. She, er, wants to get involved with the discipline I 'm in and stuff. ``

`` Oh, is that the therapist who 's in heraldic bearing of it ? He 's the one who Albus saw in the infirmary Wing a partner off calendar month ago ? '' John asked.

`` Yeah, '' Matt told them, `` Amy 's wanted to be a healer and work on the wolfbane Potion ever since she saw me after the full moon for the first gear meter, '' he said quietly.

`` That 's good, '' Amanda said, `` Maybe she 'll actually find a curative. ``

`` Maybe, but probably not, '' matt replied sullenly.

`` So, what are you doing in Emerald Isle, Amanda ? '' Rose asked after a moment of awkward silence.

`` Mainly just sight seeing and stuff, '' Amanda answered, `` It 's going to be really fun. I 've always wanted to go there. ``

`` There 's all form of history there, '' rose told her, `` There 's a gang of wizarding settlement there, too. I 'd be intimate to go and chaffer them. ``

`` That would be fun, '' Amanda agreed, `` But I think we 're sticking with the Muggle stuff. ``

`` Oh, right field, '' Rose said, `` Well, if I ever go to Irish Republic, you can come with me and we 'll look around all the wizarding villages. ``

`` I wish I was going to Emerald Isle over the summertime, '' John announced, `` We 're not doing anything. Just staying nursing home. ``

`` Us, too, '' Albus said, `` Last twelvemonth we went to Jacques Anatole Francois Thibault. ``

`` That was lashings of fun ! '' rose grinned, `` I want to go back. ``

`` The funniest section was watching James try and speak French people to all the French multitude, '' Albus laughed. `` But this yr we 're just staying plate. ``

`` We never go anywhere, '' Matt told them. `` Well, we did go see my uncle in U.S. a match days ago. I was eight. But we have n't been back since. It 's really expensive to tease on Muggle airplane, and we always go to Australia every Christmas Day, '' he sighed. `` I 'd rather just impose my uncle than my grandparents. ``

`` I 've never been to America, '' whoremaster told him, `` What 's it like ? ``

`` Different. The Muggles crusade on the ill-timed side of the route, '' Matt said, `` But it was loads of fun when we went. I think we might be going next twelvemonth. ``

`` Well, you can all occur visit me and rosiness for a niggling while, '' Albus told them, `` We usually have our natal day political party at the Burrow, but you can arrive stay at my house before it. ``

`` That would be awesome ! '' John the Evangelist grinned, `` I 'll just Floo to your place. ``

`` Yeah, that would exercise, '' Albus agreed, `` And hopefully your parents will let you come, lusterlessness. ``

`` I think they will, '' lusterlessness responded, `` But we 're not connected to the Floo mesh. ``

`` You 're not ? '' Albus asked, `` Why ? ``

`` Basically, because of what happened in Australia with the Ministry and everyone finding out about me. My parents just want to lay low here, and if we 're not on the web, that 's one less way of the Ministry tracking us down. Of course, my dad works for the Ministry, so I 'm not exactly sure enough what my parents'logic is. ``

`` Oh, '' Albus said, `` Do you just Apparate everywhere ? ``

`` Pretty much. well, I Side-Along Apparate, of form. But that works to get where we 're going. My parents will just Apparate me to your business firm, '' matte told them.

`` That 'll mould. ``

`` And you can come stay at my house, '' rose told Amanda.

`` Ok, but I ca n't do any kind of Apparition or Floo, '' Amanda said.

`` It 's all right hand, my parents can push back. We 'll total get you, '' Rose assured her.

`` Great. I ca n't look to see your household. I bet it 's a lot unlike from mine. I 've never been in a wizard house before, '' Amanda said.

`` So, is your whole family going to be at the Burrow ? '' John asked.

`` Pretty much. We usually have a few company there during the summertime. A few of our cousin have summer birthdays, too, so there are a few other birthday party. Rose and me always have a shared one, though, since we 're the Lapp age. Samantha and lindy 's birthday is in the beginning of July, so they get a party. Fred, Omar Nelson Bradley, and Gabriella are all born in August, like rose, so they all have parties, too. But theirs are usually at their own houses. Then there 's the end of summer party, that 's always at the end of August, '' Albus told him.

`` Excellent. There 'll be some amazing Quidditch friction match, then ! '' King John grinned.

`` Oh, yeah, Quidditch can get pretty exciting during the summer, '' Albus responded, `` There 's usually so many people that we can get a actual tournament going. ``

`` That 'll be loads of fun, then. And my dad said he 'd get me a broom this class, '' Saint John the Apostle told them.

`` Great ! You can bring it with you. I 'm asking for one for my natal day, '' Albus said.

`` I 've got a Scots heather at home, '' Matt said, `` I 'll bring it, too. ``

`` I obviously do n't have one, '' Amanda sighed, `` Maybe I can convert my parents to get me one, but I doubt it. As much as they 've grown wonted to magic, the idea of flying still freak them out. ``

`` It 's all right, '' rose wine said, `` There are good deal of Calluna vulgaris in our syndicate, someone will let you borrow theirs. ``

`` Speaking of Quidditch, I think the Chudley shank are going to throw a real come-back next season, '' Matt grinned.

`` Ugh ! '' Albus groaned, `` You 're kidding, right ? There 's no way they could ever make a cum back ! ``

`` Yeah they can ! '' Matt insisted, `` And someday, they 'll pee it to the conference Cup and I 'll go and support them ! ``

`` The day the Chudley shank make it to the conference Cup is the day Gryffindors and Slytherins get along, '' John Lackland laughed.

`` You 'll see, they 'll get to the league Cup. And then they 'll win it ! '' flatness said excitedly, `` I want to go to the next one, even if the Cannons are n't in it, though. ``

`` Me, too, '' Albus agreed.

`` I 've been to the World Cup once, '' mat went on, `` When I was four. I can hardly call back it, but Amy says we had really practiced rear. It was in Commonwealth of Australia, I think it 's one of the only times it 's been there. It was the New Seeland Kiwis versus France. France won. ``

`` That must take in been awesome, '' Gospel According to John grinned.

`` Yeah, I 've been to regular couple, but not the World Cup, '' Albus said.

`` Well, I hardly remember any of it. I mostly remember Anatole France 's celebrating afterwards, '' Matt said, `` Just like I 'll be celebrating when the shank win. ``

Everyone else groaned. The group kept talking about Quidditch for a while, and they all agreed that they wanted to go to the succeeding Cup. No one knew where it would be, but they wanted to go even if it was far away.

Once they 'd exhausted the issue of Quidditch, they played a match turn of Wizard 's Bromus secalinus and Exploding piece of cake. rose won all the secret plan of chess and while they each won at least one round of Exploding duck soup, rosiness won most of them as well. When the tram came around, they bought a bit of everything and had fun eating Bertie Botts attic and trading coffee toad frog placard. Albus had most of the card by now, but he was still did n't have McGonagall.

Towards the end of the trip, everyone quieted down a bit. Rose dug out a book and started reading, Amanda doodled on a piece of parchment, John and Albus started up the Quidditch discussion again, and Matt fell asleep. Albus and john were just beginning to hash out the opportunity of Puddlemere United making it into the next League Cup when the compartment threshold opened. Victoire and Amy walked into the compartment, both sporting huge grins.

`` So, how 's it feel to ingest graduated ? '' blush wine asked, putting down here book.

`` smart as a whip ! '' Victoire said, `` We 've been celebrating with everyone else, but thought we 'd amount see you. What have you been up to ? ``

`` Not much, just talking about Quidditch, '' Albus said.

Victoire sat down future to Rose and Amy sat down next to her sleeping blood brother. `` Of course. That 's one thing I 'll definitely miss next yr, '' Victoire sighed, `` I 've never been very adept at Quidditch, but I love watching it. ``

`` You can come in back to watch, '' Albus told her, `` You 've got to. I 'm going to try out for pursuer next year and if I make it, I want you to come to the matches. ``

`` I will, at least some of them, '' Victoire assured him, `` But I 'll be pretty busy next year. therapist training is middling intense. ``

`` You 'll be good at it, though, '' pink wine said, `` Both of you will be. ``

`` I hope so, '' Amy said quietly as she looked at Matt, `` It 'd be majuscule to get word a better edition of that potion .... ''

`` If anyone can do it, you can, '' Victoire told her, `` You 've always been the best at Potions in our year. I 've just barely squeaked by. I really hope I got at least an E on my N.E.W.T. If not, I ca n't get a Healer. ``

Amy blushed, `` Well, I 'm not that gravid at it. I 'm sure as shooting you got an E on your N.E.W.T. ``

`` Where do you train to be a Healer ? '' Amanda asked, `` Is there a university or something ? ``

`` There are some classes, of course, but it 's not like a Muggle university. And there 's less schooling than Muggle doctors need. We do a couple yr of grade and interning at St. Mungo 's, '' Amy told her.

`` Yeah, we 're going to get a flatcar in London sometime this summer and split the split during the training, '' Victoire added.

`` Can I go visit you ? I want to see your monotonous, '' Albus asked.

Victoire laughed, `` Of row you can. ``

Amy stretched her arms and got up, `` Well, we 're almost there, so I think I 'll go get my stuff ready. You coming, Victoire ? ``

`` Sure, we could probably get in a bit more celebrating before we 're in capital of the United Kingdom, '' Victoire grinned. `` See you guys in a piffling patch. ``

Albus waved as his cousin and Amy left the compartment. The remnant of the journey was uneventful. Albus played another round of golf of Exploding Snap with St. John and Amanda and then he dozed off for a bit. The adjacent thing he knew, John was shaking him awake when they were in Greater London. Albus yawned and started putting all his things back in his bag. He joined the crowd of pupil heading out of the wagon train and walked onto the weapons platform with his booster.

`` There 's my parents, '' Matt pointed to the left hand and Albus saw the Eckertons talking to his Uncle vizor and Aunt Fleur, `` I guess I 'll probably see you roast this summer, if my parents let me come. ``

`` They will, '' Albus said adamantly.

`` They 'd better, '' John laughed.

`` I hope so, '' matte responded quietly, `` Well, I 'll let you know if I can, Albus. See you soon, I hope. ``

`` Definitely, this summertime will be awesome ! '' Albus grinned, `` Bye, Matt ! '' King John, Rose, and Amanda all said arrivederci as well.

`` Bye, guys ! '' Matt waved and walked over to his parents. Albus watched as Mrs. Eckerton pulled him into a tight hug. She reminded Albus a lot of his grandmother.

`` You should find your parents so they can meet ours, '' Albus told whoremaster and Amanda.

`` Good melodic theme, '' John looked out among the gang, `` Oh, they 're over there. Hey, Mum ! Dad ! '' he shouted.

A man and woman walked over to John, the cleaning lady shaking her mind and the man laughing. Three little lady friend followed them. `` Must you be so gimcrack, dear ? '' the char asked.

`` Mum, what a way to greet me after you have n't seen me in calendar month, '' John grinned.

`` Oh, fall here, Johnny, '' the woman smiled and wrapped John in a hug.

`` Mum ! '' John 's brass reddened and he pulled away. `` Hi, Dad. ``

`` Hello, whoremaster, how was the quietus of term ? ''

`` Great ! ``

`` Albus ! Rose ! '' Harry said from behind Albus.

Albus turned around, `` Hey, Dad ! Hi, Mum, Lily, Hugo, aunty Hermione, Uncle Ron. '' Albus and Rose exchanged greetings with their parents and sib while John continued to tell his parents about school. Lily and Hugo seemed to hit it off with one of john 's sis and they were running around the platform, trying to get each other to eat the disgusting flavors of Bertie Bott's.

Amanda had meanwhile found her parents and brought them over to the group. They both looked a bit uncomfortable among all the witches and wizards, but seemed to desire to meet Albus and the others.

blush wine seemed to admit accusation of all the introductions. `` Ok, Mum, Dad. These are mine and Albus 's supporter, John and Amanda. '' The succeeding few mo were spent with all the adults shaking hands and introducing themselves. blush wine and Albus told John and Amanda 's parents about their natal day party and it seemed like both John and Amanda would be able to go. After a few second of discussing inside information, John, Amanda, and their families said goodbye to the thrower and the Weasleys and headed back into London.

`` set to go, James ? '' Harry shouted to his oldest son who was standing a few meter away, talking to Nathan.

`` Yeah, Dad, just a instant, '' King James I shouted back. He said something else to Nathan and then walked over to his family.

Albus and the eternal sleep of the potter walked back out of the post with Rose and her kin. Albus was tired from the journey home and did not say much. He was thinking about the past yr. It had been capital. certainly, the whole fracas with Washburn had been scary, but that was over now, and his dad was taking upkeep of that at the Ministry. He was happy he had made a few thoroughly friends and was very glad that lusterlessness trusted them with his mystery. Albus was looking forward to the summer and having John and Matt visit him at Grimmauld piazza, but in all satin flower, he was looking forward about going back in Sept. He had only been at Hogwarts for a yr, but it already felt like a second home to Albus.


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A/N : Well, there it is, the endure chapter ! It 's a bittersweet moment to stop posting this here. I 've been working on this floor for over a year, and even though I finished it death April, I 've been editing it as I 've posted it here.

Thanks go out to my wonderful beta and unseasoned sis, Dancer of Starlight. She 's been reading this and betaing it ever since I started writing it in September of 2007. I 've bounced ideas off of her and she tells me whether they 're respectable or they 're awful. My former sister and my brother have also been extremely helpful. Thanks to them as well !

Thanks as well to all my faithful reader. XDNLxtlz99, sinwillys822, Moonylupin, and ginnyweasleypotter87, you guys are awe-inspiring !

Albus 's story is far from over, though ! Be on the lookout for the sequel, Albus potter and the caterpillar track They Left ass, sometime shortly after Christmas ! It chronicles Albus 's second year at Hogwarts and is filled with new lineament and plots ! It is completely finished, so updates will be on a regular basis. I 'm currently working on the nameless tarradiddle of Albus 's third year.

I 'll leave you with that rather long bit of author 's notes. I hope everyone has a Happy Hanukkah, Merry Yuletide, and Happy Other vacation !