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Pouring a can of pea soup into the toilet and pretending it was vomit ? No, he 'd done that the lowest time. Ketchup on the nose, pretending it was blood ? No, that one was just pudding head. Faking a vexation ? Nope, his mum would just turn that around on him and tell him it was his own error for staying up too late the premature night.

Kaden Dursley sighed and sat up on his bed. He gazed out the window at the cloud cover sky. It was unacceptable to order the metre of day since the sun was blocked by clouds, but his clock said it was nearly one o'clock. It would probably rain down later, which only worsened Kaden 's mood.

Ever since Kaden awoke at midday, he had been trying to think up a good excuse to skip going to dinner at his grandparents'family later that day. His grandparents were possibly the most insufferable people on the look of the planet, save for his Aunt Marge.

Kaden had never liked his grandparents. Sure, they 'd showered him with endless endowment on his birthdays and Christmas, but that was the solitary way they showed their warmness. well, aside from his grandmother 's bone shattering squeeze, which were surprisingly blotto considering her belittled frame. His grandparents were downright boring, their conversations ranging from the weather to what the succeeding threshold neighbors were doing that morning.

However, the absolute worst thing Kaden 's grandparents had done was secure that he had to go to Smelting 's in the fall. Smelting 's was an elite group school day that his grandfather and his father had both attended. Kaden had visited numerous times and hated everything about it. He hated the awful uniforms, the snot-nosed professor, and the kids who constantly argued about whose father had the best job.

Kaden had told his parents that he did n't need to go. At first, his father was volition to consider letting him attend populace school with all his friends, but after his grandfather had his say, there was no discussing the matter. Smelting 's it was. And after that, he would surely be destined to work for Grunnings, the same recitation companionship that his grandfather and founder worked for. What a boring life.

Perhaps if he tried very operose, Kaden would be able to move over himself a feverishness. He 'd done it once, a few geezerhood ago. His parents had wanted him to pay heed some variety of body of work related party for his grandfather, and Kaden had been dreading it. one-half hr before they were supposed to leave, his temperature spiked to five academic degree above rule and he 'd been able to skip the political party. The best part was, the fever had been gone within the hour.

He had no estimate how he 'd done it, though. Kaden concentrated hard, thinking of hot things such as volcanos and the Equator, but even after fifteen minute of cerebration, he still felt perfectly normal. It must accept been a good fortune, the other time. must 've just been a random fever.

There was a soft knock on his door and Kaden hastily got out of his bed. He opened the room access, revealing his mother standing in the doorway. She was a brusque woman with unbent brown hair, the same coloring as his own, that was grade with her chin.

"Kaden, good, you 're awake,"she smiled."Your grandfather wants to see you in your Smelting 's uniform tonight. He 's gotten a new digital camera and needs to take some pictures of you in it."

Kaden groaned."But I wore it last time I saw him."

"I know,"she said."But it 's really not a big great deal, is it ?"

"fine,"Kaden muttered.

His female parent left and Kaden shut the door again. She had always been the peacekeeper in the kinsfolk. Whether dousing arguments between Kaden and his seven-year-old Sister, Bethany, or easing the tension between Kaden and his grandparents, she was always keeping the peace.

Not ten minutes later the door explosion open and Bethany practically flew into the room. She never knocked, something Kaden would normally shout out at her for. However, this time he was too shocked at her coming into court to bother shouting.

Bethany was wearing a princess outfit, staring with sparkly shoes and a cap. She was grinning ear to ear and her long blond haircloth was curled.

"Why are you wearing that ?"Kaden asked. Bethany was n't normally the girly character and preferred to wear jeans and a T-shirt while kicking a football around with Kaden.

"Grandma petunia got it for me,"Bethany grinned,"It 's so practically dependable than the other princess costumes I 've seen. Now granddad Vernon can take pictures of me, too."

"want he 'd just take up word-painting of you,"Kaden muttered.

"ma did my hair's-breadth. Do you like it ?"Bethany asked.

"cover girl,"Kaden replied.

"I-"Bethany began, but stopped as the doorbell rang."I 'll get it !"she shrieked as she ran out of the room.

Kaden ran after her. She was n't supposed to get the doorway, and not only because of the grounds about parents would n't let their seven-year-old daughter answer the threshold. A few weeks ago she had purchased over fifty cocoa bars from a kid who was selling them, with their mum 's money.

"Bethany, move !"Kaden shouted as they reached the door.

Kaden pushed her out of the way and peered out the windowpane. There was a man standing on their figurehead porch wearing an outfit even stranger than Bethany 's. In fact, it kind of looked like Bethany 's. It was a wearing apparel. A black robe-like garb. Kaden had to strangle his laughter as he opened the door.

"hello,"the man greeted them. He was shorter than Kaden 's father, but marvelous than Kaden. His blonde pilus looked windswept and he had a felicitous smile on his face.

"Er, hi,"Kaden said, still trying not to laugh.

"Are your parents in ?"the man asked.

"Yeah,"Kaden answered."Bethany, go get them."

"Why are you wearing a dress ?"Bethany giggled.

"Not a apparel,"the man said."Go get your parents and I 'll explain."

More curious than ever, Kaden glared at Bethany until she turned around and ran into the kitchen. Kaden turned back to the man and watched him. He seemed nice enough, still smiling as he stood on the stoop. Kaden assumed he was selling something, perhaps the foreign dress-like outfit he was wearing ? If that was the typeface, then he 'd hold no portion at the Dursley 's house. At to the lowest degree he had n't showed up at Kaden 's grandparents'theatre, though. He certainly would n't be smiling after that. Petunia and Vernon hated anything abnormal and that would certainly let in men wearing dresses.

Bethany returned with their parents following behind her. Dudley was dressed in jeans and a tee shirt that was stretched over his rather large belly. His blond tomentum was refined and tidy, which Kaden was certainly was due to the dinner with his grandparents. Normally Dudley did n't fuss around with his hair.

"Dudley and Christina Dursley ?"the strange man asked.

"Yes,"Dudley said as he furrowed his hilltop."Can I assist you ?"

"My name is prof Neville Longbottom,"the man said as he stuck out his hand."I have something I wish to discuss with you. May I come in ?"

"I suppose,"Dudley said as he shook the professor 's hand.

Kaden held the door open and Neville Longbottom stepped inside. Kaden followed as his parents pass them into the living elbow room. Christina ran to convey drinks while Neville settled himself onto one of the lounge. Dudley sat in the chair across from him, looking confused and slightly shocked. Bethany was staring at Neville.

Kaden sat down in a beanbag president on the floor and waited for the grownup to start talking. He was glad his parents had n't kicked him and Bethany out of the room. He hated when they did that. It was rather pointless anyway since Kaden had become very champion at listening in on his parents'conversations.

Christina returned with drinks and passed them out. Neville took a sip of his, set it down, and then turned to Dudley.

"This may arrive as a bit of a shock for you,"Neville began."But I am a professor at Hogwarts."

Dudley spat out his soda and started coughing. Christina let out a small gasp and turned to look at Dudley, who had gone pale snowy. The two shared a smell and then turned back to Neville.

Kaden was more confused than ever. What was Hogwarts ? A school ? Why would a prof from a schooltime he 'd never discover of display up at his door ? His parents had obviously heard of it.

"That 's a pillock figure,"Bethany announced.

"You do n't mean,"Dudley began, ignoring Bethany."You ca n't be serious. This has got to be a joke !"

"It 's not a put-on,"Neville assured him."I 've come to offer Kaden a home at Hogwarts."

"But, but,"Dudley said faintly."Oh my God."

Kaden was fully merry now. What sort of school was Hogwarts ? And what had he done to bring in a place ? He had n't applied to any other school day besides Smelting 's. Of course, if this Hogwarts school really was offering him a place, he wanted to go. Anything was better than Smelting's.

"But what is Hogwarts ?"Kaden asked.

"Dudley,"Neville said quietly."What have you told your children about Harry ?"

Harry ? What did Harry bear to do with this ? Kaden had met his dad 's cousin, Harry Potter, only a few times. All he knew was that Harry had three kids around his own age and that they lived in London. For whatever reason, Kaden 's family rarely visited them. Kaden found this rather odd since his grandparents had raised Harry after Harry 's parents were killed in a car crash.

"Not much,"Dudley muttered.

"You told them Harry 's parents were killed in a car crash, did n't you,"Neville said, Sir Thomas More as a instruction than a question.

"What else was I supposed to say ?"Dudley groaned.

Kaden stared at his founder, who was looking more and more uncomfortable. Had Harry 's parents really not died in a car clangour ? Why would his dad lie about that ?

"Well, you 're going to have to explain now,"Neville said."I 'll wait. Unless you 'd rather I do it-"

"No, no, I 'll do it !"Dudley exclaimed."But only if we decide that Kaden can give ear this school."

"Of course I 'm going !"Kaden shouted."Dad, you know I do n't need to go to Smelting 's and here 's the thoroughgoing grounds not to !"

"I do n't know,"Dudley sighed."What will my parents say ?"

Nobody said anything for a few import. Kaden continued to glare at his father. He was sick of having to do what his grandparents wanted. Why would n't his own father reefer up for him ?

"Enough,"Christina said loudly."flavor, Dudley, we knew this could happen. It runs in the genes ! He 's been making odd things happen for year. We tried to ignore the planetary house, but we knew it might happen. And frankly, I 'm well-chosen. You and I both know he would n't take been glad going to Smelting 's. I also could n't care less about what your parents think. You 're a grown man, Dudley, make determination regarding your kids based on what you think, not what your parents think."

What ran in his cistron ? It could n't be intelligence activity. Kaden knew he was average, no wagerer than most of the tyke his age. Maybe it was football skill ? Kaden was a reasonable football game player, but no one else in his family was particularly practiced. How would that run in his genes ?

"All right,"Dudley said quietly."He can go."

"Excellent !"Kaden exclaimed."Now can somebody tell me what Hogwarts is ? And what exactly I 've got running through my genes ?"

Dudley looked up and his centre met Kaden 's."Hogwarts is a school. A special school that Harry attended when we were Kyd. It 's a school of magic, for beldame and wizards-"

"waiting,"Kaden interrupted."illusion ? Like Abra Kadabra and magic wands and stuff ?"

"Wands yes, but Abra Kadabra is not a charm,"Neville said as he pulled out a long stick which Kaden assumed was a wand.

Kaden watched skeptically as Neville pointed his wand at his glass of pop. He muttered something in a different speech communication and the glass began to float. Kaden gaped as he glass floated around the room and then back to Neville. Neville caught it and then pocketed his wand.

"Holy crap,"Kaden gasped."So I 've got magical running through my cistron ?"

"Apparently so,"Dudley said.

"Then how come I ca n't do magic, like make my homework magically do itself ?"Kaden asked.

"You are n't trained,"Neville said,"but even then you wo n't be able to earn homework do itself. call back, Kaden, has anything ever happened to you that you ca n't explain ?"

Kaden thought, then his eye opened wide and he stared at Neville."What if a soul really did n't want to go somewhere and they got a febricity all of a sudden and then it went away once they did n't accept to go where they did n't desire to ?"

Neville grinned."Yes, that would be conjuration. Did that happen to you ?"

"Er, yes,"Kaden said, avoiding his father 's eyes."But I did n't do it on purpose. Trust me, I 've tried to do it again and it does n't work."

"Of course you did n't do it on purpose."Neville laughed."Things like that happen to a lot of new witches and wizards."

"But what about Harry ?"Kaden asked."You said his parents did n't die in a car crash ?"

"They did n't,"Dudley said."They were murdered by an evil wizard, Lord something or the other-"

"Voldemort,"Neville muttered.

"right wing,"Dudley said."Harry was sent to endure with my parents and I, who told him his parents died in a car crash. They told him zippo about magic or his parents. They thought if they ignored the magic, they could stamp it out of him. They hate conjuration. When he turned eleven a man showed up to severalise him all about it and propose him a place at Hogwarts."

"So, do St. James, Albus, and Lily go to Hogwarts ?"Kaden asked."And is this Voldemort bloke still around ?"

"James and Albus are currently attending Hogwarts, but Lily is too vernal,"Neville explained."And Voldemort was defeated twelvemonth ago ; no need to worry."

Kaden nodded. Quite a few questions were going through his header, but he could n't figure out which to ask first.

"So,"Dudley said."He 's going to have to get a- a wand ?"Dudley 's human face paled a bit when he said 'wand'.

"Yes,"Neville smiled,"Everything you need can be found in Diagon Alley in London."He rose from his chair and pulled a varsity letter out of his gown, handing it to Kaden."Your adoption missive and inclination of supplies."

Kaden took the letter and ripped it clear. It was printed on thicker newspaper than what he was used to, almost like the sort of paper he imagined people wrote on C ago.

He unfolded it and understand it loud to his parents and Bethany. It told him of his sufferance and was signed by the surrogate headmistress, prof Padma Patil. Then it said that the Hogwarts Express would leave from King 's Cross place on Sept first, from a chopine 9 3/4.

"9 ¾ ?"Kaden asked questioningly."That 's not a very platform, is it ?"

"It is,"Neville laughed."It 's hidden from Muggles."

"Muggles ?"Kaden repeated.

"People who ca n't perform conjuring trick, such as your parents,"Neville explained.

"Oh,"Kaden replied as he unfolded the list of supplies. It was full of odd Bible such as Magical Herbs and Fungi, boldness scale leaf, and even a pewter caldron. If his Church Father had n't have already known about magic, he would 've thought the whole thing was a joke.

"I can take you to London and present you where Diagon back street is, if you would like,"Neville suggested.

"No, no, I think I 'll ask Harry,"Dudley said.

"That 's fine,"Neville replied."Do either of you have anymore enquiry ?"

"Am I a witch ?"Bethany asked.

"Well, I 'm not sure,"Neville answered."If you get a letter the summertime you 're eleven then you 're a beldam. If not, then you 're not a witch."

"Oh,"Bethany said disappointedly."I want to be a witch."

"I 'm sure Kaden will tell you all about Hogwarts once he 's there,"Neville assured her as he stood up."I 'm going to make to go, but if you 've got any doubtfulness, just get ahold of Harry."

"Thanks,"Dudley said as he shook Neville 's paw. He still looked in shock and not all the colouring material had returned to his face.

"I 'll see you at Hogwarts,"Neville said to Kaden.

"What do you teach ?"Kaden asked.

"Herbology,"Neville replied."Magical plants."

Kaden watched as Neville left the house and then turned his attention to his parents. Dudley had slowly sat down on the nearest chairperson and let out a low moan.
***


The only sound at dinner was the Chinaman of utensils hitting the china plates and the garish belching that Kaden let out after chugging half a glass of soda ash, earning him a stern regard from his grandmother. It seemed that nobody could think of anything to blab about. Even the usual matter of the conditions, mutation, and oeuvre had been exhausted.

Kaden and Bethany had been given stern orders by their father not to mention anything about Hogwarts, Harry, or conjuring trick whatsoever. Kaden 's grandparents hated magic with a love, something that kind of amused Kaden but seemed to frighten his founder. Kaden has also learned that his grandparents did not like Harry due to his being a star, which explained why he rarely saw Harry or his child.

Vernon and petunia were still under the picture that Kaden was going to attend Smelting 's and Kaden had just endured an hour of having his photo taken by his grandfather while wearing his Smelting 's consistent.

"You should get involved with boxing at Smelting 's,"Vernon said in between bites of potatoes."Your dad was a champion boxer when he was there."

"I like football,"Kaden muttered while wondering if Hogwarts would have football. wizard would still bring mutant, would n't they ?

"Football ..."Vernon muttered."Better than nada, I suppose. Smelting 's does have an excellent football team. I 'll give the coach a ring and let him lie with you 'll be joining."

"Well I 'm not sure yet what I 'll be joining,"Kaden said as he pushed his carrots around his plate.

"You 'll join a sport, though,"Vernon insisted."son grow into proper men when they play a sport."

"We 'll need to bulk you up, too,"Petunia commented as she placed another porc chop shot on Kaden 's plate.

"I 've already been to the school twice,"Vernon said as he took another boastfully draft of brandy."spoke with all your prof and they 're quite agitate to gather you. Long line of Dursley men who attended Smelting 's, you know."

"Yeah, you 've mentioned it five times,"Kaden said under his breath.

"What was that ?"Vernon asked.

"cypher,"Kaden muttered.

Kaden really did n't care lying to his grandparents. His parents had always taught him that lying was ill-timed, but now he knew that they had been lying to him his unharmed life about Harry. Now, he had to lie to his grandparents. How long would he bear to retain lying ?

"Dudley had a wonderful clip at Smelting 's,"petunia commented as she refilled Vernon 's brandy crank."Another glass, Dudley ?"

"No, no, I 'm mulct,"Dudley said. His own brandy spyglass was still half-full.

"Every holiday, coming home with tremendous write up of your acquaintance and all you 'd done during the past term ..."genus Petunia smiled as she reminisced.

"And that 's where he started his boxing career !"Vernon said proudly."You 'll do us proud, Kaden. You 've got the Dursley blood."

Not really, Kaden thought. More like he had the Potter bloodline. Or perhaps not. He was n't technically related to the ceramist side of the family, just the Evans side. So he had Arthur Evans blood.

"You know what ?"Christina said."That 's it. Dudley, we 're telling them."

"apprisal us what ?"Vernon asked, setting down his brandy glass.

"We ca n't,"Dudley hissed."We said we would n't tell them tonight."

"This is pathetic, Dudley,"Christina said."It 's not fair to the kids."

"Tell us what ?"Vernon asked, more loudly this time.

Christina stood up."I 'd care to talk with you in private, Dudley."

Dudley got up and followed Christina out of the room. The two of them disappeared into the kitchen, leaving Kaden and Bethany alone with their grandparents. petunia was sitting straight up, wearing a pinched grammatical construction, and staring at the kitchen door. Vernon was sipping on his brandy again. It was all very awkward. Kaden pushed his uneaten nutrient around on his plate and tried to annul his grandpa 's eye.

Christina and Dudley returned a few minutes later, Christina looking triumphant and Dudley looking anxious. They resumed their seats and Christina gave Dudley a knowing look.

Dudley sighed and glanced at Vernon, before staring at his photographic plate."Mum, Dad, we 've got to tell you something. Kaden 's not going to Smelting's."

Vernon dropped his brandy glass and it shattered onto the table. Petunia looked so floor that she did not even move to clean it up."He 's WHAT ?"Vernon exclaimed.

"He 's not going,"Dudley said quickly."It 's not for him. He has n't wanted to go there from the head start and we 're not going to impel him."

Kaden felt his grandfather staring at him, despite the fact that he was not looking up from his plate."That 's not true, Kaden,"Vernon said.

"It is,"Kaden muttered. Kaden finally looked up and saw that his uncle was staring agape love at Dudley. Petunia looked mildly uncomfortable.

"Then where 's he going ?"Vernon asked."Not populace shoal. You know the upshot that exist with them."

"Yes, public schooltime,"Dudley said immediately. Christina turned and glared at him.

"Public school ?"Vernon roared.

Public school day ? Kaden thought. Was his dad really going to exchange one lie for another ?

"He wants to stay with his friends, Dad,"Dudley said."We just ca n't force him to go somewhere that he does n't want to go."

"Every boy in our folk has gone to Smelting 's !"Vernon exclaimed as he slammed his fist down on the tabular array."You ca n't break that tradition."

"Vernon ..."Petunia said quietly."Kaden is their son. It 's up to them."

"It 's outrageous, genus Petunia. The boy wo n't get a proper education in public school,"Vernon insisted.

Kaden wished the ground would open up up and immerse him unhurt. Was that the sort of matter he could do with magic ? It would be very useful for dinner party with his grandparents.

"You 'll regret this, Dudley,"Vernon said."Mark my words. Smelting 's is the alone suitable school day out there. He 's going to drop out on a lot."

Kaden glanced up and glared at his grandfather, who luckily did not notice. Why was he so against any schoolhouse besides Smelting 's ? He knew the ground why Dudley did n't want his grandpa to know he was attending Hogwarts, but would it really be that awful if they told him ? Did he really hate magic that lots ? But he, Kaden, was a thaumaturgist. A wizard just like Harry, and Vernon hated Harry and all hotshot. Did that think his own granddad would hate him, Kaden ? It gave Kaden a sickening feeling in the pit of his stomach and he pushed his plate away.

"May I be excused ?"Kaden asked quietly.

"Yes, that 's fine,"Christina said as Vernon continued to shout.

Kaden escaped the dining elbow room and ran upstairs to the smallest sleeping accommodation. He knew it had been Harry 's sleeping room, although it no longer contained any leftover of his mavin cousin. It was tasteful as could be, decorated in pastels and bloom. Kaden sat on the bed and stared out the windowpane.

Earlier in the day he 'd sense so turn on about finding out that he was a maven. It explained all the strange things he 'd done in the past times. The fever was not the only time something inexplicable had happened to him. Once, he had fallen off his cycle, landed hard on his wrist, and suffered no more than a scratch. Another time he 'd left a library Holy Scripture at home that he had meant to take back to school day, only to find that it had appeared in his back pack during lunch.

Why had n't his dad told him about Harry being a wizard ? Perhaps there was some sort of law preventing wizards telling Muggles about deception ? That would explain why most Muggles did not know about illusion. But his mother had known. Dudley had clearly told her. Harry must own done strange things as a baby and Kaden wondered if his own Padre had realized what Kaden was when he did foreign things.

There was a whack on the door a few minutes later. Christina popped her header into the way and told Kaden they were leaving. She looked furious. Kaden nodded and quickly followed her down the step and out the door, without even saying arrivederci to his grandparents.
***


The side by side few calendar week were both exciting and embarrassing. Kaden put up a calendar on his rampart to count down the twenty-four hour period until he got to lead for Hogwarts. Harry had said he would take them to Diagon bowling alley a few workweek before terminal figure started and Kaden was very much looking forward to that.

Kaden 's parents had a very big row in the days following the dinner at Vernon and Petunia 's. Christina insisted that they tell Vernon and petunia about Kaden attending Hogwarts and Dudley still wanted to hold back it a secret. In fact, during those few week, they did not see Vernon and Petunia at all, when they normally saw them once a week.

It took a foresighted time for Christina to convince Dudley that he should tell his parents about Kaden attending Hogwarts, but she finally did. In fact, it was the eve before Kaden and his family were to go to Diagon back street with Harry that they went over to Vernon and Petunia 's for dinner once more.

The amour was very subdued at beginning, with nobody knowing what to say and the only phrases mentioned being"pass the salt"or"could I hold some more brandy, please ?"Kaden did not say a single watchword, which even he knew was rarefied, since he liked to talk a lot.

It was Vernon who finally broke the silence."Still set on this public schooltime, are you ?"

Dudley and Christina exchanged glances."No, actually, Kaden was never going to assist world school,"Dudley said quietly."He 's been selected to go to a small, buck private school in Scotland. He did n't apply, but he 's been selected to attend."

"Then why did you secern us-"

"He 's going to Hogwarts, Dad,"Dudley interrupted, clearly wanting to get it over with."There. I told you. He 's going to Hogwarts. Kaden is a wizard, just like Harry."

Kaden watched as both of his grandparents visibly paled. Vernon dropped his brandy glass. Petunia let out what could only be described as a small squeak. Vernon 's face then turned the purple color it did when he got angry.

Petunia squeaked again and Vernon slammed his fist down on the board."That place ! That plaza where the boy went. Where ABNORMAL the great unwashed go. You ca n't honestly be thinking of sending Kaden there ? ! I wo n't take it, I wo n't !"

"It 's not up to you,"Christina said shortly."He 's our son."

"He 's going, Dad,"Dudley said quietly."Christina and I, we had a opinion ...."

"A feeling about what ?"petunia asked.

"Kaden 's done strange things,"Dudley answered."Like Harry did when we were shaver. We never told him about magic trick, but we half expected this."Dudley left out the part about him debating whether or not to let Kaden take care.

Vernon gave Kaden a very unusual facial expression, one that made Kaden feel mildly uncomfortable. It was a Wyrd mix of confusedness, angriness, and the slightest bit of revulsion, as if he could not stand to think that mortal actually related to him was a wizard. Vernon had surely prided himself on the fact that he was not actually related to Harry.

"You do n't possess to transport him there,"Vernon said, after he tore his eyes away from Kaden."It 's not required. You 're under no obligation-"

"He 's going, Dad,"Dudley said."It 's what 's respectable for him."

"No, it 's not !"Vernon exclaimed."He 'll get mixed up that Lapplander crowd that your aunt did and you know what happened to her."

"She was murdered !"Dudley exclaimed."You ca n't blame her for being murdered. And the madman who did it is gone."

"He 'd be skilful off at Smelting 's,"Vernon muttered as he poured himself another generous helping of brandy, in a new glass."Smelting 's wo n't be happy to hear this."

Kaden could n't deal less about Smelting 's. He was just felicitous he 'd never have to set foot in the plaza again. Anything would be better than Smelting 's and what little he knew about Hogwarts was better. He just wished his grandfather would be a little more accepting. Kaden may not have particularly liked his grandfather, but he still loved him and hated flavor as if it was not mutual.

Vernon sighed and stared at Kaden once more. Kaden immediately looked down at his shell of uneaten food.

"Vernon,"Petunia said quietly."He 's still your grandson. You may not care that he 's a thaumaturgist, but he 's still your grandson."

Vernon chose to ignore this and continued eating. The table settled into uncomfortable silence once more and Kaden managed to foul down a few raciness of wimp before petunia brought out dessert. She served Kaden a very turgid helping of pudding, but he only ate a few morsel before stopping.

Kaden and his class did not linger after pudding was finished. No one seemed inclined to call any longer. Vernon and Petunia walked them to the door, but Vernon beckoned Kaden into the aliveness room before they left.

"Er,"Vernon began."Your grandmother 's right wing. You are still my grandson. I ca n't say that I 'm not disappointed you 're not going to Smelting 's and I absolutely hate that early ... schoolhouse ... but you 're still my grandson."Vernon gave Kaden an awkward one-armed hug.

Kaden nodded, smiling. As far as he was concerned, that was as good as an apology from his granddaddy. He caught up with his parents and Bethany, gave his grandma a hug, and they left.

Kaden lay in bed that night feeling very substance. His grandparents may not have been happy about his attendance Hogwarts, but they did not seem to detest him for being a wizard, and that was as dependable as he expected. Plus, the following day he would get to go to Diagon Alley with Harry and the relaxation of his witching cousins. It would be his first taste of the magical earth and he could not hold off.


A/N : Big thanks to my Skype writing mathematical group who helped me fare up with a title for this ! Especially to Mikayla, who came up with the title I used.

If you enjoyed this, find out out Albus ceramist and the Tracks They Left arse, in which Kaden 's storey is continued in.

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Albus Severus ceramist stared out his bedroom window and watched as an owl flew penny-pinching and closer to Grimmauld Place. The sun was just above the apparent horizon and was already shining brightly into Albus 's way. Albus ran a manus through his messy black hair as he waited for the owl. True, he did n't really know if the owl was for him or not, but he was aegir to see. He was the but one awake at this minute anyway. His crony James was surely sleeping in, as he had been doing all summer. Albus slept in for the first off few weeks, but after a while the gewgaw wore off and he started rising at an earlier hour. Albus watched the owl through his green eyes as it soared towards his window. Albus leaned over and opened the latch, and the owl landed on his desk.

It was a large brown screech owl that Albus immediately recognized as his friend, lustrelessness Eckerton 's. It stood proudly on top of Albus 's Transfiguration of Jesus book with its leg sticking out, waiting for Albus to loosen its letter. Albus went over to the owl and retrieved the missive. Once he did so, the owl flapped its wings and flew out the window once more. Albus flopped down onto his bed and ripped open up the envelope. It had been week since he had last seen his friends from Hogwarts and eagerly anticipated their letters. privy Brickston and flatness Eckerton had each written him a couple times. Albus unfolded the letter and silently show it.

Albus,

My parents said yes ! I can go to yours and Rose 's natal day party !
I really was n't for certain if they 'd actually let me, but they 've been
talking to your parents a lot and they finally agreed. They 've got
it all arranged. I 'm going to go to your home a couple up days before
the party, in about three hebdomad, and I can stay a couple daytime after,
too. But then I 'll have to go home base ; you know why.

We 're going to meet up with you in Diagon Alley, since we 're not
on the Floo meshing. John tells me he 's visiting some of his
first cousin right before your party, but that he 'll be able to stay on at
your house after.

I ca n't wait until the company. affair at my house are dreadfully
boring. And my parents have been kinda depressed. Amy
moved out last week. You probably already experience that since
Victoire went with her. But Mum 's been crying a lot. She 's
talking about how her baby is all grown up.

Anyway, I 'll see you in a few week !
Your booster,
lusterlessness

Albus grinned broadly as he set flatness 's letter down next to privy 's most Recent one. He was thrilled that both of his best friend would be able to go to his birthday party. John had said yes right on away, but Matt 's parents were very protective of him and had to be convinced. Both of his champion would meander up spending about a week with Albus and he could n't await. Albus wondered what Mrs. Eckerton would do with herself while her son was at Grimmauld situation. Albus had only met the woman twice, but he got the feeling that she was even more protective of her child than his own grandmother was. He could only suppose what lusterlessness 's mum was doing now that her girl had moved out. Only a week before, Matt 's sister, Amy, and Albus 's cousin, Victoire, had moved into a flat in London. The two of them were beginning their therapist training in September.

Albus heard footsteps running down the hall that he recognized immediately as his piddling sister Lily 's. He glanced at the clock and saw that it was nearly nine. His mother must be up, too. Albus got up from the bed and got dressed. He opened the door and went down to the kitchen. When he got there, he saw his mother standing near the fire tending to a cauldron. Lily was sitting at the board in her jammies, playing with her pet pygmy puff.

Albus sat down side by side to her and watched her as she fed the modest creature magician O's.

`` Hi, Albus ! '' she said cheerfully, `` Wan na run Dean Martin ? ``

`` Er, no thanks, '' Albus told her.

`` Hi, Al, '' Ginny looked up from the cauldron and smiled at him, `` I 'm cooking some burgoo. ``

`` Sounds well, '' Albus said as his stomach growled, `` I got a letter from Matt just now. He can come to the political party and he 's coming a few days early. ``

`` That 's fantastic, '' Ginny smiled and went back to stirring the cauldron.

`` Would Pres Young master like any Cucurbita pepo juice ? '' Kreacher appeared at Albus 's side carrying a flagon of juice and a cup.

`` Sure, thanks, Kreacher, '' Albus told the house elf. Albus liked Kreacher. He was always there to help whenever Albus needed him. Harry had told him that Kreacher was not always this decent, but Albus could hardly imagine it.

Albus took the looking glass of pumpkin juice and grabbed the copy of the sunrise Prophet that was laying nearby. He immediately opened it to the Quidditch section. `` Ha ! '' he laughed when he saw the headline, `` I wonder if mat 's read this ! ``

Ginny glanced over at Albus 's shout and looked at him quizzically. `` The Chudley Cannons just lost another plot. Their young searcher tripped over his own Calluna vulgaris as he was kicking off from the ground and gave himself a black eye, '' Albus laughed. `` lusterlessness supports the shank. ``

`` Who supports the Cannons ? '' King James came slowly down the stairs, yawning as he rubbed his eyes.

`` matt does, '' Albus said and he tossed St. James the paper, `` Read that. ``

James River read the newspaper publisher silently for a few minutes and then burst out laughing. `` They 're hopeless. ``

Albus nodded in agreement as he started eating the oatmeal that Ginny had served him. He discussed Quidditch with Epistle of James and his mother for the next half minute. All of them agreed that the shank had no hazard of ever making it to the conference Cup. When Albus had finished his oatmeal, Harry came stumbling down the stair in his pajamas.

`` There 's burgoo in the cauldron, honey, '' Ginny smiled warmly at him and got up from the tabular array. She planted a quick osculation on his face as he reached for an empty bowl.

Albus twisted his grimace up in disgust as St. James the Apostle shouted, `` Mum ! Ca n't you do that when we 're not looking ? ``

`` Someday you 'll understand, James, '' Ginny laughed, `` Someday soon, girls wo n't have Pediculus corporis anymore. ``

`` That 's already happened, '' James II muttered quietly so only Albus could hear him, `` It 's just I 'll never require to see my own parents doing that. ``

`` Do you birth to go into study today ? '' Ginny asked as Harry sat down next to her at the table.

`` No, thank Merlin, '' Harry told her, `` First Saturday off in a calendar month. I had n't realized how far I got behind when I was teaching. ``

`` Have you decided if you 're teaching yet next year ? '' James asked. He and Albus had been asking their Father of the Church this over and over again for the past month, but he had yet to make a decision.

Harry sighed, `` I 'm still not sure. Professor Kendrick is looking for another teacher, but he has n't found anyone yet. It would seem as if people think the job 's cursed again. If he does n't witness anyone else, I guess I 'll do it. ``

`` I hope you do learn, Dad, '' Albus told him, `` I like having you for a instructor. ``

Harry grinned, `` I 'm glad you like it. What do you say we have a Wizard 's Chess tournament after breakfast ? ``

`` Yeah ! '' Albus shouted excitedly. `` power actually have a chance at winning since Uncle Ron and rosebush are n't here. ``

The whole ceramist menage played game after biz of chess, until James was declared the champion. By the time luncheon rolled around, Albus was sick of the game. `` Can we go diddle Quidditch after luncheon ? '' he asked.

`` Maybe, '' Harry said in between bites. Harry often took them to play Quidditch at rose 's business firm. Since the ceramist lived in Jack London, they really could n't play Quidditch at their own family. `` rose wine wo n't be there, though. They 're visiting Aunt Hermione 's parents. ``

`` That 's all right, '' Albus said, `` Rose does n't really wish Quidditch anyway. ``

`` I 'll never realize that, '' Jesse James sighed.

At that mo, Albus heard a high up pitched ring coming from the kitchen counter. He looked over and saw the small mobile phone that always sat succeeding on the window sill. The Potters did not have many Muggle devices in their menage, but they did have one phone in fount they had to contact any Muggles. Usually the phone was just used when Harry talked to his cousin-german, Dudley. But James II and Albus had given the act to their Muggle born friends. Amanda had called Albus earlier in the summer to tell him that she would be capable to go to his party.

Harry glanced at Ginny, who shrugged. It was obvious that neither of them were expecting a call. Harry wordlessly got up from the board and answered the phone. `` hello ? '' he said. He went restrained for a few moments while whoever was on the early end told him something. Harry 's heart widened in shock and a grinning cattle farm cross his face. `` What ? Are you serious ? Dudley, that 's brilliant ! ``

Dudley ? Albus thought. Normally, Dudley only called around vacation and birthdays. Even then, the conversations tended to be short and not filled with turmoil like this one obviously was. Albus was very queer at this gunpoint and he glanced at Saint James, who looked just as curious.

Harry 's fervor calmed down a bit as he continued the conversation. `` Well, you 'll have to tell them sometime. Yes, I know they wo n't be thrilled, '' he paused, furrowing his brow as he listened. `` No, I 'm not going to tell them for you ! ``

Harry listened for a few present moment as he started to tempo alongside the rejoinder. `` Hmm, well, if you 'd wish, we 'll take him to Diagon skittle alley with us when we go. You can come, too, of row. ``

Harry talked for a few to a greater extent hour and then hung up the phone. He started laughing as he sat back down at the table. `` Just spoken with Dudley .... ''

`` Yes, I 'd guessed that ! '' Ginny said quickly, `` What about ? ``

`` You 'll never guess .... ''

`` So separate us ! '' Ginny replied.

`` Kaden is a wiz, '' Harry grinned.

Albus 's mouth fell opened. Harry 's cousin-german, Dudley, had two kids. The onetime one, Kaden, was a little unseasoned than Albus. Dudley had never been a fan of magic and Albus could only imagine what he would think of his own son being a wizard.

`` You 're kidding ! '' Ginny shouted.

`` Nope, he got his letter this break of day, '' Harry told them, `` The owl scared the heck out of Christina, but Dudley says Kaden is thrilled. '' Christina was Dudley 's wife. Dudley had told his wife about magic, but had not gone into great item and neither of the kids knew anything about it. `` He 's not looking forward to telling Vernon and Petunia. ``

`` I would cogitate not, '' Ginny said, `` Falco columbarius, they 're going to flip. ``

`` Dudley actually asked me if I 'd tell them, '' Harry laughed, `` I told them definitely not. ``

`` trade good, '' Ginny agreed, `` I would n't even want to be in the Saame room as your aunt and uncle the moment they find out about Kaden. ``

Harry and Ginny continued to talk about Kaden even after James and Albus left the tabular array. The two of them went up to James 's room, where they spent a few minutes discussing it themselves.

`` Wonder what house he 'll be in, '' Albus said as he tossed around one of James 's practice session Snitches.

`` I 'd reckon Hufflepuff, '' James commented. Albus had to correspond with that. He had met his cousin, Kaden, before and he 'd appear the Hufflepuff sort. James had managed to pull in quite a few pranks on him over the days and he did n't seem to be the sharpest quill in the box. Albus remembered the stopping point meter they 'd seen Kaden. It had been a couple age ago. Albus and his house tended to visit the Dursleys every couple of years, but the Dursleys had never been to Grimmauld position. Albus guessed it was probably because Kaden and his sister did n't know about legerdemain. Well, they did now, Albus thought.

`` Think he 'll be any good at Quidditch ? '' Albus asked.

`` Who knows ? '' James shrugged, `` He 's never been on a broom before, but look at Dad. ``

`` I ca n't wait to see him eat Bertie Bott 's Beans for the first clip, '' Albus grinned mischievously, `` The first time Amanda had one of those, she spat it out in John 's face. ``

`` I guess he 's coming to Diagon Alley with us. Dudley, too, probably, '' James said, `` That 'll be interesting. ``

`` Yeah, I ca n't wait to see what Dudley thinks of the seat, '' Albus laughed.

`` Just wait until Kaden asks for his outset broom, '' James IV grinned.

Albus burst out laughing, thinking of the face on Dudley 's face when Kaden announced he was going to play Quidditch, `` We 'll deliver to teach him how to take on Quidditch ! ``

`` Definitely, '' Saint James agreed. `` This is going to be a great year, I can feel it ! ``

`` That 's because you get to go to Hogsmeade this yr, '' Albus reminded him.

`` I know, '' James grinned, `` I ca n't await ! ``

`` Plus, Washburn 's gone, '' Albus commented, `` Wonder who they 'll get to replace him ? ``

`` Hopefully someone who 's not a Slytherin-loving git. ``

`` Or who wants to slip the Hallows. ``

`` Or who 's goal in animation is to turn the next Voldemort. ``

`` Or who stares at you so menacingly you ca n't even execute the dewy-eyed go. ``

`` Or who gives you detainment every early day. ``

St. James the Apostle and Albus continued to list off Washburn 's geological fault, which quickly turned into insulting the way he looked, until they were both laughing so hard they were in bust. They were still laughing hysterically when Harry came into the room a while later.

`` What 's so funny ? '' he asked.

Albus stopped laughing and looked up at him, grinning, `` We, er, were talking about Washburn. ``

`` Ever notice how he 's form of got a unibrow ? '' King James asked, laughing.

`` I guess, '' Harry smiled. `` Anyway, do you two want to go play Quidditch ? ``

`` Yeah ! '' the boys shouted at the same clip. James grabbed his heather off the top of his desk and found a Quaffle, along with a praxis canary.

Albus ran out of the room and grabbed one of his mother 's old brooms from the nearby closet. It was old and started vibrating if you flew too fast, but it worked. He was hoping he would get a new Scots heather if he made it onto the Quidditch team this class. `` cook, '' he said as he rejoined his dad and brother.

`` Are Mum and Lily coming ? '' James asked.

`` No, they 've got some shopping to do in Diagon Alley, '' Harry told them as he left the room, `` I think we 'll Floo. ``

Albus followed his dad and James down the stairs and into the drawing room. Harry grabbed a handful of Floo gunpowder, threw it into the fire, and shouted, `` Ron and Hermione Weasley 's star sign ! '' William James followed after him, and then Albus.

Albus landed in his Uncle Ron and auntie Hermione 's aliveness elbow room. Their house was a small, cozy post in the center of a field of operation with a timberland nearby. It seemed strangely tranquillise without anyone else in it. Albus, James, and their dad headed out the door and into the line of business. Albus watched as Harry pulled out his baton and muttered a few enchantment that would keep the Snitch from roaming too far.

`` Let 's do some Quaffle Mandrillus leucophaeus, '' Albus suggested as he mounted his heather, `` I need to practice for try-outs. ``

Harry and James agreed and mounted their Scots heather as well. The two of them were up in the air before Albus was, due to their higher-ranking brooms. Albus saw James exhaust the stoolie and wait a few here and now before taking off after it. Harry had the Quaffle in his hand and once Albus was in the air, he passed it to him. Whipping out his wand, Harry conjured a boastfully wooden wicket and suspended it in mid-air.

`` There you go, Al, '' Harry grinned, `` Try and put the Quaffle through that. I 'll Keep. ``

`` You 've got to beseech two more, Dad, '' Albus told him, `` Otherwise it 's too easy for you. ``

Harry laughed and conjured a few Sir Thomas More basketball hoop. Albus flew around him for a minuscule while before sending the Quaffle into the left wing most hoop. Harry was too slow and the Quaffle sailed through.

`` Good one ! '' James shouted as he caught the Quaffle on the other side. He tossed it to Harry, who then tossed it back to Albus.

They continued playing for a couple hours, taking short jailbreak to lie. Albus managed to make a lot of end, with Harry only blocking a duo. After a while of catching and releasing the sneak, King James I joined Albus and the two of them teamed up against Harry. Harry was n't able to spare many goals with both his sons passing the Quaffle back and forth. Eventually, they all got tired and decided to phone it a day. Albus flooed back to Grimmauld piazza tired, but happy.



A/N : Well, here it is, the first chapter of the continuation ! I hope everyone enjoyed it. Just a note to any new subscriber out there, I highly recommend you read Albus potter and the enigma Within, which can be found on my source page.

Thanks to my babe and beta, Dancer of Starlight. Thanks as well to my other babe and my brother.


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`` Can we go now, Dad ? '' Albus asked impatiently. He was supposed to meet mat at the Leaky cauldron in five arcminute, but Harry was on the telephone talking to Dudley.

`` Dudley, you just have to tell them, all rightfulness ? '' Harry sighed, `` You ca n't go on it from them forever. ``

`` Dad ... '' Albus tapped his animal foot. Harry said he would take Albus to Diagon Alley a half hr ago, but then Dudley had called. The two of them had been talking for the past thirty hour.

`` Listen, Dudley, '' Harry began, `` I 've got to use up Albus to Diagon alleyway. Yes, that 's the lieu Kaden will go to get his stuff. Ok, I 'll talk to you later. Bye. '' Harry closed the phone and set it down on the windowsill.

`` Finally ! '' Albus sighed, `` Can we go now ? ``

`` Yes, '' Harry told him, `` Sorry about that. Dudley still has n't told Uncle Vernon and aunty Petunia about Kaden. I 've told him he 's got to do it soon. ``

Albus followed his dad to the hearth and the two of them flooed to the Leaky caldron. The pub was very crowd together since it was a Sabbatum. Albus tried to glance through the bunch in order to find his friend, but he did n't see Matt.

`` Hey, it 's Harry Potter ! '' somebody sitting at the bar shouted. He was clearly drink. `` Hi Harry ceramist ! '' he waved lazily.

Everyone else in the pub looked over at the fireplace that Harry and Albus just came through. Harry nodded to the boozy ace as he and Albus walked past the bar. The crowd parted in edict to reserve them through. Once they made it through the crowd, Albus spotted mat and his parents at one of the tables in the back. Albus hurried over to him with Harry following closely behind.

`` Matt ! '' Albus shouted as he sat down, `` How are you ? ``

`` I 'm groovy ! How are you ? ``

`` Brilliant, '' Albus grinned, `` I 'm so gladiolus you could derive. ``

`` Me, too. I 've been bored out of my judgement, '' Matt told him, `` I 've even started some of my homework. ``

`` Wow, you must 've been bored, '' Albus laughed.

Harry sat down next to Mr. Eckerton and the two of them shook men. `` Why do n't we get some dejeuner ? '' Harry suggested. Everyone agreed.

`` Hi, Harry ! '' A fraught Hannah Longbottom walked over to their table.

`` Hannah, how 've you been ? '' Harry asked.

`` Fine, '' Hannah grinned, `` Just a duad Thomas More months and there will be another child Longbottom ! So, what can I get you ? ``

The grouping ordered their food and a shortstop while later it arrived. Albus and flatness spent the whole prison term telling each former about their weeks apart while the adults talked quietly with each other.

`` So guess what ? '' Albus said while eating a bit of his sandwich.

`` What ? '' matt asked.

`` You know my cousin, Kaden ? '' Albus grinned.

`` Is he your dad 's cousin Dudley 's kid ? ''

`` Yeah, and he 's a wizard ! ``

`` What ? ! '' matte spat out a taste of Cucurbita pepo succus.

`` Matthew, '' Mrs. Eckerton scolded, `` Be polite. ``

`` Sorry, Mum, '' matt wiped the Cucurbita pepo succus up off the table and turned back to Albus, `` Are you grave ? ``

`` Yup, he got his letter of the alphabet a couple weeks ago, '' Albus told him, `` Mad, is n't it ? Of course, it is n't that surprising. I mean, there 's obviously magic in the family. ``

`` Yeah, '' matte laughed, `` But what did your Uncle Vernon say ? ``

`` Dunno, Dudley has n't told him yet, '' Albus said, `` That 's why we were a footling deep. Dad was on the phone with Dudley trying to convince him to tell Uncle Vernon and Aunt genus Petunia. ``

`` We 'd better be getting home, '' Harry stood up, `` See you in a few 24-hour interval, Walter and Julie. ``

Albus, Matt, and his parents stood up as well, `` See you then, '' Mr. Ecketon replied and turned to Matt, `` Have fun, and do n't make too much hassle. ``

Mrs. Eckerton hugged Matt tightly, `` I love you, Matthew. Do n't waver to owl if you need us. ``

`` I 'll be ok, Mum, '' Matt replied once his mother stopped hugging him.

`` Do n't concern, Julie, '' Mr. Eckerton put an arm around his married woman, `` Let 's go visit Amy before we go home. '' Mrs Eckerton nodded and the two of them left the pub.

`` We 're flooing house, '' Harry said as they walked over to the fireplace, `` Have you ever done that, Matt ? ``

`` Er, yeah, but not in a match years, '' Matt eyed the open fireplace nervously.

`` You 'll be fine, '' Harry told him, `` Just contrive the gunpowder in and say 'Number 12 Grimmauld Place .'''

`` 12 Grimmauld Place, '' Matt repeated, `` Got it. ``

`` You can go first, Al, '' Harry handed him the bag of floo powder.

Albus threw it into the flaming and shouted, `` Number 12 Grimmuald post ! '' He was whisked away in a whirl of green fire and came out in the drafting room of his house. He quickly stepped away and waited for Matt and his dad to appear.

A few minutes later, mat fell out of the fire and landed on the floor. He was coughing and sputtering. `` I did n't like that, '' he groaned as he stood up.

`` You 'd better abuse away, '' Albus pulled lustrelessness away from the flak just before Harry appeared.

`` Are you all right ? '' Harry asked when he saw lusterlessness coughing.

`` Yeah, I think so, '' lustrelessness coughed, `` But I think I prefer apparition. ``

`` You get used to it, '' Albus told him, `` Come on, you can drop your stuff in my room. ``

`` Wow, this is a pretty big theatre, '' matte gazed around as he followed Albus up the steps. `` Reminds me of the family we had in Commonwealth of Australia. ``

`` Yeah, it used to be Sirius 's mansion, '' Albus told him, `` It was a lot different then. It had a lot of creepy and darkness clobber in it. The Black fellowship was pretty involved in the wickedness Arts. Except for Dog Star, and his brother Regulus changed his views at the end of his spirit and tried to demolish a Horcrux. Anyway, my dad managed to get most of the Dark stuff out. ``

`` wellspring, that 's dear, '' Matt said as they entered the succeeding floor.

`` My room 's the terminal one on the right, but outset I 've got to point you something, '' Albus led Matt into one of the other way, `` This is James 's room. But it used to be Sirius 's. ``

`` Your brother 's not very neat, is he ? '' matt asked as he stepped over a atomic reactor of dirty schooling robes and books.

`` Nope, he 's not, '' Albus said and walked over to one of the wall, `` Here 's what I wanted to show you, '' he pointed to a picture of four boy, `` Sirius put a crowd of pictures up on the wall and no one can get them off. My dad covered up most of them, but he left this one. It 's my grandpa, Sirius, Teddy 's dad, and Peter Pettigrew. ``

`` Wow, '' Matt stared at the picture, `` So that 's Moony, the only other, you know, to have gone to Hogwarts ? ``

`` Yup, '' Albus told him, `` Thought you 'd like to see it. ``

`` Yeah, thanks, '' Matt said, still looking at the picture.

`` Well, do you want to go to my way ? '' Albus asked after a few minutes.

`` Sure, '' Matt replied, turning away from the picture. `` Let 's go. ``

******

A few solar day later, John arrived at Grimmauld Place. The boys spent their time playing games and talking. privy was just as shocked as Matt was that Kaden was a wizard. Harry took them to Rose 's home to wager Quidditch a few times. Amanda was there and the five of them managed to do a bit of homework after rosiness prodded them a few times.

`` So, what do you need to do now ? '' lav asked. The three boys were lounging around in Albus 's room, tossing a Quaffle back and forth.

`` I dunno, '' Matt threw the Quaffle to Albus, `` What do you want to do ? ``

`` Hmm, '' Albus caught the Quaffle and stopped to think. He had given his protagonist the grand turn of Grimmauld place as soon as they 'd arrived, but there was one place he had yet to designate them. `` Want to explore the noodle ? '' he grinned mischievously.

`` Yeah ! '' John jumped up from the bed. `` What 's in it ? ``

`` All sorts of old stuff, '' Albus replied. `` I do n't go up there very often, but it 's great for exploring. ``

`` Let 's go, '' Matt agreed and got up.

Albus led his friends down the Hall and towards the stairs. They climbed all the way up to the top and opened the door. The Classical Greek of Number 12 Grimmauld lieu was a very orotund way, filled with old boxful and article of furniture. It was obscure, cramped, and stale and hard to incite around in. `` Here we are, '' Albus announced and walked into the room.

`` Whoa, '' lav exclaimed, `` What is all this stuff and nonsense ? ``

`` Mostly old Black folk heirlooms and other stuff that belonged to the Black family. But some of it is my mum and dad 's. When they moved in, they moved a lot of the hooey that was here originally into the attic, '' Albus explained.

`` It 's not unsafe, is it ? '' lustrelessness asked as he peered into one of the boxes.

`` Nah, '' Albus assured him, `` My parents got rid of all the dangerous and benighted stuff. ``

`` Wicked ! '' John Lackland shouted as he pulled out an old Ag tea tray, `` I 'll bet this is worth loads of galleons. ``

`` Probably, '' Albus agreed and went over to examine the tray, `` It 's got the Black family crest on it, too. ``

`` What 's in there ? '' Matt had walked over to the only door leading off the room, besides the one they had come in.

Albus jumped over three boxes and threw himself against the door. `` Do n't go in there ! '' he shouted.

`` Why not ? '' mat asked curiously.

`` There 's a portrait of Sirius 's mum in there, '' Albus told them, `` She 's atrocious. The portrait used to be in the hallway downstairs, but my dad managed to use a relocation appealingness to get it up here. He could n't banish it from the house, though. There 's some sort of charm on it that keeps it in the house. ``

`` What did she do to make you go along her up here ? '' John asked.

`` She insults everyone who comes into the theater. The screeching 's awful. My Uncle Percy came up here once looking for some spare kitchen utensils and we had n't told him not to go in there. It took three hr to shut her up. ``

`` She sounds horrible, '' lusterlessness agreed.

`` I bet she was worse when she was alive, '' Albus commented. The two of them walked back over to the box John was rifling through.

`` Look at all this ! '' John grinned, `` The whole box is filled with fancy hooey. Goblets, silverware. '' John pulled out a very large candelabra and examined it. `` Are those, snakes ? '' he pointed to the parts of the candelabra that would hold candle. Each of them was a Hydra 's head, and the candle would sit in the snake 's mouth.

`` I think so, '' Albus took it from John Lackland and stared at it, `` That 's kind of creepy. No wonder it 's up here. ``

`` Not to advert the fact that it 's very Slytherin, '' John commented. Albus and John bent down and continued to seem through the box, while mat watched them. `` funny remark, '' John announced as he picked up yet another silver grey item. It was an old teapot that looked like it went with the tray, `` There 's not much gold up here. If the Blacks were so rich, why did n't they have any gold ? ``

`` It 's too Gryffindor, '' Albus laughed.

`` True, '' King John replied. He examined the teapot more closely. `` Hey, Matt, could you hand me that tray ? '' He pointed to the tea tray that he had set on the trading floor earlier.

`` Erm, '' lusterlessness glanced from the try and then to John, `` Sorry, I ca n't. I 'm allergic to silver. ``

`` Really ? '' John the Evangelist asked as he picked up the tray himself.

`` Uh, yeah, all werewolves are, '' Matt explained.

`` That 's worry, '' John said.

`` How did we go a whole year without knowing that ? '' Albus asked.

`` Well, '' Matt grinned, `` There 's not much atomic number 47 in the Gryffindor uncouth room. It 's too Slytherin. '' The boys all laughed.

`` These definitely go together, '' toilet announced, holding up the tray and teapot. `` I 'll bet there 's a unit set. ``

`` Probably, '' Albus agreed and stood up, `` Let 's find another box, one that does n't stimulate silver in it. ``

john agreed and put down the tray and teapot. Matt looked very grateful as they started wandering around the attic. Albus and Saint John peered into the boxes, looking for one that did n't throw any Ag in it.

`` Are there any without flatware ? '' John asked after they 'd looked at at to the lowest degree ten different boxes.

`` Here ! '' Albus announced, pointing to a vauntingly box at the far end of the room. `` This says 'Sirius'on the side. I 'm sure there 's no silver in it. It would be too Slytherin. Plus, Sirius hated his folk. ``

`` Excellent, '' Saint John the Apostle sat down and opened the box. Albus and Matt joined him and started pulling hooey out.

`` look at these old robes, '' Albus held up a very old set of Gryffindor robes.

`` And this, '' John the Evangelist pulled out an old transcript of 1000 Magical Herbs and fungus. `` Bet it has n't changed in the to the lowest degree. ``

`` Broken Snitch, '' Matt announced, `` Broken Sneakoscope, a few dungbombs, broken quills, nix too stir. ``

`` time lag, what 's that ? '' Albus pointed to a humble, worn out leather rule book at the bottom. It did n't look much like a textual matter leger. Albus reached into the box and pulled it out. He opened it up in silence, while John and Matt looked over his articulatio humeri. On the first page was a picture of four boys. `` It 's photo album, '' he murmured. He flipped through the next few page, noticing that the photo were always of the same four boy, though occasionally one or two of them were missing.

`` Who are they ? '' John asked.

`` I think they 're the Marauders, '' Albus pointed to a depiction of a messy haired boy with glass, `` Because that is definitely my grandfather. ``

`` Makes sense, since it was in Sirius 's box, '' John agreed, `` Which one is Sirius ? ``

`` Probably him, '' Albus pointed to the tall, long haired boy. `` And the short chubby one has got to be Peter Pettigrew. So, that 's Remus, '' Albus pointed to the scraggy boy.

`` Wow, '' flatness whispered, `` marvel if your dad knows it was here. ``

`` Dunno, '' Albus replied. He continued to change by reversal the Sir Frederick Handley Page, looking at each picture. It was a bit strange looking at all these moving picture and seeing the Marauders at Hogwarts. There were exposure of them in their dorm, in the vulgar room, on the priming, in Hogsmeade. There was even one of them with the Whomping Willow in the background. There were also a couple of James playing Quidditch. In all the pictures, all four boy waved wildly at Albus, John, and lustrelessness. They all looked so felicitous. It felt weird to fuck that only a few old age after these pictures had been taken, Peter would sell James and Lily. The marauder had trusted each former with their spirit, literally. Kind of like how Albus trusted his friends. But they would never cheat on each former. Albus knew that. None of them were puke like Pettigrew was.

Towards the end of the pic album, a girl started appearing in a lot of the pictures. She would have her coat of arms wrapped around James and would kiss him every once in a while.

`` Who 's that ? '' Matt asked, pointing to the girl.

`` My nan, '' Albus explained. `` I think this has all their years of Hogwarts in it. '' Albus flipped to the very stopping point Page and saw that the end photograph was of all the piranha, plus Lily, standing in forepart of the lake in their schooltime robes, holding sheepskin. They all wore huge grins on their faces.

`` Graduation, '' Saint John the Apostle commented.

`` Yup, '' Albus replied, `` They look very happy there. ''

`` What are you going to do with it ? '' Saint John asked.

`` I think I 'll keep it, '' Albus replied. `` I mean, no one 's going to drop it if it 's up here. '' Albus closed the photo album and a folded up opus of parchment fell out.

`` What 's this ? '' lusterlessness picked it up. `` Looks blank. ``

Albus took it from him, unfolded it, and examined it. It was almost dummy. In one of the recession were four very humble paw photographic print. `` No it 's not. appear, '' Albus pointed to the corner.

John and Matt peered at the parchment and looked at the paw prints. `` What 's that mean ? '' privy asked.

`` I 've never seen it before, '' Albus replied, `` But I think it 's supposed to represent the Marauders. I 'm guessing they 're a wildcat, dog, stag, and rat photographic print. ``

`` It 's blank, though, '' John the Evangelist commented, `` I mean besides that. Why would Sirius keep an old firearm of parchment ? ``

`` Dunno, '' Albus shrugged. But in his gut, he had a feeling that it was n't a meaningless composition of parchment. After all, to the median person, the Marauder 's Map was just a meaningless piece of parchment. Albus shoved the sheepskin back in the album, which he then shoved at the seat of his trunk once the boys returned to Albus 's room.

******

`` Are you kids ready to leave ? '' Harry shouted up the stairs, the day of Albus and Rose 's birthday party.

`` Yeah ! '' Albus shouted back. He ran down the stairs with John and lustrelessness following him. They ran into the drawing elbow room, where Albus 's parents were, along with James and Lily. `` We 're ready ! ``

`` Good, '' Harry replied, `` Have you got everything, Ginny ? ``

`` I think so. I took most everything to the Burrow earlier. ``

`` Like my lay out ? '' Albus hinted.

`` Yes, like your present, '' Ginny laughed.

`` Are we going by floo ? '' lusterlessness eyed the fireplace warily.

`` I thought we would, '' Harry told him, `` Do n't occupy, it 'll be better this fourth dimension. ``

Harry was right. This prison term, Matt did not inhale nearly as much smoke and managed to not light over as he arrived at the burrow. When they got there, the house was already crowded with people.

`` Albus ! '' molly Weasley came running over to them and gave Albus a big hug, `` Happy Birthday ! ``

`` Thanks, Grandmum, '' Albus replied.

`` Oh, are these your booster ? '' Molly asked.

`` Yeah, this is John Brickston and matte Eckerton, '' Albus gestured to his friends.

`` Nice to foregather you, '' molly smiled, `` Now, Ginny, I need your help in the kitchen. Harry, would you facilitate Ron set up the tables in the M ? ``

The adults quickly left to set up for the party, leaving Albus and the other Thomas Kyd alone.

`` I 'm off to find Cedric and Ben, '' James announced, `` See you later. ``

`` Let 's go to the yard, '' Albus suggested.

`` Is everyone here related to you ? '' Matt asked as they walked through the house towards the rachis door.

`` Pretty much, '' Albus laughed, `` If they 've got red hair, luck are they 're related. ``

`` Wow, I ca n't imagine having this many cousins, '' mat replied, `` Well, I have n't got any first cousin. ``

The group managed to make it through the crowd and into the backyard. They saw Harry and Ron setting up the tabular array magically. A few of Albus 's cousins were in the air on ling and a few others were playing with the dwarf in the garden. Albus spotted rosebush and Amanda at a nearby table.

`` Rose ! '' Albus ran over to them, `` Amanda ! ``

`` how-do-you-do, '' Rose and Amanda greeted them. `` Did you just get here ? '' Rose asked.

`` Yeah, have you been here for a while ? '' Albus asked as he sat down.

`` For about a half hour. We flooed, '' rose wine told them.

`` Us, too. ``

`` I hate flooing, '' Amanda groaned, `` bring me fifteen proceedings to halt coughing. ``

`` It gets better, '' Matt assured her, `` I had n't done it in years, but I did it to get to Albus 's house. Took me forever to stop coughing. But then when we came here, I was exquisitely. ``

`` Did Kaden come with you ? '' Rose peered around at the grounds like she was looking for Albus 's cousin.

`` Oh, no. Dad invited him, and Dudley, too. But they were having dinner with Uncle Vernon and auntie Petunia, '' Albus explained.

`` Did Dudley tell them ? '' Rose asked.

`` Sure did. Apparently Uncle Vernon went mad. He was shouting and swearing. Said he was n't going to have anymore addict in the family. But aunt genus Petunia got him to stop. She 's actually ok with it. ``

`` Wow, '' Rose replied, `` Still ca n't trust it. ``

`` Me, neither, '' Albus laughed.

`` Hi, tiddler ! '' bill had appeared succeeding to the table, holding what appeared to be a mammoth Gryffindor Panthera leo. `` Everyone 's arrived, so I think we 're going to do the pinata soon. ``

`` Brilliant ! '' Albus grinned.

Bill set the pinata down on the table and glanced out across the yard. `` Oi ! teddy ! Want to do the pinata ? ``

teddy, who had turned his hair scarlet and gold for the juncture, came running over to the board. `` Sure ! We doing it in the middle of the yard ? ``

`` That would probably be full, '' Bill replied. The two of them set off to shed light on a place for the pinata.

`` There 's no Tree there, '' Amanda commented, `` What are they planning to hang it on ? ``

`` Hang it on ? '' Albus asked.

`` Well, yeah. That 's what you do with pinatas. You hang them on Tree so they 're in the air, '' Amanda said.

`` Oh ! That 's how Muggles do it ! '' Albus realized, `` teddy 's just going to levitate it. He 'll travel it around and it 'll be really strong to hit. ``

`` Whoever wants to do the pinata can come over here now ! '' teddy shouted. All at once, all of Albus 's full cousin ran over to Teddy. Albus, rosebush, and their friends managed to labour their way through the bunch to the strawman.

`` All right ! '' Bill shouted, `` Albus and Rose first, then unseasoned to oldest. ``

Rose went first. flier put a blind-fold charm over her eyes and handed her an old Scots heather. Teddy levitated the pinata and flung it around Rose. After a few poorly aimed hits, her turn was over. Albus was up next. He took the heather from rosiness and was blind-folded. He loved this part of his birthday company, but he was never very good at it.

`` To the right ! '' individual shouted. Albus swung the broom around to his right, but did n't earn contact with anything. Teddy always made it difficult.

`` I bet you anything that Thomas Bradley 's going to split it open, '' Albus said once his turn was over. `` He does at everyone 's parties. ``

`` well, this is the sort of thing a beater would be ripe at, '' Rose pointed out.

`` I know, '' Albus replied. The pinata bashing continued for a patch and no one had managed to even touch it. teddy was laughing hysterically as everyone flung the broom around. Soon, all the minuscule kids had finished and Albus 's friends were up. Amanda was the start one to actually touch the pinata with the ling, but she did n't make water any progress in smashing it open. flatness actually managed to hit himself in the chief with the broom, instead of the large Gryffindor lion.

`` See, I was n't exactly lying when I told you I was clumsy finish twelvemonth, '' he whispered to Albus as he rubbed his head.

John was up side by side and he hit the pinata with a aloud crush that sounded like it should induce smashed the altogether thing. `` Yes ! '' he shouted.

`` Sorry, it 's a magically reinforced pinata since there 's so many of us, '' slip grinned, `` It 'll take a few more of those. ``

As usual, Thomas Bradley was the one to establish the net blow to the pinata. Everyone rushed forward to snaffle the sweets that had fallen out of it. Albus and his friends each got a expectant bagful of sweets.

`` Time for presents ! '' Molly shouted over the crowd. Albus and Rose sat down at one one of the tables next to two with child piles of present. They alternated opening them, each receiving a lot of Bible, sweets, Weasley Wizard Wheezes products, and various article of clothing particular. Soon, there was just one face left.

`` It 's from us, Al, '' Harry smiled as he handed Albus a long, orthogonal box.

Albus took the box and pull the swathe off. Excitement washed over him as he saw what it was. `` A Firebolt 2000 ! '' he shouted, `` Wow ! This is blooming glorious ! Just like Peach State 's ! Thanks Mum and Dad ! ``

`` You 're welcome, '' Harry grinned, `` It 'll be arrant for when you get on the Quidditch team this year. ``

`` If I get on the team, '' Albus replied.

`` You will, '' St. James the Apostle assured him.

`` I 'm going to try it out now ! '' Albus grinned. He ran to the middle of the thou with his friend and first cousin following. He mounted the broom and took off into the air. The evening picnic felt cool as he soared higher and gamey. It flew just like Georgia 's did. The speedup was wonderful and it turned at the slightest touch. Albus flew around the G for a few proceedings, enjoying the thrill that only flying could bring. Albus had loved flying and Quidditch for as long as he could call back. He had received his first base toy Scots heather on his start natal day. He promptly crashed into a tree diagram the next day and broke it. Albus had gotten a lot better at flying since then, but he still was n't nearly as salutary as Epistle of James was. After a few More minutes, Albus descended and landed on the ground.

`` How is it ? '' can asked.

`` Completely wondrous, '' Albus grinned, `` Want to try ? ``

`` Of course ! '' privy took the Calluna vulgaris and flew off into the sky. Albus spent the next half minute lending his broom to his full cousin and friends. They all agreed that it was a superb Calluna vulgaris and that Albus was sure to wee Chaser on the Gryffindor Quidditch team.

Molly served dinner shortly after everyone had tried out Albus 's new broom. The word centered mainly around Quidditch, like it often did when all the Weasleys got together. With such a with child number of people, there was always a good bit of disagreement about which teams were the best. Matt was thrilled that Albus 's Uncle Ron was a Chudley Cannons fan and the two of them defended their team to the rest of the group.

The evening ended with a magnificent Gryffindor king of beasts shaped cake that mollie had made. Hermione had enchanted it to bellow realistically when it was first off cut. Shortly after everyone finished their cake, they started going home base. Albus 's household were some of the last to leave.

`` I 'm going to Apparate home with Lily, '' Harry said as they walked to the fireplace. Lily was asleep in his arms.

`` All right, '' Ginny replied. Harry turned on the situation and disappeared. `` You boys go first, '' Ginny gestured to the pot of floo powder.

Albus stepped out of the fireplace at Grimmauld piazza and waited for John the Divine and Matt. They appeared a few minutes later, and the three of them went up to Albus 's room.

`` That was really fun, Albus, '' lusterlessness yawned as they lay down to go to sleep, `` Your family is fun. Makes me wish I had some cousins. ``

`` You 're welcome to share mine, '' Albus laughed.

`` Mine, too, '' John agreed, `` If you think Albus 's family is nuts, you should meet mine. You 'll meet one of my first cousin this yr. It 's her first year at Hogwarts. All my cousins are untested than me. ``

`` The entirely one of my cousins coming to Hogwarts this yr is Kaden, '' Albus told them.

`` wellspring, half of Gryffindor is your first cousin, Albus, '' whoremonger laughed, `` And if you make the Quidditch team, Ryan will be the only non-Weasley and non-Potter on the squad. ``

`` Yeah, we 're taking over, '' Albus joked. `` Well, good nighttime. ``

`` Night, '' whoremaster replied.

`` dark, '' matte said.



A/N : Thanks to my sis and Beta, Dancer of Starlight, as well as my other Sister and my chum. Thanks also to XDNLxtlz99, teddysxxgirl, Moonylupin, smirkyhaha, and ginnyweasleypotter87 for their reviews !


Disclaimer- I do n't own Harry Potter.




`` Do you see them yet, Dad ? '' Albus asked.

`` No, not yet, '' Harry replied.

Albus sighed. He, Harry, John, and flatness were all standing outside the Leaky Cauldron. The Muggle side. It was a few days after Albus and rose wine 's natal day party and flatness was meeting his parents to go home in a twain hours. Harry had agreed to take them a few time of day early so they could buy their new books. Harry also decided that it would be a skilful time to take Dudley and Kaden shopping for Kaden 's supplies.

A few arcminute later a blue sedan pulled up to the curb. A rather expectant blond-haired man stepped out, along with a brusque brunet woman, and two fry. Albus recognized the boy as Kaden. He was short, only an in or so grandiloquent than Matt, and a bit on the embonpoint position. His hair was brown and looked in need of a cut. Kaden 's immature sister, Bethany, had inherited her don 's blond hair and was about a head shortsighted than Kaden. Albus thought she was seven, but he was n't certain.

`` howdy, Dudley, '' Harry extended his hand to his cousin.

`` Hi, Harry, '' Dudley took his hand and shook it.

`` Why do n't we go inside the pub and we 'll tattle more there ? '' Harry suggested and opened the threshold to the Leaky caldron. Everyone filed inside. The Durlseys stared around, gaping at everything in sight while they followed Harry out the spinal column door. Harry took out his verge, tapped one of the bricks, and Diagon Alley appeared in front of them. `` This is Diagon Alley. ``

`` This is where you got all your, your legerdemain clobber ? '' Dudley gaped.

`` Sure is, '' Harry grinned, `` The first thing you 'll want to do is set up an business relationship at Gringotts. '' He pointed to the enceinte White person construction at the end of the street. `` lb wo n't buy much here. You have to use wizard money, Galleons, sickle, and Canute the Great. ``

Albus really did n't need to go to Gringotts and wait while the Durlseys learned about maven money. `` Dad, can me, can, and Matt go look at the store by ourselves ? ``

`` I suppose so, '' Harry said after he thought for a moment, `` I 'll demand Dudley and Christina to Gringotts and usher them around. Why do n't you take Kaden with you ? '' he suggested. `` We can adjoin you at flourish and Blotts in an hr. ``

`` Sure, '' Albus said, happy to not throw to go to Gringotts, `` Let 's go. '' The boys set off down the street, none of them really sure where to go first. Kaden seemed to be gazing in awe at everything he saw. Albus led them to a work bench outside Quality Quidditch provision. `` Ok, Kaden, these are my friend, John and Matt. ``

`` Are your parents witch and wizards, too ? '' Kaden asked.

`` Yeah, '' St. John replied. matt nodded.

`` Oh, '' Kaden said, `` Are there a lot of kids whose parents are n't witches and wizards ? ``

`` A fair few, '' Albus answered, `` Our booster Amanda has Muggle parents. ``

`` I wish I 'd known about magic earlier, '' Kaden told them. `` What 's a Muggle, anyway ? ``

`` Do n't vex, you 'll catch up fast. Muggles are citizenry who ca n't do magic. Like your parents, '' Albus told him, `` Let 's go into the Quidditch shop class. ``

`` What 's Quidditch ? '' Kaden asked as they walked into the shop class, `` Whoa ! There 's brooms in here ! Are we going to be sporty something ? '' he asked skeptically.

John burst out laughing, `` Clean with ling ? No way. We fly on them ! ``

Kaden 's mouth fell out-of-doors, `` Like witches do in motion picture ? ``

John laughed even harder, `` Yes, just like that ! ``

`` So what 's Quidditch ? '' Kaden asked again as he inspected a Firebolt 2000.

Albus, whoremaster, and Matt spent a good twenty dollar bill proceedings telling Kaden all about Quidditch.

`` That sounds very complicated, '' Kaden announced once they 'd finished.

`` I suppose, '' John shrugged, `` But it 's fun, better than that athletics Muggles child's play. Football or something ? ``

`` Hey ! I play football ! '' Kaden shouted, `` And it 's fun. ``

`` wellspring, there 's no football at Hogwarts, '' John told him, `` It 's Quidditch or nothing. Just wait until you first fly a broom, you 'll convert your mind about football game. ``

`` Do you spiel Quidditch ? '' Kaden asked.

`` Not on my house team. First years are n't allowed to play. And this twelvemonth the exclusively opening is for a chaser. My position is Beater. But Albus is trying out. ``

`` Oh, really ? '' Kaden looked at Albus.

`` Yup. I hope I make it. James is already on the team. He 's the searcher. One of the best Gryffindor has ever had, '' Albus said.

`` What 's Gryffindor ? ''

`` Does n't screw much about Hogwarts, does he ? '' Saint John whispered to Albus.

Albus shook his fountainhead. `` Gryffindor is one of the Houses at Hogwarts. You get sorted on your 1st day into one of the four house. Gryffindor is usually where you go if you 're brave, Ravenclaw if you 're smart, Hufflepuff if you 're loyal, and Slytherin if you 're wickedness. ``

`` What ? ! ''

`` wellspring, technically Slytherins are cunning, but to the highest degree of the evil enchantress and magician were in Slytherin. ``

`` How do you get sorted ? ``

`` Ca n't tell you, '' Albus grinned, `` It 's constituent of the fun not to recognize. ``

`` Are you all in Gryffindor ? '' Kaden asked.

`` Yeah, '' Albus replied, `` All my cousins are, too. ``

`` I hope I 'm there, '' Kaden replied. `` Can we go somewhere else ? I 'm grim of looking at brooms.

`` Let 's go to Weasley 's Wizard Wheezes, '' whoremaster suggested. Although he looked a slight taken aback that Kaden did n't want to look at Scots heather anymore.

The boy left the shop and made their way to Weasley 's whizz Wheezes. Kaden kept up a constant stream of head the whole way there. By the fourth dimension they made it to the shop, Albus was getting a bit tired of answering them. Albus had remembered Kaden as being rather tranquility, but now he seemed to be very hyper. Maybe the excitement of finding out he was a sorcerer had caused him to be more outgoing.

`` Whoa ! What is this place ? '' Kaden gazed around at the interior of George VI Weasley 's shop with a look of awe on his face.

`` Joke shop class, '' John told him, `` Best shop in Diagon Alley. ``

`` Why thank you, John ! '' George greeted them. `` Hello, Albus ! Hi, matte ! ``

`` Hi, Uncle George II, '' Albus grinned, `` This is my cousin, Kaden. Dudley 's son. ``

`` Oh, yeah, Harry told me you 're a wizard, '' George turned to Kaden, `` If you 're ever in need of any pranking items at Hogwarts, just beam me an owl, I 'll feature what you 're looking for. ``

Kaden nodded and stared at George V. After a few moments, he asked, `` What on dry land happened to your ear ? ``

`` Lost it during the war against Voldemort, '' George IV told him, `` I 'm a bit holey now. ``

Kaden laughed, `` Holey, like a ideal ! ``

George turned to Albus, `` You sure he 's not a Weasley ? ``

`` Positive ; he thinks football game 's better than Quidditch, '' Albus told him.

`` I 'm sure that 'll change after he sees Quidditch, '' George replied. `` well, I 've got to get back to work. See you later, Albus. ``

`` Bye, '' Albus said as George IV went back behind the rejoinder. Albus started looking around the shop with privy and flatness while Kaden bounced from one showing to the next, announcing how splendid everything was and asking the early boys more questions.

`` What are these ? '' Kaden pointed to a few Skiving Snackboxes.

`` Skiving Snackboxes, sweets that make you ill, '' Matt told him.

`` Why would you want to do that ? '' Kaden grimaced.

`` To get out of boring form, '' lusterlessness explained, `` Once you 've sat through one of Binns 's classes, you 'll understand. ``

`` And what are those ? '' Kaden pointed to a display of Extendable Ears.

`` extendable Ears, '' Albus told him, remembering when he used them last Christmas only to take in his dad talking about the Hallows. `` You use them to listen in on conversations people are having. ``

`` like I had some money, '' Kaden sighed as he put back a package of Extendable Ears.

`` You will soon, once your parents are done at Gringotts, '' Albus told him, `` oral presentation of which, we should probably direct back to brandish and Blotts. ``

The boys waved goodbye to George III and left the store. Albus, Matt, and John listened as Kaden commented on everything they passed on their way to the Scripture computer storage. Albus hoped that his cousin would calm down down once he was more ill-used to the Wizarding World. They continued their walk to Flourish and Blotts while explaining about magical forms of transportation to Kaden. He was amazed that thaumaturgist could look and go away 'just care that', as he put it and snapped his fingers.

When they got to the brandish and Blotts, Harry and the Dursleys were already waiting for them outside. `` Are you having fun ? '' Harry asked.

`` Yeah ! Albus has told me about Quidditch and Apparition and Flooing and all variety of magical virtual trick items, '' Kaden grinned.

`` Well, let 's go get your books now, '' Harry said as the group walked into the shop. Flourish and Blotts was quite discharge today. There were only a few other people inside, none of whom Albus recognized. Harry and the Dursleys took the boy'listing to a sales mortal while the male child started looking around.

Albus, Saint John the Apostle, and matte had been to this book store legion prison term and did n't find anything exciting about it. The three of them would rather have been in calibre Quidditch supply. Kaden, on the other deal, seemed as mad there as he had been in George VI 's store. He ran all over the shop, picking up random books and bringing them back to bear witness the early boys.

`` expect at this ! '' he panted, running back to Albus for what must have been the tenth time, `` It 's a Good Book about brewing potions ! Am I going to get to do that ? ``

`` Er, yeah, '' Albus replied wearily. He had already given this solvent in response to questions about good luck charm, transfiguration, and defensive attitude spells.

`` I ca n't await ! '' Kaden shouted and disappeared into another row of books.

Albus turned to his Friend and groaned. `` I do n't call back he 'll ever run out of agitation. ``

John stifled a laugh, `` Just wait until he gets his showtime Potions essay. He wo n't be too thrilled about it then. ``

`` Look at this ledger ! '' Kaden came running back a few hour later with a Koran entitled, Dark Creatures : How to Protect Yourself. `` It 's got gormandize about lamia and loup-garou in it ! I did n't have it away those were genuine ! ``

Albus felt flatness stiffen succeeding to him. Albus glanced at him and saw the tone of panic on his face. Albus immediately took the book from Kaden, `` Yeah, they 're real. But they 're nothing like the ones in Muggle fairy tales. And you do n't want to translate this book. It 's too come on. You 've got to start out with the basics. '' Albus quickly stuffed the book onto a nearby shelf. He did not require Kaden to take about the preconception adept had about werewolves.

Kaden took off into another section of the store and matt relaxed. `` That was finis, '' he whispered.

`` I 'm not going to let him buy into that werewolf preconception, '' Albus assured him, `` Even though he 'll probably never find out about you. ``

`` Thanks. ``

`` I 've got everyone 's record ! '' Harry announced as he, Dudley, Christina, and Bethany walked back to where the boy were standing.

`` Can we go get my verge now ? '' Kaden asked excitedly as he ran back from the early section of the store.

`` Sure, '' Dudley replied, `` You lead the way, Harry. ``

Harry, Kaden, and the rest of the Dursleys walked ahead of Albus and his champion on their way to Ollivander 's. Kaden was practically skipping up the street in his excitement about his baton. In demarcation, Matt was starting to tire out due to the upcoming full moon. By the time Albus, John Lackland, and Matt got to Ollivander 's, Kaden was already trying out his first wand. He gave it a wave and one of the empty wand loge on Ollivander 's desk exploded. Kaden thought that the plosion was not bad, but Ollivander disagreed. Kaden tried out wands for the future fifteen bit before finding one that created gold sparks when he waved it. Dudley paid for the wand and the mathematical group left the shop. The next stop was the Apothecary and then Madam Malkin 's. An hour later, Kaden was all set for his first year at Hogwarts.

Once they were done shopping, the group met matte 's parents at the Leaky cauldron. Everyone was hungry, so they all decided to eat dinner together. Albus, John, Matt, and Kaden sat at their own mesa while the adults and Bethany sat at the other.

`` Ca n't believe the summertime 's almost over, '' Albus said as he took a gulp of butterbeer. `` What are you laugh at doing for the balance of it ? ``

`` I 'm going to visit some more of my cousins after I go home, '' John told them.

`` That 's probably what I 'm doing, too, '' Albus told them, `` And the big party we have at the end of every summer. That 's always awe-inspiring. What are you doing Matt ? ``

Matt glanced up from his food, which he was only picking at, and looked at Kaden before answering. Kaden was currently staring as a thaumaturgist at the next table cut his steak with his sceptre. `` I 've got to go to St. Mungo 's, '' he whispered.

`` What 's St. Mungo 's ? '' Kaden asked loudly and turned his attention back to the other boys.

`` Wizard hospital, '' Albus replied, hoping that Kaden would n't press for more than information. Luckily, at that present moment, a waitress came walking by while levitating two platter of food. Kaden immediately turned his attention to the levitating trays and did n't name ask anything about St. Mungo's.

`` Why have you got to go there ? '' Albus asked very quietly, as he leaned in finisher to Matt. can leaned over as well.

`` I 'll explain sometime else, when we 're alone, '' he gave a meaningful coup d'oeil at Kaden, `` Maybe on the wagon train. But do n't worry about it, I 'm fine. ``

Albus was n't very reassured by this. He did n't suppose people went to St. Mungo 's when they were ticket. But he did n't press for more than information, he knew Matt disliked discussing his condition, especially around so many people.

`` We should probably get going, '' Mr. and Mrs. Eckerton stood up and walked over to Albus 's table. Mrs. Eckerton sent a interest look at her son. flatness was resting his head on his hand and had his eyes closed. `` Are you all right, dear ? '' she asked quietly.

matte lifted his head up and nodded. `` I 've just got a headache. I 'll see you on the train, Albus, toilet. Nice to assemble you, Kaden. ``

Harry and the Dursleys got up and said their good day to lustrelessness 's parents. Mr. Eckerton drew Matt into a fast hug, and the three of them Disapparated.

Kaden gawked at the place that matt and his parents had been just minute before, `` That was magnificent. I want to do that. ``

`` You 'll get to, '' Albus told him, `` When you 're in your sixth year, you can take deterrent example. And then when you 're seventeen, you take a mental testing to get your license. ``

Kaden sighed, `` That 's so far away. But how come Matt got to do it now ? ``

`` He just did side-along Apparition. soul who 's got their spectre permit can take other hoi polloi with them while they do it. ``

`` Have you done that before ? '' Kaden asked.

`` Yeah, but I prefer Flooing. ``

`` So do I, '' John the Divine told him, `` But Matt likes side-along Apparition bettor. ``

`` meter to go, Kaden, '' Christina Durlsey came over to the table.

`` All right, '' Kaden sighed and stood up, `` I 'll see you roast on the railroad train. I ca n't wait ! ``

Albus waved auf wiedersehen as the Dursleys left the pub to go back into the Muggle world. Albus was n't sure what to mean about Kaden. He had n't seen him in years, but he 'd be seeing a lot of him now. Kaden was definitely a ball of energy, that was for sure. Kaden seemed to think that everything in the wizarding creation was great. He was going to be in for a rude awakening when he learned about Voldemort and early evil wizards.



Wealsey-Potter-Dursley Family Tree

Bill-Fleur Charlie-Katherine ( beldame ) Percy-Corrine ( Muggle )
Victoire, 18 Henry M. Stanley, 7th year GA, 6th year
Gabriella, 6th class Heather, 5th year Bradley, 4th year
Ben, 3rd year Mark, 4th year Cedric, 3rd twelvemonth
Eddie, 6 year old Samantha & Lindy ( Twin Falls ), 7 years old

George-Alicia Spinnet Ron-Hermione Ginny-Harry
Fred, 5th year rosebush, 2nd class James, 3rd year
Angie, 9 years old Hugo, 10 years old Albus, 2nd year
Lily, 10 age old

Dudley-Christina ( Muggle )
Kaden- 1st class
Bethany- 7 eld old

*all in Gryffindor*



A/N : Thanks to my sister and Beta, Dancer of Starlight. Thanks as well to my early sis and my sidekick. And thanks to ginnyweasley98, smirkyhaha, sinwillys822, Moonylupin, and ladymblack for their reviews !

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`` Hurry up ! '' Ginny called back to James IV and Albus, `` It 's already stern to eleven ! ``

Albus sped up as he pushed his trolley through the crowd together King 's Cross station. Saint James the Apostle was right succeeding to him, pushing his own tramcar. Their parents and Lily were in forepart of them, walking as fast as they could without actually running. The Potters were running late, very late. It was September first and the Hogwart 's express mail would be leaving in exactly XV minutes. The whole morning had been very hie. Albus woke up tardily and Saint James woke up even later. Albus had stayed up until midnight the night before working on his Transfiguration essay, and James River always woke up late. Then, James could n't find his practice Snitch and refused to impart before he found it. Lily finally found it in a cauldron that was in the kitchen. No one was really sure how it got there.

But because of all this, the Potter family was now practically running through queen 's crown of thorns, trying to get to Platform 9 3/4 on time. This was earning them many strange look from the Muggles, especially due to the fact that they had two irritated owl on their trolleys.

`` Saint James, you first ! '' Ginny shouted as they reached the barrier between program 9 and 10. Albus watched as his brother disappeared into a seemingly solid state wall.

`` I 'll persist here and await for the Dursleys, '' Harry said as he glanced at his watch. It appeared that the Dursleys were even later than the Potters.

`` All right, '' Ginny replied, `` Albus, you next. ``

Albus nodded and ran through the barrier. A few moments later, Albus was standing on platform 9 3/4, and blush wine was running up to him.

`` Albus ! '' she shouted, `` There you are ! ``

`` Yeah, we 're running a bit late. ``

`` A bit ? ! The gearing 's leaving in seven arcminute ! ``

`` I know, '' Albus said as Ginny and Lily appeared behind him, `` But Kaden 's even later. ``

`` I 'll load your body, '' Ron appeared and took St. James the Apostle and Albus 's trolleys to the train.

`` Be commodity, James, '' Ginny warned, `` You, too, Albus. ``

`` We 're always estimable, Mum, '' James grinned and slapped Albus on the back, `` right, Al ? ``

`` 'Course we are, '' Albus grinned back.

Ginny gave them a stern look, `` I do n't want any bird of Minerva from prof Kendrick. ``

`` Aw, do n't interest, Mum, '' King James I laughed, `` You have n't commence one yet. ``

`` Five bit until the wagon train leaves ! '' Hermione told them.

`` Kaden punter rushing up, '' Albus replied.

At that present moment, Kaden burst through the barrier with a immense grin on his face. Harry was behind him, pushing another trolley. Ron grabbed it and ran it over to the train.

`` That was brilliant, '' Kaden announced as he joined the group.

`` You 've got to get on the train now ! '' Ginny shouted as she herded everyone over to one of the train room access. She gave James I and Albus a quick hug and snog. `` Bye, kids ! Be good, all of you ! ``

`` I 'll see you later at the feast, '' Harry gave each of his son a hug.

`` Bye, Mum, bye Dad, bye Lily ! '' Albus shouted as he climbed onto the train. Kaden and rosiness got on after him. William James jumped on just as the train was starting to displace.

`` That was shut down, '' Rose sighed as the train left the station.

`` Yeah, '' Saint James agreed, `` But we made it. I 'll see you lot later. '' He ran down the caravan corridor to find his friends.

`` C'mon, Rose, '' Albus started to walk down the corridor, `` Let 's go find John, lusterlessness, and Amanda. ``

`` How does that work ? '' Kaden asked while he followed Albus and rose wine, `` I mean, how on earth can you go through a hearty brick wall ? ``

`` I dunno, '' Albus shrugged, `` It 's wizardly, you know. ``

`` Yeah, but still ... '' Kaden shrugged.

Albus and rose continued down the corridor, peeking into compartments as they looked for their friends. Kaden followed finis behind, still wanting to talk about the barrier. Anything remotely magical seemed to excite him, and Albus had to dampen a laugh as he thought about what Kaden was going to do when he saw the sorting Hat.

`` There they are, '' Rose announced when they were halfway down the train. pink wine pulled candid the door and they walked inside. whoremonger, Matt, Amanda, and a girl with farseeing, Joseph Black, curly fuzz Albus had never seen before were sitting inside.

`` I was wondering when you two would designate up, '' privy grinned.

`` Barely made it, '' Albus told him as he sat down following to John.

`` I was on time, '' rose wine announced, smirking at Albus.

`` Hey ! It was n't my geological fault. James would n't provide until he found his drill Snitch. ``

`` Well, you made it, that 's all that affair, '' Amanda said.

`` Yeah, goodness thing you did n't pretermit the gearing. I suppose you could 've just Flooed, but the power train is better, '' Saint John the Apostle told them. `` By the way, this is my cousin-german, Isabelle, '' he gestured to the female child Albus had n't recognized. `` She 's just starting this twelvemonth. ``

`` Hi, '' Isabelle said quietly.

`` hullo, '' Albus smiled, `` I 'm Albus potter. ``

Isabelle 's eyes opened wide and she stared at him. `` Really ? ``

Albus sighed, he was tired of of going through this with everyone he met, `` Yes, really. ``

`` Wow, '' Isabelle replied.

`` I 'm rosiness Weasley, '' Rose told her, `` Albus 's cousin. '' Isabelle nodded, but did n't say anything.

`` Oh, Amanda, Isabelle, '' Albus said, `` This is my first cousin, Kaden. He 's Dudley 's son. ``

`` Hi, Kaden, '' Amanda smiled at him. Isabelle again just nodded.

`` Hi, '' Kaden replied and sat down next to Amanda. `` You 're, what 's the password ? Muggle-born, too, right ? ``

`` Yeah. ``

`` Were n't you amazed by the barrier, too ? '' Kaden asked, `` I mean, it was just so unknown, going through a solid brick wall. ``

`` I suppose. It was sort of scary at get-go, but it does n't bother me much now. ``

`` He 's been going on about the barrier for the past ten minutes, '' Albus whispered to John and Matt.

`` Just wait until he first gets hexed, '' John whispered back, `` He wo n't be thinking everything 's brilliant then. ``

`` How was your holiday in Ireland, Amanda ? '' rose wine asked.

Amanda grinned, `` It was marvelous ! We went all over the place, just wandering around and seeing everything. I kissed the Blarney Stone, too. ``

`` I 've done that ! '' Kaden announced.

`` I hope we go back sometime, I had a really good time, '' Amanda told them, `` How were the rest of your summertime ? ``

`` Mine was good, '' John said, `` Visited Isabelle 's family and we all went to Diagon bowling alley together. cypher too exciting. ``

`` I love Diagon alleyway ! '' Kaden shouted, `` I ca n't wait to go back there ! ``

`` Yeah, it 's a pretty neat place, '' Albus agreed, `` Went back there with Jesse James after you left, John. Other than that I spent the ease of my holiday doing homework and playing Quidditch. ``

`` Me, too, '' rosiness said, `` Although I mainly watched Jesse James and Albus play Quidditch. ``

`` How about you, lustrelessness ? Do anything exciting ? '' Albus asked, looking at his admirer. Albus really wanted to screw why Matt had been in St. Mungo 's, but he knew that Matt would not elaborate on it while Kaden and Isabelle were in the compartment.

`` Not really, '' mat replied quickly, giving Albus a look that meant he would tell him later. `` So, I wonder who the new magical spell teacher will be ? '' mat asked, changing the subject.

`` Dunno, '' Albus shrugged, `` Anyone will be effective than Washburn. ``

`` Who 's Washburn ? '' Kaden asked loudly, `` And what happened to him ? ``

`` He was the Charms instructor, '' Albus told him, `` He got fired for trying to steal, er, certain things that would aid him achieve Voldemort 's saint. And he started a duel with me, John Lackland, Amanda, flatness, and blush wine. One of his supporter dueled with my dad, too. It was pretty bad. ``

`` Who 's Voldemort ? '' Kaden asked, `` And what things ? ``

Albus sighed and looked at Rose, who shrugged. It was going to be a long slip. Albus turned to Kaden and explained all about Voldemort. He left out the region about the Hallows, though, as he was n't certain if his dad would want him to tell Kaden. `` So you see, not all wizards are just, '' Albus finished.

Kaden stared at his cousin, lost for words for the first base time. After a few moments he whispered, `` Blimey. So that 's why your family 's famous ? Because my dad said you were, he just did n't separate me why. ``

`` Er, yeah, '' Albus replied.

The grouping spent much of the rest of the journeying talking about who the succeeding Charms teacher would be, Quidditch, the Dueling Club ( which they 'd be allowed to bring together this class, as secondment days ), and a peachy good deal of other hooey. Around dejeuner time, the beldam came around with the tram and everyone bought prominent sum of money of nutrient. Everyone had a lot of fun watching Kaden try all the wizard sweets. Kaden announced that he liked Bertie Botts Every flavour Beans effective, despite the fact that the showtime one he tried was a vomiting flavor. When he opened his inaugural Chocolate frog, he was shocked that it could hop and even more shocked when he saw the picture show of Rowena Ravenclaw disappear from the card that came with it.

After they polished off the rest of the sweetness, the conversation turned to which houses Kaden and Isabelle wanted to be in. Apparently John and Isabelle 's kinfolk consisted of an equal phone number of Gryffindors and Hufflepuffs. Isabelle 's dad had been a Gryffindor and her mum had been a Hufflepuff. Isabelle did n't really handle if she was in Gryffindor or Hufflepuff, but she knew she did n't want to be in Slytherin. She decided that Ravenclaw would n't be bad, but she wanted to be some piazza where her kinsfolk had been. Kaden on the other hand, definitely wanted to be in Gryffindor. Albus was n't too surely he 'd wind up there, still thinking that his full cousin was Thomas More of a Hufflepuff, but he did n't tell Kaden this.

Soon the train made it to Hogsmeade place and it was prison term for everyone to get off. Albus and his friends joined the large bunch of students exiting onto the platform.

`` fir'class ! Firs'long time ! '' Hagrid called out.

Albus lead his grouping over to him, `` Hi, Hagrid ! ``

`` 'Ello, Albus ! '' Hagrid greeted him.

`` My cousin-german Kaden 's starting this year, and John 's cousin, Isabelle, '' Albus gestured to the two first years standing near him.

Kaden gaped at Hagrid, `` Are you the one who gave my dad a pig 's tail ? ``

`` Oh, yer Dudley 's son, then, '' Hagrid turned to Kaden, `` Tha'was me. ``

Kaden started laughing, `` I ca n't wait to larn how to do something like that. ``

`` Soon enough, soon enough, '' Hagrid told him, `` Le 's go, then, '' he said to Kaden and Isabelle. The two of them waved to Albus and the others, and followed Hagrid to the lake.

`` Finally, '' Albus muttered as he lead his supporter to the stroller, `` I thought he 'd never leave us alone. '' Albus liked Kaden, but found his unremitting companionship to be taxing.

`` I kinda like him, '' lav laughed, `` He 's got spunk. ``

`` Well, you 're kind of like him, John, '' Albus laughed and climbed into the closest empty-bellied rig. `` Although you 're a bit less annoying, '' Albus turned around and grinned at his friend.

`` Gee, thanks, '' John laughed and sat down side by side to Albus. Rose, Amanda, and lustrelessness followed after, and sat down on the tail across from them.

`` So, matt, you were awfully quiet on the train, '' Albus began, `` Something hap during the last part of the summer ? ``

lusterlessness sighed and glanced around at his Quaker, `` Yeah .... I just did n't want to tell you with Kaden and Isabelle around. ``

`` I figured, '' Albus replied, `` What happened ? Are you all right ? ``

`` I 'm OK, honestly. It 's just, remember over the summertime when I said I was going to St. Mungo 's ? ``

`` Yeah, '' Albus said.

`` And remember that cogitation I told you about ? The one I 'm in ? ``

Albus nodded and remembered back to earlier in the class where flatness had briefly explained about a work as to why Wolfsbane Potion had no core on him and former werewolves.

`` I know I did n't tell you a whole lot about it, but it 's the grounds I was at St. Mungo 's. Someone has to detect me after every translation. Usually Madam Pomfrey or my parents do it, but the healer like to do it at to the lowest degree twice a year. ``

`` Oh, '' Albus replied, relieved that lustrelessness being severely injured was n't the intellect he was in the hospital.

`` That makes sense, '' rosiness commented.

`` Yeah, but that 's not all. I figure I should probably assure you a bit more about the sketch. It started when I was 8. For the first 2 years, I did n't get any Wolfsbane potion. The next 2 years, I got regular Wolfsbane. Not that it made much of a difference. ``

`` I wonder why, '' Albus said. He had been curious about this sketch ever since Matt told him about it the previous term, but Albus had been loath to ask about it.

`` Dunno. No one does, that 's why they 're doing it, '' flatness told them, `` But anyway, the therapist and Potion brewers that are working on the wolf's bane have come up with anther variety and I 'm going to start trying it out. ``

`` When ? '' John the Evangelist asked.

`` I think in January, because I 'll be home on Christmas faulting. I 've got to take in it a couple days beforehand and it 'll be proficient if someone can check closely, '' Matt told them.

`` Has it been tested before ? '' pink wine asked.

`` No, '' Matt said quietly. `` That 's the point of the study, to test the potions. ``

Albus glanced at Matt. He looked a bit frightened at the prospect of taking an untested potion. No wonder he had been quiet on the caravan. Albus was n't for sure if he would need to take an untested potion. Of course, if the potion worked, flatness 's life would drastically change for the sound. But what if it did n't crop, what if it had frightful side consequence ?

`` But they 've been researching it, right ? '' Rose asked, `` I mean, they 're pretty certainly it wo n't do anything bad ? ``

`` Oh, yeah, they do n't think it 'll smart me. They 're just not sure enough if it will hold the effect it 's supposed to, '' Matt assured them, `` But it is a bit scary. ``

`` Yeah, '' Rose agreed, `` I 'd say so. ``

`` It 's worth it, though, if they ever find one that works for me. ``

******

`` Brings back memories, does n't it ? '' John said as the first eld filed into the Great Hall.

`` Yeah, '' Albus agreed, remembering how direful he 'd been of being in Slytherin the previous year. He still had n't told his acquaintance that the sorting Hat had considered it, and he was n't sure if he ever would.

`` There 's Kaden, '' rosebush pointed to Albus 's cousin, who was standing right at the front of the group.

`` And Isabelle 's rightfield behind him, '' John told them.

Professor Patil motioned for the room to be quiet and the Sorting Hat burst out in Sung. Albus had to repress a laugh as he saw Kaden 's back talk open in shock. Albus knew that hat would amaze his cousin. Kaden turned around and whispered something to Isabelle, who nodded. Once the hat stopped singing, professor Patil started the Sorting. The first two pupil were both sorted into Ravenclaw.

`` Brickston, Isabelle, '' Patil called, and John 's cousin walked over to the toilet. Patil dropped the hat on her head and a few instant later, it shouted out, `` Hufflepuff ! '' Isabelle got up and joined her dude Hufflepuffs.

`` Dang, '' John Lackland said, `` I thought she 'd be here. ``

`` Well, you said there are a lot of Hufflepuffs in your family, '' pink wine pointed out.

`` Yeah, I know, '' John sighed, `` Hufflepuff 's good, too. But it 's not nearly as good as Gryffindor. ``

`` Dursley, Kaden, '' Patil announced. Kaden ran forward immediately and sat down on the feces, with a big grin on his face.

Patil put the hat on his school principal and after a few mo, it opened its brim extensive and announced, `` Gryffindor ! ``

Albus turned to look at James I, who was sitting a few seats down, wearing an indistinguishable look of shock to the one Albus was. `` Gryffindor ? '' he mouthed, shaking his head. He was so sure that Kaden would meander up in Hufflepuff.

`` Well, the hat did take an awfully recollective time to decide, '' rosebush pointed out. `` Maybe he 's got aspects of all the houses. ``

Like me, Albus thought to himself. He looked up and saw Kaden running over to the Gryffindor table. Albus did n't call up it possible, but his grin was even wider now. A few of the older Gryffindors congratulated him as he wedged his way in between Albus and Matt on the workbench. `` Good job, Kaden, '' Albus said.

`` Thanks ! I still ca n't trust that hat can blab out. uncanny matter I 've ever done, have a conversation with a hat, '' Kaden laughed.

`` Wo n't be the weirdest matter you 'll see here, '' Albus told him, thinking of Nearly Headless ding, the portrayal on the rampart ( Sir Cadogan in particular proposition ), the Whomping willow, Moaning Myrtle, and numerous other vista of the castle that Kaden would have never seen before.

The sorting continued and the group of offset years dwindled until there were only a twin scholarly person left. Albus had n't recognized any of the other first years, besides Kaden and Isabelle. He thought this must have been the first year in a long time that a Weasley had n't been sorted.

`` Willinson, Felix, '' Patil announced. One of the two remaining boy walked sullenly to the feces and waited for the hat to classify him. A few seconds later, the hat shouted, `` Slytherin ! ``

`` Willinson ? '' Albus turned to reckon at his friends, who were all starting at each other, `` You do n't think- ''

`` must be some relation, '' John shrugged.

`` Maybe a cousin ? '' Rose suggested, `` I remember Slughorn mentioning that Willinson was an only when child at one of the clout Club meeting last year. ``

`` Great, '' Albus sighed, `` I thought we 'd be done with Willinson after survive year, but now we 'll have to deal with his cousin-german. ``

`` Felix Willinson might not be like his cousin, '' rose pointed out.

`` But he 's in Slytherin, '' John said adamantly.

`` May I have your attention, please ! '' Albus and his supporter stopped talking and looked up to see that Kendrick had stood up. `` Thank you. I do have a few start of full term announcements, but I think they can wait until after the feast. Enjoy. '' Kendrick waved his subdivision and food appeared on the halcyon platters.

`` Whoa ! '' Kaden shouted loudly, `` That 's blooming brilliant ! ``

`` That 's how the food always appears, Kaden, '' Albus laughed and served himself a large dowry of steak and kidney pie.

`` I could definitely get used to this, '' Kaden grinned as he piled his plate high with everything within reach.

`` Told you he was like you, '' Albus whispered to privy as John filled his own home with as very much intellectual nourishment as he possibly could.

`` Wut, is'goob foob, '' John replied with his back talk wax of potatoes.

`` That 's disgusting, John, '' Rose screwed up her face in disgust.

`` Wut were you wis'ring abo befo ? '' Kaden asked with piece of a roll in his mouth.

`` Ugh, he does it too ! '' Amanda commented.

`` What ? '' lusterlessness asked Kaden.

Kaden swallowed, `` I said, what were you whispering about before ? You know, when Felix Willinson got sorted. ``

lustrelessness glanced at Albus, clearly unsure about what to tell apart Kaden. Albus glanced at his other friends, who all shrugged. `` Er, '' Albus began, `` Remember what I said about the Charms teacher on the train ? '' Kaden nodded, while stuffing his nerve with the rest of his roll.

`` Well, Professor Washburn was n't the but one in on that duel. Some wizard named Jarett Willinson was fighting alongside Washburn ; we think he 's the one who was in bang. He has a son, Quinton, who was a seventh year lowest year. Quinton drove us mad all last year and then fought along with Washburn and his dad. We 're all trying to image out if Felix is related. We think he is, only probably just a cousin because Quinton does n't have any siblings. ``

`` Oh, '' Kaden replied and served himself another helping of chicken. He clearly was n't too interest about Felix Willinson.

Throughout the rest of the banquet, Albus talked to his Friend about Felix Willinson and whether or not he was anything like Quinton. blush wine wanted to give him the benefit of the uncertainty and delay and see if he shared the same opinion as Quinton. lavatory, on the other deal, was cook to hex him as soon as the feast was over. He figured that Felix must agree with Quinton, since he was in Slytherin. Matt and Amanda both agreed that Felix probably did agree with his cousin, but did n't think they should take off hexing him before they really met him. Albus was n't sure what to think, and he just thought they should forefend Felix, not trying to be favorable with him or hex him.

Kaden received a squeamish shock when Nearly-Headless gouge decided it would be his plate he would come along out of during the feast. Kaden dropped his whorl in surprise, but another one of his huge smile appeared on his face shortly after. He gazed around in amazement and watched all the wraith circling the way. Albus laughed and told him that they even had a trace teacher. Kaden was amazed by this and said he could n't wait for that class.

`` It 's just account of Magic, '' Matt told him, `` ho-hum class in the school day. Best one for sleeping, though. ``

`` You 'd know, would n't you ? '' lav joked.

`` Oh, shut it, John, '' matt laughed, `` But seriously, Binns is the most deadening professor here. ``

Kaden looked a bit foiled at this, `` Really ? How can a year be boring if it 's taught by a shade ? ``

`` trust me, the thrill wears off after the first-class honours degree day, '' matt said.

A few minutes later the food disappeared and deserts appeared just moments later. Kaden and john immediately piled their collection plate with every pudding there was. Albus and his friends informed Kaden about the rest of their professors and they all speculated about the new good luck charm teacher. Albus had noticed one new teacher sitting at the stave board and assumed she was the new Charms teacher. She was an old witch, with her grey-haired hair pulled back in a pissed bun. She was very tightfitting and Albus was guessing she was quite tall, but it was heavily to tell as she was sitting down. Albus thought she had an almost bird-like appearance.

`` Your attention, please, '' Kendrick stood up once again and the students quieted down, `` Thank you. I hope everyone had a good summer and are set up to get back to studying. I have a few start-of-term announcement, as well as one rather big announcement. ''

whisper immediately erupted in the way, as to what this big declaration could be. Kendrick waited a few moment before continuing, `` Anyway, first I 'd care to introduce you to our new charm instructor, prof Cedonia. '' The old enchantress stood up and Albus noticed that she was, indeed, very tall. She gave a small undulation and sat back down again. `` I also need to remind you that the Forbidden timber is, as always, out of leaping, as is the Whomping Willow. ``

Kaden turned to Albus and mouthed, 'Whomping Willow ?', with another expression of amazement on his face. Albus chose to ignore this and went back to paying care to the master 's speech.

`` Mr. Filch has asked me to prompt you that dueling in the corridors is taboo. Also, that the tilt of forbidden objects now includes the new 'Extra-Strength droppings Bombs'that have just been released at Weasleys'wizard Wheezes. All other ware available for purchase there are also forbid and students may audit the replete list on Mr. Filch 's door. ``

Albus, who had experienced the consequence of one of his uncle 's new dung turkey, could understand why they were banned, but knew the ban would n't blockade multitude from using them. He laughed to himself as he remembered the feel on his grandmother 's fount when Uncle George III brought one of the dung dud to the end of summer get together at the Burrow.

`` If you want to try out for your house 's Quidditch team, please give your figure to your head of family. I think those are all the usual announcements. Now, onto the more energize announcement, '' Kendrick paused and none of the educatee said a word, `` It has come to my attention that the tenseness between the household have been increasing over the past few old age. I know that certain home have always had contention, '' Kendrick turned to attend at the Gryffindor and Slytherin tabular array before continuing, `` But I think the contention has gotten too large. I believe we need More I. A great Muggle man once said'A house divided against itself can not stand-'''

`` But our house is n't divided, '' Cedric Weasley shouted out, `` Gryffindor is perfectly unified. ``

`` Thank you, Mr. Weasley, '' Kendrick said sternly, `` I was talking about Hogwarts as a unit. I, along with the early professor, believe that their is too much House contention. Therefore, we will be taking gradation this year to assuage it. ``

`` This wo n't be dependable, '' John muttered under his breathing space, `` I can see it coming, we 're going to induce to be well-disposed with the Slytherins. ``

`` We have decided to shift the Dueling guild, '' Kendrick continued, `` This yr, unlike yesteryear years, we will have inter house team. ``

`` What ! ? '' to the highest degree of the Great Asaph Hall erupted into shouts of utter amazement. The Gryffindors were glaring at the Slytherins, and vice versa.

`` No way am I dueling with Gryffindors ! '' an older Slytherin shouted, `` I 'm only dueling against them ! ``

`` wellspring, we do n't want any bloody Slytherins on our team either ! '' Fred Weasley shouted back.

`` Thank you for proving my full point, '' Kendrick shouted over the noise. The room quieted down immediately, `` As I said, there is too much competition. I believe this will aid relieve it. You will have to ferment together with members of other theatre in edict to win the dueling championship. There will be more contingent to adopt during the first of all group meeting of the Dueling golf-club. As always, the golf-club is open to instant days and above. ``

`` What ? ! '' Kaden shouted loudly and turned to Albus, `` I ca n't join ? ``

`` No, '' Albus told him, `` Sorry. start years do n't know enough spells to link up. But you can conjoin next yr. '' Kaden scowled and turned back to the headmaster.

`` What about Quidditch ? '' James River asked, `` That 's not inter house, is it ? ``

`` Of course not, Mr. potter, do n't worry, '' Kendrick smiled, `` I believe I would be run out of the castle if I tried to begin inter house Quidditch. ``

`` He probably would, '' Albus replied quietly, so only his friends could hear him.

`` I think those are all the announcements I have for now. I suggest you all get a serious night 's residuum for classes tomorrow daybreak. first-class honours degree years, please follow a Prefect to your plebeian room. practiced night, everyone, '' Kendrick sat back down.

`` Blimey, '' John sighed and shook his principal as he stood up, `` Inter house dueling. ``

`` Yeah, this could get messy, '' Matt agreed, `` I 'm not sure as shooting it 's going to deliver the core Kendrick wants. ``

`` Oh, I do n't make love, '' Rose shrugged, `` I kind of think it 's a dependable idea. ``

`` I do n't think it 'll spend a penny us get along with Slytherins, '' Albus commented as they exited the Great Hall.

`` naught could do that, '' John said.

`` Are you guys still joining ? '' Matt asked.

`` Definitely, '' Albus replied. toilet, rosebush, and Amanda all nodded their heads.

`` trade good, me too, '' flatness told them, `` Just experience to hope I 'm not with Scorpius Malfoy. ``

`` We 've all got to hope that, '' Albus agreed.

Albus and his friends continued their trek to Gryffindor Tower, and the conversation turned to the new Charms teacher. None of them could judge what professor Cedonia was like, but they all assumed she was nonindulgent. She had a very stern feel about her all during the fiesta. When they got to the park elbow room, they all decided to take Kendrick up on his advice and turn in early. They were all tired from the journey to Hogwarts. Albus got into his warm up four-poster bed, and realized that with prof Washburn gone, he would n't ingest anymore of those Legilimency dreams he had endure twelvemonth. With that well-chosen thought in his psyche, Albus drifted off into a relaxing sleep.



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`` What have we got next ? '' John asked at lunch the side by side day. The Gryffindor secondment years had just gotten back from a particularly bore story of Magic class. Before that, they had Transfiguration, which was almost as drilling as History of Magic.

Albus looked at his docket, `` Double Potions. I hope we 're not with the Slytherins this year. ``

`` Yeah, we 're already with them for Transfiguration, '' lusterlessness groaned.

`` Hi, everyone ! '' Kaden threw himself onto the judiciary next to Albus and started piling his plate with solid food, `` The course of instruction are brilliant here ! There is n't any maths or side class ! ``

`` English people ? '' John laughed, `` Why in the name of Falco columbarius would they instruct us to talk side ? ``

`` Muggles require English language course of study in school day, John, '' Amanda sighed, `` They learn grammar and punctuation and say lit. ``

`` Oh, '' can replied, `` Sounds drilling. ``

`` It is, '' Kaden announced, `` Anyway, I had Uncle Harry for denial first this sunup ; it was so nifty. ``

`` Glad you liked it, '' Albus responded.

`` I ca n't wait to use my verge for something, '' Kaden pulled out his wand and started waving it around.

`` ascertain it ! '' Matt shouted as Kaden nearly poked his eye out.

`` Sorry, '' Kaden put his wand back in his robe.

`` You 'll use it soon, '' Albus assured him.

`` We 'd amend get going to Potions, '' pink wine stood up and grabbed her bag.

`` Potions ! '' Kaden shouted, `` That sounds fun ! Like interpersonal chemistry. '' He pulled out his own agenda, `` I 've got it tomorrow, I ca n't waitress ! ``

Albus stood up, `` We 'll see you later, Kaden. ``

Albus and his champion walked out of the Great mansion house and towards the stairs that lead to the dungeon.

`` Is there anything Kaden is n't excited about ? '' Matt asked.

`` I do n't think so, '' Albus laughed, `` We 'll see what he 's like when exam time comes. ``

`` Oh, Merlin ! '' John shouted once they reached the dungeon, `` We 're with the Slytherins again ! ``

`` Of all the classes to ingest with them, '' Albus muttered.

The students stood outside the dungeon, in assort groups of Gryffindors and Slytherins, waiting for Slughorn to arrive. He arrived a few mo later and unlocked the doorway. Albus went inside with everyone else and sat down at one of the desks, next to Matt.

`` Ah, my two favorite Houses together again ! '' Slughorn grinned and clapped his hands together, `` Just let me run through attendance real quick. '' Slughorn read off the names of all the students, `` Excellent, excellent, we 're all here !

`` Now, seeing as we have a double division today, I thought a little competition would be appropriate ! Let 's see how much you remember from last year. The partners that brew the best Forgetfullness Potion will each get a gravid slab of Honeyduke 's chocolate ! '' Slughorn glanced around at his students. The Gryffindors were on one slope of the way, Slytherins on the early, lots like it had been in the previous year.

`` I 'm sure you all heard prof Kendrick 's speech last night, about the fact that the school needs to be more amalgamate, '' Slughorn continued in an uncharacteristically severe tone, `` Therefore, I have decided that it would be a unspoilt idea to experience inter-house better half this yr. ``

Albus turned to lustrelessness and mouthed, Good idea ? Matt was looking as shocked as Albus felt. Neither of them wanted to work on Potions with any of the Slytherins. How could Slughorn opine this would be a commodity estimate ? Albus thought it would most probably causa more detonation than usual.

Once the class stopped groaning, Slughorn continued, `` I, for one, agree with the headmaster in that there needs to be lupus erythematosus tautness between the houses. So, delight lay off moaning. I 'm sure you 'll find out that you can mould together for the good afternoon. I will read off the pairs and then you may move. ``

Slughorn picked up another piece of parchment and started reading off it, `` Dalila Avish is with Amanda Tagger, whoremaster Brickston is with Xavier Goyle, Janie Creevey is with Nessa Vaisey, lusterlessness Eckerton is with Scorpio Malfoy. ``

Albus glanced at lusterlessness who had a look of utter horror on his face. He was shaking his capitulum and mouthing the word 'no'. Albus knew that lusterlessness would give birth rather worked with any Slytherin former than Scorpius. Albus turned his question slightly and saw that Scorpius had a smug look on his face. He probably thought he 'd find out Matt 's secret now. But he would n't, not if Albus could do anything about it.

Slughorn continued reading names, `` Celeste Faxon is with Karina Jordan-Bell, Marina Jordan-Bell is with Elle Yeardley, Ethan Kesse is with Garth Octavius, Jackson Limbert is with Albus potter. ``

Could be worse, Albus thought. He did n't really bonk Thomas J. Jackson, although he did get it on that Thomas Jackson was an splendid Potions beer maker. Albus was comme il faut with Potions, but not nearly as good as Jackson.

`` Bilius Kathleen Mansfield Beauchamp is with St. Patrick Parlan and Leigh Montague is with rose Weasley, '' Slughorn looked up from his lambskin and tapped his scepter on the dark board. Instructions appeared on it. `` There you go ! ``

Albus gave mat a half-hearted smile that Matt did not return, and Albus got up to join Jackson Limbert at his desk. Scorpius Malfoy got up and took Albus 's vacated buns. `` Limbert, '' Albus nodded as he set his cauldron down on the desk.

`` Potter, '' Limbert nodded back. `` I 'll get the constituent, you light a fervour. ``

Albus nodded and lit a fire beneath his cauldron as Limbert joined the queue of educatee getting ingredients from the cupboard. Limbert returned a few minute of arc later and he and Albus started to prepare the ingredients. They worked in silence the whole clip. Albus did n't recognize what Slughorn was thinking. The best he could probably trust for was what Albus and Limbert were doing ; working civilly with each former, but not talking. Albus dropped a few beetles into the caldron and looked around at everyone else. It seemed like Albus and Limbert were some of the few who were getting along. Scorpius Malfoy was whispering something to matte, that flatness was trying hard to ignore. Rose was telling Vivien Leigh something and Leigh looked like she was ready to hex rose wine. St. John was correcting Goyle, who was stirring his cauldron in the untimely focussing, and St. John the Apostle looked like he wanted to scream. Amanda and Delila seemed to be getting along all right field, but like Albus and Limbert, were n't talking.

`` sentence 's up ! '' Slughorn announced a while later. Albus stepped back from his cauldron as Slughorn started to study the potions. He inspected each one, telling its owner what they could have done to make it bettor. Slughorn was impressed with Rose and Leigh 's potion, but not with any of the others. Finally, he made his way to Albus and Limbert 's caldron.

He leaned over the cauldron and prodded it with his wand. `` Excellent ! Well done, boys ! I think we have a achiever ! '' Slughorn produced two bars of chocolate and gave them to Albus and Limbert. `` Please say chapter one of your book and spell a six inch summary of it for next class. ``

Albus and his friends cleaned up their cauldrons as quickly as they could. They met up with each other just outside the dungeon door. `` fountainhead, that was n't as bad as I thought it would be, '' Albus said.

lustrelessness, whoremaster, and Rose all stared at him with looks of disgust on their faces. `` Speak for yourself, '' matte muttered. John and rosiness both nodded.

`` I think Goyle 's actually dumber than a troll, '' John commented, `` Does n't know the departure between clockwise and counter-clockwise. ``

`` Leigh is a bit smarter than that, '' blush wine replied, `` But she wo n't take heed to a word I say, so we were both doing the same instruction over again ! ``

`` At least you were n't with Malfoy, '' lustrelessness said, `` He spent the unanimous time asking me I would be visiting my gran this yr. ``

`` What did you say ? '' Albus asked.

`` That I would be, '' Matt answered, `` What else was I going to say ? You know I 'll be visiting her this year. '' He gave Albus a significant look.

`` I do n't know what Slughorn was thinking, '' Amanda sighed, `` We 're never going to all get along. I 'm just beaming I was with Dalila. She 's not that bad. She 's very still, so we just ignored each early. ``

`` fountainhead, you 're serenity too, '' Albus grinned, `` But yeah, that 's what Limbert and I did. ``

`` Worked out good, '' John said, `` You got the cocoa. ``

******

The next break of day, after breakfast, the Gryffindor and Ravenclaw bit geezerhood found themselves waiting outside the Charms classroom. None of them had met the new teacher and they were all aegir to see what she was the likes of. Albus did n't care what she was like, as long as she was nicer than Washburn. Shortly after the campana rang, Professor Cedonia came ambling up the corridor. She did n't say a word to her students as she unlocked the door. Albus filed inside with the others and sat down at a table with john and Matt.

`` Gon na set her on fire, too ? '' John grinned at Albus.

`` Only if she tries to learn my mind, '' Albus whispered back.

`` Quiet, please, '' Professor Cedonia said in a quiet, but forceful, phonation. `` Thank you. I 'll just run through the attendance. '' Cedonia called out all their public figure and when she was satisfied that everyone was there, she walked out from behind her desk. `` Now, I know your final stage class of instruction in this subject was LE than satisfactory, and I hope to change that for this year. I know some of you, '' her oculus fell upon Albus 's table, `` Spent more metre in detention with prof Washburn than in class with him. I do not consider that that is a goodness way of teaching. Now, do n't get me wrong, if there is any misbehavior, I will give way custody, but I do not hand them out lightly. I would much rather find out why a scholarly person is misbehaving and work to fix it, than just give out detention like they 're free sampling. ``

`` I think I 'm going to like her, '' lusterlessness whispered. Albus and Saint John nodded.

`` For model, some educatee cause chaos because they are bored with class. I do not require you to be bored in my classroom. If you are, please feel free to let me experience before you start causing any pandemonium.

`` Now, with that in mind, I 'd like to start off with a review of last yr. Please take out your parchment and quills. ``

The ease of the course of instruction was rather enjoyable, Albus thought. They spent half of it taking government note, which Cedonia actually made pretty fun. She kept everyone engaged, but did n't force you to do a interrogative sentence you did n't roll in the hay, like Washburn had done. The other half was spent practicing good luck charm they had learned end year. Albus found that he was much better at appeal when he was n't being watched by a teacher who hated him. He actually managed to levitate his text a couple feet in the air and he did n't set anything or anyone on fire.

`` I 'm going to like magic spell this yr, '' John announced as they walked out of the room.

`` Me, too, '' mat agreed, `` I wish we 'd had her last-place class. ``

`` I like her style, too, '' Rose commented, `` She is n't going to be giving out a lot of detainment. I like that. ``

`` Definitely, '' Albus nodded, `` I 'm going to give birth so much more give up prison term this year without all the hold, '' he joked.

`` You 'll just possess to do former thing to clear detentions, '' John laughed, `` Like force joke on the Slytherins. ``

`` It 'd be better just to beat them at the Dueling Club, '' Rose said, `` You could n't get in trouble for that. ``

`` Yeah, but they might be on our team, '' John said disgustedly, `` And we probably wo n't all be on the Saami team. ``

Albus groaned, `` Now it 's not going to be as fun as I thought it would be. I do n't desire to duel you lot. I want to duel the Slytherins. ``

`` Oh, you 'll get to duel them, too, '' rose wine assured him.

`` When 's the commencement meeting, anyway ? '' flatness asked.

`` This Saturday, '' Albus told him, `` Day before Quidditch try-outs. That 's not a, er, bad time for you, is it ? ``

`` No, luckily it 's not, '' Matt replied quietly, `` The you-know-what is n't until future Thursday. ``

`` Good, '' Albus said, relieved that flatness would not be missing the first Dueling Club meeting.

******

The rest of the workweek passed by quickly. Albus and his booster fell right back into their usual Hogwarts routine. They spent their even in the coarse room either doing homework or just talking and playing games. Kaden usually spent the even with him. Kaden seemed to drop time with Albus 's radical rather than the former Gryffindor first class. Albus was not sure why, and was starting to become a bit annoyed at the fact that Kaden was always around. The solely time Albus seemed to get away from Kaden was during classes. Classes were going well so far. Albus was doing much better in good luck charm with Professor Cedonia, and was doing about the same as the old year in the respite of his classes.

When Saturday arrived, everyone was talking about the Dueling Club. The low meeting was taking place that afternoon, after lunch. Albus and his friends went immediately to the Dueling room after they finished eating. When they got there, it seemed like everyone in the whole school was joining. well, everyone except the first years.

`` Wow, '' Albus said as he looked around, `` Is everyone joining ? ``

`` Probably, '' rosiness replied, `` There are n't many people who do n't bring together. ``

`` Quiet, please ! '' Harry shouted out over the crowd. Everyone stopped talking and turned to look at him. `` Thanks. Now, like past times class, we 're having Junior Dueling as well as the even Dueling Club. If you 're second, thirdly, or fourthly twelvemonth, you have to join the junior Club. If you 're in fifth year or above, please accompany Professor Longbottom to the next room where you will give birth your meeting. ``

`` fountainhead that 's a backup, '' Matt commented as the Old scholar left the room, `` I did n't picture dueling with 7th years. ``

`` Yeah, '' Albus agreed, `` My cousin Henry M. Stanley is a brilliant duellist. I would n't need to be paired up against him. ``

`` Oh, I do n't know, '' John grinned and pulled out his verge, `` I bet I could take up on a one-seventh year. ``

`` Yeah, for sure, '' pink wine rolled her eyes.

`` Wands away ! '' Harry shouted, and whoremonger quickly stowed his verge. `` Now, as you know, Professor Kendrick has decided that we will not have firm squad this year. There will be eight squad, just like last twelvemonth, but they will throw member from each house on them. ``

There was a collective groan from the gang. Everyone was standing in group consisting of scholar of their own star sign. Albus sighed, he had kind of hoped that prof Kendrick would transfer his creative thinker, but it did n't come out that way.

`` Yes, I know none of you are felicitous about it. And frankly, I 'm not indisputable if it will get less latent hostility between the household, but it 's worth a try. Now, once we get everything organized, this will shape much like Quidditch. Each squad police captain will set up practice multiplication, and there will be contender throughout the yr. Unlike Quidditch, there is no trying out ; everyone gets on a team.

`` First, I 'll tell you who the chieftain will be. prof Longbottom and I picked them at the end of last class, based on your public presentation. All the master are fourth class. There are two from each house.

`` They are Bradley Weasley, Tasha Kasey, Kate Waverly, Leo Davy, April Finch-Fletchley, Paul Galivant, Nadine Neal, and Barty heath. ``

There was a large amount of shouting and groaning at the announcement of the police chief. Albus did n't cognize any of the maitre d' besides his cousin, Bradley. He hoped he was on Omar Nelson Bradley 's team.

The rest of the meeting consisted of Harry putting everyone onto a team. Albus found it rather boring and spent the whole time talking to his champion. Eventually, he was put on a team. He was on Kate Waverly 's team, along with Amanda. They were the lonesome two Gryffindor first years on that team. James I was n't on it either. Albus was happy he was on Kate 's squad. She was a Ravenclaw and on the Quidditch squad. Albus was very excuse that his captain was not a Slytherin. However, shortly after Harry told Albus he was on Kate 's team, he found out that Scorpius Malfoy was on his team. He was not looking forward to having to collaborate with Malfoy. He had hoped he would be able to duel Malfoy, but it did n't look like that would be happening.

`` I 'm so gladiola I 'm not on Malfoy 's team, '' matt said, as they entered the coarse room after the get together was over.

`` Yeah, well, me and Amanda are, '' Albus groaned and threw himself into one of the chairs.

`` But you are n't his Potions partner, '' Matt pointed out, `` I 'd go mad if I had to be on his dueling team, too. ``

`` Good point in time, '' Albus sighed, `` But you really lucked out. You have my full cousin for your chieftain. ``

`` At to the lowest degree you have n't got a Slytherin for your skipper ! '' John shouted. rosiness nodded. She and toilet both had Slytherin sea captain, but not the like ones. privy 's captain was Nadine Neal and rosebush 's was Barty Heath.

`` Oh, you 'll pull round, '' Amanda laughed.

`` Easy for you to say, with your Ravenclaw chieftain, '' John muttered.

`` Albus ! '' Kaden came running out of the door leading to the boy'dormitories, `` How was dueling ? Was it fun ? Did you win ? Was the other guy unconscious for a piece ? Is he still unconscious ? '' Kaden sat down excitedly in the death chair next to Albus's.

Albus sighed ; he had yet to see his cousin without his endless sum of vigour. Albus was beginning to wonder if Kaden could steady down down enough to slumber. `` Er, we did n't really duel today, Kaden. It was just an informational encounter. We got assigned team, though. ``

`` Neat ! Who 's on your team ? ``

`` Me, Amanda, Cedric, and a clustering of Hufflepuffs, Ravenclaws, and Slytherins that I do n't hump. Our senior pilot is Kate Waverly, she 's a Ravenclaw. ``

Kaden grinned, `` I ca n't wait to join the Dueling gild next yr. I 'll drum everyone ! '' He pulled out his wand and waved it around. It produced a trickle of urine that landed on Albus 's head.

`` check it ! '' Albus shouted and shook the body of water out of his eyes, `` And put your wand away.

`` Sorry, '' Kaden replied and put his wand into his robe. `` What are you going to do now ? ``

`` Probably go down to the Quidditch lurch and practice for try-outs tomorrow, '' Albus told him.

`` Ooo ! Can I come, delight ? Flying example start succeeding week. I ca n't hold off ! Can I try out your broom ? '' Kaden begged.

Albus did not want Kaden on his new broom. Kaden had never flown before and Albus was sure he would crash it. `` You can come spotter, I guess. But sorry, you ca n't try out my ling. ``

Kaden 's face fell a bit, but he still looked excited, `` All right, let 's go ! At least I can watch you play Quidditch. I still do n't see how it can be considerably than football. ``

`` It is, '' Albus replied adamantly. He stood up and turned to his friends, `` You lot want to occur ? ``

`` Yeah, definitely ! '' St. John the Apostle stood up. `` I 'll bring my Calluna vulgaris and help you practice. ``

`` I 'll come, '' mat agreed.

`` Do n't think so, '' rosebush replied, `` I 'm going to do some prep. Want to stay here with me, Amanda. '' Rose gave Amanda a look.

`` Sure, '' Amanda said, `` See you later, Albus. ``

Albus and John grabbed their brooms from their dormitory and the four boys left the common room.

`` Rose and Amanda are probably having girl talking, '' John grinned.

`` Yeah, they 're probably talking about us, '' Albus laughed.

Albus, toilet, Matt, and Kaden spent the rest of the afternoon playing Quidditch. Kaden watched the unit sentence, amazed that brooms could enable citizenry to fly. He still thought football was better, but Albus assured him that after he saw a match, he would change his mind. John let Matt fly his broom for a little while and Albus practiced his pursuer skills with both of them. By the meter Night fell, and Albus was exhausted, Gospel According to John and Matt were sure he would get on the team.



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Albus woke up the adjacent day feeling very nervous. The Quidditch try-outs were n't until the afternoon, but Albus did n't eat very much breakfast anyway. He spent most of the morning in the common room with his protagonist, trying to get some homework done, but found that he could n't concentrate. Eventually he gave up and played a few rounds of Exploding gingersnap with whoremaster, who was putting off his preparation until the last minute.

Harry stopped by the Gryffindor tabular array during lunch and wished Albus good fate. Shortly after lunch, Albus headed down to the Quidditch pitch with his new ling over his shoulder joint. pink wine, John, Matt, and Amanda went with him.

`` Albus, hey, Albus ! '' Albus turned around as he was leaving the castle to see Kaden running out of the Great Hall.

`` What ? '' Albus asked impatiently. He was anxious to get down to the auction pitch and see how many other people were trying out. He did n't desire to be late.

`` Are you going to try-outs now ? '' Kaden asked excitedly.

`` Uh, yeah, '' Albus replied.

`` Oh, can I come ? '' Kaden asked hopefully.

`` Sure, '' Albus answered and stepped out of the rook. The chemical group continued their walk to the pitch, listening to Kaden talk animatedly about his inaugural workweek at Hogwarts. Albus did n't believe Kaden would ever run out of things to say, and found his constant jabbering a bit irritating. Albus was n't in the humor to get a line about how professor Patil had yelled at half of Kaden 's metamorphosis course of study the previous day. Soon, Albus just adopted the policy of smiling and nodding when Kaden paused, like he did with his former younger cousins. Right now, all Albus wanted to do was centralise on his try-out.

privy, matte, Rose, Amanda, and Kaden went to go sit in the stands while Albus went down to the large crowd of Gryffindors trying out. Albus turned his aid to the early chaser hopeful gathered around him. There was a seventh year boy who Albus vaguely recognized as one of Stanley 's Friend, two strapping looking sixth twelvemonth son who looked like they 'd make substantially Beaters than chaser, a couple one-fifth year little girl, quite a few one-quarter and third yr, and even a bunch of first years. After a few more minutes of waiting, the Gryffindor team emerged from the locker room, moderate by Albus 's cousin, Peach State. Sakartvelo had become the new captain over the summer. Albus distinctly remembered the first light she got the letter informing her of her captainship. Her head had appeared in the open fireplace at Grimmauld Place, where she shouted the news so loudly, Ginny had dropped the ladle she was stirring porridge with.

`` aid, please ! '' GA shouted over the crowd. She had a very loud phonation and everyone was quiet immediately. `` Thanks. Now, there 's only one available situation this year, for chaser. And I 'm not kicking any of go class 's role player off, so if any of you are seeking a position other than pursuer, clear off now. ``

There were a few groan from the bunch, and the two sixth year male child stalked off the playing field. One of the fourth long time left as well.

`` Also, I 'm deplorable but the principle have not changed since death year, and initiative years are not allowed on the team. I encourage you to try out again when we next have available emplacement. '' The rather heavy group of low class scowled and left the pitch in a huff.

`` Well, now that that 's taken concern of, '' Georgia pulled out a clip board, `` First, I 'll need to see you all fly around the tar. Fifth through one-seventh years first. ``

Albus watched as the one-time students flew around the pitching a few times. Georgia watched them carefully and wrote bill on her clip board. Albus thought they all flew remarkably well except for one of the fifth part yr girls. She kept lurching downwards every time she accelerated, almost falling off her Calluna vulgaris. After a few crook around the pitching, the older students landed adjacent to GA.

`` Good. But I 'm pitiful, Carrie, '' Georgia turned to the fifth year who did n't fly very well, `` I do n't believe you 're cut out for this. '' The miss shrugged and went to sit in the pedestal. She did n't look too let down and Albus suspected the only reason she tried out was because the other fifth yr girl did n't want to do it alone.

Next, it was Albus 's turn to fly around the tar. He took off along with the third base and one-fourth years. Once in the air, he started feeling better about the try-out. He could do this, he was a soundly flier. He sped around the pitch shot, going faster than the other students. Albus noticed that they were enceinte broadsheet as well, even better than the seventh and fifth part eld who had flown earlier.

`` Excellent, '' Georgia grinned as Albus landed in front of her. The others landed shortly after. `` Now I just have to see how well you work with Quaffles and the relaxation of the squad. ``

During the adjacent component of the try-outs, all the chaser hopefuls went up into the air along with the rest of the team and passed the Quaffle back and forth. Albus only dropped it once. The Same could n't be said for everyone else. Everyone else dropped it at least once. The only other person who only dropped it once was one of the fourth years, Gabe Bourne.

`` You all did great, '' Georgia smiled after they finished tossing the Quaffle around, `` But I have narrowed it down to Gabe Bourne and Albus Potter. '' The other hopeful sighed and left the tar.

After this, Georgia simulated a real match, in order to incur out who fit substantially with the team. Albus, who had played pursuer with his cousins numerous clip, worked quite well with Heather and Fred. Albus already knew the way they played and found that it was very easy to communicate with them while he was flying.

`` All right field, '' Peach State announced once everyone had landed, `` I 've decided on Albus Potter. I 'm drab, Gabe, feel free to try-out again another time. ``

`` Yes ! '' Albus grinned. The repose of the team clapped him on the shoulder and congratulated him.

`` I knew you 'd get it, Albus, '' James grinned.

`` bod, '' Gabe muttered as he left the pitch, `` Had to nibble your full cousin. Are n't there enough of them on the team ? ``

`` He 's just jealous, '' James commented. `` You obviously worked better with broom and Fred. ``

`` Thanks, James, '' Albus grinned. He did n't manage what Gabe Bourne thought. He was on the team !

`` Great job, Albus ! '' St. John shouted as he ran onto the sales pitch. `` I knew you 'd get it. ``

`` Yeah, congratulations ! '' Matt agreed. Rose and Amanda grinned.

`` splendid ! '' Kaden shouted, `` Maybe I 'll get to be on the team someday. ``

`` I thought you liked football game, '' Albus laughed.

`` I do, football 's still better than Quidditch, '' Kaden assured him, `` But flying is brilliant. ``

`` Quidditch is better, '' Albus replied adamantly, `` But I 'll see you lot up in the castling. We 're going to stay and practice a bit. ``

Albus and the residuum of the squad spent the all afternoon practicing. Albus loved every bit of it. Georgia was very happy that Albus worked so well with ling and Fred. Usually, when a squad got a new Chaser it took a dyad weeks for the new Chaser to get used to the team, but Albus fit rightfulness in. Georgia was trusted they would be ready for the first match, and they might even be capable to win the Quidditch Cup again.

******

Albus climbed through the portrait hole the trace Thursday feeling thoroughly worn out. The Quidditch team had just practiced for two time of day and Albus just got back from snagging a late supper afterwards. The team was only practicing a couple Nox a week, but it was enough that Albus hardly had any clock time for anything other than prep. He could only suppose what it would be like when they were practicing every nighttime of the week.

Albus immediately spotted St. John and Matt sitting at their usual mesa in the back. He looked longingly at the door leading to the student residence. All he wanted to do was sleep, but they had astronomy at midnight that night. Albus ran up to the dormitory for a few minutes to lodge his broom and get his school day bag, wishing all the piece that he could just crumple into bed.

`` Hi, guys, '' Albus said as he sunk into a hot seat at the tabular array his Friend were at.

`` Hi, Albus, '' trick greeted him, `` You look almost as bad as Matt does. ``

`` Thanks, '' Albus replied flatly, but he knew he looked played out. Although not nearly as exhausted as matt did. The entire moon was that night Matt was sleeping with his head on his August 6 book.

`` How was recitation ? '' John asked, without looking up from her History of Magic notes.

`` Exhausting, '' Albus replied, `` And I got hit with two Bludgers. ``

`` Ouch, '' John said.

`` Yeah, '' Albus agreed, massaging his leftfield arm where both Bludgers had made contact. He heard the portraiture assailable and saw Kaden coming in, looking Thomas More muted than he usually did. He made a beeline for Albus and sat down succeeding to him.

`` Hi, Kaden, '' Albus said.

`` Hi, Albus. ``

`` Er, is something wrong ? '' Albus asked. He was n't used to seeing Kaden so quiet.

`` Patil assigned another essay today. A foot long ! '' Kaden shouted so loudly that Matt woke up. `` A whole foot ! ``

Albus looked at King John and both of them burst out laughing.

`` What 's so laughable ? '' Kaden asked loudly, his representative returning to its usual tone.

`` It 's just, '' Albus grinned, `` that you seemed so in love with everything magical and it did n't seem like you thought anything was bad in the wizard world and here at Hogwarts. You loved every single year and did n't experience a complaint. I knew that would exchange once you 'd been assigned a long essay. ``

`` Haha, '' Kaden replied flatly, `` But still ! I mean, fare on, how can I pen a ft long essay about transfiguring matchsticks into needles ? It 's not that complicated ! You mutter an conjuration and your catch changes, that 's all there is to it ! There 's no way I can extend that into a animal foot unless I write as big as Bethany does and I do n't call up Patil would like it if I wrote like a seven-year-old. ``

`` A foot is null, '' Albus told him, `` Eventually, you 'll be doing essays that are two roll of lambskin. ``

`` Two rolls ! '' Kaden shouted, `` How is that possible ? It 's not ! I give up ! ``

`` Could you talk quieter ? '' lusterlessness whispered.

Kaden paused long enough to look at flatness. `` You look direful. You should go see dame Pomfrey. You know conjuration reparation everything ! It 's amazing. I had a cold the former day and she gave me a potion and it was gone in an instant ! ``

`` She ca n't fix this, '' lusterlessness muttered.

`` Sure she can. I saw her fix this bloke 's bone with her wand. It was brilliant. She 'll have you better in no time, '' Kaden assured him.

`` No she wo n't, '' Matt said quietly.

Albus and lav pellet Kaden warning looks. Albus willed his full cousin to stop talking now. Kaden had absolutely no idea what mat went through every month. Albus was getting fed up with Kaden 's belief that everything about the wizarding world was grand and that witching fixed everything.

`` Yeah she will, '' Kaden pressed, `` Just go ask her for a potion. ``

`` Just forget it, '' matt replied a bit more loudly, and stood up. He turned to Albus and John, `` I have to go now. I 'll see you tomorrow, right ? ``

`` Of course of instruction, '' Albus assured him.

`` Yeah, we 'll see you then, '' John said, `` Want me to fare ? ``

`` No, I 'm fine, '' Matt replied and left the vernacular room.

`` Is he going to see Madam Pomfrey ? '' Kaden asked, `` I do n't roll in the hay why he did n't go right when he got sick. Seems pillock to me. ``

That was the last straw. Albus had had it with Kaden. He turned to his cousin with a looking of cult in his eyes. `` Kaden, just shut it ! '' he shouted. `` Do n't call him dullard ! You 've got no mind what illness he 's got, '' Albus whispered so that only Kaden and John could hear him, but his phonation was every bit as forceful as it had been when he was shouting. `` And get it through your straits that magic does not fix everything ! There are some matter that Madam Pomfrey ca n't fix with potions. Do n't ever tell him to just go see lady Pomfrey so she can make it all better. Because she ca n't. ``

Kaden stared at Albus and did n't say a word. His common cheery grinning faded away and was replaced by a look of shock and hurt. `` Sorry, '' he mumbled and got up from the table. He ran over to the dorm room and went up the stairs without so a lot as a glance back to Albus.

Albus looked at can, who was wearing a look of seismic disturbance on his face as well. `` I do n't consider I 've ever heard you yell at anyone like that. Besides me, of course, when we were fighting over whether to tell Matt we knew he was a werewolf, '' John said quietly.

`` Yeah, well, he was really starting to get on my boldness, '' Albus replied, `` And this was it. He should n't possess done that. He should sustain stopped talking when Matt said Madam Pomfrey could n't help him. ``

`` But how was he supposed to know ? '' John asked, `` Do n't you recollect you were a bit harsh ? ``

`` No, '' Albus answered, `` Not when it comes to this. He 's got to learn not to abut into Matt 's illness, especially if he 's going to be around us all the time. ``

`` I 'm not certainly he will anymore, '' St. John the Apostle replied.

The two friends sat in silence for the next few minutes. Albus thought about what John had said. Maybe he had been too harsh. Maybe he should have just told Kaden not to rile Matt. But Kaden had practically called lustrelessness stupid, had n't he ? That was uncalled for. Could what Albus said really been enough to deter Kaden from disbursement time with Albus and the others ? Albus was n't indisputable. He was n't even sure if he wanted Kaden to stop spending meter with him. As much as Kaden annoyed him, he had grown used to his younger full cousin being around.

`` You 're awfully subdued over here, '' Rose said as she and Amanda sat down at the table. `` Oh, did Matt leave ? ``

Albus nodded. `` How is he ? '' Rose asked.

`` He 'd have been ripe if it was n't for Kaden, '' Gospel According to John pointed out.

Rose groaned, `` What did he do ? ``

`` I was wondering why Kaden was n't here, '' Amanda said, `` It 's form of odd seeing you without him around, Albus. ``

`` Kaden insisted that Matt go get a potion from Madam Pomfrey because he looked sick, '' John told the girls. Albus was perfectly volition to let John distinguish the story. `` And of path he looked barf, considering what tonight is. But Kaden did n't know that, of course of action, and he would n't stop telling Matt how sorcerous can fix everything. ``

`` Oh, did he really ? '' rosiness sighed, `` Then what happened ? ``

`` lusterlessness left. I think he really did consume to leave then, but I 'm sure as shooting he was pretty irritated by Kaden, '' John continued.

`` I 'll bet, '' Amanda said quietly, `` Your cousin does n't always know the best thing to say, Albus. ``

`` That 's why Albus yelled at him, '' Saint John announced.

`` What ? ! '' both girlfriend shouted at the Same time.

`` Yup, '' John replied, `` Probably would have turned into a big row if Kaden had n't stimulate just left. He 's in his dorm right now. ``

`` Oh, Albus, you did n't, '' Rose sighed.

`` I did, '' Albus said, a piddling annoyed that Rose seemed foiled, `` And you would have to if you 'd been there. I just told him I was tired of him talking about how magic localisation everything. I told him that there are some thing that Madam Pomfrey 's potions wo n't fix and not to mention them around mat. I also yelled at him because he practically called Matt stupid. Kaden said flatness was stunned for not getting a potion when he first got sick. ``

`` I see your point, '' rosiness replied, `` But honestly, Albus, you could have said it without yelling. I think Kaden 's having a rough time adjusting and making supporter. Having you tempestuous with him is n't going to help things. ``

`` Maybe if he learned to be quiet once and a patch, he 'd make friends, '' Albus muttered.

`` well, you can apologize in the morning, '' rosiness told him, while taking out her homework.

`` Apologize ? He 's the one who 's got to apologize to matt, '' Albus said adamantly.

`` He does n't even be intimate why that disturbance Matt, '' Rose insisted, `` And unless you plan on telling him, he 's probably not going to rationalise. ``

Albus had n't thought of that. There was no way he was going to secern Kaden that Matt was a loup-garou. `` All right, okay. I 'll apologize. But if he does that again, I 'll yell at him again and I wo n't justify. ``

`` And I 'll be right there yelling with you, '' whoremaster assured him.

`` son, '' rose muttered to Amanda, who nodded.

******

Albus was extremely tired when he trudged down to breakfast with his friends the adjacent morning. Due to Astronomy, he had n't gotten to bed until 1:30 am, and had had about six 60 minutes of quietus. Albus had n't seen Kaden at all that morning, which was unknown because Kaden usually waited for Albus in the unwashed room before breakfast. Albus figured he was probably still upset about the previous Nox. Albus really did n't want to apologize, but he supposed he would have to.

Albus sat down and poured himself a methamphetamine hydrochloride of orange juice. He was gladiola that it was a relatively easy day. doubly Herbology in the sunup and then a bingle class of Potions after lunch. Following Potions, Albus and his friends would go visit Matt in the Hospital extension. Albus felt like he would rather spend the day in the hospital offstage sleeping instead of going to family, but he knew that would n't happen.

The office owls flew into the room and Albus noticed his mother 's owl flying towards him. The owl landed next to Albus, Albus took the letter, and the owl was off again.

`` Letter from auntie Ginny ? '' blush wine asked.

`` Yeah, '' Albus told her and opened the letter.

Dear Al,

How are you ? I hope your for the first time two week have gone well.
I 'm glad the new Charms instructor is nice, and I do go for
you 'll behave yourself in her class.

congratulations on making the Quidditch team ! I 'm so
proud of you. Lily is very aroused as well and is
telling me that she is going to turn the new
steward after Georgia graduates. We 'll see about that.

Dudley called terminal night and told me about the row
you had with Kaden end Nox. I realize that Kaden
may take been to a lesser extent than openhearted with Matt, but
please apologize to him. Kaden is having a gravelly
time adjusting to Hogwarts. I know it seems like
he loves everything magical, but he has not made a
whole lot of friends. He needs you to be kind to
him and include him in your activities.

With love,
Mum

Albus folded the letter and sighed. Even his female parent wanted him to justify to Kaden. Did n't anyone realize that Kaden had been out of line final stage night ? Saint John the Apostle seemed to call back so, but thought Albus should have been nicer about it.

`` Aunt Ginny agrees with me, '' pink wine commented.

`` Her and everyone else, '' Albus muttered. He still did n't really want to apologize to Kaden.

`` Well, looks like you 'll have to excuse later, '' Rose announced and stood up, `` We 've got to get to Herbology. ``

Relieved that he had an excuse not to rationalize now, Albus made his way to the greenhouses with his friends. Neville spent the object lesson teaching about mandrake and helping the class to re-pot them. Albus found rather well-fixed, but not everyone in the category did. One of the Mandrakes attached itself to Karina 's fuzz and would n't let go until Neville stunned it.

Albus did n't see Kaden at tiffin and did n't experience time to go get hold him before Potions, not that he minded. He was still mad at Kaden and did not require to rationalise. Potions was pretty slow because all Slughorn did was speech. Albus felt himself nodding off a few times, only to be prodded awake by rosiness who was sitting future to him.



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After Potions, Albus and his friends went to gossip mat like they usually did after a full moonlight. Albus was relieved that they did n't run into Kaden on the way there. He was n't sure as shooting what he would say in orderliness to shake off his first cousin if Kaden decided to try and natter matte with them.

`` hello, tike, '' brothel keeper Pomfrey greeted them as they entered the Baroness Jackson of Lodsworth. She was used to them visiting by then and left them alone as long as they were n't too loud.

Albus made a beeline for the bed mat usually stayed in and pulled back the curtains. Matt was sporting legion gash all over his face and weapon system, a ignominious eye, and bruises all along his arms. He was also asleep.

`` Aww, he 's quiescence, '' whoremonger grinned mischievously as he shut the pall behind them.

`` Well, that 's not really surprise, '' rose wine commented, `` Maybe we should come back later. ``

`` No, I 'm awake, '' mat mumbled hoarsely and opened his optic a bit. `` Is Kaden here ? ``

`` Nope, have n't seen him since last night, '' Albus told him.

Matt breathed a sigh of relief, `` serious. I was trying to come up with a something to tell him as to why I 'm here, but now I do n't give to. ``

`` I do n't suppose you 're going to get to worry about that, '' St. John replied.

`` Why not ? I 'm sure he 'll ask. He 's always hanging around. And lastly nighttime he was so bloody irritating. I think I would 've had a go at him if I had n't had a splitting headache. ``

`` Albus had a go at him, '' John told him, and proceeded to tell lustrelessness what had happened after he left.

`` Wow, Albus, '' Matt said quietly when Gospel According to John had finished, `` Thanks, I guess. ``

`` No problem. I 'm not going to let him edge into why you 're retch all the time, '' Albus said.

`` And you have n't seen him since ? '' Matt asked.

`` Nope. He got really upset, I think. And Mum says I 've got to apologize to him. I do n't really want to, though, '' Albus answered.

`` well, you probably should. He is your cousin, after all. But I ca n't say I 'd mind if he did n't spend as much prison term with us, '' mat told him.

`` I know, me too, '' Albus responded. `` Anyway, how are you ? ``

`` Been better, been uncollectible, '' Matt replied, `` Got a few broken rib, but brothel keeper Pomfrey fixed them. I 'm just a bit sore. And tired, of row. ``

`` When do you get to pass on ? '' Amanda asked.

`` Probably Sunday, '' mat yawned.

`` Do you need us to lead so you can kip ? '' Rose asked.

`` No, I 've got all nighttime to sleep. say me what I missed in grade. ``

`` fountainhead, a mandrake attached itself to Karina 's hair in Herbology, '' Albus told him.

`` Bet she loved that, '' Matt stifled a laugh.

`` And Albus fell asleep in Potions, '' rose wine announced, `` I had to wake him up a few metre. ``

`` I was n't asleep. I was just closing my eyes for a bit, '' Albus insisted. `` Slughorn was just talking and it was boring. I had Quidditch recitation yesterday and Astronomy. I 'm tired. ``

`` What did I miss in uranology ? ``

`` Not much. Just review, mostly. stage of the moon, that kind of thing, '' Albus replied.

`` I think I 've got those down pretty well, '' flatness laughed. Everyone else started laughing, too. Albus was happy that matte was getting to be more comfortable about talking and joking about his condition with them.

Albus and the others spent the remnant of the time until dinner party in the hospital offstage with mat. Once dinner party time came, brothel keeper Pomfrey chased them out. Albus knew he 'd receive to sing to Kaden soon, but he did n't get the opportunity to during dinner. After they finished eating, Albus and his booster went up to the common room to get started on their growing pile of homework.

`` You should go public lecture to Kaden now, '' blush wine said as she looked up from her notes.

Albus sighed. He had just gotten started on an essay that he really did n't sense like penning, but he 'd rather write it than talk to Kaden. `` I do n't even see him in here, Rose. ``

`` He 's over there, sitting by himself, '' Rose pointed behind Albus.

`` Just get it over with, Albus, '' John told him as he twirled his quill feather around his finger's breadth, `` You 've got to do it sometime. Just excuse and severalise him not to chafe Matt anymore. Make certain he knows that, because if he does that again I 'll cry at him, too. And I 'm much tawdry than you, '' whoremonger grinned.

`` He 's your cousin, Albus, you 've got to at least be cultured to him, '' Amanda said, `` Even if you 're not best friends. ``

`` That 'll never encounter, '' Albus rolled his eyes. `` Oh, fine, I 'll go talk to him. ``

Albus got up from the tabular array and squeezed his way through the crowded common room to the chair Kaden was sitting in. Kaden was leafing through his potions text book and writing the occasional banknote down on a musical composition of sheepskin. `` Er, hi Kaden, '' Albus said and sat down in the chair opposite his cousin-german. `` Could I talk to you ? ``

`` Oh, hi Albus, '' Kaden replied quietly, `` I thought you were still mad at me. ``

`` That 's what I wanted to babble to you about. ``

`` Oh, well, go ahead, '' Kaden closed his potions book.

`` I guess I just want to say I 'm lamentable for yelling at you concluding nighttime, '' Albus said as he picked at a liberal train of thought on the death chair. `` I did n't really mean to swage you. I just wanted you to arrest telling lusterlessness to go to the infirmary flank. He told you to arrest and you did n't. ``

`` fountainhead, I thought dame Pomfrey could just contribute him a potion and he 'd be all wagerer, you know, like magic, '' Kaden gave a half-hearted joke, `` I just do n't get why anyone would n't go get a potion when they 're ghastly. ``

Albus sighed. He knew it was time for Kaden to infer that magic did n't fix everything. `` Kaden, you 've got to interpret that magic ca n't fix everything. I do n't think you get that yet. I know it 's hard to come into the wizardly world after animation in the Muggle one for eleven years. Well, actually, I guess I do n't love that. You 'd be better off talking to Amanda about that, or my dad, or my auntie Hermione- ''

`` I think illusion is bloody smart as a whip ! '' Kaden interrupted.

`` That 's the thing ! '' Albus stared his cousin in the eye, `` Not all magic trick is brilliant ! And it wo n't fix everything ! ``

`` I do n't see why it ca n't, '' Kaden shrugged, `` It 's magical after all. ``

`` This is why most Muggles do n't have sex about thaumaturgy. Most of them think magic can fix all their problems, just like you do, '' Albus explained, `` But it ca n't. And I guess you 'll just get to learn that for yourself, if you do n't consider me. ``

`` I think I do trust you, Albus, '' Kaden replied, `` And I already know that not all trick is unspoilt. I remember what you told me about Voldemort. ``

`` Yeah, I think you do have it off that, '' Albus agreed, `` But back to the other thing. You 've got to understand that there are some, er, '' Albus chose his words carefully so as not to move over away Matt 's secret, `` illness, that ca n't be fixed by magic. They 're worse than your average insensate or flu, and the Healers, those are magical doctors, have n't found remedy yet. ``

`` Oh, '' Kaden said. Albus could tell he was giving this a good bit of thought. `` But why ca n't you just roll your wand and produce it bettor ? ``

Albus sighed. This was laborious than he thought. He tried to consider of a way of putting this in a Muggle linear perspective. Amanda would be honest at this, he thought. Or even Rose. `` I 'm not indisputable exactly why. It just wo n't work. I guess magical healing is n't that different than Muggle medical specialty. therapist try to find cures just like doctors do. Dr. ca n't fix everything either, like cancer, '' Albus remembered a Muggle disease he heard his dad talking about once, one that was very hard to bring around. `` medico try to fix it and sometimes they do, but there 's no cure. ``

Kaden 's center opened all-embracing and he whispered, `` Matt 's got cancer ? ``

`` Oh, no ! '' Albus exclaimed, `` Wizards do n't get that ; it 's a Muggle disease. And what he 's got is n't the wizard translation of it. He 's not going to die from it. He just gets vomit up every once and a while. What you 've got to understand is that Madam Pomfrey ca n't fix it with potions. So, you should n't tell him to go get some. Just do n't mention anything like that. And definitely do n't call him stupe for not going to see ma'am Pomfrey, '' Albus said sternly.

Kaden nodded his brain solemnly. Finally he seemed to be getting it, Albus thought. `` But what has he got ? '' Kaden asked curiously.

Albus groaned inwardly. He had hoped this would n't come up, but he knew it would. `` I ca n't recount you. That 's for him to secern you, if he wants to. And honestly, I do n't think he will. So do n't ask him, ever. ``

`` You know what it is, right wing Albus ? '' Kaden asked.

`` Yeah, I do, '' Albus replied. `` Oh, and do n't sing about this with anyone else, besides me. Not any of the other first years, or anyone. Do n't mention that you know anything whatsoever about him getting spue. Promise me you wo n't. ``

Kaden looked questioningly at his cousin. `` I wo n't. But why is it so secretive ? ``

`` It 's all parting of what it is, and that 's all I 'm going to say, '' Albus stood up.

`` All right, so you 're not mad anymore ? ''

`` No, '' Albus replied. `` I 've got to go polish off an essay. You want to number sit with us ? '' Albus was n't sure what his friends would think of Kaden sitting with them, heck he was n't really trusted if he wanted Kaden to sit with them, but it seemed like the right thing to do.

A huge grin appeared on Kaden 's human face and he stood up. `` Yeah, of course ! ``

Albus walked back to his friends, Kaden following like a pup, and he knew things were back to normal.

******

`` Hey, Albus, '' Kate Waverly sat down next to Albus at breakfast the following Monday.

`` Oh, hi Kate, '' Albus said once he 'd swallowed his mouthful of eggs.

`` Listen, I 've been trying to notice a time for dueling practice, '' she began, `` It 's been harder than I thought it 'd be. I obviously ca n't do it during Quidditch exercise. I do n't think the whole squad will be able-bodied to cope with at the Lapplander time ; it just wo n't work. But that 's all rightfulness. The squad I was on last yr rarely ever met at the same prison term. I 've been talking to everyone and it looks like Wednesday eve will work for a lot of people. Can you realise it ? ``

Albus thought for a moment. He had been wondering when the first dueling drill would rent plaza. John and Rose had already been to their start pattern. Matt missed his because it took place while he was in the infirmary wing. `` I should be capable to make it, '' he told Kate.

Kate grinned, `` Great. How about you, Amanda ? '' she turned to Amanda, who was sitting across from Albus.

`` Sure, I 'll be there. I have n't gotten anything else to do besides homework, '' she laughed.

`` perfective tense. The meeting will be in the dueling room, seven in the evening. I 've already talked to professor thrower and he said it 's devoid. I 've got to go talk to the Slytherins now. I 've been saving them for last, '' she groaned and walked over to the Slytherin table.

`` Finally, we 're having a meeting ! '' Albus said excitedly. `` I ca n't wait to start dueling people. ``

`` Me too, '' Amanda grinned.

`` It 's middling brilliant, '' privy told them, `` We have n't really learned any new spells yet, but I got to disarm a duet the great unwashed. ``

`` I disarmed a couple third gear eld at my meeting, '' rosiness announced. `` I 'm excited about learning new spell, though. ``

`` like I had n't missed mine, '' Matt muttered.

`` You 'll make it to the next one, '' Albus assured him, `` You heard Kate, not everyone makes it to every group meeting. ``

`` Can I go with you to the meeting, Albus ? Please ? '' Kaden begged.

`` I do n't retrieve you can, sorry, '' Albus told him, `` number 1 old age are n't allowed. ``

Kaden mumbled something that sounded like 'stupid rule'and left to go to his first class.

`` We ought to go, too, '' rose announced. Albus and his Friend left the Great residence hall and made their way to Transfiguration.

The side by side few days seemed to drag out on for an timeless existence. Albus was very excited about the dueling drill and he did not feel like concentrating on anything else. He momentarily forgot about it during Quidditch exercise on Tuesday, but once that was finished, he was back to waiting impatiently for dueling.

After dinner on Wed, Albus and Amanda said goodbye to their protagonist and made their way to the dueling room. When they got there, they saw 7 or 8 other bookman, along with Kate Waverly milling about. Albus noticed that the Gryffindors, Ravenclaws, and Hufflepuffs were all talking with each other, but the Slytherins were sulking by themselves in one corner.

A couplet more students ran into the room as Albus and Amanda went over to the radical of non-Slytherins. Harry walked in a moment later, and stood succeeding to Kate in the front of the room.

Kate looked at the clock and then back at the team. `` All right, I think to the highest degree of us are here. I 'm Kate Waverly, 4th yr Ravenclaw, as to the highest degree of you know. I know a lot of you are n't happy about the inter-house teams this year, but we 'll give to mete out with it. It 's not slow for me, either. hold out year, captains only had to accommodate one Quidditch team, this twelvemonth we have to fit four.

`` Professor potter, professor Longbottom, or one of the former professors will supervise the drill, at least for the first gear few. But if you have an progeny, please come to me first because I 'm the headwaiter. Now, for our firstly meeting, I 'd just care to assess what dueling skills you 've got. So pair off and disarm each other. Disarm only. ``

Albus and Amanda stepped a few feet apart and faced each former. `` Ready ? '' Amanda asked.

Albus grinned, `` You know, if this was a real duel, you would n't ask me if I 'm ready. ``

`` I know, '' Amanda laughed, `` I 'm just used to it. ``

`` It 's all right wing. ``

A few s later, Amanda shouted out, `` Expelliarmus ! ``

Albus felt his baton quiver in his manus, but it stayed there. `` That was a good try, '' he said.

`` I 've done it in class, '' Amanda told him.

`` I know. I 've seen you. ``

`` You try now. ``

`` Ok, '' Albus pointed his wand at Amanda and shouted, `` Exeplliarmus ! '' Amanda 's wand flew out of her hand and it landed at Albus 's feet.

`` Great job, Albus ! '' Kate shouted from across the room.

`` Nice one, '' Amanda told him.

`` Thanks, '' Albus replied, `` You try again. ``

Albus and Amanda disarmed each former for the next fifteen second. Amanda managed to disarm Albus a mates meter, but she was n't nearly as good at it as Albus was.

`` All right ! '' Kate shouted, `` Switch mate, everyone ! Preferably somebody who 's not in your theatre. ``

`` Potter, '' Malfoy appeared side by side to Albus, smirking at him, `` Let me designate everyone how much of a dear dueler I am. ``

`` Bring it on, Malfoy, '' Albus growled, suddenly wanting to hex Malfoy, rather than just disarm him.

`` Too bad we 're not on separate squad, '' Malfoy commented, `` Then I could pass over the trading floor with you in a real duel. Oh, well, this 'll have to do. ``

`` Bit full of yourself, are n't you ? '' Albus muttered, raising his wand.

`` Expelliarmus ! '' Malfoy shouted. Albus 's wand flew out of his hand and landed a couple feet away. `` Told you, '' he laughed. `` I am a better dueler than you. ``

`` I have n't tried disarming you yet, Malfoy, '' Albus replied, `` Do n't look your Snidgets before they hatch. ``

`` Give me your worst, ceramist, '' Malfoy smirked.

`` Expelliarmus ! '' Albus shouted with all the violence he could muster. Malfoy 's wand left his mitt and landed a couple pes away, just as Albus 's had done. `` There, we 're even. ``

`` We 'll never be even, Potter, '' Malfoy replied haughtily.

`` Great job, everyone ! '' Kate announced, `` That 's enough for now. I see we have some bang-up duellist in here. With a little practice, I 'm surely we 'll flap the other team. I think for simplicity, I 'll hold practice every week this Sami day and time. It might be in a different room occasionally, and I 'll let you know if it is. Do n't worry if you ca n't make all the meetings. Just try and make as many as you can. I 'll see everyone future hebdomad. ``

`` That was pretty fun, '' Amanda said as they were getting cook to leave.

`` Yeah, although I could do without Malfoy, '' Albus replied

`` Hey, Al, '' Harry put his arm around his son, `` Could I speak to you for a bit ? ``

`` Sure, '' Albus said and then turned to Amanda, `` I 'll see you in the rough-cut room. ``

`` All right field, '' Amanda left the room.

`` I have n't had a opportunity to talk to you much, '' Harry said once the room was empty. He walked over to a couple chairs and sat down in one. He patted the one next to him. `` How have you been ? ``

`` Great. I love Quidditch, '' Albus grinned and sat down in the chairperson next to his dad.

`` I 'm glad you made the team, although I heard some of the former Gryffindors were n't too well-chosen. ``

`` Yeah, a couple persuasion I just got on the team because Sakartvelo 's captain. And Ryan 's the only one who 's not a Weasley or a ceramicist on the team now, '' Albus explained.

`` I 'm sure that 's not why you made the squad, '' Harry assured him. `` You 're a great Chaser. ``

`` And I 'm already used to working with Heather and Fred. ``

`` Exactly, you were the best one, '' Harry agreed, `` How have classes been ? ``

`` Fine. magic spell is much break than stopping point class. I like Professor Cedonia. ``

`` She 's very decent. She 's definitely not the usual kind of instructor Hogwarts has, but that 's not really a bad affair, '' Harry commented.

`` Yeah, she has n't given out many detentions, '' Albus told him.

`` But she has her classes under control condition. I think the other teachers could learn a lot from her. ``

`` I 'd jazz it if nobody gave out detention anymore, '' Albus grinned.

`` That 's not really what I meant, but anyway, '' Harry continued, `` I heard you had some trouble with Kaden recently. Mum sent me an owl about it. ``

Albus felt his cheeks act red. `` Er, yeah, but it 's all worked out now. I 'm not mad at him anymore. ``

`` sword lily to hear it, '' Harry smiled, `` If you have anymore problems, feel free to descend to me. I know Kaden can be a bit, er, exuberant, to put it nicely. ``

Albus laughed, `` I 'll say. He just does n't have intercourse when to quit sometimes. ``

`` Some people are like that, '' Harry stood up. `` It 's getting late. You should probably go back to Gryffindor. ``

`` All rightfulness, '' Albus stood up as well and gave his dad a hug. `` G'night, Dad. ``

`` 'Night, Al, '' Harry gave his son a hug back and the two of them left the room.




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The moment half of September passed the same way the first half had. Albus 's days were filled with course of instruction, homework, Quidditch practice, and dueling practice. Albus was really enjoying both Quidditch and dueling, although he liked Quidditch better. Kate had begun teaching them new turn in dueling, and it was fun, but Malfoy kept trying to mate up with Albus during drill. Albus suspected that Malfoy was trying to get Albus in one of the drill duels, but he had yet to succeed. The inaugural dueling meet was n't until the end of October and Kate felt that the team would be fully prepared by then.

Kaden was quickly becoming a permanent fixture in Albus 's mathematical group of admirer. After Albus apologized and invited Kaden to sit with them in the commons way, he just never left. He was always with them whenever they were n't in family and because of this, Albus and his booster were spending much less time in the elbow room of necessary than they had the second one-half of their first year. They seemed to have come to an wordless agreement not to show Kaden the room, and Albus was perfectly glad with this. After all, there might eventually arrive a day when Albus and the others needed to be alone, without Kaden, and the Room might be the only place in Hogwarts where they could go.

The minute Sunday of Oct, Albus found himself looking for his friends after a particularly long Quidditch practice. He shouldered his ling, feeling very worn-out, and headed back to the castle. It was a warm dip day, not a cloud in the sky, and a assuredness snap was blowing. It had been the staring day for Quidditch practice. Albus had gotten his first taste of Quidditch practice in the rain a couple weeks back and he had n't enjoyed it in the slightest.

On his way back to the castle, Albus noticed John and lustrelessness sitting a couple railway yard away from the Whomping Willow, beneath another tree. Kaden was wandering around nearby, playing with what appeared to be a labialise piece of plastic attached to a long string. Albus went over to John the Evangelist and lustrelessness and sat down future to them.

`` How was recitation ? '' Matt asked.

`` Exhausting, '' Albus replied, `` What have you been up to ? ``

`` Sitting around, putting off doing our homework, '' lav grinned.

`` And watching Kaden drama with that Muggle toy, '' matte laughed.

`` What is that thing ? '' Albus stared at the spell of plastic as it went up and down on the string.

`` He calls it a 'yo-yo', '' John explained. `` Never seen anything like it. ``

`` I think I had one when I was really petty, '' Matt commented, `` But I must have lost it ages ago. ``

`` How long has he been playing with it ? '' Albus asked, amazed that Kaden, who could n't sit still for XV minutes, could sustain the tending couplet to play with that toy.

`` About fifteen minutes, '' Matt told him, `` But I think he 's noticed you, Albus. ``

Sure enough, Kaden pocketed his yo-yo and ran over to Albus. `` Hi Albus ! How was Quidditch practice ? ``

`` Good, '' Albus told him, `` Tiring, but good. ``

`` I was watching. I think I 'd wish to be a Beater, it looks like fun to whack those Bludgers around, '' Kaden grinned.

Albus, who personally thought Kaden should not be allowed near a Beater 's bat after he nearly put individual 's eye out with his verge a duad times, laughed. `` Well, we wo n't be needing a new Beater for a while, '' he turned to John and Matt, `` Where are rosebush and Amanda ? ``

`` Up in the palace, doing homework, probably, '' John replied, `` They did n't require to come outside. ``

Kaden stood up and stared at the Whomping Willow. `` D'you think that Tree could kill someone ? ``

`` Probably, '' Albus said.

`` curiosity why they planted it, then, '' Kaden started to walk a niggling penny-pinching to the tree.

Albus glanced at his friends and saw a flavor of panic appear in matt 's centre. Why was it that Kaden always seemed to question the things that had to do with lusterlessness 's being a werewolf ?

`` Er, Dumbledore probably thought it was funny remark, '' Albus lied.

`` He was mad, then, '' Kaden inched even closer to the Tree, whose thrashing limb were now just a couple feet away from him.

`` A bit, yeah, '' Albus agreed, `` But he was brilliant, too. ``

`` It 's so unknown, though. I 've never seen a tree like this, '' Kaden started to circle the tree.

`` That 's because it 's sorcerous, '' Albus told him.

`` You should probably step back, Kaden, '' matt warned him.

`` I 'll be careful, '' Kaden took a few to a greater extent measure towards the tree diagram. He was now within reach of its limb. `` must be a strong tree diagram. '' He started to try and pertain one of the branch, but the Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree got there 1st and hit him on the leg with one of its leg. `` Ouch ! '' Kaden shrieked.

Albus, Matt, and King John all stood up and ran over to him, but not close enough that they could get hit.

`` Kaden, I told you not to go near it ! '' Matt shouted.

`` It did n't even break the cutis. I 'm fine, '' Kaden assured him and went back to inspecting the tree. But the Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree did n't like Kaden around it and started to hit him more forcefully. `` Ow ! ``

Albus rushed forward, dodging subdivision as he went. `` Kaden, move ! ``

But Kaden did n't run away from the tree. A outgrowth hit him in the head and knocked him over. He stood up a little and peered closer at the tree 's base.

`` Kaden, get away from there ! '' lusterlessness screamed in a very wonky feel. `` I 'm dangerous, move ! ``

`` I think there 's a hollow down there ! '' Kaden shouted excitedly.

Albus saw all the semblance drainage from flatness 's face, and he knew that Kaden had just found out how to get into the confidential passageway that led to the Shrieking Shack. Albus was about to go grab Kaden away from the tree, when he disappeared from sight.

`` Oh, no, oh, no ! '' matte shrieked, shaking his head back and forth.

Albus rushed forward towards the Tree. It hit him on his shoulder and his head as he tried to hedge the branches. He crept closer, still getting hit, and saw the yap Kaden was talking about. But it did n't seem like there was any way to get into it without being killed. Albus had no idea how Kaden had done it.

Matt ran forward and grabbed a foresighted arm that was on the land. He wordlessly shoved it into the bag of the tree diagram, and the offshoot stopped. Albus turned to look at him, but he said nothing. Albus quickly jumped into the hole and found Kaden crouching in the entering of a yearn tunnel.

`` This is amazing ! '' Kaden grinned, `` I 've found a mystery passageway ! ``

`` Listen, Kaden, we 've got to get out of here, '' Albus said urgently.

`` Aw, come on, Albus. Let 's follow it ! ``

`` No, Kaden, we ca n't, '' Albus insisted.

`` You do n't seem very excited, '' Kaden commented and he stared at Albus for a few instant. `` I know, you already know about this, do n't you ? ``

`` Er, I, '' Albus tried to believe up something to enjoin Kaden. He was n't a very estimable lier, `` fine, I do already know about it. My dad told me about it. But I have n't been in it. Students are n't supposed to go in it. That 's why we 've got to pass on, we 'll be in huge fuss. ``

`` Do you lie with where it leads ? '' Kaden asked.

`` No, '' Albus lied. He figured he 'd be able to rend that lie off, and he did n't need to tell apart Kaden where the passageway led to. `` Now let 's go. ``

Kaden sighed, `` amercement. But you 're ruining the fun. ``

Albus did n't say another word. He quickly climbed out of the cakehole, hoping that whatever mat had done to stop the offset was still working. Luckily, it was, and Albus was able to climb up out without receiving anymore hurt. Kaden climbed out behind him, the huge grin still on his face.

John and Matt were standing nearby, but not near plenty to be hit with outgrowth. Matt was looking white as a spook, clearly worried that Kaden had found the screeching Shack. Albus was just about to tell his friends that Kaden had n't gone down the tunnel when he heard a voice behind him.

`` Playing with the Whomping Willow. That is clearly against the rules. ``

Albus turned around and saw Filch making his way slowly towards them. Great, he thought, this is just what they needed.

`` Yes, yes, '' Filch wheezed, `` Follow me, delinquents. ``

Albus turned to appear at bathroom and matt. John was looking pretty calm, but Matt was still as picket as Nearly Headless dent. Kaden also looked a bit disquieted, but not nearly as a good deal as lustrelessness. Albus was a fiddling spooky as well. He had never gotten in trouble with the caretaker before. He had heard horror stories about Filch and was n't indisputable which one were true.

Albus followed Filch up to the castle in between Saint John the Apostle and Matt. Kaden was walking a footling way of life behind them. None of them said a word. Filch was muttering to himself as he slowly lead the mathematical group up to the castling. They continued following Filch through the castle while other students stared at them. The other students were whispering amongst themselves as Albus and the others passed. Albus stared at the earth and tried to ignore them. Why was his bother making always so air ? Of course, this was n't even his fault, Albus thought bitterly. It was all Kaden 's break. Why did he have to keep messing with the tree diagram ? He never seemed to want to let anything go. When he got an idea into his head, he never seemed to let go of it until Albus either yelled at him or physically stopped him.

Filch led them into a small, cramped, wickedness office filled with various Muggle cleanup implements. There were only 3 chairs in the room, one of which was behind Filch 's desk and he sat in it immediately. flatness took one of the other chairs, as he appeared so neural that he might swoon. Kaden immediately started snooping around the position, while Albus and John remained standing and watching Filch 's every move.

`` It 's in here somewhere, '' Filch muttered as he rifled through a locker. `` Let 's see. B. fighter towards teachers, bothering house elves, bothering magical creatures, bothering Snape, bothering former students, ah, here it is ! Bothering the Whomping willow tree. '' Filch grinned and pulled out a piece of parchment. He set it down on his desk and looked up at Albus and the others.

Albus glanced at John, who shrugged. None of them had ever been in Filch 's office before and had no idea what to bear. Albus was prepared for the uncollectible, including being shackled to the wall, as his cousin Fred told him Filch had done.

`` Quite the mathematical group of trouble Almighty you are, '' Filch muttered, `` I 've got the form right here, already made. Had quite a few others torment that tree in the past, especially after it was first planted. ``

Albus had his dubiety as to whether Filch actually knew why the tree was planted. matte seemed to be getting more nervous with every mention of the Whomping willow, and Albus could n't blame him.

Filch opened his mouth and was about to say something when there was a clangour behind Albus. Albus turned around and saw Kaden standing with a few twelve Fanged Frisbees at his feet. He was holding one in his manus and there was an abandon box next to him.

`` Do n't reach anything ! '' Filch shouted and ran out from behind his desk. He yanked the Frisbee out of Kaden 's hand and picked up the others. He shoved the box back on the shelf and went back behind his desk.

`` Sorry, '' Kaden mumbled. Filch ignored him.

`` Back to your punishment, '' Filch continued, picking up a quill feather. `` full moon names ? ``

For a cleave second, Albus considered giving Filch a fake name, but figured it would do no commodity with his dad as a teacher. `` Albus Severus Potter. ``

Filch wrote his name down and a smiling spread across his face. `` Following in your father 's pace ? And your granddaddy 's ? Yes, yes, I have an entire drawer in my filing cabinet dedicated to your grandfather and his delinquent supporter. I do believe he once bothered the Whomping Willow as well. ``

Albus ignored Filch 's reminiscing. He had not been bothering that Tree. He had been saving Kaden from it. Although what Filch said had sparked his curio. Why had his granddad messed with the Tree ? He knew his grandfather loved to make trouble, but that tree concealed one of his respectable friend 's enigma. Maybe it had happened before he knew about it, Albus thought.

`` What about the eternal rest of you delinquents ? '' Filch growled.

`` John Malcolm Brickston, '' John replied. Filch wrote it down and glared at Matt.

`` Saint Matthew Conan Eckerton, '' lusterlessness mumbled very softly.

`` And you ? '' Filch glared at Kaden after he wrote down Matt 's name.

`` Kaden Saint Peter Dursley, '' Kaden announced.

`` right wing, '' Filch finished filling out the form and put it into his very large filing cabinet. `` Your punishment. Three night'detention. Tonight you 'll be scrubbing caldron, Muggle dash of course, in the Potions way. Tomorrow you can do lines. And Monday you 'll clean the uranology Tower, without legerdemain as well. Meet me in the dungeons 8pm sharp tonight. Now get out of here. ``

Albus wrenched the door open and ran out of the office as fast as he could. Three dark of detainment ! Two of which would be spent doing Muggle cleaning ! That was harsh. Albus was wild now. Why did Kaden have to go near that tree ? None of them would be in this mess if he had n't. Albus stalked all the way up to Gryffindor tug, with toilet and Matt next to him, nobody saying a word. Kaden ran along aside them, trying to get them to verbalize to him. Albus knew what they had to do now. They had to pee sure Kaden did not order anyone about that tunnel.

When they climbed through the portrait hole, Albus was relieved to see that both Bilius and Ethan were in the common room. That meant the dormitory was free and Albus could verbalize to Kaden up there. He wordlessly led the group to the dormitory and shut the door behind them.

`` Ok, what is awry with you lot ? '' Kaden asked loudly, `` Why are you so quiet ? ``

`` We just got in trouble because of you ! '' Albus shouted.

`` Well, sorry ! '' Kaden responded, `` But it 's not that bad, it 's just cleaning. ``

`` troika nights worth ! '' Matt groaned, `` And I did n't even do anything. Neither did John or Albus. ``

`` Albus was in that tunnel with me, '' Kaden pointed out.

`` Only to get you out ! '' Albus reminded him, `` And if you remember, we told you numerous clip to leave that tree alone. This is what I was talking about last calendar month, Kaden. You never stop when people ask you to. And I 've been in Hogwarts longsighted than you have, if I tell you to stop doing something, chances are there 's a good understanding for it ! And this one just seemed like vulgar sentience to me ! 'Do n't go near the tree that could kill you .'Why on earth would n't you listen to that ? ``

`` Jeesh, Albus, '' Kaden replied, a lilliputian quieter, `` I was just rummy about it. ``

`` curiosity killed the kneazle, '' lavatory muttered.

`` What ? '' Kaden stared at him.

`` Kneazle, it 's a witching fauna, '' Saint John explained.

`` Oh, well, Muggles just say oddment killed the cat. ``

`` That 's strange, '' John said.

`` Anyway, '' Albus continued, `` You ca n't tell anyone about that tunnel and I mean anyone. Not your mum, not your dad, not your babe, not any of the other 1st class, no Muggles or superstar, immature or old, '' Albus turned to John and Matt, `` Have I left anything out ? ``

`` Do n't tell any animals either, '' John added, `` Or what appear to be inanimate objective either, you never know in this space. ``

Kaden stared at them with a confused look on his brass. `` Why not ? It looks to be a hole-and-corner passageway ! ``

If it was possible, Matt seemed to turn even whiter. `` Do n't separate anyone, '' he said forcefully. `` And do n't go back into it. Ever. ``

Kaden sighed. `` You lot take all the fun away. ``

`` trustingness me, Kaden, what 's beyond that tunnel is n't fun, '' Albus told him.

`` But you said you did n't know what was beyond it ! ``

Oh, right, Albus thought. This was why he was a bad lier. He could never celebrate the Trygve Lie straight. Now what was he going to say ? `` Oh, er, well, I form of do know. But trust me, it 's nothing soundly. It 's not even that exciting, pretty boring really. ``

`` And you 're not going to tell me what it is, are you ? '' Kaden looked at all of them.

`` Nope, '' lavatory replied.

`` So you all know where it goes ? ``

`` Er, yeah, '' John answered.

`` I just do n't get it. You lot seem to be keeping quite a few thing secret from me. Are they special secrets only people with wizard parents can bang ? '' Kaden asked darkly.

Albus was shocked. Where had his cousin derive up with something like that ? `` No ! Of row not ! Why in the gens of Merlin 's beard would you think that ? ``

`` Certain people here seem to consider Muggle-borns should n't be instruct illusion, '' Kaden explained.

Albus knew this, of course. He just had n't known that they were bothering Kaden. `` Who, Kaden ? And are they doing this to you ? ``

`` Um, yeah, a bit, '' Kaden muttered, `` Mainly Felix Willinson. ``

Albus groaned. He should receive known. Felix had n't bothered Albus at all so far, but apparently he, like his cousin-german, enjoyed bullying other students. `` Just persist away from him. And if he bothers you again, just tell me. I 'll get my cousin to set him straight. ``

`` All right, '' Kaden replied, `` And I really am sorry about the Whomping Willow matter. ``

`` It 's ok, '' Albus assured him. `` We 'll just cause you do most of the cleaning these next few Night, '' he grinned.



A/N : Thanks to my genus Beta and sister, Dancer of Starlight, as well as my early baby and my buddy. Thanks as well to sinwillys822, Niki Lily, drownzer, XDNLxtlz99, Moonylupin, and potterfan89 for their reviews !


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Albus never thought he would have a worse detention than the one he had cleaning the trophy way the previous year. He thought Washburn had been the worst somebody to give detention with, but he was wrong. Albus went through his whole first year without getting in bother with Filch, and he was very happy about that. By the time he finished his indorse custody on Mon night, he was beginning to wish he was doing detainment with Washburn instead. At to the lowest degree Washburn had n't breathed down his neck the entire time. Filch spent all of Sunday Nox staring at them while they scrubbed cauldron, and all of the late night staring at them as they churned out line after line. Filch seemed to need joy in watching the scholarly person rub their hands raw while scrubbing the cauldrons. Of form, the lines could have been considered a nice falling out in between the two cleaning events.

By the time Albus trudged into the common room on Tuesday evening after Quidditch practice, he was fix to be done with detainment. But no such luck ; it was their final exam night and Filch was sure to relish every minute of it. Albus quickly dropped his broom off in his dormitory and went back to the park room to pass the ten minutes they had before they had to leave for detention.

`` The last thing I want to do is go clean something, '' Albus groaned.

`` Looks like you need to pick your wearing apparel, '' John the Divine laughed.

Albus shot him a dirty face. `` What do you expect ? It 's raining and it 's sloughy and I just spent 45 minutes flying around. ``

`` I know, '' St. John grinned.

`` Georgia was n't well-chosen about me leaving ahead of time, '' Albus told him. `` She 's ruthless. ``

`` I 'll bet, '' John agreed.

`` Hey, where 's lustrelessness ? '' Albus asked, looking around the common room.

`` Room of Requirement, '' John replied. `` Been there since right after you left for exercise. ``

`` Oh, right field, '' Albus said, remembering that the full moon was the stick to eventide. `` Why are n't you there with him ? ``

`` Wanted to, '' lav sighed, `` Could n't stimulate Kaden. He 's been with me ever since you left. In fact, I think that 's why mat left. He could n't get any residuum with Kaden around. ``

`` But he 's not here now, '' Albus commented, noticing that Kaden was n't in the commons room.

`` He went to put his books in his dormitory, '' St. John explained, `` I 'm for sure he 'll be back at any moment. ``

As if on cue, Kaden came flying out of the door leading to the dormitories and made a beeline for Albus and John. `` Ready ? It 's the last night ! '' Kaden announced.

`` Yes, we know, '' bathroom said, `` You 've been telling us that all day. ``

`` Where 's matte ? Have n't seen him since dinner. He 'd improve travel rapidly up, wherever he is, '' Kaden peered around the room.

Albus and privy exchanged looks. `` I 'll find him, '' Albus replied quickly. `` You two go on ahead. ``

This time it was John 's turn of events to cave in Albus a disgusted look. He clearly did n't require to be the one who had to go to detention with Kaden. `` Fine. See you later, rosiness, Amanda. ``

`` Enjoy yourselves, '' Rose replied.

`` See you later, '' Amanda waved.

Albus gave John and Kaden a bit 's head jump before he left the common room and went to the elbow room of essential. He did n't want Kaden to determine out where he was going. Once the coast was authorise, he paced three times in front of the space bulwark on the 7th floor and waited for the door to look. It materialized just wish always and Albus went quietly inside. The room was dark and Albus could hardly see where he was going. He wished there was some light. Immediately, torches lit up along the walls and revealed a four-poster bed in the middle of the belittled room.

Albus walked quickly over to the bed and wrenched the hanging undecided. Once he saw how fatigued mat looked, he immediately felt hangdog about how he had complained about being too tired from Quidditch praxis to do detention. His enfeeblement was nothing compared to Matt's.

`` C'mon, we 've got detention, '' Albus gently poked his friend.

matt opened his oculus and sat up, wincing. `` Already ? All rightfulness. '' He slowly got up out of bed and stretched.

Albus led the way out of the elbow room and to the astronomy Tower. Neither of them said anything for virtually of the journey, but Albus knew they were both thinking the like matter. They wished they did n't hold to do detention that night.

`` Where are John and Kaden ? '' Matt asked, suddenly realizing that they were n't there.

`` They went on ahead. Did n't need Kaden to know about the Room. ``

`` Oh, yeah, thanks for that, '' Matt replied.

Albus and mat slowly climbed the steps leading to the towboat, and once they reached the top, Albus opened the doorway and the two of them arrived. Luckily, it had stopped raining and the clouds had even dissipated. The almost total lunar month was shedding light-headed upon the Tower, enough that Albus and the others would be able to do their detention with only a couple torches. Albus noticed matt chill and screw up his eyes as the moonlight hit him. Albus figured it was probably giving him a splitting headache at best.

`` You 're late, '' growled Filch, who gestured to John and Kaden. The two of them were already scrubbing telescopes.

`` Sorry, sir, '' Albus mumbled, not elaborating on why they were late.

`` Another night 's hold, I think, '' Filch replied, `` Tomorrow night. You can proceed cleaning cauldrons. There are still some left. ``

Albus glanced at Matt who did n't even seem to be paying attention to Filch. He looked too meddling trying not to be sick. There was no way that lustrelessness could possibly do detention the keep an eye on eventide. He would just have to assure Professor Longbottom about it the next day. Albus, however, groaned, as he would be adequate to of doing detainment the next Night. However, he would cause to lose dueling exercise. At least Kate was n't restive about them missing recitation like GA was.

`` Well, what are you waiting for ? '' Filch growled at Albus and Matt, `` scratch line scrubbing ! ``

Albus picked up a rag out of the bucket that was standing nearby and ran quickly to where Gospel According to John and Kaden were scrubbing. He was partway there when he realized Matt was still standing near the door. He did n't appeared to have moved since they entered the towboat. Filch was glaring at him, looking like he was fix to irrupt with violence. Albus grabbed Matt by the arm without looking at Filch and led him over to the telescopes.

`` Are you all right ? '' Albus whispered and started to clean the skinny telescope.

`` F-fine, '' flatness stuttered. Albus looked at him and noticed that he was shivering.

Albus turned to reckon at King John who shrugged with confusedness. `` It 's a lot big than last dark, '' Albus muttered. During the previous night 's detention, lustrelessness had nodded off a few clip, but he had been up to of producing a good bit of line of products. Tonight, matt appeared to be frozen in place and definitely would n't be getting much cleansing done.

`` Well, it is the dark before, '' John whispered so quietly that Albus could barely take heed him.

`` Yeah, '' Albus agreed, `` But he seems tired of than most nights before. ``

`` Dunno why, '' John replied, `` We 'd amend cover him from Filch, though. Filch will get it on he 's not scavenge. '' Albus nodded and moved to the other incline of Matt.

`` What 's wrong with him ? '' Kaden asked loudly, `` Is he regorge again ? ``

Albus and John shot Kaden ominous expression and Kaden immediately shut up. `` I was just wondering, '' he muttered a minute later.

`` Remember what I told you last sentence ? '' Albus asked quietly, `` Do n't fetch it up. ``

`` tranquillity ! '' Filch shouted loudly.

Matt jumped and looked at Albus with a smell of discombobulation on his face. `` What 're we doing ? '' he mumbled.

`` Detention, '' Albus replied, `` Listen, d'you want to go to the infirmary Wing ? ``

`` No, it 's not tonight, it 's tomorrow night, '' he said and slouched onto the telescope he was supposed to be cleaning.

`` I said quiet ! '' Filch yelled and waltzed over to the boys, `` Get to work Potter and Eckerton. ``

Albus and the others worked in silence for the next half 60 minutes. John and Albus worked carefully down the row of scope, making sure lustrelessness was between them at all multiplication so it would look like he was cleaning. Kaden worked on Albus 's former side of meat, looking much more cheery than the other three male child did.

`` Finland, Finland, Finland ... '' he sung quietly, `` That 's the rural area for me .... ''

`` What ? '' Albus whispered. Kaden had been humming that song for the retiring five proceedings and it was driving Albus mad. He had never heard it before and it sounded quite strange.

Kaden stopped singing and looked at Albus. `` Oh, come on ! You 've never heard of Monty python ? Spamalot, the Great White Way play ? ``

`` Uh, no, '' Albus replied, wondering what that song could have to do with a python. There had n't been any acknowledgment of ophidian in it.

Kaden sighed. `` I love the wizarding world, but you lot are really lacking in highschool quality entertainment. Would it kill you to watch TV and motion-picture show ? Monty Python is a motion picture, and a pretty funny one at that. You can watch it at my sign of the zodiac sometime. Spamalot is a Broadway romp based on it. They turned it into a movie a few twelvemonth back. ``

Albus was still a bit throw about the song, but he figured he 'd understand it if he ever watched the motion picture. He had seen a few Muggle motion-picture show before, but never Monty Python or Spamalot. His auntie Hermione had a TV, but she did n't let Albus observe it very often. `` You 'll rot your mental capacity out ! '' she always told him, `` Now go read a Christian Bible ! ``

Albus and Kaden went back to their cleaning, and Kaden started humming a new song. Albus assumed it also was from Monty Python since it sounded just as confusing as the previous one. It had something to do with fish.

`` Stop that infernal hum ! '' Filch screamed.

`` Sorry, sir ! '' Kaden replied. Filch scowled. Clearly he was raging about Kaden talking to him, but he could n't chew up him again since what Kaden had said was polite.

The remainder of the detention was spent in almost complete silence. Every once and a while, Kaden would try to absorb the others in conversation, but it was always stopped by Filch. Luckily, Filch never realized that Matt had n't done an ounce of cleaning. He seemed to occupy glaring at Kaden and telling him to close up. Albus realized that Filch probably had an perpetual score against Kaden now, which Kaden seemed oblivious to. It would not surprise Albus if Kaden had a file that rivaled his grandpa 's by the time he graduated. By the clip the detention was over, Matt was leaning against Albus, although he seemed thoroughly unaware of it. Albus had caught Kaden staring at lustrelessness a few metre, but as soon as Albus sent him a dirty look, Kaden went back to cleaning.

`` All right, you 're done, '' Filch growled, `` Get out of here or you 'll be out of bed after curfew. Then you 'll get another detention. '' He smirked. Filch picked up the cleaning supply and ambled down the stair before Albus and the others.

`` We 're done now, '' Albus gently woke Matt up.

`` Done with what ? '' lustrelessness mumbled without opening his eyes.

`` Detention, where we 've been for the last hr, '' Albus explained while looking at John. John pulled lusterlessness off of Albus, but he stumbled fell against a telescope.

`` Ouch ! '' mat shouted and grabbed his head.

`` We 've got to get back to the common room, and quick, '' Albus said, more to whoremaster than to Matt, `` It 's almost curfew. ``

`` What 're we going to do with him ? '' lav asked. lustrelessness was now leaning on John. `` I wish we could hover him. ``

`` You ca n't ? '' Kaden asked loudly.

`` No, that 's much more gain than we 're able-bodied to do, '' Albus explained, `` And lower your interpreter. ``

`` Let 's just each get on one side of him, '' John threw one of Matt 's arm over his berm and gestured for Albus to do the same.

Albus followed Saint John 's tether and told Kaden to get the doorway. Albus, John, and Matt hobbled awkwardly down the stairs and back into the main persona of the palace. It was retard going and they 'd already missed curfew.

`` Good thing he 's light, '' Albus commented.

`` Yeah, '' John agreed.

`` Ugh, '' mat winced and opened his optic, `` I think I 'm going to be spew. ``

Albus and lav looked at each other for a split second before Matt retched onto the floor in battlefront of them.

`` Ew, gross ! '' bathroom exclaimed.

`` Told you he was unbalanced, '' Kaden said. He had been walking a few paces ahead of them and kept looking back, wanting to say something but afraid to.

`` We knew that, '' Albus snapped.

Matt retched a second time and Albus felt him flop onto the floor. Albus and John both grabbed his arms as he went down and slowed the declension. Now what were they going to do ?

`` matt ? '' Albus gently shook him and tried to get him to wake up, but it was no use.

`` What happened to him ? '' Kaden stared as Albus tried to wake Matt up.

`` Passed out, '' Albus said shortly. He was a bit irritate that Kaden asked that. Was n't it obvious ?

`` I know that, '' Kaden replied, `` But why ? ``

`` How should I know ? '' Albus snapped.

`` Will you two stop arguing ? '' John interrupted. `` What are we going to do ? ``

Albus shrugged and thought. What were they going to do ? panic overtook him as he assessed the situation. They were out of bed after curfew and Matt was passed out on the floor. It could n't get speculative than this. There was no way for them to get lustrelessness to the unwashed room or the hospital wing without levitating him. And none of them could levitate a somebody. Albus looked at flatness and noticed he had begun shivering again. Albus took off his cloak and laid it over his Friend. `` Kaden, '' Albus began, `` Go get Madam Pomfrey. ``

`` Why me ? '' Kaden asked nervously. He looked around at the dark corridor, clearly worried about walking through them alone.

`` Just do it ! '' Albus shouted.

Kaden looked taken aback at Albus 's loud tone. `` Ok, ok ! '' he replied and took off down the corridor, towards the stairs.

`` He 's going to be ok, right ? '' Albus asked quietly once Kaden was out of sight.

`` I dunno, '' King John whispered back. `` But it 's been bad before and he 's always recovered okay. ``

The boys sat in silence for the next couple arcminute, watching for signs of consciousness in their friend. However, mat remained unresponsive and very pallid. Though he was still shivering, his frontal bone glistened with sweat in the Moon that was streaming in through a nearby window.

`` What 's that ? '' John asked, pointing down the corridor.

Albus looked where St. John was pointing and saw a figure floating towards him. He stood up and drew his baton and John did the same. The figure of speech came closer and closer, and soon Albus was capable to make it out. It was Peeves. Albus groaned inwardly. This was the endure thing they needed, Peeves announcing their presence to the unscathed castle.

`` Students out of bed ! '' Peeves shouted gleefully as he noticed the boys.

`` Shut up, Peeves ! '' Albus replied, very irritated at Peeves 's happy tone.

Peeves peered down at Matt and then looked at John and Albus. `` Dueling, have we ? It seems that you two have won. But Mr. Filch wo n't like this ! No he wo n't ! scholarly person out of bed and dueling, too ! ``

`` We have n't been dueling ! '' John the Divine insisted, `` Now get out of here ! ``

`` Ha-ha ! '' Peeves laughed, `` Peeves does n't listen to scholarly person, no he does n't ! Peeves case bother when students are around ! ``

`` No, placidity ! '' Albus whispered.

Peeves cackled even louder and zoomed up and down the corridor. `` Students out of bed ! student out of bed ! ``

Albus and lavatory gave each other panicked looks. Albus had no melodic theme what to do to hush up the poltergeist. But if he did n't hold back shouting, somebody would surely find out that they were there. Albus 's fears were soon realized as he heard hurried step coming down the corridor. Albus wished he had his father 's invisibility cloak.

Peeves apparently heard them too, because he flew down towards them shouting, `` They 're over here ! Over here ! scholarly person out of bed ! ``

`` Go away, Peeves ! '' a gimcrack stern voice shouted, `` Or I 'll get the Bloody power ! ``

`` Yes, ma'am nurse, mam ! '' Peeves saluted and sped down the corridor, cackling madly.

Albus breathed a sigh of backup man. It was just Madam Pomfrey. Albus watched as the nurse ran the ease of the way down the corridor. She was surprisingly fast for soul her age. Kaden was panting behind her, trying to keep up.

brothel keeper Pomfrey rushed over to Albus, lavatory, and lusterlessness, and immediately bent down and put her hand on Matt 's forehead. `` What 's happened ? '' she asked briskly.

`` He collapsed, '' Albus told her.

The nursemaid clicked her tongue and conjured a stretcher. She waved her sceptre and matt landed on top of it. `` Well, you can explain Thomas More once we get to the hospital wing. Quickly now. ``

Albus, Saint John the Apostle, and Kaden ran behind Madam Pomfrey all the way to the hospital wing. None of them said a Bible, although it looked to Albus like Kaden was trying to keep himself from asking more interrogation. Minutes later, the grouping arrived at the hospital wing. ma'am Pomfrey barged through the door and immediately deposited mat onto a bed. She bustled around the ward, gathering potions while asking the boys more questions.

`` Why were you out of your common room ? '' she asked.

`` Detention, '' Albus responded.

`` Where and with whom ? ``

`` Filch had us cleaning the integral astronomy column, '' John replied with a disgusted tone.

Madam Pomfrey stopped rifling through her potion cabinet and turned to front at John. `` Astronomy Tower ? ``

`` Er, yeah, '' Gospel According to John answered with a face of muddiness on his face.

`` Filch ! '' Madam Pomfrey shouted as she ran back to flatness 's bed, `` I 'll have him for this ! I thought I made it clear to him conclusion year when he had you scrubbing the privy ... I 'll hex him into next year ! pigeon hawk 's beard, the Astronomy Tower ! And tonight of all nights ! '' The suck continued to run back and Forth from her function, potion cabinet, and lustrelessness 's bed while muttering about Filch.

`` What 's she going on about ? '' Kaden whispered. Albus jumped. He 'd draw a blank Kaden was there. `` What 's Filch got anything to do with him being sick ? '' Kaden asked.

`` I 'll get him for this ! '' ma'am Pomfrey shouted as she waved her scepter over lustrelessness. `` I swear I will .... ''

Albus looked at ma'am Pomfrey and then back at Kaden. He chose to dismiss Kaden 's interrogative. The nanny was getting dangerously close to cluing Kaden into why matte was there. If she was n't careful, she 'd contribute away everything.

`` I thought I 'd take a leak it clear to him ! '' the nanny repeated while she poured a disgusting looking Orange potion down Matt 's throat. `` No custody on these nights and certainly not on the uranology Tower ! If he 'd been out there any longer ... fountainhead, I 'm not exactly trusted what would get happened ! ``

Kaden looked throughly confused. `` What 's the Astronomy Tower got to do with this ? ``

`` Of all the nights of the month- ''

`` Madam Pomfrey ! '' Albus shouted, suddenly deciding that he had to get the nurse to stop harangue. Madam Pomfrey looked up from what she was doing and glared at Albus. It generally was not a good idea to disrupt her while she was working, but Albus had no choice. He ran over to where the nurse was standing. `` Sorry, ma'am, '' he whispered, `` It 's just, there are certain, er, things, that Kaden does n't eff. '' Albus gestured to where his cousin was standing. `` And I know lustrelessness would prefer it if he did n't know, '' Albus gave her a substantial feel that he hoped would convey his thoughts.

Madam Pomfrey stared at him for a few moment and then realization came over her. `` Oh ! Oh, my ! '' she whispered back, `` I ca n't believe I, well, right. So sorry about that. I 'll be a bit quieter. ``

Albus went back over to where Kaden and John were standing. lav gave him a relieved tone, but Kaden looked even more confused. `` What was that about ? '' Kaden asked.

`` nil, '' Albus gave Kaden another one of his 'shut up now'looks. Kaden immediately closed his mouth. Albus was getting proficient at conveying those smell now and Kaden seemed to obey right away, which was good.

`` All right, '' ma'am Pomfrey walked back to the three son after a few Sir Thomas More minutes, `` He 's going to be exquisitely. He 'll just necessitate to stay here for a mates 24-hour interval. '' She looked at Albus and trick when she said this, and Albus knew she meant that he would be staying until after the full moon.

`` Ok, '' Albus nodded. `` We can visit him, right ? ``

`` Of row, pricy, '' Madam Pomfrey 's expression softened. `` You know what times are good. Now, you three best be off to your dormitory room. It 's very late. If anyone stops you, just tell them you were with me. And do n't worry about seeing Filch. I 'm off to find him now, and he 's going to be fussy for quite a patch. ``

Albus nodded and had to stifle a laugh. He knew the nurse would be seeking out the caretaker and would be giving him a foresightful and loud scolding at best.



A/N : Thanks to my beta, Dancer of Starlight ! extra thanks to my early sister and my brother for help with the Monty Python stuff. Speaking of Monty Python and Spamalot, I took some liberties in deciding that Spamalot was turned into a picture sometime during the present and 2017, when this takes piazza. Otherwise, Kaden could not have seen it as it sadly closed on Broadway last calendar month ( before I got to see it, unfortunately ).

Thanks as well to XDNLxtlz99, Gospel According to Luke, Moonylupin, and potterfan89 for their reviews !


Disclaimer- I do n't own Harry ceramicist or Spamalot



Albus and John did n't suffer a chance to tell rose wine and Amanda about the detention until after luncheon the next day. It was their afternoon off and they were relaxing in the Room of Requirement for a few minute of arc before they went to visit matte. It was the first time since the hold that Kaden was n't around. Kaden had classes all afternoon, so it was an ideal time to talk about what had happened the previous night. No one, not even Rose, seemed to have any theme why matte seemed so much sicker that night than the former nighttime before full moons. Their lone dead reckoning was that he was already worn out from the detention on the previous two nights. Eventually, they just decided to go to the Hospital Wing and ask mat. Albus was sure he would secernate them. After all, he told them all about that study he was in.

However, when they arrived at the Hospital annexe, matte was sound asleep. Madam Pomfrey informed them that he had woken up for a short while former that cockcrow, but had fallen asleep soon after. He had been asleep ever since, and the suckle flat out refused to let them inflame him up. She insisted that he needed all the quietus he could get before nightfall and that they could chit-chat him the following afternoon.

Albus and his ally were very subdued that evening. Albus had just returned to the common room after fulfilling his extra detention with Filch. It was just as miserable as the first off cauldron-cleaning hold had been. When he got back to the plebeian elbow room, all his acquaintance were doing homework and not saying practically. Amanda was already back from dueling recitation. Albus was worried about matt and he could tell the others were as well. It kind of reminded him of that dark of the full moon they stayed up waiting for morning to come after Astronomy socio-economic class the late year. Only this year, they had Kaden to meet in the tranquility that surrounded them.

`` And then Slughorn had to hold the whole class antidote ! '' Kaden laughed as he relayed his most recent potions class. One of the other first years had heated her cauldron too much and caused the potion to explode all over the integral form. Albus and the others nodded their heads, like they had been doing for the retiring half hour, and continued working on their various homework.

`` Is n't it funny ? '' Kaden sighed, `` What 's wrong with you lot ? You 've been sitting there not saying anything for the past minute ! I thought you 'd at least laugh at the idea of everyone in my potions course having various region of their body turn shiny pink. ``

`` We 're just worried about matte, '' pink wine explained, not looking up from her Charms book.

`` Madam Pomfrey said he 'd be hunky-dory, '' Kaden reminded her.

`` She does n't eff that, '' Rose replied.

`` certain she does. She 's the nurse, '' Kaden grinned, `` And she can fix anything. ``

Albus sighed loudly, `` Not this again ! Listen, you just do n't sympathise. She ca n't know for sure that he 'll be ok. ''

This meter it was Kaden 's routine to sigh, `` Well, I 'm not going to understand unless you tell me what 's amiss with him. ``

`` Not going to bechance, '' Albus muttered as he jotted down something on his parchment.

`` Someday I 'll weasel it out of you, '' Kaden said. A few secondment later he started to express joy. `` Weasel. Get it ? Weasley, weasel ! And you 're half Weasley ! ``

`` Very amusing, '' Albus murmured.

`` Oh, you 're no fun, '' Kaden said, still grinning at his own joke.

******

The next day after Herbology, Albus and his ally hurried up to their dormitories to lodge their handbag. Then they rushed to the Hospital fender to see how Matt was. Luckily, Kaden was still in class. When they arrived at the hospital offstage, Albus saw Matt 's usual bed with the curtains pulled around it and made a beeline for it. He was halfway there when madam Pomfrey came out from behind the drape and jumped as she saw Albus and the others.

`` Oh ! '' she clutched her pectus, `` You scared me ! I was n't expecting you until later. ``

`` Sorry, '' Albus replied, `` We decided to come in now since I 've got Quidditch practice after dinner party. ``

`` Is that all right hand ? '' rosebush asked.

`` Yes, that 's fine. Just for a few minutes, '' the nanny regained her calmness and bustled into her office.

Albus ran the repose of the way to the bed and wrenched the curtains give. Matt was awake and propped up on his pillows. He looked tired and was covered in versatile scratching and bites, that looked a bit spoiled than common. `` Hey ! How are you ? '' Albus asked.

`` I 've been better, '' Matt said tiredly. `` It was bad. ``

`` It looks it, '' John commented.

`` John ! '' pink wine scolded.

`` What ? '' John Lackland shrugged.

`` It 's not that bad, '' blush wine said to Matt.

`` It 's finely, really, '' matt assured John.

`` So, '' Albus began, `` What happened during detention ? ``

`` Honestly, I 'm not even for sure, '' Matt sighed, `` I do n't really remember it. ``

`` Really ? '' rose raised her eyebrow, `` That 's odd. ``

`` Why do n't you two severalize me what happened ? '' lustrelessness laughed.

`` All right, '' Albus said, `` You variety of froze when we got up to the Astronomy tugboat and you would n't move. Filch yelled at us for being belated and assigned us another hold for cobbler's last night- ''

`` L-last night ? '' Matt interrupted.

`` Yeah, scrubbing Thomas More caldron, '' Albus explained. `` I kinda figured something was unseasonable when you did n't object to it. ''

matt groaned, `` I do n't even remember him saying that. Great, now I 've got another detention once I get out of here. Probably two since I missed it last night. ``

`` Oh, I do n't think you 'll have to do any detention, '' Albus assured him, `` Filch did n't mention anything about you doing detention the whole meter I was scrubbing caldron finis night. You see, Madam Pomfrey was livid when we told her what we had been doing for detention. ``

`` Yeah, '' John laughed, `` I 've never seen her so angry. She was storming around here, muttering and shouting and cursing Filch. It was kind of funny, really. ``

`` Anyway, she said she was going to talk to Filch after we left the early night, '' Albus continued, `` I imagine she yelled at him quite a bit. I 'm certainly she insisted that you not do anymore hold. ``

`` That 's a sculptural relief, '' Matt replied, `` So, what happened after Filch gave us another detainment ? ``

`` I pulled you over to where John and Kaden were cleaning telescopes and John and I stood on either side of meat of you, so it seemed like you were cleaning too. It was almost like you were in a kind of trance. You did n't appear to know what was going on. So I asked if you wanted to go to the infirmary wing and you said no. Then John, Kaden, and I cleaned for about an hour and a half. No one talked much except for Kaden. He kept humming random songs and Filch yelled at him. Then he told me what the song were from. They were from a movie called Spamalot. Kaden insisted that I watch it sometime, '' Albus explained.

matt laughed, `` You should, it 's a really funny film. ``

`` You 've seen it ? '' John asked.

`` Yeah. We 've got a TV at home, since my mum is Muggle-born and she did n't want to give up TV, '' flatness replied.

`` I 've never seen it, '' Amanda commented, `` I 've heard of it, though. We should all watch it sometime. ``

`` That would be fun, '' Albus agreed. `` Anyway, once we left the astronomy towboat, we tried to get back to the vulgar elbow room, but you got sick partway there and passed out. I told Kaden to get brothel keeper Pomfrey, and well, that was it. ``

`` And I do n't remember any of that, '' Matt groaned and stared down at the bed.

`` It 's all right hand, '' Albus said quietly, `` You were n't really yourself. ``

`` Why 'd it encounter, though ? '' John the Evangelist asked after a few second, `` I mean, you 're usually tired the night before, but why was it that bad ? ``

`` Because I was in direct Moon, '' Matt whispered, `` The reason I get bore and sick beforehand is because the lunar month is getting fuller. The night we did custody, it was practically full. And I was outside in the moonlight for over an 60 minutes. ``

`` That would explicate why Madam Pomfrey got so raging, '' John said.

`` Yeah, '' matte replied, `` Makes the transmutation worse, too. Because I 'm already worn out from being in the Moon so long the Night before. ``

`` I do n't get it, though, '' blush wine said, `` Why did n't you just order Filch you could n't do detention that Night ? ``

`` I do n't know, '' Matt sighed, `` I guess I just did n't require any sort of extra treatment anymore. It makes mass suspicious. I do n't want anyone to enquire why I can clean my hold dark. Plus, I did n't really cognise that would happen anyway. I knew I 'd be tired, but I did n't really have intercourse I 'd go into a trance like that. It had never happened before. My parents always made sure not to let me go outside the night before. ``

`` Well, even so, you should n't do anymore detention like that the dark before, '' pink wine insisted, `` It 'll realise you wan. ``

`` I know, rosiness, '' lustrelessness assured her, `` And lady Pomfrey talked to Filch and he 's not going to give me anymore detentions at bad times. ``

`` You mean, she told Filch ? '' Albus asked. He knew Filch did n't know about Matt 's consideration, but he did n't think brothel keeper Pomfrey would actually order him.

`` Oh, no, he does n't know. Madam Pomfrey just said that he needed to tick with her before assigning me hold due to 'health payoff that will remain private'. And she made him swear not to recite anyone that he was checking hold with her, or else she 'd realize sure Kendrick kicked him out. ``

John let out a low whistle, `` Wow, cue me not to get on Madam Pomfrey 's bad side. ``

`` She 's definitely emphatic, '' Matt yawned and closed his eyes.

`` Are you all right ? '' Rose asked.

`` Umm-hmm, '' Matt mumbled, `` I 've just got a vexation. ``

At that here and now, the curtain opened and Madam Pomfrey appeared with another potion. This one was a thick blue and Albus thought it looked disgusting. The nurse took one look at lusterlessness, shook her head, and turned to Albus and the others. `` Time for you lot to lead. You 're welcome to visit again tomorrow. ``

Albus and his friends said arrivederci to flatness and left the hospital wing. Albus had just enough time to grab dinner before he had to be at the Quidditch pitching for practice. Georgia thought the squad was doing wonderfully and was sure they would perplex Slytherin in the fist couple in November.

******

`` So, where is my brilliant potions spouse today ? '' Malfoy asked sarcastically as the Gryffindors and Slytherins left Slughorn 's dungeon the postdate afternoon.

`` Visiting his sick gran, like usual, '' john replied shortly while glaring at Malfoy. `` Have n't you figured that out by now ? Whenever you ask where he is, he 's always visiting his granny. ``

`` Funny, that 's not what Potter 's cousin said, '' Malfoy smirked. Jackson Limbert and Xavier Goyle nodded on either side of meat of him.

`` What ? '' Albus shouted. His cousin-german, except for rose wine, probably did n't even have it off lustrelessness left every month, let alone where he went. And rosiness obviously would n't secern Malfoy anything. `` Which cousin ? ``

`` The mud-blood, '' Malfoy said simply.

Kaden, Albus thought. Of track ! Albus had told Kaden that mat got sick every so often, he just had n't told him what the malady was. But why on earth was Kaden talking to Malfoy ?

`` Do n't holler him that ! '' Rose shouted, drawing her wand.

`` Calm down, '' Malfoy replied, drawing his own wand. `` I mean it in the nicest way. ``

`` You do not ! '' bathroom shouted as he drew his wand.

`` time lag ! '' Albus stood in between them and stared at Malfoy. `` Before anyone jinx anyone, I 've got to find out what this is about. What did Kaden say ? ``

`` He mentioned that Eckerton is nauseated all the time. Apparently he 's got some disease that Pomfrey ca n't cure and you wo n't tell him what it is, '' Malfoy replied smugly.

Albus felt the color drain from his face. He told Kaden not to tell anyone about this ! And what had Kaden done ? He told Malfoy of all people ! Malfoy, the one individual mat did not desire knowing where he went every month. Albus groaned. Malfoy now had a few more clues as to what was wrong with Matt. With just a bit of research he was sure to happen out. `` When did he state you this ? '' Albus growled. furor and anger were building up inside of him, and not only towards Malfoy. If Kaden was anywhere near Albus right now, he was sure he 'd hex him.

`` last night, '' Malfoy answered, `` Very interesting bit of information, if you ask me. ``

Albus did n't say another word to Malfoy. He turned and ran towards the step and out of the dungeon. The footsteps behind him told him that his Friend were following. Albus did n't stop to let them catch up with up. All he cared about now was finding Kaden. He was angrier than he was the night he yelled at Kaden. Albus knew if he found Kaden now, he 'd do Thomas More than just yell. He 'd hex him into the next one C. What in the name of Merlin had possessed Kaden to tell apart Malfoy that mat got sick ? Why Malfoy of all masses ? Albus knew Kaden was aware of the Gryffindor/Slytherin rivalry. Heck, Albus knew that Kaden himself did n't like Slytherins. Felix Willinson had made Kaden well cognisant of the prejudices many Slytherins felt. Yet, Kaden was obviously talking with Slytherins, and telling them things they should n't know.

`` Albus, where are you going ? '' blush wine shouted, as Albus ran up a flight of stairs.

`` To receive Kaden, '' Albus growled.

`` I 'm going with you, '' privy said. He sounded, if it was potential, even angry than Albus felt. He sped up and fell into property beside Albus. `` I told you before that if he did this again, I 'd hex him. I 'm keeping my word. ``

`` Wait, Albus, john ! '' Rose shouted again.

But Albus did n't wait. He continued up flights of stairs towards the Gryffindor common room. Students stared at them as they passed, but Albus did n't deal. rose kept shouting after them, but both Albus and John ignored her. Amanda gave a few half-hearted vociferation after them, but Albus could tell she did n't really care if they tried to hex Kaden or not. Eventually, Albus and St. John made it to the common room. They gave the Fat Lady the parole and ran into the room. Albus immediately spotted Kaden sitting in a president, playing with what looked to be another Muggle toy. It was a block with legion dyed square toes all over it. It looked vaguely intimate. Albus thought he may take seen Rose with one once. Albus ran over to Kaden and grabbed his arm, pulling him towards the dormitory while glaring at him.

`` Hey, what are you doing ? '' Kaden asked. He dropped his cube in surprise. `` What 's gotten into you, Albus ? ``

Albus said nothing as he dragged Kaden to his dorm room. lav followed without saying a word, and shut the door behind them when they reached the dormitory. Albus let go of Kaden and glared at him for a few moments.

`` What is wrong with you, Albus ? '' Kaden asked, glancing from Albus to John.

`` I should be asking you that, Kaden, '' Albus replied in a low voice. `` What were you doing talking to Scorpius Malfoy for ? ``

`` Scorpius Malfoy ? '' Kaden repeated as if trying to think of who that was. Then a look of fruition appeared on his aspect. `` Oh. ``

`` Yeah, 'oh ,''' Albus said, `` You were talking to him last night ! ``

`` Uh ... '' Kaden shifted uneasily on his feet.

`` I told you not to tell anyone about lusterlessness getting macabre ! '' Albus erupted. `` You promised you would n't tell ! This is exactly why I did n't need to tell you in the maiden post ! You just ca n't keep your mouthpiece shut ! And Malfoy ! He 's been trying to encounter out about lusterlessness since the beginning of firstly twelvemonth, and let me tell you nil good will find when he does observe out. And you know what you 've done ? '' Albus paused for gist, but Kaden did n't say anything. `` YOU MADE IT EASIER FOR HIM TO uncovering OUT ! ``

`` I did n't mean to- '' Kaden 's voice cracked.

`` I do n't give care, '' Albus interrupted, `` The point is, you did ! How can you not mean to evidence individual something ? Especially person you never talk to in the fist billet ! ``

`` I- ''

`` Shut up, Kaden ! '' Albus shouted and drew his sceptre. King John, who had been letting Albus train the trail, drew his as well.

`` Wha-what 're you g-going to do ? '' Kaden shakily drew his own wand.

Suddenly, the threshold burst open up and Rose and Amanda appeared, both of them clutching stitches in their side and heaving. `` Expelliarmus ! '' Rose shouted. Albus 's verge left his paw and landed on the level near rose wine. rose disarmed Saint John the Apostle and then gathered both wands.

`` move over it to me, blush wine, '' Albus growled.

`` No, '' rosebush replied, `` I 'm not going to let you hex your own cousin. ``

`` You heard what he did ! '' Albus shouted.

`` I know, and I 'm not well-chosen about it either, '' rosiness replied, `` But hexing him is n't going to fix it. You 'll just get hold. ``

On some tier, Albus knew rosebush was right, but he still wanted to hex Kaden. Albus sighed. There was n't anything he could do now. All he could do is hope that Malfoy did n't put the clew together. That, and never trust Kaden to keep back a secret again. `` Just get out of here, Kaden. ``

`` But- ''

`` I said, get out of here, '' Albus growled, `` Or I 'll resort to Muggle dueling. ``

Kaden bit his lip and turned towards the door. He looked back at Albus once before running out of the dormitory.

Albus threw himself down onto his bed after Kaden left. `` I 'm never telling him anything again. ``

`` I do n't find fault you, '' John sighed, `` Why 'd he have to secern Malfoy anyway ? ``

`` I have n't got a clue, '' Albus replied, `` All I know is that this time, I 'm not forgiving him as easily. ``

`` I- '' blush wine started.

`` Do n't nark, Rose, '' Albus interrupted, `` zippo you say is going to make me apologize to him. ``

`` I was n't going to say that ! '' rosebush shouted, `` I was going to say that I agree with you. I mean, he does n't deserve to be protagonist with you if he 's going to go telling half the schoolhouse things you told him in arcanum. You told him not to tell, right ? ``

`` Of course I did ! '' Albus said, `` I all but told him I 'd hex him if he told anyone. ``

`` Exactly, '' Rose replied, `` What if he tells Malfoy about the Whomping willow ? ``

`` Merlin ! '' Albus suddenly sat up, `` I had n't thought of that ! ``

`` What if he already told Malfoy ? '' privy said darkly.

`` Then he 's already investigated it, '' Amanda said quietly, `` Or at least sample. ``

`` And he 'll try again, '' Albus replied, `` I know, I 'll hold back the map a lot. '' Albus got up from his bed and went to his trunk. He rummaged around in it until he found the marauder 's Map. He took out his wand and tapped it, `` I solemnly swear that I am up to no good. ``

Ink appeared all over the map as Albus and the others crowded around it. Albus scanned it quickly for Malfoy. `` He 's in the Slytherin common room, '' Albus pointed to Malfoy 's dot in the donjon. `` I 'll just check it every once and a patch. ``

`` Good idea, '' John said.

`` What are we going to evidence Matt ? '' Rose asked quietly. `` We 've got to tell him about this. ``

In all the chaos of finding Kaden and trying to hex him, Albus had n't thought about what they were going to evidence Matt. `` We 'll just have to tell him what happened, that 's all. I 'm not going to hide that Kaden was the one who told Malfoy. If Matt wants to hex him, he can go correctly ahead. ``

`` We 're not going to let him hex Kaden ! '' Rose insisted, `` He does n't want anymore hold. ``

`` Good breaker point, '' Amanda agreed. `` We 'll tell apart him it was Kaden, but we wo n't let him hex him. ``

`` Matt will just have to avoid Malfoy, '' John commented, `` I mean, there 's nil we can do now. What 's done is done. We 'll all avoid Malfoy. ``

`` That 'll be unvoiced, '' Albus announced, `` Malfoy is Matt 's potions partner. And he 's on mine and Amanda 's dueling team. ``

`` We 'll just own to try, '' John sighed, `` Besides that, there 's not much we can do. That, and never confide Kaden with another closed book. ``





A/N : Thanks to my genus Beta, Dancer of Starlight ! Thanks as well to XDNLxtlz99, sinwillys822, potterfan89, Luke, Niki Lily, Moonylupin, Denas, and drownzer for their revue !