A/N : This report describes how Albus, lusterlessness, Amanda, privy, and Rose get their Hogwarts letters. Each chapter contians lyrics from a song by Jared Campbell. Each chapter 's figure is a lyric from the Saami song. The story is named after his song, Life Is Good.

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

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causal agent fortune, it 's in my way
and I do n't have the patience to put life sentence on hold,
I think I 'm holding out for something more.
~Fate, Jared Campbell



Eleven-year-old Albus Severus ceramist was standing in front of the window in the drawing room of his Greater London theater, Grimmauld Place. He had been standing perfectly still for the past tense two minutes, watching as a dot in the sky got larger and larger until it was recognizable as an owl.

The owl was close now and it looked like it was heading straight for Grimmauld space. It was last enough for Albus to notice its fluff brown feathers and the letters wrapped around its legs. Albus gulped and he rubbed his sweaty men on his pants.

Watching for the morning post had become a routine for Albus over the past few twenty-four hours. As soon as he woke up, he would digest by the windowpane waiting for the owl that he knew would arrive soon. The owl from Hogwarts School of witchcraft and Wizardry that would bring him his acceptance missive. Albus 's older brother, James, had received his letter a year ago, in mid-July, and Albus was sure his would arrive at roughly the same time.

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

Albus sat down on the couch and slowly turned the letter over in his script. He swallowed unvoiced and began to afford it with shaking men. He pulled it out of the envelop and study it.

Albus closed the alphabetic character, grinning to himself. It had finally arrived. Albus had been kind of anxious about it the full summer. He knew it would arrive, but after twenty-four hour period of no owls from Hogwarts, he had gotten a bit worried.

Albus stood up and ran to the stairs. He had to wake James up. James had been teasing Albus ever since he returned from Hogwarts, telling him he would n't get his letter of the alphabet. Albus knew Epistle of James liked to joke, but it had gotten a bit irritating by the tierce week.

James River 's bedroom threshold was closed, but that did n't stop Albus. After all, James always barged into Albus 's room. Albus banged open the door and peered down at St. James the Apostle, who was curled up on his bed. He looked rather guiltless when he was sleeping, but if anyone could make water trouble even while sleeping, it was James.

Albus glanced around the elbow room, trying to opine of a originative way to wake him up. He wished he had a verge and could spout water in Saint James 's face.

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

All of a sudden, James 's eyes shot undetermined and he jumped back. He hit his head on the paries behind his bed and winced.

`` What the the pits, Al ? '' James shouted as he rubbed his head, `` Do you realize what meter it is ? ``

`` Nina from Carolina in the forenoon, '' Albus said, `` Sorry about your head. ``

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

`` Excellent, '' St. James the Apostle grinned as he ripped it open, `` Maybe Mum and Dad will get me a broom as an former birthday present tense. Then I can try out for Seeker this year and not birth to use one of those school Scots heather. ``

James was entering his second year and was determined to turn Gryffindor 's new quester. He had been practicing all summer on one of their mum 's old brooms. William James 's birthday was in November and he had been giving their parents not so subtle speck about a new Calluna vulgaris ever since he returned home from school.

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

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

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

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

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

`` kudos, Al, '' Harry grinned and ruffled Ablus 's hair, `` Told you you just had to be patient. ``

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

`` Definitely, '' Albus grinned, `` James River wants to go, too. He wants his new Calluna vulgaris. ``

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

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

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

`` Mummy ! '' Lily cried, `` It 's puzzle ! ``

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

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

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

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

`` Exactly, '' Ginny said, `` Albus got his Hogwart 's missive. ``

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

Albus grabbed his letter off the mesa and held it in figurehead of Lily. Lily stared spacious eyed at it and tried to grab it away from Albus. Albus held it up above her head.

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

`` No, '' Albus shook his head.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Albus poured himself a bowl of cereal grass and sat down just as the open fireplace lit up with green flames. It cleared a few seconds later and out stepped a boy in his recently teen who had turquoise colored hair.

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

`` Brilliant, '' teddy bear grinned and scanned Albus 's missive, `` pigeon hawk, I wish I still had another twelvemonth there. ``

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

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

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

`` Anyway, I just stopped by to say hi on my way to bring, '' Teddy said as he grabbed a piece of music of toast off Harry 's plate.

`` And to steal my food, '' Harry muttered.

`` That, too, '' Teddy grinned, `` I 'm working at the Diagon skittle alley store today, so will I see you lot there later ? ``

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

`` audio proficient, '' Teddy said as he stepped back into the fireplace and disappeared in green flames.

******

A few 60 minutes later ( after James River had woken up ), the potter kinsperson found themselves in Diagon Alley. The street was filled with returning Hogwarts scholar and their families.

Albus had been to Diagon alleyway numerous fourth dimension before, but there was something very stimulate about going there to buy supplies for Hogwarts. He was getting to do everything Saint James the Apostle had done the premature year. Albus was especially excited about going to Olivander 's and getting his wand.

They met Ron and Hermione Weasley, as well as their two kids, pink wine and Hugo, in social movement of Gringott 's. blush wine was a mates month younger than Albus, but would be turning eleven in Aug and would be going to Hogwarts as well. Victor-Marie Hugo was Lily 's age.

`` Where to first ? '' Harry asked.

`` Olivander 's ! '' Albus announced.

`` fanfare and Blotts ! '' rose wine said excitedly.

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

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

`` Eyelops ! '' Lily shouted.

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

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

`` Weasley 's virtuoso Wheezes, '' Victor-Marie Hugo suggested.

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

Everybody groaned, but followed Harry down the street anyway. Albus sighed to himself. That was always how his dad settled arguments. He 'd pick what nobody had suggested.

The trip to the pill pusher was straightaway. cypher really wanted to hover in there. Albus did n't particularly love the place. It had an odd smell to it and there were cauldrons wide of thing that looked like they were decaying.

After the pharmacist, they went to Madam Malkin 's, which was boring as well. Albus just did n't find buying robes very exciting. It seemed like his dad was doing the about boring shopping first.

Finally, after a long trip to flourish and Blotts, Harry announced that Olivander 's was next on the lean. Albus and Rose ran ahead of the ease of the group and arrived a few minutes before anyone else.

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

`` howdy, Mr. Olivander. We 're getting our baton today, '' Albus grinned.

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

Olivander took measurements and then walked to the spine of the shop. He returned with a few wands just as the rest period of the thrower and Weasley family entered the shop. Olivander greeted them and then handed Albus and Rose each a wand.

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

St. James the Apostle burst out in laughter as Albus 's face turned bright red. He set the wand on Olivander 's desk and looked sheepishly at his fellowship. Harry grinned and repaired Olivander 's window with a wave of his own wand.

`` Perhaps this one, '' Olivander handed Albus another wand, `` eleven and a after part inches, Ash, phoenix feathering. ``

Albus took the wand and all of a sudden a lovesome feeling enveloped him. If he did n't know any better, he 'd say the wand actually glowed in his hand for a snag second. He could feel that it was the aright one even before he waved it. He gave it a wave and gold sparks erupted from it.

`` Excellent, '' Olivander grinned.

A little while later, Rose had her baton as well and the group left the shop. Albus was carrying his wand with the utmost tending and staring more at the box than what was in figurehead of him.

The adult decided that it would be best to visit Eyelops last since both Albus and Rose were getting owls. They did n't desire to give birth to carry the owls around all day.

James was asking to go to Quality Quidditch supplying every five minutes or so, but Harry led the way into Weasley 's sensation Wheezes first.

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

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

Albus proudly opened the box and showed his Uncle George II his new wand. jump did the same.

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

Albus followed George I into the depths of the workshop. He was not at all surprised that his uncle was assisting him with harlequinade. George was the owner of Weasleys'Wizard Wheezes and was legendary at Hogwarts as one of the most mischievous bookman ever to attend.

`` Now, every student needs a Skiving Snackbox or two, '' George V said as he handed Albus and Rose each a colorful box, `` After all, I ca n't guess you 'll want to sit through history of Magic very often. ``

Albus grinned as he took the box of dessert to make one ill. He had heard many a news report from his parents, aunts, uncles, full cousin, and James about how boring Professor Binns'classes were.

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

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

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

`` George I Weasley ! '' Hermione scolded, `` You should be setting a better example for these two ! No admiration Fred was in detention every week last twelvemonth ! ``

Albus laughed as he took a pack of dung bomb calorimeter off the shelf. His first cousin Fred was George 's son and just finished his tertiary year at Hogwarts. Fred had taken after his Father as far as pranking went.

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

`` Ronald ! '' Hermione shouted, `` You 're even high-risk ! ``

`` Harry ! '' slip burst out of the punt room and joined the group, `` Getting Al all the pranking products he 'll need this year ? ``

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

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

After a few more minute of arc of arguing, Hermione gave up and both Albus and Rose had bag of Weasleys'intersection. James had replenished his cache as well and Albus had a smell he 'd use everything up within a month.

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

James finally got to go to lineament Quidditch Supplies after dinner and got his ahead of time birthday nowadays. Albus was slightly green-eyed about this, but knew that he could n't possess his own ling at Hogwarts anyway. He was determined to realize it onto the Quidditch team eventually, though.

The close plosive consonant of the day was Eyelops Owl emporium, which was a post Albus was almost as turn on about as he had been about Olivander 's. His parents had told him he 'd be able to get an owl when he went to Hogwarts.

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

`` In two years, '' Harry replied.

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

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

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

There were owls of all size and colors. ovalbumin 1, black 1, and speckled single. Small ones, large ones, and medium sized I. Albus walked slowly through the shop class and looked at each owl. His oculus rested on an owl with gleaming topaz eyes and drab brown feathers. The owl had a few flecks of blanched on its headway and it was staring directly at Albus.

Albus walked over to the owl and gave the owl a pat on its forefront. The owl gave a soft razzing and Albus knew it was the one for him. The owl flew onto his shoulder and Albus walked back to his parents.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Albus followed his family out of the owl workshop and to the Leaky Cauldron. In two months, he 'd be at Hogwarts. The property where his parents went and to the highest degree of the rest of his syndicate. The lieu he had been impatiently waiting to go to for geezerhood. He could n't cogitate of a time in his life where he had been more emotional. All he hoped was that he would nose up in Gryffindor and maybe, just maybe, he would be able to make a name for himself.


But he knows that it 's going to be all aright
Cause the love that he 's got will keep him tender through the night
Life is good, lifetime is good
~LIfe Is Good, Jared Campbell


Eleven-year-old Matthew Conan Eckerton was sitting below a large oak tree in his backyard. His middle were unopen and he was resting his foreland against its raspy body. The sun was beating down on him through the leg above. For the past hour, the only sound had been the occasional bird chirping or cow mooing. Then a loud revving broke the silence.

flatness slowly opened his eyes and squinted in the promising sunlight. He glanced around to try and find out where the noise was coming from. In the space, he saw the farmer riding his tractor through the fields that surrounded Matt 's house.

lustrelessness lived in the commonwealth, far from any towns. His menage was on an Akko of property that was surrounded by tillage on three sides and a forest on the other. The nearby farmer owned all of the surrounding farmland and was regularly seen plowing or performing other job. The farmer 's planetary house was quite far away, although lustrelessness could see it from where he was sitting. other than the farmer, Matt had no other neighbors.

Matt 's parents, Walter and Julie, wanted it that way. Matt was not an ordinary eleven-year-old boy, even by wizarding standards. At the age of five, he was bitten by a werewolf and became one himself. For the by five and a half years, over half his life, he had been enduring painful transformation every month that left him exhausted and pale. As if he could be anymore strange, the Wolfsbane Potion which normally enabled a werewolf to keep his mind during full Moon, did not ferment for Matt.

That particular day happened to be the day of the full Sun Myung Moon. In only a few short hours, lustrelessness would be locked in a room in the cellar and go through the atrocious transformation into the wolf.

As the full moon was only a short while away, Matt was already feeling the consequence of it. A few days beforehand, he would wear quickly and get a lot of headache. He also lost his appetence. At the moment, he had a splitting vexation which was not helped by the tractor, but felt too exhausted to run. He closed his eyes and tried to neglect the buffeting in his head and the tractor 's roaring.

`` matte, are you out here ? '' someone shouted.

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

Amy ran the rest of the distance and sat down adjacent to him. Her blond hair was thrown up into a mussy ponytail and flying everywhere as she walked.

`` Thank Falco columbarius, '' Amy sighed, `` I could n't observe you anywhere. You know Mum does n't like it when you go outside the day of the full phase of the moon synodic month. ``

Matt groaned inwardly. His female parent was extremely overprotective, in his opinion. He understood she had her reasons and after what had happened in the past tense, he could n't really blame her. But he was n't a baby anymore and he did n't retrieve going outside was going to hurt. He liked going outside before fully moons since he 'd be cooped up inside for a few daytime afterwards.

`` Is she back yet ? '' Matt asked. His mother had gone to Diagon Alley to clean up some food market a little patch ago, leaving Amy to 'babysit'him. matte thought this was ridiculous since he was eleven and certainly did not demand a babysitter, but did n't contend with her. Plus, Amy was home anyway.

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

Amy grinned as she handed Matt a letter of the alphabet. lusterlessness took it and turned it over. His breathing place caught in his chest as he saw the Hogwarts crest stamped on it. It was his Hogwarts letter.

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

The Eckertons had not lived in England their entirely living. Up until three class ago, they had lived in Australia. Amy had attended the Aboriginal Australian School of sorcery until she was fourteen. That was when their parents had asked the headmaster if lustrelessness would be able to go to. He said he could not.

Everything got worse from there. somebody who held a grudge against Matt 's dad at the Ministry announced to the stallion land that matt was a werewolf ( something they had successfully hidden for over two class ) and then his dad lost his job because of it. He had been the fountainhead of the Department for the ordinance and ascendance of Magical Creatures. After that, the man who had announced lusterlessness 's lycanthropy became the head and passed legislation restricting the rights of werewolves.

Matt 's parents sent missive to numerous other schools asking if he could serve. Hogwarts schooltime of Witchcraft and wizardry in Scotland said yes. Matt 's dad found a job at the British Ministry, in loup-garou supporting Services, and they moved. liveliness had been better since then. Amy had a toilsome time adjusting, but eventually began to enjoy Hogwarts.

Due to all of this, lusterlessness knew he would get a letter from Hogwarts this summertime. He had been waiting for it for weeks since he had no idea when it would arrive, but had momentarily forgotten about it that day. Despite knowing it was going to come, there was something very wind up about it actually arriving.

mat slowly peeled back the Navy SEAL and opened the envelop. He pulled the missive out and carefully unfolded it.

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

`` That 's why I opened mine slowly, '' flatness smirked. He looked at the letter and read it aloud. There was a post playscript at the end, one that matt knew the rest of his fellow scholar would not have received.

P.S. Please have your parents get through
us so we can set up a sentence for you to
come to the school so we can discuss
the precautions we have set up for
your lycanthropy.

Matt folded the varsity letter and then looked up at Amy. He still could n't trust that it was finally his turn to go to Hogwarts. He had been secretly covetous of Amy for years. Every time she got to go shopping for supplies and then speed away on the Hogwarts express mail, he watched with jealous eyes.

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

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

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

`` I got my supply list, too, '' matt said as he pulled out another slice of lambskin, `` You get yours ? '' Amy was entering her seventh and final class at Hogwarts.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

`` I am going to miss so many course of instruction during the full moonshine, '' Matt groaned.

`` Yeah, you probably will, '' Amy agreed, `` But the teachers are nice so you 'll be able to captivate up. Well, about of them are gracious. Washburn 's a nasty piece of work, but the respite are nice. And it 's not necessarily a bad thing to miss story of Magic. There 's usually about a quarter of the people in my class using Puking pastil or nosebleed Nougats before that class. You 'll possess a built in apology once a month. All the rest period of the tike in your socio-economic class will be jealous. ``

`` I doubt that, '' lusterlessness said darkly. Ever since he had first seen the sugariness in a Skiving Snackbox, he was bewildered that people would actually eat afters that would make you ill. He just could n't wind his judgement around actually wanting to be ill, even to lack a tedious class. He 'd rather sit through the class.

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

matte groaned and closed his eye. He wished he could go all seven long time at Hogwarts without ever setting metrical foot in the Hospital backstage, but that was n't going to happen.

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

`` When did you cobbler's last throw it ? '' Amy asked.

`` When I woke up this forenoon. ``

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

Matt heard the door open a minute later and his mum walked in, her weapon system laden with foodstuff bags.

`` Amy ! '' she shouted, `` Can you come facilitate me with these traveling bag ? ``

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

The purse dropped to the floor with a thumping and lusterlessness heard footsteps coming closer. He felt his mother snog his brow and undulate his blonde hair.

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

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

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

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

His mum kissed his forehead once more and sat down next to him on the sofa. `` Amy, could you bring the feverishness reducer, too ? ``

mat squeezed his middle shut pissed. No wonder he felt awful ; he had a pyrexia. Now he was sort of sword lily he came inside when he did.

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

`` That 's marvellous, honey, '' she replied, `` We 'll go shopping in a few Clarence Shepard Day Jr.. ``

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

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

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

`` Of course of action, honey, '' his mum said as she rubbed his back, `` Just go to log Z's now. We 'll talk more about it tomorrow. ``

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

******

`` Matt, '' individual whispered as they shook him.

flatness opened his eye and saw his dad bent down in forepart of the couch. `` Hey, Dad. ``

`` I just heard you got your Hogwarts letter, '' his dad smiled, `` Congratulations. ``

`` Thanks, '' Matt whispered.

`` Well, I 'll let you get some more log Z's. There 's still an 60 minutes or so until you have to go downstairs, '' his dad said as he gave him a hug.

flatness watched his dad walk into the kitchen and closed his center once more. He drifted off to slumber again, trying not to think about what would happen in an hour.

After what seemed like only a few minutes later, flatness woke up in a cold-blooded sweat with an atrocious headache that no potion could ever serve with. He sat up and looked out the window. It was dark, but he did n't demand to see the sky to do it that the moon would rise soon.

`` Mum ! '' his voice cracked. He swallowed hard. The painful sensation always started before the transformation did. It was awful. He always tried not to cry, but it never worked. He squeezed his middle shut and tried to sustain the tears from leaking out.

He heard three sets of footsteps run into the room and felt his mother 's sleeve wrap around him. He leaned into her and rested his nous on her shoulder.

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

Matt shakily stood up and his parents helped him stumble towards the basement doorway. He could get a line Amy 's footfall behind them. Nobody said a Logos as they walked down the step and towards his transformation room.

lustrelessness sat down on the padded floor as soon as he got into the room. His headland was spinning and he did n't think he 'd be able to endure up much longer anyway. His parents and Amy each gave him a hug and then left the room. They did n't say anything, but there was zilch to say. He 'd done this so many times there was n't really any detail in his parents saying anything. He knew they 'd be there in the morning.

The door locked as his parents and Amy left, and Matt let out a loud sigh as he sat down. This was it. Another full moon. There was aught he could do now but wait.

For years, he fought the change. He 'd clench his men and jaw and try to forbid the transformation, even though he knew it would n't make. The solely time he had n't fought it was the first one, where he had no theme what was going to happen. For the second one, he knew what was going to take place. He was only six, but he understood and he fought it with every region of his being. Now, five and a half years later, with five and a one-half geezerhood of validation that it would n't ferment, he still fought it.

Matt did n't have got to wait long for the transformation to set out. His headache became unbearable and he felt his venter pitch. He learned early on to not try and eat anything beforehand, because it always came back up during the first constituent of the transformation.

He curled up into a orchis and let out a sonant groan. He could feel his heart beating a geographical mile a second. His breathing was brusque and labored. It felt like he could n't breathe. He always tried not to call, but that never worked either. He felt his bones breaking and elongating and hair sprouting everywhere.

He let out a gaudy scream and clenched his eyes as pain in the neck coerced through his soundbox. No amount of money of previous good moons would ever train him for the terrible translation. Nothing helped with it either. His parents had given him so many different potions, but nothing decreased the pain.

His mind was always the last thing to go. matte hated that. He wished his mind would go first. Then he would n't possess to commemorate the literal translation. He always wished he 'd fleet out before the transformation began, but that never happened.

Matt took a few more ragged breathing spell and cried out in pain. He sat up and looked at his hands, which were quickly turning into paw of the wolf. He felt dizzy. The Earth was spinning around him and it felt like fog was clouding his mind. He let out one more than sidesplitter and the world disappeared.

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The wolf slowly stood up and took in his environment. It was dark and there was a faint smell of stemma and humans lingering in the air. He was also trapped, again. The wolf was always trapped. He began to pace around the way and flavour for an outflow route. It was n't there. There was never an escape road.

The woman chaser stood up on his hind legs and pointed his snout towards the roof. He let out a long ululation and then glared at the reverse wall. He got back down on all quadruplet and charged at it, slamming his head into the abnormally gentle paries. He stepped back and repeated the process again and again.

He was alone. Alone and trapped. Every I full moon Sun Myung Moon, the Friedrich August Wolf was alone and stuck in the small-scale embroider elbow room. He wanted to get out. He wanted to get out and find the people he could faintly smell out beyond the walls.

However, there was no way out. No matter how many clip the wolf rammed his head into the wall, he could not intermit it. Eventually, he sat down in the middle of the room and howled once more. He then proceeded to burn at his own body to lighten the urge to attack something.

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Matt cracked his heart open and tried to rear his head. A stabbing pain fled through his head and he dropped it back down onto the dramatize floor. He closed his eyes and tried to concentrate on breathing. Each short, labored breathing space hurt. He could n't even figure out which section of his body hurt the worse. Everything hurt. From the top of his head to his toes.

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

The doorway clicked a short piece later, but for Matt it felt like an timeless existence. Whoever came in the way made no auditory sensation as they walked across the mattress covered base. They put a cloak over him and then picked him up. A wave of dizziness come over him as he was lifted up.

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

lusterlessness was hardly aware of being carried up to his elbow room and he passed out on the way.

The side by side affair he knew, he was laying in his indulgent bed with level of cover on top of him. He could feel the warm sun shining through the window. He opened his optic slowly and blinked as they adjusted to the brightness.

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

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

His parents. lustrelessness felt a jolt in his venter as he realized that they would n't be there every full phase of the moon lunar month when he was in schooltime. They had been there for every full Moon he had ever endured. They took concern of him the day of and the Day following. They got him his potions and healed all his injuries.

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

It was a practical issue, he assured himself. That was all. He could n't physically deal with full lunation by himself. That was why he was worried about going to school. It was n't like he could n't make do with being away from home.

Then there was the issue of his schoolfellow. What if they found out ? It was n't like he could sneak away for the full Moon and be back in his dormitory the next morning before his roommates woke up. He 'd be in the Hospital Wing for at to the lowest degree two days. He doubted he 'd be able-bodied to go to classes the day of the to the full moonlight and he usually needed two days to recover. That was three day of pretermit classes, but more importantly, it was three days of disappearances to explain. What was he going to say ? People did n't normally get sick that much.

It was a stupid mind, he thought, going to school. He bit his lip and tried to stop the tears from welling in his centre. Why did n't his parents just home schoolhouse him ? It would be easier. They were both knowing in most panorama of magic. If his parents had just decided to home school him, they could stimulate stayed in Australia. Then Amy would have been happier.

No, they could n't induce stayed. He sighed. Not after his dad lost his job and all the law restricting the right field of lycanthrope had been passed. They were originally going to be active so he could go to school day. But then his dad lost his job. It was n't entirely flatness 's faulting that they moved, was it ? Not if his dad needed another job ....

It was his fault his dad lost his job, though. If he had n't gotten bitten, his dad would n't ingest lost his job. So, for all design and purposes, his family had moved because of him. He could n't not go to school after all they 'd done for him. He 'd just bear to absorb it up and deal with it, no matter how terrifying the prospect was.

`` Matt, are you awaken ? '' Amy peeked her head into his room.

Matt quickly rubbed his eyes and turned to look at her. `` Yeah. ``

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

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

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

It was kind of strange since Amy normally had quite the irritability and was very impatient. Their mum had once told Matt that she took after his grandmother, but Amy would never accept to it. The two of them did what they wanted and often disregarded other multitude 's emotions.

Amy used to be a lot like that with Matt, too. When they were younger, their parents insisted on keeping Amy away from the house during to the full moons. She hated it and resented their parents for keeping her out of the loop. She really had no idea what went on during wide-cut moons.

Then animation as they knew it fell apart in Australia and Amy began to earn what went on. She did resent matt for month about having to move, but eventually got used to Hogwarts. Then, the firstly full moon after her fourth year, she stayed at home during the full Sun Myung Moon and saw lusterlessness afterwards.

Amy never told matt what she had thought of seeing him after a transformation, but her natural process spoke more than than quarrel would give. She stayed by his side after every full moon that summer. A few weeks after that first total moon of the summertime, she announced that she was going to become a healer and hoped to discover a version of the Aconitum lycoctonum Potion that would work for Matt.

Matt had been a little shocked when he heard this, but not incredibly surprised. As far back as he could retrieve, Amy had enjoyed experimenting with potions. She was also an devouring star gazer and loved astronomy. If anyone could come up with a better version about that potion, it was Amy. She had the science, interestingness, and motive to do it.

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

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

`` It 's not that, '' matt swallowed the potion in one gulp, `` I mean, my capitulum hurt but no spoilt than usual. It 's, '' he paused, `` It 's Hogwarts. I 'm just not indisputable if I should go ... '' his vocalisation trailed off.

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

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

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

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

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

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

`` wellspring, I do, '' Amy said, `` And she 's one of the nicest grownup at Hogwarts. She 'll aid. And I 'll be there too. I 'll be there for your stallion kickoff year. ``

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

`` Of track, '' Amy nodded, `` And I 'll stick at the hospital annex with you except when I 'm in category. ``

Matt nodded. He felt a little better knowing that Amy would be there with him. She could practically do everything in Order to heal his injuries after the full moonlight. Their parents had been teaching her ever since she was xv and she had actually been performing them ever since she turned seventeen. But he still felt unquiet about the whole thing.

`` I know you 'll still overlook them, '' Amy said quietly, `` And there 's naught wrong with that. I was so homesick during initiatory class and I did n't let to deal with turning into a wolf once a month. I imagine that 'll make it even worse. ``

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

`` Yeah, probably, '' he replied.

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

Matt shrugged. Making friends was another thing he was worried about. He did n't really have many protagonist. He occasionally spent time with some of his dad 's coworkers'fry, but did n't do it them very well.

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

`` You will, '' Amy said.

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

`` They wo n't chance out, '' Amy said adamantly, `` You 'll spend a penny plenty of friend. Victoire said a few of her cousin-german are starting this year and they 're certainly to be in Gryffindor like you will be. ``

matte had only met Victoire a few times, but from what he could tell, she was really nice. lusterlessness only hoped her cousins were as well.

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

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

Matt nodded. `` Ok. Thanks. '' He was pretty tired. He did n't normally own such long discussions with Amy so soon after the replete moon. He usually slept until dinner time.

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

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


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

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And she knows that this is real


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


Eleven-year-old Amanda Genevieve tagging program smiled to herself as she closed her book. She rolled over on her bed and set the it on her bedside mesa. Her bedside table was stacked high with at to the lowest degree ten ledger, most of which Amanda had already read.

Amanda had always enjoyed reading. Ever since she was a small girlfriend, playscript had been some of her best acquaintance. They were expectant society when she was sad or bored or just wanted to escape into a different cosmos for a while. salutary of all, Holy Scripture never made fun of her.

Amanda had always been shy and she was the first to admit it. She did n't have very many Friend and small fry her age tended to stay away from her. This was most likely because strange affair always happened around her.

She was only five when she first realized that she was different. Amanda, her older sister, Jen, who was nine at the time, and a few of her sister 's acquaintance were playing outside. They decided to act hide-and-seek and Amanda climbed the biggest tree in their backyard and hid amongst the arm. Jen, who was 'it', had the hardest time finding her. In fact, Jen never found her. Amanda did n't forget the tree until their mom called them in for a snack.

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

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

Whatever it was, Amanda knew she was different that day. It was only the source. foreign things had happened to her ever since. When she was six and the class bully stole her biscuits at dejeuner, new unity appeared out of thin air in front of her. When she was seven and forgot to do her math homework, it somehow did itself while sitting in her backpack.

A pocket-sized, relatively harmless crack had somehow descended upon a few boy who were chasing her when she was eight. That incident was what caused to the highest degree of the other kids her age to steer elucidate of her.

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

However, Jamie was currently spending a few calendar week with her grandparents in Scotland. Without Jamie 's company, Amanda had spent nigh of her clip recital. There was n't really anything else to do. Jen was XV and the death thing she wanted to do was string up out with her eleven-year-old sister. Amanda 's little brother, Max, was eight and all he wanted to do was depend on his bike in the empty lot down the road with the other locality boys.

Amanda was left with her rule book for company, not that she really minded. She was getting a bit restless, though. She stood up opened her sleeping accommodation doorway. Maybe Jen was n't on the electronic computer and Amanda would be able-bodied to go on-line. Jamie managed to get on split second messager ever so often at her grandparents'house and Amanda had talked to her a few times over the yesteryear week.

The doorbell rang just as Amanda was leaving her room.

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

`` Sure, '' Amanda said as she passed Jen 's room. She peeked inside and saw that Jen was in the process of straightening her light brown whisker. Jen had straightened Amanda 's love blonde haircloth a few multiplication, but Amanda actually preferred it with its innate slight undulation. Jen hated her own curly pilus, though.

Amanda ran down the steps and towards the door. She pulled it unresolved and saw a man wearing the strangest outfit she had ever seen anyone wearable on a day that was not Halloween. It looked like a Shirley Temple Black graduation gown. The man himself looked relatively reasonable, though. His blonde fuzz was neatly combed and he smiled when Amanda opened the door.

`` howdy, '' he greeted her, `` Are your parents base ? ``

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

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

`` Wait right field here, '' Amanda said and went to see her parents, `` Mum ! Dad ! There 's some bloke at the doorway who wants to talk to you ! ``

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

`` zip ! '' Amanda replied.

Mrs Tagger, a suddenly, plump out char with flecks of grey in her sinister chocolate-brown hair walked out of the kitchen and followed Amanda to the door.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The man stepped inside the mansion and followed Mrs. tagging program into the den. Amanda followed and sat down on a chair while the foreign man took the sofa.

`` henry ! '' Mrs tagging program shouted down the basement stairs, `` You 'd better come on a higher floor ! ``

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

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

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

`` Professor ? '' Henry raised his eyebrows.

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

`` No, '' Joseph Henry shook his head.

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

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

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

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

Neville grinned. `` I get that reaction a lot. Anyway, Hogwarts is not an average school. It is a school of illusion. Mr. and Mrs. Tagger, your daughter is a Wiccan. ``

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

How could she even be a beldam ? Witches were n't really. They were made up to provide entertainment. They could n't actually exist. conjuring trick did n't exist.

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

`` It 's not a put-on, '' Neville said calmly, `` Magic does be. Witches and wizards have been hiding their world for generations. I teach at Great Britain 's only school of magic. ``

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

`` Herbology. The field of magical plants. ``

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

`` Language, Jennifer, '' Sarah warned.

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

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

`` time lag, wait ! '' H shouted, `` What if we choose not to let her attend this place ? ``

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

`` henry, are you really so gullible ? You ca n't honestly think there is a schooling of magic ! '' Sarah shouted.

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

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

Sarah shook her oral sex. `` No. Amanda, you just desire it to exist. illusion is n't existent. It 's fantasize. ``

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

Sarah 's face went pale white and she turned to Henry. `` Yes, '' she whispered, `` Many prison term. ``

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

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

`` That 's fine. But she wo n't ever learn to contain her illusion and she will proceed to cause strange things to happen. ``

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

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

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

There was another piece of paper that had a list of provision written on it, including a cauldron, wand, and spell Word. Amanda had about a million questions. Where could she buy a real wand ? Had they gotten the political program wrong ? There could n't be a program 9 3/4, could there ? What did the letter mean, broomstick ? Did witches really hinge on around on heather like they do in playscript ?

`` I 'm habitation ! '' the presence doorway slammed shut and Max ran into the room, his darkness hair disheveled and his look coated in dirt. He stopped at the sight of Neville and grinned. `` Nice costume, but Halloween 's not for a few months. ``

`` It 's not a costume, '' Jen said, `` He 's a hotshot. He teaches at a school of illusion and he 's here to secern us that Amanda is a beldam. ``

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

`` You 'll notice out the summer you are eleven, '' Neville answered.

`` Max, please go upstair and clean yourself up, '' Sarah groaned, `` You 're getting mud all over the carpeting. ``

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

`` Mum, Dad, '' Amanda began, `` You 've got to let me go to Hogwarts. This explains everything ! I want to learn how to command my magic. I wo n't be the weird female child at Hogwarts. ``

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

`` I will, '' Neville nodded, `` Actually, if you 're not busy today, I could take you to Diagon Alley. That 's the shopping area where you will be able to buy everything Amanda needs for Hogwarts. It 's in London. ``

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

Amanda grinned as she reread her varsity letter over and over again. She still could n't consider it. A enchantress. She was a rattling witch ! Amanda always knew she was different, but she never imagined it would be like this. She pinched herself to crap sure enough it was rattling. It was. She, Amanda tagger, was a witch. It was like she had fallen into one of her books.

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twenty-four hours are different then they were before
And we both exchange
It 's only getting better
~Only Getting Better, Jared Campbell


Eleven-year-old John Malcolm Brickston was running around in a vauntingly rophy as fast as he possibly could. He, along with two early male child, was spinning the merry-go-round in the park across the street from his business firm as fast as he could. A fourthly boy was on the roundabout shrieking in delight.

It was a casual thing for John, playing with the other boys in his neighborhood at the park. They particularly liked spinning each other until they felt sick on the merry-go-round. former natural action included trying to push each other off the monkey taproom and jumping off of the swings. They often spent all day doing this, until one of their mother called them inside.

King John had fun playing with the early male child from his neighborhood even though he was quite dissimilar from them. John was a wizard and all of his neighborhood friends were Muggles. can 's family was the only wizarding family bread and butter in a neighbourhood of Muggles. He did n't heed, of line. He was actually glad he lived in a neighborhood full of people to play with, rather than in the middle of nowhere like so many early hotshot did. near of his cousin did n't let any stuffy neighbour.

Without the neighbourhood boys around, the simply people Saint John would cause had to play with were his baby. John had three of them and while he loved them, they got on his brass. They were all younger than him and drove him mental on a daily ground.

Despite having so many Muggle acquaintance, John could not waitress to get to Hogwarts where he could meet early virtuoso his age. He knew a couple witches and superstar his age whose parents worked with his dad, but he did n't see them too often. Then there were his cousin-german, but they were all younger than him.

lavatory had been trying not to consider about his Hogwarts letter, which he knew would be arriving soon. Thinking about it just made the time go by slower. So, he tried to get his thinker off of it by goofing off at the playground.

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

trick and the other two male child stepped back and watched it slacken down. Once it had almost stopped, the boy jumped off and stumbled around, falling on the footing. john and the others crowded around him.

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

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

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

`` What ? '' John shouted.

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

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

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

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

That was probably the only thing she could have said to defecate John the Divine no longer bear in mind leaving his friends. He grinned and ran to beguile up with his mum. Now it was functionary, he was going to Hogwarts !

St. John the Apostle 's house was in its usual state of chaos when he entered it. Not two moment after they stepped in the room access, his second youngest sister, Gemma, ran up them screaming about how Amelia had taken her toy. Gemma was six and Amelia, his youngest sister, was five.

At any given here and now there were probably five or six little minor at John Lackland 's house. He had a lot of cousins who were all younger than him. His female parent was a stay at home mum, but a few of his aunts worked outside the home. They often dropped their Thomas Kyd off at lav 's house while they were at work. Or when they had to go shopping. It was just another reason why John enjoyed spending his free time outside, away from the little kids.

That day, all his little baby were home, of course. Plus, his cousins Isabelle, who was ten, and Isabelle 's three-year-old sister, Alyssa.

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

John nodded and stepped over a pile of Wendy Witch dolls that Ashtyn, his nine-year-old sister must have left in the doorway.

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

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

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

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

John sighed as he leaned against the paries. He could n't await to get to Hogwarts. Then he would n't have to deal with all his little baby and cousins anymore. He would be in a place where he was one of the youngest people. That rarely happened. John the Divine had always been the former, the one who was expected to be mature.

`` Mum ! '' Ashtyn shrieked from upstairs, `` I think can put a dung bomb in the privy again ! ``

John grinned. He may be expected to be grow, but he was n't. Pulling frivolity was one of his best-loved thing to do and the dung turkey in the can never got old, especially when Ashtyn was on the receiving end of it.

Jan sent him a withering aspect. `` I cringe to recall about the amount of owls I 'll be getting from Professor Kendrick about the mischief you get into next year, '' she sighed, `` Ashtyn, just scour it like usual ! ``

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

Jan groaned and walked over to the two girl, who were still fighting over a stuffed tartar. Jan wrenched it from Amelia 's manpower and stuck it up on a high shelf. She continued searching for John 's missive while Gemma and Amelia complained.

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

Three-year-old Alyssa was holding a torn envelope in her hired man and giggling playfully. bathroom grabbed it from her and she burst out weeping. Jan picked her up as John took off for his chamber, the simply toddler free place in the entire house.

The letter was n't completely destroyed, lots to whoremaster 's relief. He had caught Alyssa before she was capable to do a lot of impairment. The envelope was completely illegible, but the letter interior was spared from rip and baby slobber.

John tossed aside the damp envelope and unfolded the letter. He grinned widely as he read it, even though he already knew the effect of what it said.

He was in ! St. John the Apostle laid down on his bed and stared up at his ceiling. Of course he was in. There was never any question. Everyone in his total family had gone to Hogwarts for as far back as anyone could remember. As far as he knew, his family did n't possess any Squibs.

John had been looking forward to Hogwarts for a very prospicient clip. His parents had all variety of stories to differentiate of the post. Although, their Education Department had been interrupted due to the final battle and Voldemort 's defeat. They had only been number one twelvemonth at the time and Hogwarts had closed for a year in gild for it to be rebuilt. But after that, his parents had had a somewhat formula education.

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

John 's dad, Jeff Brickston, had been the Hogwarts prankster when he was in school day. John could n't expect to attract some prank of his own. His dad had promised to get him well supplied with stuff and nonsense from Weasleys'thaumaturgist Wheezes, although his mum was n't too felicitous about it.

John the Evangelist remained in his room for the eternal rest of the afternoon. A glance out the windowpane told him that his Muggle protagonist had left the park. It would induce been boring for him to go back. Instead, he stayed in his room and pulled out his old but trusty Nimbus Two M and One.

The broom had been his dad 's when he was at Hogwarts. whoremonger grabbed a bottleful of polish and began to rub it into the worn forest. Jeff had given it to John when he was only five and John Lackland had been flying on it ever since.

If John the Evangelist had to pick the one thing he was most looking forward to at Hogwarts, it would be Quidditch. John had been flying for as long as he could think of and he had hopes of making it onto the Gryffindor Quidditch squad. If he was sorted into Gryffindor, that is. He just hoped that there was a beater position open up at the right metre. He doubted he 'd get chosen as a beater in his second year due to the fact that beaters were generally quite a lot with child than the rest of the players. But if a beater view opened when he was in quaternary or fifth year, he just might make up it.

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

`` Can we go to Diagon Alley tomorrow ? '' trick asked as he grabbed a Daucus carota sativa out of a bowl.

`` I do n't know, '' Jan replied, `` Your aunt Jodie is working tomorrow and I have to watch Stephanie as well as the Gemini. I do n't particularly require to drag three spear carrier kidskin to Diagon skittle alley especially when two are babies. It may have to wait until the weekend. And delight do n't eat the carrots. ``

John sighed and sat down at the table. He did n't want to wait until the weekend. He wished his mum did n't watch all of his niggling cousins all the time.

`` I 'm dwelling house ! '' someone shouted from the den.

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

`` grandad ! '' John shouted, `` What are you doing here ? ``

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

John 's great-great grandpa, Zander Brickston, was over one hundred yr old but was usually goodish as a hippogriff. He was a bit senile and forgetful at clip, but it never bothered him. He was often the life of the political party, too, despite his age. lav loved him.

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

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

`` wellspring done, Johnny-Boy ! '' Zander gave him a surprisingly strong bam on the vertebral column, `` Great space, Hogwarts. Charles Herbert Best years of my life sentence, except for the time I found myself in Professor Dippet 's federal agency. You 'd trump stay out of there. ``

`` professor Dippet 's been dead for year, Gramps, '' lavatory laughed.

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

Dinner was lively that evening, as it always was when Zander was there. He dominated the conversation with stories of his own geezerhood at Hogwarts. St. John was sort of surprised he remembered them so well. He told of the fourth dimension he and his friends went for a swim in the Shirley Temple Lake at midnight during the fully moon in Jan. The nurse had not been pleased when they showed up at the hospital wing with slight cases of hypothermia. She scolded them and told them if they were stunned enough to swim in the lake during January, they could at least use cold-repellent charm on themselves.

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

Other stories included the many pranks he pulled on the Slytherins. 'Pranking 's a Brickston tradition ,'he told trick solemnly. The multiplication he snuck out of the castle and into Hogsmeade. The prison term he fell asleep during his account of Magic O.W.L. ( `` What do they expect, when Binns makes you pass asleep during class ? '' ) Sneaking about the castle at night with whatever girlfriend he had at the sentence. Jan had to shut him up at that point and she and Jeff began to relay their own Hogwarts stories.

John the Evangelist was, if it was possible, even more excited about Hogwarts after hearing all of the stories. He wanted to swim in the Black Lake in the centre of winter. He wanted to sneak out of school to go to Hogsmeade. He wanted to paint half his face red and the other one-half Au for the Gryffindor-Slytherin Quidditch match.

John the Evangelist did n't know how he was going to be able to wait two 24-hour interval until Saturday to go to Diagon skittle alley, let alone wait the month and a half until he 'd be able to actually go to Hogwarts. It seemed so far away. He had been waiting years to go to Hogwarts, but he had a feeling the last calendar month and a one-half would drag by even obtuse than those years had.

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


Ten-year-old Rose Elizabeth Weasley put the end of her quill feather to her mouthpiece and chewed it thoughtfully as she looked up from her lambskin. She smiled and dipped the quill into her pot of ink and then wrote 'Elandra Harvard took a rich breath and sat down on the three-legged fecal matter'onto the parchment. Rose set down the quill and picked up the sheepskin. She looked at it for a moment and then set it down again.

The parchment was a news report. A account about a Muggle-born at Hogwarts. Ever since Rose was little, she liked coming up with stories. She used to just secernate them to her parents and piffling brother, but then she got erstwhile and began writing them down.

pink wine had spent the all sunrise writing about Elandra. She supposed it was because rose herself was going to Hogwarts soon and that was really all she could think about. Although she tried to issue forth up with early story ideas, she just could n't. All the ideas were about Hogwarts. It was just about the lonesome thing that could sieve of keep her head off her own Hogwarts letter.

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

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

`` rosiness ! '' someone banged on her door.

blush wine groaned and got up. It was Hugo, her nine-year-old brother. He probably wanted to play Quidditch or something. Rose did n't particularly like Quidditch. She preferred reading material or pretty often anything that she remained on the ground to do.

`` What ? '' rose asked when she opened the door, `` I do n't want to dally Quidditch. ``

`` I was n't going to ask you, '' Hugo muttered, `` You 're no fun to act Quidditch with anyway. I 'd rather just ask James and Al to take on. I just wanted to give you this. The stake just arrived. ``

Victor-Marie Hugo thrust an gasbag into rose wine 's hand and she caught a glimpse of the Hogwarts crest on the sealskin. The breath caught in her chest as she grabbed it. `` Thanks, Victor Hugo, '' she grinned.

Hugo made no motion to leave as Rose shakily began to open the gasbag. `` hurry up ! '' he said.

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

pink wine grinned looked at Victor Hugo. `` It 's prescribed ! I 'm going to Hogwarts ! ``

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

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

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

Rose turned the early way and went downstairs in ordination to find her mum. She eventually found her in the library, pouring over legion books.

`` It came, '' Rose grinned and sat down across the mesa from Hermione.

Hermione looked up and smiled. `` Congratulations ! '' She leaned over and kissed rosebush 's forehead.

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

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

blush wine handed her female parent the letter and waited while she read it. Hermione handed it back to her and smiled even wider. `` I ca n't trust you 're going to Hogwarts already. Time has flown by ! My little miss, all grown up. ``

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

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

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

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

Harry 's face was floating amongst green flame in the fireplace and Rose grinned when she saw him. `` Hi Uncle Harry ! conjecture what ? I got my letter ! ``

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

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

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

`` Hey, Hermione, '' Harry said, `` We were going to go to Diagon back street after luncheon. Al got his letter a few hour ago. Want to come ? ``

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

`` See you then, '' Harry said.

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

******

A few hours later Rose was standing with her family in presence of Gringotts. She tapped her foot and sighed. They were waiting for the ceramist, who were never on time for anything. Rose 's parents were n't known for being on meter either, but rosebush had hurried them along.

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

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

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

`` Where to first ? '' Harry asked.

`` Olivander 's ! '' Albus announced.

`` Flourish and Blotts ! '' Rose said excitedly. She had been there numerous clip, but never to buy Christian Bible for school.

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

Rose rolled her eyes. James was the one who was mental. He spent more than time at Quality Quidditch supplying than all the other memory board in Diagon Alley combined. Half the fourth dimension he did n't even buy anything. He just gawked at the broomsticks he wished he could have.

`` Eyelops ! '' Lily shouted.

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

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

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

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

blush wine groaned. The pharmacist was possibly her least favorite shop, following to Quality Quidditch Supplies. It did n't surprise her that Harry chose that store, though. He always did that when they argued. rosiness 's parents did the same thing.

They finally made it to fanfare and Blott 's, after the Apothecary and dame Malkin 's. rose was the first one through the door and immediately started browsing. She did n't cognise where everyone else was going in the shop, but she did n't care.

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

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

blush wine jumped and looked up from the transfiguration book she was reading. `` No. ``

`` Hurry up, '' Epistle of James whined, `` I want to go get my Calluna vulgaris. ``

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

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

`` So ? ''

`` So ? '' James IV gawked, `` So ? I need another ling ! A considerably one ! You 'll never realise. ``

James sighed loudly and then walked away. rise up shook her headway and went back to her volume. A few minutes later her mum told her it was time to go. It was sentence to go to Ollivander 's, which was what Rose had been virtually looking forward to.

Rose ran ahead of the group with Albus and the two of them arrived at Ollivander 's long before the others. Ollivander had taken their measurement and brought out a few baton for Albus to try by the prison term the others got there.

Albus smashed the window with his low verge, which rosiness thought was incredibly funny. She secretly hoped she would n't do the same, though. The next sceptre chose Albus and then it was Rose 's turn.

The beginning three she tried out were n't right. Although she did n't snap off any window, they did n't work properly.

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

rose wine took the baton and waved it. Red sparks erupted from it and Rose knew it was the right one. She grinned at Ollivander and he smiled.

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

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

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

rosebush opened the box she was holding and showed her wand to her Uncle George II. Albus did the same.

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

Rose followed her uncle across the shop. The one thing she had inherited from the Weasley side of the family was the making love for a in effect prank. So long as no one got hurt, that is.

`` Now, every educatee needs a Skiving Snackbox or two, '' George II said as he handed Rose and Alubs each a colourful box, `` After all, I ca n't ideate you 'll want to sit through History of conjuration very often. ``

Rose smirked. She had heard about Professor Binns and his boring lecturing, but she really did n't intend she 'd ever use a Skiving Snackbox. fountainhead, maybe if James wanted her to follow Quidditch practice, but never for skipping a class.

`` And then you 'll ask some muck bomb calorimeter, '' George said as he led them to a dissimilar display.

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

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

`` George I Weasley ! '' Hermione scolded, `` You should be setting a better illustration for these two ! No wonder Fred was in detainment every week last year ! ``

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

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

A few transactions later, Ron had convinced Hermione to let Rose get the droppings bombs and early rascality making products. Hermione did n't reckon too felicitous about it, though.

George and Teddy, who had also been working, closed the shop class and they all went to the Leaky Cauldron for dinner. Everyone told fib about Hogwarts, which made Rose look forward to school even more.

James 's whining finally paid off after dinner and they went to Quality Quidditch provision. pink wine thought he took far too long to blame out the perfect heather and she was bored out of her psyche. St. James the Apostle, Albus, Teddy, Ron, and Harry all spent at least a half hour going over the pro and cons of each fashion model before they finally made a decision.

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

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

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

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

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

Albus found an owl as well and the group left with two hooting hooter. James started telling Albus how he was going to thread up in Slytherin, which was kind of preposterous in rose wine 's opinion. Albus then announced that he was going to name his owl Godric.

That was a good name, rosiness thought process. She looked at her owl and thought about names. None of the usual fauna names seemed to fit her owl. Godric, she thought. That was it. She would describe her owl after another founder. rosiness 's owl would be Rowena. She did n't really imagine she 'd be in Ravenclaw, but Rowena was a in force name for an owl.

The manner of walking back to the Leaky caldron was quiet. Hogwarts seemed closer than ever for rosebush. She was ready. She had been set for this for years. Her mum always told her that she had a knack for acquisition, and rose was ready to learn everything Hogwarts had to offer.


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

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

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

Albus peeked into the future compartment and saw that there was a rather wan boy sitting on one of the seats. He seemed very small and his face was quite scarred. There was also an older girl, who looked to be about Victoire 's age, sitting next to the boy. She looked vaguely companion. Both of them had blue eyes and blond hair's-breadth. They looked friendly enough. `` How about this one ? '' he said to Rose.

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

"Can we sit here ? '' Albus asked.

"Sure,"the boy responded as he gestured to the hindquarters opposite word him."My name 's matte, flatness Eckerton."

`` I 'm his sis, Amy. I 'm a seventh class, Matt 's just starting, '' the young woman told him.

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

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

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

`` Probably. I think I 've seen you, too, '' Rose responded. Albus nodded his straits in agreement.

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

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

"I bet you two hear consignment of stories of the struggle. My parents have told me some, but they do n't know all the point, just the bits that are in Bible. You see, we 're from Australia. We moved pick up when I was about eight,"mat looked nervously at his sister.

"Yeah, I know all about the engagement. My parents did n't tell me the wax story until I turned eleven. Same with Rose, our parents told us at the Sami time. They did n't need to scare us, but thought we ought to make love before we went to Hogwarts, since most hoi polloi there will have heard all about it. But my parents do n't verbalise about it much. Guess it brings back bad memory board,"Albus told flatness before changing the subject. He really did n't enjoy multitude constantly asking him about his dad."So, how 'd you get all those scars ?"

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

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

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

Matt turned away from the window."Nope, just me and Amy. I know you 've got sibling. I 've read about you and them in book of account. A sidekick James River and a sister Lily, right ? And I think you 've got a little brother, right, Rose ?"

Albus just looked at matte. It was a bit strange having former citizenry know all about you. He supposed this was what it was like for his father when he went to Hogwarts."Yup, William James is a instant year and Lily 's just nine, so she 's not here yet."

`` Yeah, my blood brother, Victor Hugo, is nine, too, '' Rose told him. Rose 's kinsfolk was mentioned in numerous Quran as well, although not nearly as many as Albus's.

At that moment, the compartment door opened and Saint James the Apostle walked in with two of their cousin, Ben and Cedric, and their ally Nathan."How 's it going, little bro ?"Jesse James asked."Still worrying about being in Slytherin ?"

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

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

"lusterlessness Eckerton."

`` Hi, '' the boy responded.

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

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

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

`` Yeah, lusterlessness 's just starting his first year, '' Amy told him.

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

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

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

"No,"Albus said, turning more crimson.

`` So, what family do you require to be in ? ``

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

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

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

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

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

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

The compartment door opened again. Another boy walked in, along with a dash looking girl. The boy was dark skinned, very marvellous, with brown whisker and dark eyes. The fille was quite a bit inadequate than the boy, with long, wavelike, dear colored hair and abstemious John Brown eyes.

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

"Sure,"Albus and Matt responded.

"Good. I 'm Saint John Brickston and this is Amanda Tagger. We 're both first geezerhood,"the boy told Albus, Rose, Matt, and Amy.

"Hi. I 'm Albus Potter, this is my full cousin Rose Weasley, and that 's matte Eckerton, we 're also first years,"Albus responded, `` And she 's Amy, flatness 's sister. '' Albus pointed to Amy, who waved.

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

Albus just smiled a little and his cheeks turned blood-red yet.

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

`` Yes, I 'll be fine, '' matte told her.

`` You sure ? ``

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

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

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

St. John the Apostle grinned, `` I love that blank space. So does my dad. He 's always buying me stuff from there. Mum 's not always happy about it since I 'm always using the stuff and nonsense to attract pranks on my minuscule sis. ``

Albus, Rose, and Matt laughed. `` I 've done that quite a bit, too, '' Albus commented. `` But now that Lily 's a bit Old it 's severely to attract trick on her. ``

"Anything from the trolley ?"A crone had appeared in the doorway with a tramcar laden with yummy sweets.

"Definitely !"Gospel According to John shouted, as he jumped up from his seat and ran out into the corridor. Albus smiled. John reminded him of James. Albus, pink wine, matt, and Amanda followed John. All five returned with their arms wide of food.

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

"wellspring, you have your cauldron cakes, pumpkin pasties, chocolate frog, and Bertie Botts Every Flavor dome,"whoremonger explained, as he pointed to the several particular."Just be careful with the beans."

"Why ?"Amanda asked as she tried a dark-green dyed bean."Ugh !"she exclaimed."bogie !"Amanda spat out the bonce and it landed on whoremaster. Albus, Rose, and Matt broke out in burst of laughter.

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

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

"What 's a doctor ?"John asked.

"A muggle therapist,"matt explained."My mum 's Muggle born, but she 's a witch, and my dad 's a wizard. He works at the Ministry, in the department for the Control and ordinance of Magical animal,"Matt told everyone. `` And my mum does n't function, but she 's thinking of getting a job now that I 've started school. ``

"Oh, my parents are a hag and maven. My family 's mostly all magical, except for a few Muggle auntie and uncles and cousin-german. My dad is a healer and my mum stay at plate with my younger sis, I 've got three of them. They 're nine, six, and five. But before I was born she worked at the Ministry,"Saint John explained. `` How about your parents, Rose ? ``

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

`` Wow, your dad 's an Auror, too ? That 's bloody smart as a whip ! '' John grinned.

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

Albus was a little appal at this dubiousness, since the whole sorcerous reality knew about his parents, but of line Amanda did n't."Well, my dad 's an Auror. And my mum 's a sportswriter for the Daily Prophet."

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

And so, Albus, with a little help from Rose, told the report about how Lord Voldemort had killed his grandparents and tried to kill his dad, but his dad survived. He told them all about his parents'age at Hogwarts, about the Horcruxes, and how Lord Voldemort met his downfall.

All three students stared at Albus and rosiness with their mouths wide undefendable. Matt and can had obviously heard the wholly tale before, but never this accurate an explanation. Amanda was practically in tears.

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

`` Yeah, '' Matt agreed.

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

The group of five first years spent the relief of the journeying discussing what they knew was true about Hogwarts and what their sib and cousins had told them about the ancient school. Everyone agreed that the Giant calamari did not eat a different first twelvemonth each yr while they crossed the lake on boats, despite what Albus and rosebush 's full cousin, Fred, had said.

"Well, you 'd better change into your robes,"rosiness said an hour or so after the sky turned dark. rose had been wearing her robe since before she 'd even gotten on the geartrain. The four other students changed into their gown quietly.

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

"fir'eld ! Firs'geezerhood, this way !"a man shouted.

Albus and blush wine ran up to him."Hagrid !"Albus shouted.

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

`` You know him ? '' John pointed at Hagrid with an astonied facial expression on his face.

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

`` I 've never seen soul so big, '' Matt commented.

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

`` That 's so cool ! '' john grinned.

The boats started moving magically across the lake once everyone was in them. They sailed for what must feature been at least a half hour before arriving at Hogwarts. Once they got there, Hagrid lead them into the castle and up a flight of step. The castle was incredible. It was big and intimidating looking on the outside. But once Albus stepped inside, it seemed warm and tempt, like he was home.

The first twelvemonth came to a stop in social movement of strict looking woman."adept eventide. I 'm professor Patil, I teach transfiguration. In a moment, you will be able to join your fella scholar in the Great Asaph Hall for dinner party, but beforehand, you will need to be sorted into your houses. They are Ravenclaw, Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, and Slytherin,"she said Slytherin with a note of disgust in her voice."While you 're here, you will be able to realise full point for your house for any achievements. Likewise, any misbehavior will have points to be taken away. At the end of the year, the mansion with the most points earns the theater Cup. Now, trace me, please."

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A/N : I hope you liked it ! Feel free to forget a review. I 'd like to thank my brother and sis for reading this first and letting me know what they thought.
I do n't own Harry Potter. Nothing you recognize is mine.

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The bookman followed Professor Patil into a bombastic dining elbow room. The roof looked just like the night sky outside."It 's enchanted to look like the sky,"Rose whispered to Albus. The older bookman at all four of the board were whispering to each other and pointing wildly at Albus. Once the first age reached the oral sex table, Professor Patil turned around. The older students were still whispering, and they seemed to be doing so more loudly by the second. Albus looked out at them and then inched his way to the back of the grouping so no one could see him. Sometimes, he hated how a lot he looked like his male parent.

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

"Asterley, Elaine."A curtly, blond haired young lady ran forward and tried on the hat."Hufflepuff !"the hat shouted.

"Brickston, John."John ran up and jammed the hat on his head. It was only there for a second when it shouted out,"Gryffindor !"trick let out a loud whoop and ran for the Gryffindor board, where he was patted on the rachis by a few older Gryffindors.

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

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

`` Eubert, carter. '' Albus recognized the other boy from their sauceboat as he walked up to the sorting Hat. He put it on and a few endorsement later it shouted out, `` Ravenclaw ! ``

A few more pupil were sorted and then professor Patil called"Malfoy, Scorpius."Albus watched as a blond haired boy with a self-satisfied looking at on his fount was made a Slytherin before the hat even touched his head.

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

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

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

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

Albus breathed a sigh of respite as he jumped off the crapper and ran to sit across from John and matte at the Gryffindor table. Albus did n't even pay attention to the next few categorisation. He was just so felicitous to be in Gryffindor.

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

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

The schoolmaster rose from his chair."Welcome back to Hogwarts to all returning scholarly person and welcome to those who are new. For those of you who do n't know, I 'm prof Kendrick, headmaster of Hogwarts. Now, I know the older students have noticed we are short one faculty member,"the headmaster gestured to the empty chair beside him."But I shall inform you about that later. Right now it is time to eat."And the golden plate filled with food.

Albus stared in amazement as the solid food appeared in movement of him. He started piling his plate with as much as would fit. toilet was using not only his dental plate, but an empty one that he found as well.

"This is amazing !"John exclaimed."I might actually get full here ! I hope all the repast are like this."

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

"I wonder where Professor Torro is ? It 's not usual for a teacher to neglect the beginning of term fete,"a brownness haired girl asked the boy sitting next to her.

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

"What does he teach ?"John said, interrupting the two old students.

"defense force Against the darkness Arts,"the young lady told him. The two onetime scholar continued their conversation, but in lower articulation so John could n't overhear him.

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After the bookman had eaten their filling of dinner, the gilt plates became sporty for a here and now, and then dessert appeared. Albus immediately helped himself to his favorite, golden syrup tart. While he was eating, he heard a scream coming from his leftfield. A ghostly head had appeared right out of Amanda 's plate.

"Oh, so deplorable to have scared you !"the ghost said as he glided out of Amanda 's shell."I 'm Sir Nicholas."

"You 're Nearly Headless gouge !"John shouted."Great to assemble you. Can I see you commit off your head ?"

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

"Wow ! That 's bloody vivid !"John the Evangelist exclaimed."Did you see that, Albus ?"

"Yeah,"Albus responded. He did n't believe it was as bang-up as John did, and was beginning to bid he had n't eaten nearly as practically treacle tart.

The headmaster got to his animal foot again as the golden crustal plate became unobjectionable once more."Is everyone gratify ? dependable. Now, I have a few head start of terminal figure poster. The village of Hogsmeade is out of leap for beginning and second years, as well as the Forbidden woodland to everyone. As always, persist away from the Whomping Willow. Mr. Filch has added a few new token to the lean of forbidden things and if you wish to inspect the list, it is pinned to Mr. Filch 's door.

"Now, as many of you have noticed, professor Torro is not with us tonight. I regret to inform you that he has been discovered perfectly only a few hours ago,"Professor Kendrick stated with a sad manifestation on his face. There was a sharp intake of breath from the bookman."Cause of death has not been determined. Until I can detect a suited alternate, Defense Against the Dark Arts year will not take position. Now, it is meter to go to your dormitories. Classes begin tomorrow and you will need to be well rested. starting time years, delight trace a prefect to your usual rooms."

Albus got up and looked for his first cousin, Georgia, for she was one of the Gryffindor prefects. Albus found her, and he, John, Matt, rose, and Amanda all followed her up to the uncouth room. As they walked through the castle, there was a altogether lot of whispering about prof Torro.

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

"Yeah, and was n't pa the matter that was jinxed old age back ?"another responded.

Albus and the others arrived at the portrait of the Fat gentlewoman. Georgia told her the parole, Cornish fowl pyxie, and everyone walked inside.

"son to the right, young woman to the left. I hope everyone has a good Night,"GA told the first years.

Albus walked up the turbinate staircase to his dormitory with lustrelessness, King John, and two other boys Albus had not met yet. Albus thought their epithet were Bilius and Ethan. Albus was rather tranquillise while he got into bed. All the other male child were laughing and talking. But Albus could n't shake that he was considered for Slytherin. He was also a bit nervous about the fact that a professor had died. That did n't happen often, did it ? Albus was still thinking about these thing as he drifted off to sleep.

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

beloved Harry,
I would appreciate it if you would hail to Hogwarts later tonight, around 9pm.
I have something to ask you, and would choose to do it in person, rather than by letter.
Please return this owl with your solvent, thank you.
From,
Fabius Kendrick

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

"Okay, just let me know before you leave. That is strange, though. Why would n't he bear met with you before full term started ? I hope James and Albus are n't in trouble."

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Later that Nox, Harry Apparated into Hogsmeade. It was a chilly night, but there was not a cloud in the sky. The star topology and moonshine shone brightly. Harry thought the pupil must be in their common rooms by now, judging from the meter. 'That 's unspoilt, Albus and James II have no idea I 'm here', thought Harry. He walked along the path and soon found himself walking through the big oak doors into the Great Radclyffe Hall. Kendrick was waiting for him there.

"Good eve, Harry,"Fabius greeted.

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

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

Harry walked into the familiar circular power. He saw all the various self-will that Dumbledore had left to the school. He also noticed the sleeping portraiture of previous headmaster. Only one was awake, the one of Albus Dumbledore. Harry smiled as he saw him.

"Please, sit down,"professor Kendrick said as he gestured to a chair in front of his desk. Harry sat."I have some bad news. Professor Torro was found suddenly in his menage this morning."

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

"I know, shocking, and very, very sad. His cause of death was Avada Kedarva, but I did n't enjoin the educatee this. It does vex me. It is quite fishy. Especially since DADA was the subject that Voldemort jinxed."

"But he 's gone ! I saw him die, I was there !"Harry shouted."This ca n't be the oeuvre of him, can it ?"Harry knew there would be an investigating awaiting him when he returned to wreak the next day. He had taken the day off to see St. James the Apostle and Albus onto the Hogwarts Express, and had n't heard a thing about Professor Torro 's last until just now.

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

"We are, of course, in motive of a new DADA teacher, and I was wondering if you would care the job. I think it would be a practiced musical theme to have an Auror here after recent outcome and you are the ideal candidate,"Kendrick told Harry.

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

"Of course. And sense free to pull up stakes every weekend to spend time with them. Neville Longbottom does the Saame matter to bring down Hannah,"Kendrick explained.

"I guess I could do it, but only if Ginny is okay with it. I tell you what, I 'll Apparate home tonight and ask her. You 'll have your resolution in the dayspring, okay ?"Harry asked.

"That 's fine. I 'll see you in the dawn, then. unspoiled night."

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

As Harry left the castle, he pondered the death of Torro. Harry had only met Torro a few times, and he was not particularly close to him, but his last still disquiet Harry. Was this another random Death Eater fire ? There had been a few of them throughout the year after the battle. But why was Torro killed ? He did n't even live in Great Britain during the time of Voldemort, he lived in France then. Why were the death feeder going after Hogwarts instructor ? Harry had a nagging feeling that this was n't like the other deaths, this had significance. Surely, Voldemort could n't return ? He was dead. There were no more Horcruxes. Harry kept telling himself this, but he still felt very uneasy about it. The schoolmaster and the Minister felt the same way. Why else would they want an Auror at Hogwarts ? Of path, Harry was the one who defeated Voldemort, so who else knew more about pop ?

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

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Early the next morning, Harry Apparated into Hogsmeade once again. This fourth dimension he had his old Hogwarts torso with him, along with a large, black owl named Harvey. This is fellow, he thought. Harry wheeled his trunk over to Hogsmeade station, where he would look for a carriage to take him to the rook. Ginny had said yes right away. She felt that Harry 's presence in the schooling would protect her sons. Ginny was also quite worried about the death of Torro.

The passenger car arrived and Harry loaded his trunk into it. 'This sure is strange ,'he thought. rachis at Hogwarts, once again. It kind of felt full, comforting in a way. Hogwarts had always felt like home to Harry. But he still could n't shake the uneasy feeling he had about Torro 's decease. The carriage gave a lunge, and the thestrals pulled Harry up to the school.



"Get up, Albus ! Get up !"Albus awoke with a showtime and saw John Lackland 's face looking down at him.

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

"First day of object lesson ! Let 's go down to breakfast,"St. John responded, excitedly. He was bouncing around the room, waking up all his mate Gryffindors.

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

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

The five Gryffindor first year boys met the girl in the coarse room. rosebush, Amanda, Janie Creevey, and the Jordan-Bell twins. Albus knew he 'd met the twin a few times, but could n't remember their gens They introduced themselves as Karina and Marina. They were indistinguishable with retentive black hair and puritanical eyes. The first years walked down to the Great Marguerite Radclyffe Hall together, only getting lost once.

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

"Sorry,"she said as she walked past.

Albus did n't pay any attention to her. He continued to stare at the stave table. Sitting next to the master, was his father. Albus shook his head and ran over to the Gryffindor table, where his confrere first years had already sat down.

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

James was staring at Harry."Yeah, I know. funny how he never mentioned it. But I guess he must be the new dad teacher. All the former instructor are there."

"Honestly, William James ! He could n't have told us yet. Torro just died yesterday. Obviously, Kendrick asked him hold up dark. It was only a issue of time, was n't it ? I mean, he 's got to be the most qualified wizard for the job, right ?"Empire State of the South had sat down succeeding to James and talked some sense into him.

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

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

Albus took his schedule from him and looked at it. He had papa right after breakfast, then Charms, and after lunch he had double Herbology.

"face like a decorous schedule,"John the Divine said,"Should be interesting having your dad as a teacher, Albus ! I ca n't waitress ! I 've got so many questions for him."

"Yeah, should be wonderful,"Albus said glumly as he dug into his waffles. Truthfully, Albus did not want his dad didactics at Hogwarts. With his dad here, Albus would be even more famous than usual. He did not like the staring heart and the constant questions about his dad.

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After breakfast, the Gryffindors headed to the DADA schoolroom, with trick leading the way. Albus hung back with matt, who was going pretty slow.

"You okay, Matt ?"Albus asked,"You look form of sick. You want to go to the Hospital Wing ?"

"No, I 'll be exquisitely,"Matt replied with a oscitancy,"supposition I did n't get to sleep until late, too flighty about lessons."

When they arrived at the classroom, Albus ran and took the mesa in the back. matt and Amanda followed him. John hesitated, apparently torn with joining his new supporter and sitting up front. Finally, he, too, went and sat in the rachis.

"Why are we sitting back here ?"John asked.

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

At that moment, another chemical group of educatee came into the elbow room. They were Slytherins. Scorpius Malfoy was leading them.

"Great, we 're with the Slytherins,"john whispered to Matt,"Hope they 're not going to bankrupt everything."John Lackland was about to launch into a philippic about Slytherins, but Harry walked in.

"commodity morning,"Harry said as he walked to the front desk,"I 'm Professor Potter."A few of the missy in social movement giggled."I 'll start by taking attendance."Harry ran down the attending sheet. Everyone was there.

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

"professor ? Can you evidence us about the engagement ? Please ?"one of the twins asked, Albus did n't make out which one.

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

Albus sunk lower in his chair. John was sitting straight up, staring at Harry, hardly blinking. Amanda and Matt were also paying close aid.

Harry 's story about the engagement lasted the whole period. The bell rang shortly after Harry finished.

"Please read chapter one for next time, since we did n't get a hazard to pass over it in socio-economic class,"Harry told the students as they left."And Albus, could you last out for a import ?"

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

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

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

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

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

"Yes, I know, but everyone 's different. It means that you have timbre of many different theatre. It does n't mean you should be in Slytherin. The hat put you in Gryffindor because you wanted it to. A great man once told me 'it is our pick that show who we really are, far more than our abilities'. Albus Dumbledore was that man. He told me that when I was wondering the same thing you 're wondering right now. You chose to be in Gryffindor, which makes you very different from the Slytherins. Do n't worry about it,"Harry explained, as he drew Albus into a hug.

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

"Do n't worry, I wo n't. James does n't even bed that the hat considered putting me in Slytherin,"Harry confided,"Now, I think you should be off to your succeeding class. And do n't worry about me teaching here. I 'll handle you just like the other scholar, detentions and all."

Albus laughed."Well, you do n't have to do that."

"See you later, Al."

"Bye, Dad."

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Albus was a bit more cheerful for the residue of the day. He thoroughly enjoyed stunt man Herbology. He had known Professor Longbottom since he was born, and Albus was very interest in magical industrial plant. good luck charm, however, was n't as enjoyable. The appealingness prof, Professor Washburn was not very nice, and for some cause he seemed to have something against Gryffindor.

Soon enough, dinner party came, and right when Albus walked into the Great Granville Stanley Hall, Saint James came running over to him.

"So, how was having Dad as a teacher ?"James I asked, breathlessly.

"You know, it was n't as bad as I thought it would be,"Albus said, while sitting down and grabbing the near bowl of tater."He spent the whole menstruation telling everyone about the battle because he figured no one would leave him alone until he did."

"sound intimate !"James laughed,"Remember when we kept bugging him about it when I was 10 ? And then he said he 'd tell us the all chronicle the summer before our 1st year of Hogwarts."

"Yeah, I was form of surprised he was so bequeath to enjoin the write up. You know how he hates talking about it."

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

"Hey, Albus !"John shouted to Albus as he ran over to the Gryffindor table. flatness sat down on Albus 's former side.

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

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

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

"'Course not. But she did n't arrive at as much diverseness,"whoremaster explained. He turned to lustrelessness."You okay ? You look kind of pale."

That was an understatement. mat looked like he was about to pass out in the potatoes. He had n't touched any of the nutrient and his golden home plate was still hollow. Matt was leaning his headland on his hired hand and was yawning a lot."I 'm all right field, I guess, just tired."

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

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

At that second, the schoolmaster stood up."If I could have your attention for just a bit, I have some More announcements."The room immediately fell silent."Thank you. Now, as many of you have noticed, I did take in success in securing a new DADA teacher and I would wish to introduce him. This is prof Potter."Kendrick gestured to Harry."Now, I know many of you will have questions for him when you have your first DADA lesson, but I ask you not to pester him. He will order you what he wants to, and nix more. I would also like to tell you that if you want to try out for your family Quidditch team, please give your name to your head of household. That is all. Thank you."Kendrick sat back down again and proceeded to talk to Harry.

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

"good fate, Saint James the Apostle,"Albus told him,"Dad 'll be majestic if you make the team."

"I sure hope I do. It 'll be great having him learn the games."

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

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

Matt looked up from his shell."Sure."The three boys started walking back up to the Common way, with flatness lagging behind.

"lusterlessness, are you sure you 're ok ? You 're going pretty slow,"Albus asked, with a nervous expression on his case."I think you should probably go to the hospital offstage.

matt looked out the windowpane."I suppose you 're probably rightfulness. You guys go on ahead, I 'll meet you back in the Common room."

"No, we 're going to accept you. You look ready to cave in,"John insisted. They all trekked back down the stairs and to the Hospital flank. When they got there, ma'am Pomfrey was right by the door.

"Matt ! seed here, you look dreadful,"she said, grabbing his shoulder and leading him to the bed,"Thanks for bringing him, boys, you can pull up stakes now."Madam Pomfrey shooed them out of the room.

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

"Yeah, and she knew his name. That 's odd. I do n't think he 's been there yet,"John stated,"I wonder if he gets disgorge often ? Or maybe he gets hurt a lot, he 's got tons of scrape. ``

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

"fountainhead, I 'm sure he 'll recite us about it when he 's ready,"John reasoned,"Cornish Pixie."The portrait opened and the two boys walked into the common room. They settled down to doing their preparation with Amanda, rosiness, Janie, Bilius, Ethan, and the twins. After a few hours, Albus bid them undecomposed night.

He walked up to his residence hall, changed into his pajamas, and climbed into bed. He pondered his moral and the rest of his day. Albus was happy that having his dad there was n't as bad as he thought it would be. But why did Professor Washburn dislike him and the other Gryffindors so much ? And was Matt okay ? He still had n't returned to the rough-cut elbow room. As Albus was worrying about lustrelessness, he drifted off to kip. Just after he drifted off, the screeching shanty shrieked for the for the first time time in decades.




Harry was in the Great Charles Francis Hall. Ropes bound him to the Headmaster 's chair. His scar was searing in pain. origin was pouring down his arms as he struggled against the simpleness. He opened his oculus and glanced around, looking for his sceptre. There it was, lying uselessly halfway across the room. All around him, former multitude were bound to the former professor 's chairs, they were surrounding Harry in a round. A cloaked form was circling around the exterior of the rotary, while former cloaked figures stood stationary around the way. physical structure lay in pocket billiards of profligate on the floor.

Harry glanced around at the other people bound to the hot seat. The somebody directly across from him had long red hair. Harry screamed."NO ! ! ! ! Ginny !"He looked at the other mass."James I ! Albus ! Lily ! Take me instead, not the kids !"

The hooded figure looked up and entered the circle. He stood directly in front man of Harry."wellspring, well, someone 's decided to regain his cognizance. As you see, the ease of them did n't fair too well without you. Most are dead. But I 've saved your devout family for last. I will torture them and kill them. And then, I shall vote down you. At last, I 've waited so long. You should have known you could n't toss off me."Voldemort rounded on the smallest child tied to a chair.

"Crucio !"he shouted.

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

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

Harry had no estimate what the aspiration meant, and neither did anyone else. Harry could think of only one someone who may stimulate been able-bodied to explain it, Dumbledore. However, as soon as Harry had a few of these dream, he had gone to see the portrait in Dumbledore 's office. He was only 18 then. Unfortunately, Dumbledore had no useful explanation. Since Harry was no longer a Horcrux, he could n't possibly be seeing into Voldemort 's cerebration. Especially since Voldemort was dead. But the dreams continued.

Tonight 's dream had been more vivid than any of the past unity. Maybe it was because Harry had spent all day reliving the horrific scenes from his childhood to various DADA grade. He wished he had n't done that now. Oh, how he regretted it. But he 'd have to put up with it the rest of the week, seeing as it would n't be carnival not to tell the other students.

Harry walked away from the windowpane. He slowly walked into the corridor. His solid body was dank. He needed a sleeping tipple. He 'd been relying on these Sir Thomas More and more as time went on .'I really should memorize how to brew them myself ,'he laughed to himself.

Walking through the corridors at nighttime brought back many memories. He still felt like he was disobeying the rules, even though he was now a professor. It seemed like Snape was correct around the corner waiting to take in him doing something wrong. Harry climbed the stairs to the hospital annex. He hated to waken Madam Pomfrey at this time of day, however he knew he 'd never get to sleep without it. Maybe she would give him a boastfully supply to hold back in his office.

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

"hi, Poppy,"he whispered.

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

"Yeah, I was thinking the Lapplander matter,"Harry glanced down at the little girl,"Is she okay ?"

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

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

"Now, why are you here, Harry ?"

"Well, er, recall after the battle and I had all those nightmares ? They never completely stopped, and now they seem to be getting uncollectible. I was wondering if I could deliver a sleeping draught. I 'd also care to just have a provision of it on paw. I 've never been much of a potion brewer and have n't attempted to take in it myself. I just can never care to get to slumber without one after one of these incubus,"Harry explained sheepishly. He felt like he was a kid again. How could he, the wizard who defeated Voldemort, who was known as the courageous champion of the multiplication, be afraid of a nightmare ?

A sad gaze fell over Madam Pomfrey."You know, this kind of reminds me of how you were so susceptible to the dementors in your third year. I know most the great unwashed think you 're unfearing and nada frightens you, but everyone has nightmares and being frightened is nothing to be ashamed of."She walked over to a cabinet and came back with a vauntingly bottle filled with potion."Here you go. Just come back to me whenever you need more."She handed him the bottle.

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

As he walked back towards his office, Harry thought about what Madam Pomfrey had said. He knew she was decent, but he still could n't aid but feel washy whenever he had one of these nightmares. He just wished he knew why he was having them and what he could do to check them.

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When Albus awoke the next morning, matte still had n't returned from the hospital annex. John suggested that they go visit mat before grade, but since the two boys had gotten up latterly, they only had time to grab a quick collation to eat before heading to Potions in the dungeons.

"goodness morning, class !"an old, beat, professor greeted them,"I 'm Professor Slughorn, your Potions overlord. Today, we shall be learning about the basics of potion brewing, including the importance of proper stirring, heat, and ingredients. Please open your Holy Scripture to page 6."

The class opened their Koran and spent the entirely example listening to Slughorn and copying down notes.

"fountainhead, we 're pretty practically out of fourth dimension, so I 'll see you all next lesson. Could I have Albus Potter and Rose Weasley please full stop by my desk on their way out ?"Slughorn told the class.

"I 'll see you in Transfiguration, John. Tell professor Patil where I am,"Albus told his Friend. He had a opinion he knew what Slughorn wanted. James had warned him about it.

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

"Ah ! Brigham Young Mr. thrower and Miss Weasley. Now, I would care to tell you about a little gather I have scheduled for Friday. It 's for the scholar in the school whose parents are, for lack of a better condition, popular. Or those who have shown special charming skill. Of course, I 'd be pleased if the both of you would attend. I 'm sure your cousins will be attending. They seemed to like them in the past years,"Slughorn informed them.

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

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

"I knew it was only a affair of time before we were invited to the Slug Club,"Albus groaned. James loved the Slug gild. It gave him a unit lot more attention and more people for him to tell his stories too. But Albus did n't like the renown. He would cause rather skipped the party, but as James and his cousins were going, it would be difficult not to.

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

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matte did n't show up in social class all day. Albus and John were really starting to worry. They decided to impose him before dinner party. When they got into the Hospital Wing, they did n't see flatness right away. There was one girl occupying a bed with her arm in a sling. Madam Pomfrey was fussing over her.

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

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

"No, I will not have it ! You can leave in the morning,"brothel keeper Pomfrey said in a feel that was not to be argued with. The girl pouted and stopped talking.

Albus and whoremonger approached brothel keeper Pomfrey."Um, where 's Matt Eckerton ? We brought him here survive night,"John said tentatively.

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

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

"No, I 'm gloomy, but you ca n't. He 's not in any state to make visitant at the moment. You can come up see him this time tomorrow,"Madam Pomfrey said hurriedly.

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

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

Albus and John walked glumly down to the Great Charles Francis Hall."That was strange. Jesse James said you can usually visit your friends when they 're in the Hospital flank,"Albus told John.

"Very weird. You know, I think Matt 's keeping something from us. Madam Pomfrey seemed like she was expecting him last Night, and now no one can chit-chat him,"John told Albus in a distressed tone.

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

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The next day, Gryffindor first years had pappa again. Nothing extraordinarily exciting happened during family. They mostly took banker's bill on using Expeliarmus, the disarming spell. Harry said they would start being able to practice it on each early in the side by side class. John and Albus were really looking forward to this, as they really had n't used their verge for anything yet.

spell, however, was quite consequential. professor Washburn started class by taking attendance as usual. He gave a menacing glare to all the Gryffindors as he called their names. But Albus thought he stared especially long at him.

"ask out your baton,"snarled Wahsburn,"we 're practicing levitation today. Everyone strike a feather."Washburn waved his wand and a feather appeared in forepart of each student."Remember to swoosh and flick."

"Swish and motion picture,"murmured Albus from the back table. He waved his wand and said,"Wingardium Leviosa !"Nothing happened. He tried over and over again. Still, nil happened. John, however, managed to do it.

"look, Albus !"can exclaimed,"I 've done it !"John 's feather had rose a few column inch off the table, and fell down again.

"felicitation,"Albus said flatly, his feather still remaining quite still on the table.

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

Washburn stormed out from behind his desk and rounded on the back table, where Albus, King John, pink wine, and Amanda were sitting."Well, do it again !"he growled.

John and rose wine looked at him nervously and picked up their scepter."Wingardium Leviosa !"they said at the same time. Both their feathers rose feebly into the air and fell down again.

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

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

"You 'll do what I tell you to do ! Perform the while !"Washburn seemed to be getting angrier by the bit.

Albus nervously picked up his baton. His arm was shaking, this would not change by reversal out beneficial."Wingardium Leviosa,"he muttered very quietly. His feather leaped into the air and caught fire. The whole family, which had been staring at the rear table for quite some time, screamed.

The flame from the feather caught onto Washburn 's gown and set them on fire as well."Bloody Hell !"Washburn screamed. He grabbed Albus 's baton out of his paw and produced water from it to douse the flaming."potter ! You 'll getting detention and 20 points from Gryffindor !"he shouted, glaring at Albus."Class dismissed. Get out, all of you except Potter."

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

"well, you seem to deliver a knack for causing worry, potter,"Wahsburn spat.

"I 'm gloomy, professor, I did n't mean to,"Albus muttered, on the scepter of tears.

"You 'll be doing hold tonight, I do n't handle what other plan you might have. See you at 8pm."

"But-"

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

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Later that night, Albus trudged his way back to the common way after doing hold with Washburn. He had Albus do lines, so it was n't too bad. But Washburn stared at Albus the entirely prison term, his eyes like fire.

Albus climbed through the portraiture and saw just who he needed to let the cat out of the bag to."James II, I 've got to ask you something."

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

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

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

Albus mumbled something incoherent.

"What ?"

"I set him on fire."

William James burst out laughing.

"It 's not funny ! I did n't mean to do it. We were doing levitation, and he asked me to levitate the plumage in presence of everyone, when he knew I had n't managed to do it before. My arm was shaking so practically I knew the spell would n't exercise. The feather caught fire as soon as I muttered the piece, and then it spread to Washburn 's gown. I got lines and 20 distributor point taken from Gryffindor,"Albus looked down, ashamed.

St. James the Apostle looked stunned."But that 's a fault any first twelvemonth could have made. I do see how he got mad, though. I think you should just try to avoid him. Sit in the vertebral column, do n't say anything. Ignore him in the halls. That 's what I do. I still get way more detainment from him than any early instructor, but I think I 've become resistant to them. well, I 'd ameliorate get back to my friends. See you later."

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

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

"How is he ?"Albus asked.

"Not good. He 's covered in cutting off and bruises. Said he 'd tripped on his way to the bathroom. He kept avoiding talking about being ill. Just wanted to talk about what 's going on in the schoolhouse. So I told him about you setting Washburn on fire. He thought it was hilarious."

"It 's NOT !"Albus shouted. He was puke of everyone thinking it was good story. The story had already made it around the school and at dinner party everyone was staring at him more than than usual. Some students even high fived him and patted him on the back. It seemed like Washburn was disliked by many students.

"Okay, okay,"whoremonger said, putting his hands up,"Anyway, flatness said he 'd be back in class tomorrow morning. ma'am Pomfrey just wanted him to appease the remainder of the night."

"commodity. Let 's go to bed. I 'm exhausted,"Albus said. He and whoremaster climbed up the flier staircase to the dormitory.

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Disclaimer- I do n't own Harry Potter.

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Friday came too quickly for Albus 's liking. He was not looking forward to the clout Club confluence. Since the meeting and Gryffindor Quidditch try-outs were at the Saame time, James would n't be joining Albus at the encounter. Albus had tried to get out of the confluence by watching try-outs, but the team captain decided to not let any spectators at the try-outs. A large bit of students had wanted to hang just to see James, and the captain did n't desire anyone to break up the try-outs.

Later that day, Albus and rosebush walked down to the dungeons together. Albus was dreading the get together. They walked into the group meeting to see that almost everyone else was already there. Albus already knew most of them. Some of his cousin were there, along with various former ordinate extremity'tiddler. However, there were a few faces Albus had never seen before.

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

"Er, hi,"Albus responded.

"hello,"rose smiled.

Unfortunately for Albus ; Tami and hotdog, along with Slughorn, spent much of the confluence hounding Albus with questions about his dad, the battle, and Albus 's childhood. Eventually, Albus just got fed up with it.

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

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

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

Albus stamped his feet the whole way up to the mutual room. He went through the portrayal and was immediately bombarded by James.

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

"That 's capital, James, really great,"Albus told him, trying to sound somewhat excited.

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

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

"What 's ill-timed ? I can evidence something 's faulty. Tell me,"James said, in a voice that sounded strangely like their mother's.

"It 's the Slug Club. I just left. All anyone wanted to do was listen to me tittle-tattle on about my puerility,"Albus shouted, all the angriness coming back in full force."They would n't block bothering me until I screamed at them and stormed out."

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

"Boy, you do make Dad 's biliousness,"James told Albus,"I 'm sorry I could n't be there. I 'll be there at all the others. I swear. Well, unless there 's Quidditch practice."

"Others ? ! You really think I 'm going to another one of those ?"Albus shouted disgustedly.

"fountainhead, Slughorn has them all throughout the year. Sometimes they 're kind of fun. You know Dad used to go to them."

"Fun ? ! Fun ? ! How could that possibly be fun ? And I know Dad used to go to them, he did n't exactly bask them, now did he ?"Albus seethed.

"Yeah, some of them are fun,"Jesse James shifted from animal foot to foot. Albus could enjoin he was nervous.

"Just go back to your party. You deserve it. in force job at making searcher, I really do mean that. But I think I 'm going to bed. soundly night."

"'Night,"Jesse James said as he rejoined his party.

Albus walked up to his dormitory. It was still relatively ahead of time, so Albus was surprised to see mat there. Matt had returned at breakfast yesterday morn, but he still did n't seem himself, so John and Albus did not impart up the question of him being ill.

Albus went over to matte 's bed and pulled back the curtains. He was legal asleep. That was unknown. He just spent 2 days in the Hospital flank, why was he still tired ? Was he still sick ? Albus sighed, he would n't be able to question Matt tonight. Well, turning in early would do Albus some good too. Maybe he 'd be able to becalm down after the evening 's excitement. He got into his pajamas and got into bed.

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Unfortunately, Albus did not get a restful sleep. He was having vivid incubus which involved Slughorn questioning him while James stood behind him, laughing. This same figure kept recurring over and over again. Albus tossed and turned and eventually, a new dream came over him.

Albus was sitting in a dingy evacuate way. A man in a drear cloak appeared succeeding to him.

"He will retrovert,"the man said.

"What ?"Albus asked."Who 's returning ?"

"He 's coming. He 'll find a way. He will return."

"Tell me ! Who ?"Albus shouted.

"He will devolve, he will render, he will generate ...."the man said over and over again.

Albus awoke with a starting line. He was sweating. What was that about ? He had never had such a vivid dream. Who was going to return ? Albus raked his brains, and then it hit him. It felt like he 'd been punched in the stomach. Of trend ! He jumped out of bed and put on his dressing robes. It must be late, he thought. Matt, John, Ethan, and Bilius were still sleeping. Albus tip-toed out of dormitory and carefully shut the threshold behind him.

Albus had to see his dad. He did n't care that it was the middle of the dark. He ran out of the common way and into the void corridor. It was strange wandering around this late. Albus had never walked around the castling at dark. He did n't care that he was n't supposed to be out of his dormitory this late. All he thought about was telling his dad about that dream. Albus ran down the step, probably making too a great deal noise. As he rounded the box, person reached out and grabbed his shoulder. Albus screamed.

"Shut up !"a man shouted,"You 'll stir up the unhurt schooling. Then we 'll have a veridical problem."

Albus looked into the eyes of the man who had caught him. It was Professor Washburn.

"Well, well, Mr. Potter is out of bed. And this tardy at Night ? Surely, he must be up to no upright,"Washburn sneered. Albus heard the happiness in his look."We 'd better be off to my berth, shall we ?"

Albus stood where he was."No, I have to see my dad."

"run to daddy, are we ? Is n't that sweet. Unfortunately for you, wandering corridors at Nox is against the convention, therefore, I will punish you."

Washburn grabbed Albus 's hand and dragged him to his office. Albus was really shaking now. What would Washburn do to him ?

When they entered Washburn 's dark office, he forced Albus into a chair directly in nominal head of his desk.

Washburn slammed his helping hand on his desk."So, decided to bear a fiddling midnight perambulation ? Care to assure me what you were up to ?"he glared at Albus, not blinking.

"I 've already told you. I need to see my dad,"Albus told him, nervously.

"Surely that could hold off till morn ? I bet you were setting up some kind of prank. Am I right ? You know, I 've caught your brother out of bed many a metre for just that reason."

So that was it. Washburn hated James, so he in turn hated Albus too. That was the second time in the by 12 hour that Albus had been compared to James."I am NOT like my comrade !"he stood up, clenched fist clenched and stared at Washburn.

Washburn smiled."I seem to have struck a nerve. But it hardly matters what you were doing out of bed. The fact remains that students are not to be out of bed at,"he glanced at his watch,"1:37 in the break of day. Now, to discuss your punishment."

"You can discuss my penalization after I see my dad,"Albus glared at Washburn.

"Sit back down, ceramicist. I know you 're just trying to get dear old Dad to redeem you."

Albus remained standing."I AM NOT !"he screamed,"I have something really crucial to hash out with him !"

"Fine, but I 'll take you to see him, so I can make certain you 're punished,"Washburn spat.

Albus did n't say another word and ran out the door.

"Wait ! Get back here, boy ! I told you I 'm taking you !"Washburn ran to becharm up with Albus, breathing heavily. He was clearly out of contour. The two of them walked to Harry 's post in complete silence.

"Well, here we are,"Washburn stated, pushing Albus aside and opening the room access."Potter ! Wake up ! I caught your son out of bed."

Harry quickly walked out of his chamber. He had also been up after having a nightmare of his own. Harry looked at Albus and Washburn and jumped."Sorry, I expected it to be James."

"So did I. He insists that he discuss something with you before I punish him,"Washburn told Harry in a disgruntle voice.

Harry looked worriedly at Albus."What is it ? Are you okay, Al ?"

"I just need to separate you something ..."Albus replied, looking warily at Washburn.

"I must ask you to allow, Professor Washburn. I think this needs to be private."

"amercement ! I 'll wait outside the door, but he will be punished !"Washburn yelled as he walked out the door and slammed it behind him.

As soon as he left, Albus relayed his solid dreaming to Harry.

Harry pulled Albus into a hug and told him,"Albus, I do n't think your nightmare had any kind of significance. It was just a bad dream."

"But, it seemed so material ! And you had dreams like this when you were new, and they were real !"

"Yes, that 's because I could see Voldemort 's thought. You know that. I think that hearing so a lot about the conflict over and over again this week and being bombarded with questions about it has caused you to be worried,"Harry explained."I understand your fears. I still have incubus about it. But I think the best thing for you to do is just forget about it."

"But, what if it is real ?"Albus asked in a worried tone.

"Think about it, Al. How could he descend back ? He 's dead. Even in the Wizarding world, no one can come back from the dead."

"Yeah, I suppose you 're right. It was just so intense and scary."

"I know. Now I only hope that as you spend more time at Hogwarts, people will stop asking you so many motion. For tonight, I think you should have some Sleeping Draught,"Harry walked over to his cabinet and poured a potion into a small bottle. I 'll take you back to Gryffindor Tower, and booze this before you get into bed."

"But what about detainment ?"

"Do n't worry. You wo n't get detention. But wandering the corridors is against the rule, so please do n't do it anymore. Just send off Good Book with a portraiture from the common room if you need me, and I 'll meet you in the vulgar room. Now, let 's get you back to bed. Just follow me and do n't say anything. I 'll deal with Washburn."

Harry opened the door and left the room. Albus followed."There will be no detention tonight, prof Washburn. Albus really did need to tell me something that was worrying him. It 's perfectly apprehensible what he did. I 've talked to him and he wo n't do it again,"Harry explained calmly.

"But, he broke the rules !"Washburn screamed.

"Careful, you 'll wake up the altogether palace,"Harry told him as he continued to walk down the foyer with Albus following quickly behind.

They left Washburn standing with his mouth give in the hallway. When Albus got back to his bed, he took his potion and had a dreamless, reposeful sleep.

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As the hebdomad past, people slowly got over the turmoil of having Harry as a dada teacher. Harry had explained the battle to every single one of his classes, and in the come family he was able to learn without being disrupted with interrogative pertaining to the precipitation of Voldemort. Harry was grateful for this. He was still having his nightmare more often than common, but thanks to dame Pomfrey 's potion, he was capable to get a few decent night 's eternal rest a week.

thing seemed to be calming down for Albus too. There had not been anymore Slug club merging since the fateful first one, but Albus had no aim of going to one even if he got invited. His stratum were going well. He seemed to struggle the most in Charms, but that was to be expected. At least Albus now knew why Washburn hated him so much, it was because he hated King James. As a lot as Albus hated being compared to James, it was nice to have a go at it it was n't anything Albus did to irritate Washburn. Unfortunately, Albus was earning a detention a workweek in his class.

matt seemed to recoup from his illness within a few Clarence Shepard Day Jr.. However, as Sep grew into October, and the weather started getting colder, flatness got retch again.

Albus, John, Matt, Bilius, Ethan, Rose, Janie, Amanda, Karina, and Marina sat together at one mesa in the vernacular room after dinner one Wednesday. They were working on a particularly intemperately Transfiguration essay.

"No, you 've got that wrong,"rosebush told Albus.

"Well, why do n't you tell me what the decent resolution is, then ?"Albus said disgustedly.

"But then you wo n't learn anything !"

"You 're just like your mother,"Albus told him, shaking his head."Matt, what 's incorrect ?"

lusterlessness had put his head down on his parchment, he had only written the first sentence of his essay.

"Huh ?"he said, lifting up his top dog. He glanced out the window."I 'm not feeling too good. I think I might be sick."

"Again ? You do look a bit pale,"Amanda told him with a worried look on her cheek."You amend go to the Hospital Wing.

"All right. I 'll see you guys later,"Matt slowly got up from his professorship and shuffled out of the common room."You guys do n't have to fare,"he said to Albus and Saint John the Apostle, who had gotten up.

Albus looked at him warily."If you 're sure."But Matt had already left the coarse room.

"I hope he 's all right field. That 's the second metre he 's been sickish here and it 's only October,"Gospel According to John said.

"Yeah, I know. I guess we 'll just birth to wait and see how long he spends in the Hospital Wing this metre,"Albus told him.

"wellspring, I 'm never going to get this done !"Janie shouted, exhaustedly."I 'm going to bed,"she got up and left, the other 4 young woman following her.

"We 'd improve turn of events in, too,"Bilius told the early boys.

"Yeah, probably,"Albus agreed. The three boys walked up the throwaway staircase and got into bed.

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Matt did n't get out of the hospital offstage until Saturday. Although, he spent most of that day sleeping in his four bill poster bed. His friends were n't all that surprised, since this claim Lapp thing had happened during his former sickness. They gave him his place until category started again on Monday.

Albus had started to fear Potions form. He was always afraid that Slughorn was going to add up what happened in the old Slug Club merging. Unfortunately for Albus, after double potions that hebdomad, Slughorn called rose and him up to his desk after class.

"See you in Transfiguration, then, Albus,"whoremonger told him as he and Matt started to walk out of the room.

"No, stay, please,"Albus hissed at them,"He wo n't let the cat out of the bag about what happened final metre if you 're here."

"All right,"lav sighed and dropped his bag on the near desk.

"Rose and Albus ! I just wanted to ask round you to my next get together. It 's happening on Hallowe'en. It 'll be a kind of Halloween political party. You can each bring a guest,"Slughorn said, delightedly.

"Cool !"John shouted, running to the front of the room,"Bring me, Albus !"

"No, bring me !"flatness said louder, pushing past John.

"Do n't worry, son, you can both arrive, all right ?"Slughorn told them with a smile on his face.

"But, but-"Albus stammered, staring at bathroom and Matt.

"Well, off you go, do n't want to be former for your next class !"Slughorn shooed them out of his classroom.

"lav ! matte ! Why did you do that ?"Albus shouted, once Slughorn was back in his room.

"What ? I wanted to see what all the pother is about with those meeting,"John said innocently.

"Ugh ! Now I have to go !"Albus threw his hands up in the air,"You knew I did n't require to go to anymore."

"Well, we 'll be with you, it 'll be all proper,"Matt said sympathetically.

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Before Albus knew it, he, Matt, and Gospel According to John were trudging down to the dungeons for the Hallowe'en company. John and Matt were running along excitedly, while Albus lagged behind. They walked into the keep, to find it packed.

"Good, maybe no one will notice me,"Albus said as he gazed around at the crowd. The Same members who were at the lastly encounter were there, along with their guests and numerous grownup."Let 's go get some food."

The three boy walked through the crowd and over to the food tabular array. They each piled a plate high-pitched with food. When Albus turned around, he almost ran into someone.

"vigil it !"the boy shouted, he was a rather large Slytherin. The boy looked at Albus and then sneered."Ah, Potter, can I ask you a few interrogation about your childhood ? Or will that do babe Potter cry ?"

"Shut it,"Albus muttered, trying to push past the boy.

"Trying to run away, are we ? Well, that wo n't do. I thought you 'd savour talking about yourself. I certainly enjoy talking about me. So, I 'll talk. I 'm Quinton Willinson."Albus glanced at him again and now recognized him as the Slytherin that Slughorn introduced him to at the previous meeting.

John snorted into his Cucurbita pepo juice.

"You think that 's funny ? Who are you ?"Quinton glared at John.

"John Brickston. Pleased to assemble you. This is matt Eckerton,"he gestured towards Matt.

"Enough about you, more than about me. My Father of the Church high up at the Ministry. He does a variety of labor and makes a incumbrance of Au from it. I 'm a 7th year. Fatherhood 's getting me a Ministry job once I 'm done here. I ca n't look until I get out of here and earn Au like he does,"Quinton stole a cookie off of Albus 's plate and started to eat it.

"So,"he said in between bites,"What was it like growing up with 'The Chosen One'?

"I said, shut it !"Albus said, a bit louder.

"Oh, are we going to have a repeat of hold up encounter ?"Quinton asked excitedly, stealing another cookie.

"Definitely not,"shouted can, who drew his wand,"After this one, you 'll wish you 'd never been born."matt quickly drew his own wand.

"No, guys, it 's fine, do n't get in problem for him, he 's not deserving it,"Albus told them.

"Gon na swear me, ickle firsties ?"Quinton giggled,"I 'm so scared."

"What 's going on over here ?"James asked as he walked over to the food table,"What do you want, Willinson ?"

"Just thought I 'd ask Albus about his life growing up,"Quinton told James innocently.

"Well, I think he said to arrest, did n't he ?"St. James said, drawing his own wand.

"He might 've mentioned it,"Quinton sneered as he, too, drew his wand,"But I do n't see what 's so unseasonable about wanting to know about 'The Chosen One'. Maybe you could say me how he managed to kill the corking wizard of all time ?"

"Expeliarmus !"James shouted, and Quinton 's wand flew across the room.

Slughorn looked up at the shouting and hustled over to see what had happened."You can not duel at my party !"

"They started it,"Quinton said, pointing to Albus and his friends,"Little potter had to have his big brother defend him."

"Well, you 'll all put your wands away now so we can enjoy the rest of the company in peace. Or you 'll all get detention,"Slughorn growled as the boys all hastily put their verge away.

Quinton gave Albus one finish sneer and he stalked off. Albus watched him go and turned and ran out of the elbow room. He heard his friend following him, but did n't stop to talk. He did n't blockade or turn around until he reached the Fat Lady 's portrait. He gave the parole and ran into the green room and up to his dormitory.

Albus knew going to that party was a bad musical theme. He should n't have gone. Never again. He punched his pillow. What did Quinton want with him anyway. And why did he call Voldemort 'the neat wizard of all sentence'? Voldemort was defeated before Quinton was even born, he could n't possibly have been a destruction Eater.

The door to the dormitory opened and lusterlessness and Saint John walked in."You okay ?"Matt asked.

"Oh, I 'm just exquisitely,"Albus told them sarcastically,"I 'm never going to one of those again, even if you two want to go as my guests. You saw what it 's like now, not much fun, is it ?"

"Yeah, not that much fun, although was n't that cool how James II disarmed Willinson ?"John said excitedly."I mean, he 's 5 yr jr. than him !"

"Real poise,"Albus said flatly,"I think I just want to go to bed."Albus pulled the dangling of his bed closed and laid down. He fell asleep relatively quickly, but it was n't a restful sleep. He had the nightmare again. It happened a few prison term a week now, and try as he might, Albus could n't seem to forget about it.

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Sorry for the wait ! I had to rewrite something and cartel chapters because I thought this one was too short.

As usual, I do not own Harry Potter.

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As the maiden few days of Nov passed, the weather condition became gradually frigid. The wind was blowing fiercely, and soon snow would be falling. The low yr Gryffindors were not at all surprised when Matt got puke again and spent a few day in the infirmary wing.

"Hey, Matt ! How are you feeling ?"Albus asked at dinner party when lustrelessness reappeared from the hospital wing.

"All right,"lustrelessness told him while putting food onto his plate.

"You know, you get regurgitate a lot, Matt. Are you sure you 're okay ?"whoremaster chimed in.

"Yeah, I know. I 've got this, er, sickness. And it makes me get sick quite a bit. I did n't want to worry you, so that 's why I never told you,"Matt replied quickly.

"But you 're better now, right ?"Albus asked, nervously.

"Um, sort of. I mean, I 'm better now, but it 'll happen again,"Matt told them and quickly changed the bailiwick,"So, number one Quidditch couple in 2 weeks ! Gyrffindor vs. Hufflepuff. Should be a proficient game !"

"Uh, yeah, it should be,"Albus looked warily at lusterlessness. Clearly he did n't like talking about his illness. Albus and John did n't land it up again during the repast. Albus, John, and lusterlessness spent the relief of dinner talking about the upcoming match.

The next two calendar week dragged by. As the metre before the Quidditch match drew forgetful, the anticipation and excitement increased. Both headwaiter were holding practices more often than common. They alternated evenings for the pitch, so each team was practicing every early Nox. The Gryffindor players trudged back into the commons elbow room well after ten o'clock at dark on the days of their practice session. They were usually muddy and stale, as the weather was not cooperating. Even the professors were getting into the sprightliness and were not assigning much preparation to the participant, however they still piled it on the other students.

Excitement was extremely high in the Gryffindor common room the night before the first Quidditch catch. No one was getting much homework done. The only I trying were a few 7th years and rosiness, who was reading a book with her fingers in her ears.

"Oi ! rose wine !"Albus called across the common elbow room as he walked over to her,"You actually trying to get preparation done ? Why do n't you claim a falling out ? You 've been studying all day."

"Yes, I know I have,"rosebush said irritably,"We 've got a big story of trick exam this week, you know. And we have n't even won the match, so why celebrate yet ?"

"You know, you 're just like your mum,"Albus laughed as he left Rose to her book. He decided he 'd find James and wish him good luck.

King James was standing in the eye of the common room, surrounded by his fellow teammate."St. James !"Albus shouted,"Could I have a word ?"

"Sure !"James River shouted back, as he left the group,"What 's up ?"

"Just wanted to wish you destiny, was n't certain if I 'd see you before the peer. You know, you 'll do fine,"Albus told his chum."Are you flighty ?"

"A bit, yeah,"James responded,"It 's just everyone thinks I 'll be a corking Seeker because Dad was, so I do n't want to let down them."

"You wo n't. I 've seen you play. You 're the near Seeker this house has, that 's why you 're on the squad,"Albus said reassuringly.

"I suppose. I guess I 'd better get back to the team, we 're talking strategy,"St. James the Apostle told him.

"Ok, see you tomorrow."

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Albus was right that he was n't able to sing to James before the match. Albus saw him briefly at breakfast, he was looking a bit sick and was n't eating anything. Shortly after Albus arrived at the table, however, the whole squad left for the footlocker rooms. After eating some breakfast, Albus walked down to the pitch with Saint John the Apostle and matt. They found themselves seats high in the stands next to blush wine, Amanda, Janie, Marina, and Karina.

"Is Henry James nervous ?"blush wine asked Albus.

"A bit, yeah, he 's afraid everyone 's going to compare him to Dad, so he 's afraid he 's going to let down everybody,"Albus told her.

"Well, he wo n't,"Rose said reassuringly.

"I know."

The weather circumstance could n't have been worse for a biz of Quidditch. The wind and rainfall from the previous week had not let up at all. Albus had a laborious time seeing onto the auction pitch. visibility was terrible, so the spectators had to mainly bank on the commentary to tell them what was going on.

"Welcome to the first Quidditch couple of the season !"a smash vocalisation shouted. Albus recognized it as Todd Joseph Smith, one of his cousin Georgia 's friends."Gryffindor vs. Hufflepuff !

"And here come the teams ! Gryffindor, Samantha Meyers, Ryan O'Malley, James ceramist, Bradley Weasley, Fred Weasley, Georgia Weasley, and Heather Weasley. Blimey, that 's a lot of Weasleys ! Here are the Hufflepuffs ! Shawn Ames, Jason Bristol, Lisa Galivant, Jessica Harper, Andy Kaper, and Stacey Sir Patrick Manson !

"maitre d' Meyers and harper have shaken hands, and the Quaffle is up !"

14 players and Professor Oteski rose up into the sky on their brooms. Albus could just make out the red robed Gryffindors and the white-livered robed Hufflepuffs. Although he had no melodic theme who was who.

"Gryffindor is in possession of the Quaffle. Heather Weasley is storming up the pitch, headed for the Hufflepuff end. Oh ! Saved by Keeper Bristol. Hufflepuff now in possession. Nice beater work by Bradley Weasley, too bad Ames swerved just in time to deflect the bludger. And Hufflepuff scores !"

"Darn it !"Albus shouted. John and Matt were hissing at the Hufflepuffs.

"Fred Weasley is in possession of the Quaffle, passes to Meyers, who then passes to Heather Weasley and back to Fred. That 's the way to do it ! fuddle them ! harpist sends bludger to Fred, but it is intercepted by O'Malley ! Great job ! And Gryffindor scores !"

"Woohoo ! ! !"Albus shouted. Despite the rain, he was loving every minute of the game. Quidditch games always sounded so charge when his dad told him about them, but Hogwarts biz were much better in person. Albus had been to a few professional plot, but it somehow seemed better to take in a game that had your own family on the team.

The secret plan continued on for what seemed like minute. The rain and wind had yearn since made Albus 's deal dull. But he did n't care.

"Blimey, do you cogitate this could go on all day ?"whoremaster asked as Hufflepuff scored.

"I sure hope so !"matte shouted over the nothingness,"I 've been putting off an essay for Potions and have no impulse to start it anytime soon. ``

"Matt ! You should have done that essay days ago,"Rose scolded,"I hope it ends soon, I still have some more study to do do for History of Magic."

"And heather mixture Weasley heaps for Gryffindor !"Smith shouted,"The score is currently 100-90 Gryffindor. With no sign of the Snitch ! Both searcher are flying slowly around the lurch, middle peeled for that golden egg. Of course of instruction, the big excitement this secret plan is James Potter, the new Gryffindor seeker. His dad, Harry Potter, was one of the honorable seeker Gryffindor house has ever seen. But will James endure up to his dad 's legacy ? entirely time will tell. master Meyers has been quite secretive about their practices and would not let anyone look out King James I fly until this match."

"Does Quidditch always last-place this long ?"Amanda asked Albus.

"Not usually, but they do change quite a bit. One universe cup lasted over a month. All depends on the Seekers and the weather, usually. Weather like this, who knows when the Snitch will be seen,"Albus explained.

"Well, I think I like watching Quidditch. Course, I could never wreak. You saw me on my heather in flying lessons. The thing would n't get up in the air,"Amanda laughed.

The first years had had a few flying lessons over the past few week. Amanda was n't the unsound in the class, but was n't having much luck with her heather. Albus was pretty ripe. Not as good as James, but he thought he might be able-bodied to try out for Chaser side by side twelvemonth when Samantha Meyers left.

"Gryffindor scores again ! Blimey, if the match goes on much longer, we 'll be in for a Hogwarts record ! It 's past tense luncheon metre, the match has been going on for 4 hours in example anyone had been wondering. Oh, look at this ! I think Galivant has seen the stool pigeon !"Smith shouted.

Indeed, she had. Lisa Galivant was flying directly towards the soil, where the little aureate winged ball was hovering. James was flying a few feet above her and noticed her nosedive. He quickly pulled his broom into a dive as well.

"And both Seekers are neck in neck, heading towards the ground, where the halcyon stoolpigeon has been spotted ! Potter is now pulling ahead a little. Kaper is headed towards a bludger that is right above both Seekers. And Kaper hits the bludger towards Potter, who has n't noticed it !"

belt ! The bludger collided with Saint James the Apostle 's skull, just as he reached for the snitcher. He fell, headfirst off his heather from a height of 10 feet, and landed on the ground, not moving.

"Saint James the Apostle ! ! !"Albus shouted, as he tried to move past all the bookman who were standing up in their prat looking at the pitch.

"Potter is knocked off his broom by a bludger sent by Andy Kaper. Surely, Galivant has caught the Snitch. But time lag, she 's landing unrewarded. Where is the snitcher ?"

Albus had managed to extricate himself from the stands, running onto the pitch, followed by John, Matt, Amanda, and Rose.

"Saint James !"Albus shouted again, as he ran towards the crowd of teachers surrounding his brother. He pushed his way in between Profesor Patil and Professor Longbottom and saw his dad leaning down at James II 's slope. He had an extremely disquieted look on his face.

"I 'm taking him to the Hospital Wing,"Harry told the teachers as he picked Saint James up. Harry started walking towards the palace. Albus ran after him, followed by his friends.

They burst through the wooden threshold and ran up the stairs to the Hospital annexe. When they got inside, Harry deposited King James I onto a bed. madam Pomfrey was striding towards them.

"Well, what 's happened ? Quidditch, right ?"she clicked her tongue,"Such a dangerous sport. I do n't cognize why they still allow it."She bustled over to James and examined him."Cracked skull. I 'll bear it mended in no clock time, but he 's unconscious, so it might be a piece before he comes round."

The doorway of the hospital Wing burst open up and a few teachers made their way into the room and stood by Harry.

Madam Pomfrey ran over to a cabinet and grabbed some potion to put on James 's head. She went back over to James I and started applying potion. Once she was done, she tapped her wand to his brain and muttered a spell. She applied patch and turned to his paw, which was clamped shut around something.

"looking like he managed to catch the snitcher,"brothel keeper Pomfrey announced as she pried the still struggling golden ball from his hand.

`` Wow, '' Harry smiled, `` That 's impressive. '' He took the canary from gentlewoman Pomfrey and pocketed it. Harry sat down on a professorship next to St. James the Apostle 's bed and started stroking his hair.

`` He 's going to be an unbelievable Seeker, '' Neville commented.

Albus walked over to the bed and sat down succeeding to Harry."Is he going to be all proper ?"Albus whispered.

"I think he 'll be fine, Al,"Harry reassured Albus,"Although I ca n't say you it did n't scare me half to death when I saw him come down from his heather. I never really thought much about the dangers of Quidditch when I was playing it, but now that my own son is getting damage ...."

Albus stared at his male parent."You 're not going to make up him turn back acting, are you ?"

Harry laughed,"'Course not ! I 'd be the hypocrite of the century. I just worry about him. I 'm sure he 'll be very well, though. This certainly wo n't be his cobbler's last Quidditch injury. I had my fair share. I 'm just in for a distressful following 6 years."

"More than that, Dad,"Albus laughed,"I 'm going to try out for chaser next year."

"And I 'm for sure you 'll be cracking at it, Al. I 'll worry about you too. Although, seeker tend to get injured the most out of all the instrumentalist,"Harry got up from his death chair,"Well, I 've got to send an owl to your female parent. She insisted I tell her how the game went, although she wo n't be too happy once I 've told her. Why do n't you and your friends go down and have some dinner ? It 's been a long day,"Harry kissed King James I on the forehead and left the Hospital Wing.

James I did n't regain consciousness until 3 years after the catch. Two days after that, lady Pomfrey allowed him to leave the Hospital Wing. He was thrilled that he had managed to catch the stoolpigeon and win Gryffindor the peer, and was eager to tell the story over and over again to anyone who listened. Once James was out of the Hospital Wing, the Gryffindors had a loud and rowdy party until the wee time of day of the sunrise to observe the win.

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The side by side few weeks flew by for Albus and his friends. Their work load was steadily increasing as fall condition drew to an end.

"Why did Patil ingest to fall in us an essay due the same day Slughorn did ?"john asked disgustedly, one night in the common room.

"They always do that,"Albus groaned.

"Yeah, I 'm never going to get this potions done. Why ca n't they alternate mean solar day for homework giving ? It 's unintelligent, really. I think they must all compete to see who can give the most homework,"John told Albus as he feverishly finished up his Transfiguration essay.

"Even my dad is giving us a huge load. I thought he 'd go well-heeled on us stimulate he used to secernate me how much he hated how lots prep he was given."

"Done !"St. John exclaimed, as he slammed his Transfiguration Quran shut."Now, on to that potions essay."He dug around in his bag for his potions book."Could I borrow your banknote, blush wine ?"

"No, use your own notes,"Rose said coldly. Even she was faltering under the immense work encumbrance, and was huddled at a corner table which was buried under all her notes and Koran, doing her own potions essay.

"Ugh ! You know I do n't take notes !"John groaned.

"Well, why not ?"Rose asked.

"'Cause it 's boring,"John explained,"Can I take up yours, Albus ?"

"Sure, they 're in my bag,"Albus told John as he frantically finished up a story of Magic homework.

John dug around in Albus 's bag until he found the bank bill."Thanks, mate ! Matt, do you want to use them, too ?"St. John looked over at his friend.

mat was curled up in an armchair, wincing in pain.

"Hey, are you okay ?"John asked with a concerned look on his face. He and Albus had been so haunted with their large amounts of homework that they had n't noticed mat leave the table.

"Huh ?"matt looked up, with his hand pressed to his nous. He yawned."I guess I must be getting throw up again. I think I 'll go to the Hospital Wing."lustrelessness stood up to leave, but he swayed on the office and had to slant on the armchair for support.

"Matt !"John ran over to his friend and grabbed his arm,"I 'll deal you, okay ? You look like you 're about to fall over."

"Okay, thanks,"Matt mumbled as the two of them left the common room.

Albus had stopped writing his essay and watched the two of them leave.

"I wish I knew some way to aid him,"he murmured to Rose."He has n't even recount us what disease he 's got. I wonder if it 's some really rare kind that not many the great unwashed have heard of."

blush wine looked up."Is n't it obvious ?"

"What ?"

Rose got up from her mesa, walked over to Albus, and whispered in his ear."Have n't you noticed that he always gets sick during the full moon ? I realized that after he got tired of in November, and I 've been watching him the past times few days."

Albus just looked at her with a blank flavor on his face."So ? And why would I pay attention to full moons ?"

"Ugh !"Rose groaned,"Put it together. I do n't require to say what I think it is redress now with so many people around. And you should pay attention to full moons for Astronomy."

"Well, then let 's wait until they all go to bed. I 've certainly got decent homework to do between now and then,"Albus said impatiently.

"Fine, but it still seems obvious to me."

The cousin spent the next few hours working on their prep, waiting for the common room to empty out. After a one-half 60 minutes or so, Gospel According to John came back. Albus filled him in on what Rose said, and he had no idea what she could be on about. He got out his potions essay and continued to work on it. Eventually, around midnight, Albus, John Lackland, Rose, and Amanda were the only when single left in the common room.

"So,"Albus whispered,"What have you figured out ?"

"well,"Rose said slowly, looking up from her Herbology reading material,"The clues are that Matt always gets ill around the full moon, the few days before it he sleeps a lot and looks pale than usual. He always goes to the infirmary Wing the Nox of a full lunation, and when he comes back, he usually is covered in deletion and bruises."

"That 's suit he 's ill-chosen,"John said confidently.

"That 's what he wants you to recollect ! Do n't you get it ?"pink wine shouted.

"bread and butter your voice down, Rose, person 'll waken up,"Amanda whispered,"Now what do you mean Matt has ?"

"He 's a lycanthrope,"Rose said quietly.

"What ? !"privy shouted,"No way."

"loup-garou ? ! You mean, those are very ?"Amanda squeaked.

"'Course they 're real, Amanda,"John told her,"So are vampire. Muggles just do n't think they are."

`` The only matter I 'm still wondering about is why he does n't demand Wolfsbane Potion, '' rosiness continued, `` You know, that potion Teddy 's dad took to restrain him from harming himself and others. ``

Albus had started to pace the vulgar room."You know, rosebush, it fits, it really does. Matt sounds just like Teddy 's dad. But I do n't sleep with. Why would n't he deliver taken the potion ?

"Of course it fits ! I 've had a intuition about it ever since Oct, but I wanted to wait a few months to be sure. I do n't have a go at it why he would n't take the potion. But remember one of our first night here and there was that ugly shrieking ?"pink wine asked.

"Yeah, I heard that,"Amanda told her.

"Well, it must have come from the Shrieking hutch. That 's where Teddy 's dad went to transform when he was a educatee here. You can get in there from the Whomping Willow, but I do n't get laid how that works. flatness must go there to transform as well,"rose wine explained.

"I wonder why he would n't take the potion ?"Albus wondered aloud as he continued to pace."Dad said Teddy 's dad always took it."

"I dunno, Albus,"rosebush said sadly,"But I 've heard it 's really painful to translate if that potion is n't used."

"It fits, but I 'm still not for sure. Are you absolutely sure ? I do n't know if we should jump to conclusions,"Albus responded.

"I 'm jolly sure as shooting. I mean, I 'm not positive, because I have n't heard him say it or seen him transform. But I 've read all about werewolves and flatness fits the description,"rosiness persuaded.

"If it 's true, and I 'm not saying it is or it is n't, what are we going to tell him ? I mean, what if it is n't truthful, and we tell him we think he 's a werewolf ? He would n't be too happy,"toilet asked. He was sitting completely still in one of the armchairs, apparently in shock. Amanda was doing the same.

"I do n't think we should say anything. Especially since we 're not entirely sure,"Albus stated, while looking warily at rosebush. Rose rolled her middle."We wo n't secern him we know. He obviously does n't want us to know. Otherwise, he 'd sustain told us himself, if it 's true. I 'm sure he 'll assure us what disease he has when he 's ready."

"But what if he does n't ?"Amanda asked,"I do n't love anything about werewolf, but he probably does n't need anyone to know."

"That 's probably true. Wizards have n't treated loup-garou very well. Teddy 's dad could n't get a job after he was done at Hogwarts. He did bring off to get a job as DADA teacher here, but he quit once people found out he was a werewolf because parents would n't want him teaching their kids,"rose wine told Amanda,"It 's sad, really. lycanthrope are harmless while they 're not transformed."

"He 's probably afraid what we would remember,"John the Evangelist said,"If he 's a werewolf, that is. I say we keep cut of when he transforms."

"goodness idea. But if it turns out we 're right wing and he still does n't tell us, I guess we 'll have to let him have it off that we know,"Albus said.

"Yeah, I suppose we will,"John agreed.

"Oh, and mine and pink wine 's Uncle pecker was bit by a lycanthrope, but the lycanthrope was n't transformed at the time. Uncle Bill 's not a wolfman, but I suppose I could ask him some questions over Yuletide Break, to try and get some more information,"Albus told everyone.

"Good idea, Albus ! I 'll ask him with you,"Rose exclaimed, while walking over to the dormitory door."I think we should probably go to bed. Good night, everyone."

"dark,"Albus, Amanda, and privy responded.

Albus walked up the steps to his dormitory. He could not finish thinking about lustrelessness. How could he be a werewolf ? Who bit him ? When ? Albus knew werewolves were perfectly harmless as long as they were n't transformed, but the idea still troubled him. teddy bear 's dad had been his grandfather 's Friend at school, and he had been his dad 's DADA instructor when he was in school. He had died in the fight against Voldemort. If only he could talk to him. Ask him doubtfulness about it. Was there anything Albus could do ?

Albus got into bed and pondered these query. Eventually, he fell into a restless rest. He started out dreaming about failing a magic spell test and professor Washburn chasing him through the castle with a beater 's bat. But soon, the dream shifted and became the nightmare that had plagued him since the first workweek of school.

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A/N : Please review ! No limited review from the last chapter, but thanks to my sister, Dancer of Starlight for reading this and giving me her opinion.

Disclaimer- Like usual, I do n't own Harry Potter or anything else you recognize.

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Chapter 7 : Dueling and custody

Harry was sitting in a dreary empty elbow room. A man in a dark cloak appeared following to him.

"He will return,"the man said.

"Who ?"Harry asked."Voldemort ? That 's not possible, I made sure of that."

"He 's coming. He 'll discover a way. He will return."

"No, he wo n't !"Harry shouted.

"He will come back, he will return, he will fall ...."the man said over and over again.
Harry awoke with a showtime, he sat up in bed, breathing fast. That was odd. Harry had not had a dream that seemed so real since before Voldemort had died. But Harry could n't possibly be seeing matter through Voldemort anymore, not if he was dead.

Harry got up and paced the elbow room. What did the dream mean ? Was someone trying to work Voldemort back to life ? And was that even potential ? And why would he be dreaming about it ? Harry did n't guess so. Then it hit him, he remembered that Albus had had the same dream months ago ! Did this mean value something ? Was there something significant about their ambition ? Or were they just dreams ?

Harry walked over to his wardrobe and got out his cloak. He had to discuss this with soul. As often as he thought that the dream were just dreams, his gut told him they meant something. Harry remembered that Ron was stationed in Hogsmeade tonight. Ever since Professor Torro was murdered, Harry was having an Auror stationed in Hogsmeade at all times. Something just did n't sit right with him about that murder.

Harry quietly left his office and walked into the corridor. It seemed deserted, which was n't unusual since it was one o'clock in the break of the day. Harry started to take the air down the corridor. He turned a quoin and nearly bumped into someone.

"Who 's there ?"the individual shouted and pointed his wand at Harry."Potter ? What are you doing out so late ?"

"The same could be said of you, Washburn,"Harry responded."Put your sceptre away."

Washburn stowed his wand back in his cloak."What are you doing wandering the antechamber at this time of day ? I now see where Albus gets his ideas about late Nox strolls from."

"It 's none of your concern, but I need to discuss something with someone,"Harry growled."And what are you doing ? Plotting ways to put my boy in detention ? I know you 've got something against them, and I will find out what."

"I 've nothing against your Son, Potter, they just seem to misbehave more than the average bookman,"Washburn sneered at Harry.

"James, yes, I 'll think that. He seems to require after his Uncle George VI and his grandfather,"Harry agreed,"But Albus ? He has only ever gotten hold from you, Washburn. All the other prof say he 's quiet in class."

"Maybe in their classes. He 's always making trouble in mine. He talks while I 'm talking, irritates the other students, does n't do his homework, and does n't hear to me. Not to mention the prison term he set me on fire !"Washburn shouted.

"Keep your representative down, you 'll wake the whole castle,"Harry whispered,"And why on Earth would Albus only do that stuff in your class, Washburn ?"

"How should I know how a juvenile delinquent 's psyche works ? Maybe you should ask him,"Washburn spat.

"Just remember, I 'm watching you, Washburn. So are the other professors,"Harry told him,"Now if you 'll excuse me, I have some commercial enterprise to attend to."Harry strode past times Washburn and ignored any boost communication attempts from him.

There was something fishy about Washburn, Harry thought. He had never met the man before starting as a teacher at Hogwarts. But for some ground Washburn seemed to dislike Harry as soon as they met. Maybe it was because James misbehaved so a lot in class last year ? Is that why he hates Albus as well ? Harry did not know, but he hoped to find out.

Harry found Ron standing near The tercet Broomsticks."Hey, Ron."

Ron jumped."Blimey, Harry, you scared me !"Ron whispered as he lowered his wand.

"Sorry. I 've got to speak to you about something,"Harry whispered back.

"What is it ?"Ron asked.

Harry relayed both his and Albus 's dreams to Ron."And when Albus told me about his dream, I just thought it was a nightmare, but it seems odd that we would both have the same dream."

"How could you both have the same dream ?"Ron questioned.

"No idea. The only matter I could think of is that someone is using Legilimency on both of us."

"fountainhead, it 's possible. You 've never been very right at Occlumency, have you ? And Albus has certainly never used it. Plus whoever is doing it must be somewhat pudden-head. Why would someone works that ambition in your fountainhead if they wanted to do something evil ? Why would n't they just record your head and be done with it ?,"Ron reasoned.

"Yeah, that 's what I thought of, too. Who would desire me to have a go at it they 're reading my idea and piss me think Voldemort is coming back ? It would also get to stand for someone 's either getting into the castle at dark or it 's a teacher or scholar,"Harry said worriedly.

"fountainhead, I have n't seen anyone near the castle grounds tonight and how could they get past the aegis ?"Ron asked.

"I know, that 's what makes me think it 's a student or teacher. And no student would be capable to do Legilimency like that. Maybe a 7th yr could, if they studied and practiced enough,"Harry told Ron.

"well, whoever 's doing it, it 's pretty worrisome,"Ron stated.

"I know. And what about the dream itself ? I mean, if someone is making Albus and I dream this, then they must be trying to bring back Voldemort."

"But how on world could they do that ?"Ron asked.

"I 'm not sure, exactly. But I have a hunch. The Resurrection Stone,"Harry replied.

"But that does n't really bring hoi polloi back."

"I know, but it does bring back a form of them that only the person with the Isidor Feinstein Stone can see. And you can talk to them. I talked to my parents, Sirius, and Lupin with it, recollect ?"Harry explained.

"Yeah, that 's dependable. If whoever 's doing this had the stone, then they 'd be able to blab out to Voldemort ?"Ron asked,"Blimey, that 's chilling. But how could they rule the Isidor Feinstein Stone ? Us and Hermione are the only ones who know where it is."

"I know, but if they 're using Legilimency, then they 'd be able to find out from me,"Harry said quietly.

"Well, what are we going to do ?"Ron asked nervously.

"I do n't recognize, Ron, I really do n't,"Harry confessed,"I 'm going to have got to think of a plan. If someone 's been reading my nous, then they might 've already seen where the Harlan Stone is. I think I 'll have to increase the protection near the wood. I 'll assign more Aurors to Hogsmeade. Ask Hagrid if he 's detect anything risible happening in or around the forest."

"Sounds respectable. But whatever you do, I think it might be best for you to at least try to use Occlumency again,"Ron suggested.

"I know, I 'll try. I 've gotten better over the years, and hopefully it 'll be good enough,"Harry replied.

"What are you going to order Albus ?"Ron asked.

"nix. He still thinks the dream means nothing and it 's skillful that way. He 'd be so affright if he knew what was going on. Plus, we never told the kids about the Hallows. I wanted to wait until they were older. Did n't require them blabbing about them to half the school. You know how Henry James is."

"I know, that 's why I never told Rose or Hugo either,"Ron agreed.

"well, I 'd amend get back up to the schoolhouse. stay fresh your eye peeled and your baton out. As Mad-Eye would own said, 'Constant alertness'. We still do n't really experience that it 's a bookman or teacher yet, and I 'd opt not to feature to pop questioning my colleagues."

"All right, Harry, you 're the genus Bos,"Ron joked."Good dark, then."

"'Night."

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The next few solar day passed quickly. Albus, John, Rose, and Amanda visited Matt in the infirmary wing a few time but nobody mentioned the conversation about him being a lycanthrope. Instead they just talked about what had been going on in category. matt left the hospital wing one morning a match days later and met his friends in the Great student residence for breakfast. Again, nobody mentioned the conversation from the full-of-the-moon moon.

Albus looked up from his pledge for a few mo and noticed that Quinton Willinson was striding over to the Gryffindor table with a smug flavor on his face. What did he need ?

"Guess what, pot ?"Quinton leered at Albus."Slughorn 's having a Christmastide party. Have you heard ? Just told me about it yesterday."

"So ?"Albus said flatly, not looking up from his porridge.

"So, are you going then ?"Quinton laughed."Are we going to be treated to yet another pot show ?"

James walked into the Great mansion and immediately noticed Quinton near his buddy. He ran over to see what was going on.

"What are you doing here ?"James asked, crossing his arms across his chest.

"Ah, the elder Potty ! What a pleasure to have them both here at once,"Quinton said excitedly,"I was just telling your beloved brother about Slughorn 's Noel party. I was merely wondering if he would be attending."

"That 's none of your business,"William James glared at Quinton.

"will you be going as well ?"Quinton asked, ignoring James II 's comment."Then we could have a running commentary about your Quidditch skills as well as listen to your sidekick 's burst !"

"Shut it !"James shouted, turning beet red and drawing his wand.

"James ! It 's ok, just ignore him,"Albus told his brother.

"No, it 's no ok,"James responded.

"Going to duel me, Potty ? I can take both of you,"Quinton drew his verge and pointed it at James.

"Bet you ca n't take up us as well,"John the Divine said as he and Matt both drew their wands.

"Easy,"Quinton snorted.

"What is going on here ? Dueling at breakfast ?"Professor Washburn walked over to the table and sneered at James.

"No, Professor, just defending my brother,"James responded.

"I believe that qualifies as dueling, Potter,"Washburn squabble,"hold for you and your Brother, plus Brickston and Eckerton as well. And 50 points from Gryffindor."

James River gaped at him."But what about Willinson ? He started it ! And Albus does n't even have his verge drawn ! He did n't do anything."

"I 'd suggest you close your back talk, thrower, or I 'll pull in it 2 detainment,"Washburn growled as he walked up to the staff tabular array."I 'll tell you all the date and clock time in your side by side charms family. And I do n't manage if you have Quidditch practice during the time of detention."

"well, I guess I 'll see you at Slughorn 's party, then,"Quinton told them as he walked back to the Slytherin table.

"This is ridiculous !"James shouted,"We did n't do anything ! He hates me, I tell you."

"I know, he hates me too,"Albus agreed,"And I have n't even done anything to him. I 've had a detention a week from him."

"Quidditch practice is tonight at 7 ! He unspoiled not stool it tonight !"James groaned.

"Wonder what he 'll have us do ?"John asked.

"Dunno ? He usually has me do bloodline, while he glares at me,"Albus told him.

"I hate lines,"Matt sighed,"They 're so boring."

"wellspring, there 's a lot worse detentions than parentage,"James River told him.

"True. Blimey, aspect at the clip !"matte shouted as he glanced at his watch."We 're going to be tardily for DADA !"

Matt, Albus, and Saint John the Apostle got up from the table and murmured rushed good-by to James, who was rushing off to chronicle of Magic. Albus noticed that the miss had already left for class.

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"Well, that was boring, toilet groaned as he, Albus, and Matt left DADA a spell later,"Why do we receive to read about the while before we get to do them !"

"Because otherwise you wo n't understand what the spell does and what the point in time of it is,"rose said, exasperatingly. She was often explaining the head of reading to John.

"I 'd rather register in dadaism than do turn in Charms,"Albus sighed. The Gryffindors were on their way to their least preferred class.

"Me, too,"lustrelessness agreed,"And we 'll be learning what our hold will consist of."

"Ugh ! I 've done way too many detentions with Washburn,"Albus groaned."And you can bet that he 'll purposely have us doing the detention while Saint James is supposed to have Quidditch practice."

"Of class,"flatness agreed, as he pushed open the door to the spell schoolroom. The boys walked inside and found their usual mesa at the back of the room.

Washburn stormed into the room a few minutes later, he was obviously in a bad modality."Today we 'll be starting to learn how to make a strawberry walk across the table. It 's not very difficult, if you 've been practicing the incantation and reading up on it."Washburn swished his wand and a strawberry mark appeared in front of each student."Well, get to it then !"

King John looked at Albus,"You been practicing or reading up on this, Mate ?"

"Nope, how about you ?"

"'Course not,"John laughed."Looks like Rose has, though."

Albus looked over at the table rosebush was sharing with Marina and Karina. Sure enough, her strawberry was walking across the table. Washburn, who had been glaring at the students from behind his desk, got up and strode over to Rose.

"Apparently mortal in this class has shown that they might have a small bit of talent,"he spat at Rose."I suppose if this were any other social class, Gryffindor may give birth gotten a few full point. But I, on the former paw, do n't reckon this is very remarkable, considering you 've supposedly been studying this for a few days and every one of you should be up to of doing what Miss Weasley 's done. Now, back to work !"

"Blimey, he 's mad,"John whispered to Albus and Matt.

"Sure is, I mean, Rose did a good job. None of us can do it,"Matt agreed.

Albus looked around the way and noticed that most of the year 's hemangioma simplex were not so much as moving a leaf. A few of them had made a feeble attempt to axial rotation over, but that was it. As the class progressed, Washburn started to stand behind the gage table and glare as Albus, lusterlessness, and John tried to make up their hemangioma simplex walk. By the end of the category, they had made no forward motion whatsoever.

"Pathetic !"he shouted,"For homework, save a foot-long essay on the proper way to produce a patch of fruit walk, due on Friday. And ceramist, Eckerton, and Brickston come up here to arrange your detention."

The rest of the division stared at Albus, Matt, and John as they left the room. The three boys walked slowly up to Washburn 's desk after the rest of the form had left.

"Your detention will be this Saturday, at noontide. You will meet me in the Great G. Stanley Hall, where you will be polishing the portrait frames, house dot hourglasses, and whatever else needs cleansing. ceramicist, you tell your chum this, I expect him there as well, despite his Quidditch recitation,"Washburn barked,"You 're dismissed."

Albus, matt, and lavatory ran out of Washburn 's elbow room as fast as they could. They went straight to the Great residence for lunch.

"Blimey, he was angry about something today,"flatness groaned as he helped himself to some potatoes.

"Yeah, but I wonder why he wants us to clean for our detention ?"Albus wondered."He 's always had me do course, before."

"Bet he thinks it 'll be funny, watching us cleanse. Plus, it 's a Sat, there 'll be lot of mass around to stare at us. He 'll probably enjoy our humiliation,"privy said.

"What are you talking about ?"James asked as he sat down succeeding to John.

"detention. Sat at noon, cleaning in the entering Hall,"Albus told him.

"Bloody hell ! I 've got Quidditch practice at noon !"James shouted as he slammed his goblet on the table.

"I know, that 's probably why he made the detention then,"Albus said.

"He hates us, I swear he does,"James growled,"He 's always hated Gryffindors, that 's a known fact, but he seems to hate us Sir Thomas More than everyone else."

"Do n't you think it 's a bit strange ?"Albus asked.

"Not really. Some teachers just do n't like certain students,"John explained,"'Course, the scholar never really notice out why."

"suction, though. I mean, what if he 's always giving me detention during Quidditch drill ? This 'll be the 4th practice I 've missed for Washburn 's detentions. Samantha wo n't be too happy about it."

"You 'll just consume to watch yourself around him. Do n't say a discussion during his course of study,"Albus advised.

"I know, I 've been doing that since origin of last class,"James explained,"After I set off a dungbomb during the second class."

"Well, that 's why he hates you !"Matt laughed,"And he probably thinks Albus is just like you."

"He does,"Albus groaned.

"I guess I 'd better be off to course of instruction,"King James told them as he got up from his seat."See you lot later."

"Bye,"Albus told his pal. He turned to whoremaster and matte."I guess we 'd break go too."

"Yeah, probably. Double potions,"John said as he got up.

"Ugh, just what I need. Slughorn 'll probably invite me to his Christmas party."

Sure enough, at the end of class, Slughorn asked Albus and rosebush to see him after everyone left.

"We 'll waitress for you,"King John told Albus. He, flatness, and Amanda waited at the backbone of the room.

"Albus and Rose !"Slughorn beckoned them to his desk,"Great job, today, great job. Both of your potions were superb !"

"Thanks,"Albus muttered.

"It was a challenge, but I think I did all right !"Rose said excitedly.

"fountainhead, as you both probably know, I 'm having a petty Christmas company on the last day of term. You are both invited, of course, and may bring Edgar Guest. I hope to see you there ! I have some concern hoi polloi coming that I 'm sure you 'd care to fulfill !"

"Who ?"Albus asked warily.

"Oh, do n't want to deflower the surprise !"Slughorn laughed,"I 'll see you later, then !"

"So, you going to go ?"John asked Albus nervously as they walked out of the dungeon.

"No way,"Albus mumbled.

"well, someone told me your dad 's going,"blush wine said,"So you might have to go."

"I do n't care."

"Oh, come on, Albus ! What if he has really great illustrious people there ! I heard once he had some Quidditch players come !"John told him.

"I really do n't think anyone would start anything with Uncle Harry there,"Rose said reassuringly.

"Well, maybe not. But what about Willinson ?"Albus asked.

"He 's a git, but he wo n't do anything with your dad around. Washburn may give way Slytherins particular treatment, but Professor potter does n't,"flatness said confidently.

"If you do go, can I be your guest ?"Amanda asked,"I 've never been to one."

"You can be my Guest, Amanda,"rose wine told her,"I told you I 'd take you to the next one after I took Janie to the Hallowe'en one."

"Oh, yeah."

"Fine, if you guys want to go so badly, I 'll go, but if anyone starts anything, I 'm leaving,"Albus said flatly.

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Before Albus knew it, Saturday had arrived and so did detention with Washburn. Albus was used to Washburn 's detentions, but he had never had to do one that was n't agate line before. He was a bit nervous about what the detention would call for and about having to do it in public.

When Albus, John, and mat arrived in the Great manse, neither James River nor Washburn were there yet."St. James the Apostle better get here before Washburn does,"Albus said nervously.

"Yeah, Washburn 'll gift him another detention if he 's late,"matte agreed.

At that present moment, William James came bursting through the oak threshold."Oh, good, he 's not here yet !"

"You 're golden,"John told him.

"What is potter lucky about ?"a cold vocalization from behind St. John the Apostle said.

John turned around to see Washburn staring down at him."Nothing, Professor."

"trade good,"Washburn bickering."Now, if you 'll each pack a bottle of cleaner and a rag, we can get started."He gestured to a bucket of cleaning supplies at his feet."We 'll be doing Muggle cleanup. I want you each to start out by polishing the House points hourglasses. They must be spotless."

Albus, James River, King John, and lusterlessness each took a rag and started to polish the hourglasses. Washburn paced behind them, staring at each one in turning. Every once and a patch, he would scrutinize the cleanliness of the hourglasses.

"You missed a spot, Potter,"Washburn growled at Albus.

While the boys were polishing the hourglasses, various scholar and prof would take the air by and stare at them. very much to Albus 's disgust, Quinton Willinson passed by a lot.

"Oh, look, Potty 's doing his hold for trying to duel with me,"Quinton laughed,"Funny how he thought he could actually duel me."

Albus just ignored his taunts and rubbed the Hufflepuff hourglass even harder.

"That slimed git,"whoremonger whispered to Albus."If any of us taunted him in detention, we 'd get a detention ourselves."

"Yeah, and he had his wand drawn, too,"mat agreed,"Washburn seems to like him best."

"No surprise there,"Albus told them as he scrubbed a particularly stubborn piece of dirt."They 're both horrible."

"I just bid it had been some other teacher who passed by our table that morning,"John the Divine groaned,"Then Willinson would have at to the lowest degree gotten detention, too."

"Get back to work, ceramist !"Washburn shouted at Epistle of James, who had stopped polishing the Gryffindor hourglass and was resting his nous on it.

"Something damage, Epistle of James ?"Albus whispered.

"I dunno. My head just felt shady all of a sudden."

"D'you think you 're ill or something ?"Albus asked,"Maybe you should go to the infirmary Wing."

"Nah, Washburn would never let me. He 'd retrieve I was faking. I used way too many Skiving Snackboxes in his class finis year."

"Yeah, but if you 're really ill, he 'll have to let you go,"Albus said with a look of concern on his face.

"I know, but he 'd make me do the detention over again."

"Shut up, ceramicist ! Both of you back to work or I 'll generate you another detention !"Washburn screamed.

For the quietus of the detention, Saint James the Apostle was very lull. The male child worked until two o'clock, at which point all four hourglasses were unclouded than they had been in old age.

"I think you should go to the hospital Wing,"Albus told James.

"Yeah, probably,"James II agreed.

"I need to go, too,"John Lackland told them,"My hand feels like it 's going to descend off ! I hate Muggle cleaning."

"Me, too,"Matt agreed, while rubbing his hand.

"I doubt Madam Pomfrey will fix it, though,"Albus told them,"She usually does n't do that after instructor make us do Muggle cleaning."

john and Matt decided to go with Albus and King James I to the infirmary offstage anyway. When they got there, Madam Pomfrey was already tending to Bradley Weasley, who had taken a bludger to the arm during Quidditch practice.

"Yes, yes, what is it ?"Madam Pomfrey asked the boys.

"well, I was doing Muggle cleaning for Washburn 's detention-"James started to say, but lady Pomfrey cut him off.

"You know I do n't fix aching script due to custody ! If I did, you would n't learn anything from them !"

"It 's not that. I was polishing the Gryffindor hourglass, and my read/write head felt funny all of a sudden. It was n't like a headache. I 've never felt that way before. I kept seeing my own memories."

dame Pomfrey quickly looked up from Omar Nelson Bradley and bustled over to James."Really ? Well, that sounds an frightening lot like someone was using Legilimency on you."

"What ?"James shouted.

"Someone was reading your mind. That 's why you were seeing your own retention,"brothel keeper Pomfrey explained,"Who else was in the Great Hall with you ?"

"Well, Washburn of course of action,"Albus told her. St. James appeared to be in shock and could n't address."And Quinton Willinson, a couple of his champion, the Gryffindor Quidditch squad, a miscellany of Hufflepuffs and Ravenclaws I do n't know, a few early prof. They all wandered in and out of the Great Hall."

gentlewoman Pomfrey sighed."That does n't really assist any. We really do n't experience any way to know who was doing it. Seeing as you 're not really ill, there 's not much I can do for you. But I will inform the headmaster and your founder about this."

James II had found his voice again."Okay."

dame Pomfrey went back to tending to Omar Bradley, and Saint James the Apostle, Albus, St. John, and matte left the room.

"That 's so strange,"James told them,"Why would anyone desire to read my mind ?"

"No idea,"Albus shrugged.

"I bet it was Willinson,"John growled."What a git."

"Yeah, he was probably just doing it to daunt you,"Matt agreed.

"Was he even in the elbow room when your head felt funny ?"Albus asked.

"I do n't really think of,"Jesse James told him.

"Well, I bet Dad 'll look at care of it,"Albus reassured his brother.

"I guess,"James said distractedly,"I think I 'm going to go back to the common room."

"Okay, see you at dinner,"Albus waved goodbye as he, matt, and John walked back down the stairs so they could enjoy the new fallen snow.

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A/N : Bob Hope you enjoyed it ! That one was longer than usual, but if I split it up, it would have been two extremely short chapters. Please leave a recap and I will answer it ! Thanks as always to Dancer Of Starlight for reading this before I posted and to my chum and other babe who are not on HPFF.

Disclaimer- I do n't own Harry Potter.

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Chapter 8 : Parties and antic

During the next few weeks, the teachers had increased their prep, each insisting that the student needed to increase their analyze meter. Albus found himself doing prep every day after dinner, and finding it gruelling to make time to make snow ball engagement outside.

Albus had n't forgotten about his cleaning detention with Washburn, and was doing even more to try to bide away from him. During class, Albus would n't even expect at Washburn. He did not say a unmarried tidings during good luck charm anymore. No more talking to John and Matt while they were practicing making fruit pass across their desks.

Albus had noticed that James had changed since the detainment. He was quieter, and often sat in a corner of the common way with their cousins Cedric and Ben, whereas he used to be at the heart of aid, talking about Quidditch matches. Albus guessed he was still scared about what happened during hold. Albus had n't mentioned the incident to anyone, so only him, john, and Matt knew. Of row, James IV had told Cedric, Ben, and his champion Nathan, but Albus rarely noticed them talking about it. He was also a bit afraid of what the incident meant, but not nearly as much as James was.

Before they knew it, Christmas holiday was upon them. There was one day left, which was the day of Slughorn 's Christmas party. The entire school was talking about it, and envious students who had not received invitations were constantly dropping pinch to ask round students about going with them. Albus would suffer gladly given up his invitation, but since all his full cousin, James, and his dad were going, he had to go too.

Albus, John, and matte had decided they should go a little later than the party actually started, so they could try to slip in unnoticed. whoremaster in fussy, was very excited about going.

"Which Quidditch player do you think Slughorn 's invited ?"he asked as they walked down to the dungeons.

"Dunno. Maybe he 's invited a couple !"Matt responded excitedly.

"Yeah ! I sure hope so,"King John said.

"shot we 're about to chance out,"Albus told them as he opened the door and walked into the keep. It was packed. Albus noticed well-nigh of his cousins, with their flaming red hair. The few who had not inherited the hair were blending in with everyone else.

"Blimey ! How are we supposed to get the Quidditch players with all these the great unwashed here ?"John exclaimed.

"No melodic theme. How about we head for the intellectual nourishment and hope we find them on the way ?"Matt asked.

"sound good. C'mon, Albus,"John said as he pushed through mass to get to the food. Albus and mat followed.

"You see Willinson anywhere ?"Albus whispered.

"No, but it 's difficult to tell if he 's here or not,"John answered.

"I 'm certain he 's here somewhere. Keep your oculus peeled for him,"Albus told his champion."I 've got to detain away from him."

When the boys arrived at the food table, they saw that Rose and Amanda were already there."Hi. Did you just get here ?"Rose asked.

"Yup, wanted to steal in unnoticed,"Albus told her as he grabbed a plate and started filling it."Seen anyone interesting yet ?"

"Yeah, actually. The rumour about the Quidditch players was rectify,"Rose responded.

"Really ! ? Who 's here ?"John shouted, as he scanned the crowd.

"Oliver forest. He used to be custodian for Puddlemere United,"rose wine told him.

"I know who he played for, rose wine. He 's really here ? That 's glorious. Puddlemere United 's my team,"trick told them.

"We know, you 've told us a million meter,"rosebush said exasperatingly.

"Who else ?"Albus asked.

"Helena Yaspies, current Chaser for Chudley cannon,"Amanda told them.

Matt started choking and applaud out his taste of butterbeer. Albus slapped him on the back."You okay, mate ?"

"I 'm delicately !"lustrelessness coughed,"The Chudley Cannons are my team ! I 've got to line up her ! Anyone got a quill feather for an autograph ?"

Rose laughed."You cat are crazy."

"Nothing crazy about wanting to get together your best-loved Quidditch players,"can told her."Blimey, Oliver Wood ..."

"I ever tell you that my dad used to take on on the Gryffindor squad with Joseph Oliver Wood ?"Albus asked John.

This time it was John 's turn to sprinkle out his butterbeer."No ! You never did ! Why not ?"

Albus laughed."You never asked. Anyway, he was maitre d'hotel when my dad joined the team in his first year. They played on the squad together until my dad 's third year."

"Blimey ! That 's smart as a whip ! So, you could have met him ?"John the Evangelist asked.

"I have,"Albus smiled.

"You 're kidding !"lav shouted,"fountainhead, what are we waiting for ? Go usher in me !"

Albus laughed."Ok, let 's go find him. You want to come, Rose and Amanda ?"

rose wine sighed,"Sure, I guess."

"Any opportunity you know Helena Yaspies ?"Matt asked.

"Nope, sorry. Never met her,"Albus told his friend as they maneuvered their way through the crowd.

"There he is, Albus !"John shouted, pointing to the back of the room."He 's talking to your dad."

Albus made his way to the dorsum of the room, his acquaintance following behind him. The room was slightly less crowded in the back. There was still no sign of Willinson.

"Hi, Al !"Harry waved at Albus.

"Hi, Dad."

"What 's up ? Enjoying the political party ? I know you 're not a fan of these, but thanks for coming,"Harry told Albus. He bent down so only Albus could hear what he next said,"You know, I was n't a fan of these either, when I was in Hogwarts."

"How are you, Albus ? Enjoying schooling ?"King Oliver asked.

"Yeah, it 's great !"Albus responded."These are my friends, toilet Brickston- he 's a big Puddlemere United supporter, flatness Eckerton, and Amanda Tagger."

"Hi, dainty to adjoin you,"King Oliver told Albus 's booster."So, you support Puddlemere United, John ?"

"Yeah !"lav shouted, his eyes lit up."I 've been to a few friction match. I saw you in the last one you played in ! I was 9, but I remember it like it was yesterday. Such prominent saves."

Oliver laughed,"That was a right biz. I 'm gladiola you enjoyed it."

"It was awe-inspiring !"John said.

A improbable brunette came walking over to the group, carrying a small-scale boy on her hip. A little girl was trailing behind her with a plate of Christmastime biscuits.

"Hey, ling,"Oliver put his arm around the woman."John, matte, Amanda, this is my wife, Heather. And this,"Oliver took the little boy from his wife and put him on his shoulders,"is my 2 year old son, Alex. And my girl, Charles Hardin Holley who is 6."

"Hi,"John and Matt said together.

"I stopped playing steward shortly after Alex was born. Could n't keep open up all the traveling with 2 kids."

"I remember that,"trick told him,"I was kinda mad, but was just glad I got to see your last match."

Oliver laughed,"I understand. I would birth been mad if I were you, too. But I 've got high hopes for little Alex here. He can already fly his toy heather expertly. And Holly 's already flying a real ling !"Joseph Oliver beamed, he was obviously proud of his kids.

"That 's pretty neat !"Matt replied,"My mum would n't let me on a broom until I was 9."

"Charles Hardin Holley was on one at 5. But just because you start late does n't intend you 'll be a bad Quidditch musician,"Oliver explained,"expression at your DADA teacher ! Had n't set one leg over a broom until he was 11."

"Yeah, but I 'm wish-wash at Quidditch,"Matt told him.

"Hey, Mr. Wood, could you sign my Quaffle ?"John produced a Quaffle from his bag and held it out to Oliver.

"You brought a Quaffle ? !"blush wine exclaimed.

"'Course ! After hearing those rumors, how could I not bring one ?"

"Sure, I 'll signalise it,"Oliver took the Quaffle and signed it with a quill that he pulled out of his robes. He then handed it back to John.

"Thank you,"john whispered, as he stared in awe at the Quaffle.

"How 'bout you, mat ?"Oliver asked,"You want an autograph ?"

"Sure ! But I do n't have a Quaffle."

"That 's O.K.. I 've got some sheepskin,"Oliver signed some parchment and gave it to Matt.

"Thanks !"Matt pocketed the parchment.

Alex started whining."Hungy, hungy !"

"well, boys, I 've got to go get some food for little Alex, here,"King Oliver told them,"Enjoy the company !"He and Heather walked towards the solid food board with Holly behind them.

"Wow, just wow,"John told his Quaker,"That was so cool."

"I 'll say,"Matt replied.

"I ca n't believe you two know him !"trick told Albus and Rose.

Rose rolled her eyes,"It 's no big deal."

"You just do n't like Quidditch that much,"Albus told her,"It 's drive you 're frightful on a broom."

"Shut it, Albus,"rosebush glared at him.

"Where 's capital of Montana Yaspies ?"John scanned the crew,"Any of you lot seen her ?"

"Nope, not yet,"Albus told them.

"No, but look over there near Slughorn 's desk. It 's Willinson,"Matt whispred.

Albus groaned.

"Excellent !"John grinned.

"What ?"Albus looked at him like he was crazy,"Why on earth do you need to see him ?"

"I 've been plotting a little harlequinade,"Saint John the Apostle whispred,"C'mere."He pulled them behind a table and they all crouched down. Saint John pulled a box out of his bag."This is an Exploding Eclair."

"What ?"Amanda asked.

"Exploding Eclair,"John repeated,"I bought it through owl-order from your uncle 's store, Albus."

"What are you going to do with it ?"Albus eyed him warily, he happened to accept been on the receiving end of an Exploding Eclair at the family dinner party before first of term. His cousin, Bradley, had done it.

"works it on Willinson 's plateful,"whoremonger told them,"But I 'll need your help. When Willinson sets his plate down, take the air by him. Close enough that he can see you, but far enough that he 'll have to leave his plate unattended. Then I 'll put the eclair on it. And when he bites into it, bam ! It 'll explode."

"Brilliant !"Matt shouted.

"I dunno. It 'll pass water him real mad,"Albus said.

"But he wo n't bonk it 's us ! That 's the beauty of it. There 's so many people here,"John explained,"But to be on the safe incline, we 'll leave right after. We do n't want to stay if he 's here anyway."

"True,"Albus agreed.

"Everyone in, then ?"John asked, grinning.

"Yep,"they all stated.

"Then let 's go,"whoremonger got up from under the tabular array and his friends followed. Willinson was still by the desk, so Albus, flatness, Amanda, and Rose headed over. They walked following to the food table and waited until Willinson noticed them. It did n't acquire long. He spotted them, smirked, and set down his nutrient. Albus saw Saint John close in on his plate.

"howdy, can, Weasel, and ship's company,"Willinson glared,"Enjoying the party ? I 'm just waiting until the moment you explode again, Potty."

"Willinson,"Albus snarled,"I 'm not planning on exploding. Are you ?"

"'Course not. When have I ever exploded ? You on the former mitt,"Willinson laughed,"Do n't like the popularity, do you, baby Potty ?"

"Shut it,"flatness stepped towards Willinson.

"What 're you going to do about it, Shrimp ?"Willinson towered over Matt by at least a foot.

"You think I 'd tell you what I 'd do ? opine I 'm pudding head ? If I told you, you 'd bonk how to block it,"matte growled.

"I doubt there 's a hex you know that I do n't know how to block."

"Probably, but I know you would n't start anything with professor Potter a few feet away,"lusterlessness jerked his top dog in the focussing of Harry.

At that present moment, Albus looked over and saw lav. can winked at him and walked away from Willinson 's plate.

"wellspring, I think I 've had enough of your ship's company tonight, Willinson,"Albus annonced,"Have a atrocious Christmas."Albus started to walk towards lavatory, and his admirer followed.

"Got it planted, then ?"Albus asked when they reached John.

"Yup,"john gave him a pollex up,"We 're on."

They walked over to the room access of the keep so they could escape easily if needed. Willinson picked up his photographic plate and wandered back over to his friends. As they were talking, he picked up the eclair and bit into it.

The explosion was amazing. As soon as Willinson bit the eclair, cream exploded all over his face and in a 2 foot radius around him. A few bystanders were hit as well. It did n't seem potential that that much cream could fit in one eclair.

"Bloody Hell !"Willinson shouted, and the completely dungeon went silent. Everyone looked at Willinson and started laughing.

Willinson looked around the elbow room and his gaze fell on Albus."I 'll get you for this, throne,"he seethed as he stormed out of the dungeon.

"That was blooming brilliant,"John said once Willinson had disappeared into the hallway.

"Yeah, it was !"matte agreed.

The young woman and Albus nodded."But he said he 'd get us. We 'd better be on the lookout. He knows it was us,"Albus told them.

"He ca n't know it was us !"Matt said.

"Yeah, I guess. But he 'd still get us even if he does n't get laid who did it,"Albus reasoned.

"But it 's Christmas happy chance tomorrow, so it does n't weigh !"whoremonger grinned.

"I suppose you 're right,"Albus smiled,"But let 's get to the common elbow room anyway. His supporter agreed, and the five of them made their way to Gryffindor tower.

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It was still early when they made it back to the common elbow room, so it was quite crowded. However, Amanda spotted a few chairs in the spinal column for them to occupy.

"So, who 's excited about Christmas ?"whoremaster asked,"I sure am, I could use a breach from studying."

"You 're not going to get a break,"Rose told him,"We 've got piles of homework."

"Way to put a damper on matter, rose,"John answered,"But at least there 's no course !"

"I 'm looking forward to Christmas,"Albus said,"I love Christmas."

"What do you usually do for the holiday ?"Amanda asked.

"Oh, it 's nifty ! We all go to my grandma and grandpa 's house. Everyone. My phratry, Rose 's kinsperson, all our auntie, uncles, and cousin-german. Plus Teddy and his grandma. It 's pretty crowded, but it 's still fun. I love it. Usually someone winds up having too practically to pledge and there 's loads of jokes played on people,"Albus said excitedly.

"Yeah, it 's moderately orderly. We do n't all stay put the completely break, though. Because most of us have other kinsperson to visit. My crime syndicate usually stays until a few days after Christmastime and then we spend the rest of the holiday with my mum 's parents,"Rose explained,"But Albus 's family spends the whole fracture at the tunnel, that 's what we call my grandparents'house."

"Yep. But nearly of our cousins go straight to the burrow from Hogwarts. My kin always goes base first, to visit my grandparents'graves. We always do that on Christmas Eve. Dad 's been going ever since he was 17, every year on Yuletide Eve. Then we get the burrow late that night."

"What do you do you lot do for Christmastime ?"pink wine asked.

"Oh, I love Yule too,"John smiled,"We stay at my menage and my aunty, uncles, cousins, and grandparents all come over. They never all come at the same time, though, so it gets pretty nutcase. My mum junkie out because she never knows how a great deal to cook. And usually someone starts arguing about something, but it 's all right hand. My family loves to argue, but we never get real mad at each other."

"Sounds pretty cool. You have a lot of cousins, John ?"Amanda asked.

"A fair total. Most of them are all untried than me, though. 'Course that means they 're great to wager tricks on,"John laughed.

"well, my family celebrates Hannukah,"Amanda told everyone.

"Oh, that 's neat,"Albus told her.

"Yeah, it 's skilful. I 'm just gladiola Hannukah is late this twelvemonth, so I 'll be abode for it. Sometimes it 's at the end of November. But anyway, I have a pretty modest family. Just 3 cousins and my aunt and uncle. And my slight brother and older sister. My cousins usually come over for two Day or so and we all exchange presents. It 's quiet, but fun."

"sound fun,"John agreed,"But I love my huge flash folk. What do you do, Matt ? You 've been awfully quiet."

mat looked up from the tabular array."Christmas has never been all that fun for me, I guess. We usually go down to Australia to gossip my grandparents."

"That sounds like fun to me,"John told Matt.

"Well, it 's not. I do n't like Australia. That 's where-"But lustrelessness suddenly stopped talking.

"Where what ?"John asked.

"Nothing, nothing. It 's just, that 's where I, er, got sick for the first time. You know, how I get sick so much."

"Oh."

"Yeah, anyway, well, we visit my grandparents. My parents, me and my sister go. My mum 's a muggle born, and we visit her parents. It 's always very schematic when we visit them. They 're rich and stuck up. Never let me do anything there. I have to just sit still and they 're always staring at me. conjecture they do n't want me to break out anything. Luckily we only visit them at Dec 25. I do n't deliver any cousins. My dad 's got a brother, but he 's support in the States, so we do n't see him much either. We sometimes visit him over the summertime. My dad 's parents died a hanker prison term ago, before I was born. So I do n't have much home. I just wish we 'd expend Christmastide at home."

Albus, John, Amanda, and blush wine just looked at lusterlessness."I 'm sorry, Matt. I wish you had a easily Christmastide,"rose said sympathetically.

"Why do n't you spend Christmas with us ?"Albus asked,"No one will notice another individual in the Burrow."

"That 's a capital idea !"rosiness shouted.

"I dunno. I do n't cerebrate my parents will let me. Especially this inadequate notice,"Matt looked down glumly."My mum likes all of us to be together on Christmastide. She seems to conceive every twelvemonth it will be different. That my grandparents will loosen up. But they never do."

"Blimey,"St. John the Apostle whispered,"That stinks."

"I know,"mat agreed.

At that present moment, James came bursting in with his ally, Nathan. They both made a beeline for Albus 's table.

"Was it really you ?"St. James the Apostle shouted breathlessly,"Did you give Willinson the Exploding Eclair ?"

John grinned."It was my idea."

"Brilliant, just brilliant,"James smiled,"The look on his face ..."

"Yeah, but you lot had better watch out when you next see him. He seemed to know it was you,"Nathan told them.

"I 'm not worried,"St. John the Apostle answered,"He 'll probably forget about it over Christmas."

"I sure hope so,"Albus stated. He looked at his watch. It was midnight."fountainhead, I 'm off to bed. I 'll see you cat in the morning.

"We 'd all better go to bed,"Rose stood up,"I think the string is leaving at noon tomorrow."

Albus got up out of his chairwoman and headed to the staircase. He could n't wait to go to the tunnel. He missed being surrounded by his menage all the metre. He missed his grandma 's cookery. sentiment of the Delicious food filed his head as he drifted off into a pleasant, dreamless sleep.

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A/N : Hope you guys like it ! Please read and review. Thanks as always to Dancer Of Starlight and my other babe and brother. Also, thanks to queer and teddysxxgirl for their reassessment ! Next chapter is Christmastime Eve.

know this chapter is brusk, but I did n't need to conflate it with anything else. It stands on its own.
Disclaimer- I do n't own Harry Potter.

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"Lily !"Harry shouted into the living room,"Are you ready to go ? All packed ?"Harry was standing with Ginny in front of the breast door, with a couplet trunks and suitcases at his groundwork. St. James the Apostle and Albus were standing nearby, having a blade fight with a couple bastard scepter. Albus 's wand turned into a imposter parrot and emitted a flash squawking noise.

"Albus ! James !"Ginny scolded them,"Behave yourselves."James and Albus quickly stowed the verge and parrot into their trunks.

A minor, red-headed girl walked into the elbow room, trailing a pinko rolling suitcase."Are we leaving now ?"

"Yes, we are. What were you doing in there, dear ?"Ginny asked.

"I was packing. I could n't determine all my Wendy hag dolls and had to front all over the house for them."

James laughed."Do you have to take them everywhere ?"

"Of course I do ! I could n't leave any of them home. It would n't be fairly,"Lily explained. Albus and James laughed even harder."Mum ! Tell them to shut up."

"son, be nice to your sister. Now, does everyone have everything ? I 'm sending the shorts to the Burrow and we wo n't be coming back after we visit Godric 's Hollow,"Ginny informed them.

"Yes, we 've got everything,"Albus told them.

"Good,"Ginny waved her wand and the torso and suitcase disappeared,"Now, then, it 's time to go. Lily, take my arm. Boys, take your father's."And with a loud crack, the Potter kinfolk disappeared from their house.

A few bit later, they reappeared in a field of force a little ways away from a humble town. The sun was setting and their was impertinent blow on the ground. From the field, Harry could see tiny people walking along the streets.

"dada, why do we get to walk so far ?"Lily whined,"Why ca n't we just Apparate in town ?"

"I 've told you before, Lily, we ca n't let the Muggles see us,"Harry explained.

"But I 'm tired."

"Oh, shut it, Lily,"Jesse James snapped at his sister,"It 's not that far."

"Is, too,"Lily stomped away from him.

King James I reached down and made a Abronia elliptica and then threw it at the dorsum of his sister 's head.

"Ow ! ! !"Lily screeched and ran to Harry.

James IV and Albus started laughing."Good one, James,"Albus gave his brother a high five.

"Boys !"Harry shouted,"Enough ! Lily, it 's not that much further. I 'll expect you."Harry picked up his girl, who started sobbing into his jacket.

"She 's really tired,"Harry whispered to Ginny.

"I know. She 's been actual excited about you and the boys coming nursing home for the holiday. She 's been up until midnight every Night the retiring calendar week,"Ginny said.

"She wo n't be getting often rest for the succeeding hebdomad either, staying at the Burrow,"Harry told Ginny.

"That 's for sure."

As the Potter kinfolk moved into the township, some hoi polloi occasionally stopped to stare at them. A few stopped to say howdy, but hurried off quickly. Others completely ignored them. Many masses were finishing up last minute shopping or hurrying off to church.

The little church was already full of people singing. The ceramist could learn the carol as they walked by. They crunched through the snow in quiet. Even Saint James the Apostle and Albus were quietly. Lily had fallen asleep on Harry 's shoulder joint shortly after he picked her up. Harry appreciated how his nestling were always behaved when he visited his parents graves. It was sort of an unspoken thing. He had never once had to say them to acquit themselves in the cemetery. The shaver would crusade and bicker along the streets in the village, but would always get along once they entered the cemetery.

Harry walked into the necropolis, with Ginny, James IV, and Albus following him. As he walked the comrade path to his parents graves, he thought about his previous visit. There was the starting time sojourn, of course. He could n't block that. Voldemort had showed up and tried to stamp out him. Ever since then, he had been visiting every Halloween and every Xmas Eve. He had taken Ginny once they were married, and the youngster once they were born. Harry always felt sad when he visited, but this twelvemonth he felt disturbed as well. Who was attempting to read his and his kids'minds ? What about the mysterious dying of prof Torro ?

Harry made his way towards his parents'tomb and stopped in front man of it. He bent down and put his hired man over the names. James and Lily Potter.

Before the downfall of Voldemort, mysterious deaths were expected. Of course, nowadays, there were slaying every once and a patch. These were usually attributed to Death eater still at turgid or witches or wizards who believed in Voldemort 's ideals. Harry or one of the early Aurors usually caught them quickly and they were in Azakaban at the moment. Harry had had Aurors on the face of Torro ever since Sept, but there were still no leads. This reminded him of very a good deal of the years when Voldemort was at large.

What was he supposed to do ? He was doing all he could to captivate Torro 's killer. He could n't help but cerebrate the dying was somehow related to the legilimency that was being performed on him, James, and Albus. And what could he do to facilitate reassure his Word ? The other teachers had told Harry that James was more subdued in class ever since the instalment during his hold with Washburn. James was obviously quite worried about it. Albus was, too. Harry had met with Ron shortly afterward and neither of them could do up with any new ideas of who did it. It must have either been a student or a teacher. As practically as Harry hated to do it, he realized he was going to get to inquire his colleagues. Ginny was worried, too. However, she believed that the son were safe with Harry at the castle. Harry knew she took comfort in knowing he was near them at all prison term. Harry only wished he felt as confident in his power as Ginny did.

Ginny knelt down next to Harry and wordlessly took the sleeping Lily from his arms. Harry reached into his cloak and pulled out a bouquet of lilies. He bent down again and placed them in front of the tomb stone. Harry stood up and looked at the grave accent, his eye glistening with tears.

"Happy Christmas, Mum and Dad,"Harry whispered. Ginny put her arm around Harry, and the two of them turned around and headed out of the burying ground, with James and Albus in their wake.
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thirster chapter is coming up next ! It 'll be Dec 25 at the Burrow. Thanks as always to Rain is Liquid Moonlight, my early baby, and my brother. Thanks as well to siriusgirl1 for reviewing. Please read and critique !

Disclaimer- I do n't own Harry thrower ! Although I do own the OCs, the plot, and almost of the Weasley cousins !

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A little while later, the thrower category appeared in the railyard behind the burrow. They walked up to the gage threshold and Harry opened it. He walked inside, followed by his family line, and saw the usual chaos. The entire Weasley family was standing inside. It was a sea of flaming red tomentum. Most of the small fry had inherited the Weasley red hair. The few exceptions were Albus, who looked just like Harry, and Victoire and Gabrielle, who had their mother 's silvery blonde fuzz.

"Mum, make him give it back !"six-year-old lindy hop shouted as her brother held her doll in the air.

"Cedric ! Give her back her doll !"Corrine Weasley yelled at her son. He reluctantly handed lindy her doll and ran from the room.

The tunnel was crammed with people. There did n't appear to be way for anyone else. teddy bear lupine was currently entertaining the younger Weasley children by changing his capitulum and hair colouring material. The former Kyd were eating various sugariness and talking about all sorts of affair. Many of the adults were drinking eggnog and getting louder and louder by the minute.

Ron was the outset to note the Potters."Oi ! Harry 's here !"he shouted and ran towards the door,"Hi Harry ! Great to see you, copulate !"

"Hey, Ron !"

"Harry, Ginny !"mollie Weasley came bustling into the kitchen,"Come in, come in ! Are you hungry ? Want any stew ?"

"Sure,"Harry told her and he sat down at the table next to Ginny. Molly went over to the stove and got five stadium of stew.

"This is great, Mum, thanks,"Ginny told Molly.

Albus and James were already digging into their stew. Lily ate a few bites and then ran off to find her cousin, apparently not tired at all anymore.

"wellspring, everyone 's here,"Molly told them,"They 're all in the bread and butter elbow room. I do n't fuck if we 'll ever get the kids to bed."

"It 's Christmas Eve, do n't even bother,"Harry laughed.

Albus finished his stew and got up from the table. He went into the livelihood room with James and found pink wine, along with his cousins Bradley, Cedric, Ben, and Mark sitting together on the floor. Cedric and Ben were second years, and Bradley and bell ringer were third base years.

"What 's new ?"Albus asked.

"Oh, not a good deal,"Ben told him,"Uncle George and Uncle Charlie are pretty drunk. Grammy is trying to get the younger kids in bed. All the aunts are talking about all kinds of hooey. My dad, Uncle Harry Hotspur, Uncle Ron, and granddaddy are all crapulence eggnog and eating cookies over there,"he pointed to a few chairs grouped together around a small board."And let 's see, Teddy and Victoire were snogging earlier. It was pretty gross. Who wants to see their sister snogging someone ? Grammy made them stop. Now slip 's changing his hair people of colour all the meter for the entertainment of the little Thomas Kid, which is making it hard for Grammy to get them to go to bed."

King James and Albus laughed."Should be an concern vacation,"St. James said,"What have you lot been up to ?"

"Oh, not lots, just talking about Quidditch,"Cedric said,"Oh, and rose is trying to get some studying done."

"Rose ! We 're on vacation !"James River looked shocked,"Now 's not the time to study !"

"well, you 'll be scrambling to get your oeuvre done on the hold up day, like always. Maybe you should study tonight, too."

"You 'll never get anything done with all this racket,"Cedric told her."What 's up with you, Saint James the Apostle and Albus ?"

"Oh, not very much. Lily 's been complaining a lot. She got really mad when I threw a Charles Percy Snow ball at her while we were walking into Godric 's Hollow,"James told them.

"Yeah, she 's been form of a pain, and we 've only been on holiday for a day !"Albus said as he snatched a cookie from a nearby phonograph record."I 'm certainly going to bask this clip off, though. I have n't gone a hebdomad without detention in ages."

"Me too !"Epistle of James agreed,"I need a faulting from Washburn, he 's crazy."

"Definitely,"Bradley agreed,"You 've missed so often Quidditch praxis because of him."

"He hates me, I tell you. Hates Albus, too."

"Remember that droppings dud in first year, James River ?"Cedric asked.

"Yeah, how could I forget that ? That 's when he started hating me,"St. James the Apostle reminisced."Did n't acquire many charms that class due to the measure of times I used nosebleed nougats."

"I 'm hoping I get new Snackboxes for Noel this year,"Cedric told them,"I 'm running out. Ca n't wait till adjacent year and I can go buy them at Hogsmeade."

"Definitely. Hogwarts wo n't know what hit it when we 're able-bodied to buy frivolity material all the fourth dimension,"King James I laughed.

"Going to Hogsmeade 's keen,"Mark chimed in,"I 've bought so many sweetness at Honeydukes this year."

"Not to mention everything else there. Like the ternion Broomsticks. What a gravid place. And the screaming Shack. You know it 's shrieking again this class,"Bradley added.

Albus and rose glanced at each early nervously.

"Yeah, I 've heard it. But I wonder why ? It has n't shrieked since teddy 's dad was at Hogwarts,"James wondered aloud.

"You do n't think-"Cedric started to say, but was cut off by Molly.

"If you 're not in Hogwarts yet, it 's metre for bed !"she shouted,"It 's nearly midnight, way past your bedtimes. Go on ! Lily, Hugo, Angie, Samantha, lindy hop, and Eddie ! Bed !"

"But Grammy !"Lily whined,"I do n't wan na ! I 'm not a piddling kid !"

"No buts, Lily, bed, now !"

Lily pouted and then stomped up the stairs to the room she shared with Angie, Samantha, and Lindy.

"I see what you mean about Lily,"Cedric told James IV and Albus.

"Yup, she 's been doing it all eventide. Dad actually carried her at Godric 's Hollow. And she fell asleep on his shoulder joint. 'Course now she does n't want to go to bed, design,"James said.

"So, what does everyone opine the prospect of England making it to the mankind Cup next class ?"Albus asked quickly, before everyone could give back to the topic of the screech Shack.

"Ugh !"rosiness sighed,"Back to Quidditch again."She pulled out her copy of The Standard Book of Spells, ground level One and continued reading.

The depicted object of Quidditch carried the boys the residue of the night and Albus was very relieved that no one mentioned the Shrieking Shack again. After a piece, Molly decided it was time for everyone else to go to bed, too. James I, Bradley, Cedric, Mark, Ben, and Albus were all sharing Ron 's old bedroom on the top floor. They trudged up the stair while continuing their Quidditch conversation. When they reached the room, they found three sets of hokum beds crammed into the room, just as they were every other Christmastide. It was a bit cramped, but they all had enough room. Albus climbed into the bottom of the hokum he shared with James and fell into a restful sleep.

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"Albus ! Wake up ! It 's Noel !"a shrill voice screamed as Albus opened his eye. He sat up and bumped his header on the bed above him.

"Ouch !"Albus rubbed his aching head. He had forgotten he was at the Burrow."What is it ?"

"It 's Christmas, Albus !"Lily screeched.

"What time is it ? Is anyone else up ?"

"It 's six in the morning !"Lily said excitedly."I 'm the offset one up. Look, you 've got presents !"Lily pointed at the pile near the metrical unit of Albus 's bed.

"Excellent ! Looks like a good encumbrance this year,"Albus smiled."Have you opened yours ?"

"Not yet. I think I will now, though !"Lily grinned and ran from the room.

Albus heard stirring from the bed above him."You up, James ?"

"Yeah, I am now. She 's always the first one up on Yuletide,"James River yawned.

"I know, she 's even up before the twins, Angie, and Eddie,"Albus laughed."well, mine as well get started on the present tense !"

Albus crawled to the end of his bed and examined his present. He picked up a large, balmy parcel and knew what it was before even opening it. He tore off the wrapping and unfolded a scarlet sweater with a Gryffindor lion on it. Albus knew he 'd be getting one of these this yr. His grandmother always knitted everyone a perspirer every year, but for each kid 's for the first time year at Hogwarts, they got a Gryffindor jumper. Albus pulled his over his head and smiled."What jumper did you get this year, James I ?"

"vermilion with a gold Snitch,"King James I told Albus,"You get the Gryffindor one ?"

"Yup."Albus reached for his next present. It was from his Uncle George I and Aunt Alicia. He opened it up and found a Skiving Snackbox. He grinned. He never had practically use for these afters before, but now that he was at Hogwarts, they would definitely follow in Handy."What 'd you get from Uncle George ?"

"Extendable Ears,"James responded.

The next present was in the SHAPE of a account book. Albus knew it was from his Aunt Hermione before he even looked at the tag. When he unwrapped it, he found it was Hogwarts, A account. Albus laughed. King James I had gotten the same book last year.

"Did you get Hogwarts, A History ?"Saint James asked.

"Yeah, how 'd you know ?"Albus sniggered. The future bundle was from his Uncle Ron, a box of Honeydukes sweets.

Albus reached into his hatful of nowadays and found the one from his parents. It was a foresightful rectangular box. Albus opened it and found a dragon skin scepter covert. It was vermilion and embossed with gold lions. Albus stared at it in awe. He had seen one of these in Diagon Alley when he was there buying his school supplies. He had wanted it, but his dad had said no. It came with a little bottle of wand polish."What 'd you get from Mum and Dad ?"

"Have n't opened theirs yet,"James said,"Lem me find it."Albus heard rustling from the bed above and ripping paper. Then muteness."Wow ! This is awesome ! They got me a wand natural covering !"

"Me too !"Albus exclaimed,"What 's yours have on it ?"

"stoolpigeon ! It 's like my perspirer, scarlet with amber Snitches."

"Mine 's scarlet with gold lions."

"Pretty impressive,"James IV said.

"Yeah,"Albus agreed.

Albus continued opening his present until there were none left. He got a lot of sweets and Weasley 's Wizard Wheezes Cartesian product. He also got a few playscript, including Quidditch in the Twentieth Century. But his favorite present was his wand cover version, he kept staring at it. When Tom Bradley, Cedric, Mark, and Ben woke up, they opened their own presents.

By the sentence the boys had all finished opening their presents, everyone else in the star sign was up. When they went downstairs they found Molly cooking breakfast. All the other grownup were sitting around the table talking and having coffee and tea. The younger kids were running around playing with their presents. The sr. kids were all clustered around one of the armchairs in the living room. The boys went over to investigate.

"What 's going on over here ?"James asked, while squeezing in between Stanley and Fred.

"Peach State 's gotten a new Calluna vulgaris !"Fred exclaimed."Newest mannikin, a Firebolt 3000."

"Oh, wow !"James exclaimed,"Can I impact it ?"

"Sure,"GA was sitting in the armchiar, with her new broom resting on her lap. Everyone was admiring it.

"This is so cool,"Heather gazed at the broom,"time lag 'till the Slytherins see we have one of these on our team."

"Yeah !"Fred agreed,"Supposed to be the fastest Scots heather yet. Just came out last week."

"Can I fly it later ?"James asked.

"Yeah, certainly, but I want to try it out first,"Georgia laughed,"We 'll go out after breakfast."

"Do you know if anyone else has one at Hogwarts yet ?"Bradley asked.

"No, I do n't think anyone else has one !"Georgia said.

"Wow, hold 'till everyone finds out it 's my sister who got the outset Firebolt 3000,"Bradley sighed,"But I do wishing I got one."

"fountainhead, I was riding a aureole 2000. You 've got a habitue Firebolt."

"I know, but I hope I get one for my birthday."

"Breakfast is set up !"Molly called into the room.

Everyone scrambled into the kitchen and got plates of food. There was n't enough room at the table for everyone to eat at. The kids all went back into the living room to eat. Albus sat down next to Lily, who was playing with her new plaything and eating at the Lapplander time.

"What 'd you get, Lily ?"Albus asked his sister.

"New My Little Hippogriffs,"she told him, gesturing to her toy."And a lug owl, which I named Hedwig. Some candy, a few fake baton, a sweater, some windsock, a twosome books, and a Gryffindor hat and scarf."

"That 's beneficial,"Albus responded, as he started eating his eggs. rosebush came and sat down next to Albus.

"Hi, Rose. You get good presents ?"

"Yeah, I got a lot of books !"she told him.

"I got a few books. But the just thing is my new verge cover song,"Albus grinned,"It 's upstairs, I 'll testify it to you later."

"Wow, that 's neat."

"Did you see Empire State of the South 's new Calluna vulgaris ?"Albus asked,"Its only been out a week. She 's probably one of the first to get one."

"Yeah, I saw it. It 's pretty impressive. You going to try it out ? ``

"Definitely. It 's got to be with child to fly. Maybe I 'll be able to get a broom next summer. I 'm trying out for Chaser following year,"Albus told her.

"I 'm trusted you 'll get it,"pink wine told him as she ate her toast.

"I dunno. I mean, there 's only one chaser stead opening up next year. Samantha 'll be leaving. I bet Georgia 'll be made Captain."

"Probably. She 's the next oldest. And she 's a ripe leader,"Rose agreed.

"Plus she 's got the best broomstick ever !"Albus said.

"True,"rosiness said,"But just because you 've got a adept Calluna vulgaris, does n't think you 're a good captain."

"Yeah, but Georgia 's a great musician. Her new Calluna vulgaris will only make believe her intimately. Slytherin wo n't stand a chance. I think we 're playing them shortly after we go back in January,"Albus told rose wine."You gon na try out the broom ?"

"Probably not. I 'm not very good and I would n't desire to bring out it."

"I doubt you 'd crash it. You 're an ok circular,"Albus told her."But I 'm definitely trying it."

"Let 's go shimmer Quidditch !"Georgia stood up and held her broom over her head. Everyone who had been eating breakfast dropped their plates and either stormed up to the bedroom to get their own brooms or ran out into the field that was used for Quidditch practice. Albus, since he did not own his own broomstick, went directly outside. Georgia had already ran out the room access and was standing in the middle of the theater of operations, with a huge grin on her face.

"Ready, Albus ?"she asked.

"Definitely ! I ca n't wait !"he told her, and he looked over to the book binding door of the sign. James, and everyone else who had their own Calluna vulgaris had come out and were running over to the field.

"Can I try it after you ?"slip shouted from behind everyone else.

"Sure !"Empire State of the South shouted back.

"Then me !"James waved his arms around.

"And me !"Fred screamed.

"Me !"Heather pushed her way in front of Fred, trying to embarrass him.

"Shut it !"Empire State of the South shouted over the noise,"Everyone will get a good turn ! But right now, I 'm flying it !"Georgia mounted her broom and kicked off from the ground. The focal ratio was amazing. She could make turns at top speed and brake seconds before she would have crashed into the ground.

"Wow !"Jesse James screamed excitedly."That 's glorious !"Everyone started talking at once and Albus was not able-bodied to defecate out anything. Georgia flew around the field for fifteen minutes before landing beside her sibling and first cousin. She dismounted and handed the broom to Teddy.

"Thanks !"Teddy grinned and changed his hair to red. He flew into the air did a serial of twirl and turning. He flew for about ten mo and landed succeeding to Peach State."Wow, I wish I 'd had that when I was Seeker, we never would suffer lost a compeer !"

"We barely lost a match anyway,"Georgia laughed. She took the ling and handed it to James. For the adjacent two hours, everyone took a turn on the Scots heather. Even rose wine got into the spirit of affair and flew around for a few minutes. After everyone had had a turn, Georgia decided to organize a Quidditch match.

"Ok, I 'll be sea captain of my team and shift can captain the former team,"Georgia decided. The two maitre d'hotel took turns picking their team and eventually their were two team of six thespian each. As there were n't adequate role player for full squad, six players for each had to work. Empire State of the South 's team consisted of Henry James, Tom Bradley, Cedric, Francis Edgar Stanley, and Gabriella. teddy bear 's team consisted of Scots heather, Fred, Victoire, Ben, and Mark. Since Albus did not have a broom, he could n't play. He and Rose watched from the sidelines, while the immature kids played in the blow nearby.

"That was close last night, about the Shrieking hovel, I mean,"Albus whispered to Rose.

"I know,"she whispered back,"Everyone 's suspicious about it. I hear people whispering about it sometimes in the Great Hall."

"That means matt 's listening it, too,"Albus groaned,"It 's got to be horrible for him."

"Does this mean you definitely believe he 's a werewolf, then ?"rose wine asked.

"I 'm not totally convinced, but it does seem that way. I do n't call up I 'll be fully convinced until I hear him say so himself."

"I suppose you 're right, but I 'm fairly sure of it,"rose told him.

"How 'd you find out, anyway ? How do you recognize so much about werewolves ?"Albus asked.

"I 've read about them, of course. Once I found out that Teddy 's dad was a werewolf, I read all about them in Mum and Dad 's old school books,"pink wine said.

"Oh, yeah, that makes sense. You sure do show a lot."

"I know,"blush wine agreed, as she pulled her copy of Hogwarts, A account, out of her jacket.

"You got that for Christmastide, too ?"Albus questioned.

"Yup, it 's quite matter to. I 'm already on chapter three."

"I have n't even started reading it yet."

Rose laughed and opened up her book. Albus looked out towards the field and watched the rest of the Quidditch match. It was a pretty good lucifer. Quite dissimilar than Hogwarts mate, though. There was no referee, so a few arguments erupted. After an time of day or so, Teddy caught the snitcher and his squad won. Albus and his full cousin trooped back into the sign, snowy, wet, and cold. It was almost time for Christmas supper, and Molly was cooking in the kitchen, with help from Ginny and Fleur. Albus ran up to the top bedroom and got out his new Quidditch book and register it until supper was ready.

Christmastime supper was always an concern event at the tunnel. The kitchen table was not big enough to sit down everyone, so usually the younger child sat there, while the sure-enough kids and the adults found seats in the living room. There was always a lot of food, too. The food was kept in the kitchen and people got up to get some when they wanted it. As Albus was walking into the kitchen, he distinctly saw St. James the Apostle sneaking around the living room doing something with one of the arm chairs.

Sure enough, after Albus sat down at the mesa and started eating his food, he heard a scream from the animation room. He jumped up from his chair and followed his cousin-german into the room.

"What was that ? !"Harry shouted, looking down at the chair he had been sitting in.

molly came into the elbow room and pushed past Albus."King James I Sirius ceramist ! What did you do ?"

James II looked sheepishly at her,"How did you know it was me ? You did n't see it happen."

"I raised your Uncle George ! I know a guilty look when I see one,"mollie screamed at him,"What did you do ?"

"Shocking nates,"James I explained,"It 's a minuscule thing you hide on a chair and gives a mild electric shock to the someone who sits in it."

Harry started laughing,"And I suppose it 's from your shop, St. George ?"

"Yup, New Cartesian product. Just came out a few workweek ago. I got James a few for Noel. thought process he 'd care them,"George told him.

"I 'd say he does like them,"Harry grinned,"Just do n't use them on any teachers."

"Too late. I just did,"James express joy. Everyone else started laughing as well, except mollie, who went back into the kitchen.

The rest period of supper went by with only a few minor joke. person snuck a Ton Tongue brittle into Albus 's pudding and his tongue grew two pes before Harry found out and secure it for him. A few field glass exploded and a few lawn bowling of soup crashed to the ground, mostly because Henry M. Stanley had just turned seventeen and wanted to use witching to institute things to the mesa for hoi polloi. Eventually, everyone had enough to eat and they migrated into the living room. The adults had all had quite a bit of eggnog and fire whisky and were not paying a whole lot of tending to the kids. This enabled shimmy and Victoire to sneak off into the kitchen, to be alone.

Albus and rosebush decided to play Wizard 's chess. Lily and Hugo sat down to determine. It did n't take heighten too long to gravel Albus. Rose was very good at chess game and she was much salutary than Albus. After that, the four of them played a few troll of Exploding Snap, virtually of which Albus won.

Eventually, mollie decided it was time for everyone to go to bed. Albus climbed slowly up the stairs and got into his guff. He was very tired. It had been a great Christmas. With his stomach wide and his heart happy, Albus fell into a cryptical sleep.

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A/N : Hope you liked it ! I wrote this before Jo posted the Weasley/Potter mob tree, so that 's why I made up my own Weasley cousins. Although I did pretend correctly that James 's midsection epithet is Sothis ! I know it 's a bit confusing with the large sum of money of cousins I made up, so I 'll try and post a family line tree with one of the upcoming chapters.

As always, thanks to Rain is Liquid Moonlight, my other sister, and my bro. Thanks also to inkheart for their reviews. Please read and refresh !

Disclaimer- As usual, I do not own Harry Potter.

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boxing Day was usually a work-shy day at the Burrow. Everyone slept later and ate whatever whenever they wanted. Albus awoke around midday, and found that a few of his auntie, uncles, and cousins were getting make to leave. His Uncle George and Aunt Alicia and their kids were getting ready to leave to visit Alicia 's parents. His Uncle Charlie and Aunt Katherine and their kids were also leaving to claver other family.

"Bye, guy rope,"Albus waved as his Uncle Charlie stepped into the hearth with Eddie.

"Bye, Albus,"Charlie waved back,"Have a good time at school."

Albus walked into the kitchen and found rose sitting at the table recital Hogwarts, A History. Hugo was also there.

"morning, Rose,"he said as he sat down next to her.

"Hi,"she said, not looking up from her book.

Albus went to the counter and made some toast. Hugo got up from the table and ran into the living elbow room. When Albus brought his breakfast back to the table, Rose had set her book down.

"commodity, he left,"Rose whispered,"I want to lecture to you about Matt."

"What about him ?"

"His piddling 'problem',"rose wine said,"Listen, I went snooping around Grandpa 's cogitation this morning while everyone was deceased. I want to do some more research about lycanthropy."

"Well, did you find anything ?"Albus asked eagerly.

"Yeah, I did. I found a few books that have data in them. I took them and hid them in my body upstairs. Now that Scots heather 's left to see her former grandparents, I 've got my room to myself. We can go study them after we 're done eating."

"sound good,"Albus whispered back,"And we 've got to ask Uncle Bill about it too."

"I know, I 've thought of that too. We 'll ask tomorrow. There 'll be LE the great unwashed. Uncle bill, aunt Fleur, Victoire, Gabriella, and Ben are n't leaving until day after tomorrow. Uncle Percy, Aunt Corrine, Georgia, Tom Bradley, Cedric, and the twins are leaving tomorrow. I do n't want to be overheard."

"Good thought,"Albus said as he took a raciness out of his toast. At that moment, James, Cedric, Bradley, and Ben came in.

"What were you two talking about ?"King James asked, as he stole a piece of music of Albus 's toast.

"nil,"Albus said abruptly.

King James looked at him warily,"Hmm, well, we 're going to go play Quidditch. You want to watch ?"

Rose looked at Albus."Um, no, me and blush wine have, er, preparation to do."

Saint James the Apostle laughed."There 's plenty of time left to do homework. Oh, well, cause yourself."Jame shoved the finis bit of his goner into his mouth and he, Cedric, and Ben went outside.

"That was close,"Rose whispered,"We ca n't let anyone find out out. Are you make ?"

"Yeah,"Albus said as he got up from the table. Rose got up, too, and Albus followed her to the bedroom she stayed in. They went inside and rosiness closed the room access quietly. She went over to her trunk, pulled out a few heavy Book, and dumped them on her bed.

"If anyone bursts in and inquire us what we 're doing, we say it 's homework,"Rose told Albus. She picked up a book and handed it to him."Here you go. Just look through it and scan anything you find about werewolves."

Albus took the Word and looked at it. It was entitled Bodoni Magical Remedies. He opened it to the index and looked for 'werewolf', but it was n't there. However, 'wolfsbane'was. There was a totally chapter on it. Albus turned to the chapter and briefly leafed through it. It was long and the print was very small. It was not the kind of reading Albus would normally do, but his curiosity about matte 's precondition triumphed over his disfavor of tedious recitation. Albus and blush wine read for close to two time of day. In the clip it took Albus to read about the Wolfsbane potion, rosebush had gone through two of the other books.

"Well, what did you find ?"Rose asked once Albus had finished his chapter. She looked a bit pale and kind of scared.

"Loads, how about you ?"Albus told her,"Are you okay ?"

"Yeah, I guess,"Rose whispered,"It 's just, the other books I 've read did n't really go over what it 's like to translate. These did. Oh, Albus, it sounds horrible ! Really dreaded ! And painful. I just finger so bad for Matt, if that is what 's going on. Apparently, when a werewolf is in brute human body, they must burn other animals or people. They 're not in their human mind, they do n't bang what they 're doing ! And if there 's no other animals or people to bite, they bite themselves. That must be where lusterlessness got all those cuts and bruises from. He 's doing it to himself."

Albus stared at her with his mouth capable,"That 's horrible ! There 's got to be something someone could do ! healer or person must know a remedy or something."

"There 's not. There 's no cure for lycanthropy. Just the Wolfsbane potion,"rosebush told him.

"Oh, yeah,"Albus had momentarily forgotten what he had been reading about,"The Aconitum lycoctonum potion does solve. If a werewolf takes it every night a few night prior to transformation, they will transform, but will be harmless to themselves and other people. It 's really complicated to make, but apparently it makes the transformations loads better."

"But why does n't Matt take it then ?"Rose wondered.

"I dunno. I guess the only way we 'd bump out is to ask him,"Albus told her.

"So you believe me, then ? You 're convinced he 's a wolfman ?"Rose asked.

"You know, I think so. I guess I 'm still not positive, but I 'm as convinced as I could be without him actually telling me."

rose wine got up from the bed."I guess we 've learned everything we can from these ledger. I 'll filch them back early tomorrow morning."She picked up all the books and put them back into her trunk.

"I think I 'll go see what everyone else is up to,"Albus got up from the floor and opened the door,"You coming ?"

"Yeah, sure as shooting,"Rose followed Albus out the door.

The cousin walked down the stairs from rosebush 's room. The family was very still. Most of their first cousin were outside playing Quidditch or in their room enjoying their presents. Since two of the house had already left, it was quite a bit calmer. As Albus and rosebush strode past the kitchen, Albus stopped light. Rose bumped into him.

"Ouch !"she screeched as she bumped her head on his back.

"Shush !"Albus whispered as he pressed his head word to the door of the kitchen,"I heard mortal say my name."

Rose leaned her head against the door as well and the two of them tried to listen for a moment or so."It 's no use ! They 're whispering. I ca n't listen anything."

"Me neither, but I swear one of them mentioned me !"Albus listened again,"I 'm moderately sure it 's my mum and dad, and your dad as well."

The presence door banged assailable and James, Cedric, Ben, and Bradley stormed in, dropping their brooms on the flooring."It 's all-fired freezing out there !"James shouted as he tore off his glove and scarf.

"And individual 's locked the kitchen threshold !"Cedric added, as he pulled off his block hat.

"Shush !"Albus shouted back.

"What ?"James asked as he came rushing over, followed by Cedric, Ben, and Bradley.

"The kitchen 's locked because some of the adult are in there talking about me !"Albus whispered back.

"Really ?"James IV looked at him curiously,"What about ?"

"I dunno !"Albus whispered back,"I ca n't hear them, they 're being really quiet."

James I thought for a moment, and then a grinning appeared on his look."metre to expose out one of my Christmas presents."

"That 's right !"Albus said excitedly,"You got extendible Ears for Christmas !"

"Yep, sure did I 'll go get them !"James announced, and then he ran upstairs. He appeared a min later holding a blue box with a large ear pictured on it."Here they are."James tore open the packaging and pulled out seven fleshy tubes. He handed one to everybody and stowed the special in his pocket.

Albus hastily pushed one end of the Extendable Ear into his own ear and sent the other end to the tooshie of the door. Albus had used Extendables once before, when his cousin Gabriella had bought some at Hogsmeade and let Albus try them out. That was two eld ago, and he had n't heard anything interesting. Gabriella had bought them in rules of order to take heed in on Victoire 's conversations with her protagonist who had stayed for Dec 25 gaolbreak. Victoire only talked about how much she liked Teddy, and Albus found that rather boring. This time, however, Albus was sure he 'd try more interesting conversations.

"I 'm really not surely I should tell them,"Albus heard his dad say.

"I know,"his mother responded back,"If someone invading thieir judgement, it 's beneficial they did not get laid right now."

"I mean, I had n't really thought about when I was going to tell them,"Harry responded,"I guess I was planning on doing it when they were a lot older. I worry about what they would do with the entropy. James I especially."

James turned away from the doorway and looked at Albus."They 're talking about me, too !"

"I know, shush !"Albus said as he turned his attention back to the conversation in the kitchen.

"I honestly would only commit Rose with the information, Harry,"Ginny told her husband.

This sentence it was rose 's routine to take care at Albus."Me, too ! But whatever it is, they trust me."rose could n't help but grin as she turned back to the door.

"I do n't want her to know, given the current lot,"Ron said.

"Me neither,"Hermione agreed.

"I know, but it seems as if whoever 's doing it is focusing on James and Albus,"Harry informed them."I was always leery about telling them, but especially now ..."

"Harry, we did n't even tell my brothers,"Ron said,"Why are you worrying about telling the kids ?"

"Part of me wants them to interpret what we think is going on,"Harry went on,"But the other piece of me does n't want them to know."

"I 'm siding with that constituent of you,"Ginny said,"We should n't tell them."

"Ever ?"Hermione asked tentatively,"I do think they should be trusted with that information at some point."

"I agree, Hermione,"Harry told her,"But not now. I guess I 'd just been waiting for the opportunity to present itself, have n't really thought about when I 'd tell them. I suppose the best matter to do would be to wait until they 're out of shoal, they 'll be more mature and there 'll be less of a chance of it leaking out."

"That sounds reasonable, Harry,"Ginny agreed,"Someday, we 'll enjoin them about the Hallows. But right now I think we need to talk about what 's been going on with-"

"James, Omar Bradley, Cedric, benedict, Rose, and Albus, what on earth are you doing ? !"a livid representative caused Albus to drop his Extendable Ear and he was not able to hear what his mum had been about to say.

mollie Weasley ran over to the five cousin, a look of cult on her face."Have you been listening in on that conversation ? Obviously you have ! You have no rightfulness ! Your parents wanted to be alone ! And feed me those !"

Albus, James, and their cousins did not even think about not listening to their nanna and handed over their Ears at once."And the other one ?"She eyed James IV 's air hole. Albus glanced at it and noticed the little bit of flesh sticking out of it. Saint James sulkily pulled it out and handed it to her.

"I 'll be having a word with your Uncle George ! He 's lucky he 's not here right now. He should n't be giving you those for Christmas, honestly, the nerve of him ..."Molly stormed over to her desk and grabbed a piece of lambskin and a pinion and started writing while she mumbled to herself. Albus knew she was going to send a wow to her son.

The ruction outside the kitchen caused Harry, Ginny, Ron, and Hermione to end their conversation and come out to see what the commotion was about. Once Albus heard the threshold beginning to give, he made a mad style for the stairs, and the thundering behind him told him his brother and cousins did the Same.

Albus did n't end running until he made it to Rose 's room, and once Saint James and their cousins were inside, he slammed the threshold shut.

"What was that all about ?"Albus asked as he sat down on one of the beds.

"I dunno,"James IV responded,"They obviously know something we do n't and they do n't want to tell us about it. But what did they intend by they did n't need me to cognise about it especially ?"James stomped back and forth across the floor, obviously mad that his parents would n't believe him with something.

"Well, that 's not the just reason they 're keeping it from us !"Rose argued,"They said they trust me, but still wo n't differentiate me."

"moldiness be something really tightlipped because only your parents know about it,"Ben reasoned."I suppose Omar Nelson Bradley, Cedric, and I wo n't ever line up out."

"Yeah, you will !"William James insisted as he threw himself onto a bed,"Once I find out, I 'll tell you !"

"James II !"rosiness shouted,"That must be why they wo n't tell you right now ! They do n't want anybody to cognize. If it 's something so secretive that they wo n't even severalise any of our uncles, then they must not want a unharmed lot of masses to know."

"But what would my parents, Aunt Hermione, and Uncle Ron know that none of the other aunts and uncles know about ?"Albus asked Rose.

"I dunno,"Rose answered. The five of them sat in silence for a few min, trying to think of what this could be.

"You do n't think ..."Saint James the Apostle started,"... that maybe it has something to do with the war ?"

Albus looked at him,"But Dad said he told us all about the war."

"It makes signified, Albus,"rosebush told him,"What else besides the war do my parents and your parents have, but none of our aunty and uncles do ?"

"But my parents were involved in the war !"Cedric insisted.

"I know they were,"Jesse James said as he got up from the bed again and started pacing,"But my dad and rosebush 's parents were a lot more involved. They destroyed most of the horcruxes and they were off by themselves for almost a year doing it."

"True,"Cedric agreed.

"Whatever it is, they 're keeping something from us,"James told everyone as he pounded his clenched fist on the dark stand,"And I do n't wish it. Especially since Dad said he told us everything."

"Anyone overtake what they were talking about ?"Bradley asked.

"Yeah,"Albus responded,"Hallows. Whatever they are."

"Never heard of them,"Saint James the Apostle said.

"Me neither,"Cedric said. Omar Nelson Bradley and Ben shook their heads. Albus looked expectantly at rose. Whenever someone else did n't have a go at it about something, pink wine always knew.

"I 've never heard anything about them either, Albus, I 'm drear,"Rose sighed,"But once we 're back in school, we can look in the library."

"I guess,"Albus said, looking down at his feet. He did not like the idea of his parents keeping something from him. It made him sense betrayed. Harry had always told Albus that he told him everything about the war. But if these Hallows had anything to do with the war, like James suspected they did, then Harry and Ginny were keeping something from them. What were the Hallows ? And why were his parents so intent about not letting him know about them ? Why did they remember he was n't trustworthy enough to know about them ?

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A/N : Sorry for the wait ! I have been on vacation, so have n't been able-bodied to update. Hopefully, I 'll get my Weasley family tree up with the adjacent chapter.
Thanks as usual to Rain is LIquid Moonlight, my former sister, and my brother. Also thanks to inkheart, Ashley, Black Fires, and e.jones for their reviews !

Disclaimer- I do not own Harry Potter.

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Chapter 15 : Occlumency and Potions

By the meter Albus woke up the next dayspring, his Uncle Percy, auntie Corrine, and their kids had already left. Albus had not slept very well. Although he had n't had any nightmares, Albus could n't end thinking about what his parents were keeping from him, and the thought process had kept him tossing and turning almost the whole Night. Once he fell asleep, he slept until it was nearly one o'clock in the afternoon. He never even had the chance to say goodbye to his aunt, uncle and cousins. However, he did n't have long to dwell on it because shortly after he had gotten dressed, James burst into the room.

"Good, you 're up,"James greeted him, as he sat down on one of the prat bunks.

"Yeah, I 'm up,"Albus yawned,"Just got up, could n't catch some Z's well last night."

"Me, neither, but Cedric woke me up before he left. Tried to get you up, but you were out like a log."

"Well, what 's been going on ? Do Mum and Dad know that we listened to them ?"Albus asked.

"They do. grandmother told them. I 'm never getting those Extendables back,"Henry James groaned."But I do n't think they 're too bothered by it."

"well, that 's good,"Albus told him,"wagerer they do n't know that we 're trying to find out what they 're keeping from us."

"Definitely. Oh, but they do want to blab out to us in a few minutes,"St. James the Apostle informed Albus,"They sent me up here to wake up you up."

"You do n't mean they want to yell at us about listening in, do you ?"Albus asked nervously.

"No, I do n't reckon that 's what it 's about. They just want to blab out to us. Not Rose,"James answered.

"That 's odd. What else could they want ?"Albus wondered.

"Dunno,"James glanced at his picket."Well, we 'd better go. They 're waiting in the kitchen."

Albus followed St. James the Apostle slowly down the stairs. He had no idea what this could be about. For a moment, he thought that maybe his parents were going to separate them about whatever 'Hallows'were, but he knew that could n't be it. They had seemed so adamant about not telling James, Albus, or grow about them.

Albus made his way into the kitchen after James. His parents were in there, along with Uncle Ron and Aunt Hermione. Harry gestured for them to sit down. Albus sat down in one of the chair and James II sat next to him, neither of them saying a countersign. Harry went over to the threshold, closed it, and pointed his wand at it while muttering a magic spell. Albus figured it was some variety of spell that rendered Extendable ear useless.

"first gear,"Harry told his boy, as he walked over and stood next to Ron,"I want to secern you that I 'm not punishing you for what you did yesterday. Both of you look like you 're sitting in a detention."

Albus smiled a little, but King James I did not move.

"I would experience done the Lapp thing if I were you,"Harry grinned and continued,"wellspring, let me paraphrase that. I have done the same thing you did. plenitude of meter. Right after your uncles Fred and George II invented Extendable Ears. ``

Harry started pacing around the kitchen. Albus had noticed that his Father did this whenever he was thinking about something serious. It was the same kind of pacing that King James I had done the former day.

"However, what I do want to talk to you about is a serious matter,"Harry lowered his voice,"It 's about what 's been going on in the school."

Albus looked at James. Neither of them really knew what their dad was getting on about.

"James, when you were in detention a few calendar week ago and you said your brain felt funny. dame Pomfrey had the suspicion that someone was using Legilimency against you. I think she was right. Well, I 'm sure she was right. The way you described it is just like how it feels,"Harry told his son,"James, someone is trying to infest your mind."

James looked shocked. Albus noticed he was a bit paler than common. He looked very much the same as he did in the days following that detention. Albus guessed that the days at the burrow had made King James blank out about that frightfully experience.

"Albus, about that dream-"Harry started, but was cut off.

"You said it did n't mean anything !"Albus reminded his dad.

"I thought that it did n't, until I started having the like one,"Harry informed them,"I talked to your Uncle Ron about it and we both agree that they 're not pattern ambition. mortal is using Legilimency on us as well."

Albus felt the rip drainpipe from his font and he was sure he looked as pale as James did."But who 's doing it ?"he whispered.

"I honestly do n't know, Al,"Harry softened his voice and sat down side by side to his son."But your Uncle Ron and I are trying very hard to regain out who it is."

"Why does someone want to read our minds ?"Albus asked his dad.

"I, have a few musical theme,"Harry answered slowly,"But I 'm afraid I ca n't state you just yet."

Albus nodded. It was strange that his dad could n't just puzzle out this problem. During Albus 's younger childhood days, Harry had always been able-bodied to fix everything for him. Broken toys, minor injuries, his dad was always there to lick the problem. But this time, Harry could n't just wave his wand and make it better.

Harry drew Albus into his blazonry."Now, Al, I do need to have sex if you 've had anymore of those nightmares since that inaugural one."

"Yeah, I have. I get them a few times a week."

"Always the Lapp one ?"Harry asked.

"Yes."

"And have you had any while you 've been at the Burrow ?"

Albus thought for a second."You know, I have n't. I had n't really thought about it, but I have n't had any since I left Hogwarts."

Harry glanced at Ron and got up from the chairperson."I think that 's all I need to experience about the aspiration for now. But if they start changing at all, you 've got to let me cognize right away. Just ask one of the portrayal in the common elbow room to find me. Do n't leave the common room to tell me, it 's very important that you do not wander around at night."

Harry started pacing again and he turned to face St. James."Are you ok ? I know it 's a shuddery idea, that someone 's invading your intellect. But I will find out who 's doing it. I do n't require you to worry about it too much."

James just nodded, apparently still ineffective to speak.

"Good. Now, it 's obviously very disturbing that someone is trying to see our idea and retention. Ron and I, as well as a few other Aurors are working to enter out who it is and why they 're doing it, so we can hold back them. But for now, you two have to learn how to protect yourselves.

"Ron and I have decided that you should start to learn Occlumency. I know you both already know what that is, but neither of you have had any training in the subject. If you 're able to learn it properly, then no one will be able to take your thoughts."

"Are you going to teach us, Dad ?"James River spoke for the first time since he entered the room.

"No, I ca n't,"Harry told him,"I 'm not a very goodness Occlumens and am having a backbreaking decent prison term trying to fill up my own creative thinker, let alone trying to teach you two."

"Then who 's going to instruct us ?"James River asked, with a concern look on his face. He and Albus looked at each other. Harry had told them the stories of when professor Snape had tried to teach him Occlumency in his one-fifth yr.

"Do n't worry,"Harry reassured them, seeing the looks on their faces,"I know from experience that in monastic order to learn Occlumency properly, it 's much better if you trust your teacher. That 's why your Aunt Hermione will be teaching you."

Albus breathed a sigh of relief. Although his Aunt Hermione was strict, he knew she would be able-bodied to teach him well. There was hardly an aspect of magic that she did not do well.

"I 'll be coming to Hogwarts two Night a week until you are both subject of protecting your minds from trespasser,"Hermione informed them.

King James I opened his rima oris and was about to speak when Hermione cut him off."Not to worry, James, it wo n't intervene with Quidditch practice ! I know Quidditch is the most important thing in this family."She glared at Harry and Ron, who both grinned sheepishly.

"I 'll air an owl to the school once the get-go object lesson is set up, telling you which classroom it will be in. We still need to run this by the headmaster, but I 'm sure he will not beware,"Hermione informed them.

"wellspring, I think that 's it, boys,"Harry strode back over to Epistle of James and Albus and gave them each a hug."I do n't need you to worry about this too much. Your Uncle Ron and I have things under control condition. Just concentrate on learning Occlumency. Try to keep your guard up, as well. changeless vigilance, as Mad-Eye would possess said. I 've got to run into the Auror bureau for a few hours, but I 'll be back before dinner."

When Harry opened the door to the kitchen, Rose fell into the room. She had been leaning on the room access, trying to listen in. She stood up, blushing furiously and ran out of the elbow room and up the stairs. James and Albus burst out laughing and ran out of the way after her. They found her up in her room.

"So, what was that about ?"she asked eagerly, once Albus had shut the door behind him and King James."Any chance they told you what they 're trying to keep from us ?"

"No,"James said bitterly, it was obvious to Albus that he was still mad about that.

"Well, what was it then ?"pink wine pushed.

"Remember that detention that me, James, flatness, and Saint John had to do with Washburn ? The one where we cleaned the hourglasses in the Entrance Hall ?"Albus asked.

"Yeah,"Rose said warily.

"fountainhead, soul tried to read James 's idea during it. And person 's been trying to read my thinker and Dad 's while we 're sleeping, too. I 've been having weird dream ever since school started, and apparently they mean soul 's using Legilimency on me."

Rose stared at him, then she glanced at James I, who had sat down on Rose 's bed."You 're grave ?"

"Yep,"James confirmed,"And Dad wants me and Albus to check Occlumency to try and stop them. I get the opinion something 's happening. I 'm not sure what, but all the adults seemed a bit worried when they were telling us this. Dad does n't recognize who 's doing it or why. Well, he has an idea why, but he wo n't state us. Figures."James punched one of the pillows."I guess I 'm not trustworthy."

"Who 's teaching you ?"pink wine asked.

"Your mum,"Albus answered."She 's coming to the castle two nights a hebdomad as soon as everything 's straightened out with Professor Kendrick."

"wellspring, that 's good, then. I hope you two are effective at Occlumency,"Rose said,"But do you two get the spirit this hale head reading thing might have something to do with what they 're keeping from us ?"

"Seems likely,"Albus agreed.

James nodded."We 've got to figure out what they 're keeping from us. We 'll start once we 're back at schooltime. And I do n't think we should severalize anyone what we 're doing, since Dad 's instruction there. I do n't suppose he 'd be too happy if he found out what we 're up to."

"I suppose you 're powerful,"rosiness responded.

"Yeah,"Albus said. He did n't like the melodic theme of keeping something this big from John, Matt, and Amanda, but he could see Jesse James 's point. Their Church Father did n't need them to have intercourse about whatever this is, and if he found out they were looking, it would make it harder to discover the secret.

"James !"a spokesperson shouted from downstairs,"Come help with dinner party, please ! I 've got Ben cutting up veg and you can help him !"

James got up and went over to the threshold,"Aw, Mum ! Why ca n't Teddy do it ? He can do it by deception and it 'd go faster !"

"teddy bear 's helping Victoire subject field ! Now get down here, please !"Ginny screamed back.

James snorted and looked at Albus and blush wine, who were giggling. They were sure that Teddy and Victoire were not studying, but were in fact hiding away somewhere, snogging.

"William James !"his mother shrieked.

James stomped out of the way and down the stairs, muttering something about Muggle cooking.

Rose got up from the bed and shut the door behind James. She turned back to Albus."Ok, we 've got to ask Uncle Bill what he knows about wolfman tonight after dinner."

"Yeah, we should. He 's leaving tomorrow. Do you really believe he knows something that we have n't already read in the Christian Bible ?"Albus asked.

"I 'm not sure. But what I want to know is why someone would n't subscribe to the Wolfsbane potion or why it would n't work,"rose wine told Albus as she sat down next to him.

"goodness musical theme. The al-Qur'an I read did n't refer anything like that. But if lustrelessness 's a lycanthrope, then he 's definitely not taking that potion every month."

"Or it 's not working for him,"Rose suggested.

"Yeah, that too. But what are we going to tell Uncle Bill when he asks why we want to know about the Wolfsbane potion ?"

"I 've got it taken care of,"rose wine told him,"I 'll tell him that prof Slughorn gave us extra cite to research an advanced potion. And we 'll say that Slughorn let us do it in groups of two and you 're my partner."

"Wow ! That 's good thinking, rose wine,"Albus said excitedly,"I 'd never be able-bodied to occur up with that."

"It just came to me last Nox. I knew we 'd demand an alibi because we do n't learn about werewolves until thirdly year."

"rosebush ! Albus ! I need your help for dinner party, please !"Ginny screamed up the stairs.

"Alright, Mum !"Albus answered,"We 'll be right there !"He and Rose went downstairs, where they were immediately put to work slicing bread.

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Supper was late that night, and not nearly as enjoyable as Christmas Day supper. Everyone wanted to wait until Harry returned from the Auror agency to eat, and he did not get back until nearly eight o'clock. Once Harry walked in the door, everyone sat down and started eating.

"I 've got some bad news,"Harry announced as he poured some butterbeer for himself. Everyone stopped eating and looked at him."mortal was found abruptly this morn in their house. Jasmine Lomski. She worked in the Magical Law Enforcement Office. Avada Kedavra was the cause of Death. It 's looking very mistrustful. I 've got someone investigating, but so far nil 's been found."

"Lomski ?"Ben asked, his face was white. He was looking at Epistle of James, whose typeface was equally pale."There 's a girl in our social class, a Ravenclaw, Rachael Lomski. Are they related ?"

Harry nodded,"Yes, that 's her mother. Jasmine 's married man, Connor, was taking Rachael and the other kids to see their grandparents for Christmas, so they were not home at the time. Jasmine did not go with them because she had to lick tomorrow.

"But I want everyone to have a go at it that the other Aurors and I are doing all we can to find out who did this, and who killed professor Torro, and hopefully we 'll be able to nail whoever did it soon."

"You think the two murder are related, then ?"Arthur asked.

"I really ca n't be certainly yet, but I do have a feeling they are,"Harry answered.

The rest of the repast was spent discussing the wary killings, and no one really had much of an appetence anymore. Victor-Marie Hugo and Lily did not pay often attention to the conversation, and after they finished eating they ran off to play with their Dec 25 present. Albus mostly pushed his solid food around his plate. He could n't aid but marvel if the cryptic killings had something to do with his foreign dreams. James seemed to be worried, as well. He was also not eating, and his face had not regained any colour since their dad 's promulgation. Ben and Rose were n't eating either, although they looked less worried than William James did. Teddy, Victoire and Gabriella spent much of the meal whispering to each other with disturbed looks on their faces.

After everyone had eaten whatever they could, flyer excused himself to the kitchen to get a cup of tea. Rose glanced at Albus and they both got up and followed him.

"Um, Uncle Bill ?"Rose asked tentatively,"I was wondering if Albus and I could talk to you, er, in private ?"

"Sure ..."nib answered warily, he was obviously wondering what they were up to."Let 's go into your grandpa 's study."

Grandpa Weasley 's sketch was always an interesting place to shoot the breeze. It was filled with all sorts of muggle devices that were in versatile states of disrepair. When Albus walked into the room, the outset thing he noticed was the fall apart data processor sitting on the desk. That had been a present from Albus 's Aunt Hermione. Hermione 's parents had recently gotten a new computer and Hermione was able to get their old one to cave in to Chester A. Arthur. He had been thrilled and had spent much of the vacation taking it apart.

"So, what can I help you with, Rose ?"invoice asked.

"Well, um, I was wondering if you knew anything about the wolf's bane potion,"Rose told him.

handbill spat out the mouthful of tea that was in his back talk."Wolfsbane potion ? Well, I do know a bit about that. But why do you call for to know about it ?"

"We 're doing an supernumerary credit essay for Slughorn on advanced potions. We picked the Wolfsbane potion. Now, we 've learned a bit about it from books, but I 've got a few other interrogative,"blush wine said.

"Sure, go ahead and ask,"broadside sat down in President Arthur 's chair and put his feet up on the desk.

Rose and Albus sat down in two early death chair."I guess I was wondering if there 's ever been a case where the Wolfsbane potion has n't worked ?"rosebush asked.

"It 's rare,"Bill told them,"But not unheard of. There have been a few people that the potion has n't worked on. It 's hard to hump for sure how many because there are n't a whole lot of wolfman to begin with anyway. And many do not report how the potion works for them."

"Ok,"Rose said, while she pretended to take notes on a piece of sheepskin,"Why would n't it work ? Or why would n't person take it ?"

"A few werewolves have been allergic to the potion, or to one of the element in it, so that 's why it does n't puzzle out for some. And they 'd obviously blockade taking it if that happened. There 's also a fairly new field of study about the affects of emotions on the potion. A few people have reported that the potion does not always work well, depending on what variety of mood the someone is at the prison term of transformation. Which makes sense, since the nature of the transformation depends on emotions as well. Then there 's a secondly study that 's trying to calculate out why the potion just does n't work. There are a few werewolves where it has no force whatsoever. As far as why someone would n't rent it, it 's a very difficult potion to construct. Not many people are able to make it. Because of that, it 's voiceless to prevail it."

"Oh,"Rose looked up from her parchment,"I think that 's all I need to bonk for now. I 've gotten loads of information from books. Albus and I should be able to write the report now."

Bill got up from his death chair,"Good. Glad I could help."He walked quickly out the door, Albus guessed he wanted to get back to the discussion about Jasmine Lomski 's murder.

Albus and Rose left the room and went back up to Rose 's bedroom."well, what do you guess ?"Rose asked Albus.

"I dunno. Maybe he 's not able to get the potion ?"

"Or he 's supersensitized to it,"pink wine suggested.

"But what about that whole emotions affecting the potion affair ?"Albus asked.

"I 'm not certain. Do you remember what lusterlessness 's been like every metre he 's gotten disgusted ?"

"No. I mean, usually he 's tired, but that 's not really emotion. I 'd assume he 's flighty about it, but I bet all werewolves are nervous about transforming."

"Probably. I guess we 're just going to cause to keep watching him,"Rose told Albus.

"I suppose. I wish he 'd just tell us."

"He 's probably afraid to. Afraid we wo n't be friends with him anymore,"rose said in a pained voice.

"wellspring, that 's not admittedly ! We 'd never abandon him like that !"

"I know, Albus,"Rose sighed,"I just wish there was a way to let him eff that."

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Weasley-Potter phratry Tree
Bill-Fleur Charlie-Katherine ( Wiccan ) Percy-Corrine ( Muggle )
Victoire, 7th twelvemonth Stanley, 6th year Empire State of the South, 5th year
Gabriella, 5th twelvemonth Calluna vulgaris, 4th yr Bradley, 3rd year
Ben, 2nd class Mark, 3rd year Cedric, 2nd year
Eddie, 5 eld old Samantha & lindy ( similitude ), 6 years old

George-Alicia Spinnet Ron-Hermione Ginny-Harry
Fred, 4th class pink wine, 1st year Jesse James, 2nd year
Angie, 8 eld old Hugo, 9 years old Albus, 1st twelvemonth
Lily, 9 years old
*all in Gryffindor*

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A/N : I hope you liked it ! My Weaslye-Potter class tree is above. I hope it helps clear up any confusion. I put Ron & Ginny in there even though I do n't own their shaver. I thought it would be more everlasting that way. Any law of similarity between the above ( besides Ron & Ginny 's kin, obviously ) are merely a coincidence.

Thanks as always to Rain is Liquid Moonlight, my other baby, and my crony. Thanks to inkheart for their review. Please read & review article !

Disclaimer- I do not own Harry Potter. Nor do I own Nintendo, the Nintendo DS, or Animal Crossing.

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Before Albus knew it, the Christmas holiday was over. The rest of the open frame was not nearly as eventful as the start few days. The day after Harry came home with the newsworthiness of Jasmine Lomski 's death, Bill, Fleur, Ron, Hermione, and the rest of Albus 's first cousin left to visit other mob. Life at the Burrow became much calmer. James IV and Albus spent much of their time playing Quidditch outside. Harry had let Albus use his broomstick. James was able-bodied to assist Albus recitation his skills as a Chaser, and seemed pretty confident by the end of the holiday that Albus would make the team next twelvemonth. Whenever Teddy was n't working at Weasley 's Wizard Wheezes, he visited and played Quidditch with William James and Albus. Lily often hung around while the games were taking place and would beg the boys to let her take a go on one of the brooms. Occasionally, one of them would take commiseration on her and lend her their broom. Eventually, James and Albus realized that they had neglected their homework long enough and had to spend the solid last day of break working on it. It took them much longer than usual, as they did not induce Rose there to help.

Harry spent much of the last few mean solar day of break popping in and out of the Auror power. He left early in the day and came back late in the even. He always came nursing home looking tired, and Albus could severalize that the investigation was not going well. His mum, grandma, and grandpa, seemed worried as well, although they tried not to mention details in front of the small fry. James II and Albus had tried repeatedly to hear in on their conversations, but Molly was much more alert of them ever since she caught them using Extendable spike. She had a tough time keeping teddy out of the conversations, though, because he was of age and out of school. However, Molly prevented teddy from giving any entropy to James or Albus.

On his way back to Hogwarts, Albus found himself wandering down the corridor in the Hogwarts limited with Rose, yet again looking for a compartment. Only this fourth dimension, he was in hunting of a specific one, the one that lav, Matt, and Amanda were in.

About halfway down the geartrain, Albus and rose wine spotted their friends in one of the compartments. There was another little girl in it, too. Albus recognized her as Matt 's older sister, Amy.

"Hi !"Albus grinned at his acquaintance as he entered the compartment and sat down next to John.

"Hi,"everyone greeted him and Rose.

"So, how was everyone 's holiday ?"Rose asked.

"Great !"toilet smiled widely,"Got a expert cargo of presents. All my relatives were there at some tip or another. Saved all my homework for yesterday, but somehow managed to get it done."

"Mine was nice, too,"Amanda answered, as she reached into her bag,"But I 've got to show you guys something."She pulled out a pocket-sized, rectangular object and opened it to reveal two screens, one above the other.

"What the bloody hell is that ?"John asked, gaping at it.

"It 's called a Nintendo DS,"Amanda answered,"I got it for Hanukkah. It 's something you play telecasting secret plan on."

"Oh, I 've heard of video games,"bathroom said,"But I 've never seen one before. Do you sustain any games for it ?"

"I 've got a few,"Amanda told him,"My ducky is Animal Crossing. You get to make your own town and fauna are your neighbour. I 've named my town Hogsmeade."

"Awesome,"Matt smiled. `` I got one of those a while ago. ``

"I hate to tell you, but that 's not going to make at Hogwarts,"Rose announced.

"Why not ?"John looked at her like she was crazy.

"Too practically magic around. shuffling electronics not work right,"rosebush explained,"It 's in Hogwarts, A History."

"Oh,"Amanda 's smile faded as she put her DS away,"I guess I 'll just hold to wager it at home over the summer. My parents thought I would like it and it 's fairly fun. They were n't really sure what to get me. They could n't get me anything to do with magic. It was quite strange, really, not being able to talk much about conjuration during break.."

"And how was your vacation, Matt ?"Rose asked.

Albus turned to look at lusterlessness. He was just now noticing how tired he looked. He also had some nasty looking partially healed cut of meat all over his face and weaponry. His weapon system were bruised as well, and he looked like he was about ready to come down asleep. Albus and rose exchanged glances, but did n't say anything.

"It stunk,"Matt said flatly. He looked at his babe, who gave him a look.

"Why ?"John asked.

"Well, I told you how I hate going to Australia. We spent the whole intermission there, at my grandparents house. They 're so formal, I could n't do anything fun."

"How 'd you get all those cuts ?"bathroom wondered, as he stared at a particularly nasty cut on mat 's forearm.

Matt shifted his heart and once again looked at Amy, who nodded her head."I fell out of a tree."

"What ? !"lav exclaimed,"How 'd you deal that ?"

"well, you know how clumsy I am. And I was outside, trying to have some fun, because my grandparents wo n't let me do anything in the firm. I was up pretty high and I slipped. I fell all the way to the ground, hitting every branch as I went. Got knocked out halfway down. My grandmother heard the dissonance and ran outside and found me unconscious on the ground. She freaked out, saying this is why I needed to stay inside and do homework all day,"lustrelessness informed them. Everyone was staring at him, unable to think of something to say."Anyway, my mum and dad came rushing out, and I wound up spending a few daytime in the hospital down there."

"Whoa,"Amanda whispered,"I 'm glad you 're all right. That 's scary, though."

"Yeah,"John agreed,"Is that why you 're so tired ?"

"Nope, that 's the jet lag,"lusterlessness answered.

"The what ?"

"Jet lag,"lusterlessness repeated,"It 's what you get when you fly to dissimilar prison term zona. Your sleep gets all messed up."

"You flew to Commonwealth of Australia ?"Albus looked amazed,"Blimey ! That 's a farseeing time to be on a broom."

matte laughed,"Oh, no ! We flew in an airplane."

"Wow !"lav looked impressed,"But why did n't you just Apparate or something ? Or Flooed ?"

"The Australian Ministry does n't take into account out of res publica Apparition,"Amy said, speaking for the first time."And our grandparents are Muggles, so we could n't Floo."

"That 's pretty awesome,"rose told matt,"My grandad loves all thing to do with Muggles. One of his life 's ambitiousness is to find out how airplanes stay up."

Everyone laughed. The compartment door opened and Victoire walked in."Hi, Amy ! I 've been looking for you."

"Hey,"Amy greeted her,"wish to stay her with us ?"

"Sure,"Victoire sat down next to Amy. She glanced at matt, who was leaning up against the window."Is your brother ok ?"

"Yeah, he 's fine. He just fell out of a tree over pause and spent a few days in the hospital. That and the jet lag are why he 's so tired,"Amy said quickly.

At that consequence, the compartment doorway opened again to reveal the individual Albus wanted to see the least. A smug looking Quinton Willinson walked in and and shut the threshold behind him.

"Something you want, Willinson ?"Victoire stood up and stared at him.

"Oh, just a Book with your cousin-german,"Willinson glared at Albus,"Mind if we speak in buck private ?"

"Yes, as a topic of fact, I do,"Victoire growled,"Whatever it is, you can say it here, in front of all of us."

"Fine,"Willinson turned to Albus,"Just thought I 'd let you fuck that you 'd amend see yourself, Potty."

Victoire stepped between Albus and Willinson."And why is that ?"

"Oh, you did n't love ?"Willinson smiled at her,"babe Potty here put that Exploding Eclair on my plate at Slughorn 's party. Him and his trivial posse here."

"How d'you human body that ?"Victoire continued to stare at him.

"I just know,"he answered,"So, you 'd better lookout out, commode and friends."

Amy got up and stood next to Victoire."Is that a scourge, Willinson ? Because anyone who does anything to my little brother regrets it."

"Oh, maybe it 's a menace, maybe it 's not,"Willinson sneered at her,"But I would n't interest too much about your baby brother. Looks like he 's got adequate damage already. Looks like he 's been hit by a truck."

In a span of five seconds, Amy had whipped out her scepter and had Willinson pinned against the wall, holding her wand to his face."Do not touch lustrelessness, or you will learn to regret it. You understand ? Do not do anything to him. I will find out, and you will wish you 'd never even talked to him. Get it ?"Amy let him go, but did not put her scepter away.

"You would n't try anything with the Head female child here,"Willinson gestured to Victoire, as he pulled out his own wand.

"This Head young woman does not care what Amy does to anyone, if they do anything to her category. And, I can add that if you do anything to my family line, you 'll rue it as well,"Victoire pulled out her own wand and pointed it at Willinson,"Now I suggest you get out, before we 're forced to hex you."

Willinson, realizing defeat, scowled and put his sceptre away. He opened the compartment door and with one utmost glare at Albus, he left.

"Wow,"Albus muttered, gazing at Victoire and Amy,"I 've never seen him back down before."

"When you 've spent almost seven years in the same castling as him, you learn that he only does something when he has the upper mitt. He 'd never try anything when there are a couple people up against him. Especially people who are dependable witch and wiz than he is. He 's really quite stupid, honestly. He brags, but I do n't think he 'd win a affaire d'honneur against anyone above tierce yr,"Victoire told them.

"Every twelvemonth, he picks a new first year to torment. We 've never been able to image out why he picks the one he does. Usually it 's the smallest or most scared one. I 've got no mind why he 's picked you, Albus,"Victoire continued,"He was picked on a lot when he was a first year. Ever since then, he 's done the Saame thing to other get-go years. It 's pretty low, if you ask me. If he 's got to torment someone, he ought to do it to soul closer to his age.

"It 's because he ca n't win a affaire d'honneur with someone his own age. If he tried anything with anyone in our division, he 'd be hexed so practically you could n't recognize him. But anyway, I would not put it past him to try something on you, Albus. Just wee-wee sure you 're never alone in the corridors and you 'll be fine. He wo n't try anything where there 'd be informant or someone to stop over him."

Amy nodded in agreement,"Same with you, Matt,"she looked at her brother, but he 'd fallen asleep."And probably the residuum of you, too."

Albus nodded,"Who 'd he pick on finish year ?"

"King James I,"Victoire said,"But after James pulled a few pranks on him, he gave up. It was quite suspicious, really. He tried picking on Ben after that, but I stopped him."

"How ?"pink wine asked.

"He 's got this weird crush on me. Has ever since second year. But I 'd never go out with him, of grade. He 's such a git. Actually asked me to go to Hogsmeade our tertiary year,"Victoire laughed,"But boy was he mad when I started going out with chemise. Still has n't given up. Somehow he thinks that with teddy out of the rook, I 'll decide to go out with him."

"It 's the Veela blood,"Amy told them.

"He 's about the simply one, though. Everyone else gave up once I started going out with Teddy."

"Wow,"Rose said,"I just thought he did n't wish us for some reason."

"well, he does n't. But I do n't recognise why. It 'll be full for everyone when he 's gone side by side year,"Amy stated,"But for now, just score surely you 're never alone in the corridors."

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Once the new term started, Albus and his friends found themselves up to their ears in homework. The instructor had already started warning them about final test, despite the fact that they were months away. It was n't only the showtime years that were bombarded with work. It seemed that all the students had more work than normal. The mutual room often did not empty out until past midnight, with some educatee falling asleep in their version. The fifth and seventh years were spending to a greater extent clock time than everyone else perusing, due to the fact that their O.W.L.s and N.E.W.T.s seemed much closer from this side of Xmas.

Albus and his friend tended to divide their time evenly between the rough-cut room and the library. They went wherever it was less crowd together. Albus and Rose were finding it difficult to chance prison term to research about whatever Hallows were, especially since they were rarely without John, Matt, and Amanda. Albus doubted whether Epistle of James was getting any research in either, because Samantha Meyers had increased Quidditch drill to four nights a week due to the impending Gryffindor vs. Slytherin match.

One night, Albus and Rose did manage to find time to research because Matt, trick, and Amanda were all doing detention with Filch. Filch had caught them dueling with Scorpius Malfoy and put all four of them in detention. The only reason Albus was not involved was because Harry had been speaking to Albus about his dreams. They had resumed once he was back in schooling, although they had n't changed at all. Rose had been talking to Professor Patil about a homework she thought she had messed up on, but it turned out she had a gotten a 100 % on it like usual. Albus had been trying to do a charms essay when rosiness came up to him and asked him if he wanted to go research. Albus was all too eager, since his appealingness essay was not going very well. So, the two full cousin made their way to the library.

"I suppose we could get by researching about the ruin of Voldemort,"blush wine suggested as they browsed through the book,"Since we 're pretty surely it has something to do with that."

"All right,"Albus agreed,"That makes sense."Albus bent down and picked out a leger,"The Rise and Fall of Lord Voldemort, by Minerva McGonagall. Hmm, McGonagall, that sounds so fellow ... Where have I heard that before ?"

"prof McGonagall,"Rose reminded him,"She taught Transfiguration when our parents were here, and our grandparents. She was in the death struggle, so that 'd be a honest leger to look at."

Albus took the leger over to a table and started reading it. pink wine found another book and sat down side by side to him. Albus decided just to start at the origin, as he had no idea where Hallows would occur into the picture. The number one chapter was about Voldemort 's childhood. Albus already knew about that, so it was all basically review. But he read intently anyway, just hoping that he 'd read the word of honor 'Hallows'. However, as the evening wore on, and Albus grew steadily more stock, he did not find out anything new.

"uncovering anything yet ?"he asked Rose.

rosebush looked up from her book, which was entitled The History of the dark nontextual matter in Great United Kingdom,"No, zippo I do n't already get laid. And no cite of any Hallows."

Albus sighed,"Me either. Curfew 's soon. Why do n't we just take the book of account out ?"

"Sounds good to me,"Rose agreed. She walked over to ma'am Pince while Albus followed.

madam Pince glared at them as they handed her the books. She read the names and gave them a unknown look, like she was wondering why they wanted to study them. Albus did n't meet her regard, but he knew why she was staring at them. Why would Harry ceramicist 's son need to read about the downfall of Voldemort ? After she seemed satisfied with staring at them, she checked the books out and handed them back."They 're due in a month. Do not write in them or bend them or injure them in any way."

Once they were out of the library, they relaxed,"She 's a wacko,"Albus whispered.

"She 's a bit strange, yeah,"Rose agreed.

"Acts like the books are Au,"Albus giggled.

"She thinks we 're up to something, the way she stared at us like that,"rose wine said.

"I know, but that makes sense."

"Yes, I suppose it does. I just hope she does n't tell your dad,"pink wine told him as she walked up a set of stairs.

"She probably wo n't. I do n't think they 're particularly close. Dad got in a trouble a few times at the library."

rose wine laughed,"Oh, yeah."

Albus and pink wine continued their trek to the common room. Once there, Albus quickly went to the dormitory room to enshroud his book before his Friend came back from detainment. But after an hour of waiting for them, Albus fell asleep. It was a restless slumber, as he had the Same nightmare he usually had. Despite this, he did not come alive up when John and lusterlessness came in at midnight.

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A/N : Thanks as usual to Rain is Liquid Moonlight, my early sister, and my brother ! Please read and survey.

I am not indisputable when I 'll next update, since I might be in schooling by the meter this validates. I will try to update soon, but I ca n't make any warrantee. But I 'll still be writing ! I am well into the sequel to this, I 'm on chapter 30, I believe. I 'm also working on another fic, details to come later, which I will bug out posting as soon as I get past a certain chapter in this. There are mollycoddler for this fic in my new one, so it will have to wait a little piece to be posted.

Disclaimer- I do n't own Harry Potter. Or Ron Weasley. Or Hermione husbandman. I do n't even own the smallest owl in the owlery. Or the owlery for that matter. But I do enjoy writing this for fun !

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"That was vicious last night !"John groaned as he sat down following to Albus at breakfast the future cockcrow. Albus had awoken early and could n't get back to sleep. John and Matt were both sound asleep, so Albus had just gone down to breakfast with out them.

"I 'll say,"matte sat down on Albus 's other face and winced as he did so,"I ache all over."lusterlessness was just starting to get back to normal after his tree incident over respite. In the few days after returning to schooling, he had walked very slowly and Albus could state that he was sore. Albus had assumed he had gotten a few divulge bones from the incident, but never asked, as Matt did n't seem too keen on discussing it.

"What 'd he have you do ?"Albus asked while he watched Matt rub his arm.

"clean and jerk Moaning Myrtle 's bathroom,"John the Evangelist answered as he piled his plate with eggs and bacon,"It was torture. He had us do it the Muggle way of course. He had us doing it for 3 hours. We could n't wangle to get it scavenge the way he wanted it. And he made lusterlessness scrub the floor, so he had to be down on his hired hand and knees the whole night. I could severalise it was making his injuries from falling out of that Tree hurt worse, so I suggested to Filch that I could do the level and lusterlessness could do the sinks, but Filch said no. He seemed to take pleasure in seeing Matt suffer. It was awful. Amanda had to do the lavatory with Malfoy. He did something to one of them that made it regurgitate. That was porcine. So she had to houseclean that one again and lusterlessness had to re-scrub the floor."

"Maybe you should see if brothel keeper Pomfrey can do anything for you ?"Albus asked Matt. Matt had only eaten a few snack of goner and was wincing every clip he moved.

"You know she does n't do anything for bother induced by Muggle cleanup,"St. John said disgustedly.

"Actually, I think I will go see her,"Matt mumbled and got up from the mesa,"I 'll see you in refutation Against the dark Arts."

Once matte left, King John shook his head,"You know she wo n't do anything to help him."

"I know, she probably wo n't if he says the injuries are from cleaning. But she will if he says they 're leftover from that whole tree matter,"Albus reasoned.

"Hope so,"John agreed,"He was forged last Nox when we were doing the detention. Filch was horrible to him, told him to scrub faster. And Malfoy smirked at him every time he looked over from his toilets."

"I really do n't care that Malfoy kid,"Amanda added. She had come into the Great Hall and sat down across from Albus. blush wine sat down in mat 's annul ass.

"hold 's bad enough with Filch, but Malfoy kept muttering about Matt not even being able-bodied to Muggle clean and jerk. Filch did n't hear any of it."

"Ugh,"Rose groaned,"I hope I 'm never in hold with him."

"You 're never in detention,"Albus chimed in.

"I know. I never get caught,"she grinned. This was true. Albus knew she had pulled her fair share of clowning on the Slytherins, usually involving some kind of sweet from Weasley 's Wizard Wheezes that turned various body parts into dissimilar coloring material. And there was no way anyone could pin it on her.

At that moment, the owls arrived with the mail."Look, it 's Patches,"rosiness announced as a large tawny owl arrived at Albus 's place. spell was Rose 's family 's owl."He 's got a letter for you and James."

Albus called James over and the two of them looked at the letter. Albus opened it and take it silently.

Dear King James and Albus,
I hope the new term is going well. I imagine you
spending much of your time studying. I have managed
to secure an evacuate classroom for our Occlumency
lessons. They will lead place in the Transfiguration Day
way on Tuesday and Saturday eventide, at eight o'clock.
We will take up this Saturday. I 'll see you then.
Say hi to Rose for me.
With sexual love,
Aunt Hermione

Albus looked at St. James the Apostle,"Well, I guess we 'll go on Saturday."

"Yeah, I suppose. Blimey, I ca n't imagine this is going to be fun,"Epistle of James responded.

"Probably not. But it 's got to be dependable than the Occlumency lessons Dad had,"Albus reminded him.

"Yeah,"James II agreed,"wellspring, I 'm off to Potions. I 'll see ya later."

"Bye."

"Occlumency, cool,"John said,"I wondered when you 'd lead off those."

Albus had told St. John the Apostle, matte, and Amanda all about the dreaming and Legilimency shortly after they arrived back at the castle."Guess we 're starting on Saturday."

"We 'd better be off to DADA,"Gospel According to John reminded them. Albus got up and followed John out of the manse, with Amanda and rosiness following.

Matt never showed up in DADA. Albus doubted that he would because he looked pretty worn out at breakfast. Albus figured his dad must have known that matt was in the infirmary annex because he skipped right over his gens during attendance. It was a good DADA lesson. They spent the legal age of it practicing disarming each other. Albus and toilet had a good time doing so, as both of them were quite skilled with that peculiar spell. They were the few who were unspoilt at it. to the highest degree of the former bookman had a firmly clip with it, which was why Harry had them practicing it so often. He stressed that it was one of the most important spells to master. Amanda, in exceptional, was having a operose time with it, but she did manage to disarm Rose once during the moral.

Charms, on the early hand, was another disaster. Professor Washbburn stormed into the room, and Albus immediately stopped talking. He was sitting at his common back tabularise with John, Rose, and Amanda.

Washburn quickly ran down the attendance list, stopping at Matt 's name."Where 's Eckerton ?"he barked loudly. No one answered."Potter ! Where 's Eckerton ?"

"In the Hospital annex,"Albus whispered.

"Speak louder !"Washburn screamed.

"I said he 's in the Hospital Wing, Sir,"Albus said.

"He 's always in the Hospital backstage. What 's wrong with him this sentence ?"Washburn muttered to himself.

Albus chose not to serve that question and he sat lour in his seat.

"well, we 're going to cause another effort at levitation today,"Washburn growled,"But we 're not levitating feathers this time. All of you who are somewhat skilled at this class have managed that already,"he glared towards the cover table and his middle rested on Albus."You 'll be levitating books, so do n't hit anyone with them. Go on, get started."The class all took out their books and baton, while Washburn took his usual can behind his desk and glared at them.

Albus reluctantly muttered the conjuration and his leger moved an in off the desk and fell back again. He looked at John, Rose, and Amanda. After a few attempts, pink wine had managed to hover her volume, although she received no praise from their prof. John was able to do it after a one-half hour of practice session, not receiving any kudos either. Amanda was having a bit more trouble, but was still doing sound than Albus.

With ten minutes left in the class, Washburn started making his rounds to all the students, and much to Albus 's dismay, he stopped at his table.

"fountainhead, Potter, let 's see if you 're better with books than feathers. Go ahead, levitate it,"Washburn sneered.

Albus muttered the spell quickly and his book managed to get a few inches off the table before falling back down.

"Do it again,"Washburn glared at him.

Albus did it again, this time making the Holy Writ float a full-of-the-moon foot off the table. Albus was so traumatize that he jerked his wand and caused the book to start speeding towards one of the windowpane. Albus knew what was going to happen right before it did. The book flew right at the windowpane, not stopping when it reached it, and soared straight through. The chalk shattered and showered a few students with shards. They screamed as the glass cut their arms.

"ceramist !"Washburn shouted,"Must you always make trouble in this stratum ? !"

Albus did not say a word, he just stared down at his desk.

"custody ! Saturday night !"Washburn screamed,"You,"he pointed at the bookman who were showered with meth,"Go to the hospital Wing. The rest of you, class dismissed."

"Um, professor,"Albus whispered,"I ca n't do detention on Sabbatum night."

"And why on Earth not ?"Washburn seethed,"I 'll decide when you 'll do detention."

"I 've got a meeting with my aunt."

"Your auntie can wait."

"No, she ca n't. I 'm supposed to get, er, lessons from her,"Albus said, not wanting to reveal what the object lesson were."You can ask the Headmaster."

"Fine. I 'll do that, then,"Washburn told him,"Now get out !"

Albus ran quickly out of the room and managed to catch up with his admirer as they were entering the Great anteroom for luncheon."That was horrible."

"I know,"John agreed.

"I hate magic spell,"Albus groaned as he sat down at the table,"I do n't want to do that detention. It 's gon na be worse now that he 's got to put it off until after Saturday."

"He definitely will,"Rose agreed,"Hey ! Matt, you 're back !"

Matt came over to the table, looking a bit better than he did that morning."Yeah, sorry I missed two lessons. I heard about what happened in magical spell. That Washburn 's an idiot."

"So Madam Pomfrey actually helped ?"John looked at Matt in awe.

"Yeah, she did,"Matt told them,"And it 's a skilful affair. I do n't suppose I could have gone to any class today if she didn't."

"But why ?"John asked,"Did you say the combat injury were leftover from the nightfall ?"

"Nope,"matt responded,"She knew they were from custody. But she healed them anyway. I guess because I was n't totally over the whole tree thing. She seemed pretty upset about the unhurt thing. Kept going on about how irresponsible Filch is and how he should n't have made me do all that cleaning. Said she was going to lecture to the schoolmaster about it and everything."

"Blimey,"John looked at Matt warily,"I 've never seen her mad about injuries from Muggle cleaning before. Always says we bring it upon ourselves."

Matt shrugged and piled his plate with food and started eating, not elaborating on his trip to the Hospital Wing.

Albus had a unusual feeling that there was more than to the Tree fib than Matt was letting on about. He could secern that mat was trying to brood something up, and he could n't help but recall about the werewolf research that he and Rose had done over break. There had been a full moon over the vacation and Albus kept thinking that the tree diagram story was just a cover up. He saw how lustrelessness had looked at his sister before telling the story and he seemed a bit leery on telling it in the first base spot. As Albus started eating his tiffin, he decided to watch Matt carefully around the sentence of the next full moonlight, which was in two weeks.

double potions with the Slytherins was after lunch that day. Albus thought the class went pretty well. Slughorn lectured on the shrinkage Solution during the first half and the arcsecond half was spent attempting to attain the potion. Albus was partnered with John, and although their potion was a nuance faint than the desired colouring, both male child thought they did pretty well.

`` What 's that, toilet ? '' Scorpius Malfoy appeared behind Albus as he was putting his ampule of Shrinking solvent on Slughorn 's desk at the end of class.

`` A potion, what else do you think it could be ? '' Albus answered flatly.

`` expression more like cat sick, '' Malfoy laughed as he put his potion, which happened to be the complete vividness, onto Slughorn 's desk. `` Ca n't even brew a dim-witted Shrinking root. ``

`` At least I can disarm someone, which is a unhurt lot more useful than making potions, '' Albus retorted as he started to entrust the room. Malfoy had extreme point difficulty in disarming his cooperator during that morning 's DADA class.

`` As if I 'd try disarming if someone were attacking me, '' Malfoy laughed. A few of his cronies giggled behind him. `` A hex would work loads better. ``

`` You know perfectly well that disarming plant better than hexes, Malfoy, '' Matt had caught up to them in the dungeon corridor, `` professor Potter says that every prison term we pattern disarming. ``

`` And I suppose you 're an expert on Defense Department now, Eckerton ? Judging by the way you looked last dark, a five class old could beat up you in a duel, '' Malfoy sneered at him. `` By the way, rumour has it that Madam Pomfrey actually healed your hurt from last Nox 's hold. That true ? ``

Matt froze and stared at Malfoy. `` Yeah, so ? '' he whispered.

Malfoy smirked, `` After I heard that I went up to see if she 'd cure my injuries. My hand 's been aching all day. She glared at me and told me if I should think about my paw the following sentence I 'm about to demote the rules, then she shooed me out and said to get to class. ``

`` goodness for you, '' Matt answered.

`` Well, why ? Why 'd she heal you, but not me ? What 's so particular about you ? '' Malfoy asked.

`` I dunno, '' lustrelessness glanced around at his friends.

`` There 's something weird about you, '' Malfoy stepped towards Matt.

`` Why do n't you just shut it ? '' John shouted and pulled out his wand.

`` Gon na deliver your Friend, Brickston ? '' Malfoy pulled out his own baton, `` Or maybe you could enjoin me why he 's always in the infirmary offstage. ``

`` Do n't reckon I can, '' bathroom answered, `` But I could build certain you spend the rest of the day there, if you like. ``

`` Ooo, gon na duel me ? '' Malfoy turned to bathroom, `` Well, I dunno what 's up with Eckerton, but I 'm going to rule out. ``

`` What 's going on here ? '' Amy came running up behind Malfoy, `` What do you think you 're doing ! ? '' she shouted at Malfoy, once she realized that his scepter was still pointed at Matt.

`` Ah, Eckerton 's sister ! Maybe she 'll tell apart me why Madam Pomfrey treats him particular ? '' Malfoy grinned maliciously at Amy.

Amy stood between Malfoy and Matt and glared at Malfoy, `` That 's none of your business. And if you point your wand at him again, you 'll repent it. '' She turned around, threw her arm around lusterlessness, and dragged him away towards the stairs.

`` Believe me, I 'll find out, '' Malfoy smirked at John Lackland, put his wand away, and sauntered off towards the Slytherin common room.

`` Blimey, '' lavatory said, once Malfoy was out of earshot, `` He 's mad. ``

`` Yeah, he is, '' Albus agreed, `` He knows something 's up with matt, too. And I do n't remember he 's going to give up until he finds out. ``

`` wellspring, we ca n't let him incur out, then, '' trick stated.

`` But we do n't even bang for certain ! '' Albus reminded him.

`` True, '' lav shrugged, `` But I think we 're justly. And Amy 's so protective of him. Did you see her nerve when Malfoy asked her to evidence him ? ``

`` She was seething. Just like on the string after break, '' Albus said, while starting to walk up the stair to the Entrance Hall.

`` We 've got to find out for certainly. ``

`` He 'll tell us what it is eventually, '' Albus insisted, `` He 'll realize that he can swear us. ``

`` That 's the thing, I do n't live if he will, especially if it is what we think it is, '' John the Divine sighed.

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Thanks as always to Rain is Liquid Moonlight, my crony, and my early sister ! Also thanks to inkheart for the review. Please read and look back !

Disclaimer- I do n't own Harry Potter, or anything related to it.

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Albus and his Quaker spent the next few sidereal day trying to ward off Malfoy. It was n't difficult since most of their spare fourth dimension was spent in the uncouth room doing homework. Matt was especially leery of Malfoy and made sure to hide behind John Lackland, who was a head taller than him, whenever they passed Malfoy in the hallway. Despite this, Matt seemed to act like the confrontation with Malfoy had never happened, and did not appear to want to tell Albus or his early admirer what his arcanum was. John did not seem surprised at this, but Albus had thought that maybe after what had happened with Malfoy, lusterlessness might need to commit in somebody. Amy also had started keeping a close eye on flatness after this event, which was odd because during fall term, she would often go a day or two without talking to Matt. Now it seemed that she was checking up on him at least once a day.

`` Hi, guy rope, '' Amy greeted Albus and his friend on Saturday evening. Albus, John, Matt, Rose, and Amanda were all clustered around a table in the common room, working on various homework assignments. `` What 's everyone up to ? ``

`` Homework, '' matt groaned. He was working on a particularly difficult essay for Potions.

`` Well, some of us are working on it, '' rose chimed in, glaring at John.

`` What ? '' John smiled innocently, `` I 've got all tomorrow to do it. ``

rosebush sighed, `` You 'd do better to start it today. ``

`` I know, '' John agreed, `` But right now I 'm enjoying watching you study, while I sit and do nothing. '' Rose groaned and went back to her reading.

`` So, '' Amy started, as she sat down next to Matt, `` How are you ? ``

`` I 'm fine, '' Matt replied, `` But I 'd be amend if you 'd do this essay for me. ``

`` Not gon na take place, '' Amy grinned, `` I 'm beaming you 're doing expert. Have you all been staying away from Willinson ? He has n't bothered any of you, has he ? If he has, I 'll get Victoire to put him in his place. ``

`` No, '' Albus answered, `` Have n't talked to him since the geartrain. Strange, really. ``

`` Well, good, '' Amy said, `` Hopefully it 'll stay put that way. But do n't go alone anywhere. He does n't give up this quickly. ``

`` We know, Amy, '' matt snapped, `` You 're not our mum. ``

Albus looked up from his work at the speech sound of the impending argument. He could feature sworn he saw mat 's optic flash gold, but they were back to their usual blue air within a second.

`` Jeez, lustrelessness. I 'm just making sure he does n't trouble oneself you. Mum said- ''

`` I know what Mum said ! '' matte cut her off loudly.

`` Could you please be a bit quieter ? '' Amanda asked in a frazzle flavour.

`` Sorry, '' Amy and Matt mumbled and continued arguing in softer vox.

Albus glanced over and saw that she was working on her uranology charts. She had been having a tough time in uranology all year. `` Need any aid ? ``

`` Ugh, '' Amanda groaned, `` It 's astronomy. I 'm rubbish at it. I 've been doing this chart for the preceding hr. Anyone know when the next full moon is ? ``

Both Amy and Matt jerked their heads toward Amanda. `` Two week from tonight. The 24th, '' Matt whispered quickly, then looked back at Amy. Amy glared at him and they resumed their argument.

`` Uh, thanks, '' Amanda looked cautiously at both Matt and Amy, and then started writing furiously on her chart.

Albus glanced across the table at Rose, who was already trying to catch his attention. The cousin-german looked at each other for a few secondment, and then quickly returned to their homework. Nobody said anything for a few minutes, with the exception of Amy and flatness, who were still arguing. However, they were doing so so quietly that Albus was ineffective to hold out any of the words.

`` Blimey ! '' James II had walked over to the mesa and standing prat rose wine. `` Who died ? ``

`` Huh ? '' Albus looked up from his work.

`` You 're so quiet ! '' James replied.

`` Oh, uh, '' Albus glanced at Amy and matte, `` They were arguing about something. ``

`` Ah, sibling love, it 's a wonderful affair, '' James grinned, `` So, you ready to get your head read by Aunt Hermione ? ``

Albus looked up at the clock, it was quarter to eight, `` Bloody snake pit, I forgot about that ! ``

`` respectable thing I remembered, '' James said.

`` Yeah, '' Albus put his books into his bag and got up, `` I 'm ready. ``

rosiness got up as well, `` I 'm going too. I want to see Mum. ``

`` Ok, '' James turned around and started walking towards the entrance.

`` Good luck, '' John the Evangelist waved as Albus followed his pal. Amanda waved, but did n't look up from her piece of work. Matt and Amy were too busy arguing to discover Albus and rose leave.

Albus, James River, and Rose left the common room to find a desolate corridor. `` Good, no one 's out here, '' blush wine whispered.

`` Why ? '' James IV asked.

`` Wanted to talk to you two alone about our, er, research, '' Rose answered. `` Have either of you found anything ? ``

`` Nope, '' Albus told her, `` I 've been reading spot of McGonagall 's ledger before I go to bed every Night. It 's the only prison term I can do it in secret. I just pull the hanging closed, and everyone thinks I 'm sleeping. ``

`` I 've been doing the same matter, '' rose wine revealed, `` But I have n't so practically as read the word 'Hallows'. ``

`` Er, I have n't even find out a ledger to read yet, '' Henry James confessed.

`` fountainhead, find one soon ! '' rose scolded, `` We 've got to find out what our parents are hiding from us ! ``

`` I know, I know, '' James said.

`` I 've read a couple so far, and dame Pince keeps eying me when I check them out, '' Rose told them, `` But I 've got a feeling we 're not going to observe anything in record. ``

`` Really ? '' James grinned, `` Are you doubting books ? ``

`` Shut it, James, '' Rose warned, `` I 'm going to start looking at the old prophet articles they have in the library. ``

`` speech sound skillful, '' Albus said as they rounded the corner and walked towards the transfiguration room.

When they walked in, Hermione was standing near a stone basin that Albus recognized as the Pensive. Hermione was pulling persuasion out of her brain with her wand and placing them into the washstand. Albus wondered if maybe those cerebration had to do with what his parents were keeping from him. If only he could see the memory board without Hermione knowing.

Hermione turned around when Albus shut the door behind them, `` Hi, boys ! '' she greeted.

`` Hi, '' King James and Albus said back.

`` Oh, and Rose, you 're here too ! '' Hermione walked over to her daughter and gave her a hug.

`` Hi, Mum ! ``

`` How 's term going ? '' Hermione asked.

`` Oh, pretty safe, '' Rose answered, `` Loads of homework, but I 'm getting it done. I 'm afraid I lost a few full stop on the net appealingness essay. I hope I did n't, though. ``

`` I 'm sure you did fine on it, '' Hermione reassured her. `` How about you two ? How are your course of study going ? ``

`` All rightfield, '' King James replied, `` But I 'm afraid I lost more than just a few points on my last Charms essay. '' Epistle of James laughed.

`` And I 'm not so certain you did fine on it, '' Hermione responded, `` And you, Albus ? ``

`` Oh, it 's going well, I suppose, '' Albus told his aunt, `` And I 'm afraid I completely failed the Charms essay. ``

`` Do n't interest, I 'm sure you at least scraped a passing grade, '' Hermione said.

`` I dunno, Washburn hates me. ``

`` prof Washburn, and I do n't think that 's truthful, '' Hermione told him, `` But that 's not why we 're her tonight. Tonight, you will set out learning Occlumency. rosiness, are you staying ? ``

`` Can I ? '' rosebush asked, `` I 've read a bit about Occlumency and it sounds very interesting. ``

`` Of grade you can stay. I do n't think I will deliver you do any pragmatic work, but you 're welcome to learn the possibility, '' Hermione informed her.

`` You mean, we 're going to have meter reading to do ? '' James asked disgustedly.

`` Of trend, '' Hermione laughed, `` What did you carry ? ``

`` I dunno, Dad 's Occlumency lessons were all practical, '' James reminded her.

`` I know, but I feel it 's advantageously for you to pick up the theory as well, '' Hermione informed them, `` Now, could you all sit down ? ``

Albus, Saint James the Apostle, and Rose all sat at the table closest to the teacher 's desk.

`` goodness, now I 've got some books for you, '' Hermione picked up two Holy Writ and placed them in front of Albus and James, `` Rose, I did n't have a go at it you 'd be studying this as well, so I do n't have a script for you. You can look on with your cousins and if you decide to continue coming to our lessons then I 'll get you a Book, too. ``

Albus looked at his book. It was entitled, Legilimency and Occlumency : The Art of Seeing Others'Thoughts and Protecting Your Own Mind.

`` Creative title, '' William James whispered and they both laughed.

`` Open the account book to page five, please, '' Hermione told them, `` Now, as you are both cognisant, Legilimency is what is used to see into another person 's thoughts, or as some say, read their minds. When the tour, Legilimens, is used, a person can see into another 's thoughts. This can be done if the soul getting the tour performed on is awake or at peace. When the person is awake, they feel an odd sensation in their capitulum, sort of like a headache, but not exactly. They often also see their own memories. If the soul is asleep, then they often have strange dreams or dream about their retentivity. ``

`` Hey, Voldemort 's in this script ! '' rosebush exclaimed. Albus notification that she was leafing through the first chapter.

`` Yes, he is, '' Hermione responded briskly, `` overlord Voldemort, although he was a horrible, vicious person, was one of the most skilled Legilimens and Occlumens the Wizarding public has ever seen. He is a complete example of why Legilimency and Occlumency are both very life-threatening if used in the wrong way. Voldemort was able to tell exactly where his Death Eaters loyalties really lay, as well as keep others from knowing his innermost thought process and arcanum. ``

Hermione continued her lecturing for a half hour, giving a brief overview of the first chapter. This chapter explained what Legilimency and Occlumency were and went over the basics needed to try Occlumency. Henry James and Albus were expected to read the first of all chapter and do a few query before the future class.

`` Now, for the succeeding half hour, I 'd like to start the practical aspect of this deterrent example, '' Hermione stood up and picked up her wand. `` Who wants to go first ? ``

William James and Albus looked at each other. `` You 're aged, you go first, '' Albus told his brother.

`` All right wing, '' King James stood up and pointed his sceptre at his aunt.

`` Remember, there 's no go. You 've got to close your mind. learn a few minutes to try to pass all thinking from your straits. ``

James River lowered his baton and started to stare directly at the wall behind Hermione. After a few min, a white look appeared on his face.

`` commodity, '' Hermione said, `` set ? ``

St. James looked back at her with a nervous smell on his face, `` I suppose. ``

`` Legilimens ! '' Hermione shouted.

James looked horrified as he stared at his aunty. He dropped his wand and pressed his hand to his forehead. Hermione continued to point her wand at him, but it was obvious that he was n't succeeding at closing his mind. He had sunk down to the floor, with his work force on his head. Hermione lowered her baton and walked over to him.

`` Are you all right ? '' she asked, extending her hand for St. James the Apostle to grab.

`` Fine, '' James mumbled as he took Hermione 's hand and stood up again, `` It 's just, that 's exactly what it felt like when mortal did that to me during detention. ``

`` That 's because that was what somebody did to you during detention, '' Hermione explained.

`` But I did n't hear anyone shouting 'Legilimens', '' James told her.

`` They were doing it non-verbally. We 'll get to that point in our lessons eventually, but for now I will do it verbally so you know what 's going on, '' Hermione said, `` Now, that was a pretty good attempt for the number 1 time. You see now how intemperately it is to close your mind. ``

`` Yeah, '' James agreed as he sat back down.

`` Your turn, Albus, '' Hermione announced.

Albus had momentarily forgotten that he, too, had to have his aunt register his mind. He got up, his spunk beating fast. He had never had Legilimency performed on him while he was awake, and he did not sleep with what to expect.

`` Try to clear your brain, '' Hermione told him as she walked a few animal foot away and turned around to wait.

Albus tried to clear his thinker, but it was hard. His cerebration were consumed with whether Matt was a werewolf or not. He was also constantly thinking about what 'Hallows'could possibly be. Not to mention the reason why he was having these lessons in the first plaza. It was difficult not to retrieve about someone seeing his thoughts.

`` Ready ? '' Hermione asked. Albus nodded with a nervous tone on his face.

`` Legilimens ! '' she shouted.

The classroom seemed to disappear as Albus was thrown into his own memories. He was four year old and James had stolen the toy broom he had received on his birthday. James was flying it around while Albus chased him. The picture changed and he saw the time he dropped a sharp knife onto his foot, but instead of slicing it unfold, the knife just bounced off it. He had been four then, as well, and that was the first magical thing he did. The setting changed yet again and Albus was seven and was playing with his cousins at the Burrow. Then he was at home, reading his Hogwarts varsity letter. The panorama changed for a final time, he and rose were sitting in Rose 's bedroom at the burrow, researching about werewolves. Albus 's nerve beatnik faster. He could n't let his auntie see that.

`` No ! '' Albus exclaimed, and the classroom reappeared in front of him. He glanced around and was one-half surprised that he was still standing up, since King James I had collapsed during his attempt.

Hermione was looking at him and then she glanced at pink wine, then back to Albus. She had obviously seen a bit of the last memory. `` Well, you actually managed to stop me, although not by convention means of Occlumency. But that is very honest for a first try. What was that last retention ? ``

`` Nothing, nix, '' Albus replied quickly, averting his gaze from his aunt.

`` Very well, I think that is enough for tonight. Albus, Epistle of James, keep practicing. Try to close your nous before you go to bed. I 'll see you all on Tues. Good chance with all your socio-economic class. And try to carry yourselves during Charms, '' Hermione added.

`` We do ! '' James insisted, `` prof Washburn just does n't wish us. ``

`` Be that as it may, you do need to pass his class, '' Hermione reminded them, `` good night. ``

`` Nox, '' Albus, James, and Rose said as they left the classroom.

`` So, what was that computer memory that you did n't desire my mum to see ? '' blush wine asked curiously once they were out of earshot of the classroom.

`` Later, '' Albus whispered, glancing at James.

`` Blimey, that 's some strange poppycock, Legilimency and Occlumency, '' King James announced after a few moment of quiet, `` But you seem salutary at it, Albus. ``

`` Maybe, '' Albus responded.

`` Better than me. I could n't do anything during it. Just kind of forgot everything except the memories I was seeing. Could n't think of anything to do about it, '' Saint James the Apostle explained.

`` You 've just got to practice it, '' Albus told him, `` Plus, this was just the first metre. And anyway, I 've got to think of something better to do than just shouting out random things. People will think I 'm a whacko if I 'm just shouting out 'no'all the sentence. ``

James laughed, `` Well, I already know you 're a nutter. ``

`` Oh, shut it, James II, '' Albus laughed and punched James in the arm. King James I punched him back and they continued that until they reached the Fat Lady. Rose followed behind and muttered something that sounded like 'boys'.

When they arrived back at the common elbow room, James immediately went to his dormitory room so he could tell his friends about the lesson.

`` So, what was the memory ? '' Rose whispered to Albus.

`` When we were researching about werewolves, '' Albus told her, `` I did n't want Aunt Hermione to love about that. ``

`` Why not ? '' pink wine asked.

`` I dunno, really. I mean, it 's not like she had a trouble with Teddy 's dad. I guess she just came awfully fill up to seeing our other research, '' Albus explained.

`` adept full point, '' Rose agreed, `` But you know, you 've got to practice this. What if she does find out about that ? She 'll recount Uncle Harry. ``

`` I know, I know, I 'll practice, '' Albus assured her.

`` Good, '' rosiness seemed satisfied, `` Now, we 'd better get to bed. Good night. ``

`` Night, '' Albus said as he walked to the door to the dormitory. As he lay in bed trying to get to kip, listening to Bilius 's stertor, he tried to close his judgement. 'Think about nada ,'he kept repeating in his mind. But it did n't exercise, because Albus yet again had the same nightmare.

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During the adjacent two weeks, tensions ran high between the Gryffindors and Slytherins. As the impending Quidditch catch grew nearer, there were to a greater extent and More duel in the corridors. These usually resulted in various instrumentalist having to go to the Hospital Wing. Luckily, no one had been severely injured yet. However, both Houses were starting to be very protective of their instrumentalist. Samantha Meyers forbade anyone on the Gryffindor team from wandering the corridors alone. She was also getting more and to a greater extent vivid with her practice schedules. Samantha had started scheduling a recitation for every night of the calendar week. Every evening, the Gryffindor squad came trooping back into the common room well after nighttime, looking tired and worn out. Slytherin was also practicing each day, but they got an before prison term in the evening.

Nightly Quidditch pattern did not bode well for James 's Occlumency lessons. He had asked Hermione if he could skip the deterrent example until after the match, but she would not allow it. Saint James grudgingly skipped his Quidditch pattern, much to Samantha 's consternation. She was not happy about James missing practice. Hermione actually sent her a varsity letter, which got her to blockade badgering St. James the Apostle about practice.

Albus thought he was making a bit of onward motion with his Occlumency. He had been reading the ledger and doing the homework, although he did not savor it. Occlumency was like having another class to withdraw, so he wound up with more homework than the rest of his class fellow. Albus had not yet succeeded in preventing Hermione from entering his mind, but he usually managed to storm her out after a little piece. He was relieved that he had so far prevented her from discovering his Hallows research. Despite this, he was still having unusual nightmare a couple of Night a workweek. James was not making nearly as much onward motion as Albus. He had yet to intercept Hermione 's Legilimency at all, and was still collapsing on the story occasionally. James was getting increasingly fed up with Occlumency and did not enjoy the lessons at all.

As the Quidditch match, and the full moon, grew closer, Albus started to watch Matt for signs of illness. The day before the match, lustrelessness almost slept through breakfast. Saint John had to awaken him up before he left for the Great Hall. Albus watched him throughout DADA and noticed that he was much more tired than usual. He kept his head on the desk the stallion course of instruction and did n't take any notes. Harry did not say anything about this, which Albus persuasion was strange because whenever anyone else fell asleep in other classes, the teacher woke them up. Albus could n't remember a metre when someone fell asleep in papa, though, because usually that grade was exciting.

`` Are you ok ? '' Albus asked Matt as they were walking to Charms.

`` Fine, '' lusterlessness responded. He was walking a bit dense than usual, `` Just tired. ``

`` Ok, '' Albus said warily, `` But if you want to go to the hospital Wing during Charms, I 'll offer to call for you. ``

`` I will too, '' John agreed, `` Anything to get out of that class. ``

The male child immediately stopped talking once they entered the Charms classroom and went to their usual back table. Once he sat down, Matt put his headland down on top of his book. Washburn stormed into the room a few seconds later and started taking attendance.

`` I 'm lecturing today, involve out your notes, '' he barked at the grade. Everyone silently found quills and parchment as Washburn pointed his sceptre at the board. Notes appeared on it and Albus started copying them down. Washburn started talking and droned on for about half the menses without stopping, even when student raised their hands to ask questions. Albus did not glint up to look at him at all. Once he finished copying his notes, he looked over at Matt and noticed that he had fallen asleep. Unfortunately, Washburn had noticed, too.

`` Eckerton ! '' Washburn shouted while he walked towards the back table, `` This is not nap clip ! ``

`` I do n't think he 's feeling well, sir, '' John said tentatively.

`` I did n't ask how he 's feeling ! '' Washburn growled at John. `` Now come alive up and pay attending ! '' he shouted again.

Matt slowly picked up his drumhead and stared at Washburn, `` Huh ? ``

`` I said this is not nap prison term ! '' Washburn screamed.

`` Oh, sorry, '' lusterlessness mumbled. He stared down at his record book and rested his head on his hand.

Washburn grumbled something incoherent and got back to his speech. matt kept his head up the rest of the course of study, but did n't take any line. Although he did go to Astronomy after lunch, lustrelessness did not seem to pay much attending in that class either. After class was over, he went up to the dorm room and slept straight through dinner.

`` What former explanation could there be ? '' rosiness wondered aloud in the common room that night. She, Albus, John, and Amanda were sitting around a mesa after dinner. The pre-Quidditch match inflammation kept the pandemonium and noise in the common room up, so no one was paying practically tending to what they were talking about.

`` I do n't suppose there is another one, '' Albus told her, `` He 's got to be a loup-garou. He gets sick every replete moon and leaves overnight. When he comes back he 's still sick and he 's got injuries. ``

`` I 'm sure he is one, '' lav agreed, `` Just hope he tells us soon, or I 'm just going to own to tell him I know. It 's gon na be hard to hide that we know. ``

`` consider how hard it is for Matt ? Hiding that from everyone, '' Albus reminded him.

`` True. ``

`` So, who thinks we 'll win the match tomorrow ? '' Albus asked, changing the subject.

`` I do ! '' St. John the Apostle shouted, `` With your cousin 's new broom, we 'll be unvanquishable. ``

`` Definitely, '' Amanda agreed, `` I ca n't hold off to see it in activeness. ``

`` You 've really gotten into Quidditch, have n't you ? '' Rose giggled.

`` Sure have, it 's so much better than football, '' Amanda told her.

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The match was to be held in the early afternoon, which was a bit later than the previous Gryffindor vs. Hufflepuff match. Albus and his friends spent the originally part of the day playing thaumaturgist 's chess and Exploding snapshot in the common room. mat seemed too tired to play anything, so he laid on one of the lounge and watched the games. Albus noticed the Gryffindor squad huddled in one niche of the way, reviewing end minute tactics. William James looked a bit nervous, which was graspable considering the finish match landed him in the hospital Wing.

The first light dragged by, but eventually, everyone started to reach their way down to the pitch after lunch.

`` Should be a good game, '' Albus said to John the Evangelist as they were walking towards the pitch.

`` Definitely. I 've been looking forward to a Gryffindor vs. Slytherin secret plan. I 've heard they 're the skillful ones, '' whoremaster told him.

`` That 's what I 've heard, too. Dad says they were usually the most exciting ones in his days here, '' Albus informed John.

`` Conditions could n't be worse, though, '' John lamented. He was right. The conditions was not cooperating for a game of Quidditch. Although the visibleness seemed to be a bit better than Gryffindor 's last couple, the C was falling at a steady pace and it was bitterly cold.

`` Hopefully it wo n't terminal as long as hold up time, '' Rose pulled her cloak tighter, `` I 'm freezing. ``

`` Me, too, '' matt agreed. He was already shivering, and was a few paces behind everyone else.

Albus and the rest of the radical slowed down to allow mat to catch up with them. `` well, I just hope James does n't get injured again, '' Albus said.

`` Hope not, '' Amanda agreed.

The five first years made their way through the crowds and found their way to a few seats on Gryffindor 's side of the point of view. As they were walking slowly to match Matt 's footstep, they were some of the finish people in the tie-up. They found their seats just before the commentary started.

`` Welcome to the Gryffindor vs. Slytherin match ! '' Todd Kate Smith shouted over the crowd, `` This is a highly look to match that should prove to be as exciting as always. The weather 's brutal, but that should n't intercept a well trained team.

`` And here come the teams ! First onto the pitching is the Gryffindor team. Captain Samantha Meyers, followed by Sakartvelo Weasley, Fred Weasley, Heather Weasley, Bradley Weasley, Ryan O'Malley, and James potter ! ''

The squad flew around the pitch once and then landed next to each other on the ground.

`` Here are the Slytherins. Captain Talan Flint, followed by spear Goyle, Stonewall Jackson Naiser, Ferris fielding, Peyton Haines, Hailey Odele, and Glenna Dabney. ``

The Slytherins flew once around the pitch shot and landed in front of the Gryffindors. The ref, Alan Oteski, had the captains shake helping hand, and the teams were off.

`` Professor Oteski releases the Quaffle, Bludgers, and Snitch, and the players are up ! Quaffle goes to fielding and he 's flying towards the Gryffindor goal posts. Oh, Nice Bludger oeuvre by O'Malley ! Quaffle goes to Meyers, she flies down the pitching, passing to the two Weasley pursuer. And Heather Weasley scores the first destination ! ``

The Gryffindor squad scored three goal within the first five minutes. Slytherin had not managed to get any destination past Georgia.

`` Of path, the excite part of this game is Georgia Weasley 's new Calluna vulgaris. It 's a Firebolt 3000. The degraded Scots heather yet ! It seems to be proving itself in this game. What with Empire State of the South 's incredible acquisition, and that broom, I 'd be surprised if Slytherin scores any goals at all ! '' Sir Alexander Robertus Todd shouted excitedly.

`` She 's nonplus ! '' John exclaimed, `` I want one of those Calluna vulgaris ! ``

`` Me, too, '' Albus agreed, `` I flew it over holiday. It was amazing. ``

`` Wow ! Think she 'd let me ride it ? '' St. John the Apostle asked.

`` Maybe. If you come to my station over the summer, I 'll ask her, '' Albus told him.

`` Awesome ! '' John grinned.

`` Another goal scored for Gryffindor ! Making the grade 40-0 in favor of Gryffindor ! Fred Wealsey has the Quaffle, he 's storming up the sales pitch, headed to the Slytherin goal military post. Ouch ! Hit in the back with a Bludger sent from Naiser. Odele has the Quaffle now and is headed towards GA Weasley. She passes to Fielding, who attempts to hit a goal. And saved ! Wow, I did n't think a broom could move that fast, '' Todd was jumping up and down at the commentator 's podium now.

`` Flint does not take care happy, '' Albus commented.

`` No, he does n't. face like he 's ready to hex someone, '' John agreed.

`` Would n't put it past him, '' rose chimed in, `` These compeer are known to get ugly. ``

The biz continued for a piece, with Gryffindor scoring a few Sir Thomas More goals. Slytherin did manage to get one goal after Flint sent a Bludger at Georgia right when Odele was attempting to score.

`` Think this match will last much longer ? '' Matt asked.

`` Dunno. Does n't await like Epistle of James or Dabney have seen the sneak yet, '' Albus peered out at the landing field. `` They 're just hovering above everyone else. Looks like they 're trying to stay out of it. I can see why. The Bludger piece of work is getting cruddy. ''

And it was. All the Gryffindor chasers were sporting some kind of injury. Georgia had a nose bleed, but seemed to be ignoring it. Odele and Haines both had taken Bludgers to arm and it seemed to feature affected their ability to catch the Quaffle.

Albus looked over at lustrelessness. He was sitting down, shivering, with his head word resting on his paw. `` You ok ? ``

`` I guess. I just hope the match is done soon, '' lustrelessness winced.

`` Want to go back inside ? '' Albus asked.

`` No, I 'll be fine, '' matt insisted.

`` Another goal for Gryffindor ! Making the match 110-10 Gryffindor ! '' Todd bellowed, `` And the match is getting ugly. Ouch ! Fred Weasley takes a Bludger to the head, causing him to deteriorate the Quaffle. But it 's caught by Meyers ! She passes to heather mixture, who scores another finish !

`` Flint appears to experience abandoned the Bludgers and is soaring up towards Potter and Dabney. What 's he up to ? Meanwhile, Bradley Weasley hits a well aimed Bludger towards fielding, who drops the Quaffle. rachis to Flint. It appears that he is getting into an contention with Dabney. I wonder what they 're saying ? Hope it 's important. Looks like his neglect of beater duties has caused his uninjured Chaser to get hit. ``

Flint turned his head around and flew straight towards Empire State of the South. Odele was flying towards the goal posts with the Quaffle. `` What 's he doing now ? He 's grabbed cargo deck of Georgia 's Scots heather ! Foul ! flint has grabbed Empire State of the South 's broom and appears to be preventing her from keeping ! Foul ! '' Todd screamed angrily. Odele took vantage of the spot and scored a goal.

Oteski blew his whistling, `` Penalty stab for Gryffindor ! Unnecessary grabbing of opposing keeper 's broomstick. Honestly, you should live beneficial ! Such an obvious foul ! And that goal does not count ! ``

`` Gryffindor captain, Meyers, easily scores the penalty scene, bringing the grievance up to 130-10 Gryffindor, '' Sweeney Todd announced, `` Slytherin chaser, Fielding, manages to get the Quaffle and is flying towards the Gryffindor goal posts. Bradley Weasley sends a Bludger towards him and, ouch ! He 's knocked off his broom. Lucky for him, he was low to the ground. But looks like he 's out for the relief of the biz, probably broke his arm or something. ``

`` This is amazing ! '' John exclaimed, `` I 've never seen Quidditch like this. I wonder if Slytherin 's ever lost by this much before. ``

`` I dunno, '' Albus responded, `` But I do n't mean their seeker 's very near. All she 's doing is following St. James around. And flint was yelling at her for something. ``

`` Probably telling her just to catch the Snitch so they can end the wretchedness, '' John laughed.

`` James better catch the Snitch soon, '' lustrelessness groaned, `` I do n't think I can train much more of this. '' He was huddled on his seat, holding his belly in pain.

`` Sure you do n't want to go in ? '' Albus asked.

`` I dunno, '' Matt moaned, `` Maybe. ``

`` looking at like Potter 's seen the canary ! '' Todd shouted. James had started speeding towards the Gryffindor finish stake, with Dabney following closely behind. `` The Slytherin beaters seem to be trying to hit Potter with the Bludgers. But, bent on, the Gryffindor chasers and beaters seem to have surrounded ceramicist, protecting him from Naiser and Flint. Blimey ! I 've never seen anything like it ! And it worked ! thrower caught the Snitch ! ``

The crowd erupted into applause, Gryffindors storming the ground, lifting St. James up into the air. They started walking back to the castle. The Slytherin squad was looking murderous and Flint River was screaming at Dabney.

`` Let 's go, '' Rose said, looking at Matt.

`` Oh, in effect, '' flatness moaned as he slowly stood up.

`` You want to go to the hospital annex ? '' Albus asked.

`` No, I do n't recollect so, '' matte said, leaning on John the Divine for support.

The five friends slowly made their way up to the castle. By the time they got there, everyone else had already made it back. It took them a while to climb the stairs to Gryffindor Tower, but eventually, they made it.

When they entered the common room, a political party was already in full lilt. matte made a beeline for the hall and did n't seem back.

`` Albus ! '' James I came running up to him, butterbeer in hand, `` We did it ! heartbeat Slytherin ! They are pathetic. And here I was, thinking they actually had a honest team. No way they 're in the running for the Cup now. Blimey, losing 10 to 300 ... ''

`` You did great ! '' Albus grinned at him, `` Dad would be very proud. ``

`` Proud of what ? '' a voice came from behind them.

Albus turned around, `` Dad ? ! ``

`` What are you doing here ? '' James II asked.

`` Came for the party. Blimey, things have n't changed a bit. The company after we beat Slytherin were always dear. Anyway, congratulation, James ! ``

`` Thanks ! ``

`` We 're not being too loudly, are we, prof potter ? '' Samantha Meyers had come over to see what was going on.

`` No, 'course not ! '' Harry grinned, `` Ca n't anticipate you to be placid after that win. Just quiet down by midnight. ``

`` Sure, no problem ! It was amazing, was n't it ? '' Samantha said excitedly.

`` Oh, it was glorious, '' Harry agreed. Harry and Samantha quickly settled down to rehashing every bit of the match, and were soon joined by Georgia.

`` Never grow out of Quidditch, right ? '' James laughed.

`` right field, '' Albus agreed, `` Honestly, I thought it 'd be a bit strange having him as our instructor, but it has n't been weird at all. ``

`` Yeah, it 's been pretty neat. ``

******

The political party in the Gryffindor common room lasted well into the evening. about of the Gryffindors did not even go down for dinner. Albus 's cousin had managed to bring a in force bit of intellectual nourishment up to the common room, so there was really no need to go to the Great Hall. Harry left shortly before dinner, though, so he could get together the rest of the stave for the meal.

`` Honestly, I 'll never get any work done with this noise, '' blush wine sighed. She, Albus, John, and Amanda were sitting around one of the board in the vulgar room eating sweets. blush wine was the sole one trying to get any study done.

`` Why bother ? You 've still got tomorrow, '' whoremonger commented, `` Hey, I got your dad, Albus. '' whoremaster held up a coffee Frog card.

`` I do n't see why everybody 's got to company so late into the evening, '' pink wine said, `` It was n't that spectacular a win. Slytherin was dreadful. ``

`` That 's the detail, '' John told her, `` Slytherin 's usually got a pretty good squad. It 's the principle of the affair. Gryffindor and Slytherin are huge rivals, and when we beat them, it 's a reason to lionize. Even if they 're rubbish. ``

`` Whatever, '' Rose put her finger's breadth in her ears and continued to read.

`` And their new quester 's atrocious, '' Albus said, `` I bet she could n't see the fink if it was right wing in front of her cheek. ``

`` Yeah, she 's no match for Saint James the Apostle, '' lavatory agreed, `` I 've heard from some of the older students that he 's as good as Ted Lupin was. ``

`` Well, he should be, '' Albus laughed, `` shift 's been training him ever since Saint James the Apostle could get on a heather. I think they started when James was about five. ``

`` But he 's got it in his blood, too, '' Amanda chimed in, `` I mean, Albus, your dad was the best quester Gryffindor 's ever seen. And your Uncle Charlie was a great Seeker, too. Plus, your mum played for the Holyhead Harpies. ``

`` Yup, '' Albus grinned, `` Quidditch is a high-pitched precedence in my family. ``

`` Guess Rose just did n't get any of those Quidditch genes, '' John poked Rose and she jumped.

`` Shut it, John, '' Rose told him, `` Where 's lusterlessness ? ``

`` Still sleeping, '' Albus said, glancing at the door to the dormitories, `` Been there ever since the end of the compeer. ``

`` fountainhead, why do n't you go check on him ? '' Rose suggested.

`` All right, '' Albus got up from his chair and walked to the dorm room. When he got there, he saw that matte was sound asleep in his bed.

`` matt ! '' Albus whispered, `` Hey, Matt ! Get up ! '' Albus lifted matt 's arm up and it fell limply back onto the mattress when he let go. `` Wake up ! '' Albus shouted a little louder.

`` Huh ? Wha'? '' Matt groggily lifted his head and grimaced.

`` You all right ? '' Albus asked with a aspect of concern on his face.

`` Ugh, '' Matt groaned and sat up. `` What time is it ? ``

`` Almost six, '' Albus told him.

`` Ohh, '' Matt slowly got up off the bed and swayed, `` I 've got to go to the Hospital Wing. ``

`` well, I 'll charter you, '' Albus grabbed Matt 's arm so he would n't fall.

`` No, I 'll be alright, '' Matt said.

`` No, I 'm taking you, '' Albus insisted. lusterlessness did not protest any further and leaned on Albus for bread and butter. They made their way down into the common room, where the company was still in broad vacillation. Albus led Matt straight out of portrait hole and into the corridor towards the infirmary Wing.

`` C'mon, we 're almost there, '' Albus said as they walked down a flight of stairs of stairs.

`` I think I 'm going to be sick, '' Matt groaned and clutched his stomach.

`` It 's ok, we 'll be there soon, '' Albus winced under flatness 's weightiness. lusterlessness was leaning on Albus Thomas More and Thomas More by the minute, `` madam Pomfrey will fix it. ``

`` No she wo n't. She ca n't, '' matt 's vocalisation wavered as he talked.

`` Here we are, '' Albus opened the door to the hospital Wing and led matte inside. brothel keeper Pomfrey was waiting and rushed over to Albus and Matt.

`` It 's ok, darling, fall on, '' she pulled matt away from Albus and let him lean on her, `` I 'll hire it from here, Albus. You 'd best go back to your common room. ``

Albus turned to depart, but not before seeing ma'am Pomfrey soothing matt, who had started to cry. Albus shut the door, wishing he could do something to help. Matt seemed to be doing worse this month than he had the past calendar month. He had n't seemed any unlike during the past times few Day, but maybe he was just unspoiled at hiding his emotions. Albus had forgotten to sharpen on figuring out what matt was feeling in the days leading up to the full moon due to being preoccupied with homework and Occlumency lessons. Why did this calendar month seem worse ? What was going on ?

Albus pondered these idea as he walked slowly back to the common room. How could he convince Matt that it would be safe to say Albus his secret ? Would he ever tell ? And more importantly, was there anything anyone could do to help ?

`` Something troubling you, Potty ? '' a frigidity articulation said. Albus looked up and saw Quinton Willinson, flanked by two former Slytherns, standing at the top of the stairs that Albus was climbing. `` fancy a perambulation by yourself ? ``

`` Go away, Willinson, '' Albus growled as he reached the top of the stairs.

`` It 's a loose rook. Not curfew yet. I 'm dislodge to wander the corridors just as you are, pot, '' Willinson sneered at Albus.

`` Just leave me alone, '' Albus tried to walk past him, but the other two Slytherins blocked his path.

`` No, do n't think I will. I still have n't forgotten that Exploding Eclair, '' Willinson said, drawing his sceptre and pointing it at Albus, `` I know it was you. ``

`` How ? '' Albus asked nervously as he drew his own wand and pointed it at Willinson.

`` I just do, '' Willinson snapped his digit and his cronies pulled out their scepter and pointed them at Albus, `` And now you 'll pay. ``

`` Expelliarmus ! '' Albus shouted, and Willinson 's scepter flew out of his hand and landed on the floor. A split second later, two blue jet of idle came from the other two Slytherins 's wands and hit Albus in the chest. Before he knew what was happening, he stumbled backwards and fell down the step. He blacked out halfway down, and the last thing he saw was Willinson and his two friends running in the opposite direction.

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A/N : Sorry for the cliffie ! well, not really, I do like putting them in. Originally, this chapter did not have a cliffie, but it was quite short so I stuck about half the adjacent chapter at the end of this one. So now it 's a bit long than usual.

Thanks as usual to my sister and now functionary beta, Dancer Of Starlight. Thanks as well to my brother and my other baby. Please read and look back !

Disclaimer- I do n't own Harry thrower

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`` You have no idea who did it, then ? '' Albus heard his dad ask.

`` No, when Neville found him, there was no signboard that anybody else had been there, '' Madam Pomfrey whispered.

`` well, when I find out who did it, there 'll be trouble, '' Albus heard a bang and he figured his dad had just slammed his clenched fist onto something hard.

`` Harry, please be a bit quieter. I 'm surely whoever it is will be punished. ''

`` I 'll be sure of that. ``

Albus opened his center and looked around. He was in the Hospital backstage. Judging by the shadow outside, it must have been the middle of the night. He had no idea how many hours had passed, but he guessed it must get been quite a few. Albus tried to sit up, but was immediately hit by a searing pain in his head and had to lay back down.

Harry rushed over upon seeing that he was awake, `` Albus ! What on earth happened ? ``

`` How 'd I get here ? '' Albus groaned.

Harry bent over and hugged Albus tight. `` Ouch ! '' Albus winced.

`` Really, Harry, I 've only just healed those osseous tissue ! '' dame Pomfrey pulled Harry away.

`` Neville found you a duad hr ago. You were laying unconscious at the bottom of one of the staircases. It was obvious you 'd fallen down, but it looked like someone had stunned you as well. You 've got a cracked skull, a few broken costa, and a get out arm. '' Harry answered, once he sat down in the chair next to the bed. `` But who did it ? ``

`` Quinton Willinson, and two other Slytherins I do n't know, '' Albus told him.

`` What year are they in ? ''

`` Willinson 's a seventh year, I dunno about the others, '' Albus answered.

Harry slammed his hand onto the bedside table and stood up, `` 7th year ? ! Bloody the pits ! What in the epithet of pigeon hawk 's saggy left- ''

`` Harry, calm down ! '' madam Pomfrey rushed over to peck up the water jug that had fallen off the table.

`` Sorry, '' Harry resumed his keister, `` But honestly, what seventh year gang up on a first class ? ``

`` Victoire and Amy Eckerton warned me. They said he picks a firstly yr every year to torment. And they told me not to go anywhere alone, because he never picks a scrap unless you 're alone. Apparently he 's not a very upright dueler. But I totally forgot about that when I took matt here, '' Albus looked around at the empty beds around him, `` By the way, where is he ? ``

`` zip to concern about now, '' lady Pomfrey said shortly.

`` Well, Willinson will be getting hold, and loads of it. And those two other Slytherins as well. I 'll be talking to Slughorn, '' Harry muttered.

`` Oh, Dad, I disarmed Willinson ! '' Albus said excitedly, `` I 'd forgotten about that. Right after I disarmed him, the other two stunned me and I fell down the stairs. ``

Harry grinned, `` Brilliant. You 're majuscule at disarming. And if the other two were n't there, you 'd have been ok. But, it 's hard to demilitarise three wizards at once. ``

`` It 's getting late, I think you 'd improve give Albus a chance to sleep, Harry, '' madam Pomfrey came over holding a goblet of potion.

`` All right hand, '' Harry stood up and gave Albus a gentle hug, `` I 'll be back in the morning. G'night, Al, I love you. ``

`` sexual love you, too, '' Albus awkwardly hugged his dad back, `` well night. ``

`` I 've got a potion to help you sleep, '' brothel keeper Pomfrey handed him the potion, `` Drink up. ``

Albus took the goblet and downed it in one gulp.

`` Knew it was only a topic of time before you showed up here, '' gentlewoman Pomfrey muttered, `` Potters seem to be unable to celebrate themselves out of this berth ... ''

*****

`` What happened, Poppy ? '' Albus heard someone ask.

`` Bad transformation, really bad, '' lady Pomfrey replied grimly.

`` What can you do ? '' the articulation asked, Albus recognized it now as Neville.

`` I 'm really not sure, '' dame Pomfrey sighed, `` I 'll lot the usual potions and heal the os, but early than that ... I 've got to contact St. Mungo 's. ``

`` I 'll do it, '' Neville announced, `` Is Albus ok ? ``

`` He 'll be hunky-dory, '' lady Pomfrey assured him, `` I 'll sustain him here until tomorrow cockcrow. ``

Albus heard Neville leave and lady Pomfrey tug the curtains shut around one of the seam. She moved quickly around the elbow room whispering to herself and loudly grabbing bottles off of shelves. Albus opened his eyes briefly and saw that the bed at the end of the row had the curtains shut. That 's where lustrelessness was. And Albus had been right. He was a werewolf. Any doubt that Albus had was gone. He felt regorge with apprehension at the opinion of Matt going through that transformation every month. Stuck with a scourge that prevented him from living a normal lifespan. Albus knew what living was like for a werewolf. He heard about chemise 's dad 's life story. After Hogwarts, what would Matt do ? Would he be capable to get a job ?

`` Are you awake ? '' Madam Pomfrey came bustling over with a breakfast tray, `` good, eat up. ``

`` Is Matt going to be ok ? '' Albus asked nervously.

`` Never you mind, '' Madam Pomfrey answered as she walked back to matt 's bed and disappeared behind the drape. She spent much of the succeeding hour bustling back and forth between matte 's bed and her study, where Albus could see her consulting books and mixing potions. Albus watched her and noticed she looked much more interest than usual. What was going on ?

Neville returned about an hour later, followed by a tall, balding man in burnt lime green robes. Albus recognized them as Healer robes. Madam Pomfrey came out from behind the curtain when she heard the door open and walked quickly over to the two men.

`` I 'd better go ascertain Amy, Poppy, '' Neville announced.

`` Yes, I suppose you should, '' ma'am Pomfrey answered, `` Poor dear will be worried sick when she sees him. ``

`` I know, '' Neville sighed and left the room.

Madam Pomfrey turned to the other man, `` Oh, good, they 've sent you, Healer Sterling, '' she welcomed the healer with a sigh of relief, `` I was afraid they 'd send one of the trainee Healers. ``

`` No, no, I insisted on coming, '' therapist Sterling assured her, `` I 'm the one in rush of the study- ''

Madam Pomfrey cut him off and gestured to Albus 's bed, `` Shush ! We 'll discuss it shortly. Albus, why do n't you finish your breakfast ? ``

`` I 'm not hungry, '' Albus mumbled.

Madam Pomfrey 's face softened, `` Albus, Matt will be ok. You must n't worry. ``

`` But what 's going on ? '' Albus asked, `` I 've already figured it out. I know he 's a lycanthrope. ``

`` Be that as it may, I can not inform you about the spot, '' Madam Pomfrey said as she and therapist Sterling walked towards matt 's bed, `` Now, it 's best for you to get some sleep. ''

brothel keeper Pomfrey drew her wand, muttered a go, and she and the two men disappeared behind the curtains. Albus knew she had casted the Muffliato appealingness on him. He had witnessed his parents using that magic spell before. He sighed and picked at his eggs, but he really could n't eat anything. He knew that lady Pomfrey really was not sure whether Matt would be ok. Albus sat pondering about what could be untimely, when a loud bang jolted him out of his thoughts.

Albus turned around in his bed and noticed that the banging was coming from the door. Madam Pomfrey ran out from behind the curtain and headed towards the threshold. `` Who 's there ? '' she shouted.

`` Rose Weasley, '' Albus heard his cousin 's interpreter, `` Why are the threshold locked ? Ca n't we amount in and see Albus ? ``

`` I 'd rather you did n't. I 've got another student in here who needs quiet, '' Madam Pomfrey said through the closed in door.

`` Is it Matt ? '' rosebush asked, `` Because he 's still not back yet. ``

brothel keeper Pomfrey sighed, `` Yes. ``

`` We 'll be calm, '' rosiness answered, `` I promise. ``

`` Oh, all right, '' dame Pomfrey opened the door, `` But only for a little while. ``

Rose walked through the doorway, followed by John, Amanda, and James. `` Oh, Albus, are you all right ? '' she whispered as they neared Albus 's bed.

`` I 'll be fine, '' Albus told them.

`` What on worldly concern happened ? Never saw you after you took Matt here last night, '' Saint John asked. He, William James, Amanda, and pink wine sat down on the bed next to Albus's.

`` Met up with Willinson, '' Albus groaned, `` Him and two other Slytherins. ``

`` He 's trouble, I tell ya, '' James shook his head, `` repel me mad until Victoire talked to him last class. ``

`` Yeah, well, he does n't seem to be listening to Victoire this twelvemonth, does he ? '' Albus responded, `` Anyway, I disarmed him, but his two Quaker stunned me at the same time and I fell down the stairs. Got knocked out halfway down and woke up here. ``

`` Whoa, are you ok ? '' Amanda asked.

`` I 'm o.k.. Got a few part bones, but they 're healed now. My head still hurts, though, '' Albus rubbed his forehead.

`` We were so worry when you were still gone this morning, '' rosiness told him, `` sound straight to Uncle Harry 's study and he told us you were here. By the way, he said he 'd be visiting later this daybreak. ``

`` Dad was here last Nox, too, '' Albus said, `` He 's really angry about it. He 's going to fall in Willinson rafts of detention. ``

John Lackland grinned, `` Excellent. He 'll finally be getting what he deserves. ``

`` Well, I 've got to get going. Quidditch practice, '' James I announced as he got up from the bed.

`` But you just had a couple yesterday, '' rosiness shook her head.

`` Energy n't matter. Billy Sunday 's one of our usual recitation days, '' James I reminded her. `` Glad you 're near, Albus. '' James II waved and left the room. As he left, Neville, Victoire, and Amy came rushing through. Amy ran straight to lusterlessness 's bed with weeping in her centre and Neville following quickly behind. Victoire stared at her questioningly, but turned to Albus 's bed.

`` I told you not to go anywhere alone ! '' she sighed.

`` I know ! '' Albus replied, `` Sorry. I was just taking Matt here. He was pretty sick last night, and it did n't occur to me that I 'd be walking back to the common way alone. ``

`` Oh, I understand that, '' Victoire answered, `` But just be deliberate from now on. ``

`` I will, '' Albus assured her. Sometimes, it felt like his older first cousin were just redundant parents.

`` well, Uncle Harry 's furious, so I do n't retrieve you 'll take in to occupy much anymore, '' Victoire told him, `` I heard him talking to Slughorn earlier. Apparently, Harry and prof Longbottom are going to film turning overseeing his hold and let 's just say he 's not going to own a lot loose clock time in the get weeks. ``

`` good, '' Albus responded.

`` I 'd better be off, '' Victoire said, `` I 'm due to tutor home run in Transfiguration in a few minutes. I was just with Amy, she started getting hysterical when Neville came and found her in the common room. But she would n't tell me what 's going on. I do n't hypothecate you know ? ``

`` Nope, '' Albus said.

`` well, I 'll see you later, '' Victoire started to direct towards the door, `` Whatever it is, I hope mat 's ok. ''

`` Ok, now that she 's gone, I 've got to evidence you about Matt, '' Albus whispered, `` Come closer, I do n't require dame Pomfrey to find out. ``

rosiness, can, and Amanda climbed onto Albus 's bed. `` What about him ? '' John asked.

`` He 's a lycanthrope, '' Albus muttered.

`` What ? '' John exclaimed a bit too loudly, `` How do you know for sure ? ``

`` Shush ! '' Albus whispered, `` He was n't here last night when I woke up. And this dawn, Professor Longbottom and Madam Pomfrey brought him here, but he was unconscious. ``

`` I knew it, '' rose whispered.

`` Anyway, madam Pomfrey said he 'd had a really bad transformation, '' Albus told them, `` He 's still unconscious. And there 's a Healer from St. Mungo 's here. They 're all behind the drapery on Matt 's bed. They wo n't state me anything. They casted Muffliato, so I ca n't hear anything. ``

`` form, '' Rose groaned, `` Adults never let us recognize anything. ``

`` Yeah, '' Albus agreed, `` But what are we going to do about lusterlessness ? ``

`` fountainhead, we 've got to figure out how to secern him we know, '' toilet answered.

`` I do n't know about that, '' Albus responded, `` There 's a grounds he 's not recite us. I think we should let him tell us. ``

`` How do we hide that we know, Albus ? '' Gospel According to John asked.

`` We just do, '' Albus said adamantly, `` Anyway, it 's got to be harder for lustrelessness to keep this mysterious than us hiding the fact that we know. He 's got to secern us sooner or later. ``

`` I think Albus is correct, John, '' Rose agreed, `` He 'll tell us soon. This has got to be something he tells us. He has to be ready. ``

`` Fine, '' King John sighed. The four friends sat in secrecy for a moment, succumbing to their own thoughts about lusterlessness 's lycanthropy.

Madam Pomfrey and healer Sterling came rushing out behind the curtains, and once they did, the Muffliato charm broke.

`` I think I can do by him here, Poppy, '' Sterling said to ma'am Pomfrey, `` I do n't think there 's any need to move him to St. Mungo 's, unless he gets regretful. ``

`` Oh, good, '' Madam Pomfrey sighed with relief, `` That must mean it 's not as bad as I thought. ``

`` No, it 's not quite that bad. It will take a piece to plow, but he will go back perfectly fine, '' Sterling assured her, `` Right now I 've got to take these musical note back to St. Mungo 's and consult with some other Healers. I 'll also get through his parents. I should be back sometime in the afternoon. Just keep administering the potions every hour until then. ``

`` I 'll see you later, then, '' Madam Pomfrey bade him goodbye as he left the room.

`` I think it 's fourth dimension for you three to leave, '' she announced, `` Mr. potter needs his relaxation and he 's got to carry a few more potions. ``

`` See you, Albus, '' John Lackland got up and started towards the door.

`` Bye, '' Amanda followed behind John.

`` Glad you 're ok, '' rose wine got up, `` When do you get to entrust ? ``

`` Tomorrow morning, '' ma'am Pomfrey answered.

`` Can we see Matt ? '' rosebush asked.

`` Absolutely not, '' lady Pomfrey said sternly, `` He 's in no condition for visitor. ``

`` Ok, ok, '' Rose responded, `` Bye, Albus. ``

`` Bye. ``

******

Throughout the rest of the day, Healer Sterling popped in and out of the Hospital extension, bringing with him various potions from St. Mungo 's. Shortly after luncheon, Matt 's parents showed up and they stayed until the evening. Everyone kept using the Muffliato spell against Albus, so he was ineffectual to listen in on any conversations. Eventually he gave up on trying to find out any entropy about matte 's condition and fell asleep. madam Pomfrey let Albus leave the hospital Wing too soon Monday first light, while breakfast was still going on in the Great Hall. Albus was quite bored with the infirmary Wing and once Madam Pomfrey had deemed him well, he ran straight to the Great dormitory. Saint John the Apostle, Amanda, and pink wine were all sitting together, whispering.

`` Albus ! '' John shouted once Albus had sat down adjacent to him, `` All better then ? ``

`` Yeah, I 'm fine, '' Albus assured him, `` Bit hungry, though. '' Albus piled his home plate with eggs and toast.

`` We were just talking about matt, '' Rose informed him, `` How is he doing ? ``

`` I 'm really not sure, '' Albus said through a taste of toast, `` I could n't try a intelligence anyone was saying. They 're being very closelipped. ``

`` Is he awake yet ? '' Amanda asked.

`` No, he 's not, '' Albus sighed, `` At least I do n't mean so. The turn of conversation that I have been able to try are mostly about figuring out how to wake him up. ``

`` No chance of visiting him, then ? '' John wondered aloud.

`` Do n't think so, '' Albus told him, `` I mean, Madam Pomfrey 's still keeping the threshold locked. You have to say who you are and what you want in edict to get in. The simply ones who 've been allowed to visit are his parents and Amy. ``

`` Oh, '' Saint John sounded defeated, `` I hope she lets us in soon. ``

`` Scorpio Malfoy tried to get in, '' Albus lowered his voice, `` Last night. ``

`` What the pit did he want ? '' John growled, `` Slimy git. ``

`` Wanted to find out out what 's improper with matt, '' Albus answered, `` He 's way too nosy. Anyway, he banged on the doorway and told ma'am Pomfrey he had a nose bleed. But he 'd only taken a nozzle Bleed Nougat, because once he got in, I saw him eat the other half and the blood line stopped immediately. While ma'am Pomfrey was shutting the door after him and locking it, he ran over to Matt 's bed. ``

`` He did n't see him, did he ? '' rosebush asked anxiously.

`` No, the pall were up. Amy noticed him and she was looking murderous. She yelled at him to go away and mind his own business sector. Then Madam Pomfrey came back over and noticed he was n't bleeding anymore and made him will. Said she was going to evidence Slughorn about it. I hope he gets detention. ``

`` Wow, he does n't give up, does he ? '' can responded.

`` No, he does n't, '' Albus agreed, `` We 're gon na have to be careful about him. ``

`` military post is here, '' Amanda looked up and commented on the bird of night swooping into the room.

`` Albus, aspect, '' rosebush pointed to a copy of the Daily prophesier that had been delivered to the miss sitting across from them.

Albus glanced at the paper and immediately noticed what Rose was showing him. The social movement page headline was 'Mysterious Deaths Mystify Ministry Aurors'with a rather large moving picture of Harry below it. Albus turned to pink wine, `` What 's that about ? ``

`` I do n't know, but I do n't care the speech sound of it, '' Rose answered. `` Can I borrow that ? '' she asked the girl.

The girl looked at them, and then the clause, `` Sure, but I 'd like it back when you 're done. '' She gave them one terminal look and then turned to her friend and the two of them started whispering.

Rose took the paper and put it in between her and Albus.

Mysterious expiry Mystify Ministry Aurors

It started with the execution of Hogwart dad teacher, Eric Torro, in the start of Sep. Supposedly, the Aurors looked into the death immediately, but there have been no leads. Harry Potter, the Boy Who Lived, the elect One, foreland Auror, and Hogwarts papa teacher, has been leading the probe. But are his teaching duties getting in the way of his Auror duty ? There have also been no leads in the death of Jasmine Lamski, which occurred a calendar month ago. We asked if these destruction are connected, but the Auror situation responded with 'no input'. Do they know more than they 're telling us ? It is these form of murder that remind many of us of Lord Voldemort 's time of terror. Could there still be Dark Wizards among us ? Is the Auror Office doing enough to cease them ? And more importantly, should Harry potter be teaching Thomas Kid when his efforts are obviously needed in the Auror role ? Despite this, Harry potter assures the Wizarding World that things 'are under control and there is no motivation to care .'the great unwashed are being murdered and the liquidator are not being caught. It might indeed be time to worry.

`` That 's folderol ! '' Albus shouted when he finished the article.

`` What ? '' toilet asked, trying to read upside down.

`` Read this, '' Albus grumbled as he handed John and Amanda the paper. `` Who wrote it ? '' he asked Rose.

`` Rita Skeeter, '' Rose told him.

`` human body ! '' Albus shouted, `` She 's always twisting the trueness. ``

`` Does n't face like the teacher are too felicitous about it, '' Rose pointed to the staff table, where all the teachers were whispering amongst themselves. about of them wore looks of worry and anger. The merely one who was n't whispering was Washburn, who was glaring at the scholarly person, just like he usually did. Harry was noticeably absent from the table.

`` Blimey, '' John let out a low whistle, `` That 's the way to scare everybody. ``

`` There are n't really still Dark magician are there ? '' Amanda asked quietly, she was pale as a ghost.

`` 'Course there are, '' Albus told her, `` There 's always evil in the universe. But it 's not like Voldemort 's coming back or anything. If my dad says there 's zip to worry about, then there is n't. ``

`` Ok, but it 's still shivery, '' Amanda responded.

`` That 's what Rita Skeeter wants, '' Albus informed her, `` That 's what she does. She 's rarely ever written anything that 's she has n't stretched the Truth. ``

`` But what about those dreams and Legilimency ? '' Rose asked, `` Even your dad admits there 's something going on with that ? ``

`` I know, but he 's taking care of it, '' Albus assured her, `` I mean for sure, it 's scary, but I do n't opine it required an article that strikes worry and fear into everyone. No one besides you lot and my family know anything about those dreams. So to them, it 's just like soul just started randomly killing a few citizenry. ``

`` That 's true, '' John agreed, `` Where 's your dad ? ``

`` I dunno, '' Albus told him, `` I saw him last Night in the hospital backstage. He 's probably at the Ministry, trying to smooth everything over with this article. If people start complaining that the Aurors are n't doing enough, then he could lose his job here. ``

`` Bloody netherworld, '' Gospel According to John exclaimed, `` That would n't be right. I 'm sure the Aurors are doing a good job. ``

`` muted ! '' Professor Kendrick had stood up. The room fell understood as he did so. `` Thank you. Now, I 'm sure most of you have read today 's strawman Thomas Nelson Page article in the prophesier. I want to check you all that we are perfectly safe and there is no need to occupy. Certain journalist often have the substance abuse of stretching the Truth in lodge to fright people, and that is what is going on here. The Aurors are doing everything in their power to catch whoever murdered Professor Torro and Jasmine Lamski. I also need to inform you that daddy lessons will not lead shoes today, because prof thrower is spending the day at the Auror office staff and the Ministry, trying to calm down everyone down. If you have DADA today, please use the time to learn for your upcoming examination. That is all. '' prof Kendrick sat back down and resumed his conversation with Neville.

Once Kendrick had finished his spoken language, whispering resumed amongst the students. Anyone who had not seen the article before, was now scrambling to feel a written matter of the vaticinator.

`` wellspring, what 're we going to do with our free period, then ? '' Saint John the Apostle asked. The Gryffindor showtime years had dada first that day.

`` I 've got prep to finish, '' Amanda groaned, `` Essay for Herbology. ``

`` Ugh, do n't cue me, '' John groaned as well, `` I have n't finished it either. ``

`` fountainhead, then you do want reminding ! '' rosebush exclaimed, `` I finished that over the weekend. ``

`` Me, too, '' Albus commented.

`` Why do n't we go finish it, then, whoremaster ? '' Amanda suggested, `` The common way will be moderately pipe down with everyone off in class. ``

`` Fine, '' John reluctantly agreed. He stood up and headed off with Amanda to finish the essay.

`` That could n't throw worked out better, '' Rose whispered to Albus, `` Now we can go to the library and resume our research. ``

`` Good thinking, '' Albus told her, `` I 've finished that other Quran. Returned it a few days ago. I 'd improve get another. ``

`` I 've looked through three, but there 's lading others, '' rosebush informed him. She started walking out of the Great Hall, with Albus following, `` But I have n't found anything useful. ``

`` Me, neither. ``

Albus and Rose were pleased to find that the library was rather empty. There were a few older scholarly person who had a relinquish period, but all of them seemed too busy studying to notice the two first year. They headed straight to the Holy Scripture shelf that held the Book they had previously looked at.

`` Are we really going to have to look through all of these ? '' Albus wondered aloud.

`` Hopefully not, '' Rose said as she pulled out a rather expectant Word, `` Once we find something about Hallows, we can contain. ``

`` I 'm beginning to doubt if that 's going to happen, '' Albus responded.

`` I sure hope we find something soon, '' Rose opened her Book and glanced quickly at the table of contents, `` exam will be in a few month, so we 're going to experience to go studying More, which means lupus erythematosus time for this. ``

`` Yeah, maybe we 'll get lucky today, '' Albus hoped, `` Want to go determine a table ? '' He had picked out two books to look at.

`` Sure, '' Rose followed Albus into a secluded part of the library, away from Madam Pince and the other student. They read silently for xv minutes.

`` well, this playscript 's downright rubbish, '' Albus closed his first book, `` Says Dad and Voldemort dueled for half a day before Voldemort finally died. ``

Rose broke out laughing, `` Really ? ! Wow, amazing that got published. ``

Albus set aside that book and opened the other one, `` This looks a bit better. ``

`` Well, smell who it is ? '' soul said from behind rosiness.

Albus glanced up. `` And what do you want, Malfoy ? ``

`` Just seeing what you 're up to on your loose clock time, '' Malfoy smiled smugly, `` I 'm assuming you read the article. ``

`` Yeah, I did, '' Albus said coldly, `` But it 's not dependable. Just somebody trying to stir up fuss. ``

`` Never can tell, though, can you ? '' Malfoy sat down at their table, `` The Ministry 's often quiet matter up. ``

`` What do you bang about that ? '' rosiness asked.

`` Nothing, nothing, just material I 've overheard my father saying, '' Malfoy looked over at the book Rose was reading.

`` A history of Lord Voldemort, '' Malfoy read the title, `` concern title. Why are you reading it ? ``

`` Just a bit of background reading, never can determine too much. ``

`` Hmm, '' Malfoy looked at Albus, `` So, I hear you got into a bit of a affaire d'honneur the other day. ``

Albus turned red, `` Uh, yeah. ``

Malfoy smirked, `` Ca n't really subscribe on three one-seventh age. ``

`` He disarmed Willinson, '' Rose said angrily, `` And is it really your business ? ``

`` No, not really, but I still want to get it on. ``

`` I could 've taken on Willinson, '' Albus added, `` He 's frightful at dueling. But his two mates got me. ``

`` That 's reliable, Willinson 's dueling skill leave a lot to be desired, '' Malfoy agreed, `` But he 's smart enough not to duel without others on his side. ``

`` Good for him, '' Albus mumbled.

`` fountainhead, we 'd better be off to Charms, '' blush wine slammed her book shut and got up.

`` Yeah, bye, '' Albus muttered and followed Rose. They checked out their Quran, which got them more enquire glares from brothel keeper Pince, and headed off to Charms.

good luck charm was surprisingly uneventful. professor Washburn did inquire where mat was, but he seemed satisfied with 'in the infirmary extension'as an answer. look-alike Herbology went as usual, although Neville seemed form of tense and distracted during the class. Albus had assumed this was because of Rita Skeeter 's article. Both John and Amanda had managed to finish their essays, although John 's was n't long enough.

`` We should see if we can visit lustrelessness tomorrow evening, '' Rose announced at dinner.

`` Definitely, '' King John agreed, `` If Madam Pomfrey lets us. ``

`` I ca n't, '' Albus said, `` I 've got Occlumency tomorrow. ``

`` Oh, that 's right ! '' rose wine responded, `` I 'd completely forgotten. I 'll just skip that example, then. ``

Albus laughed, `` Well, you do n't even have to do it anyway. ``

`` I know, but it 's really matter to material. ``

`` I hope Matt 's ok, '' Albus said in a apprehensive tone, `` dame Pomfrey seemed so vex. ``

`` I wonder how long he 'll be stuck in there, '' John asked.

`` I dunno, '' Albus answered, `` I just hope he 's witting now. ``

`` We should probably institute his prep, '' Rose suggested.

`` That 'll cheer him up, '' John the Evangelist said sarcastically.

`` He needs to do it if he 's going to keep up with socio-economic class ! ''

`` True, '' John agreed, `` Speaking of homework, has anyone finished that essay for Slughorn that 's due tomorrow ? ``

`` I did, '' rosebush said, `` But let me guess, you have n't ? ``

`` Nope, '' John grinned, `` Want to contribute me your notes ? ``

`` Not really, '' Rose shook her head.

`` I finished it, '' Amanda added, she had been rather quieten throughout the whole conversation. Albus could secernate that the idea of Matt being a wolfman freaked her out a fiddling bit. He could understand, considering up until a few month ago, she had n't even known werewolves were real. But he did desire Amanda would n't start treating Matt differently.

`` Good, I 'll use your banknote ! ''

`` I 'm not quite finished with it either, '' Albus informed them, `` I 've just got to compose three to a greater extent inches, then it 'll be done. ``

The four Friend finished up their pudding and headed back to the coarse room. lavatory worked on his essay with Amanda 's help, while Albus finished his. rose did early preparation, and eventually she decided to help Gospel According to John as well.
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A/N : longsighted chapter yet, I think ! I did n't desire to burst it up because then it would suffer been two really dead chapters. And I know when I read storey, I prefer longer chapters.

Thanks as common to my sis and genus Beta Dancer of Starlight, and my brother and other baby. Thanks as well to inkheart for the reviews.

I 'd also like to contribution that it was about a year ago that I started writing this. So, felicitous birthday to the write up ! I finished it about six months ago.

Disclaimer- I do n't own Harry potter, or any of his many relatives.

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Shortly before seven the next eve, Saint James the Apostle and Albus headed to Occlumency, while John, rose wine, and Amanda went to the hospital extension. As it turned out, the teachers told rose that they had already sent Matt 's homework to the infirmary annexe and there was no motivation for her to take in it.

`` People talking about that article in your form ? '' Albus asked his brother on the way to the Transfiguration of Jesus classroom.

`` Yeah, '' James responded, `` They always quit rightfield when the teacher comes in, though. ``

`` Everyone in my classes have been whispering about it. They try to talk quietly so I ca n't hear them, but I can, '' Albus informed him.

`` That 's what it 's like for me, too, '' Saint James said, `` But you know Peyton Haines, the Slytherin Chaser ? Well, he keeps loudly discussing how the Auror Department unable to do anything and everyone 's in severe risk. Always within earshot of me, too. ``

`` Git, '' Albus growled.

`` I heard he scared the hell out of the Hufflepuffs in magic spell today. Said he heard all the dying feeder had broken out of Azkaban and no one had caught them yet. onus of rubbish. Got away with it, too, because Washburn was n't in the way yet. ``

`` Probably would n't birth mattered if he was in the room, '' Albus muttered, `` Slytherins can do no legal injury in his eyes. ``

James opened the door to the August 6 room and walked inside, Albus followed. Hermione was already there.

`` Hi, boys ! '' she smiled and gave them each a hug.

`` Hi, aunt Hermione, '' Albus and James greeted her.

`` When 's Dad coming back ? '' Albus asked.

`` Yeah, good dubiousness, '' Saint James chimed in, `` And what 's with that article ? ``

Hermione 's smile faded and she gestured for the boy to sit down. `` He 'll be back later tonight, so do n't worry about that. And as for the article ... Well, you both know that to the highest degree everything Rita Skeeter writes is wish-wash. ``

James and Albus nodded.

`` That article was written for the sole purpose of scaring the great unwashed. All the it did was raise doubtfulness. The article itself was just a load of questions. The execution do cue people of Voldemort 's reign, so it was quite sluttish to just publish this article and send people into a panic. The fact that the Aurors have no leads in either slaying just fueled the fire. But I can assure you that whatever is going on, your father and the other Aurors are taking care of it. And he is perfectly capable of teaching here and heading the Auror section, '' Hermione told them.

`` So there is something going on ? '' Albus asked.

`` Yes, of course something 's going on. There have been two secret murder, and someone is trying to see your thoughts, '' Hermione explained, `` But it is zip the Ministry ca n't wield. ``

`` So, do you fuck what 's going on ? '' Jesse James asked.

`` Your dad has a few glimmering and he has expressed them to me, but I ca n't severalize you them, '' Hermione answered, `` Now we 've got to begin the object lesson. give your ledger to paginate 50. ``

Albus and James opened their account book and Hermione lectured them for a one-half 60 minutes. Albus found this theatrical role of the lesson extremely boring, but every lesson started this way. Albus did n't expect any dissimilar from his Aunt Hermione, who was always trying to get him to read a lot of script. Eventually, the take to task part of the lesson was over and the practical part began.

Albus had been getting better at Occlumency. He had yet to prevent Hermione from entering his mind, but usually managed to drive her out after a few minutes.

`` Albus, you first. ``

Albus got up from his chair and stood in figurehead of his auntie. `` Remember to close your intellect. Legilimens ! '' she shouted.

Albus stood there, being flooded with his own memories, for a few minutes. He saw James IV levitating Albus 's chicken feed of pumpkin juice at close summer 's family reunion, the time he got lost in a Muggle foodstuff store when he was five, and the first time he ever rode a broom. Albus concentrated hard on blocking out all thoughts, and he was able to force Hermione out of his mind.

`` Good job, Al ! '' Hermione congratulated him, `` It took you less clip than last-place moral. ``

Albus tried two Sir Thomas More clock time, both times producing the same termination as the first, and then he sat down to take in James.

Epistle of James had been having a much more hard time than Albus. He had only been successful once, and it had taken him nearly ten minutes. This sentence proved to be no different, and after fifteen second, James had not been able to force Hermione out of his mind. The last try, he had even wound up laying on the level. Hermione had thought that was enough, and James and Albus went back to the rough-cut room.

`` How 'd it go ? '' Rose asked, when Albus sat down next to her. rose, John, and Amanda were all sitting at one of the board, doing homework.

`` Pretty secure, '' Albus answered, `` It 's taking me less time to get your mum out of my mind. But Henry James ca n't get her out at all. ``

`` He 'll get there eventually, '' blush wine responded.

`` Did you get to see Matt ? '' Albus asked as he pulled out his Potions homework.

`` No, '' John said sadly, `` He 's still unconscious. And ma'am Pomfrey still has the door locked. She 's got a really short humor, too. ``

`` Yeah, Scorpius Malfoy was skulking around ! '' Rose exclaimed, `` We went up there and he was trying to listen in through the threshold. ``

`` Little git, '' Albus muttered, `` So what happened ? ``

`` We told him to go away, but he would n't, '' John explained, `` He whipped out his wand and tried to hex Amanda, but missed her. Madam Pomfrey came out when she heard the tumult and told him to get back to his common elbow room or she 'd get Slughorn. Then she told us Matt was still unconscious and we would n't be able to see him. ``

`` Malfoy 's really got to stop investigating this, '' Albus responded, `` He ca n't find out. He 's got to mind his own occupation. ``

`` We ca n't let anyone find out, '' Rose agreed.

`` But he 's still not up ? '' Albus sighed, `` Whatever is going on, it sounds really bad. ``

`` I know, '' rose shook her head.

`` fountainhead, his birthday is next week, '' Saint John reminded them.

`` Oh, yeah, on the sixth, Wednesday, '' Albus remembered.

`` I think we should do something for it, '' John the Evangelist stated, `` Even if he 's still in the hospital Wing. ``

`` I bet he will be, '' pink wine said, `` But we can still do something if we 're allowed in. ``

`` Let 's architectural plan it, then, '' John announced, `` Our first Hogwarts natal day company. Because you guys did n't do anything for mine, '' he added.

`` Your birthday was over the holiday ! '' Rose lightly smacked him with her DADA book.

`` I know, '' Saint John grinned, `` Anyway, we could bring some intellectual nourishment into the hospital flank and have the party there. ``

`` Great approximation ! '' Albus grinned.

`` But none of us know where the kitchens are, '' Amanda reminded them.

`` No problem, '' Albus glanced around the commons room, `` Oi ! Tom Bradley, Deutsche Mark ! '' he waved his two cousins over.

`` Whatcha need, Albus ? '' Thomas Bradley asked as he sat down in an void electric chair at the table.

`` We 're going to ingest a picayune natal day company for our friend, matt, '' Albus told them, `` But none of us know where the kitchens are. So, since there 's a Hogsmeade sojourn on Sat, could you get us some stuff ? ``

`` Sure, no trouble, '' scrape said, `` Butterbeers and some poppycock from Honeyduke 's sound respectable ? ``

`` Yeah, that 'd be capital. ``

`` What should we get him for a stage ? '' rosiness asked.

`` Hmm, I dunno ... '' St. John stopped to think, `` Stuff from Weasley 's is always good. ``

`` How about a Chudley Cannons T-shirt ? '' Albus suggested.

`` audio good ! '' John Lackland agreed. Rose and Amanda nodded their heads.

`` Anywhere in Hogsmeade that you could get one of those ? '' Albus asked his cousins.

`` The Quaffle shop should have it. I 've only been there once. It just opened up this past times summer, '' Thomas Bradley told them, `` I can get you one. ``

`` Thanks ! '' Albus grinned.

`` But you 'll have to give us money for everything, '' German mark told them.

Albus, John, Rose, and Amanda each forked over a couple sickles and handed them to Mark.

`` Ok, we 'll get the stuff and give it to you when we get back, '' Bradley said, and he and Mark rejoined their friends on the other side of the common room.

`` It 's really rotten luck that he 's going to be in the infirmary flank on his natal day, '' John commented.

`` Yeah, but we 'll try to cheer him up, '' Albus reasoned.

`` What if brothel keeper Pomfrey does n't let us in ? '' Amanda wondered.

`` She better, '' Rose stated, `` But she 's got to, it 'll be his natal day. If anything, we can always get Amy to let us in. ``

`` True, she 'd be able to convert Madam Pomfrey. She 's got some temper, '' John laughed.

`` Just as long as we do n't ask her too many inquiry, '' Rose said, `` Amy obviously does n't want anyone knowing about Matt 's, er, problem. ``

`` We wo n't, '' Albus told her, `` Hopefully ma'am Pomfrey will just let us in and we wo n't need Amy to do any convincing. ``

rosiness glanced at her lookout man, `` Well, it 's getting kind of lately. I 'm going to bed, '' she started packing up her books, `` Did you all wind up your homework ? ``

`` Yep, '' they all answered.

`` Good night, then, '' Rose got up and walked over to the missy 's dormitories.

`` I guess I 'll go to bed, too, '' Albus put his rule book away and got up.

`` Me, too, '' John and Amanda put their stuff away. Amanda caught up with pink wine and followed her up the stair.

John headed up to the boy 's dormitory room with Albus. As Albus got ready for bed, he thought about Matt 's birthday party. He hoped that flatness would be up for it, and that Madam Pomfrey would let them in. Hopefully, they would be able to sustain the party and that it would cheer him up. He also wondered how lots longer Matt would be able to keep his secret from his friends. Albus only hoped that someday, he would trust them enough to order them. He got into bed and his opinion drifted to Scorpius Malfoy and how funny he was about Matt. Would they be able to celebrate him from finding out ? And what would happen if he did regain out one day ? The thought of Scorpio finding out concern Albus right until he fell asleep.

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`` His ideals will be realized, '' a cold interpreter surrounded Albus.

`` Whose ideals ? '' Albus asked.

`` The one you fear the most, '' the voice answered. It was coming from a cloak fig that was circling Albus. They were in a dark, modest room. Albus was sitting in a hard electric chair in the middle.

`` Voldemort ? '' Albus responded nervously, `` But he 's suddenly. ``

`` It does n't matter ! '' the representative screamed, `` There are others to carry out his design ! ``

`` They 're all in Azkaban. '' Albus tried to do out who the cloaked public figure was, but it was too dark.

`` Not all of them. There are some who roam spare, '' the chassis whispered in Albus 's ear, `` Now, perhaps you can help me. ``

`` Sorry, I ca n't, '' Albus glared at him, feeling braver than he had a second ago.

`` Oh, I think you can, '' the image pulled out his wand and pointed it at Albus. He muttered a spell and Albus 's hands and feet became bound by charming Mexican valium. `` Now, maybe you can tell me where the Hallows are ? ``

Albus 's oculus widened and he stared at the man, `` What do you know about Hallows ? ``

`` Not nearly as much as you do, '' the man answered, `` Now tell me where they are ! ``

`` I do n't know ! '' Albus shouted, feeling the ropes constrict his hands. He winced in pain.

`` I 'm sure you do ! ``

`` NO ! I do n't ! '' The ropes dug into his wrists even more as he felt the circulation to his hands being cut off.

`` William Tell me ! '' The man forcefully shook Albus 's chair. `` You do n't want to sleep together what I 'll do if you do n't ! ``

`` But I do n't even love what Hallows are ! '' Albus screamed in pain, `` What are they ? ! ``

`` You know perfectly well what they are ! Now tell me where they are ! ``

`` NO ! ``

`` Tell ! '' the man shook the chair so backbreaking it fell over, taking Albus with it. He screamed as his head hit the cold, unvoiced floor.
`` Albus ! '' an anxious voice whispered, `` Wake up ! ``

`` No, no, no, I do n't know what they are ... '' Albus moaned in his sleep.

`` It 's just a dream, awake up, '' a warm handwriting shook him gently, and Albus wrenched his heart open. He saw King John looking down at him with a scar tone on his face. Bilius and Ethan were behind him, glancing around nervously.

Albus rubbed his heart and noticed he was not on his bed anymore. He was laying on the flooring, in a tangle of cover. He was sweating profusely and his heart was beating fast.

`` Should I get Madam Pomfrey ? '' Bilius asked tentatively.

`` Maybe we should get prof thrower, '' John the Evangelist responded.

`` Is he back yet ? '' Ethan questioned.

Albus started to detangle himself from the bedclothes. He knew what the dream had been. And he knew he needed to see his dad as soon as possible. `` I 'm exquisitely, I 've just got to go talk to my dad. ``

`` D'you want me to go with you ? '' John asked.

`` No, I 'll be all right, '' Albus got up and rummaged in his trunk for his dressing robe.

`` Are you sure ? You do n't look too unspoiled. ``

Albus pulled on his robe and stepped into his shoe, `` I told you, I 'll be fine. '' He left the dorm room and went down to the deserted park room. A glance at the clock told him it was just past times four a.m. He was about to give-up the ghost through the portrait golf hole, when he remembered what his dad had told him over Christmastime. No more wandering the corridors. He looked around the room to try and detect a portrait that was awake. He spotted one in a picture of a herd of cattle, it was a myopic knight riding atop a fat pony.

`` apology me, '' Albus asked tentatively as he walked over to the picture, `` I was wondering if you could do something for me ? If it 's not too much worry. I need you to go get someone for me. ``

The horse puffed out his chest and turned his crib towards Albus, `` A quest ? ``

`` Er, well, I suppose you could conceive it a quest. Who are you ? ``

`` I, am Sir Cadogan, at your serving ! '' the horse saluted Albus and bowed his head teacher low.

`` Um, ok, and I 'm Albus thrower. I was wondering if you could go get my dad. Harry ceramist. ``

`` Harry Potter ! Quite the gracious young lad, I remember him well. I helped him on a quest once ! And you are his son. wellspring, I shall assist you on your quest. I shall not let scoundrel nor beast stop me ! I will witness your dad or I shall buy the farm trying ! ''

`` Thanks, then, '' Albus responded, thinking that this was the foreign portraiture he 'd ever met. And that he 'd have to ask his dad about the 'quest'Sir Cadogan had helped him with. `` Just tell him to add up to Gryffindor tower, and that it 's very of import. ``

`` I will do just that ! '' the strange knight replied, `` Off I go then ! Nothing shall stop me. Sir Cadogan lets nothing get in the way of his quests. A quest to get hold the great Harry ceramist ! On with ye, then ! '' he shouted at his shot glass. Sir Cadogan traveled through a few portraiture in the mutual room, waking up the occupier and earning tight flavour from them as he went. Eventually, the racket died down and Sir Cadogan exited the room.

Albus looked around the mutual room as he waited for his dad. It was very different in the dead of night. He was the resole occupier and had his choice of office to sit. As a outset yr, Albus rarely got the serious arm chairs near the fire. He walked over and sat down in one, but as the attack had died away hours ago, it was just as dusty as the rest of the room. Albus sighed as he stared into the void open fireplace. What had that dream meant ? Who was the hooded figure and why did they think that Albus knew where the 'Hallows'were ? As Albus thought about this, he realized that as horrible as the dream had been, it did give him Sir Thomas More data on the 'Hallows'. He now knew that they were objects. Objects that somebody was trying to locate and probably steal. He would cause to recite Rose when she got up. But what were the 'Hallows'? And why did this person want them ? It must have something to do with Voldemort 's 'ideals', of course. Whoever was creating these dreaming in Albus 's mind must want to try to carry out Voldemort 's plans. The very thought of another Voldemort sent chill up Albus 's spine. He jumped as he heard a noise behind him. When he turned around, he noticed that Sir Cadogan was back in the picture of the cows. Albus got up and walked over to it.

Sir Cadogan placed his sword into its holster and saluted Albus, `` I have had winner with the quest ! The Great Harry ceramicist has been found and shall be entering the room shortly ! ``

Albus looked at the knight and grinned nervously, `` Thanks, Sir Cadogan. ``

`` Anytime ! Anytime ! '' the horse said excitedly, `` I must be off now, for I spotted individual on the way back and I 've got to see what they are up to ! No scoundrel gets by Sir Cadogan ! ``

`` right wing, '' Albus responded.

`` well, then, I 'll be off ! '' Sir Cadogan drew his sword again, `` But if you are ever in need of knightly Robert William Service again, be sure to send for on Sir Cadogan ! '' The strange knight and his pony sped out of the portraiture, yet again waking the resident of the portraits he passed through, and left the room.

The portrait golf hole opened and a very tired looking Harry crawled through. He looked at his son and grinned, `` Ah, the sum of money of multiplication I snuck back through here in the dead of Night ... ''

Albus ran towards his dad and hugged him tight. Harry hugged him back and led him over to the large arm chairs near the fire. Harry sat down in one and pulled Albus onto his lap. `` What 's going on ? I was just getting to slumber when that mad horse came in and told me you needed to talk to me. Would n't afford me any detail, just said it was urgent. I thought he was going to wake half the palace, the way he was shouting through the corridors, '' Harry laughed.

Albus looked at his dad and laughed nervously, `` He was the only when one awake. Seemed very eager to go on a quest. And he said he 'd taken you on a quest once. I 'd like to know all about that. ``

Harry grinned, thinking back to the time in his tertiary twelvemonth when Sir Cadogan had led him, Ron, and Hermione to the foretelling classroom. `` Of course. How could I blank out that ? I was in 3rd year and your Uncle Ron, aunty Hermione, and I were trying to incur the Divination elbow room. Sir Cadogan helped us witness it. We did get there, but he is a bit insane. Later on that twelvemonth he was recruited to guard the Gryffindor common room entryway after Sirius slashed the Fat Lady 's portrait. Of course, everyone thought he was a mass murderer and when Sir Cadogan let him into the tower later on, his days as the guard of the way were over. ``

Albus stared at him, `` Wow. wellspring, he 's got to be the most harebrained portrait I 've ever met. ``

`` Me, too, Al, '' Harry agreed, `` Now, what was so urgent ? ``

`` I had another dream, '' Albus whispered, `` Only this one was different. ``

Harry 's smile faded away and was replaced by a more serious look, `` What happened in this one ? ``

Albus quickly rehashed the ambition to his dad, and by the end he was shaking again and almost in tears. Harry wrapped his blazon around Albus and held him close.

`` It 's ok, Al, '' Harry reassured him, `` But thanks for letting me know. I hate to say it, but that dream does help affirm what I thought this was leading to. ``

`` And what would that be ? '' Albus asked, blinking back his tears.

`` I 'm sorry, but I ca n't tell you. You will regain out, though, once it 's all sorted out. ``

`` But what are Hallows ? ''

`` That 's another thing I ca n't evidence you. I will tell you sometime down the road, though, '' Harry responded, `` Anyway, Hermione tells me your Occlumency lesson are going well. ``

`` Apparently not well enough, '' Albus groaned, `` After tonight 's nightmare. ``

`` It takes a while, Al, and it 's harder when you 're sleeping. ``

`` I know, and I am trying. ``

`` I know you are. ``

`` So, '' Albus said, changing the subject, `` Did everything go ok at the Ministry ? ``

`` Oh, that went delicately, '' Harry told him, `` Everything 's smoothed over. Rita Skeeter 's received a word of advice and so has the editor of the seer. ``

`` Everyone here 's been pretty worried. Rita Skeeter succeeded in scaring everyone, '' Albus responded.

`` Yeah, but it 'll die down. Once the next Quidditch compeer comes around it 'll all be forgotten, '' Harry grinned, `` cypher like Quidditch to deal your mind off everything. ``

`` Definitely, '' Albus agreed, `` adjacent match is in three calendar week. Hufflepuff vs. Ravenclaw. I bet Ravenclaw will win. ``

`` You 're probably right. I 'm betting it 'll be between Gryffindor and Ravenclaw for the cup. ``

`` Yeah, and I hope we win it ! '' Albus said excitedly.

`` Me, too, Al, '' Harry smiled and lifted Albus off his lap, `` Now, I 've got to get a few minute sleep and you probably should, too. ``

`` Ok, '' Albus yawned.

`` I 'll see you in class later on, Al, '' Harry stood up and gave his son one last hug, `` I love you. ``

`` Love you too, '' Albus watched as his dad left the park way. He smiled as he walked up the orbitual staircase to the hall. He felt a whole lot better after talking to his dad.

`` Albus, '' toilet whispered from his four poster bed, `` Are you all right ? ``

`` Yeah, '' Albus whispered back as he climbed into bed, `` Are Ethan and Bilius sleeping ? ``

`` I think so, one of them started snoring a few minutes ago, '' John told him.

`` trade good. I had another one of those dreaming where someone 's using Legilimency on me. ``

`` I figured. Was it the Same one ? ``

`` No, this one was dissimilar. My dad says it confirms some of his suspicions, which is n't really good. He 'll get hold of upkeep of it, though. ``

`` commodity. So he 's back, then ? ``

`` Yup, everything 's finely with the Ministry and the Prophet, now. Well, Rita Skeeter and the editor of the Prophet got into a bit of worry, '' Albus laughed.

`` That 's great ! I 'm sword lily your dad 's back. Now things can get back to pattern. Well, as normal as they ever are around here. ``

`` Yeah, '' Albus said softly, `` Well, full Nox. ``

`` 'Night. ``

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Albus did n't get a lot eternal rest that night. Thoughts of his new nightmare kept him up the rest of the night. He gave up trying to sleep by 7am and got up. By the metre John woke up, he was fix to go to breakfast. The two boys met rose and Amanda at the Gryffindor mesa and had breakfast. Albus noticed that there was a lot of whispering going on and he suspected it was due to the fact that Harry was back from the Ministry. Albus continued thinking about his nightmare during breakfast and was very tranquillise. whoremonger and Amanda did not notice this because they were in the centre of arguing about whether the Potions essay had to be a substructure of lambskin or just six column inch. Albus suspected Amanda was good and the essay had to be a foot. Rose, however, kept looking at Albus while she ate her food.

`` Is something damage ? '' she asked him.

Albus glanced around to break if anyone was paying attention to them, luckily, no one was. `` Yeah, I had another weird dream survive night. This one was different. ``

`` Really ? '' Rose stared at him with wide optic. `` What was it about ? ``

`` Ca n't tell you here. I 'll tell you at tiffin. I 've got to evidence James, too. The common room should be abandon when everyone 's at lunch, '' Albus whispered.

sunrise classes seemed to drag on forever. Albus kept looking at the clock throughout both pa and charms, waiting for tiffin. He really wanted Rose 's opinion of the dreaming and could n't wait to tell her about the Hallows panorama of it. Harry started dada by telling the class that everything was straightened out with the Ministry and they had nada to worry about. Albus suspected he was going to tell every class that. Charms was just as horrible as common, and it ended with Washburn rescheduling the detainment that Albus could n't attend earliest due to Occlumency. He would be doing cable at high noon on Saturday.

Once good luck charm was over, Albus and pink wine went to find Epistle of James. rose had told John and Amanda that the Potions essay did have to be a invertebrate foot, so John was spending his tiffin in the library trying to amount up with another half foot of essay. Amanda had gone along to help him. Albus and Rose found James in the Great anteroom and after the three of them ate a rushed tiffin, they headed up to the common room. It was, as suspected, deserted.

`` Ok, so what 's so important that I had to practically skip tiffin for ? '' James asked once they were in the room.

`` I had another funny dream last night, '' Albus told him, `` This one was dissimilar. '' Albus explained the dream in item, including the parting about the Hallows.

Epistle of James and Rose stared at Albus for a few moments before Rose spoke, `` Well, this is is kind of full. Now we know that the Hallows are objects. I was almost thinking that they were a series of trance or something. ``

`` But we still do n't know what they are, '' James sighed.

`` Or why I should know where they are, '' Albus stated, `` This would be a whole lot loose if Dad would just tell us. ``

`` But he wo n't, '' James replied angrily.

`` And I hate to say it, but I do n't intend we 're going to determine any answers in the depository library. We 've looked in practically all the books that have to do with the war and I 've looked through all the oracle from that year, too, '' Rose told them.

The three of them stood in silence for a few min, trying to think of some solvent. Saint James had started pacing. Albus sat down in a chair and tried to conceive of some other way they could rule out what the Hallows were.

`` Well, let 's go over the clues again, '' Rose announced, `` The Hallows are something tightlipped, and our parents wo n't tell us what they are because they do n't desire us to order anyone. None of our aunts or uncles or cousins know about them either. So, maybe it 's just our parents who know about them ? If that 's true, then no marvel we could n't discover the answer in a book. None of our parents have ever written a book. ``

`` Yeah, '' James agreed, `` It 's got to be something just our parents know about. ``

`` Well, they were the ones who destroyed most of the Horcruxes. Maybe it 's got something to do with that ? '' Albus suggested.

`` That could be, '' King James agreed, `` If only there was mortal else we could ask about it. ``

The way fell mute again, as they sank into their mentation again. Suddenly Rose jumped up from her death chair. `` I 've got it ! ``

`` What ? '' James and Albus asked at the Saami time.

`` Who we can ask about the Hallows ! I ca n't believe I did n't believe of it before ! ``

`` wellspring, who is it ? '' Albus asked.

`` Dumbledore ! ``

`` What ? ! '' James shouted, `` But he 's dead ! ``

`` I know that, '' rosiness said, `` But there 's a portrait of him in Kendrick 's office ! ``

`` Oh, yeah. ``

`` Anyway, '' blush wine began, `` Dumbledore 's the one who told Uncle Harry about the Horcruxes, so he might live something about the Hallows, too ! ``

`` That 's Einstein, Rose ! '' Albus grinned at her.

`` Thanks. We just have to visualise out how to get into Kendrick 's office. ``

`` That could be tricky, '' Albus said, `` Either of you know where his government agency is ? ``

rose and James II shook their heads. `` Neither do I, '' Albus sighed.

A mischievous smiling scatter across rosebush 's brass, `` But I know how we can get in. ``

The male child looked at her skeptically. `` How ? '' James asked.

`` Well, if you get in adequate fuss, you get taken to Kendrick 's office. ``

`` But what if we get expelled ? '' Albus asked warily.

`` Do n't occupy, you wo n't. ``

`` You 've got a architectural plan, then ? '' James inquired.

`` sorting of, '' Rose told them, `` I 've got a dim idea. It 'll be me and Albus who are doing it. I 'm going to cause some kind of mayhem in Washubrn 's class- ''

`` Washburn ? ! Are you gaga ? '' Albus shouted.

`` Just let me explain. Washburn does n't hate me nearly as a lot as he hates you. So he 's going to don the chaos was caused by you since we sit at the Lapplander mesa. He 'll start screaming, which will probably cause another instructor to come running game. Washburn will severalise that teacher what you supposedly did and you 'll get taken to Kendrick 's berth. You 'll speak to Dumbledore 's portrait about the Hallows. Simple as that. ``

James and Albus looked at her with shock locution on their faces. `` But I 'll get in immense trouble, '' Albus said flatly.

`` No, you wo n't, '' Rose assured him, `` I might, but you wo n't. After Washburn dismisses the course of instruction, I 'll run to Uncle Harry and tell apart him it was really me who caused the distraction. ``

`` But I do n't require you to get in difficulty, either, '' Albus told her.

`` It 's ok. I have hardly been in difficulty at all this year. Anyway, all we need is the misdirection. ``

`` I 've got it, '' James IV announced, `` One of Uncle George I 's pyrotechnic. I 've got a whole supply up in my dormitory. ``

`` first-class ! '' rose wine said excitedly, `` And I 'll just tell Uncle Harry that it went off accidentally. I 'll probably just end up with blood line or something for having a banned object in my possession. ``

`` perfective, '' Albus smiled, finally satisfied that no one would get in huge trouble.

`` I think we ought to hold off a few weeks to do it, since you just got a detention from Washburn, Albus, '' rose wine told them.

`` Ok, just let us have intercourse when you think we ought to do it, '' Saint James responded.

`` I will, '' Rose assured him, `` We 'd better be off to family. See you later. ``

`` Bye, '' Albus said to James as he followed rosiness to Potions. He was excited and flighty at the Sami time at the prospect of talking with Dumbledore about the Hallows. Would he finally learn what was being kept from him ? Only metre would tell.

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A/N : I 've done it again ! I merged 2 chapters, due to the shortness of each. This resulted in the longest chapter yet. Hope you enjoyed it !

Thanks as always to my beta and sister, Dancer of Starlight. She has been especially helpful in coming up with characters for Albus 's third twelvemonth. Thanks as well to my brother and early sister, and to inkheart for the review !

Disclaimer- As usual, I do not own Harry thrower

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The remainder of the hebdomad flew by in a flurry of stratum and prep. Albus and his Friend found that they had no prison term to do anything other than homework during their dispense with time. They had not even found time to chat matt, but they did n't even know if he was awaken yet. rosebush was already freaking out over the end of condition examination, which were still over four months away, and was using every waking here and now to study. Albus was not yet worried about exams and was more concerned about just completing all the assigned homework.

Quinton Willinson had not bothered Albus or any of his friends since Albus had left the Hospital Wing. Albus was not sure whether this was due to Willinson 's upcoming N.E.W.T. exams, the large amount of detainment he received, or fear of what Harry would do if he continued tormenting Albus. Albus did not care which one it was, he was just glad Willinson had given up for the time being. However, the Saame could not be said about Scorpius Malfoy. Malfoy continued to pester Albus, Rose, John, and Amanda about what was amiss with Matt whenever they were in class together. Albus found this more annoying than anything else, because Malfoy rarely ever brought out his wand during these confrontations. Malfoy form of remind Albus of his Great Aunt Petunia because she was also very nosy. Malfoy stood no chance of ever finding out about Matt from Albus or the others, but Albus did worry about what would happen if Malfoy found out on his own.

Albus slept late on Sabbatum morning and woke up with just enough meter to grab a bite to eat in the Great entrance hall before rushing off to his detention with Washburn. As much as Albus hated these detainment, he had become kind of immune to them. Albus had been upset about the first few, but lately he had started to call for them in stride. As long as it was just line of merchandise, Albus did n't worry about them too much.

When Albus arrived in the good luck charm classroom at midday, professor Washburn was sitting at his desk with the common scowl on his face. `` Sit down, Potter, '' he barked.

`` Yes, sir, '' Albus responded quietly while taking a ass at the nominal head table.

`` Get out your parchment and ink. Write'I will not misdemean in Charms'until I tell you to stop. ``

`` Yes, sir, '' Albus repeated as he took out a roll of parchment and a quill feather. He started to compose. Washburn never told Albus how many fourth dimension he would give birth to write the communication channel. He supposed Washburn liked to celebrate Albus there until he looked sufficiently tired and uncomfortable. Washburn had no way of knowing how many phone line that would take. However, he never kept Albus in detention for LE than an hour. Albus kept repeating the billet on his parchment while trying hard not to look at the clock. He found that looking at the clock just made the clip go by slower. Eventually, Albus stole a glance at the clock and found that it had only been 45 minutes. He sighed.

`` You say something ? '' Washburn growled.

`` No, sir, '' Albus said without looking up from his paper. He wrote a few Sir Thomas More lines and was startled when he heard pace come into the room. He glanced up to see that a tall man he did n't know walking towards Washburn. The man was wearing a black cloak and had inadequate embrown hair. It reminded Albus of the kind of haircut Muggles in the U. S. Army had. Washburn got up from his bottom when the man approached.

Washburn turned to Albus, `` Do n't go anywhere. If you do, I 'll stimulate you in detention for the rest of condition. ``

Albus nodded, but did n't say a word. The strange man followed Washburn into his office and shut the threshold behind them. There was silence for a here and now and then Albus was able to hear recruit voices coming from the federal agency. They had forgotten to cast Muffliato before they started talking. It sounded like they were arguing about something, but Albus could n't build out what it was. He wished they 'd reason a bit louder. Albus put down his quill and strained to listen what they were saying. The two men stayed in the function for about XV minutes before Washburn stormed out of it, looking quite angry, followed by the former man who seemed rather calm down. Albus quickly picked up his shaft and continued his lines.

Washburn returned to his desk while the foreign man walked over to the door. He turned around to front at Washburn and said icily, `` Remember, this is your job, no one else 's. And I expect you to complete it soon. '' Then the man left, shutting the door behind him.

Washburn stared at the back of the door for a few minutes, before turning and glaring at Albus. `` You 're done. Get back to your unwashed room, '' he seethed.

Albus did not hesitate. He got up quickly and ran out of the room. Today 's custody had been much shorter than others. Albus suspected that this was due to whatever Washburn and the former wizard were talking about. Washburn was definitely up to something. Apparently he had a job to do. But what could it be ? Albus could n't serve but marvel if the spell prof was involved with something evil. He ran all the way to the common room to evidence his friend what he had overheard.

When Albus rushed through the portraiture hole, he immediately spotted his admirer at one of the mesa. He grabbed a chair and sat down adjacent to Rose.

`` That was poor, '' rose wine commented.

`` I know, I lucked out today, '' Albus responded, `` But I 've got to tell you about Washburn. ``

`` What about him ? '' John asked, looking up from his book.

`` In the middle of my custody, some strange necromancer came barging into the room, '' Albus told them.

`` Who was he ? '' blush wine asked.

`` I dunno, that 's the thing. I 'd never seen him before. ``

`` What did he look like ? '' Amanda asked. Albus described the man, but none of his friends recognized the description either.

`` Maybe he was a parent of one of the scholarly person, '' rosiness suggested.

`` Who knows ? '' Albus said, `` But he got into a huge contention with Washburn. ``

`` well, that 's not difficult, '' bathroom laughed, `` Anything will set him off. ``

`` What did they reason about ? '' Rose asked.

`` I 'm not sure. They were in Washburn 's office. I could n't make out what they were saying, but they were definitely rowing about something. And then, right before the guy left, he said 'remember, this is your job to do and I want it done soon'to Washburn. Or something like that. ``

blush wine, John, and Amanda stared at Albus for a moment before Rose replied, `` That 's so unknown. So Washburn 's doing something for this wizard ? ``

`` Yeah, I think so. He 's definitely up to something. And I do n't think it 's anything expert, '' Albus informed them.

`` You think they 're doing something evil ? '' John asked skeptically.

`` Maybe, but I do n't really roll in the hay. ``

`` I dunno, '' John said warily, `` I mean, Washburn 's horrible to you and James, and all the Gryffindors, really. But I do n't know if he 's really into the iniquity Arts or anything. ``

`` Yeah, '' pink wine agreed, `` That 'job'could be anything. It does n't take to be something bad. ``

`` But Washburn seemed so mad about it. Just seems weird to me. ``

`` It 's definitely shady, but I do n't think we should jump to conclusions, '' rosiness replied, `` I mean, look at Snape. Uncle Harry thought he was immorality, but he was n't. ``

`` I suppose, '' Albus sighed.

`` Anyone want to go see if we can shoot the breeze Matt ? '' King John asked a few minutes later.

`` trade good idea, '' Albus agreed, `` I hope Madam Pomfrey lets us. ``

`` I hope he 's awake, '' Rose closed her books and put them away in her bag.

`` We can at to the lowest degree try to convince Madam Pomfrey to let us chaffer him on his natal day if she does n't let us today, '' John reasoned.

The four champion packed up their Holy Writ and put them away in their dorm room. A few minutes later, they found themselves walking to the hospital fender. They walked in secrecy the whole way there, each one knowing what the early was thinking about. All four of them were hoping lustrelessness was come alive and worrying about him. Albus had been worrying ever since the morning he found out mat was a lycanthrope. But at the same clock time, Albus felt a bit tempestuous that lusterlessness would n't trust him with his secret. Albus 's rational number side knew why mat was n't very trusting, but could n't help wishing that lusterlessness would confide in him. Albus supposed that component of this was due to his dad not trusting him with knowing what the 'Hallows'were. He wished more than hoi polloi would trust him.

When they reached the Hospital Wing, they noticed that the doors were still shut, and when John tried to open them, they found out that they were still locked as well.

`` This is n't a honorable polarity, '' John sighed.

Rose banged on the doors and shouted, `` madam Pomfrey ! ``

A minute later, brothel keeper Pomfrey opened the door a crack cocaine and stuck her head out. `` What do you need ? ``

`` Is matte awake ? '' Rose whispered.

`` Yes, he woke up close nighttime. ''

`` Well, can we see him ? '' pink wine asked hopefully.

`` No, I 'm sorry, but he really ca n't have visitor right now, '' brothel keeper Pomfrey sighed.

`` Is he all right ? '' privy interrupted.

`` He 'll be fine in a mates of hebdomad or so. ``

`` Can we come visit him on his birthday ? It 's side by side Wednesday. please ? '' Albus pleaded.

Madam Pomfrey 's expression softened, `` I think that would be all right. Not before Wednesday, though. I 'll see you then. ``

`` Great ! Thanks, Madam Pomfrey, '' Albus smiled as she closed the doorway to the ward.

`` I 'm gladiolus he 's awake now, '' Rose said as they walked back to the coarse room, `` And we get to see him on his natal day. ``

`` Yeah, and we did n't even postulate Amy to convert her ! '' toilet grinned.

`` Ca n't wait until Wednesday, '' Albus said.

`` Definitely, '' Amanda agreed.

`` Boo ! '' a voice said from behind them. Amanda shrieked and they all turned around. Bradley and sign were laughing.

`` Gotcha ! '' Bradley shouted.

`` We got your hooey from Hogsmeade, '' chump told them. He handed them two traveling bag filled with butterbeer and sweets.

`` Awesome, '' Albus took the bags.

`` And here 's the Chudley shank jersey. Although, what he sees in them ... '' Omar Bradley shook his head as he handed toilet the jersey.

`` Thanks, guys, '' Albus said to his cousins.

`` No problem, '' Bradley said, `` I remember the sidereal day of not being able to go to Hogsmeade. We always got Stanley and Heather to get our stuff for us. gladiolus those days are over now. ``

`` I ca n't wait to go to Hogsmeade, '' John announced, `` Think of all the pranking stuff we 'll be capable to buy. There 's only so often you can fit in your trunk and bring from family. ``

`` Endless possibilities, Mate, '' mug told John the Evangelist, `` Well, we 'd better be off. We 've put off the homework long enough. dramatic play first, work later. That 's our motto. ''

`` Bad catchword, if you ask me, '' rose whispered as her first cousin took off for the vernacular room.

`` They 'll survive, '' Albus assured her, `` Have n't failed a category yet, have they ? ``

`` No, they have n't, '' blush wine agreed, `` We 'd better go, too. ''

`` Yeah, I 've still got to write that whole essay for Potions, '' Amanda sighed.

Albus groaned, `` I 'd forgotten about that. Have n't even started. ``

Albus, pink wine, Saint John, and Amanda continued walking to the common room. Once they were there, they spent the remainder of the good afternoon writing essays about the properties of moonstone.

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During the next few mean solar day, Albus and his Friend debated about whether they should ask Matt how he wound up in the Hospital backstage when they went to see him on his birthday. Albus thought they should deflect the topic altogether, still believing that Matt would tell them when he was ready. However, Rose thought it would seem suspicious if they did n't ask what happened, because if your friend gets injured, you would want to do it what happened. As it stood right now, the only people in the castle who knew what really happened were the teachers, Amy, Albus, Rose, whoremaster, and Amanda. Of course, no one knew that Albus and his Quaker knew what happened. Despite this, many the great unwashed asked them what happened. Albus just told them he had no idea and after a few sidereal day, they gave up asking. Albus had heard quite a few ridiculous rumour about it. He overheard a few second year Hufflepuffs telling a brace Ravenclaws that Matt had been attacked by a thestral. This same story had been repeated throughout the castle, only with a dissimilar creature being substituted each meter, including a Hippogriff and a centaur. The Centaur story was especially derisory and Albus was sure as shooting the centaurs would not be happy if that story reached their ears.

In the end, Albus and his friends decided that they would ask Matt what happened, but they would not populate on the issue. Albus was sure that Matt, or maybe even Amy, had come up with some kind of story to cover up what happened. Despite this, Amy was not telling anyone the story. She just ignored anyone who brought it up. Her friends, including Victoire, stayed close by her at all times and would n't let anyone advertize the matter. Albus suspected that Victoire had already been fed the fake narration, but he did n't ask her about it.

After dinner on February sixth, Albus, Rose, John, and Amanda found themselves walking to the infirmary extension armed with company provision and a wrapped present.

Rose was the first gear to get to the doorway and when she went to strike hard, everyone was surprised to come up that the doorway pushed open. `` It 's unbarred ! '' Rose gasped.

`` That must intend Matt 's doing better ! '' Albus said excitedly.

`` Let 's go, then ! '' John pushed past Albus and rose and walked into the way. Amanda followed him and then Albus and Rose walked in. Albus spotted flatness 's bed, but the drape were pulled around it. He did n't see Madam Pomfrey anywhere.

`` madam Pomfrey ! '' rosebush shouted, `` Are you here ? ``

Madam Pomfrey peeked her head out from behind the pall and smiled at them. `` Rose ! You can confabulate as soon as I 'm done giving him his evening potions. ''
`` Ok, thanks, gentlewoman Pomfrey, '' Rose responded.

A few mo later, the nurse came back out and walked over to where Albus and his ally were standing. `` What do you have got in those bags ? '' she eyed their parcel suspiciously.

`` Oh, just some Honeydukes stuff, Butterbeer, and a present, '' Albus told her.

`` But none of it 's Weasley products, is it ? ''

`` No. ``

ma'am Pomfrey relaxed, `` Ok, dependable. The last thing I need is to give birth this place destroyed while you have your party ! You can go see him now. ``

Albus ran to the bed, followed by his booster, and pulled back the pall. Amy was sitting in a chair next to the bed and whispering to lustrelessness. She stopped abruptly when the curtain opened.

`` Hey, Matt ! '' Albus grinned and sat down at the end of the bed. `` How are you ? ``

`` I 'm all right, '' Matt replied hoarsely, `` But I 've been better. ``

`` glad to see you 're wake up, mate, '' John sat down next to Albus and set the bag of political party stuff and nonsense on the floor.

blush wine and Amanda smiled and sat in chairs that Amy had conjured after they came in. blush wine pulled the curtains closed and handed matte his present. `` Happy natal day ! '' everyone shouted.

`` Thanks, guy cable ! '' Matt grinned and tore give the wrapping. `` Wow ! A Chudley canyon jersey ! This is brilliant ! ``

`` I 'm glad you like it, '' Albus said, `` My first cousin picked it up in Hogsmeade for us. They also got us butterbeers and sweets. ``

`` first-class ! '' flatness replied excitedly.

Saint John picked up the bag and passed out butterbeer and jelly slugs. `` So, '' he began once everyone started eating, `` What exactly happened to you ? We 've heard the craziest hearsay. You did n't really get attacked by a herd of thestrals, did you ? ``

Matt started choking on his butterbeer and Amy slapped him on the spine. He gave her a worried look and then looked back at John. `` Really ? '' he sputtered.

It was a bit hard to consider that flatness had been attacked by thestrals, when Hagrid had the school thestrals very well discipline. But on the other helping hand, matt did take care like he 'd been attacked by a expectant tool. He had partially healed cuts, bites, and excoriation all over all his dead body. His coat of arms and legs were covered in bandage and just about all of his organic structure was bruised. Albus could see how mortal would suspect he was attacked by a thestral.

`` Well, that 's what the Hufflepuffs are saying, '' John told him.

`` The Ravenclaws think it was a Hippogriff, '' Amanda chimed in.

mat sighed and glanced at Amy, who gave him a look. `` It was n't either, '' Matt began, `` I got a bit too close to the Whomping Willow. ``

`` What ? ! '' whoremaster exclaimed, `` Really ?

`` Er, yeah, '' Matt said.

Albus was debating about whether to ask lusterlessness to rarify or not when he continued.

`` I spent the nighttime here when Albus took me that one dark. Then I left in the morning and went for a walk on the curtilage. I was n't paying attention to where I was going and the tree gave me quite a beating. ``

`` Wow, '' Albus responded, `` I 'm glad you 're ok. ''

`` Yeah, '' lav said, `` But when do you get to leave here ? ``

`` I 'm not really certain, '' Matt told them, `` Not for at least another week. gentlewoman Pomfrey wants the cuts healed and the bruises faded before I leave. And I ca n't really walk that wellspring. ``

`` A unanimous week ? '' rosebush exclaimed.

`` At least, '' lusterlessness responded, `` I hope it 's not more. I 'm getting so bored. What 's been going on in the rest of the rook ? ``

`` wellspring, did you see that article Rita Skeeter wrote last hebdomad ? '' Albus asked.

`` Yeah, I read it yesterday. But Amy told me there was n't anything to worry about. ``

`` She 's right. But the whole castling 's talking about it. Dad thinks it 'll blow over when the side by side Quidditch catch arrives. ``

`` He 's probably right wing, '' Rose agreed.

`` I hope I get to leave behind here before the following match. I do n't want to lack it, '' lusterlessness said.

`` I hope so too, '' John took a sip of butterbeer, `` Nothing worse than missing Quidditch. ``

`` I can intend of no less than ten matter, '' rose wine muttered.

`` I think we might have a chance of winning the cup, '' Albus said excitedly.

`` That would be so sang-froid ! '' Amanda shouted, `` I love Quidditch. I was never into Muggle sportsman, but Quidditch is awing. ``

`` Definitely, '' John agreed, `` I never saw the point of Muggle sports, but I guess if you ca n't play Quidditch ... ''

They spent the future time of day talking about Quidditch and everything else that was going on in the palace. Albus told Matt about how Xavier Goyle had melted his cauldron in potions the other day. The potion had spread across the floor and burned through Scorpius Malfoy and his friend, Jackson Limbert 's, shoes. The Gryffindors had thought this was very funny, especially when they found out that the potion had turned both male child human foot pink. early than that, nothing too stir had happened in course during Matt 's absence. Washburn had continued being frightful to Albus and the early Gryffindors. In August 6, they had started transfiguring Muggle pencils into quills. rosebush, John, and a couple of the Ravenclaws were the solitary 1 who had managed to do it.

After they had exhausted the subject of deterrent example, the conversation turned back to Quidditch. master Quidditch this time. No one seemed to think the Chudley Canons had any Bob Hope of ever making it to the Cup. Even Matt seemed to match. No one had any idea who would be playing in the Cup this twelvemonth, but it did n't matter much because it had already been decided that the Cup would take place in Russia and none of them would get to go anyway.

Amy spent the entire visit sitting following to matte, so Albus was ineffectual to portion the contents of his fresh ambition or what had happened in detention the late Saturday. Albus found out that Amy spent nigh of her spare metre visiting Matt. He had never seen such a pay sis before. Albus had thought his older first cousin were protective, but they were nada compared to Amy.

Eventually, Madam Pomfrey came back to tell them that they had stayed long enough and it was time for them to leave.

`` fountainhead, I hope you can pull up stakes soon, '' Albus said as he stood up.

`` 'Night, lustrelessness, '' lavatory cleaned up the leftover solid food and put it back in the bag.

`` See you soon, '' blush wine told him.

`` Bye, '' Amanda stood up and followed everyone out from behind the curtains.

`` Bye, guys, '' Matt yawned as they left.

`` He does n't face good, '' Albus whispered once they had left the room.

`` No, he does n't, '' Rose agreed, `` But at to the lowest degree he 's awake. ``

`` Good percentage point, but I can see why brothel keeper Pomfrey wo n't let him depart yet. Everyone would pelt him with interrogation about what happened, '' John pointed out.

`` I do n't retrieve he knows you were in the Hospital Wing that nighttime, Albus, '' Amanda said, `` He says he spent the night in the infirmary Wing, but you know he did n't. ``

`` Yeah, '' Albus agreed, `` And they brought him back there so early, there would n't have been any time for him to roll the grounds. ``

`` Do n't orient it out, though, '' Rose warned him.

`` I wo n't, '' Albus assured her, `` We agreed that we would n't say anything about what happened now that we 've heard the story. ``

`` He 'll cause to tell us eventually, '' St. John reasoned.

`` I know. I hope it 's soon, '' Albus said.

`` I bet it will be soon, '' Rose told them, `` How many stories can he get up with about what happens every full lunation ? ``

`` Yeah, '' Albus said, `` I just hope it 's not worse next month. ``

No one said anything else the relief of the way to the green room. Albus knew that everyone else was thinking what he was thinking. That it was very much a opening that adjacent month would be worse.

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A/N : Thanks to my sis and beta, Dancer of Starlight, and thanks to my other sister and my brother. Thanks to inkheart for the review.

You may birth noticed that I lost practically all my reviews for this story during the site clangour. I had around 40 and lost all but 8. So please read and followup !

I thought I 'd contribution that I 've finished the sequel to this ! Albus Potter and the Tracks They Left hindquarters, which is about Albus 's 2nd year, will be posted as soon as I 've posted all of this one.

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As February progressed, the castle priming were blanketed in even more pull the wool over someone's eyes. The educatee found themselves going outside for sweet sand verbena combat during lots of their free time. These games started out as cozy fun, but soon groups of the great unwashed formed heavy teams that eventually led to each house having their own squad. On occasion, half the school would be outside participating. The biz usually resulted in a few students going to the hospital fender. The bookman also tracked quite a bit of snow and mud into the castle and Filch was not felicitous about it. He spent his time lurking near the front doors, waiting to holler at anyone who came inside with muddy shoes. Albus and his friends participated in a few sweet sand verbena fighting, but soon found that the aged bookman were able to bewitch snowballs and it was arduous for them to keep up. It was fun nonetheless, and even Rose took breaks from studying to join in.

They also made sure enough to visit Matt every Nox. They told him the previous news program of the rook and helped him with his homework. No one mentioned his accidental injury beyond a simple 'how are you ?'and Albus could secern that Matt wanted to avoid the subject. Eventually, after a full phase of the moon three week in the hospital wing, madam Pomfrey finally let him leave. His bruise had faded, gash had healed, and was looking almost convention. By now, the full castle had heard the Whomping Willow level, and Albus hoped that no one would ask any enquiry about it.

`` I am so glad to be out of there, '' Matt said as he set his Word of God down on a table in the common way the Nox he left the hospital wing.

`` I 'm glad you are, too, '' Albus sat down and took out his transfiguration book.

`` We all are, '' Rose grinned, but did n't sit down. She walked over to Albus and whispered in his ear, `` I 've got to talk to you, alone. James, too. We 'll go up to your residence hall. Bilius and Ethan are down here, so it 'll be empty. ``

`` We 'll be right wing back, '' Albus told Matt, John, and Amanda as he got up. He went up to his residence hall and sat on the bed, waiting for his pal and cousin.

A few mo later, rose came into the way followed by a bewildered looking Jesse James. `` What is it ? '' James asked.

`` I think it 's meter for our plan, you know, about getting Albus to sing to Dumbledore, '' blush wine told them.

`` Now ? '' Albus asked in a shocked step. The more he had thought about that program, the more nervous he became. It could go incorrect in so many ways.

`` Yes, I think so, '' Rose replied adamantly, `` I 've given up the library research. ``

`` Really ? ! '' James I laughed, `` I 'd better squall the Prophet ! ``

`` Shut it, James, '' Rose said. `` Tomorrow, during magic spell, I 'll set off the fireworks and you 'll get sent to Kendrick 's position. And then maybe we 'll finally get some answer. ``

`` All right field, '' Albus sighed. His curio trumped his desire to not induce anymore trouble in Washburn 's class.

`` We 'll let you know how it goes, James River, '' blush wine told her cousin.

St. James grinned, `` Somehow, I think I 'm going to learn about it before I see you. This is brilliant, setting off pyrotechnic in Washburn 's course .... ''

`` I 'm not talking about that ! '' rosebush sighed, `` I 'm talking about the stuff with Dumbledore. ``

`` I know, but still. Blimey, I wish I 'd be there to see the looking on Washburn 's face .... ''

`` No, you do n't, '' Albus replied, `` He 's going to be black-and-blue. ``

`` Yeah, but that 's what we 're hoping for, '' rosebush said, `` It 's the only way to get into Kendrick 's office. ``

`` I know, I just wish there was a adept way, '' Albus sighed.

`` Me, too, '' Rose said softly.

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Albus hardly slept at all that night. He tossed and turned while worrying about the next day 's charms stratum. He finally gave up sleeping around six in the morning and got up. Once Saint John the Apostle and Matt were up, the three of them headed down to breakfast.

Albus sat future to rose wine, who was already there, and served himself some goner. However, Albus was too uneasy to eat it. He just kept glancing up at the stave tabular array, where Washburn was doing his usual morning glare at the students.

`` Are you ok, Albus ? '' Matt asked, `` You do n't look too unspoiled. ``

`` I 'm just tired, I guess, '' Albus said quietly while glancing at Rose. She gave him a charitable look, but did n't say anything. Amanda, John, and Matt had no theme what would be happening in Charms, of course, so they just thought Albus was sick.

`` Maybe you should go to the Hospital fender, '' matt suggested while stuffing egg in his mouth.

`` No, I 'll be fine, '' Albus assured him.

Albus could n't pay attention during papa. Harry lectured during the whole class, but Albus spent the whole clock time worrying about Charms. The class seemed to go by twice as fast as normal and before Albus knew it, it was over.

Albus walked to Charms with Rose, who told him that everything was set. The Weasley pyrotechnic were in her bag, and fix to be set off. She did n't tell him when it would be happening, but Albus assumed it would be during the practical percentage of the class.

Washburn stormed into the room in his usual burst of fury. He went to his desk and took attending. When he got to Matt 's gens, a foreign grin appeared on his facial expression.

`` Nice of you to finally join us in course of instruction, Eckerton, '' he sneered, `` What 's it been ? Three week ? I certainly hope you 've been studying charm while you skipped class. ``

Albus glanced over at Matt, who was turning red and slouching down in his seat.

Washburn continued the attending and when he was done, he started lecturing. Albus 's heart was pounding loudly now and he could n't make out a Son Washburn said. All he noticed was that Washburn was calling on matte to reply every unity question he asked. mat had no idea what any of the answers were and was looking more measly each mo. Eventually, Washburn announced that they would be charming paper birdie to fly. He said that this appeal was much like levitation, and if one was capable of levitating a paper bird, they 'd be up to of making one fly.

Albus groaned as he pulled out his wand. Levitation never ended well in this course, and he knew for a fact it would n't end well today. He glanced down at blush wine 's bag, which was sitting in between them on the floor. Once Washburn settled down to mark homework at his desk, Albus noticed Rose turn her wand from her paper fowl and towards her bag, which had been emptied of everything except the fireworks earlier. She gave Albus a uneasy looking and muttered an incantation.

A loud explosion erupted from the bag and a expectant hippogriff made of fervour floated towards the cap. Everyone stopped what they were doing and stared at it. A few people screamed. Albus put on a sphacelate face while rosebush tried her best to attend surprised.

`` ceramicist ! '' Washburn ran out from behind his desk and was in straw man of Albus within five moment. Albus had never heard him scream so loud. `` What on earth are you doing ? ! moldiness you always break up my class like this ? ! Never have I seen such a clamant hurly burly ! '' He was shouting so loud now that Albus was certain everyone in the castle had heard him.

`` I 'll take in you expelled from this castle ! '' Washburn continued, `` I 'll take sure you- ''

`` What is going on in here ? '' prof Patil came charging into the room and cut off Washburn 's philippic. She saw the firework and pointed her wand at it. It disappeared immediately.

`` potter has disrupted my grade yet again ! He set off a firework while I was trying to teach ! '' Washburn informed her, `` And I will pull in sure enough there is some penalization ! He has gotten away with far too much. ``

`` Well, I think this is a matter that is just taken up with the master, '' Professor Patil replied, `` seed along, Potter. ``

Albus nodded and got up from the table. So far, so just. The plan was going as well as it could be. He was going to make it to the Headmaster 's function. He followed Patil out into the hallway. Washburn glared at him as he left, his mouth initiative and shutting, but no words were coming out.

professor Patil did not say a word the whole way to the Headmaster 's office. She led him up a few flights of stairs and stopped in front of a stone gargoyle.

`` I 'm in the middle of teaching a class, so I 'll lead you here to see the Headmaster, '' she informed him. `` Rubber duck, '' she said to the gargoyle.

The gargoyle opened to reveal a circular stairway. Albus stepped inside and climbed up. His heart was pounding as he stepped off the last stair and came into a circular room. It was adorned with the portrait of past times master. There were all kind of silver instruments on every Earth's surface, along with bookcases overflowing with script. In the back was a desk with a comfy looking chair behind it. Behind the chair was prof Dumbledore 's portrait. Albus glanced around and noticed that he was alone in the room. Luckily, prof Kendrick was not there. Albus breathed a sigh of embossment. That was the one thing that could have gone amiss with the program. If Kendrick was there, then Albus would not have a prospect to talk to Dumbledore.

Albus ran to Dumbledore 's portrait, tidal bore to get this over with, as Kendrick could come back any minute. As he approached Dumbledore, he passed the only other portraiture that was currently awake. It was a portrayal of a greasy haired, hooked nose man. `` Getting into difficulty, ceramicist ? Just like your forefather, '' the man said. It was professor Snape.

Albus chose to ignore him as he reached Dumbledore. `` Um, excuse me, Sir, '' he started.

`` how-do-you-do, Albus, '' Dumbledore smiled, `` I wondered when I 'd be seeing you. But I must ask, what kind of trouble did you stimulate to be sent here ? ``

`` I, um, er, well, it was n't me, exactly. It was Rose. But we assumed, hoped rather, that I 'd get blamed for it, '' Albus stammered.

`` Ah, you 've been wanting to lecture to me ? '' Dumbledore asked.

`` Yes, sir, '' Albus replied.

`` I will be glad to help you, but maiden I really must experience what you and stand up did, '' Dumbledore insisted, `` I am rather curious. ``

`` Well, rose wine set off a Weasley firework in professor Washburn 's class, '' Albus confessed.

`` Interesting. I seem to call up her mother doing the same in my socio-economic class once, although I never could turn up it, '' Snape commented.

`` That 's certainly a creative way of getting to talk to me, '' Dumbledore replied, `` But I must say you that a better way would be to station Christian Bible with another portraiture and I 'd be able to meet you in the green room. ``

Albus slapped his head, `` I ca n't believe I did n't think of that ! Too late now. Anyway, what I want to babble out about is private. ``

`` Oh, I understand. Ask away. ``

`` Um, well, over Christmas, Rose, James, and I, and a few former of our cousin-german overheard our parents talking, '' Albus paused, waiting for the reprehension for listening in on a conversation.

`` Perfectly understandable. I do believe that if adult do n't desire kid hearing their conversations, they ought to use the proper charms against eavesdropping. ``

Albus grinned, `` That 's what I thought, but Grandma was pretty mad. She took away all of James 's Extendable ear. ``

`` What a shame. I always thought those were clever. I wish they had been invented when I was your age. ``

`` Anyway, we overheard that they are keeping something from us. A secret, I guess. We always thought they told us everything about Voldemort, the horcruxes, and the Battle at Hogwarts. But now we 're not so sure as shooting. They were talking about figuring out when to separate us something. Something they do n't desire us to spread around, '' Albus informed him.

`` I see, '' Dumbledore replied with a thoughtful expression on his side, `` Go on. ``

`` fountainhead, Professor, we think we sort of know what it is. Well, I heard them say one word and the same word was mentioned in these uncanny dreams I 've been having. I 've been having dreaming due to someone doing Legilimency on me. I 'm learning Occlumency, though. ``

`` That 's good, '' Dumbledore said, `` I hope it 's going well. ``

`` Mine is, but Saint James the Apostle is n't doing so well with his. ``

`` Who 's teaching you ? '' Snape interrupted, `` It 's not your Padre, is it ? '' Snape laughed at the very thought.

`` No, '' Albus replied coldly, `` But he could if he wanted to. ``

`` No, he could n't, '' Snape replied, `` I tried to teach him, and he is incapable of the chore. ``

`` He 's doing better now, '' Albus said defensively.

`` Who is teaching you, then ? '' Snape pressed.

`` My Aunt Hermione. ``

`` Well, as often of a know it all she was, she 's probably a competent teacher, '' Snape approved.

`` Thank you, Severus, '' Dumbledore said, `` Now, continue, Albus. ``

`` Um, right. Anyway, I guess I was wondering if you could secern me anything about the Hallows, '' Albus held his breath, waiting for Dumbledore 's reaction.

Dumbledore sighed, `` I was afraid that 's what you were going to ask. What do you eff about them ? ``

`` Not much. My parents have n't told me anything, but I 'm middling sure that 's what they 're keeping from us. Rose, James River, and I have been researching in the library about them, but we have n't found anything. All I know is that they are objects and I learned that from my dreams. ``

`` Be heedful not to think everything those dreams tell you, '' Snape warned, `` That was one of your father 's problems. ``

`` Severus, '' Dumbledore said warningly and turned back to Albus. `` You will not happen any data about the Hallows in the history books about Voldemort. And this is because there are few who know about their importance in the final fight. Many of those who do, do not believe it. ``

`` So, they do have to do with the battle ? '' Albus asked.

`` Yes, they do, '' Dumbledore confirmed.

`` testament you tell me what they are ? ''

Dumbledore sighed again, `` I am afraid that it is not my office to tell you. That obligation remains with your father. I will narrate you that they played an of import use in defeating Voldemort, but beyond that, you 'll accept to await until your sire is ready to tell you. ``

Albus groaned, `` But why ? Why wo n't he secernate me ? ``

`` adult have a riding habit of keeping things from children because they think they are protecting them. This is not always the type, as I have learned on many occasion. I made the Sami misunderstanding legion multiplication, to the highest degree of them involving Harry and the info about his past. ``

`` Oh, '' Albus responded, `` Do you know when he 'll tell me ? ``

`` No, although I do mean it will be soon. Perhaps within the next few month, '' Dumbledore revealed.

`` Months ? ! '' Albus shouted, `` I ca n't wait that long ! ``

`` patience is a mighty virtue, Albus, '' Dumbledore said, `` I know it 's hard to wait that farseeing. Which is why I will ease up you a small mite. ``

`` A hint ? Like where we can find out about the Hallows without asking my dad ? '' Albus asked hopefully.

`` Not exactly. But before I get to that, I sense there is something else troubling you. ``

Albus thought for a moment before responding. `` fountainhead, I guess there is one matter ... '' he paused, wondering if he should tell Dumbledore about Matt.

Dumbledore smiled, but did n't say anything.

Albus sighed. `` Ok, it 's my champion Matt. He gets sick a lot, once a month to be accurate. And I just found out he 's a werewolf. Not that that matters or anything. I still want to be friends with him, '' Albus said quickly.

`` Ah, yes, Matthew Eckerton, '' Dumbledore replied.

`` You know him ? ''

`` Yes, he voiced a few concerns to me before the school twelvemonth started. He and his parents had a confluence with professor Kendrick. ``

`` That was promptly, Potter. I must say that I am pleasantly surprised that you found out so quickly. Your father never was capable to put the clue together to figure out that lupin was a loup-garou. fille Granger told him, '' Snape interjected.

Albus averted his eyes from Snape and mumbled, `` Er, Rose is the one who really found out. I just confirmed it when I was in the Hospital Wing the Lapp time as Matt. ``

`` Of course, '' Snape said flatly.

`` Severus, '' Dumbledore warned, `` Continue, Albus. ``

`` It 's just, Matt has n't told us yet. He 's still trying to cover it from us. I just wish he 'd trust me. It just kind of tactile property like no one trusts me. mat wo n't tell me he 's a werewolf and my dad wo n't assure me about the Hallows. Why wo n't anyone trust me ? '' Albus told Dumbledore.

`` I understand, '' Dumbledore responded, `` But I do think it 's more complicated than you not being trustworthy. You, I believe, are very trustworthy. As far as Matt trusting you, I will tell you that he had a very rough childhood. He 's been through horrors you ca n't even imagine. I do mean he trusts you, but I do n't suppose he tells many the great unwashed about his lycanthropy. I know that he is very afraid about what will encounter if hoi polloi find out- ''

`` But it does n't matter to me ! Or John or rose wine or Amanda ! '' Albus interrupted.

`` I know. But past experiences have caused Matt to be reluctant to tell anyone. Although I do cerebrate he will entrust in you eventually. ``

`` So you agree that I should n't tell him that I know ? '' Albus asked.

`` As long as he does n't make love that you know, I think that would be a wise choice. ``

`` No, I do n't think he has any idea that I know, '' Albus said.

`` Good, '' Dumbledore continued, `` Now, I believe trustingness is a two-way street. You want matte to intrust in you, but can you think of anything that you are keeping from him, and lavatory, and Amanda as well ? ``

Albus wracked his head, `` wellspring, just the Hallows, but I do n't even recognise what they are. ``

`` The Hallows, that 's exactly what I suspected you were keeping secret. But why ? ``

`` Um, I guess I 'm not indisputable. It just seems like something that I should celebrate to myself. Since my parents have n't even told anyone, '' Albus reasoned.

`` Ah, but you wish your parents would assure you about them ? ``

`` Yes, but- ''

`` It might be wise to narrate your champion, Albus. Just because your parents have n't told anyone, does n't mean you have to observe it to yourself. ``

`` Really ? '' Albus asked.

`` Yes, and that is my steer to you. recite your friends what you know about the Hallows. They just might be able to help you, '' Dumbledore told him.

`` You think they would have intercourse more than we could get from books ? '' Albus asked skeptically.

`` There 's only one way to find out, '' Dumbledore winked.

`` All right, if you 're for sure, '' Albus responded.

`` expert luck with that, thrower, '' Snape smirked.

Albus heard a door open behind him and he jumped. He had momentarily forgotten what he had done to get to Kendrick 's part. As he remembered the chaos in Washburn 's class, apprehensiveness consumed him once more. What was going to bump ? Albus turned around and saw professor Kendrick standing in the doorway.

`` Sit down, Albus, '' Kendrick said as he walked towards his desk.

Albus sat down in the president in front end of the desk while Kendrick sat down in his chair.

`` prof Patil told me what happened. Before we start discussing, I 'm going to ask Professor Washburn to come in. Along with your dad. Hopefully we 'll be able-bodied to get to the bottom of this, '' Kendrick got up from the desk and went over to the fireplace. He threw a handful of floo powder in and thrust his head into the emerald flames.

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A/N : Thanks to my sister and beta, Dancer of Starlight, as well as my former sis and my brother. Thanks to Moonylupin for the review !
Disclaimer- I do n't own Harry ceramicist

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`` Now, do n't gestate to produce much more than a wisp of silvery fog on your first endeavor, '' Harry told his class of eager seventh years, `` Patronuses are hard for even the best superstar to cabal. ``

`` But my mum and dad said you managed it in your third year, '' Christina Davy interrupted.

`` Well, yes, I did, '' Harry told his class, `` But I had wonderful teacher and the motivation I needed to manage it at such a young age. Now, everyone think of a happy computer memory, just as we discussed- ''

`` self-justification me, Harry ? '' The fire in the schoolroom open fireplace turned a undimmed emerald super C and the schoolmaster 's look appeared in it. The unhurt category turned to look towards the fireplace and were shocked to see Professor Kendrick 's head.

`` Yes, professor ? '' Harry answered in a confused tint. fireplace had been installed in all the classrooms during the rebuilding of Hogwarts after the Battle in order for the instructor to communicate faster in the effect of an emergency. Harry had never used his fireplace before and was a bit worried when he saw Kendrick in it.

`` Your son caused a disruption in Charms just now- ''

`` What did James do this time ? '' Harry sighed.

`` No, not James. It was Albus, '' Kendrick told Harry.

`` What ? ! '' Harry was baffled. He never imagined Albus would make sufficiency difficulty to be sent to the schoolmaster 's office. Even King James had avoided that so far.

`` Yes, it was Albus. He 's in my office right now and I 'd wish to discuss it with you and Professor Washburn, '' Kendrick said

`` All rightfield. I 'll meet you in your agency in a few minutes. ``

`` I 'll see you then, '' Kendrick 's head disappeared and the flames returned to their usual orange.

The seventh geezerhood all turned their heads back to Harry, with feel of impact on their faces.

`` What did Albus do ? '' Victoire asked, `` I ca n't envisage him getting in bother. ``

`` I really do n't bang what happened, Victoire, '' Harry answered.

`` Were his friend in on this, too ? '' Amy asked anxiously. Harry could state she was vex about her brother getting in trouble.

`` I 'm not sure. I just get word about this now, '' Harry responded, `` I 've got to go. I 'm dismissing class now. I trust you 'll all use this time responsibly, '' Harry grinned, knowing they 'd all use the time to goof off. `` We 'll carry on with Patronuses next social class. ``

Harry left the classroom as his educatee were packing up. He made it to Kendrick 's office in book prison term, gave the word, and entered the room. Kendrick was sitting behind his desk, with Albus and Washburn sitting in front of it. There was an empty chairwoman between them. cypher was saying a Holy Scripture. Both Dumbledore and Snape 's portrait seemed to be paying closing attention. Harry walked over to the vacuous chairwoman and he noticed that Albus was shaking and he looked extremely scared.

`` Hi, Al, '' Harry whispered and gave his son a spry hug before taking the middle arse. Albus remained quiet and he was staring straight at Dumbledore 's portrait.

`` Daddy wo n't be able to save you this metre, Potter, '' Washburn sneered.

`` That 's enough, Jameson, '' Kendrick said calmly, `` Now that Harry is here, could you please explain to both of us what happened ? ``

`` I was trying to teach and all of a sudden, there was an explosion and a firework emerged from the table he was sitting at, '' Washburn spat, `` He set it off to induce a hoo-ha. He 's been doing it ever since the root of the year. ``

`` Is this true, Albus ? '' Kendrick asked. All three grownup turned to look at Albus, who was sinking lower in his seat. He did not say a word.

`` Of trend it 's true ! '' Washburn growled after a few moments of silence.

A loud banging disrupted their treatment. Harry turned away from Albus and looked at the berth door. `` Do you want me to get that ? ``

`` Yes, I suppose, '' Kendrick replied.

Harry got up and went over to the room access. He opened it and rosiness came bursting in. She was out of breathing time and looked flushed. `` Do n't. Expel. Him. '' she panted.

`` What ? ! '' Kendrick said, `` I was n't planning on expelling Albus. ``

`` You should ! '' Washburn stood up and glared at Kendrick.

`` Sit down, '' Kendrick responded, `` You have to observe my decisions. I will not rout Albus, but there will be a punishment. ``

`` No ! '' pink wine shouted. She walked towards Kendrick 's desk and stood in front of it. Harry followed and stood behind Albus 's professorship. `` It was n't him ! '' she announced.

`` What do you mean ? ! '' Washburn exclaimed, `` Of course it was him ! I saw him ! ``

`` No, you did n't. You saw it came from our table, there was no way you could secern who actually did it. John, Matt, and I were also sitting at that table, '' pink wine explained.

`` What are you getting at, rose ? '' Harry asked. Now he was thoroughly confused about the altogether event.

`` It was me, '' rose said simply, `` It was my firework. ``

`` You set off a firework during a class ? '' Harry was mystified. If there was anyone who was less belike than Albus to have trouble during division, it was rose. blush wine did love causing problem, but she never did it during classes.

`` Well, not really, '' Rose glanced shiftily at Washburn and then returned her gaze to Harry. `` Not intentionally, that is. It was one of those new fireworks that Uncle George IV is working on. They 're still in the testing point. The ones that are supposed to actually disappear if you vanish them, but then reappear an hour or so later. Only right now they permanently disappear. ``

`` That 's good, '' Harry breathed a sigh of relief. There were much worse data-based intersection that could possess accidentally gotten set off.

`` Anyway, they 're very fluid right now and they go off if there 's a lot of trick around, and we were practicing charming newspaper shuttle, '' Rose told him.

`` Why did you induce it ? '' Harry asked.

`` I, um, took it during Yule break, '' Rose mumbled while looking at her feet.

`` What ? ! '' Harry exclaimed.

`` I found it at the Burrow and did n't gain it was one of the data-based I. I just realized that the other day. ``

`` And why was it in your bag ? ``

`` I was meaning to kick in it to you during pop, but I forgot, '' Rose confessed.

Harry sighed, `` All rightfulness. I guess that mystery is solved. ``

`` What about punishment ! They need to be punished ! '' Washburn shouted while glaring at Rose.

`` rose wine will get bank line, but seeing as Albus was n't actually involved, I ca n't penalise him, '' Kendrick explained.

`` But, but, '' Washburn sputtered.

`` And that is net, Jameson, '' Kendrick said firmly, `` Now, Albus and Rose, you should get going to your next class. rosiness, you can do your lines with professor Washburn tomorrow night at seven. ``

Albus and Rose nodded. Albus got up and gave Harry a hug before he followed rose out of the room. He still did n't say anything, but he looked a bit less scare off than he had earlier and he had stopped shaking.

Kendrick stood up, `` I 'm glad we got this all straightened out. I shall see both of you later. ''

Washburn glared at Harry and stomped out of the way, slamming the door behind him. Harry turned to leave as well, but stopped when he heard a comrade vocalisation. `` Harry, I would like to discuss something with you, if you have clip. ''

Harry turned around and saw the familiar face of Albus Dumbledore looking at him. `` Yeah, I 've got clip. ``

`` I 'll allow for you to your conversation, then, '' Kendrick said as he left his office.

Harry walked over to Dumbledore 's portrait, `` What is it, professor ? ``

`` I had an interest conversation with Albus earlier. ``

`` Really ? '' Harry was very odd as to what the two of them would have talked about.

`` Oh, yes, '' Dumbledore continued, `` He has been wondering about the Hallows. ``

`` The, the, Hallows ? '' Harry stammered. He did n't think his fry had ever even heard of the Hallows.

`` The Hallows. He overheard you talking about them over Yule holiday. He, James, and Rose have been attempting to research them in the library ever since. ``

`` They have ? ''

`` That 's what Albus told me. Naturally, they did not find any result, '' Dumbledore went on, `` So, Albus asked me what I knew about them. ``

`` And did you evidence him ? '' Harry asked anxiously.

`` I told him I do have it away about them, but that I could not give him the answers he wanted. I believe that is your duty, Harry, '' Dumbledore responded.

Harry breathed a suspiration of relief, `` Thank you. ``

`` Why have n't you told them, Harry ? ``

Harry stopped to think. Dumbledore gazed at him while waiting patiently. `` well, I guess because I do n't require a wholly lot of hoi polloi knowing about them. The last thing we need is to have someone seeking them out. ``

`` But you fear that is what 's happening. ``

`` Yes, I do. I 'm afraid that 's what the dreams mean, '' Harry told him.

`` Are you afraid the Kyd will tell the unhurt school ? ``

`` I guess I am, '' Harry confessed, `` Especially James. He 's always so eager to differentiate everyone he meets narration about me. ``

`` He is proud of being your son, '' Dumbledore said, `` And I think if you expressed your concern about others knowing about the Hallows, they would keep the secret. ``

`` You 're probably right, '' Harry sighed, `` But I 'm also afraid about whoever 's doing the Legilimency finding out about them. If I tell the kids, then whoever wants the Hallows will be able to find out where they are. ``

`` Perhaps. It is a tough vociferation. But I 'm for sure you 'll always make the flop decision in the end, '' Dumbledore replied, `` Were you ever planning on telling them ? ``

`` Yes, I was. ``

`` When ? ``

`` I 'm not sure, I guess, '' Harry responded, `` When they were a bit onetime, I suppose. But I was waiting for the right moment. ``

`` And that moment might be approaching earlier then you thought, '' Dumbledore replied, `` Albus thinks you do n't trust him. ``

`` He does ? '' Harry sighed. This was getting more complicated by the moment.

`` Yes, he told me. He is a bit overturned about it. But it is aided by the fact that you are n't the exclusively one keeping a big closed book from him. ``

Harry paused to cerebrate. Who else was keeping enigma from his son ? `` Oh, his friend, Matt, right ? He has n't told Albus yet, has he ? ``

`` No, he has n't. But Albus and blush wine have figured it out on their own. I do n't mean he fully understands why flatness has n't told him. He just sees it as the multitude he loves are n't trusting him. ``

`` Oh, no, it 's so much more refine than that, '' Harry responded.

`` That 's what I told him. But that is an payoff that 's between him and Matt and there is n't much you can do about it. What you can do is reconsider when you are going to tell your shaver about the Hallows. ``

`` Yeah, I guess I will. I just do n't need to rush into it. Maybe at the end of term would be upright. That way they can swear out the estimate over the summer at house where they wo n't be tempted to enjoin others about it. ``

`` That would be Wise, '' Dumbledore smiled.

`` Thanks for telling me, Professor. I should probably get going, '' Harry said.

`` I shall see you soon, Harry. ``

`` Bye, '' Harry turned around and left the office. He thought about what Dumbledore said on his way to the Great dorm for lunch. What Dumbledore said made sentiency, but he was still reluctant about telling his minor about the Hallows.

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`` That was an telling lie the Weasley girl told, '' Snape said curtly to Dumbledore after Harry left.

`` Yes, it was, '' Dumbledore agreed.

`` But you did n't tell potter about it. ``

`` No, I did not feel it was necessary. I do n't intend anymore penalization would have got accomplished anything. I ca n't think Albus or Rose will do anything like that again in the near hereafter, '' Dumbledore explained.

`` They did lie, though. They lied to the headmaster. That deserves punishment, '' Snape responded.

`` Perhaps, perhaps, '' Dumbledore said calmly, `` But, Severus, you did not tell Harry either. ``

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`` That was crazy, '' Albus shouted after he left the headmaster 's office with Rose. As soon as the gargoyle closed behind them, James IV appeared in front of them.

`` Well, are you in Brobdingnagian problem, Albus ? '' he asked anxiously.

`` Luckily, no, '' Albus told his brother.

`` What happened, then ? '' James pushed, `` Are you going to secernate us about your talk with Dumbledore ? ``

`` Of grade ! '' Albus said, `` Just not here. What if someone heard us ? ``

`` There 's still an hour until our next class, why do n't we go up to the plebeian room ? It might be empty-bellied now, '' rosiness suggested.

`` Good mind, '' Albus agreed. He started walking towards Gryffindor Tower. James River and Rose followed, neither of them saying a word.

The common elbow room was empty. Albus, James, and rose hurried indoors and snagged the good armchairs near the fire. Saint James the Apostle and Rose looked at Albus expectantly, waiting for him to begin.

Albus launched into a lengthy explanation about his conversation with Dumbledore. James and rose wine sat quietly and did n't interrupt him. Albus told them every bit of the conversation, except for the component part about matt. Albus would tell resurrect about that later, after Jesse James left.

`` So, Dumbledore knows ? '' Saint James said after Albus finished.

`` Yes, he does, but he wo n't tell me practically, '' Albus explained, `` Just severalize me to ask my Friend. ``

`` That 's so strange, '' Rose furrowed her brow, `` Why would they jazz anything about the Hallows if we do n't ? ``

`` Dunno, '' James commented, `` He was a bit mad, though. ``

`` Yeah, but he was superb. He has n't been unseasonable about a good deal, '' Albus reminded them.

`` So, you think we should tell our booster ? '' pink wine asked.

`` I 'm not really sure, '' Albus confided, `` I 'd be willing to try anything right now to estimate out what the Hallows are, but what if Dad 's mad that we told people ? ``

`` He ca n't be mad if we do n't even have sex what they are, '' James reasoned, `` As far as he knows, we 've never even heard the word 'Hallows'. ``

`` That 's avowedly, '' pink wine said.

`` Well, Dumbledore seems to think that Dad 's going to tell us soon, possibly this year, '' Albus reminded them.

`` Maybe we should hold it another calendar month or so ? '' rosiness suggested, `` Maybe something will deform up in the library. ``

`` Dumbledore said we wo n't incur anything in the library. The Hallows do receive to do with Voldemort 's downfall. He told me that much. And hardly anyone knows about that share, of course of action. ``

`` I guess we could give way it a little while longer, to see if he tells us about them, '' James sighed.

`` Ok, then, we 'll hold back a bit longer, '' Albus agreed, `` Anyway, if Dad wo n't tell us, he certainly wo n't want our booster to know. ``

`` Yeah, '' James said, `` Oh, what punishment did you wind up with ? ``

`` I got detention tomorrow Night, '' Rose told him.

`` I got zero, '' Albus grinned.

`` What ? ! '' James shouted, `` Nothing ? ``

`` Nope, nix. ``

`` I convinced them it was me. wellspring, I convinced them the firework went off accidentally, '' rose wine explained the taradiddle she told about the data-based firework.

`` That 's amazing, '' James grinned, `` You must be an excellent liar. ``

pink wine blushed and suppressed a smile.

`` Speaking of amazing, '' Albus started, `` How did you find out where Kendrick 's federal agency is ? ``

`` That would be all me, '' William James continued grinning, `` All my brilliance. ``

`` What did you do ? '' Albus asked suspiciously.

`` wellspring, I expected to obtain Uncle Harry in his office after class, but he was n't there. I was so worried you 'd get expelled before I was able to excuse. So I went to determine St. James the Apostle so we could calculate out what to do- ''

`` Let me secernate him, Rose, '' James interrupted, `` We ran back to Dad 's office and that 's when I thought of how we could get the office. Mind you, I wish I 'd thought of it earlier and then you would n't ingest had to do the completely pyrotechnic matter. ``

`` wellspring, what was it ? '' Albus asked impatiently.

James reached into his robes and pulled a rather old looking piece of parchment out. `` The Marauder 's Map. ``

Albus stared at it and smacked his forehead. `` Of course ! Why did n't we think of it before ? ``

`` I dunno, but the thought just popped into my forefront. I 'm so glad Dad told us how it worked. We were able to find Kendrick 's federal agency, but of course the doorway was closed and we did n't know the countersign. But then we looked at the map and the footling dot labeled 'Rose Weasley'had a speech house of cards that said 'Rubber duck'. So Rose said that and she was in. Easy as that. ``

Albus continued to gaze in awe at the map. `` So now you 've got the map ? You 're going to be in Brobdingnagian trouble. What if Dad 's using it ? ``

`` I do n't think he is. It was n't sitting out or anything. We were n't even for certain it was there, thought he might give left it at home. I summoned it. It came flying out of the bottom of a trunk that was shoved in the book binding of the memory board cupboard, '' James explained.

`` Are you going to hold it ? '' Albus asked.

`` For now, '' James told him, `` At least until I hear anything about Dad wondering where it is. ``

`` I hope you do n't get in trouble, James II, '' Rose warned, `` Be deliberate. ``

`` I will, do n't worry. I 'd just wish to get some mischievousness in, '' St. James the Apostle grinned.

`` Be careful about who sees it, too, '' Rose insisted.

`` I 'm just letting Nathan and Omar Bradley see it. And Cedric and Ben, of form. They know all about it. And they keep asking when I 'd do to nick it. ``

rose wine sighed, `` Fine. Well, we 'd best get going to class. '' She stood up and walked towards the portrait hole.

Albus got up and followed Rose, `` See ya later, Epistle of James. ``

`` Bye, '' James waved.

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As the calendar week progressed, Albus fell back into his usual Hogwarts act. His homework drove most of the intellection about the Hallows out of his head. He occasionally thought about telling John, lusterlessness, and Amanda about them, but he decided not to. James, who was even more busy than Albus, did not seem to be lingering on thoughts of the Hallows either. Between homework, Quidditch pattern, and Occlumency lessons, he hardly had any leisure time clip at all. Albus had yet to hear about any vex pranks that James had been able-bodied to rip off with the help of the vulture 's Map.

Towards the end of the week, Albus and his friends had something else to worry about that succeeded in Albus momentarily forgetting about the Hallows all together. The full moon. It fell on a Monday this calendar month. The Dominicus before it, Albus and his friends were enjoying a snowball battle on the grounds.

SMACK ! John had sent a sweet sand verbena at the cover of Albus 's head and the force caused him to fall face first into the late snowfall. `` I 'll get you ! '' Albus shouted as he stood back up and formed a large snowball. He sent it flying across the nearly empty Quidditch pitch shot towards Saint John. But john was too promptly. He jumped aside and the snowball hit matte instead.

`` Ha, ha ! '' John shouted gleefully. They were having a team C orb fight. It was John and Rose versus Albus, mat, and Amanda. whoremaster seemed captivated that Albus had hit one of his own mate instead. John rolled another snow ball and threw it at Amanda. It hit her second power in the back. She in bit quickly made a snowball and threw it at rose wine. rosiness jumped aside and the snowball sailed into the ground behind her. Despite the fact that Albus 's team had three masses and privy and rosebush were only two, privy and Rose seemed to be doing much better. John had a good arm and very good aim and was heavy at dodging snowballs.

Albus quickly made another snowball and was about to throw it, but he noticed that lustrelessness still had n't gotten up. He dropped his snowball and ran over to matt and was hit in the head by a snowball sent by John.

`` Stop the plot ! '' Albus shouted and pointed to mat. john, Rose, and Amanda glanced over and immediately dropped their snowballs.

`` mat, are you all right ? '' Albus poked flatness 's arm, but he did n't respond.

`` Matt ? '' whoremaster rolled him over onto his spinal column. matte groaned. John pulled him up into a seated stead. `` We should probably go inside, '' John said to Albus.

`` Yeah, '' Albus agreed. He grabbed mat 's other arm and he and John pulled flatness to his infantry. `` I 'm sorry, I did n't believe I threw it that hard. ``

`` I did n't call back you did either, '' John agreed. They walked back towards the castle, supporting matte between them.

`` Maybe we should go to the hospital extension, '' Rose suggested.

`` No, no hospital offstage, '' Matt whispered, `` I 'm fine. I 've just got to lie down. ``

`` Are you sure ? '' Amanda asked.

`` Yeah, I 'll be delicately. Let 's just go back to Gryffindor, '' Matt said.

They walked slowly back to Gryffindor column. By the metre they were at the common room, Matt was able-bodied to take the air unsupported, although he still did n't front good. Once they were in the elbow room, mat made a beeline for the dormitory. Albus and bathroom went with him so they could coldcock their wet cloaks and scarves.

`` Are you going to rest up here ? '' Albus asked Matt.

`` I think so, '' lustrelessness said as he climbed into his bed.

`` Ok, well I hope you 're feeling full, '' Albus replied.

`` Me, too, '' john said. But by the time the two male child left the room, Matt had already fallen asleep.

Albus and John headed back down the circular stairway and back into the common room. The room was packed and very noisy. rose and Amanda had already settled themselves to doing homework at a modest reclusive table in a niche of the room. Albus and John sat down across from the missy and took out their books.

`` So, '' Albus whispered, `` Is the full moon sometime soon ? ``

`` Yep, '' Rose told him without looking up from her homework, `` It 's tomorrow. ``

`` D'you think it 'll be as bad as last time ? '' Amanda asked.

`` I dunno, '' rosebush answered, `` I really do n't know why his shift are so bad. ``

`` I think he 's character of that study Uncle Bill was talking about, '' Albus told them, `` When I was in the Hospital wing last month, the Healer mentioned a study, but gentlewoman Pomfrey shushed him before he elaborated. ``

`` Then that might explain it. But why would he be in the bailiwick if it 's just making thing forged ? '' John asked.

`` Who knows what it was like before it, though, '' rose wine commented.

`` Good point in time, '' John responded. The four Quaker sank into their thoughts and continued working on their homework in secrecy for a half hour. The noise in the park room made it hard to dribble on a conversation. Albus managed to finish up his Charms homework, but it took him longer than common since he was distracted by worrying about Matt.

Albus closed his Charms book and put it back into his bag. When he looked up, he was surprised to see mat coming over towards them. Albus sat back up and poked John, who was still working diligently on his Herbology essay that was due the next day. John looked up as Matt sat down next to Rose.

`` What are you ridicule talking about ? '' Matt asked.

`` Not much, really, we 're just doing homework, '' John told him, `` I guess I 'll ingest to finish this after dinner party. '' He closed his Herbology Christian Bible and stuffed it in his bag.

`` You coming to dinner ? '' Albus asked Matt, `` We were n't sure if you 'd be up. ``

A expression of scare flashed across lusterlessness 's human face, `` Why would you think that ? '' he asked quickly.

Albus glanced shiftily at John, `` Er, just because you did n't look too just after getting hit by that snowball. ``

Matt visibly relaxed, `` Oh, um, I 'm feeling better now. ``

`` That 's salutary, '' Albus answered. Matt did depend a bit better, although he was still much paler than usual. `` Let 's go eat, then. I 'm starve. ``

rosiness and Amanda packed up their work and the chemical group headed down to the Great student residence. Even though Matt went to dinner, Albus noticed that he did n't eat much. After dinner party, they headed back up to the green way to terminate their prep.

`` I 'm still three inch short, '' John the Evangelist announced after he worked for another twenty dollar bill arcminute on his Herbology essay.

`` Let me see it, '' Rose reached over and took Saint John the Apostle 's essay. She read it silently for a few minute of arc. `` You can elaborate on the uses of Devil 's snare drum in Potions. ``

`` Old Nick 's snare has uses in Potions ? '' John asked.

`` Yes, in more advanced Potions. It 's in the book, '' Rose told him. John flipped through his Scripture and began working on his essay again.

Albus had finished his Herbology essay the previous day and was currently working on a papa essay that was also due the next day. `` Have you guys all finished the DADA essay ? '' he asked.

`` Yes, '' Rose responded without glancing up from her book.

`` Yeah, '' Amanda answered while working furiously on her star chart.

`` Huh ? '' Matt picked his capitulum up from his book. He had fallen asleep in his DADA book.

`` Have you finished the DADA essay ? '' Albus repeated.

`` Oh, no, but I 'll get it done, '' Matt said tiredly and put his head back down on his book.

Albus glanced at Rose, who gave him a worried facial expression. Albus had a touch sensation that flatness would not be getting the essay done. They both went back to their workplace without saying a word. A few minute of arc later, person tapped Albus on the shoulder.

`` Hey, '' soul said from behind him.

Albus turned around and saw Victoire standing behind his chairman. `` Oh, hi, Victoire. What 's up ? ``

`` Not practically, '' Victoire sat down in the chair next to Albus. `` Amy and I just have to tell you something. '' Amy had sat down adjacent to Matt and was trying to wake him up.

`` What is it ? '' Albus asked. St. John, Rose, and Amanda had all looked up from their work and were waiting for Victoire to get on with it.

`` Quinton Willinson has finished his detentions, '' Victoire told him.

`` Oh, corking, '' Albus groaned.

`` I just thought you should have sex, '' Victoire said.

`` Do you think he 's going to devil me anymore ? '' Albus asked.

`` He might. Detention certainly deterred him for a month, but who knows what could pass off now that he 's done with detention. I 'd just learn out, if I were you. All of you. ``

They all nodded, except for Matt, who was sleepily paying attention to something Amy was whispering in his ear.

`` Well, I 've got studying to do, '' Victoire stood up, `` You coming, Amy ? I still have n't finished that Arithmancy hooey. ``

Amy stopped whispering to matt and looked at Victoire. `` Uh, yeah, I have n't finished it either. '' She said something else to Matt and then stood up and left with Victoire, while glancing once to a greater extent at her brother.

`` well, this could be bad, '' pink wine said once they left.

`` I know. He 's going to be livid after having detention for a month, '' Albus replied.

`` You 've got to be careful. He 's going to desire revenge again, '' John said.

`` Yeah, he will, '' Albus agreed.

`` Has Slughorn mentioned anymore parties ? '' John asked.

`` No, surprisingly not. But I 'm not going to any even if he does. ``

`` I think that 's a good idea. I wo n't either. We should try and fend off Willinson, '' rosebush responded.

They worked on their prep for another hour before going to bed. Matt had fallen asleep again shortly after Amy and Victoire left, and Albus had to poke him rather hard to wake him up. Once they got up to the student residence, Matt collapsed onto his bed and was asleep within minutes.

Albus lay awake for a while before he managed to diminish asleep. He was worried about lusterlessness and about what Willinson was going to do now that he was release from custody. Albus tried to clear his mind, but there were so many things worrying him that he found it impossible. His sleep was filled with foreign dream, involving Willinson, along with the usual nightmare about the Hallows.

Albus went down to breakfast the succeeding dawning with John the Divine and Matt. They were running late because it had taken John and Albus a while to stir up lustrelessness up. By the time they made it to the Great Hall, Rose and Amanda had already finished breakfast and were getting prepare to go to DADA.

`` There you are ! '' Rose said when Albus sat down next to her, `` You 'd better eat fast. We 've got to go to class in five minutes. ``

`` I know, it took us forever to get him up, '' Albus gestured to matte, who was leaning his question on his arm and not eating anything. Rose nodded and glanced at mat sympathetically.

Albus and St. John shoved a few fade of toast into their oral fissure and then the group was off to papa. They managed to run into the room before the bell rang, but they were the live on single there. There was only one board available, the one in social movement, which happened to be proper in front of the table Scorpio Malfoy and his ally sat at. Albus groaned silently and sat down at the table, hoping Malfoy would n't mention Matt 's weariness.

`` I 'll pile up your essays now, '' Harry announced once he 'd finished taking attending. He got up and went around the room to collect the essays.

Albus handed his dad his essay and Harry moved on to Matt. Matt was laying his head on his book and seemed to be asleep. Harry lightly tapped him on the shoulder. `` Huh ? '' Matt glanced up.

Malfoy snorted loudly behind them and Albus turned around and glared at him.

`` Do you have the essay done ? '' Harry asked quietly.

`` Oh, no. I 'm distressing, Professor, '' lusterlessness whispered, `` I tried to get it done last night, but I just ... '' his spokesperson trailed off.

`` It 's all right hand, '' Harry replied, `` Try to have it done by next week. I know I did n't feed you lots meter, since I just assigned it Fri. ``

lustrelessness nodded and put his school principal back down on the board. Harry went back to his desk and started the day 's talk. `` Today we are going to continue- ''

`` Sir, '' Malfoy interrupted, `` Sir, why does he get extra time for his essay ? '' Malfoy pointed at Matt.

Harry sighed, `` I do not think that is any of your concern, Mr. Malfoy. ``

`` But it 's not very fair, is it ? Why ca n't I have extra sentence ? ``

`` You handed in your essay today, did n't you ? '' Harry asked.

`` Yes, why ? ``

`` wellspring, then, you obviously are in no need of extra time. If you ever think you need excess clock time for an assignment, just tell apart me why and I may award it to you. ``

`` But- ''

`` That 's the end of this discourse, Mr. Malfoy, '' Harry cut him off, `` Now, back to the lesson .... ''

Harry lectured for the intact grade. Throughout the 1st half of category, Malfoy repeatedly poked Matt with his verge to try and wake him up. Albus turned around and glared at him numerous times but Malfoy kept doing it. Eventually, Harry noticed and threatened Malfoy with detention if it continued. Albus was relieved when family was over, but they still had to puddle it through appeal with the Slytherins. Although Albus knew even Malfoy would n't poke anyone with his verge in Washburn 's class.

`` So, first you get particular discourse from Madam Pomfrey and now from prof ceramicist, too ? '' Malfoy glared icily at Matt after they left the DADA room.

`` Just leave him alone, '' Albus growled.

`` I will feel out why, you can consider on it, '' Malfoy stared at Matt, who had gone as pale as a spectre when Malfoy said this.

`` Is there a problem ? '' Harry had just left the classroom and was standing behind Malfoy.

Malfoy jumped as he heard Harry 's voice, `` No, Professor. '' He gave lustrelessness one to a greater extent glare before taking off for the spell classroom.

`` I 'll see you later, Al, '' Harry gave Albus a hug before going back into the classroom.

`` Bye, Dad, '' Albus hugged him back. Albus and Matt started to walk to Charms. John, blush wine, and Amanda had gone on ahead, but Albus was staying behind to walk with Matt, who was walking considerably slower.

`` Late again, ceramist, Eckerton, '' Washburn growled as they walked into the room. They headed for their usual back table and passed Malfoy on the way. He was smiling smugly at them, noticeably happy that they were late. The grade went by in its common agony. Washburn seemed to let increased his hatred for Albus since the pyrotechnic incident, if that was possible. He called on Albus for every question, even though Albus never raised his hand. The only times he did n't do this was when he chose to shout out on Matt, which was every fourth dimension he fell asleep.

Much to Albus 's surprise, Matt made it through double Herbology without going to the Hospital extension. Albus was sure that Neville would have made him go after he tripped over a pot and banged his arm on the bench. But Neville just asked if he was all right field and continued teaching.

After dinner, Albus and his supporter found themselves taking a much needed disruption from studying. They had all finished the homework that was due the next day and were relaxing at their usual board. Albus was losing horribly at whiz 's Bromus secalinus to Rose, whose knight was currently beating up Albus 's queen. John and Amanda were playing a rather loud secret plan of Exploding Snap.

`` You want to play, Matt ? '' trick asked as he was dealing cards for the following round.

`` No, '' Matt groaned. He was curled up in an armchair near the table and was wincing every few minutes.

`` All right, '' trick gave him a disquieted look, `` Do you need me to go with you to the infirmary fender ? ``

`` Not right now, '' lustrelessness whispered and closed his eyes again.

Albus glanced up and looked at his friends. They all had worried looks on their faces. Albus watched Matt spill back asleep, which only took two minutes.

`` Queen to D4, '' rose wine announced, `` And checkmate. '' rose 's king moved to the second power, beat out up Albus 's remaining bishop, and won the plot. `` Good plot. ``

`` Yeah, '' Albus agreed, `` Have you ever lost ? ``

`` I 've lost to my dad quite a few times, '' Rose said as she put her chessmen away.

Albus put his chess piece back in their case and folded up the board. He looked up once he was done and saw Amy coming over. She walked over to Matt and started gently shaking him awake.

`` Hi, Amy, '' Albus said.

Amy looked over at Albus, `` Oh, hi, Albus, '' she said quietly and went back to waking Matt up. Matt opened his optic and groaned.

`` C'mon, it 's meter to go, '' Albus heard Amy susurration. Albus looked at Rose, bathroom, and Amanda. They were all watching Amy, too.

`` Ugh, no, '' Matt whispered. But he sat up and winced.

`` It 's ok, come on, '' Amy grabbed Matt 's arm and pulled him gently out of the electric chair. matt got up and let Amy run him out of the plebeian room.

`` Has she ever taken him to the infirmary flank before ? '' Albus asked once they left.

`` No, I do n't think so, '' Rose said.

`` She must think it 's going to be bad this time, '' St. John said glumly.

`` surmisal so, '' Albus responded quietly.

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The four friends were very subdued the rest of the evening. They all joined in a game of Exploding Snap, but none of them were very into it. Although they did n't utter about lusterlessness the rest of the evening, Albus knew they were all thinking about him. Eventually, they just decided to go to bed.

Albus climbed into his four-poster bed and tried to light asleep. He tossed and turned for hours, but sleep would n't get to him. He was too vex about lusterlessness.

`` Are you awake, lavatory ? '' Albus asked once he was sure Bilius and Ethan were asleep.

Albus heard the bed to his the right way creak as bathroom turned over. `` Yeah, ca n't slumber. ``

`` Me neither. ``

`` Maybe this month wo n't be as bad, '' John suggested.

`` Leslie Townes Hope so, '' Albus said, `` But even if it is n't as bad, he wo n't be in class tomorrow. ``

`` Which means that Malfoy 's going to say something, '' John groaned.

`` Yeah, we 've got to do something about that, '' Albus decided.

`` We could hex him, '' John suggested.

`` That 'd be salutary, but I do n't mean like that. I mean something that 'll befuddle him off the trail. We ca n't let him find out, '' Albus explained.

`` Oh, right, '' John thought for a here and now, `` How about, since Matt wo n't lie about where he is, we 'll do it for him. ``

`` That 's what I was thinking, too, '' Albus said, `` I know, if mortal asks, we 'll just differentiate them Matt 's visiting his sick gran. ``

`` goodness idea, '' john agreed.

Albus yawned, `` Well, I suppose we should try and get some sleep. ``

`` Probably. skilful night, then. ``

`` 'Night. '' After another hour of laying awake, Albus finally fell asleep.

Albus woke up feeling very fatigue, after only a few hr sleep. He went down to breakfast with bathroom and met Rose and Amanda there, who were looking worried and not eating much.

`` Have you heard anything yet ? '' Rose asked once Albus sat down.

`` No, have you ? ''

`` No. I have n't seen Amy at all and have n't had time to go to the Hospital annex. ``

`` We could try and go during lunch, '' John suggested.

Everyone agreed to that architectural plan and managed to eat a bit of breakfast before heading off to Potions. By the time they got there, Slughorn was prepare to bulge out class, which meant Malfoy did n't have any clip to ask where lustrelessness was. Since it was just a individual full point, Slughorn lectured during the entire class and Albus had a hard clip staying awake. He managed to take a few musical note, but by the prison term the class was over, he felt in need of a nap.

`` Hey, there, Potter, '' Malfoy ran up beside Albus just outside the doorway of the Potions classroom.

`` Malfoy, '' Albus mumbled and kept walking.

`` Could n't avail but notice that Eckerton was n't in form today. You gon na enjoin me where he is ? ``

`` Visiting his grandma. She 's not doing too well, '' Albus lied.

`` Really ? That 's interesting, '' Malfoy raised his eyebrows, `` After seeing him yesterday, I 'd have guessed he was the one who 's ill. ''

`` Maybe he 's just worried about his nanna, '' John said shortly, before turning down the corridor towards the Transfiguration room, `` Now we 've got to go to year. ``

`` See you, then, '' Albus said to Malfoy as he followed John to Transfiguration. Malfoy turned around and left without saying a word. `` I hope that worked. ``

`` Me, too, '' lavatory agreed.

After Transfiguration, Albus and his Quaker ate a hurried dejeuner and went to the infirmary Wing. When they got there, Albus noticed that the threshold were spread out. `` fountainhead, that 's a good sign. ``

`` Definitely, '' rosebush agreed and walked inside. Albus, John the Evangelist, and Amanda followed her. The bed at the far end of the cellblock had the curtains drawn and all the other beds were empty. `` He must be in there, '' rosiness pointed to the curtained bed.

`` Where 's Madam Pomfrey ? '' Albus whispered. The nurse did n't look to be in the room.

lav pointed to the curtains, which started to rustle, `` She must be back there. ``

A gap appeared in the curtains and ma'am Pomfrey came out from behind them. She was carrying an discharge glass and a clipboard. When she noticed the radical of Gryffindor first base years, she came rushing over to them. `` I thought I 'd be seeing you lot here. ``

`` Is Matt all right ? '' blush wine whispered anxiously.

`` Yes, he should be alright in a couplet days, '' madam Pomfrey smiled.

`` So, it 's not nearly as bad as in conclusion clip ? '' Albus asked.

`` Oh, no, he 's much better this calendar month, '' lady Pomfrey set the empty glass down on a mesa and started writing on the clipboard.

`` fountainhead, can we see him ? '' St. John asked tentatively.

`` Sorry, but no. He 's sleeping right now. And I do n't think he wants visitors. He has n't told you yet, has he ? ``

`` No, '' trick answered.

lady Pomfrey sighed, `` Of course. Well, I do hope he tells you soon. I have a flavour this entirely thing would be easier on him if he was n't keeping it to himself. ``

`` I guess we 'll just see him when he leaves, then, '' Albus said.

`` I think that would be best. He should be ready to leave on Th or Friday. You 'd trump be off to class, '' lady Pomfrey picked up the empty field glass and strode into her office.

As Albus walked to the common way to collect his Bible, he thought about what Matt was going to do when he found out that they knew about his secret. Matt seemed so smashing on keeping it from everyone. He did n't even desire his admirer to visit him in the hospital Wing. Yet, he had n't done a very effective job at hiding it. Or had they found out so easily just because pink wine knew so much about werewolf ? Albus was n't sure he would have figured it out without her. But even so, if Albus had found out so quickly, how long would it be until Malfoy found out ?

******

`` Hey, Potty, '' a stale vocalism from behind Albus said. It was Friday night and Albus, Rose, John, and Amanda were eating dinner while wondering when matte would come back. Albus turned around at the vocalism and choked on his pumpkin juice when he saw who it was.

`` Willinson, '' Albus coughed.

`` What do you want ? '' Saint John said shortly as he slapped Albus on the back.

`` Oh, not much, '' Willinson replied, `` Have n't seen you much since our little duel concluding month, can. ``

`` Yeah, I hear you 've been quite occupied with detention, '' Albus laughed.

`` Laugh now, but the detention is over. I 'll deliver plenty of time on my hands now. ``

`` And what are you going to do ? You could n't even hex me. Your friends did it. ``

`` Energy n't count. I 'm not the one who wound up in the infirmary fender, am I ? '' Willinson snorted.

`` And I suppose you 're gallant that a first-class honours degree year could unarm you ? '' Albus grinned, `` Because if I were you, I 'd be a bit obstruct. ``

`` Shut it, Potty, I planned that. ``

`` No, you did n't. Quite the feel of shock on your face after I did it, '' Albus responded. Willinson glared at him.

`` What 's going on here ? '' mortal from behind Albus asked.

`` N-nothing, Professor, '' Willinson said quickly.

`` Then I 'd suggest returning to the Slytherin tabular array, Mr. Willinson, '' Neville replied. Willinson turned on the daub and headed to the Slytherin mesa without saying another word.

`` He was n't bothering you, was he ? '' Neville asked once Willinson left.

`` Not really, '' Albus told Neville.

`` Good. If he 's causing difficulty, just let me bed. I think the detentions may possess set him straight, though. He 's not nearly as smug when he 's in the timber, '' Neville responded and left for the staff table.

Albus laughed, `` I guess he 's not as endure as we thought he was. ``

`` row he 's not ! '' John the Divine exclaimed, `` He 's a Slytherin, not a Gryffindor. ``

`` Yeah, we 're the brave ace ! '' Albus agreed.

After dinner, Albus and his ally went to the vernacular room to spend the evening. The room was quite a bit hollow than usual. There was a big dueling club meeting and about of the Gryffindors were attending it. First years were not allowed to connect the dueling club, so all of them were in the rough-cut room, along with some older students who were n't part of the ball club. Since it was so empty-bellied, Albus and his ally were able to snag a few of the secure armchairs in nominal head of the fire. They were all putting off homework, except for blush wine who was reading a book, since it was the weekend.

`` You going to join the dueling club next class ? '' Albus asked, while sorting through his Chocolate Frog wit. `` I ca n't wait to join. St. James the Apostle says it 's awesome. ``

`` Of path ! '' John shouted, `` Hey, have you got any Snape carte du jour ? ``

`` Yeah, I 've got quite a few, '' Albus shifted his deck of cards of add-in and pulled out five Snapes, `` Want one ? ``

`` Yeah, I still have n't gotten any, '' John told him. Albus handed him one of his cards.

`` Is it normal to get wound badly in the dueling club ? '' Amanda asked.

`` It 's possible, but it does n't usually hap, '' Albus told her. `` The teachers make sure nothing bad happens. ``

`` Then I might join. How about you, lift ? '' Amanda said.

`` Sure, probably, '' rosiness responded absentmindedly.

`` Are you ok ? You 're awfully quieten, '' Amanda commented.

`` I 'm all right, '' pink wine answered, `` I 'm just thinking about Matt. Madam Pomfrey said he was supposed to be back today. ``

`` I 've been thinking about that, too, '' Albus told her, `` I hope he 's ok. ''

`` well, even if he does n't descend back until tomorrow, it 's still better than live month, '' whoremonger whispered, `` But I wonder when he 's going to tell us. ``

`` Why do n't we go up to the student residence and blab out about it, '' Albus suggested, `` It 's too calm down in here, individual 's going to pick up us. And Bilius and Ethan are down here anyway. '' Albus pointed to a board to their left, where the other two Gryffindor first year boys were sitting playing gobstones.

`` good idea, '' Rose agreed and closed her book. The group got up from their chairs and followed Albus to the boys'dormitory.

When they got up to the student residence, Albus sat down on his bed. Rose and Amanda looked around a bit before sitting down next to him.

`` I ca n't film it anymore, we 've got to tell him ! '' toilet shouted and started pacing around the room, `` I 'm not sure he 's ever going to tell us ! ``

`` He will, we 've just got to apply him some more time ! '' Albus insisted.

`` I 'm not so indisputable, Albus. He has n't told us yet, what makes you so for certain he 'll ever do it ? '' Saint John the Apostle questioned.

`` I do n't make out, I just think he will. ``

`` Well, I do n't. And I 'm not so for sure I can keep pretending I have no hint why he leaves every month. I mean, how long has it been since we 've known ? And we 've known him since September. Is n't that adequate sentence for him to trust us ? '' John stormed over to his bed and threw himself on it.

`` Honestly, John, that 's really not a long time. Sep was n't even six month ago, '' Rose reasoned.

`` So you 're on Albus 's position, then ? You think we should just guess we 're clueless about his fade ? '' John asked.

`` Yes, I do. I think he will tell us, once he realizes he can trust us, '' Rose told him.

`` wellspring, what more do we accept to do ? '' lav huffed.

`` It 's not that simple ! '' Albus shouted, remembering his conversation with Dumbledore. `` Do you know how heavy it must be for him ? He 's probably had people abandoning him because of this his entirely life ! ``

`` And I suppose you know more about it than I do ? Last I checked, you were n't a wolfman, '' whoremonger shouted.

`` Yeah, I do know Thomas More than you ! '' Albus shouted back, getting up from the bed and walk towards John.

`` Really, and how would that be ? '' King John got up and stood in front of Albus, staring at him.

`` Because Teddy 's dad was a loup-garou ! I 've told you that ! And my dad 's told me all about what he went through ! You know he was n't even going to be allowed to come to Hogwarts, but then Dumbledore became headmaster and let him ! And then he could n't even stay fresh a job because no one wanted to hire a werewolf ! So, yeah, I do experience a bit Thomas More than you do ! ``

`` mulct, so you know to a greater extent about it than me, but how do you know that flatness will differentiate us ? ``

`` I just do, ok ? '' Albus insisted, thinking of what Dumbledore had said.

`` wellspring, I think that it might be easier if we just told him we know. Then he could just verbalize to us about it and we could break off keeping secrets ! '' John shouted.

`` Albus, '' rose wine said from behind Albus and started tugging on his robes.

`` Not now, rose, '' Albus pushed her bridge player away, `` It probably would be easier, but it 's his secret, so let 's just let him enjoin us ! ``

`` But what if he does n't ! '' John the Divine threw his hands up in the air. `` Are we just going to go our solid seven years at Hogwarts pretending we do n't know ? ``

rose wine poked Albus more persistently and Albus pushed her hand away again. `` Of course not, because he 'll narrate us soon ! ``

`` Albus ! '' rose wine shouted louder and pointed to the doorway.

Albus turned his head away from John the Evangelist and glanced at the doorway. Matt was standing there, looking tired and run down, with a offend look on his face. He stared at Albus for a few seconds before turning and running back down the stairs.

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A/N : I know it 's shorter than usual, but I wanted the cliffhanger. The future chapter will be quite a bit longer, as I 'm planning on combining two chapters again.

Thanks to my sister and beta, Dancer of Starlight, my other sister, and my brother. Thanks as well to inkheart and Moonylupin for their reviews !

Disclaimer- I do n't own Harry Potter.

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Albus turned back to john and they stared at each other. `` How long had he been standing there ? '' Albus asked quietly.

Rose sighed, `` Since right after you finished talking about Teddy 's dad. ``

`` So he definitely knows we know, '' Albus responded.

`` I 'd say so, '' rosebush agreed.

Albus and John Lackland looked at each former again, and with their argument forgotten they both turned and ran out of the dormitory to fall out lustrelessness. Albus did n't look back, but the sound of pace told him that Rose and Amanda were n't far behind. Albus did n't recognise what he was going to say to lusterlessness when they found him, he just knew he had to do something. This was not how Albus imagined Matt telling them about his lycanthropy. And he was sure that it was not what Dumbledore had in idea. But what 's done is done, and Albus could only go for that Matt was n't too mad at them.

When they reached the mutual way, it was packed. Albus realized that dueling cabaret practice must have just let out. He glanced quickly around the room, thinking they 'd never find matt amongst all the other Gryffindors. whoremonger elbowed Albus in the side and pointed towards the Fat Lady 's portraiture. It was opening, and then it closed again, but they did n't see anyone enter or leave. Someone brusque must induce left. Albus knew it was mat. He motioned for his friends to follow. They pushed their way through the multitude of erstwhile scholar and eventually made it to the portrait. The group scrambled through the gob and landed in the seventh floor corridor.

`` Where is he ? '' Amanda asked.

`` I dunno, '' Albus said, glancing around. lusterlessness was no where in sight. `` I wish we had the piranha 's Map. ``

`` The what ? '' John asked.

`` The Marauder 's Map. It 's that map of Hogwarts my grandpa and his acquaintance made. Remember ? I told you about it. ``

`` Oh, yeah. ``

`` Well, we do n't hold it. But we 'd better get going if we have any hopes of finding him, '' Rose started running down the corridor.

Albus, John Lackland, and Amanda followed blush wine down the corridor. After a bit or so, Albus spotted mat. `` There he is ! '' he whispered to his friends. They continued running and it did n't hold prospicient to catch up to Matt. Since it was right after a total Moon, Matt was going deadening than usual.

Albus and his booster stopped a few m in presence of him. `` matt ? '' Albus asked tentatively.

Matt turned around and walked slowly towards his supporter, past a tapestry of
Barnabas the Barmy trying to teach troll to dance ballet, and stopped a few understructure in front of Albus. `` So, you know ? '' he asked in a vocalization so soft, Albus could hardly hear it. He stared at the ground.

`` Er, yeah, '' Albus answered in an equally quiet voice.

lusterlessness did n't look up and turned around and paced slowly down the hall. He seemed to be thinking hard. When he got just past the tapestry, he stopped and walked back towards Albus. Albus knew he was trying to retrieve of something to say. Albus glanced at his friends and all of them looked very uncomfortable. They stood completely still, not saying a news, while flatness continued pacing up and down the hallway.

On his 3rd or one-quarter clip returning to Albus, Albus was n't sure as he had lost count, flatness finally looked up at him with a scared formula on his face. Matt opened his mouth and was about to say something when he stopped. He turned and looked at the wall facing the tapestry.

Albus turned to see what mat was staring at. When his gaze reached the wall, his mouth fell open. A doorway was sitting upon the paries, where there had n't been a door before. Albus turned around and looked at rosebush. Albus had a tactile sensation he knew where the door came from, and Rose 's knowing look of awe confirmed it. John was staring at it as if he had been stupefied. Amanda was blinking and rubbing her eyes, as if the room access was just a figment of her imagination.

mat glanced at Albus and then he walked towards the threshold. When he reached it, he grasped the handle and opened it. He walked slowly inside, leaving the door open behind him. Once Matt was inside, Albus nodded to his friends and walked inside. John, Rose, and Amanda followed.

When Albus got into the room, he gazed around in awe. The entire room was decorated in Gryffindor scarlet and gold. The high roof was painted amber and the wall were covered in scarlet drapery. The trading floor was covered in scarlet and gold patterned carpet. In the back of the elbow room was a tumid hearth complete with a crackling fire. In front of the fire, were three large comfy looking scarlet armchairs and a big gold couch.

`` What is this place ? '' Amanda asked as she walked around the room.

`` I think it 's the Room of Requirement, '' Albus told her, `` It 's also called the seminal fluid and Go Room. It only appears when you 're in need of it. And it changes according to your indigence. ``

`` Dad 's told me about this before, but he would n't severalise me where it was or how to feel it, '' privy told them.

`` Lapplander with me, '' pink wine said.

`` Me, too, '' Albus replied.

`` It 's incredible ! '' Amanda grinned, `` Looks just like the Gryffindor park way. ``

`` Only better, '' John responded, `` We can sit near the ardor. ``

`` It looks like it was made for us, '' Albus commented.

`` It does, '' Rose agreed, `` Matt, did you ... bespeak this ? ``

`` Yeah, '' lusterlessness sighed.

`` So, you knew about the Room ? '' privy asked.

`` Yes, '' Matt answered, `` Amy told me about it before I came to Hogwarts. She thought, it well, might be useful, for me. '' He sighed, `` Sometimes I come here after I get out of the Hospital Wing, if I want to just be alone and log Z's. ``

`` And does it reckon like this then ? '' Amanda asked.

`` No, usually it 's got a four-poster bed and the hearth, and that 's it. ``

`` So, it 'll give you whatever you ask for ? '' Amanda responded.

`` Er, I think so, within reason, '' Matt told her, `` Like, if you wanted a room full of Galleons, I do n't think it would be able to do it. And it ca n't reach you food. Something about the laws of Transfiguration or something. ``

`` Is this where you 've been all day ? '' Gospel According to John asked as he wandered around the room. `` Because we went to see you on Tuesday and Madam Pomfrey said you 'd get to leave Thursday or today. ``

flatness sighed and slowly walked towards one of the armchairs and sat down in it. Albus followed and sat down on the couch. rosebush sat down next to him while John and Amanda took the remaining hot seat. `` Yeah, I was here, '' lustrelessness said quietly after a few instant of muteness. `` I was just so tired and I could n't front going to Charms and dealing with Washburn and Malfoy. ``

Albus could understand that. Looking back on the late months, he realized that Washburn did run to cry on Matt to a greater extent right after he got back from the Hospital Wing.

`` You were still tired ? Even after spending three solar day in the infirmary Wing ? Why ? '' Saint John the Apostle asked while he pulled a coffee Frog out of his pocket and opened it. `` Oh, expression, Albus. Now I 've got Snape ! ``

`` I dunno. That 's just how it is, '' mat mumbled.

The group sat in quiet for a few moment. John Lackland pulled out a few more batrachian and offered them around. Albus, Rose, and Amanda each took one and ate them. Albus got Minerva McGonagall, which he gave to Amanda since he already had about seven of her.

`` You guys have to promise me something, '' Matt broke the silence, `` Do n't tell anyone. ``

Albus stared at him. `` Of course we wo n't, '' he said solemnly. John, blush wine, and Amanda nodded their header in agreement.

`` Thanks, '' lusterlessness whispered, and got up from his chair.

`` Where are you going ? '' Albus asked.

`` I dunno. I just figured you would n't want to hang out with me anymore, '' lusterlessness looked nervously at Albus.

`` What ? ! '' Albus shouted, `` Of course we still want to hang out with you ! ``

`` Really ? '' lusterlessness asked, while a smile slowly crept up on his face.

`` Definitely ! '' can assured him.

`` Of course, '' Amanda smiled.

`` We wo n't forsake you, '' rose wine said adamantly.

lusterlessness visibly relaxed and sat back down in his chair. `` I guess I just thought that you would n't. Since, well, everyone I 've ever been Quaker with block off talking to me once they found out. ``

`` That wo n't befall with us, '' Albus assured him.

`` But does n't it scare you, just a bit ? '' Matt asked tentatively.

`` Nope, '' Albus replied, grinning. He glanced at pink wine, who grinned back.

`` What 's so funny ? '' Matt looked from Albus to Rose.

`` Did Professor Kendrick tell you that you are n't the first loup-garou to attend Hogwarts ? '' Albus asked.

`` Yeah ... '' Matt responded warily, `` He said there was one former, a pair tenner ago. ``

`` And I 'm guessing he never told you who that was ? '' Rose replied.

`` Er, no, he did n't, '' Matt answered, `` But Amy told me that Teddy 's dad was a werewolf and he went here, so I assumed it was him. ``

`` Exactly, '' Albus grinned, `` And my dad 's Teddy 's godfather. ``

`` Really ? '' Matt asked.

`` Yup, '' Rose said. `` I 'll let Albus tell you the ease. ``

`` You mean, there 's More ? '' Matt stared in awe at Albus.

`` Yup, you want to cognise why my dad 's Teddy 's godfather, do n't you ? ``

`` Of course of action ! ``

`` wellspring, here it goes. My granddaddy, the one who was killed by Voldemort, went to Hogwarts the same clock time Remus Lupin did. Along with Sirius inkiness and Simon Peter Pettigrew. They all became pretty ripe friends. Remus lupin tried to keep the fact that he was a werewolf secret, but eventually, my grandad, Sirius, and Peter found out. And they did n't vacate him. In fact, they all became illegal animagi and spent the full-of-the-moon moons with him. ``

`` Really ? '' matte glanced around at his friends.

`` Really, '' Albus continued, `` They stayed protagonist right up until Pettigrew betrayed my grandparents. And you know that news report. Then, Remus met Nymphadora Tonks, who was somehow related to Sirius, I think she was his first cousin 's daughter. Anyway, they got get married and had a son, slip, right in the tiptop of Voldemort 's sovereignty. They both were killed in the Battle. But Remus had made my dad Teddy 's godfather, so he 's kind of like a Brother. So, you can see that no way would I forsake you. ``

`` Wow, '' mat grinned at Albus, `` But what about the sleep of you ? ``

`` Nope, you do n't have to worry about me, '' Rose answered, `` Teddy 's like my cousin-german. ``

`` I 'm not related to any wolfman, heck, you 're the firstly one I 've met. But do n't worry. You 're my booster and cipher can transfer that, '' John replied.

`` Honestly, it scared me a bit when I first found out, '' Amanda admitted, `` But I 'm Muggle-born, so the sole idea of werewolf I 'd had were in Muggle fairy narration. ``

mat looked at her and the smile on his side disappeared. He glanced nervously at Albus.

`` But I 'm all right with it now. rear taught me a lot. I know now that real loup-garou are n't anything like the ace in poof tarradiddle. And besides, just because you get furry once a month does n't imply you 're a different person the rest of the month. I was friends with you before I knew and I 'll persist Friend with you now, '' Amanda assured him.

lusterlessness relaxed, `` Thanks, guys. I 've never had better booster. But how long have you known ? ``

`` Well, Rose figured it out in November, but we were n't positive until I wound up in the hospital flank at the Saami time as you stopping point calendar month. ``

`` What ? ! '' Matt 's sass fell open, `` How did that happen ? ``

Albus explained the duel with Quinton Willinson and how he had overheard ma'am Pomfrey and the Healer talking early the following morning.

`` Why did n't you order me you knew ? '' Matt asked quietly.

`` I thought it would be better for you to secernate us when you 're make, but I guess that did n't bump, '' Albus answered.

`` supposition not, but thanks anyway, for the thought, '' matt replied. Everyone sat quietly for a few instant, before Albus broke the silence.

`` Could we, er, ask you interrogative about it ? '' Albus asked tentatively.

lustrelessness sighed, `` sure enough, I guess. ``

`` If you do n't need to- '' Albus started.

`` No, it 's fine, it 's just I 've never actually told anyone about it. It 's always been my parents or Amy. But yeah, ask whatever you want, '' mat told them.

`` All right, if you 're for sure, '' Albus paused, `` Well, when did it find ? ``

flatness took a cryptical breath. `` When I was five. We were Muggle camping at the meter. My mum 's Muggle-born, and she had gone camping when she was a kid, and she wanted me and Amy to get the experience. You guys do sleep together what Muggles do when they camp, right ? ``

`` That 's when they live in those cramped, midget tents that are just big enough to sleep in, right ? And they do n't use electrical energy or any of that stuff they use instead of magic ? '' John asked.

Amanda stifled a giggle at his verbal description of camping. `` Well, that 's the general idea, I suppose, but it 's usually a lot funner than you describe it. ``

`` right wing, '' Matt said, `` Well, that 's what my mum wanted to do. So Dad agreed because he thought it sounded nutcase enough to be fun. And it was, at kickoff. We did n't use any thaumaturgy. I do n't remember a whole lot, but I do think of Dad playing with matches trying to get the campfire lit. It took him a half time of day. Amy says that after that first campfire, Mum lit all the rest of them.

`` We were going to camp for three Night, I think. The second dark was a full moonlight. It was a blue synodic month. You know, when there are two moons in a calendar month, they call the second one a blue angel lunation. They do n't happen often. Only every 2 or 3 years. It was the end of Dec, remember that the seasons are diametric in Australia, so it was quick. We were all in one tent, and in the eye of the night I had to go to the toilet. There was a farsighted walk to the bathroom, through the woods. I was halfway there when I heard this rich growling. The last affair I remember is a Brobdingnagian animal pouncing on me and a searing pain in my back, and then I blacked out. ``

Albus listened but did n't say anything. He heard Amanda gasped. Albus sort of felt sick to his venter. Ever since he found out that matte was a werewolf, he knew he must give birth been bit, but he never really thought about the details. Now, hearing about it, he felt awed that his friend had been through it.

`` And then what happened ? '' John whispered.

`` wellspring, my parents told me what happened a while after I woke up. Amy is a really swooning sleeper and she heard the growl and my screeching. She woke up my parents and my dad went noticed that I was gone and he ran out of the collapsible shelter with his wand. There were a bunch of Muggles who had woken up and were running around screaming. They told my parents that a kid was being attacked by a masher. That kid of course, was me. My parents kept running towards the growl until they found me. Dad saw what was happening and started shooting off all sorts of spells that somehow had great burden on the loup-garou. Then my mum started trying to bedaze the werewolf, too. After a few spells, the loup-garou was stunned. ``

`` Muggles saw it ? '' blush wine asked.

`` Yeah, '' Matt continued, `` My mum sent word of honor to the Ministry and they sent Obliviators and representative from the Werewolf Control building block. Dad was pass of that department at the clip. None of the Muggles recall anything from it of course, but it was in the newspaper publisher, so all the virtuoso and beldam found out about it. But they did n't know it was me who got attacked. The law prevents the names of underage werewolves from being released. ``

`` Wow, '' Albus said, `` I guess that 's near that no one knew it was you. ``

`` It did n't really assist, though, '' matte replied bitterly. `` But there 's Sir Thomas More before I get to that. After the Ministry the great unwashed showed up, my dad Apparated with me to Eastworth, that 's one of the infirmary in Australia. I spent nearly a month there. Right up until the adjacent full moonlight. I woke up two weeks after it happened. Spent the next two weeks waiting for all the wound to bring around, but they did n't heal all the way. That took a couplet months. Anyway, the first full-of-the-moon moon was horrendous. I hardly remember any of it. Just the nuisance and illness in the few days before it and the two calendar week it took to heal after it. ``

`` But what about the Aconitum lycoctonum Potion ? '' rosiness asked tentatively.

mat sighed, `` The thing is, that does n't work for me. The therapist have n't been able to visualise out why yet. I took it during the low few wide moonlight and it had no effect on me at all, so my parents stopped giving it to me. ``

Albus could n't recall of what to say. He now knew the chronicle. Matt had told them the altogether affair. It seemed the likes of once he started, he just did n't break off. Maybe it felt good to finally secernate mortal about it ? Albus figured that was it. He could n't opine carrying around a secret like that for twelve years. Then Albus remembered something Matt had told him on the power train. `` Um, Matt ? Why did your kinsperson motility to here ? '' Albus had the feeling that had something to do with his being a werewolf. lustrelessness had n't mentioned much about moving to England, and when he talked about it on the train, he changed the national quickly.

`` Um, well, because of me, '' matte replied glumly, `` I never told you before, but my parents were really well-known in Commonwealth of Australia. Not really famous like your kinsperson is, Albus, but just kind of speed course of instruction types. Both of them were. My dad comes from a long line of pure bloods. But not the form who despise Muggles and Muggle-borns. They were just always involved in the Ministry and had a load of amber, that kind of thing.

`` And my mum, her family is really rich. They were always involved in all sorts of famous person character stuff. They knew all sorts of famous multitude and hosted fancy parties and affair like that. Then my mum got her letter telling her she was a enchantress. My grandparents were horrified and excited at the same sentence. They obviously could n't recount any of their friends about it, and they had a hard time keeping it a private.

`` My parents met in school and got married a few years later. Put together, they were the idealistic wizard couple. My dad got a job at the Ministry in the lycanthrope control condition unit of measurement. Eventually, shortly after I was born, he worked his way up to Head. Then, a few months after I was bitten, he became mind of the entire section for the Control and Regulation of Magical Creatures. Kind of ironic, is n't it ? ``

`` That 's how he knew how to stun the werewolf, '' blush wine commented.

`` Yeah, and it 's a proficient thing he did, '' flatness said, `` Anyway, my family was involved in all variety of visualize events and committees, both magical and Muggle. My parents were living the hone life story. Then, I got bit. ``

`` And it all had to stop, did n't it ? '' Albus said softly.

`` Yes, and slowly it did. First, they stopped doing the Muggle things. Muggles do n't screw wolfman are real, so they could n't do much Muggle poppycock anymore. The Muggles would ask what was haywire with me and my parents could n't tell them. If they lied and said it was some sort of Muggle disease, it would have been all over their word. So, my parents just told everyone that they were going to relax and rear their family away from all the fame.

`` The magic stuff was a little more elaborate. Everyone who worked in my dad 's office knew that I had been bit and they kept it a secret for a long clip. For over two years, no one knew it happened. Then, there were More loup-garou attacks down there. So people started drafting anti-werewolf legislation. My dad immediately rejected all of it. People got leery, and one of his confrere got pretty fired up about it. He was all for more limitation. So, he leaked that I was a werewolf to other theatrical role of the Ministry. Of course, they could n't really fuel him for me being a werewolf. But right before that happened, the Ministry managed to pass a law requiring all places of transformation to be separate buildings. The department overruled Dad 's veto and the minister signed it into law. Dad refused to comply and got fired for breaking the law. ``

John the Divine let out a low whistle, `` Matt, I 'm so dark, did you think it was your fault ? ``

`` Yeah, I did, actually, '' lusterlessness said darkly, `` Mum and Dad kept telling me it was n't and not to guess that way, but I could n't help it.

`` But it was just all downhill from there. My parents had already sent a letter to Amy 's schoolhouse, the Australian School of Sorcery, to see if I could still attend. They would n't let me. So they were planning on moving anyway. ``

`` They would n't ? ! '' John shouted, `` But why ? ``

`` Said it was too dangerous. I was really depressed after that. The transformations got worse. I always held out Leslie Townes Hope that I 'd be able to go to school. Amy would add up home with stories and I looked forward to when I 'd get to go. So, just to essay out the options, my parents sent letters to a few other schools. The Salem hag Institute in Massachusetts, Hogwarts, and the Adirondack Academy of conjuration in New York State. And a brace others that I do n't remember the gens. Hogwarts, Salem, and Adirondack both said I could still assist. Adirondack had never had any wolfman attend, but they said they would ferment it out. capital of Oregon turned out to be a really bad melodic theme. My parents and Amy did n't like it.

`` By then, my parents were definitely will to move so I could go to schooltime. They were debating which school I should go to when they read about a study St. Mungo 's was doing. It would try to figure out why Aconitum lycoctonum would n't work for some people. That was the deciding factor. They decided on Hogwarts and signed me up for the study. We moved that summer. ``

Albus sat and thought. He now knew what Dumbledore had meant by 'true repugnance in his past'. It was n't just being bit by a werewolf and becoming one himself. It was the fact that mat 's family 's completely life was drastically changed because of what had happened. They moved halfway across the earthly concern because of it. `` What about Amy ? She had already been at schoolhouse in Australia for a few years, '' Albus commented.

`` Yeah, she had. She was 14 when we moved, going into her fourth year. And she was n't too happy about it. I know you guys just see her as a protective older sister, but she was n't always, '' Matt paused, `` She was really upset when my parents told her that we had to travel. She did n't want to leave her friend. She blamed me. ``

`` But she 's always looking out for you ! '' blush wine replied, `` I ca n't guess her being mad at you. ``

`` I know, '' matte said, `` But it 's true. You see, my parents did n't let her be anywhere near me when I transformed. She stayed with my grandparents every wide Moon that she was n't in school day. She stayed with them for a few Clarence Day after the full phase of the moon moon, too. By the time she got back, I was mostly better. ``

`` Oh, '' rose said, `` But what happened ? ``

`` Well, once we moved, she could n't go persist with my grandparents every full moon anymore. We moved in June, right after the full moon. There were two More full moons before she started school. Dad still had connector with the Ministry in Commonwealth of Australia, so he managed to set up portkeys for her to contract to my grandparents'mansion, even after we moved. She was still mad at me when she left for schooltime and it made me feel frightful. But after a few calendar week, she settled into Hogwarts and made new ally, including Victoire.

`` Then the summer came and my parents had to face that she would be there during full Sun Myung Moon. Something happened and Dad could n't get portkeys to Commonwealth of Australia anymore. By then I 'd been a werewolf for over three years and she still had n't been there. She was 15, then, so my parents figured she was old enough anyway. Anyway, the night came and I, er, went to the property where I transform when I 'm house. In the morning, my parents always came and got me really early, so they could take me to my bed and give me my potions and stuff. well, apparently that night Amy had n't slept at all. She told me later that she could n't once she get wind my screech and howl. She stayed wake all Night, waiting for the moon to set, and once it did, she went and got me even before my parents did.

`` fountainhead, once she saw me, she realized what I was going through. That aurora, she saw me unconscious, with broken bones, and covered in blood and cuts. It made her realise how bad it really is. She told me later that once she saw me, she started crying and she started trying to cure my deletion. Then my parents came and found her. They started crying with her and let her help them do everything they do after a transformation. When I woke up, we had a recollective talk of the town, all four of us. Amy completely forgave me for moving here and she 's been very protective ever since, especially when it comes to someone being rude about my stipulation. ``

`` Oh, Matt, '' rose wine whispered, `` I 'm so beaming that Amy is n't mad at you anymore. I just ca n't consider you have to go through all this. ``

`` It 's all right, I 'll survive, '' Matt assured her.

`` I know, it just does n't seem fair, '' blush wine said.

`` Yeah, '' Albus agreed, `` Do you know what happened to the loup-garou that bit you ? ``

`` My dad told me, '' Matt answered, `` He got in a load of trouble, because of what did hap and what could have happened. He could have attacked some of the Muggles that were there, instead of me. It was only by probability that it happened to be me, a maven, he bit. We were probably the lonesome wizards anywhere near that encampment, but there were loads of Muggles around. Anyway, he got sentenced to ten long time in prison. ``

`` So he 's still there ? '' bathroom asked.

`` Yup, '' matt replied. He paused for a few moments, watching his friends. `` So, now you know the solid story. ``

`` Were you really planning on keeping it a private the hale clip you were at Hogwarts ? '' Albus asked.

`` Er, I 'm not sure. I guess so. That 's what my parents told me to do anyway. They told me not to tell anyone, and I did n't want to tell anyone either. I did n't really think anyone would witness out. ``

`` Rose is reasonably smart, though, '' Albus said, `` I would n't have figured it out without her, well, until I wound up in the hospital backstage with you last month. ``

`` I guess I would n't give been able-bodied to go all through school without anyone finding out. ``

`` So who does know ? '' Albus asked.

`` Hardly anyone. The teachers, of course. nigh of them have been really decent about it, especially your dad, Albus, '' flatness answered.

Albus grinned, `` Yeah, like that essay that was due the early day. ``

`` Oh, yeah, I 'd draw a blank about that, '' Matt groaned, `` I 'll have to do it this weekend. Washburn 's been pretty rude, but he 's rude to every Gryffindor. Amy had warned me about that. ``

`` What about over Christmastide vacation, did you really fall out of a tree, or was that just another cover-up narration ? '' Albus asked, suddenly remembering that.

lusterlessness blushed, `` Er, yeah, it was. There was a full moon over the holiday. The arcsecond one of Dec to be exact. It was a blue air moon. Only the back one since the one when I got bit. The first one was when I was 8 and it was awful. a good deal worse than the regular full moonlight. And the one in Dec was just as terrible. Plus, I had to transform at my grandparents business firm. In their attic, which my dad sound proofed and strengthened the walls with magic trick. So, yeah, those hurt were from the full moon, not falling out of a Tree. ``

`` I had a feeling about that, '' Albus commented, `` So, no other student eff ? ``

`` Nope, '' Matt answered, `` You 're the only ones, besides Amy. She 's not allowed to tell her friends. She has n't even told Victoire. ``

`` Thanks for telling us the whole level, '' blush wine said.

`` You know, it feels good to finally evidence person. sort of like I can loosen up now. I was always afraid you 'd happen out and tell someone and I 'd bear to result. ``

`` We 'd never do that, '' Albus assured him.

`` Thanks, '' Matt smiled.

Just then the doorway to the way burst open and Amy came running in, out of breath. `` There you are ! '' she shouted and ran towards Matt.

`` How 'd you get in here ? '' John asked. `` We 're already using the Room. ``

`` I made all the requests for it and I always request that Amy be able to feel me, but to keep everyone else out, '' flatness answered.

`` And it 's a good matter, too ! It 's one-half past times midnight ! I was worried sick ! dame Pomfrey said you left ages ago, but I have n't seen you all day, '' Amy gave him a hug.

`` Ouch ! '' Matt winced.

`` Oh, sorry ! '' Amy released her grip, `` Have you been here all day ? ``

`` Pretty much. ``

`` You skipped stratum ? Are you sure as shooting you 're better ? '' Amy asked in a worried tone.

`` I 'm just tired and I did n't want to face Washburn today. He always calls on me when I 'm tired, he does it on use, '' mat yawned.

`` Oh, he 's such a git, '' Amy replied, `` But are you sure you 're ok ? I could drive you back to the hospital Wing. ``

`` I 'm fine, honestly, '' matte said adamantly.

`` How did they know how to get in here ? '' Amy glanced around at Albus, John, rose wine, and Amanda, and then leaned over and whispered something in matte 's ear.

`` It 's all right, Amy, '' matte sighed, `` They know. I told them. I told them everything. ``

`` What ? ! '' Amy opened her optic all-embracing and stared at mat. `` Mum and Dad told you not to ! ``

`` I know, but it 's all right. They figured it out months ago and were just waiting until I was set up to tell them. ``

`` They 'd better not tell, '' Amy glanced around at Albus and the others.

`` Do n't concern, they wo n't, '' Matt assured her, `` Albus 's dad is Teddy 's godfather. So, they definitely wo n't tell. Albus 's grandpa was really skillful friends with teddy 's dad. ``

`` I knew that, '' Amy said, `` supposition I just never really put it together. ``

`` Yup, and you know, I 'm really glad I told them everything. I can slack a trivial bit. ``

`` Just be certainly no one else finds out, '' Amy warned.

`` I know, I 'll be heedful, '' lustrelessness said, `` But you know, you could tell Victoire, if you want. I do n't think she 'd tell anyone, do you, Albus ? ``

`` No, she would n't tell anyone, '' Albus assured them.

`` Yeah, I know she would n't. I 've been tempted to tell her ever since she told me that her dad was attacked by Fenrir grayback, '' Amy revealed, `` But Mum and Dad do n't want me to tell anyone. ``

`` I know, they did n't want me to distinguish anyone either, but that did n't lick out, '' lustrelessness replied, `` I just wanted you to have it away that I would n't mind if you told Victoire. ``

`` Ok, I 'll think about it. But thanks for telling me that. It 's hard keeping it a secret. Sometimes I just want to peach about it. ``

`` Me, too. That 's why I 'm kinda relieved they know now, '' Matt gestured to his friends.

`` I guess you should let Mum and Dad know that you told them. ``

`` I will, I 'll mail them a letter this weekend, '' Matt yawned.

`` You really ought to go to bed, '' Amy suggested.

`` That 'd probably be a expert approximation, '' Albus agreed, `` Quidditch is tomorrow. ``

`` Oh, yeah, I 'd leave ! '' Matt said excitedly.

`` Should be a good biz, '' whoremonger commented.

`` Ravenclaw will probably win, '' Amanda predicted.

Albus and his acquaintance walked back to Gryffindor Tower with Amy, and the common way was practically deserted by the time they got back. Victoire was there, along with Samantha Meyers, and a twain other 7th eld who Albus vaguely recognized. Amy bid them goodnight and went to sit with her friends. When Albus, John, and lustrelessness went up to their dorm, Bilius and Ethan were already asleep. Albus climbed into his bed feeling very content. He was happy that Matt had finally opened up to them, but still felt a bit worried about what Matt was going through. Albus was also quite thrilled with the estimation of having the elbow room of necessity available to them. He did n't think he 'd manage to find that until he was much old, but now he would be able to use it during all his years at Hogwarts. With that and the predator 's Map, if James let him borrow it, Albus and his Friend would certainly be able to take some fun. If only he had the invisibility Cloak. And with thoughts of his dad actually giving him the Cloak, Albus fell into a surprisingly relaxing sleep.

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A/N : So, there it is ! The chapter you 've been waiting for ! I really hope you liked it. I wound up re-writing a clump of it, since parts had contradicted my other story. It was originally two chapters, but I combined them to make up for the last chapter which was quite short !

speechmaking of my other storey, I will be posting it very soon ! It 's called In moonlight 's trace and it 's basically the Cartesian product of me having too much background narration about lustrelessness to possibly put into a story that focuses on Albus. The story goes into great contingent about why matt and his menage moved to England. It 's done in first somebody, from Amy 's item of view. I have 30 chapters written so far. I hope you 'll all check over it out once I post it !

Thanks as usual to my sister and genus Beta, Dancer of Starlight, my other sister, and my brother. Thanks as well to inkheart, Moonylupin, and mamaykay for the review !

Disclaimer- I do n't own Harry potter

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Albus woke up late the next sunrise, but he was still up before John or Matt were. Bilius and Ethan 's beds were empty, so they were already up. Albus was surprised that St. John was n't up yet. He rarely ever missed breakfast, even on the weekends. The Quidditch peer was n't for another two hr, so Albus quietly got crop and understand a bit of his Quidditch in the Twentieth Century book. He had been reading for a half minute when he heard someone cum into the room.

`` Albus ? '' a vocalisation called out, `` Are n't you up yet ? ``

Albus looked up from his record book, `` Oh, hi Rose, Amanda. I 've been up for a while, but those two are still asleep. '' He jerked his head towards John and Matt 's beds.

`` I do n't think I 've ever seen John lose breakfast before, '' rose commented while looking at his sleeping form.

`` Me neither. But we did rest up pretty late net night, '' Albus said.

`` Yeah. We 've been up for a piece, doing preparation, '' rosiness responded.

`` Still have loads more to do, though, '' Amanda sighed, `` I have n't made a lot progress on my phases of the moon essay for Astronomy. ``

`` Bet matt could have that done in fifteen minutes, '' Albus commented, `` He could probably help you. ``

`` Good idea, I 'll ask him after the friction match, '' Amanda decided, `` We should probably get them up, though. ``

Albus agreed and pulled back the pall on Matt 's bed while rosebush and Amanda prodded trick awake. Albus looked down at flatness, who was sleeping soundly. Albus almost felt bad waking him up, but he knew matt wanted to observe the match and would be mad if no one woke him up in time. Albus pulled back the cover and gently poked his arm.

`` Wha 's going on ? '' Matt mumbled. He sat up and rubbed his eyes.

`` We almost slept through Quidditch, '' whoremonger replied sleepily as he got up out of bed and headed to the bathroom.

`` Oh, right ! '' Matt yawned and got up immediately.

fifteen arcminute later, Albus headed down to the Great Hall with his friends to own lunch before the match. The usual exhilaration that accompanied a Quidditch match was in the air when they walked into the elbow room. Harry had been right when he said that Quidditch would film people 's brain off Rita Skeeter 's clause. Albus had n't heard anyone mention it in days. It seemed as if everyone had finally forgotten about it.

`` Why ca n't the term be like this when we play ? '' James II groaned as he sat down future to Albus.

The atmospheric condition was unusually good. It was still bitterly coldness, but it was relatively sunny.

`` Well, it does n't count, because our team can dally in any weather ! '' Samantha Meyers announced. `` The Hufflepuffs on the other hand .... ''

`` They 're better than the Slytherins this year, '' King James I commented.

`` True, but the Slytherins have n't totally lost the Cup yet. Ravenclaw only beat them by 30 item in their couple. Now, if they lose to Hufflepuff in the following peer, they 'll be out of the run, '' Samantha explained.

After lunch, everyone made their way to the Quidditch pitch shot. Albus and his friend managed to get goodness seats, but none of them really knew which team to root for. The match lasted almost two 60 minutes before the Ravenclaw seeker finally caught the Snitch. Both seeker spent most of the mate hovering above the other players, neither of them managing to see the sneaker. James was sitting a few buttocks down from Albus and Albus heard him shouting to the seeker on legion occasions because he had seen the Snitch. In the end, the Ravenclaw Seeker saw it hovering near the Hufflepuff goal posts, caught it, and won the game.

Albus and his admirer spent the remainder of the day working on their prep. Matt was able to help Amanda wind up her essay, and everyone helped him take in up on all the study he had missed the previous hebdomad.

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`` XV minutes left ! '' Professor Slughorn announced during doubling potions one March afternoon, a few weeks later. `` impart a sample of your potion up to my desk for grading and houseclean up, delight ! ``

Albus poured a bit of his boil-cure potion into a ampoule and took it up to prof Slughorn while John cleaned out their cauldron.

`` Albus, m'boy ! '' Slughorn grinned at him and took his potion. He held it up to the brightness level and shook it. `` Near perfective, I think ! Could possess done with a few more porcupine quills, but very good.

`` Now, I am planning on having another footling get together this Sun evening, '' Slughorn went on, as he put Albus 's potion on his desk with the others. `` I was hoping you and Miss Weasley would be capable to attend. ``

Albus inwardly groaned. He did not want to go to another type slug Club confluence. The thinking of being that close to Quinton Willinson again made him shudder. `` Er, well, actually, I 've got moral with my Aunt Hermione every Sunday. rosebush does, too. ``

`` Oh, what a shame, '' Slughorn replied, `` Maybe next time, then ? ``

`` Er, maybe, '' Albus shifted nervously. He had no purpose of ever going to another type slug Club coming together. At least not while Willinson was still at Hogwarts.

Albus went back to his table, got his bag, and left the room with his friends. As they walked up the stairs to the Entrance Asaph Hall, Albus told them about the Slug nightspot meeting.

`` You 're not going, are you, Albus ? '' John the Evangelist questioned.

`` Definitely not, '' Albus replied adamantly, `` Plus, I 've got Occlumency that dark anyway. ``

`` I 'm glad he made the meeting for a Sunday, then, '' rosebush commented.

`` Yeah, me too. But he wo n't do it again, though. Now that he knows we have lessons that Nox. I guess following time I 'll just have to say I 've got too much homework or something, '' Albus said.

`` Or use a Puking troche or Fever Fudge or something, '' John suggested.

`` That could sour, '' Albus replied as they emerged into the incoming hallway. They started to cross towards the Great Charles Martin Hall when Albus noticed someone walking towards them. He grabbed the backs of Rose and Matt 's robe and stopped them.

`` What ? '' Matt turned around and looked quizzically at Albus.

`` Shush ! '' Albus whispered, `` Come here. '' Albus lead them over to a broom closet and pulled them inside it.

`` What are we doing in here ? '' bathroom asked loudly.

`` Shush ! '' Albus said again and opened the door a gap. `` Look at that man. He 's who I saw arguing with Washburn ! ``

Rose, King John, matte, and Amanda each took a turn peering out the room access to front at the star. `` Are you certainly ? '' rosebush asked.

`` Positive, '' Albus replied.

`` Wait, you saw him arguing with Washburn ? '' flatness asked.

`` Oh, right, you were in the hospital Wing then, '' Albus remembered. He quickly rehashed what he had overheard while doing detention for Washburn.

`` So Washburn 's doing some kind of job for that wizard ? ``

`` Yeah, '' Albus said, `` And I think they 're up to something. I say we follow him. ``

`` But it 's sentence for supper ! '' John whined.

`` Exactly. Which means no one will be around to wonder what we 're up to, '' Albus reasoned. `` Plus, we 'll get supper after. ``

John sighed, `` Fine. Where do you think they went ? ``

`` Probably Washburn 's office. ``

Rose opened the door. `` Let 's go then. ``

Albus followed rose out the threshold and they crept up the stairs towards Washburn 's office, with toilet, matte, and Amanda following. The corridors were empty since everyone was in the Great Hall. They reached the magical spell classroom and Albus peeked inside. Washburn and the former wizard were standing near his desk, arguing in quieten voices. Albus motioned for his admirer to move closer and the five of them huddled near the open door, being thrifty not to make too much noise.

`` You have n't done it yet, '' the strange man hissed, `` Why have n't you done it ? ``

`` I 'm sorry ! '' Washburn replied, `` I have n't been able-bodied to yet ! ``

`` well, why not ? It does n't look that difficult to me. ``

`` It 's harder than you 'd recollect ! I do n't sleep with where they are ! '' Washburn answered.

`` I 've told you how to receive out ! ``

`` I know and I 've been trying. I have, really ! '' Washburn moaned.

Albus looked quizzically at his friends. He had never seen Washburn like this before. Usually, it was Washburn who was doing the intimidation, not the former way around. But this man was obviously angry that Washburn had n't finished whatever he wanted him to do.

`` well, hurry up then. Try harder ! '' the unknown wiz insisted.

`` I will, I will. ``

`` You know we can not proceed without them. I 'm confirming I know where one of them is, but it will demonstrate very difficult to get. Once we find out where the others are, we 'll do them first. They 're the more crucial ace anyway. So, you must do it soon. Just find out where they are. I 'll retrieve them. You 've obviously had difficulty with even doing the childlike job of finding them, let alone retrieving them, '' the champion growled.

`` Yes, I know. I will try harder, I will. It 's just ..., '' Washburn trailed off.

`` What ? ! '' the wizard demanded.

Albus leaned his head word closer to the doorway, but Washburn remained silent. Then Albus felt a wet object collide with his head. `` Argh ! '' he screamed and turned around.

`` Ickle firsties ! '' Peeves was bobbing up and down in the air, cackling madly. `` Spying on teacher ? Very naughty !

`` Peeves ! '' Rose shouted as the poltergeist heaved a body of water balloon at her chief. Peeves cackled and threw another water balloon at Albus.

`` What is going on out here ? ! '' Washburn appeared in the doorway, his voice returning to the usual rage that Albus was used to.

`` Firsties spying on your confluence, Professor, Sir ! '' Peeves saluted Washburn and flew down the hall, laughing hysterically.

`` Potter ! '' Washburn spat, glaring at Albus. Albus stood trembling and soaking wet, waiting for whatever was coming next. At the prison term, spying on Washburn seemed like a great mind. But now that he thought about it, it was inevitable that they would be caught.

The strange necromancer came sauntering out of the room with a smug look on his face. `` I think that concludes our treatment. I shall be speaking with you shortly. '' He walked down the corridor and disappeared around a corner.

Washburn watched him leave and once he was gone, Washburn turned back to Albus. `` Just what, do you lot, opine you were doing ? '' he seethed.

Albus stood still, but said goose egg. Rose, John, matte, and Amanda remained silent as well. Washburn looked at each of them in turn and returned his gaze to Albus. `` 100 points from Gryffindor. And hold, this Mon at 7 pm, all of you. I 'll have you polishing the trophy, '' he spat.

Albus nodded. 100 points, that was the most Washburn had ever taken from them before. The detention was no big deal, but the points would set Gryffindor quite a elbow room back in the run for the House Cup.

`` Um, professor, '' Matt whispered, `` Is there any chance we could do it this weekend, maybe, instead of Mon ? ``

Washburn turned to glower at flatness, looking livid. `` NO ! I 've got former detentions scheduled for the weekend ! You 'll meet me in the trophy Room at 7 pm on Monday, or I 'll account you to the headmaster ! '' He gave matt one more piercing stare and went back into his way, slamming the door behind him.

Albus turned and looked at his protagonist. They all had shocked locution on their faces and Matt looked quite worried. rosiness 's hair was dripping with water.

`` Told you we should have gone to supper instead, '' privy commented, as they started walking down the corridor.

`` Shut it, '' Albus replied, `` We may have gotten custody, but we did hear some utilitarian selective information. ``

`` He 's got a period, '' rosiness said, `` Washburn 's definitely up to something. That man wants him to find something out, get out where something is, and then they 're going to try to steal it. ``

`` I guess, but we do n't even get it on what they 're trying to rule out. We ca n't really do anything about it, '' John responded.

`` And Washburn 's even more angry with us, '' Matt said dryly.

`` Yeah, but he already hates me so much that it does n't matter, '' Albus pointed out, `` By the way, why did you want the custody switched ? That 's not the, you know, is it ? '' Albus asked, not wanting to say 'full moon'out loud, in typesetter's case anyone was lurking around.

`` No, '' matte whispered, `` But it 's two nights after the hold, so I 'll already be feeling piteous. ``

`` Oh, '' Albus said, remembering how outwear Matt always was in the daytime preceding the wax moon. `` Maybe you could talk to my dad or prof Longbottom ? They 'd make Washburn throw it. ``

`` I know they would, but then word would get around to Malfoy. The last thing I need is him wondering why I can choose when I have my hold. You know Washburn would somehow mention it in course. ``

`` Yeah, he would, '' Albus said darkly.

`` We 'll just polish up your prize for you, '' John assured him, `` Just make it attend like you 're doing something and we 'll cover for you. ``

flatness smiled weakly, `` Thanks. ``

`` So, we going to go eat supper or not ? '' John turned towards the stairs.

`` You guys go ahead, '' Albus answered, `` I 've got to go commute out of these wet robes. '' He gave Rose a meaningful glance.

`` I 've got to transfer, too, '' Rose told them and gestured to her soaking robes.

`` All right hand, '' privy said, and started down the stair with lusterlessness and Amanda.

Albus and Rose set off for Gryffindor Tower. Once they entered the deserted common room, Rose turned to look at Albus. `` You thought of the Hallows when you heard Washburn talking, did n't you ? ``

`` Yeah, '' Albus said, `` Did you ? ``

rose wine nodded, `` It does seem shady. ``

`` It 's got to be him. It fits. That 's why he hates me. He thought I 'd live where the Hallows are, but I do n't. ``

`` I dunno. I mean, it does fit, but still, Washburn 's a teacher. ``

`` So what ? Teachers can be Dark wizards, too. ``

`` I know, but we do n't have any trial impression ! We did n't even discover him say 'Hallows', '' rose wine reasoned.

`` I know, so I do n't imagine we should tell my dad yet, we ca n't get him in trouble, but it 's a starting line. And we learned more about the Hallows, '' Albus pointed out, `` They already know where one of them is, but it 's going to be voiceless to get. Maybe it 's heavily guarded ? ``

`` Probably. Anyway, I think we 'll probably have to take Dumbledore 's advice and public lecture to lav, flatness, and Amanda about it. We 've got to find out what they are. ``

`` Yeah, we should. We 'll do it soon, '' Albus assured her.

`` Albus, do you think that Washburn, or whoever is trying to get the Hallows, will be capable to bring back Voldemort ? '' Rose asked quietly.

`` I do n't opine so. I mean, he 's dead, right ? So how could he issue forth back ? Plus, in my dreaming, the champion said he was going to bring about Voldemort 's 'ideals'. ``

`` Well, his 'ideals'are pretty scary, '' rose shuddered, `` And the theme of a sec Voldemort 's almost as shivery as the first one. ``

`` Yeah, '' Albus agreed, `` Which is why we 've got to keep Washburn from getting the Hallows. ``

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news ranch like wildfire that a chemical group of low years had lost Gryffindor 100 breaker point in one night. Quite a few honest-to-goodness students were very angry about this, especially since the release of peak placed them below both Slytherin and Hufflepuff in the running for the House Cup. After classes the next day, Albus and his friends were bombarded by a partner off fifth long time, including his cousins Empire State of the South and Gabriella, demanding to know why the points were taking away. Albus quickly explained what had happened with Washburn, and secretiveness fell around the common room. After a few mo, someone started clapping. Soon after, a twain More people joined in and eventually the entire common elbow room was cheering and slapping Albus and his acquaintance on the backrest. Albus stared quizzically at everyone, wondering why they were all cheering that he had lost them so many points.

`` Why 's everyone clapping ? '' Albus asked James.

St. James grinned, `` Because you made Washburn so angry ! Everyone hates him ! No one 's had the spunk to spy on him before. It 's brainy, really. I 've heard people have been trying to get him to quit since he first started teaching when Victoire was a commencement twelvemonth. You 've done so much stuff to him this twelvemonth. commencement you set him on fire- ''

`` That was a double-dyed accident ! ``

`` Energy n't matter, the decimal point is, he 's horrible to everyone, except the Slytherins. And you 're rebelling against him. Honestly, you 've got more nervus than I thought, '' James River stared in awe at his brother.

`` Thanks, '' Albus smiled at James IV. Albus had felt horrible about losing so many percentage point, but if the other Gryffindors were n't going to care, than maybe it was n't so bad after all.

For the next few days, whenever Albus and his ally were in the common room, the former Gryffindors would ask Albus for help in planning pranks to pull on Washburn. Apparently, the other Gryffindors saw Albus 's spying as inspiration to forecast out their own fashion to push back the charm professor weirdo. Albus, however, wanted goose egg to do with it. He was far too worried about the idea of Washburn and that other whizz trying to find the Hallows and use them to fill out Voldemort 's programme. He spent the weekend trying to do homework, but always wound up thinking about the Hallows and trying to think of something that was heavily guarded that could be used to gain power.

By the time Mon arrived, Albus had exhausted every possible powerful object and could n't guess of anymore. Monday meant that it was prison term for their hold with Washburn. After dinner party, Albus and his friends walked slowly to the trophy elbow room. Albus was not looking forward to being in penny-pinching vicinity with the person who was most likely playacting Legilimency on him.

`` Are you all right, Matt ? '' rose asked, jolting Albus out of his persuasion. He turned around to look at Matt, who was lagging behind the relaxation of them, even though they were all walking slow.

`` Yeah, '' matte yawned, `` Just tired, no big deal. ``

`` You should go to madam Pomfrey. She 'll make Washburn reschedule the custody, '' Rose suggested.

`` And have Malfoy obtain out ? No. Plus, if I do it another metre, I 'll have to do it alone, '' lusterlessness shuddered at the persuasion of being unaccompanied with Washburn.

No one said another word the repose of the way to the trophy room. When they got there, Washburn was already there, looking murderous, and standing next to a large pail of cleaning supplies.

`` It 's 7:05. You 're late, '' he growled.

`` Sorry, sir, '' Matt mumbled, `` It was my error. ``

`` I do n't care who 's fault it was. It just means you 'll be here later, '' Washburn barked, `` You 'll be staying until every one of these trophy is immaculate. No magic, of path. ``

Washburn strode over to a large armchair that was sitting near the room access, sat down in it, and started his common glaring. Albus picked up a bottle of polish up and a rag and wandered over to a trophy for the Gobstones Club. John and matt started polishing prize on either face of Albus, while Rose and Amanda started on the other incline of the way. The prize room was quite large and Albus guessed it would take them at least two hours, perhaps more, to polish all the trophies and cases. They polished in quiet for a half hr, moving along the paries of trophies as they went on. Albus was polishing a necromancer 's Chess Championship trophy from 1922 when he felt a sharp poke in his incline. He turned to his rightfield and saw John, who had stopped polishing his trophy. `` What ? '' Albus whispered.

St. John the Apostle silently pointed to Albus 's other slope and Albus turned to calculate. lusterlessness was standing with his head slumped up against the trophy case. He was fast asleep. Albus glanced nervously back at John. Albus did n't need to know what Washburn would do to Matt if he discovered that he was n't awake.

`` Matt, '' Albus prodded his Quaker gently, `` awake up. ``

Matt groaned a little and lifted his head off the glass. Albus glanced nervously at Washburn. Luckily he was currently pointing out a office of dirt that rose had missed on a Quidditch prize. Albus poked matte again, a short harder this time.

`` Ouch ! '' Matt winced and opened his middle. He glanced around with a confused look on his face.

`` Shush ! '' Albus whispered. `` You fell asleep. Keep shining. ``

`` Oh, right wing, '' matte picked up his rag that had fallen on the floor when he drifted off and went back to polishing.

The three male child continued polishing in quiet for the succeeding 60 minutes. Occasionally, either Albus or whoremonger would accept to wake Matt up. Matt was not getting a unanimous lot of polishing done, but since he was working right next to Albus and John, Washburn did n't seem to notice.

`` Albus, '' John whispered a while later.

`` What ? '' Albus looked over at St. John the Apostle. St. John pointed at the trophy he was polishing. Albus looked at it and saw that it was a plaque of everyone who received an honor for peculiar services to the schooltime.

whoremonger pointed at two gens on it, Harry Potter and Ron Weasley. `` What did they do ? '' he whispered.

`` Saved my mum from Voldemort and a basilisk in the bedroom of closed book, '' Albus whispered back. `` And discovered that it was Voldemort attacking scholarly person in the showtime place. He possessed my mum through a journal he wrote when he was 16. ``

John stared wide-eyed at Albus. `` Whoa. I think I remember my parents telling me about that. They were n't in Hogwarts yet when that happened. ``

`` serenity back there, '' Washburn growled.

matt jerked awake at the sound of Washburn 's vocalization. `` Wha 's going on ? '' he said a minuscule too loudly.

`` Oh, rouse up, Eckerton ! It 's only 9 pm ! '' Washburn shouted, `` The sooner you finish, the Sooner you can go to bed. ``

`` Sorry, sir, '' Matt replied and went back to polishing a trophy.

As Albus continued polishing, he thought about the award his dad had gotten all those years ago. He had been a hero every class he had been in school. He still was a hero. 'Will I ever do anything like that ?'Albus thought. 'Will I ever live up to what multitude think I will do ? Everyone thinks I 'll do great things just because my dad did, but what if I ca n't ?'Albus doubted that he would ever get an award for special serve to the school.

`` Eckerton ! '' Washburn shouted, causing Albus to get out of his cerebration. `` Why ca n't you stay awake ? ! Get up ! ``

Albus looked over at lusterlessness. He was slumped yet again on one of the glass presentation typesetter's case, looking very blanch. He opened his center and started slowly dragging his rag along the field glass with his eye drooping.

`` Why do n't you lay off him already ? '' bathroom shouted disgustedly. `` You know perfectly well why he 's tired. ``

Washburn got up from his chair and started towards John. Albus glanced nervously from one to the other. Rose and Amanda both stopped polishing and were paying close attention. Matt had fallen asleep on the trash again. `` What did you say ? '' Washburn spat once he was within two substructure of John.

John stared at him, not breaking eye contact. `` I said, why do n't you leave him alone ? You knew he 'd be tired today and you still made him do detainment ! Just let him catch some Z's and we 'll land up the cleanup. We 're almost done anyway. ``

Washburn 's case turned a tincture of purple that Albus had only seen on his Great-Uncle Vernon. He stepped closer to lavatory, but John did n't look away. `` 50 more compass point from Gryffindor for talking back. And another hold, I think. Tomorrow dark. telephone line. My place. But just you. Sleeping lulu will be even tough tomorrow and as often as I 'd know to give more detention to ceramicist, Weasley, and Tagger, they have n't done anything. This was all you. Go on, get out of here ! '' He shouted stormed out of the room.

Albus stared in stupor as he left. He glanced around at John, who was still glaring at the doorway, his cheek as red with anger as Rose 's haircloth. `` C'mon, let 's go, '' he said quietly as he prodded matt awake.

`` Huh ? '' matt mumbled.

`` Detention 's over, '' Albus told him as he walked towards the door.

`` Oh, ok, '' Matt yawned and followed the repose of them out of the door.

`` He 's kept us past curfew, '' Rose commented as they made their way through the corridors.

`` human body, '' John grunted.

`` That was brilliant, by the way, '' Albus said.

`` What was glorious ? '' lustrelessness asked.

`` John flipped out on Washburn while you were asleep, '' Albus told him.

`` What did you do ? '' mat asked John in an astonished voice. `` Why do I always miss the good stuff ? ``

John was still too tempestuous to say much, so Albus explained. `` He told Washburn off for yelling at you. It was after Washburn woke you up that second time. And you had just fallen asleep again. John started yelling at him about how he should n't get shouted at you when he knew why you were tired and how he should n't have got assigned you detention for today. ``

`` What ? ! '' Matt shouted, `` Are you mad ? What did he do to you ? ``

`` custody tomorrow nighttime. And L points lost, '' trick replied.

`` You are mad, '' Matt said quietly, `` You did n't deliver to do that. I do n't want you getting in trouble for me. ``

`` Yes, I did, '' privy said, `` It 's not fair what he did. He should have made the hold over the weekend, like you suggested. He 's deliberately trying to run you down. It 's just not mediocre. ``

`` Yeah, well, life 's not funfair. I found that out six years ago, '' matt said bluntly.

`` Yeah, but it does n't intend it 's okeh for masses to care for you like dung, '' John replied softly.

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By the prison term Saint John the Apostle trudged back into the common room after his custody the side by side night, most of the residual of the Gryffindors had gone to bed. There were a few fifth years huddled up at one table, studying for their O.W.L.s, and Victoire and Amy were up talking quietly while studying for their N.E.W.T.s. Albus and his friends had managed to get the serious armchairs near the fire once the twenty-five percent years occupying them had gone to bed. rosebush was reading a Word of God while Albus and Amanda played gobstones. Matt was sound asleep in his chair.

`` How 'd it go ? '' Albus asked as John collapsed in one of the chairs.

`` It was damn miserable, '' John groaned, `` He stared at me the all time. Had me write'I will respect my senior and not talk back'about 300 times. ``

`` Yeah, that 's what he does. I 've gotten used to it, but it drove me mad during the commencement few hold, '' Albus told him.

`` He 's an vicious git, '' John growled.

`` I know, '' Albus agreed.

`` wellspring, I do n't need to talk about him anymore. I just spent two hours with him. Anyway, what have you been up to ? '' St. John the Apostle asked.

`` Not a good deal. We finished all our homework a spell ago. We 've just been sitting around waiting for you, '' Albus said.

`` When did he strike asleep ? '' whoremonger jerked his head towards Matt.

`` About an time of day ago, '' Amanda answered.

John sighed, `` You know, it 's almost like he expects everyone to be rude to him. ``

`` I 'm moderately sure he does, '' Albus whispered.

`` Well, it 's probably because well-nigh people have, '' rosiness commented, `` I mean, most people are n't exactly nice to, well, people like him. ''

`` I know, but he should n't just accept it. I 'm going to stick by up for him, '' John said.

`` We will, too, '' Rose agreed, `` But he 's just not used to it. ``

`` I guess, but I 'm not going to let anyone treat him badly. Especially not person like Washburn, '' John replied.

`` Me neither, '' Albus said.

`` Definitely, '' Amanda replied.

`` We should probably go to bed, '' Albus said after glancing at his picket, `` We 've got Astronomy tomorrow. ``

Amanda groaned, `` Oh, yeah. Should be a miserable night. ``

`` Yours wo n't be as paltry as his will be, '' John pointed to Matt.

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The adjacent day went by fast for Albus. Charms was thoroughly miserable for Albus and all his friends. John had made it onto the list of people Washburn clearly disliked more than the others. Now, the merely one of Albus 's booster who was n't, was Amanda. However, Washburn did dislike her Sir Thomas More than the other Gryffindors, just because she was acquaintance with Albus. Washburn spent the unscathed category lecturing and shouting at lustrelessness whenever he fell asleep. Albus could tell that John the Evangelist was trying intemperate to behave himself whenever this happened. It did n't help that Malfoy spent the whole class with a smug look on his nerve, clearly enjoying that Washburn was shouting at Matt every five minutes.

`` Evil git. We ought to nobble a few puking pastille in his autumn pumpkin juice, '' St. John muttered under his breath after Washburn woke Matt up for the one-quarter time.

`` What did you say, Brickston ? '' Washburn shouted.

`` cipher, sir, '' John answered.

`` Did n't sound like nothing, '' Washburn growled, `` Ten points from Gryffindor. ``

matt wound up skipping Potions because he could n't look a second class with Malfoy that day. Malfoy interrogated Albus again as to where Matt was, and Albus told him that Matt had left after dejeuner to visit his sick granny.

After dinner, Albus and his friends decided to see if Matt was in the way of necessity. He never showed up at dinner. When they arrived in the way, Amy was already there, trying to wake lusterlessness up.

`` Hey, Amy, '' Albus said quietly.

Amy turned around, `` Oh, hi, Albus. ``

`` Are you going to the hospital annex now ? '' Rose asked.

`` Yeah, I 'll see you guys tomorrow, I guess, '' Matt yawned as Amy helped him out of the bed.

`` All right, '' Albus replied.

`` Bye, '' St. John, Rose, and Amanda said quietly.

`` Bye, '' flatness winced as he followed his sister out of the room.

Albus and his ally spent the respite of the evening in the way, working on their homework. After a few minute, in which Albus managed to get the latest Potions homework done, it was time for Astronomy.

Professor Polo announced that they would be finishing their March ace charts that dark. Albus, John, rose wine, and Amanda set up their telescope and got to work.

`` This is the number one broad moon on a Midweek, is n't it ? '' Albus whispered to Rose after a few minutes.

`` Yeah, I think so, '' Rose said, `` I 'm just glad we do n't have this with the Slytherins.

`` Where 's your friend, lustrelessness ? '' Jackie Pierce, the Hufflepuff on Albus 's other side asked.

`` He 's visiting his sick gran, '' Albus said automatically.

`` Oh, I hope she 's better soon, '' Jackie replied.

Albus focused his telescope and marked down a few stars. He moved his telescope and pointed it towards the moon. He sighed as he thought about how something as beautiful as the moon could master someone 's life as much as it controlled Matt's.

Albus managed to finish his champion chart just as the class was ending. St. John and pink wine were capable to finish theirs as well.

`` I hope he does n't charter off a wholly lot of points for not getting all the stars, '' Amanda sighed as they climbed into the portrait hole.

`` If you only forgot a match, I do n't think you 'll loose that many points, '' Rose assured her.

Albus sat down in one of the armchairs in front of the evacuate fireplace. `` Are any of you tired ? ``

privy sat down next to Albus, `` No, not really. ``

Rose and Amanda shook their heads and sat down. `` Let 's stay up. We can go see matte in the morning, '' Rose suggested.

`` goodness idea, '' Albus agreed. The booster spent much of the night playing legion games of chess, Exploding Snap, and Gobstones. Eventually, the sun started to rise and morning came.

`` Should we go, then ? '' Saint John the Apostle asked once they finished their secret plan of Exploding Snap.

`` Yeah, it 's probably a good time, '' Rose said. `` But maybe you should go get the map, Albus. I do n't fancy running into Filch. ``

Albus agreed and ran up to Epistle of James 's dormitory. James and the rest of the moment year boys were all reasoned asleep. Albus ran to James 's proboscis and rummaged around in it until he found the vulture 's Map. He left a quick banknote to James telling him that he took the map, quickly left the room, and went back to the common room.

Albus spread the map out on the floor and tapped it with his scepter, `` I solemnly swear that I am up to no good. ``

`` Blimey, that is brilliant !, '' whoremaster grinned as the composition appeared on the map. Albus had told his admirer about the map before, but he had never showed it to them.

`` Wow ! '' Amanda stared in awe at the map. `` That is awing. ``

`` Let 's see, '' Albus scanned the map, `` Filch is still in his office. ``

`` What about Washburn ? '' John asked.

`` Hmm, '' Albus looked back at the map.

`` There he is ! '' rosiness pointed at the map, `` He 's in his office, too. ``

`` Good, '' John said in a lighten part, `` Oh, and there 's dame Pomfrey. She 's walking through the entranceway student residence. ``

`` Let 's go, then, '' Albus stood up, `` balefulness Managed. '' He stuffed the map into his robe scoop and left the room, with rose wine, Gospel According to John, and Amanda following.

When they arrived at the infirmary Wing, it was completely deserted. Albus and his friend settled themselves on the bed next to the one Matt usually stayed in. The door opened a few hour later, but it was n't Madam Pomfrey who came through. It was Amy, followed by Victoire.

`` What are you doing here ? '' Amy asked when she saw Albus and the others.

`` We had uranology shoemaker's last night and were n't tired, so we just stayed up and figured we 'd come see flatness, '' Albus told her.

`` Oh, all right, '' Amy replied. She walked over to the bed where Albus and his champion were sitting and Victoire followed. `` I told her, '' Amy said to Albus, `` about lustrelessness. ``

`` I still ca n't believe you kept this from me all these years, '' Victoire said.

`` You 're not mad, are you ? '' Amy asked quietly.

`` No, of course not, '' Victoire assured her and sat down following to wax on the bed. `` It just must induce been so punishing to hold that a cloak-and-dagger. ``

Amy sat down following to Victoire, `` It was. But I did n't really stimulate a choice. My parents forbid me from telling anyone. ``

`` well, I 'm gladiola you told me now. Your parents are n't going to be mad, are they ? ``

`` No, I asked them a couple week ago and they said it would be all right if I told you, '' Amy answered.

`` Good, '' Victoire said and turned to Albus, `` How long have you guys known ? ``

`` Since January. Well, blush wine put the clues together in November, but we did n't know for for certain until Jan. But we did n't talk to mat about it until last calendar month, '' Albus responded.

The group sat in silence for a few minute, before Victoire asked, `` When 's he coming back ? ``

`` Should be any time, '' Amy stood up and glanced at the door. `` But just to let you ridicule know, he 's not going to be in any shape to spill the beans to you. ``

`` We know, we just want to be here for him, '' toilet replied.

`` I honestly do n't even know if he 's going to need you here. He never likes anyone seeing him right after a transformation. ``

`` We do n't like what he looks like, '' privy said adamantly.

`` I know you do n't, but I think he 's still afraid you 're going to forsake him. He 's never had such supportive supporter before. The few friends he had went running in the former direction once they found out, '' Amy explained.

`` Gits, '' John muttered under his breath.

The door to the hospital Wing opened and Albus looked up. Madam Pomfrey came bustling through while using her sceptre to float a stretcher through the door. Matt was laying upon it, covered in a thick K blanket. Amy immediately rushed over to them. `` How is he ? '' she asked anxiously.

`` Not that bad, actually, '' Madam Pomfrey replied, `` A few broken bones and a fair bit of gash and bruise, but not as bad as past months. ``

`` Oh, thoroughly, '' Amy replied.

Madam Pomfrey directed the stretcher towards the bed next to the one Albus and his admirer were sitting on. `` What are you lot doing here ? '' she asked briskly once she noticed them.

`` We, er, just wanted to see if lustrelessness was okay, '' Albus answered nervously. He suddenly was n't sure if they should induce gone to the Hospital Wing after all.

`` He knows you know, then ? '' Madam Pomfrey asked.

`` Yeah, and he explained everything last month, '' Albus told her.

`` And you know, too ? '' brothel keeper Pomfrey gestured to Victoire.

`` Yes, I do, '' Victoire answered.

Madam Pomfrey smiled, `` unspoiled. It 's about time he had some firm friends. Now, I 've got to cure him up a bit and then if he 's awake, you can see him. '' She pulled the mantle closed behind her and Amy. A mo later, she came out, went to her office, and came back with numerous potions and bandage. Albus watched as she went back through the curtains and listened to the various healing magical spell she was performing.

Victoire, Albus, and his friends all sat on the bed, no one saying a word. Albus was still a bit worried about mat 's reaction to them being there. He had n't thought about it before, but now he realized that Amy was decent and mat probably did n't desire them to see him like this. He glanced at his protagonist, who were also looking a bit unquiet. They did n't make long to dwell on it, though, because a little while later, Madam Pomfrey and Amy appeared from behind the curtains.

`` He 's awake, '' ma'am Pomfrey told them, `` You can see him for a few proceedings, but not very long. He needs rest. ``

Albus glanced at his friend and they stood up. He walked through the mantle, with Rose, John, and Amanda following. Matt was laying on the bed, looking thoroughly miserable. His look was covered in cuts and there was a large bruise on his left nerve. Both of his arms were heavily bandaged and he looked very tired.

`` What are you guy rope doing here ? '' he asked hoarsely when he saw Albus and the others.

`` We wanted to total see you. Are you all right ? '' Albus asked.

`` I 've been better, '' Matt answered bluntly.

`` I hope you do n't mind that we came, '' Rose said softly.

`` It 's all rightfield, '' matt sighed, `` I just thought you would n't consume wanted to. ``

`` 'Course we do, '' lavatory said, `` You 're our protagonist. ``

Matt grinned tiredly at them. `` Oh, did you tell Victoire ? '' he asked Amy, who had just come back through the drape with Victoire.

`` Yeah, I told her this dawning, '' Amy replied.

`` And it does n't bother me in the to the lowest degree, '' Victoire assured him. Matt yawned and smiled at her.

dame Pomfrey came back with another steaming potion in a goblet. `` prison term for you lot to go, '' she told them, `` He needs to catch some Z's. ``

`` Ok, '' Albus said, `` Bye, Matt. Bob Hope you feel better. ``

`` We 'll come see you tonight, '' Rose told him.

`` Ok, have fun in course, '' flatness yawned. John and Amanda waved as the group left. Amy and Victoire followed behind them, whispering to each early.

Albus walked to the Great Hall for breakfast with his friends. He was feeling quite tired after staying up the totally nighttime. Albus was beaming that mat did n't appear to mind them coming to see him so soon after the full moonshine, but he could tell that lustrelessness still was n't completely comfortable with them knowing his mystery. Albus figured that after a couple up weeks or so Matt would gradually relax about it. Now, all Albus had to do was determine when to tell his supporter about the Hallows. He had been putting it off, but decided to direct Dumbledore 's advice and see if they knew anything about them. It was the only clue he had, and if he was going to check Washburn from getting the Hallows, he he had to use it.
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A/N : Thanks to my sister and beta, Dancer of Starlight, as well as my other sister and my brother. Thanks also to inkheart, Moonylupin, and Mamaykay for their brushup !

Disclaimer- I do n't own Harry Potter or any of The narrative of Beedle the Bard.

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Albus did not cause a chance to ask John, Matt, and Amanda about the Hallows until after the Easter holiday. Matt spent the rest of the calendar week in the Hospital Wing, and Albus did n't want to peach about the Hallows there. He preferred to do it in private. The easterly vacation began the day after flatness left the infirmary Wing. Neither Albus nor his friends stayed at the castle over the holiday. Albus quite enjoyed the suspension and spent much of it playing Quidditch with James. Rose and her kin came to remain for a few years, but Albus did n't see the rest of his extended family. Albus, rose wine, and James did spend a bit of time sneaking around Grimmauld Place, looking for hint that would lead them to finding out what the Hallows were, but they did n't regain anything useful.

By the time Albus was back at Hogwarts, the C. P. Snow had melted and it was relatively fond. April was upon them, which meant that the end of term examination were only two months away. The teachers made for sure to remind them of this during every class. Albus had not thought it potential, but they were being assigned even more homework than before. Of course, no one was feeling the air pressure more than the fifth and seventh years, who were preparing for their O.W.L.s and N.E.W.T.s. All of them could be seen studying in the vernacular way and library until lately at night. A few of them were already cracking under the pressing. Albus was glad that his O.W.L.s were still four geezerhood away, but he was not looking forward to them. Even Victoire was becoming unquiet about the examination and had started threatening younger students with detentions if they were too forte in the common elbow room. Usually Victoire was very story headed and not much bothered her, but she was afraid she would n't throw enough N.E.W.T.s to get her into the Healer program.

`` I am not looking forward to my O.W.L.s, '' John sighed as he watched as a fifth year nodded off while reading her notes.

`` Me neither, '' Matt agreed.

`` You 'll be fine if you study, '' rosebush assured them.

`` That 's the part I 'm not looking forward to, '' bathroom laughed, `` I 'm having enough fuss studying for this class 's test. ``

`` Have you finished your Herbology ? '' Albus asked John.

`` I 'm working on it now, '' John told him.

`` I have n't even started it, '' Amanda commented. Matt was helping her finish this week 's astronomy assignment.

`` well, it 's not due until day after tomorrow, '' Albus told them.

`` Good thing ! '' John shouted and threw down his quill, `` I need a break from all this ! ``

`` Shush ! '' Victoire came storming over to their table. She looked very wear down. `` This is canvass time ! ``

`` Sorry, Victoire, '' John said, `` I 'm just sick of studying. ``

`` Just waiting until 7th year ... '' Victoire muttered as she went back to the table she was sharing with Amy.

`` Want to go to the Room ? '' Albus whispered.

`` Yeah, let 's go, '' Matt replied and got up. Albus, pink wine, Amanda, and Saint John the Apostle all picked up their Bible and followed mat out of the common way. They walked to the room and lusterlessness paced three clock time in front of it. The door appeared and they all walked inside. The elbow room looked just as it did when matt told them about the night he was bit.

Albus walked inside and sat down on one of the chairman. His friend followed and they all resumed their perusal, except for John, who was wandering around the Room.

`` I 've got to tell you jest at something, '' Albus said quietly after a few minutes. Everyone looked up from their books and John came over to the flaming and sat down on the couch adjacent to Matt.

`` Are you going to secernate us where you disappear to with Rose and your brother ? '' john asked.

`` Er, yeah, you noticed that ? '' Albus asked nervously.

`` Yes, we all did, '' Amanda told him.

`` Well, I 'm going to tell you why, '' Albus said. `` I guess first I 've got to tell you that this yesteryear summertime, I thought my dad had told me everything about the defeat of Voldemort. ``

`` You mean, he did n't ? '' John the Divine asked.

`` No, I do n't imagine he did, '' Albus replied quietly, `` Over Christmas, pink wine, James, and I, and a duet of our cousins, overheard mine and Rose 's parents whispering about something in the kitchen. They were talking about whether or not to state us something, something they 've been hiding from us. I do n't know what it was. I just heard them say one password, 'Hallows'. James, Rose, and I researched in the subroutine library to try and witness out what 'Hallows'were. But we did n't find anything. The alone thing we had to go on was the fact that I heard the word 'Hallows'in those Legilimency dreams I have. person wants to determine the Hallows and steal them, whatever they are.

`` rose wine came up with the estimate that I should talk to Dumbledore 's portrait about it. We figured that the Hallows had something to do with Voldemort 's downfall because they seem to be something just our parents know about. Since Dumbledore told my dad about the Horcruxes, we figured he 'd cognise something about the Hallows. So, Rose came up with the all estimate to set off a firework in Washburn 's social class in society to get me into the Headmaster 's office so I could tattle to Dumbledore. ``

`` Wait, you did that on aim ? '' John asked in awe.

`` Yeah, we did, '' Rose grinned.

`` That 's, that 's brilliant, but stupe ! '' can laughed.

`` We know, '' Albus said grimly, `` It could have gone much worse. Anyway, Dumbledore did know about the Hallows, but he would n't say us about them. He said it was something my dad had to secern me. But he did give me a clue. He told me to ask you about them, '' Albus said.

`` He thinks we 'd know what they are ? '' Amanda asked.

`` Well, yeah, that 's what he said. He said to specifically ask John and mat about them, '' Albus replied.

`` He got that rightfulness, I 've never heard of Hallows before, '' Amanda responded.

`` You have n't heard of them, have you ? '' Albus turned to John and Matt.

John and mat looked at each former and then glanced at Albus. `` Well, I 've never heard of them, '' John said.

`` I have, my dad told me about them once, '' mat commented.

`` You know what they are ? '' Albus asked in shock. He looked at blush wine. She looked as clueless as Albus did.

`` Yeah, I do, '' Matt repeated, `` Have n't you two ever heard The Tales of Beedle the Bard ? ``

`` Of form, '' Albus nodded.

`` The what ? '' Amanda looked quizzically at Matt.

`` The tarradiddle of Beedle the Bard, '' he repeated, `` A book of genius fairy tales. The Warlock 's Hairy kernel, Babbity Rabbity and Her Cackling Stump, The necromancer and the Hopping Pot, The Fountain of fair Fortune- ''

`` My parents read me those when I was little. Mum 's actually got the pilot copy ! '' Rose interrupted excitedly.

`` DOE she really ? '' Matt stared at her in awe.

`` Yeah, Dumbledore left it to her in his will, '' Rose told him. `` But what do a bunch of poof narration have to do with 'Hallows'? ``

`` You did n't let me end up. There 's one more. The Tale of the Three Brothers, '' Matt told them. `` And that has everything to do with the Hallows. ``

Albus and Rose glanced at each early. Like Rose, Albus had been read those queen tarradiddle when he was little, and he remembered The tale of the Three Brothers. He remembered his auntie Hermione reading it to him from the original copy. He had n't been able to read a word of it, since it was written in Runes, but he definitely remembered the account.

`` But I do n't call back anything about any Hallows in that story, '' rose wine commented.

`` You would n't, '' lusterlessness told her, `` The story does n't name the word Hallows, but the story itself is about the Hallows. ``

`` That does n't shit sentiency, '' John announced.

`` Could someone explain this story, please ? '' Amanda asked with a look of discombobulation on her face.

`` Sure, '' lustrelessness leaned back on the couch and gazed around the room. `` This would be easier if I had the Holy Scripture. I have n't heard it in historic period. '' Matt got up from the couch and walked over to a book shelf that was behind Albus 's chair. `` Perfect ! Here 's one, '' Matt picked a Koran up off the shelf, walked back over to the couch and sat down.

`` 'There were once three brothers who were traveling along a lonely, winding road at twilight, '' matte began. He read the whole story straight through. It was just as Albus remembered, with no mention of the word Hallows.

`` 'And then he greeted Death as an old champion, and went with him gladly, and, as equal, they departed this life .''' Matt looked up at Amanda and closed the Christian Bible. `` That 's the narration. ``

Amanda stared at him, `` That 's quite a bit different than Muggle faerie tales. Although I 'm still confused. ``

`` So am I. What 's that got anything to do with 'Hallows'? '' Albus asked.

`` Everything, '' flatness sighed, `` Just let me explain it. The Hallows, or the Deathly Hallows as they 're really known as, are the Invisibility Cloak, the Resurrection Lucy Stone, and the Elder verge. Some hoi polloi believe that the story William Tell of the creation of the Deathly Hallows, but most people think it 's just a story.

`` My dad told me about it ages ago. He 's one of the few people who think they actually exist. When he was younger, before he got married, he actually tried to find them. Looked in consignment of Good Book all over the world, trying to trace where they might be. My Uncle diddley went with them, too. They kept searching even after my parents got conjoin. Mum went with them. He gave up his lookup after he and Mum wanted to start a family. They never did determine out anything about the Hallows that would tell him where they were. Uncle diddley kept looking for years afterwards, but eventually settled in New York. He still thinks they 're out there, someplace, and has n't truly given up. ``

`` You mean, those three objects actually exist ? '' Rose asked skeptically.

`` I dunno, '' flatness replied, `` My dad seems to guess so. And he 's met a few other mass who think so. ``

`` But if they do n't exist, why would my dad want to save me from knowing about them ? '' Albus asked quietly. Albus was not sure what to think about what Matt had said about the Hallows. It was a far-fetched idea, but there was one thing Albus knew might prove their existence. His father 's invisibility Cloak. Albus had not really connected The tarradiddle of the Three Brothers to his dad 's Cloak, but now that he thought about it, the joining made sense.

`` Oh, come on, Albus, you ca n't honestly be thinking that they exist ? '' blush wine said exasperatingly.

`` We already know one of them exists ! '' Albus told her, `` What about Dad 's invisibility Cloak ? ``

`` Your dad 's got an invisibility Cloak ? '' Matt asked. `` Really ? ``

`` Yeah, '' Albus told him.

`` But that does n't mean it 's the one from the story, '' John Lackland said, `` I mean, there are loads of Invisibility Cloaks out there. One of my uncles used to have one. But it wore out and he never got another. ``

`` Exactly !, '' Albus said excitedly, `` My dad 's Cloak is different from all other invisibility Cloaks. It does n't bust out ! I know most Invisibility Cloaks just have a magic spell or something put on them and it wears off eventually. That must have been the form your uncle had, John. But my grandpa had that cloak before my dad did, and my dad still has it. It still works as sound now as it ever has. ``

`` Whoa, '' Matt stared at Albus with a spark of excitement in his eyes, `` Then that could be the Cloak from the write up ! ``

`` But what about the early Hallows ? '' Rose asked. `` I do n't reckon they exist. ``

`` They might, '' John said, `` I know I 've heard of super wands being passed from wizard to wizard centuries ago. ``

`` Ok, '' Rose began, `` Say there is a 'super baton'out there, and Uncle Harry 's cloak is 'The invisibility Cloak'. But how on globe would a 'Resurrection Stone'body of work ? ``

Albus could n't answer that, but he did reckon that the Deathly Hallows existed. Why else would his dad have kept all this secret ? The Deathly Hallows had something to do with Voldemort 's downfall, and Albus was going to receive out what. `` Well, if these three objects are the 'Hallows'that I heard mentioned in my dream, than someone is trying to incur them, '' Albus realized.

`` That ca n't be adept, '' John Lackland said, `` Whoever 's been doing that Legilimency wants to continue what Voldemort was doing, right ? ``

`` right, '' Albus confirmed, `` Do you know if anything special happens if you 've got all three Hallows ? ``

`` Dad said that if one somebody unites all three, they will be the master of Death, '' Matt answered.

`` captain of destruction ? '' Albus repeated, `` Well, I can imagine that Voldemort would have loved to give them, then. Especially that sceptre. ``

`` That 's a shuddery view, '' John said, `` Voldemort with an unbeatable wand. ``

Albus silently agreed. `` Anyone evil with that wand would be scary. Remember that clip we spied on Washburn ? ``

Matt shuddered, `` How could I not ? That resulted in one of the worst detentions ever. ``

`` I know, and I 'm good-for-nothing about that, '' Albus said quietly. He still felt a bit guilty about causing all his Quaker to end up in detention with Washburn. `` But that strange wizard was yelling at Washburn because he had n't found out where something was. ``

`` And we did n't even hear what it was he had to find, '' lusterlessness interrupted.

`` But I think I know what it is. I think that Washburn is trying to find out where the Hallows are, '' Albus told them.

`` What ? ! '' Gospel According to John shouted, `` I know he 's atrocious, but you think he is trying to unite the Hallows and stay what Voldemort wanted to do ? ``

`` Er, yeah, '' Albus said.

`` I told him it was ridiculous, '' rose wine sighed, `` But he still thinks it 's Washburn. ``

`` It makes sense, Rose ! '' Albus shouted.

`` It does fit, but still, he 's a instructor, '' pink wine replied.

`` So what ? He makes it clear that he hates me and King James, and you, and lustrelessness. He 's been giving Matt a voiceless time since the origin of the year ! And now he hates whoremaster, too. ``

`` I know, but maybe he just does n't same Gryffindors. He was a Slytherin, you know, '' rose commented.

`` Yeah, I know that. But what if he hates us because he was on Voldemort 's side ? '' Albus suggested.

`` But do you really think he 'd do this right under your dad 's intrude, Albus ? I mean, come on ! Your dad 's head Auror ! '' John argued.

Albus shrugged. He really had n't thought of that. `` Dunno. Maybe he 's just stupid ? Or maybe that bloke he was arguing with is threatening him or something and he has n't got a choice ? ``

`` Well, I suppose it could be that, but still ... '' can replied.

`` Ok, so what if it is Washburn ? '' Matt said, `` What do we do about it ? ``

`` I dunno. I do n't call up we have decent validation to distinguish anyone, '' Albus answered. `` We 've just got to hope that he does n't find out where the Hallows are. I only know where the invisibility Cloak is, Dad 's got it in his berth somewhere, and Washburn probably already knows where that is, if he 's the one doing the Legilimency. ``

`` All right, '' lusterlessness replied, `` But this is mad, I never thought I 'd actually find out the Hallows existed, let alone know where they are ! Do you think you could show me the Cloak sometime ? ``

`` Sure, '' Albus told him, `` But please do n't differentiate your dad about this. Not yet. I know he 'd want to know, but I think you ought to look until after my dad William Tell me their import in the war. ``

`` All right, '' Matt sighed, `` I wo n't recount him yet. ``

`` Swear you wo n't ? ``

`` I swear, '' Matt said, `` I 'll keep back it secret. I 've got yr of experience keeping thing secret. Do n't worry. ``

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A/N : Thanks to my sister and Beta, Dancer of Starlight, and my other sister and my comrade. Thanks as well to XXEveryinchXX, Moonylupin, inkheart, and leezdz for their critique !
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Over the next few hebdomad, Albus thought a lot about the Hallows. He found it hard to concentrate on his homework, and blush wine would often scold him for not spending enough time studying. He continued having his strange dream almost every night, but he did n't cerebrate that Washburn had found out anything new about the Hallows. Washburn continued to yell at Albus during every good luck charm class and reach him at least a custody a week. With hold, homework, and Occlumency moral, Albus had hardly any time for anything else. animation at Hogwarts was just as chaotic as ever. Albus did grapple to feel clip to tell King James about what Matt had told him about the Hallows, but James I did n't have any estimation as to where the other Hallows could be either. He did agree with Albus that it was highly possible that Washburn was the one trying to unite them.

Before Albus knew it, exam were upon them. The night before they began was very tense up. virtually all the Gryffindors were either in the common room, studying, or in the subroutine library doing the same. Albus and his supporter were studying at a table next to the one Victoire and Amy were at. Both the seventh year lady friend were extremely nervous, and Victoire insisted on downright quiet in the commons room. Albus did not mind this, because he needed to contemplate anyway. Their first exam was Charms, and Albus was particularly aflutter about this exam.

`` I 'm not sure I 've passed, '' Albus groaned as he walked out of the way with pink wine, trick, Matt, and Amanda after the Charms exam.

`` I 'm sure I 've failed, '' Matt replied, `` Washburn was breathing down my cervix during half of it. ``

`` I hate when teachers do that, '' lavatory said.

`` Me, too, '' Amanda agreed.

`` fountainhead, I think I passed, but- '' rose started.

`` Of course you passed, '' John interrupted, `` You 've been preparing for exams since September. ``

Albus thought the rest of the exams went fairly well. He thought he at least passed Potions. Herbology and DADA went extremely well, and Albus thought he got enough marks in uranology, transfiguration, and History of thaumaturgy. However, even though exams were over, O.W.L.s and N.E.W.T.s were still going on, and Victoire was still mandating a quiet commons elbow room in the even. The night of their last test, Albus and his friends decided to just go to the Room of necessary and celebrate.

`` What a assuagement ! '' John the Divine shouted as he flopped down onto the couch, `` No more exams until next year ! ``

`` Yep, a study free summertime ! '' lustrelessness grinned as he pulled a hot chocolate toad frog out of his pocket.

`` You 've got homework, you know, '' Rose laughed.

`` I know, but I 'll save it for the last minute, '' Matt replied, `` So, anyone got plans for the summer ? ``

`` I 'm going to Emerald Isle with my family, '' Amanda told them, `` For two calendar week. I ca n't waitress ! ``

`` Are you going on an airplane ? '' John asked, excitedly.

Amanda laughed, `` Yeah. ``

`` Brilliant ! '' lavatory shouted, `` Maybe I can convince my parents to ingest us on an aeroplane. ``

`` It 's not that great, '' Matt commented. `` Are you doing anything ? ``

`` Erm, not sure. We usually visit all my cousins, '' John said.

`` wellspring, you 've all got to add up stay at my house, '' Albus told them. `` rose and I always have a big birthday company at the Burrow. ``

`` My birthday 's at the end of August and Albus 's is the end of this month, '' Rose said. `` So we always have a party together. But usually it 's just our phratry. And our parents'friends and their kids. ``

`` 'Course I 'll add up ! '' St. John the Apostle smiled, `` I want to see your sign and the burrow. ``

`` My parents should let me come. We 're not going to Hibernia until the middle of August, '' Amanda answered, `` As long as they meet your parents first. ``

`` They can meet at King 's Cross, '' Rose replied.

`` Can you come, Matt ? '' Albus asked.

`` Er, I dunno, '' Matt said slowly, `` My parents have never let me stay over at soul 's planetary house before. Not that anyone would has ever wanted me to stick over at their star sign before. Do you know when it will be ? ``

Albus looked at Rose, who shrugged. `` I 'm not sure. I do n't recall our parents have planned it yet. But we 'll make certainly it 's not around the full moonshine. ``

`` Then I might be capable to go, '' Matt smiled.

`` Great ! '' Albus said, `` We 'll ingest loads of fun ! We can play Quidditch. ``

`` I ca n't believe this year is almost over, '' blush wine began.

`` Yeah, I mean, a yr ago, I did n't even know I was a enchantress, '' Amanda laughed, `` Going to be strange to go back home. ``

`` And in conclusion class, I never even knew about the Hallows, and now Washburn 's trying to steal them, '' Albus said quietly.

`` fountainhead, at least over the summer you wo n't be anywhere near Washburn, '' blush wine said, `` And maybe Uncle Harry will secernate us the completely floor. ``

`` And then you can tell it to us ! '' John replied. `` And to remain on topic, this time hold out year, I was about the Same as I am now. '' Everyone laughed.

`` Well, this time endure yr, I did n't get any friends, '' mat said quietly.

`` But you do now, '' John Lackland pointed out.

Matt grinned, `` Yeah, I do. Never thought I would, though. It 's been a great year. ``

`` I have n't showed you the Marauder 's Map, have I ? '' Albus asked Matt.

`` No, I do n't reckon so, '' Matt answered.

`` It 's brilliant, '' John grinned, `` Saw it a duet calendar month ago. ``

`` Yeah, you were in the Hospital extension, '' Albus remembered, `` But I 've got it now. '' Albus pulled the Map out of his gown pocket.

`` You have n't given it back to Saint James the Apostle yet ? '' rosiness asked.

`` Nope, '' Albus laughed, `` I do n't really need to open it back. Maybe we 'll just contribution it. '' Albus got up from his chair and set the Map down on the table.

`` feel just like a even patch of parchment, '' flatness commented.

`` That 's what 's so great about it ! '' Albus grinned, `` Anyway, this is the map that my granddaddy, prick Pettigrew, Sirius total darkness, and of course, shimmy 's dad made, when they were at Hogwarts. ``

`` Yeah, I remember you telling me that, '' Matt replied.

`` Here it is, '' Albus tapped his wand on the parchment and said, `` I solemnly swear that I am up to no undecomposed. ``

Ink spread across the map while Matt stared in awe at it. `` That 's smart as a whip ! '' He stared at the map and all the judge dots milling around it. His eyes stopped on the Whomping Willow. `` This shows the passageway to the Shrieking hut ? '' he asked nervously.

`` Sure does, '' Albus said, `` It shows all the passageways out of the schooltime. But do n't concern, hardly anyone knows about the Map. Just us, James IV, my parents, rosebush 's parents, my Uncle George III, and probably some of my cousins. But none of them, except my parents and rosiness 's parents, fuck how to get in the burrow. ``

`` Do you know how to get into the tunnel ? '' Matt asked.

`` Nope, '' Albus answered. Harry had told him all about the passageways, but had n't told him how to get into them. Harry had told Albus that he did n't want to ruin all the fun of discovering things for himself.

`` Good, '' Matt breathed a sigh of relief and went back to inspecting the map. `` Moony, Wormtail, Padfoot, and Prongs, '' he murmured. `` Are those, their byname ? ``

`` Yup, '' Albus confirmed, `` Moony was- ''

`` shift 's dad, I figured that one out, '' lustrelessness said, `` But what about the others ? ``

`` Wormtail was Pettigrew, he was a rat in more elbow room than one, '' Albus said grimly, `` And Padfoot was Sirius, because he was a big shaggy dog. And Prongs was my grandpa because he was a hart. ``

`` Wow, '' Matt said softly, `` This is amazing. ``

`` See ? '' Albus began, `` Moony had awesome friends, well most of them were, '' Albus said, thinking of Pettigrew. `` And they did n't dessert him. We wo n't dessert you. ``

`` Yeah, you 're our Moony, '' John agreed.

lustrelessness smiled at them, `` Thanks, guys. I know you wo n't, now. ``

The radical quietly watched the map for a few transactions, noting that all the fifth part and 7th years were still cooped up in the library, studying for their exams. `` Who 's that ? '' Albus pointed to a dot that was lingering near the forest.

rose leaned in closer and read, `` Jarett Willinson. Never heard of him. ``

`` Willinson. Do you guess he 's related to Quinton Willinson ? '' Albus asked.

`` Probably, '' St. John said, `` But Quinton does n't make any siblings at school. ``

`` What 's that bloke doing here, then ? '' Albus wondered.

`` Look ! '' lusterlessness pointed at a dot that was traveling from the castle towards Jarret Willinson. `` It 's Washburn ! ``

Albus looked at the dot, and sure enough, it was Washburn. He was heading towards Jarett Willinson. `` What are they doing ? ``

`` I dunno, '' Matt answered.

`` What if they 're going to try and find the Hallows ? '' Albus asked. `` We should go see what they 're up to. ``

`` What ? ! '' Matt shouted, `` Last time we went to see what Washburn was up to, we wound up in detention. ``

`` But what if he is trying to steal the Hallows ? If he is, then we wo n't get in worry from him. He 'll get fired, '' Albus pointed out.

Matt sighed, `` I guess. Let 's go before they leave. ``

`` Are you coming, Rose ? '' Albus asked.

`` I suppose, '' Rose said. She looked at Amanda and the two of them stood up.

`` Let 's go, then ! '' John grinned. He was clearly excited about spying on Washburn again.

Albus and his friends left the room and set off towards the front threshold. They saw hardly anyone on their way down the stairs. Peeves was lurking on the 2d floor corridor, but luckily he did n't notice the first years sneaking off.

`` Are they still there ? '' Rose whispered as they walked onto the grounds.

Albus checked the map. `` Yeah, they 're there. They must be talking or something. ``

`` You ought to pass over it sporty before we meet up with them, '' Rose suggested.

`` goodness melodic theme, '' Albus agreed, `` Mischief managed. ``

Albus walked slowly towards the edge of the forest, where he could just make out two cloaked figures. The sun was setting and it was nearly non-white. Once Albus was a couple feet away from the two champion, he recognized who Jarret Willinson was, and stopped abruptly.

`` Ouch ! '' Amanda shouted as she ran into Albus.

`` Shush ! '' Albus whispered, and he pulled his friends behind a tree.

`` What is it ? '' Rose asked.

`` That wizard ! Jarett Willinson ! He 's the bloke that was arguing with Washburn when we spied on him ! And the fourth dimension I had hold and they argued in Washburn 's subject field. I 'm sure of it. ``

`` That means- '' rosiness replied.

`` That they 're going after the Hallows. Remember, when we spied on them, that Jarett Willinson told Washburn that he would come and they would steal the Hallows together, '' Albus said.

`` We 've got to intercept them, '' John replied.

`` Yeah, '' Albus agreed, `` Let 's go. '' Albus walked out from behind the tree, with his friends following. They slowly approached Washburn and Jarett Willinson. They were soon close enough to pick up what the two wizards were saying.

`` You 've discovered the localisation of one of the Hallows ? '' Jarett asked.

`` I believe so. potter finally cracked. I 'd heard that his Occlumency skill were abysmal, but I did n't think it would take me this prospicient. The two minor do n't recognise a thing about the Hallows, '' Washburn stated.

Jarett laughed, `` They will soon. Which one did you discover ? ``

`` The Christ's Resurrection Stone, '' Washburn said.

`` Perfect. And where is it ? ``

`` In here, '' Washburn pointed to the forest. `` But I do n't recognise where. ``

`` How are we supposed to find it ? ! '' Jarett shouted angrily.

`` Do n't ask me ! '' Washburn shouted back.

`` It was your job to get out where it is, '' Jarett said icily and took a step closer to Washburn. `` And you have n't found the exact place. ``

`` Sorry, but thrower did n't know either, '' Washburn answered nervously. `` Should n't we just start searching ? ``

`` We will, but I 've told Quinton he could come with us, and he 's not here yet, '' Jarett answered. `` And we 've got another job to do tonight, anyway. ``

`` And what is that ? '' Washburn asked.

`` Kill ceramicist, '' Jarett said.

Albus let out a gasp. They were going to kill his dad ? But why ? Albus turned around and looked at his friends. They were all standing stemma still and wearing looks of utter awe on their faces.

`` I do n't think we 're alone anymore, '' Washburn informed Jarett and a grin appeared across his face.

Albus turned back around to face the two wizards and backed up. Jarett and Washburn turned towards Albus and started walking towards him and his friends.

`` I believe you are redress, '' Jarett responded, `` Mr. ceramicist, how nice of you to join us. ``

`` What are we going to do with them ? '' Washburn asked while glaring at the five fist years.

`` Oh, I do n't know, what do you think ? '' Jarett replied.

`` Well, Potter seems unequal to of doing the simplest appeal. The Weasley girl is a aright know-it-all. Eckerton is asleep half the clip, so I doubt he 's up to of doing lots magic. Brickston does n't know when to hold on his mouth shut. And the early girl does n't seem too brightly either, '' Washburn said, `` I say we just let them attend around and if they interfere, I 'll take care of them. '' He stared Albus in the eye, with a look of complete loathing.

`` Very well, '' Jarett agreed, `` You know them better than I do. Now, let 's get back to business. ``

`` right wing. Now, why do we have to kill Potter ? Is n't he the one who knows where all the Hallows are ? '' Washburn asked.

`` I know that ! '' Jarett shouted, `` But he 's the one who 's got the Elder Wand ! And if we want it, we 've got to vote out him. ``

`` Oh, right, '' Washburn responded.

Albus watched the two wizards and glanced nervously at his ally. He had no idea what he was going to do next. Albus had been right, Washburn and this other wizard were after the Hallows. Albus heard footsteps behind him and turned around, pulling out his verge at the same time.

`` Quinton, '' Jarett said, `` You 're late. ``

`` Sorry, Father-God, '' Quinton mumbled, `` Filch was lurking around. I had to wait for him to exit. ``

Jarett Willinson was Quinton 's dad. As Albus watched them, he only hoped that Jarett was as hopeless at dueling as his son was.

`` Put your sceptre away, potter ! '' Washburn growled at Albus.

`` Leave it out, Al, '' a vocalisation said from behind Albus. Albus turned around and saw his dad pulling off the invisibility Cloak. Albus let out a sigh of backup. His dad was there, everything would be okay.

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A/N : Thanks to my Sister and beta, Dancer of Starlight ! Thanks to my early babe and my brother, too. And thanks to inkheart, TheNobleHouseofPotter, XDNLxtlz99, drownzer, and Moonylupin for their brushup !

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`` Nice of you to join us, Potter, '' Jarett stepped towards Harry. `` How did you regain us ? ``

Harry drew his sceptre and stared at Jarett. `` Followed your son. scholarly person are n't supposed to be out of their common way after hours. ``

`` I do n't retrieve it matters what he does now, '' Jarett replied icily. `` Once we have the Hallows, we will have major power you know nothing of. ``

`` So it 's you, '' Harry said, `` You 've been after the Hallows. And you 've been doing the Legilimency, Washburn ? ``

`` Yes, I have, '' Washburn confirmed. `` Only your sons do n't eff anything about the Hallows, so it proved pointless. You, however, provided us with a keen deal of info. ``

`` No, I have n't told them about the Hallows yet. But I suppose I 'll have to after tonight, '' Harry said.

`` I do n't think you 'll have the chance, Potter, '' Jarett growled.

`` You 've found out where the Hallows are, then ? '' Harry asked.

Washburn nodded, `` The Resurrection Edward Durell Stone is in the forest. I managed to break through your misfortunate Occlumency. The invisibleness Cloak is in your bridge player. And you 've got the senior wand, we already knew that. ``

Harry held up his wand, `` I 'm afraid I do n't. ``

`` What ? ! '' Jarett shouted and looked at Harry 's wand, `` But you had it ! That 's how you defeated Voldemort ! ``

`` Maybe so, '' Harry began, `` But I have n't got it now, have I ? ``

`` You 've got it somewhere ! '' Jarett growled. `` Enough talk ! Give me the Cloak ! ``

`` Do n't think so, '' Harry shoved the Cloak into his pocket and raised his scepter higher. `` We 'll duel if you want, but if you come with me now, you 'll sustain LE time in Azkaban. ``

`` I do n't care about Azkaban ! '' Jarett shouted. `` Crucio ! ``

`` Protego ! '' Harry shouted at the Sami time. A shield formed in strawman of Harry, protecting him, Albus, and Albus 's ally from Jarett 's spell.

Washburn and Quinton ran from behind Jarett, holding their wand out. Harry stepped towards Jarett and Jarett stepped closer to Harry. Albus watched them, his heart beating fast. Jarett sent Thomas More turn towards Harry, but Harry blocked each of them. Albus smiled a short as he saw how often undecomposed at dueling his dad was than Jarett.

spirt of light flew out of both Harry and Jarett 's wand, lighting up the night around them. Harry sent a while towards Jarett and he flew back and landed on the dry land. Jarett stumbled back to his feet and sent a stunning spell at Harry.

`` Just tell me where the wand is ! '' Jarett shouted as he dodged Harry 's curse.

`` No ! '' Harry shouted back and leaped out of the way of another peach. The two whiz continued dueling, each one sending spells and cuss towards the other. Albus stared at them. He had never seen dueling like this before. Neither hotshot seemed to be slowing down. Harry was noticeably faster and dodged spells more easily than Jarett, but Jarett did n't appear to be giving up anytime soon.

`` What do we do ? '' Rose whispered to Albus.

Albus turned away from the duel. `` I dunno ! '' Albus heard step behind him again and turned to see Quinton standing with his wand facing Albus.

`` So, we duel again, Potter, '' Quinton smirked. `` impedimenta ! ``

Albus dodged the turn easily, but did n't get laid what to do next. He had n't learned many dueling spells yet. He held his wand up higher and watched Quinton.

`` Petrificus Totalus ! '' Quinton shouted. Albus jumped to the side and dodged the new spell.

`` Ahh ! '' someone screamed behind Albus. He turned around and saw John, Rose, and Matt standing around Amanda, who was laying unbending on the basis. The spell meant for Albus had hit Amanda square in the chest.

Quinton laughed. `` One down, four to go ! ``

`` Watch out ! '' Albus shouted to his friends. They held up their wands and stood next to Albus.

`` Petrificus Totalus ! '' Quinton shouted again. Albus and his Friend darted to one side and Quinton 's trance hit a nearby bush.

Albus regained his residue and turned to Quinton. He raised his wand and shouted, `` Expelliarmus ! ``

Quinton dodged the spell and smirked at Albus, `` Think that 'll influence again ? Petrificus Totalus ! ``

Albus and his friend dodged the spell yet again. `` Do n't you know any early magical spell ? '' John laughed.

`` Shut it ! '' Quinton shouted, breathing heavily.

Albus whispered to blush wine, `` We 'll all demilitarise him at once. On the tally of three. Tell them. '' Albus waited until Rose had passed the Son on to John Lackland and Matt and began to count. `` One ... ''

`` What are you doing ? '' Quinton asked nervously.

`` Two ... Three ! '' Albus shouted.

`` Expelliarmus ! '' All four first years screamed the turn before Quinton realized what was going on. He was knocked off his understructure and his scepter flew out of his manus and sailed through the air, landing near mat. Matt picked it up and stowed it in his robe.

`` Urgh, '' Quinton picked his head up off the ground.

`` Let me take it from here, '' Washburn stormed over to where Quinton was laying. `` Pathetic ... ''

Albus 's heart started beating even faster. He had never seen Washburn duel before. It would surely be a altogether lot arduous to disarm him than it was to demilitarise Quinton. Albus had no desire whatsoever to start dueling with one of his teachers.

`` So you four, well five, if you count tagger, '' Washburn began, `` Decided to come up out what I was doing. mentation that it was a good idea to tamper in my business ? ``

`` Er, '' Albus mumbled.

`` Do n't traverse it, Potter ! '' Washburn shouted. `` You came here tonight ! You spied on me month ago ! ``

`` If you 're going to kill my dad, than it is my business ! '' Albus shouted.

`` You could see it that way, if you 'd like. But if it 's your business, and you get in the way, we 'll shoot down you, too, '' Washburn growled at Albus.

Albus 's stomach churned with fear and he looked over to where Harry was dueling Jarett. Harry had just sent a spell at Jarett that had completely knocked him off his animal foot. Harry looked over to Albus while Jarett was trying to get up. `` Do n't do anything to my son, Washburn ! '' Harry shouted. `` Protego ! '' He sent a shield charm in between where Albus and Washburn were standing. `` You 'll repent it ! ``

`` I do n't think I will, Potter ! '' Washburn shouted back, aimed his sceptre at Harry, and sent a dumb cuss towards him. Harry easily dodged it.

`` Crucio ! '' Jarett had regained his equipoise and was pointing his sceptre at Harry. Harry turned back and ran out of the way of the unforgivable expletive just in time. He returned to his duel with Jarett, sending more than jets of light source at him.

`` Are you Death Eaters ? '' King John asked once Washburn returned his regard to the radical of start years.

Washburn smirked at John. `` You still have n't learned to shut your mouth, have you ? No, we 're not Death Eaters. Although Jarett 's father was. He 's in Azkaban now. Albus 's bloody father captured him ! ``

`` So, what are you going to do ? If you were planning on killing us, you would 've done it by now, '' John replied.

Washburn stepped airless to John, `` Maybe I like to drag it out. But adequate of that. Potter ! '' He looked at Albus and pointed his wand at Albus 's chest. `` I do n't say you know if your beginner has any spare wands laying around ? One that might be the elderberry bush sceptre ? ``

`` I dunno, '' Albus whispered, `` I do n't conceive so. ``

`` 'Course not, '' Washburn growled, `` And you probably would n't severalise me if you did. ``

`` Do n't remember so, '' Albus said.

`` Now, I think you four would be a whole lot gentle to handle with if you did n't experience your wands, '' Washburn seethed. `` Expelliarmus ! '' he pointed his wand at lustrelessness. Harry 's shield charm had worn off and disappeared here and now before.

Albus looked over to where Matt was. matte collapsed to the basis when the spell hit his chest, and his wand and Willinson 's baton flew through the air, landing succeeding to Washburn. Albus darted over to where Matt was laying to see if he was ok.

`` Expelliarmus ! '' Albus shouted at Washburn after he realized that flatness was knocked out dusty. `` What did you do to him ? ! ``

Washburn deflected the tour and picked up the two sceptre. `` I just disarmed him, that usually does n't knock you out unless there are multiple people casting it. Always knew he was frail, '' Washburn sneered.

`` Shut it ! '' John shouted as he bent down to try and stir up flatness up, `` Why do n't you ever leave him alone ? ! ``

`` Ahh, looks like you 'll be next, '' Washburn pointed his sceptre at John, `` Expelliarmus ! '' whoremonger 's sceptre sailed out of his hand and Washburn caught it. `` Now for the Weasley missy. Expelliarmus ! '' blush wine 's sceptre left her hired hand and landed in between Washburn and Albus.

Albus ran forward to pick up rose 's wand. `` I do n't think so, thrower, '' Washburn reached the sceptre first and picked it up. `` You 're next. Expelliarmus ! ``

Albus felt his wand leave his hand and saw Washburn catch it. He glanced nervously at his supporter. They were n't doing too well. No wands, and two of them were unconscious mind. Albus looked at Washburn, who had started pacing in a circle around them.

`` Defenseless bookman, '' he smirked, `` I think you 'll be much more will to do what I say now. Time to go into the wood, we 're going on a slight scavenger hunt. ``

`` No, '' Albus told him, `` We 're not. ``

`` You 're not in a position to negociate, ceramicist. You 'll help oneself me observe the Resurrection Stone, '' Washburn barked, `` Now, watch over me ! '' Washburn started to walk towards the woods, but Albus did not pursue. `` Let 's go, Potter ! ``

`` We 're not going, '' rose wine said, crossing her branch across her chest.

`` You 'll regret that, '' Washburn said icily. He walked back to where Albus, Rose, and toilet were standing. `` Crucio ! '' he shouted at Rose.

rosiness screamed and jumped to the side, just missing the curse. Washburn started sending curses towards all three of them. Albus jumped behind a Tree to avoid a jinx that wound up hitting the tree. He looked over to where Harry and Jarett were dueling. As far as Albus could recount, Harry was winning. Jarett appeared to be slowing down, but Albus noticed that his dad was limping a bit as he dodged Jarett 's spells.

`` What are we going to do ? '' rose wine asked anxiously.

`` I do n't know ! '' Albus shouted back. He peeked his head out from behind the tree diagram and saw St. John the Apostle running towards them. Washburn pointed his wand at John Lackland 's back and hit him with a Trip jinx. John fell forward and he landed on the basis with a sickening compaction. `` lav ! '' Albus shouted and ran out from behind the tree.

`` Just you and the Weasley girl now, Potter, '' Washburn growled. `` Sectumsempra ! '' he shouted at Rose.

`` No ! '' Albus shouted as the curse hit one of her arms. She sank down onto the priming, screaming in pain sensation. Albus could see blood seeping out of her robe. `` Stop it ! '' Albus shouted again. Albus glanced over to his dad again. Both of the wizards were slowing down. Willinson was definitely the worse off, he was leaning against a tree, trying to maintain up his wand with a fall in arm. `` Dad ! Help ! ``

Harry turned away from his affaire d'honneur and came limping over when he heard Albus 's shout. `` Expelliarmus ! '' he shouted at Washburn, and all five wand the appealingness teacher was holding sailed out of his hands. Washburn turned away from rose wine and looked at Harry. `` Do n't go near my niece, '' Harry growled at Washburn.

`` Let 's go, '' Washburn lifted Quinton onto his animal foot, `` You all right ? ``

`` Fine, '' Quinton grunted. The two of them took one flavour at Harry and ran off into the Night. Albus saw them disapparate just as they left the Hogwarts grounds.

Albus glanced over to where Jarett had been moments before. He was gone. `` Are n't you going to go after them, Dad ? ``

`` Ca n't, '' Harry lifted his robe and revealed a nasty cut on his leg, `` Took all my strength to get over here and relieve you. '' Harry sank down onto the soil, breathing heavily. `` Are you all right ? ``

`` Yeah, I 'm fine, '' Albus sat down next to his dad and leaned up against him. `` But I want to know the whole story about the Hallows. ``

`` I know, and I will distinguish you, '' Harry sighed, `` After we get back to the castle. ``

`` Ok, '' Albus whispered. He looked over to where Rose had collapsed and saw her getting up. She walked slowly over to Albus and Harry and sank down on Harry 's former side.

`` Uncle Harry ? Can we go back to the rook now ? '' she asked quietly. Her voice was shaking. She was holding one of her hands down over her arm, stopping the bleeding that Washburn 's curse had caused.

`` I think that would be a good idea, '' Harry replied.

`` Harry ? '' a new vox said from behind them. `` What happened ? ``

Albus, Harry, and rosiness turned around. Neville was standing behind them. `` Bit of a nasty duel, '' Harry answered, and went on to explain the entire evening.

Neville shook his foreland, `` Blimey, Washburn 's always been a short cold, but I 'd never cause expected that. What was he after ? ``

`` I 'll explain that later, '' Harry said, while trying to stand up, `` But right now we 've got to get back to the castle. ``

`` Right, '' Neville agreed, `` Give me your bridge player. '' Harry extended his arm and Neville helped him up. Albus and rosiness got up after him.

Harry leaned on Neville and Neville helped him walk over to where John was laying. Neville conjured a stretcher and with a picture of his wand, privy was laying upon it. He did the same with Matt and Amanda. `` What happened to them ? '' Harry asked quietly.

`` trick got hit by a trip jinx and hit his head on a rock, Amanda got a full-body-bind hex, and Matt just got hit by Expelliarmus, '' Albus explained.

`` That 's nothing Madam Pomfrey ca n't fix, then, '' Harry replied. `` Let 's go. ``

The radical slowly made their way back to the castle. It took them quite a patch. Albus was exquisitely, except for a few gash and being completely worn out. The haemorrhage on Rose 's arm seemed to have slowed down, but it would need to be magically healed or else it would surely open up again. Harry was walking quite slowly, and Albus could differentiate by the way he winced every meter they went up the stairs, that he was in a great deal of nuisance. Eventually, they made it up to the Hospital backstage. When they got into the Mary Augusta Arnold Ward, Madam Pomfrey was already bustling around, and when she saw them come in, she immediately descended upon them.

`` There you are, Harry ! '' the nanny shouted, `` I 've been trying to adjoin you all evening. James got into a smutty duel with a couple Slytherins and he 's been unconscious ever since. '' She gestured to one of the beds at the far end of the room and looked back at Harry. She gazed upon the group and her sassing fell open. `` What in the gens of Falco columbarius happened to you lot ? ''

`` Quinton Willinson 's father, Jarett Willinson, tried to kill me, '' Harry said simply. `` Had quite the duel with him down near the forest. Him, along with Quinton, plus Professor Washburn. ``

ma'am Pomfrey 's centre became large with electric shock. `` prof Washburn ? And where are they now ? '' she asked quietly.

`` They took off, disapparated once they left the soil, '' Harry told her, `` I could n't fascinate them with this awful cut on my leg. ``

`` wellspring, come on, then, '' the nanny said, `` Harry, you go in bed one, since it 's airless. Albus, bed two, and Rose, bed three. '' Madam Pomfrey gestured to the bottom and then approached the stretchers that Neville was holding up with his wand. `` And let 's see, Neville, take them to turn in four, five, and seven, since Saint James is in bed six. ``

Neville nodded and directed the stretchers to the empty layer. Albus walked over to the bit bed and lay down. He stared at the ceiling, thinking about what had happened. Washburn thought Harry had the Elder Wand, but Harry did n't. Where was it ? Who had it ? And why did Washburn think that Harry had it ? At least Harry said that he would recite Albus everything. It was only a matter of time before Albus knew the whole story about the Hallows.

Madam Pomfrey came bustling over to Albus 's bed. `` Here, imbibe this, '' she handed him a potion. `` Dreamless eternal rest. '' dame Pomfrey turned away from Albus and strode across the room to one of her cabinets. She rummaged around inside. `` All the thrower in the infirmary extension at once, it was bound to hap Oklahoman or later ... '' she muttered.

Albus gratefully took the potion, and a few minutes later, he fell into a restful sleep.

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A/N : Thanks to my sister and beta, Dancer of Starlight and my other babe and brother. Thanks as well to XDNLxtlz99, drownzer, inkheart, Moonylupin, and MiZzPrInCeZz for their revaluation !

Disclaimer- I do n't own Harry Potter.

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When Albus awoke the sun was shining into the window next to his bed. He sat up and peered at the clock on the wall. It was two o'clock. Albus looked over at Rose 's bed ; she was still asleep.

ma'am Pomfrey came out from behind the drapery around one of the seam. She walked over to Albus once she noticed he was awake. `` How are you, dear ? ``

`` I 'm fine, '' Albus told her, while trying to glance at the other beds, to see how everyone else was.

`` Are you sure ? '' Madam Pomfrey asked, `` Nothing hurts ? ``

`` No, I 'm fine, '' Albus answered truthfully, `` But what about everyone else ? Where 's my dad ? ``

`` They 're all fine, too, '' Madam Pomfrey assured him, `` They 're asleep. And your dad left a few hours ago. He had to consider care of some things at the Ministry. He said he 'd be back later. Now, do you require something to eat ? ``

`` Sure, '' Albus said, suddenly realizing how athirst he was. lady Pomfrey left the way for a few arcminute and came back with a tray filled with sandwiches and pumpkin juice. She set it down on Albus 's bedside tabular array and Albus started eating. rosebush and King James woke up a few hour later, and they joined Albus in his lunch. James immediately asked them what had happened last dark. Albus and rosebush explained the whole thing.

`` Blimey, '' James said quietly, once they had finished, `` I always knew Washburn was evil. ``

`` Explains why he hates us so much, '' Albus replied, `` We knew nothing about the Hallows, and he thought he 'd be able to notice out where they were by reading our psyche. ``

`` Guess so, '' James agreed. `` So, Dad said he 'd order us about the Hallows ? ``

`` Yeah, he did, '' Albus told him, `` I guess he will when he gets back from the Ministry. ``

John, Matt, and Amanda woke up an 60 minutes later, and Albus and Rose told them the rest of what had happened the previous night. They were all happy that Washburn, Jarett, and Quinton had n't gotten any of the Hallows, but were worried that they had gotten away. They spent much of the afternoon discussing what would happen next.

Albus was sure that, somehow, the rest of the schooltime already knew what had happened the night before. They had no idea what Washburn, Quinton, and Jarett were after, but they knew about the duel that had taken place on the grounds. ma'am Pomfrey spent a lot of clock time keeping funny students out of the Hospital backstage, and eventually she locked the door. Victoire and Amy were the first ones to gossip Albus and the others in the infirmary Wing, followed by the rest period of Albus 's cousins. They all wanted to know what went on, and Albus told them most of the story. He left out the percentage about the Hallows, since none of Albus 's cousin-german knew about them. Amanda, John, and Matt 's parents showed up for a few hours each and were all relieved that their nestling were ok.

Once evening arrived, ma'am Pomfrey made all of Albus 's first cousin and Amy leave, and she gave Albus and the others a large platter of food for their dinner party. After they finished eating, Albus heard soul trying to get into the room.

`` Bloody nether region, I think she locked it ! '' a vox shouted out.

`` Oh, Ron, honestly. Just knock, '' a female voice said. Albus heard a loud knock, and madam Pomfrey came running out of her office. She flung the door open and Ron and Hermione came running in. `` Rose ! '' Hermione shouted and descended upon her daughter. She wrapped rosebush in a big hug. `` Are you all right ? ``

`` Yes, Mum, '' blush wine hugged Hermione back. Ron sat down on the bed and wrapped his arms around pink wine as well.

`` Where 's Harry ? '' Madam Pomfrey asked, `` I thought he was coming with you ? ``

`` He was behind us, '' Ron glanced at the door.

`` I 'm here, '' Harry appeared in the threshold and limped over to Albus 's bed. He sank down on it and gave Albus a hug.

`` I told you not to walk on that leg yet, '' brothel keeper Pomfrey scolded.

`` Did n't feature much of a choice. I had to alert the Ministry. I 've got Aurors looking for Washburn and both Willinsons right now, '' Harry explained.

`` goodness, '' madam Pomfrey handed Harry a goblet of potion, `` Drink that. ''

Harry took the potion and downed it in one mouthful. `` Disgusting. ``

`` Dad ? '' Albus asked tentatively, `` Are you going to recite us about the Hallows now ? ``

Harry sighed, `` I suppose. ``

`` You 've got to let privy, matt, and Amanda listen to, '' Albus insisted.

`` I know, they 've got to know what happened, too, '' Harry agreed, `` We just need some place private. ``

`` How about the Room of necessary ? '' Albus suggested.

`` You 've found that already ? '' Harry grinned.

`` fountainhead, Matt showed it to us, '' Albus explained.

`` Oh, '' Harry replied, `` Well, that would be the perfect place. '' Harry stood up. `` Poppy, I 've got a bit of explaining to do to the nipper. ``

`` Ca n't you do it here ? '' lady Pomfrey asked, `` It really would be full for them all to stay here a while longer. ``

`` I promise we 'll all fare back once I 'm done, '' Harry said.

`` Really, Harry, they need rest ! '' dame Pomfrey insisted.

`` I owe them an explanation, Poppy, '' Harry said quietly.

`` Oh, fine ! '' gentlewoman Pomfrey threw her bridge player up in disgust, `` But do n't hold them out too long. ``

Harry grinned. Albus got up out of the bed. Henry James, Rose, John, Matt, and Amanda all got up as well. They followed Harry, Ron, and Hermione to the door.

`` I 'm getting too old for this, '' Madam Pomfrey muttered as they left.

`` You 're not impart, are you ? '' lusterlessness asked nervously.

Madam Pomfrey smiled, `` Of course not, dearest. Do n't you worry. ``

The group made their way slowly to the seventh base. Once they reached the portrait of Barnabas the Barmy, Harry started pacing. After a few moments, a door appeared where it had n't been previously. Harry opened it and everyone followed him inside. The room looked a lot like it did when Matt asked for it. The only obtrusive difference of opinion was that this clock time there were Thomas More armchairs and another couch.

Harry sat down on one of the lounge. Albus and St. James the Apostle sat on either slope of him. Ron, Hermione, and rosebush took the other couch, while John, Matt, and Amanda took the chairs.

`` Dad, '' Albus began, `` We already know about the Hallows. ``

`` You do ? '' Harry asked.

`` Er, yeah, we know about the connective to the tarradiddle of the three crony, and we know that the Deathly Hallows are the Elder baton, resurrection pit, and the Invisibility Cloak. We just do n't get laid why you 've kept it a secret. ``

Harry sighed, `` How long have you known ? ``

`` A few month now. Since April. Matt told us about them. ``

`` Really ? '' Harry looked at flatness, `` You knew about them ? ``

`` Yeah, my dad told me, '' lusterlessness answered, `` But I was n't sure if I believed they existed or not, until Albus told me about the Cloak. ``

`` Not many people think they 're real number, '' Harry replied, `` I first heard the Tale of the Three Brothers when I was 17. It was the year that Ron, Hermione, and I were hunting Horcruxes. When Dumbledore was killed, he left each of us something in his will. You already know that he left Hermione the original copy of The Tales of Beedle the Bard, written completely in ancient runic letter. Ron got the Deluminator, and I got the first Snitch I ever caught.

`` Hermione decoded the runes and noticed a symbolisation in a drawing that went with the fib of the Three pal. '' Harry pulled a piece of parchment and a quill out of his pocket. He drew a trilateral, with a circle inside it, and a line connecting the top of the triangle to the bottom. `` This was the symbol. We recognized it because at Bill and Fleur 's wedding, Xenophilius Lovegood was wearing it on his robes. Viktor Krum approached him about it because this symbolization is also Grindelwald 's symbolization. ``

`` Grindelwald, that iniquity wizard Dumbledore defeated ? '' Matt asked.

`` Yes, '' Harry continued, `` But at one point, Dumbledore and Grindelwald were friends- ''

`` What ? ! '' matt shouted.

`` They were, '' Harry said. Albus already knew this part of the story, but it must have had relevance to the Hallows, if Harry was telling it again. `` They were friends, who were obsessed with uniting the Hallows. That symbol is the symbol of the Hallows. The Triangle is the Cloak, the circuit, the Stone, and the line, the elder sceptre. Grindelwald and Dumbledore 's friendship fell apart after Dumbledore 's sister was killed. Eventually, Dumbledore had to confront Grindelwald and defeat him. Grindelwald had the elderberry bush Wand, and when Dumbledore defeated him, the Wand changed its commitment, and Dumbledore became the new passe-partout. ``

`` Dumbledore had the elderberry bush verge ? '' Albus asked.

`` Yes, he did, '' Harry said, `` Now, after Hermione decoded the tarradiddle, we went to see Xenophilius Lovegood, and he explained the Hallows to us. We were skeptical, but we knew that the Cloak existed. You may own already guessed this, but Voldemort found out about the elderberry bush sceptre and he wanted to get it, because he believed it would enable him to kill me. That is why he wanted person to kill Dumbledore. However, before Snape killed Dumbledore, Draco Malfoy disarmed him. The Wand changed allegiance once again. You see, the Elder baton does n't change commitment when a wizard kills the wizard it belongs to. That wizard just needs to be defeated. Defeat does n't always equal death. Since Snape killed Dumbledore, Voldemort assumed that the verge had shifted its fealty to Snape, but in actuality, it belonged to Draco.

`` When we got captured and taken to the Malfoy manor house, I disarmed Draco. I defeated him. Even though he did not induce the Elder sceptre in his possession at the time, it was still his wand. But when I disarmed him, it became mine. The elder Wand had been buried with Dumbledore, but Voldemort stole it. Voldemort assumed that the wand had allegiance to Snape, so Voldemort used his serpent to kill Snape.

`` After Snape died, I viewed his memory in the Pensieve, and found out that I was a Horcrux and I would accept to die in order for Voldemort to die. As I was walking into the woods, I tried once again to spread the Snitch that had failed to open earlier in the class. It opened, and inside was the resurrection Harlan Fiske Stone. In the forest, Voldemort tried once again to vote out me, but he only succeeded in killing the Horcrux inside me. When I came back, Voldemort and I had one final duel. He had the Elder sceptre, but it 's allegiance belonged to me. He tried to kill me with a wand that was mine. A baton will not work properly against its rightful owner. So, when we dueled, Voldemort 's killing curse bounced off my disarming piece, and hit him. ``

Albus stared at his dad, `` But what about the fact that Voldemort used your line to come back to life ? Is n't that why you survived ? ``

`` That 's office of it, Al, '' Harry told him.

Albus did n't know what to say. He finally had the answers he had been looking for. This was why no one else knew about them. The Hallows did suffer to do with Voldemort 's downfall, a big part.

`` Where 's the Elder wand now ? '' St. James asked, `` Do you give birth it ? ``

`` No, '' Harry answered, `` That wand is too much hassle. It 's back with Dumbledore. And if I die a natural death, it will have no allegiance. ``

`` Oh, '' Saint James the Apostle replied, `` Would 've been cool down, though, having an unbeatable wand. ``

`` And the Oliver Stone ? '' Albus asked, `` Is it really somewhere in the forest ? ``

`` Yes, '' Harry answered, `` And I have no theme where. The only Hallow I 've got is the invisibleness Cloak. ``

`` But you did join them, the Hallows ? '' Albus asked.

`` For a little patch, yes, '' Harry said. `` I was the Master of Death. ``

`` That 's what Washburn and the Willinsons wanted to do, right ? ''

`` Yes, that was their programme, '' Harry answered. `` But they did not succeed. ``

`` Do you think they 'll try again ? '' Albus asked quietly.

`` Yes, Albus, they probably will, '' Harry replied, `` But I 'm hoping that they will be in Azkaban soon. There are Aurors looking for them right now. ``

`` I hope they 're caught, '' Albus said.

`` Me, too, '' Harry agreed, `` I 'll do everything I can to ca-ca for certain that they are. ``

Albus sat quietly, thinking about everything his dad had said. Harry had united the Hallows, he had been the 'Master of dying'. Albus was relieved that he finally knew the whole chronicle, but he still had more inquiry. Had his dad ever used the Resurrection Harlan Fisk Stone ? How did it twist up in the forest ? But Albus decided to ask the question that had been pulling at him since he first heard 'Hallows'mentioned calendar month ago. `` Dad, why did n't you say us ? ``

Harry sighed, `` It was a mistake not telling you sooner. I want you to know that. I should suffer told you finally summertime, when I told you everything else. But at the same time, I did n't desire you to separate anyone about it. I wanted to hold off until you were older and to a greater extent mature. ``

`` So you did n't bank me ? '' Albus asked. He hated it when people told him he was n't old enough to do something, or know about something.

`` Not exactly. I did n't want you to be tempted to tell people about the Hallows. If word got out that there is an invincible wand out there, especially one that is on the Hogwarts grounds, the result could be bad. Look at what Washburn and the two Willinsons did. And they are just three people. Imagine if half the school was going after that sceptre ? I 'm not saying everyone would need to use the verge for evil, but if a lot of people were going after it we could have got a tragedy on our mitt. The idea of power, whether one is going to use it for good or evil, does crazy things to masses. And that is why I did n't differentiate you. I did n't want a lot of people to know about it. But that did n't exploit at all. Now, more people than just you and James and Rose know about it.

`` Which brings me to my side by side point, '' Harry said in a more serious flavor, `` None of you can tell anyone anything I have told you tonight. You ca n't order anyone that the Hallows exist, and that they are all currently residing somewhere in or around Hogwarts. A lot of people know about my Cloak, but without knowledge of the Resurrection Stone or the Elder Wand, they wo n't call back anything of it. ``

`` I ca n't even tell our first cousin ? '' James asked.

`` No, I 'm dismal, but you ca n't, '' Harry replied

`` I wo n't tell, '' Albus assured Harry. Rose, St. John, and Amanda all nodded.

`` Wish I could tell my dad, '' Matt said, `` He 'd know to listen about it. ``

`` Is he concerned in the Hallows ? '' Harry asked.

`` Yeah, he was. He went all over the world researching them when he was younger. Never found out where they were. gift up after he and my mum decided to start a family, though. He still believes they exist, '' matte replied.

`` Maybe I 'll tell him, someday, '' Harry answered, `` But for now, delight do n't tell him. ``

`` All right, '' flatness agreed.

`` Well, then, I think we ought to get back to the Hospital Wing, '' Harry stood up, `` dame Pomfrey will have my oral sex if I keep you up much later. ``

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brothel keeper Pomfrey let Albus and the others leave the infirmary Wing two days later. Albus was quite happy about this, as he was getting bored with the hospital wing. Albus and his friends spent much of the days following talking or playing games in the common room or on the flat coat. Shortly after they were released, O.W.L.s and N.E.W.T.s finished, and the common room returned to its common noisy state. A few students asked Albus and his friends about what had happened with Washburn and the Willinsons, but Albus did n't enjoin them anything. The students'tending was soon turned towards the Quidditch final. Just as Albus and Harry had predicted a few month prior, it would be Gryffindor vs. Ravenclaw.

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`` You 're going to be fine, James, '' Albus assured his brother at breakfast a few mornings later. James was sitting across from him, but was n't eating anything. With the exception of King James, everyone else at the Gryffindor table was in high life. Exams were over, and it was the utmost Quidditch equal of the class. The solitary one besides James who was n't eating anything was matte, and considering that the replete lunation was that night, it was n't surprising.

`` Saint James the Apostle, you 've got to eat something, '' Samantha Meyers had appeared behind James II and was pouring him a glass of pumpkin juice, `` At least drink this. '' James I nodded and took the goblet, but he only drank a few sips. He glanced nervously at Albus, and then looked up at the staff table.

Albus turned and looked as well. Harry was n't there. The past few days, Harry had been away from Hogwarts more than he had been there. He had been spending a lot of time at the Ministry, organizing the search for Washburn and both Willinsons. `` He 'll be there, James. He said he would. You know he would n't miss the couple for the world. ``

`` Ok, team, let 's go ! '' Samantha stood up and beckoned her team to keep abreast her. James followed the rest of the team, with one last glance at the staff table. As they left, the entire Gryffindor table stood up and cheered.

A few minutes later, Albus and his friends walked down to the pitch. `` Last Quidditch match of the year, '' Albus sighed.

`` Yeah, just Hope we win ! '' John shouted.

`` Hope so, too. But Ravenclaw will be hard to beat. They 've got a good team, '' Albus replied.

`` At least the weather condition 's good, '' John pointed out, `` I do n't think we 've played in better conditions than this the completely year. '' whoremaster was in good order about that. It was lovesome, hardly windy at all, and there was just enough cloud cover to mask the limelight from the sun.

`` I hope it 's a agile peer, '' matt yawned as they climbed into the stands.

`` It probably wo n't be, '' Albus said, `` We 're pretty evenly matched with Ravenclaw. ``

Matt groaned, `` Maybe St. James will fleck the Snitch early. ``

`` Would n't count on it, '' Albus responded, `` James told me that in fiat to win the Cup, we 've got to be at least 40 points up before he catches the stoolpigeon. Otherwise, we 'll win the match, but Ravenclaw will get the Cup. And Samantha has made it sack she wants the Cup. It 's her only chance. She 's only been captain for this year. Before her, it was Teddy. ``

`` Maybe you should 've stayed in the castle, '' Rose said sympathetically.

`` And miss Quidditch ? '' Matt stared at her like she had three heads.

rosebush sighed. `` I do n't experience what 's with you guys and Quidditch, '' she muttered.

`` It 's a undecomposed game ! '' Amanda grinned, `` Way effective than football. ``

`` Does n't rent much for something to be more matter to than football, '' John laughed, `` I mean, honestly, what were the Muggles thinking ? How can a game be exciting with one ball ? ``

Albus laughed. He had to agree. He had been to one football peer before. It was a community of interests league, and Harry had taken him and James I to see if they had been interesting in playing it. Throughout the entirely match, both Albus and King James I had commented on how very much better Quidditch was.

Albus watched the stands fill up, hoping to catch a glimpse of his dad. He looked at the constituent of the stands where the staff sat, but the seat next to Neville that Harry usually occupied during Quidditch matches remained abandon. Where was he ? The friction match was about to bulge out. He promised James IV that he would be there.

`` Welcome, Hogwarts educatee and stave to the Quidditch Final ! '' Todd Smith 's vocalism boomed over the gang. `` Today 's match is between Gryffindor and Ravenclaw ! And here come the squad !

`` First is Ravenclaw. maitre d'hotel Tyler Pike, followed by Dan Edmund Burke, Natalie Cable, Allie Humphrey Davy, Damien Waverly, Kate Waverly, and Zack Valentino ! '' Seven players in blue robes walked out onto the field, with their brooms over their shoulders.

`` Next we have Gryffindor ! Captain Samantha Meyers, followed by Ryan O'Malley, William James Potter, Omar Bradley Weasley, Fred Weasley, Sakartvelo Weasley, and Heather Weasley ! '' The Gryffindor team marched onto the field and stopped in nominal head of the Ravneclaws.

`` professor Oteski steps onto the theater of operations. Captains Meyers and Pike didder hands, and the team are off ! ``

Albus watched as both squad soared into the air. Heather immediately took ascendancy of the Quaffle, passing it back and Forth River between Fred and Samantha. They flew down the delivery, dodging Bludgers sent by Valentino and Davies.

`` Gryffindor scores the first goal of the biz ! '' Todd shouted out, once Heather managed to get the Quaffle by Kate Waverly. `` Ravenclaw in possession now. Waverly passes to Martha Jane Burke, and then back to Waverly. ``

`` Hi, Al. ``

Albus turned around at the audio of his name. Harry had appeared behind him and was climbing over the seats in order to sit down. Albus moved over so Harry could sit in between him and mat. `` Dad, you made it ! ``

`` 'Course I did ! I said I would, '' Harry replied as he sat down, `` Did I miss anything ? ``

`` Heather just scored the showtime destination of the secret plan, '' Albus grinned.

`` Awesome ! She 's got some arm, let me recite you. Even as a baby. I remember once, she threw one of her miniature at me. throw me a black eye, '' Harry laughed.

`` Why are you sitting here ? '' Albus asked, `` You usually sit with the rest of the staff. ``

`` To be honest, it 's more fun sitting here, '' Harry grinned, `` I do n't have to ascertain my excitement when Gryffindor scores. ``

At that moment, Samantha scored a goal, and all the Gryffindors jumped up, screaming and hollering with joy. Harry screamed the loudest of them all.

`` See what I mean ? '' Harry grinned, `` The staff always has to contain their agitation, in order not to play favorites. ``

For the next hour, the secret plan continued with both Gryffindor and Ravenclaw scoring goal after goal. After the firstly initial destination, Ravenclaw caught up quickly and tied the match. Both teams showed prodigious skill, and there had still not been any coup d'oeil of the Snitch.

`` Now, this is Quidditch, '' Harry grinned and looked at Albus. `` This could be another for the record Holy Scripture. ``

Albus agreed, `` Yeah, we 've just got to hope that we can somehow get 40 point in time ahead. ``

`` That could pick out a patch, '' Harry said.

`` transmission line of Ravenclaw has scored ! '' Todd shouted, `` 110-100 Ravenclaw ! ``

`` Merlin ! '' Albus shouted. Albus looked out over the auction pitch. Heather was in ownership of the Quaffle again. Valentino was flying directly behind her and hit a Bludger towards her head. Luckily, she ducked at that very moment and the Bludger wound up hitting Damien Waverly instead. Waverly slipped off his broom, but managed to hold on with one handwriting. He got back on the ling and sent a nasty feeling towards Valentino. In the meantime, Heather managed to mark another goal.

It became clear within the succeeding half hour of the game, that the Damien Waverly had been injured by the Bludger. His coordination was all off, and he was having problems catching the Quaffle. This, of course, worked to Gryffindor 's vantage, and soon enough the score was 120-150 Gryffindor.

`` Just one more goal, '' Albus said, `` One more and James can hitch the Snitch. ``

`` It 'll be hard to stay fresh up that 40 point star, though, '' Harry pointed out. `` He 'll have to feel the sneaker soon after the finish is scored. ``

`` I hope he does, '' Rose said, `` I do n't recall matt can take much more of this. ``

Albus looked over at his booster and felt bad that he had become so absorbed in the game, that he had n't noticed how bad lustrelessness looked. lusterlessness appeared to have fallen asleep and was leaning his point on Harry 's articulatio humeri. He was wincing every once and a while, much like he had been during the Gryffindor vs. Slytherin game. Why did they always schedule Quidditch matches around the full moon Moon ?

Harry nudged matte gently until he woke up, `` Wha 's going on ? '' Matt asked sleepily.

`` You fell asleep, '' Harry said gently, `` You 're welcome to lean on me, but I was n't sure if you wanted to overlook the mate. ``

`` I do n't, thanks, '' matte replied, blushing a small, `` It 's bad enough having Malfoy see me light asleep in class, but during Quidditch .... ''

`` I do n't guess he can see you here, '' Albus said quietly, `` He 's on the early side of meat of the stands. ``

`` trade good, '' matt responded. `` But I still do n't want to omit the match. ``

Albus turned his attention back to the match. It seemed to be getting harder and harder for Ravenclaw to to seduce goals with only two chaser. Damien Waverly was flying more erratically by the minute and his mate had retentive since stopped trying to discombobulate him the Quaffle. However, despite the difficulty, Ravenclaw was putting up a good fight. Their other two chasers were superb.

`` Calamity Jane scores ! '' Lord Todd shouted out over the crew, `` Making the grievance 130-150 Gryffindor ! C'mon, you can do it, Gryffindor ! Just two more finish and catch the Snitch ! ``

`` tinker's damn, '' Albus sighed, `` So much for one more goal. ``

`` It 's all rightfulness, Al, two destination wo n't be arduous, '' Harry shifted awkwardly to release towards his son. matt had fallen asleep on his shoulder again. `` brothel keeper Pomfrey did n't even want him to go to the match, '' Harry gestured to matte. `` But I convinced her to let him. ``

`` Thanks, '' Albus smiled, `` He did n't need to miss it, even if he is at peace during half of it. ``

`` well, gentlewoman Pomfrey worries a lot, '' Harry told him, `` Frankly, she was n't too keen on James playing, either. Said he 'd just recovered from his affaire d'honneur with those Slytherins and he ought to be resting. But I insisted that he could take on. ``

`` He seems to be doing fine, '' Albus said as he glanced out over the pitch. St. James the Apostle was currently circling above the eternal sleep of the players. The Ravenclaw Seeker, Tyler Pike, was doing the same.

`` He is, '' Harry agreed, `` Staying out of the way, that 's the best strategy for a Seeker. ``

`` Gryffindor scores ! '' Sweeney Todd exclaimed, `` sea captain Meyers has scored ! ``

`` See, Al, now it 's just one More goal, again, '' Harry said.

The game was now entering it 's third hour. There was still no planetary house of the Snitch, which was full for Gryffindor, since they still needed to nock one more finish before James could view it. About ten minutes after Samantha scored, Heather managed to score as well.

`` Yes ! '' Albus jumped up in his seat and shouted out in excitement. Now, James could catch the Snitch.

`` As long as Gryffindor can observe their forty percentage point booster cable, and catch the canary, they will win the Cup ! '' Todd shouted.

Albus watched as James IV started picking up upper and fly around the slant, looking for the Snitch. But in the interim, Dan Burke was once again storming up the pitch with the Quaffle. He flew flat towards the Gryffindor end and managed to score another goal.

`` tinker's dam ! '' Todd shouted.

`` linguistic process, Julia Evelina Smith ! '' Patil shouted next to him.

`` Sorry, professor, '' Todd said, `` Now, Gryffindor must score another goal in order to gain back the XL breaker point lead. And they might be doing that now ! Fred Weasley has gained self-command of the Quaffle. He passes to Meyers and then Meyers passes it back. Fred aims the Quaffle, and musical score ! Gryffindor has the XL point booster cable again ! ``

The Gryffindors were all on their feet now, shouting in excitement and chanting 'Go, James, go ! All of them except Matt and Harry. Somehow, Matt was managing to sleep through everything, and Harry continued to let him tip on his shoulder. Luckily, no one seemed to notice, besides Albus, privy, pink wine, and Amanda. They kept glancing disturbed looks at Matt, but eventually, they got sucked up into the emotion of the game and watched James 's lookup for the Snitch.

`` And I think he 's seen it ! '' Sweeney Todd screamed, `` Yes, potter has seen the Snitch ! He 's flying directly towards the terra firma. motorway has noticed it as well, but he is all the way at the other end of the lurch. I do n't think he 'll get there in time. No, he definitely wo n't ! ``

Albus watched as James flew close-fitting and closer to the ground. Albus was sure he would crash into it, and watched nervously as James finally pulled out of the dive, just in sentence. He flew back up a few groundwork, holding the struggling sneaker in his manus. Albus turned to his dad. `` We 've won ! We 've got the Cup ! ``

`` Gryffindor wins ! With 320 decimal point, Gryffindor has not only won the match, but they 've won the Cup as well ! Congratulations, Gryffindor ! '' Todd 's voice rang out over the crowd.

`` Matt, wake up ! '' trick nudged his friend awake, `` We 've won, stir up up ! ``

`` Wha'? '' lusterlessness slowly lifted his promontory off Harry 's shoulder and looked at all the upheaval around him. `` Oh, ripe. Awesome ! ``

Harry stood up, grinning, `` I 'm going to go preen James. I 'll see you later. I 'll probably barricade by the rough-cut room, for the company. ``

Albus gave his dad a hug before he left, `` All rightfield. See you later. ``

`` Let 's get back to the coarse room, '' rose suggested as she watched mat rub his head, `` We 'll see Saint James there. ``

`` Ok, '' Albus agreed. He knew Matt had no desire to join the mob of Gryffindors currently storming the pitch.

Despite their slow down base on balls back to the castle and up to the one-seventh base, Albus and his booster made it back to the coarse room before most of the other Gryffindors. In fact, the only other masses there were a few sure-enough students Albus did n't know, Amy, Victoire, and someone Albus definitely did n't expect to see.

`` Teddy ! '' Albus shouted as he spotted Teddy sitting next to Victoire on one of the lounge. `` What are you doing here ? ``

`` Came to see the match. James River did brilliantly ! They could n't sustain found a better Seeker to replace me, '' he grinned, `` And came to see Vicky 's graduation, of course. '' He smiled at Victoire and giggled.

`` Oh, right hand, '' Albus grinned, `` glad you came ! ``

`` Yeah, it 's big to be back here, '' Teddy grinned, `` Well, I think I might go to Hogsmeade and pick up some supplies for the party. ``

`` Great ! '' Albus said, `` See you in a bit. ``

`` You, too, '' teddy bear stood up. He gave Victoire a prompt kiss and exited the mutual way. It was really starting to fill up now, although the team had yet to arrive.

`` Are you going to delay for the party ? '' Albus quietly asked lusterlessness.

`` I do n't think so, '' Matt yawned, `` Think I might train a nap. ``

`` Ok, '' Albus responded. Matt left the radical and made his way through the gang to the dormitories.

`` It 's so unfair, '' rose wine said softly as he left. Albus, St. John, and Amanda nodded in agreement, but no one said anything else on the subject.

The grouping found seats at their usual table and shortly after they sat down, James IV and the remainder of the squad came into the room.

`` We 've got it ! '' Samantha Meyers was the first to burst into the way, holding the Quidditch Cup above her head. `` We did it ! '' She was positively beaming. The rest of the team climbed in behind her, all of them grinning from ear to ear. The entire common elbow room burst into applause as soon as they were all inside.

`` Thank you, everyone ! '' Samantha shouted over the crowd, `` I just want to say a few words. '' She waited until everyone was silent. `` number one, I just want to thank the whole team. We could n't have done this without any of you. We 've got a fantastic team here, and I 'm definitely going to miss all of you next year. I especially want to congratulate St. James the Apostle, '' she turned to James, who was clearly basking in the glory, `` You have done an striking job this wholly twelvemonth. Coming in as quester, right after Teddy lupin, who was one of the best Seekers this sign has ever had. That, and being expected to live up to your dad 's reputation. well, all I can say is you have lived up to that expectation. And I think you are definitely going to rival teddy bear as far as seeking attainment goes- ''

`` Ah, Samantha ! '' Teddy came bursting back into the plebeian room, `` Am I missing you rambling on about my brilliance on the Quidditch pitch ? ``

`` Actually, no, Teddy, '' Samantha laughed, `` I was just saying how James could commit you a run for your money when it comes to seeking. ``

`` well, that 's no surprisal, since it was Yours Truly who trained him, '' Teddy joked.

`` Oh, shut it, Teddy ! '' Samantha replied.

`` And I get no recognition at all ? '' Harry had come into the common room and was standing behind Teddy.

`` Harry ! '' Teddy turned around, smile, `` Glad you could total to the political party ! I 've just gotten back from getting supplies. ``

`` Good, '' Samantha grinned, grabbing one of the grip and pulling out Butterbeers, `` Then let 's get this party started ! ``

The party proceeded much like the one following the Gryffindor vs. Slytherin friction match had, only even more boisterous. shimmy had not only bought material from Honeydukes, but from Weasley 's Wizard Wheezes as well. Teddy treated everyone to a presentation of Everlasting Fireworks, which took the shape of Gryffindor social lion, Snitches, and broom handle. Albus and his Friend quite enjoyed it, and they also played round after unit of ammunition of Exploding Snap. Just like the premature party, no one left for dinner party. teddy had bought enough food that no one needed to. Even Harry stayed well into the evening.

`` You know, Rose, '' King John said after what must have been their tenth secret plan of Exploding Snap, `` I do n't guess I 've ever seen you without a book before. ``

Albus looked over at Rose, who was indeed without any sort of book. `` Well, exams are over now, '' Rose laughed, `` I do take a breach from studying every once and a while. ``

`` It 's just kind of shocking, '' John the Evangelist grinned, `` Rose without a record book. ``

`` Do n't concern, '' Albus laughed, `` I guarantee you she 'll be back to studying within two weeks of going back home plate. ``

`` Oh, shut it, Albus, '' rose grinned.

`` Hey, hombre, '' St. James the Apostle was standing following to their board, his grin still as big as when he first came into the room.

`` Oh, hi, Henry James ! '' Albus replied, `` Congratulations on the compeer ! You did brilliantly. ``

`` Yeah, it was awing ! '' John agreed.

`` Great job ! '' Amanda said.

`` It was great !, '' blush wine said.

`` Thanks, '' James replied, `` You 're trying out future class, right Albus ? ``

`` Yeah, definitely, '' Albus answered, `` But I do n't know if I 'll make it. I mean, the lone position open up will be Samantha 's. ``

`` I 'm sure enough you 'll attain it, '' James II assured him, `` You 're a great chaser. ``

`` Thanks, '' Albus said quietly, his cheeks turning a bit crimson.

`` Great party, huh ? '' St. James the Apostle said, `` But where 's Matt ? ``

`` He, er, does n't feel estimable. He 's in the dorm, sleeping, '' Albus answered.

`` Oh, I hope he feels better soon. He did n't expect too upright this morning, '' James responded, `` Well, I 'd better get back to the team. See you later. ``

Albus waved as James left and was absorbed back into the Brobdingnagian crowd in the room. It seemed as if every Gryffindor was in the rough-cut elbow room. With Harry and Teddy there as well, there was hardly room to travel. Albus kind of liked it though. He was n't a vast fan of large gang of people, but as long as everyone was n't focusing on him, he was ok with it. And now, the attention was definitely on James II and the ease of the Quidditch squad. Albus glanced around the room and saw that the stallion team was right at the centre of thing, along with shift and Harry.

`` Oh, hi, Matt, '' Rose said quietly. Albus turned his head away from the Quidditch team and saw that Matt had come down from the dormitory. He was leaning on the table and looking very tired.

`` Hi, '' he mumbled quietly, `` I 've got to go now. I 'll see you tomorrow, probably. ``

`` Yeah, tomorrow, '' Albus agreed. During the retiring few months, Albus and the others had started visiting mat the day after every full moonlight. Ever since the world-class time they had done that, Matt had started getting more and more comfortable with the idea of his friends seeing him so soon after a shift. But Albus and the others had not visited him so early in the morning since. They now visited in the late afternoon, after course of study were done for the day.

`` Want me to go with you ? '' John asked.

`` No, it 's ok, Amy 's going to, '' matt replied

`` Ready ? '' Amy appeared next to Matt.

`` Yeah, I guess, let 's go, '' matte turned and started to walk towards the portrait trap. Amy followed closely behind.

`` finally one here, until Sep, '' blush wine commented after they 'd left.

`` Wonder what it 's like at home ? '' John mused.

`` Dunno, but I do n't opine we should ask, '' Albus said quietly.

`` No, probably not, '' can agreed.

Albus and his friends stayed up late into the Night, playing games of Bromus secalinus and Exploding Snap. Harry spent virtually of the eve in the common room, but he left around 9 pm. However, the party continued well into the wee time of day of the morn. It probably would have lasted much longer, but Neville came in around 1 am, and told them they had to go to bed. Apparently, the noise had carried into early component of the palace and some of the other professor wanted to get some sleep. After Neville left, Albus dragged himself up to his dormitory. He was completely exhausted from staying up so of late and fell asleep the moment his headland hit the pillow.

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A/N : Thanks to my sister and genus Beta, Dancer of Starlight, as well as my other Sister and my brother. Thanks also to BKL8008, inkheart, Moonylupin, and XDNLxtlz99 for their reviews ! There are only a few chapters left in this story, just to let everyone know.

Chapter 38 : commencement ceremony

Disclaimer- I do n't own Harry Potter.

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`` May I have your tending, please, '' Professor Kendrick stood up and announced at the End of Year fete the a couplet solar day later. Albus stopped talking to John and turned to face the Headmaster.

`` Thank you, '' Kendrick continued once the Great Charles Martin Hall was smooth, `` What a year, what a yr. It is knockout to believe that it is now June. The class has ended with quite a blow. I know that you all know by now what transpired on the primer coat this past calendar week. ``

Albus glanced around at his fellow educatee and saw that they were all turning to stare at him. He sunk down in his seat a little bit and tried to debar their gaze.

`` I want to assure you all that the Aurors are looking for both Professor Washburn and Jarett Willinson, as well as Quinton Willinson. Whether this was an obscure attack, I am not sure as shooting. But whether there are more onset to come or not, I am sure we will all stand unattackable, and stand as one. Whatever is coming, we will deal with it. We have dealt with evil in the past tense and chance are we will deal with it in the future tense. '' prof Kendrick paused and looked out at his scholar. Everyone had returned their gaze to him, and were no longer staring at Albus and his friends.

`` Now, onto lighter matters. I have a few announcements, then the mansion Cup needs awarding. First, O.W.L. and N.E.W.T. resultant will be mailed partway through the summertime, as common. Second, the commencement ceremony will shoot place tomorrow, at ten o'clock. And lastly, as usual, I must remind you of the fact that using magic is prohibited while you are not in schooling over the summer.

`` And now, the House Cup. In concluding place, Hufflepuff with 376 points. '' Kendrick announced. Albus clapped politely along with everyone else in the foyer. `` Next, Gryffindor with 413 stop. '' Albus groaned, as did everyone else sitting at the Gryffindor table. No uncertainty that the many points Washburn took from all of them helped assure that they did not get the House Cup. `` In secondly plaza, with 452 power point, Slytherin. '' There was a bit more civilized hand clapping, but none of it from the Gryffindor board. `` And in number one post, Ravenclaw with 563 gunpoint ! extolment, Ravenclaw ! '' Kendrick waved his wand and the decorations transformed from their usual Hogwarts semblance into the Ravenclaw blue.

Albus clapped his hands, while looking glumly at his plate. Oh, well, there was always adjacent class. At least they 'd bugger off the Quidditch Cup.

`` I think that is all that needs to be announced, '' Kendrick said once the applause died down, `` And with that, enjoy the banquet ! '' Kendrick waved his wand once again and nutrient appeared on all the plates.

`` We 'll win it next year, '' Gospel According to John announced as he heaped his collection plate richly with chicken, `` But you know what, I 'm going to escape this nutrient over the summer .... ''

`` 'Course we 'll win it next twelvemonth, '' Albus agreed, `` Washburn wo n't be here anymore to consume off unfair gunpoint. ``

`` You do n't love who Kendrick 'll get to replace him, though, '' blush wine warned.

`` secure point, '' Matt said as he buttered a musical composition of bread. He was still recovering from the wide moon and was n't that hungry. Normally, he would n't even be out of the hospital annexe yet, but he had convinced madam Pomfrey to let him advert the feast. `` Do you sleep with if your dad will be teaching pop again next yr ? ``

`` Dunno, '' Albus shrugged. He had n't really thought about it before, but Harry had come to teach papa at a moment 's notice, and maybe Kendrick really did n't have time to get anyone else. But now he 'd have the altogether summer.

`` Leslie Townes Hope he does, '' matt replied, `` Otherwise, we 'll be getting two new instructor, and what are the chances that both of them will be skillful ? ``

`` Not highschool, '' rose wine said. `` I like having Uncle Harry Edward Teach here. I hope he comes back. ``

`` Me, too, '' Albus agreed. John and Amanda nodded.

`` Just desire our following Charms instructor is nicer, '' Amanda said, `` Of course of instruction, it wo n't bring lots, will it ? ``

`` Nope, '' Rose replied, `` Wo n't read very much at all. ``

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Albus awoke the future morning with just sufficiency time to view a quick breakfast in the Great Charles Martin Hall before making his way to the flat coat for the graduation.

`` We 'll see you after, when we 're getting on the railroad train, '' Rose said to John and Amanda as she got up from the table.

`` Bye, '' John mumbled, his mouth full of toast.

`` have fun, '' Amanda waved.

Albus and matt waved as they followed rose wine out of the room. `` near thing it 's sunny today, '' Albus commented, `` Remember Teddy 's ? lastly year ? ``

rose laughed, `` Oh, yeah, how could I blank out that ? ``

`` What happened ? '' flatness asked.

`` Worst electric storm of the whole year, '' Albus grinned, `` It 's funny looking back on it, but it was n't then. We got soaked, despite the tents Kendrick put up. Not to mention the wind, skag, and lightning. Scared Lily out of her intellect. Mum had to submit her into the castle partway through. ``

`` glad it 's not like that this yr, '' matte agreed. The three of them walked onto the evidence and over towards the chairs that had been set up by the lake. people were already milling about and finding seat. Albus spotted his parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousin-german, all taking up practically half the seats.

`` There 's my mum and dad, '' matt pointed to two people sitting down near where Albus 's Aunt Fleur and Uncle Bill were, `` Want to get together them ? ``

`` Sure, '' Albus said and rose nodded.

Matt started walking towards them, but once they noticed him, they came running towards the three of them and met them halfway. `` Oh, Matthew ! How are you ? Are you feeling ok ? '' A tall blonde woman with an Australian accent enveloped Matt in a tight hug.

`` Mum ! '' matte said, his face turning red, `` I 'm ok ! Really, I am. ``

`` Are you sure ? You look a bit pale. Did you sleep well last night ? '' the blond cleaning lady asked anxiously, with her arms still wrapped around her son.

`` I 'm certainly ! I slept fine, really, '' lusterlessness assured her.

`` Julie, I think he 's fine. '' The man, who Albus guessed was lusterlessness 's dad, pulled the woman off of Matt. He also had an Australian accent and was tall, with graying hair.

`` Oh, all rightfield, '' the woman sighed, `` I just worry. ``

`` I know, so do I, '' the man said quietly, then turned to Matt, `` How was the end of term ? ``

`` Great, really. Well, with the exception of what happened with Washburn, '' Matt told them.

`` And you wonder why I worry so lots, '' the cleaning lady said to the man, `` I 'm glad everything else was fine. ``

`` Oh, these are my ally, '' matt gestured to Albus and Rose, `` Well, two of them anyway. Albus Potter and rose wine Weasley. They 're both Victoire 's cousins, like I told you in my letters. Albus, Rose, this is my mum and dad. ``

`` Pleased to adjoin you, '' rosebush smiled and shake up their hands.

`` Hi, '' Albus shook their manus after Rose.

`` how-do-you-do, dears, '' the woman gave them a warm smile.

`` So you 're the single who set off fireworks in Professor Washburn 's class ? '' Mr. Eckerton asked.

`` Er, yeah, '' Albus answered nervously.

matt 's dad just laughed, `` That sounds like something I 'd have done in schooling. Of row, I did plenty of early hooey .... '' Mrs. Eckerton gave him a rear end flavour. `` Not that I 'm saying you should pull harlequinade like that, of course. You should behave yourself in school, son, '' Mr. Eckerton said quickly to Matt.

Albus stifled a joke and noticed his own parents, followed by his Uncle Ron and Aunt Hermione walking over towards him. `` Hi, Mum and Dad ! ``

pink wine grinned and greeted her parents as well, `` hello, Mum, Dad. ``

`` Albus ! '' Ginny let go of Lily 's paw and wrapped her son in a big hug.

`` Hi, Mum, '' Albus replied and rolled his oculus and Ginny finally let him go. He looked over and saw that rosiness 's parents were doing the same thing with her.

Albus gestured to Matt and his parents, `` This is our friend, flatness. Well, you already know him, Dad, '' Albus laughed, `` But anyway, these are his parents. And Matt, Mr. Eckerton, Mrs Eckerton, those are my parents, and my Uncle Ron and aunty Hermione, who are blush wine 's parents. And my picayune sister Lily and Rose 's little brother, Hugo. ''

`` Nice to meet you, '' lusterlessness 's dad stuck out his bridge player. `` Walter Eckerton. And my wife, Julie. '' The grownup spent a few minute exchanging hand shakes and pleasantries, while Albus and Rose introduced Matt to Lily and Hugo.

`` How 'd you get those swing ? '' Hugo asked lustrelessness loudly, gesturing to the partially healed undercut on Matt 's arm. Since the full moon was only a couple days ago, they still had n't completely healed. `` Didja get 'em from that affaire d'honneur with professor Washburn ? '' Victor Hugo said excitedly, `` 'Cause that was amazing. Wish I 'd been there. I woulda blasted him all the way from here to Hagrid 's Hut ! ``

`` Er, yeah, they 're from the affaire d'honneur, '' flatness replied quickly.

`` Wicked ! '' Victor Hugo grinned. `` Ca n't wait until I can come here. ``

`` Just another twelvemonth, Hugo, '' Albus smiled at his first cousin. `` But do n't numerate on getting to duel with evil instructor. I 'd rather not deliver had to do that. ``

`` Me and Lily acted out the affaire d'honneur, did n't we, Lily ? '' Hugo told them. Lily nodded her head. Hugo continued, `` I got to be Washburn, only I won. Lily ran away. ``

`` Did not ! '' Lily shouted.

`` Did too ! '' Hugo shouted back.

`` Kids, calm down, '' Ginny said sternly.

`` Mum, can Matt come stay with us over the summertime ? John the Divine, too, but he 's in the palace. They can come for mine and rosebush 's birthday political party, '' Albus asked.

`` I do n't see why not, '' Ginny smiled, `` As long as it 's ok with his parents. ``

`` Can I go stay with Albus ? '' Matt asked his parents, `` please ? ``

`` I do n't know ... '' Mrs. Eckerton looked worriedly at her husband.

Mr. Eckerton glanced at his married woman and replied, `` We 'll have to think about it. ``

`` Oh, follow on ! Please ? '' Matt pleaded, `` I 'll be fine. Albus even said they 'd make the party at, a, good time. ``

Harry seemed to captivate onto what the Eckertons were worried about and gave them a meaningful regard, `` I understand your concern, but I 'm sure Matt will be fine if he stays with us for a few days. And we will schedule the party at a practiced time. ``

The Eckertons still did n't look win over, but mat 's dad said, `` He probably will, but I 'd still wish to talk it over with Julie. We 'll get back to you, all right ? ``

`` That 's ticket, '' Harry replied.

lusterlessness groaned, `` You worry too often. ``

`` Sometimes we have to occupy, '' Matt 's mum told him, `` You know that. ``

`` I know, '' Matt sighed.

`` I think the ceremonial 's starting now, '' Harry announced. `` We 'll be in touch with the contingent of the party. ``

`` Sounds commodity, '' Mrs. Eckerton replied.

`` See you after, Matt, '' Albus waved. He and rosiness followed their families to the hot seat that were set up on the lawn. Albus sat down in between blush wine and Harry and waited for the ceremony to begin.

There was a vauntingly level set up in presence of the death chair, with a tall podium embossed with the Hogwarts crest. Next to the podium was a table piled with Hogwarts sheepskin. All the one-seventh year sat in the first few rowing of death chair, dressed in their black Hogwarts robes and a sorcerer 's hat.

After a few transactions, in which everyone who had been milling around and talking came and sat down, professor Kendrick strode up to the podium and began to speak. `` Welcome, friends and family, to the graduation ceremony of the Hogwarts class of 2017. I remember the outset meter these students stepped ft into Hogwarts. Many were excited and just as many were frighten away and nervous. Some thought they knew all of Hogwarts 's enigma, and others hardly knew anything about the Wizarding human race at all. But that did not matter. Because now, they all stand as one, equally disposed to take on the reality around them. I believe that great things will happen to the mass in this class and that they will do majuscule affair.

`` This socio-economic class is a special one to me. Every class at Hogwarts is limited, but the year I became Headmaster was the year this class came to Hogwarts. I think that I was just as aflutter as they were, if not more so. '' Kendrick paused as the audience laughed. `` And I remember each one of their sortings. I remember Tyler Pike tripping over his own feet as he made his way to the stool. He 's certainly hail a long way from that, becoming captain of the Ravenclaw Quidditch team. I also remember Olivia Kaden 's smiling as she was sorted into Hufflepuff and ran to join her babe at that table. And who could forget the loud cry of glee from shift lupin as Victoire Weasley was sorted into Gryffindor. ``

prof Kendrick continued his speech for another ten minutes. After he was done, each of the Heads of House went up to the rostrum and gave a oral communication as well. Albus liked Neville 's speech the best. He talked about how majestic he was of each and every Gryffindor that was graduating that day, and what made them special. Albus found it a bit difficult to pay attention to prof Patil 's speech about the Ravenclaws because she used such big words that Albus hardly knew what she was saying. He assumed it all meant that Professor Patil knew that all the Ravenclaws would wind up making great contributions to the Wizarding World in the find of various things. prof Polo gave a good talking to about the Hufflepuffs, and then Slughorn gave one, but it did n't concenter much on the Slytherins. His speech mainly consisted of list who he had taught at Hogwarts, and how noted they are now. He spent a serious part of it talking about how he had taught Harry. Albus saw his dad grimace as Slughorn mentioned what a marvelous potions brewer he had been. Albus had to stifle a jest at that, because he knew the story of Snape 's potions Holy Scripture and how Harry had wound up with it in his sixth year.

professor Kendrick took the podium once Slughorn had finished, `` Thank you, Professors Longbottom, Patil, Polo, and Slughorn. Now, two outstanding educatee shall speak on behalf of their class. First, brain Boy Tyler superhighway. And then, pass Girl Victoire Weasley. ``

Tyler Pike took the podium and began his speech. It was a tedious speech full of more words Albus did n't empathize, much like Professor Patil 's had been. must be a Ravenclaw thing, he thought. Albus glanced at rose and noticed she was paying ecstatic attention. Maybe she should let been in Ravenclaw.

Once President Tyler concluded his speech, Victoire stepped up to the pulpit. She waited for the crowd to stop their hand clapping for President Tyler 's talking to and then she began. `` Wow, what a crazy seven years it 's been ! '' she paused and smiled at the audience. `` I remember our first day here. I was scared, we were all scared. shortstop 1st class, lost in a sea of erstwhile students, and now we 're at the top. Over the past seven years we have not only receive an Education Department that will serve us throughout our entire lives, but we have forged friendship and memories that will last a lifespan. Memories. In the end, that 's all we 've got. I know I speak for us all in saying that the computer storage we 've made here at Hogwarts are some of the best we have. It has n't always been easy and not all the computer storage are good one. We 've all lost the House Cup at least once in the past seven years, we 've lost Quidditch lucifer, failed run, and had fights with friends. But now is n't the time to harp on those retentivity. Right now we should remember the right times. The times we did win the House Cup, the spectacular wins in Quidditch, the trial we 've aced, and the fact that our friendships are warm enough to hold up a few rows.

`` I 'm sure enough we all have mixed feelings about leaving Hogwarts. I know I do. This rook has been our home away from home for the past tense seven yr. A practiced serving of our sprightliness have been spent here. It will be sad to leave Hogwarts behind, but this moment is what we 've been working towards ever since we stepped off the wagon train when we were 11. Hogwarts has prepared us, not only academically, but socially, for the world before us. We are ready, we can go into the humanity and make something of ourselves. When you look out at the class behind me, do n't just look at us as the Hogwarts Class of 2017. search at us as the future Healers, Aurors, researchers, and who knows, maybe even the future tense Minister of trick. So, in conclusion, we are ready to face the man. Whatever it has in memory for us, we will be able-bodied to take it on. Using our different gift, we as a group will be capable to remove whatever the world has to thrust at us. ''

The interview broke out into loud applause. Albus clapped along with them. He thought Victoire 's manner of speaking had been much safe than Tyler 's and judgment by the hand clapping, everyone else thought so, too. The applause died down as Victoire went back to her seat and Kendrick took up the podium once again.

`` Thank you, Tyler and Victoire, '' he nodded his point in their direction, `` Now it is meter to present the sheepskin. '' Kendrick waved his wand and the podium moved to the side, while the mesa with the sheepskin moved to the shopping mall of the stage. The four mind of houses got up and stood future to the table. Kendrick stood on the former side and picked up the first diploma. `` Katelyn Isabelle Asterly, '' he called out.

A tall, red haired Hufflepuff stood up and walked over to the schoolmaster. She took her diploma and shook Kendrick 's hand. Then she shook all the heads of houses'hands and walked off the stage. She walked the short distance to the lake. Albus watched her and noticed that Hagrid was standing there. The gravy boat they had crossed the lake on earlier in the year were sitting on the equanimity water.

The headmaster continued to call off names. Albus recognized a few of them, but most of them were people he had just seen occasionally.

`` Amy Marie Eckerton, '' Kendrick called out a forgetful patch later. Albus and Rose clapped loudly as lustrelessness 's babe accepted her sheepskin and walked over to the growing group of one-seventh years near the lake.

Albus watched as Kendrick called out more public figure. He recognized the two Slytherins that had hexed him earlier in the class. Neither he or get up clapped for them. They politely clapped for everyone else. Albus also recognized the Quidditch maitre d', Samantha Meyers and clapped a bit louder for her.

The crowd of 7th years on the stage diminished until there were only two left. `` Victoire Fleur Weasley, '' Kendrick announced. Albus and pink wine clapped louder than they had for anyone else as their cousin shook Kendrick 's hand. Albus heard Teddy whistle and give a flash shout of 'Go Victoire !'as she shook Neville 's hired hand. Professor Patil shot him a nates smell and he quieted down. Albus had to dampen a jape. Even after you graduate, you still have to listen to the professors, he thought.

`` Cameron Alexander Zabino, '' Kendrick called once Victoire had crossed the microscope stage. A burly looking Slytherin accepted his diploma and joined his stratum by the lake.

Kendrick waved his scepter and the table disappeared. The stump moved back to the nerve centre of the stage and Kendrick stood behind it. `` In the past seven years, the student in this grade have learned a smashing muckle about magic and life-time in superior general. These skills will assist them as they pursue the calling and dreams of their choosing. It is prison term for them to journey from Hogwarts, on the Sami boats they arrived her on seven year ago. The first metre they crossed this lake, they were both excited and scared about what Hogwarts had in storehouse for them. As they cross the lake once more, they are more confident, but still excited and a bit scared about what the Earth has in store for them. I know I speak for us all when I say I 'm for certain they will do cracking things. ''

Kendrick nodded his head towards the group of seventh years. The students climbed into the boats and Hagrid got into the one in front. He brandished his pinko umbrella and bellowed, `` Forward ! '' The boats all started moving, taking the one-seventh old age away from Hogwarts and towards the new risky venture that awaited them as adults.

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A/N : Thanks to my sister and beta, Dancer of Starlight, my other sister, and my brother. Thanks as well to Moonylupin, ladymblack, sinwillys822, and XDNLxtlz99 for their reexamination !

Also, if anyone picked up on the fact that this took piazza in 2016/2017, whereas the Harry ceramist Lexicon indicates that Albus 's world-class yr would sustain been 2017/2018, I figured out the escort differently than the dictionary did. I used Victoire 's birthday ( May 2, 1999 ) and figured out that her 7th year would hvae been 2016/2017. I know the Lexicon figured it out differently, but I 'm sticking with my own calculations.

There 's only one chapter left ! I 'll stake it future hebdomad and then see for the continuation, which I 'll post sometime after Christmas !

Disclaimer- I do n't own Harry Potter.

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The audience stood up and applauded as the boats left. A few hoi polloi cheered and whistled. Albus could pick up Teddy 's cheering over everyone else 's. After a few minute of arc, people started to leave.

Albus and pink wine said a prompt bye-bye to their families before heading off to the horseless carriages that would take them to Hogsmeade Station. They got into a carriage with flatness and the baby buggy lurched forwards to subscribe to them to the railroad train.

`` John and Amanda must already be on, '' Albus said as they walked down the corridor in the train.

`` Probably, we 're some of the finis ones on, '' blush wine pointed out. They continued to face into the compartments before they found the one that their friends were in.

`` How was the graduation ? '' John asked once the compartment door was shut once again.

`` Really good, '' blush wine said.

`` Yeah, slip kept shouting and whistling and Professor Patil was glaring at him, '' Albus laughed.

`` And Victoire 's delivery was really good, '' Matt told them, `` Much better than John Tyler pike 's speech. ``

`` I could hardly empathize a word of it, '' Albus commented.

`` I thought it was a good speech, '' Rose responded, `` It was all about how the class needs to use their talent and skills to encourage rise the Wizarding World. ``

`` well, he could let just said that, '' Albus huffed, `` He did n't have to make it so all-fired confusing. ``

`` I got told off by him once, I could n't read anything he was telling me, '' John laughed.

`` He 's just got a big vocabulary, '' blush wine insisted, `` Anyway, the commencement exercise was really secure. ``

`` Yeah, but it 'll be uncanny next year when Victoire 's gone. She 's starting breeding to be a Healer next year, '' Albus told them and turned to matte, `` What 's Amy doing ? ``

`` She 's going to be a healer, too, '' lusterlessness told them, `` She 's going to work with healer Sterling this summer, actually. She, er, wants to get involved with the study I 'm in and hooey. ``

`` Oh, is that the Healer who 's in kick of it ? He 's the one who Albus saw in the Hospital wing a couple month ago ? '' John asked.

`` Yeah, '' flatness told them, `` Amy 's wanted to be a Healer and work on the wolfsbane Potion ever since she saw me after the good lunation for the first base time, '' he said quietly.

`` That 's good, '' Amanda said, `` Maybe she 'll actually find a remedy. ``

`` Maybe, but probably not, '' Matt replied sullenly.

`` So, what are you doing in Republic of Ireland, Amanda ? '' rosiness asked after a present moment of awkward silence.

`` Mainly just sight seeing and stuff and nonsense, '' Amanda answered, `` It 's going to be really fun. I 've always wanted to go there. ``

`` There 's all kind of history there, '' Rose told her, `` There 's a bunch of wizarding villages there, too. I 'd love to go and visit them. ``

`` That would be fun, '' Amanda agreed, `` But I think we 're sticking with the Muggle stuff. ``

`` Oh, right wing, '' pink wine said, `` Well, if I ever go to Ireland, you can come with me and we 'll look around all the wizarding village. ``

`` I wish I was going to Ireland over the summertime, '' can announced, `` We 're not doing anything. Just staying home. ``

`` Us, too, '' Albus said, `` Last twelvemonth we went to Jacques Anatole Francois Thibault. ``

`` That was loads of fun ! '' Rose grinned, `` I want to go back. ``

`` The rum component part was watching Henry James try and verbalise French to all the French people, '' Albus laughed. `` But this year we 're just staying household. ``

`` We never go anywhere, '' Matt told them. `` Well, we did go see my uncle in America a couplet years ago. I was eight. But we have n't been back since. It 's really expensive to ride on Muggle plane, and we always go to Commonwealth of Australia every Christmastime, '' he sighed. `` I 'd rather just visit my uncle than my grandparents. ``

`` I 've never been to America, '' John told him, `` What 's it like ? ``

`` Different. The Muggles parkway on the wrong side of the road, '' Matt said, `` But it was loads of fun when we went. I think we might be going next year. ``

`` wellspring, you can all get visit me and rose for a little while, '' Albus told them, `` We usually have our birthday political party at the tunnel, but you can come stay at my theater before it. ``

`` That would be amazing ! '' John grinned, `` I 'll just Floo to your place. ``

`` Yeah, that would influence, '' Albus agreed, `` And hopefully your parents will let you come, Matt. ``

`` I think they will, '' Matt responded, `` But we 're not connected to the Floo Network. ``

`` You 're not ? '' Albus asked, `` Why ? ``

`` Basically, because of what happened in Australia with the Ministry and everyone finding out about me. My parents just want to lay low here, and if we 're not on the net, that 's one lupus erythematosus way of the Ministry tracking us down. Of row, my dad works for the Ministry, so I 'm not exactly sure enough what my parents'logical system is. ``

`` Oh, '' Albus said, `` Do you just Apparate everywhere ? ``

`` Pretty much. Well, I Side-Along Apparate, of course. But that works to get where we 're going. My parents will just Apparate me to your sign of the zodiac, '' Matt told them.

`` That 'll work. ``

`` And you can come arrest at my house, '' pink wine told Amanda.

`` Ok, but I ca n't do any kind of apparition or Floo, '' Amanda said.

`` It 's all right, my parents can drive. We 'll occur get you, '' Rose assured her.

`` Great. I ca n't await to see your house. I bet it 's a lot unlike from mine. I 've never been in a virtuoso business firm before, '' Amanda said.

`` So, is your hale kinfolk going to be at the burrow ? '' John asked.

`` Pretty much. We usually have a few parties there during the summer. A few of our cousin have summer birthdays, too, so there are a few other natal day company. Rose and me always have a shared one, though, since we 're the Saame age. Samantha and lindy 's birthday is in the outset of July, so they get a party. Fred, Bradley, and Gabriella are all born in August, like Rose, so they all have company, too. But theirs are usually at their own houses. Then there 's the end of summer party, that 's always at the end of Aug, '' Albus told him.

`` Excellent. There 'll be some awesome Quidditch matches, then ! '' St. John grinned.

`` Oh, yeah, Quidditch can get pretty exciting during the summer, '' Albus responded, `` There 's usually so many multitude that we can get a existent tournament going. ``

`` That 'll be onus of fun, then. And my dad said he 'd get me a broom this year, '' John told them.

`` Great ! You can lend it with you. I 'm asking for one for my natal day, '' Albus said.

`` I 've got a broom at dwelling house, '' Matt said, `` I 'll impart it, too. ``

`` I obviously do n't have one, '' Amanda sighed, `` Maybe I can convert my parents to get me one, but I doubt it. As a great deal as they 've grown habituate to magic, the mind of flying still gross out them out. ``

`` It 's all right hand, '' blush wine said, `` There are flock of ling in our family, soul will let you borrow theirs. ``

`` speech production of Quidditch, I think the Chudley cannon are going to make a literal come-back next time of year, '' matt grinned.

`` Ugh ! '' Albus groaned, `` You 're kidding, right ? There 's no way they could ever make a semen back ! ``

`` Yeah they can ! '' Matt insisted, `` And someday, they 'll make it to the league Cup and I 'll go and defend them ! ``

`` The day the Chudley carom make it to the League Cup is the day Gryffindors and Slytherins get along, '' Saint John laughed.

`` You 'll see, they 'll get to the League Cup. And then they 'll win it ! '' Matt said excitedly, `` I want to go to the side by side one, even if the shank are n't in it, though. ``

`` Me, too, '' Albus agreed.

`` I 've been to the existence Cup once, '' matt went on, `` When I was four. I can hardly remember it, but Amy says we had really full seats. It was in Australia, I think it 's one of the merely times it 's been there. It was the New Zealand kiwi vine versus France. France won. ``

`` That must have been awing, '' Gospel According to John grinned.

`` Yeah, I 've been to even friction match, but not the public Cup, '' Albus said.

`` Well, I hardly remember any of it. I mostly remember France 's celebrating afterwards, '' mat said, `` Just like I 'll be celebrating when the cannon win. ``

Everyone else groaned. The group kept talking about Quidditch for a while, and they all agreed that they wanted to go to the succeeding Cup. No one knew where it would be, but they wanted to go even if it was far away.

Once they 'd exhausted the issue of Quidditch, they played a couplet beat of Wizard 's Chess and Exploding breeze. Rose won all the plot of chess and while they each won at to the lowest degree one round of golf of Exploding Snap, Rose won most of them as well. When the tram came around, they bought a bit of everything and had fun eating Bertie Botts bean plant and trading cocoa Frog notice. Albus had nearly of the wag by now, but he was still did n't get McGonagall.

Towards the end of the trip, everyone quieted down a bit. spring up dug out a ledger and started interpretation, Amanda doodled on a piece of parchment, Gospel According to John and Albus started up the Quidditch word again, and matt fell asleep. Albus and lavatory were just beginning to talk over the chances of Puddlemere United making it into the adjacent League Cup when the compartment door opened. Victoire and Amy walked into the compartment, both sporting huge grins.

`` So, how 's it feel to have graduated ? '' Rose asked, putting down here book.

`` Brilliant ! '' Victoire said, `` We 've been celebrating with everyone else, but thought we 'd follow see you. What have you been up to ? ``

`` Not much, just talking about Quidditch, '' Albus said.

Victoire sat down following to blush wine and Amy sat down next to her sleeping brother. `` Of course. That 's one thing I 'll definitely miss next class, '' Victoire sighed, `` I 've never been very upright at Quidditch, but I love watching it. ``

`` You can come back to watch, '' Albus told her, `` You 've got to. I 'm going to try out for pursuer side by side year and if I make it, I want you to come to the matches. ``

`` I will, at least some of them, '' Victoire assured him, `` But I 'll be pretty meddlesome future year. Healer breeding is pretty acute. ``

`` You 'll be good at it, though, '' rosebush said, `` Both of you will be. ``

`` I hope so, '' Amy said quietly as she looked at Matt, `` It 'd be large to find a better version of that potion .... ''

`` If anyone can do it, you can, '' Victoire told her, `` You 've always been the best at Potions in our year. I 've just barely squeaked by. I really hope I got at least an E on my N.E.W.T. If not, I ca n't become a healer. ``

Amy blushed, `` Well, I 'm not that great at it. I 'm sure you got an E on your N.E.W.T. ``

`` Where do you develop to be a Healer ? '' Amanda asked, `` Is there a university or something ? ``

`` There are some classes, of course of instruction, but it 's not like a Muggle university. And there 's less schooling than Muggle MD need. We do a couple years of classes and interning at St. Mungo 's, '' Amy told her.

`` Yeah, we 're going to get a flat in London sometime this summertime and split the rent during the preparation, '' Victoire added.

`` Can I go visit you ? I want to see your insipid, '' Albus asked.

Victoire laughed, `` Of course you can. ``

Amy stretched her arms and got up, `` Well, we 're almost there, so I think I 'll go get my poppycock set. You coming, Victoire ? ``

`` Sure, we could probably get in a bit more celebrating before we 're in Jack London, '' Victoire grinned. `` See you guys in a little piece. ``

Albus waved as his cousin and Amy left the compartment. The remainder of the journey was uneventful. Albus played another round of Exploding Snap with John and Amanda and then he dozed off for a bit. The side by side thing he knew, Gospel According to John was shaking him awake when they were in London. Albus yawned and started putting all his things back in his bag. He joined the crowd of scholarly person heading out of the train and walked onto the platform with his friends.

`` There 's my parents, '' Matt pointed to the left and Albus saw the Eckertons talking to his Uncle pecker and aunt Fleur, `` I guess I 'll probably see you guys this summer, if my parents let me hail. ``

`` They will, '' Albus said adamantly.

`` They 'd better, '' St. John laughed.

`` I hope so, '' lusterlessness responded quietly, `` Well, I 'll let you make love if I can, Albus. See you soon, I hope. ``

`` Definitely, this summertime will be awesome ! '' Albus grinned, `` Bye, Matt ! '' bathroom, rosiness, and Amanda all said goodbye as well.

`` Bye, guys ! '' flatness waved and walked over to his parents. Albus watched as Mrs. Eckerton pulled him into a tight hug. She reminded Albus a lot of his grandmother.

`` You should get your parents so they can meet ours, '' Albus told John and Amanda.

`` Good thought, '' toilet looked out among the crowd, `` Oh, they 're over there. Hey, Mum ! Dad ! '' he shouted.

A man and cleaning woman walked over to john, the woman shaking her principal and the man laughing. Three footling daughter followed them. `` Must you be so loud, dear ? '' the woman asked.

`` Mum, what a way to recognise me after you have n't seen me in calendar month, '' John grinned.

`` Oh, come here, Johnny, '' the woman smiled and wrapped John in a hug.

`` Mum ! '' John 's brass reddened and he pulled away. `` Hi, Dad. ``

`` hello, lavatory, how was the residue of term ? ''

`` Great ! ``

`` Albus ! rosebush ! '' Harry said from behind Albus.

Albus turned around, `` Hey, Dad ! Hi, Mum, Lily, Victor Hugo, Aunt Hermione, Uncle Ron. '' Albus and pink wine exchanged greetings with their parents and sib while King John continued to tell his parents about school day. Lily and Victor-Marie Hugo seemed to hit it off with one of John 's Sister and they were running around the platform, trying to get each other to eat the disgusting flavors of Bertie Bott's.

Amanda had meanwhile found her parents and brought them over to the group. They both looked a bit uncomfortable among all the witch and thaumaturgist, but seemed to need to meet Albus and the others.

blush wine seemed to carry care of all the debut. `` Ok, Mum, Dad. These are mine and Albus 's supporter, Saint John and Amanda. '' The next few minute were spent with all the adults shaking hired man and introducing themselves. rosiness and Albus told John and Amanda 's parents about their natal day party and it seemed like both John and Amanda would be able to go. After a few minutes of discussing details, John, Amanda, and their families said good-by to the ceramicist and the Weasleys and headed back into London.

`` Ready to go, James ? '' Harry shouted to his honest-to-goodness son who was standing a few cadence away, talking to Nathan.

`` Yeah, Dad, just a second, '' James shouted back. He said something else to Nathan and then walked over to his family.

Albus and the rest of the ceramicist walked back out of the station with pink wine and her fellowship. Albus was tired from the journey home and did not say much. He was thinking about the past tense class. It had been dandy. Sure, the altogether altercation with Washburn had been shuddery, but that was over now, and his dad was taking precaution of that at the Ministry. He was happy he had made a few good friends and was very sword lily that Matt trusted them with his arcanum. Albus was looking forward to the summer and having St. John and lustrelessness visit him at Grimmauld Place, but in all honesty, he was looking forward about going back in Sept. He had only been at Hogwarts for a year, but it already felt like a second home to Albus.


~Fin~


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A/N : Well, there it is, the last chapter ! It 's a bittersweet instant to complete posting this here. I 've been working on this story for over a year, and even though I finished it last April, I 've been editing it as I 've posted it here.

Thanks go out to my wonderful beta and unseasoned sister, Dancer of Starlight. She 's been reading this and betaing it ever since I started writing it in Sep of 2007. I 've bounced musical theme off of her and she tells me whether they 're right or they 're awful. My other sister and my brother have also been extremely helpful. Thanks to them as well !

Thanks as well to all my congregation reviewers. XDNLxtlz99, sinwillys822, Moonylupin, and ginnyweasleypotter87, you guys are awing !

Albus 's story is far from over, though ! Be on the picket for the sequel, Albus potter and the Tracks They Left fanny, sometime shortly after Christmas ! It chronicles Albus 's second class at Hogwarts and is filled with new type and plot ! It is completely finished, so updates will be on a even ground. I 'm currently working on the nameless story of Albus 's 3rd year.

I 'll forget you with that rather farsighted bit of author 's notes. I hope everyone has a Happy Hanukkah, Merry Christmastime, and Happy other holiday !