Harry Potter: Taking Control. [Archived]

17. Hogwarts. Pt 1. (Arrival and Welcome Feast)

When they reached the gates the others were dressed in school Robes "why are you not dressed properly?" Theo asked

"simple, the Hogwarts charter states that official school dress shall be worn within lesson time, school meals and formal occasions alone with students allowed personal clothing on any times or dates beyond the aforementioned occasions, it also clearly states only the established and noted Term start date of September 1st is the date that the Uniform rules apply, as it's the 30th of August not the first the uniform policy isn't active and as it's outside established term dates we're allowed our own clothes" Jackson replied with a smirk

"oh" was all the other students replied stripping their outer robes to show their own clothing beneath, Jackson smiled at Ezekiel "I know you don't particularly like large bodies of water, or small boats after that incident at 5 so you'll be riding with me" he informed the boy

"thank you Father" Ezekiel uttered with a slight blush, Jackson pulled the boy into a hug

"anytime Cub, anytime" Jackson returned as the train whistle was heard, soon some bleary eyes twins bumped into Jackson "so- Cub Alpha, you have my- our apologies" Finley uttered, Porter nodded tiredly, Jackson pushed some energy to the pair and took out an energising potion Cigarette "here, it's made with potions, perfectly healthy to have, given you were turned what, 2-3 days ago, energy levels are already low" Jackson snorted, the pair nodded

"who are they Father?" Ezekiel asked

"these are Finley and Porter Jones, they were turned a few days after you Cub, I spoke with them mostly last year, how about we all head up to the school get ready for a long day?" Jackson replied, Ron nodded and the group of students were soon heading up to the castle, Ezekiel took the chance Jackson gave him and was perched on the teens shoulders as the castle came into view "HOLY SHIT" he yelled, Jackson snorted "Language Cub, this place wont allow that shit"

"Oh I am so afraid, I have you, I'll be fine" Ezekiel responded still staring at the castle

"originally planed in the year 950 Hogwarts was originally an idea of five individuals rather than four, Godric Gryffindor, Salazar Slytherin, Rowena Ravenclaw, Helga Hufflepuff and a partner backing their plans began leading Magical households to the Scottish highlands teaching children and grandchildren as they traveled to a secure location, in 993 the school's final work was complete after 23 years of constriction, during this time the fifth partner died and is buried in a tomb beneath the school, over the centuries of magical children leaking excess magic into the grounds, and foundations and along with the magic cast within the school the school developed a form of life, the awe and shock is the schools magic connecting to your own, it's just so subtle it's not widely felt, anyway, over the years many things have happened, notably the school's funding has decreased and teachers salaries increased leading to mass loss of classes in Pureblood tradition, up to date Muggle studies courses for the past three centuries one teacher has been a ghost, classes on social integration set to help students understand the other world beyond their own as a third part on cultural courses, creature courses based on understanding groups like Werewolves too were thrown out, today as much as I hate to say it Hogwarts is successful on name alone, the school is a shadow of what it was but some spots still remain, much of the unexplored tunnels, passages and other areas maintain their original grandeur, I'll show you them sometimes Cub, give you the proper grand tour" Jackson spoke as the group walked into the entrance Hall.

Ron and the others left and Jackson remained speaking to Ezekiel as Hagrid approached McGonagall the pair heard it all "All but that new Wolf freak are here ma'am" he uttered, some gasps were heard through the crowd of 11 year olds and murmurs over werewolves, Jackson with Ezekiel secured in his arms in front of him rounded the corner, this caused another set of gasps as the group saw Ezekiel, the boys eyes flashed amber in fear and Jackson crouched to his level "It's fine Cub, they don't mean anything harsh, they've been taught it in books or by family, they don't know you like I do, they haven't met the boy I did a few weeks ago, nor do they know why I had to turn you all they know is you're different, it's alright, I'll be here for you Cub, promise" Jackson uttered his guarding arms never moving "thank you Father, I love you"