Second Chance at Saving Them {Harry Potter}

The Start of Year Three

Guys! This is my 20th chapter of the story! Yay! I'm also on the 4th chapter of OOTP in regards to "Discovering the Truth" (Warning: shameless self-promotion ahead!) A new story coming soon to a Wattpad near you. I really can't wait to start getting feedback and all that jazz. I'll let you all know when I post it, probably do an announcement here or something. SPEAKING OF WHICH, I need a cover for the story, so whoever makes me the best cover will get a sneak peek at the story! Though it may be a while. Anyway, my question for the chapter is this:

What house was I sorted into on Pottermore? (I've said this quite a few times, but let's see if any of you remember.)

Answer: Better be GRYFFINDOR! (And proud!)
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The rest of the summer passed rather uneventfully, though Harry was rather amused by Mrs. Weasley and Sirius' reactions when Fudge tried having Dementors stationed near their homes. It was safe to say Fudge was unsuccessful, (and Harry had never been more amused by the man) though he did warn them that Dementors would be stationed at Hogwarts. Sirius wasn't happy about that at all, he knew exactly what the creatures felt like. But if it kept Harry safe he would deal with it. He knew better than most that Bellatrix was not someone to take lightly, especially since he knew every Death Eater in Azkaban (especially her) were out to get Harry, so naturally, she would come for him. Harry, however, thought differently.

"She won't come after me. She's completely obsessed with Voldemort. She wants revenge but she won't come after me unless she's on Voldemort's orders. She believes more than anyone that he's going to return, and she's going to do whatever it takes to bring him back, first and foremost." The quartet of time-travelers was in agreeance on this (Hermione was on vacation with her parents and thus was not yet consulted on the matter), and though Sirius disagreed wholeheartedly ("You can't trust her to be predictable."), he trusted them and told them to be careful.

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September first snuck up on those still going to Hogwarts. As they said goodbye, Harry caught a glimpse of Rolf Scamander. The Hufflepuff was in what seemed to be a light conversation with his friends, probably catching up after the summer break, and Harry was struck with the sudden reminder that Luna was more alone than the rest of them. They were there, of course, and Luna had gone through much of her Hogwarts days more or less alone, but Harry knew better than almost anyone that once you had a connection with people, losing it hurts no matter how strong you were. He knew Luna was strong, but he couldn't help but feel bad. To lose her husband, even when he's right there. He shook himself and got on the train. Luna was already in their usual compartment with Hermione, talking about Hermione's vacation. Ginny and Ron joined them moments later, once their trunks were loaded. Harry noticed Remus was in the compartment, fast asleep. Probably for old times sake, and because Sirius had begged him just in case Dementors showed up. It was a quiet train ride there until the Dementors finally did show up, as Harry knew they would. Harry heard them before he saw them, and felt them before he heard them. The spine-chilling cold seeped into his body, threatening to suck all the happiness out of him. It was familiar in an old sort of way. He hadn't come across Dementors in a very long time. He took calming breaths, trying to keep the memories at bay. He was hesitant to cast a Patronus just yet. But when they tried to come into the compartment, he cast a noncorporeal Patronus Charm to ward them off. The air immediately warmed again, and Remus was on his feet with his wand out. He stared at Harry, shock clear on his face. He glanced at Luna and then back at Harry, and Harry answered his unasked questions.

"Don't worry. She's in the same situation, she knows. And as for the Patronus, I've known how to do one since my first third year, when you taught me. I can form a corporeal one as well, but the stag is kind of big for a train compartment. I thought I told you that." Remus shook his head, and Harry frowned, but shrugged. Well, he knew now.