Dumbledore's Downfall (it'll take place, just later on): Year 2

Chapter 3

Harry sat at the Slytherin table next to his brother and Blaise was on his other side. He smiled and waved at Severus up at the head table. Even though he just saw his mom a couple hours before, he still liked waving, even if he didn't wave back.

Sev smiled and nodded his head to Harry before turning to quietly talk to Remus. The first years were currently being sorted, but didn't have much interest in it unless it was a first year sorted into his house.

"So were there any mishaps on the train?" He asked Remus softly

Remus turned his head away from the Ravenclaw that had just been sorted. "Nope, everything went smoothly. Blaise, Theo, Draco, Harry, Fred, and George all played some exploding snap and talked a bit. Although, the twins did mention something after the boys got off the train, that may be a bit of an issue. Their little sister Ginny apparently has a crush on Harry. Now, I know they are just kids, but Blaise seems rather protective of Harry, and I don't want any issues to arise from that."

Severus nodded as he listened. "I'll keep an eye on things. As long as she isn't hateful like Ron, or obsessive, I don't see an issue in an innocent crush. Not sure how interested Harry will be though, because I think he does like Blaise, and also, Ginny looks like his biological mother."

Remus nodded. "I know." He said softly. "Let's just not worry about it right now unless something happens."

Severus nodded in agreement and went back to watching the sorting. Only a handful of new first year Slytherins this year. He didn't pay attention as Dumbledore gave his usual beginning of the year speech. He did make sure to clap when Remus was introduced.

Harry was whispering to Draco softly as Dumbledore gave his speech. He didn't really care for what the man had to say.

"So, do you think you will try out for quidditch this year?" He asked softly. "I really don't want to try out alone. I mean I know some of the older years are trying out, but I don't really know them." Harry said softly

Draco thought for a second. He guessed there would be no harm in trying out. Plus, he really didn't want Harry to be all alone.

"Okay, I guess I will." He said softly and looked up at his brother. "But, no sad feelings if I make it and you don't." He teased

Harry smiled and shoved his brother slightly. "Shut up. If anything I'm gonna make it and you aren't." He teased

Draco smiled and gave Harry a side hug before letting him go when the feast started. Both boys started eating, listening to the conversations around them.

Pansy looked up at Draco and Harry. "So, do you know anything about what Remus is teaching this year?" She took another bite of her food as she waited for a response.

Draco looked up from the chicken he was eating and shook his head no. "He wouldn't tell us. Wanted it to be a secret. Hopefully it'll be cool stuff though. Maybe dueling? I think I remember some of the second years learning to duel last year. Although Lockhart wasn't a very good teacher."

Pansy nodded and went back to eating her dinner. Soon it was time for everyone to head to their common rooms. Everyone headed back to their commons rooms and Harry sat next to Draco, with Blaise on his other side. Next to Draco sat Theo. Pansy and the other girls were sitting on another couch, talking about the dorms this year, and who would take what bed.

"Do you think anything about your mom's speech has changed?" Blaise asked Harry, since Severus hadn't walked in yet.

Harry smiled and turned to look at Blaise. "No, same stuff as last year." He said with a smile.

Harry was right. Severus's speech was the same as last years. The usual house unity, study groups, curfews, and that schedule would be passed out tomorrow morning at breakfast. Severus dismissed his students, hanging around just in case anyone had questions.

Harry smiled and waved to Severus before going up to their dorms. He claimed the bed between Draco and Blaise. Soon, everyone was settled, but not before eating some left over candy that Goyle had gotten on the train. They were seeing who could get the worst Bertie Botts Every Flavored Bean. It had been Theo, who had gotten a vomit flavored one. After that the boys got settled and went to bed, excited for their first day tomorrow.