The Boy Who Protected

Surprise Arrivals and New Classes

Kaden POV:

I had calmed down from my breakdown when we reached Hogsmeade station. I left all my stuff except for the bag with Claire's portrait and the egg she told me was mine. I didn't feel comfortable leaving it on the train with what was in the bag. We made our way off the trains and to the carriages that will take us up to the school. We got up to the school and were making our way to the great hall before a voice stopped us.

"Granger's, Sharp, Potter, Barnes, a word please?" McGonagall asked.

We all looked to her then one another quickly before following her as we left Ron to go into the hall by himself. We followed McGonagall to her office before she sat behind her desk.

"As I understand it, Mr. Potter and Mr. Barnes you both fell ill on the train?" McGonagall asked.

Before either of us could reply, the door was opened and Madam Pomfrey rushed in and over to Harry and I.

"What happened to them, Minerva?"

"A dementor, Poppy."

She let out a gasp and tried to give us both chocolate.

"We're ok, madam Pomfrey. Professor Lupin gave us some already." I said.

"Ah, finally a defence against the dark arts professor that knows what he is doing." Madam Pomfrey said as she took her leave.

"Now, all five of you have been requested by professor Dumbledore to his office after the feast to discuss a few things." McGonagall said as she glanced at me. "Do not worry, you are not in trouble, Kaden I'm assuming you know what this is about?"

"Yes ma'am I am. And I'm ok with it as well." I replied with a smile.

"Good, Mr. Potter you may wait for your classmates in the hall then we will all go to the feast together." McGonagall said as Harry went to wait for us.

"As you four know, you have decided to take all available classes this year and I'm sure you are wondering how you will be attending all of these classes."

All four of us nodded and watched as McGonagall pulled out four golden necklaces all of the, with golden rings around a tiny hourglass in the middle.

"These are time turners you will be using." McGonagall said as she handed them to us. "Kaden, you will need to use this for your other lessons as well. No one is to know your intentions with the time turners. Is that understood?"

We nodded at her seriousness and sternness.

"Good, now let us head down to the feast." McGonagall said as she led us out of her office and to the Great Hall.

We were all so focused on our conversation when we entered the great hall we didn't notice the new additions to the staff table. We separated from Hermione and Harry to sit at the Ravenclaw table where we saw the new first years sitting and starting to get to know some house mates.

"Looks like we missed the sorting." Naomi said

"Welcome!" Dumbledore said drawing our attention to the headmaster. "Welcome to another year at Hogwarts."

"Psst! Barnes!"

"Now I would like to say a few words... Before we become too befuddled by our excellent feast this evening. First, I wish to welcome professor R.J Lupin. Who has kindly consented to fill the post of defence against the dark arts teacher. Good luck professor." A round of applause was given as he stood timidly and slightly waved and bowed to us.

"Barnes!"

"That explains how he knew to give us chocolate." Aurora said as she took my hand and gave it a gentle squeeze.