Truth Hidden Behind Lies (Dramione)

The Sorting hat's speech

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Chapter 2

The Sorting hat’s speech

“Lucius do you think that he will take my advice?” I asked leaning back against my husband and watched as the train pulled away from the station.

“Well Cissa I don’t know. But I hope he does and I hope I didn’t damage him as much as I thought I did. Did you see the way he looked at Miss. Granger?”

“Yes, you know Lucius she reminds me of someone.”

“I think you’re right but I can’t quite put my finger on it.”

“I remember how horrid her hair had been. It looked like a bush. But she is quite the beautiful young woman.”

“That you are correct. Why don’t we go home?”

“Alright.”

Lucius and I held hands as we both apperated home. It was going to be a lonely uneventful nine months without Draco.

When we arrived at the school I was dressed in my new school robes and climbed off the train after Harry and Ginny. We spotted Hagrid in the distance and waved to him as he rounded up the newest of the first years. We headed right for the carriages. Harry, Ginny, Neville, Luna, and I climbed into one and we headed up to the school. Before we loaded onto the carriages, I looked around at people’s faces they were solemn and white, a large majority of us could see the Thestrals now…

When we arrived at the school professor McGonagall stood at the door to welcome us. She gave us shy smiles as we walked in and headed right towards the great hall. When we stepped inside, Harry, Ginny, Neville and I all stopped. The once gray stone walls were gone the long oak tables that we once ate at were gone. The walls were redone in brown stone, and the long oak tables were replaced by very dark brown stained tables, no more were there benches but wooden chairs with velvet cushions. We quickly recovered from our shock and took our seats at the Gryffindor table and Luna headed over to the Ravenclaw table.

Moments later professor McGonagall our new headmistress stepped up to the podium that Dumbledore used to use. She took in a shaky breath and looked around the room and made eye contact with us all before finally opening her mouth to speak.

“The war had caused you all to grow up and mature much earlier than a child should. You grew up in a time where the dark tried to take over the light. No one expected having a children fight such a battle. But in the end you did. But now the war is over and no dark threats are to be made again. It’s time for you all to experience a normal year without spontaneous adventures.”-Harry, Ginny, and I looked away from McGonagall’s stare knowing that last part was defiantly about us.-“Your nightmares might remind you constantly of what had happened but you must remember the real nightmare is over. We are like a Phoenix we are rising from the ashes and forming a new world that we can live peacefully in. Now tis the time to bring in our newest first year.”

McGonagall waved her hand and the doors to the great hall opened as well as the Sorting hat appeared on the stage sitting on top of a stole that had the Hogwarts crest carved into it. Once the newest first years marched in the sorting hat came to life and opened its mouth and instead of a song came a speech.

“Once four separate houses now become united as one school. A school once used to battles, and fights now finds a new normal of peace and love. Two people shale find love and break the status que. One student of the house of the brave and another from the house of the most cunning. New friendships shale appear. The truth once hidden behind lies will be revealed. People who you believed would never change will. You may think you know your friends but this year will prove different. This year will be one that involves a new beginning, new love, new friends, and one secret that will change one’s life forever.”

When the hat finished its speech the room was silent. I looked at Harry who’s brow was furrowed. Ginny frowned and looked down at her plate, and Neville sat with no expression on his face. I looked around the room and caught the eyes of no other then Draco Malfoy. His blonde hair was worn like it always was but there was something different about this Draco Malfoy. He looked as if he had grown up a great deal. His once sunk in cheeks were filled out, he looked well healthier now. He looked well built and above all he had that same look in his eyes that people sometimes had after they faced a war, it was the same look Harry and I had. When McGonagall started to call the names for the first years to step up, that’s when I turned my gaze away from the demanding silver eyes.

Once the sorting was finished our food appeared on the table and we all dug in, and ate in silence. When the dessert appeared was when someone finally spoke.

“Do you think the rest of the castle has changed as much as the great hall has?” Ginny asked.

“Some of the halls were damaged badly so it wouldn’t surprise me if they were.” Harry simply stated.

“What do you think of what the sorting hat said?” Neville asked.

“Who knows but it seems like it could possibly be a very normal year well as normal as Hogwarts can get.” I said smiling slightly.

Harry was about to make a comment when professor McGonagall Stood up and smiled at us. Time for the usual speech about school rules.

“Well welcome everyone back to Hogwarts. I would like to remind all students that yes the Forbidden forest is well forbidden. I would also like to announce you new Defense against the dark arts professor. Would Mr. Harry Potter please stand.”

Harry stood and Ginny and I looked at each other with wide eyes then at Harry. He never told any of us that he was teaching this year.

“I need to remind you that yes while Harry may be the one who defeated the dark lord but he is still a normal person like you and I. He is still a student himself but he is also your professor. Treat him like you would treat any professor and outside of his class treat him like any other student. Mr. Potter will only be teaching this year due to the fact I couldn’t find a replacement in time. The same goes for Transfigurations I will be teaching as well I will hold the title Headmistress. I would also like to announce our head students. The governors and I fought long and hard and they have decided that returning eighth years cannot hold the title as head boy and girl. So upon hearing this news I have decided on my Head boy and head girl. Miss. Ginny Weasley from Gryffindor, and Mr. Donald Deans from Ravenclaw. Students demised. Your passwords will be given to you when you arrive at your dorm.”

As we filled out of the great hall Ginny, Neville and I cornered Harry.

“Why didn’t you tell us Harry!” Ginny asked out raged.

“How are you going to complete your studies?” I asked.

“Its going to be like the DA all over again.” Neville said with a smile.

“I’m sorry guys. But McGonagall didn’t want me to say anything. She wanted to make sure that the governors weren’t going to back out, and Hermione don’t worry, I only have to complete three classes this year. Transfigurations, Charms, and Potions. All in all I’m only teaching a class or two a day and my schedule doesn’t clash. I have enough time to grade, study, and to have fun.”

“God Harry you are going to be the perfect Defense teacher.” Ginny said hugging him tightly.

“So Harry is it going to be like the DA?” Neville asked.

“I guess it will. I’m honestly not going to give out boring essays like Lupin, and Snape did. I just want to teach spells that will come in handy, and about dark creatures and how to defend against them. My homework is going to revolve around practice.”

“Sounds good to me.” I said smiling.

When we arrived at the portrait of the Fat Lady she smiled at us.

“Well isn’t two out of three of the golden Trio. Tell me where is the tall red headed boy? What’s his name Ronald right?”

“Yes you are correct. He did return with us this year he went right into Auror training.” Harry said a little stiffly.

“Very well Mr. Potter. From what I hear you are teaching this year and you are a student as well, am I correct?”

“Yes you are, now if you don’t mind me asking but what is our password?”

“Lemon Drops.” She said smiling and opening up to reveal our good old common room.