Gifted (Harry Potter) - On Hold

Chapter 5 - Hogwarts

A/N: The picture is of Hogwarts. Enjoy!

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Recap:

 We had finally arrived and were currently walking towards the Great Hall. We had all changed into our robes, all of us in Gryffindor robes, except for Luna who was in Ravenclaw. I was looking around in wonder, taking everything in. "Welcome back." Hermione whispers in my ear and I smile.

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Chapter 5 - Hogwarts

Ravenna's POV:

     Since everyone was redoing their last year, there was no Sorting Ceremony, and McGonagall went straight into her speech. 

   "Welcome back to Hogwarts, everyone! Now, as you know, The Great War has cost us many lives, and it has also divided Hogwarts. This year, we are hoping to reconnect the houses and become a whole school again. And now, without further ado, let the feast begin!" As McGonagall says that last line, the empty gold plates and jugs lined up in front of us, magically appear with the most delicious looking food imaginable.

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*Almost an hour later*

Ravenna's POV:

   We have all gorged ourselves on the magnificent feast, and now, I feel like I'm about to split in two. Professor McGonagall says some last few reminders before she announces, "And as some of you already know, this year, Ravenna Thorne has returned to Hogwarts, and she has actually been appointed Head Girl, alongside Draco Malfoy. Ravenna, please stand." I slowly stand up after Hermione nudges me, and all heads turn my way.

   Avery, who is in Gryffindor, beams at me, other people stare at me like I've grown two heads, and the younger year levels look confused. "Thank you Ravenna." McGonagall says, and I sit down quickly. "Now, off to your dorms. The prefects will lead the way, and I trust that you will all have a good night’s rest." She concludes, and immediately, there is a scramble to head towards the doors. Harry, Ron, Hermione, Ginny and Neville stand up as well, and I tell them that I must go and see McGonagall first. I say good-night to them all, and make my way to a waiting McGonagall.

   Draco was already there, and they were both waiting for me. McGonagall led the way and we followed her silently. We headed up all the way to the seventh floor and I frowned when I realized that this was meant to be the location of the Room of Requirement. There was a portrait of Dumbledore hanging there and he smiled at me. "Welcome back Ravenna." He says quietly. "Professor." I reply politely. He chuckles and answers, "Alas, I am no longer a professor, so it's just Albus now." I smile at him and he turns to look at Draco. "Ahh... Draco, my boy. I do hope that you've had a change of heart, and that you are willing to start a new year." Draco gives a sharp nod of his head and McGonagall turns to us.

   "Your trunks are already inside. The password is 'Fianto Duri'. Don't forget it." And with that, she leaves. I turn to Dumbledore and mutter, "Fianto Duri." Immediately, the portrait swings open and I walk through, Draco following close behind. It swings shut behind us and I gaze around the room in approval. There is obviously a 'living area' with black leather sofas and armchairs, and a large table in the middle. In front, there is a roaring fire to keep the room toasty warm. The curtains are light silver, and the walls are a beautiful gold. This area branches off in opposite directions, and I turn left. I walk into a spotless kitchen, and in the fridge and cupboards, there is plenty of food.

   I walk back out, and go into the other hallway. There are three doors; the middle one facing me, and the other two facing opposite each other. I open the one in the middle and come face to face with an enormous bathroom. The tiles on the floor are white and the shower and bath tub are huge. The white marble tub is very deep and it has ledges and spa jets on it as well. I back out of the bathroom and go to the room on the right. I open the door and am instantly met with the colour theme of green and silver. The bed sheets and canopy are green, the walls silver, and there are large Slytherin posters and banners hanging up on the walls.

   While I was assessing the room, Draco had crept up behind me and was staring at the room to. I felt his presence and said, "Yours.", before turning around and walking to the opposite door. I open the last door, and I smile when I see the red and gold.

   My room is pretty much the same as Draco's, apart from the colour schemes. The carpeted floor is fluffy and a nice soft red colour. The large four poster bed is in the middle of the room, but pushed up to the front wall. My trunk is just in front of the bed, and Lavinia is curled up on the silk red sheets. In one corner, there is a large chest of drawers with a mirror connected to it and there are french doors opposite my bed leading out to a balcony.

   On the other side of the room, there is a large desk with a black, leather armchair, and that is situated right next to a bookshelf. In another corner, there are a pile of red and gold beanbags, and the Gryffindor posters are stuck around the room. I walk around and notice with glee, that there is also a small walk in closet on the left side of the room, and on the other side of that walk in closet door, there is a full length mirror.

   Opposite the walk in closet, there is one last door. I open it and notice it leads to a bathroom. I frown. This looks exactly like the bathroom I had walked in before. Suddenly, the door I never noticed right opposite me opens, and Draco's head pops into view. My mouth drops open when I see his room behind him. This is the bathroom I had walked in before. We were sharing a bathroom.

   "Aww... hell no!" I groan before walking out and slamming the door shut behind me. I plonk myself on to my extremely comfortable bed, and Lavinia meows in protest. She jumps onto my chest and settles down, before beginning to purr. Luckily, we get a day off tomorrow to settle down and do as we pleased. I gently stroke Lavinia's soft fur as I to, soon fall into a deep slumber.

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A/N: The password to their common room, is in fact a spell (Any future passwords in my story will most likely be a spell). 

Fianto Duri:

Pronunciation: fee-AN-toh DOO-ree

Description: A defensive charm which, based on the etymology, strengthens shield spells, and perhaps objects in general, in a similar way to Duro

Seen/Mentioned: Used to protect a school in 1998

Etymology: Latin fiant means "become" and duri means "hard".

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