The Secret Of Hogwarts

Chapter 2

"Now masters, I hope you all behave and maintain the decorum there" Alfred said with a stern expression. They were standing in front of the pillar of platform number 9 and 10."I should not get any complain of misbehaviour and listen to Master Dick as he is your guardian."

"Now Alfie," Jason stated with mock hurt, " You know us. Do you think we would misbehave. No. Never. I am the prefect of Gryffindor. I will not let anyone misbehave. "

Alfred gave him a mini glare while Jason smirked cheekily. "We will talk after your O.W.L. grades, young man. "

Horror dawned on Jason. This was his fifth year. Unfortunately the year of O. W. L.

Alfred turned to Tim. "Master Timothy, I wish you all the best for your quidditch matches. Please make sure Master Jason studies for it. Take him to library along with you, "

"Sure thing Alf, " Tim gave him two finger salute and grinned at Jason who was glaring daggers at him behind Alfred's back.

"Now, Master Damian I trust you to behave and listen to Master Dick. " Damian tutted but didn't say anything more than "whatever" . Alfred knew this was the most obedience he could get from the youngest Wayne.

"I have packed cookies and preferred meals for all of you and your friends for your journey. Please make sure you eat it and I would like it if you don't eat too much candies from the express trolley..."

Dick smiled. He knew after Bruce went missing Alfred felt responsible for all of them.
And to be honest, so did he. He was already a legal adult in wizarding world at 17 ,therefore he got the guardianship of his siblings.
Actually he asked for it.

You should be grateful, brat!

The words echoed in his brain, bringing the same pain it brought the first time. It felt like the right way to repay Bruce for taking care of him for almost a decade. Right way to show he was grateful.

"... And master Dick, all the best for quidditch,"Alfred brought him back from his thoughts.

"Thank you, Alfie" Dick hugged his grandfather figure. "We will be careful, "

"Alfred!" A voice called.

They turned around to see the Clark Kent along with his wife, Lois and son, Jon with matching grins.

"Professor Kent, " Dick greeted him with a nod.

Clark was a professor at Hogwarts, also the head of Hufflepuff house. He was a close friend of Bruce. To be honest the only friend. They were both teachers and the head of the houses.

"Come on Dick, how many times have I told you. Call me Professor only when in Hogwarts."

Dick only smiled. He had learnt it the hard way that one shouldn't just assume that they are close to somebody.

"Mr. and Mrs. Kent," Alfred greeted as they came near.

"You forgot me, Alfred! " Jon exclaimed playfully.

"Maybe because you are so tiny, " Butted Damian before Alfred could answer.

Immediately reprimanding shouts of 'Master Damian' and 'Dami' came. "Tt" was the only answer from Damian.

"Master Damian, that is no way to talk to a friend, "Alfred stated.

"Not to mention the only friend that demon has, " Tim smirked.

"It is alright Alfred," Clark said. He was well aware that if the Waynes started fighting they wouldn't stop until one would have a split lip or a concussion that, if someone stops them. "Besides, Jon is tiny. "

"Dad! " Jon whined, earning chuckles from the group. "You are not encouraging." He sticked his tongue out at others.

" Jon! " Lois gave him a warning look.

Dick couldn't help but notice at the similarities between Alfred and Lois. They could be very gentle and loving when they wanted to, but at the same time could shut you up with one look.

Clark chuckled nervously. Seeing his wife like the always made him edgy. It reminded him of the times when Lois and he would fight. Only for Clark to shut up with a glare that promised death in a minute and listen her rant for another hour.

Jon crossed his arms with a pout.

"I think you all should get going. You wouldn't want to miss the train now, would you? "

"Bye Alfie, Bye Mrs Kent, " Dick gave Alfred a hug and waved to Lois,followed by others. He put his hand on Damian's shoulder and guided him with their trolley.

Clark gave Lois a goodbye kiss, to Alfred's chagrin ,on lips. Alfred was not the one who would show emotions publicly, that is why his ears were pink.

"Ew, Dad, " Jon blanched. "That is gross, "

Jason was staring them with interest. "They are teaching you kid, this is how you kiss. You capture your lady's lips and..." He was smacked hard upside the head. "Ow", Alfred was twisting his ear.

He winced noticing the harsh glare upon him. " Is that how you talk in public, especially about a teacher. "

"Ow, Ow, sorry, Ow, sorry, Alfie. " Alfred let go of his ear. "You are on dishes duty when you return for Christmas and you will only get three cookies of your share, rest all make sure of it.

Everyone but Jason cheered. "More cookies for us" Tim grinned.

"Can I have them too? " Clark asked. Lois smacked him on the arm playfully. "You are getting fat"

"I am not fat. I am muscular. " Clark said flexing his arms. It was true,he was very muscular. Someone may mistake him for a wrestler or bouncers.But he had this joyful and childish aura that not all of the tough looking guys have.

"Yes, of course you can have them, Mr. Kent. After all, Master Jason is not having them. "

Jason muttered something under his breath. "I am leaving, " he said grabbing Tim and their trolley roughly, and moving towards the barrier.

"Hey!" Tim called caught off guard.

"Shut up, Timbuktu, " Jason and he grabbed the cart and ran forward, heading straight for the barrier, but they didn't collide they went through it.

"Do you want to run or walk?" Clark asked Jon and Damian.

"We will run, "Dick said. He was not sure whether Damian was scared or not but he was definitely sure that he would never admit that he was.

"Alright, I will run too" Jon said.

"After you," Dick motioned Jon and Clark.

"Bye mom" Jon said.

"Bye honey, take care, " Lois waved, her eyes glossy. Dick could say that she will shed her tears once she was alone. To have your husband away from you for the most of year was one thing, but both of them away was damn hard. Being a muggle with wizard children and partner must be tough.

Clark and Jon disappeared behind the pillar.

They turned to Alfred. He gave them a final nod and wave. "Goodbye Pennyworth, " Damian said and grabbed the handle along with Dick.

They ran forward. To the portal that connected them to a whole new world of fantasy and magic.
When they emerged, they were standing in front of the scarlet Hogwarts Express.