1. Harry Potter Promise NR.6


    Date: 7/10/2017, Categories: Fiction Fan fiction, Author: zimbi

    ... eyes glazing over as their new professor talked. Some conversations broke out amongst the students around the hall. Only a few people actually seemed to be paying attention, other than the professors; Harry, Ginny, and Hermione were three of them. "...We must preserve that which needs to be preserved, perfect what can be perfected, and prune those practices that should be prohibited." She sat down, and Dumbledore started clapping, his expression conveying polite interest. Most students were caught unaware, and only had time to bring their hands together once or twice before Dumbledore stood up and continued speaking. "Thank you, Professor Umbridge, for those… illuminating words. Now, as I was saying, Quidditch Captains will see to the tryouts –" "Well, he was right about one thing," Harry murmured. "That certainly was illuminating." Hermione nodded, but Neville and Ron seemed confused. Ginny looked as unsettled as Harry. "What do you mean?" Ron asked, keeping his voice low as Dumbledore spoke. Hermione shook her head. "Honestly, Ron, weren't you paying attention?" Ron shrugged, but didn't speak, and after a moment, Harry continued. "Did you hear that about progress for progress' sake being prohibited?" Hermione and Ginny both nodded. Neville leaned forward. "So what's it mean?" Harry grit his teeth as Dumbledore dismissed the students at that moment. "It means, the Ministry's interfering at Hogwarts." None of them had anything to say about that, as Hermione stood up and ...
    ... started calling for the new Gryffindor first years. Harry joined her, and together, they gathered up the eleven new students. Hermione beamed. "Welcome to Hogwarts! I'm Hermione, and this is Harry. We're your fifth year Gryffindor Prefects." Harry put his hands in his pockets, and smiled reassuringly. "If you have any questions or problems, come see us. We're here to help." With that, the two of them led the new students up to their new home for the next seven years. They explained about the staircases, and a few tricks they had learned to learn their way around the castle. Finally arriving at Gryffindor tower, Hermione informed them all of the password, and the Fat Lady's portrait opened, showing them all the comfortable common room. Once inside, Harry and Hermione gave them a few last minute notices. "Boys dormitories are up the stairs and down you your left, and girls are the same on the right. Be warned though, boys, you won't be allowed in the girls rooms, so I wouldn't try it." Harry grinned as the six boys all turned red, while Hermione just rolled her eyes. "Once again, we're here to help you, so if you need anything, please don't be afraid to ask. We'll be around, so you should see us all the time." Harry looked around at the group, and then he glanced at Hermione, before continuing. "The last thing we wanted to tell you about is the DA. It's a study group that we formed last year for students who need or want some extra assistance with their schoolwork. It's an ...
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