"Now Miss Riddle" Dumbledore said as he and the three heads of house stood in the hospital wing, in front of two beds, in one bed was Fay Dunbar and in the other was Delphi Riddle "would you like to explain to us what happened?"
"Uh...well..." Fay began "what happened was..."
"DELPHI!" A voice shouted, the teachers and Fay jumped in shock while Delphi cringed, a second later the doors opened and Harry Potter walked in. His eyes scanned the room until he saw Delphi's bed and walked towards them. He walked right past the other teachers, Flitwick even jumped out of the way so he didn't get run over.
"Mr Potter" Dumbledore stepped in front of him "I understand that you are upset but..."
"Move" Harry waved his right hand and Dumbledore was pushed over, landing on the floor and out of Harry's way. Harry walked past them ignoring their surprised faces as he reached Delphi. "Are you hurt?" He asked as he began scanning her for injuries
"No, I'm fine" She replied
"Good" Harry's right hand reached out and grabbed her by the ear
"Ow!"
"Now" Harry spoke "I was having a pleasant evening which was going brilliantly until I had to listen to a pair of gossiping idiots say you had fought a mother-fucking troll!"
"Mr Potter!" McGonagall exclaimed
"And then" Harry ignored her "I had to come here to make sure you weren't missing any of your limbs when I had actually planned to have an early sleep tonight. So, unless you want me to rip this ear off and send it to your mother with a note that says 'you raised an idiot', I would advise you to make the explanation you are about to give phenomenally good."
"But mum would be upset with you" Delphi pointed out
"And if I wrote 'P.S she deserved this'?" Harry countered and silence reigned for a good ten seconds
"Damn" Delphi cursed as she realised she was foiled
"H...Harry, it's my fault" Fay said from her bed
"Okay" Harry let go of Delphi "how do your parents feel about getting sent body parts?"
"Harry, no, it's my fault" Delphi said
"You two had better decide quickly before I lose what little patience I have left" Harry said in a warning tone "and I am currently running on reserves here"
"I had heard Hermione Granger was crying in the bathroom" Fay said
"And that's relevant how?" Harry turned to her
"Apparently Ron Weasley had made her cry" Delphi added
"What? Did she smell his breath?" Harry asked with a hint of concern
"No but he had apparently said something mean to her after charms class"
"So we'll add him to the list of everyone who's ever got to deal with Granger, what does this have to do with the bloody troll?"
"Mr Potter, watch your language!" McGonagall scolded
"Impossible unless I write everything out and no I won't" Harry said dismissively
"Quirrell had come into the great hall, screaming about some troll" Delphi continued, seeing as Harry was close to his the end of his patience "Dumbledore then told us to all go to our dormitories"
"I will deal with that idiot later on" Harry gestured to the headmaster, ignoring the reactions of everyone else "continue"
"I saw Fay walking away from the Gryffindor's" She continued "I was curious so I followed her, Fay then told me about how Hermione Granger was crying in the bathroom"
"Well that's just rude" Harry commented
"How is that rude?" Fay asked
"I'm no expert but occupying a public space that others need to do their business so you can cry, is pretty rude. If she was that desperate then she should have chosen a broom closet and put up a silencing spell"
"Mr Potter, the silencing spell is very advanced" Dumbledore began but was cut off by Harry
"Silencio" He silenced Dumbledore "one of the first spells I had decided to learn, it served me well over the years"
"Amazing charm work" Flitwick exclaimed
"Thank you" Harry turned back to the girls "continue"
"Well, we were told that the troll was in the dungeon" Fay said "so we wanted to quickly get Hermione before the troll came but then it turned out to not be in the dungeon. Delphi managed to hit it in the eyes and it charged head forth into a wall and knocked itself out"
"That's stupid, that's stupid" Harry said with disbelief
"Hey, I didn't make it, just lived through it" Fay Dunbar replied with a shrug
"Fine" Harry sighed and pointed a finger at Delphi "the next time you want to follow after someone during a time of crisis, don't! Fay's a Gryffindor so she can be forgiven for being reckless" McGonagall looked very insulted by Harry's opinion of her lions "and next time call a teacher or a damn prefect"
"Sorry Harry" Delphi ducked her head
"As for you" Harry turned to Dumbledore "grow more brain cells or retire you old fart"
"What is that supposed to mean?" Dumbledore asked after removing the silencing charm
"I am no expert but I would like to believe that groups of students would not stand as good of a chance at fighting a tall, magic resistant troll when in comparison to nearly every student in the whole school. If nearly everyone was in the great hall then why didn't you have them all stay together? All the years together should be able to easily protect each other while the teachers comb the school for the troll. Also, if the troll was in the dungeon then why would you send the children back to their house rooms when the Slytherin house is in the dungeons and the Hufflepuff house is nearby? You absolute idiot!"
Dumbledore jumped back slightly, he and the other teachers felt reminded of an angry red head known as Lily. She would also lay into people in a way that would make them feel stupid and scare them at the same time. It was clear that Harry had definitely inherited some things from his parents
"I admit, Mr Potter, that Dumbledore's decision wasn't the best" McGonagall said after a brief silence "but it does not give you the right to address him without respect. Your language leaves much to be desired and..."
"This is getting boring" Harry cut her off and turned back to Delphi and fay "see the shit that I have to deal with because of you two"
"Let us leave" Dumbledore said to his colleagues and they all left, after sending a few glances at Harry
"I am sorry Harry" Delphi said sincerely
"Fine" Harry sighed and sat next to her, pulling her into a soft embrace
"Thank you" She said
"You, despite my various attempts at making you go away, are my best friend" Harry said as he let he go
"Really?" She asked
"No but you are my best human friend" Harry replied "which is why I value you a lot. So I'm going to say this one time. Do not do something so stupid again, because if you do then I will flip a coin. If it lands on heads then I will have Shadow tail you every second that I am not around you but if it lands on tails then I will find a way to make the silencing charm permanent and then handcuff you to me to prevent you from doing more stupid things"
"And if it somehow lands on neither?" Delphi said jokingly, hoping to lower some of the tension in the room
"Then you had better pray that I am feeling nice" Harry answered immediately
"Okay" Delphi gulped and nodded nervously
"Do I need to give you a speech as well?" Harry looked towards Fay
"No! No." Fay shook her head quickly
"Good" Harry nodded, satisfied with their fear levels
The Slytherin's were hanging out in the common room, it had been a little while since the troll had attacked and the rumours had died down. Some seemed believable but others were completely idiotic. Draco Malfoy was currently sitting in the common room with his lackey's behind him. Draco was not the strongest nor smartest of the Slytherin's, however the rest gave him plenty of space and allowed him to think that because of his father. Lucius Malfoy could easily make things difficult for them all.
The door to the common room opened, not that the Slytherin's noticed as they were all busy doing their own things.
"Well, this is charming" All heads in the room snapped towards Harry Potter, who was standing in front of the now closed common room door
"Potter!" Malfoy exclaimed in shock as all the Slytherin's stood "How'd you get in here?"
"I used a little bit of intelligence, a sprinkle of patience and a spoonful of none of your damn business" Harry said as he looked around the room with a smile, causing a few Slytherin's to be intimidated. They had never seen Potter smile before and right now he looked damn evil.
"What are you doing here?!" Draco demanded
"You see" Harry took a few steps forward before stopping "eventually Dumbledore is going to find a new potions master and head of this house. So I think I've held this off for long enough"
"Held what off?!" Pansy Parkinson replied
"Back in the muggle world there is a saying, find the biggest bully and punch him in the nose, as of the moment Slytherin house is the biggest bully. You see, back where I live, I always found the toughest person there and made sure that person realised that I am not someone to be messed with. Now, while I don't have any personal problems against any of you, some do with me and I'd rather nip it in the bud right now.
This is nothing personal, though I will more than likely enjoy it. So, I am here to do that now. Anyone who doesn't have a problem with me, I'd advise you go and stay in a corner so you're out the way when the carnage starts."
"Enough of this Potter!" A Slytherin prefect walked forward and grabbed Harry by the collar "normally I would drag you to a teacher, but I think that since you're in our house, you'd benefit from being punished by us"
"Tell me" Harry looked at the Slytherin with a calm expression "do you feel in charge? Do you think you're stronger and better than me?"
"Of course I am" The prefect snorted
"Let's fix that" Harry grabbed the prefect with his right hand, the prefect suddenly began screaming in pain as he pulled his hand back out of Harry's hand as quick as possible. The other Slytherin's jumped back as the prefect fell to his knees with his hand burnt. Harry, with the same hand shoved the prefect in the chest and he flew filing across the room before knocking over a group of other Slytherin's.
"What the hell?!" Another Slytherin shouted
"Shush" Harry grinned "I'd be quiet if I were you" Harry spoke, his voice soft yet deadly, slow but impactful while his hand reached into his robes "the fun...it's just getting started" Harry said as he removed his skull mask and placed it over his head
"And that is the second years done" Dumbledore said at the staff meeting, designed to discuss the student's progress
"Yes but Albus, the students keep asking about when we will get a new potions teacher" Sprout said
"Ah, rest assured, I have that under complete control. Horace Slughorn has agreed to return, he will floo me tomorrow and let me know when he will be able to make his return to Hogwarts" Dumbledore replied
"Marvelous" Flitwick said "I guess it's time to discuss the first years then."
"Indeed" McGonagall nodded "who is going to start?"
"I shall" Sprout said "my first years are all rather bright and attentive. A few don't seem to have the proper appreciation of the subject but apart from that they are mostly well behaved. The most noticeable ones in my own house for me at the moment, would be Susan Bones and Hannah Abbot, both are such lovely and sweet girls. As for Gryffindor, Neville Longbottom shows the most promise and is currently the best in his year at herbology. I just think the boy needs more confidence.
As for Slytherin, the most noticeable student would be Draco Malfoy but not exactly for good reasons. I've yet to have a lesson where the boy doesn't whine about something. As for Ravenclaw...hmm, I would have to say Harry Potter and Delphi Riddle are the most noticeable. Delphi has no problem attempting to talk to others, though Mr Potter really seems to prefer to just do the work and have minimal contact with everyone. What about you Minerva?"
"Well" McGonagall sighed "for my own lions, I would say Miss Granger is currently the best in my class. For the Hufflepuff's, I would place Megan Jones at the top, slightly above Susan. For the Slytherin's, I would place Tracy Davis and Daphne Greengrass at the best as of the moment. For the Ravenclaws, I must admit that Harry Potter is the best. He appears to have inherited his father's natural talent for the subject though he doesn't appear to enjoy it. He does the work, occasionally helps Miss Riddle and ends it there. He doesn't talk to anyone else unless he has to. What about you Filius?"
"Well, in my charms class I would say that the Hufflepuff's are rather neck and neck at the moment, they appear to be equally matched, I would guess it's from practising together. Hermione Granger for the Gryffindor's, though Mr Finnegan could catch up with sufficient motivation. As for the Slytherin's I would have to say that Daphne Greengrass is the best, although Draco Malfoy does attract attention with his constant messing around and need to distract other students. As for Ravenclaw, yes I would say that Harry Potter is my best raven when it comes to my class.
At first he seemed very board, so I started giving him more challenging work. He is currently working at around a second to third year standard"
"Really?" Dumbledore asked with clear surprise
"Oh yes, at this rate I believe he could take his newts by his fifth year" Flitwick said as a realisation came to him "matter of fact, that may just be what he is attempting"
"What do you mean?" Sprout asked
"Mr Potter has made it rather clear that he is not hear willingly, from what I can tell he will stay the obligated five years then leave. Though from what I understand, he may be researching ahead to take his newts early or right after finishing so he has no reason to return to school"
"Do forgive me for stating the obvious" Professor Sprout replied "but it is clear that Mr Potter doesn't want to attend the school yet for some reason he is still here?"
"Yes" Dumbledore nodded "when I had met Mr Potter, I had pointed out that it was required by law for him to have at least five years of magical education"
"Then why do I fell like there is more to it than just this?" Flitwick asked with a raised eyebrow "Why does Mr Potter soak up knowledge like a sponge yet has no desire to be here?"
"Mr Potter has repeatedly said he would've preferred to have private tutors" McGonagall replied
"Maybe his problem is not necessary with learning, maybe he has a problem with our lessons?" Sprout looked at the others questioningly
"Hogwarts is the best magical school in the world" McGonagall pointed out
"Yes but that doesn't mean that it can't be improved" Flitwick said and looked at Dumbledore, clearly seeking the old man's opinion
"Hmm, perhaps" Dumbledore nodded eventually "maybe if Potter thinks we've improved, he may be more willing to give the school a chance. Hmm, perhaps I should have a talk with him later and discuss any problems he may have and note any suggestions he may give"
"Well" Harry chuckled as he causally sat in a chair, his mask in one hand and the other was currently in use as Harry was sipping water from a cup "this was a rather productive night."
He looked around the room, various Slytherin's found themselves in various positions. Some were crying as different parts of their body from their limbs to their faces were burnt, some had broken bones, others were git with varying curses such as ones that produce vomit or simpler ones that cause various boils to pop up on their face. A lot of them were on the floor, clutching some part of their body in pain. In the corner of the room was a group of Slytherin's that had rather wisely chosen to stay out of the fight.
The only first years in the group that Harry recognised was Daphne Greengrass, Tracy Davis and the other boys, both their names escaped him for the moment. Harry yawned and jumped to his feet, tossing the glass at a Slytherin boy who had attempted to get up. The boy fell straight back down after the glass shattered off his forehead.
"Now listen up" Harry said "I have been trying for the longest time to convince the headmaster to expel me but the stubborn old goat refuses to do so. If any of you tattle on me, then you had better hope that I get expelled thought that is unlikely. If I don't get expelled then I will express my displeasure for snitches and will bring a new meaning to the phrase 'snitches get stitches'. Now, as this was our first time, I will be nice" Harry waved his hand and all those who had been burnt suddenly felt their burns go away, their skin healed and it looked like they had never been burnt in the first place "you're welcome" Harry gave a short bow
"How'd you do that?" Tracy Davis asked curiously before she clamped her hands over her mouth, horror filled her as she remembered she should have kept quiet
"Don't worry, I don't hurt people for asking questions" Harry smiled at her "at least not most of the time. As for how I did it, it's a secret" Harry walked over to Malfoy, who was struggling as he crawled desperately trying to reach his wand which was a little way out of his reach but he was stopped by his broken legs. Harry didn't even look at him as he stomped on Malfoy's wand hand, causing the blonde to cry out in pain "like I was sayin. Inform the teachers at the risk of your life, I'm making it clear, for any Slytherin's who will be here for the next five years, those are five years where you're all my bitches" Harry slowly lifted his foot off of Malfoy's hand and calmly walked towards the door.
"You...you're not going to hurt us?" Daphne spoke up bravely, looking between Harry and everyone in the corner with her
"No, you stayed out of my way, I'll stay out of yours" Harry replied as he shoved his mask into his robes "I will leave you alone" Harry turned to the rest of the Slytherin's "you can all heal yourselves, I didn't do anything beyond the abilities of seventh years to heal. Though if you do need Madam Pomfrey then I'd advise coming up with a story that doesn't involve me, good night" Harry walked out of the common room, a satisfied smirk on his face.