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(Chapter 12)

After our admittedly long (and I mean an entire re-run of The Lord of the Rings type of long) talk the guys basically knew everything. So they know about the stone which is exciting for me because YAY no more keeping it a secret that I know where the Nicholas Flammel book is. They obviously know that Snape is not the guy after the stone which made Draco and Ron get into an argument about Snape and his (limited) pros and cons. Ok, ok the guy saved my life a time or two but he is still an ass… But then again so am I and so was my father.

Right! Where am I? Damn it I'm gonna be sent to the hospital wing if I keep spacing out to have my internal monologue! Scratch that I'm still at the breakfast table and as it's breakfast time everyone still looks like zombies.

Anyhow, it seems I've been delivered a lovely message from Hagrid asking for a cuppa at his place. You know it still sounds creepy doesn't it? I can assure you though he is perfectly safe to be around. Though the letter did say 'I've got something to show you' and perverts leave your brains at the door as I'm pretty sure he is on about the dragon. Which could totally get us all killed in his hut but anyhow moving on.

(Few hours later after classes)

After lessons and dinner we decided to take the trip to Hagrid's hut.

"So all how's the plans coming along?" I ask.

"Marcus Flint is going to be tutoring us on Mondays and Saturdays. He says that there will be a few more joining the study sessions as it's when he usually studies with his friends." Draco was the first to answer.

"There have also been a few of the first and second year Slytherins coming to us and asking if you are all the horrible things their parents have made you out to be. You know considering a few of their relatives ended up in prison after Voldemort went down when you were a baby." Crabbe carries on for Draco.

"Ron says pretty much everyone in Gryffindor wants to know you." George starts.

"But none of them know how to approach you." Fred carries on.

"Which is why with the help of a prefect like myself, we have decided to hold house Gryffindor house bonding time on Friday afternoons. We did obviously get permission from McGonagall to do this." Percy finishes for them.

"They also prank each house equally and have stopped making the pranks on certain students traumatizing and embarrassing." Ron added.

"I've stated a study group for Hufflepuff so that I can start talking to the younger years easier." Said Cedric.

"I actually quite often hang around with Hannah and Susan when I'm not with you guys. They would happily join our misfit group." Neville added timidly seemingly scared that we'd be offended that he hung out with others. So I smile and pat his back in encouragement as Hermione says.

"I stated asking Parvati about hair and make-up which led to me being introduced to her sister in Ravenclaw and getting to know some of them."

"Thanks guys that's amazing. But be sure to stay true to yourselves and make some good friends from this. But you're making this happen faster than I'd hoped so thanks. I have started investigating family lines as I know who was on what side the first time around but I need figure out who is going to be swayed easier and who we will have to spend more time on. Well that and how to go about each individual."

Our talk soon finished as we reached Hagrid's hut and knocked on his door. It doesn't take long for the BFG to answer the door and invite us in. Also let me tell you it is a good bleeding job that this hut is Hagrid sized otherwise it wouldn't fit us all in.

"It's nearly out." Hagrid told us and ushered us around the table where there was a dragon egg hatching.

We all drew our chairs up to the table and watched with bated breath.

All at once there was a scraping noise and the egg split open. The baby dragon flopped onto the table. How the fuck did I not think this little bundle of joy was adorable the first time around. I take back every nasty comment you are fabulous my dear. Just look at it and it's little body and cute orange eyes.

It sneezed. A couple of sparks flew out of its snout.

"Isn't he beautiful?" Hagrid murmured. He reached out a hand to stroke the dragon's head. It snapped at his fingers, showing pointed fangs.

"Bless him, look, he knows his mommy!" said Hagrid.

"Hagrid I know you won't want to hear this but you can't keep him." I say.

"But if I let him go in the wild he will end up dead." Hagrid said tearfully.

"Hey Ron don't you have a brother studying Dragons why don't we send the dragon there?" asks Goyal. Damn he beat me to it that's my line. Ok the dragon, lets focus.

"I decided that his name will be Norbert." Hagrid said in a world of his own.

"How about it Hagrid why don't we send him to my brother? You knew him when he was in school and you always bonded over dragons and other creatures so you know he'd keep Norbert safe." Says Ron.

After some convincing Hagrid finally agreed that it would indeed be better for his little baby to go with Ron's bother.

"Right one request though" I say before we leave.

"Can we ask Dumbledore for help we all know that it will be the least likely way to get us into trouble. Like Hagrid always says he is a brilliant man and I'm sure he'd let us all be there to see Norbert off." I explain when they all look at me like I am mad when I mention telling Dumbledore.

"You know Harry that's not actually a bad idea… But when did you start caring about trouble?" asks Hermione.

"Since I've had to start keeping my friends out of it as well as myself." I answer with a grin.

We went to Dumbledore that night and sorted it out. The dragon would stay with Hagrid until Ron's brother replied with a date when they could come fetch Norbert and we were all going to be allowed to go and say bye to Norbert when the handlers came to get him.

By time we left his office and all discussions were over (including one with him encouraging our multiple house friendship), he had to give us all a pass to say we were allowed out at this time and that we were just on our way back from seeing him.

(A few weeks down the line when Norbert is being picked up)

We once again went to the tallest tower. However, this time there were plenty more people including Dumbledore to make sure things went smoothly. We all said our goodbyes and Charlie promised Hagrid that he would keep him updated on everything and he could also visit if he wanted to make sure Norbert was ok.

Charlie also spent a few minutes talking to his brothers while his friends (the cheery bunch from last time) secured Norbert.

"You know little brothers I am proud of you. I tried for all it was worth to get through to mum and dad about their hatred over things no one can even remember. But you lot have done more than me and Bill ever did and you look so much happier for it." He said and gave them all a hug goodbye.

At last, Norbert was going... going... gone.

We were all rather light hearted and happy with the sweet and smooth goodbye and Dumbledore led us all to our houses to make sure we didn't wonder off.

A dragon, recruitment meetings and avoidance of what could've been a detention… Well it seems that is just how it is in the life of Harry freakin' Potter!

End for now.

-Thanks for reading.
-Sorry for the wait.