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A/N Here is chapter 8, hope you all enjoy and please review. Those wondering why I have cut out the year in the bubble, don't fret as we come to certain points in the story there will be flashbacks that will connect to certain situations.

Platform and 9 and three quarters

If anyone was to see Harry and Rose Potter now, no one would know that both twins had a difficult childhood. There was no sign of stunted growth or malnutrition, in fact, Harry now was standing at 5'7 and Rose was 5'6, both wearing expensive robes, Harry wearing the crest of Slytherin on him. Being Lord Slytherin, but he had asked Clyde to hide it on his robes. He didn't want anyone noticing on the train, there would be enough trouble when he got to Hogwarts. Daphne had been right as he was Lord Slytherin then he would be sorted into that house.

While in the time bubble both twins had been taught by Iris and Clyde alongside Daphne and Samuel. They had learned all the material of Hogwarts up to the third year, however, they would have to wait for their cores to expand before they could start on fourth-year materials. Clyde and Iris had kept all their old school stuff and with how the school was now, and who the headmaster was, then it was very unlikely that the school curriculum would have changed so drastically. Clyde didn't only teach practical but theory too along with politics. while Iris handles etiquette. Clyde had explained how all the houses worked and how some of the houses had seats on the Wizengamot. The Wizengmot was made up of lower, upper houses the highest being founder houses. they were responsible for everything from laws to the security of the magical world. Harry had learned that the Potters were an Ancient and Most Noble house, the others were House Longbottom, Black, and Bones. Under those houses were the Ancient houses the Greengrass family was considered an Ancient house, along with a number of other houses.

Clyde had explained that is was important that Harry didn't bow to a lower house, and that the lower house should actually bow to him, being the head of the Ancient and Most Noble house Potter, and House Slytherin. Clyde then went on to explain about the blood groups and how some had more influence than others. Harry had been told not to be afraid to use his stature to his advantage as others will try to do the same. However, he was to remain respectful of all houses and to gather as many allies as he could. A number of Heiress and Heirs attended Hogwarts and for political reasons, it was wise not to upset or offend other houses.

With his lessons clearly in mind, Harry led Rose, Daphne, and Samuel onto the Express, due to arriving by magical means then they didn't need to enter the barrier that separated the muggle world to their world. They had arrived early to make sure that they were able to get a compartment to sit them all. Harry and Samuel lifted the luggage and their pet cages into the overhead storage, which seemed too magical to expand to fit everything. Daphne and Rose had their Kneazles on their respective laps and Samuel's shadow wolf was laid by his feet, watching the door closely. Rex meanwhile was still in its tattoo form and could communicate with Harry through telepathy.

The year in the time bubble had been worth every Galleon in Harry's mind, he would have dreaded to think what it would have been like had they not met Iris in the Alley, they would be all alone oblivious to everything around them. The Professor had been nice, but Harry very much doubted that she would have told them everything Clyde and Iris had explained.

The other thing about the time bubble was that it had allowed Harry and Rose to bond with the Greengrass children, little Astoria had taken a special liking to Harry and always wanted to sit with him or be involved with whatever the other four children were doing. Harry had promised to make lots of notes at school so that Astoria would be ready to join them in two years. He had also found out that he loved the company of Daphne and Rose had spent a lot of time with Samuel and had come out of her insecurity in fact Harry had never seen his sister so happy. Finally, things were looking up for both of them.

The train was now getting crowded suddenly their door opened and a girl with curly brown hair appeared. she had blue eyes and a heart-shaped face. "Daph I've been looking everywhere for you."

Daphne smiled. "Sorry Tracey, we have been a little busy, Harry, Rose let me introduce you to my best friend, this is Heiress Davies, the daughter of house Davies. Tracey, I want you to meet Heir Potter of the Ancient and Most Noble Potter. and the Heiress of the Ancient and Noble house Potter."

This was Harry's first real test, he remembered Clyde's lesson, allow the lower house to make the first move. He watched as Tracey approached and curtsy. Heir Potter, it is a pleasure to make your acquaintance, as my best friend just said, I am Heiress Davies, but please feel free to call me Tracey.

Harry inclined his head. "Thank you Tracey and please feel free to call me Harry and this is my sister Rose."

Rose stepped forward next to Harry and both girls greeted each other, they then made room for Tracey to sit down.

"Blaise, Pansy, and Nott are in one of the other compartments, they asked to give you and Samuel a message Daph, they will see you at School and hoped you both had a good summer.

Harry and Rose looked on confused until Samuel noticed. "Sorry Harry and Rose, the three people Tracey just mentioned are friends of ours. All our houses sit in the neutral faction of the Wizengamot. The names of our friends are Theodore Nott, Pansy Parkinson, and Blaise Zabini. We will introduce them to you when we get to Hogwarts."

The five teens spent half the journey getting to know each other, suddenly their compartment door was opened and the head of tall, frickles ginger-haired boy appeared round the door.

"Has anyone seen Harry Potter or Rose Potter?"

The compartment became deadly silent, Harry observed the individual, and noticed his annoyance at not being able to find him or Rose, just who was he? and how did he know that both would be on the train, more importantly, the way he had addressed the compartment. Harry looked a lot different now, for one he no longer needed glasses and two he had made sure his scar was well hidden, Clyde had told Harry that everyone will try to take advantage of him due to his fame and the knowledge of the Potter's being wealthy. Harry didn't even make a move, finally, the boy huffed before slamming the compartment door shut mumbling about losing money for failing his job.

Harry wondered just who had been paying the boy to find him and Rose, however, he was soon forgotten as the compartment became lively again with the chatter of Hogwarts and lesson everyone was looking forward to. The compartment door opened once more this time a well-dressed boy with slick white blonde hair appeared, stood in between two large boys who looked like hired muscle. The Boy inclined his head to the compartment.

"Greengrass, Davies, Oh I don't believe we've had the pleasure to meet. I am Draco Malfoy, Heir to House Malfoy, and you two are?"

Harry got up and approached the boy, he had been warned about house Malfoy by Clyde, however, Malfoy Senior had a lot of pull in the ministry and it was wise not to cross him, Daphne and Samuel had also told Harry that Draco was not to be trusted, but to remain polite.

"It is a pleasure to meet you Heir Malfoy, I am Heir Potter and this is my sister Heiress Potter."

At the introduction Draco frowned and then looked around the cabin, the neutrals had already got their claws in first, he would have to let his father know. "A pleasure to meet both of you." Draco left the compartment leaving a tense atmosphere behind him.

It was Daphne who broke the tension. "I knew he would be looking for you and Rose, he has likely been ordered by his father to make friends with you and Rose. House Malfoy is firmly established as the leader of the dark faction, he smart enough to know that you two being in a compartment with two houses in the neutral faction, means that you have already made your stand. Be on your guard Harry."

Harry nodded, the compartment door opened only once more when a girl with long brown straight hair poked her head around the door. "Good evening everyone we will soon be arriving, please start to change into your house robes. there a large shade on the ceiling that pulls down separating the compartment so that you all get changed." The girl's name was Penelope Clearwater and she was a Ravenclaw fifth-year student who had been awarded the badge of prefect. She grabbed the shade and pulled it down.

"Boys on one side girls on the other."

Harry and Samuel started to get changed while Daphne, Rose, and Tracey got changed on their side, soon both were ready and the shade was lifted. They could feel the train starting to slow down and hear the sound of hissing from the steam engine as it pulled into the barely lit station called Hogsmeade. The compartment occupants tidied their things away and all pets were returned to their carriers. As they left the train, Penelope appeared again.

"Please leave your luggage over there, and they will be transported to Hogwarts, all first-years follow me, please." Harry, Rose, Daphne, Tracey, and Samuel followed the pretty fifth year towards a large man who towered over everyone. The man was dressed in a big black coat, and his beard was black and messy.

"First years this way, this way please"

As all the first years were huddled up Harry and Rose soon got to meet Daphne and Samuel friends, Theodore and Blaise stayed with Harry and Samuel while Pansy got to know Rose. They were loaded into separate boats which by magic began to move across the lake lead by another boat, with the large man who Harry had learned was called Hagrid, he was the groundskeeper of Hogwarts, the boat approached a pier where Harry could see the Professor who had collected them from the Dursley was waiting for them. Each boat docked and the sound of shoes clattered across the planks of the pair towards her.

Minerva survey the new first years, she was particularly looking out for Rose and Harry, when she saw then she was pleasantly surprised. Leaving the twins with Iris had obviously been a good idea. Both looked happy and were already making friends. a soft smile graced her lips but was soon replaced by her stern expression.

"Welcome to Hogwarts first years, my name is Professor McGonagall, I am head of Gryffindor house and teaches Transfiguration here at Hogwarts. In a moment I will lead you to the Great hall, where you will be sorted into your houses. The four houses are Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff, and Slytherin. Now while you are here your houses will be your family, any triumphs will earn you points, any rule-breaking and you will lose points. At the end of the year, the house with the most house points will be awarded the house cup. Now follow me, please."

Minerva organized the first years into two lines then lead them towards a large door that opened to reveal a large hall, consisting of four tables that were already filled. in front of the four tables, on an upper platform was a large table that the staff sat at, and right in the middle was a large gold thrown and upon it, was an ancient-looking wizard with a long white beard, and half-moon spectacles. He was dressed in a fancy blue robe.

Harry looked above them and noticed Floating Candles. "There charmed like that you know, I read it in Hogwarts and History." Harry turned to the girl who had spoken she was in the middle of talking to a girl next to her, and Harry had just happened to overhear. The girl who had spoken had brown fuzzy hair and chocolate brown eyes, his attention, however, was drawn back to the front of the hall as the old wizard got up and spoke.

"Welcome to Hogwarts, those who are returning, I wish you the best of luck, for those who are attending for the first time my name is Professor Dumbledore, I am the headmaster of Hogwarts. In a moment you will be sorted into your houses, but first a few notices.

Due to the unforeseen accident of last year, we are need of a new Professor to teach Defense Against the Dark Arts, I would like to introduce Professor Quirrell who will be teaching the subject this year. Welcome Professor.

Harry watched as a man dressed in black robes with a large turban on his head bowed to the hall, however, Harry suddenly felt a sharp prick where his scar was hidden, as he looked at the professor and had to revert his gaze away. He listened as the headmaster mentioned a third-floor corridor being out of bounds, and Forest that was forbidden. The old wizard then allowed Professor McGonagall to take over, who was now holding a tatty old hat above a pain wooden stool.

"When I call out your names, you will come up to the stool, I will place the hat on upon your head and you will be sorted into your houses."

Harry drowned out all the names as they were called, however when Bones was mentioned, Harry looked up to see a girl walk over to the Hufflepuff table, so that was Susan Bones Heiress to the Bones House, soon It was Daphne turn.

Daphne nervously took a seat on the stool, and waited as the hat was placed on her head. she heard the voice of the hat as it talked in her mind.

Ah Miss Greengrass a pleasure, the headmaster has given me particular orders on what to do with you, however he knows that he can't influence my decision, now let's see, ah so you are already acquainted with his new Lordship, yes I see where you want to go, and I believe you will be great inside that house, in counseling the new Lord and standing by his side as he shakes the house to its very foundations. Maybe even something more down the line. Very well, Miss Greengrass, you will be sorted into

"Slytherin!"

Daphne smiled as her robes changed and she hurried to the Slytherin table and took a seat next to Tracey.

Samuel was up next and he was sorted into Ravenclaw, but Harry knew that was the house the Greengrass Heir wanted to be in. Rose had also liked the sound of that house. He would be hated to be separated from his sister, but he was pleased she would have Samuel with her. Harry again drowned out the voices until Malfoy was called. No one was surprised to see him go to Slytherin, along with his heavy help. Nott had also been sorted into Slytherin, next to go to the house of snakes was Pansy. Finally, he heard his name called.

"Potter, Harry!"

All talking in the hall stopped as Harry approached the seat. Harry took a seat on the stool as the hat was placed upon his head.

"Ah finally his Lord Slytherin as returned. As you know there is no other house I can sort you into. You are their Lord and master, you must turn the house away from its evil ways. The house of Slytherin has been corrupted and you need to change that. You have the power and influence to accomplish this. You will find many enemies inside the house but also a great number of allies. Now, are you ready to take control, and make Slytherin house great again? Don't worry about your sister I already know where she wants to go.

Harry had heard the rumors about the snake pit, it seems that they were all true, it was up to him to change that. "Yes, I am ready."

The hat chuckled. "Good" The hat then shouted.

"Welcome back Lord Slytherin, there is no other house that you belong in, go and make your house Great again!"

Harry heard the whispers and gasps from the hall as he took a seat next to Daphne many eyes at the table were looking at him, however, he ignored their looks for now and turned back to the sorting. Rose of course was up next and it was no surprise when she was sorted into Ravenclaw with Samuel. Zabini was the last person to be sorted and the boy walked over to the snake table and took a seat next to Theodore.

Albus was not pleased, in the last few days he had been up the Ministry trying to request an emergency Wizengamot to deal with the guardianship of both Potters but it seems the Goblins had beat him to it, The Ministry had received a letter from Gringotts informing them that the guardianship of the Potters was now Lord and Lady Greengrass and that Dumbledore was under investigation. After hearing this the old man had retreated

Now he was learning that is pawn was a Lord and head of a founder's house. All his well thought out plans now laid in tatters around him. He would have to come up with a solution for this latest setback, now though he could see the hall was waiting. The old fool rose up.

"Let the feast begin."