Daphne, Tracey and Neville gaped at Hermione before turning to Harry who just nodded at them. All three immediately twisted to Shiva who also nodded. Neville whistled and Tracey snuggled closer to Daphne. Daphne just shook her head and mumbled, "No wonder my mother says Muggles should be respected…"
"I have to say this is very impressive," Shiva said grabbing more popcorn. "Far more so than I had expected. I may know about movies but I've never actually watched one before. I love how they have the sound going with the pictures! Those white suited guys could really do with improved target practice though…"
"Shhh!" Hermione said waving her hand at the group. "One of the most iconic villains of our time is coming!"
"She means one of the two Evil Dark Lords," Harry helpfully supplied as Darth Vader made his entrance.
Neville nodded approvingly. "Wow. Now we know where Snape learned his swishing cloak trick."
The room erupted into laughter and after a minute or so they finally all quieted and settled in to experience entertainment the Muggle way.
Harry stopped before the barrier to Platform Nine and Three Quarters giving Shiva a short hug. She pulled back and ruffled his hair before smirking at him. "Try not to get into too much trouble on the train okay, kid?"
Harry glared at her before shaking his head laughing. "I think that would start the yearly murder attempts a little early don't you?"
Shiva snorted. "Well going from Two Face to a 60 foot snake does tend to set the bar rather high for this year. Seriously though, Harry, the new DADA teacher is riding the train with you guys just in case Sirius Black tries anything so if something happens get Professor Lupin."
"I will," Harry replied rolling his eyes. He seriously doubted Black would attempt anything. Something just seemed off about the whole situation though he hadn't been able to put his finger on the problem for the past few weeks since it started niggling at him. Hermione would help him figure it out. She was always good with that kind of puzzle.
"Good. I'll drop Snuffles off with Rosemerta before I head to the castle. You can visit with the monster during Hogsmeade trips."
"Do you think Professor McGonagall will let Dumbledore know about the guardian thing?" Harry asked thinking about his signed permission form.
"I doubt it. Not with how she's been standing up to him lately." Shiva shrugged. She didn't particularly care anymore. They hadn't been able to find any loopholes to take away Dumbledore's magical guardianship, but by the same token, her physical guardianship was rock solid with how deeply rooted the paperwork was now. Even the Ministry and ICW couldn't justify obliviating hundreds of people and falsifying the massive amounts of paperwork it would require to take Harry away from her.
"Yeah, you're probably right. I dues it doesn't really matter anyway." Harry squinted up at her. "Do you mind if I call you Shiva in the open now?"
"Just not in professional settings, kid. Like in class. It's Professor there," she said smirking.
Harry laughed and popped a mock salute. "Yes, ma'am." He glanced up at the clock and picked up his trunk and Hedwig. "Alright, I'll meet you there."
"See you soon, Harry." Shiva waved and Harry stepped through the barrier. He hopped onto the train searching for the compartment with his friends. Daphne waved him over towards one near the end.
"Hey, Harry," she said. "A lot of the compartments were full already so we had to share this one. I think the sleeping man is the new DADA teacher."
Harry nodded as he stepped into the compartment and levered his trunk up to the rack. There was a man slumped into the corner with a suitcase on his lap reading R. LUPIN. He was dressed in a robe and coat that was had a fair number of patches on them. The wrackspurt girl from the previous year, Luna Lovegood, was also inside the compartment sitting next to the professor and reading a magazine upside down. Hermione, Neville and Tracey had already taken up seats with Neville sitting next to the younger girl.
Harry sat down beside Hermione and twisted his head so he could see the name of the magazine. "The Quibbler. I haven't heard of that one."
"My father edits and publishes it. When I've finished the rune puzzle for this week would you like to borrow it to read about the Rotfang Conspiracy?"
"What's the Rotfang Conspiracy? And did you say rune puzzle?" Harry asked perking up.
"I did," Luna said in a soft voice. Tracey snorted and Daphne rolled her eyes while Hermione just sighed. "It's not very nice to mock him you know."
Harry smiled. "They're just teasing me, Luna. I tend to have a one track mind when it comes to rune stuff."
"I have heard that yes." She paused before lowering the magazine and smiling. "I think you would find this far too easy however, Harry Potter. And to answer your earlier question, the Rotfang Conspiracy details how the Aurors are attempting to bring down the Ministry of Magic using Dark Magic and gum disease."
"Huh," Harry tapped his chin, "I'm not really a huge fan of the Ministry. Too bad they're using such awful methods though because otherwise I might have been interested to hear more." Beside him Hermione laid her head back against the headrest muttering while Daphne, Tracey and Neville all just rolled their eyes.
"Yes, I am not a fan of the use of gum disease either. I rather like my teeth," Luna said nodding sagely.
"So how was your summer, Luna?" Harry asked.
"Pleasant enough. Daddy and I attempted to find the crumple-horned snorkack but were again unsuccessful."
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