Previously on The Twice Blessed Child…

We reappear in an alley right around the corner from Grimmauld Place.

"I say that was a productive day," I said

"Yeah but I'm not looking forward to going back in there," Harry said

"Agreed," Dudley said

"I'm going to head straight up to my room to go through the mail I have. Hopeful I have a letter telling me who the DADA teacher will be." I said

"And hopefully it is someone who can teach," Dudley said

"Most likely not," Harry said

We enter Grimmauld Place and are immediately jumped upon by the others asking where we had been and what we had been doing. I ignore them all and make my way upstairs to my room. Once I'm in my room I sit down and take my shoes off as they have been killing me for the past hour, Once they are off, I moved over to my desk to see a pile of unopened letters and other documents.

"This is going to be a long night," I said

I turned around and headed towards my closet to change into something comfortable seeing as I was going to be busy and didn't want to stay in my shorts and this flowing shirt. I also took all my jewelry off. Once I was changed, I headed back over to my desk to start on the pile of paperwork I had. I started sorting the paperwork and the mail into piles.

"Kreacher," I said

There was a pop and Kreacher was standing in front of me.

"Yes, great mistress?" Kreacher asked

"I will most likely be at this desk for the rest of the day. So, I will take my foo in here, I also would you to bring me something caffeinated every hour." I said

"Of course, I be also making sure you is not bothered." Kreacher said

With a pop, Kreacher is gone, and I pick up a letter opener to read the first of many letters.

After many hours I'm finally done reading all the letters and paperwork that was on my desk. I had finally found the letter from Hogwarts that had the new DADA teacher's name on it and a little background information about her. I pull out some parchment and a quill to write a letter to Gringotts and one for Voldemort to see if they had information on the new teacher. I also cast a Tempus to see what time it was. The green numbers appear letting me know that it was 10:45. I leave my letters on my desk to come back to in the morning. I made my way over to my bed and flopped down and quickly fell asleep.

I was woken up the next morning by Kreacher.

"Sorry to wake Mistress but it be morning." Kreacher said

"Thank you, Kreacher. Do you know who else is awake?" I asked

Kreacher just looked at me.

"Right, I'll be down to breakfast shortly," I said

Kreacher nods his head and pops out. I roll out of bed and make my way over to my bathroom for a quick shower before I head to my closet to grab an outfit for the day. I quickly get changed and throw my hair up, grab the letters, and head downstairs. On the way down I ran into Harry and Dudley.

"Well welcome back to the land of the living. What were doing yesterday?" Harry asked

"Reading reports, reading letters, answering letters, and many many more boring things," I said

"Did you learn anything?" Dudley asked

"Yes, and no. Most of it was beyond boring, but I did learn the name of DADA Professor this year. And if what I have read is to be believed it won't be a fun year." I said

"So what's with the letters?" Harry asked

"They are for the people in the know. One for the goblins and one for our other friend." I said

"Are you hoping they will have information about this new teacher?" Dudley asked

"Yes, I am," I said

We enter the kitchen I take a quick look around and notice that for once Molly nor any of the other irritations are in the kitchen yet.

"Dobby, Jon," I said

There were two pops.

"Yes?" they both asked

"Dobby I want you to drop this off to your old Master," I said

I handed Dobby the letter I wrote for Lucius.

"Jon take this to Demonhook. Neither of you have to wait for a reply." I said

I then handed Jon the letter for Demonhook. Then the two popped away. Not even two seconds after they popped away Mrs. Weasley come barreling into the kitchen.

"Good morning you three, breakfast will be ready shortly." Mrs. Weasley said

We really don't say anything till the others enter the kitchen. When Fred and George enter the kitchen they quickly make their way over to us.

"So we didn't…" Fred started

"…get a chance to ask…" George continued

"…yesterday but did you three…"

"…have fun on your escape…"

"…from the house?" Fred finished

"I wouldn't say it was fun, but we did enjoy being out of this house for a while," Harry said

"Yeah and Ana even got some weird jar thing," Dudley said

"A weird jar thing?" a voice asked

We all look up to see that Sirius and Remus had now joined us at the end of the table.

"Yeah, it has a Greek origin so I thought why not," I said

"What does it look like?" Remus asked

"It's brown and black in color and it has a Cerberus on one side and Charon the Fairman on the other," I said

"Cool where are you going to keep it?" Sirius asked

"Don't worry I'll keep it at Petunia's," I said

Sirius smiles at me. Mrs. Weasley's voice is soon breaking through our conversation to announce that breakfast was ready. We were all eating breakfast when Ron and Hermione start to talk.

"So all of you got your Hogwarts letters. Did any of you get perfect badges?" Mrs. Weasley asked

"No," Hermione said

"Well, you won't," Dudley said

"And why not?" Mrs. Weasley screeched

"Because Gryffindor house only has 10 returning students plus the first years that well get sorted there," I said

"What do you mean Anastasia?" Mrs. Weasley asked

"I have requested that you not call me by my full name if you can't follow that direction don't speak to me. And I mean that last year due to the actions of Gryffindor students the house was emptied. Currently, the only people that can say they are in Gryffindor are Neville, Fred, George, Dudley, Harry, and myself." I said

The entire table just looked at me.

"I would have thought that Dumbledore, or McGonagall, or Ron, or Hermione, or Ginny, or anyone else would have mentioned it. Seeing as everyone who has ever been in Gryffindor wouldn't have felt the backlash of the decision." Harry said

"Well, I'm sure that by now Dumbledore has solved the issue and set the record straight." Mrs. Weasley said

"Dumbledore has no power over this issue, as it was made by Hogwarts as well as the current Head of Gryffindor," Harry said

The table went silent and no one spoke for the rest of breakfast. Once breakfast was over Harry, Dudley, and I stood up and went to leave when Mrs. Weasley once again spoke.

"Now then I know that we have to go out to get your school supplies, but I think that you should just give me your lists and your vault keys for the money and I'll go get it." Mrs. Weasley said

"That is not going to happen you are not going anywhere near my vault nor my money," I said

"We will be getting our supplies ourselves," Dudley said

We turned and left the kitchen and made our ways toward the parlor so we could use the Floo to go to Diagon Alley.

We once again got to spend the day away from the irritation that is currently living in Grimmauld Place. Once we returned to Grimmauld Place we made our way up to our rooms to put the stuff away. I was in the middle of putting my stuff away when my door opened. I turned around and saw Sirius and Remus.

"What can I do for you two?" I asked

"We want to talk," Remus said

"Those are never good words to hear," I said

I finished putting my things away and sat down on the bed.

"Okay so talk," I said

"You've changed," Sirius said

"That happens when you die," I said

They were both quiet for a moment.

"I've done a lot of changes. I told you guys a while ago that things were going to change and that you were going to have to make a choice. Now more than one thing has changed. If you can't handle the changes I've made by dressing differently I don't think you will like any of the other changes that are soon to come." I said

Sirius and Remus just continued to sit there.

"I will remind you one last time, I will give you one more chance to make a clean break. Harry and I have made moves and we have yet to make the biggest moves yet. So this is your last chance with me at least to back away." I said

They both just continued to look at me. I shook my head and got up to leave my room and make my way someplace else. I decided to go to the library and read through some of the books that we hadn't moved for safekeeping. I was broke out of my reading by Harry.

"You seem upset about something," Harry said

"Just something I feared would happen happened," I said

"What?" Harry asked

"Nothing to do with any of our plans," I said

"That doesn't matter. You are my sister Ana if something is bothering you I want to know what it is so I can help you the best I can." Harry said

"It doesn't matter anymore Harry," I said

The room was silent for a minute.

"Does it have anything to do with Remus and Sirius?" Harry asked

I turned around to look at him.

"What do you mean?" I asked

"I saw them leaving your room. I've seen a lot of things lately." Harry said

"Have I changed a lot?" I asked

"What do you mean?" Harry asked

"Have I changed personality-wise, or in any other way?" I asked

"I don't think you have. Yeah, you changed the way dressed but other than that you're the same person. We might not be with the light anymore but other than that you are the same person." Harry said

"They don't think so," I said

"So something is going on," Harry said

"There was, but I don't think they are a fan of the changes I've made," I said

Harry is silent.

"Their loss," Harry said

"You aren't upset?" I asked

"About what, the fact that you were in some kind of relationship with those two. No, I'm not upset." Harry said

"Well, you won't have to worry about it anymore as I think we are not going to be in a relationship anymore," I said

"Why not?" Harry asked

"I don't think they liked that changes I've made, I guess I could tone down what I wear but that shouldn't mean anything. AS for other changes I mean of course my personality is going to be a little different, I died and came back that would change anyone." I said

"And if they can't handle those changes then they differently won't like it when we tell them we aren't going to fight for the light," Harry said

"Yeah, but they should already know that by now with the things we have been doing all summer," I said

"True, maybe it hasn't registered yet," Harry said

We are both quiet for a moment.

"Have you gotten a response back about the DADA teacher?" Harry asked

"No, but from what I've read it isn't going to be pretty this year. The only good point is she is up the Minister's butt so she is going to want to please him." I said

"So she will be kissing up to you," Harry said

"Maybe, but I doubt she will be nice to you," I said

"Why not, I'm after the trail I would think the Ministry would be happy that I took back my statement about Voldemort," Harry said

"Yeah, but she might hate you on principle," I said

"Great, is it so hard to ask for a normal year?" Harry asked

"Evidentially," I said

I spent the next few days avoiding Sirius and Remus. I hung out a lot with the twins and the two oldest Weasley's. The day before we were supposed to head back to school I was finally corned by Remus and Sirius in my room once again.

I walked out of my closet to put some of my clothes in my trunk for school when I heard my door lock. I let out a huff before dropping my close in my trunk before closing it and sitting on it to look up and see Remus and Sirius standing in front of the door.

"What can I do for the two of you?" I asked

"We want you to listen to use," Sirius said

"Okay," I said

Remus and Sirius looked at each other and it was decided that Remus would be the one speaking.

"So we understand that things change as time goes on. That as people get older they change. A lot has happened in the past few years, more so in the past few months so we get that you have changed. We also understand that you aren't on the side of the light and we said before that it doesn't matter to us that you aren't. We care for you very deeply Ana and yes it might take us a while to get used to the new way you act and other things of that sort but we don't want to lose you." Remus said

I looked at them both for a second.

"I don't want to lose either of you. When I was dead I met Hades, and we talked. He gave me the option to either stay in the Underworld with him, or I could go to the Mount to be with my mother, or come back here and be with the people I love and care for. As you can tell by me standing here in front of you I picked to come back. I didn't come back just to lose you guys because I'm dressing or acting the way you think I should. But I won't change who I am to be with you two." I said

"We understand, and we don't want you to change we just have to get used to the fact that you are growing up and that you went through something that changed you," Sirius said

"Harry knows about us," I said

"WHAT?" They both yelled

"Yup evidently we weren't as discreet as we thought we were. But he said he doesn't care." I said

"I'll talk to him later," Sirius said

"I hope that the others won't figure it out," Remus said

"He only put the pieces together because he saw you guys leaving my room that day," I said

Remus and Sirius just nodded their heads. The room was silent for a few moments before the silence was broken by Sirius.

"So are we okay?" Sirius asked

"Yes," I said

They bother smiled, Sirius was the first to move, he walked up to me and pulled me into a hug and then he kissed me. When he pulled away I was quickly pulled into the embrace of Remus.

"I'm glad we figured this out before you left for school," Sirius said

"I leave tomorrow morning, way to wait till the last moment," I said

"Well, you were avoiding us," Remus said

"Don't take it to heart I was avoiding more than just you," I said

"Yes well, we took it to heart," Sirius said

"Sorry," I said

"Now then are you done packing?" Remus asked

"Yes, I am you came in at a good time," I said

"Good go change, we are going to spend these last few minutes together," Sirius said

I just smiled at them but I didn't pull myself out of their grip and make my way over to my closet to grab my nightclothes. But I'm stopped by Sirius.

"Is it at all possible for you to wear one of the outfits Ashely sent you?" Sirius asked

"I guess," I said

I walked a little deeper into my closet to the section I have that is all the clothes and other things I've got from camp. I pulled out the most recent outfit I had gotten from Ashely. It was a two-piece black and white outfit that looked like a one-piece while it was on. I came with a choker, as well as a pair of white socks that came very high up. Once it was all on, I threw on one of my long fluffy robes and headed out of my closet. When I made it back out and into my room, I noticed all the light was out and there were candles lite around the room. I noticed both Sirius and Remus waiting on the bed. I raised an eyebrow at them.

"We were hoping…" Sirius trailed off

I looked over to Remus and noticed the pleading and hope in his eyes. I turned and shut my closet door and made sure my room was well warded and locked. I moved over to them and gave them both a long kiss before dropping my robe and crawling into bed.

Harry, Dudley, and I were able to say goodbye to everyone and get on the Hogwarts Express without getting caught by Ginny, Ron, or Hermione. Once we had found our compartment we quickly locked it and warded it so they and no one else could get in. We were halfway through our ride to Hogwarts when two elves appeared. One was Dobby and the other was Jon. Both handed me a letter and with a pop, they were off.

"What are the letters about?" Dudley asked

"I sent a letter to both Lucius and Demonhook in regards to the new DADA professor. She is a member of the Wizengamot so I hoping Lucius would have an impression of her, while Demonhook could give what information he had." I said

"Why did it take them so long to get letters back?" Harry asked

"Well Demonhook is a very busy goblin, and I told him no rush. While Lucius is well Lucius." I said

I quickly read over both letters and took in all the information that was on them. I handed them over to Harry and Dudley to read.

"So evidently she was the lady with the pink hat from the trial," I said

"Yes, but as you said earlier she is up Fudge's butt which could help us out," Harry said

"That and the fact that as a champion of Nemesis you would know how to best use the information in those letters," I said

"True, this year might be fun," Harry said

"Once everyone gets past the deal you two made," Dudley said

We spend the rest of the train ride talking about things. When the train finally stops at Hogsmead we walk out of the compartment and make our way towards the carriages. Harry stops walking and I walk into his back.

"What's wrong Harry?" I asked

He points to the front of the carriage. I look around him to see a large reptilian, horse-like creature harnessed to the front.

"What is that?" Harry asked

"What?" Dudley asked

"There is a large reptilian, horse-like creature harnessed to the front," I said

"I don't see anything," Dudley said

"I think they are a creature of death," I said

"Why do you think that?" Harry asked

"Well honestly you couldn't see them last year, but at the end of last you saw death, and now you can see them," I said

"Then why can you see them?" Dudley asked

We both just looked at him.

"Right you were there too," Dudley said

"I see them too, Harry and Ana. And the goddess is right." someone said

We turn to ser Luna already sitting in a carriage, I look at her with wide eyes as she called me a goddess. We all then climb up into the carriage. The ride was mostly silent until I asked the question.

"Luna, why did you call me a goddess?" I asked

Luna looks at me for a second with her dreamy eyes.

"Well, because you are one," Luna said

"And who told you that? Last time we talked I simply a demi." I asked

Luna looks at me a lets out a little giggle, but she does not answer. She then goes back to looking at her issue of the Quibbler. Dudley leans over and whispers in my ear. The ride was silent for the rest of the trip to the castle. Once the carriage came to a halt we all climbed out, we said goodbye to Luna once we were inside. Dudley, Harry, George, Fred, Neville, and I sat down at the Gryffindor table and the rest of what was once Gryffindor sits at the other table. Ron tries to sit with us and gets thrown out of the hall.

"You would think he would have learned," Neville said

"Evidentially not," I said

Once all of the first years were in the Great Hall there was a loud pop. The Gryffindor house help was standing in front of the head table.

"I'm the house-elf of Gryffindor. As was said in the middle of the last year still stands. First-years can be sorted into Gryffindor but the former Gryffindors may NOT sit at the table till they have proved themselves to Hogwarts and it's heir." the elf said

Then with a pop, it was gone.

The Great Hall broke out into whispers but that was quickly silenced by the sorting hat. Once the first-years were sorted Dumbledore stood up.

"I beg a few moments of your attention, as I have a few start of term announcements. Right off, our caretaker, the good Mr. Filch, has reminded me for what he says is the four-hundred and sixty-second time that he had an annually updated list of various banned items, usually introduced by our humor experts Fred and George Weasley…which are posted in an extensive list on the door to Mr. Filch's door. Also, we have two staffing changes this year. Professor Grubby-Flank will be taking the post of Care of Magical Creatures post as Professor Hagrid is on…extended leave." Dumbledore said

Harry and I exchange a look knowing that Hagrid is most likely doing something for the Order.

"Additionally, we have Professor Umbridge, who has kindly agreed to fill the post of Defense Against the Dark Arts-" Dumbledore is cut off

Umbridge has stood up and clears her throat.

"This is going to be good," I whisper

"Hem, hem. Headmaster, if I could address the school?" Umbridge asked

Dumbledore looks taken aback while McGonagall glares at her. Dumbledore sits down and invites her forward.

"Thank you, Headmaster. Now, how are we all doing tonight? I thought I would just say a few words. I am here at the Ministry of Magic's bequest, under Educational Decree twenty-two, which states that if the Headmaster of Hogwarts is unable to fill any teaching post the Ministry shall select one for the position. The Ministry has always considered the magical education of our children to be of vital importance, and the passing down of this ancient and noble art must be given to the next generation, lest it is lost forever…Without progress, stagnation. But progress for progress's sake is to be discouraged, for our art requires no tinkering…A balance must be attained, the new and the old, permanence and change, tradition and innovation, order and chaos…There are large changes coming soon, changes walking the fine line between order and chaos. Know only that these changes are for the best, and to prevent the destruction of our civilization from its own decay. Thank you." Umbridge said

The hall was silent, Dumbledore stands and sends us off to our dorms. Harry and I show the Gryffindors to the tower. Once we are in the common room we explain a few things.

"I'm sure if you are wondering what happened that has caused the spilt in Gryffindor?" Harry asked

They all nod their heads.

"Gryffindor founded this house with certain standards in mind. The people in his Hogwarts house should have ALL of the following: bravery, nerve, chivalry, daring, and above all loyalty. Last year the people in this house showed none of those values. None of them were brave enough to stand by one of their own during his second year. None of them had the courage, none of them were daring, none showed chivalry. Instead, they turned their backs on a member of their house. So Hogwarts made the decision and turned on them, they were kicked out. They are no longer welcome in Gryffindor." I said

"We currently do not have ahead of the house but that doesn't change the rules. Hogwarts will look after us, as will the elf of Gryffindor. If you doing something that is against the rules the elf will know and it will be him that hands out the punishment. It will be him that takes points and does things of that nature." Harry said

"Any questions?" I asked

A few of the first years raise their hands.

"Who are you guys?"

"Fred Weasley seventh year."

"George Weasley seventh year."

"Neville Longbottom fifth year."

"Dudley Dursley fifth year."

"Anastasia Morningstar fifth year."

"Harry Potter fifth year."

"Next question?" I asked

"How come you guys are still part of Gryffindor?"

"Because we stick by one another. I would gladly die for those five people." I said

"As would we," Harry said

"Next question?" I asked

"What if we get picked on by the houses or the people that were once part of this house?"

"Depending on what they do, depends on what you do. If they fire a spell at you fire one back. If they are verbal let us know and we will deal with it. Always let us know, no matter what is said or done. From now on this house is going to stick together. If you have a problem in a class or with a teacher come to us." I said

"Any other questions?" Harry asked

They all shook their heads no.

"Don't be afraid to ask us if you need help, or if you just want someone to talk to," I said

They nod.

"Now then the basic rule you must know is that you have to be back in the common room by 8 pm on school nights and 9 pm on weekends. This is a school-wide rule for first years." I said

They nod their heads.

"You guys are going to have a busy first day of school tomorrow so up to bed. You will find your names on the door to your rooms and your trunks at the foot of your bed." I said

Once all of the kids were out of the common room, I flopped down onto the couch.

"This is going to be a long year," I said

"What are we going to do about that Umbridge lady?" Neville asked

"Well she gets a chance, then a warning, then she gets fired," I said

"How bad do you think it is going to be?" Dudley asked

"Bad," I said

"Well in other news, we don't have to share rooms at the moment," Neville said

Harry, Dudley, Neville, and I made our way to our first Defense class with Umbridge. The bad part was that even though we were in Gryffindor the exit Gryffindors still had a class with us. Once we get into class we sit down and wait for what is most likely going to be a horrible class. Umbridge starts to talk when the doors are suddenly thrown open by Ron and Seamus.

"Sorry, Professor…" Ron starts

Umbridge smiles at Ron in a toad-like manner.

"Hmm, let's see, five points from Gryffindor for coming in late," Umbridge said

I raise my hand.

"Yes?" Umbridge asked

"You can't take points from Gryffindor for him being late," I said

"And why not?" Umbridge asked

"Because he isn't a member of Gryffindor. As you can see his tie is white, and he doesn't have a house crest on his robe. They cannot gain points nor can they lose them. If you want to punish him you are going to have to give him dentition or something of that sort." I said

Umbridge looks at me for a moment.

"Fine. Mr. Weasley and Mr. Finnigan, you will be serving detention later this week. Now sit down." Umbridge said

Ron and Seamus move and sit down with the rest of the old Gryffindor.

"Now, as I was saying before I was interrupted, your Defense Against the Dark Arts education has been rather fragmented and disjointed in your past classes, hasn't it? Know now that this is about to be rectified. I will be following a pre-approved Ministry-prepared, theory-centered Defense lesson plan." Umbridge said

She waves her wand at the blackboard and words are written down on it.

"Copy this down," Umbridge said

We all open our books and we begin copying, except Hermione, who sits with her book unopened, her hand in the air. Umbridge makes the smart decision and ignores her. However, within the next few seconds, nearly the whole class is watching Hermione.

"Yes?" Umbridge asked

"I wanted to know something about your course aims," Hermione said

"Well, they should be perfectly self-evident," Umbridge said

"Well, I don't think they are. They say nothing about actually doing spells." Hermione said

"I can imagine no circumstance in my class where you would need to use spells, my dear!" Umbridge said laughing

"But surely the whole point of defense against the dark arts is the practical application?" Hermione asked

"Miss Granger, this class has been approved by Ministry experts. Are you a Ministry Expert?" Umbridge asked

"No, but-" Hermione is cut off

"Then you have no business challenging those who are. We will be learning about spells in a safe, risk-free environment-" this time Umbridge is cut off

"But we've got O.W.L.s coming up! You expect us to do the spells with no practice?" Hermione asked

"What good's theory in the real world?" Ron asked

"This is school, not the real world, Mr. Weasley. There is nothing out there waiting to get you." Umbridge said

"What about Lord Voldemort?" Ron yelled

Most of the class flinched at the sound of the name.

"Detention Mr. Weasley. Let me set the record straight." Umbridge said

She stands behind her desk, leaning on her hands.

"Some of you have been told that a certain dead wizard has returned. This is a lie." Umbridge said

Ron stands up and knocks all his books to the ground, a look of rage on his face.

"Someone is being dramatic," Harry whispered.

"If I hadn't had that vision that would be you," I said

"It-is-NOT-a-LIE!" Ron yells

"Mr. Weasley, you have just landed yourself a fourth detention! Keep it up and there will severe repercussions." Umbridge said

Ron moves around his desk in rage.

"So, according to you, Cedric Diggory dropped dead? Or are you calling someone a murderer?" Harry asked

"That boy's death was a tragic accident," Umbridge said

Ron slams his fist against the wood of his desk.

"It was Murder! Harry and Anastasia saw it happen!" Ron yells

The entire class as a group whips their head around to look at Harry and me.

"All I can say is that during the third task of the tournament Cedric Diggory died. I will also say that he was not killed by Voldemort." Harry said

Once again the class flinches at his name, Umbridge looks triumphant, Ron and Hermione looked shocked and betrayed.

"Lier. Voldemort killed Cedric, and you both know it." Ron yelled

Umbridge snatches a quill up and scribbles a note, and hands it to Ron.

"Take that to McGonagall and get out of my class," Umbridge said

Ron turns and storms out of the classroom. Umbridge went back to "teaching".