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Harry Potter and the Silent Guardian : Ch. 103

Chapter 103: "Golden Mishaps at the Feast"

As everyone arrived at the Great Hall, they quickly dispersed to their respective house tables. Soon, almost all the seats were taken, leaving just a few spots open for the incoming first-year students.

Harry glanced around, his eyes settling on the staff table. He noticed that all the professors were there except for Professor McGonagall. His attention then shifted to the new Defense Against the Dark Arts professor, who ...

Harry Potter and the Silent Guardian : Ch. 102

Chapter 102: "Journey Back to Hogwarts"

Harry, entering his second year at Hogwarts, found himself back on the Hogwarts Express. The excitement was clear among the students bustling around on platform 9 3/4. With him were his friends, Cedric, Roger, Angelina, and Alicia. Unfortunately, due to a lack of space, his other friends, Reginald, Elvinia, and Arabella, had to settle into a compartment next door.

As the train's whistle cut sharply through the chatter, signa...

Harry Potter and the Silent Guardian : Ch. 101

Chapter 101: "Sword Fighting and Apparition"

As summer rolled in, Harry was spending his days at the Black Castle, ready to dive into learning new things. His usual busy lifestyle didn't let him sit still for long. Harry was especially excited to start learning sword fighting.

It took a couple of days before Arcturus came to Harry with some encouraging news. They had thought finding a sword-fighting instructor in Britain would be easy, but it turned out to be quit...

Harry Potter and the Silent Guardian : Ch. 100

Chapter 100: "Summer Holidays Part -2"

The next morning, Harry sprang out of bed and immediately set off for Cordelia's cottage, accompanied by Mira. Harry made a mental note that one of his holiday goals was to learn how to apparate. He knew he couldn't always depend on Mira for transportation.

As he stepped into Cordelia's cozy cottage, a wave of familiar scents—various medical herbs and brewing potions—welcomed him warmly. It was a comforting reminder of hi...

Harry Potter and the Silent Guardian : Ch. 99

Chapter 99: "Summer Holidays Part -1"

As Harry and Sirius materialized on the grounds of the Black Castle, Sirius turned to Harry with a warm smile, his eyes twinkling with both joy and expectation.

"Harry, there's something important I need to share with you," Sirius began, his voice filled with deep emotion. "Amelia is pregnant. I'm going to be a father."

Harry's face immediately brightened with a sincere smile. "That's incredible, Sirius! Congratulations!...

Harry Potter and the Silent Guardian : Ch. 98

Chapter 98: "End of First Year"

Months flew by, and before Harry knew it, his first year at Hogwarts was almost over. He had managed to achieve the goals he had set for himself at the start of the year.

Harry had advanced his studies to the point where he felt confident enough to tackle the final NEWT exams while securing high grades, a feat not typical for a first-year.

One clear indication of Harry’s advanced magical abilities was his mastery of the high...

Harry Potter and the Silent Guardian : Ch. 97

Chapter 97: "The Path of the Knight"

The day after discovering Godric Gryffindor's treasure, Harry set out to learn more about knights, delving into the depths of the library's numerous books. The concept of Knights that Godric Gryffindor had left in his inheritance seemed to be a forgotten path, lost to the sands of time.

Long before the rise of wizards in the world, a mystery that remains unsolved to the Britsh wizarding world, knights were beings of immense str...

Harry Potter and the Silent Guardian : Ch. 96

Chapter 96: "Godric Gryffindor's Legacy"

After everyone in Hogwarts had settled down for the night and the corridors had become silent, Harry made his way to the library. The library was deserted, with Madam Pince having retired to her quarters for the evening. The still library now held a secretive air.

Harry, hidden under his cloak, set about the intricate task of dismantling the complex wards that had been set up by Dumbledore or the other professors near the t...

Harry Potter and the Silent Guardian : Ch. 95

Chapter 95: "A Treasure Beckons"

Hogwarts Hospital Wing

In the quiet area of Hogwarts' hospital wing, Professor Snape and Headmaster Dumbledore stood over the lone figure resting on a bed, the only patient currently under their care. Professor Fletcher, identified as the source of recent attacks on the students in the hallways, now lay silent, bearing the consequences of his actions. He was not immobilized with a fractured skull among other injuri...

Harry Potter and the Silent Guardian : Ch. 94

Chapter 94: "Whispers of the Mind"

Before making any moves against Fletcher, Harry thought it would be better to understand the situation and learn all the secrets by looking into Fletcher's memories first.

It was also an ideal moment for Harry to get better at legilimency, the art of reading minds, something he had been cautious about for so long because he didn't want to accidentally hurt someone and cause them lasting damage. But with Fletcher, someone Harry sa...

Harry Potter and the Silent Guardian : Ch. 93

Chapter 93: "The Unseen Attack"

Over two weeks had passed, and a lot had changed at Hogwarts. Fletcher's sneak attacks were still happening, but not as much as before. In the first week, because loads of students decided it wasn't safe to be out after dark, Fletcher didn't have as many chances to do his attacks.

Realizing he was running out of time to find the special blood he was after, Fletcher started trying to catch people off guard in the morning or between ...

Harry Potter and the Silent Guardian : Ch. 92

Chapter 92: "Fletcher's Quest"

With the new year bringing its chill to the halls of Hogwarts, life within its ancient walls quickly returned to the usual pace of magical learning and lively student interactions. Classrooms buzzed with activity, the corridors echoed with the footsteps of students moving from one class to another, and the air was often filled with the sound of laughter or the occasional gasp following a spell that didn't quite work as intended. This peace...

Harry Potter and the Silent Guardian : Ch. 91

Chapter 91: "A Marauder's Spectacular Show"

The journey back to Hogwarts was filled with laughter and stories, making the long train ride fly by. Upon arrival, Harry and his companions were escorted to the castle via the "self-running carriages," much to the amazement of Harry's friends. Harry chose not to spoil their wonder, thinking it might be a tale for another time.

The feast that evening was a grand affair, reminiscent of the start-of-term feast but without ...

Harry Potter and the Silent Guardian : Ch. 90

Chapter 90: "Time-skip and Holidays"

Life at Hogwarts for Harry Potter found its usual pace once more after the meeting with the Professors in the Headmaster's office. Harry wasn't sure if Dumbledore ever identified who was responsible for the library's mess. It seemed straightforward to figure out, given that Professor Fletcher, like Harry, wasn't present at the feast. Yet, with Fletcher still teaching Defense Against the Dark Arts, Harry was left puzzled. Perhaps Dumb...

Harry Potter and the Silent Guardian : Ch. 89

Chapter 89: "Meeting the Headmaster"

The following day at Hogwarts, despite the lingering mystery from the previous night's quake, life resumed its normal rhythm. The students and faculty were preoccupied with their usual schedule of classes and homework, pushing aside any confusion left from the event.

On his way to an afternoon class, Harry decided to take a detour through the library. He was curious to see its condition after the destruction it had suffered. To...

Harry Potter and the Silent Guardian : Ch. 88

Chapter 88: "The Unsettled Library"

As the Hogwarts kitchen quivered from the unexpected shake, Harry didn't flinch. Pulling out the Marauder's Map once again, he was on the hunt for Professor Fletcher. He wasn't worried about being in any danger from the shake-up. Harry had a lot of faith in the sturdiness of the castle's construction. Plus, he was surrounded by a bunch of house elves who could quickly get him to safety if needed.

Feeling completely at ease about...

Harry Potter and the Silent Guardian : Ch. 87

Chapter 87: "Hallow's Eve 1989"

As another month flew by at Hogwarts, the days unfolded smoothly, without any notable disturbances.

Harry's birthday came and went, marked by a small celebration in the gardens near the Great Lake. Harry did get some presents from his family, like clothes and supplies for pranks, which Sirius had sent. Harry had been writing to Sirius about all the prank wars going on at school, and Sirius was thrilled to hear Harry was keeping up ...

Harry Potter and the Silent Guardian : Ch. 86

Chapter 86: "End of the First Month"

Time flew by for Harry as he settled into his new routine at Hogwarts. His days were filled with classes during the morning, hanging out with friends in the evening, and then sneaking off to study at night in the Room of Requirements, with the help of the Ravenclaw diadem to boost his learning.

To make sure he wasn't caught on his late-night adventures, Harry decided to secure the Marauder's Map. He remembered one day using a s...

Harry Potter and the Silent Guardian : Ch. 85

Chapter 85: "Potions"

Following a lively breakfast filled with laughter and camaraderie, Harry and his fellow students eagerly made their way through the dimly lit corridors of Hogwarts towards the potions classroom, nestled deep within the castle's dungeons.

On this particular day, Harry was slated to attend potions class alongside his Hufflepuff counterparts. He breathed a sigh of relief, grateful to avoid a session with the notoriously competitive Slytherin hou...

Harry Potter and the Silent Guardian : Ch. 84

Chapter 84: "Dawn of a Prankster"

The next morning after his routine jog around the castle grounds, Harry decided to take a quick side trip to the Room of Requirements. He had a plan brewing in his mind, a way to add a little excitement and maybe even out the playing field against any bullies targeting his new friends at Hogwarts.

During the previous visit to the Room of Hidden Things in search of the Ravenclaw Diadem, Harry had noticed an assortment of abandoned ...

Harry Potter and the Silent Guardian : Ch. 83

Chapter 83: "Unwelcome Company"

As the evening wound down, Harry and his new friends found themselves spread out on benches within an empty classroom, basking in the glow of a day full of adventure and laughter. They exchanged stories of their favorite parts of the day, each tale bringing a wave of nostalgia for moments just hours old.

The peaceful reflection was abruptly shattered by the entrance of four individuals, uninvited and unwelcome. Leading the quartet w...

Harry Potter and the Silent Guardian : Ch. 82

Chapter 82: "A Day of Adventure Part - 2"

Moving on from the Forbidden Forest, the group set their sights on the infamous Whomping Willow. Known for its aggressive and unpredictable behavior, the tree stood as an imposing figure on the Hogwarts grounds. As they neared it, they couldn't help but marvel at the sight of its branches swinging wildly, each movement filled with power and purpose.

"Wouldn't want to find yourself on the wrong end of those branches," Harry...

Harry Potter and the Silent Guardian : Ch. 81

Chapter 81: "A Day of Adventure Part - 1"

The morning light broke through the curtains of the Ravenclaw dormitory, heralding a Sunday morning at Hogwarts—remarkably free of any classes.

Harry, accustomed to his morning routine, quietly rose from his bed, careful not to disturb his still-sleeping roommates, Roger and Reginald. The night before, Roger had already opted out of joining Harry's morning routine, preferring the warmth of his bed after yesterday's exhau...

Harry Potter and the Silent Guardian : Ch. 80

Chapter 80: "Room of Requirements and Ravenclaw's Diadem Part - 2"

After leaving the Room of Hidden Things, Harry watched as the doorway vanished, merging seamlessly with the rest of the wall. He paused momentarily, then paced back and forth in front of where the door had been, concentrating on finding a secure location within the castle to both destroy the Horcrux and repair the Diadem of Ravenclaw.

As he focused on this new requirement, another door materialized...

Harry Potter and the Silent Guardian : Ch. 79

Chapter 79: "Room of Requirements and Ravenclaw's Diadem Part - 1"

In the cozy Ravenclaw common room, Harry retreated to his own space and breezed through the History of Magic assignment. Having aced his OWLs in the subject not long ago, the task was a piece of cake for him. Once done, he dedicated some time to write letters to Sirius, Emma, and Susan, sharing the news of his sorting into Ravenclaw and his experiences on his first day at Hogwarts. With the letters seale...

Harry Potter and the Silent Guardian : Ch. 78

Chapter 78: "Other Classes and House Dynamics"

History of Magic was the next in the day's schedule. Harry surprisingly found himself enjoying this class, a reaction that was unusual compared to most students. The general expectation was boredom from listening to Professor Binns, a ghost who monotonously lectured about ancient Goblin wars, causing many first-year students to doze off.

However, Harry used this opportunity differently. With Professor Binns paying lit...

Harry Potter and the Silent Guardian : Ch. 77

Chapter 77: "Transfiguration"

Harry and his friends quickly headed to their first Transfiguration class. Thanks to the map Cedric shared, they found the classroom easily and arrived before the rest of their classmates. The room was spacious, clearly too large for the small group of fourteen first-year students who were expected. At the front of the room, on the teacher's podium, sat a tabby cat, calmly observing the newcomers.

"Looks like we've got some time befo...

Harry Potter and the Silent Guardian : Ch. 76

Chapter 76: "First Day"

Harry, ever the early riser, found himself waking up at the break of dawn, at 5 am, without the aid of an alarm. He silently made his way out of the dormitory to freshen up, being careful not to disturb his new roommates.

Descending to the common room, he discovered it empty, enveloped in the tranquil silence of the early morning. The common room windows offered a breathtaking view that captured the essence of Hogwarts’ surrounding beaut...

Harry Potter and the Silent Guardian : Ch. 75

Chapter 75: "Professors and Ravenclaw Common Room"

As Harry wrapped up his dinner, his gaze wandered to the staff table, where the professors were also enjoying their meal. Among them, Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore was impossible to miss. His high-backed chair and the vibrant, shiny robes he wore set him apart from the others.

Harry had already formed an opinion about the headmaster – seeing him as a politician, manipulative, and willing to do anything...

Harry Potter and the Silent Guardian : Ch. 74

Chapter 74: "Sorting"

The first-year students, wide-eyed and filled with wonder, made their way to the front of the Great Hall, eagerly anticipating the moment that would define their next seven years at Hogwarts. Amidst the quiet murmur of the hall, a soft cough echoed, drawing everyone's attention to a seemingly ordinary hat perched on a stool before the teachers' podium.

This was no ordinary hat, however; it was the renowned Sorting Hat, famous not only for it...