The Silver, Golden Boy

Disclaimer: I do not now, nor will I ever own Harry Potter, however Eric Tenshia as well as the openeing poem do belong to me.

I Am Me

Why do you look at me like that?
Why is the horror in your eyes?
Why am I like this?

I have accepted me
Why cant you?
Why am I me?

I would change nothing about myself
Can you say the same about yourself?
Why would you change who you are?

I am me, that is who I want to be
Me, no one else but me
Can you say the same about yourself?

Can you tell others who you wish to be?
Do you know who you are?
Have you accepted yourself?
Like I have me

Can you tell others the secrets that you hold?
Do you lie about who you are?
Who are you?

I do not care about what ‘they’ think
For I am me, who is who I want to be
I tell those the secrets that I hold

You should do the same
It’s no fun being alone
You would be surprised

There are people out there like you
In every single way
There are people out there like you

You’re never alone if you choose not to be
Tell others of who you really are
And then your soul can be completely free

Chapter Four
Respect and Honor



Before people even got a chance to make it to the great hall they were chattering away about the newest gossip, the hooded stranger who had seemed to ride an invisible horse that pulled the carriages to the castle. Nobody truly questioned it however as by now a few people were able to see the winged horses that pulled the carriages, they all knew by now what seeing them meant and didn't fear them nearly as much as Harry did in his fifth year. Another strange thing that happened was that Luna Lovegood seemed to know the stranger as she was pulled willingly upon the invisible (to most) horse by the man and rode with him to the castle.

Instead of going to the Great Hall with the other students however, both the stranger and Luna seemed to have disappeared without anyone seeing where they went even though they had the attention of the whole school. Not thinking anything more of it, the students went into the Great Hall and got ready for the beginning speech from the Headmaster as any other year. There was no notice of anything to do with the stranger or the new teacher that was sitting down beside Professor Snape and seemed to be having a half-decent conversation with him.

It wasn't until after everyone was fed and watered (The Headmasters words) that he started the real speech for the start of the school year. "I would like to introduce your new teacher for Defense Against the Dark Arts, Professor Eric Tenshia" The new professor stood and bowed slightly with a smirk firmly on place before sitting back down and starring at the door, seeming to see something that nobody else could. "We wish him a fantastic year. Also some of you may have noticed a cloaked figure upon arriving to Hogwarts. I must admit that even I do not know who he is, but I am promised that no harm will come upon those in this castle so long as he is not attacked or initiated into the fight first. I must caution all that may wish to cause harm upon him as I am told that he is a very powerful Wizard and is only attending the school so that his education is legal."

With those words the doors to the Great Hall were burst open and the cloaked figure stepped through with his arm placed around Luna Lovegood's waist. She looked different then people remembered her, during the time that they seemed to disappear, her hair had taken a silkier look as well as her clothes fitting her more tightly but still comfortably. Her outfit was now of the finest of silk that went well with her escort, as they seemed to be perfect for each other while walking into the hall. The room became deathly silent as everyone took in the appearances of those that came into the hall, it was Professor Tenshia that broke the silence with a cocky smirk to match his attitude.

"And here I thought you said that you didn't have any friends that would accept you here at Hogwarts. Who's she? Don't tell me that you are already settled down with one person already when the fun just began" A dark chuckle came from the black-cloaked figure before a wave of his hand and a shake of his head. When he spoke it was a cold hard voice, his own but in a tone that nobody would recognize, after all his hero-mask was done now to reveal someone that nobody would expect.

"Her name is Luna Lovegood, she will be re-sorted before I place the hat on my head as I will need to keep those that foreseen this close to protect. She is to be treated the same that you would treat me or else there will be hell to pay, any mention of "Loony Lovegood" or anything of the sort will get your soul taken from your body, is that understood?" With that the whole student body nodded but the Headmaster looked like he was ready to protest to the harsh words and lack of respect on his part about the re-sorting that he was not told about. Before anybody could protest, Luna just smiled in her dreamy-like state and spoke like she normally did; she had not changed only chosen whom she would ally herself with.

"It says in 'Hogwarts: A History' that a re-sorting can be made whenever the student feels the need, however since the last one was several hundred years ago we also went to the Ministry and got this" Luna pulled a rolled up parchment from inside the mans robes, showing a bit of his silk shirt to the others' view. "It's signed from all those on the schools governors. It also states that my friend here is able to re-take his Owl’s as he came into his inheritance and with that a new knowledge as well." She presented the parchment to the Headmaster before returning to Harry's side, letting him place his hand around her, keeping her as close to him as possible.

At the Headmasters' defeated look, Harry almost laughed but caught himself and took Luna’s' hand to escort her to sit down on the stool that was left from the first-years while placing the hat on her head. Several people held their breath while waiting for the hat to say where it was that she belonged, after several moments a cry of "Slytherin!" was heard and Luna gave Harry a bright smile. After she was done, Harry snapped his fingers and changed her Ravenclaw colors to that of Slytherins' before sitting down and taking his place on the stool.

"Ah! Mr. Potter, I am pleased to note that you found out the truth in your situation. As you should know I was forbidden to tell you before and I hope that you will forgive me. Now, about Ms Lovegood, you should know that she is to marry someone else so you should not try to persuade her to court you, but I see that there is someone else for you even if you don't realize it now. Now, about your house... you should know more then anyone that you will need those of every house if you are to succeed in your plans. I think that perhaps that I have spoken for too long as we both know where you belong, but I must say something else. The sword that you pulled from me is indeed yours and should be taken from the Headmaster once you are willing to allow him to know whom you are and that you are no longer his pawn in his game of chess. Now, just call for Fawks and she will bring me to you should you need someone to help you with anything. Now that you know everything I can tell you… let the show begin."

"SLYTHERIN!!"