"Welcome! Welcome to another year here at Hogwarts! I have a few things to say to you all, and as one of them is very serious, I think it best to get out of the way before you become befuddled by our excellent feast. As you will all be aware after their search of the Hogwarts Express, our school is presently playing host to some of the dementors of Azkaban, who are here on Ministry of Magic business-"
"Just kick the three of them out! Everyone knows they're only here because of those three are!" Someone shouted from the Ravenclaw table as murmurs flew around the hall while I lifted my head and looked at Roger Davies who was glowering at me
"Come over here and say that to our faces, Davies! See if you're ballsy enough to do it then!" I shouted back as my hand gripped at the knife beside me and I gritted my teeth
"I'm not getting too close to any of you! I don't want to be attacked!"
"Yes well clearly that thought didn't cross your mind when you were snarling in my face on the train then, huh?!" I shouted at him as I started to get to my feet and Blaise grabbed my arm as he pulled me back down onto the bench and he shook his head at me
"That is enough from you Mr Davies and you Miss Black, so if you'll both please stay seated and quiet" Dumbledore said loudly, silencing both of us and the whole of the hall as I let go of the knife as it clattered onto the table while I pressed my lips together and clenched my fist as my nails dug into my skin and I stared down at the table as the tips of my fingers grew white and Blaise took ahold of my hand under the table and peeled my fingers away as he rubbed at my hand
"Now, let me make this clear to you all. The dementors being stationed at Hogwarts have nothing to do with the Black family whatsoever, and I ask you all to not treat them any differently than you have been. The dementors are stationed at every entrance to the grounds, and while they are with us I must make it plain that nobody is to leave school without permission. Dementors are not to be fooled by tricks or disguises- Or even Invisibility Cloaks. It is not in the nature of a dementor to be forgiving, or to understand pleading and excuses. I therefore warn each and every one of you to give them no reason to harm you" Dumbledore said somewhat louder as I glanced up while he paused, looking out to everyone with a look of seriousness that did not suit his usually smiling face
"On a happier note. I am pleased to welcome two new teachers to our ranks this year. Firstly, Professor Lupin who has kindly agreed to fill the post of Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher" he said with a smile as I turned and watched as he stood to his feet, offering a small wave and smile to everyone as I joined in with the clapping as I kept my eyes on him, turning away as I looked around to Holly after he met my gaze as we shared a look
"As to our second new member of staff, I am delighted to say that the place of Care of Magical Creatures teacher will be filled by none other than our very own Rubeus Hagrid, since Professor Kettleburn has decided to retire in order to enjoy more time with his remaining limbs" Dumbledore said happily as a thunderous applaud sounded from the Gryffindor table behind us as I started clapping along with them, Dumbledore only speaking again once the sound in the hall had died down
"Now with that all out of the way, I hope you all enjoy the feast. Tuck in" he said as platters appeared in front of us and the goblets filled themselves up as the hall erupted in noise
"Are you alright?"
"Fine" I mumbled to Blaise as I propped my head in my hand and stared down
"Lia" glancing at Blaise, I watched as he raised his eyebrows at me before wrapping me into a side hug as I leant my head against his arm
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Storms Ahead
Fanfiction**trigger warning: this story will contain scenes of a violent relationship, self harm, attempted suicide, depression and anxiety** (I understand that this may be personal and emotional towards readers and that's why I'll leave it up to you to decid...
