Chimaera of Judgement

Jessica X

Story Summary:
Over the past four years, Albus Potter has dealt with nothing more taxing than a bullying older brother and asinine bunkmates at school. Now he and Rose are preparing for their fifth year at Hogwarts, and he finds himself wishing for more excitement and fewer annoyances. Unfortunately for him, only the first wish will come true... a thousandfold. [COMPLETE]

What do the Divination Tower, Azkaban and the Headmistress's office have to do with one another? Hmm...

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And here we find ourselves in the Potter family home on a mostly-average day.

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Off to Diagon Alley we go!

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Albus and Rose have a disturbing confrontation that leaves them with more questions than answers.

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Sorting, start-of-term feast, and stupid bunkmates.

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A closer look at our two newest faculty members. From whence do they hail?

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Quidditch tryouts, and trying out Albus's birthday present.

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Albus gets a broom, Ryan gets a knuckle sandwich, and Logan gets an unexpected body modification.

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Albus, Rose and Ryan enjoy a pleasant detention in the Forbidden Forest.

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What's a Hogsmeade weekend without Slytherins picking on unsuspecting peers?

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Otherworldly adventures, haunting encounters, infuriating revelations.

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Speculations on the spectres. Also, the first Quidditch match of the season... what will be the outcome?

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Rose recovers, and the mystery of the banshee is solved.

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Rose enjoys a birthday, Ravenclaw trounces Hufflepuff on the pitch, and a late-night swim brings more than they bargain for...

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Albus gets an unexpected pat on the back, overhears urgent whisperings in Hogsmeade, and thaws out an icicle.

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Scorpius's malicious prank is exposed... and Hogwarts gets one of its own back.

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A guest from Harry's past drops by Grimmauld Place with holiday greetings.

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The Weasley clan gathers at the Burrow for a jubilant Christmas celebration... and the Malfoys just have to show up unannounced.

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Back to the castle. More eavesdropping, more good-natured ribbing... and an announcement is made. Who could be the transfer?

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Suspicions are stirring now that a Slytherin has "infiltrated" Gryffindor. Which comes to a head when a sword finds its way into a student's shoulder...

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Albus enjoys a quiet birthday, disease outbreak strikes Hogwarts... and, as you might have guessed, we get a different sort of lesson in History.

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Professor Weasley switches classes... and Albus enjoys his first (and last?) date.

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Elizabeth Larkins SOMEWHAT spills the beans... and during Gryffindor's second match, Finnigan doesn't seem to have any kind words for his housemates. But it's what happens AFTER the game that's fodder for the rumour mill!

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Al and Rose have an uncomfortable conversation, which leads her to play match-maker. Albus is not amused; and neither are Tanith and Kayla, who confront Wendelyne head-on. Many discussions ensue... but what's wrong with that suit of armour?

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In which blame is sorely misdirected, and Al bears witness to what is either a breakdown, or a breakTHROUGH.

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Further proof that there will never be such a thing as a pleasant, enjoyable Hogsmeade weekend for Albus and company.

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Jezabel gets cleaned up - a LOT - and Albus takes a brief walk with Wendelyne only to be interrupted by a modern-day book burning of sorts.

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The news of Jezabel's re-Sorting becomes public knowledge. Also, a detention in the dungeons brings forth unforeseen tidbits... like what Dryden, and Rose, might be hiding.

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April showers bring the blossoming of friendships. Albus also blasphemes against Quidditch... and narrowly avoids death by plummeting Slytherin.

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Hogwarts gets a mysterious visitor. Accusations are flung. Lily postulates that Jezabel needs therapy. The Dungeons are fumigated. Then, on the way to the kitchens...

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Human depravity manifests itself... resulting in one desertion, and multiple expulsions.

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Albus overhears a curious conversation between a professor and an Auror... that raises more questions than it answers. Following this, Albus hatches a scheme of towering stupidity, and Ryan Macmillan lends an unexpected hand.

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Albus is introduced to Jezabel's family, and has a long overdue heart-to-heart with the newest Gryffindor herself.

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Meetings between families, and the wrath of the Improper Use Office. And what might an elderly house-elf know about the houseguest?

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Quick jaunt into Diagon Alley with Jezabel in tow, followed by a lovely dinner at the Ronald Weasley estate.

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Albus and Jezabel return to school, and Albus immediately learns that decisions regarding his future are nearer at hand than he'd previously thought. Then an old birthday present brings about greater horror than anyone expected...

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Nothing can be done to remove the monocle from Rose's face. Albus is accosted by a pair of angry detentionees. A milestone for Jezabel slips by, and she receives a cryptic bit of post that promises to shake things up yet more.

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Azkaban. Bellatrix.

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With Jezabel magically bound to unconsciousness, what will Albus possibly be able to do? Thanks to an unexpected leg up from the staff, more than he'd have hoped.

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Awakening, a visit to the kitchens. Then a lakeside chat slowly gives way to a deadly confrontation.

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Picking up the pieces from the greenhouse. Two mini-makeovers. And, thanks to a close family member, Albus talks through a few things weighing on his mind.

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Jezabel delves deeper and deeper into the murky secrets of her parentage... and Albus comes to understand a little more about the way her mind works.

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The final match of the Quidditch season is anything but forgettable... but afterward, Albus happens to overhear a conversation he'd be glad to forget.

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Just as it sounds. Also, the mystery of the cursed monocle is solved.

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Examinations begin. Rose rebuffs an advance. Good news lifts their spirits, only for a run-in with Slytherins to bring them back down again. All this, tied up with a neat bow of another tirade from the Gryffindor Keeper.

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Albus gives the lead balloon, but does make it through his O.W.L.s more or less unscathed. But did the violent outburst in the entrance hall lead directly to the house-elf's dire news?

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Down in the dungeons, a catastrophe is unfolding. Is Dryden still alive? Rose and Albus have got quite a migraine ahead of them.

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Unlikely assistance from classmates and another trip through space and time lead our heroes to the rescue... perhaps?

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Who is it behind door number three? How have they been manipulating Hogwarts's non-living entities? The final confrontation between the forces of good and evil (this year, at least) begins.

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When everything comes to a head, someone will snap.

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The threat to Hogwarts has passed at the cost of a (relatively) human life. Here comes the fallout. Also, Albus has some enlightening conversations with Ryan and his House Ghost, and yet another surprise is spotted on the horizon...

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Albus, Jezabel and Rose are whisked off to an unexpected locale, where Jezabel will learn a great deal more than she perhaps wished to.

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Jezabel processes, Caspian recovers, Dorika returns. The Headmistress at last announces the death of one of her students, and the castle is shocked. Lastly, just before going on up to bed, Albus decides a thorough chat with their Potions Master is in order...

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Leaving Hogwarts is seldom enjoyable, but alas, the Express always comes. How easy will saying goodbye to Jezabel be after all they've been through?

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