NanoSteps Brainstorming 2 - Stepping Out

[ECSNorway]

This particular jump had been a slight surprise: I was at Hogwarts again.

Yes, again.

No, apparently, not the same Hogwarts. Dumbledore didn't remember me, neither did anyone else there.

And judging from the dates on the newspapers and the chatter in Diagon Alley, I was actually earlier than my previous visit.

It made me worry, a bit, if I might be getting myself into paradox-level trouble. For a week I'd kept pouring through every time-related song I knew in search of something to make sure I didn't screw things up.

I shouldn't have worried.

I really, really shouldn't have worried.

I realized what was happening at the Sorting.

She was younger than I remembered. But that shock of long blonde hair with the big red bow and those big blue eyes were instantly recognizeable.

As 'Abbot, Hannah' was disposed to Hufflepuff, I braced myself.

"Aino, Minako," called McGonnagall's stern voice.

I could've told you what came next faster than the hat. It was clearly obvious she belonged in -

"GRYFFINDOR!"

Spoiler

Doug discovers crossovers.

--
Sucrose Octanitrate.
Proof positive that with sufficient motivation, you can make anything explode.