Harry clapped Ron's back in excitement. "I've thought of a way to defeat Voldermort! The magical creatures!" Ron choked; he had been chewing on apple slices while reading a Quidditch book in the Weasley living room. They had just finished their N.E.W.T examinations one week ago. They had been watching a show in which the ants band together to carry large pieces of food back to their nests.
"Mate, don't do that when I am eating!" Ron choked out.
Harry exclaimed excitedly. "The ants! They gave me the idea." Ron looked confused. "What? I only see the ants crawling about aimlessly... Hermione grinned with amusement and excitement. "Oh Harry! That's a good idea! I can't believe you gained inspiration from the ants!"
"Now, if only I could convince them" Harry rushed over with Hermione behind him and a confused Ron rushing to keep up. Harry casted a Bubblehead Charm on himself and Hermione and left Ron on the shores on one of the beaches on Atlantic Ocean. He swam down to the depths of the sea in search of the Architthis, squid which lived in colonies. He had learnt about these humanoid creatures with tentacles for limbs. Cankel, the leader of the colony came to meet Harry.
He said in a watery sounding voice, "Why should we help you if there's nothing in it for us? We would only help you on one condition-you wizards must clean up the oceans for us with your magic. It is becoming too dirty for us to live in"
Harry agreed readily as he was sure that the Minister would allow it, anything just to get rid of Voldermort. They planned carefully for the upcoming attack. Finally the day came when Voldermort attacked with all his forces, the Architthis rose up from the deep oceans, freezing all the Death Eaters solid, which were too surprised to defend themselves. Cankel himself immobilised Voldermort with frozen spikes as he was too strong for the other Architthis. Harry then looked into the eyes of Voldermort and casted the killing curse directly at his heart, killing him instantly. He turned into black ashes. On the ground was the imprinted shaped of his skeleton. Aurors from the Ministry which have been abiding their time then arrested the Death Eaters.
"Remember your promise." Was what Cankel said before all the Architthis evaporated and vanished back to their ocean. The first thing Harry did was to gather as many people as possible to cast Cleansing spells at the ocean again and again to clean it. Finally hours later, when the water turned clear, a salty breeze came. They had fulfilled their promise and Cankel was satisfied.
"So where are you going after this?" Hermione asked, her head whirring with thoughts.
Ron answered. "I am going to Laurent's Candy store to get some sweets, want me to get you anything?"
She gave a exasperated sigh. Harry laughed and answered patiently. "Ron, what she means is that after we get our N.E.W.T results where are you going? Not where you are going at this moment."
He just shook his head. "Well, I wouldn't know till I get my results back."
Hermione just shook her head; he was always like this, never made plans for the future. "What about you Harry?"
"Sorry Herm, same as Ron." Hermione gave them a frown. "I am going to be an Arguer. So I am planning to go to Hellsbane Academy or Kraser School. You all should aim to go there too."
They just shrugged, lost in their own thoughts. Finally the results' release day neared, Harry was ill with nerves and could hardly choke down his breakfast. For once Ron was also picking at his breakfast instead of scarfing down his breakfast and asking for seconds. Only Hermione and the rest of the Weasleys ate as per normal.
Harry felt like there are butterflies flying around in his stomach and held his stomach. Ron looked as if he felt the same way. Harry's palms were sweaty with nerves and he looked green. Ron's face paled when an owl dropped 3 letters in. The letter floated in front of their faces. Harry felt conflicted; he wanted to open it but was afraid to. What if he failed? If He, the killer of Voldermort, failed N.E. , he would be the laughing stock of the world. He hoped he would at least pass, since the last year he didn't manage to get much studying done as they were looking for the Horcruxes to destroy.
He gave Ron a look; they would open their letters together. Taking a deep breath, Harry opened his letter at the same time as Ron. "Well?" Hermione demanded, shaking their shoulders roughly in her impatience to know their results. "You know, as usual I got all 'O's!"
Harry just handed Hermione the letter and she gave a gasp and grabbed him in a big hug. Without waiting for Ron's permission, she snatched the letter from him. Then she gave a scream and fainted. "So how did you do?" Ron grinned at him; he must have done well for him to have such a huge smile. Harry began laughing hysterically and shouted "Same as her! Surprisingly even Potions!"
Ron whooped and revived Hermione with a spell. "Yeah! I got 4 'O's and 4'EE's!" Hermione grinned. "Let's apply to Hellsbane!" They just nodded in agreement. Hellsbane was the best.
At the Malfoy manor, Draco calmly opened the letter, then sent a owl to Blaise's with just one word.
'You and me-HA?'
Minutes later came the reply. 'Yes.'
Inside his heart, Draco Malfoy was relieved, his parents would be glad that he had done well in his studies even though they were not around anymore, they had not given their lives in vain. He would have Blaise for company in school even though they may not be in the same dorm. He was proud of himself, there were very few Slytherins to have made it into Hellsbane, even if they scored well, because their characters and the way they were brought up, they were rejected.
Dear student, we have received your application and references and we are pleased to offer you a place in Hellsbane Academy, one of the top higher education schools in the Wizarding World with a intake of only 200 students every year. We have attached a copy of the school information with rules, regulations and everything you need to know in it. Do owl me if you have further queries at Hellsbane Academy Headmaster office, North of Drakshun Valley. Do give us a reply within 2 weeks. Thank you.
Congratulations once again and we hope to see you soon.
Sincerely,
Daniel Horton.
School system
Hellsbane Academy's system is very different from the other magical schools as it incorporates Muggle ways in our system, which you will see while reading through the other parts. We aim to produce independent thinkers with humble, hardworking characters with our unique system which have been proven to work by the high numbers of successful, respected professionals in their various fields of interest. Hellsbane graduates found employment within a month of graduation with salaries ranging from 4500 Galleons onwards. All this is achieved with hard work and determination. We have a very flexible system with only a few basic rules which must be obeyed.
The rules are as follows:
1) All students are to be dressed appropriately for class. No indecent or revealing clothes are allowed. If found, teachers have the right to ban the student from class for the day. Accessories are allowed for girls. There is no specific dress code. Muggle clothing are also allowed. Some examples of clothing include jeans, shorts, shirts, Wizarding robes and many more.
2) Students cannot miss class without valid reason(s), if not, attendance and grades for that day will be a zero.
3) No bullying, fighting, committing of crimes or any offensive behaviour is allowed. Offenders will be severely punished or even expelled.
4) There is a curfew for students. All students are not allowed to wander about the campus and be in their dorms by 11.15pm.
5) Pets are allowed with the approval of the Headmaster.
Housing
To promote independence and maturity, all students are to stay on school campus during the school term. There are 5 dorms which are also the Houses of the school. There will be friendly events conducted throughout the year to gain points. At the end of the year, every House will get a small prize with the winning House getting something more unique. The House colours are as follows:
Arcton Red
Sherider Yellow
Vulrion Blue
Thersfal Green
Inferas Purple
Meals
Here are the meal times for students
Breakfast 7.45am-8.30am
Lunch 12.30-1.15pm
The meals for students will be conducted buffet style (Muggle) as we do not want to overwork the House Elves with such a large number of students. In this way, students have a choice in deciding how much and what they want to eat, reducing wastage. Students can have their meals in the dorm common lodge or in their rooms. As for dinner students are allowed to choose their dinner time as they may have extra activities after classes at different timings.
Academics
We have a selection of classes. Students will take a maximum of 4 subjects over 2 years, or more pending approval. There will be an examination at the end of each year to gauge students' understanding of the subject. Each Theory class will be 1 hours and each Practical class will be 2 hours each. Here are the classes offered.
Charms
Students are taught specific wand movements and proper pronounciation for advanced charm spells. This require charms understanding or its equivalent at N.E.W.T level
Applications of Magic
Students will be taught both the theories and practical aspects of offensive and defensive magic in potential conflict situations. This requires Defence against the Dark Arts or its equivalent understanding at N.E.W.T level.
Herbology
Students will have better understanding of the properties of magical and muggle plants, the characteristics of aggressive and passive plants and how they can be applied in life. This require herbology understanding or its equivalent at N.E.W.T level
Potions
Students learn the correct way to brew potions, following specific recipes and using various magical ingredients to create their potions. Knowledge about how ingredients, intricacies of timing, ageing, stirring techniques, and bottling skills will affect the quality and quantity of the potions. This require potions understanding or its equivalent at N.E.W.T level
Transfiguration
It teaches the art of changing of the form and appearance of an object and limits to it. It requires precise wand movements, and the proper pronunciation of an incantation in order for the object to be transfigured. This require transfiguration understanding or its equivalent at N.E.W.T level
Zoology
Students learn about a wide range of magical and muggle creatures Students are taught about feeding, maintaining, breeding, and proper treatment of these various creatures. This require care of creatures understanding or its equivalent at N.E.W.T level
Ancient Runes
It is a mostly theoretical subject that studies the ancient runic scripts of magic and muggles. This require runes understanding or its equivalent at N.E.W.T level
Muggle Studies
This study the way Muggles behaviour, characters and way of living and how it differs from Wizards. Research is also on-going about how Muggle ways can improve the Wizarding world.
Here are some suggestions of combinations for some popular careers. If you need further assistant as to which combination to take, do consult the Headmaster before sending in your acceptance letter.
Aurors- Applications of magic, Transfiguration, Muggle Studies, Charms
Healers- Herbology, Potions, Transfiguration, Zoology, Applications of Magic, Muggle studies
Researchers- Any combination including what you intend to specialise in.
Creature handlers- Herbology, Potions, Zoology, Applications of magic
Arguers-Applications of Magic, Muggle Studies, Transfiguration, Muggle Studies
Students of Hellsbane are expected to participate in ONE co-curricular activity which is included in their grades for the year. This is the list of activities:
Brroacing-Race on brooms over a obstacle course designed to hinder racers. The first person to reach the designated end point wins the race.
Quidditch- A team sport where Goals are scored by Chasers throwing the Quaffle through one of the opponents' three goals without being knocked off your broom by defense Beaters whose job it is to hit a Bludger into your body. The game ends when a tiny, winged ball with a mind of its own (the Snitch) is captured by the Seeker of the team team. The snitch is worth 100 points regular goals are worth team that has more points when the snitch is caught, wins.
Criding-Ride and compete various equine magical/muggle creatures in competitions
Torekking-Trekking and camping in the forests/jungles of the world
Spellball-a team sport where the person with the ball is only allowed to move 1 step. Both Spells and physical contact can be used to get the ball. The objective is to throw the ball to the person standing the goal. The team which have the most number to goals at the end of 30minutes wins the game.
Further details will be given out when the activities start.
Classes will start on 12 August 2010, students are expected to be in the dorms on 5 August 2010 for orientation. We wish you a pleasant day and hope to see you soon.
Sincerely,
Betty Sinclay,
Head of Student Admissions and assistant Headmistress.
Harry looked around with awe. Hellsbane had one of the largest and most beautiful campus in the world. A massive gold burnished gate guard the entrance to the school with a tiled path leading the way to the building entrance. The rest of the ground was covered with lush green grass that looked almost too nice to walk on. The campus was shaped like a circle, with the five dorms along the perimeter and the class building and activity ground in the centre. The school building was a soft grey colour with dark grey window panes. They would each have their own rooms in the different dorms which were painted their House colours.
They had come for their first day of orientation. They were ushered into the hall for the welcome talk. Daniel Horton the Headmaster, a blonde man in his thirties smiled down at them. "Congratulations and welcome to Hellsbane Academy. I am the Headmaster and alumni of the school. You may call me Daniel. I commend you on your outstanding performance in the N.E. , which is why you all are here. Some of you have already decided what career you want, some of you haven't decided, it doesn't matter, at the end of two year you would have decided. Firstly you will receive a piece of paper stating your House and dorm room number. After that you can have your dinner and get to know your dorm mates which are also your House mates. Remember, a little friendly competition between Houses is good but don't take it too personally. You all have the week to get familiarized with Hellsbane campus and to decide which activity you want to join. Have a good rest; you go to your dorm after you receive your House and dorm room number."
Daniel waved his hand and pieces of paper floated into the students' hands. Harry look down at his ' Vulrion 1A' He nudged Ron, "Hey what's yours? I hope we get into the same House!"
"Nope. I got Thersfal 2C." Looking crestfallen that he won't be with Harry and hoping that he can be with Hermione instead, Ron turned to Hermione, "Herm?"
She shook her head, but looking happy, she replied. "Sherider 2E, Guys it makes sense that they will separate us, since we already know each other. I am sure they will want us to make friends in school."
Harry nodded with agreement, true. He hope that he has nice neighbours. "Bye. See you tomorrow." They waved a hand in acknowledgment and went off to their own rooms to get settled in. The dorms were in order, Arcton, Sherider, Vulrion, Thersfal and Inferas. After they got settled in, they would have a small party to welcome and get to know each other in the House dorms. Harry's room was on the first level, at the very end of the hallway with identical looking dark blue doors. Harry stopped in surprise; there was no doorknob, so how is the door supposed to open? There was a tinkling sound then a small box appeared on the floor. Harry bent down to pick it up. There was a bracelet in there and a box of charms with different shapes and sizes. A note revealed that the owner must infuse a bit of his magic into a charm of his choice and attach it the bracelet, or any accessory. The door of each dorm was charmed to respond to the owner's magic in the charm. Upon sensing the magic, the door will open with a simple push and close immediately afterwards. Access can be granted to people by storing a bit of the person's magic in the control panel of the room, hidden in the wall right behind the door.
Harry went into his room, more like a small one bedroom apartment. His belongings were already in the room and he set out to unpack. There was also a small kitchen so he could cook his meals if he wanted. He set about arranging his clothes in the wardrobe and hung some pictures and paintings on the wall. He noticed a small room at the back of the kitchen which says 'Your list." Apparently he was supposed to write if he wanted any meals for the next day so that the House Elves know how much to prepare. He could also state any ingredients,utensils or snack he wanted and it would be delivered to the room the next morning. There was also a basket. He could put his used clothes there to be sent for washing and it would be returned within 3 days. Harry grinned, he preferred this school to Hogswarts! They were treated like young adults instead of children.
He changed into a black shirt made of Flobberworm silk, the most comfortable material and some jeans, then went for the party cum dinner. It was a whirling rush of people laughing, talking and eating happily. The common room had a blue theme which was the House colours. Nervously he looked around for any familiar faces; he was bad at making friends.
Draco smirked happily when he went into his room, now this is a place suitable for the wealthy, comparable to a hotel! He was sure he would have a great time in 1B. He just hoped that he would meet friendly neighbours. He changed then went to join the party. It was a pity Blaise was in Inferas and not in the same dorm as him.
Draco eyed the black haired male standing around, he bet he was in the same Year as him, he wouldn't be looking so lost if he weren't. He was surprised that no one was talking to him, well maybe not, since he was practically hidden in the shadow of the curtains and people could barely see him. From a side view, he had strong features and a good looking face.
"Hi there, why are you alone?" He drawled out. The boy turned and Draco got the greatest shock of his life and he was glad that he couldn't read his mind. A familiar looking face peered at him.
"It's you!"