Chapter 3: Teachers
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Their first Charms lesson came the next day. Professor Dippet, head of Gryffindor house was a young charming genius. He had the Order of Merlin second class for developing a series of strong protection charms but then had decided to commit himself to education.
Potions lessons were hard work. Professor Slughorn was so obvious about who his favourites were that is was scary. Most of his chosen ones were out of their ability but he had exceptions, like Cygnus, who was unable to tell the difference between Moonstone and Puttyroot but was treated well only for being the Headmaster's child.
Defence against the Dark Arts sounded so exciting that Alastor was the first in line, but was let down incredibly. If there was a lesson as boring as History of Magic it was Defence against the Dark Arts. Professor Jones started the first lesson talking about the theory and ethics behind Defence against the Dark Arts.
"…A curse or jinx must be avoided by diplomacy, reasoning and intent of avoidance before applying force in order to ensure the safe current of events that may succeed the principal aforementioned confrontation…" lectured his dull voice as the class took notes.
"Sounds like he's scared of his wand" Fergus commented and Primus couldn't resist the laughter.
"…and remembering always that having good intentions does not necessarily make a curse acceptable" ended Professor Jones an hour later as the bell chimed the end of the double period. "Next lesson we shall commence with Concealment and disguise."
"I can't believe it!" Primus said once they were outside "he's going to teach us how to hide!"
"So all in all this school is a waste of time" Concluded Fergus
"What? Education is a very important manner!" Arthur argued catching up with the group
"But they are not serious!" Primus said "The Headmaster is already biased against us for being in Gryffindor and so are some of the teachers; while the others are complete jokes and know nothing of what they are teaching!"
"They are qualified teachers and the fact that you don't understand what they are teaching does not mean they don't!" Fergus said
They had reached the Great Hall and kept discussing the genuineness of the school while dining.
After Dinner they had the first Astronomy lesson. Professor Bulstrode was very helpful to Primus in the sense that he proved exactly what Primus had said about useless teachers. He spent the whole lesson making mistakes and incorrectly identifying stars, even when he checked with his book. Primus was quick to take advantage of this.
"But professor you just said that Rigel is visible only from the southern hemisphere, how can that be Rigel?
And Fergus soon joined the game
"I don't believe that is Uranus, Professor. It is too big!"
"That is all for today" Professor Bulstrode said finally giving up at Fergus's last comment "Dismissed. Go to bed!"
He left and walked down the stairs in a hurry as the class rang in laughter
"What can we do now?" Primus asked as the four friends left the tower "We still have ten minutes left of official lesson which is another fifteen minutes of before curfew"
"Ill go to bed" Arthur said "I'm tired"
"I'm tired too" Alastor said mainly not to send Arthur off alone.
"Have it your way" Fergus said "We'll go exploring the castle"
He and Primus set off in the opposite direction while Alastor and Arthur headed toward Gryffindor Tower.
They were reaching the Fat Lady's portrait when they bumped into Cygnus Black.
"Look who comes! My Cousin and His Mudblood Friend!" He said to attract their attention.
Arthur and Alastor turned and saw he was accompanied.
"These are Capper and Greyback." Introducing the two tall hairy boys standing behind him.
"What do you want Black?" Alastor asked with a growl in his voice
Cygnus was slightly taken aback by this tone of defiance but kept his courage with the Presence of Capper and Greyback.
"I have not forgotten what you did in the train" Cygnus said "I have come for my revenge"
"Not without some fight!" Alastor said. He was completely terrified with the idea. He hardly knew any magic and was only good in physical fight to a certain extent but that was useless against Capper and Greyback. They were outnumbered and that without counting the fact that Arthur was very shocked and seemed about to faint.
"You have nerve Moody!" Cygnus replied. "I'll give you an opportunity. Forget Hitchens and we will forgive you for your little mistake earlier on."
"I think you should forget about the idea of you revenge if you don't want to end like in the train" Alastor said. He was frantically finding what to say until he could find something better to do.
"How dare you threaten me Mudblood? You have lost your opportunity! You will regret this" Cygnus shouted He raised his wand and Trip-jinxed Alastor causing him to fall backwards.
Capper and Greyback went for Arthur. Alastor imitated Cygnus's jinx and tripped them. Cygnus petrified Alastor and moved towards Arthur raising his wand but a spell hit him first in the head and he fell.
Primus and Fergus were standing in the hallway and ran towards them pointing their wands at Cygnus Capper and Greyback who were all on the floor, who realised their defeat and escaped.
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Several weeks had passed and they were nearing to Halloween. The confrontations against Cygnus were rising as the Quidditch match between Gryffindor and Slytherin neared. The fights were involving the rest of both Houses and the tension was rising.
"We need to do something" Fergus said
"But what?" Alastor asked looking at the ceiling of the bedroom
"I think it is time to go for them in a bigger scale" Primus said
"What do you mean?" Arthur inquired as he entered the room
"Well, whenever we have fought with them it has been either them coming after us or finding them in the middle of corridors or in the grounds. We should go after them."
"That's true. The best defence is a strong attack" Alastor said remembering his strategies in the Orphanage.
"Nice idea Alastor. Where did that come from?" Fergus said.
Alastor talked for the first time about the orphanage. He explained how they divided into gangs and fought the others.
"Lions of Rage?" asked Fergus when he heard the name of Alasotr's Gang "No wonder you got into Gryffindor seeing as the emblem is a raging lion.
Alastor told them about their battles and strategies while a nostalgic sensation invaded him.
"You really did all that? Primus asked in awe
"…that's not all. In one battle against the Fire-fighters gang we made them follow us down the road towards the river. Sam and Mike stole the Heads bed sheets and…"
"What?" shouted Primus in awe "The Headmistress's sheets?"
"Yes" Continued Alastor "They covered it in sand and placed it over the river. The Fire-fighters followed us across what they thought was a pass over the river and fell right into it."
"Fantastic" Fergus said.
"You have got great ideas!" Primus said. "I think we already have the strategist for out attack on Black and the Slytherins.
"Let's start planning then" Arthur said from his corner where he had been silent all night.
"What do we do Alastor?" Fergus asked
"First we need a date" Alastor said.
"Tonight" Primus said
"Too early" Arthur said
"Make it ten days" Fergus said. "Should be enough to prepare right?"
"Sounds good" Alastor agreed
"Leave it at nine. It will hit on Halloween and we can use the feast as a cover" Arthur said
"Good thinking" Alastor said. "Next we need our numbers"
"That will be us four" Primus said "unless we convince any others"
"Just us" Fergus said "We need people we can trust, nobody we meet now will gain our trust so fast.
"Four then" Alastor said "Target?"
"Cygnus Black" Said all three together and laughed.
"Anyone else?" Arthur asked
"Capper" Fergus said
"And Greyback" Primus said.
"Good" Now we will build a plan
"What's the plan?" Primus asked
"I think its too late" Arthur said
"·I 'gree" Fergus said with a yawn.
"Then we will leave it for tomorrow and think of something good to avenge on the Slytherins." Alastor said.
Without further speech the lay on their beds and began dreaming with images of themselves beating Cygnus Black and his co-Slytherins.
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A/N – Sorry for the lateness- I was uninspired. R&R please ;)