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Chapter four
The headmaster let go of Harry to tap the gates of the castle grounds, and mutter an incantation, the gates slowly opened to emit them and Sirius, who was still holding Harrys arm pushed him forward.
The gates closed but to Harrys surprise Dumbledore did not walk towards the building, but towards the right hand side of the gates, where there was a stone wall, with a funny mark, about at shoulder height, Dumbledore touched Harry and Sirius with one hand, while touching the spot that looked odd with the other, and the pair found themselves very quickly in the headmasters office, touching a book case.
'Ah, yes a passage that even you and your friends did not find Sirius', Dumbledore said with a smile and that familiar twinkle in his eyes, 'not that it would be any use to anyone but me, as my fingerprints are the code, it works the opposite way around too, a way into or out of danger'.
'Now Harry, I have a question for you', said the headmaster looking intently at him, almost through him, 'I assume you heard the strange noise as we left the leaky cauldron, do you know what that sound was'.
'No sir, I'm afraid I don't' replied Harry somewhat nervous as to what Dumbledore might be about to say.
'It was the weakening magical protection being forced apart, if we had not of left, you would have felt the room shake, quickly followed, if I am not mistaken by the apparition of several death eaters, and Lord Voldemort himself. Yes we made it out of danger with about 5 seconds to spare Harry, perhaps now you better understand the security around you this week'.
'Had Voldemort have thought you still at the Dursleys he would have attempted something similar in about a months time, as like I mentioned in my letter the magic there is weakening too'.
'Oh' came Harrys small reply, he could not believe that Voldemort had been that close to finding him again 5 seconds out, wow, and while he was with the headmaster too...the information made his head spin so he sat down with a clunk into one of the chairs next to Dumbledore desk, and the two older wizards also sat down. Sirius had already known what the noise was, he had heard it before, but was still shocked that an attempt on their lives had been unsuccessful but for a few seconds. He also thanked God that Harry hadn't known what was happening, as if he had of the apparation might not have worked, and that didn't bear thinking about, he shuddered.
'Anyway, you are safe here, so that is where I want the both of you to stay, my quarters are hidden behind this office, and that is where you will stay until I can sort out other alternative arrangements. They are quite comfortable and large, the house elf's will be informed you are here and will prepare meals for you, there is also a small kitchen in case you want anything else, I will show you to your rooms' said Dumbledore in a tone that suggested this was not an option. Luckily both Harry and Sirius were happy with the plan for now, as neither had any other safe place to go, and both liked the castle.
As had happened yesterday, a door suddenly appeared, at the back of the room, they all walked through to find themselves in a corridor decorated in the same manor as the office, but it had several doors off of it, Dumbledore led the way down right to the end, and showed Harry and Sirius into the last few doors, two nice light airy rooms that overlooked the grounds. Both rooms were decorated almost the same, light mint green walls, a deep carpet in a similar shade, a single bed, an arm chair, a desk and chair, and a wardrobe, simple but luxurious.
Next the headmaster showed them to the small kitchen and bathrooms, a few doors away. 'If either of you need me, I am usually in the office he said pointing to the opposite end of the corridor, but if not my room is the third door on the right, down from the office, feel free to explore the other rooms at your leisure, but remember that if a door is locked, it is locked with reason'. As he said this last sentence he looked at Harry imparticularly, slightly smiling.
'Now then, you can choose a password for your rooms, Harry why don't you get on to that now, while a have a quick talk with Sirius'. Again this idea was not exactly up for discussion so Harry turned back towards his room, and his headmaster and godfather left in the opposite direction.
Humm, he thought, a password, but what would it be, that was the question, something to do with quidditch, no way to obvious, but what about, no again too obvious, and then he had it Lily flowers, after his mother, who after today's trial he was thinking of more than usual. He had added the flowers part to make it less obvious, after all if you were trying to think of a password to do with Harry, his parents names wouldn't be far from your mind, but adding the flowers nobody would guess, a very good thing Harry thought, especially after earlier in the hotel.
He wanted Dumbledore to hurry up and be done with Sirius, and at that moment realised that if it had just been him and Dumbledore here, the summer might have been incredibly dull. He noticed his luggage for the first time now since Dumbledore had waved it away at the hotel, Hedwig was there too, and so he set about writing to Ron and Hermione.
Dear Ron
Thank you so much for your help at the trial, it means so much to me. I don't have to go back the Dursleys, and me and Sirius are staying in Dumbledore quarters at the castle, cool huh, keep in touch,
Love Harry
He loved writing to his friends, and wished that he could be with them more often, but still he had his godfather with him for now, and he couldn't reasonably ask for more. Next he started to pen a letter to Hermione, this time remembering that hand on his shoulder, that he had not thought about at the time due to the occasion, but now.maybe Sirius was right - he hoped so, he was feeling strangely aroused, perhaps he'd write to Herm later, yes that was a good idea.
Just then Harry heard his door rattle, but whoever was on the other side clearly couldn't get in now it had a password, 'Who is it?' he called out, Sirius's voice came back at him, 'just me Harry, can I come in', Harry jumped up and opened the door, 'sure the passwords lily flowers for future reference'.
'Thanks Harry', said Sirius giving his godson an unreadable look, and then smiling at him. 'I have good news Harry, Professor Dumbledore has just offered me the defence against the dark arts position, and I've accepted'.
'Oh Sirius that's wonderful', Harry screamed, privately thinking it would be nice to have a good DADA teacher again.
'Yes, it is rather, oh and Remus is coming back to help with the dark creatures side of the course, which I'm not so good on, cool huh'. Now Harry really smiled, if he liked any teacher except Dumbledore, it was Lupin.
'Yeah, way cool Sirius' was Harry's response.
'I think he may be coming here in a few days to see us and the headmaster, and perhaps staying a while, perhaps not'. Sirius looked happy about this, and so was Harry, a few days alone with Sirius, and then seeing Lupin again, great.
'Right then, that's all my news, so I better go fix my password now I guess, you had your after your mother, so how about I use your father?'
'Yes, but won't that be obvious Sirius?'
'Not if I use the name Lily used for him, and I used to tease him, and anyone else got a beating for using', said Sirius with a wicked grin on his face.
'What ?' said Harry questioningly.
'Jamie' cackled Sirius, grinning even more broadly at the memory of James face when he had called him it.
Harry was laughing to by now, although he didn't know his father he guessed correctly that he might not have liked to have been called Jamie, after a 3 year old, or perhaps a girl.
'See you later then kid' Sirius said with a grin that said he knew if he wasn't already walking towards the door he would have been pushed towards it for calling his godson a kid, Harry hadn't really been a kid for many years, even if he wasn't quite an adult yet.
Harrys face also mirrored the look but in an expression of mock outrage that he couldn't keep on his face, and they both burst out laughing again just as Sirius pulled the door shut, still eyeing Harry, in mock wariness.
As the door shut, Dumbledore was walking past, and seeing Sirius's expression, and happiness said wisely, 'erm, should I ask?'
'Perhaps not, but Harry really does make a wonderful godson' replied Sirius
'Yes, I imagine he would, given the way he treats his friends, and everyone he cares about, I doubt I'll be allowed to send you to do anything dangerous for a while'. Dumbledore said with a small laugh.
The pair parted with a small smile, and Sirius headed to his room, to write to a few people about his new found freedom, and job, and godson, life was rosy, if only for a few days. Sirius knew that life would be harder again soon, if he needed further confirmation, he only had to look at the situation they had only just escaped from earlier.
Harry was still silent laughing over that last exchange of words, Harry could well see why his father had been upset by the term Jamie, especially now Sirius had called him kid, that better not become a habit, or Harry might just want to batter his godfather, if laughter didn't kill him first.
He then found it was the perfect time to actually write his letter to Hermione.
Dear Herm
Thanks for your help at the trial, it means a lot to me. I am staying at the castle for a while now, with Sirius in Dumbledores quarters, cool huh?
I have other news, Sirius and Lupin are going to teach us DADA this year, with Sirius doing the curses and hexes side, and Lupin concentrating on dark creatures, I hope you think this is great news too, miss you loads;
Love Harry
Good, that didn't betray his newfound feelings one bit. He didn't know how he was going to tell her.and Sirius had said he'd have to make the first move, oh God, oh God, arrgh.
Then came a second knock on the door, disturbing Harrys mental scream, which he was very grateful for. 'Who is it he called', running his hands over his face to calm down 'Professor Dumbledore, Harry, can I come in and speak with you a moment?'
'Sure, come in', Harry replied smiling as he opened the door.
'Thank you Harry' said the headmaster looking around for somewhere to sit, and settling down in the armchair, Harry took the bed and waited for the professor to start.
'Well then Harry, how do you like this arrangement so far?'
'Very well thank you, its great to be with Sirius'
'Yes I'm sure, however there are one or two condition I must insist on'.
'Go on' encouraged Harry, wondering what was coming next.
'You are not allowed to leave these quarters without Sirius or myself with you, do you understand, even here at Hogwarts it is not safe for you to be roaming deserted corridors alone, or indeed be in the grounds'.
Harry looked slightly sad at this request but none the less, understood completely, especially after earlier.'Yes sir, I understand perfectly' said Harry gazing up into those old blue eyes, that held so many years of wisdom and knowledge, and hinted at great power. Just then Harry heard Sirius's voice say Lily Flowers, and the door opened, 'oh, hi Professor, am I interrupting, I can come back?'
'No, no Sirius, stay please, I was just telling Harry about the little rules we discussed earlier'.
'Ah yes, and.?' Sirius said looking right at Harry.
'Its ok Sirius I won't run away', Harry replied rather sarcastically, but not with any bitterness, or anger, just a hint of humour.
Sirius gave Harry another wicked grin and said 'Good then there won't be any problems will there'.
Harry, ignoring the headmaster sat in his chair, lobbed a pillow at Sirius, which he caught deftly and through it back with a mischievous dirty look.
'Please you two, your worse than the Weasley twins' Dumbledore said with a hint of a smile playing on his lips too.
'Erm sorry professor, forgot you were there' said Harry with a guilty shy look.
'That's ok Harry, oh well I'm sure your homework will keep you busy, huh?'
'Actually I'm almost done, just a little more divination to do, oh and my transfiguration essays on animagi, which for some reason I didn't feel like doing last week'.
Sirius jumped in here ' oh well Harry, I believe you didn't get DADA homework this summer, if your bored perhaps I can set some'.
'or perhaps not you git' both started to laugh again, and Harry decided that having Sirius around was a whole lot of fun. There was also a hidden message in Sirius's face that said, yes he would help with Harrys transfiguration work, definitely a good thing.
Then Dumbledore found the perfect place to come back into this conversation with 'well actually Harry I was rather hoping that Sirius might be able to help you with you defence skills, and perhaps some duelling now you are able to use your wand again'.
'Oh I am, cool' said Harry slightly surprised, normally he couldn't use magic in the holidays, but then he conceded he was at school.
'Yes you are, and I think having Sirius around to help you will be an excellent idea, even if you don't want extra homework, oh well that is all so I'll leave the two of you now, many things to-do.' the headmaster finished and walked out of the room.
Harry turned to Sirius, now it was his turn to grin wickedly, 'right shall I hex you for earlier first, or shall we make a deal about that whole spiel Dumbledore was talking about'.
'Umm, I'm not sure, but I remember some of your fathers hexes from when I called him names, so perhaps the deal' he said in hope.
'Ok then, you give me all the help I need with those stupid essays from Mcgonagall, and I'll do whatever it is Dumbledore wants you to teach me, deal?'
'deal', replied Sirius thinking that his godson could have asked for more than help with those essays, he would do that anyway, so he smiled up at Harry and 'So how well can you duel'
'Well not to boast but I have duelled with the dark lord..' Said Harry teasing.
'Right you asked for it Potter' Sirius said laughing again, raising his wand hitting Harry with a harmless tickling charm, which he found his godson fought of rather quickly.
'Actually' said Harry in a more serious manner, 'not that good, but you probably already know that'.
'Humm' said Sirius reflectively, 'actually, your not as bad as you think, you just haven't put together the pieces, you have been shown the basic format of a duel, and you know many new curses and hexes from last year, you also know how to block simple spells, just use the knowledge together, and you'll do fine.'
Harry just gave a small look of agreement to be polite, but was very clearly doubtful.
Sirius saw this and smiled, he had been right last night, Harry did have a lot to learn, but it delighted Sirius to have a chance to guide him through some of it.
'Well unfortunately we can't always have fun, and there is a book I want you to read some of tonight', 'umm what's it called again, oh yes, accio book' he said giving his wand a small wave, Harry looked at the book that Sirius had just caught, not too thick luckily.
'Here you go, try and read pages one to fifty, and I'll come and see you tomorrow after lunch, if you've read and understood them, when we duel tomorrow you will probably win, if not you're going down.' Sirius said with a smile, 'oh yea, and if you don't get it come and find me, I'll be around'.
'Sure, bye Sirius' came Harrys reply, still in some what shock that his godfather had given him so much to do, still he supposed he should be grateful that his godfather was giving up his time to help him. He also correctly guessed that the new training wasn't exactly meant just to give hm a head start on his O.W.L.s.
He curled up on his bed and started to read the new book, it was called 'duelling, beyond expelliarmus' by Sanida Grien
Harry was almost tempted to laugh at that name, his godfather had chosen the perfect book, as at the time he had been forced to duel with the dark lord, the only spell that had come to him was expelliarmus, because that had been the one demonstrated at the one meet of the short lived duelling club. Luckily that had been enough, but only because of the prori incantatem effect, and Harry suspected that voldemort had probably found some way around that by now.
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Chapter four
The headmaster let go of Harry to tap the gates of the castle grounds, and mutter an incantation, the gates slowly opened to emit them and Sirius, who was still holding Harrys arm pushed him forward.
The gates closed but to Harrys surprise Dumbledore did not walk towards the building, but towards the right hand side of the gates, where there was a stone wall, with a funny mark, about at shoulder height, Dumbledore touched Harry and Sirius with one hand, while touching the spot that looked odd with the other, and the pair found themselves very quickly in the headmasters office, touching a book case.
'Ah, yes a passage that even you and your friends did not find Sirius', Dumbledore said with a smile and that familiar twinkle in his eyes, 'not that it would be any use to anyone but me, as my fingerprints are the code, it works the opposite way around too, a way into or out of danger'.
'Now Harry, I have a question for you', said the headmaster looking intently at him, almost through him, 'I assume you heard the strange noise as we left the leaky cauldron, do you know what that sound was'.
'No sir, I'm afraid I don't' replied Harry somewhat nervous as to what Dumbledore might be about to say.
'It was the weakening magical protection being forced apart, if we had not of left, you would have felt the room shake, quickly followed, if I am not mistaken by the apparition of several death eaters, and Lord Voldemort himself. Yes we made it out of danger with about 5 seconds to spare Harry, perhaps now you better understand the security around you this week'.
'Had Voldemort have thought you still at the Dursleys he would have attempted something similar in about a months time, as like I mentioned in my letter the magic there is weakening too'.
'Oh' came Harrys small reply, he could not believe that Voldemort had been that close to finding him again 5 seconds out, wow, and while he was with the headmaster too...the information made his head spin so he sat down with a clunk into one of the chairs next to Dumbledore desk, and the two older wizards also sat down. Sirius had already known what the noise was, he had heard it before, but was still shocked that an attempt on their lives had been unsuccessful but for a few seconds. He also thanked God that Harry hadn't known what was happening, as if he had of the apparation might not have worked, and that didn't bear thinking about, he shuddered.
'Anyway, you are safe here, so that is where I want the both of you to stay, my quarters are hidden behind this office, and that is where you will stay until I can sort out other alternative arrangements. They are quite comfortable and large, the house elf's will be informed you are here and will prepare meals for you, there is also a small kitchen in case you want anything else, I will show you to your rooms' said Dumbledore in a tone that suggested this was not an option. Luckily both Harry and Sirius were happy with the plan for now, as neither had any other safe place to go, and both liked the castle.
As had happened yesterday, a door suddenly appeared, at the back of the room, they all walked through to find themselves in a corridor decorated in the same manor as the office, but it had several doors off of it, Dumbledore led the way down right to the end, and showed Harry and Sirius into the last few doors, two nice light airy rooms that overlooked the grounds. Both rooms were decorated almost the same, light mint green walls, a deep carpet in a similar shade, a single bed, an arm chair, a desk and chair, and a wardrobe, simple but luxurious.
Next the headmaster showed them to the small kitchen and bathrooms, a few doors away. 'If either of you need me, I am usually in the office he said pointing to the opposite end of the corridor, but if not my room is the third door on the right, down from the office, feel free to explore the other rooms at your leisure, but remember that if a door is locked, it is locked with reason'. As he said this last sentence he looked at Harry imparticularly, slightly smiling.
'Now then, you can choose a password for your rooms, Harry why don't you get on to that now, while a have a quick talk with Sirius'. Again this idea was not exactly up for discussion so Harry turned back towards his room, and his headmaster and godfather left in the opposite direction.
Humm, he thought, a password, but what would it be, that was the question, something to do with quidditch, no way to obvious, but what about, no again too obvious, and then he had it Lily flowers, after his mother, who after today's trial he was thinking of more than usual. He had added the flowers part to make it less obvious, after all if you were trying to think of a password to do with Harry, his parents names wouldn't be far from your mind, but adding the flowers nobody would guess, a very good thing Harry thought, especially after earlier in the hotel.
He wanted Dumbledore to hurry up and be done with Sirius, and at that moment realised that if it had just been him and Dumbledore here, the summer might have been incredibly dull. He noticed his luggage for the first time now since Dumbledore had waved it away at the hotel, Hedwig was there too, and so he set about writing to Ron and Hermione.
Dear Ron
Thank you so much for your help at the trial, it means so much to me. I don't have to go back the Dursleys, and me and Sirius are staying in Dumbledore quarters at the castle, cool huh, keep in touch,
Love Harry
He loved writing to his friends, and wished that he could be with them more often, but still he had his godfather with him for now, and he couldn't reasonably ask for more. Next he started to pen a letter to Hermione, this time remembering that hand on his shoulder, that he had not thought about at the time due to the occasion, but now.maybe Sirius was right - he hoped so, he was feeling strangely aroused, perhaps he'd write to Herm later, yes that was a good idea.
Just then Harry heard his door rattle, but whoever was on the other side clearly couldn't get in now it had a password, 'Who is it?' he called out, Sirius's voice came back at him, 'just me Harry, can I come in', Harry jumped up and opened the door, 'sure the passwords lily flowers for future reference'.
'Thanks Harry', said Sirius giving his godson an unreadable look, and then smiling at him. 'I have good news Harry, Professor Dumbledore has just offered me the defence against the dark arts position, and I've accepted'.
'Oh Sirius that's wonderful', Harry screamed, privately thinking it would be nice to have a good DADA teacher again.
'Yes, it is rather, oh and Remus is coming back to help with the dark creatures side of the course, which I'm not so good on, cool huh'. Now Harry really smiled, if he liked any teacher except Dumbledore, it was Lupin.
'Yeah, way cool Sirius' was Harry's response.
'I think he may be coming here in a few days to see us and the headmaster, and perhaps staying a while, perhaps not'. Sirius looked happy about this, and so was Harry, a few days alone with Sirius, and then seeing Lupin again, great.
'Right then, that's all my news, so I better go fix my password now I guess, you had your after your mother, so how about I use your father?'
'Yes, but won't that be obvious Sirius?'
'Not if I use the name Lily used for him, and I used to tease him, and anyone else got a beating for using', said Sirius with a wicked grin on his face.
'What ?' said Harry questioningly.
'Jamie' cackled Sirius, grinning even more broadly at the memory of James face when he had called him it.
Harry was laughing to by now, although he didn't know his father he guessed correctly that he might not have liked to have been called Jamie, after a 3 year old, or perhaps a girl.
'See you later then kid' Sirius said with a grin that said he knew if he wasn't already walking towards the door he would have been pushed towards it for calling his godson a kid, Harry hadn't really been a kid for many years, even if he wasn't quite an adult yet.
Harrys face also mirrored the look but in an expression of mock outrage that he couldn't keep on his face, and they both burst out laughing again just as Sirius pulled the door shut, still eyeing Harry, in mock wariness.
As the door shut, Dumbledore was walking past, and seeing Sirius's expression, and happiness said wisely, 'erm, should I ask?'
'Perhaps not, but Harry really does make a wonderful godson' replied Sirius
'Yes, I imagine he would, given the way he treats his friends, and everyone he cares about, I doubt I'll be allowed to send you to do anything dangerous for a while'. Dumbledore said with a small laugh.
The pair parted with a small smile, and Sirius headed to his room, to write to a few people about his new found freedom, and job, and godson, life was rosy, if only for a few days. Sirius knew that life would be harder again soon, if he needed further confirmation, he only had to look at the situation they had only just escaped from earlier.
Harry was still silent laughing over that last exchange of words, Harry could well see why his father had been upset by the term Jamie, especially now Sirius had called him kid, that better not become a habit, or Harry might just want to batter his godfather, if laughter didn't kill him first.
He then found it was the perfect time to actually write his letter to Hermione.
Dear Herm
Thanks for your help at the trial, it means a lot to me. I am staying at the castle for a while now, with Sirius in Dumbledores quarters, cool huh?
I have other news, Sirius and Lupin are going to teach us DADA this year, with Sirius doing the curses and hexes side, and Lupin concentrating on dark creatures, I hope you think this is great news too, miss you loads;
Love Harry
Good, that didn't betray his newfound feelings one bit. He didn't know how he was going to tell her.and Sirius had said he'd have to make the first move, oh God, oh God, arrgh.
Then came a second knock on the door, disturbing Harrys mental scream, which he was very grateful for. 'Who is it he called', running his hands over his face to calm down 'Professor Dumbledore, Harry, can I come in and speak with you a moment?'
'Sure, come in', Harry replied smiling as he opened the door.
'Thank you Harry' said the headmaster looking around for somewhere to sit, and settling down in the armchair, Harry took the bed and waited for the professor to start.
'Well then Harry, how do you like this arrangement so far?'
'Very well thank you, its great to be with Sirius'
'Yes I'm sure, however there are one or two condition I must insist on'.
'Go on' encouraged Harry, wondering what was coming next.
'You are not allowed to leave these quarters without Sirius or myself with you, do you understand, even here at Hogwarts it is not safe for you to be roaming deserted corridors alone, or indeed be in the grounds'.
Harry looked slightly sad at this request but none the less, understood completely, especially after earlier.'Yes sir, I understand perfectly' said Harry gazing up into those old blue eyes, that held so many years of wisdom and knowledge, and hinted at great power. Just then Harry heard Sirius's voice say Lily Flowers, and the door opened, 'oh, hi Professor, am I interrupting, I can come back?'
'No, no Sirius, stay please, I was just telling Harry about the little rules we discussed earlier'.
'Ah yes, and.?' Sirius said looking right at Harry.
'Its ok Sirius I won't run away', Harry replied rather sarcastically, but not with any bitterness, or anger, just a hint of humour.
Sirius gave Harry another wicked grin and said 'Good then there won't be any problems will there'.
Harry, ignoring the headmaster sat in his chair, lobbed a pillow at Sirius, which he caught deftly and through it back with a mischievous dirty look.
'Please you two, your worse than the Weasley twins' Dumbledore said with a hint of a smile playing on his lips too.
'Erm sorry professor, forgot you were there' said Harry with a guilty shy look.
'That's ok Harry, oh well I'm sure your homework will keep you busy, huh?'
'Actually I'm almost done, just a little more divination to do, oh and my transfiguration essays on animagi, which for some reason I didn't feel like doing last week'.
Sirius jumped in here ' oh well Harry, I believe you didn't get DADA homework this summer, if your bored perhaps I can set some'.
'or perhaps not you git' both started to laugh again, and Harry decided that having Sirius around was a whole lot of fun. There was also a hidden message in Sirius's face that said, yes he would help with Harrys transfiguration work, definitely a good thing.
Then Dumbledore found the perfect place to come back into this conversation with 'well actually Harry I was rather hoping that Sirius might be able to help you with you defence skills, and perhaps some duelling now you are able to use your wand again'.
'Oh I am, cool' said Harry slightly surprised, normally he couldn't use magic in the holidays, but then he conceded he was at school.
'Yes you are, and I think having Sirius around to help you will be an excellent idea, even if you don't want extra homework, oh well that is all so I'll leave the two of you now, many things to-do.' the headmaster finished and walked out of the room.
Harry turned to Sirius, now it was his turn to grin wickedly, 'right shall I hex you for earlier first, or shall we make a deal about that whole spiel Dumbledore was talking about'.
'Umm, I'm not sure, but I remember some of your fathers hexes from when I called him names, so perhaps the deal' he said in hope.
'Ok then, you give me all the help I need with those stupid essays from Mcgonagall, and I'll do whatever it is Dumbledore wants you to teach me, deal?'
'deal', replied Sirius thinking that his godson could have asked for more than help with those essays, he would do that anyway, so he smiled up at Harry and 'So how well can you duel'
'Well not to boast but I have duelled with the dark lord..' Said Harry teasing.
'Right you asked for it Potter' Sirius said laughing again, raising his wand hitting Harry with a harmless tickling charm, which he found his godson fought of rather quickly.
'Actually' said Harry in a more serious manner, 'not that good, but you probably already know that'.
'Humm' said Sirius reflectively, 'actually, your not as bad as you think, you just haven't put together the pieces, you have been shown the basic format of a duel, and you know many new curses and hexes from last year, you also know how to block simple spells, just use the knowledge together, and you'll do fine.'
Harry just gave a small look of agreement to be polite, but was very clearly doubtful.
Sirius saw this and smiled, he had been right last night, Harry did have a lot to learn, but it delighted Sirius to have a chance to guide him through some of it.
'Well unfortunately we can't always have fun, and there is a book I want you to read some of tonight', 'umm what's it called again, oh yes, accio book' he said giving his wand a small wave, Harry looked at the book that Sirius had just caught, not too thick luckily.
'Here you go, try and read pages one to fifty, and I'll come and see you tomorrow after lunch, if you've read and understood them, when we duel tomorrow you will probably win, if not you're going down.' Sirius said with a smile, 'oh yea, and if you don't get it come and find me, I'll be around'.
'Sure, bye Sirius' came Harrys reply, still in some what shock that his godfather had given him so much to do, still he supposed he should be grateful that his godfather was giving up his time to help him. He also correctly guessed that the new training wasn't exactly meant just to give hm a head start on his O.W.L.s.
He curled up on his bed and started to read the new book, it was called 'duelling, beyond expelliarmus' by Sanida Grien
Harry was almost tempted to laugh at that name, his godfather had chosen the perfect book, as at the time he had been forced to duel with the dark lord, the only spell that had come to him was expelliarmus, because that had been the one demonstrated at the one meet of the short lived duelling club. Luckily that had been enough, but only because of the prori incantatem effect, and Harry suspected that voldemort had probably found some way around that by now.
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