Chapter 10
Flying over the grounds, Artemis relished in the felling of the wind blowing through her hair. She hadn't flown on her Firebolt for a while now and it felt amazing. She had been able to do a few tricks and she was sure that she had heard a few gasped but it didn't bother her. Finally, after two hours of flying, she went to the ground and jumped off her broom. Looking up at the sky she smiled softly. It was a very beautiful day. A perfect day for flying and relaxing. With a slow walk she started to make her way towards her room. As she walked through the halls she smiled to herself.
This was her last year in this place. When she had arrived she had been fifteen and now she was twenty years old. She couldn't believe how fast it seemed to have gone by and how much she had learned. She also couldn't forget her new friends. Rokoko, Storm Aphrodite a.k.a Ruby Styler, Diamond Black, and Tristan O'Brien. Five of the most brilliant friends she could ever ask for. They had stuck by her as she worried about the real dimension. They were there when she dreamed for her lover. They knew her better then, as sad as it might sound, Ron and Hermione.
As she turned the corner that lead to her room she was suddenly tackled by somebody. The force of the tackle she was thrown to the ground and landed quiet painfully on her arse. After getting over the shock she found that the person who had tackled her was none other then Ruby and to her shocked the normally strong wild woman was crying.
"Ruby..." She whispered worried yet she didn't know what to do. Still though the woman didn't answer her.
Quickly she stood, pulling Ruby with her, and lead her to her room. Walking in she lead her to her bed and sat her down beside her.
"Ruby, Ruby, what happened? Why are you crying?" she asked softly.
"I just came back from the Headmistress...sob...office. My baby sister was in an accident. She's in a comma." Ruby sobbed making Artemis wince. How did you help with that?
"I'm so sorry Ruby." She whispered while rubbing her back and rocking her from side to side as the girl clung to her like a life line.
Ruby had always been very close with her little sister and being away from her for the passed five years had been extremely hard on her. She had confided in her that having them as her friends had helped her cope so much yet sometimes the sadness of being separated from her sister was horrible. Suddenly Artemis remembered something. Ruby lived in England that would mean her sister and family lived in England.
"Ruby I hate to ask this but was it magical or muggle?" She asked softly fear nibbling at her heart.
"Magi...magical..." She sobbed causing Artemis to close her eyes. "Voldemort attacked my family because of our political power and our loyalties to the light side.. My sister was only nine Artemis, nine. I haven't seen her for five years. I was supposed to protect her.
"I am so sorry Ruby but I promise you. I promise you that I will kill the idiot of a Dark Lord that dared harm your family." She hissed making Ruby sniff.
"You have my help Artemis. You always had my help and I would help you no matter what." Ruby whispered softly before the tears started again.
Not knowing what to do or say she continued to rube her back. She didn't know how to deal with crying girls. She never had to before.
"I'm sorry...sniff, sniff...that I came to you. I know how you are with crying...sniff, sniff... I would have gone to Rokoko but she's outside somewhere." She cried making Artemis growl.
"I don't care if I'm not used to crying people, but no matter what I'm always there for my friends." Artemis said firmly making Ruby smile slightly.
"Thank you Artemis you are a great friend." Ruby whispered.
After that both girls fell silent with the exception of Ruby's sniffles. Ruby was absorbing all the attention Artemis could give her as they lay against her pillows. When Artemis noticed that she was asleep she summoned a piece of parchment and made the quill write something. After that she called Jupiter over and gave him the note.
"Bring this to Rokoko Jupiter, it's important." She whispered softly and eagerly the Thundright disappeared.
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Running outside Jupiter made quite the sight with a letter in his mouth. Finally though he found Rokoko with Tristan by a tree. Running towards them he came to a stop making them jump.
"Hey Jupiter what are you doing here?" Tristan asked but Jupiter gave the note to Rokoko who took it.
Rokoko and if you're there Tristan and Diamond,
Ruby got bad news today. Her family was attacked by Voldemort and her nine year old sister was hurt badly. She's in a coma actually. Right now Ruby is with me, sleeping but we need to do something tonight. She loves the hot-springs. Get the house elves to help you, we'll eat diner and lunch there. Don't forget chocolate and lots of it. Together with magic we can make someplace were we can sleep. Bring pyjamas and something for Ruby.
Artemis
"Oh my god pore Ruby." Rokoko whispered.
"Come on lets fine Rokoko and get started. Ruby will need this." Damien muttered while standing.
"Yeah, thanks Jupiter tell Artemis its all good." Rokoko whispered and with a nod Jupiter left. Five minutes latter he arrived and Artemis smiled.
An hour latter
"Artemis where are we going I just want to stay in bed." Ruby whined.
Currently she was behind Artemis, on Jupiter racing god knew where, blind folded. Artemis had told her that she wanted to show her something. Then she blinded folded her and lead her to Jupiter where she climbed on.
"Don't worry Ruby you'll like it and we are almost there." Artemis stated and ten minutes latter they landed.
Looking around Artemis found that Rokoko, Tristan and Diamond had set everything up. They had transfigured stuff into a comfy extremly large and round bed. Ruby coloured curtains around and lots of pillows.
"Artemis can you please lift the bandana already." Ruby whined again making Artemis smile.
"Sure." She agreed before getting off and turning to her. Swiftly she untied the knot and puled it off.
It took her a few minutes but once Ruby realized what was happening she gasped.
"Oh you guys!" She squealed making them laugh.
"You need this and it was Artemis's idea." Rokoko whispered as she hugged Ruby.
"Thanks guys it's what I needed." She whispered while whipping some tears away.
"Ok me and Ruby are going to change into are bathing suits." Artemis said before pulling Ruby with her.
When they returned Ruby was wearing a red bikini while Artemis wore a black one. Together they walked to the hot-springs and went to their traditional spots.
"Ok here is the schedule." Tristan stated. "Sit here for how long we want. Eat lunch because the house elves agreed to bring us food. Then we either stay here or go in there." He stated while pointed to the large canape sitting and sleeping area. "Your choice Ruby. Finally we sleep in there and then we eat breakfast while relaxing here."
"Sounds perfect." Ruby whispered.
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"Expelliarmus!" Remus shouted as he disarmed an attacking Death Eater.
It was nearing the end of the year and so Voldemort had decided to attack Hogsmead and so had sent his Death Eaters. Most of the defenders presumed that it was because he thought it would bring Harry out of were ever he was.
"Damn it all Bgellatrix is here!" Sirius shouted from behind him making him growl.
"What the hell do they want from this battle, Hogsmead!" Remus shouted back as he sent a slashing hex towards a Death Eater.
""No he wants me Lupin." Lucius snapped as he sent his own hex.
Remus winced slightly as he remembered that Luicus had been discovered as a spy only a month ago. He had saved Amelia Bones from death at Voldemort's hands. It had been a one time chance considering he had been the only one who knew and had no time to tell the Headmaster as he had been told the night it would happen.
"Avada Kadavra!" Lucius hissed just in time to hit Greyback who had been about to bight a child even in his human form.
"Good job Malfoy." Sirius shouted making Lucius stumble slightly.
"Are you sick Black because you just complimented me?" Lucius sneered.
"Actually I had hoped that shock of doing so would kill you." He answered making Lucius scowl in annoyance.
"Stupid mutt I don't know how he put up with you." He muttered darkly.
"Dementors!" Somebody shouted making many order members curse.
"Expecto Patronum!" Lucius shouted and suddenly a white dragon flew out only to morph into a beautiful panther shocking Lucius and everybody around.
"Expecto Patronum!" Sirius shouted and smiled proudly as Padfoot jumped free and attacked the dementors.
"Expecto Patronum!" Remus shouted and suddenly a wolf jumped out and Remus smiled.
"Expecto Patronum!" Came a distant voice and suddenly a magnificent and instantly recognizable stag erupted out of thin air and attacked the dementors. Lucius spun around and his eyes landed an a partially see through figure standing there but before he could get a better luck the figure disappeared.
Ten minutes latter the battle was over four Death Eaters were dead. Ten had been captured and many injured. Still Lucius stood looking at the stag in shock and longing.
"How, Harry wasn't here?" Remus whispered from beside him.
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"Oh my fucking god!" Artemis shouted as she woke up panting.
Where she had been sleeping, or what she thought was sleeping, seconds ago felt as though she hadn't really. Cursing her luck she grabbed a robe and left her room. Five minutes latter she arrived at the Headmistress office and knocked.
Minutes passed and finally the door was opened by a sleeping Headmistress dressed in her own bathroom robe.
"Artemis what happened?" She asked worried.
"I have no clue." Artemis whispered shocked. "It's just a dream that didn't feel like a dream and even that sounds really weird and screwed up to me.
"Get in." The Headmistress whispered and Artemis complied.
Walking in she sat down and accepted the cup of tea the Headmistress handed her after a house elf brought it.
"Ok explain all that happened." The Headmistress ordered.
"Well I was sleeping and then all of a sudden I found myself in Hogsmead, in the middle of a battle. I heard screams of dementors and out of instinct I sent mine, forgetting it was a dream. Suddenly Prongs galloped out and attacked the dementors. The thing is everything felt so real and my magic even seems drained slightly." She explained in a rushed voice.
"It wasn't a dream?" The Headmistress asked.
"It didn't feel like one." She answered fearfully.
"Did you feel as though your soul left your body and then returned?" the Headmistress asked after thinking.
"Yes it was really weird." Artemis answered.
"Well there is two possibilities. One you are a psychic and two your heart and magic felt so needed by somebody that it caused what happened. I will check latter what happened to see if what you felt did happen. You go to bed and rest." The Headmistress whispered as she placed a hand on Artemis' shoulder.
"Thank you Headmistress?" Artemis muttered.
"No trouble now go, bed. Now." She ordered making Artemis smile softly.