Disclaimer:I do NOT own HP, but original characters are mine.
A/N: Sorry for long delay.This is the next chapter.
Thank you guys for all of your offers, I really appreciate them. I didn't even thought, that I'll get so much of them.
I finally choosed one: sugar high water uma - thank you very much for helping with this one:-)
So, as I said, the're secong ( from 3) hints, of Harry's next surprise. Who'll find out , I'll give a cookie, lol.
Read, enjoy, and et me know what you're think about it.ok?
STORY IS RATED FOR :FUTURE VIOLENCE, SWEARING AND MAYBE SOME SEXUAL INTERRACTION.
During lunch none of the muggles came in. As Chris put it: "We survive on breakfast and dinner. It's a habit. "
When the Gryffindors returned to their dormitories after lunch to change for physical training, they found their new uniforms on their beds. That ended their constant worrying over "What should I wear?" (Parvati and Lavender). The new uniform consisted of red T-shirts for the guys, red and gold tanks for the girls, black capris' and black sports shoes with gold stripes. Training was held on the Quidditch pitch, where they headed after getting ready.
Quidditch pitch had been transformed; it wasn't really a pitch anymore. The bleachers had been removed and because of this the field seemed larger. A part of the pitch had been altered so that there was a straight line of obstacles. Each of which was above previous, stacked. Then there were rope ladders hung upon a crossbeam, from the top of which (a distance of 15 meters above the ground) ropes hung, tense. A few meters after that a small sand platform began, on the area of which cords (at height about 65 cm from the ground) to which hand bells had been adhered tense.
On the other side of the pitch had been established nine shooting targets. The colonel already was on the pitch, giving instructions to the pupils who were already in place. In his hands he held an arbalest.
"Now, everybody listen to me. Today, I will not have enough time to be engaged with you, that is why today you will improve your shooting skills. And due to the fact, that our weapons do not work here, you will be practicing with this- He has raised the hand in which held the weapon.-This is arbalest. Hawk will give you all necessary instructions how to use it,- he looked straight at Parker-because as I know he already done it before. I want you, to do triangles for me. First, every five minutes before shooting you will aim and shoot in single. When, load arrows and then shoot after Lynx's command. Then approach, mark a place of hit and anew-five minutes for a sight, a charge, a shot. Three arrows-triangle, I'm not asking for more, I know, you all could do better. Is that clear?"
"Sir, yes, sir!"-replied a chorus of voices.
"Dismissed!"
Then he has paid the attention to the other his students. He considered them with interest, and they in turn considered him. He was low growth, slightly muscular. He was gray-haired, it was impossible to define their previous color. He had silver eyes, which seemed to see through students. Slowly, he approached them.
"As I understand,-he started to speak, his voice was low and rough.- seventh year Gryffindors?"-he asked them.
"Yy-yes , ss-sir".- Neville answered a little stammering. The colonel has turned and has looked directly in his eyes studying one of his new pupil. Something in colonel's image reminded to Neville his Potions teacher-Severus Snape. Facing him made felt the same storm of emotions. Fear and uncertainty in himself and in his actions.
"In the start,- continued colonel.-I would like to introduce myself once more. My name is Greydon Stryker. And I will be your Physical Training teacher for the rest of the year. Don't need to introduce yourselves. I don't give a damn about you freaky names. At my lessons I will call you like I want to. How exactly, you will know in the end of the lesson."
His attention was involved with one of boys. He was enough high growth, an athletic constitution. Even not armed sight it was appreciable, that the guy went in for sports. Black hair... Also that has especially surprised him, his piercing green eyes. Certainly for all life it has seen many green-eyed people, but this... It knew only one person with the same eyes, costing on this place, he could swear, what even their form was precisely same. But years of service have made the business, he have learned to hide the emotions. And with a quiet kind continued to speak further.
"First of all, at present you see before yourselves a line with obstacles. It one mile is long exactly. You should run all over again on a straight line jumping through barriers, then having got on a rope ladder to go down downwards on a rope. The ring is attached to it, for simplification of descent. On the ground you are waited with last obstacle, so-called 'a mine field'. You should creep under cords not having touched thus hand bells. If only they will ring out, you stop, come back and begin all distance anew."
Among pupils were heard whispers of indignation.
"He's gotta be kiddin'!"
"Who do he think he is?"
"Snape looks like the Easter bunny compared to him."
"That's not bloody fair!"
But they stopped as he continued his speech.-" In my time, instead of a cord there was the barbed wire to which Nazis adhered fighting pomegranates. So, consider yourself as lucky beggars. The second, I shall note time, but having in view of your inexperience I shall increase it. Fifteen minutes on all distance should suffice you. For girls time is increased up to twenty. As soon as you finish, at once approach to me. Nobody will leave this pitch while everyone will not pass the set distance. On the account three, can begin. So….one, two, THREE !
Meanwhile on the other side of Quidditch pitch:
All of them stood around listening Parker's to explanations:
"……….so, I just suggest to put the handle on a shoulder as a rifle, because of feedback which gives arbalest."
"That's really weird.- said Red to Mione, now they went back to their targets. He was standing next to her, Robert on her other side.- Improve your shooting skills my ass."
"What d'ya mean mate?-asked Rob, who also heard Red's question.- At least we got some rest, actually I'm already tired for today."
"You will have your rest, when you'll retire. Not earlier."-replied Red.
"He means this, -replied Mione showing him weapon in her arm. She continued loud, so everybody heard her.-Aim!- and then continued more quietly,-This is too easy. No warming up, no running and pushups. When did we had a training like this? Never. "
"As I understand,-said Red,- he must be up to something, Triumvirate must be up to something. And I don't like it already."
"Our weapons do not work here,-stated Robert, as he realized something.- Holy, shit! You mean, new mission? Here? In magical world?"
"I'm afraid it is…."-whispered Mione.
"I would like to know, what exactly do we have to do.-said Red.-They kinda have Aurones for that."
"I think, that's Auriours."- Robert tried to correct him.
"Actually, That's Aurors.- stated Mione matter of factly.-I would like to know this too. Charge! I'll ask Kevin as I see him. He must know something."
"Hawk's ready!"- they started to reply to her order, putting arbalests to their shoulders.
"Jadi's ready!"
"Ghost's ready!"
"Rider's ready!"
"Bamby's ready!"
"Doc's ready!"
"Red's ready!"
"Stunt's ready!" –after last one replied, she ordered "Fire!"-and their training begun.
Resistance was impossible and Harry has decided to not test destiny and to do that was ordered. Years of work at Dursleys, Quidditch and Voldemort have made their business. He didn't did not suspected, that he has appeared in such good physical form. With first two tasks he consulted rather easily, but with 'a mine field' he had a delay. He could overcome it only from fourth time, having used some muggle method, which he once saw on the TV. He moved ahead forward on elbows pushing himself with his legs. He whispered to himself "Thank you Merlin" for remembering how exactly muggle soldiers have done this in movies.
Harry finished all distance for thirteen minutes and twenty-one seconds, shortly followed by Dean. Ron didn't do well, he was good in timing, but not with the barriers. Harry had finished the first and hard breathing approached Stryker. The only thing that he now would like now, was glass of water, and to lie down. He stopped before him, and has said on an exhalation:
"Potter,sir…"
"Very well young man,- he said writing something in the piece of parchment he was holding in his hand.-Never thought about joining the army?"
"No..thanks…-he answered still breathing heavily.
"Pity, you seem to have potential. So, sports?"
"Yes,sir."
"Football?"
"Quidditch."- replied Harry not fully understanding meaning of his question.
"Fly?"
"Yes.Seeker,sir."
"Captain?"- he asked as he continued to take his notes.
"Yes, sir."
"Good. Now, you may relax and lay down or something. We have to wait for your friends finishing. And don't drink anything at least for thirty minutes. Allow to your organism to get used to loading."
After that he has turned away from Harry (who sat down on the grass), having turned to Dean, who was coming to him.
"Last name?"- asked Stryker.
"Thomas… s-sir."- answered Dean.
"Football or Quidditch?"- continued colonel.
Dean gave Harry look "Is he mental? What am I supposed to answer?"
Harry shook his head and shrugged his shoulders as "Dunno, think yourself."
"Football"-was Dean's answer.
"Midfielder or Forward?"
"Midfielder."
"Zidane or Beckham?"-asked colonel once again.
"Beckham."- said Dean.
"Beer or cider?"
Dean stayed quiet as though for a second. "Beer."
"Thank you, you may rest now."
Dean went to Harry and sat near him.
"Harry, what was that?"
"All I can say, he is strange."
Next to finish was Neville (surprise), and Ron. Colonel asked only one question. To Neville it was "Quidditch pitch or Greenhouse?" and for Ron "Like to eat?"
They were coming back from targets to their positions, when Mione saw that colonel made a sign to cut training off.
"Come on guys, we're done for today."
They slowly approached Colonel, who was surrounded with Gryffindors and was giving then last instructions:
"Now, as I promised. You will know how I will call you for the rest of the year. I will repeat only once, be sure to remember. At my lessons, you will respond for them only:
Weasley- Spoon
Thomas- Becks
Longbottom- Herbal
Brown-Doll
Patil-Shiva
Finnegan- Gall
And Potter- Raven.
Raven will also be left at charge as you team captain, - he turned to look at Harry, who was surprised by his decision.- Lynx will give you necessary specifications, but I'll change them at first. I will have to attend some business meeting during this week, so you will responsible for their next two training. Oh, and Raven,- he stopped for a moment.-I shall expect the best results from all of you. That's all for today. You may go now."
Ron turned to Harry.
"Congratulations mate."
"Thanks, Ron. But I don't think I could handle this with being captain in Quiditch too."
"I'm sure, you'll be fine Harry."-said female voice behind him. He turned around to see Mione standing next to him. She smiled to him. Everybody already went back to castle, so they three were only ones who were left in the pitch.
"Huh…Thanks."
"So, that was there at Potions today with Veritaserum?- asked Ron curiously.- You really meant this?"
"Yes, but it's really easy actually.- she answered smiling.- If you want to, I could teach you."
"Are you serious".-asked Ron.
"Sure, why not. How about today after dinner? And Harry,-she said putting her hand on his shoulder,- You're a great wizard. I'm sure you could handle it easily."-with that she walked past them to the castle. Leaving both Harry and Ron speechless.
When she turned at the corner, she stopped to catch her breath. Her heart was beating like she just ran a thousand mile long distance. What has forced her to say these words? You're a great wizard….She didn't knew, but somehow it felt right at the moment. I need to know why do I bloody feel this way. It's probably just the place, yeah…just place.
But now, she needed to find Kevin, he wasn't in 'Brain Squad' for nothing, something definitely was going on. Alex said that everybody thought that their school was destroyed during war. She warned him– not to read their minds without permission. If colonel knew this, they would be in big trouble.
But it wasn't true, why did Dumbledore lied to his pupils. She left her old school's building only two days ago, and it was in very good shape. They were sent here on purpose. Why, it still was a mystery for her, but she was definitely determinated to found out the truth.
A/N:push the button, push the button...:-)