Andrew viewed the weeks that followed as highly informative. The training with their Guardians began, as well as additional preparation from Severus Snape for their knowledge of what was happening in the world they would now enter, as well as even more from the English born children themselves. His only relief came in that he was not alone in this crash side course regarding the United Kingdom and its brewing war.
He learned a lot about the other teens; their personalities and how closely bonded they were to their friends and family. How the dangers and threat of war had forged bonds stronger than many Andrew had seen, outside of the bond of twinship Chryssa and Demitri shared. But then one could only expect as much.
It was also something to see, how the interactions not only between the teens went, but the Guardians, and then the two groups mixing together. Being the quiet one of the lot gave Andrew a good position for observation. Being an orphan, he had grown very adept at observing others around him. It had been a survival tactic. He'd been odd among the muggle families as a child, and had to keep himself protected. Then his magic had been found out and he'd gone into magical homes. Still, he had to be careful.
Now, he applied these skills to assess those around him. Rarely speaking as he found his ground among them. Eventually forming bonds not only with the twins but with Theodore Nott as well, a bond that, truthfully, had Andrew confused regarding the other boy… he was not ready to observe as to why he found his presence calming as well as comforting. Easing his unease in an unfamiliar and stressful situation.
The dynamics between the guardians were particularly amusing to observe. The battle quietly waged between the two alpha males, with the elder and more slight Sidhe coming out on top. Andrew was coming to think that the fact Faelan was a human tainted Sidhe had to do with some of the tension, but he was unsure. There was still much of their world he did not understand.
Then there was the tension between Morcant and the youngest of them, the petite elemental Sian. It wasn't competing or violent in nature. He was yet unsure of what flavor that tension held.
And Braith… who stood out in her ease of mingling with the other three. The mediator between them more than Sian was. Sian was just a light being, Braith understood them all and navigated them with a warrior and tacticians ease.
Among the teens, the fighting had quelled. A truce of sorts rising up. A squabble would pop up, especially when, before tiredly going off to bed, they would talk of their nation and school for the three outsiders. However they were too exhausted mentally and physically from the regimen imposed on them. There were centuries worth of information for them to cover… and they were only touching the basics right then.
For a span of three days Morcant left them, returning to their home world to report the decisions to stay and begin training on Earth. To keep their respective people from worrying over their long absence. Upon returning, it was reported that they were to be in charge of all new fae that would awaken in the time they stay upon Earth; no other Guardians would be sent. That made Andrew curious as to how many guardians there were. But he was patient, he would wait for the information to be revealed in due time.
Then the day arrived. They were to leave for Hogwarts.
Severus Snape stood before them in his severe clothing, looking intimidating. As intimidating as one could when faced with otherworldly creatures.
"We are prepared to leave. We will be transported by your guardian's to the school gates, any further and we would run the risk of such a mass and foreign transportation breaking the wards upon Hogwarts. We will then immediately enter the grounds and make our way to the Castle.
"It has been great debate among the staff how to not only House you, but how to explain why you lot will not be taking general courses. There was talk of erecting a house out on the grounds away from the castle, however it has been decided to open up one of the unused towers and surrounding wing. The tower will house you students and your guardian's. The surrounding Wing will give you classrooms to utilize as you see fit." Severus then turned to the guardian's.
"I suggest you put additional wards up to prevent anyone without active fae blood from entering without permission." With a nod from Faelan, Severus returned to addressing them all. "the Great Hall will have an additional table for all of you to sit at. It will be announced what is happening regarding the changes. It is best they know the truth. As such, glamours will not be needed to be worn within the school.
"We have also heard from William and Charles Weasley; they have made arrangements and will be joining you at the school to receive their training as well. They have already arrived." Severus then motioned toward Faelan who stepped forward with the rest, capturing Andrew's attention, as well as the other's.
"Fae transportation will not be nearly as jarring as you experienced in doing wizarding magic. We will form a circle, and we shall disperse as equally as possible among you. You will clasp each person on either side of you; forearm to forearm. This will ensure a strong and safe connection. We will then engage the transportation from here to the school. Now, form a circle." Faelan instructed them as the guardian's moved with them.
Andrew ended up with Theodore to his left and Braith his right. Glancing to Theodore he restrained the smile that wanted to come in answer to the one given to him, and merely gave a nod of his head. They clasped arms and he ignored the girl, Pansy, doing the same on the other side of Theodore. Turning to the center, he waited.
After a moment, when all were connected, a golden light began to form around them moving about until it was like a whirlwind, kicking up a magical wind among them. Faster and faster and then… everything simply went black for one moment…
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