'Thoughts and spells'
'telepathy'
Harry, Ron, and Hermione walked into the Great Hall to hear yelling coming from the staff table. When they looked over, the three friends visibly paled as Ed was attempting to hold back Chris from attacking Umbridge while McGonagall and Snape stood in between the two screaming females. "How dare you! I happen to be a ministry official! I will have order!" Umbridge yelled "I DON'T CARE WHO THE HELL YOU ARE! DON'T YOU DARE INSULT MY FRIENDS OR MY FAMILY!" Chris screamed back in complete rage, her eyes turning bright red with black sclera.
The wizards all stepped back in shock while Ed quickly released his "cousin" before her Hollow mask appeared, white bone like armor appearing from the excess magic appearing as her spirit energy spiked in her anger. "Shitotsu sansen!" Chris exclaimed and waved her arm in an upside down triangle, watching as three petal like lights appeared and pinned her to the wall by her arms and waist. Ed took a few more steps back, knowing that whatever he said now would be useless unless Umbridge apologized. "Protego." A voice calmly and quickly said, interrupting Umbridge's screams of fear and anger, the crowd of students moving aside like a wave to reveal Professor Dumbledore, his wand raised towards Umbridge to shield her from Chris' rage filled attacks.
"Delores, I would appreciate it if you didn't insult my teachers, especially in regards to their personal lives. If I catch you in another incident like this, ministry witch or not, you will have to leave. It is for the safety of the students that you not cause any more trouble after all. Alright?" Dumbledore asked, causing Umbridge to stare at him in shock before looking towards the now calm professor, eyes now amethyst and armor and mask gone. Umbridge shook her head quietly and tensed as Chris grudgingly removed her spell and walked to the table with Ed, who was sending a look of warning to the other professors not to ask questions. After Dumbledore started dinner and the students and teachers continued in their previous conversations, the matter between the two professors earlier having been dropped.
After dinner, Harry, Ron, and Hermione ran to catch up with their two friends before they left for their rooms. "Chris! Ed! Wait up!" Harry called after them "Hey Harry." Ed and Chris replied "How did you do that?" Harry asked with awe. Sharing a glance the two continued walking while asking "What are you talking about?" "That white armor! The mask, the eyes-that spell was amazing!" Harry whispered wondering where they going. Chris held a finger to her lips in the universal sign for quiet and lead their friends/students to their Chris' room, walking up to a portrait with a person surrounded by very detailed cherry blossom tree, and star covered moon filled sky.
"Hey Chris!" The person beamed "Hey Siréne! How do you like Hogwarts?" "The other portraits keep trying to enter mine. I'm putting a block unless emergencies arise." "Alright." 'Shadow Siren.' Chris thought and Siréne's portrait opened with a smile 'It's nice to talk to you like this again Chris. I'll see you inside.' The two spoke mentally as Siréne moved to her smaller picture frame on the nightstand. The Golden Trio entered Chris' room and stared in amazement, wondering if Ed's room was the same and looked around. Hermione instinctively walked over to the bookshelf and glanced over the titles, amazed and curious about the information and possible secrets they hold. Ron stared in awe and confusion at the pictures on another desk and wall, wondering why they weren't moving. Harry of course walked over to Ed so they could talk about the class and ask him about something. "Um, Ed, we were planning something for our next visit to Hogsmeade and it would be great if you and Chris could come. We will be at the Hogshead." Harry explained, shocking Ron and Hermione and surprising the two teen professors. A tense silence took over as Ed and Chris contemplated their answer, worrying the three students until Siréne spoke "I'm sure it would be fine. They need to finish exploring anyway." And with that, she left no room for argument and sent everyone to bed. The two professors laughed quietly and Ed left to get ready for bed, tomorrow was supposed to be their first actual lesson after all.
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