Chapter 25

Alright let us move on to my next memory. This one will be of one of my DADA classes. First I will warn you. The classes of Advance DADA are harder then you think. The teacher didn't just teach us spells or other such things. We did muggle things as well such as laps, muscle build up, evasive training and such. Speed is a great weapon for a dueller. Also physical shape is a good one as well. A wizard who is in shape can outlast a wizard who isn't if the wizard can dodge all the other spells. Also a healthy body and mind mean a healthy magical core. Artemis stated in a physiological voice.

Where did you read that? Draco asked causing Ginny to sinecure and Artemis to growl.

I did not read it anywhere, I was told something similar during my time at the Academy and they are wise words you little snot nosed punk! She said causing Draco to gulp.

Okay. he agreed and with a nod she turned the memory and it started.

A few moments later they arrived on what looked to be a track field. The place was large and in the distance, well not really a distance, was a large building that they assumed was the school.

The day was a very beautiful day, the sun was high in the sky and a soft wind was blowing. It wasn t to hot but it wasn t to cold either. Looking around the group found a bunch of students dressed in all sorts of clothes but they swiftly found Artemis and noticed that she was hanging out with a few people.

Who are they? Draco asked curious.

Damien, Aphrodite, Rokoko and Diamond, my best friends. Artemis answered.

Returning their gaze to the group of five Ginny and Draco noticed that they were all wearing sweat pants. They guys were wearing t-shirts while the girls wore different shirts. One girl wore a tank top, the other wore a t-shirt and Artemis wore a sports bra with her hair pulled up into a ponytail. She was talking with a guy with long black hair while ignoring another girl.

Memory:

"Oh come on Artemis you have to forgive me. I won't fool around with your clothes ever again." Aphrodite whined yet Artemis ignored her and continued to speak with Diamond.

Everybody knew not to mess with her clothes and Aphrodite had. The girl had done it before and still she tried today. Well enough was enough Aphrodite would not be fooling around with her clothes anymore.

"Artemis please speak with me. I know I shouldn't have messed with your clothes but...but I love your fashion sense. Merlin girl you have better taste then me and you've been a girl for less time." Aphrodite cried.

"Well it's not my fault. Next time you can at the very least asked me to borrow a top!" Artemis snapped back but before the girl could speak once more she was interrupted.

"Alright you weaklings get to your positions. I want twenty laps around the track." Came a shout and Artemis looked up to see their Professor, Professor Steelwing coming towards them.

Professor Steelwing was a athletic man who was normally seen wearing a jogging suit. He normally had a note book in his hands and a smirk on his lips. Artemis knew he just loved to torture them and she was not the only one who knew that. Then she looked at a group of girls and instantly recognized the signs. Some girls started to complain and Artemis looked at her friends. With a nod they started their laps; they did not want to be there for when the teacher would explode.

"Stop your belly you bunch of maggots! Just for complaining you'll do an extra five laps now go!" The Professor roared.

"Thank Merlin we started before they complained." Diamond muttered causing Artemis to grin.

"Yeah I don't want to do the extra five laps."

After that the group stopped talking and just ran. It was better to conserve their energy while running then talking. Twenty laps soon went by and they moved to the side lignes were they worked down so that their muscles would not cramp up. Five extra laps for everybody else later the next part of class started.

"Alright today I decided to get you guys to fight. I want to see if any of you maggots have improved with the exception of Potter, Black and their friends." he snarled causing some to scowl. "So Potter you're going to fight against Styler! Black you'll fight O'Brien and Storm you'll fight let's see right Castlemen over there."

Taking their positions Artemis let a smirk play on her lips causing Ruby to wince. She just knew today was not going to be pretty with that smirk on her friends face.

"Please don't kill me." Ruby whispered causing Artemis' smirk to deepen.

"Kill you, no I won't kill you Ruby, you're just going to really, really hurt." Artemis hissed before starting her attack.

She darted forward as if to punch and just as Ruby moved to the left she spun around and kicked the girl to the ground. Ruby groaned a bit before pushing herself back up. Getting onto her feet she decided to attack first and so raced forwards with her feast raised. Artemis easily side stepped it before taking catching her still outstretched arm. She spun and planted her feet into the ground before throwing Ruby forward causing the girl to land painfully on her back. The girl was able to get up with a few winces though.

From the side lines Professor Steelwing tried to hold in his laughter at the sight.

He just knew that the fight between the two girls was going to be an interesting one. He didn't know why Potter was angry with her friend, although he and the other Professors did have their suspicions, he just wanted a god laugh.

Artemis swiftly aimed a kick at her friends ribs before jumping back and then kicking forward and through a punch at Ruby's head. Ruby barely dodged but Artemis who had a grin on her face. She once again side stepped a bunch from Ruby before spinning to face her.

"Please don't kill me." Ruby muttered again before trying to land a punch.

Artemis caught her fist before twirling around and kicking Ruby who, unable to move, was knocked to the ground. Artemis pulled her to her feet before kneeing her in the stomach knocking her out.

"Winner, Artemis Potter!" Professor Silverwing announced. "I hope you got some of your anger out."

"Irritation actually. Hope I didn't go too far with Ruby." She whispered.

End of memory:

As the memory faded both Draco and Ginny were giving Artemis weird looks.

Artemis blinked a few times before glaring at them.

"Mess with my clothes and you die." She hissed causing them to gulp and nod.

"So eh was that a normal class?" Ginny asked curiously.

"Yap, that was a normal class. We ran each class and then either dueled, learned new spells or fought physically. Our teacher was streaked and didn't like complaining. Still it had its benefits like keeping this form and even having a better health. Artemis said causing Ginny to blush.

Soon they continued on and Artemis showed them a tournament like she promised. When that was done they asked many questions which she answered to the best of her abilities before showing them off to bed. They all needed sleep after all. Climbing into her bed Artemis took a deep breath before falling asleep.

The next morning came fast for everybody in the house and Artemis woke up with a groan. Rubbing her eyes she got up and started to get ready for a new day. After brushing her teeth and her hair she dressed in a pair of white washed jeans and a light green tank top to go with a pair of green flates. From there she left her room for the kitchen. She needed food and coffee.

Arriving in the kitchen she was met by many people who were talking. Severus motioned her over and she sat down. Seconds later he placed a plate of food in front of her and she gave him a smile before starting to eat.

"How did you sleep last night?" he asked.

"Very well, you Severus?" She asked after swallowing a mouthful of food.

"Pleasantly." He said causing her to smile.

Suddenly silence fell into the kitchen and Artemis looked up only to see a owl in front of her. In it s beak was a letter. Blinking a few times she placed her fork down before taking the letter and offering the owl some bacon and water. It gladly accepted before flying off. Looking down at the letter in her hand Artemis noticed the seal and gulped.

"What is it Artemis?" Sirius asked but Artemis shook her head and opened her letter.

Lady Potter,

An behalf of the Mastery Department of Education we are proud to welcome you as the newest and highest ranking Mistress of Defense Against the Dark Arts. You are now the top Mistress of Defense Against the Dark Arts and so with that you are allowed to design you own mark. Now that you are a Mistress you may take on a Apprentice to teach&

The letter continued, explaining a few things about her new responsibilities and other such things. Finally she finished her letter and closed her eyes. She felt a hand on her shoulder and looked up to see Severus looking down at her with worry in his eyes.

"What is it Artemis?" He asked and with that simple question a brilliant smile formed on her lips and she gave him a hug.

She had done it! She passed her Mastery test with flying colors! Letting go of him she swiftly stood and grabbed her letter before turning to Mr. Weasley.

"Is it possible too speak with you Mr. Weasley?" She asked causing him to blink in confusion but he gave a nod.

"Of course, you wish to speak in the sitting room?" He asked and she gave a nod before leaving the kitchen.

Arthur fallowed her and when they arrived in the room Artemis placed a silencing ward around the room so that they would not be over heard. They both sat down and Artemis took a deep breath.

"Mr. Weasley your daughter approached me one day asking me if I would teach her. I agreed because she seemed determined and I also saw plenty of potential in her. A few days ago I went and took my Masteries in Defense Against the Dark Arts and today I received my results. I would like to ask your permission to take Ginny on as an Apprentice. Artemis stated causing Mr. Weasley to gap in shock.

"I would be eternally grateful if you would." He agreed. He knew that if Ginny was taken in as an Apprentice then she would be able to get an amazing job. Still he would not force her to accept the offer.

"Thank you sir, if Ginny accepts I'm sure she will become a great Mistress of Defense once I am finished with her." Artemis said causing Mr. Weasley to grin brightly.

"Thank you Artemis, for considering Ginny as your first Apprentice and I would like to congratulate you." He said causing Artemis to smile.

"Thank you sir."

After a few more minutes of talking the duo left the sitting room and returned into the kitchen. People game them confused looks but all Artemis did was go to Sirius and give him a hug before handing the letter over. From there she gave a hug to Severus while whispering the good news into his ear causing his eyes to widen and for his mouth to fall open in shock. She did the same to Lucius who look at her in amazment.

"HOLLY SHIT!" Sirius shouted and Mrs. Weasley was about to chid the man when he jumped up and pulled Artemis into a huge hug after handing the letter over to Alice. After a few minutes Alice fainted.

"What the bloody hell is going on!" Ron shouted clearly annoyed.

Still nobody answered him and Artemis walked over to Ginny after Sirius let her go. She asked to speak with her for a moment before leading her into the sitting room. They returned a few minutes later. Ginny had a dazed look on her face and Artemis was smiling happily.

"What the hell did you do to my sister!" Ron shouted again, this time his face red like a tomato.

"I offered her something Ronald." she answered.

"What did you offer her!"

"My god Ronald can't you stay out of my life for at least a bit but if you haft to know she offered me a position as her apprentice." Ginny answered after snapping out of her daze.

"What! But you have to be a Mistress to have an apprentice!" Hermione protested.

"Well Hermione for your imformation, I have just been named the newest Mistress of Defense Against the Dark Arts. I took my exam not that long ago.

"Impossible! You never went under a Master!" Hermione protested.

"I didn't have to, the Academy is like a Mastery on many levels. You learn way more at the Academy then you do at the other normal schools of Magic in the world." Artemis answered.