It turned out, despite Ron's initial protest, that Evie was more useful than originally thought. Because of her advanced training back in Germany, she was almost like a teacher to them. She was able to teach them defense and disarming spells that had never left the borders of Germany. Many spells were questionable on whether or not they were legal, but for now. They had no other choice but to accept what they could get. By the time it came for winter break, she had almost gone through half of her spells. Evie was proud of her students, but kept the thought of doubt in the back of her mind.
"Okay everyone, good work today." She said with a big smile. "Sadly, this will be our final lesson until after winter holiday. I really encourage you all to continue to practice and…have a good break!" She clapped her hands, dismissing them to pack or have one good last tromp in the snow before the train left tomorrow morning. Harry was just finishing saying goodbye to Ron and Hermione when Evie hesitantly approached him.
"Good class today, yeah?" She asked. Harry nodded.
"Yeah, thanks again for helping out."
"It's no problem, I'm glad that I could help." She grabbed her book bag and the two walked out, making sure that nobody was there to see them.
"I know that you've already been in trouble once this year…"
"Well so have you." She shot back. "Can't believe that the toad bitch made you do that…my punishment seems like nothing compared to that." Harry shrugged his shoulders.
"All I know is that we have to at least try to stay out of trouble." Evie slowly nodded.
"Fair enough…so what are your plans for holiday?" Harry shook his head.
"Probably just going to stay here…don't really have any family to go spend Christmas with." Evie stopped dead in her spot. Harry looked back to see her eyebrows almost up into her hairline.
"Oh no, I will not allow that to happen." She stated. "You are coming to Germany with me. No excuses and I will not take no for an answer."
"What's in Germany?" He asked. Evie thought for a moment, slowly walking back to stand next to Harry.
"Hmm…well, I'm not even sure what to call them anymore. My family before I found out about everything else. Heidi's been bugging me to come down for weeks and…I don't have anywhere else to go. You have to come with me, Maria and Jonah would love to have you." Harry thought for a moment as the pair walked through the Gryffindor portrait hole.
"Are you sure that they wouldn't mind?" Evie shook her head.
"No, they'd love to have you…but you should know that you've got quite a fan following down in Germany…including my sister. You will definitely have to watch your back down there."
"Now that just wants to make me say no if I'm going to be stalked by crazy fans…that include your sister." Evie laughed.
"Don't worry, I'll be there to protect you." Harry glanced over at her with a small smirk.
"That's your job after all, isn't it?" Evie narrowed her eyes slightly and smacked Harry upside the head.
"Don't be a jackass, girls do no find that attractive."