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Storm, preparations and letters.
Chapter 25
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Time had passed at a fast rate for the students and Dawn found herself deep in her apprenticeship, so deep in fact that she did not notice that Professor Crystal and Professor Dumbledore were shocked by her speed and her talent. The students were enjoying how she taught them and how she made the classes, she taught personally, more interesting then they thought. Like Professor Crystal had foreseen she found herself teaching the First years and Seconds years and helping teach the other years if she wasn't in her own classes.
Currently she was correcting a set of first year papers in her room while Orion watched her with a smile.
"Dawn have you ever thought of being a Professor?" Orion asked and Dawn looked up at him with a frown.
"NO actually I never thought that I would enjoy teaching students as much as I have. I mean I was told I would make a brilliant Auror, but the person who told me was an Death Eater and crazy." She answered causing Orion to frown.
"You'd be a great Professor. I've heard what everybody has said about your teaching skills. The first and second years are raving about how you are a brilliant teacher and how much fun you are. You're teaching skills remind me of Lupins." Orion stated causing Dawn to blush.
"Thanks, they are just easy to teach that's all." She said before returning to her correcting. When she finished she put the parchment in a folder and then into her desk, that had been brought here by the House Elves.
After that she went to her trunk pulled her sketch out and some pencils then started to sketch for a few hours. She had finished her homework not long ago and so it was easy enough to relax.
"What are you drawing?" Orion asked yet she shot him a smirk.
"You'll find out when it's done." She stated causing Orion to pout yet he decided to go with her since he didn't want to anger her. Dawn was horribly terrifying when she was angry.
"Can you give me a clue?" He asked.
"It has to do with all my friends." She answered before continuing.
Suddenly the clock in her room rang and they all looked at the clock to see that it was midnight. Laughing together they put their things away. Before leaving for his room Orion gave her a kiss causing her to smile.
"Night." She whispered.
"Night love." He whispered before leaving for his own room and leaving her alone.
Going over to her window she noticed that it was raining. Suddenly lightning flashed over the sky and only seconds later thunder hit. The noise caused her to jump slightly and with a groan she went over to her bed and fell onto it. She hoped the Storm didn't last to long. It wouldn't be a good thing at all if it did, fighting in mud and rain was horrible. Turning around she closed her eyes and let the sound of the rain dull her into a sleep.
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"Tonight we called an Order meeting because we have decided that members should be prepared for everything. Robes will be made for the fighters of the group as it will be needed. Who here already has robes?" Dawn asked to the gathering.
It was late and the students were all in bed, the weekend was just starting yet things were already in motion and they were preparing as both Dawn and Orion knew the war would be ending this year. More then a few hands rose into the air and they were pleased it meant that only about five plus them would need to get robes.
"Those without robes please come this way the rest of you speak amongst yourselves for now." Dawn stated before moving with the others until they were together with a seamstress who would be making their battle robes.
After taking their measurements they returned to the meeting at hand. There was not much to report, Grindelwald was getting more men at his side but with the appearance of the Order he was getting less luck. Of course the public was starting to get edgy with how long the war had been going on for. Some people wanted it to end as fast as possible but war never seemed to work that way. When they finished they sent the people home and Dawn rubbed her forehead.
"Come on Dawn let's go to bed, it's late." Orion whispered and with a gentle smile she let him pull her up and with that they left the Great Hall. They had to separate for a bit of course but once they both arrived in their rooms they swiftly met in Dawn' after all it was their normal meeting spot. Once they were changed they settled down and relaxed.
"Do you know what happened at the end of the Grindelwald war?" Orion asked and Dawn shook her head.
"I don't even know how Dumbledore went to fight the man, we don't learn this stuff in History and it's a shame." Dawn sighed.
"The public called for Dumbledore to enter the battles and he did. Dumbledore fought against Grindelwald in what was to become one of the most epic battles in History. He didn't kill the man but in-prisoned him into his own prison. From that moment on Grindelwald has been locked up and Dumbledore declared the leader of the light. Of course thats when offers of making him Minister of Magic came to start and each time he refused." Orion stated causing Dawn to sigh.
"He refuses because he knows that he will be corrupted by power, Dumbledore says that power corrupts; absolute power corrupts absolutely and I agree with him. Of course the quotation arose by John Emerich Edward Dalberg Acton, first Varon Acton (1834-19002). He was a historian and a moralist that was normally known as Lord Acton. He expressed his opinion in a letter to a Bishop I think. He said, 'power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely. Great men are almost always bad men.' There is also another by the name of William Pitt. He was British Minister in 1766. He said 'Unlimited power is apt to corrupt the minds of those who possess it'." Dawn stated.
"So the Headmaster thinks he will be corrupted by the power that would be given to him by taking the position of Minister of Magic?" Orion asked and Dawn gave a nod.
"He probably doesn't want to test his limits and plus he is happy here at Hogwarts." Dawn stated causing Orion to chuckle.
"Only an insane old man would be happy to be Headmaster of a school filled with students and children that want nothing to but talk about Quidditch, play games and do magic." Orion stated and Dawn laughed.
"Yes but who ever said our Headmaster was sane." Dawn stated.
"Very true my love, very true." He agreed.
"So what did the semesters say when you showed her your idea for a battle robe?" Orion asked.
"Said it was a possible idea and that he would work on it." She answered and he gave a nod.
Suddenly the door to her room opened and Harold ran in making both teens jump a foot in the air.
"Dawn! Dawn I need your help!" Harold exclaimed and Dawn gave a sigh as he climbed onto the sofa with a book.
"What do you need my help with Harold?" She asked confused.
"Well you see I can't seem to get this spell just right and I was wondering if you could perhaps help me find out what I'm doing wrong?" He asked and she gave a soft chuckle.
"Alright what is the spell?" She asked.
"Wingardium Leviosa, Augusta got it on her first try and everything but I can't seem to get it." He said then gave her a pout.
"All you need is a troll to practice on." Dawn joked causing Orion to snort and Harold to frown in confusion.
"I don't understand what you mean."
"It's nothing kiddo, nothing." She said yet Orion shook his head, the smile never leaving his lips.
The Gryffindor First years were a class she didn't teach since she had a class during their Charms class. She hadn't known that Harold had had trouble with the spell, but the moment he mentioned it it caused her to think back to when she had been a first year herself. That spell had practically causing her friendship with Hermione. It had even saved them from that stupid troll the turban wearing Professor with a dark lord behind his head decided to let in. Merlin that had been a nightmare yet she was grateful. Hermione had become one of her most trusted friends, a friend that stuck by her no matter wait and always stayed loyal. Not only that but back then she had helped her with her Homework. She missed Hermione terribly and wondered daily what her friends back in the future were doing at that moment in time. She was worried because Voldemort was back and all her friends were targets because they were associated with her. Each morning or night she would spend about ten minutes wondering about her own time. She didn't know if Orion did it because she never asked.
Ten minutes later Harold was able to levitated the book and with a grateful thank you he left the room leaving them alone. They didn't speak for a few moments until finally Dawn turned to Orion.
"What will you do when we get back, what house will you go to. After all your a Slytherin and a Ravenclaw." Dawn asked and Orion looked thoughtful for a moment. He looked up at the ceiling before a smile formed on his lips.
"Truthfully during my time here I have not really done anything for Ravenclaw, they don't truly see me as one of their own and I don't get along with any of them. I think it would be the same when we returned to our time and I chose Ravenclaw. I just don't really belong, sure I have the brains for it, so do you but I just don't belong to Ravenclaw. I belong to Slytherin and I will be returning to the Silver and Green." He answered causing her to smile.
"Um it's going to be something, wonder what the houses will think when they find out." Dawn chuckled causing Orion to sincere.
"Um Gryffindor and Slytherin will freak probably." He answered and she gave a nod of agreement.
"Wonder what Tom will say when he recognize me."
"I know what I'm going to do to him, kick him in the shins. How dare he even think of kissing you or trying to get you to go out with him. Sick sun of a bitch doesn't deserve you at all." Orion growled causing Dawn to smile at his protectiveness.
"Um I think I'll taunt him. I was always good at that." She said thoughtfully. "Perhaps he will be to shocked to move and I can kill him easily enough."
"You're dreaming Dawn." Orion said causing her to smirk.
"No just wishful thinking thats all." She said causing him to shake his head.
The next day Dawn woke up and found that they had fallen asleep on her sofa. She didn't move, she didn't want to move. Orion was so worm and she was so comfortable. She was thankful it was Sunday even though she had to do some more correcting she was almost done and that was the best part of things. Finally ten minutes she woke up and looked down at the slumbering Orion. Gently brushing a strand of long blond hair out of his face she got up and left for her bathroom. Arriving she took a long bath before looking at herself in the mirror. During her years as a girl she had changed. Her hair was long, going down to her waist, her body had developed a little more and now she looked much more elegant than when she had first arrived as a girl. It was sometimes hard to believe that this was what she looked like as a girl, as a boy she hadn't been anything special, well with the exception of the damned Lightning bolt scare, but she still had that it was just less noticeable. Shaking her head she decided to get dressed before hurriedly getting her books and then sitting at her desk. She would do some correcting then she would do some of her transformation she had researched her Dalmatian completely and was ready to start her transformation. She knew the steps and although she was fast tracking it she knew she would be able to handle things. She just hoped Dumbledore didn't find out anytime soon or she was be screwed.
Ways to unlock a door or object using Charms
by
Stephanie Bell
The first spell one learns to unlock books and doors is the Alohomora Charm. The word Alohomora comes from the West African Sidiki dialect that is used in geomancy and literally means Friendly to thieves. The Alohomora Charm is actually known as the Unlocking Charm. This charm can open mechanical locks. It is also able to open doors locked by the spell known as Colloportus. Some spells can make locks impervious to the Alohomora charm. Alohomora is one of the basic and much more silent ways to open a door but when in emergencies or situations that call for it, one can use the Bombarda charm. This charm causes a small explosion, their is a stronger version called Bombarda Maxima...
Reading that first part of the essay Dawn thought back to her first and third year at Hogwarts. Hermione had used both of those spells to open doors, one being a spell to free her godfather and the other to get them away from Filch and strait into Fluffy's den. She wondered what happened to that dog, she out to ask Hagrid. Shaking her head she continued to read the essay and correcting certain things here and there then moved to the next and the next until finally she finished those papers. Once that was done she moved on to the next pile. She was so preoccupied with her work that she didn't realize that Orion had woken up.
Looking around at his surroundings he realized that he must have fallen asleep on the sofa that other night. Rubbing his eyes Orion looked around and found Dawn already up and working on some paperwork. On the desk beside her was a plate with a crescent role. She probably hadn't noticed it yet. Standing he walked over and wrapped his arms around her shoulder causing her to jump.
"Morning love, how did you sleep?" He murmured while kissing her neck.
"Um...I slept good, after all I was in your arms." She answered.
"Glad to hear it by the way you have breakfast waiting for you right beside you." he said causing her to blink and turn to see the Crescent role right there.
"Man those house elves are quiet." She muttered before taking a bight of the role.
"What are you correcting?" Orion asked while looking down at the papers.
"Um Charms stuff, why don't you go take a shower and get dressed." She suggested and with a nod he did just that leaving her alone to finish her work. Thankfully there was not much to do and she would be done in a few minutes.
When Orion came out ten minutes later she was just correcting the last one and another croissant appeared for Orion. He swiftly ate it before they decided to get started on the transformation. Orion had recreated his own dog form so hopefully they would be able to complete the transformation this year.
Siting down on the ground they made sure to get comfortable and then closed their eyes. They pulled their Oclumency techniques into play and started to calm their minds and bodies. Slowly Dawn started to picture her arm turning into a Dalmatian's leg, It's white and black fur, it's slender build. Everything about it, the muscles and everything. After a few moments she felt a slight pain in her arm and opened her eyes. When she looked down she found that her right arm had been turned into that of a Dalmatians. Smiling brightly she relaxed once more and changed it back into her normal human body part. She tried her other arm and got the same results. She would have to practice doing that often so that the pain wouldn't affect her and she would be able to do it like McGonagall. After all practice made perfect. Taking a deep breath she calmed her mind and tried her right leg. She felt the same pain and looked down to see that her right leg had been transformed into that of a Dalmatian leg.
"Damn this is so weird." She muttered before turning it back. She did the same with her other leg and then started to change her arms and legs at different times and sometimes even together. In no time she was able to transform all four limbs at the same time. It was brilliant! After making sure she was completely human and her skin was beige she looked at Orion and found that his right arm, left leg and his right leg were both turned into his dog form. He was looking at them in shock but then looked up at her and grinned brightly.
"This is wicked." He stated.
"Totally." She agreed causing him to chuckle.
After about two hours of practicing with those limbs they took a break and started to read on their other forms. When it came time for Lunch they decided to go to the Great Hall to eat. They separated and then met just before the Great hall door. When they walked in they spotted their friends and swiftly went over them.
"So what have you two been doing for the morning?" Diana asked as they pilled their plates with food.
"Oh you know this and that, do you like the Dalmatian?" Dawn asked causing the group to grin.
"But of course it's a beautiful dog after all." Demeter answered.
They had decided that instead of saying you know what they would talk about their animals openly that way they would know what they were talking about and nobody would hopefully take notice of the fact that they would be talking about their Animagus Transformation. The others had been working on their own transformation but Dawn and Orion worked harder because they were involved in the war heavily and it could become really useful during the last battle to have a fighting form. They were just starting out small at that moment but they were planning on doing their other forms as well.
"Well apart from that how was your nights, I mean you guys had a meeting correct?" Damien asked and both Orion and Dawn gave a nod. Their friends knew they would elaborate so they didn't ask anymore questions.
"Oh I helped Harold with the levitation spell." Dawn said before taking a bight of her food.
"That's cool, got to help our little first years into becoming good and strong." Diana joked.
""But of course we do." Dawn agreed.
"Dawn I need to speak to you about something."
Instantly the group turned and found Professor Crystal looking at Dawn and with a nod Dawn stood and fallowed her Mistress out of the Great Hall. They went strait to her office and once settled down Professor Crystal said nothing. Finally though she spoke. "Dawn you are the first person I take as an Apprentice, you are like a daughter to me, Professor Storm thinks the same way and we want you to be safe. If you need anything from either of us we wanted to make sure that you could come to us no matter how old you are. Our homes are open to you and will always be so. I have actually keyed you into my wards and so has Professor Storm."
At those words Dawn was deeply touched. She couldn't believe that her Professor's would think so much of her. Would they think the same when she returned to her time. Would they even be alive when she returned. She didn't know, she hoped to go they would be though.
"I also wished to tell you that your coming along really well Dawn and I'm proud of you, the students love you as a Professor and I have seen your classes, and everything is going really well for you. Professor Storm wished me to inform you that your abilities in Enchanting are going really well. She wasn't able to tell you this personally because she had something to do this week, concealing your lessons. But she wanted you to read the next chapter in your book." Professor Crystal said and Dawn gave a nod. She was worried though, what did Professor Storm have to do that was so important that she would miss the lessons. Normally Professor Storm didn't like missing her lessons.
"There is nothing to worry I can assure you." Professor Crystal said and Dawn gave a nod.
"Thank you Professor." She whispered before taking a split decision and giving her Professor a hug. Professor Crystal stood still for a moment before she returned the hug while a smile played on her lips.
After that Dawn left for her room. She knew she shouldn't do this but she needed to do something. She had to write two letters no three. She couldn't let Harold not know of this. She couldn't tell him everything but she could help him. Arriving she sat at her desk and started to write.
Dear Professor Crystal,
I'm writing this letter to you just a few moments after you told me how you and Professor Storm thought of me. I must admit I have not told the both of you everything about myself and sadly I can't even now. Perhaps one day you will understand but me being here is very dangerous. We... we as in Orion and I don't come from this time. I can't tell you more and I know even that has told to many things. But there is nothing to worry. We have developed a spell that will wipe certain memories from peoples minds the moment we disappear back to our own times. At that moment the memories will return but only when you see us. Memories return if you die but apart from those two ways nothing can be done. I hope that when you read this letter it is before we disappear and that you will understand our need for secrecy. Since I was a baby I never knew my mother and to think that two people I respect deeply think of me like a daughter makes me smile. I hope I get to see you when I do return to my time and that you will let me explain everything at that moment but if not then I'm sorry. Truthfully I have never said this to anybody but Orion and Harold. I love you Professor, you are a great Teacher, a great Mistress and a great mother figure. I know my mother would have loved to meet you when she herself attended Hogwarts. I know my grandfather does.
You have something not many people can clam to have Professor, my utmost trust, loyalty and respect. I have to say goodbye now and I hope that you don't hate me for never telling you the truth.
So long,
Dawn Potter
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Dear Professor Storm,
I am writing this letter to you a few moments after Professor Crystal Tonks me how you both thought of me. I have to admit I have not told you both everything about who I really am. I can assure you that I am a better, with my hair how can't I be. Perhaps one day you will understand but I have no way of informing you of everything about me. You see a time could change if things are changed, and I being a Time Traveller have possibly changed things already...
As she wrote her letters a single tear fell from her eye with each letter. She didn't want to write this letters because she never dealt well with goodbyes. The people she dared say goodbye to were people she cared about deeply and she almost never wished to let go of those people. Especially with the life she used to have before turning Eleven.
Sneak peak into what will mostly likely be my newest story once I finish one of my current ones:
Waives of ice cold ocean water crashed against the sharp rocks of Azkaban island. The rain and wind of the storm beat ferociously against the prison, yet it stood strong, strong like it had always stood. The occupants of the Prison could only hear the storm, some did not understand what it was for their sanity had long since left them. In his own prison cell Harry James Potter sat. He had been a prison of Azkaban for fifteen years now, Of course nobody knew about it but a handful of people, for instance the House Elves of Azkaban, the Dementors and his prison cell mate. Dora Black, daughter of Bellatrix Lestrange and Rodolphus Lestrange.
He had been fifteen when he had been thrown inside the prison, fifteen while Dora had been eleven. She had told him her tale. The moment the Ministry of Magic, Cornelius Fudge found out about her, he had her kidnapped and thrown into Azkaban. This cell had then been placed under the Fidelius Charm to hid their location. He had done the same with Harry but the reasons were different. It seemed like the man didn't want to believe that Voldemort was alive and so to shut him up made him disappear.
For the past fifteen years things had changed in Harry, he had learned to care for only two people. Himself and his 'roommate' Dora.
Author note: For the quotations Dawn is using they come from the fallowing site.
http: / www. phrases. org. uk/ meanings / absolute-power-corrupts-absolutely. html