So our first lesson shall we say with Harry was getting underway. This room was pretty amazing really always equipped to the seekers needs. That reminds me of the last night in third year actually when me and Fred came here. That was funny.

Anyway, George and Fred were standing in front of me and we were all watching and listening to Harry like it was the last thing we'd ever hear on this earth. He was trying help Neville. Neville does get a very hard time and it's a shame.

"Expelliarmus!" he said and his wand went flying from his hand backwards towards us. I gasped and ducked just in time. Bloody hell! I sighed and the twins wore identical grins.

When will they grow up?

I shook my head and got myself sorted. I'm ready for this. If we're going to fight then we have to push everything back and practice what is needed to be practiced.

Harry spoke up again, standing in front of the dummy in the room. He raised his wand.

"Neville, you're just flourishing your wand too much. Try it like this."

With a neat flick of his wand he said,

"Expelliarmus!"

As the line shrunk and got closer to me I was scared that I'd fuck this up and end up hurting someone.

"Go on then Charlie."

I took a deep breath and raised my wand.

1... 2... 3...

"Expelliarmus!"

The wand flew from its hand for the umpteenth time today. I lowered my wand and smiled. Also I earned an approved look from Harry.

This isn't so bad.


As the days went on we sat in Defence class remembering everything Harry taught us the day before and so on. Neville was improving slowly with every lesson which was brilliant because that's improved his confidence as well.


So today we all sat in Defence knowing that this book was just words, it meant nothing... It wasn't helping us learn and it wasn't helping us improve on anything either. She was a stupid fucking woman.

"You will please copy the approved text four times…to ensure maximum retention."

I looked to my left and smiled. I could tell what she was going to say, Hermione also wore a similar smile to me. When Umbridge walked passed she said,

"There will be no need to talk."

Hermione coughed lightly and muttered,

"No need to think's more like it."

I covered my mouth to stop myself from laughing. Ron wore a grin and Harry kept casting glances at Neville who was practicing. Me having the hearing of a Werewolf could hear him from where he sat.

"Wands away!" she snapped and Neville's head shot up, his eyes wide. Umbridge stared down at him and he narrowed his eyes ever so slightly. Harry has really helped him push the fear he stored inside away, and replace it with strength and bravery.

We will build our knowledge... We will make the truth known about Voldemort... It's what we're here for.


After that class we walked out and I started laughing. That's what happens when I hold laughter back. Has to happen sometime... Anyway me and the other three wondered back to the common room to get prepared. I needed my wand seeing as I didn't take it with me. I'd nick Hermione's if I needed to hex Malfoy into an oblivion.

"This is bloody crazy! She can't keep teaching us like this." I said once I'd calmed down from me laughing spree. The three nodded in agreement and we reached the painting. We said the password and entered the common room.

It was so toasty in the common room and some random Gryffindor's were chatting and so on. They glared at me and scowled at Harry. Geez I thought they'd have gotten over everything that's been said about Harry and the fact I'm a Werewolf...

Stupid bastards... Almost bad as the slimy snakes in Slytherin...

Harry, Ron and Hermione waited for me as I ran up to get my wand. I get so excited when it comes to going to the Room. It's just fun and a great experience. School isn't all about learning... It's about enjoying what your learning... By having a bit of fun as well.

I walked into the dormitory and straight to my bed. I opened my trunk and put my hand under all my clothes and pulled out my wand.

I still remember when father took me to the wand shop. Ah what a funny day that was.

I was 11, and about to start Hogwarts. Father took me to the wand shop to get my wand. I was excited as anyone would be, and dragged him through the doors. The owner of the shop knew father straight off and he started searching for wands. I tried so many before he found me one...

14 1/4 inches-Rowan-Dragon Heart String-Pliable

It fitted with me perfectly like lock and key. It was incredible to have my first wand. Even though I almost knocked father out about 100 times... Oops!

I smiled at the memory. I closed my trunk and ran back downstairs and into someone's arms. Then another pair of arms and a body.

"Get off you lot!" I cried as I was crushed further into Fred's chest.

"No can do-"

"Charlie! You've been captured."

I rolled my eyes with a smile and pushed myself down and under their arms. I cracked my back and they started gagging.

"That's a horrible sound." George whined and Fred agreed.

"Your right there George... Don't do that round us please?" Fred said and I grinned.

"What? This?"

I did it again and they ran from the room screaming. I laughed as they dived through the hole and made their way to the Room.

"Yeah don't do that it really does sound terrible." Harry said before grabbing Hermione and Ron.

"Come on or we'll be late!" he added and we made our way to the Room.


Stunning we were doing today. This little boy called Nigel was going up against Harry to show us what to do. He was well cute. All small and he still ha a real baby face.

Anyway back to the class...

"So come on, then, Nigel. Give it your best shot." Harry called from the other side of the Room. Silence took over and everyone's eyes flitted from Nigel to Harry.

"Stupefy!" Nigel yelled and both of them flew backwards landing heavily on their backs. I bit my lip hard trying not to laugh at Harry's face. Fred kept nudging me the whole time.

"Very good Nigel... Very good. Now Ron and Hermione how about you two?"

My eyes got wider slightly as Ron and Hermione stepped up. Ron smiled as he stood in front of Hermione. I could hear everything perfectly and this is what they said,

"Don't worry. I'll go easy on you."

I bit down harder on my lip trying not laugh at this little conversation.

"Thanks, Ronald."

I covered my mouth. God this is to funny. I bet Hermione will win this little thing going on between them. I'm not putting any money on it though. I don't really trust my judgement at the moment. Fred and George on the other hand...

"One Sickle."

"Your on."

I rolled my eyes... Let's see how this unfolds.


As I said Hermione won it. Damn should have put money on it... Ron was rather flustered and everyone that was going for him looked slightly let down that he let a girl beat him.

"How's about you and Fred?" Harry said and I shook my head violently. Fuck that... I'm not humiliating myself. Fred dragged me out.

"I'm not going to be like Ron just so you know." he whispered and I grinned.

Good...

"That's fine by me..." I said happily twisting my wand in my fingers. He shot me a wink and walked towards the door.

Here we go.

We merely stared at each other for a while. I raised an eyebrow. He grinned wider, and I got one of my own. This isn't going to be a simple "Stupefy"duel. No no! We have tricks up our sleeves.

"Stupefy!" he called and with a neat flick he sent me flying backwards. I groaned and pushed myself up. That does it. I used a spell father used on me because I was being a grumpy bitch.

"You asked for it!" I called and he shot another wink. Harry crossed his arms over his chest. Come on Harry this is the point of this.

"Rictusempra!"

He got knocked backwards, and he started laughing lightly. I crossed my arms over my chest and walked over to him.

"I wasn't going to go easy on you either." I said and took the charm of him. He narrowed his eyes playfully and I shot him a wink this time.

"Well played Charlie." he replied and we both lifted ourselves up.

This is great fun...

As the year went along Umbridge was becoming more determined to find out where we were and what we were doing. She never did though... Well not yet that is.

We were back again learning deeper into the world of magic and how to defend ourselves against the dark magic that's out there. All we can do is try. Right?

As we practiced Harry spoke to us, filling us with the determination to carry on. He's brilliant at teaching.

"Think of it this way. Every great wizard in history has started out… as nothing more than what we are now: Students."

"If they can do it, why not us?"

I agreed totally. They did start off as students, and he's right, why can't we do this like they did? I was having so much fun, surrounded by my friends and people who don't care what I am and who respect me all the same as anyone else.

That's why I enjoy this.

Anyway it was the end of the class and Harry, Ron and Hermione looked around at us, smiles on their faces.

"So that's it for this lesson. Now, we're not gonna be meeting again until after the holidays. So just keep practicing on your own as best you can."

The room filled with heavy sighs seeing as we wouldn't be able to do this for the last two weeks before school ended for Christmas. Fred wrapped his arm round my shoulders as Harry finished off by saying,

"And well done, everyone. Great, great work."

As everyone left I noticed Cho walked the opposite way towards a mirror where a picture of Cedric say and then I looked at Harry who was staring at her. I rolled my eyes happily and started making my way to the door. I stopped waiting for the twins.

"Hey Harry-"

"We've been thinking. We could always slip Umbridge some Puking Pastilles in her tea-"

"Or Fever Fudge. They give you massive, pus-filled boils-"

Harry interrupted them and they looked pretty down about it. I laughed as Harry said,

"Sounds great, guys. Would you excuse me?"

Fred and George nodded sadly and walked with me back to the common room. As we walked I though I'd make them feel a bit better.

"Personally I think you should slip her some fucking Puking Pastilles... She deserves it."

"Maybe we will because quiet frankly I hate the bitch. I would be fun to watch. Whatcha say Fred?"

"Yeah of course. I am in. What about you? You gonna come and watch?"

Should they even have to ask?

"Guys of course when would I ever miss out on this stuff?" I said happily.

I can't wait to do this...


It was a week before the Christmas holidays start and we'd successfully slipped her some Puking Pastilles. It was the funniest thing ever.

Anyway it was late at night and I saw Ron and McGonagall taking Harry to Dumbledore's office. I ran to catch up regardless of what McGonagall was yelling at me.

"What happened?"

"My dads been attacked at the Ministry. Harry just had a nightmare."

That can't be true can it? No not Mr Weasley... How could this be? My heart was beating sadly... It really hurt.

"How... By what?"

Ron looked like he was about to cry. I put a comforting hand on his shoulder and squeezed it.

"A snake..."


Harry had been taken by Snape every morning, afternoon and night until the school ended. We were going to stay with Sirius. I wanted to be with Harry this Christmas. Mother and father came to join us. The Weasley's also came and I was so glad to see Mr Weasley safe and sound.

"Hey pup. How was school?"

"Sirius... What a stupid question..." I said and he chuckled, ruffling my hair. I growled and pointed at him.

"Watch it..."

I walked into the dinning room which was used for the meeting with the Order. I heard him mutter to father,

"She's just like you hey Moony."

"I haven't been called that for years..."

"It's because I wasn't here to calm you it. Or James..."

"Come on..." came mothers voice. We all gathered for dinner on the eve of Christmas. Mrs Weasley cooked for us and even let us kids have some wine much to my mothers dislike.

I was starving... As usual. I wasn't even ashamed at how much I could eat and plus Mrs Weasley's cooking is... AMAZING! She placed a plate in front of me and my eyes lit up. Fresh sausages, bacon, eye, and some other vegetables.

"Charlie Brown remember what I tell you ever meal?"

"Yes mum but when do I listen to you when it comes to food?"

She glared at me and father chuckled placing a hand on my shoulder. She never learns does she? She knows full well I won't eat slowly...

Daft woman...


After dinner we had to amuse ourselves. Fred and George went away and started making new plans and thinking up new things. Harry was spending time with Mr and Mrs Weasley, Sirius and my mother.

Me on the other hand was spending time with father. We'd gone into the living room and sat on the couch like we used to when I was little. I'm not very little any more that is.

"Dad?"

"Mmm."

"Why'd he have to come back? Voldemort I mean."

"I don't know... That's what we get for letting Pettigrew get away I guess. But we needn't worry my little wolf. We'll be ready."

"But dad... The Minister still believes its Sirius... Why can't he just face the truth."

"My little wolf we've been through this... He's paranoid, he's scared of the truth. We have no evidence that it was Voldemort... Even though we know it is... He wouldn't believe us. He doesn't even believe Dumbledore. As I said before... We'll be ready when the time comes." he wrapped an arm tightly round and I hugged into him.

"I hope so." I said quietly. Then we were interrupted by Harry and Sirius.

"Hey Moony... Pup." Sirius said happily and faster sighed. I laughed. He hated that name I can tell in his eyes. I don't mind mine it's just I hate the hair ruffling. He came behind the couch and reached his hand out.

"If you finish that action I swear I'll rip your hand off."

"Calm down."

I smiled slightly as Harry came to sit next to me. I patted the couch cushion. He sat next to me and raked through my pocket. Both adults and Harry looked at me strangely.

"Here you go." I said and handed him a small box and a piece of paper. He looked down at it, then at Sirius, that at father and then at me. I smiled and said,

"You can open them if you want."

He opened the envelope first and pulled out a picture. It was the first ever one of Harry, Ron, Hermione and I. Actually 'twas the Christmas of second year I think.

It said on the bottom,

'Merry Christmas Harry. Have fun and enjoy a proper Christmas. We're all here for you.

Love,

Charlie Brown Lupin.'

He wrapped me in a tight hug and I was slightly surprised.

"Thanks Charlie." he said quietly and I smiled hugging him back.

"Don't mention it. You gonna open the other one?"

He chuckled and let go of me and opened the box. His eyes went slightly wider than normal and he pulled out the black watch. It had,

'Mischief Managed'

Engraved in little green emeralds. Now that would have been expensive so I just brought an ordinary leather black watch and used a spell to create it in emeralds. Cool? I know!

"Charlie... You shouldn't have done this..."

"Pfft Harry don't be daft. At least you got the better present. Should see what I got Ron." I said nudging him with my elbow. I watched him pull the watch out of the box, but it was gone in seconds. Sirius and father were staring at it.

"That's our password." Sirius said almost as if he was in shock. I rolled my eyes.

"I know Harry liked it so I nicked it from you lot." I said hopping up, yet a hand caught my wrist.

"Dad let go."

"Are you two going up to bed?"

"I am dunno about Harry. Night dad."

He pulled me into a tight hug and kissed my forehead. I gave Sirius a hug and he caught me off guard.

I gave him a look that said,

'I'll get you back for that...'

'I'd like to see you try pup...'

'Just you wait...'

I stormed upstairs and bumped into Fred. He grabbed my shoulders and smiled.

"You have got to look up when you walk."

"Shut up..." I mumbled and he pulled me into a light kiss.

"Merry Christmas Charlie..." he whispered and I blushed slightly.

"Merry Christmas Fred..." I replied and walked towards the room I was to share with Ginny. I knocked on the door and she hummed a yes. I pushed open the door and she smiled warmly.

"Hey Charlie."

"You alright?"

"Yes thanks and you?"

"Never been better." I lied and she smiled settling into her bed. I grabbed some pyjamas and got changed and ready to sleep. I climbed into my bed and snuggled deep into the mattress and the unused blanket.

"Merry Christmas Ginny and goodnight."

"Goodnight Charlie and Merry Christmas."


A/N: That was a long chapter haha :D Hope this was alright and sorry about the late update... Internet decided to bugger on us... Hmm! I listened to "Beauty of the End" by Paloma Faith! Please review! Thanks :) All Welcome

~Destrier~ x