AN - a few people have expressed a dislike because of the new age of the Heroes, don't worry this is part of the plot, this chapter will explain it I hope. Thanks for all of the reviews. I own nothing to do with Harry Potter and the Wizarding world except for storyline and a few bits. I apologise now for the bad spelling and punctuation of the story as I am Dyslexic.

Chapter 3 - School

Soon day was forcing sweet Morphus out of the companies' minds and everyone was soon up and quite excited about the new school year. They found most of the people had left, presumably to get the school supplies for the coming year. As Harry and Ginny emerged into the common room the saw Ron and Hermione on the couch. Walking over the sat on the couch opposite and sat for a while. After a while Ron said:

'Ginny, Mum said that she'll send our trunks and school stuff with Fred and George. So when we get them I suggest looking for anything that's strange and I mean anything' 'Yeah, I bet those two are really hoping that they can catch us out with some tricks but we'll get them before they get us'

Harry looked surprised at the determination in Ginny voice and smiled knowingly at Hermione who did the same at Ron. They all sat there for a while until the portrait swung open and Merlin appeared with Dumbledore. They both had been talking and looked at the group with pride. They came up to them and sat in two of the armchairs that were set around the fireplace.

'Hello, all I hope you had a good night?' they all nodded and smiled impishly, Dumbledore smiled and continued. 'Right I have some bad news, the ministry won't allow you to take you NEWTs until your have completed your OWLs, and they insist that you take your OWLs at the same time as your age group' The group looked unhappy at this and Harry piped up 'What about Ginny, she's year younger than us, she can't wait for two years it isn't fair on her' Ginny looked at Harry and squeezed his hand 'Don't worry Harry we have already sorted that out, the teachers all agree that Ginny can become part of the 5th year with you all' Dumbledore looked down at their smiling faces, 'That's great, thanks Professor, I'll work really hard to keep up'

Merlin, who had remained silent while Dumbledore talked chuckled, 'Don't worry about that, you are a Mage remember, you will easily be able to keep up, in fact all three of you would be able to easily keep up with the seventh years' The four looked shocked they and forgotten anyone but Harry was more powerful. 'Professor, what are we going to do then, are you going to change us back into 15 year olds?' 'No Hermione, we're not, that spell can only be reversed up to 24 hours after it was cast, it was more of a test to see if you were all the right people. So instead were going to put a powerful illusion over you that only you, Albus and Myself can stop, it will make everyone see you as 15 year olds' Merlin and Dumbledore got up and indicated the group to do the same, 'For a powerful spell, it has a ridiculously small incantation.' Merlin said He raised his hand and said 'Chimistarey' there was a small flash were everyone briefly shielded their eyes. As they all looked at each other they saw how they were 3 days ago and not 3 minutes. Dumbledore looked happy, as did Merlin.

'Now.' Dumbledore said '.about your training. You will all be doing normal subjects this year including the new ones but you will also be training to use your new powers.' He noticed they were all hanging on his ever word and he chuckled '.you will be training 4 nights a week. These will be Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Sat. Merlin and Myself will be the main teachers, but some of the other teachers will be helping.'

The group nodded and Ron said: 'Professor?' 'Yes?' 'Well today's Saturday, will we have a lesson tonight?' 'Oh.it is.of course, I'd forget my wand if I used one, of course tonight will be your first lesson. If you could be in the great hall at 8:00, bring your wands and be prepared to learn' The group nodded and looked forward to the training tonight, it was going to be fun.

Dumbledore again started to say something 'Right then you have the rest of the day to yourself, we have a lot of work to do, so we'll see you at the welcoming feast.oh yes, one last thing, you will be in your normal dorms until next year, we have to keep people knowing about this down to a minimum, your family's are aright of course but we don't know about anyone else'

With that they left the teens to their thoughts. The day passed slowly, they went to see various teachers, calling in on Sirius they were delighted to hear that Remus was coming back to teach DADA, then before they knew it, it was time to go to the great hall for the feast. They made their way down and sat in their seats, Ginny got a few funny looks from her friends wondering why she was sitting next to Harry Potter.

Soon the sorting began and finished quite quickly and Dumbledore got up to do his customary new year speech. 'Well Here we all are, another year older, I have a few announcements to make before we start to eat.' there was a few moans of protest, mostly by Ron and the Twins '.we have 4 new subjects this year, and you will here about those later, but teaching them are Professor's Sirius Black .' there was a few shocked gasps form those who hadn't heard of Sirius's innocence, '.Professor Nimway Black, Professor Lin and Professor Nigthbreeze, who hasn't arrived yet. Professor Lupin has also returned to teach you DADA. The rest can wait please enjoy the feast'

Dumbledore sat down and everyone was talking, the quad were happy to hear most people glad that Lupin was back. The meal passed quickly and soon people were yawning.

Prefects would you please lead the first year students to the dorms' As the students made their way out of the hall Lupin waved at the group and mouthed 'See you later'. They made their way up to the common room and sat by the fire, a lot of people were looking at the oddly, suddenly Harry said to the others 'Hay anyone fancy going for a walk?' The others were waiting for this and all liked the idea and together they got up and wandered out of the room and made their way to the great Hall. They arrived at 7:50 and walked in to see Dumbledore, Merlin and Remus talking. They all were talking like old friend even Lupin, when they saw the teens they smiled and made their way over.

Hello everyone, you al right?' 'Were all great Professor? Hermione said 'Well tonight we'll get you started on a simple techniques. We will start with something you can all do then go onto you all individually. Everyone magic users has a Sphere of talent. Some people are especially good a fire magic, some water, some nature. So when we know what you are then you will have a personal trainer, picked form one of us.' 'Right you all ready' Merlin said. The group nodded and held their wands up ready. 'Well the first thing you can do is put your wand down, that's the first thing were going to practise, wand less magic' The group looked at each other and gulped. The teachers smiled at them and the lesson began. At first all they did was some very simple spells. Then they moved on to stronger spells and lastly they tried Transfiguration. 'Transfiguring something is the hardest conventional type of magic you can do without a wand' Merlin said. They were all surprised when the actually succeeded in doing some. After 4 fours they were all very tired but had a triumphant look in their eyes. They were bade goodnight and silently made their way up to their rooms, when they got their they bade each other good night and trooped of to bed, falling asleep the moment they hid the pillows.

The next morning they woke up to their surprise on time and feeling refreshed. They made their way down to the great hall, and started to eat breakfast. Prof. McGonagall came around handing out their new timetables. There was a groan from a few students as they found out what lessons they had. Suddenly there was a tremendous crash as the great hall doors flow open, a few people screamed, and everyone had their wands out, in the doorway was a man, he was wearing a long flowing black cloak, his tunic was rusty brown and green, and his beard and hair flowed in the wind. The hall fell silent. The person walked in and started walking up to the teacher's table with the aid of a large staff he was carrying. There was a scream form the hall and a student ran in followed by a pack of wolves. The man turned and growled at them, and they slunk back outside, while the student was sat down and comforted. The man continued up to the teachers, as he pased Harry and the others could see he was very tall and looked big and strong, he was moving slowly but looked unstoppable, he reached the teachers table and greeted Dumbledore, who nodded and indicated a chair next to Lupin.

'May I introduce, Nalio Nigthbreeze, a new professor here at Hogwarts.

The hall went silent and then continued eating. As it was Sunday, there was nothing to do and the quad just kept together and chilled the entire day. Just before they retired Ron said 'At least we've got something good first thing tomorrow, DADA with Lupin, then Care of Magical Creatures, I wonder whole be teaching it this time'

The week quickly passed and the quad training was now coming on better than the teachers had hoped, the class, all except Potions, was fun and it was generally good to be back. Harry was getting more powerful by the day and now was learning Ancient magic's and other specialties. At the end of the week, Merlin said just before they left'

'We have found out what your Spheres are, and from now on you'll be training with your trainer more than together. The lessons will still take place here but, but you will be with different trainers ' The four were looking excited and interested 'Ron you have a Fire affinity, you find fire spells easier, so you will be training with Sirius.' Ron nodded happily '.Ginny you have a earth affinity, so you will be training with Professor Sprout.' she smiled and looked at Harry, who squeezed her hand '.Hermione you have a water affinity and will be learning with Nimway, and lastly Harry, you have a Air affinity and you will be training with Merlin here. You will all start training with them next lesson'. The four left the hall and went up to the tower chatting happily.