A/N: Well, ladies and gentlemen, here it is. The first chapter in this
story to further the plot!!! (Gasp) I know, I know, A Plot! Tisk-tisk-tisk
what have I done. Oh well, it's my story. In this chapter we find out more
about the darkness. I want to thank all of you who reviewed, you have made
me feel all warm and cozy inside and have kept me writing. Now, In Which
News is Delivered.
Chapter 6:
The Great Hall was normally filled with many children of many ages and was very loud and boisterous. That was, however, only during the school session, and now, over the summer, with only the teachers filling seats the hall was much more subdued. There was little conversation, but just enough to make the room not entirely silent.
When Adam and Flit entered the great hall very few noticed them. Flit went immediately to sit next to Minerva, who was cradling a steaming cup of hangover-remedy supplied by a knowing Madame Pomfrey. Adam, on the other hand, made a beeline for the only empty place (that wasn't obviously saved for anyone) and sat next to Severus, who was staring into a cup of steaming tea.
"Good morning!" Said Adam cheerfully. Severus looked up at him, squinted, and said with derision,
"You are entirely too cheerful in the morning." Adam grinned impishly.
"Yep." Severus narrowed his eyes at Adam.
"Why?" he demanded as Adam filled his plate.
"Just to annoy you. Don't worry, though. It's the only time this will happen for a long time. It takes too much effort on my part to be civil most of the time, forget about bouncy." Severus laughed quietly and they ate in comfortable silence. Just as everyone seemed finished with their breakfast, Dumbledore stood (Oh yes, he's back. He got in late late late the night before) and called for attention.
"Attention! Respected members of the Hogwarts Staff, I have a few items of news that I wish to share. The first is a bit of good news, relating to out two latest additions to the teaching staff. First I would like you all to welcome back Prof. Remus Lupin, our returning DADA teacher." Remus stood and waved at the rest of the teachers. Dumbledore continued.
"Next I would like to introduce our new History of Magic professor, to replace our departed Prof. Binns. Please welcome Professor Adam Pierson." Adam stood, a little, nodded, and sat back down again. All eyes turned back to Dumbledore.
"Now for a bit of sadder news. It appears that Professor Trelawney has fallen ill. It's nothing serious, but it will put her out of commission for a few days. If she does not recover by the time the session starts, and makes no signs of rapidly returning health, then I will call in the replacement." He was quiet for a moment, bowing his head, looking like all the weight in the world was pressing on his shoulders. He looked up and looked at everyone in turn before speaking again.
"The next bit of news is the most terrible I have heard in a long time. Most of you have heard rumors; some know the truth. I am, right now, going to set the record strait." He paused and breathed in a long breath before closing his eyes and letting it out slowly. When he spoke next it was into thunderous silence.
"Lord Voldemort has returned."
The silence turned into one of shocked disbelief. Very few at the table, in fact only Minerva, Snape, and Remus weren't shocked. They already knew. Minerva knew from the tri-wizzard tournament, Snape from the return of the dark reminder of what he used to be burned onto his arm, and Remus from Dumbledore himself. And Adam, well, if he was shocked he didn't show it. Actually there was no shock to be hid, only the acceptance of one who has faced worse and survived. Adam lowered his head, gathering his strength, trying not to shake. He had sensed a coming evil when he had left the wizzarding world (in fact that is why he left) and to return to a world he really did love only to find it's biggest threat had returned was almost too much. He didn't want to run away again. If he did, there might not be a wizzarding world to return to. That he could not, no, would not accept. This time he would fight. He raised his head just as Dumbledore spoke again.
"Yes, it is true. Terrible, but true. We must, this school year, pay close attention to a few of our students, some are more obvious than others, but all must be kept safe and out of the wrong hands.
The fist is the most obvious; Mr. Harry Potter. He attracts trouble to him well enough, he doesn't need this complicating things. And of course if you guard Harry Potter, you must also guard his friends, Miss. Hermione Granger and especially Mr. Ronald Weasly. He has a hot temper and is prone to not think. Also, I have a feeling that something important will happen to Mr. Weasly this year and he MUST be kept safe. His sister, Virginia, must be kept under strong supervision. She is a powerful witch, and just growing into her specialty, and is not only in need of protection, but could be potentially a harm to herself and others." Minerva spoke up.
"What is so dangerous about her, and why the emphasis on Mr. Weasly." Dumbledore smiled a little, and looked at Minerva fondly.
"My dear Minerva, Ginny Weasly is a Healer, just growing into her Touch, and could be dangerous. Surely you know why?" Minerva nodded. (1) "and as for Ron, he is displaying all the symptoms of being a true Seer, and a strong one. Most unlike Professor Trelawney." (2) Dumbledore added when he sensed Minerva stiffening. He continued.
"The final student may come as a surprise to most of you. He is Mr. Draco Malfoy." Chatter started at this, but Dumbledore waved him to silence. "Yes, I do mean Draco Malfoy. I know he will play an important part on our side in the upcoming war, and he must be protected." Severus spoke next.
"What will he do?" Dumbledore chuckled.
"I know a lot, but even I do not know everything, Severus. It suffices to say that without him our chances of winning are indeed grim." Dumbledore then addressed the entire table. "I do so hate to burden anyone with the knowledge of what is to come, but I'm afraid it is necessary. I'm believe that the best thing to do now is to continue on as normal, but do try to be very carefull, and keep an eye on those students. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have another meeting with the Ministry." He shook his head. "This is exactly why I declined the position of Minister," he muttered as he left the Great Hall, leaving a stunned teaching staff in his wake.
TBC.
A/N:
(1) Healer- magic user (normally a which, but there have been wizards) who uses the Touch to heal injuries of the body. A very powerful Healer can mend souls as well. The Touch is basically a power centered in the hands of the Healer, which can mend wounds. Pretty simple, huh? Not really. It's powered by the Healer and if the Healer tries too hard or over-exerts herself (or himself) if can be dangerous or fatal for the Healer. If the Healer comes too close to death the Touch will focus inward to heal itself, but it can never turn back outward again, and the gift is lost. Also, a new Healer's touch will draw in the energy of living things when the person in too drained too keep the energy level up. This can be dangerous to family, friends, and especially boyfriends (This is why Ginny can't be partnered) but that can be solved with training. Madame Pomfrey is a Healer, though not very strong. She will train Ginny. Healers are very rare.
(2)Seer- person gifted with the second-sight, the ability to prophesize and see the future. The visions are normally followed by a severe headache and unconsciousness. When the person wakes up, the headache is normally dissipated. You can see why people would want to know (or if they're evil, own) a seer. The signs of a seer coming into his power are extreme mood swings, irritability, a tendency for violence, a passion for food, and decreased self-esteem causing an increase in bravado. A true seer normally comes from a large family, has a very uncanny ability to think outside the box, to see strategy as clear as day. The mind is very organized (though there is little indication of it. The more organized the mind, the less organized the person acts.) There is also an instinctive dislike of fakers, charlatans, or those with the sight who make it seem like they have more than they really do. Visions cannot be controlled and often come at moments of stress. Training can be sought to help understand these visions, help keep them at bay when they are unwanted (unless it's life-threatening) and help induce them and control what you see. Cassandra has this ability and helps Ron. True seers are even more rare than Healers.
Also, I find it prudent to point out that the Weaslys have a lot of powerful and successful wizards in the family. Charlie with dragons, Bill as a curse-breaker, Percy at the Ministry, Fred and George as business men (and pranksters which use a lot of potions) Ron as a seer and Ginny as a Healer. This is because in my world the Weaslys are descended from elves and hobbits, accounting to the high magic potential, and their looks, (some tall and willowy, some shorter than normal and stocky, their BRIGHT RED HAIR, and the man-blood in their veins accounting for everything else.) This decendency (I just made up a word) comes from the fact that I've been re-reading the LoTR and I just saw the movie and I really love it. I don't own them either (sigh) That decendency wont come into play in this story, I just wanted to pint that out. Next chapter is coming soon. Please R/R. I love all of you who have already! You are what's keeping me writing. Happy Holidays!
Chapter 6:
The Great Hall was normally filled with many children of many ages and was very loud and boisterous. That was, however, only during the school session, and now, over the summer, with only the teachers filling seats the hall was much more subdued. There was little conversation, but just enough to make the room not entirely silent.
When Adam and Flit entered the great hall very few noticed them. Flit went immediately to sit next to Minerva, who was cradling a steaming cup of hangover-remedy supplied by a knowing Madame Pomfrey. Adam, on the other hand, made a beeline for the only empty place (that wasn't obviously saved for anyone) and sat next to Severus, who was staring into a cup of steaming tea.
"Good morning!" Said Adam cheerfully. Severus looked up at him, squinted, and said with derision,
"You are entirely too cheerful in the morning." Adam grinned impishly.
"Yep." Severus narrowed his eyes at Adam.
"Why?" he demanded as Adam filled his plate.
"Just to annoy you. Don't worry, though. It's the only time this will happen for a long time. It takes too much effort on my part to be civil most of the time, forget about bouncy." Severus laughed quietly and they ate in comfortable silence. Just as everyone seemed finished with their breakfast, Dumbledore stood (Oh yes, he's back. He got in late late late the night before) and called for attention.
"Attention! Respected members of the Hogwarts Staff, I have a few items of news that I wish to share. The first is a bit of good news, relating to out two latest additions to the teaching staff. First I would like you all to welcome back Prof. Remus Lupin, our returning DADA teacher." Remus stood and waved at the rest of the teachers. Dumbledore continued.
"Next I would like to introduce our new History of Magic professor, to replace our departed Prof. Binns. Please welcome Professor Adam Pierson." Adam stood, a little, nodded, and sat back down again. All eyes turned back to Dumbledore.
"Now for a bit of sadder news. It appears that Professor Trelawney has fallen ill. It's nothing serious, but it will put her out of commission for a few days. If she does not recover by the time the session starts, and makes no signs of rapidly returning health, then I will call in the replacement." He was quiet for a moment, bowing his head, looking like all the weight in the world was pressing on his shoulders. He looked up and looked at everyone in turn before speaking again.
"The next bit of news is the most terrible I have heard in a long time. Most of you have heard rumors; some know the truth. I am, right now, going to set the record strait." He paused and breathed in a long breath before closing his eyes and letting it out slowly. When he spoke next it was into thunderous silence.
"Lord Voldemort has returned."
The silence turned into one of shocked disbelief. Very few at the table, in fact only Minerva, Snape, and Remus weren't shocked. They already knew. Minerva knew from the tri-wizzard tournament, Snape from the return of the dark reminder of what he used to be burned onto his arm, and Remus from Dumbledore himself. And Adam, well, if he was shocked he didn't show it. Actually there was no shock to be hid, only the acceptance of one who has faced worse and survived. Adam lowered his head, gathering his strength, trying not to shake. He had sensed a coming evil when he had left the wizzarding world (in fact that is why he left) and to return to a world he really did love only to find it's biggest threat had returned was almost too much. He didn't want to run away again. If he did, there might not be a wizzarding world to return to. That he could not, no, would not accept. This time he would fight. He raised his head just as Dumbledore spoke again.
"Yes, it is true. Terrible, but true. We must, this school year, pay close attention to a few of our students, some are more obvious than others, but all must be kept safe and out of the wrong hands.
The fist is the most obvious; Mr. Harry Potter. He attracts trouble to him well enough, he doesn't need this complicating things. And of course if you guard Harry Potter, you must also guard his friends, Miss. Hermione Granger and especially Mr. Ronald Weasly. He has a hot temper and is prone to not think. Also, I have a feeling that something important will happen to Mr. Weasly this year and he MUST be kept safe. His sister, Virginia, must be kept under strong supervision. She is a powerful witch, and just growing into her specialty, and is not only in need of protection, but could be potentially a harm to herself and others." Minerva spoke up.
"What is so dangerous about her, and why the emphasis on Mr. Weasly." Dumbledore smiled a little, and looked at Minerva fondly.
"My dear Minerva, Ginny Weasly is a Healer, just growing into her Touch, and could be dangerous. Surely you know why?" Minerva nodded. (1) "and as for Ron, he is displaying all the symptoms of being a true Seer, and a strong one. Most unlike Professor Trelawney." (2) Dumbledore added when he sensed Minerva stiffening. He continued.
"The final student may come as a surprise to most of you. He is Mr. Draco Malfoy." Chatter started at this, but Dumbledore waved him to silence. "Yes, I do mean Draco Malfoy. I know he will play an important part on our side in the upcoming war, and he must be protected." Severus spoke next.
"What will he do?" Dumbledore chuckled.
"I know a lot, but even I do not know everything, Severus. It suffices to say that without him our chances of winning are indeed grim." Dumbledore then addressed the entire table. "I do so hate to burden anyone with the knowledge of what is to come, but I'm afraid it is necessary. I'm believe that the best thing to do now is to continue on as normal, but do try to be very carefull, and keep an eye on those students. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have another meeting with the Ministry." He shook his head. "This is exactly why I declined the position of Minister," he muttered as he left the Great Hall, leaving a stunned teaching staff in his wake.
TBC.
A/N:
(1) Healer- magic user (normally a which, but there have been wizards) who uses the Touch to heal injuries of the body. A very powerful Healer can mend souls as well. The Touch is basically a power centered in the hands of the Healer, which can mend wounds. Pretty simple, huh? Not really. It's powered by the Healer and if the Healer tries too hard or over-exerts herself (or himself) if can be dangerous or fatal for the Healer. If the Healer comes too close to death the Touch will focus inward to heal itself, but it can never turn back outward again, and the gift is lost. Also, a new Healer's touch will draw in the energy of living things when the person in too drained too keep the energy level up. This can be dangerous to family, friends, and especially boyfriends (This is why Ginny can't be partnered) but that can be solved with training. Madame Pomfrey is a Healer, though not very strong. She will train Ginny. Healers are very rare.
(2)Seer- person gifted with the second-sight, the ability to prophesize and see the future. The visions are normally followed by a severe headache and unconsciousness. When the person wakes up, the headache is normally dissipated. You can see why people would want to know (or if they're evil, own) a seer. The signs of a seer coming into his power are extreme mood swings, irritability, a tendency for violence, a passion for food, and decreased self-esteem causing an increase in bravado. A true seer normally comes from a large family, has a very uncanny ability to think outside the box, to see strategy as clear as day. The mind is very organized (though there is little indication of it. The more organized the mind, the less organized the person acts.) There is also an instinctive dislike of fakers, charlatans, or those with the sight who make it seem like they have more than they really do. Visions cannot be controlled and often come at moments of stress. Training can be sought to help understand these visions, help keep them at bay when they are unwanted (unless it's life-threatening) and help induce them and control what you see. Cassandra has this ability and helps Ron. True seers are even more rare than Healers.
Also, I find it prudent to point out that the Weaslys have a lot of powerful and successful wizards in the family. Charlie with dragons, Bill as a curse-breaker, Percy at the Ministry, Fred and George as business men (and pranksters which use a lot of potions) Ron as a seer and Ginny as a Healer. This is because in my world the Weaslys are descended from elves and hobbits, accounting to the high magic potential, and their looks, (some tall and willowy, some shorter than normal and stocky, their BRIGHT RED HAIR, and the man-blood in their veins accounting for everything else.) This decendency (I just made up a word) comes from the fact that I've been re-reading the LoTR and I just saw the movie and I really love it. I don't own them either (sigh) That decendency wont come into play in this story, I just wanted to pint that out. Next chapter is coming soon. Please R/R. I love all of you who have already! You are what's keeping me writing. Happy Holidays!