A/N: You know the drill. Disclaimer in Chapter 1. My name is immortaljedi.
In Which Ginny Heals and Teachers Talk.
Chapter 23:
The first Hogsmead weekend of the year always had an air of extra excitement around it. This year was no exception. By the time the last of the eligible students were down the path, the relief was so great, it was almost a physical thing and the teachers sighed in relief.
A few teachers relaxed in the Teacher's Lounge. Methos was sprawled with Severus on one couch and Sprout was lying on the other. McGonnagall sat in an armchair, her flask in hand, as was usual for the first Break of the year. Hagrid was outside, taking advantage of the still mild weather. Flitwick was doing some research in the library and Remus was missing. Sprout was the first to comment.
"Say, Where's Remus? I haven't seen him since dinner last night." Methos answered.
"He went to Hogsmead with the students. He said he had some errands to run." Severus smirked. He knew Remus had really gone to visit his lover, Sirius. What Remus saw in that man, Severus would never know. Sprout accepted this and brought up a different line of inquiry.
"Did you hear about Pat Pince? Apparently she got herself a lover."
"Oh?" Said Snape, "What makes you say that?" Sprout grinned.
"I saw her coming out of the Library the other day, looking all discheveled with what a thing on her neck which looked remarkably like what Severus here has on his." She laughed at Severus' deer-in-headlights expression and the faint blush that crept onto his face. He quickly adjusted the collar of his robes where they had slipped down to reveal the conspicuous red mark on his neck. Next to him, Methos was having convulsions with laughter.
"Be quiet!" Severus groweled at him, causing Methos to just laugh harder. Sprout was laughing by now as well, and even Minerva had a slight case of the giggles. 'a new year and a new romance, it seems…however, I do not think that Pat would ever go for Severus or visa versa. Then who are they with?' Thought Minerva to herself.
Severus flung his hand out at the hysterical man next to him, catching him in the chest. He hit back and, week with laughter, overbalanced and fell into Severus, his face bright red. Minerva raised her eyebrow at this. Severus not only permitted the contact, but it looked as if he was enjoying it. 'I hadn't realized those two had gotten so close. I wonder…?' She was prevented from thinking further when Cassandra burst into the room.
"Adam! There's a bulger loose in your room! You better come quick!" He was out the door in a flash, leaving the others to stare in his wake. Severus followed quickly and the others followed behind him. They arrived in the hallway to see Methos wrestling with the bulger. Finally, he got it subdued and held it down while Minerva conjured up some restraints.
"Who would do this?" asked Sprout as Methos looked into the room. His expression was one of surprise and they heard the click of a camera. Methos looked at them, his face impassive.
"I know exactly who did this, and I know exactly how to get them back." He grinned and the teachers caught a glimpse of the devious and cunning mind behind that innocent mask.
In the passage leading from Hogwarts to Hogsmead
"Very good, my dear brother, an excellent idea!"
"Yes, it was wasn't it. I can't wait to get back to the shop to see his expression when he looked in his room."
"The anti-break charm we placed on his things should work, right?"
"It will. Just have a little faith and hurry up!"
At WWW
Hermione and a very overwhelmed Ron watched the store while the twins played their prank. They would be back any minute and it wouldn't be a minute too soon. Right after they left, the stood was flooded with a tidal wave of students, giving them not a moment's rest. Finally, as the customers slowed, Ron flopped down behind the counter.
"I don't know how they do it, Hermione!" He said, a little breathless, "how do they keep up with everything."
"Well, there are two of them," replied Hermione logically.
"There are two of us, too," countered Ron.
"Both of them are athletes. Besides, this is their living…they take pride in it, as well as pleasure. They love this shop, you know."
"Yes, I do." Ron ceded the point. "I wonder where they ran off to in such a hurry?" At that moment the twins burst into their shop, tripping over each other in their laughter. Ron was immediately on his guard.
"What did you two do? And to whom?" The twins looked at him, then at each other, and then burst out laughing anew. Fred (or was it George) recovered first.
"We set loose a bulger in Pierson's room, after charming it with an anti- break spell."
"Then we magicked a camera to send a picture of his face when he saw to our back room." They broke off again into giggles.
"You pranked Professor Pierson?" asked Hermione, incredulous.
"Yep!" they answered in unison. Ron shook his head and Hermione glared. George (or was it Fred?) noticed.
"Oh, come on Hermione! It was harmless, besides he got us first." Ron laughed.
"Somebody actually pranked you? Ha ha!" they scoweled.
"The first and only time." The other nodded in agreement. The door banged open just then and Draco ran in.
"Weasley!" three red heads turned to stare. Draco was flushed from exertion, his impeccable hair wind-swept and all out of place. He was breathing heavy. He had an urgent air about him and his expression was worried. "It's your sister. She collapsed outside of the Three Broomsticks. Harry's with her." He didn't have to continue. The three brothers were out the door before he had finished, with Hermione hot on their heels. He followed but only after switching the sign on the front of the store from OPEN to CLOSED.
In the Medical Wing
For the second time Harry found himself waiting for a Weasley in the medical wing at Hogwarts. This time, however, Ron was sitting next to him instead of inside the sickroom. Draco sat on Harry's other side and the twins were pacing in opposite directions on the other side of the room. After what seemed like, hours, but was really only about 20 minutes, Dumbledore came out to talk to them.
"How is she?"
"Is she all right?"
"What happened?" Dumbledore held up a hand to stop the barrage of questions.
"She will be fine, and better than fine in a few hours. As to what happened, she merely overtaxed herself." He paused and smiled. "I have never seen in all my years, a family more prone to strong Talent wizards. (1) I'm glad you're on our side."
"What do you mean, Talent?"
"Certain wizards or witches have a special Talent, or an area of magic that comes naturally to them, that few other Wizards can perform. You're brother Charlie can commune with Dragons, though he doesn't make it very obvious. Bill is a natural at curse breaking, for he has a built in curse detector. Percy is the strongest weather mage in over half a century.(2) Fred and George here are twins, and can bounce their power off of each other to amplify it. They do so already, unconsciously. If they wish they can come back next year for more training on how. I do believe most of their threat has passed and they can behave themselves…" He looked sternly at the grinning twins as they nodded enthusiastically. "Ron is a Seer and Ginny…well, it appears Ginny is a Healer."
"A Healer!"
"No way!"
"Wicked!" Dumbledore's smile grew. "But why did she faint?"
"She healed for the first time. Other than that, you'll have to ask her yourself. You may go in now. He nodded towards the sickroom and was nearly trampled under the anxious students and the twins. He chuckled as he walked out of the Medical wing. 'I truly am grateful to have them on our side. We'll need all the help we can get in the upcoming months.'
TBC
There…another chapter. I reorganized the chapters and I now have at least 42 chapters total, so I'm about halfway done. I hope you're enjoying this as much as I am.
(1) Talent- the specialized powers of a which or wizard. Weather mages, animal speakers, animagi, Healers, Seers, Parseltongues, and twins fall under this category. Twins bounce their powers off each other, magnifying their magical abilities tenfold. The others are self-explanitory.
(2) Weather-Mages. A which or Wizzard who has control over the weather. An early sign of a Weather-Mage is the first sign of magical ability is shown through the weather, most likely water. The child will have an un-healthy urge to be outside in all forms of weather. It is best to let the child be outside or you run the risk of suppressing the talent. This can be fatal. The power build-up will be explosive…quite literally. Historical example…Chernobyl. It was a Weather-mage who ran the security. They are often loners as children, and have very 'thin skin.' The last strong Weather-Mage was Alexandrovitch Pavel Chekov (can you tell I'm a Trekkie?) a Russian wizard who now lives in Moscow and feeds the birds on Saturdays.
I'm working on the Percy story that will explain how he became a Weather- Mage and the training, but don't expect if to start for a while. With school, it's a real mess. It'll start at Hogwarts and end with Him going to and coming back from Russia.
Vampire Child-Thanks, I will. Good…I don't want to give it away too soon.
Annakas – More Methos/Sev stuff coming up real soon, don't worry. While they are the main couple in this story, a few chapters must be given to sub- plots. Methos won't tell, but Sevvie does find out. Chiaroscuro Major will be updated soon. I'm no going to continure Chiaroscuro Minor.
Aurumlupi – Yes, I am evil. But I do give you more. Expect even more from me in the next few days. Trig? Analytical Geometry? AHHHHH!!!!
Vertigo – Here it is. I have the patented Joisey Accent. Ahh, love those tomato farms. Here's the more you wanted.
WyldeHorse – That bit of dialogue was a stroke of genius on my part…or maybe my Methos muse is being channeled a bit stronger. Hmm? I hope so. I love the old guy. Keep reading!
AlmightyTuba - ::rolls eyes back:: can that class get any worse? Argh! I'm glad you like my story. Thanks for letting me bounce my ideas off you. It really helps. I'll see ya Monday (total bummer that school , huh.)
Lady Cinnibar – If Bucky like my story then I think he has really good taste. You wanna know something about my story…except for a few hazy goals, I didn't know where I was going with this either until a few nights ago. Maybe that's why. I'm glad you like it…like, really glad. You are my #1 reviewer. I always wait till start typing the next chapter until you review (unless it's a cliffhanger, cause then it's already typed, but…eh) No, Methos won't become Death…permanently…maybe. Voldemort taking his place…I hadn't thought of that one…hmm? I'll have to think about this…and I'm not telling you what happens, you'll have to wait like the rest of us. Sorry. Um…what's a pooka?
I hope you all enjoyed this chapter. Next, Ginny and Remus/Sirius! R/R!
Chapter 23:
The first Hogsmead weekend of the year always had an air of extra excitement around it. This year was no exception. By the time the last of the eligible students were down the path, the relief was so great, it was almost a physical thing and the teachers sighed in relief.
A few teachers relaxed in the Teacher's Lounge. Methos was sprawled with Severus on one couch and Sprout was lying on the other. McGonnagall sat in an armchair, her flask in hand, as was usual for the first Break of the year. Hagrid was outside, taking advantage of the still mild weather. Flitwick was doing some research in the library and Remus was missing. Sprout was the first to comment.
"Say, Where's Remus? I haven't seen him since dinner last night." Methos answered.
"He went to Hogsmead with the students. He said he had some errands to run." Severus smirked. He knew Remus had really gone to visit his lover, Sirius. What Remus saw in that man, Severus would never know. Sprout accepted this and brought up a different line of inquiry.
"Did you hear about Pat Pince? Apparently she got herself a lover."
"Oh?" Said Snape, "What makes you say that?" Sprout grinned.
"I saw her coming out of the Library the other day, looking all discheveled with what a thing on her neck which looked remarkably like what Severus here has on his." She laughed at Severus' deer-in-headlights expression and the faint blush that crept onto his face. He quickly adjusted the collar of his robes where they had slipped down to reveal the conspicuous red mark on his neck. Next to him, Methos was having convulsions with laughter.
"Be quiet!" Severus groweled at him, causing Methos to just laugh harder. Sprout was laughing by now as well, and even Minerva had a slight case of the giggles. 'a new year and a new romance, it seems…however, I do not think that Pat would ever go for Severus or visa versa. Then who are they with?' Thought Minerva to herself.
Severus flung his hand out at the hysterical man next to him, catching him in the chest. He hit back and, week with laughter, overbalanced and fell into Severus, his face bright red. Minerva raised her eyebrow at this. Severus not only permitted the contact, but it looked as if he was enjoying it. 'I hadn't realized those two had gotten so close. I wonder…?' She was prevented from thinking further when Cassandra burst into the room.
"Adam! There's a bulger loose in your room! You better come quick!" He was out the door in a flash, leaving the others to stare in his wake. Severus followed quickly and the others followed behind him. They arrived in the hallway to see Methos wrestling with the bulger. Finally, he got it subdued and held it down while Minerva conjured up some restraints.
"Who would do this?" asked Sprout as Methos looked into the room. His expression was one of surprise and they heard the click of a camera. Methos looked at them, his face impassive.
"I know exactly who did this, and I know exactly how to get them back." He grinned and the teachers caught a glimpse of the devious and cunning mind behind that innocent mask.
In the passage leading from Hogwarts to Hogsmead
"Very good, my dear brother, an excellent idea!"
"Yes, it was wasn't it. I can't wait to get back to the shop to see his expression when he looked in his room."
"The anti-break charm we placed on his things should work, right?"
"It will. Just have a little faith and hurry up!"
At WWW
Hermione and a very overwhelmed Ron watched the store while the twins played their prank. They would be back any minute and it wouldn't be a minute too soon. Right after they left, the stood was flooded with a tidal wave of students, giving them not a moment's rest. Finally, as the customers slowed, Ron flopped down behind the counter.
"I don't know how they do it, Hermione!" He said, a little breathless, "how do they keep up with everything."
"Well, there are two of them," replied Hermione logically.
"There are two of us, too," countered Ron.
"Both of them are athletes. Besides, this is their living…they take pride in it, as well as pleasure. They love this shop, you know."
"Yes, I do." Ron ceded the point. "I wonder where they ran off to in such a hurry?" At that moment the twins burst into their shop, tripping over each other in their laughter. Ron was immediately on his guard.
"What did you two do? And to whom?" The twins looked at him, then at each other, and then burst out laughing anew. Fred (or was it George) recovered first.
"We set loose a bulger in Pierson's room, after charming it with an anti- break spell."
"Then we magicked a camera to send a picture of his face when he saw to our back room." They broke off again into giggles.
"You pranked Professor Pierson?" asked Hermione, incredulous.
"Yep!" they answered in unison. Ron shook his head and Hermione glared. George (or was it Fred?) noticed.
"Oh, come on Hermione! It was harmless, besides he got us first." Ron laughed.
"Somebody actually pranked you? Ha ha!" they scoweled.
"The first and only time." The other nodded in agreement. The door banged open just then and Draco ran in.
"Weasley!" three red heads turned to stare. Draco was flushed from exertion, his impeccable hair wind-swept and all out of place. He was breathing heavy. He had an urgent air about him and his expression was worried. "It's your sister. She collapsed outside of the Three Broomsticks. Harry's with her." He didn't have to continue. The three brothers were out the door before he had finished, with Hermione hot on their heels. He followed but only after switching the sign on the front of the store from OPEN to CLOSED.
In the Medical Wing
For the second time Harry found himself waiting for a Weasley in the medical wing at Hogwarts. This time, however, Ron was sitting next to him instead of inside the sickroom. Draco sat on Harry's other side and the twins were pacing in opposite directions on the other side of the room. After what seemed like, hours, but was really only about 20 minutes, Dumbledore came out to talk to them.
"How is she?"
"Is she all right?"
"What happened?" Dumbledore held up a hand to stop the barrage of questions.
"She will be fine, and better than fine in a few hours. As to what happened, she merely overtaxed herself." He paused and smiled. "I have never seen in all my years, a family more prone to strong Talent wizards. (1) I'm glad you're on our side."
"What do you mean, Talent?"
"Certain wizards or witches have a special Talent, or an area of magic that comes naturally to them, that few other Wizards can perform. You're brother Charlie can commune with Dragons, though he doesn't make it very obvious. Bill is a natural at curse breaking, for he has a built in curse detector. Percy is the strongest weather mage in over half a century.(2) Fred and George here are twins, and can bounce their power off of each other to amplify it. They do so already, unconsciously. If they wish they can come back next year for more training on how. I do believe most of their threat has passed and they can behave themselves…" He looked sternly at the grinning twins as they nodded enthusiastically. "Ron is a Seer and Ginny…well, it appears Ginny is a Healer."
"A Healer!"
"No way!"
"Wicked!" Dumbledore's smile grew. "But why did she faint?"
"She healed for the first time. Other than that, you'll have to ask her yourself. You may go in now. He nodded towards the sickroom and was nearly trampled under the anxious students and the twins. He chuckled as he walked out of the Medical wing. 'I truly am grateful to have them on our side. We'll need all the help we can get in the upcoming months.'
TBC
There…another chapter. I reorganized the chapters and I now have at least 42 chapters total, so I'm about halfway done. I hope you're enjoying this as much as I am.
(1) Talent- the specialized powers of a which or wizard. Weather mages, animal speakers, animagi, Healers, Seers, Parseltongues, and twins fall under this category. Twins bounce their powers off each other, magnifying their magical abilities tenfold. The others are self-explanitory.
(2) Weather-Mages. A which or Wizzard who has control over the weather. An early sign of a Weather-Mage is the first sign of magical ability is shown through the weather, most likely water. The child will have an un-healthy urge to be outside in all forms of weather. It is best to let the child be outside or you run the risk of suppressing the talent. This can be fatal. The power build-up will be explosive…quite literally. Historical example…Chernobyl. It was a Weather-mage who ran the security. They are often loners as children, and have very 'thin skin.' The last strong Weather-Mage was Alexandrovitch Pavel Chekov (can you tell I'm a Trekkie?) a Russian wizard who now lives in Moscow and feeds the birds on Saturdays.
I'm working on the Percy story that will explain how he became a Weather- Mage and the training, but don't expect if to start for a while. With school, it's a real mess. It'll start at Hogwarts and end with Him going to and coming back from Russia.
Vampire Child-Thanks, I will. Good…I don't want to give it away too soon.
Annakas – More Methos/Sev stuff coming up real soon, don't worry. While they are the main couple in this story, a few chapters must be given to sub- plots. Methos won't tell, but Sevvie does find out. Chiaroscuro Major will be updated soon. I'm no going to continure Chiaroscuro Minor.
Aurumlupi – Yes, I am evil. But I do give you more. Expect even more from me in the next few days. Trig? Analytical Geometry? AHHHHH!!!!
Vertigo – Here it is. I have the patented Joisey Accent. Ahh, love those tomato farms. Here's the more you wanted.
WyldeHorse – That bit of dialogue was a stroke of genius on my part…or maybe my Methos muse is being channeled a bit stronger. Hmm? I hope so. I love the old guy. Keep reading!
AlmightyTuba - ::rolls eyes back:: can that class get any worse? Argh! I'm glad you like my story. Thanks for letting me bounce my ideas off you. It really helps. I'll see ya Monday (total bummer that school , huh.)
Lady Cinnibar – If Bucky like my story then I think he has really good taste. You wanna know something about my story…except for a few hazy goals, I didn't know where I was going with this either until a few nights ago. Maybe that's why. I'm glad you like it…like, really glad. You are my #1 reviewer. I always wait till start typing the next chapter until you review (unless it's a cliffhanger, cause then it's already typed, but…eh) No, Methos won't become Death…permanently…maybe. Voldemort taking his place…I hadn't thought of that one…hmm? I'll have to think about this…and I'm not telling you what happens, you'll have to wait like the rest of us. Sorry. Um…what's a pooka?
I hope you all enjoyed this chapter. Next, Ginny and Remus/Sirius! R/R!