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Neither Hermione nor Ryu spoke of their new alliance the next day. Or the next few weeks after that. It was their secret. Every night they would meet in the halls. And every night they would study, and practice dueling. It was a weekend now, and Hermione casually strode out of her common room. " hey, where are you going Hermione?" Ron asked, Harry right behind him. " To the library, I need to do some homework." She lied through her teeth. She felt bad for doing it, but Ryu needed to tell her something. Though, it was a very believable lie t the boys. " well ok. See you later Hermione." Was it just her, or did Harry look a bit disappointed? Oh well. She thought. Turning, she ran off. Definitely not in the direction of the library. Today they were meeting under the Whomping Willow. Running up to the tree, she saw Ryu waiting. " what do you want to talk to me about Ice?" Hermione said as she caught her breath. Ryu led her to a place where they would not be seen. " I have something important to tell you." Hermione saw the seriousness in her eyes and nodded. Suddenly with a business like stature. " do you remember when I told you my name was Ryu Astra?" " yes." " that's not truly my last name." Ryu paused, Hermione was only mildly startled. Pulling out her pendant, she showed it to Hermione. Gasping Hermione spoke. " that's." " the symbol of Slytherin, my family's crest." " then you're.you're an heir of Slytherin." Hermione wasn't angry, she knew why Ryu had lied about her last name. It would have caused her a lot of trouble. She regained composure. " sit, and I'll tell you a story, the story of my life until now." Hermione sat obediently. " My mother's name was Wyvern Slytherin. Long ago, Salazar Slytherin had another wife, before the creation of Hogwarts. Her name, ironically enough, was Ryu as well. Unlike his later wife, Salazar loved her. Shortly after their daughter was born, Ryu died. Salazar was very distraught over her death. But his daughter was still alive. So he chose this line to carry on his crest. He gave her the pendant as a symbol of her strong bloodline. Unfortunately, she disappeared. This is when Salazar became dark, he grew bitter. Then, long after Hogwarts was founded, he had another child, a boy. Otherwise known as Voldermort's in particular family line. The first line, is my family line. We have still managed to remain pure blooded. But, instead of the ability to talk to snakes, We could speak to dragons." Pausing to let it all sink in, she continued. " My mother studied magic by herself. Her two best friends, who are my mentors, are Crimson Bloodblade, and Ivy Maysleaf. Crimson is a half vampire, half witch. Ivy is an imperia werewolf." Hermione interrupted. " You mean Crimson Bloodblade, the one wanted by the Ministry of Magic? The one they're looking to throw into Azkaban?" " yes, that's her. Anyways, both of their parents were killed by Aurors, so they lived with my mother. They parted ways eventually, but, Voldermort found out about my mother, and so did the Ministry. She was attacked constantly, every day. So on the night I was born, my injured, bleeding, dieing mother brought me to Ivy and Crimson. Since it was not safe for my mother to raise me. So for the next few years, we traveled. They taught me what I needed to know and more. They had to send me here because the Aurors and hit wizards were gaining on them." " wow.that must be awful." " you get used to it."
Once they had talked, the two walked around the school. Having told each other the passwords to their houses, so that they could sneak in there. They were both currently in Hermione's dorm, they were alone. They were trying to transform enough to determine what their Animagus forms were. They sat, concentrating. ' almost there.' Ryu thought. They felt their energy begin to shift, but then it became hectic. With no more warning, they both passed out, exhausted.
Waking up, Hermione felt odd. Looking at Ryu, she poked her awake. But when Ryu opened her eyes, she was startled a bit. As was Ryu at Hermione's eyes. They turned and looked in the mirror. Hermione's eyes, which were brown, had grown lighter, until they were amber. Ryu's were slit, and looked rather frightening. " what are we going to do?" " try and concentrate on turning them back to normal."
~*~
Ivy and Crimson had been forced to split up. To say that Crimson was in a foul mood would be an understatement. She was meandering the streets of some random muggle city. The Aurors were hot on her trail. Ever since her parent's deaths, she had been chased her whole life basically. Now that there was price on her head, as well as being officially labeled a dangerous criminal, many wizards and witches came after her. She had heard rumors of some dark wizards gathering in this city, and had come to check it out, but the 'bastards' in her words, had found her and now were trying to kill her, or throw her in Azkaban. Depending on which party you were speaking of. Her foot splashed in a puddle of water. They were closing in on her.
A black dog was trying to catch a rat, it looked really hungry. It's ears picked up the sound of running feet. It looked to see a lady with long black hair. Her bangs were on one side of her face, her eyes were blood red. Her skin was pale. She wore a dark red hooded cloak. She had a look of distress mixed with anger on her beautiful face. " there she is!" a man shouted, Crimson turned to start running again, but a large metal object, which looked like the blade part of a scythe, slammed into her back. It penetrated her cloak and skin, Crimson screamed in pain, but tore the offending object out of her shoulder, she threw it back in pure rage. Blood poured from her wound, which had gone straight through her shoulder, and out the front side. The dog was obviously worried. After all, this lady had been run through with a chain scythe. Crimson coughed up blood, and drew out her wand. " expellarmus!" The other wizards wands, and their bodies, were thrown back at Crimson's powerful spell. She turned and continued to run, into the alley where the dog, or rather Sirius Black, was.
Beginning to feel light headed, Crimson collapsed in the alley, well hidden. Her breathing was extremely heavy. Sirius was rather shocked, and curious. He looked at her, and slowly approached the witch. Not quite fully intending to help her, considering he recognized those wizards to be from the Ministry. " you've gone and done it this time Crimson." she spoke to herself. She let out a bitter laugh. She noticed Sirius approaching her. She smiled through her pain. " hello there." Sirius jumped, and began growling. This was Crimson Bloodblade, Dumbledoor had informed him on this newly wanted criminal. Sighing, Crimson smiled sadly at Sirius. " well, seeing as how I'm probably going to die, here. You look hungry." She tossed him the rest of her food. Which she had been living on. Sirius sniffed it suspiciously, and growled. To his surprise, Crimson smiled. " are you going to kill me? Go ahead, if you don't then they will just keep coming until I am dead. That is, if I don't die from blood loss first." Once again, Sirius was startled. He stopped growling due to shock. They stood there looking at each other for a moment. Crimson noted howl mangy and underfed he was. He was a big dog. " you see? You don't really want to hurt me do you?" Crimson whispered. She crawled over to him, and touched his leg. He cringed and growled softly. " you're hurt as well." she smiled sadly. She took off her cloak. She wore black, tight leather pants underneath. And a baggy shirt that had elastic around her shoulders, and long sleeves that also had elastic at the wrists. She had a gold, chain like belt that hung at her hips. She wore black knee- high dragon skin boots. She was a very attractive woman, and Sirius couldn't deny that. She began to pull the sleeve down. If Sirius were in human form, he would have went red in the face. He turned around. And to his surprise, he heard smooth laughter behind him. " modest are we?" she giggled a bit. " don't worry, I'm just tending to my wound." After wrapping it up, she muttered a spell to put her clothes back to normal. Putting her cloak back on with a wince, she let out another light laugh. " you can turn around now." After a few moments, Sirius turned around. He backed away as she came nearer. " come here, let me see you're leg." She said in a calming voice. Slowly approaching her, Sirius eyed her distrustfully. She inspected his back leg. Her touch was gentle, he observed. Then mentally kicked himself, this was a criminal he was thinking about here. He was so caught up in his thoughts that he didn't notice he felt no more pain. He looked at her. Crimson was still smiling at him. " you'll be fine now. Your wound was one I could magically heal." She stroked his black fur. " you know, you'd be an awfully cute dog if you were cleaned up more." Sirius was confused as to why this woman was talking to a dog. " It may be strange that I'm talking to a dog, but my best friend's a werewolf, so I guess that doesn't matter." She said to herself. This answered Sirius's question. He began to eat the food she had laid out for him. When he finished, he saw she was standing, and about to walk away, but she turned. " you're welcome to come along. My best friend and I had to separate due to those Aurors. I could use some company." After a few moments, Sirius walked up to her side and barked. Smiling warmly at the him, she continued to walk off. Sirius close behind, he didn't know why, but he just knew she was just like him. Wanted for something that wasn't their doing. He wanted to know more about her, besides, he could still keep in touch with his godson.
~*~
Remus, who was unemployed and badly dressed, was currently sitting in a restaurant in Hogsmeade. He sipped his water, sighing at his ruined life. " Are you Remus Lupin?" said and Irish, feminine voice. He looked up into the face of Ivy. "yes." She smiled timidly at him. She found him rather attractive. " my name is Ivy Maysleaf. May I sit down?" "sure.." Remus said nervously. He wasn't used to pretty girls walking up and talking to him. A waitress walked up to them. " May I take you're order?" " yes thank you, I'll have a piece of pie." " and you sir?" " I-I don't have any money." But the thought of a piece of pie sounded awfully good right now. " He'll have a piece as well. I'll pay." She smiled at him. He grew more nervous. " you are a werewolf yes?" boy she was blunt. He gaped at her for a moment. " y-yes." Her grin widened. Their food was placed in front of them. " will that be all?" "yes." Turning back to him. " yes? Excellent. I need your help." " w-what? Why me? What for?" Ivy looked at him. " You're a werewolf for one, I don't trust normal wizards much. You would be able to relate to me better." Remus was confused, how would he relate to her? " you see, I too am a werewolf, and Aurors have been chasing after me. Because of this, I haven't been able to keep track of my cousin, who attends Hogwarts. There are rather unsavory people after her. But I can't protect her with Aurors breathing down my neck. I was wondering if you could help me, since I heard from my cousin's sources that you are a very trustworthy person, not to mention a good wizard. So, will you help me?" Remus looked at her. She was practically pleading to him. Her tone was very desperate. But who were her 'cousin's' sources? He didn't see any reason to turn her down. " okay, I will help. Ivy let out a breath she hadn't known she'd been holding. " thank you, you have no idea how much this means to me. We must leave now." Since they had finished eating, they strode out of the restaurant together. " but first things first, you need better robes." So Ivy proceeded to drag him along.
Neither Hermione nor Ryu spoke of their new alliance the next day. Or the next few weeks after that. It was their secret. Every night they would meet in the halls. And every night they would study, and practice dueling. It was a weekend now, and Hermione casually strode out of her common room. " hey, where are you going Hermione?" Ron asked, Harry right behind him. " To the library, I need to do some homework." She lied through her teeth. She felt bad for doing it, but Ryu needed to tell her something. Though, it was a very believable lie t the boys. " well ok. See you later Hermione." Was it just her, or did Harry look a bit disappointed? Oh well. She thought. Turning, she ran off. Definitely not in the direction of the library. Today they were meeting under the Whomping Willow. Running up to the tree, she saw Ryu waiting. " what do you want to talk to me about Ice?" Hermione said as she caught her breath. Ryu led her to a place where they would not be seen. " I have something important to tell you." Hermione saw the seriousness in her eyes and nodded. Suddenly with a business like stature. " do you remember when I told you my name was Ryu Astra?" " yes." " that's not truly my last name." Ryu paused, Hermione was only mildly startled. Pulling out her pendant, she showed it to Hermione. Gasping Hermione spoke. " that's." " the symbol of Slytherin, my family's crest." " then you're.you're an heir of Slytherin." Hermione wasn't angry, she knew why Ryu had lied about her last name. It would have caused her a lot of trouble. She regained composure. " sit, and I'll tell you a story, the story of my life until now." Hermione sat obediently. " My mother's name was Wyvern Slytherin. Long ago, Salazar Slytherin had another wife, before the creation of Hogwarts. Her name, ironically enough, was Ryu as well. Unlike his later wife, Salazar loved her. Shortly after their daughter was born, Ryu died. Salazar was very distraught over her death. But his daughter was still alive. So he chose this line to carry on his crest. He gave her the pendant as a symbol of her strong bloodline. Unfortunately, she disappeared. This is when Salazar became dark, he grew bitter. Then, long after Hogwarts was founded, he had another child, a boy. Otherwise known as Voldermort's in particular family line. The first line, is my family line. We have still managed to remain pure blooded. But, instead of the ability to talk to snakes, We could speak to dragons." Pausing to let it all sink in, she continued. " My mother studied magic by herself. Her two best friends, who are my mentors, are Crimson Bloodblade, and Ivy Maysleaf. Crimson is a half vampire, half witch. Ivy is an imperia werewolf." Hermione interrupted. " You mean Crimson Bloodblade, the one wanted by the Ministry of Magic? The one they're looking to throw into Azkaban?" " yes, that's her. Anyways, both of their parents were killed by Aurors, so they lived with my mother. They parted ways eventually, but, Voldermort found out about my mother, and so did the Ministry. She was attacked constantly, every day. So on the night I was born, my injured, bleeding, dieing mother brought me to Ivy and Crimson. Since it was not safe for my mother to raise me. So for the next few years, we traveled. They taught me what I needed to know and more. They had to send me here because the Aurors and hit wizards were gaining on them." " wow.that must be awful." " you get used to it."
Once they had talked, the two walked around the school. Having told each other the passwords to their houses, so that they could sneak in there. They were both currently in Hermione's dorm, they were alone. They were trying to transform enough to determine what their Animagus forms were. They sat, concentrating. ' almost there.' Ryu thought. They felt their energy begin to shift, but then it became hectic. With no more warning, they both passed out, exhausted.
Waking up, Hermione felt odd. Looking at Ryu, she poked her awake. But when Ryu opened her eyes, she was startled a bit. As was Ryu at Hermione's eyes. They turned and looked in the mirror. Hermione's eyes, which were brown, had grown lighter, until they were amber. Ryu's were slit, and looked rather frightening. " what are we going to do?" " try and concentrate on turning them back to normal."
~*~
Ivy and Crimson had been forced to split up. To say that Crimson was in a foul mood would be an understatement. She was meandering the streets of some random muggle city. The Aurors were hot on her trail. Ever since her parent's deaths, she had been chased her whole life basically. Now that there was price on her head, as well as being officially labeled a dangerous criminal, many wizards and witches came after her. She had heard rumors of some dark wizards gathering in this city, and had come to check it out, but the 'bastards' in her words, had found her and now were trying to kill her, or throw her in Azkaban. Depending on which party you were speaking of. Her foot splashed in a puddle of water. They were closing in on her.
A black dog was trying to catch a rat, it looked really hungry. It's ears picked up the sound of running feet. It looked to see a lady with long black hair. Her bangs were on one side of her face, her eyes were blood red. Her skin was pale. She wore a dark red hooded cloak. She had a look of distress mixed with anger on her beautiful face. " there she is!" a man shouted, Crimson turned to start running again, but a large metal object, which looked like the blade part of a scythe, slammed into her back. It penetrated her cloak and skin, Crimson screamed in pain, but tore the offending object out of her shoulder, she threw it back in pure rage. Blood poured from her wound, which had gone straight through her shoulder, and out the front side. The dog was obviously worried. After all, this lady had been run through with a chain scythe. Crimson coughed up blood, and drew out her wand. " expellarmus!" The other wizards wands, and their bodies, were thrown back at Crimson's powerful spell. She turned and continued to run, into the alley where the dog, or rather Sirius Black, was.
Beginning to feel light headed, Crimson collapsed in the alley, well hidden. Her breathing was extremely heavy. Sirius was rather shocked, and curious. He looked at her, and slowly approached the witch. Not quite fully intending to help her, considering he recognized those wizards to be from the Ministry. " you've gone and done it this time Crimson." she spoke to herself. She let out a bitter laugh. She noticed Sirius approaching her. She smiled through her pain. " hello there." Sirius jumped, and began growling. This was Crimson Bloodblade, Dumbledoor had informed him on this newly wanted criminal. Sighing, Crimson smiled sadly at Sirius. " well, seeing as how I'm probably going to die, here. You look hungry." She tossed him the rest of her food. Which she had been living on. Sirius sniffed it suspiciously, and growled. To his surprise, Crimson smiled. " are you going to kill me? Go ahead, if you don't then they will just keep coming until I am dead. That is, if I don't die from blood loss first." Once again, Sirius was startled. He stopped growling due to shock. They stood there looking at each other for a moment. Crimson noted howl mangy and underfed he was. He was a big dog. " you see? You don't really want to hurt me do you?" Crimson whispered. She crawled over to him, and touched his leg. He cringed and growled softly. " you're hurt as well." she smiled sadly. She took off her cloak. She wore black, tight leather pants underneath. And a baggy shirt that had elastic around her shoulders, and long sleeves that also had elastic at the wrists. She had a gold, chain like belt that hung at her hips. She wore black knee- high dragon skin boots. She was a very attractive woman, and Sirius couldn't deny that. She began to pull the sleeve down. If Sirius were in human form, he would have went red in the face. He turned around. And to his surprise, he heard smooth laughter behind him. " modest are we?" she giggled a bit. " don't worry, I'm just tending to my wound." After wrapping it up, she muttered a spell to put her clothes back to normal. Putting her cloak back on with a wince, she let out another light laugh. " you can turn around now." After a few moments, Sirius turned around. He backed away as she came nearer. " come here, let me see you're leg." She said in a calming voice. Slowly approaching her, Sirius eyed her distrustfully. She inspected his back leg. Her touch was gentle, he observed. Then mentally kicked himself, this was a criminal he was thinking about here. He was so caught up in his thoughts that he didn't notice he felt no more pain. He looked at her. Crimson was still smiling at him. " you'll be fine now. Your wound was one I could magically heal." She stroked his black fur. " you know, you'd be an awfully cute dog if you were cleaned up more." Sirius was confused as to why this woman was talking to a dog. " It may be strange that I'm talking to a dog, but my best friend's a werewolf, so I guess that doesn't matter." She said to herself. This answered Sirius's question. He began to eat the food she had laid out for him. When he finished, he saw she was standing, and about to walk away, but she turned. " you're welcome to come along. My best friend and I had to separate due to those Aurors. I could use some company." After a few moments, Sirius walked up to her side and barked. Smiling warmly at the him, she continued to walk off. Sirius close behind, he didn't know why, but he just knew she was just like him. Wanted for something that wasn't their doing. He wanted to know more about her, besides, he could still keep in touch with his godson.
~*~
Remus, who was unemployed and badly dressed, was currently sitting in a restaurant in Hogsmeade. He sipped his water, sighing at his ruined life. " Are you Remus Lupin?" said and Irish, feminine voice. He looked up into the face of Ivy. "yes." She smiled timidly at him. She found him rather attractive. " my name is Ivy Maysleaf. May I sit down?" "sure.." Remus said nervously. He wasn't used to pretty girls walking up and talking to him. A waitress walked up to them. " May I take you're order?" " yes thank you, I'll have a piece of pie." " and you sir?" " I-I don't have any money." But the thought of a piece of pie sounded awfully good right now. " He'll have a piece as well. I'll pay." She smiled at him. He grew more nervous. " you are a werewolf yes?" boy she was blunt. He gaped at her for a moment. " y-yes." Her grin widened. Their food was placed in front of them. " will that be all?" "yes." Turning back to him. " yes? Excellent. I need your help." " w-what? Why me? What for?" Ivy looked at him. " You're a werewolf for one, I don't trust normal wizards much. You would be able to relate to me better." Remus was confused, how would he relate to her? " you see, I too am a werewolf, and Aurors have been chasing after me. Because of this, I haven't been able to keep track of my cousin, who attends Hogwarts. There are rather unsavory people after her. But I can't protect her with Aurors breathing down my neck. I was wondering if you could help me, since I heard from my cousin's sources that you are a very trustworthy person, not to mention a good wizard. So, will you help me?" Remus looked at her. She was practically pleading to him. Her tone was very desperate. But who were her 'cousin's' sources? He didn't see any reason to turn her down. " okay, I will help. Ivy let out a breath she hadn't known she'd been holding. " thank you, you have no idea how much this means to me. We must leave now." Since they had finished eating, they strode out of the restaurant together. " but first things first, you need better robes." So Ivy proceeded to drag him along.