Okay. Oops. I have gotten at least one review stating they didn't
understand the summoning thing. First off, I meant to include this chapter
between the last two I updated last time, but pilot error stopped that.
(i.e., I am a moron.) So this is a bit of explanation for why it was
important: 1, Sirius knows that Remus is a werewolf and keeps it secret
from the others. B, he is extremely powerful, but only when he lets his
emotions lead him. 3, he loves Remus immensely from their first year on.
And finally, it shows a bit of why Voldemort is afraid of Hogwarts/
Dumbledore, but there's more that will be explained later. And yes, all of
the Snape bits were very important, possibly some of the most important
scenes, and yes, it will tie in to the "3 rd year prank" Sirius plays on
Snape.
Also, I just wanted to say that I have been unable to relocate the Wiccan texts to check on the real name for "Spirit", but I have found out that the Astrology stuff I'd thought I'd been guessing with was all pretty much dead- on. (I did something right for once, Yosh'!)
Finally, I will be unable to update this or my other HP story, "Just for the Shock Value!!", until I get back my computer with the next chapters for each half-finished, but I plan to write more on the latter chapters and work on other stories. I still have an FY challenge from my brother and a few leaky ideas to shift through, so I may be seeing you in other places. That's all for now. Thanks. -Dave M. Ottewa, 2-22-02.
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Chapter 21
Sirius and Dumbledore
Hogwarts
I awoke in Dumledore's office.
"Professor?"
"Good to see you awake, Mr. Black. How are you feeling?"
"A little woozy. Disorientated. My arms hurt."
"All normal. The first is because we had to pump you full of blood again, the second is because you ran your body through some of the highest and most ancient magick around, and the third is because of those nasty cuts.
"These? They help me create a stronger bond with Förnre and Ryalth."
"Indeed?" He handed me a tray of candy. I was glad to notice no chocolate.
"First to say is that you single-handedly saved Severus Snape's life. Secondly, you prevented twelve fine young men from following through on the Imperalus Curse. Third, you stopped Remus Lupin from not only killing Mr. Snape, but from living with the grief of taking a life and being expelled and prejudiced for the rest of his life. But most importantly, you single- handedly pushed back Lord Voldemort's attempt on the school."
That got me. "What?"
"He had retreated as soon a he saw your Dragons overtake his. He assumed it was me, and was also gone before you fainted."
"I won?"
"Yes, you did. And might I add that it takes a fine bit of Summoning to call up a Fire Dragon and a Metal Dragon and use them to beat the Omni Dragon."
"I trust Förnre and Ryalth with my life, sir."
"And last night you trusted them with the entire school population's."
"Unknowingly, sir."
"Oh?"
"I just wanted to save Remus."
"Oh.?"
"Yes, sir."
"Hmm. Then maybe it's best if I don't erase your memories of tonight. Having you know might be helpful to him. You do realize that all of your valiant work will be forgotten to protect Remus Lupin's safety and secret?"
"Of course, sir."
"And Remus himself will forget it, because he would hate himself if he knew how close he was to killing Snape."
"Yes sir, Remus has a good heart."
"Well, then, I hope you realize that Voldemort has never been afraid of me."
"What?"
"He hasn't attacked Hogwarts yet because he felt a certain connection to it. He was Slytherin's heir, you know."
"No, I didn't know that." "He owns a piece of this school, and that piece will stop him from destroyer the whole."
"Oh."
"Now, he is afraid of the school."
"Why, sir, if you don't mind my asking."
"Not at all, Mr. Black, not when it pertains to you."
"Excuse me, sir?"
"He believed that you were me. He is now completely afraid of me, and he is now afraid to come back here. But the one who really defeated him, Sirius, was you, and I feel you should know that even if for your own protection no one else does. I am an old man, if Voldemort kills me there will be no problems, but you have your whole life to live yet, and you certainly don't need Voldemort to try and kill you."
"Nor do I need the whole school knowing, they'll hero-worship me."
"Or ridicule you."
"Mockery I can deal with."
"I believe you."
"But worst of all would be how he can hurt my friends to get to me. Especially Remus."
"Maybe it shouldn't be so surprising that you could Summon Dragons at your age, much less defeat Voldemort's with them, when you seem to be so intelligent."
"I know, I know Why don't my grades reflect this?"
"I know exactly why, Mr. Black, and believe me I only tolerate it because I find it extremely funny."
I smiled. So not only was Remus safe, but I had defeated Voldemort single-handedly and Dumbledore was letting my pranking with Peter and James slide. Maybe we could talk Remus into some?
Hell, if I could top an Omni Dragon, I could spin Remus Lupin, rule- obligor that he is, to follow us to steal food from House Elves and glue a occasional curse onto a Slytherin.
Regardless, his secret was safe with me.
Also, I just wanted to say that I have been unable to relocate the Wiccan texts to check on the real name for "Spirit", but I have found out that the Astrology stuff I'd thought I'd been guessing with was all pretty much dead- on. (I did something right for once, Yosh'!)
Finally, I will be unable to update this or my other HP story, "Just for the Shock Value!!", until I get back my computer with the next chapters for each half-finished, but I plan to write more on the latter chapters and work on other stories. I still have an FY challenge from my brother and a few leaky ideas to shift through, so I may be seeing you in other places. That's all for now. Thanks. -Dave M. Ottewa, 2-22-02.
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Chapter 21
Sirius and Dumbledore
Hogwarts
I awoke in Dumledore's office.
"Professor?"
"Good to see you awake, Mr. Black. How are you feeling?"
"A little woozy. Disorientated. My arms hurt."
"All normal. The first is because we had to pump you full of blood again, the second is because you ran your body through some of the highest and most ancient magick around, and the third is because of those nasty cuts.
"These? They help me create a stronger bond with Förnre and Ryalth."
"Indeed?" He handed me a tray of candy. I was glad to notice no chocolate.
"First to say is that you single-handedly saved Severus Snape's life. Secondly, you prevented twelve fine young men from following through on the Imperalus Curse. Third, you stopped Remus Lupin from not only killing Mr. Snape, but from living with the grief of taking a life and being expelled and prejudiced for the rest of his life. But most importantly, you single- handedly pushed back Lord Voldemort's attempt on the school."
That got me. "What?"
"He had retreated as soon a he saw your Dragons overtake his. He assumed it was me, and was also gone before you fainted."
"I won?"
"Yes, you did. And might I add that it takes a fine bit of Summoning to call up a Fire Dragon and a Metal Dragon and use them to beat the Omni Dragon."
"I trust Förnre and Ryalth with my life, sir."
"And last night you trusted them with the entire school population's."
"Unknowingly, sir."
"Oh?"
"I just wanted to save Remus."
"Oh.?"
"Yes, sir."
"Hmm. Then maybe it's best if I don't erase your memories of tonight. Having you know might be helpful to him. You do realize that all of your valiant work will be forgotten to protect Remus Lupin's safety and secret?"
"Of course, sir."
"And Remus himself will forget it, because he would hate himself if he knew how close he was to killing Snape."
"Yes sir, Remus has a good heart."
"Well, then, I hope you realize that Voldemort has never been afraid of me."
"What?"
"He hasn't attacked Hogwarts yet because he felt a certain connection to it. He was Slytherin's heir, you know."
"No, I didn't know that." "He owns a piece of this school, and that piece will stop him from destroyer the whole."
"Oh."
"Now, he is afraid of the school."
"Why, sir, if you don't mind my asking."
"Not at all, Mr. Black, not when it pertains to you."
"Excuse me, sir?"
"He believed that you were me. He is now completely afraid of me, and he is now afraid to come back here. But the one who really defeated him, Sirius, was you, and I feel you should know that even if for your own protection no one else does. I am an old man, if Voldemort kills me there will be no problems, but you have your whole life to live yet, and you certainly don't need Voldemort to try and kill you."
"Nor do I need the whole school knowing, they'll hero-worship me."
"Or ridicule you."
"Mockery I can deal with."
"I believe you."
"But worst of all would be how he can hurt my friends to get to me. Especially Remus."
"Maybe it shouldn't be so surprising that you could Summon Dragons at your age, much less defeat Voldemort's with them, when you seem to be so intelligent."
"I know, I know Why don't my grades reflect this?"
"I know exactly why, Mr. Black, and believe me I only tolerate it because I find it extremely funny."
I smiled. So not only was Remus safe, but I had defeated Voldemort single-handedly and Dumbledore was letting my pranking with Peter and James slide. Maybe we could talk Remus into some?
Hell, if I could top an Omni Dragon, I could spin Remus Lupin, rule- obligor that he is, to follow us to steal food from House Elves and glue a occasional curse onto a Slytherin.
Regardless, his secret was safe with me.