"Right In Front Of You" Chapter 6: Training Starts

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Soon enough, Hermione & Dean joined the two of them, who were presently resting, Ginny's head on Seamus's stomach. "Hi guys," they said from above them. "Hi," Ginny & Seamus said in unison. Hermione sat next to Ginny as Dean sat next to Seamus. "How are you two?" Dean asked. "Being thoughtful," Ginny replied, looking up at the sky. Hermione & Dean exchanged a look, then smiled at something. Suddenly, a cold voice drawled, "I wouldn't be lying around; shows pure laziness." The four turned around to see Professor Snape, Hagrid, Professor McGonagall, & Dumbledore. They stood up, facing the professors. "Good morning students," Dumbledore greeted, "Today's the first day of your training." He had that knowing twinkle in his eye, telling the four friends that their day was going to be tough. Training had now begun.

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Ginny groaned, along with Seamus, Hermione, & Dean. "I think they wanted to do that for the fun of it," Seamus commented, trying to sit down. The others nodded their heads, agreeing with him; that morning the professors decided to get them started on their endurance & fighting skills. First, they had to run five times around the lake, which was very long, then Snape showed them basic fighting techniques, like punching, kicking, blocking, etc. Now, it was lunchtime, something Ginny had been looking forward to. She needed a break & couldn't wait to see Harry & the others. As Ginny was taking a bite into her chicken leg, someone wrapped their arms around her from behind. She turned to face Harry's startling emerald green eyes. "Hello Bolt," she greeted, giving him a peck on the lips, "How was training?" He gazed down at her & replied, "Smooth, but a bit rough. Hooch told us some of the things we would be expecting & such." He sat across from Ginny, since Hermione was sitting to the left of her, & Seamus to the right. Everyone was talking about their training, but Ginny kept silent for two reasons: her feelings & excitement. Her excitement was that she would start her powers with Dumbledore; she couldn't wait to start feeling her star spirt. Then, it was her feelings; she couldn't help but notice that Harry was giving Seamus an evil look, & having Seamus near her made her shake in her shoes. Not even Harry made her feel the way she felt before. 'I'll ask Hermione when I'm ready,' she thought as lunch ended. "Time for powers," Ginny whispered to herself, excitement rising in her blood as she whispered a good bye to Hermione, Dean, & Seamus.

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During lunch, Seamus was talking, but being a bit quiet; he had a lot on his mind. He wasn't looking forward to having to spend the time between lunch & dinner with Snape, even though he was learning about his powers. Then, having Harry giving him death glares didn't help at all. It seemed when Ginny wasn't talking to him, Harry would take the opportunity to glare at Seamus in a way so no one else would notice. Also, Seamus was admiring on how beautiful Ginny looked at the present time. He couldn't help shaking the feeling that there was something more than friendship forming. Sometimes he wished that she was with him, & not with Harry. Always, common sense would come up & kick him in the arse, telling him that she's with Harry, & nothing would change that. Finally, lunch was over, & Seamus said good bye to Hermione, Dean, & Ginny as he headed to the dungeons with his torture lessons with Snape.

"Hello Mr. Finnigan," Snape sneered as Seamus stepped into his classroom. Seamus saw two cauldrons on Snape's desk, along with some ingredients next to them. "Today we will being potion making. The ones with the nature power are the ones good with potion making & are the natural healers. You will need to memorize the ingredients for every health-building potion, along with others that will help you in battle. Now, let's get started." Seamus then started learning & memorizing everything that Snape was telling him to do, & was soon finding out that potions weren't so bad after all.

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Ginny walked up to Dumbledore's office & knocked on the door. "Come in Miss Weasly," he called out to her. She opened the door, where Fawkes flew & landed on her shoulder. "Seems like he likes you," Dumbledore chuckled. "Hello professor, I'm ready to start my training this afternoon." He smiled, the twinkling in his eyes brightening. "Follow me Miss Weasly." She followed him up a small staircase in his office & entered a grand room, but she didn't have time to marvel over it, since he went through another door. She walked through it & gasped at the sight that awaited her.

The room was huge & looked similar to the prefect common room, except with no furniture or stairways. "This is my practice space. Very similar to space, but it is supposed to represent it," Dumbledore smiled. Ginny gasped. "This is...amazing!" "Yes, & you will be allowed to come in here at anytime to train with your powers. The stars have a lot to say." Ginny reached up, & a star jumped into her hand; it was a very bright white dwarf star. "It seems you have been chosen a long time ago," Dumbledore exclaimed, gazing down on Ginny. "What do you mean?" "Well, every witch, or wizard, that holds the power of the stars, are chosen by a star. The kind of star that picks you determines how long they have been expecting you. The star in which is in you hands is a very old white dwarf star, once a magnificent medium-sized star. I haven't seen a star this old given to someone so young before." Ginny was amazed; she had been chosen billions of years ago! She still had a question. "But...why me?" she asked. Dumbledore smiled a knowing grin. "That, Miss Weasly, you shall find out on your own." Dumbledore then walked to the middle of the room, if there was one, & closed his eyes. He soon shone with a bright light, but not the color of a white dwarf, more like a blue giant, & he formed himself into a ball & zoomed around the room. Soon enough, he went back to normal. "That was wicked awesome, Professor!" Ginny exclaimed, awed by what he did. He smiled brightly & replied, "Soon enough, you will find out your special ability. Now let's get started on building up your powers." From there on, they started her ability on the stars, not knowing that someone was after her blood, wanting the power of the stars for their own.