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Tangled Relations
Chapter 10 - Werewolves and Predictions
First class the following day was DADA so after the lesson Harry decided to approach Professor Lupin about D.A. lessons.
"Professor Lupin?"
The werewolf smiled at Harry warmly. "Harry, when we are private you may call me Remus. I feel you have earned it."
"Thank you R.. Remus. I... um... Last year, I sort of had an illegal club called Dumbledore's Army. I used it to teach defense spells to students who were interested since our teacher last year wouldn't let us do any practical work. I was wondering if I might start it back up. I now we don't really need it now because your a great teacher but, um, some of the other students asked me about it."
Remus got a big grin on his face. "I heard all about your little club. Sirius was so proud of you. I think it would be a great idea to start it back up. But since it won't have to be a secret this year, I would like to open it up to more students. I would also like to help supervise it since their will probably be many more students participating this year, especially since Fudge finally admitted Voldemort's return."
Harry dropped his head at the mention of his godfather, but picked it back up as Remus continued with his ideas for the club. "Thank you. Will you talk with the headmaster about it?"
"Sure Harry. You're going to be late for your next class so you'd better run along."
"Okay, bye Remus."
Harry barely made it to Divination on time. He quickly jumped into his seat next to Ron. No sooner did he sit down then Professor Trelawny entered the room and began to address the class in her misty voice.
"Today class we will be divining using the crystal ball again. Once again most of you won't see anything but since these are perilous times, the more divining we do in class the better."
Ron grabbed a ball off the shelf and he and Harry peered into it. Ron piped up first, "It sure is gonna be foggy tonight."
Harry grinned madly and took his turn. "Yes Ron, I see it here. I think it is steam though. I think it is saying my glasses are going to steam up after class."
"No Harry, it clearly is depicting clouds. You're going to fly very high into the clouds."
They both started giggling at their own antics, which of course drew the professor over to them. "You too obviously don't have the eye for this. Let me have a look.... Oh dear, Oh my." She gasped "This is awful. I see much turmoil. A new friend and a new enemy." She gasped again. "Oh no, a capture, torture. Class dismissed. I must rest. Harry, dear, make sure your affairs are in order. Your future is not bright."
Harry and Ron made their way down to lunch. "Harry, how many times has she predicted your death now?"
"I think I'm up to thirty-three."
They sat at the table and were soon joined by Hermione. "What's wrong Harry?"
Ron replied for him, "Oh, Trelawny predicted his death again. Seems he gonna be captured and tortured this time."
"I don't know why you insist on taking that rubbish. Ancient runes is so much better."
Ron and Harry chuckled and continued eating their lunch.
"Great. Potions with the Slytherins next. I suppose Snape will find someway to take points off again. If it wasn't for beating Ravenclaw in quidditch I think we'd have negative points."
Hermione glared at Harry, "How about last night's detention? How did it go?"
"I got a lot of answers about my mom. I'll tell you later."
Just then a school owl flew over to Harry and dropped a letter on his plate. Harry opened it, read through it, and showed it to Ron and Hermione.
Mr. H. Potter
I spoke with Professor Lupin regarding your wish to
start back up your defense lessons. I agree that it
would be a great idea to do so. I would like to have
lessons on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. If that is
all right with you I will inform the school at dinner
tonight.
Headmaster Dumbledore
"Wow Harry, that's great. We won't have to hide anymore. I can't wait to start lessons again. You are such a great instructor. Have you noticed the difference in class this year between those who were in D.A. and those who weren't? The difference is remarkable. I'm sure Professor Lupin noticed it."
"Thanks Hermione. Professor Lupin is gonna help with the lessons also. It will be much better than last year."
"We'd better head to potions. You don't want another detention with Professor Snape."
"Yeah, Hermione wouldn't want another detention.", he replied sarcastically. "Why don't you go ahead?"
Hermione hurried off to the dungeons while Harry took his time walking down the stairs. 'This is weird' he thought, 'I'm purposefully going to get a detention so I can talk to Snape. I guess he's not so bad after all. He certainly isn't as bad as the Dursleys. At least he doesn't call me a freak'
Harry looked at his watch and realized that he was now five minutes late, so he finally entered the classroom.
"You're late Potter. Ten points from Gryffindor and a detention. Lets make it Friday night at 7:00."
Harry faked a glare back at him and took his seat.
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At dinner, the headmaster made his announcement about the defense club that would be starting next week with instructors Professor Lupin and Harry Potter. A signup sheet was placed in all of the common rooms. Harry hoped it would be a success. 'If Trelawny is right, I'll need all the help I can get.'
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