Disclaimer: This story is based on characters and situations created and owned by JK Rowling, various publishers including but not limited to Bloomsbury Books, Scholastic Books and Raincoast Books, and Warner Bros., Inc. No money is being made and no copyright or trademark infringement is intended.
Authors Note: I live. I'm really sorry that I didn't get this chapter out sooner, but I have been really busy and stuff. I have up to chapter 13 written but I still need to type it. Again, I'm sorry for the delay, but I would like to thank you for the review. See you at the bottom. -Kat
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Chapter 9
Dueling In Defense
Once Harry had gotten to the defense classes, he had to lean against the wall to regroup himself. The class started to enter to room. Fourth years. He groaned.
"Hello, professor." He looked at Sirius with that mischeivious glint in his eyes. "Well, that's odd."
"Hearing it from you is even more brain busting." He looped for Professor Lupin, "Partner, our guest has arrived." Lupin entered the classroom with a great smile on his face.
"Hello, Harry. Decided to face idiot child today? Wait until he starts making things explode." Sirius cackled and went back to his lesson plan.
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Once the class had started, Harry took a seat on the end of Sirius' desk. He felt eyes on him, and decided he didn't care. Sirius began to speak and the calss imediatly ceased talking.
"Welcome, class. As you undoubtly know, I am Sirius Black. Well, I want you all to know that I am merely a harmless pupply dog," Lupin chuckled. "I heard that, Professor...
"Can anyone tell me what I was convicted for?" A shy girl raised her hand and explained it as best as she could. "And they say to laughed," she finshed with.
"Thank you." The class was visibly scared so Sirius decided to turn to Harry, 'Great,' he thought. "Harry, here, is a good friend of mine, aren't you, Harry?" He nodded, "Am I safe or what? I'm not a murderer, am I?"
"Good one, you couldn't kill a fly. You make a mouse look leathal." Harry had this glint in his eyes that made Professor Lipin chuckle even harder than before. Sirius shot Mooney a look that could kill and turned back to Harry.
"Thank you for that lovely assesment."
"Well, you are harmless," said Harry in a mock voice, which caused Sirius to dangerously narrow his eyes. "Thank you, Harry," he turned to the class who looked as if they had just relaxed a whole lot. They were even going as far as to laugh a little. Sirius let out a sigh of relief.
"Now, to real class. This year, at the request of Professor Dumbledore, you will be learning about all the different curses that can be placed against you. Today we are going to talk about the 3 unforgivables. Can anyone tell me what they are?" Several students raised their hands. They answered questions about each curse and Harry couldn't help dred what was coming.
"The Avada Kedavra curse, also known, as Miss. Shaw told us, as the killing curse. Only one person has ever encountered this curse and survived.." He looked at Harry and turned back to the class. "The Cruciatus curse. I have personally never experienced it, which brings us to why Harry was here. Well, he can explain perfectly well how it feels. Harry?"
Harry stoop up and walked towards the class. He surveyed them for a few seconds and went on with what he had to say. "Yes, I have. You feel like a thousand hot knives and needles are being pushed into your skin. The pain is unbearable and you wish you would die...I know this because I have felt it 8 times." Sirius gave Harry the 'I never knew' look but didn't want to pursue then.
"Okay, now, the last unforgivable that we have discussed is the Imperius Curse, the ability to control anothers actions. Harry is going to explain to you to sensations."
"You feel like everything will be fine if you just listen to the voice you commanding youl. You need to fight it. I was told 'constant vigilance' is the key. It is. You can beat it, but it intales a lot of will power and self control to do so."
"Thank you, Harry." He looked around the class. Every student was wide-eyed.
"I would like you to do a foot long essay on the three unforgivables. Now, this brings us to our first day back treat, Harry has agreed to duel me. I promise, you will have him back in once peace; however, if you would be so kind to stress worry for your Defense teacher. Harry, if you would?"
"Certainly." Before they dueled Harry asked Sirius a question, "I'm not that intimidating, am I?"
"If you're anything like your father or mother you will show no mercy. That's scary in itself. Secondly, you've dueled You-Know-Who before, that's even more scary."
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After the duel was over, from which Harry barely one, because Sirius forfieted, he realized how much he loved teaching. Sirius finally stopped sneezing from the pepper charm, which had the class (and Remus) rolling with laughter. During which Harry couldn't help himself and yelled, "Snuffles? More like Sniffles!" That earned Harry a good curse of Jelly Legs. Remus thought it would be a good idea if he tought the classes tomorrow, because at the rate they were going, he would have to.
When the last Defense class finally left, Sirius was twitching all over.
"Serves you right. Trying to body bind me."
"You desrved it! You gave me warts and then gave me jelly legs so I couldn't run after you!"
"Uh, Sirius," Remus intervined, "I recall James doing the same thing to you, but it wasn't because he had cursed you. If I recall correct, it was because he started dating a certain Lily Evans."
"Remus, you're not helping me," Sirius exclaimed.
"Wouldn't dream of helping you. You know, you are evil!" Remus was laughing at the expression on Harry's and Sirius' face. Harry joined in. Sirius immediatly transformed into a dog and rolled over on his back, wimpering. "Oh really, Padfoot! That only worked on Lily!" Remus laughed again.
Sirius tranformed back into himself. "Bit me, Mooney."
"Sirius, you don't tell a werewolf to bite you," Harry added.
"Point taken," his eyes twinkled, "One point to Gryffindor for being a captain obvious." They all laughed.
Remus decided to change the subject. "Okay, Harry. Are you going to end up teaching because by the look of it, that's the case," asked Remus.
"Well, I don't know. I loved it, obviously. I just never took time to picture myself in front of the class teaching. I guess it was always assumed that I would play Quidditch, you know?" He raised his eyebrow. "I just guess I never considered the fact that I won't play it for the rest of my life, or that I would live to play it."
"You're totally right, Harry. I just think that now is the time to think about it."
Sirius finally opened his mouth. "Harry, do you know what I did before I went to Azkaban?" Harry shook his head 'no'. "I was the youngest defense teach at Hogwarts--only because McGonagall won't die--not that I want her to." He smiled at Harry, the look on his face was priceless. The bell rang, and Harry took at seat.
The class went smoothly, with the random outbursts from Slytherins, which rounded out 50-50 with Gryffindor. 50 points to Gryffindor, 50 points front Slytherin.
"This year is going to be mainly about protecting yourself, and preparing yourself for anything." Sirius shot a look at Harry, and cursed him with Jelly legs. "Complete need to be prepared. Harry wouldn't have moved in time if he didn't prepare himself for this; however, Seamus, who wasn't paying attention, cannot stand correctly." The bell rang and everyone exited the classroom.
TBC*****
Authors Note- Well, I hope you enjoyed that. I should have the next chapter up in a few days. Again, sorry for the delay! -Kat
Punkin- Thank you for the help. I usually don't have a lot of spelling/grammatical errors, but thank you.
Esperanza- Where'd ya go? I haven't seen you since chapter 7! :(
g-i-n-n-y-I'm sorry for the wait :( The 5th and 6th years will be brought out in the next few chapters. I then might do some prequals. I do have an aside from this story called Anywhere But Here but it's not typed up.
sew2100-Thanks.
dementorchic-Thanks. I really didn't want to make it a boring chapter...I thought it could do with some oomph. :) The 5th and 6th year will be coming out of the closet *cough* throughout the story more. Sit tight. :) I promise, I won't leave anything unsaid. ;)
re-I've got tons of chapters, there's just not enough time in the day to type them. Hmph.
Lilia-Yes, he is. I never thought I would get such a reaction like yours, though. No, I'm not in psych, but I plan on it. I've just seen people go through it, and it's not a fun experience. I love the towel part, too. I don't want you to die though...no...that would not be a good thing. :) Keep reviewing!
Noelle-I'm glad you like the story. :)
Authors Note: I live. I'm really sorry that I didn't get this chapter out sooner, but I have been really busy and stuff. I have up to chapter 13 written but I still need to type it. Again, I'm sorry for the delay, but I would like to thank you for the review. See you at the bottom. -Kat
Chapter 9
Dueling In Defense
Once Harry had gotten to the defense classes, he had to lean against the wall to regroup himself. The class started to enter to room. Fourth years. He groaned.
"Hello, professor." He looked at Sirius with that mischeivious glint in his eyes. "Well, that's odd."
"Hearing it from you is even more brain busting." He looped for Professor Lupin, "Partner, our guest has arrived." Lupin entered the classroom with a great smile on his face.
"Hello, Harry. Decided to face idiot child today? Wait until he starts making things explode." Sirius cackled and went back to his lesson plan.
Once the class had started, Harry took a seat on the end of Sirius' desk. He felt eyes on him, and decided he didn't care. Sirius began to speak and the calss imediatly ceased talking.
"Welcome, class. As you undoubtly know, I am Sirius Black. Well, I want you all to know that I am merely a harmless pupply dog," Lupin chuckled. "I heard that, Professor...
"Can anyone tell me what I was convicted for?" A shy girl raised her hand and explained it as best as she could. "And they say to laughed," she finshed with.
"Thank you." The class was visibly scared so Sirius decided to turn to Harry, 'Great,' he thought. "Harry, here, is a good friend of mine, aren't you, Harry?" He nodded, "Am I safe or what? I'm not a murderer, am I?"
"Good one, you couldn't kill a fly. You make a mouse look leathal." Harry had this glint in his eyes that made Professor Lipin chuckle even harder than before. Sirius shot Mooney a look that could kill and turned back to Harry.
"Thank you for that lovely assesment."
"Well, you are harmless," said Harry in a mock voice, which caused Sirius to dangerously narrow his eyes. "Thank you, Harry," he turned to the class who looked as if they had just relaxed a whole lot. They were even going as far as to laugh a little. Sirius let out a sigh of relief.
"Now, to real class. This year, at the request of Professor Dumbledore, you will be learning about all the different curses that can be placed against you. Today we are going to talk about the 3 unforgivables. Can anyone tell me what they are?" Several students raised their hands. They answered questions about each curse and Harry couldn't help dred what was coming.
"The Avada Kedavra curse, also known, as Miss. Shaw told us, as the killing curse. Only one person has ever encountered this curse and survived.." He looked at Harry and turned back to the class. "The Cruciatus curse. I have personally never experienced it, which brings us to why Harry was here. Well, he can explain perfectly well how it feels. Harry?"
Harry stoop up and walked towards the class. He surveyed them for a few seconds and went on with what he had to say. "Yes, I have. You feel like a thousand hot knives and needles are being pushed into your skin. The pain is unbearable and you wish you would die...I know this because I have felt it 8 times." Sirius gave Harry the 'I never knew' look but didn't want to pursue then.
"Okay, now, the last unforgivable that we have discussed is the Imperius Curse, the ability to control anothers actions. Harry is going to explain to you to sensations."
"You feel like everything will be fine if you just listen to the voice you commanding youl. You need to fight it. I was told 'constant vigilance' is the key. It is. You can beat it, but it intales a lot of will power and self control to do so."
"Thank you, Harry." He looked around the class. Every student was wide-eyed.
"I would like you to do a foot long essay on the three unforgivables. Now, this brings us to our first day back treat, Harry has agreed to duel me. I promise, you will have him back in once peace; however, if you would be so kind to stress worry for your Defense teacher. Harry, if you would?"
"Certainly." Before they dueled Harry asked Sirius a question, "I'm not that intimidating, am I?"
"If you're anything like your father or mother you will show no mercy. That's scary in itself. Secondly, you've dueled You-Know-Who before, that's even more scary."
After the duel was over, from which Harry barely one, because Sirius forfieted, he realized how much he loved teaching. Sirius finally stopped sneezing from the pepper charm, which had the class (and Remus) rolling with laughter. During which Harry couldn't help himself and yelled, "Snuffles? More like Sniffles!" That earned Harry a good curse of Jelly Legs. Remus thought it would be a good idea if he tought the classes tomorrow, because at the rate they were going, he would have to.
When the last Defense class finally left, Sirius was twitching all over.
"Serves you right. Trying to body bind me."
"You desrved it! You gave me warts and then gave me jelly legs so I couldn't run after you!"
"Uh, Sirius," Remus intervined, "I recall James doing the same thing to you, but it wasn't because he had cursed you. If I recall correct, it was because he started dating a certain Lily Evans."
"Remus, you're not helping me," Sirius exclaimed.
"Wouldn't dream of helping you. You know, you are evil!" Remus was laughing at the expression on Harry's and Sirius' face. Harry joined in. Sirius immediatly transformed into a dog and rolled over on his back, wimpering. "Oh really, Padfoot! That only worked on Lily!" Remus laughed again.
Sirius tranformed back into himself. "Bit me, Mooney."
"Sirius, you don't tell a werewolf to bite you," Harry added.
"Point taken," his eyes twinkled, "One point to Gryffindor for being a captain obvious." They all laughed.
Remus decided to change the subject. "Okay, Harry. Are you going to end up teaching because by the look of it, that's the case," asked Remus.
"Well, I don't know. I loved it, obviously. I just never took time to picture myself in front of the class teaching. I guess it was always assumed that I would play Quidditch, you know?" He raised his eyebrow. "I just guess I never considered the fact that I won't play it for the rest of my life, or that I would live to play it."
"You're totally right, Harry. I just think that now is the time to think about it."
Sirius finally opened his mouth. "Harry, do you know what I did before I went to Azkaban?" Harry shook his head 'no'. "I was the youngest defense teach at Hogwarts--only because McGonagall won't die--not that I want her to." He smiled at Harry, the look on his face was priceless. The bell rang, and Harry took at seat.
The class went smoothly, with the random outbursts from Slytherins, which rounded out 50-50 with Gryffindor. 50 points to Gryffindor, 50 points front Slytherin.
"This year is going to be mainly about protecting yourself, and preparing yourself for anything." Sirius shot a look at Harry, and cursed him with Jelly legs. "Complete need to be prepared. Harry wouldn't have moved in time if he didn't prepare himself for this; however, Seamus, who wasn't paying attention, cannot stand correctly." The bell rang and everyone exited the classroom.
TBC
Authors Note- Well, I hope you enjoyed that. I should have the next chapter up in a few days. Again, sorry for the delay! -Kat
Punkin- Thank you for the help. I usually don't have a lot of spelling/grammatical errors, but thank you.
Esperanza- Where'd ya go? I haven't seen you since chapter 7! :(
g-i-n-n-y-I'm sorry for the wait :( The 5th and 6th years will be brought out in the next few chapters. I then might do some prequals. I do have an aside from this story called Anywhere But Here but it's not typed up.
sew2100-Thanks.
dementorchic-Thanks. I really didn't want to make it a boring chapter...I thought it could do with some oomph. :) The 5th and 6th year will be coming out of the closet *cough* throughout the story more. Sit tight. :) I promise, I won't leave anything unsaid. ;)
re-I've got tons of chapters, there's just not enough time in the day to type them. Hmph.
Lilia-Yes, he is. I never thought I would get such a reaction like yours, though. No, I'm not in psych, but I plan on it. I've just seen people go through it, and it's not a fun experience. I love the towel part, too. I don't want you to die though...no...that would not be a good thing. :) Keep reviewing!
Noelle-I'm glad you like the story. :)