Title: Harry Potter and the Secret of the Orb
Chapter Three: The Magic Presentation
Written By: Bat and Wolf
Beta-Read By: Bat and Wolf, along with Stevie and Suleika.
E-mail Us At: BatandWolf333@yahoo.com
Genres: Action/Adventure/Romance
Rated: PG-13
Summary: In Harry Potter's 6th year, four females from Beauxbatons show up on an assignment to reunite the past souls of the most courageous warriors in Wizarding History. Together in peace and harmony, these four souls can actually stop Voldemort from obtaining the secret of the orb which will grant him unbelievable power to destroy everyone. It's up to these four girls to reunite the souls before it's too late...
Dedicated to: Skylar, for wanting to be part of the story yet not being part of it because we were too lazy to include him in this.
Warnings: Spoilers for Books #1-5, sort of AU (Alternative Universe), Mary- Sue (self-inserted characters; created characters), OOC (Out of Character), and profanity.
Disclaimer: We do not own the Harry Potter series, J.K. Rowling does. We only characters in the story you've never heard of and the idea behind this story. If you wish to use any character from us that you've never heard of, please ask permission by contacting us at BatandWolf333@yahoo.com with a subject line of "Question: Can I Use Your Characters?" otherwise, it shall not be opened.
Author's Notes: Bat and Wolf here! Yes, we are two separate people. Do you have a problem with that?
Bat says: "Sorry for the delay in this chapter. We were a bit uninspired..."
Wolf says: "You can say that again. When we finally got inspired, we were lazy..."
Bat says: "It's just reading stories instead of writing is so much better..."
Wolf says: "I agree there..."
*Bat and Wolf both sigh and go off to read some stories before actually trying to write Chapter Four of this story.* ____________________________________________________________________________ ______
"Double Potions, Double Transfiguration, Double Defense Against the Dark Arts, what the hell?" asked Harry Potter, the Boy-Who-Lived, staring in shock at his current schedule.
"Oy Harry, I've got the same schedule," Seamus Finnegan answered as he along with the rest of the Gryffindors stepped out of the Gryffindor Common Room and began to descend down the stairs for the blessed breakfast feast in the Great Hall that would awaken the start of a new year.
At the reply of their fellow Gryffindor, Seamus Finnegan, a ruckus in the journey to the Great Hall erupted.
"Harry, is it true? You have Double Potions, Double Transfiguration, and Double Defense Against the Dark Arts? Because if you do, you have my same schedule!" Neville Longbottom excitedly queried.
"Same here!" a chorus of Gryffindors stated colorfully grinning considering Harry Potter, The-Boy-Who-Lived, was their friend who happened to be a famous idol to them all.
Harry sighed and nodded to acknowledge anyone, but really he just wanted to be alone. All the ruckus was driving him bonkers like a monkey starving for a banana. Otherwise, he had better things to do then to stick around to listen to all this chatter about him. He was used to being The-Boy-Who- Lived, but at times it just got on his nerves. This was completely true, especially now that he couldn't even have a decent daydream with all the raucous clamor!
'It could be worse, though...' Harry thought, 'I could have a bunch of crazy, stalking fan girls after my arse...' At the contemplation, Harry merely smiled, a chuckle soon coming out of his dynamic, insipid mouth as he realized how much the idea he had would make Ron utterly joyful, if it were for himself.
As if on cue, Ron, who at the moment was walking alongside Harry inquired, "What's so funny, mate?"
Harry instinctively replied, "Ah nothing, just a crazy idea I had..." and then he shrugged it off as if it was nothing.
"If you say so, Harry," was all that Ron had managed to say considering that at that moment, they had just reached the Great Hall and apparently, it was closed!
The most awkward thing about the situation was that Hermione Granger was the one blocking the entrance with what appeared to be some sort of intricate spell that seemed as if it was a mirror wall. The mirror wall blocked anyone who tried to cross it and hurled anyone who tried to cross it back to wherever they were standing before. Gryffindors, Hufflepuffs, Ravenclaws, and Slytherins alike were yelling continuously to remove the mirror wall because they were all absolutely famished. At each complaint, Hermione simply bobbed her head, saying no, and that they would all go in when it was appropriate. This whole bit of insanity went on for what seemed to be an hour when finally the spell disappeared because apparently, Professor Dumbledore, Headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, opened the doors, and told Hermione that it was a time.
With that, Hermione removed the mirror wall and all the students, whether Gryffindors, Hufflepuffs, Ravenclaws, or Slytherins alike sprinted into the room, scattering. Professor Dumbledore's eyes twinkled and he thanked Hermione. Hermione acknowledged it and went to sit at the Gryffindor Table with Harry and Ron.
Once Hermione sat down, as if on signal, all the staff except Professor Dumbledore removed themselves off the stage where their usual Staff Table was and it was removed to a vacant area in the Great Hall. With this, Professor Dumbledore coughed slightly, smiled meekly, and out of the shadows of the Great Hall's stage, four girls materialized out of no where. You can just guess who they were. They were the four new girls, Vindictive Black of Slytherin House, Faith Fiery of Gryffindor House, Serenity Kiss of Hufflepuff House, and Nirvana White of Ravenclaw House. When they appeared, they all sat on four abandoned stools behind Professor Dumbledore awaiting to begin the demonstration; however, first, Professor Dumbledore had to inform the students at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry what the hell was going on.
Professor Dumbledore rose a goblet that he had in his hand and faintly banged the goblet with his wand, aheming, for everyone to pay attention. "Students at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, I apologize for your delay in breakfast; however, it was necessary. You may be wondering why these four girls are behind me and the truth is they were assisting me. You will be witnessing a magic presentation today. I have noticed that you have concluded your meal so, therefore, you have no excuse as to why you aren't paying attention... That is all, you may proceed," Dumbledore explained as Vindictive Black stepped up and took Dumbledore's place as to where he was standing while he emerged a comfortable chair for himself next to the stools.
"Good morning," Vindictive greeted, violet eyes as electrifying as ever, "Today, we are having the first magic presentation in over a century in any of the three Wizarding schools. You should all feel proud and privileged that you shall all be able to witness such a sight for magic presentations are only done when it is required for times of peril or when it is to teach something of major importance. In this case, it is both."
At this Vindictive sat down and the tallest of the quartet of girls, Serenity Kiss took Vindictive's place. "The spells you are about to witness are rare. So rare, that only the most powerful of Witches and Wizards can use."
At this, Faith Fiery cut in and stood alongside Serenity. "If you haven't noticed, everyone here is either a sixth-year or seventh-year or part of the Hogwarts staff. You may ask yourselves, what happened to the first- years, second-years, third-years, fourth-years, and fifth-years and you know what? They can't handle it."
At this, a cool breeze seemed to happen and Nirvana White's gray eyes seemed to fuel onto the conversation because suddenly everyone was silent and Faith and Serenity sat.
Nirvana stood and smirked, "The spells consist of all the areas you've studied so far, yet, some go so deep into the subject, that they are possibly unknown of to your ears. These spells can be dangerous and safe, all depending on the situation. This is why we cannot and we must not have younger students in here. If you're an observer, you would have realized that when Professor Dumbledore was speaking, half of the staff along with the younger years left. The teachers that are still here along with Professor Dumbledore shall assist in this presentation."
"If you dare interrupt this presentation unless we have granted you permission to speak, you will be glad to know that I'm definitely willing to send a Imperius Curse right up your arse and I'm sure no one of the Staff will dare say no," Vindictive Black announced loudly and Nirvana blinked surprisedly at the sudden interference of her friend.
"Are you sure that's necessary? Don't you think that's being a tad too harsh?" Nirvana questioned apprehensively turning to face her friend directly.
From the Staff Table below, the teachers were all ears on the conversation. All the Head of Houses were there -- Professor Flitwick, Professor McGonagall, Professor Snape, and Professor Sprout along with the Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher, Professor Lupin.
"I think it is only right, Nirvana," Professor Lupin spoke up and all the students were looking at him strangely as if he had grown a second head. They had expected him to reject the concept or even Headmaster Dumbledore, but for Professor Lupin to actually second the fact of an Unforgivable Curse in the Great Hall. Whoa, it just wasn't happening...
"Yes indeed, she has our permission to do an Unforgivable -- I trust she knows exactly what she's doing," Professor Snape stood agreeing.
"Thank you, Professor Snape. Now, I would appreciate if you would all stop staring at me like I've grown a second head because you may actually tempt me to do it and then, we'll see who's talking," threatened Vindictive angrily and everyone who was a student stared at her incredibly, gulping, sitting down correctly.
"Hmph, thank you," was all Vindictive could utter, sitting down once again.
"Anyway, let's begin, shall we?" Faith catechized, trying to get off the subject of the Unforgivable Curses. "I'm sure you're all aware about how wands help you control your power. Today, we will show you how to harness your power and not need wands. This is becoming a must especially now that Voldemort has risen again." At the mention of Voldemort's name, a bunch of students flinched and winced in surprise.
"Our first task to show you is how to harness your power. Serenity, if you would please assist me." Serenity strolled to Faith.
"Hand me the wand," Faith ordered and Serenity did as she was told. "You will notice that Serenity is wand less. Now, look at the way she doesn't blink. We all know that when you are doing a spell, you don't blink so you can get the spell correctly. In this case, she isn't blinking for she is concentrating on her power. For you to be able to use your power this way, it is very difficult for you must really want it, this is why it is so difficult for so many to actually complete this task."
Faith sustained amplifying, "You will see now how she's glowing in a golden yellow; that is her power. Everyone's power shows a shade depending on the qualities you acquire -- therefore, to make this simple: you glow in the color that is the main color of your said House. Anyway, she now needs to whisper a spell to harness her power in a certain way. Example, if she says something like: "Hearto," her power will be harnessed as a heart in front of her. Once she does this, the spell is complete and she can whisper any phrase to convert her power into anything necessary."
At this, Serenity verbalized, "Sea Tranquilo," and her power was converted into a lively topaz sea of miraculous wonder. "Serenity has converted her power to a sea of tranquility. You may now wonder how she will be able to use this to attack or how to disappear it. To attack, she just needs to add more spells and to dispel it, she just needs to state the spell backwards. That's all there is to it."
The students were astounded. They couldn't believe their eyes. Some had heard of such spells, but none had actually witnessed such a breathtaking sight.
"Whoa..." Hermione breathed out, shockingly.
"Whoa is an understatement, its just amazing," Ron corrected.
"I think there are no words to describe this, at the moment," Harry stated, surprisedly.
"The second task is about Additional Abilities. I'm sure some of you know about this considering it is constantly in the Daily Prophet. I'm sure you all know about the daily struggle of having an additional ability whether natural or developed or at times, both. Having an additional ability means you have extra powers. These powers can go from transformations like those of fairies, mermaids, werewolves, and vampires to the better-accepted abilities like Legilimency,
Occlumency, being an Animagi, being a Metamorphmagus, being a Parseltongue, or being a Seer," Serenity articulated, "And now, we have a mini- demonstration."
At this, Faith began to transform at will. Her wings seemed to glisten a golden way until they converted to a contagious bloody red. "Faith Fiery is a half-blood fairy and this is necessary for you to know because you will all end up studying more about such additional abilities this year." At this, Faith converted back to normal and Serenity and Faith sat down.
"Hmph, I suppose it is our turn, Nirvana."
"Quit stating the obvious, Vin," and with this Nirvana rolled her eyes.
"Oh shut up..." Vindictive muttered and went ahead to the front of the stage.
"The third task -- the Unforgivable Curses. This goes with the first task on resisting them in your most powerful state. We will show you how."
"Ah Vinny, are you sure about this?" Serenity worriedly quandered afraid for her friend's safety.
"Serenity, she will be fine. She is a master at these spells. Do not worry," Headmaster Dumbledore reassured her in public.
"Anyway, Nirv, take your pick -- you may not get another chance to see me suffer in a long time," Vindictive urged.
"All right, then," Nirvana alleged and yelled out: "Imperio!" With that, a beam of brightening blue light sparked out straight to Vindictive and she wasn't blinking, her power's aura was surrounding her and she converted it into a shield therefore, causing the spell to bounce straight back to Nirvana who dispelled it.
"Hmph, that was the quickest yet, Vin," Professor Lupin affirmed grinning. "I do however, kind of wish you could at least, provide some entertainment, though by pretending to suffer and then, bouncing the beam straight to Nirvana causing an explosion..."
Nirvana and Vindictive sighed, deciding it wasn't worth the trouble to argue in the middle of a presentation.
"Go on with the next one, Nirv," Vindictive ordered on high demand.
"Fine, fine -- here goes, Crucio!" Nirvana said generally, for, she knew how this was going to end up and what do you know, she was right. Vindictive once again avoided the curse except that this time she avoided it by trapping the curse into a jar of thunder until it crackled into ashes, leaving no more of the dangerous curse.
"Oh Merlin, do you think they'd actually do the Killing Curse?"
"I don't know, Hermione -- I honestly don't know," Ron responded by hugging her because she was frightened of what the hell was going on. It wasn't that surprising really, more than half of the Great Hall was in total shock!
"Okay, now -- the Killing Curse," at this Nirvana grinned, "Avada Kedavra!"
The curse hit Vindictive straight at the heart and she couldn't blink at all. It seemed as if she was going to collapse at any moment, when the unthinkable happened. A scythe appeared in her hand, she smirked, and she stabbed herself with the scythe bringing out the curse, by murmuring, "Accio, Avada Kedavra," and then screaming straight at the scythe, "Destructo, Avada Kedavra," and at the this the curse disappeared. Vindictive was weak, she was on her knees panting heavily, as she held on to the scythe for support.
The students were watching with utter amazement. They had actually witnessed the Killing Curse and it hadn't killed anyone. They just a weakened creature and they were shocked at how little damage the curse had done compared to the normal power of it.
Vindictive was trying to stand up yet she couldn't. She was halfway up and couldn't try to get up higher. The scythe suddenly disappeared and Vindictive went straight to the floor.
It was one of those frozen moments. Hardly, anyone moved or spoke for the bewilderment of it all. At last, someone reacted -- it was Professor Snape and then Professor Lupin followed.
Professor McGonagall could only whisper, "Oh my stars!"
"Nirvana," Snape growled, "What in Merlin's beard did you do to Vindictive?"
"I only did what she told me to do, its not my fault that she's so arrogant that she doesn't realize that she's human too," Nirvana countered.
"Grrr.. you are so impassive." Nirvana just shrugged it off and declared, "Look who's talking," and she rolled her eyes.
"Would you two stop bickering? I'm trying to help Fai heal Vinny because she can't do alone considering that transformation took a heck out of her and all you two are doing is giving her a headache so, therefore, I had to step in. Now I would love it if you two would set aside your differences because I myself need concentration considering that I am also tired. Now, do I have to remind you that I can easily shut you both up or kill you if you don't stop bickering. Geez, thank you!" Serenity cried out, arguing.
"Point made, sorry Nirvana."
"Likewise, Severus."
"I thought I told you not to call me here! I am your teacher, after all..."
"Who cares, its not like they will stop ogling in shock at all that's happened since we arrived at Hogwarts."
"True, true..."
At this Professor Lupin intervened, "You know Nirvana, you are much too anti-social for your own good; I wonder if its the fact of your additional abilities or your character or perhaps both..." At this Nirvana rolled her eyes and complained, "Not this again..."
Headmaster Dumbledore's eyes twinkled as he smiled at the much familiar scene.
A sudden voice spoke, "Gah, thanks guys. Remind me not to do that anytime soon."
At this the two Professors and Nirvana turned to face Vindictive. Professor Snape went down to face Vindictive, hugged her tightly, and solicited, "Vinny, are you okay? Are you hurt? Do you want to see Madam Pomfrey? Do you need me to call your mother? Is there anything I can do for you?"
"Aah... you could get off me. That would be wonderful... I can't breath, gah..." Vindictive requested and Severus Snape dissembled his arms off Vindictive and Vindictive stood dusting off her robes just like Severus.
At this, Severus countered, "You know if your mother knew what you just did, she'd have a fit. She'd go worse than the day you said you actually wanted to live as a Muggle. Gah, she'd practically strangle you to death. How dare you pull a stunt like that if you knew that was going to happen? I know you're a very powerful Witch, but you're making me start to wonder what the hell goes on in that head of yours. How can you be so impulsive, irrational, and indifferent? You practically gave me a heart attack, I'll have you know, missy..."
"Ahem, Severus, that is quite enough. I'm sure Vindictive has her reasons. You do not need to be so hard with her," Dumbledore stepped in.
"Grrr... she's my niece, for Merlin's sake! I do have a say in whatever stunt she's trying to pull. I swear, she can be so much like her father. It's sickening..." Snape scolded again and again.
"Would you stop bringing her father in this conversation, Severus? She doesn't hear this right now. All you're doing is making her feel guilty for something she knew she had to do," Lupin opposed Snape who at the moment, sighed and agreed.
"Sixth-years and seventh-years of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, the presentation is over. I'm sure you will hear more about it later on with the professors. Now, you may leave," Dumbledore proclaimed and the students left in wonder.
And with that, the Professors left with the girls and the four girls stayed with Professor Snape for their first class was Double Potions. ____________________________________________________________________________ ______
Chapter Three: The Magic Presentation
Written By: Bat and Wolf
Beta-Read By: Bat and Wolf, along with Stevie and Suleika.
E-mail Us At: BatandWolf333@yahoo.com
Genres: Action/Adventure/Romance
Rated: PG-13
Summary: In Harry Potter's 6th year, four females from Beauxbatons show up on an assignment to reunite the past souls of the most courageous warriors in Wizarding History. Together in peace and harmony, these four souls can actually stop Voldemort from obtaining the secret of the orb which will grant him unbelievable power to destroy everyone. It's up to these four girls to reunite the souls before it's too late...
Dedicated to: Skylar, for wanting to be part of the story yet not being part of it because we were too lazy to include him in this.
Warnings: Spoilers for Books #1-5, sort of AU (Alternative Universe), Mary- Sue (self-inserted characters; created characters), OOC (Out of Character), and profanity.
Disclaimer: We do not own the Harry Potter series, J.K. Rowling does. We only characters in the story you've never heard of and the idea behind this story. If you wish to use any character from us that you've never heard of, please ask permission by contacting us at BatandWolf333@yahoo.com with a subject line of "Question: Can I Use Your Characters?" otherwise, it shall not be opened.
Author's Notes: Bat and Wolf here! Yes, we are two separate people. Do you have a problem with that?
Bat says: "Sorry for the delay in this chapter. We were a bit uninspired..."
Wolf says: "You can say that again. When we finally got inspired, we were lazy..."
Bat says: "It's just reading stories instead of writing is so much better..."
Wolf says: "I agree there..."
*Bat and Wolf both sigh and go off to read some stories before actually trying to write Chapter Four of this story.* ____________________________________________________________________________ ______
"Double Potions, Double Transfiguration, Double Defense Against the Dark Arts, what the hell?" asked Harry Potter, the Boy-Who-Lived, staring in shock at his current schedule.
"Oy Harry, I've got the same schedule," Seamus Finnegan answered as he along with the rest of the Gryffindors stepped out of the Gryffindor Common Room and began to descend down the stairs for the blessed breakfast feast in the Great Hall that would awaken the start of a new year.
At the reply of their fellow Gryffindor, Seamus Finnegan, a ruckus in the journey to the Great Hall erupted.
"Harry, is it true? You have Double Potions, Double Transfiguration, and Double Defense Against the Dark Arts? Because if you do, you have my same schedule!" Neville Longbottom excitedly queried.
"Same here!" a chorus of Gryffindors stated colorfully grinning considering Harry Potter, The-Boy-Who-Lived, was their friend who happened to be a famous idol to them all.
Harry sighed and nodded to acknowledge anyone, but really he just wanted to be alone. All the ruckus was driving him bonkers like a monkey starving for a banana. Otherwise, he had better things to do then to stick around to listen to all this chatter about him. He was used to being The-Boy-Who- Lived, but at times it just got on his nerves. This was completely true, especially now that he couldn't even have a decent daydream with all the raucous clamor!
'It could be worse, though...' Harry thought, 'I could have a bunch of crazy, stalking fan girls after my arse...' At the contemplation, Harry merely smiled, a chuckle soon coming out of his dynamic, insipid mouth as he realized how much the idea he had would make Ron utterly joyful, if it were for himself.
As if on cue, Ron, who at the moment was walking alongside Harry inquired, "What's so funny, mate?"
Harry instinctively replied, "Ah nothing, just a crazy idea I had..." and then he shrugged it off as if it was nothing.
"If you say so, Harry," was all that Ron had managed to say considering that at that moment, they had just reached the Great Hall and apparently, it was closed!
The most awkward thing about the situation was that Hermione Granger was the one blocking the entrance with what appeared to be some sort of intricate spell that seemed as if it was a mirror wall. The mirror wall blocked anyone who tried to cross it and hurled anyone who tried to cross it back to wherever they were standing before. Gryffindors, Hufflepuffs, Ravenclaws, and Slytherins alike were yelling continuously to remove the mirror wall because they were all absolutely famished. At each complaint, Hermione simply bobbed her head, saying no, and that they would all go in when it was appropriate. This whole bit of insanity went on for what seemed to be an hour when finally the spell disappeared because apparently, Professor Dumbledore, Headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, opened the doors, and told Hermione that it was a time.
With that, Hermione removed the mirror wall and all the students, whether Gryffindors, Hufflepuffs, Ravenclaws, or Slytherins alike sprinted into the room, scattering. Professor Dumbledore's eyes twinkled and he thanked Hermione. Hermione acknowledged it and went to sit at the Gryffindor Table with Harry and Ron.
Once Hermione sat down, as if on signal, all the staff except Professor Dumbledore removed themselves off the stage where their usual Staff Table was and it was removed to a vacant area in the Great Hall. With this, Professor Dumbledore coughed slightly, smiled meekly, and out of the shadows of the Great Hall's stage, four girls materialized out of no where. You can just guess who they were. They were the four new girls, Vindictive Black of Slytherin House, Faith Fiery of Gryffindor House, Serenity Kiss of Hufflepuff House, and Nirvana White of Ravenclaw House. When they appeared, they all sat on four abandoned stools behind Professor Dumbledore awaiting to begin the demonstration; however, first, Professor Dumbledore had to inform the students at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry what the hell was going on.
Professor Dumbledore rose a goblet that he had in his hand and faintly banged the goblet with his wand, aheming, for everyone to pay attention. "Students at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, I apologize for your delay in breakfast; however, it was necessary. You may be wondering why these four girls are behind me and the truth is they were assisting me. You will be witnessing a magic presentation today. I have noticed that you have concluded your meal so, therefore, you have no excuse as to why you aren't paying attention... That is all, you may proceed," Dumbledore explained as Vindictive Black stepped up and took Dumbledore's place as to where he was standing while he emerged a comfortable chair for himself next to the stools.
"Good morning," Vindictive greeted, violet eyes as electrifying as ever, "Today, we are having the first magic presentation in over a century in any of the three Wizarding schools. You should all feel proud and privileged that you shall all be able to witness such a sight for magic presentations are only done when it is required for times of peril or when it is to teach something of major importance. In this case, it is both."
At this Vindictive sat down and the tallest of the quartet of girls, Serenity Kiss took Vindictive's place. "The spells you are about to witness are rare. So rare, that only the most powerful of Witches and Wizards can use."
At this, Faith Fiery cut in and stood alongside Serenity. "If you haven't noticed, everyone here is either a sixth-year or seventh-year or part of the Hogwarts staff. You may ask yourselves, what happened to the first- years, second-years, third-years, fourth-years, and fifth-years and you know what? They can't handle it."
At this, a cool breeze seemed to happen and Nirvana White's gray eyes seemed to fuel onto the conversation because suddenly everyone was silent and Faith and Serenity sat.
Nirvana stood and smirked, "The spells consist of all the areas you've studied so far, yet, some go so deep into the subject, that they are possibly unknown of to your ears. These spells can be dangerous and safe, all depending on the situation. This is why we cannot and we must not have younger students in here. If you're an observer, you would have realized that when Professor Dumbledore was speaking, half of the staff along with the younger years left. The teachers that are still here along with Professor Dumbledore shall assist in this presentation."
"If you dare interrupt this presentation unless we have granted you permission to speak, you will be glad to know that I'm definitely willing to send a Imperius Curse right up your arse and I'm sure no one of the Staff will dare say no," Vindictive Black announced loudly and Nirvana blinked surprisedly at the sudden interference of her friend.
"Are you sure that's necessary? Don't you think that's being a tad too harsh?" Nirvana questioned apprehensively turning to face her friend directly.
From the Staff Table below, the teachers were all ears on the conversation. All the Head of Houses were there -- Professor Flitwick, Professor McGonagall, Professor Snape, and Professor Sprout along with the Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher, Professor Lupin.
"I think it is only right, Nirvana," Professor Lupin spoke up and all the students were looking at him strangely as if he had grown a second head. They had expected him to reject the concept or even Headmaster Dumbledore, but for Professor Lupin to actually second the fact of an Unforgivable Curse in the Great Hall. Whoa, it just wasn't happening...
"Yes indeed, she has our permission to do an Unforgivable -- I trust she knows exactly what she's doing," Professor Snape stood agreeing.
"Thank you, Professor Snape. Now, I would appreciate if you would all stop staring at me like I've grown a second head because you may actually tempt me to do it and then, we'll see who's talking," threatened Vindictive angrily and everyone who was a student stared at her incredibly, gulping, sitting down correctly.
"Hmph, thank you," was all Vindictive could utter, sitting down once again.
"Anyway, let's begin, shall we?" Faith catechized, trying to get off the subject of the Unforgivable Curses. "I'm sure you're all aware about how wands help you control your power. Today, we will show you how to harness your power and not need wands. This is becoming a must especially now that Voldemort has risen again." At the mention of Voldemort's name, a bunch of students flinched and winced in surprise.
"Our first task to show you is how to harness your power. Serenity, if you would please assist me." Serenity strolled to Faith.
"Hand me the wand," Faith ordered and Serenity did as she was told. "You will notice that Serenity is wand less. Now, look at the way she doesn't blink. We all know that when you are doing a spell, you don't blink so you can get the spell correctly. In this case, she isn't blinking for she is concentrating on her power. For you to be able to use your power this way, it is very difficult for you must really want it, this is why it is so difficult for so many to actually complete this task."
Faith sustained amplifying, "You will see now how she's glowing in a golden yellow; that is her power. Everyone's power shows a shade depending on the qualities you acquire -- therefore, to make this simple: you glow in the color that is the main color of your said House. Anyway, she now needs to whisper a spell to harness her power in a certain way. Example, if she says something like: "Hearto," her power will be harnessed as a heart in front of her. Once she does this, the spell is complete and she can whisper any phrase to convert her power into anything necessary."
At this, Serenity verbalized, "Sea Tranquilo," and her power was converted into a lively topaz sea of miraculous wonder. "Serenity has converted her power to a sea of tranquility. You may now wonder how she will be able to use this to attack or how to disappear it. To attack, she just needs to add more spells and to dispel it, she just needs to state the spell backwards. That's all there is to it."
The students were astounded. They couldn't believe their eyes. Some had heard of such spells, but none had actually witnessed such a breathtaking sight.
"Whoa..." Hermione breathed out, shockingly.
"Whoa is an understatement, its just amazing," Ron corrected.
"I think there are no words to describe this, at the moment," Harry stated, surprisedly.
"The second task is about Additional Abilities. I'm sure some of you know about this considering it is constantly in the Daily Prophet. I'm sure you all know about the daily struggle of having an additional ability whether natural or developed or at times, both. Having an additional ability means you have extra powers. These powers can go from transformations like those of fairies, mermaids, werewolves, and vampires to the better-accepted abilities like Legilimency,
Occlumency, being an Animagi, being a Metamorphmagus, being a Parseltongue, or being a Seer," Serenity articulated, "And now, we have a mini- demonstration."
At this, Faith began to transform at will. Her wings seemed to glisten a golden way until they converted to a contagious bloody red. "Faith Fiery is a half-blood fairy and this is necessary for you to know because you will all end up studying more about such additional abilities this year." At this, Faith converted back to normal and Serenity and Faith sat down.
"Hmph, I suppose it is our turn, Nirvana."
"Quit stating the obvious, Vin," and with this Nirvana rolled her eyes.
"Oh shut up..." Vindictive muttered and went ahead to the front of the stage.
"The third task -- the Unforgivable Curses. This goes with the first task on resisting them in your most powerful state. We will show you how."
"Ah Vinny, are you sure about this?" Serenity worriedly quandered afraid for her friend's safety.
"Serenity, she will be fine. She is a master at these spells. Do not worry," Headmaster Dumbledore reassured her in public.
"Anyway, Nirv, take your pick -- you may not get another chance to see me suffer in a long time," Vindictive urged.
"All right, then," Nirvana alleged and yelled out: "Imperio!" With that, a beam of brightening blue light sparked out straight to Vindictive and she wasn't blinking, her power's aura was surrounding her and she converted it into a shield therefore, causing the spell to bounce straight back to Nirvana who dispelled it.
"Hmph, that was the quickest yet, Vin," Professor Lupin affirmed grinning. "I do however, kind of wish you could at least, provide some entertainment, though by pretending to suffer and then, bouncing the beam straight to Nirvana causing an explosion..."
Nirvana and Vindictive sighed, deciding it wasn't worth the trouble to argue in the middle of a presentation.
"Go on with the next one, Nirv," Vindictive ordered on high demand.
"Fine, fine -- here goes, Crucio!" Nirvana said generally, for, she knew how this was going to end up and what do you know, she was right. Vindictive once again avoided the curse except that this time she avoided it by trapping the curse into a jar of thunder until it crackled into ashes, leaving no more of the dangerous curse.
"Oh Merlin, do you think they'd actually do the Killing Curse?"
"I don't know, Hermione -- I honestly don't know," Ron responded by hugging her because she was frightened of what the hell was going on. It wasn't that surprising really, more than half of the Great Hall was in total shock!
"Okay, now -- the Killing Curse," at this Nirvana grinned, "Avada Kedavra!"
The curse hit Vindictive straight at the heart and she couldn't blink at all. It seemed as if she was going to collapse at any moment, when the unthinkable happened. A scythe appeared in her hand, she smirked, and she stabbed herself with the scythe bringing out the curse, by murmuring, "Accio, Avada Kedavra," and then screaming straight at the scythe, "Destructo, Avada Kedavra," and at the this the curse disappeared. Vindictive was weak, she was on her knees panting heavily, as she held on to the scythe for support.
The students were watching with utter amazement. They had actually witnessed the Killing Curse and it hadn't killed anyone. They just a weakened creature and they were shocked at how little damage the curse had done compared to the normal power of it.
Vindictive was trying to stand up yet she couldn't. She was halfway up and couldn't try to get up higher. The scythe suddenly disappeared and Vindictive went straight to the floor.
It was one of those frozen moments. Hardly, anyone moved or spoke for the bewilderment of it all. At last, someone reacted -- it was Professor Snape and then Professor Lupin followed.
Professor McGonagall could only whisper, "Oh my stars!"
"Nirvana," Snape growled, "What in Merlin's beard did you do to Vindictive?"
"I only did what she told me to do, its not my fault that she's so arrogant that she doesn't realize that she's human too," Nirvana countered.
"Grrr.. you are so impassive." Nirvana just shrugged it off and declared, "Look who's talking," and she rolled her eyes.
"Would you two stop bickering? I'm trying to help Fai heal Vinny because she can't do alone considering that transformation took a heck out of her and all you two are doing is giving her a headache so, therefore, I had to step in. Now I would love it if you two would set aside your differences because I myself need concentration considering that I am also tired. Now, do I have to remind you that I can easily shut you both up or kill you if you don't stop bickering. Geez, thank you!" Serenity cried out, arguing.
"Point made, sorry Nirvana."
"Likewise, Severus."
"I thought I told you not to call me here! I am your teacher, after all..."
"Who cares, its not like they will stop ogling in shock at all that's happened since we arrived at Hogwarts."
"True, true..."
At this Professor Lupin intervened, "You know Nirvana, you are much too anti-social for your own good; I wonder if its the fact of your additional abilities or your character or perhaps both..." At this Nirvana rolled her eyes and complained, "Not this again..."
Headmaster Dumbledore's eyes twinkled as he smiled at the much familiar scene.
A sudden voice spoke, "Gah, thanks guys. Remind me not to do that anytime soon."
At this the two Professors and Nirvana turned to face Vindictive. Professor Snape went down to face Vindictive, hugged her tightly, and solicited, "Vinny, are you okay? Are you hurt? Do you want to see Madam Pomfrey? Do you need me to call your mother? Is there anything I can do for you?"
"Aah... you could get off me. That would be wonderful... I can't breath, gah..." Vindictive requested and Severus Snape dissembled his arms off Vindictive and Vindictive stood dusting off her robes just like Severus.
At this, Severus countered, "You know if your mother knew what you just did, she'd have a fit. She'd go worse than the day you said you actually wanted to live as a Muggle. Gah, she'd practically strangle you to death. How dare you pull a stunt like that if you knew that was going to happen? I know you're a very powerful Witch, but you're making me start to wonder what the hell goes on in that head of yours. How can you be so impulsive, irrational, and indifferent? You practically gave me a heart attack, I'll have you know, missy..."
"Ahem, Severus, that is quite enough. I'm sure Vindictive has her reasons. You do not need to be so hard with her," Dumbledore stepped in.
"Grrr... she's my niece, for Merlin's sake! I do have a say in whatever stunt she's trying to pull. I swear, she can be so much like her father. It's sickening..." Snape scolded again and again.
"Would you stop bringing her father in this conversation, Severus? She doesn't hear this right now. All you're doing is making her feel guilty for something she knew she had to do," Lupin opposed Snape who at the moment, sighed and agreed.
"Sixth-years and seventh-years of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, the presentation is over. I'm sure you will hear more about it later on with the professors. Now, you may leave," Dumbledore proclaimed and the students left in wonder.
And with that, the Professors left with the girls and the four girls stayed with Professor Snape for their first class was Double Potions. ____________________________________________________________________________ ______