A/N: Sorry that it took so long to get it up. I was really busy. My mom and
brother was gone but they're back now ?Yay? *Goes back to her music *
Harry woke up at the crack of dawn, about a week after Karrot received her title, and looked out the window, a thin sheet of fog surrounded the lake and little beads of dew sparkled on the grass. He smiled to himself and got changed out of his pajamas. He pulled on his school rode and looked through his trunk for two items. He found his first item; a shiny silver bade with 'HB' embossed on it. He put it next to his watch on the small table by his bed and continued rummaging for the other. He found it in the bottom of his trunk, his scarlet Quidditch robe. He slid it on over his other robe and walked to pick-up his badge and then to Ron's bed. He pulled the curtains and shook him awake.
"Ron, Ron" he whispered trying not to wake the other three boys. Ron turned his head and opened his eyes a little.
"What is it?" he mumbled in a confused tone to his pillow.
"Quidditch practice" he replied to his keeper.
Harry left Ron to get changed as he strolled down the stairs to the other dorms of his players. He stopped at the next floor to wake up Colin Creevy and Sami Bosworth, a beater and a chaser, then Manila Spears, another chaser, Denis Creevy, a beater, and Jennifer Marina, his third chaser, all of them groggy and wishing not to be waken up at such an earlier hour in the morning again. By the time Harry was finished waking up his team, Ron was changed and coming down the stairs a few steps behind him.
Within a half an hour, the team was gathered in the field trying out the new brooms they received, Firebolts, all prizes from the radio station for guessing the question of the month correctly. They began their strategy for an hour. By this time they were all feeling tired and very hungry since they didn't get a chance to eat breakfast before they came out. Harry looked down at the ground to see a figure entering the stadium. He descended on his broom to find out who it was.
"Good morning Harry" Karrot said as she approached him carrying a large basket. "I brought you guys breakfast." She said as she pulled back the blanket hiding the stacks of toast, piles of bacon, mountains of hash browns, heaps of eggs, a flask of juice, a jar of marmalade and bunch of apples and oranges. A smile of gratefulness came across his face. He called down the team, all cheering for the food that was brought to them, sat in the stands and ate. Harry looked at Ron who seemed a little down. A few days ago Karrot and him got into a fight and decided not to be dating each other anymore, but that didn't stop them from talking. Karrot was styling Sami, Jennifer, and Manila's hair, who were all complaining about not having enough time to do so before coming down.
"How'd ya know that we'd be hungry?" Manila asked with her mouth filled with a chunk of apple.
"I was on the Monster Ball team at Akai Ja Ne; we always had early morning practices." She replied, as she pulled Jennifer's golden hair in to a braid, such as her own.
"Akai Ja Ne?" Sami asked her puzzled.
"It's loosely translated to 'Red Good-bye'. It was my old school." She said while biting her lower lip.
"Why was it called that?" asked Ron who, like Harry, has grown interested in the girl's conversation.
"We specialized in dangerous animals and quite a few people died while attending. Usually quite bloody, so the blood lead to 'red' and they died so it was thought of like a 'good-bye'" she spoke sheepishly.
"Oh, and what's Monster Ball?" Harry questioned without thinking.
"It's a game we play. It's as popular as Quidditch and almost like soccer. We play with a ball that's about half my size and inside there's a foul creature named a Pogrebin. And during the game, it'll bust out of the ball and the captains will have to try to capture it who ever got it would receive points for their team, like the snitch. It was really weird and dangerous. The game always ended with a trip to the hospital wing." Karrot spoke.
"If it was dangerous then how did you get on the team?" posed brown headed Sami as she pushed one of her shoulder length blue streaks out of her eyes.
"My brother taught me when I was five" her wide almond shaped eyes were shimmering "And I was a Sakura Blossom at a young age. It was the highest rank that you could get at my school. So there was no reason why I shouldn't play."
"Rank?"
"Yeah, you know to tell how good you are, like prefects, Head Boy and Girl, but we got flower names. The ranks varied from how many generations went to the school. If there was a lot of generations before you, they went really hard on you."
"Harry. Can we stop practice now? We have to go to class soon." asked Colin.
"I guess so." He replied while standing up. The rest of the team filed out of the stadium while Harry, Ron, and Karrot stayed behind for a minute.
"Karrot?" asked Ron looking at the Japanese girl, "Do you fly?"
"Kinda. I usually did stunts with my friends."
"Stunts. How did you do stunts?"
"Give me your broom and I'll show you." She replied with a smug smile.
Ron passed her his broom uncertainly as Karrot stood up on it. She tied two pieces of string around the broom stick and attached it to her writs, which she told them that it was for safety, and took off. They watched her perform one stunt that seemed to be some kind of barrel roll as she continued to keep her balance. She landed softly on the ground as they went in the castle for their first class.
When they arrived in the Defense Against the Dark Arts class room, most of their class was already there.
"Where were you?" asked bushy headed Hermonie Granger.
"Quidditch Practice."
As the rest of the class filled in, Professor Toyamatto came with them.
"Now," she said while looking around the class, "can anyone tell me what an Animagi is?"
Like routine, Hermione's hand flew up.
"An Animagi is a person who can turn into animal at their own free will. It takes many years to learn how to become one and you must register when you become one."
"Very good Hermonie, 5 points to Gryffindor. Now, can anyone tell me what a Danimaux is?"
Harry waited for Hermione's hand to rise again but it didn't, instead it was Karrot's hand.
"Anyone but Karrot?" she asked as she scanned the room, "Go ahead then Karrot."
"A Danimaux is a witch or wizard that comes from a line of Animagis but they can also turn into another animal. Usually it takes three generations of Animagis to make one Danimaux. If you are a Danimaux, you can turn into your first, or Animagi, form since birth. You can't turn into your second form, for the first time, until you are in a moment of great danger, usually when you are four or five, after that you can turn into it as much as you want. As you get older you keep traits from your second form even when you are in your human form. For example, if you have a bear as your second form, you will have great strength when you are a human."
"Correct. Five more points for Gryffindor. If you are a Danimaux, you do not have to register. So we are kept in secret. Usually, you can use your second form as a way of protection because most people are in hiding so they can turn into one of their forms to escape unnoticed."
Lavender spoke out "What do you mean by 'we'?"
"My family"
"You're a Danimaux?"
"Yes, so is Karrot."
"Can you show us?"
Akira nodded and in her place there was now a sleek black cat. At Karrot's desk, there was now a fluffy grey kitten.
"Cute.." Lavender and Parvati squealed in chorus. With two faint pops the two were back to their normal form. With another faint pop, Prof. Toyamatto was a flacon perched on her desk. She let out a screech before transforming back.
"Since my forum is a flacon I have the ability to float a few feet off the ground. Is there any questions?"
"What's it like being a cat?" Seamus asked.
"Like a human but you think that mice are tasty."
A distant bell told them that the class was over as they made their way down the corridor to the great Hall for lunch.
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All of the Gryffindor and Slytherin that were in their last year were huddled in two groups outside Hagrid's hut. Karrot had taken advantage over the outdoor class to bring Snuffles out for some fresh air. He sat obediently by her heels as she scratched him behind the ears. Harry stifled a laugh when he saw the dreamy look on his face.
Hagrid brought out a large cage with strange looking creatures inside. They seemed to be a sot of purple monkey.
"Apoms, these little buggers are quite friendly, as long as you don't hurt 'em." He said as he began to distribute them. Karrot's Apom seemed to like her, as it hung upside down off of her arm. Harry was a little wary. Hagrid never gave them an animal that wasn't dangerous. Hagrid placed a barrel of food out for the Apoms. Harry strolled over to it and came face to face with his least favorite person, Draco Malfoy.
"If it isn't Potter. Afraid about the match tomorrow? I doubt that you'll win with all those pathetic excuses for witches and wizards on your team. I wouldn't be surprise if your keeper goes after the snitch. He probably wants to sell it so he could have some money."
"Shove off Malfoy."
"I'm amazed that you didn't put the Japanese slut on your team. She's better than that Colin you have on your team. He can't even aim straight."
Harry could feel his face flush with anger while Draco kept a sly smile on his pale face. Karrot, her Apom and Snuffles appeared by Harry. Harry could see Malfoy mouth something as she took a small handful of the nuts and dried fruit for her creature.
"What did you say Malfoy?" she asked as she fed her animal, Snuffles growling at the Slytherin.
"Oh; nothing. You should keep that mutt chained up. He's not fit to be alive."
Snuffles bit Draco's pant leg. Both of them pulled their separate ways and a rip appeared up his jeans and the broke on the side.
"What's happening 'ere?" Hagrid had just arrived on the scene. He took one look at Malfoy. "Um.do ya wanna go change yer pants Mr. Malfoy?"
He dropped his Apom into Hagrid's big hands as he gathered his stuff. Karrot bended down and hugged her pet. "Good work Snuffles." As she was getting up, a huge handful of mud smacked her in the back of her head. He brown muck was weaved through her hair and dripping on to her robe. When she turned around, another handful hit her. She walked over to Hagrid. Harry could here her asking to leave early so she could get the sludge out of her hair before it dried. He nodded. The three of them watched as she went over to Crabbe and Goyle, who both had brown hands, and punched them both in the gut. About ten minutes later, the class was over.
They went all through supper without seeing Karrot. They went up the stairs to the Prefect bathroom. They saw Karrot emerging the showers drying her hair while Snuffles was taking a snooze on the couch.
"Are you O.K?" Hermonie asked Karrot.
"Yeah. It's just mud.that was touched by Slytherins..ewww."
"Stop whining. I had Malfoy's pants in my mouth." They turned around to see Sirius standing up looking at them. "Now that was gross."
"True." She smiled while shaking her now dry hair. "I'm going now, are you coming Snuffles?"
A shaggy black dog was trotting behind Karrot as she exited the room through the painting.
"She taking this too well." Ron remarked watching her.
"I agree."
"At least she's not going on a rampage." Hermonie joked.
They opened the painting slightly and they heard two voices.
"Let go of me."
"What's wrong honey?"
"I'm not your honey, now let go."
A slight rumble could be heard.
"Move and I hurt her."
The three looked at each other in shock.
"Now come here."
"Ow! Get away from me freak."
"What did you call me?"
They all pushed open the painting door at the same time to see Draco Malfoy clutching Karrot's writs, Snuffle growling at her heels. "What did you call me?" Draco asked her again.
"Let her go Malfoy." Harry heard himself say. The platform shook as the staircases were switching behind Karrot.
"What did you say Potter? Do you want me to let the girl go?" He said staring at him. "Well your wish is granted." He pushed Karrot back and tripped her at the same time causing her to fall backwards through the crack between the stairs and platform. Harry lunged towards her in horror and grabbed on to her ankle. His wrist was hurting. He could hear Malfoy laughing and his friends gasp in fear.
"Bye potty." Malfoy laughed as he ran down the stairs. Harry opened his eyes a bit and saw his elbow, his arm, and his writs was gone. It was being crushed by the stairs that was now joined to the landing.
"Harry, are you ok?" Hermonie was now by his side looking white.
"I think" he moaned.
"Karrot," Ron called from over the railing "Are you O.K?"
"I think. Ron, dear, could you go get someone? Please."
Ron and Hermonie took off down the stairs and down a nearby corridor. Harry felt like they were taking forever. Soon footsteps could be heard, echoing in the hollow hall. Akira, Prof. Lupin, Prof. Dumbledore, Prof. McGonagall, and Madam Pomfrey were following the two students.
"My goodness." McGonagall gasped. "Are you two alright?"
"Oh yeah. Were just fine; just stuck." Karrot told her sarcastically.
"How are you going to get them down Prof. Dumbledore?" Prof. Toyamatto asked Dumbledore while she was being supported by Prof. Lupin.
"We'll have to try to move the staircase. Reamus go up the stairs and keep Harry from falling. Akira, hold on to Karrot. Minerva, help me move this."
Harry could feel the Prof. holding to his waist. He could hear Dumbledore and McGonagall walk to the other side.
"Accio staircase." The two professors called out. The stairs moved slightly, enough for the two to move out of the enclosed space before it snapped back. Harry walked down the stairway cradling his hand. He saw Karrot hanging off of her sister's neck.
"Tsk, tsk, a broken ankle. Just as I expected. I suppose that your wrist is broken too. Well best to get you off to the infirmary."
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A/N: Long eh? Sorry that it took so long to get this up. I was trying to get to this point for a while. Anyways. Review it please. I'd really appreciate it. ??????? Follow the triangles to the button. (If you don't see the triangles, or any o the other symbols. You should still be able to find the button.) ? ? ?
Harry woke up at the crack of dawn, about a week after Karrot received her title, and looked out the window, a thin sheet of fog surrounded the lake and little beads of dew sparkled on the grass. He smiled to himself and got changed out of his pajamas. He pulled on his school rode and looked through his trunk for two items. He found his first item; a shiny silver bade with 'HB' embossed on it. He put it next to his watch on the small table by his bed and continued rummaging for the other. He found it in the bottom of his trunk, his scarlet Quidditch robe. He slid it on over his other robe and walked to pick-up his badge and then to Ron's bed. He pulled the curtains and shook him awake.
"Ron, Ron" he whispered trying not to wake the other three boys. Ron turned his head and opened his eyes a little.
"What is it?" he mumbled in a confused tone to his pillow.
"Quidditch practice" he replied to his keeper.
Harry left Ron to get changed as he strolled down the stairs to the other dorms of his players. He stopped at the next floor to wake up Colin Creevy and Sami Bosworth, a beater and a chaser, then Manila Spears, another chaser, Denis Creevy, a beater, and Jennifer Marina, his third chaser, all of them groggy and wishing not to be waken up at such an earlier hour in the morning again. By the time Harry was finished waking up his team, Ron was changed and coming down the stairs a few steps behind him.
Within a half an hour, the team was gathered in the field trying out the new brooms they received, Firebolts, all prizes from the radio station for guessing the question of the month correctly. They began their strategy for an hour. By this time they were all feeling tired and very hungry since they didn't get a chance to eat breakfast before they came out. Harry looked down at the ground to see a figure entering the stadium. He descended on his broom to find out who it was.
"Good morning Harry" Karrot said as she approached him carrying a large basket. "I brought you guys breakfast." She said as she pulled back the blanket hiding the stacks of toast, piles of bacon, mountains of hash browns, heaps of eggs, a flask of juice, a jar of marmalade and bunch of apples and oranges. A smile of gratefulness came across his face. He called down the team, all cheering for the food that was brought to them, sat in the stands and ate. Harry looked at Ron who seemed a little down. A few days ago Karrot and him got into a fight and decided not to be dating each other anymore, but that didn't stop them from talking. Karrot was styling Sami, Jennifer, and Manila's hair, who were all complaining about not having enough time to do so before coming down.
"How'd ya know that we'd be hungry?" Manila asked with her mouth filled with a chunk of apple.
"I was on the Monster Ball team at Akai Ja Ne; we always had early morning practices." She replied, as she pulled Jennifer's golden hair in to a braid, such as her own.
"Akai Ja Ne?" Sami asked her puzzled.
"It's loosely translated to 'Red Good-bye'. It was my old school." She said while biting her lower lip.
"Why was it called that?" asked Ron who, like Harry, has grown interested in the girl's conversation.
"We specialized in dangerous animals and quite a few people died while attending. Usually quite bloody, so the blood lead to 'red' and they died so it was thought of like a 'good-bye'" she spoke sheepishly.
"Oh, and what's Monster Ball?" Harry questioned without thinking.
"It's a game we play. It's as popular as Quidditch and almost like soccer. We play with a ball that's about half my size and inside there's a foul creature named a Pogrebin. And during the game, it'll bust out of the ball and the captains will have to try to capture it who ever got it would receive points for their team, like the snitch. It was really weird and dangerous. The game always ended with a trip to the hospital wing." Karrot spoke.
"If it was dangerous then how did you get on the team?" posed brown headed Sami as she pushed one of her shoulder length blue streaks out of her eyes.
"My brother taught me when I was five" her wide almond shaped eyes were shimmering "And I was a Sakura Blossom at a young age. It was the highest rank that you could get at my school. So there was no reason why I shouldn't play."
"Rank?"
"Yeah, you know to tell how good you are, like prefects, Head Boy and Girl, but we got flower names. The ranks varied from how many generations went to the school. If there was a lot of generations before you, they went really hard on you."
"Harry. Can we stop practice now? We have to go to class soon." asked Colin.
"I guess so." He replied while standing up. The rest of the team filed out of the stadium while Harry, Ron, and Karrot stayed behind for a minute.
"Karrot?" asked Ron looking at the Japanese girl, "Do you fly?"
"Kinda. I usually did stunts with my friends."
"Stunts. How did you do stunts?"
"Give me your broom and I'll show you." She replied with a smug smile.
Ron passed her his broom uncertainly as Karrot stood up on it. She tied two pieces of string around the broom stick and attached it to her writs, which she told them that it was for safety, and took off. They watched her perform one stunt that seemed to be some kind of barrel roll as she continued to keep her balance. She landed softly on the ground as they went in the castle for their first class.
When they arrived in the Defense Against the Dark Arts class room, most of their class was already there.
"Where were you?" asked bushy headed Hermonie Granger.
"Quidditch Practice."
As the rest of the class filled in, Professor Toyamatto came with them.
"Now," she said while looking around the class, "can anyone tell me what an Animagi is?"
Like routine, Hermione's hand flew up.
"An Animagi is a person who can turn into animal at their own free will. It takes many years to learn how to become one and you must register when you become one."
"Very good Hermonie, 5 points to Gryffindor. Now, can anyone tell me what a Danimaux is?"
Harry waited for Hermione's hand to rise again but it didn't, instead it was Karrot's hand.
"Anyone but Karrot?" she asked as she scanned the room, "Go ahead then Karrot."
"A Danimaux is a witch or wizard that comes from a line of Animagis but they can also turn into another animal. Usually it takes three generations of Animagis to make one Danimaux. If you are a Danimaux, you can turn into your first, or Animagi, form since birth. You can't turn into your second form, for the first time, until you are in a moment of great danger, usually when you are four or five, after that you can turn into it as much as you want. As you get older you keep traits from your second form even when you are in your human form. For example, if you have a bear as your second form, you will have great strength when you are a human."
"Correct. Five more points for Gryffindor. If you are a Danimaux, you do not have to register. So we are kept in secret. Usually, you can use your second form as a way of protection because most people are in hiding so they can turn into one of their forms to escape unnoticed."
Lavender spoke out "What do you mean by 'we'?"
"My family"
"You're a Danimaux?"
"Yes, so is Karrot."
"Can you show us?"
Akira nodded and in her place there was now a sleek black cat. At Karrot's desk, there was now a fluffy grey kitten.
"Cute.." Lavender and Parvati squealed in chorus. With two faint pops the two were back to their normal form. With another faint pop, Prof. Toyamatto was a flacon perched on her desk. She let out a screech before transforming back.
"Since my forum is a flacon I have the ability to float a few feet off the ground. Is there any questions?"
"What's it like being a cat?" Seamus asked.
"Like a human but you think that mice are tasty."
A distant bell told them that the class was over as they made their way down the corridor to the great Hall for lunch.
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All of the Gryffindor and Slytherin that were in their last year were huddled in two groups outside Hagrid's hut. Karrot had taken advantage over the outdoor class to bring Snuffles out for some fresh air. He sat obediently by her heels as she scratched him behind the ears. Harry stifled a laugh when he saw the dreamy look on his face.
Hagrid brought out a large cage with strange looking creatures inside. They seemed to be a sot of purple monkey.
"Apoms, these little buggers are quite friendly, as long as you don't hurt 'em." He said as he began to distribute them. Karrot's Apom seemed to like her, as it hung upside down off of her arm. Harry was a little wary. Hagrid never gave them an animal that wasn't dangerous. Hagrid placed a barrel of food out for the Apoms. Harry strolled over to it and came face to face with his least favorite person, Draco Malfoy.
"If it isn't Potter. Afraid about the match tomorrow? I doubt that you'll win with all those pathetic excuses for witches and wizards on your team. I wouldn't be surprise if your keeper goes after the snitch. He probably wants to sell it so he could have some money."
"Shove off Malfoy."
"I'm amazed that you didn't put the Japanese slut on your team. She's better than that Colin you have on your team. He can't even aim straight."
Harry could feel his face flush with anger while Draco kept a sly smile on his pale face. Karrot, her Apom and Snuffles appeared by Harry. Harry could see Malfoy mouth something as she took a small handful of the nuts and dried fruit for her creature.
"What did you say Malfoy?" she asked as she fed her animal, Snuffles growling at the Slytherin.
"Oh; nothing. You should keep that mutt chained up. He's not fit to be alive."
Snuffles bit Draco's pant leg. Both of them pulled their separate ways and a rip appeared up his jeans and the broke on the side.
"What's happening 'ere?" Hagrid had just arrived on the scene. He took one look at Malfoy. "Um.do ya wanna go change yer pants Mr. Malfoy?"
He dropped his Apom into Hagrid's big hands as he gathered his stuff. Karrot bended down and hugged her pet. "Good work Snuffles." As she was getting up, a huge handful of mud smacked her in the back of her head. He brown muck was weaved through her hair and dripping on to her robe. When she turned around, another handful hit her. She walked over to Hagrid. Harry could here her asking to leave early so she could get the sludge out of her hair before it dried. He nodded. The three of them watched as she went over to Crabbe and Goyle, who both had brown hands, and punched them both in the gut. About ten minutes later, the class was over.
They went all through supper without seeing Karrot. They went up the stairs to the Prefect bathroom. They saw Karrot emerging the showers drying her hair while Snuffles was taking a snooze on the couch.
"Are you O.K?" Hermonie asked Karrot.
"Yeah. It's just mud.that was touched by Slytherins..ewww."
"Stop whining. I had Malfoy's pants in my mouth." They turned around to see Sirius standing up looking at them. "Now that was gross."
"True." She smiled while shaking her now dry hair. "I'm going now, are you coming Snuffles?"
A shaggy black dog was trotting behind Karrot as she exited the room through the painting.
"She taking this too well." Ron remarked watching her.
"I agree."
"At least she's not going on a rampage." Hermonie joked.
They opened the painting slightly and they heard two voices.
"Let go of me."
"What's wrong honey?"
"I'm not your honey, now let go."
A slight rumble could be heard.
"Move and I hurt her."
The three looked at each other in shock.
"Now come here."
"Ow! Get away from me freak."
"What did you call me?"
They all pushed open the painting door at the same time to see Draco Malfoy clutching Karrot's writs, Snuffle growling at her heels. "What did you call me?" Draco asked her again.
"Let her go Malfoy." Harry heard himself say. The platform shook as the staircases were switching behind Karrot.
"What did you say Potter? Do you want me to let the girl go?" He said staring at him. "Well your wish is granted." He pushed Karrot back and tripped her at the same time causing her to fall backwards through the crack between the stairs and platform. Harry lunged towards her in horror and grabbed on to her ankle. His wrist was hurting. He could hear Malfoy laughing and his friends gasp in fear.
"Bye potty." Malfoy laughed as he ran down the stairs. Harry opened his eyes a bit and saw his elbow, his arm, and his writs was gone. It was being crushed by the stairs that was now joined to the landing.
"Harry, are you ok?" Hermonie was now by his side looking white.
"I think" he moaned.
"Karrot," Ron called from over the railing "Are you O.K?"
"I think. Ron, dear, could you go get someone? Please."
Ron and Hermonie took off down the stairs and down a nearby corridor. Harry felt like they were taking forever. Soon footsteps could be heard, echoing in the hollow hall. Akira, Prof. Lupin, Prof. Dumbledore, Prof. McGonagall, and Madam Pomfrey were following the two students.
"My goodness." McGonagall gasped. "Are you two alright?"
"Oh yeah. Were just fine; just stuck." Karrot told her sarcastically.
"How are you going to get them down Prof. Dumbledore?" Prof. Toyamatto asked Dumbledore while she was being supported by Prof. Lupin.
"We'll have to try to move the staircase. Reamus go up the stairs and keep Harry from falling. Akira, hold on to Karrot. Minerva, help me move this."
Harry could feel the Prof. holding to his waist. He could hear Dumbledore and McGonagall walk to the other side.
"Accio staircase." The two professors called out. The stairs moved slightly, enough for the two to move out of the enclosed space before it snapped back. Harry walked down the stairway cradling his hand. He saw Karrot hanging off of her sister's neck.
"Tsk, tsk, a broken ankle. Just as I expected. I suppose that your wrist is broken too. Well best to get you off to the infirmary."
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A/N: Long eh? Sorry that it took so long to get this up. I was trying to get to this point for a while. Anyways. Review it please. I'd really appreciate it. ??????? Follow the triangles to the button. (If you don't see the triangles, or any o the other symbols. You should still be able to find the button.) ? ? ?