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The history of magic class passed rather quickly for Harry. He listened absentmindedly and scribbled a few notes half heartedly sometimes. After the history class, Harry walked to the defence against dark arts classroom with his friends. He felt excited and fearful at the same time. There was a grim anticipation brewing inside him. Hopefully there will not be another Umbridge this year.
They reached the classroom and pushed open the door. Then for the first time Harry saw his new defence teacher. It was a woman around the age of thirty-five. She was tall and slender. Her hair cascaded down her shoulders, gold like streaming sunlight on a bright summer day. Her eyes were a crystal blue like the tropical sea. There was a grace about her, and she radiated power that's rooted in knowledge. Harry heard Shea gasp as she ran up to the woman.
"Director Judy!" She called out happily.
The woman smiled and greeted her in return with a voice that is warm and mellow, "Good to see you, Shea. And you two as well." She nodded and smiled at Kai and Ray.
Harry turned to Ray asked with amazement, "Do you guys know her?"
"Yes. She is the head director and coach of the American beyblade team the All Starz." Ray replied with amazement on his own part, "She is also Max's mother. But we had no idea she would be working for this school though."
She turned to them and answered with a twinkle in her eyes, "You wonder, don't you, Ray? The head master of this school invited me to teach here, and I agreed. That's all there is. Please take a seat now. Class will begin soon."
They found seats near the front and settled down. Gradually, the room was filled as more students milled in. Harry looked around. To his relief there were very few Slytherins around, and Malfoy was not one of them. The teacher took a seat behind her desk and raised a hand. The class slowly quieted down.
"Good afternoon, students." She said in her warm voice, "I am Professor Tate, and I will be teaching you defence against dark arts this year. Now please put your wands away, we will not need it for now."
What hopeful air remained was blown away. Students groaned softly to themselves and stuffed their wands into their bags. Gloomily Harry slid his wand into his bag and pulled out the books and his quill and parchment.
Professor Tate glanced and him and said, "Put your books away as well. We shall talk first."
The students righted themselves and did their best to pay attention.
"You must have heard about the return of Voldemort last year." She said smoothly, ignoring the gasps and shudders from the student, "Many things have happened since the fact was publicly accepted, and you are probably not aware of them. Despite what most people believe, I think you should all know what happened and what are happening, so you will be better prepared."
Here she paused and let the information sink in. Harry could feel himself sitting up straighter and concentrating on her words.
Professor Tate continued in a solemn voice, "Voldemort is forever seeking followers, and this time, he found a partner in crime. He found a man who shares his ambitions, brilliance and taste for cruelty; a man with great power that can easily overwhelms the magical world. A man named Voltaire."
Harry blinked. The name stirred something in his memory, Dumbledore said that name too when he was speaking with the Blade Breakers. He looked around, and saw his fellow students all sported confused looks. But there were exceptions. Kai's face looked even colder and harder than usual, but his eyes burned with a great anger. Ray looked calm and collected like always, but there was a strange light in his eyes. Shea simply looked out side the window and her lips pressed together tightly.
"Voltaire is not someone powerful as you would define it. He is a muggle." Professor Tate said.
Hermione's hand shot up in the air at that. The teacher turned to her and said, "Yes, Miss Granger?"
"Voldemort would never ally himself with a muggle." Hermione said steely, "He hates muggles! He would never work with one."
"You are right, Miss Granger." Professor Tate replied, "Voldemort holds no likings for muggles. But he is also intelligent enough to know he needs the help of one if he was to win this war. Contrary to what most of you believes, muggles are far more powerful than you think."
"How could the muggles be powerful?" A Slytherin student shouted indignantly, "They know nothing!"
Professor Tate answered calmly, "Muggles do not have magic, but they have things beyond magic. They have technology. You do not understand the power of technology because you have never seen it at work. It is far more potent than magic, and it works on a far grander scale than spells and potions."
"Voltaire is a man who knows, utilizes and invents the most advanced technology of today. He controls the one of the largest world corporations. He holds great control over world economy, and he also has a hand in the government of Russia, which is one of the world powers. Voldemort may not like him, but to have a man like him on his side would prove very useful. Voltaire can provide him with wealth, weapons and power beyond imagination. Those two together can wreak havoc in both worlds."
"It is a war!" Harry shouted, suddenly angry for reasons he himself could not even see, "If it is as you say, why aren't the muggle law enforcement people doing anything? Don't they know about this Voltaire man?"
"Mr. Potter, I would prefer you do not shout in my class, and raise your hand if you wish to speak." She turned and said in cool voice, "It was never a war, you must understand that first. Voldemort is a mere terrorist, so is Voltaire. They work in the dark, forever gathering their power and interfering in subtle ways. That is not enough to be labelled a war. War is utter chaos, while this is but a stir in peaceful time. It is not well to under estimate your opponents, but it is uncalled for to over estimate them either. They would not dare to come into the open just yet. There are powers beyond them that they can never challenge."
"And I assure you, Mr. Potter, the law enforcements are working on Voltaire's case. However, he is a man who hides his tracks well, and we can not challenge him without evidence."
She paused again, and surveyed the class with her crystal blue eyes, as if waiting for someone to raise a question. Harry felt uncomfortable. There was a lump in his throat. He knew the new teacher spoke the truth. Voldemort is powerful, but not that powerful. He had read about wars when he was still in muggle school, and it was far more than what is happening now.
Professor Tate began again, "That is why our class shall be somewhat different this year. We will still work on the defensive spells, but we will concentrate more on practice and less on theory. Also we will spend times studying the various weapons muggles use and some ways to counter them. Is that all clear?"
She glanced and the class again with her blue eyes. Then seeing the many thoughtful faces she smiled lightly and said, "I see I have told you much to think about. But let's move on with our lesson now. Please take out your wands."
There was sound of clattering chairs and shuffling materials as the students pulled out their wands. Harry drew his absentmindedly, and looked around. The students looked exited.
"Today we will work on the Patronus charm." Professor Tate said, "It is very difficult, of course. But I have heard that some of you could already produce a corporeal Patronus." Here her eyes swept past Harry with a warm smile and continued.
Professor Tate gave out the instructions and told them to practice the charms in groups. Harry joined with Hermione and Ron. He looked around, there was silvery vapour shooting around the classroom everywhere. Hermione had just produced her otter Patronus. The silvery creature swam around her while several students looked on with awe and envy. Harry smiled; this was just like the DA meetings last year.
Hermione was speaking to the new students now. She said in a warm voice, "Why don't you give it a try?"
Kai pursed his lips, "This is pointless."
Shea laughed, "Oh Kai, lighten up! This is fun at least, if nothing else."
She picked up her wand from the desk. Harry suddenly noticed it was a very strange piece. It had intricate carvings around the body of the wand, and the tip was adorned with a white pearl. She gave her wand a little wave, and a silvery bird shot out the end of her wand. The bird had long, narrow wings and dark eyes. It soared and flew high. Harry heard Ron gasped in recognition. Hermione was amazed also, but for a whole different reason.
"You produced a corporeal Patronus the first time you tried!" Hermione said with awe in her voice.
Shea shrugged and beckoned to the bird. It flew down and landed on her arm. It flexed its wings and then vanished into a silver mist.
The girl laughed happily and turned to her friends, "That wasn't that bad, was it?"
There was a light smile a Ray's face, and the exact opposite, a frown on Kai's. They both looked thoughtful and contemplative.
"Are you going to give it a shot?" Shea asked.
Ray shook his head lightly and didn't reply. Just then Professor Tate stood up and raised her hand. The students took their seats and settled down.
"That is it for the day, class." She said in a clear voice, "Read the section on your textbook about the Patronus charm, and for homework, write a short essay about the history and usage of the Patronus charm. Class dismissed. Mr. Hiwatari, Mr. Kon, and Miss Willington, you three stay for a while. I need to speak to you."
Harry couldn't help feeling curious. He gathered his books rather slowly and was the last one to leave the classroom. He closed the door behind him, but didn't walk away. Instead he leaned close to the door and tried to hear what they were saying.
He heard Professor Tate speak in a warm voice, "Mr. Dickinson told me to say 'hello' for him. And how is Max? I haven't seen him yet."
"Max is fine. He is very excited about everything, like always." Ray answered, and then added in a thoughtful voice, " Director Judy, am I right guessing that you are here because of Voltaire?"
"Yes." She replied in a much sharper voice, "And that's why you are here also."
There was a pause, and Professor Tate said, "I have two things to tell you. One: do not say too much, and show even less what you are capable of. Not everyone in this school can be trusted. Two: keep an eye on Harry. Keep him safe. He will be the main target other than you. Understood?"
Harry jerked his head up all of sudden, and started walking down the hall way briskly without hearing any more. He could hear his heart thumping as anger and indignation stirred in him. They still think him a child, unable to take care of himself. I will show them! Harry thought heatedly as he walked down the hall.
A/R: Finally, another chapter!!! Let me answer some of your questions first.
Is Judy the DADA teacher? XD Haha! That's kinda obvious, isn't it?
Will there be other beyblade teams in this story? No, I don't think so. I am sorry, but I find there are enough characters to write about already. But you never know. The White Tigers might come in, if the plotline allows it.
What house are the Blade Breakers in? Gryffindor, of course! But sorting hat wasn't involved, they were just put there. I thought I explained that last chapter. But then again it might be a little blurry.
Will Kai (or any of the Blade Breakers for that matter) get a love interest? NO. All relationships between characters are purely platonic, and it continues to be. Unless Mariah gets involved. XD R/M all the way!!! I am considering the possibility of Ray/Selima after the V-force episodes though. Don't know.
For all of you who want to see more Blade Breakers, no prob. The next three chapters are centered around them and it's full of actions!!!!
Lyn mentioned about more Kai. Hmm. That might be a little hard to accommodate. I try to give all characters an equal share. But since I am a hardy Ray fan, he gets some extra attention subconsciously. So sorry to all you Kai and Tyson and Max and Kenny and even Harry fans!!! Hehe.
Well, that's should be enough A/N. I apologize again for lack of serious action in this chapter. Oh well. Don't forget to review! They really made my day! I love you all!
The history of magic class passed rather quickly for Harry. He listened absentmindedly and scribbled a few notes half heartedly sometimes. After the history class, Harry walked to the defence against dark arts classroom with his friends. He felt excited and fearful at the same time. There was a grim anticipation brewing inside him. Hopefully there will not be another Umbridge this year.
They reached the classroom and pushed open the door. Then for the first time Harry saw his new defence teacher. It was a woman around the age of thirty-five. She was tall and slender. Her hair cascaded down her shoulders, gold like streaming sunlight on a bright summer day. Her eyes were a crystal blue like the tropical sea. There was a grace about her, and she radiated power that's rooted in knowledge. Harry heard Shea gasp as she ran up to the woman.
"Director Judy!" She called out happily.
The woman smiled and greeted her in return with a voice that is warm and mellow, "Good to see you, Shea. And you two as well." She nodded and smiled at Kai and Ray.
Harry turned to Ray asked with amazement, "Do you guys know her?"
"Yes. She is the head director and coach of the American beyblade team the All Starz." Ray replied with amazement on his own part, "She is also Max's mother. But we had no idea she would be working for this school though."
She turned to them and answered with a twinkle in her eyes, "You wonder, don't you, Ray? The head master of this school invited me to teach here, and I agreed. That's all there is. Please take a seat now. Class will begin soon."
They found seats near the front and settled down. Gradually, the room was filled as more students milled in. Harry looked around. To his relief there were very few Slytherins around, and Malfoy was not one of them. The teacher took a seat behind her desk and raised a hand. The class slowly quieted down.
"Good afternoon, students." She said in her warm voice, "I am Professor Tate, and I will be teaching you defence against dark arts this year. Now please put your wands away, we will not need it for now."
What hopeful air remained was blown away. Students groaned softly to themselves and stuffed their wands into their bags. Gloomily Harry slid his wand into his bag and pulled out the books and his quill and parchment.
Professor Tate glanced and him and said, "Put your books away as well. We shall talk first."
The students righted themselves and did their best to pay attention.
"You must have heard about the return of Voldemort last year." She said smoothly, ignoring the gasps and shudders from the student, "Many things have happened since the fact was publicly accepted, and you are probably not aware of them. Despite what most people believe, I think you should all know what happened and what are happening, so you will be better prepared."
Here she paused and let the information sink in. Harry could feel himself sitting up straighter and concentrating on her words.
Professor Tate continued in a solemn voice, "Voldemort is forever seeking followers, and this time, he found a partner in crime. He found a man who shares his ambitions, brilliance and taste for cruelty; a man with great power that can easily overwhelms the magical world. A man named Voltaire."
Harry blinked. The name stirred something in his memory, Dumbledore said that name too when he was speaking with the Blade Breakers. He looked around, and saw his fellow students all sported confused looks. But there were exceptions. Kai's face looked even colder and harder than usual, but his eyes burned with a great anger. Ray looked calm and collected like always, but there was a strange light in his eyes. Shea simply looked out side the window and her lips pressed together tightly.
"Voltaire is not someone powerful as you would define it. He is a muggle." Professor Tate said.
Hermione's hand shot up in the air at that. The teacher turned to her and said, "Yes, Miss Granger?"
"Voldemort would never ally himself with a muggle." Hermione said steely, "He hates muggles! He would never work with one."
"You are right, Miss Granger." Professor Tate replied, "Voldemort holds no likings for muggles. But he is also intelligent enough to know he needs the help of one if he was to win this war. Contrary to what most of you believes, muggles are far more powerful than you think."
"How could the muggles be powerful?" A Slytherin student shouted indignantly, "They know nothing!"
Professor Tate answered calmly, "Muggles do not have magic, but they have things beyond magic. They have technology. You do not understand the power of technology because you have never seen it at work. It is far more potent than magic, and it works on a far grander scale than spells and potions."
"Voltaire is a man who knows, utilizes and invents the most advanced technology of today. He controls the one of the largest world corporations. He holds great control over world economy, and he also has a hand in the government of Russia, which is one of the world powers. Voldemort may not like him, but to have a man like him on his side would prove very useful. Voltaire can provide him with wealth, weapons and power beyond imagination. Those two together can wreak havoc in both worlds."
"It is a war!" Harry shouted, suddenly angry for reasons he himself could not even see, "If it is as you say, why aren't the muggle law enforcement people doing anything? Don't they know about this Voltaire man?"
"Mr. Potter, I would prefer you do not shout in my class, and raise your hand if you wish to speak." She turned and said in cool voice, "It was never a war, you must understand that first. Voldemort is a mere terrorist, so is Voltaire. They work in the dark, forever gathering their power and interfering in subtle ways. That is not enough to be labelled a war. War is utter chaos, while this is but a stir in peaceful time. It is not well to under estimate your opponents, but it is uncalled for to over estimate them either. They would not dare to come into the open just yet. There are powers beyond them that they can never challenge."
"And I assure you, Mr. Potter, the law enforcements are working on Voltaire's case. However, he is a man who hides his tracks well, and we can not challenge him without evidence."
She paused again, and surveyed the class with her crystal blue eyes, as if waiting for someone to raise a question. Harry felt uncomfortable. There was a lump in his throat. He knew the new teacher spoke the truth. Voldemort is powerful, but not that powerful. He had read about wars when he was still in muggle school, and it was far more than what is happening now.
Professor Tate began again, "That is why our class shall be somewhat different this year. We will still work on the defensive spells, but we will concentrate more on practice and less on theory. Also we will spend times studying the various weapons muggles use and some ways to counter them. Is that all clear?"
She glanced and the class again with her blue eyes. Then seeing the many thoughtful faces she smiled lightly and said, "I see I have told you much to think about. But let's move on with our lesson now. Please take out your wands."
There was sound of clattering chairs and shuffling materials as the students pulled out their wands. Harry drew his absentmindedly, and looked around. The students looked exited.
"Today we will work on the Patronus charm." Professor Tate said, "It is very difficult, of course. But I have heard that some of you could already produce a corporeal Patronus." Here her eyes swept past Harry with a warm smile and continued.
Professor Tate gave out the instructions and told them to practice the charms in groups. Harry joined with Hermione and Ron. He looked around, there was silvery vapour shooting around the classroom everywhere. Hermione had just produced her otter Patronus. The silvery creature swam around her while several students looked on with awe and envy. Harry smiled; this was just like the DA meetings last year.
Hermione was speaking to the new students now. She said in a warm voice, "Why don't you give it a try?"
Kai pursed his lips, "This is pointless."
Shea laughed, "Oh Kai, lighten up! This is fun at least, if nothing else."
She picked up her wand from the desk. Harry suddenly noticed it was a very strange piece. It had intricate carvings around the body of the wand, and the tip was adorned with a white pearl. She gave her wand a little wave, and a silvery bird shot out the end of her wand. The bird had long, narrow wings and dark eyes. It soared and flew high. Harry heard Ron gasped in recognition. Hermione was amazed also, but for a whole different reason.
"You produced a corporeal Patronus the first time you tried!" Hermione said with awe in her voice.
Shea shrugged and beckoned to the bird. It flew down and landed on her arm. It flexed its wings and then vanished into a silver mist.
The girl laughed happily and turned to her friends, "That wasn't that bad, was it?"
There was a light smile a Ray's face, and the exact opposite, a frown on Kai's. They both looked thoughtful and contemplative.
"Are you going to give it a shot?" Shea asked.
Ray shook his head lightly and didn't reply. Just then Professor Tate stood up and raised her hand. The students took their seats and settled down.
"That is it for the day, class." She said in a clear voice, "Read the section on your textbook about the Patronus charm, and for homework, write a short essay about the history and usage of the Patronus charm. Class dismissed. Mr. Hiwatari, Mr. Kon, and Miss Willington, you three stay for a while. I need to speak to you."
Harry couldn't help feeling curious. He gathered his books rather slowly and was the last one to leave the classroom. He closed the door behind him, but didn't walk away. Instead he leaned close to the door and tried to hear what they were saying.
He heard Professor Tate speak in a warm voice, "Mr. Dickinson told me to say 'hello' for him. And how is Max? I haven't seen him yet."
"Max is fine. He is very excited about everything, like always." Ray answered, and then added in a thoughtful voice, " Director Judy, am I right guessing that you are here because of Voltaire?"
"Yes." She replied in a much sharper voice, "And that's why you are here also."
There was a pause, and Professor Tate said, "I have two things to tell you. One: do not say too much, and show even less what you are capable of. Not everyone in this school can be trusted. Two: keep an eye on Harry. Keep him safe. He will be the main target other than you. Understood?"
Harry jerked his head up all of sudden, and started walking down the hall way briskly without hearing any more. He could hear his heart thumping as anger and indignation stirred in him. They still think him a child, unable to take care of himself. I will show them! Harry thought heatedly as he walked down the hall.
A/R: Finally, another chapter!!! Let me answer some of your questions first.
Is Judy the DADA teacher? XD Haha! That's kinda obvious, isn't it?
Will there be other beyblade teams in this story? No, I don't think so. I am sorry, but I find there are enough characters to write about already. But you never know. The White Tigers might come in, if the plotline allows it.
What house are the Blade Breakers in? Gryffindor, of course! But sorting hat wasn't involved, they were just put there. I thought I explained that last chapter. But then again it might be a little blurry.
Will Kai (or any of the Blade Breakers for that matter) get a love interest? NO. All relationships between characters are purely platonic, and it continues to be. Unless Mariah gets involved. XD R/M all the way!!! I am considering the possibility of Ray/Selima after the V-force episodes though. Don't know.
For all of you who want to see more Blade Breakers, no prob. The next three chapters are centered around them and it's full of actions!!!!
Lyn mentioned about more Kai. Hmm. That might be a little hard to accommodate. I try to give all characters an equal share. But since I am a hardy Ray fan, he gets some extra attention subconsciously. So sorry to all you Kai and Tyson and Max and Kenny and even Harry fans!!! Hehe.
Well, that's should be enough A/N. I apologize again for lack of serious action in this chapter. Oh well. Don't forget to review! They really made my day! I love you all!
