Rebirth of the Phoenix
Child of the new Dawn
Disclaimer: don't own don't sue
A/N yeah I get tomorrow off school! Haha! Gotta love teacher in-service! Oh yeah FYI Ashon is a long ways away from Hogwarts and while its late morning/ early afternoon with Harry its around dawn with Ashon.
Information Digging
Harry's POV
Harry walked slowly down the hall, a note from Dumbledore in his hand so he wouldn't get yelled out for being late for Transfiguration. Truth be told he was only going because he wanted to stop going over his conversation with Dumbledore and focus on something else.
"Hello Harry, haven't seen you much this year so far........" Said a dreamy voice.
Harry glanced over his shoulder and smiled at Luna who was sitting by a window, holding yet another edition of the 'Quibbler' sideways and was comparing a scrap of parchment to the magazine.
"How did your expedition go?" Harry asked.
Luna's eyes popped excitedly, "Oh dad and I found loads of Snark tracks but we never managed to catch one." She looked at Harry closely, "You don't look any better from last year, is it still your godfather?"
"No, I'm just tired of being the last to know about things involving me."
Luna smiled, "Yes, I suppose having complete strangers know things about you that you've never known must be strange. Does this have to deal with the prophecy?"
Harry started and stared at her, "What?"
"The prophecy," Luna repeated, "you always changed the subject or left when Ronald or Hermione brought it up."
Harry felt himself blush but stayed silent. He could hardly tell Luna about the prophecy in the middle of the hall.
"Oh you don't have to tell me." Luna continued brightly, "But if something is bugging you so much you should talk to someone, you could find a way to talk to your godfather. Like through that veil." She shrugged, "Or just talk to Professor Lupin. You're living with him aren't you?"
Harry nodded.
"After mum died dad and I got really close and that helped. Oh and by the way, thanks for teaching the DA and now the Defense class I'm going to do well on the OWLS. Bye Harry." And she walked off, leaving a rather speechless Harry behind her.
Harry glanced down at the note in his hand for a moment before stuffing it in his pocket and heading toward the Gryffindor common room. On second thought, he'd rather not think at all.
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Kali's POV
Kali breathed in the night air, a habit long since dead about a year after her turning. Vampires did not like to talk of their pasts, too many bad memories and lost innocence. But they did not forget.
Kali smiled as she remembered, as all her kind did, every last event that happened the day she became a fledgling of the strongest vampire line.
She remembered watching her clan elders teaching the younger children how to work copper into the beautiful works of art that their clan was know for, the Kalderash clan. She remembered the children, much to the dismay and amusement of the elders, running off immediately with their necklaces of copper coins around their necks glinting in the sunlight.
Her dark eyes fell on the copper bracelet her father had made for her. She remembered watching him work on his projects, sparing only a moment to smile at her before returning to his work. She sighed, for the girl in her memories was very different from what she was now. Then she was Kaikara, a seventeen-year-old girl with wavy dark hair and strange golden eyes. She smiled remembering her beloved Dembe, an old woman from Africa who had delivered her and helped care for her after her mother died, and who had taught her how to use the tarot cards. Of all the people in her clan, she was the one thought to have the most physic powers. That was what drew the vampire to her.
She blinked hard and focused on her last memory as a human; it was night and there was a celebration of some-sort going on. She remembered how her red skirt had flashed and how her jewelry had sparkled as she danced and sang in front of the roaring fire. She remembered the fire vividly, bright curling red flames emitting golden sparks as logs were thrown in..........
'Having higher senses than humans can be useful at times.' She thought dryly as she realized someone was coming toward her.
She sniffed the air once again and caught the sent of werewolf. Not surprising when your living in a castle owned by one. The scent became clearer as the werewolf drew closer.
Ashon.
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Ashon's POV
It was nearly dawn when Ashon returned to Tiernan's castle and he hoped a certain vampire was still awake.
Perhaps Kali would give him the information he had been craving. Remus was far from willing to talk, especially about his precious pup. He frowned slightly at the thought of Remus, it had always taken a lot to get a reaction like that out of him and that was when he was young. From the way Remus was acting he still had control over his instincts (so much so that Ashon nearly cringed at how much control Remus must really have to stand alone without a pack for so long) but to lose it at such a small comment about a boy? Remus would play right into the deatheaters' hands.
He reached the top of the worn stone stairs so he was now looking out at the flat-topped tower. Kali stood there, dark eyes staring at him, looking very much like the powerful vampire she was.
However she smiled and brushed back a strand of dark hair out of her face, "How can I help you, werewolf Ashon?"
Yes there was definitely a warning in they way she was smiling, so Ashon bowed slightly knowing he had to play his cards right, "Milady, I know you must not linger outside for too much longer, but I would like a word if you don't mind."
Kali glanced over at the lighting horizon, "It will have to be a short word, I'm afraid. Sensitive skin you know.........."
Ashon ground his teeth slightly as the vampire continued to joke, "I merely wanted to know what milady's opinion of Harry Potter is?"
She raised her elegant eyebrows slightly at that, "Harry Potter? Ah, isn't one of yours......., Remus Lupin,......guardian to the boy?"
Ashon merely nodded, choosing not to let the fact that Remus hardly considered himself in his pack.
"From what I've heard, Mr. Potter is said to be the only one who can defeat the dark lord. After all he had done, I wouldn't be all that surprised."
"Done?" Ashon prompted.
"Surviving the killing curse, saving the Sorcerers Stone, killing the monster in the Chamber of Secrets, he won the Tri-wizard tournament, and surely you heard about all that nonsense with the British Ministry. Why are you asking me these things?" She smirked suddenly, "Perhaps because Remus Lupin would not? I'm aware he isn't overly fond of you."
Ashon smiled, "You caught me milady, I was simply curious about this pup Remus will go to hell and back to save. And I rarely stay in one place and rarer still in one that receives British news."
Kali smiled showing her fangs this time, "Ashon you should remember that most vampires can read minds as easily as books when they're not guarded so I would suggest that you do not try this again with me or my kin."
Ashon bowed again as she walked past him and went down the stone stairs, silver robe trailing behind her slightly.
Turing Ashon watched the dawn and thought. He glanced up and caught sight of the moon slightly behind a cloud and smirked, 'Looks like Remus will be spending the full moon with a large pack again."
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A/N I'm not very happy with Luna in this chappie oh well review and I'll update faster!
Thanks to~
Kemenran- In Destined For Greatness I'm having a bit of trouble thinking up a plot for what would happen at hogwarts. Al and Kent don't really have a say in the whole predigest muggle-born thing so they can only really voice their opinions I've got a few ideas but they'll only work for side adventures really. Any ideas? I've got a three day weekend to work on it.
PhoenixPadfoot89- thanks! Lol I ditched Fudge a long time ago! Hummm but I haven't killed him off yet...........
Wynjara- poor Harry lol I can so picture him going 'stupid orb thingy' and throw the shard against the wall..........
TuxedoMac- thanks! That's true but the spirit really has only one thing on its mind right now but who knows?
Scarysecrets- lol glad you know to be prepared! Lol wow you were really into it! Lol I love writing Ashon! And I'm not telling which side he's on he's got his own side I guess! I'm sorry I bet I teased you when Harry had her class but then skipped! At least I mentioned her! Sorry this is so short I'm kinda written out right now *shrugs* maybe its because I'm writing this at 11:30pm.
Athenakitty- I dunno if any more shards will be found yet, I have a vague idea but if I do use it, it won't be in this fic. You'll have to wait and see! Trust me, from someone who got your review over fifty times, your reviews aren't bad and the author should appreciate that you even bother to take the time to review it. Besides like you said life without questions is boredom.
HermioneGreen- thanks! I'm glad you're enjoying it!
Nicoletta- hummm I dunno if snape could be cleaned no one would recognize him! Hehehe you'll have to wait and find out! Oh I forgot to mention in my review about news on Harry Potter, did you read the web chat jk did? Its at the leaky cauldron web page
Child of the new Dawn
Disclaimer: don't own don't sue
A/N yeah I get tomorrow off school! Haha! Gotta love teacher in-service! Oh yeah FYI Ashon is a long ways away from Hogwarts and while its late morning/ early afternoon with Harry its around dawn with Ashon.
Information Digging
Harry's POV
Harry walked slowly down the hall, a note from Dumbledore in his hand so he wouldn't get yelled out for being late for Transfiguration. Truth be told he was only going because he wanted to stop going over his conversation with Dumbledore and focus on something else.
"Hello Harry, haven't seen you much this year so far........" Said a dreamy voice.
Harry glanced over his shoulder and smiled at Luna who was sitting by a window, holding yet another edition of the 'Quibbler' sideways and was comparing a scrap of parchment to the magazine.
"How did your expedition go?" Harry asked.
Luna's eyes popped excitedly, "Oh dad and I found loads of Snark tracks but we never managed to catch one." She looked at Harry closely, "You don't look any better from last year, is it still your godfather?"
"No, I'm just tired of being the last to know about things involving me."
Luna smiled, "Yes, I suppose having complete strangers know things about you that you've never known must be strange. Does this have to deal with the prophecy?"
Harry started and stared at her, "What?"
"The prophecy," Luna repeated, "you always changed the subject or left when Ronald or Hermione brought it up."
Harry felt himself blush but stayed silent. He could hardly tell Luna about the prophecy in the middle of the hall.
"Oh you don't have to tell me." Luna continued brightly, "But if something is bugging you so much you should talk to someone, you could find a way to talk to your godfather. Like through that veil." She shrugged, "Or just talk to Professor Lupin. You're living with him aren't you?"
Harry nodded.
"After mum died dad and I got really close and that helped. Oh and by the way, thanks for teaching the DA and now the Defense class I'm going to do well on the OWLS. Bye Harry." And she walked off, leaving a rather speechless Harry behind her.
Harry glanced down at the note in his hand for a moment before stuffing it in his pocket and heading toward the Gryffindor common room. On second thought, he'd rather not think at all.
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Kali's POV
Kali breathed in the night air, a habit long since dead about a year after her turning. Vampires did not like to talk of their pasts, too many bad memories and lost innocence. But they did not forget.
Kali smiled as she remembered, as all her kind did, every last event that happened the day she became a fledgling of the strongest vampire line.
She remembered watching her clan elders teaching the younger children how to work copper into the beautiful works of art that their clan was know for, the Kalderash clan. She remembered the children, much to the dismay and amusement of the elders, running off immediately with their necklaces of copper coins around their necks glinting in the sunlight.
Her dark eyes fell on the copper bracelet her father had made for her. She remembered watching him work on his projects, sparing only a moment to smile at her before returning to his work. She sighed, for the girl in her memories was very different from what she was now. Then she was Kaikara, a seventeen-year-old girl with wavy dark hair and strange golden eyes. She smiled remembering her beloved Dembe, an old woman from Africa who had delivered her and helped care for her after her mother died, and who had taught her how to use the tarot cards. Of all the people in her clan, she was the one thought to have the most physic powers. That was what drew the vampire to her.
She blinked hard and focused on her last memory as a human; it was night and there was a celebration of some-sort going on. She remembered how her red skirt had flashed and how her jewelry had sparkled as she danced and sang in front of the roaring fire. She remembered the fire vividly, bright curling red flames emitting golden sparks as logs were thrown in..........
'Having higher senses than humans can be useful at times.' She thought dryly as she realized someone was coming toward her.
She sniffed the air once again and caught the sent of werewolf. Not surprising when your living in a castle owned by one. The scent became clearer as the werewolf drew closer.
Ashon.
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Ashon's POV
It was nearly dawn when Ashon returned to Tiernan's castle and he hoped a certain vampire was still awake.
Perhaps Kali would give him the information he had been craving. Remus was far from willing to talk, especially about his precious pup. He frowned slightly at the thought of Remus, it had always taken a lot to get a reaction like that out of him and that was when he was young. From the way Remus was acting he still had control over his instincts (so much so that Ashon nearly cringed at how much control Remus must really have to stand alone without a pack for so long) but to lose it at such a small comment about a boy? Remus would play right into the deatheaters' hands.
He reached the top of the worn stone stairs so he was now looking out at the flat-topped tower. Kali stood there, dark eyes staring at him, looking very much like the powerful vampire she was.
However she smiled and brushed back a strand of dark hair out of her face, "How can I help you, werewolf Ashon?"
Yes there was definitely a warning in they way she was smiling, so Ashon bowed slightly knowing he had to play his cards right, "Milady, I know you must not linger outside for too much longer, but I would like a word if you don't mind."
Kali glanced over at the lighting horizon, "It will have to be a short word, I'm afraid. Sensitive skin you know.........."
Ashon ground his teeth slightly as the vampire continued to joke, "I merely wanted to know what milady's opinion of Harry Potter is?"
She raised her elegant eyebrows slightly at that, "Harry Potter? Ah, isn't one of yours......., Remus Lupin,......guardian to the boy?"
Ashon merely nodded, choosing not to let the fact that Remus hardly considered himself in his pack.
"From what I've heard, Mr. Potter is said to be the only one who can defeat the dark lord. After all he had done, I wouldn't be all that surprised."
"Done?" Ashon prompted.
"Surviving the killing curse, saving the Sorcerers Stone, killing the monster in the Chamber of Secrets, he won the Tri-wizard tournament, and surely you heard about all that nonsense with the British Ministry. Why are you asking me these things?" She smirked suddenly, "Perhaps because Remus Lupin would not? I'm aware he isn't overly fond of you."
Ashon smiled, "You caught me milady, I was simply curious about this pup Remus will go to hell and back to save. And I rarely stay in one place and rarer still in one that receives British news."
Kali smiled showing her fangs this time, "Ashon you should remember that most vampires can read minds as easily as books when they're not guarded so I would suggest that you do not try this again with me or my kin."
Ashon bowed again as she walked past him and went down the stone stairs, silver robe trailing behind her slightly.
Turing Ashon watched the dawn and thought. He glanced up and caught sight of the moon slightly behind a cloud and smirked, 'Looks like Remus will be spending the full moon with a large pack again."
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A/N I'm not very happy with Luna in this chappie oh well review and I'll update faster!
Thanks to~
Kemenran- In Destined For Greatness I'm having a bit of trouble thinking up a plot for what would happen at hogwarts. Al and Kent don't really have a say in the whole predigest muggle-born thing so they can only really voice their opinions I've got a few ideas but they'll only work for side adventures really. Any ideas? I've got a three day weekend to work on it.
PhoenixPadfoot89- thanks! Lol I ditched Fudge a long time ago! Hummm but I haven't killed him off yet...........
Wynjara- poor Harry lol I can so picture him going 'stupid orb thingy' and throw the shard against the wall..........
TuxedoMac- thanks! That's true but the spirit really has only one thing on its mind right now but who knows?
Scarysecrets- lol glad you know to be prepared! Lol wow you were really into it! Lol I love writing Ashon! And I'm not telling which side he's on he's got his own side I guess! I'm sorry I bet I teased you when Harry had her class but then skipped! At least I mentioned her! Sorry this is so short I'm kinda written out right now *shrugs* maybe its because I'm writing this at 11:30pm.
Athenakitty- I dunno if any more shards will be found yet, I have a vague idea but if I do use it, it won't be in this fic. You'll have to wait and see! Trust me, from someone who got your review over fifty times, your reviews aren't bad and the author should appreciate that you even bother to take the time to review it. Besides like you said life without questions is boredom.
HermioneGreen- thanks! I'm glad you're enjoying it!
Nicoletta- hummm I dunno if snape could be cleaned no one would recognize him! Hehehe you'll have to wait and find out! Oh I forgot to mention in my review about news on Harry Potter, did you read the web chat jk did? Its at the leaky cauldron web page