disclaimer: I still don't own any of this... 'cept for Amora of course.
[Classroom for Curses and Charms]
Amora walked through the door to her class, seeing that all of the students were already there and in their seats. "Hello class, we'll begin the lesson today without any wands or books. Feel free to take notes if you wish."
The students looked at each other, confused.
"Today we will discuss the magically inclined species of Spiritmagi. Can anyone tell me anything about them?" Amora looked around the room and pointed to a young redheaded girl. "Yes, Miss...?"
"Ginny Weasley, Professor Dar. I've heard that the Spiritmagi are typically just another type of wizard, just with slightly different powers."
"Very good Miss Weasley. 5 points for Gryffindor."
This caused the other people in Ginny's house to cheer.
"Now," Amora smiled, looking at each person in turn. "Who can tell me one of the main things that set a Spiritmage apart from a typical wizard or witch?"
A young Hufflepuff raised her hand. "They do not need a wand to cast most spells and can not cast some higher level wizard spells at all."
"Exactly, for example: A Mage can not cast a Patronus, no matter how powerful." Amora nodded, then pointed towards a young Slytherin.
"Also, they have Charmsight, which is like casting a sort of... love charm, almost."
She nodded. "Yes, 'Charmsight' allows a Spiritmage to Charm his target, making them completely loyal and obedient to the caster, just by looking into its eyes. Now, there are a couple of ways to counter this effect. First is, if a Spiritmage ingests a specific potion, the effects will be negated temporarily, though most do that of their own free will to avoid 'accidentally' charming someone. Another method is, if one turns its sight on you, if you cast a charming spell of the same nature as the sight, it will damage a mage's eyes, therefore causing them to be temporarily blinded. Keep in mind, this doesn't work if the Spiritmage isn't using his sight on you, and if it's done too often, the mage's eyes risk being permanently damaged. Another interesting fact is that werewolves, in human and wolf form, are immune to the effects of Charmsight. Now... for some other points..."
"Professor?" Ginny spoke up.
"Why, yes Miss Weasley?"
You are a Spiritmage, aren't you? That's why you didn't look into anyone's eyes last night? And why you don't' carry a wand?"
This caused Amora to smile and the girl to go red. "Why yes, you are correct."
Most of the class gasped and then the students broke into a series of low, excited whispers.
The professor laughed softly. "In fact, I've arranged for a demonstration to take place tomorrow. Professor Snape and Professor Lupin will be assisting me, so you will have a chance to see one of my kind in action."
This caused the noise to get a little louder, and the students started asking an endless stream of questions...
[Later that Evening]
Amora was beat. She hadn't been prepared to answer questions all day for all of her classes. It seemed that the students had asked her every question about her kind that they possibly could, even some that the Professor herself couldn't answer. But, all in all, she was very pleased by how the day turned out. The students had been excited about the demonstration, and the fact that they would be seeing their new teacher going up against the Potions Master. Some of the students from different houses had even started making small bets, within reason of course, on who would win.
But all Amora really wanted to do now was have a nice long bath and go to bed. Tomorrow was going to be a long day, and she was sure her 'sparring' partner would not let her go without a few bumps and bruises.
She put her hand on the painted panther's head. "Sunset." And walked through the door to her rooms. The young woman didn't see a pair of green eyes watching her as the painting closed off the entrance behind her.
She tossed her books on the small couch in what functioned as her living room. It was a decent size, with a large fireplace, the couch, and a large armchair. There were also shelves lining the walls, now filled with Amora's books and various notes. Also on those shelves were various pictures of her with her friends from when they went to school together up until the last time she had seen each of them.
Amora headed up the stairs to her room, and looked around. It was quite a large room, at least larger than she was accustomed to. As was the bed. On the beside table, there was a picture of her at graduation, her arms around Severus and Remus, who were on either side of her. She picked up the picture and smiled, then set it back down. That had been one of the only times that both guys had been happy and smiling while in the same room together. The young woman sighed. She knew how much Severus hated Remus, for he had expressed this to her very bluntly on many occasions. Remus on the other hand, disliked Severus a bit, only because of the dark-haired man's attitude. But, both of them had suffered hanging around together at odd times due to Amora's insistence.
She threw her hair up into a messy bun and changed into a pair of baggy black pajama pants and a grey tank top, deciding against the bath, putting if off until the morning.
Amora picked up a book and headed back downstairs, then heard a knock at her door. Raising an eyebrow in question, she said in a quiet voice. "Come in." She heard the painting swing away from the entrance, and the door opened.
She smiled at the redheaded girl that walked in. "Why, hello Ginny. What are you doing out so late?"
The young student looked around nervously.
Amora smiled, and motioned towards the spot on the couch that wasn't covered in books. Ginny nodded and sat down nervously.
"Would you like some tea?" The Professor took out a teapot and two small teacups. After seeing the girl nod again, Amora brought the cups over and poured them both some of the steaming beverage. Then, sitting on the armchair, she looked at her student. "Now, what can I help you with?"
"Professor Dar..."
"Please, call me Amora."
Ginny took a sip of her tea, looking up at her teacher. "Amora... this may sound silly... well it's a couple of things really... Would you be able to help me with some of my subjects?"
The young woman blinked, then grinned. "I'd be happy to... Though I don't know why you've chosen me as a tutor..."
The redheaded girl smiled over her cup. "Well, most of the teachers are busy, like Professor Lupin, or make me nervous... or are just plain scary like our Potions teacher. I have trouble sometimes in Potions and Professor Snape isn't really... approachable."
This caused Amora to chuckle softly. "Did you know that I was best friends with both your Professor Lupin and Professor Snape? And still kind of am?"
This caused the young girl to almost choke on her tea. "What! You're friends with Professor Snape??"
The dark haired woman nodded. "Yep, in fact, I have many pictures of him, and Professor Lupin of course." Laughing at Ginny's incredulous stare, mouth hanging open, Amora stood up and waved her hand. The books on the couch flew to their new homes on the bookshelf, leaving only one behind, a photo album. She walked over, picked up the photo album and then sat down in its place. "I'll show you some pictures of when we were back in school..."