Chapter 8-Lunch break
"That class was fun," Alana said to Justin as the bell rang.
"I'll see you after dinner, bring some music" Justin said walking away as Harry, Ron, and Hermonine walked towards her.
"Hey" Alana said.
"It's lunchtime," Ron said happily.
"I really like my classes" Alana said as they walked into the great hall.
"How was history of magic?" Hermonine asked Ron and Harry.
"Boring" Harry, Ron, said in unison.
"That class is boring" Seamus said as Dean nodded.
"I don't know if I should take you guys word for it" Alana said pointing at Seamus and Dean.
"Us? We just have better things to think about" Seamus said.
"Like lightening?" Dean said as Alana laughed.
"When are you going to start the dance club, we don't dance but we'll help" Dean asked as Ginny sat next to him.
"Well me and Justin are going to look at some music, then make up something for the professors and students to see. He asked 5 people from his house already. Hermonine is it ok if I post something up about this in the common room?" Alana asked.
"Sure" Hermonine said.
"When do you have history of magic?" Harry asked.
"Tomorrow morning" Alana said.
"Good luck to you" Harry said with a grin.
"At least I have a break after" she said.
"I have transfiguration in the morning, then a break also" Harry said as they started to eat.
"Hogwarts is so big, I'm afraid I'm going to get lost," Alana said.
"I can show you around, since we both have a break" Harry said as everyone gave each other glances.
"That would be great" Alana said.
"How does this sound? If any student is interested in helping form a dance club, leave name" Alana said as she read what she was writing.
"Sounds fine" Harry said impressed how dedicated she was into doing this.
"Ms.Deerr, Hi" Colin Creevey said taking her picture.
"Hi" Alana said wiping her eyes.
"I'm Colin Creevey this is my brother Dennis" Colin said happily.
"My mom like's the robes you model in, I'm going to send this to her she won't believe it" Dennis said as he gave Alana a hug.
"Bye" Colin said as they walked away.
"They're a happy bunch," Alana said trying to figure out what just happened.
"They're Harry's biggest fan's I guess yours too" Hermonine said laughing.
"Maybe I should ask them if they can dance, they have good energy," Alana said as Harry burst into laughter.
"What?" Alana said amused by Harry's reaction.
"I would really like to see that" Harry said as the bell rang.
"Defense Against the Dark Arts, next" Hermonine said as they walked.
"I used to hate that subject till my brother became and Auror, the spells I learned last year were challenging" Alana said. "How was your class last year?" Alana said.
"Boring" Harry, said quickly as Ron and Hermonine nodded and entered the class a saw a few Slytherin's in the class.
"Let's sit here," Alana said motioning some seats to the front row on the left.
Ron and Hermonine sat in the first two seats as Alana and Harry sat in back of them.
"We're with the Gryffindors" Draco said walking into the room with Crabbe and Goyle.
"I just dealt with them this morning" Pansy said loudly following in with Millicent.
"Unbelievable" Alana said as she heard Pansy's comment.
"This class should be interesting" Ron said as Professor Lupin closed the door.
Chapter 9-Where did you learn that?
"Good Afternoon class" Professor Lupin said walking to the front of the classroom.
"Good Afternoon Professor Lupin" the class said.
"You guys have grown tremendously, both physically and mentally. With Professor Dumbledore's permission due to the dark events of last year" Lupin said as Harry looked down.
"Sixth years will be learning about magical combat, which is important in defending yourself in the dark arts. Sixth years are required to be in the dueling club in order to master this course" Lupin said.
"Wicked" Ron said to Hermonine as they continued to listen.
"The first part of the class will be learning the history of magical combat during medieval times. The second part of the class we will practice it" Lupin said smiling.
"Oh no I forgot my textbook" Alana whispered to Harry.
"We'll share my book" Harry said as Lupin noticed them whispering.
"Turn to page 23, would somebody like to read?" Lupin asked.
Hermonine raised her hand. "Ms.Granger, go ahead" Lupin said with a smile as he noticed Harry and Alana sharing his book.
"When is this chapter going to end?" Seamus said who was sitting behind Harry and Alana.
Alana chuckled and whispered "we only been here for two hours."
"Mr. Finnegan is there something you would like to share with the class," Lupin asked as Alana shakes her head.
"No sir" Seamus said as Harry and Alana grinned at each other.
"How come points weren't taken off for that?" Millicent whispered to Pansy.
"Well since this is a double class why don't we break for 10 minutes and we'll start the second half of this Double class," Lupin said as the classes looked happily surprised.
"What are you guys doing after dinner?" Alana asked as they were standing outside the classroom.
"Um studying" Ron said quickly knowing there was a DA meeting.
"Same here" Hermonine said as Harry nodded.
"Hmm maybe I'll write some letters back home" Alana said as Harry felt a little guilty.
"Malfoy is quiet today," Ron said as he looked over at the group of Slytherins.
"I don't know what's so special about Deerr, so what if she models" Millicent said watching Alana talk to Harry.
"She'll regret coming to Hogwarts" Draco said fingering his wand.
"Welcome back class" Lupin said as the class noticed the desks move towards the wall.
"Well you need space to practice" Lupin said smiling.
"Who's that guy?" Seamus said watching a bald headed man leaning near the window.
"Let me introduce my assistant Martin Little" Lupin said as Martin walked forward looking more like a monk.
"He will be your trainer" Lupin said.
"Trainer? In sleeping," Draco said as Crabbe laughed. Alana rolled her eyes as she felt Martin staring at her.
"Mr.Malfoy I really don't want to take points the first day" Lupin simply said.
"Usually the second half of class you are require to be in workout gear. This is the physical part of your training. You will learn how to fight dementors without using your wand" Martin said calmly.
"No way, that's impossible" Neville said as some of the class agreed with him.
"What if a dementor knocks your wand out of your hand Mr.Longbottom? How are you to get it back" Martin said.
"Everyone please take off your robes, it's time to warm up" Martin said turning around taking off his robe.
"Warm up" Ron said, as everyone looked confused.
"Is he teaching the stuff that Steven talks about?" Alana thought to herself as the class started the warm up.
"Ok, we are going to first do basic punches" Martin said as he noticed Alana getting into the right position. "No Mr.Longbottom, not to fast" Martin said a little annoyed as he walked passed him.
"Well if you helped him" Alana thought and turned around.
"Neville, just look straight and have your left leg back," Alana said trying to get Neville to the right position. Harry turned around as Lupin started to take notice.
"Excuse Ms? What are you doing" Martin asked.
"Helping out a student who needs help, that's what we do since this is a class" Alana said.
"What's your name?" Martin said quickly.
"Alana Deerr" Alana said.
"Come to the front, since you know a lot about punching" Martin said.
"What is he going to do to her?" Harry said as he walked towards Ron.
"Since Ms. Deerr loves to help out she can be part of my demonstration for sparring?" Martin said.
"My father taught me about that muggles do it, it's fighting with no contact with the opponent" Ron said as Harry's eyes light up. Alana took a deep breath and looked at Harry with fear in her eyes.
"Are you ready Ms.Deerr" Martin said. Alana nodded as Martin threw a punch.
Alana ducked and whirled passed Martin.
"Very good, for a beginner" Martin said as Alana tried to throw a punch with her right hand.
"Whoa" some of the class said. Martin grabbed her right arm and twisted it around her back.
"Not good enough" Martin said in her ear. Harry started to get up as Lupin stopped him.
With her left hand, Alana grabbed the back of Martin's shirt and kneeled down to flip him over. She left out a groan as her right arm broke free and Martin landed on his feet.
"I think that was a good demonstration Professor Little" Professor Lupin said getting in between them. Alana and Martin were trying to catch their breath.
"Godric Gryffindor used sparring frequently when he taught his six years. He was one of the best at it" Lupin said looking at Alana.
"Next week remember to read chapter 5 and bring comfortable clothing for the second half of class. Enjoy the rest of the week," he added as the class nodded. Alana walked away quickly as Lupin said "Ms.Deerr I would like to have a word with you".
Alana stopped and rolled her eyes expecting points to be taken off for her comment to Professor Little.
"Do you think she's going to get in trouble?" Seamus asked Harry as they waited outside for her.
"Where did she learn how to do that?" Hermonine said trying to look inside the classroom. "
She could have taught the class if she wanted to" she added.
"Knowing that can come in handy for DA" Ron said to Harry as he nodded.
"Where did you learn that?" Professor Lupin asked.
"I don't know, I mean it happened so fast. I just learned how to block because my brother is an auror," Alana said.
"In the books, Godric Gryffindor used that move you used on Professor Little. No one as seen a move like that in centuries" Lupin said seriously.
"Oh, I guess I just wanted to break free" Alana said feeling a little nervous.
"I suppose, well you can go Ms. Deerr." Professor Lupin said as Alana walked away. Professor Lupin sighed and wrote on his to do list: Arrange class trip to Hogsmade, Get file on Alana Deer.
"She's American there's no way she can be his descendant" Lupin said.
"That went well," Alana thought as she saw Harry and Seamus waiting for her.
"Hey" Alana said.
"What did he say?" Harry asked.
"He wanted to know where I learned that, I don't really know how I did it myself," Alana said looking concerned.
"Well don't think about that now," Harry said putting his right hand on her left shoulder.
"Yea because it's time for dinner" Seamus said as Alana laughed.