Chapter 26-Senior Trip
"Gryffindor Seven years assemble in the common room" McGonagall said as Alana and Hermonine walked downstairs wearing down jackets.
"Another chaperone has been added, Professor Little will be joining all of you" McGonagall said, she stopped and wiped a tear from her eye.
"I'm sorry, I just realized that all of you will be leaving soon, three months to be exact. Have a good time" McGonagall said walking out.
"I feel bad" Hermonine said.
"I don't let's head to the great hall our bags are there" Seamus said.
"I didn't realized how much Professor McGonagall cared about out class" Alana said.
"If she's crying think about Professor Binns" Harry said as Alana hit his shoulder.
"Harry" Alana said laughing as they walked downstairs.
"Ms.Deerr why did you bring your sword" Little said standing next to Lupin.
"Because it's not class" Alana said in disbelief.
"It's in Dumbledore's study, I would like you to bring it" Little said dryly, Alana looked at Lupin who reluctantly nodded. She dropped her bag and ran upstairs.
"Why does she have to bring it it's not class time" Sirius said.
"All of my student's are bringing their weapons, that's what warwizards do" Little said as Alana wrapped Gryffindor's sword in her bag running downstairs.
"The carriages are here, two houses to a carriage. Slytherin and Hufflepuff in one. Gryffindor and Ravenclaw in the other" Lupin said as Filch took permission slips.
"What else do they have at this lodge" Alana asked, as the carriage took off.
"They have Quidditch, ice skating, Hippogriff riding, and extreme wizards tag" Sirius said looking out the window.
"I don't remember McGonagall mentioning that in the package" Harry said.
"It's not included, unless you pay it's a popular sport in wizard's Scotland. But we'll do it" Sirius said as Harry grinned.
"What are those mountains there" Alana said pointing.
"The mountains of St. Everton" Lupin replied.
"It was rumored that Youke himself used to work deep in those mountains" Hagrid said.
"Do you think he left anything behind" Harry said curiously.
"Harry it's just a rumor, don't think about trying to climb it" Little said seriously.
"What if he did leave something behind, maybe it can help" Alana said.
"Not you too, this is a vacation from all of that, the both of you rest" Lupin said raising his eyebrow. Harry and Alana sighed as they entered Scotland.
"Rules while in the witches brew" Little began to say, Harry grinned as Sirius rolled his eyes.
"No one is to leave the resort to go exploring without a chaperone present. Everything else was explained outside." Little said as he spotted a petite Hispanic woman, her hair was shoulder length.
"Moraine" Little exclaimed.
"Martin, it's been a long time" Moraine said, Alana noticed the crossbow attached to her belt.
"And this must be Alana" Moraine said walking towards her.
"Yep, this is Lynn, Cara, Padma" Little said.
"I wanted all of you to bring your weapons so you can show Moraine what you learned, she has a few things to teach you" Little said.
"When" Lynn said excitedly, much to Alana's surprise.
"Tomorrow morning" Little said, Moraine smiled and walked away.
"Lynn come on snowboarding is calling my name" Michael said holding his snowboard.
"Coming" Lynn said.
"Quidditch mate" Ron said, Harry looked at Alana.
"I have to unpack anyway, I'll meet up with you later" Alana said following Hermonine upstairs.
"Maybe I'll try out that workout room" Alana said taking out her sword.
"You are not going to relax are you, that's the whole point of this vacation" Hermonine said with a laugh.
"Well I'll get out of your hair, you have a night to plan" Alana said raising her eyebrow, as she left.
"Mate the snitch" Ron yelled to Harry.
"Oww" Harry said touching his scar, he landed his broom.
"We'll take a break" Seamus said.
"Why is it burning" Harry said."You really think something is going to happen" Ron said.
"I don't know, everything is too quiet" Harry said tiredly.
"I don't know what he's talking about my footwork is fine" Alana thought practicing.
"You look down too much" Moraine said entering the workout room.
"Really?" Alana said sheathing her sword.
"Yea, the key to good footwork is not to think to much, you have to rely on instinct, you can't rehearse footwork anything can happen" Moraine said.
"True" Alana said.
"So let's try it, keep looking at me, even if I manage strike you, it's good practice to stay focused" Moraine said.
"That doesn't make any sense" Alana said.
"Your muscles have memory like your brain has, give it a try" Moraine said unsheathing her sword.
Alana took a deep breath and unsheathed her sword as well.
"Even Gryffindor's heir can learn something new" Moraine said taking a swing, Alana fell.
"See" Moraine said, Alana turned red and stood up. She took a swing, looking straight into Morgaine's eyes, they started to parry.
"Why are you trying so hard your wasting a lot of energy" Moraine said.
"Isn't that the point" Alana said.
"Have a little finesse" Moraine said stepping back Alana fell.
"See" Moraine said, Alana felt her anger rise.
"I don't like being made fun of" Alana began to say.
"I have no idea what your talking about maybe you take yourself too seriously. Yes you are the their of Gryffindor act like it" Moraine said, Alana swung harder.
"Alana I am only trying to help" Moraine said stopping.
"I couldn't tell" Alana said.
"You are good better at swordplay than a third of the wizards I met but you can be better. You need to relax, don't think so much about swinging the sword and just do it" Moraine said, she took a few turns of her sword and faced Alana.
"Again" she said. Alana caught her breath and got into a fighting stance.
The women started to parry, Moraine noticed Alana was less tense than before, she started to follow her tips.
Alana managed to disarm Moraine. "Very good" Moraine said.
"Thank you" Alana said looking at Moraine strangely.
"Martin told me that I might help you with that" Moraine said, smiling.
"Bye Alana" she said walking out of the room. Alana watched her walk away.
"So tired and sore" Alana said she spotted the hot tub outside.
"The mountain" Harry thought walking up to his room.
"Rumors have a little truth to it" he said outloud, looking at the daily prophet.
"Verici spotted in the states, 15 dead in Boston" Harry read sadly.
"This has to end" He said falling asleep.
"How is Moraine" Hermonine asked.
"Weird, she was insulting me then she ended up helping me" Alana said yarning.
"why don't you take a nap before dinner" Hermonine said, Alana nodded lying down.
"Potter, the tables have turned or should I say mirrors" Voldemont said as Harry realized he was looking at his reflection. He read the engraving on the mirror "Youke's mirror"
"Avada Kedavra" Voldemont yelled, the room was so dark Harry didn't see which way the spell was coming towards him.
"No!" Harry yelled waking up.
"So much better" Alana thought wearing a one-piece bathing suit, she sat in the hot tub and closed her eyes.
Harry walking around the resort spotted his girlfriend, "Tell her" Harry thought.
"Where is Harry" Alana thought, not noticing Harry going into the hot tub, she took a handful of water and slashed it on her face. She felt two hands on the sides of her waist.
"Whoa!" Alana screamed she turned around to find Harry.
"Sorry" Harry said as Alana hugged him.
"Where have you been" Alana said.
"Sleeping" Harry said as they sat on opposite sides.
"I was too, that's a long story" Alana said she noticed Harry looking down.
"What's wrong" She asked.
"I can't get that rumor out of my head and this dream I just had" Harry said shaking his head.
"You think the rumor is true don't you" Alana said.
"There is always truth to a rumor, but I had this dream, I don't want to scare you when I tell you this, I saw Voldemont use the mirror on me" Harry said as Alana put her hand over her mouth.
"You have to go in that mountain" Alana said frantically.
"Shh" Harry said as the couple put their arms around each other.
"We go tomorrow you have your cloak, you're not going to die, I'll die first" Alana said.
"Don't you say that" Harry said sternly.
"Well when we will find something that will stop that from happening, I won't have to say things like that anymore." Alana said, Harry pulled her for a kiss.
"You're not going to die" Alana said resting her head on his chest, Harry held her tighter.