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chapter two: Questions Answered and Training Begins.

"Master, the plans are ready," Wormtail knelt before Lord Voldemort,

"Very well," Voldemort began to laugh, "Potter wont know what hit him. Soon those two friends of his and that Chang girl will be out of our way, and Harry will be all alone."

Harry screamed. His scar burned with pain. Voldemort was planning to kill Ron, Hermione, and Cho. "Don't you dare touch my friends Voldemort, or you will die!"

"Harry wake up." Harry opened his eyes to be staring up at a sobbing Cho.

"It seems you've had another nightmare Harry, but I'm afraid we have more important matters to discuss. First, the person you met on the train." Dumbledore seemed to have aged over the short time since Harry had last seen him.

"Is it really him professor?" Harry asked, sitting up though his scar still burned.

"Well, it's me in spirit at least, though my body is long gone." Harry and Cho turned around to see the man who had introduced himself as Godric Gryffindor on the train. His eyes were strange, though he said his body was long gone, it looked like he still had his eyes, as they were the same exact color as Harry's.

"B-but why are we here?" Cho asked looking scared, confused, and shocked all at once.

"Ah yes, I figured that question would come up sooner or later." Godric sighed, "you are here to begin your training."

"Cho too? No, I don't want to involve Cho anymore." Harry said angrily.

"I'm afraid she has to has to Harry. She is Ravenclaw's heir." Dumbledore cut in.

"And Harry you are Gryffindor's heir, though I don't think this surprises you as much as Cho's heritage does."

"Even if Cho is the heir of Ravenclaw, why does she have to get involved? I don't want another person hurt because of me" Pain shot through Harry's cheek. Cho had slapped him.

"I'm tired of you complaining about someone getting hurt because they're close to you. We're close to you because we care about you, we care enough that we would sacrifice our own lives to save you, not because you're the boy who lived, but because your our friend." Tears began pouring down Cho's cheeks. Before anyone could comfort her, she ran out of the office.

"I think we should continue tomorrow. Harry, I'm afraid the only room available is your regular dorm, so I recommend you work things out with Ms. Chang. Oh, yes the password is Werewolf."

Harry left Dumbledore's office shocked. He had heard a lot of weird things in his life but he had always understood it, this time he wasn't so sure. He knew he would have to defeat Voldemort, but he didn't think he would need to make others join the fight. He walked down the stairs of the office and found Cho waiting for him. "We need to talk," Harry said lightly not wanting to anger Cho even more.

"Let's find our beds first, did Dumbledore tell you where they were?" Cho was still sobbing lightly but she looked a lot better than she had a few minutes ago.

"Yeah, follow me," Harry began walking through the hall towards the Gryffindor tower. The whole walk was silent, Cho followed but kept to herself. After about five minutes the two finally reached the portrait of the Fat Lady.

"Students at this time of year?" The Fat lady looked over at Cho, "I don't believe you are part of this house dear."

"It's a long story and I'm afraid we don't have time to explain." Cho spoke through the tears.

"Oh, it's quite alright, news travels fast between us portraits."

"Werewolf." Harry said quickly wanting to end the conversation. The portrait swung open and Harry climbed through with Cho close behind. Harry took a seat on a comfy red couch in front of the fireplace. Cho sat next to him but kept her distance. "I'm sorry Cho."

"Harry, I want to help you defeat You Know Who."

"It may sound selfish, but I don't want you to get hurt. I don't want anymore people to get hurt. So many people have died because of me; my parents, Cedric, and Sirius."

"Harry stop blaming yourself for their deaths, you can't change the past. If you really want to fix things you'll defeat You Know Who once and for all. You Won't be alone, I'll be there fighting right next to you. Now, we should get some sleep, I have a feeling tomorrow is going to be a long day."

Harry began up the stairs towards the boys sixth year dormitory. Harry made his way over to the bed he took every year while Cho took the one farthest from it. Was she mad at him, Harry asked himself. He decided to just give her some time to think, he needed some too.

Harry awoke the next morning at sunrise, surprised that he hadn't had any nightmares. Cho was still asleep on the other side of the dormitory, Harry decided to let her sleep, not wanting to deal with a grumpy Cho. He scribbled Cho a note and walked down towards the Great Hall, hoping he could get some breakfast. The Great hall had changed, the usual four house tables had been replaced by two larger ones, and there were two extra seats at the staff table. Harry took a seat at the staff table where a golden plate had been set. The food appeared and Harry began to eat, he ate lightly not sure what he was going to be doing throughout the day. As his food disappeared a small brown school owl flew over and dropped a short note on Harry's lap.

Harry,

Please retrieve Ms. Chang and then come to the Quidditch pitch.

Harry sighed and began walking back towards the Gryffindor Tower. Cho was still asleep. He walked over and shook her lightly. Cho's eyes opened slowly as she sat up and glared at Harry.

"Why did you wake me up?" Cho asked looking slightly annoyed.

"We are needed on the Quidditch pitch." Harry shot back. What was her problem? All he did was get her like he was asked. Now she was angry at him for waking her up, how much sleep did she need anyway? Harry was beginning to think that summer at Hogwarts wasn't going to be so great.

There was a lone figure standing in the middle of the pitch when Harry and Cho arrived. When they got Closer they recognized the figure as Godric.

"I suppose you two have a lot of questions, but Dumbledore has told me that at this moment you should only know what you need to. So, ask away.

"Do Cho and I have any special Powers?" Cho had thought about this too. What did being the heir of Ravenclaw really mean?

"Of course you do, but what they are I cannot tell you. You will discover your powers as your training progresses."

"How did you come back?" Cho asked.

"Dumbledore will explain that at the start of the term. That way all of the students will know how their Defense Against Dark Arts teacher is one of the four founders of Hogwarts."

"Where is Voldemort and what is he planning?" Harry saw Cho shudder at the mention of Voldemort's name.

"I'm afraid we don't know what Voldemort is planning but we know he is close, very close. He could even be hiding in the Forbidden Forest."

"What were the two extra seats at the staff table for?" Cho looked at Harry with wonder, what a stupid question to ask like a time like this. She thought to herself. But all Godric did was smile.

"I was hoping you would ask that. Those two seats are for my assistants. I didn't want you two sitting down with everyone else. I will have more information on that soon. Now, what else do you want to know?"

"What will our training be like?" Harry wanted to know what he was going to be in for over the next few months.

"Most of your training will be a lot like your regular classes, except a lot more advanced. You will have Defense against dark arts, transfiguration, potions, and charms. Along with those classes you will be learning how to use and control your special powers. Harry, I will be teaching you about your powers, while Cho, you will be learning about yours from Dumbledore. Now, what do you say we begin our first lesson?"

"Err, okay." Harry said slightly nervous.

"Today we will be practicing some weapon based combat. Harry, I believe you are familiar with this," Godric handed Harry the sword that had saved his life from the basilisk in his second year, "and Cho I believe this weapon may be to your liking." Godric handed Cho a katana. Then with both hands free he materialized a large sword and shield. "Now, two-on-one, lets see what you can do."

Cho charged aimlessly and Godric dodged easily, while Harry began swinging madly hoping to hit his target. Godric laughed, he hadn't even broken a sweat while Harry and Cho were exhausted.

Godric decided to call it a day when Harry almost passed out from exhaustion. "Professor Flitwick will be waiting for you in his classroom, see you two at dinner."

"Today, I will be teaching you an advanced shield spell. Though the spell takes a lot of energy, it can reflect almost any spell thrown at it. Now, draw circle with you wand and say the words: shieldego protectum." A small, round, transparent shield appeared in Professor Flitwick's hand. "Now, you two try and I will test them."

Both Harry and Cho formed the shields on their first try, but Professor Flitwick still hadn't tested them. "Cho, why don't you go first?" Cho stepped forward and held her shield out in front of her. "Okay, here it comes," Professor Flitwick took a deep breath, "STUPEFY!" The spell flew forward and made contact with Cho's shield. It shattered and Cho was sent flying backwards. "Nice try Cho, keep practicing. Harry, your up," Harry stepped forward and held out his shield like Cho had. "Okay," the professor took another deep breath, "STUPEFY!" The spell hit Harry's shield and went flying back at Professor Flitwick in a matter of seconds. He barely had enough time to mutter another shield spell before the stunner reached him. Professor Flitwick smiled and began to clap, "Good job Harry, let's continue tomorrow. Please practice the spell you've just learned. I believe Professor Snape is waiting for you in the dungeons."

Harry and Cho began walking towards Snape's classroom in the dungeons. "Great, not only do I have to deal with Snape during the regular term, now I have to deal with him during the summer too." Harry muttered to himself as he reached the entrance to Snape's classroom.

(A/N) That's it for chapter 2, what do you think? The next few chapters will move fast and end up at the start of the school year. Next chapter up ASAP.