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Chapter 15 - Dream and Protect
Harry woke up at 3 AM breathing hard. His scar burnt and he was sweating. He saw Voldemort killing a dwarf at a strange place. He reached for his glasses and got out of bed. He felt dizzy when he stood up, because of the pain that the scar was causing. Voldemort was planning something. Harry knew that, but he wished to know what the plan was.
Harry walked out of his dormitory and went to the common room. It was dark and the only source of light was the fire sparks. He sat on a couch in front of the fireplace and stared at it. Suddenly, he remembered that Lia must've seen the same dream. He quickly got up and rushed out of the common room through the portrait hole.
Harry walked through the dark corridors, not daring to light his wand. When he reached Lia's room, he knocked and waited.
Lia heard the door knock and got up. "Who is it?" she asked.
"It's me, Harry." Harry replied.
With a wave of her hand the door was opened. "Come in." she said.
Harry entered and closed the door behind him. Lia was sitting in her bed waiting for an explanation.
"Sorry to wake you up." Harry said.
"It's okay, I was sleeping anyway, but why are you here?"
Harry sat next to her on the bed. "I just saw a dream and I was wondering if you saw it too. Voldemort killed a dwarf."
"I didn't see anything, but my scar burnt." Lia replied.
"Do you think we should tell Dumbledore?"
"I think we should, but not now. We'll tell him in the morning."
"Alright. Er… Are you feeling alright?" Harry asked. "I mean, your scar burnt, and I don't want you to faint or something."
"Don't worry. I'm fine." Lia said with a smile.
"Okay, I better go back to my room then." Harry said and got up.
"Would you stay here?" Lia asked.
"Excuse me?" Harry turned back to her.
"Stay here tonight. Well, it's just a couple of hours till dawn. You can sleep on my bed."
"Really?" Harry asked.
"Yeah, after all, we are cousins and cousins go to each other's houses to spend the night. I think we can go to each other's rooms for a change. Besides, my bed is so huge for me to sleep alone." Lia smiled at him.
Harry smiled back. "Alright, I'll stay."
"Cool!" Lia said and removed the covers to open a space for Harry to sleep.
He got into the bed and lay down. Lia pulled the covers on him in a motherly way and kissed his forehead.
"Good night, and sweet dreams." She said.
"I hope they'd be sweet." Harry said. "Good night."
Lia lay back in her side of the bed and closed her eyes. She was wondering why couldn't she see the dream, although she felt that there was something wrong.
Next morning, Harry opened his eyes to see Lia sleeping next to him. He smiled and slowly got out of the bed, trying his best not to wake her up. As he reached the door, Lia woke up.
"Morning." She said in a sleepy voice.
"Morning. Didn't mean to wake you." Harry replied.
"You didn't. What time is it anyway?"
"Half past seven. Are you coming for breakfast?"
Lia sat up and rubbed her eyes. "Yeah. And we have to see Dumbledore too."
"When's your first class today?"
"At ten. It's Defense Against the Dark Arts."
"Is Remus going to teach you?"
"Yes. And I think I can be late for his class for a couple of minutes." Lia smiled.
"I guess so. I'll see you at the Great Hall. I'll just go to my dormitory to get dressed."
"Alright, see you at breakfast."
Harry left the room and Lia got up to get dressed. She covered her bed and went to the bathroom. After that she opened her wardrobe and took out a pair of blue jeans and a white top. She put them on and pulled her hair in a ponytail. She took her black robe and her bag and left the room.
When she walked out she closed the door and saw Remus getting out of his room.
"Good morning Lia." Remus said.
"Good morning professor." She said with a smile.
"You don't have to call me that, you know." He said as they walked to the stairs.
"I know. But it suits you."
"I wish everyone else thought the same."
"I'm sure they will someday."
"So, our class is at ten."
"Yeah, and I wanted to tell you that I might be a little bit late." Lia said.
"Why?"
"Harry has seen a dream last night. It was Voldemort. He killed someone."
"Did you see it too?" Remus asked, looking concerned.
"No. But my scar burnt. And Harry came to me last night, he told me about it, and we decided to tell Dumbledore."
"Good choice. You don't have to come to class today if you're going to see Dumbledore."
"We'll go and see him right after breakfast, and as soon as we finish with him, I'll come to the classroom. I don't want to miss my first class with you." Lia said with a smile. "Since I came here, I wondered how would you look like in the role of a teacher. And I won't miss that opportunity."
"Oh, I see." Remus blushed.
They entered the Great Hall to see Harry sitting there with Tony and Wendell.
"Good morning everyone." Remus said as he took a seat next to Tony.
"Good morning." Lia said and sat next to Harry.
"Good morning, how did you sleep?" Tony asked them.
"Pretty well, thank you." Remus replied.
Tony smiled. "I wouldn't say the same for Wendell."
"Anthony!" Wendell said and blushed.
"What's the matter?" Lia asked. "Is something wrong?"
"Well, Wendell here doesn't want to say it, but…" Tony said.
"Anthony, please." Wendell interrupted him.
"But what?" Harry said.
"It's his birthday today." Tony continued.
"Anthony! I asked you not to tell anyone!" Wendell said.
"Why not?" Tony said.
"Yeah, why not? I think it's great! Happy Birthday Your Majesty." Lia said and got up and gave Wendell a kiss on the cheek.
"Thank you." Wendell said, turning pink.
"Happy Birthday Your Majesty!" Harry and Remus said together.
"Thank you. I didn't want anyone to know because it's not so important."
"How couldn't it be so important?" Tony said. "It's the first time that I am going to celebrate your birthday!"
"Anthony, you're acting just like my father." Wendell said.
"Well, I guess I'd be at the same age as him. Besides, I was like your guardian since the first time we met at the Central Park!"
"Yes, and thanks for reminding me." Wendell didn't like to remember those times. The Evil Queen has transformed him into a dog, and he was going to live the rest of his life as a dog if it wasn't for Tony, Wolf and Virginia. They helped him get back to his castle and they helped him get his human form back. And they helped in saving the nine kingdoms from the hands of the Evil Queen.
After they finished breakfast, Harry and Lia went to see Dumbledore. The reached the stone gargoyle and said the password. But it didn't move.
"They've changed the password!" Harry said. "Now we have to wait until he comes out!"
"This is stupid!" Lia said and waved her hand at the gargoyle, and suddenly it moved to a side. Lia stared at it with an opened mouth.
"How did you do that?" Harry asked excitedly.
"I… I really don't know. I just waved my hand." Lia replied.
"We'll talk about this later. Now let's go to the office." Harry said.
They climbed the stairs and reached the office door. Harry knocked and opened the door.
"Professor?"
"Harry! Come in." Dumbledore said.
Harry and Lia entered the office and Harry closed the door after him.
"Who told you the new password?" Dumbledore asked them.
"No one Sir. Lia just waved her hand at the gargoyle and it moved to a side."
"I knew that your abilities would start to show." Dumbledore said and smiled at Lia.
"You knew that she can do wandless magic?" Harry asked.
"Of course Harry. Professor McGonagall's magic quill writes down every information about the students."
"How come I don't know anything about my abilities?" Lia asked.
"Well, you're here to learn about them." Dumbledore said. "No one is aware of what they can do until they start studying at Hogwarts. I will teach you everything you need to know about wandless magic so you won't be confused about it."
"Professor, we have something to say." Harry said.
"Yes Harry, I'm listening." Dumbledore said.
"I saw a dream last night. Voldemort killed someone. He was a dwarf, and he lived in a cottage in the middle of a strange green place."
"Miss Jones, did you see the same dream?" Dumbledore asked.
"No. But I couldn't sleep last night."
"Your scar?" Dumbledore asked and Lia nodded. "I see. Well, since we don't know whom he killed we have to wait. And you both are going to start occlumency."
"Not again!" Harry said.
"Don't worry Harry. I'll teach you, and Professor Snape will teach Miss Jones."
Harry looked at Lia with I-feel-really-sorry-for-you look. However, Lia didn't seem to care. Snape was nice to her during their last class together.
"Alright, if you don't have anything else to say." Dumbledore said.
"Professor, can Ron come and stay here? Please?" Harry asked suddenly.
Dumbledore thought for a moment. "You know that students shouldn't stay at Hogwarts during the summer holidays. But since I know you both, I think it's fine if he comes."
Harry smiled. "Thank you Professor! I'll go and send him an owl now."
"Your occlumency class will start today at five. And Miss Jones, Professor Snape will inform you about your Occlumency lessons." Dumbledore said.
"Alright Professor." Harry said and got up. "See you at five."
"Thank you Professor, and bye." Lia said and she followed Harry out of Dumbledore's office.
"What's Occlumency?" Lia asked as she walked out of the office with Harry.
"Some complicated thing. You'll be able to keep Voldemort away from your mind." Harry said.
"Oh, that's good to know… I guess."
"Somehow, yes."
"But we won't be able to see who's going to be next." Lia said.
"That's exactly what Dumbledore wants." Harry stopped and looked to the ground. "Voldemort tricked me like that. And I thought he had Sirius. I went to help him, but instead he got killed. And it's all my fault."
Lia saw a single tear scroll down on Harry's cheek. She took him in her arms and stroke his hair. "It's okay Harry. I know how you feel. I'm sure Sirius knows that you wanted to help him."
It was the first time that someone didn't tell Harry that it's not his fault and that made him feel better. Someone finally understood him.
"Thanks." Harry said as he hugged Lia tighter.
Lia smiled. "You're welcome. But why are you thanking me?"
"You're the first one who didn't say that it wasn't my fault. I appreciate it."
"Well… I don't know what else to say." Lia pulled back and looked into his eyes. "You didn't know that it was a trick. You wanted to help, but you didn't tell anyone. And there's your fault. You should've told someone."
"I know."
"But we can't turn back time, so there's nothing we can do. I always wish to see my mother and John, but it's impossible. So, I'm satisfied with seeing them in my dreams."
"I know how you feel. I wish I could see my parents, and now, Sirius too." Harry said.
"Maybe someday you'll get a chance to see them." Lia said. "I know I'll see John."
"You're going to daydream about John now? You should go to class." Harry said with a smile.
"You're right. I'll leave my fantasies for bed time." Lia replied. "Wanna come with me to Remus' class?"
"Sure! He's always interesting."
They both went to meet Remus in his classroom. Remus was not surprised to see Harry coming with Lia. He knew that Defense Against the Dark Arts was Harry's favorite subject at school.
"Hello you two." Remus said.
"Hi Professor!" Lia replied happily.
"What should I do to convince you not to call me that?" Remus asked.
"Hmm…" Lia made a look as she was thinking. "Nothing?"
Harry laughed. "Good idea."
"Oh, and you're supporting her!" Remus turned to Harry.
"Of course he supports me. I'm his cousin!" Lia said with a smile.
"Alright, I surrender." Remus held his hands up. "Let's start our first lesson. Harry, I hope this won't be boring for you."
"No Sir. I always enjoy your classes." Harry said.
"Good. Now, Defense Against the Dark Arts is about self protection and protecting your friends or anyone in need." Remus started.
Lia listened to Remus carefully and took notes. Harry looked at her while she was deep into writing. He remembered how he was at his first Defense Against the Dark Arts class. At that time he wasn't interested as much as he was since the first time Remus has started to teach. Since then, his interest in that subject started to grow, and now he wanted to be an Auror.
"And since you're an adult," Remus said, addressing Lia. "We will start from self protection. Is your wand with you?"
"Yeah." Lia said and took out her wand.
"Alright, now me and Harry will demonstrate the charm and then you'll try it too." Remus said. "Harry, will you stand in front of me?"
Harry took out his wand and stood in front of Remus.
"Alright, try anything." Remus said.
Harry held his want and pointed it at Remus. "Stupefy!"
"Protego!" Remus shouted and a silvery shield formed in front of him, which made Harry's stunning spell lose its strength.
"Expelliarmus!"
"Protego!"
"Petrificus Totalus!"
"Protego!" Remus shouted and the spell didn't hit him as well. "That would be enough Harry."
Harry sat back in his seat.
"It's not hard to do it, but you need to concentrate." Remus said. "Now it's your turn Lia."
"Alright." Lia stood in front of Remus.
"Now, you need to work quickly. The incantation is 'Protego'." Remus said.
"Protego." Lia repeated.
"Good. Now, let's start. Stupefy!"
"Protego!" Lia said but the spell hit her. She fell on the ground, her body rigid.
"Merlin's beard!" Remus said. "Ennervate!"
Lia got up. "What the hell was that?!"
"A stunning spell. Sorry." Remus said.
"Don't worry. Let's try again."
"Alright, remember to concentrate. Stupefy!"
"Protego!" Lia shouted and a golden shield formed in front of her. This time, the spell missed her.
"Good work!" Remus said. "Once again, Petrificus Totalus!"
"Protego!" the shield appeared again.
"Very good! I would give you ten points for that, but unfortunately you're not sorted yet."
"I can wait." Lia smiled and winked at him.
Lia kept training for about half an hour with Remus and Harry until she mastered the protection charm completely.
"That would be enough for today." Remus said. "No homework for now, and for the next lesson we'll study a few spells at once. We need you to be ready to give your O.W.L.s at the end of August."
"I'll do my best." Lia said.
"When am I going to get my results?" Harry asked.
"Professor McGonagall will send an owl to all of your classmates during August. I guess she'll tell you your results in person when the time comes."
"I hope I did well."
"I'm sure you did Harry." Remus said.
"Alright, I better go now or I'll be late for Herbology." Lia said.
"Let's go then." Harry said and they all left the classroom.
"See you at lunch!" Remus said and headed to his room.
"Bye!" Lia waved at him and suddenly a portrait fell from the wall and hit Remus.
"Oh God! Remus are you okay?" Lia said and ran to him.
"I guess I'm fine." Remus said and stood up. "How did that happen?"
"It's my fault. I waved my hand and the portrait hit you. I'm sorry." Lia said.
"Looks like you really need to see professor Dumbledore again." Harry said.
"I'm sure he'll teach you how to control your powers." Remus said, rubbing his head.
"I'll go and see him after Herbology. Don't expect me for lunch." Lia said. "I'm sorry Remus, I didn't mean to."
"It's alright. Now go to your class, or you'll be late." Remus said with a smile.
"Okay, see you." Lia said and walked away.
"Did it really hurt?" Harry asked.
"If such a huge portrait fell on you out of no where, do you think it would hurt?" Remus asked.
"I guess it would." Harry looked at Remus with you-better-go-and-see-a-doctor look and then added. "I better go to Hagrid's now. See ya!"
"Say hello to Hagrid for me." Remus said.
"I will." Harry replied and walked away. He wanted to tell Hagrid that he was going to invite Ron to come and spend the rest of the summer holidays here at Hogwarts.