Hi folks, me again. Hey, what has Ron been up to in his "average" classes?
Will Harry confront Hermione about Leto? And prepare yourselves for a
battle between a Snake and a Wolf. By the way, you pronounce Leto "LAY-
TOE."
One last note. This is categorized as a HP/HG, but as you read you will find out it's not really. Maybe a hint of it at the end, but that's it. Hey, if you want me to keep writing, I need me some reviews! Just let me know if you even read the thing. A review that says "read it" let's me know it's not all for nothing.
Harry Potter usually was the talk of the school. His name was mentioned in every conversation. He had hated it. He had longed for days when his name would only be mentioned after a Quidditch Match. But now, Harry Potter's name had been forgotten. Replaced by a new name; Leto Stormrage. Leto; the brilliant student who could recite the uses of every plant in Herbology. Leto; the powerful mage who could lift a two ton stone with the flick of his wrist (he had proved this in Charms class). And of course Leto, the "hotty." Girls giggled as he walked down the hall. Some even left the halls and stayed in the bathroom ten minutes to make sure he wouldn't see them in their "sub-gorgeous" state. Yes, Leto Stormrage had become popular, and Harry was feeling a bit jealous.
Harry sat with Ron and Hermione at the lunch table. Hermione was searching the room for something or someone. Harry and Ron noticed and asked about it.
"Who are you looking for?" Ron asked.
"Nobody." Hermione lied. She pretended to look interested in her food, but Harry new better.
"So, looking for Mr. Perfect, huh?" Harry asked. Hermione's eyes shot wide and she turned to Harry with a look of horror on her face. "I'm sorry, I overheard. I couldn't help it, you were right behind me." Harry said, sad he had embarrassed her.
"Please, don't tell anyone." She whispered to him.
"Who would I tell?" Harry asked.
"Him." Hermione whispered, sounding more urgent than when they had confronted the Death Eaters at the Department of Mysteries.
"What, does Hermy have a little crush?" Ron asked, swallowing a huge chunk of chicken.
"Shut up." Hermione snapped. Ron looked surprised, as did Harry. He had never seen her so jumpy. "Harry?" Hermione asked quietly. Harry could not believe there was a creature alive that could change emotions that fast. "You and Leto are friends, right?"
Harry shrugged. "To an extent, I guess."
Hermione got in close and said, "Could you put in a good word for me?" Harry was about to answer when a girl rushed into the dining hall.
"LETO'S DOING TAI-CHI ON THE LAWN!" The entire female population of Hogwarts screamed and rushed to the windows.
This left only the boys in the room. There was silence for a second, then the talking returned.
"So Ron, how are classes today?" Harry asked.
"Great, as usual." Ron asked sarcastically.
"Ron, it's the first day! It can't be that bad." Harry said, biting into a chicken leg.
"No? Check this, in Charms we reviewed the Wingardium Leviosa spell!"
"So did we!" Harry said.
"Yeah, but with huge stone blocks! We used lamps. By the way, is it true what they're saying about-" Harry cut him off.
"Yeah, it's true. I've gone from 'The Boy Who Lived' to 'Harry.'" Harry said glumly.
"Yeah, but that's what you wanted, right?" Ron asked.
"Yeah." Harry answered, but was he really sure?
"So then what's the problem? Hey, I'm with you again in Defense!" Ron smiled brightly.
Harry perked up a bit at this. "Yeah, and Lupin's back, too. I wonder what he has planned." Harry remembered the boggart and smiled.
Just the the girls returned to their seats, pushed in by McGonnagal. "Young ladies, give the boy some privacy!" Hermione looked sadly at her plate.
"He'll never choose me." She muttered.
"He'd be a fool if he didn't." Harry said. *Where the hell did that come from?* Ron gave Harry a look that said the same thing.
Hermione gave a surprised look, but it quickly changed to a smile. "Thanks, Harry."
The Advanced Defense against the Dark Arts class was mostly comprised of Gryffindors, but a few bad apples (ie Sytherins) had oozed their way into the class. Thanks God Lupin had refused to teach Draco Malfoy. Professor Lupin entered class in the same torn up clothes, with the same worn bags. And he received the same excited applause from the Gryffindor class.
"Thank you, thank you. Now, let's get to work. If you would please, everybody out of your seats and head towards Room number 355 on the third floor. Come on, up up!" He said, hurrying everybody out of the room. Harry and Ron jumped out of their seats, very excited. Hermione got up, keeping an eye on Leto, who calmly rose and strode out the door.
When the students reached room 355, they found a room set up similarly to the dueling club of their second year.
"The best way to learn to defend yourself," spoke Lupin as he entered the room after the students "Is to learn first hand." He closed the door behind him. "I believe most of you know how to duel?" Everybody nodded. "Well, everyday you will come to this room instead of the classroom. No books, no quills, only your wands." Even the Slytherins were pleases at this news. "Okay, I need two volunteers. Let's see, Harry.and." Everybody except one had their hand raised. "Ron."
Harry and Ron smiled and hopped onto the platform. "Good luck." Ron whispered.
"You too." Harry replied. They both walked to opposite ends.
"Today," said Lupin, "We want to work on spells to Stun. Not harm, but Stun. For example, the Artresa Spell will throw your opponent into the air and remove him of his wand.if performed properly." Ron and Harry walked to the center and bowed. They then walked half-way back.
"On the count of three, Ron goes first. He well point his wand at Harry's chest and yell Artresa. All right? One.two.three!" Lupin yelled.
"ARTRESA!" roared Ron. A bolt of yellow lightning shot from Ron's wand and hit Harry. Harry felt like a strong breeze had pushed him back he didn't go very airborne, and he didn't lose his wand, but he certainly felt a bit of pain as his rear hit the ground.
"Very good Ron, for a first try. But you need to concentrate more. It's not how loud you say the spell, it's how much you think of the spell." Lupin said. "Now, Harry?"
Harry stood up, and concentrated hard on the spell. "ARTRESA!" He bellowed. A much more violent bolt shot from Harry's wand, and Ron was sent ten feet into the air. His wand went flying into the student body, and a hand reached up to grab it. Ron hit the ground with a large thump.
"Very good Harry!" Smiled Lupin. "Very good!" Ron got up slowly rubbing his behind. "All right Ron, find your wand and take a rest."
Ron, feeling a bit embarrassed, turned for his wand, but it was all ready being offered to him by Leto Stormrage. Lupin looked at him and thought *Let's make this boy human, shall we?*
"Mr. Stormrage? Would you care to try Mr. Potter?" Lupin asked.
Leto looked up at Harry and said, "It would be an honor."
Leto hopped up onto the 6 foot stage with a casual jump. He then proceeded to his end of the platform. He and Harry walked toward the center.
"So, going to pull any of your God-like moves on me?" Harry whispered as they bowed.
"A fighter need not be a mage, Potter, let alone God-like. A fighter need only be sensitive to the other fighter." Leto answered as they finished the bow. Both students then got into position. Lupin began to speak.
"Harry first; on my mark. One.two.three!" Harry slashed his wand out and used all the magic he could muster up.
"ARTRESA!" Harry roared. A very violent bolt shot at Leto with lightning speed.
What happened next was hard to describe. The only way to say it was that Leto blurred. His face, clothing, body, everything blurred. You could not tell where the air ended and Leto began. He was like a shadow, like he wasn't tangible at all. The spell shot right through the "Shadow Leto" and burst into sparks at the back of the wall. Leto then appeared normal again. His body had defined shapes and boundaries.
Lupin stood amazed. "A Phase Shifter." he said louder than he intended.
Harry looked at Lupin, and Leto saw his chance. "ARTRESA!" He roared, pointing his open hand at Harry. The room slightly shook as a yellow bolt lifted Harry off the ground and slammed him into the wall behind him. Harry fell to the ground with a hard thump as his wand flew into a corner. He couldn't move, his whole body felt numb. He heard somebody walking towards him.
"Can you move, Harry?" he heard Lupin say.
"I pthink I pan." Harry mumbled, not quite being able to feel his lips.
The whole class burst into laughs. Harry knew he was turning red. Leto meant to do that. He knew it. Leto wanted to make Harry a fool. Harry slowly felt feeling return to his body. He stood up, and gave Leto a glare. Leto simply smiled back.
Lupin was also looking at Leto. He was smirking. He left Harry's side and stepped onto the platform. Lupin stared at Leto, Leto stared back. Suddenly Lupin screamed forth "ARTRESA!" A powerful beam of yellow energy shot at Leto. As before, Leto shifted out of existence to avoid the attack. The spell hit the wall in a splash of yellow sparks. Lupin's smile faded temporarily. It quickly returned as he looked at the class.
"You didn't inform us that you were a Phase Shifter, Mr. Stormrage," Lupin spoke, "Can you explain to us what happens?" Leto did not respond. "Anyone else?"
Hermione raised her hand to answer. Lupin acknowledged her, she never took her eyes off Leto. After all, he might disappear again.
"When one 'Phase Shifts', the wizard actually moves his or her body into an alternate dimension. The shadow left behind is only a rip in the fabric of space. It's.very complicated." Hermione finished.
"My body remains in a semi-unconscious state in this alternate dimension." Said Leto. "I can use this ability to dodge attacks, teleport, of even possess people." Leto finished. The whole class murmured. Lupin smiled slightly.
"At least you know the extent of your power, Mr. Stormrage."
"I don't believe I am near the extent of my power, Professor." Leto answered.
"So you admit you're not perfect?" asked Lupin smugly.
"I implied I was, sir." Leto answered simply.
"Really? How very un-Stormrage of you." Lupin said.
A violent flare suddenly erupted in Leto's eyes. "ARTRESA!!" He roared. Lupin's eyes went wide with surprise. He was barely able to scream "PURGEUS!" The spell produced a sky blue energy in the shape of a shield. The Artresa spell pushed against the Purgeus shield, but eventually it turned to sparks. The shield disappeared, and the entire class stared into their Professor's face to see his reaction. He wasn't frowning.he was smiling.
"What in the bloody hell is he smiling about?" asked Ron.
Leto returned to a stand still position. Lupin turned to the class. "Class, we stand at a wall. I can't hit Mr. Stormrage with any spell that wouldn't kill him due to the fact that he's a Phase Shifter. However, Mr. Stormrage can't hit me with any spell due to the fact I'm the more aged and experienced wizard." Lupin said.
"More aged than experienced, I'd say." Leto growled. The class gasped.
Lupin's smile seemed a bit more strained now. Harry couldn't understand. Why was he putting up with this? Snape had been willing to deduct points easily for Leto's behavior. Harry, who was liking Leto less and less every second, wanted to see him get punished.
"That's quite enough, Mr. Stormrage." Lupin said. "What would be the common occurrence in a wizard duel of this type? Yes, Mr. Thomas?" Lupin recognized Dean.
"Um.the two are supposed to fight with out magical attacks." Dean answered, unsure of himself.
"Correct, Mr. Thomas. 10 points for Gryffindor. Now, Mr. Stormrage, you obviously do not have to continue if you don't-" Leto cut him off.
"I'm ready." Leto answered.
"I must warn you, I am a werewolf. Even when not in wolf form, my strength is above that-" again Leto cut him off.
"I'm fine, Professor." Leto was not smiling nor frowning.simply.staring.
Lupin removed his robes to reveal a tunic. Leto removed his robes and the girls gasped. His muscular and scarred torso was out in the open. His white pants where all that remained. Harry could see the long snake tattoo. He wondered if the Basilisk had infected him with dark powers. He wouldn't be surprised if Leto was just as slimy as the snake.no; he was judging Leto poorly. He couldn't assume Leto was evil simply because he didn't like him.
"Weapons?" Lupin asked.
"Bit dangerous for a school presentation, don't you think?" Leto asked.
"Agreed." Responded Lupin.
Lupin and Leto walked to the center. They both bowed and returned to fighting positions. The crowd of students was quiet. They dared not speak, not even breathe. The two combatants stared.then Lupin attacked.
Lupin rushed forward and plowed his right fist into Leto's head. Only Leto wasn't there anymore.he was behind Lupin. Lupin had simply hit black smoke. Leto looked at Lupin.staring.smiling. Lupin turned to strike again, but only hit more smoke. Leto was behind him. The crowd gasped. Even Harry couldn't understand it. It's like Leto would just disappear in a cloud of black smoke and appear behind Lupin. Lupin was obviously getting fed up.
"Come on, Lupin." Leto smiled. "If you hold back my victory won't be so sweet." Leto said, smirking. Lupin turned to swing, and Leto pulled his teleporting trick, but this time Lupin turned around in time to catch Leto of guard. A powerful hit sent Leto backwards. Lupin stumbled back, surprised. Lupin smiled, but Leto smiled back. Leto rushed at Lupin, but just as Lupin was preparing to block Leto phased behind Lupin and kicked him hard in the back. Lupin flew forward and face planted in the ground. Leto laughed. Lupin sprung up, furious. He growled a very wolfish growl at Leto. Leto backed away slowly, but Lupin had sprung. He was swinging at Leto left and right, side to side, up and down. Leto dodged the hits, moving like the wind. But Harry noticed something in Leto's eyes; genuine fear.
Lupin eventually backed off as Leto teleported to the opposite side of the platform. Lupin, who was now exhausted, turned to face Leto. He slowly advanced upon him. Leto was afraid. "Why doesn't he teleport?" Harry heard Lavender whisper.
"He can't! It takes a lot of energy to do all of that! He's probably exhausted!" Hermione whispered back.
Lupin was smiling wickedly as he advanced upon Leto. His wand held out straight, the professor stopped with his wand only inches from Leto's face. Leto did not show the slightest sign of any emotion. Lupin growled out a few words. "Submit, Stormrage." Leto did not answer. Lupin growled again, this time with much more anger. "Submit, Stormrage." Just then, Harry heard a hissing sound. Lupin heard it to, it was coming from his feet. Both he and Harry looked and saw a terrifying site. It was a 8 foot long King Cobra. It had slithered up onto the platform. Lupin slowly back away from it. Yet more hisses could be heard. Harry looked at the floor, and saw snakes pouring out of every crack in the wall and floor. They stood in front of Leto.almost as if, as if.
"Blood hell!" Ron whispered. "They're protecting him!"
Harry didn't want to believe it, but it was true. No way.no possible way. Harry felt angered. These snakes where stopping Leto from being punished! It wasn't fair! Everything went right for Leto!
"Leave him alone! Return to your homes!" Harry hissed in Parseltounge.
"What?" Leto hissed back. The crowed gasped. So Leto too was a Parseltounge.
"Leave him alone! Return to your homes!" Harry repeated. This time, the snakes all looked at Harry. Then they looked at Leto. They then hissed wildly at Harry, some spitting venom at his feet. Harry didn't understand it. He had Voldemort's power! How could this guy have more power over the snakes then Voldemort?
Just then the door was pushed open. The snakes scattered at lightning speed back into their holes. McGonnagal looked at the platform and gasped. "Professor Lupin, what are you doing?"
Lupin smiled at her. "Just a friendly duel." McGonnagal stared doubtingly at Lupin and Leto. Leto smiled back at her.
"Just a duel, Professor. Nothing more. Professor Lupin here was helping me to focus my Phase Shifting abilities." Harry and Ron stared with jaws open. What a hell of a lie!
"Bullshit, mate! Lupin was going to tear the guys jugular out!" Ron whispered.
"All right then." McGonnagal said with a defeated voice. "Off to your next class."
Leto put his robe back on and got off the platform, exiting immediately. The girls followed him out. Lupin exited along with the boys. Ron looked excited.
"What a class, hey Harry?" Ron asked.
"Yeah." Muttered Harry.
"You know, it was really solid not telling on Lupin like that. I think this Leto character might not be too bad!" Ron said.
"Whatever." Muttered Harry as he left Ron to go to his next class.
There you go. A longer chapter than usual. So, Leto's strong, but not all powerful. Yet if he's so close to snakes, why isn't he in Slytherin? Is Harry really growing to hate Leto? And what the hell is Lupin's problem? He's obviously got something against the name "Stormrage." The next chapter will be up sooner. Until we meet again, keep hunting those demons.
DemonHunter
One last note. This is categorized as a HP/HG, but as you read you will find out it's not really. Maybe a hint of it at the end, but that's it. Hey, if you want me to keep writing, I need me some reviews! Just let me know if you even read the thing. A review that says "read it" let's me know it's not all for nothing.
Harry Potter usually was the talk of the school. His name was mentioned in every conversation. He had hated it. He had longed for days when his name would only be mentioned after a Quidditch Match. But now, Harry Potter's name had been forgotten. Replaced by a new name; Leto Stormrage. Leto; the brilliant student who could recite the uses of every plant in Herbology. Leto; the powerful mage who could lift a two ton stone with the flick of his wrist (he had proved this in Charms class). And of course Leto, the "hotty." Girls giggled as he walked down the hall. Some even left the halls and stayed in the bathroom ten minutes to make sure he wouldn't see them in their "sub-gorgeous" state. Yes, Leto Stormrage had become popular, and Harry was feeling a bit jealous.
Harry sat with Ron and Hermione at the lunch table. Hermione was searching the room for something or someone. Harry and Ron noticed and asked about it.
"Who are you looking for?" Ron asked.
"Nobody." Hermione lied. She pretended to look interested in her food, but Harry new better.
"So, looking for Mr. Perfect, huh?" Harry asked. Hermione's eyes shot wide and she turned to Harry with a look of horror on her face. "I'm sorry, I overheard. I couldn't help it, you were right behind me." Harry said, sad he had embarrassed her.
"Please, don't tell anyone." She whispered to him.
"Who would I tell?" Harry asked.
"Him." Hermione whispered, sounding more urgent than when they had confronted the Death Eaters at the Department of Mysteries.
"What, does Hermy have a little crush?" Ron asked, swallowing a huge chunk of chicken.
"Shut up." Hermione snapped. Ron looked surprised, as did Harry. He had never seen her so jumpy. "Harry?" Hermione asked quietly. Harry could not believe there was a creature alive that could change emotions that fast. "You and Leto are friends, right?"
Harry shrugged. "To an extent, I guess."
Hermione got in close and said, "Could you put in a good word for me?" Harry was about to answer when a girl rushed into the dining hall.
"LETO'S DOING TAI-CHI ON THE LAWN!" The entire female population of Hogwarts screamed and rushed to the windows.
This left only the boys in the room. There was silence for a second, then the talking returned.
"So Ron, how are classes today?" Harry asked.
"Great, as usual." Ron asked sarcastically.
"Ron, it's the first day! It can't be that bad." Harry said, biting into a chicken leg.
"No? Check this, in Charms we reviewed the Wingardium Leviosa spell!"
"So did we!" Harry said.
"Yeah, but with huge stone blocks! We used lamps. By the way, is it true what they're saying about-" Harry cut him off.
"Yeah, it's true. I've gone from 'The Boy Who Lived' to 'Harry.'" Harry said glumly.
"Yeah, but that's what you wanted, right?" Ron asked.
"Yeah." Harry answered, but was he really sure?
"So then what's the problem? Hey, I'm with you again in Defense!" Ron smiled brightly.
Harry perked up a bit at this. "Yeah, and Lupin's back, too. I wonder what he has planned." Harry remembered the boggart and smiled.
Just the the girls returned to their seats, pushed in by McGonnagal. "Young ladies, give the boy some privacy!" Hermione looked sadly at her plate.
"He'll never choose me." She muttered.
"He'd be a fool if he didn't." Harry said. *Where the hell did that come from?* Ron gave Harry a look that said the same thing.
Hermione gave a surprised look, but it quickly changed to a smile. "Thanks, Harry."
The Advanced Defense against the Dark Arts class was mostly comprised of Gryffindors, but a few bad apples (ie Sytherins) had oozed their way into the class. Thanks God Lupin had refused to teach Draco Malfoy. Professor Lupin entered class in the same torn up clothes, with the same worn bags. And he received the same excited applause from the Gryffindor class.
"Thank you, thank you. Now, let's get to work. If you would please, everybody out of your seats and head towards Room number 355 on the third floor. Come on, up up!" He said, hurrying everybody out of the room. Harry and Ron jumped out of their seats, very excited. Hermione got up, keeping an eye on Leto, who calmly rose and strode out the door.
When the students reached room 355, they found a room set up similarly to the dueling club of their second year.
"The best way to learn to defend yourself," spoke Lupin as he entered the room after the students "Is to learn first hand." He closed the door behind him. "I believe most of you know how to duel?" Everybody nodded. "Well, everyday you will come to this room instead of the classroom. No books, no quills, only your wands." Even the Slytherins were pleases at this news. "Okay, I need two volunteers. Let's see, Harry.and." Everybody except one had their hand raised. "Ron."
Harry and Ron smiled and hopped onto the platform. "Good luck." Ron whispered.
"You too." Harry replied. They both walked to opposite ends.
"Today," said Lupin, "We want to work on spells to Stun. Not harm, but Stun. For example, the Artresa Spell will throw your opponent into the air and remove him of his wand.if performed properly." Ron and Harry walked to the center and bowed. They then walked half-way back.
"On the count of three, Ron goes first. He well point his wand at Harry's chest and yell Artresa. All right? One.two.three!" Lupin yelled.
"ARTRESA!" roared Ron. A bolt of yellow lightning shot from Ron's wand and hit Harry. Harry felt like a strong breeze had pushed him back he didn't go very airborne, and he didn't lose his wand, but he certainly felt a bit of pain as his rear hit the ground.
"Very good Ron, for a first try. But you need to concentrate more. It's not how loud you say the spell, it's how much you think of the spell." Lupin said. "Now, Harry?"
Harry stood up, and concentrated hard on the spell. "ARTRESA!" He bellowed. A much more violent bolt shot from Harry's wand, and Ron was sent ten feet into the air. His wand went flying into the student body, and a hand reached up to grab it. Ron hit the ground with a large thump.
"Very good Harry!" Smiled Lupin. "Very good!" Ron got up slowly rubbing his behind. "All right Ron, find your wand and take a rest."
Ron, feeling a bit embarrassed, turned for his wand, but it was all ready being offered to him by Leto Stormrage. Lupin looked at him and thought *Let's make this boy human, shall we?*
"Mr. Stormrage? Would you care to try Mr. Potter?" Lupin asked.
Leto looked up at Harry and said, "It would be an honor."
Leto hopped up onto the 6 foot stage with a casual jump. He then proceeded to his end of the platform. He and Harry walked toward the center.
"So, going to pull any of your God-like moves on me?" Harry whispered as they bowed.
"A fighter need not be a mage, Potter, let alone God-like. A fighter need only be sensitive to the other fighter." Leto answered as they finished the bow. Both students then got into position. Lupin began to speak.
"Harry first; on my mark. One.two.three!" Harry slashed his wand out and used all the magic he could muster up.
"ARTRESA!" Harry roared. A very violent bolt shot at Leto with lightning speed.
What happened next was hard to describe. The only way to say it was that Leto blurred. His face, clothing, body, everything blurred. You could not tell where the air ended and Leto began. He was like a shadow, like he wasn't tangible at all. The spell shot right through the "Shadow Leto" and burst into sparks at the back of the wall. Leto then appeared normal again. His body had defined shapes and boundaries.
Lupin stood amazed. "A Phase Shifter." he said louder than he intended.
Harry looked at Lupin, and Leto saw his chance. "ARTRESA!" He roared, pointing his open hand at Harry. The room slightly shook as a yellow bolt lifted Harry off the ground and slammed him into the wall behind him. Harry fell to the ground with a hard thump as his wand flew into a corner. He couldn't move, his whole body felt numb. He heard somebody walking towards him.
"Can you move, Harry?" he heard Lupin say.
"I pthink I pan." Harry mumbled, not quite being able to feel his lips.
The whole class burst into laughs. Harry knew he was turning red. Leto meant to do that. He knew it. Leto wanted to make Harry a fool. Harry slowly felt feeling return to his body. He stood up, and gave Leto a glare. Leto simply smiled back.
Lupin was also looking at Leto. He was smirking. He left Harry's side and stepped onto the platform. Lupin stared at Leto, Leto stared back. Suddenly Lupin screamed forth "ARTRESA!" A powerful beam of yellow energy shot at Leto. As before, Leto shifted out of existence to avoid the attack. The spell hit the wall in a splash of yellow sparks. Lupin's smile faded temporarily. It quickly returned as he looked at the class.
"You didn't inform us that you were a Phase Shifter, Mr. Stormrage," Lupin spoke, "Can you explain to us what happens?" Leto did not respond. "Anyone else?"
Hermione raised her hand to answer. Lupin acknowledged her, she never took her eyes off Leto. After all, he might disappear again.
"When one 'Phase Shifts', the wizard actually moves his or her body into an alternate dimension. The shadow left behind is only a rip in the fabric of space. It's.very complicated." Hermione finished.
"My body remains in a semi-unconscious state in this alternate dimension." Said Leto. "I can use this ability to dodge attacks, teleport, of even possess people." Leto finished. The whole class murmured. Lupin smiled slightly.
"At least you know the extent of your power, Mr. Stormrage."
"I don't believe I am near the extent of my power, Professor." Leto answered.
"So you admit you're not perfect?" asked Lupin smugly.
"I implied I was, sir." Leto answered simply.
"Really? How very un-Stormrage of you." Lupin said.
A violent flare suddenly erupted in Leto's eyes. "ARTRESA!!" He roared. Lupin's eyes went wide with surprise. He was barely able to scream "PURGEUS!" The spell produced a sky blue energy in the shape of a shield. The Artresa spell pushed against the Purgeus shield, but eventually it turned to sparks. The shield disappeared, and the entire class stared into their Professor's face to see his reaction. He wasn't frowning.he was smiling.
"What in the bloody hell is he smiling about?" asked Ron.
Leto returned to a stand still position. Lupin turned to the class. "Class, we stand at a wall. I can't hit Mr. Stormrage with any spell that wouldn't kill him due to the fact that he's a Phase Shifter. However, Mr. Stormrage can't hit me with any spell due to the fact I'm the more aged and experienced wizard." Lupin said.
"More aged than experienced, I'd say." Leto growled. The class gasped.
Lupin's smile seemed a bit more strained now. Harry couldn't understand. Why was he putting up with this? Snape had been willing to deduct points easily for Leto's behavior. Harry, who was liking Leto less and less every second, wanted to see him get punished.
"That's quite enough, Mr. Stormrage." Lupin said. "What would be the common occurrence in a wizard duel of this type? Yes, Mr. Thomas?" Lupin recognized Dean.
"Um.the two are supposed to fight with out magical attacks." Dean answered, unsure of himself.
"Correct, Mr. Thomas. 10 points for Gryffindor. Now, Mr. Stormrage, you obviously do not have to continue if you don't-" Leto cut him off.
"I'm ready." Leto answered.
"I must warn you, I am a werewolf. Even when not in wolf form, my strength is above that-" again Leto cut him off.
"I'm fine, Professor." Leto was not smiling nor frowning.simply.staring.
Lupin removed his robes to reveal a tunic. Leto removed his robes and the girls gasped. His muscular and scarred torso was out in the open. His white pants where all that remained. Harry could see the long snake tattoo. He wondered if the Basilisk had infected him with dark powers. He wouldn't be surprised if Leto was just as slimy as the snake.no; he was judging Leto poorly. He couldn't assume Leto was evil simply because he didn't like him.
"Weapons?" Lupin asked.
"Bit dangerous for a school presentation, don't you think?" Leto asked.
"Agreed." Responded Lupin.
Lupin and Leto walked to the center. They both bowed and returned to fighting positions. The crowd of students was quiet. They dared not speak, not even breathe. The two combatants stared.then Lupin attacked.
Lupin rushed forward and plowed his right fist into Leto's head. Only Leto wasn't there anymore.he was behind Lupin. Lupin had simply hit black smoke. Leto looked at Lupin.staring.smiling. Lupin turned to strike again, but only hit more smoke. Leto was behind him. The crowd gasped. Even Harry couldn't understand it. It's like Leto would just disappear in a cloud of black smoke and appear behind Lupin. Lupin was obviously getting fed up.
"Come on, Lupin." Leto smiled. "If you hold back my victory won't be so sweet." Leto said, smirking. Lupin turned to swing, and Leto pulled his teleporting trick, but this time Lupin turned around in time to catch Leto of guard. A powerful hit sent Leto backwards. Lupin stumbled back, surprised. Lupin smiled, but Leto smiled back. Leto rushed at Lupin, but just as Lupin was preparing to block Leto phased behind Lupin and kicked him hard in the back. Lupin flew forward and face planted in the ground. Leto laughed. Lupin sprung up, furious. He growled a very wolfish growl at Leto. Leto backed away slowly, but Lupin had sprung. He was swinging at Leto left and right, side to side, up and down. Leto dodged the hits, moving like the wind. But Harry noticed something in Leto's eyes; genuine fear.
Lupin eventually backed off as Leto teleported to the opposite side of the platform. Lupin, who was now exhausted, turned to face Leto. He slowly advanced upon him. Leto was afraid. "Why doesn't he teleport?" Harry heard Lavender whisper.
"He can't! It takes a lot of energy to do all of that! He's probably exhausted!" Hermione whispered back.
Lupin was smiling wickedly as he advanced upon Leto. His wand held out straight, the professor stopped with his wand only inches from Leto's face. Leto did not show the slightest sign of any emotion. Lupin growled out a few words. "Submit, Stormrage." Leto did not answer. Lupin growled again, this time with much more anger. "Submit, Stormrage." Just then, Harry heard a hissing sound. Lupin heard it to, it was coming from his feet. Both he and Harry looked and saw a terrifying site. It was a 8 foot long King Cobra. It had slithered up onto the platform. Lupin slowly back away from it. Yet more hisses could be heard. Harry looked at the floor, and saw snakes pouring out of every crack in the wall and floor. They stood in front of Leto.almost as if, as if.
"Blood hell!" Ron whispered. "They're protecting him!"
Harry didn't want to believe it, but it was true. No way.no possible way. Harry felt angered. These snakes where stopping Leto from being punished! It wasn't fair! Everything went right for Leto!
"Leave him alone! Return to your homes!" Harry hissed in Parseltounge.
"What?" Leto hissed back. The crowed gasped. So Leto too was a Parseltounge.
"Leave him alone! Return to your homes!" Harry repeated. This time, the snakes all looked at Harry. Then they looked at Leto. They then hissed wildly at Harry, some spitting venom at his feet. Harry didn't understand it. He had Voldemort's power! How could this guy have more power over the snakes then Voldemort?
Just then the door was pushed open. The snakes scattered at lightning speed back into their holes. McGonnagal looked at the platform and gasped. "Professor Lupin, what are you doing?"
Lupin smiled at her. "Just a friendly duel." McGonnagal stared doubtingly at Lupin and Leto. Leto smiled back at her.
"Just a duel, Professor. Nothing more. Professor Lupin here was helping me to focus my Phase Shifting abilities." Harry and Ron stared with jaws open. What a hell of a lie!
"Bullshit, mate! Lupin was going to tear the guys jugular out!" Ron whispered.
"All right then." McGonnagal said with a defeated voice. "Off to your next class."
Leto put his robe back on and got off the platform, exiting immediately. The girls followed him out. Lupin exited along with the boys. Ron looked excited.
"What a class, hey Harry?" Ron asked.
"Yeah." Muttered Harry.
"You know, it was really solid not telling on Lupin like that. I think this Leto character might not be too bad!" Ron said.
"Whatever." Muttered Harry as he left Ron to go to his next class.
There you go. A longer chapter than usual. So, Leto's strong, but not all powerful. Yet if he's so close to snakes, why isn't he in Slytherin? Is Harry really growing to hate Leto? And what the hell is Lupin's problem? He's obviously got something against the name "Stormrage." The next chapter will be up sooner. Until we meet again, keep hunting those demons.
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