Phoenix of Legend
Disclaimer: All characters and subject matter appearing herein are the copyrighted © creations of J. K. Rowling and Warner Bros., and are borrowed for the purposes of this fan fiction. No money in any form was earned in its production. Professor Ivy Bellenmore, Xion and Corandell belong to me. If you wish to use any of them, please ask.
***HOPE ALL OF YOU ENJOYED YOUR HOLIDAYS!!!!! Sorry for taking so long, ONE MONTH! (Author cringes.) Call it lack of motivation, irritating brothers or just plain laziness, but I needed I little break from every day life. That plus my Holidays were a little hectic. This was my first Christmas without my dad and grandfather to celebrate it with; you can imagine how that would put someone out of the writing spirit for a while. Again I'm sorry for any inconveniences, but a needed a little personal time to deal with some things. Life just doesn't wait. ***
Kyntor: I agree completely with your opinion. Tests (as well as teachers) should be fair! (Grumbles about an unfair teacher who gives out daily pop quizzes, worries the class, and then says that it doesn't even count!) However, Bellenmore has her raisons for what she is doing. And who ever said her tests are fair! (Checks notes. . . dark, mysterious, a little insane, nope no mention of her being fair so her tests being fair are out of the question.) Besides that, this is fan fiction, so I'm aloud a little creative licensing.
Prd2bAmerican18: Glade you like it. The next chapter will be out before the end of the February. That much I can promise! (I hope.)
Bandit: Glade you liked it! Madame Hooch is a great character that I find never gets enough spotlight, but with only flying lessons and Quidditch, you don't get very much attention. Bellenmore testing Harry, Hermione and Ron won't happen for a little while still (maybe next chapter), seventh years to go through and all. Voldie may or may not get what's coming to him, I haven't decided yet if I'm going to do a sequel to this story or not. First things first, figure out how to finish this story then decide.
Sleepy: Here's the update. Sorry about taking so long.
Lady Ana Maria Lorinan: Glade you like it. And no there is no difference between potternapped and kidnapped, it just suited the story. My own made up word, gotta love it; potternapped!
~ ~ PHOENIX SPEECH
" " HUMAN SPEECH
^^ ^^ PARSELTONGUE
' ' THOUGHTS
Chapter 12 - Poltergeist, Pranks and Plans
November seemed to pass in a blur of Quidditch, work and tests as one by one the seventh years underwent Bellenmore's Holiday exam. Before anyone realised it, December, along with the dreaded exams came for the fifth years.
It was near the end of the first potions lesson that things seemed to go downhill for Harry. They were making an itching potion and Harry was teamed up with Neville. The potion started off good with Harry always looking at what his partner was doing. Their potion was a little too watery, other than that it was almost the perfect shade of red for the potion.
"Harry, how many prunus avium1 blossoms do we add?"
"Just five, anymore and the potion will be ruined."
Both students were so involved in their work that they did not see Malfoy as he walked passed their cauldron. Casually he slipped in a hand full of the blossoms before making his way to his seat to watch the fireworks. It didn't take long.
Students were scrambling to get away from the corrosive potion that melted through the cauldron's bottom and was currently eating away at the desks as it inched ever closer to the students. Thankfully with a flick of his wand, Snape was able to remove the potion.
"Bloody hell! Percy was right about those cauldron bottoms being to thin." Exclaimed Ron.
"No Mister Weasley, Longbottom here has a knack for destroying cauldrons in class. It wouldn't matter how thick the cauldron was." Sneered Snape. "Potter! Detention this Friday for not paying attention to what Longbottom was putting in his cauldron."
"Sir with all due respect I - "
"Are you or are you not his partner?" Asked Snape, a cold glint in his eyes.
"Yes, but I was - " Huffed Harry before he was cut off.
"Arguing with a teacher has merited you two Fridays worth of detention and ten points off of Gryffindor. Care to make it three detentions Mr. Potter?"
"No Sir." As Snape turned his back on Harry he did not see the death glare sent his way.
"Good, class is dismissed. Pack up and leave before you all join Mr. Potter in detention."
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A knock came from the Headmaster's door as the old man looked up from the ministry papers adorning his desk. Fudge was making things hard for the old man, not that Albus would ever let his frustration show, but there were some days that he felt like giving the power hungry minister a good hexing. The thought of the Minister of Magic being turned into a canary made the old man chuckle. However, putting most of his good humour aside he called out to the irate professor standing on the other side of his door.
"Come in Severus." Without a moments hesitation said potions master entered with a look of revulsion on his face.
"Headmaster." Snape gave a quick nod as he sat down in one of the chairs offered by Dumbledore.
"Good afternoon Severus, lemon drop?" Offered the old man. Snape never took anything offered and keeping with tradition he declined this one as well. "One day I will get you to try one of these. They are really quite good."
"Headmaster I have come to inform you that Potter will be starting his Occulmency lessons this Friday and continue them on the next Friday. However, as much as I would love too, I cannot continue to give the boy detentions as a cover story. "
"I see that would raise suspicion. Then there is only one thing to do, have Harry inform his friends that he will be getting extra lessons in self- defence. There is no need to tell them what kind of self-defence he will be receiving or with whom he shall receive his lessons."
"Is that wise sir?" Asked Snape.
"Sometimes it is best to tell the truth." Dumbledore had a sparkle in his eyes. " But even the truth can be twisted to become only half truths."
"Very well Headmaster, I must see to my classroom. Longbottom is a threat worst than the Dark Lord in potions. Perhaps we should send the boy over there. Let Voldemort deal with him."
"Severus." The old man's voice held an edge to it.
"It was just a thought. If you'll excuse me." Snape got up to leave as the Headmaster could only shake his head at his potions master. Truth be told, Severus would protect his students with his life.
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"I can't believe that greasy git gave you not ONE but TWO detentions!" Cried Ron.
"Ron calm down."
"Easy for you to say 'Mione. Your always miss calm and composed."
"Ron I'll have you know - " Hermione was cut of by Harry who, up to this point had been having a bad day.
"Please, can we not fight? I think I have a headache starting." Interrupted Harry. He was currently rubbing his temples.
"You OK mate?"
"I'll be fine Ron."
"It's not your - "
"No Hermione, just a regular headache." Said Harry. "And before you say it, I'm not going to see Pomfrey. I've seen enough of the hospital wing to last me a lifetime."
"Lets just get something to eat." Said Ron as they made their way to the great hall for lunch.
The hall was filled with happy chattering students eagerly filling their plates with food. Taking the only available seats, the trio sat down beside the Twins. As the trio were filling their plates they couldn't help noticing the identical grins. As Ron reached for the pumpkin juice, Fred stopped him.
"Trust me Ronnykins, you're not thirsty." Said George.
"What have you done now?" Asked Hermione.
"Us? Now why would you assume we did anything?" The trio just looked at them unconvinced.
"All right, fine then. Well, before you came in we had everyone do a toast in your honour Harry." Said Fred.
"Of course unknowingly they drank our latest invention." Said George with a grin.
"Perfect for parties I might add. Weasley Wizard Whizzes' new pumpkin ditty drops." Continued Fred.
"What exactly do they do?" Asked Hermione. "Nothing dangerous I hope."
"Ye have little faith." Said Fred as he pretended to be scandalized. "Our products are 100% safe, minus the rare side effect."
"That's besides the point. We've modified them so that when Peeves come into the hall in about, oh, I don't know, 20 seconds give or take, all how drank will have an uncontrollable urge to sing." Laughed George. Sure enough Peeves entered the hall in no time before yelling out to the student population.
"Let the fun begin!" Yelled out Peeves as he floated around the great hall.
At his exclamation all that drank the pumpkin ditty drop filled juice broke out in their favourite songs. The twins and the trio laughed while the teachers tried to 'help' the students.
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Lit touches lined the walls of an old abandoned house where a cloaked figure kneeled in front of a hooded snake-like creature. With a quick hand motion from the Dark Lord, the Death Eater rose from his kneeling position.
"Master we have located the final ingredient."
"Excellent, where isss it?"
"With the child of a former Death Eater my Lord." Intrigued Voldemort leaned forward on his throne.
"Have you retrieved it yet?" Inquired the Dark Lord.
"No Master."
"Fool. Crucio!" The Death Eater fell to the ground as pain enveloped him. Soon the pain became too much as the Death Eater cried out.
"F-forgive me M-master, I will not f-fail you a-again." Ending the curse, the Death Eater gratefully rose unsteadily to his feet.
"Bring me the final ingredient. You will not live to see another day should you fail me." His servant gave a quick nod.
"Leave me." With a short bow the Death Eater left his master's room. Voldemort rose from his throne to oversee the bubbling cauldron that resided in his chambers.
'You may have block me from your mind boy, but how long can you keep it up? Soon I will have my ultimate weapon then no one will dare oppose me. Muggle born witches and wizards will be the first to fall before my new world order.'
Voldemort was pleased, that in itself was something to be wary of. Things were falling into place nicely. Soon all the pieces would be in his possession, and Hogwarts would fall. Until then, he would bide his time waiting for the perfect opportunity to strike.
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Author's note: I know that this chapter was shorter than usual, but I couldn't think of anything else to put into it without it becoming too boring. There won't be a lot of action besides the exams for maybe two more chapters. Then the climax will start to unfold, let the games begin!
Next chapter: Test time! Lets see what Bellenmore can dish out!
*Let me know if I should write about Ron and Hermione's tests, or if any of you like, perspectives from all four houses. (Namely Harry, Draco and any other two characters you ask for from Ravenclaw and Hufflepuff). Let me know what you want. Read and Review PLEASE!!!!
1. Latin for Sweet Cherry blossoms
Griff_Star2000
Disclaimer: All characters and subject matter appearing herein are the copyrighted © creations of J. K. Rowling and Warner Bros., and are borrowed for the purposes of this fan fiction. No money in any form was earned in its production. Professor Ivy Bellenmore, Xion and Corandell belong to me. If you wish to use any of them, please ask.
***HOPE ALL OF YOU ENJOYED YOUR HOLIDAYS!!!!! Sorry for taking so long, ONE MONTH! (Author cringes.) Call it lack of motivation, irritating brothers or just plain laziness, but I needed I little break from every day life. That plus my Holidays were a little hectic. This was my first Christmas without my dad and grandfather to celebrate it with; you can imagine how that would put someone out of the writing spirit for a while. Again I'm sorry for any inconveniences, but a needed a little personal time to deal with some things. Life just doesn't wait. ***
Kyntor: I agree completely with your opinion. Tests (as well as teachers) should be fair! (Grumbles about an unfair teacher who gives out daily pop quizzes, worries the class, and then says that it doesn't even count!) However, Bellenmore has her raisons for what she is doing. And who ever said her tests are fair! (Checks notes. . . dark, mysterious, a little insane, nope no mention of her being fair so her tests being fair are out of the question.) Besides that, this is fan fiction, so I'm aloud a little creative licensing.
Prd2bAmerican18: Glade you like it. The next chapter will be out before the end of the February. That much I can promise! (I hope.)
Bandit: Glade you liked it! Madame Hooch is a great character that I find never gets enough spotlight, but with only flying lessons and Quidditch, you don't get very much attention. Bellenmore testing Harry, Hermione and Ron won't happen for a little while still (maybe next chapter), seventh years to go through and all. Voldie may or may not get what's coming to him, I haven't decided yet if I'm going to do a sequel to this story or not. First things first, figure out how to finish this story then decide.
Sleepy: Here's the update. Sorry about taking so long.
Lady Ana Maria Lorinan: Glade you like it. And no there is no difference between potternapped and kidnapped, it just suited the story. My own made up word, gotta love it; potternapped!
~ ~ PHOENIX SPEECH
" " HUMAN SPEECH
^^ ^^ PARSELTONGUE
' ' THOUGHTS
Chapter 12 - Poltergeist, Pranks and Plans
November seemed to pass in a blur of Quidditch, work and tests as one by one the seventh years underwent Bellenmore's Holiday exam. Before anyone realised it, December, along with the dreaded exams came for the fifth years.
It was near the end of the first potions lesson that things seemed to go downhill for Harry. They were making an itching potion and Harry was teamed up with Neville. The potion started off good with Harry always looking at what his partner was doing. Their potion was a little too watery, other than that it was almost the perfect shade of red for the potion.
"Harry, how many prunus avium1 blossoms do we add?"
"Just five, anymore and the potion will be ruined."
Both students were so involved in their work that they did not see Malfoy as he walked passed their cauldron. Casually he slipped in a hand full of the blossoms before making his way to his seat to watch the fireworks. It didn't take long.
Students were scrambling to get away from the corrosive potion that melted through the cauldron's bottom and was currently eating away at the desks as it inched ever closer to the students. Thankfully with a flick of his wand, Snape was able to remove the potion.
"Bloody hell! Percy was right about those cauldron bottoms being to thin." Exclaimed Ron.
"No Mister Weasley, Longbottom here has a knack for destroying cauldrons in class. It wouldn't matter how thick the cauldron was." Sneered Snape. "Potter! Detention this Friday for not paying attention to what Longbottom was putting in his cauldron."
"Sir with all due respect I - "
"Are you or are you not his partner?" Asked Snape, a cold glint in his eyes.
"Yes, but I was - " Huffed Harry before he was cut off.
"Arguing with a teacher has merited you two Fridays worth of detention and ten points off of Gryffindor. Care to make it three detentions Mr. Potter?"
"No Sir." As Snape turned his back on Harry he did not see the death glare sent his way.
"Good, class is dismissed. Pack up and leave before you all join Mr. Potter in detention."
-
**********
A knock came from the Headmaster's door as the old man looked up from the ministry papers adorning his desk. Fudge was making things hard for the old man, not that Albus would ever let his frustration show, but there were some days that he felt like giving the power hungry minister a good hexing. The thought of the Minister of Magic being turned into a canary made the old man chuckle. However, putting most of his good humour aside he called out to the irate professor standing on the other side of his door.
"Come in Severus." Without a moments hesitation said potions master entered with a look of revulsion on his face.
"Headmaster." Snape gave a quick nod as he sat down in one of the chairs offered by Dumbledore.
"Good afternoon Severus, lemon drop?" Offered the old man. Snape never took anything offered and keeping with tradition he declined this one as well. "One day I will get you to try one of these. They are really quite good."
"Headmaster I have come to inform you that Potter will be starting his Occulmency lessons this Friday and continue them on the next Friday. However, as much as I would love too, I cannot continue to give the boy detentions as a cover story. "
"I see that would raise suspicion. Then there is only one thing to do, have Harry inform his friends that he will be getting extra lessons in self- defence. There is no need to tell them what kind of self-defence he will be receiving or with whom he shall receive his lessons."
"Is that wise sir?" Asked Snape.
"Sometimes it is best to tell the truth." Dumbledore had a sparkle in his eyes. " But even the truth can be twisted to become only half truths."
"Very well Headmaster, I must see to my classroom. Longbottom is a threat worst than the Dark Lord in potions. Perhaps we should send the boy over there. Let Voldemort deal with him."
"Severus." The old man's voice held an edge to it.
"It was just a thought. If you'll excuse me." Snape got up to leave as the Headmaster could only shake his head at his potions master. Truth be told, Severus would protect his students with his life.
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**********
-
"I can't believe that greasy git gave you not ONE but TWO detentions!" Cried Ron.
"Ron calm down."
"Easy for you to say 'Mione. Your always miss calm and composed."
"Ron I'll have you know - " Hermione was cut of by Harry who, up to this point had been having a bad day.
"Please, can we not fight? I think I have a headache starting." Interrupted Harry. He was currently rubbing his temples.
"You OK mate?"
"I'll be fine Ron."
"It's not your - "
"No Hermione, just a regular headache." Said Harry. "And before you say it, I'm not going to see Pomfrey. I've seen enough of the hospital wing to last me a lifetime."
"Lets just get something to eat." Said Ron as they made their way to the great hall for lunch.
The hall was filled with happy chattering students eagerly filling their plates with food. Taking the only available seats, the trio sat down beside the Twins. As the trio were filling their plates they couldn't help noticing the identical grins. As Ron reached for the pumpkin juice, Fred stopped him.
"Trust me Ronnykins, you're not thirsty." Said George.
"What have you done now?" Asked Hermione.
"Us? Now why would you assume we did anything?" The trio just looked at them unconvinced.
"All right, fine then. Well, before you came in we had everyone do a toast in your honour Harry." Said Fred.
"Of course unknowingly they drank our latest invention." Said George with a grin.
"Perfect for parties I might add. Weasley Wizard Whizzes' new pumpkin ditty drops." Continued Fred.
"What exactly do they do?" Asked Hermione. "Nothing dangerous I hope."
"Ye have little faith." Said Fred as he pretended to be scandalized. "Our products are 100% safe, minus the rare side effect."
"That's besides the point. We've modified them so that when Peeves come into the hall in about, oh, I don't know, 20 seconds give or take, all how drank will have an uncontrollable urge to sing." Laughed George. Sure enough Peeves entered the hall in no time before yelling out to the student population.
"Let the fun begin!" Yelled out Peeves as he floated around the great hall.
At his exclamation all that drank the pumpkin ditty drop filled juice broke out in their favourite songs. The twins and the trio laughed while the teachers tried to 'help' the students.
-
**********
-
Lit touches lined the walls of an old abandoned house where a cloaked figure kneeled in front of a hooded snake-like creature. With a quick hand motion from the Dark Lord, the Death Eater rose from his kneeling position.
"Master we have located the final ingredient."
"Excellent, where isss it?"
"With the child of a former Death Eater my Lord." Intrigued Voldemort leaned forward on his throne.
"Have you retrieved it yet?" Inquired the Dark Lord.
"No Master."
"Fool. Crucio!" The Death Eater fell to the ground as pain enveloped him. Soon the pain became too much as the Death Eater cried out.
"F-forgive me M-master, I will not f-fail you a-again." Ending the curse, the Death Eater gratefully rose unsteadily to his feet.
"Bring me the final ingredient. You will not live to see another day should you fail me." His servant gave a quick nod.
"Leave me." With a short bow the Death Eater left his master's room. Voldemort rose from his throne to oversee the bubbling cauldron that resided in his chambers.
'You may have block me from your mind boy, but how long can you keep it up? Soon I will have my ultimate weapon then no one will dare oppose me. Muggle born witches and wizards will be the first to fall before my new world order.'
Voldemort was pleased, that in itself was something to be wary of. Things were falling into place nicely. Soon all the pieces would be in his possession, and Hogwarts would fall. Until then, he would bide his time waiting for the perfect opportunity to strike.
- ************************************************************************ -
Author's note: I know that this chapter was shorter than usual, but I couldn't think of anything else to put into it without it becoming too boring. There won't be a lot of action besides the exams for maybe two more chapters. Then the climax will start to unfold, let the games begin!
Next chapter: Test time! Lets see what Bellenmore can dish out!
*Let me know if I should write about Ron and Hermione's tests, or if any of you like, perspectives from all four houses. (Namely Harry, Draco and any other two characters you ask for from Ravenclaw and Hufflepuff). Let me know what you want. Read and Review PLEASE!!!!
1. Latin for Sweet Cherry blossoms
Griff_Star2000