The Training Begins
Dumbledore looked up to the three students and replied, "You shall begin today. Since of course, it is early and right after breakfast, Professor Lupin shall be waiting for you just outside the Room of Requirement." The three nodded and got to their feet. They each shook hands with Dumbledore and left his office. The three headed striaght to the Room of Requirement to meet Remus. As the walked through the last corridor they saw Remus standing by a door with a smile on his face. He openned the door and let the three in. Once the door was closed, a rom with a lot of battle gear and swords were shown along all the walls of the room, with a huge training area in the center.
"Ok, you all know why you are here, and what I am going to teach you. Now Ron, you're up first. Now, the key is, to hide your emotion, and don't show anger, fear, or compassion. Keep a straight face the entire time and fight me." Ron nodded and Remus and himself walked over to a wall which heald the swords. Remus chose an old fashioned knights sword, while Rin grabbed an ancient sammurai sword. The two walked over to the center of the room, took a ready position, and began. Remus was the first to make a move. He intentionaly, made a reckless move by lunging at Ron with his sword held point outward. Ron quickly jumped to the side and came down with his sword ar Remus' back. Remus quickly turned around as the two blades clashed together. He then jumped in the air and made a sweeping move with his sword at Ron's torso. Ron didn't expect it and was caught off guard, but was able to jump out of the way, only to lose his balance and fall to the ground. Remus let out a slight chuckle and offered Ron his hand to help him up.
Ron grasped his hand and got up. "Hermione, you're next," Said Lupin. Hermione stood up from where Harry and her were sitting and walked over to Remus. "Now, I have my sword, but you need one." Hermione walked over to the wall of swords and pulled out a long blade, similar to the ones ninjas used way back in the early eighteen hundreds. She walked over to Remus and smirked. The two got in ready stance and the fight began. Hermione swung her blade at Remus' side which was easily blocked. Remus then countered by spinning around and swinging his own blade to her neck area. Hermione ducked quickly and swung her leg behind Remus' and tripped him. Remus fell to the ground and Hermione stood up, blade facing Remus' chest, smirking, "Do you yield?" She asked. Remus nodded and stood up. "You know, that was pretty good. I didn't expect that one." He said. "I trained with a few of my muggle friends for a few summer holidays." She replied. "I can tell you've done it before. That's good. You can help me teach Harry and Ron." Hermione smiled and walked back over by Ron and Harry.
Harry stood up and went to walk over to the wall of swords, but was stopped by Remus. "Harry, I already have a sword for you. It is one of your ancestor's swords, but you've used it before." Harry looked at Remus with a confused look. Remus smirked and pulled out from his robes, Godric Gryffindor's sword. He looked at it and handed it to Harry, "Dumbledore wanted you to have it when the time is right. I guess it is that time." Harry's mouth was open. He tried to speak, but couldn't. So he didn't. He simply nodded and took the sword. Remus and himself walked over to the center of the room. They assumed a ready position and began once more.
Harry was the first to make a move. He ran at Remus and swung his sword in a horizontal motion at his torso. Remus quickle swung his blade the same and the two swords clashed. They quickly swung again in the opposite direction, blades clashing again. They stood there applying as much force as possible, trying to force the other to give way. neither men would budge. They looked each other in the eye for a while before knowing that they were both giving out. Harry and Remus both jumped back away from each other and looked at each other smirking. Harry jumped into the air and swung his blade down at Remus' head. Remus held his blade up to block, but was taken by complete suprise when Harry landed without swinging and swung his blade horizontally at Remus' torso, stopping just before hitting him. "I win." Remus' eyes went wide noticing what had happened.
Harry smirked and started to laugh, as did Remus. The two shook hands and then went back by Ron and Hermione. "Well, Remus, it's been fun, but.." Harry looked at his watch. it showed five minutes to eleven. "We gotta go and eat Lunch." With that, the four of them headed down to the Great Hall for lunch.As soon as lunch was over, the three headed to the DADA class for Auror training with Moody. Once they got there, they saw Moody standing there. "Ok you three. Pull out your wands and we can get started." They did as they were told and waited for furthur instructions. "Ok, fist of all, you three will be taking turns dueling me, trying to get as many hits in as you can. I don't think that even Harry can get me, but you all need practice." The three nodded and Moody smirked. "Ok, Hermione, you're up." Hermione swallowed hard and nodded. Harry grabbed her by the arm and kissed her on the cheek and whispered in her ear, "Don't try stunning him. He's too fast. Try binding him once he is doging another spell."
Hermione nodded and walked up to the dueling table along with Moody. "Alasor, don't go easy on me because I am a girl." Moody smirked at her. "Oh don't worry about that Hermione. I didn't plan on it. In fact, I planned on going harder on you because you know more spells than these two." Hermione nodded and took a stance ready to duel, as did Moody. In a second, Hermione stepped foward and shoulted, "Stupefly" The spell hurled foward and got three feet away from Moody when he yelled, "Protego!" The spell disappeared as it hit an invisible barrier. Moody smirked and yelled, "Incendio!" Hermione expected it and was one step ahead of him, "Glacius!" Ice and fire mixed in the center of the table as each spell canceled each other out. Hermione made a quick move and shouted, "Expelliarmus!" The spell flew quickly through the air and hit Moody's wand right before he could shout a protection spell. "Accio Wand" she said, as Moody's wand flew into her hand. She smirked and looked to Moody, who was, by this point, had his mouth open and eyes wide. "I can't believe I just got disarmed by a kid." he said. Hermione smirked and tossed Alastor his wand back.
"I told you not to take it easy on me!" she said. "I know, but I did anyway." he said with a smirk. "Potter! Your turn." Harry stood up and walked over to Moody. He got on the dueling table and got in a ready stance. Moody smirked and began. "stupefly!" The spell flew straight to Harry, "Protego" Once the spell disappeared he shouted two spells, one right behind the other. "Expeliarmus" he yelled followed directly by, "Bind!" Moody was able to dodge the disarming spell, but wasn't able to move away from the body binding spell. Soon, his body was still as ropes wrapped around his body. Harry smirked and walked over to him. "Game, set, and match." He said as he cut the ropes, letting Moody free.
Moody stood up and smirked. "Damn, that's two. No wonder I retired. Ron, no need for you to duel. I can't stand the shame of getting beat twice. Now. Part one is finished for the day. Onto part two. Dumbledore said I need to teach you the unforgivable curses. Actually, only one. Aveda Kedavra" Hermione and Ron gasped as Harry smirked. "Good. Now I can kill Voldermort the same way he killed my mum and dad." he said. Moody looked at Harry. " Potter, what are you a fool? Aveda Kedavra doesn't affect him. Just like it won't affect you." The smirks on Harry's face faded at Alastor's reply. He simply nodded.
Then, a smile came to his face again. "Doesn't mean it won't affect his followers now does it." Moody smiled, "Now you're thinking Potter." Hermione and Roon looked at the two. "Ok, you three, let's get started. Now, see that statue over there?" The three nodded. "Well, that statue is made to practice the unfogivable curses. Don't worry, it will come back together as soon as I give the command. Now, it will glow red if you are close to getting it right, it will glow blue if it is weak, and it just won't glow at all if you aren't doing it correctly. But most importantly, if you get it correct, it will obviously, shatter." The three nodded and walked over to the statue.
"Ron, since you didn't duel, why don't you go first." Ron nodded and walked infront of the staute. He pointed his want at it and yelled "Aveda Kedavra!" As soon as the spell hit the statue, it glowed a fire red. "Well done Ron. Might I ask what you were thinking about to make you mad when you cast the spell." Ron looked to Moody, "I thought about my family being murdered by Voldermort." It was the first time Ron had said Voldermort's name and didn't flinch. Only determination. "Well, good, you are getting it atleast. Hermione, you're up."
Hermione moved into the same position where Ron was, and pointed her wand at the statue. "Aveda Kedavra!" The spell flew though the air and hit the statue. Just like Ron's spell, it made the statue turn a bright, fire red. Hermione lowered her wand and walked back over to Harry. "Hermione." Moody said. "What were you thinking about?" Hermione looked at Harry. "The day they sent him to Azkaban." Harry smiled and walked up to the statue.
"Go ahead Potter." Harry nodded and pointed his wand at the statue. "AVEDA KEDAVRA!!" The spell shot foward and hit the statue. Just as it hit the statue, it exploded into pieces. Five seconds later, it built back together. Harry smirked as Ron, Hermione, and Moody looked at him in suprise. "What?" He asked. Moody was the first to speak. "Potter, how the hell did you do that? Not many people get it one their first try. What were you thinking about?" Harry's smile faded. "I'd rather not talk about that. As for how I did it. Let's just say I had a few pratice times against Voldermort." He said and walked out of the room. Hermione quickly followed him, leaving Ron and Moody to practice.
mwahahahaha. Cliff hanger there. Thought I was gonna add the convo didn't ya. Come on admit it. lol. Don't worry, next chapter comin up.