Chapter 32
"Harry I need to see you privately after class." Alex told Harry when he entered the DADA room.
"Yes Professor Grant." He said before sitting down with Ron and Hermione, who had finally made up.
"What's that about Harry?" Hermione asked.
"I don't know." Harry said, slightly befuddled (Ha Ha 2 point word).
Class went by rather quickly and without too many distractions. After the class left Harry walked up to Alex's desk and waited.
"You wanted to see me Professor Grant?"
"Yes I did. Please sit down Harry. Look, there's no easy way of saying this but... I'm your aunt."
"You're my... but... how?"
"Well years ago my father had an affair with your father's mother. The result of which being James." Alex said, waiting for Harry's reaction.
"How long have you known this?"
"I found out last night."
"Why are you telling me this?" He asked. "I know that you didn't like my father or his friends so why would you care about being his sister?"
"Because I am the one who is going to have to train you for your battle against Voldemort."
"What?"
"Actually I'm one of the people. Professor Snape will also be helping prepare you. I'll be teaching you dueling and Professor Snape will be helping you with Occulemency."
"Oh no! Not again. Dumbledore tried to have me learn that from Snape last time. I can't do that again." Harry said, getting irritated.
"Harry occulemency is a very helpful skill to have. And if your going to fight Voldemort, than you'll most definitely need it."
"What do you know about facing Voldemort?"
"A lot actually... I was a Death Eater."