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Xander was startled awake when Twilight leapt up onto his chest. GrumblingXander glanced at his watch and groaned. 4:45, the little kitten was a far more effective and reliable alarm clock than the muggle version and Xander got the impression that that was the reason thatTonks had bought him for.
"Alright you, time to get up." Xander rolled out of bed, the cat dropping to the floor when his eyes caught the night sky. The moon would be full in a few days and Xander was glad that he had gotten that conversation with Dumbledore out of the way. It would be difficult explaining, but they had decided that Xander had a sickly brother whom he went to go see once a month.
Xander dressed quickly, far more used to the dark than he should be. All the while he murmured a song from a muggle movie, Spirit. He had taken a liking to the movie and had promptly bought a portable CD player and the soundtrack. The song reminded him about him and his friends, wild and free. It also reminded him of the innocence that they had all lost at an early age. Glancing at the lunar chart on the wall between his bed and, surprisingly, Remus Lupin's, he noticed that the full moon was tonight. Lucky him. Gathering his bags he quickly walked downstairs and took his silent residence in one of overstuffed armchairs and began to count the reasons why he was going kill Ron. When he finished that list he ran through ways on how to do it; when that one was spent he began to make up new and unusual punishments.
Xander glanced up when he heard people coming down the boy's stairwell. The Marauders, all looking distinctly interested in their early rising roommate. Standing up he said the first thing that came to his mind.
"Can I follow you guys? I'll get lost for sure." Xander said with a lopsided grin. A little voice in the back of his head taunted him about being a liar and a Slytherin in hiding. Following the Marauders into the Great Hall had its advantages, like being able to walk at a pace that didn't involve a brilliant, book obsessed witch, two hot headed red heads, and on occasion, an angry teacher.
After making it to the Hall Xander decided that it was time to divide and conquer. Seating himself away from everybody else he decided to eat and chose scrambled eggs, biscuits and gravy, and fresh tomatoes. The food was as good as always and he relished the ability to eat and not have to worry about being called out. He wondered what the Marauders would do when they found out about his…..difference from them. Would he be accepted like Moony, or scorned like Snape?
He didn't care to think on it quickly decided that it was time to head for DADA. It was still his favorite subject though he knew the material. He also knew that he would 'learn' about Dementors today. It reminded him of when his Patronus had changed from stag to wolf.
Grumbling about more teachers being out to get him he walked along, his eyes glittering with distrust as he walked into the classroom. It was, to his surprise, much like Lupins had been in his Third year. Would he actually get another decent teacher? Taking a seat in the back he waited for about three minutes before the students began to pour in. the Marauders took a seat in the front and the Slytherins once again separated themselves from the Gryffindors. The Gryffindors looked at the new student in wonder and a red haired, green eyed girl sat down next to him.
"Hello, I'm Lily Evans. You are Xander Sanchez right?" Lily asked offering her hand.Xander took it and nodded. The door closed and Xander looked around and caught sight of the professor.
Dark brown hair was carefully clipped and mischievous gray eyes watched the students.
"Hello, I see we have a new friend in our midst. Welcome Mr. Sanchez, I am Professor Hawks." The man said turning a grin to him. Xander nodded in his usual silent fashion.
"Today we are learning about the guardians of Azkaban. Who can tell me about them?" Xander raised his hand and with a grin Hawks nodded towards him.
"The Dementors feed on positive human emotion; a large crowd is a feast to them. They drain a wizard of his powers when left with them to long. The Dementor is known to give the Kiss, which sucks a persons soul from them. When they drain the positive emotion they leave nothing except the worst of memories." Xander said as he twirled his wand between his fingers.
"Yes, quite well Mr. Sanchez, twenty points to Gryffindor. May I ask were you learned such information?" Hawks asked, looking at his newest student who new the real, basic detail about the creatures.
"They were a common occurrence were I am from. In the other point of view, they let me hear my mother for the first time." Xander gave his teacher a look that could kill. "And if you were to bring in other creatures, such as the boggart, we could all hear it. But that Professor is another subject entirely."
"Yes. Well, since we've already covered the information we will move onto the charm to expel them. The charm is Expecto Patronum. In our next class we will all try the charm. Right now I will show you a corporal Patronus." Raising his wand Hawks clearly said the charm and a Hippogriff burst from the end. It looked around the room with open displeasure towards the students.Said students all backed away when Xander moved forward and bowed. The hippogriff paused, bowed and disappeared as Xander returned to his seat.
"It is also rarely considered or known, that the Patronus takes on the distinct characteristics of the real creature. When the creature thinks of itself as deserving respect, such as the Hippogriff, you must treat them with the same respect as you would to a real Hippogriff." Xander said as he took his seat.
"Yes, very true Mr. Sanchez, you must have had a very good Defense teacher." Hawks said looking at the young, man in awe.
"I've had one or two really good ones." Xander said with a smirk.
After this class Xander had a free double period, as he didn't 'take' Herbology or Potions. He quietly made his way to the lake and took a seat on the ground. His sharpened senses let him know of the approach of one Remus Lupin. The young werewolf took a seat next to him and said quietly.
"I suggest you watch out for James and Sirius." It was a soft warning, but for what it was worth Xander snorted.
"I'll make sure to do that. But I'm pretty sure that's not why you came to find me." Xander said as he turned his gaze to the young werewolf.
" The headmaster came to me after class just now and said that you would be joining me during the full moon. What I was wondering was why? Your not a werewolf, or at least you don't smell like a werewolf." Remus murmured.
"Your right, I'm not a werewolf, or at least not a complete one. There was an accident."
Your leaving them like this? Yes I am. Leon, Dray, act your age.