A/N- Surprise chapter! I think that makes 3 new chapters in 4 days. I was
sick home today so I just decided to update. I was also thinking a lot
about this chapter. I need some help please. I need to know if you think
Dumbledore and Harry should make up and be how they were before. If so how
should they do that? I am still thinking about it and suggestions would be
great. There were very little long reviews for the last chapter so I will
wait for responses for the next chapter. I am getting the reviews though
and I appreciate them so much. I love to hear when new people are reading
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"Okay, we can start right here."
Harry nodded.
"But," Remus started again.
Harry sighed.
"I see that you are upset about something and I would like it if you talked to someone after we are done."
"What?" Harry asked unbelieving. He knew that the whole thing with Dumbledore was blown out of proportion but he had a right to be angry.
Didn't he?
"I will," Harry stated calmly.
"Ok, you should first know a few things about your werewolf senses."
"Um, Remus, I know that everyone knows now but could we put a silencing spell on the room please?"
"Of course," Remus said and whispered the spell. "Alright, the things you should know are you are stronger physically, your senses have sharpened and you have to learn how to focus them. The first thing we are going to practice is your hearing. I want you to stand over there by the door and face the wall. Have your wand in your hand and out in a ready stance. I am going to stand behind you and throw different spells at you. You are not to turn around but you have to block them. Understand?"
"But how will I do that if I can't see?"
"You will understand when we start. Do you trust me?"
Again with the trust issue. Harry did trust people. He really did. He maybe didn't trust everyone completely but he still trusted them a lot. Those questions that Dumbledore asked him were not fair. They were not specific enough. He asked if Harry trusted anyone. The answer to that was yes but he didn't completely trust people. Take Sirius for example, Harry trusted him in some ways but in some ways he didn't. He knew that Sirius wanted the best for Harry and he knew that Sirius would never turn against the light side but he did not know if Sirius was always telling him the truth. That was a lot like the other people he didn't completely trust such as Dumbledore and Remus. Did anyone entirely trust anyone? Everybody lies every once in a while so it is only natural not to totally trust someone. Harry had some trust issues but...didn't everyone?
"Yes," Harry said confidently.
"Alright then we can begin." Harry faced the wall just like he was told and Remus threw a spell at him. Harry felt strange as if everything had slowed down. He heard the spell coming at him and it was as loud as a jet plane. He heard and felt it coming close to his right ear. Harry reached his hand back and repelled it with a spell and then sent another spell towards Remus. Harry heard Remus fall onto the ground and then he turned around.
Remus stood up with a shocked expression. "That was very good Harry. You did exactly as you should have. How do you feel?"
"That was...strange."
"Do you want to try again?"
Harry nodded and they repeated the same thing except this time they used different spells and Remus did not end up on the floor.
"Very good. I think we don't need to practice doing that anymore but we still should wok on hearing and also your sight. I am going to take this needle," Lupin said picking up one off a desk, "break it in half, and then I am going to drop it on the floor in two different places. I want you to close your eyes and focus your sense of hearing. Be aware of it and listen for where I drop it. Then you may open your eyes and use your sense of sight to find it. It is a needle that will blend into its surroundings. You can also use your sense of smell."
"The needle has a smell?"
"Of course it does but it is so small that the average with or wizard can't smell it. You can though."
Harry nodded and closed his eyes. He could hear his breathing. It wasn't heavy but Harry was aware of every sound around him. He could hear the crawling of an insect, the breathing of Lupin and his steps, and the small breeze that was coming from the open window. Remus twirled the needle in his hand then gently snapped it in half.
"Did you hear that?" He asked.
Harry nodded.
"Okay, remember to listen and remember where I put it.
Harry heard a loud clank followed by another one as the needle halves hit the floor. Lupin moved to the center of the room and then Harry opened his eyes.
"I heard one over here," Harry said walking to his destination.
"Remember to use your sight and smell Harry."
Harry did just that and he could smell metal. It was strong and it was coming from two distinct spots. He used his eyes to look for it and he saw the outline of it near a desk. Harry knelt down and picked it up.
"That was great Harry. Now find the other one."
Harry found the other one much quicker this time and he put both needle halves onto the desks.
"I think we can move on then."
"It is that easy?" Harry asked.
"Well...for most it isn't easy. For me it took me a little longer."
"Oh, well...what's next?"
"I think the last two things are speed and strength. Um...I am going to put a spell on this desk to make it heavier times 20. You lift it and throw it out the window."
Harry cocked an eyebrow.
"Don't worry about it. I will repair it."
"And what if it hits someone?" Harry asked.
Remus laughed and looked out the window. "It won't."
"If you are sure," Harry said looking a little skeptical.
"I am," he said as he whispered something and pointed his wand at the desk. It was now much heavier.
"Concentrate Harry. It might be hard the first time but focus your strength into your arms and chest. You can do it."
Harry nodded and took a deep breath. He walked over to the desk and clutched it. With two deep breaths he picked it up and walked over to the window. He didn't think about how much the desk weighed. He just concentrated on the task ahead of him. He threw it out the window smoothly and it landed on the ground with a thump and a crack. It was in pieces.
"I told you it wouldn't hit anyone."
Harry smiled. "Again?"
"Not unless you want to."
"Okay then, what's next?"
"The last thing is your speed. Believe it or not you are about three times faster then you were before you were bitten."
"Wow!" Harry exclaimed.
"The way you are going to practice is...different but it will help you. We are going to walk outside in the hallway and you are going to run around. There are only two shortcuts back to my room and you already know them. Go as fast as you can and I will time how long it takes you."
"But what about the people in the halls?"
"You must dodge them."
"But-"
"You can do it Harry. Think about how much you have accomplished in the last hour. This should be as simple as everything else."
"Okay..."
"You know what to do then. Go do it. Ready, set, go!" Remus exclaimed and Harry raced out of the door. He felt silly and he didn't think he would be able to go that fast but he started to pick up speed and go around the students in the hallways. The students were shocked to say the least but before they could say anything he had past them. Harry didn't really like running through Hogwarts but he found that he knew what doors to take ad how to not run into anyone. He had been running for about 5 minutes and he wasn't getting tired when he realized he was going to run into something. There was almost a blockade of people in the hallway so he had no way to keep going. He bumped right into his potions master with a thump.
"Oomph," Harry said.
"Potter, get off me," Snape said.
"Sorry sir."
"Professor Dumbledore has been looking for you everywhere."
Harry did not want to deal with the headmaster so soon.
"He has news about your expulsion," Snape said quickly.
Nevermind.
"Why were you running in the hallways Potter?"
"Oh it was just something I was practicing with Professor Lupin."
Snape seemed to make a growling sound and Harry was wondering where this was going. "Just go see Dumbledore now."
Harry nodded and hurried off towards the headmaster's office. He decided that he would not speak about the veil or how mad Harry really was at Dumbledore for lying. They would just talk about his expulsion.
Dumbledore was hoping for something else. Ever since Harry left he had been working full force to try to get Harry to not get expelled. Maybe if that worked then Harry would forgive him for other things.
"Hello Mr. Potter."
Harry was slightly annoyed that Dumbledore was acted so calm and collected after everything.
"I have good news."
Harry didn't say anything.
"For the last hour...and days, I have been working hard to make sure you did not get expelled. I am happy to announce that you will not be. From now on though you will be with Remus at all times during the full moon. I believe you have some other friends who will be with you as well."
Harry didn't want to show his true happiness but in reality he couldn't be happier. He wouldn't be leaving his home. He wouldn't have to live in Hagrid's hut and he could continue living in the Gryffindor house. Life almost seemed perfect as he forgot about everything else for that split second.
"Thank you sir," Harry said and calmly got out of his chair and exited the room. As soon as he was outside the door he put on the biggest grin and ran taking up his highest speed yet and got to the DADA classroom in record time.
"Harry where have you been? It's taken you almost 30 minutes. I guess you will just have to-"
"Remus!" Harry yelled to shut the man up.
"What Harry?"
"I am not going to be expelled!" Harry said cheerfully.
"Harry that's great!" Remus said. "Let's go tell Sirius! And then you can go tell Hermione and Ron!"
"Sirius!" Harry called entering his quarters. "Sirius, Sirius, guess what!"
"Hi Harry, what?"
"I am not going to be expelled!"
"That's wonderful! I had a feeling you wouldn't be. How?"
"I am not sure. Dumbledore did, said something. I don't really know."
Harry left minutes later and went to tell Hermione and Ron. He had forgotten all about the fight with Dumbledore and defeating Voldemort for that hour or so. He was just happy he wouldn't have to leave his home.
A/N- That's it. I wasn't expecting another chapter today but I am getting into the story again and it is hard to think about much else. I know sometimes the characters are ooc but isn't everyone at times depending on the circumstances? I will probably update Sunday at the latest. Please review!!
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"Okay, we can start right here."
Harry nodded.
"But," Remus started again.
Harry sighed.
"I see that you are upset about something and I would like it if you talked to someone after we are done."
"What?" Harry asked unbelieving. He knew that the whole thing with Dumbledore was blown out of proportion but he had a right to be angry.
Didn't he?
"I will," Harry stated calmly.
"Ok, you should first know a few things about your werewolf senses."
"Um, Remus, I know that everyone knows now but could we put a silencing spell on the room please?"
"Of course," Remus said and whispered the spell. "Alright, the things you should know are you are stronger physically, your senses have sharpened and you have to learn how to focus them. The first thing we are going to practice is your hearing. I want you to stand over there by the door and face the wall. Have your wand in your hand and out in a ready stance. I am going to stand behind you and throw different spells at you. You are not to turn around but you have to block them. Understand?"
"But how will I do that if I can't see?"
"You will understand when we start. Do you trust me?"
Again with the trust issue. Harry did trust people. He really did. He maybe didn't trust everyone completely but he still trusted them a lot. Those questions that Dumbledore asked him were not fair. They were not specific enough. He asked if Harry trusted anyone. The answer to that was yes but he didn't completely trust people. Take Sirius for example, Harry trusted him in some ways but in some ways he didn't. He knew that Sirius wanted the best for Harry and he knew that Sirius would never turn against the light side but he did not know if Sirius was always telling him the truth. That was a lot like the other people he didn't completely trust such as Dumbledore and Remus. Did anyone entirely trust anyone? Everybody lies every once in a while so it is only natural not to totally trust someone. Harry had some trust issues but...didn't everyone?
"Yes," Harry said confidently.
"Alright then we can begin." Harry faced the wall just like he was told and Remus threw a spell at him. Harry felt strange as if everything had slowed down. He heard the spell coming at him and it was as loud as a jet plane. He heard and felt it coming close to his right ear. Harry reached his hand back and repelled it with a spell and then sent another spell towards Remus. Harry heard Remus fall onto the ground and then he turned around.
Remus stood up with a shocked expression. "That was very good Harry. You did exactly as you should have. How do you feel?"
"That was...strange."
"Do you want to try again?"
Harry nodded and they repeated the same thing except this time they used different spells and Remus did not end up on the floor.
"Very good. I think we don't need to practice doing that anymore but we still should wok on hearing and also your sight. I am going to take this needle," Lupin said picking up one off a desk, "break it in half, and then I am going to drop it on the floor in two different places. I want you to close your eyes and focus your sense of hearing. Be aware of it and listen for where I drop it. Then you may open your eyes and use your sense of sight to find it. It is a needle that will blend into its surroundings. You can also use your sense of smell."
"The needle has a smell?"
"Of course it does but it is so small that the average with or wizard can't smell it. You can though."
Harry nodded and closed his eyes. He could hear his breathing. It wasn't heavy but Harry was aware of every sound around him. He could hear the crawling of an insect, the breathing of Lupin and his steps, and the small breeze that was coming from the open window. Remus twirled the needle in his hand then gently snapped it in half.
"Did you hear that?" He asked.
Harry nodded.
"Okay, remember to listen and remember where I put it.
Harry heard a loud clank followed by another one as the needle halves hit the floor. Lupin moved to the center of the room and then Harry opened his eyes.
"I heard one over here," Harry said walking to his destination.
"Remember to use your sight and smell Harry."
Harry did just that and he could smell metal. It was strong and it was coming from two distinct spots. He used his eyes to look for it and he saw the outline of it near a desk. Harry knelt down and picked it up.
"That was great Harry. Now find the other one."
Harry found the other one much quicker this time and he put both needle halves onto the desks.
"I think we can move on then."
"It is that easy?" Harry asked.
"Well...for most it isn't easy. For me it took me a little longer."
"Oh, well...what's next?"
"I think the last two things are speed and strength. Um...I am going to put a spell on this desk to make it heavier times 20. You lift it and throw it out the window."
Harry cocked an eyebrow.
"Don't worry about it. I will repair it."
"And what if it hits someone?" Harry asked.
Remus laughed and looked out the window. "It won't."
"If you are sure," Harry said looking a little skeptical.
"I am," he said as he whispered something and pointed his wand at the desk. It was now much heavier.
"Concentrate Harry. It might be hard the first time but focus your strength into your arms and chest. You can do it."
Harry nodded and took a deep breath. He walked over to the desk and clutched it. With two deep breaths he picked it up and walked over to the window. He didn't think about how much the desk weighed. He just concentrated on the task ahead of him. He threw it out the window smoothly and it landed on the ground with a thump and a crack. It was in pieces.
"I told you it wouldn't hit anyone."
Harry smiled. "Again?"
"Not unless you want to."
"Okay then, what's next?"
"The last thing is your speed. Believe it or not you are about three times faster then you were before you were bitten."
"Wow!" Harry exclaimed.
"The way you are going to practice is...different but it will help you. We are going to walk outside in the hallway and you are going to run around. There are only two shortcuts back to my room and you already know them. Go as fast as you can and I will time how long it takes you."
"But what about the people in the halls?"
"You must dodge them."
"But-"
"You can do it Harry. Think about how much you have accomplished in the last hour. This should be as simple as everything else."
"Okay..."
"You know what to do then. Go do it. Ready, set, go!" Remus exclaimed and Harry raced out of the door. He felt silly and he didn't think he would be able to go that fast but he started to pick up speed and go around the students in the hallways. The students were shocked to say the least but before they could say anything he had past them. Harry didn't really like running through Hogwarts but he found that he knew what doors to take ad how to not run into anyone. He had been running for about 5 minutes and he wasn't getting tired when he realized he was going to run into something. There was almost a blockade of people in the hallway so he had no way to keep going. He bumped right into his potions master with a thump.
"Oomph," Harry said.
"Potter, get off me," Snape said.
"Sorry sir."
"Professor Dumbledore has been looking for you everywhere."
Harry did not want to deal with the headmaster so soon.
"He has news about your expulsion," Snape said quickly.
Nevermind.
"Why were you running in the hallways Potter?"
"Oh it was just something I was practicing with Professor Lupin."
Snape seemed to make a growling sound and Harry was wondering where this was going. "Just go see Dumbledore now."
Harry nodded and hurried off towards the headmaster's office. He decided that he would not speak about the veil or how mad Harry really was at Dumbledore for lying. They would just talk about his expulsion.
Dumbledore was hoping for something else. Ever since Harry left he had been working full force to try to get Harry to not get expelled. Maybe if that worked then Harry would forgive him for other things.
"Hello Mr. Potter."
Harry was slightly annoyed that Dumbledore was acted so calm and collected after everything.
"I have good news."
Harry didn't say anything.
"For the last hour...and days, I have been working hard to make sure you did not get expelled. I am happy to announce that you will not be. From now on though you will be with Remus at all times during the full moon. I believe you have some other friends who will be with you as well."
Harry didn't want to show his true happiness but in reality he couldn't be happier. He wouldn't be leaving his home. He wouldn't have to live in Hagrid's hut and he could continue living in the Gryffindor house. Life almost seemed perfect as he forgot about everything else for that split second.
"Thank you sir," Harry said and calmly got out of his chair and exited the room. As soon as he was outside the door he put on the biggest grin and ran taking up his highest speed yet and got to the DADA classroom in record time.
"Harry where have you been? It's taken you almost 30 minutes. I guess you will just have to-"
"Remus!" Harry yelled to shut the man up.
"What Harry?"
"I am not going to be expelled!" Harry said cheerfully.
"Harry that's great!" Remus said. "Let's go tell Sirius! And then you can go tell Hermione and Ron!"
"Sirius!" Harry called entering his quarters. "Sirius, Sirius, guess what!"
"Hi Harry, what?"
"I am not going to be expelled!"
"That's wonderful! I had a feeling you wouldn't be. How?"
"I am not sure. Dumbledore did, said something. I don't really know."
Harry left minutes later and went to tell Hermione and Ron. He had forgotten all about the fight with Dumbledore and defeating Voldemort for that hour or so. He was just happy he wouldn't have to leave his home.
A/N- That's it. I wasn't expecting another chapter today but I am getting into the story again and it is hard to think about much else. I know sometimes the characters are ooc but isn't everyone at times depending on the circumstances? I will probably update Sunday at the latest. Please review!!
Review!!!!