Hello again! Just me, Tanydwr. Thanks to Lobo Diablo for reviewing
(again) and to iluvnoodles, and AlanP for his e-mail. It's only sort of
self-insertion, I don't always come out with so many quips as Kathryn, and
I'm nowhere near as strong and skilled. And may I repeat, she is NOT A
MARY-SUE! Just exactly what is the definition of a Mary-Sue anyway? And
if I get any more reviews/questions etc. I will answer at the end, okay?
On with the story!
Chapter 6 – Lessons
Kathryn scanned her timetable. Not good.
It read thus:
Monday
9 o'clock, Transfiguration
10 o'clock, Free period
11 o'clock, Auror Studies
12 o'clock, Lunch
2 o'clock, Double Potions
Tuesday
9 o'clock, Free period
10 o'clock, Charms
11 o'clock, D.A.D.A.
12 o'clock, Lunch
2 o'clock, Free period
3 o'clock, Free period
Wednesday
9 o'clock, Potions
10 o'clock, Charms
11 o'clock, Herbology
12 o'clock, Lunch
2 o'clock, Free period
3 o'clock, Transfiguration
Thursday
9 o'clock, Transfiguration
10 o'clock, Herbology
11 o'clock, Charms
12 o'clock, Lunch
2 o'clock, Double Auror Studies
Friday
9 o'clock, Herbology
10 o'clock, Charms
11 o'clock, Free period
12 o'clock, Lunch
2 o'clock, Double D.A.D.A
(A/N: Sorry if it's a bit mixed up, but I did my best! Also, they have two-hour lunchtimes.)
"Well, at least we haven't got Potions today." Lily remarked cheerfully.
"All those double lessons! How are we supposed to study with only three lessons a week?"
"That's what free periods are for. Well, that and sneaking down to the kitchens." James grinned.
Lily rolled her eyes. "They are meant for studying and learning. Also as extra time in which to do your homework."
"Well, at least we haven't got Potions today." Kathryn smiled.
"Didn't I just say that?" Lily frowned. Kathryn giggled.
"Professor Swindale isn't too bad. I mean, he's a former Ravenclaw and mean to everyone." Sirius answered her.
"Well at least he's fair. Hard lessons?"
"Yes."
"So long as he isn't biased to Slytherin, I don't mind. How's Herbology? And Charms?"
"Professors Sprout and Flitwick. They're great."
"I know. They'll still be teaching later. I can get on with them."
"Really? Cool."
"What about Auror Studies and Defence Against the Dark Arts? Who teaches those?"
"Well, D.A.D.A. is taught by Professor Johnson and his assistant Miss Kestrel. They're really nice, but both young, he's about twenty-five, she's more like twenty, twenty-one. In fact, she was Head Girl a couple of years ago. We all reckon they're going out." Alura giggled.
"And Auror Studies is taught by Professor Longworth. We haven't met that one yet." James explained.
"Well, I bet you anything we have homework today." Kathryn groaned.
"How much?" Sirius asked.
"A galleon. I tell you, we'll have homework." She sighed.
"You're on."
"Wha– oh, Sirius, you are an idiot."
"No, I'm not."
"You are."
"Not."
"Are."
"Not."
"Are."
The bickering continued as they walked towards their first lesson – Herbology.
James grinned. "They sound like us on a good day." He informed Lily.
"For once, Potter, I agree with you."
James observed the way the two friends' voice were heightening and seemed to gain a musical hint to the argument.
"You know, I'd never've thought it, but I reckon the two of them might actually be singers."
Lily grinned. "Like you're not, Potter. I've heard you sing before. To be honest it wasn't too bad."
"Neither was yours, Evans, 'cause you were singing in the shower last night. I could hear you!"
Lily blushed. "It would mean that all us girls are musical." She mused.
"As are us boys. Even Peter has a good voice." James shrugged. Then he grinned. "Why not suggest to Dumbledore that students get to provide the musical entertainment for the Christmas ball?"
"What?"
"It could be like a competition. Of course, everyone would have to go through a pre-screening to check that they were any good. You could have a mixture of bands, duets, soloists, quartets and the rest. It'd be great."
Lily grinned. "You know, Potter, that must be the first good idea you've come up with. I'll have to suggest it at the Prefects' meeting tomorrow."
"Are we actually having a rational conversation without yelling and insults, Evans?" James suddenly looked shocked.
Lily grinned. "Why, Potter, I believe we are. It seems our bickering friends have provided us a subject to speak about."
James observed the two others up ahead (now talking and laughing) with a critical eye. "You know, if I didn't know better I'd swear those two were flirting."
Lily looked at the pair. "It's very carefully guarded. Maybe we should get them together."
James grinned. "Might be an idea. But I'd wait a little while. After all, this might just be their way of getting to know each other better, the way they used to, before Kathryn's... incident."
"I can't believe Voldemort cursed a child." Lily whispered, her voice shocked.
"Me neither. She must be extremely powerful, to afford such interest."
It was at that moment that Professor Sprout, a plump woman who looked about thirty, interrupted, speaking to them.
"Sixth-year class?" She verified.
"Yes."
"Okay, come with me, Greenhouse Four today."
A whisper came from the class, Greenhouse Four contained the most dangerous plants, reserved especially for the NEWT classes. And because these were NEWT classes, all four houses were together, though there may be more than one class for each subject – it just depended on the person's timetable.
"Today we are going to learn about the plant known as I'kefrin's Kollor. It is a very rare plant, and will only grow in the centre of the Sahara Desert, on the magical mountain known as I'kefrin's Mount. I'kefrin, for those of you who do not know, was an African wizard in the second century C.F. He bred the first of these plants, and they turned out to be an exceptional healer for almost any disease. The mountain, however, is guarded jealously by unknown creatures. However, I managed to Apparate past these creatures and breed a crop of these plants. Luckily, they don't actually need the Sahara Desert conditions, they just cannot go anywhere else unless taken by a witch or wizard." Professor Sprout explained.
(A/N: They use the same years, but, they time it from the slaying of the last Orvanil, a species that preyed specifically on wizards and witches for their magic. The wizard Neven slew the last tribe of them, so B.N. means Before Neven, corresponding to B.C. and C.F. means Complete Freedom, corresponding to A.D. But don't worry, the years are the same as ours!!! I just want some fun! Notice how years almost never seem to be mentioned in the books? I can't find any. Hence, making their years up.)
"Wow. Impressive." Kathryn whispered to Lily, who nodded.
"These healing properties are exceptionally powerful. However, the potion that uses this is difficult to brew, but you may well make it once these plants have grown better. Anyway, today we are going to be caring for them. As to homework, I would like an essay on the uses of I'kefrin's Kollor, for there are others I haven't named. One scroll of parchment, handed in next lesson." Professor Sprout informed them, and went on to show them how to prune the plants in the correct way.
The plants themselves were rather unremarkable. The bright red foliage of the plants was the only thing that suggested even vague magicalness. Otherwise, they looked like very long, stringy grass.
"You owe me a galleon, Sirius." Kathryn grinned.
Grumbling, he handed one over.
Their next lesson was Charms.
"Good morning class." Professor Flitwick told them in his rather high- pitched voice. "Before I do anything else, I would like to congratulate Mr. Lupin on producing an effective Patronus yesterday on the train."
Remus, who had taken Charms and had the same class as the others, blushed.
"Thank you, Professor."
"You're welcome. Today, we shall be looking at the Bubblehead Charm. This is very useful if you need to last in water for any length of time."
He proceeded to show them exactly what to do, and before the class was over, everyone had had a successful attempt at the charm, Kathryn, Lily, James and Sirius managing to do it successfully each time after a few attempts. Each was awarded five points for Gryffindor.
"Free period now. Yes!" James celebrated as they left the Charms classroom.
"What're you doing now?" Lily asked Kathryn.
"Herbology essay, I s'pose. Library?"
"Come on. See you two later." Lily grinned, correctly guessing that neither boy would want to study in their first free period.
"There's a good selection on I'kefrin's Kollor." Lily recalled. "We just need to find 'em."
Kathryn laughed. "Let's go, girl!"
* * *
"The Imperius Curse can be thrown off, you just need a strong will to do it..." Sirius was informing Kathryn as she entered the Defence Against the Dark Arts Classroom. And then stopped.
"Christ Almighty!" Kathryn gasped.
"Oh, that is so wrong!" Sirius added.
Professor Johnson and Miss Kestral were kissing, rather intensely, on his desk. As they swiftly broke apart, a blush rose on both teachers' cheeks.
"Anna, and a former Head Girl too!" Sirius scolded, looking scandalised. "And Professor! You should not be doing that when you can mentally scar students!"
"I don't think anything *can* mentally scar you anymore, Sirius. You scarred yourself enough times." Kathryn grinned, then looked at the teachers. "Um, you probably ought to wash your face, Professor. And touch up your lipstick, Miss."
Both swiftly entered the office nearby as the rest of the class filed in – Kathryn and Sirius were a little early.
"Where's the professor and Miss Kestrel?" Lily asked as she slid into the seat next to Kathryn – the two girls had easily become best friends.
"They had an emergency cleansing situation." Kathryn replied.
James, who was sat next to Sirius on the next desk over, grinned. "You don't mean...?"
"Well, let's just say Professor Johnson obviously found a lot of Dark Magic behind Miss Kestrel's tonsils." Kathryn replied innocently.
"Eeurgh! Gross!" Lily complained. (A/N: Exactly...)
"I guess our assumption that they're going out was right." James laughed.
The two teachers entered, looking very flushed still.
"Right, today's lesson is on curses. What do you know of the Unforgivable Curses?" Professor Johnson launched right into the lesson. (A/N: Remember Moody taught them about them a little early!)
Several members of the class's hands shot up.
"Miss Evans?"
"There's the Imperius Curse. It controls a person's behaviour."
"Correct." Professor Johnson replied. "We believe that this curse is going to become very dangerous, for You-Know-Who appears to be using it on wizards and witches at particular times. If Professor Dumbledore approves, I may perform the curse on you until you can learn how to throw it off. For those of you intending to become Aurors it is especially important, and even for those who are not, you need to learn. Miss Orenda, did you have something to say?"
"The curse can be fought by any strong wizard, Professor. It's more about will than anything else. And it's very important that we do learn to throw it off. Voldemort will use it on anyone in power who is weak enough to relent to his control."
Professor Johnson blinked. "You know this how?"
"How do you think?"
Professor Johnson remembered her speech the previous night, of knowing of things in the future. He nodded. "Any other curses?"
Frank Longbottom's hand was also up. "The Cruciatus Curse, Professor. It causes intense pain. It is often used for torture, and can traumatise the victims so much that it can cause insanity if performed for long enough. There is no known cure."
Kathryn muttered something else.
"Miss Orenda?" Professor Johnson asked again.
"I just said they'd better start working on one now. Even if Voldemort doesn't do it, his followers will."
"If you care to add any further comments, please just put up your hand, Miss Orenda."
"Okay."
Lily's hand was up, Kathryn didn't bother.
"The last is Avada Kedavra." Lily informed the teacher. "It kills instantly with a flash of green light. The person dies, unblemished. There's no way to deflect it."
Kathryn's hand shot up.
"Yes, Miss Orenda? What other words from the future have you got?" Johnson looked positively harassed.
Kathryn grinned evilly. "Well, I believe there is one form protection from Avada Kedavra." Her face became sombre. "If someone loves you so much they die for you, it leaves such love on that person that it forms a barrier of protection. A barrier such as that will not only protect, it will reflect back onto the caster, most likely killing them."
Everyone was silent, staring at her.
"That is an interesting theory, Miss Orenda."
Kathryn felt an inexplicable anger rise in her body and bubble forth from her lips. She stood. "It is not a theory! It is fact! A mother shall die protecting her child! That love will save the child from the Killing Curse, and it shall rebound upon it's caster, weakening him to a mere shadow until he rises again, thirteen years later!" She shrieked.
"Kathryn." Sirius murmured warningly.
Kathryn swayed on her feet, something was sucking at her energy. She clutched the desk. "No!" She whispered. "No! You can't have it!"
Professor Johnson seemed to sense something was wrong. He cast a spell to show what was happening to her, known as a Seeing spell.
"Videre!" He yelled.
Instantly, a ghostly serpent green light showed itself as a cord, reaching into Kathryn's heart.
The girl fell to her knees, dazed. "No. No, no, no. You failed. Y-you cannot h-have it. You cannot."
"Something's trying to leech away her magic." Sirius revealed, panicked.
But while everyone looked worried, Miss Kestrel seemed calm. She walked up to Kathryn and placed a hand on her shoulder.
"Kathryn, use his magic against him. You know how he underestimates others. Use the magic he so desperately wants against him." She advised.
Kathryn heard this. But it was sudden when her head snapped back and crimson light bathed them.
"Causing pain,
You seek to gain,
Magic not yours,
With no true cause.
Taste the power,
Of this hour,
You failed before,
Fail once more!" Kathryn barked, a highly unusual incantation.
Instantly, the ghostly green light was swamped with crimson, flooding it. The green cord broke away, writhing as though in pain. The crimson magic raced after it, furiously. Kathryn leaped to the window. A blood-curdling sound somewhere between a scream and an intensely high musical note escaped her lips. Then it stopped.
She turned to the class. Professor Johnson looked scared, Miss Kestrel proud, most of them terrified. But her friends, and Frank and Alice who had met her, merely looked concerned and amazed.
"Guys?" She murmured before she fell to the floor in a faint.
* * *
End of Chapter 6!!!
A/N: So, what do you think? Review! Except, don't yet, because I'm doing another posting! Remember, every Friday night!
Just a few notes:
Lobo Diablo: How many times do I have to tell you? Kathryn IS NOT A MARY- SUE! I do believe I told at the beginning of this chapter also. So maybe you should listen? Also, I will post some extra chapters up. I'll post however many I get written over half term. However, since I still have homework and coursework to do, not to mention starting my revising, that might not be a lot. Also, what's with the word 'like' thrown in your review every sentence? You're not, *like*, American, are you? Well, I do know you are insane so... (No offence meant to any Americans reading this. Please continue to do so.)
AlanP: No, Kathryn has not seen the 'Slayers' anime. Neither have I. What is it? What is an 'anime' anyway? I'm guessing animation. Since I'm completely British (well, I might have a couple of European ancestors somewhere along the line...) I don't understand all American terms like that. I do understand most though. I especially like 'sucker'. We don't really have a term like that. Who is Lina Inverses?
iluvnoodles: Love your name. Really do. Glad you like the relationship between Kat and Sirius. Review again, and I might tell you their future... (Like you can't guess, right?)
Anyway, hope you like the chapter. Just trot along onto Chapter 7...
Find out why Voldemort wants Kathryn's powers. And why he also wants those of her three closest friends (she makes 'em fast, doesn't she?).
Lol, Tanydwr
On with the story!
Chapter 6 – Lessons
Kathryn scanned her timetable. Not good.
It read thus:
Monday
9 o'clock, Transfiguration
10 o'clock, Free period
11 o'clock, Auror Studies
12 o'clock, Lunch
2 o'clock, Double Potions
Tuesday
9 o'clock, Free period
10 o'clock, Charms
11 o'clock, D.A.D.A.
12 o'clock, Lunch
2 o'clock, Free period
3 o'clock, Free period
Wednesday
9 o'clock, Potions
10 o'clock, Charms
11 o'clock, Herbology
12 o'clock, Lunch
2 o'clock, Free period
3 o'clock, Transfiguration
Thursday
9 o'clock, Transfiguration
10 o'clock, Herbology
11 o'clock, Charms
12 o'clock, Lunch
2 o'clock, Double Auror Studies
Friday
9 o'clock, Herbology
10 o'clock, Charms
11 o'clock, Free period
12 o'clock, Lunch
2 o'clock, Double D.A.D.A
(A/N: Sorry if it's a bit mixed up, but I did my best! Also, they have two-hour lunchtimes.)
"Well, at least we haven't got Potions today." Lily remarked cheerfully.
"All those double lessons! How are we supposed to study with only three lessons a week?"
"That's what free periods are for. Well, that and sneaking down to the kitchens." James grinned.
Lily rolled her eyes. "They are meant for studying and learning. Also as extra time in which to do your homework."
"Well, at least we haven't got Potions today." Kathryn smiled.
"Didn't I just say that?" Lily frowned. Kathryn giggled.
"Professor Swindale isn't too bad. I mean, he's a former Ravenclaw and mean to everyone." Sirius answered her.
"Well at least he's fair. Hard lessons?"
"Yes."
"So long as he isn't biased to Slytherin, I don't mind. How's Herbology? And Charms?"
"Professors Sprout and Flitwick. They're great."
"I know. They'll still be teaching later. I can get on with them."
"Really? Cool."
"What about Auror Studies and Defence Against the Dark Arts? Who teaches those?"
"Well, D.A.D.A. is taught by Professor Johnson and his assistant Miss Kestrel. They're really nice, but both young, he's about twenty-five, she's more like twenty, twenty-one. In fact, she was Head Girl a couple of years ago. We all reckon they're going out." Alura giggled.
"And Auror Studies is taught by Professor Longworth. We haven't met that one yet." James explained.
"Well, I bet you anything we have homework today." Kathryn groaned.
"How much?" Sirius asked.
"A galleon. I tell you, we'll have homework." She sighed.
"You're on."
"Wha– oh, Sirius, you are an idiot."
"No, I'm not."
"You are."
"Not."
"Are."
"Not."
"Are."
The bickering continued as they walked towards their first lesson – Herbology.
James grinned. "They sound like us on a good day." He informed Lily.
"For once, Potter, I agree with you."
James observed the way the two friends' voice were heightening and seemed to gain a musical hint to the argument.
"You know, I'd never've thought it, but I reckon the two of them might actually be singers."
Lily grinned. "Like you're not, Potter. I've heard you sing before. To be honest it wasn't too bad."
"Neither was yours, Evans, 'cause you were singing in the shower last night. I could hear you!"
Lily blushed. "It would mean that all us girls are musical." She mused.
"As are us boys. Even Peter has a good voice." James shrugged. Then he grinned. "Why not suggest to Dumbledore that students get to provide the musical entertainment for the Christmas ball?"
"What?"
"It could be like a competition. Of course, everyone would have to go through a pre-screening to check that they were any good. You could have a mixture of bands, duets, soloists, quartets and the rest. It'd be great."
Lily grinned. "You know, Potter, that must be the first good idea you've come up with. I'll have to suggest it at the Prefects' meeting tomorrow."
"Are we actually having a rational conversation without yelling and insults, Evans?" James suddenly looked shocked.
Lily grinned. "Why, Potter, I believe we are. It seems our bickering friends have provided us a subject to speak about."
James observed the two others up ahead (now talking and laughing) with a critical eye. "You know, if I didn't know better I'd swear those two were flirting."
Lily looked at the pair. "It's very carefully guarded. Maybe we should get them together."
James grinned. "Might be an idea. But I'd wait a little while. After all, this might just be their way of getting to know each other better, the way they used to, before Kathryn's... incident."
"I can't believe Voldemort cursed a child." Lily whispered, her voice shocked.
"Me neither. She must be extremely powerful, to afford such interest."
It was at that moment that Professor Sprout, a plump woman who looked about thirty, interrupted, speaking to them.
"Sixth-year class?" She verified.
"Yes."
"Okay, come with me, Greenhouse Four today."
A whisper came from the class, Greenhouse Four contained the most dangerous plants, reserved especially for the NEWT classes. And because these were NEWT classes, all four houses were together, though there may be more than one class for each subject – it just depended on the person's timetable.
"Today we are going to learn about the plant known as I'kefrin's Kollor. It is a very rare plant, and will only grow in the centre of the Sahara Desert, on the magical mountain known as I'kefrin's Mount. I'kefrin, for those of you who do not know, was an African wizard in the second century C.F. He bred the first of these plants, and they turned out to be an exceptional healer for almost any disease. The mountain, however, is guarded jealously by unknown creatures. However, I managed to Apparate past these creatures and breed a crop of these plants. Luckily, they don't actually need the Sahara Desert conditions, they just cannot go anywhere else unless taken by a witch or wizard." Professor Sprout explained.
(A/N: They use the same years, but, they time it from the slaying of the last Orvanil, a species that preyed specifically on wizards and witches for their magic. The wizard Neven slew the last tribe of them, so B.N. means Before Neven, corresponding to B.C. and C.F. means Complete Freedom, corresponding to A.D. But don't worry, the years are the same as ours!!! I just want some fun! Notice how years almost never seem to be mentioned in the books? I can't find any. Hence, making their years up.)
"Wow. Impressive." Kathryn whispered to Lily, who nodded.
"These healing properties are exceptionally powerful. However, the potion that uses this is difficult to brew, but you may well make it once these plants have grown better. Anyway, today we are going to be caring for them. As to homework, I would like an essay on the uses of I'kefrin's Kollor, for there are others I haven't named. One scroll of parchment, handed in next lesson." Professor Sprout informed them, and went on to show them how to prune the plants in the correct way.
The plants themselves were rather unremarkable. The bright red foliage of the plants was the only thing that suggested even vague magicalness. Otherwise, they looked like very long, stringy grass.
"You owe me a galleon, Sirius." Kathryn grinned.
Grumbling, he handed one over.
Their next lesson was Charms.
"Good morning class." Professor Flitwick told them in his rather high- pitched voice. "Before I do anything else, I would like to congratulate Mr. Lupin on producing an effective Patronus yesterday on the train."
Remus, who had taken Charms and had the same class as the others, blushed.
"Thank you, Professor."
"You're welcome. Today, we shall be looking at the Bubblehead Charm. This is very useful if you need to last in water for any length of time."
He proceeded to show them exactly what to do, and before the class was over, everyone had had a successful attempt at the charm, Kathryn, Lily, James and Sirius managing to do it successfully each time after a few attempts. Each was awarded five points for Gryffindor.
"Free period now. Yes!" James celebrated as they left the Charms classroom.
"What're you doing now?" Lily asked Kathryn.
"Herbology essay, I s'pose. Library?"
"Come on. See you two later." Lily grinned, correctly guessing that neither boy would want to study in their first free period.
"There's a good selection on I'kefrin's Kollor." Lily recalled. "We just need to find 'em."
Kathryn laughed. "Let's go, girl!"
* * *
"The Imperius Curse can be thrown off, you just need a strong will to do it..." Sirius was informing Kathryn as she entered the Defence Against the Dark Arts Classroom. And then stopped.
"Christ Almighty!" Kathryn gasped.
"Oh, that is so wrong!" Sirius added.
Professor Johnson and Miss Kestral were kissing, rather intensely, on his desk. As they swiftly broke apart, a blush rose on both teachers' cheeks.
"Anna, and a former Head Girl too!" Sirius scolded, looking scandalised. "And Professor! You should not be doing that when you can mentally scar students!"
"I don't think anything *can* mentally scar you anymore, Sirius. You scarred yourself enough times." Kathryn grinned, then looked at the teachers. "Um, you probably ought to wash your face, Professor. And touch up your lipstick, Miss."
Both swiftly entered the office nearby as the rest of the class filed in – Kathryn and Sirius were a little early.
"Where's the professor and Miss Kestrel?" Lily asked as she slid into the seat next to Kathryn – the two girls had easily become best friends.
"They had an emergency cleansing situation." Kathryn replied.
James, who was sat next to Sirius on the next desk over, grinned. "You don't mean...?"
"Well, let's just say Professor Johnson obviously found a lot of Dark Magic behind Miss Kestrel's tonsils." Kathryn replied innocently.
"Eeurgh! Gross!" Lily complained. (A/N: Exactly...)
"I guess our assumption that they're going out was right." James laughed.
The two teachers entered, looking very flushed still.
"Right, today's lesson is on curses. What do you know of the Unforgivable Curses?" Professor Johnson launched right into the lesson. (A/N: Remember Moody taught them about them a little early!)
Several members of the class's hands shot up.
"Miss Evans?"
"There's the Imperius Curse. It controls a person's behaviour."
"Correct." Professor Johnson replied. "We believe that this curse is going to become very dangerous, for You-Know-Who appears to be using it on wizards and witches at particular times. If Professor Dumbledore approves, I may perform the curse on you until you can learn how to throw it off. For those of you intending to become Aurors it is especially important, and even for those who are not, you need to learn. Miss Orenda, did you have something to say?"
"The curse can be fought by any strong wizard, Professor. It's more about will than anything else. And it's very important that we do learn to throw it off. Voldemort will use it on anyone in power who is weak enough to relent to his control."
Professor Johnson blinked. "You know this how?"
"How do you think?"
Professor Johnson remembered her speech the previous night, of knowing of things in the future. He nodded. "Any other curses?"
Frank Longbottom's hand was also up. "The Cruciatus Curse, Professor. It causes intense pain. It is often used for torture, and can traumatise the victims so much that it can cause insanity if performed for long enough. There is no known cure."
Kathryn muttered something else.
"Miss Orenda?" Professor Johnson asked again.
"I just said they'd better start working on one now. Even if Voldemort doesn't do it, his followers will."
"If you care to add any further comments, please just put up your hand, Miss Orenda."
"Okay."
Lily's hand was up, Kathryn didn't bother.
"The last is Avada Kedavra." Lily informed the teacher. "It kills instantly with a flash of green light. The person dies, unblemished. There's no way to deflect it."
Kathryn's hand shot up.
"Yes, Miss Orenda? What other words from the future have you got?" Johnson looked positively harassed.
Kathryn grinned evilly. "Well, I believe there is one form protection from Avada Kedavra." Her face became sombre. "If someone loves you so much they die for you, it leaves such love on that person that it forms a barrier of protection. A barrier such as that will not only protect, it will reflect back onto the caster, most likely killing them."
Everyone was silent, staring at her.
"That is an interesting theory, Miss Orenda."
Kathryn felt an inexplicable anger rise in her body and bubble forth from her lips. She stood. "It is not a theory! It is fact! A mother shall die protecting her child! That love will save the child from the Killing Curse, and it shall rebound upon it's caster, weakening him to a mere shadow until he rises again, thirteen years later!" She shrieked.
"Kathryn." Sirius murmured warningly.
Kathryn swayed on her feet, something was sucking at her energy. She clutched the desk. "No!" She whispered. "No! You can't have it!"
Professor Johnson seemed to sense something was wrong. He cast a spell to show what was happening to her, known as a Seeing spell.
"Videre!" He yelled.
Instantly, a ghostly serpent green light showed itself as a cord, reaching into Kathryn's heart.
The girl fell to her knees, dazed. "No. No, no, no. You failed. Y-you cannot h-have it. You cannot."
"Something's trying to leech away her magic." Sirius revealed, panicked.
But while everyone looked worried, Miss Kestrel seemed calm. She walked up to Kathryn and placed a hand on her shoulder.
"Kathryn, use his magic against him. You know how he underestimates others. Use the magic he so desperately wants against him." She advised.
Kathryn heard this. But it was sudden when her head snapped back and crimson light bathed them.
"Causing pain,
You seek to gain,
Magic not yours,
With no true cause.
Taste the power,
Of this hour,
You failed before,
Fail once more!" Kathryn barked, a highly unusual incantation.
Instantly, the ghostly green light was swamped with crimson, flooding it. The green cord broke away, writhing as though in pain. The crimson magic raced after it, furiously. Kathryn leaped to the window. A blood-curdling sound somewhere between a scream and an intensely high musical note escaped her lips. Then it stopped.
She turned to the class. Professor Johnson looked scared, Miss Kestrel proud, most of them terrified. But her friends, and Frank and Alice who had met her, merely looked concerned and amazed.
"Guys?" She murmured before she fell to the floor in a faint.
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End of Chapter 6!!!
A/N: So, what do you think? Review! Except, don't yet, because I'm doing another posting! Remember, every Friday night!
Just a few notes:
Lobo Diablo: How many times do I have to tell you? Kathryn IS NOT A MARY- SUE! I do believe I told at the beginning of this chapter also. So maybe you should listen? Also, I will post some extra chapters up. I'll post however many I get written over half term. However, since I still have homework and coursework to do, not to mention starting my revising, that might not be a lot. Also, what's with the word 'like' thrown in your review every sentence? You're not, *like*, American, are you? Well, I do know you are insane so... (No offence meant to any Americans reading this. Please continue to do so.)
AlanP: No, Kathryn has not seen the 'Slayers' anime. Neither have I. What is it? What is an 'anime' anyway? I'm guessing animation. Since I'm completely British (well, I might have a couple of European ancestors somewhere along the line...) I don't understand all American terms like that. I do understand most though. I especially like 'sucker'. We don't really have a term like that. Who is Lina Inverses?
iluvnoodles: Love your name. Really do. Glad you like the relationship between Kat and Sirius. Review again, and I might tell you their future... (Like you can't guess, right?)
Anyway, hope you like the chapter. Just trot along onto Chapter 7...
Find out why Voldemort wants Kathryn's powers. And why he also wants those of her three closest friends (she makes 'em fast, doesn't she?).
Lol, Tanydwr