Harry Potter and the Mistress of Magic

by Obsidian Pheonix

After his fifth year Harry returned to Privet Drive with the knowlege of the prophecy weighing on him accompanied by the guilt of Sirius' death caused him to fall into a deep depression. He then meets a mysterious girl who agrees to help him take contro

13. Chapter 13: Back to routine

Chapter 13

Back to routine

The friends awoke at five as usual and did their morning exercises. When they returned to the common room the rest of the house starting to stir. They went to their respected dorms and took showers and headed down to breakfast.

"I wonder what our schedules are going to be like?" asked Ron as they entered the great hall.

"Well we know one thing for sure," started Hermione. "It should be easier than last year except for the fact that we will have the Slytherins in every class." She finished.

"I wish I only had the Slytherins to worry about," replied Ginny. "You guys seem to forget Luna and I have O.W.L.S this year."

"Don't worry Ginny," Harry began, draping an arm across her shoulder. "You seem to forget you have four of us that have been through this before, and we will gladly tutor you in anything you need help in. Not to mention you have a witch here who has done everything that they will cover in your classes plus more, and trust me she would be more than happy to help you out. She really enjoys teaching. Harry finished, laughing at the look Amelia gave him. They were among the first to arrive in the Great Hall. They were halfway through their meal by the time everyone else had arrived. By that time Professor McGonagall was making her way down the table handing out schedules.

"At least this year classes are looking up." Smiled Ron. "I don't have to sit through a class with the greasy haired git."

"Me too," joined in Neville. "I think I'm going to enjoy this year." He finished as he and Ron gave each other high fives.

"What about you Harry?" He asked turning to his best friend.

"Well I guess I'm not so lucky," Harry began with a smirk. "But I think I'm going to enjoy this year nonetheless." He finished winking at Amelia.

"Well that's okay," replied Ron. "I guess Neville and I could find a lot to do while you three suffer with the dungeon bat."

Hermione rolled her eyes at Ron. "Honestly Ron I would've thought you'd learn your lesson about calling people names after what happened last time." She finished fixing him with a cold stare causing his ears to turn pink. Harry pointed out that they should go or else they would be late for their first class.

The first two hours went considerably well. Both charms and transfiguration were mostly review from last year. All too soon they found themselves in the dungeons facing Snape. Snape was sitting at his desk sneering at everyone as they entered. As soon as everyone had taken their seats he stood and started speaking.

"I know a lot of you just manage to make the grade necessary to get into my class. While others have received preferential treatment because they believe themselves to be special." He began staring coldly at Harry. "Even so don't expect to receive any such treatment here. I am here to hopefully force feed you what little information your insignificant undeveloped little brains can handle, I'm not her to baby sit arrogant spoiled brats. Hopefully you were able to grasp what I've just said. Now pass the homework that was assigned forward and today's assignment is on the board, copy down the potion recipe." He finished going back to his desk. Snape waved his wand to retrieve the homework scrolls, sneering at Harry.

Harry wished he could just wipe the sneer off Snapes greasy face but his features remained calm even though his temper was rising. Harry knew Snape was trying to get him to lose his temper and he wasn't about to let him win. He'd learn a lot of things during his stay in Alfhiem and the Magical Realms one of which was control.

Snape was beginning to lose his temper. He had been certain that Harry would have blown up by now, but the boy remained calm and challenging. Snape wasn't about to give up just yet. There had to be something that will set him off. He wanted to prove that Harry wasn't as special as everyone made him out to be, he was in fact an arrogant, rotten, attention seeking spoiled brat.

Harry was watching Snape out the corner of his eye, he had seen the man staring at him with pure hatred. He'd known that the speech earlier was Snapes way of trying to gourd him into losing his temper. Little did Snape realize that he wasn't dealing with Harry the little boy anymore. This Harry was all grown up and wasn't about to let a self-hating, bootlicking, insignificant Death eater wannabe make him lose his temper. Harry smiled inwardly at the way Snape was loosing his cool trying to make him lose his.

Snape stood, he believe he has the perfect plot to make Harry lose his temper. He'd seen the way he acts around the Emrys girl and he knew there was something going on between them especially if he was to believe the rumors that have been circulating. He was betting Potter wouldn't be too happy if he was to team the girl up with his worst enemy and insisted they remain lab partners throughout the year. Snape could hardly contain his pleasure. His plan was devious but subtle enough to make it work.

"Okay then quills down if any of you manage not to get everything written down oh well." He began. Clearing the board of all traces of the potion recipe with a wave of his hand. "All of you will get into pairs and work with your partner brewing this potion. You might want to be especially careful, as you will be testing it on each other. Miss Emry's since you are new you will work with Mr. Malfoy here I'm sure he would be more than happy to help you catch up on what you've missed so far." He finished with a triumphant sneer at Harry.

Harry had to smile to himself. If this is the best the man could do putting him in his place was going to be positively boring. He helped Amelia collect her things and gave her a wink before she left. Harry was left with no one to partner with since Hermione had thought he would be partnering with Amelia had went ahead and partnered with Blaise Zabini.

Snape was positively beaming at this point, this was working out better than if he'd planned it himself. Not only was his girlfriend paired with his worst enemy but it had left him to work on his own. This was going to be positively delectable.

"Your partners now will be your partners for the rest of the year." He said coldly. "You will be brewing a strengthening potion today and do try not to muck it up. Since doing so will have the opposite effect on you." He finished talking and walked around the room insulting and sneering at everyone before taking his seat once more.

Amelia was watching Harry curiously, he had remained calm the whole time Snape had been baiting him. But she was wondering how long it would be before he told the man to shove it. She knew he was royally pissed at Snape but she was proud he wasn't giving the man the satisfaction of losing his temper.

"Hey tiger," she whispered in his head. "How are you holding up?"

"Just fine," he answered smiling as he chopped his ingredients. "How about you? How's the prince of Slytherin treating you? Has he been rude yet?"

"Actually he's been a perfect gentleman. He's been doing everything to help me catch up or so he thinks. I think I'll just humor him." Amelia replied with a hint of mischief in her voice.

"Malfoy, A perfect gentleman? I don't think so."

"Well to me he is, as a matter of fact he is quite charming."

"Honey I think Malfoy has manage to charm you somehow. You do know he is part veela don't you?"

"I guess you would know all about that wouldn't you? But whatever the case may be I still think that you and Mr. Malfoy here do have a rather distorted view of each other. Besides you more than anyone else should know that things aren't always what they appear to be." Amelia stated a bit annoyed, as she slam the shields between them shut.

Draco was watching Amelia with great interest. He still couldn't understand what she saw in Potter. The boy was nothing but a self-absorbed pampered spoiled brat. Where she on the other hand was easy going and down to earth. He could see why Potter was taken by her, the girl was beautiful but not overly so. It was more of an exotic type of beauty. But she didn't wear it on her sleeve like a lot of girls do. So why Potter? It didn't make any sense to him. He decided he was going to make the best of their forced time together and get to know her better. He wasn't interested in her in that way. But he was interested in her, besides she may be the link for him to get to what really interested him. But first thing first, he needed to apologize for what he'd said over the weekend.

"Miss Emrys I would like to apologize for my tactless comment over the weekend, I know you must think me a complete arse. But I pray you would give me the chance to redeem myself."

"I accept your apology Mr. Malfoy, and agree to start over. Hi I am Amelianddra Dina Emrys and you are?" She smiled extending her Hand.

"Draco Malfoy at your service." Draco replied taking the offered hand and kissing it.

"Nice to meet you Mr. Malfoy, you may call me Amelia."

"Well then you should call me Draco."

They continued working on their potion while Draco told Amelia about himself. He'd found that she was easy to talk to and pretty soon they were having a conversation as if they were old friends.

Snape was watching the interaction between Malfoy and the Emrys girl with fascination. They seem to be getting along well together, it couldn't have gone better even if he'd planned it himself. He smirked to himself thinking about Harry's reaction to his girlfriend and his worst enemy getting on so well with each other. It was time to check on everyone's potion and see what kind of disaster they had managed to come up with. He was feeling very please with himself he couldn't wait to see how is little separation was affecting the boy.

"Cauldrons down let's see what sort of chaos you've manage to come up with." He began as he walked around inspecting everyone's potion. When he got to Harry his usual sneer grew deeper as he picked up the phial containing Harry's strengthening potion.

"I see you've manage to mess this up as usual Potter." He drawled holding up the phial. "Look around you Potter, as you can see the potion is suppose to be light green not blue. I hope you are prepared to test it because I'm curious as to what the effects will be." He sneered putting the phial back on the desk with distaste.

Draco was eyeing Harry's potion uneasily, his was the exact same color as Harry's. He knew the reason for that was Amelia had stopped him putting in the Golden Seal and had added Ginseng Root instead. He looked at Amelia uneasily but she only smiled at him. He turned back toward Snape and cleared his throat.

"What is it Mr. Malfoy," Snape asked turning to face Draco. Draco held up his phial to show the potion professor who was now scowling at him.

"What is the meaning of this." Snape yelled at his prized pupil.

Draco remained silent while Harry raised his hand.

"Yes Potter I suppose you have some outlandish explanation as to why both you and Mr. Malfoy here potion differs from all the rest." He sneered down his nose at Harry.

"As a matter of fact I do have an explanation sir. You see my potion is this color because I prepared it the way it was meant to be prepared." Harry answered flatly

"What do you mean the way it was meant to be prepared? The way it was meant to be prepared is the way I had it written on the board. Are you trying to tell me that you know more than I do Potter?" Snape spat.

"Those are your words not mine sir. But since you ask strengthening potions are no longer made with Golden Seal since the effect only last a few minutes. Instead it is now made using Ginseng root since it has been found that the root allows the effect to last for days and also extends the shelf life of the potion from a couple of days to at least two weeks or longer if stored in cool dark space." Harry finished looking Snape in the eyes.

Snape stared at Harry for a while anger showing in his eyes. The boy was right and apparently so was his little girlfriend. He was too upset to speak right now, he decided they would test their potions tomorrow.

"Label your potions with your names and place them in the cupboards to be tested tomorrow. Class is dismissed for today." He stated coldly turning on his heels toward his office.

Everyone was quiet as they labeled and put their potions away. This was the first time they had seen the sourly professor at a lost for words. Harry, Draco, Hermione and Amelia were the last ones to leave. Draco was helping Amelia to label and put away their potions after they were finished he turned to her and smiled.

"I think classes are about to get quite interesting." He began with a grin. "Your boyfriend does enjoy living dangerously doesn't he?" He asks shaking his head as they walked out the door. "Well I guess I will see you around then." He finished heading towards his dorm.

Harry was waiting outside the door for Amelia. He knew she was probably still a bit upset with him, so he had told Hermione to go on ahead so that he and Amelia could talk.

"Amelia are you upset with me?" He asked softly.

"Why would you think that?" returned Amelia.

"Maybe because you've closed the link between us and put up all your shields."

"Maybe that was a bit extreme, but I was a little disappointed that you of all people do not believe that people sometimes are not what they appear to be."

"I know and I'm sorry. It's just that the whole time I've known Draco we've hated each other and I guess it's kind of hard to break that habit."

"Well I guess I can't hold that against you, it's human nature after all."

"Thanks hon, you're the best. How about we meet up with the others and grab some lunch?"

"Sounds good, besides I know Ron is just dying to hear what happened between you and the Professor." She finished a smirk tugging at the corner of he lips.

"Yeah I know he is going to be so disappointed." Harry answered also fighting a smirk.

"About what."

"Well for starters the fact that he wasn't there to see it himself, and I'm sure he'll come up with some of his own."

They both looked at each other and busted out laughing. They had managed to get their laughter under control by the time they got to the great hall. They started eating as if nothing had happened at the same time Harry was eyeing Ron wondering how long it was going to take him to lose it.

"So Ron what did you and Neville do with your free time?" Harry asked with a slight smirk.

"Never mind what I did, how was class with the old grease bucket?"

"Oh that, it was about the same as it usually is. He insults and sneer at everyone and we do the assignment and pray the class would get over with already."

"What? Are you kidding? I mean what just happened with you and Snape. We just heard that you showed him up in class and all you have to say is it was the same as usual." Ron asked incredulously.

Harry raised a questioning eyebrow in Hermione's direction.

"Don't look at me, I didn't say anything." Hermione shrugged.

"It wasn't her, that's all anyone that was in the class been talking about. So out with it already."

"Okay Ron, but it wasn't anything really. I'm sure that what you've heard was probably greatly exaggerated. All that happened was Snape had us make a strengthening potion and mine came out a different color than the rest, other than Draco and Amelia's that is." Harry finished taking a bite out of his sandwich and looking at his friend.

Ron was beginning to lose it, his ears had taken on a scarlet hue.

"Harry will you quit playing around already and just spill it. And what do you mean Draco and Amelia's potion. Never mind just start from the beginning."

"Okay Ron here goes."

Harry spent the following few minutes relating everything that had happened in class between him and Snape to his friends. When he was finished both Ron and Neville had huge grins on their faces. Then Ron jumped up and slapped his friend on the back.

"That was brilliant. Why is it the good stuff always happen when I'm not around to see it?" Ron asked taking a sip of pumpkin juice and shaking his head. "Wait a minute, did you say that Amelia has to work with Malfoy from now on?" Ron asked turning to look at Amelia and back to Harry who only nodded.

"I'm sorry Amelia looks like the old dungeon bat has it in for you too."

"Oh I don't think that's altogether correct." Amelia started. "I think he did it to get to Harry. And working with Draco is not as bad as you may think. I believe he is in actuality a perfect gentleman." She finished.

Everyone was staring at her as if she'd just sprouted horns or something.

"Are you kidding me?" Ron asked. Looking from Amelia to Harry.

"Malfoy? A perfect gentleman?"

"Ron, leave it alone." Harry warned. He had seen the shadow pass behind Amelia's eyes.

"Leave it alone? Did you hear what she just said? She said Malfoy was a perfect gentleman for crying out loud."

"Just drop it Ron."

"Drop it? Don't you see what's going on here? If Malfoy is being nice to a Gryffindor he must be up to something, unless he has a crush on her or something."

"Ron I've asked you to drop it." Harry replied tensely.

"Harry surely you can see what's going on. Ron is right for Draco to be nice it must mean that he is up to something." Hermione began.

Harry turned cold eyes towards her, they were beginning to annoy him. They were talking about Amelia as if she wasn't there, and he could tell Amelia was waiting on him to set them straight since they were his friends. If not she would deal with it, and she didn't appreciate people being rude. The part of her that was elf requires that she is polite and honest. Elves on a whole were very polite and formal in everything they did. That was one of the things that he had to get use to while living in Alfheim. He remembered what his friend Melchior had said during one of their lessons on etiquette. He'd said 'the elves had made living into an art.' And that's all that was keeping Amelia from hexing them both right now.

"Hermione now is neither the time nor the place for having this discussion besides things aren't always what they appear to be."

Harry finished.

"But Harry surely you don't-"

"Hermione," Ginny interrupted sternly. "Don't you think that Harry and Amelia have thought about every possibilities? Besides you two are being extremely rude discussing Amelia as if she wasn't sitting right here. I am so ashamed of you two right now, especially you Hermione. I thought you were supposed to be the smart one." Ginny finished angrily. Glaring at both Ron and Hermione.

Both Ron and Hermione turned to look at Amelia who had remained silent during their conversation. They opened their mouths to apologize. But was stopped by the look in Amelia's eyes as she looked up at them. Her eyes that were usually filled with warmth and understanding were now cold and filled with disappointment as she stood to leave.

"Save it, until you are absolutely sure what you want to apologize for." She stated coldly and walked out the door.

The rest of the day was strained to say the least. Harry was upset with both his good friends and Amelia deliberately avoiding all of them. The only person she spoke to was Ginny when she would see her in the hallways between classes. Neither Harry nor her had joined them for dinner that night. They had the rest of the day free after dinner so they decided to go to the Founder's Courtyard for animagus training. They were about to enter when they heard a noise like metal hitting metal coming from inside. They entered to see Harry and Amelia going at each other with swords. It was the most amazing thing they had seen. Each of them had two swords apiece but there were a lot of other weapons lying around including bows and arrows spear looking things and all different types of swords. Each time one would be disarm they would just summoned another weapon and keep going. Harry was attacking Amelia with a broad sword which she easily deflected using a staff that separates into three parts. It was amazing, the two was doing things that seemed impossible. At some point it seems as if they were flying while still sparring with their weapons. After they had used up their weapons the continued on using magic against each other. Harry was sending spells at Amelia at lightning speed, which she was dodging just as fast. The two were doing things with magic that none of the others have seen. Harry had just sent a nasty looking hex Amelia's way when she made a graceful turn waving her arm, at the same time the earth rose up surrounding her like a shield taking the full force of the curse. Before Harry could send off another curse Amelia had sent the wall of earth hurtling towards him. He had to dive to get out of the way and just like that in the blink of an eye Amelia was on top of him pinning him to the ground. They were both breathing very hard at this point, the others were staring at them in awe. Harry turned and regarded his friends coldly while Amelia gave him a hand helping him to his feet. Harry told the others to go ahead and start with their meditation while he and Amelia went to clean up.

When they returned Harry worked with the others while Amelia continued working with Ginny. She had decided that since Ginny had established some control over her new powers they would go ahead and work on finding her animagus form. They were working for about thirty minutes when Luna squealed.

"I did it! I know what I'm going to be. I'm going to be a fox."

Hermione rolled her eyes and was about to say something but a look from Harry stopped her dead. Just then there was a shout from Neville.

"I saw what I'm going to be also. It is brilliant, I'm going to be a wolf. More specifically an arctic wolf." Neville finished positively beaming.

"Good job you two." Harry began. "Now all you two have to do is practice taking your shapes." He finished. "How about you two? Have you seen anything yet?" He asked turning toward Ron and Hermione.

"Nothing yet." They both answered.

"That's okay just keep working at it then. How about you two?" He asked turning toward Amelia and Ginny.

"We're doing just fine," Amelia answered. "I think Ginny here already knows what she is going to be. She's already changed her eyes."

"She has?" Everyone chorused. Coming over to where the two were sitting.

"I have?" Asked Ginny with surprise.

"Yes you have." Smiled Amelia summoning a mirror so Ginny could see for herself.

Ginny took the mirror and stared at herself with golden eyes with narrow slitted pupils.

"Ginny this is brilliant, what are you going to be?" Ron asked.

"I don't know exactly," Ginny started but I know it's some sort of bird, a hawk maybe." She finished deep in thought.

They continued working on their animagus training until it was time for them to return to their common rooms. Amelia still hadn't said anything to Ron and Hermione and headed to bed as soon as they got to Gryffindor tower. Harry glared at his friends and also went up to his dorm.

"What's with them?" Ron asked slumping into one of the comfy chairs.

"Honestly Ron either you are incredibly insensitive or you are extremely thick." Exclaimed Ginny. "You two have insulted Amelia and you still have yet to apologized."

"But why should she be insulted if we say that Draco cannot be trusted it's not as if we've said that she could not be trusted." Hermione stated stubbornly.

"Will you listen to yourself?" Ginny began. "For someone as smart as you are you are acting rather stupid right now. You are standing there telling me that you believe Amelia is upset because you said Draco could not be trusted? Honestly, do you think she would be upset about that? Well since you've both decided to share a brain today I'm going to explain it to you. Amelia is upset with you two because one, you were discussing her as if she wasn't there and two, you were trying to force the way you felt about Malfoy on her instead of allowing her to decide for herself. And three, you two acted as if you've had years of experience deciphering people's character. When in all actuality you two don't really know Malfoy yourself. Did you hear how many wars she's fought in? Don't you think she knows how to read people and how to handle herself?" Ginny finished leaving before either of them could answer.

The following day went by rather quickly and without incident. Amelia was still ignoring Ron and Hermione and Harry was still upset with them. Before they knew it, it was time for the meeting of the DA. Harry wasn't looking forward to this. He had a sinking feeling it was going to be an extremely trying couple of hours, which was being made worst by the tension between Amelia, Ron and Hermione. He decided to go up to the classroom and get ready before everyone arrived. After Harry left Ron and Hermione approached Amelia.

"Amelia we would like to apologize for our action yesterday." Hermione began.

"And what exactly do you wish to apologize for?" Amelia asked.

"We are apologizing for being rude, when we were speaking of you as if you weren't there." Replied Ron.

"And for trying to force our opinions on you." Continued Hermione. "We were wrong for doing that. You have the right to form your own opinions about people and we have no right to try and influence you in anyway."

"Yeah," agreed Ron. "We are really sorry about all that. We are not usually that rude or thick."

"I accept your apologies and I hope you would trust me to make the right decision when it comes to Harry." She smiled extending her hand.

"Now if you would excuse me there is someone I need to speak to before the start of the meeting." She finished and headed out the portrait hole.

She found Harry deep in thought in the room of requirements.

"Hello tiger, are you nervous?" She asked as she strolled over and took a seat on the edge of his desk.

"Sort of but not because of the upcoming meeting." He answered reaching over and twisting a lock of her hair around his finger absent-mindedly.

"Well you don't have to worry about that anymore." She started smiling at him. "They've apologized and I've accepted, everything is back to normal."

"Good," he began moving to stand in front of her. "Because I was seriously considering hexing them both if they hadn't."

"Oh you were, were you? And what would cause Harry Potter to hex his friends?" She purred rubbing her cheek next to his causing a shudder to pass through him.

"The thought of his friends making his love uncomfortable." He breathed next to her ear.

"Well I'm glad it didn't have to come to that. Beside I'm feeling very comfortable right now." She nuzzled his ear.

He was too lost in the feeling of her for words. Instead he pulled her head back using her hair and claimed her lips in a deep soulful kiss. They only pulled apart when they heard people entering the room. Harry looked up from the kiss to see his friends along with a few other early arrivals watching them. Cho was among the early arrivals and was staring daggers into Amelia's back.

Amelia had felt Harry stiffened and knew they had an audience. It really didn't matter to her, she wanted to be close to him right now and she wasn't about to let a few gawkers steal the moment. She tightened her arms around his waist and turned her head to the side resting it on his chest as she surveyed the room. Hermione, Luna, Neville and Ron were off preparing things for the class while Ginny was looking at her with raised eyebrow. Amelia gave her a smile and Ginny returned a mischievous grin indicating with her eyes. Amelia looked in the direction Ginny indicated and saw Cho glaring at her with hatred. Amelia gave Cho one of her sweetest smiles and turned back to Harry pulling him into another breathless kiss before releasing him and joining the others.

Amelia had joined Ginny in a corner toward the back and were whispering conspiratorially with each other. Harry looked over at the two and shook his head. He felt sorry for anyone thick enough to go up against those two. He considered Ginny his little sister but now he was considering if it was wise bringing her and Amelia together. He was happy that they seemed to be getting along famously. The two have already developed some sort of sisterly bond and was very protective of each other, which was a good thing since Ginny was an only girl he figured it was a nice change having another girl who didn't mind pulling pranks and getting into trouble. Hermione was okay but she was too much into the rules for either of them. And as for Amelia having Ginny around was like having her own little sister that she could do things with and get into trouble with. Harry chuckled to himself, Merlin helped them all this was going to be one hell of a year.

Soon the rest of the original remaining DA had arrived followed by those wishing to join. Harry had just stood to address the room when Draco and his goons swaggered in with his famous Slytherin sneer in place.

"Well Potter I guess you can begin now since those of importance have arrived." He drawled while his cohorts sniggered.

Harry didn't even bat an eye in Malfoy's direction, instead he addressed everyone.

"Thank you all for coming. As I am sure you are all already aware of this is a defense club formed last year in order to enable us to learn how to defend ourselves."

"If that's the case Potter, I guess you haven't learned anything from your own club then." Began Draco dryly. "I've yet to see you win a proper duel Potter."

"Mr. Malfoy are you willing to test that theory?" Harry asked coolly.

"Anytime Potter, just name the time and place and I would be more than happy to oblige." Answered Draco a sneer forming on his face.

"How about right here, right now since everyone will be dueling so I can gauge their skill level." Harry answered with a tight smile.

Draco face dropped considerably. He hadn't expected Harry to accept much less suggest it be now. He quickly replaces his look of surprise with one of confidence that he didn't quite feel. He was sure Harry was up to something. Harry had changed over the summer, he wasn't the little insecure boy of former years. Harry had grown a lot over the summer. He had gotten a lot taller and a bit wider in the shoulders and it wasn't only physical. Harry had an air of authority about him and he wore his confidence like a cloak. But he couldn't back out now. There was no way he was going to give Potter that satisfaction.

"Ready Malfoy?" Harry asked stepping up on a platform that had appeared in front of him.

"I'm always ready Potter." Draco answered also stepping up to the platform.

"Alright then." Began Remus coming up from behind. "You two know the rules for dueling, I will be monitoring to make sure no one decides to break those rules."

At first it seemed as if Draco was giving Harry a run for his money. But that quickly changed when Harry started sending a volley of spells at Malfoy. Draco was having a hard time dodging the spell coming at him at lightening speed. He was so preoccupied with keeping out of the way of Harry's spell that he didn't notice he was disarmed until everyone started applauding. He looked up to see Harry holding both of their wands with a smug smile on his face. Harry returned the wand to Draco who turned to leave.

"Are you leaving already Malfoy?" Harry asked a little disappointed.

"Sure I'm leaving Potter, you certainly don't expect me to sit around while you gloat do you?"

"As a matter of fact I do expect you to stick around and not for me to gloat' which by the way would be considered unsportsmanlike. But that decision relies entirely on you." Harry finished turning to address the rest of the class.

"I want everyone to pair up, you are going to be dueling each other so we can get an idea of how advanced you are. That way the more advance can help the less advance in catching up. Once you've chosen the person you wish to duel a platform such as this one will raise from the floor were you are standing. You will enter the platform and the dueling will commence. You will perform both defensive and offensive jinxes in order to disarm your opponent. There will be no use of dark or questionable curses and the first person to disarm the other wins, then the winner will duel each other followed by the top two winners dueling it out. Does everyone understand the rules?" He asked looking around.

At which everyone nodded in the affirmative.

"Very well then choose your opponents and let's begin."

Harry was walking around the room observing whom everyone chose to duel. He noticed that most of the original DA members chose to duel amongst themselves, he was also mildly amused by the fact that both Cho and Pansy were headed towards where Amelia was leaning against the wall. Harry walked over to Amelia at the same time Cho and Pansy had approached her.

"I'm sorry ladies but Amelia is not participating in this little exercise." Harry stated flatly.

"Why?" Pansy began turning to face Amelia. "Are you afraid we will hurt you little girlfriend?" She spat.

"I think he's more afraid of us messing up her pretty little face." Cho added icily.

Before Harry could respond Amelia was standing in front of him.

"I think I would very much enjoy participating in this little game here." Amelia stated with a pleasant smile, but Harry had seen the way her eyes had gone from a beautiful blue green to mostly green. These two had threatened her so now their was nothing he could do but hope he wouldn't have to explain any injuries to Madam Pomfrey.

"Okay," Harry began. "Since you put it that way, Amelia I changed my mind you can duel these two or anyone else that comes along." He finished.

"Okay, now do I duel you both together or are you going to take turns?" Amelia asked, looking from one to the other.

Both pansy and Cho looked at each other then turned to Amelia.

"It don't really matter to us but if you think you can handle both of us, who are we to refuse you." Pansy drawled.

"Okay then," replied Amelia with a grin. "Let's get to it then."

The three girls stepped onto the platform and faced each other. Remus had noticed the two girls going up against Amelia and was about to stop them when Harry laid a hand on his shoulder.

"Don't stop it Remus, they challenged her and I believe she has accepted."

"But Harry it is two against one." Remus stated worriedly.

"Don't underestimate her Remus." Harry began.

"Trust me I don't underestimate Amelia, I just feel sorry for those two." He finished eyeing the platform nervously.

Everyone had stopped their dueling in order to watch the three girls on the platform. Draco was wearing an amused smirk. This was turning out to be very interesting. He'd known Pansy had it in for Amelia but he never thought she would go as far as to challenge her to a duel. He'd never seen Amelia duel before but if the incident before the start of classes was any indication he was pretty sure pansy had bitten off more than she could chew. Even if she did have Cho Chang to back her Draco was pretty sure Amelia could wipe the floor with them. Just then Crabbe and Goyle came up to him.

"I think Harry's little girlfriend is about to be taken down a peg or two." Said Crabbe chuckling.

"Yeah I just hope Pansy don't mess up that pretty little face of hers." Added Goyle.

"Ten Galleons says Amelia wins." Countered Draco with a smirk.

"Are you kidding me?" Asked Goyle incredulously. "It's two to one, she can't possibly beat them both."

"I have another five Galleons that says not only will she beat them both, but she'll do it without breaking a sweat."

"You're on." Both Crabbe and Goyle agreed. Chuckling to themselves. "It's going to feel great beating you for once Draco."

Pretty soon almost everyone was in on the bet. Draco was positively beaming, it wasn't because of all the money he was about to win but the look that would be on everyone's faces when Amelia gets finished with those two.

Harry, Remus, Ron, Neville, Hermione, Ginny and Luna didn't take part in the bet. But they were amused that most thought Amelia would lose. And even more amused to see that the person who've bet the highest on her winning was none other than the prince of Slytherin himself. Harry glanced over to where Draco was standing and had to catch himself. Draco was positively giddy with anticipation, Harry shook his head to clear it. He couldn't believe what he was seeing. He returned his attention to the platform where Amelia, Cho and Pansy were getting ready for their duel.

The duel between the three was spectacular. Cho and Pansy was sending curse after curse at Amelia who was blocking them with hardly any effort. After about five minutes all hell broke loose. Amelia who had been blocking the whole time was now sending back all the curses they'd sent at her in rapid succession. Cho had managed to dodge a babbling curse but ran head first into a jelly legs curse. Pansy had tried attacking Amelia from behind with a slicing curse, which she deflected effortlessly.

"That was quite nasty, I thought this was suppose to be a clean fight." Amelia stated with a raised eyebrow.

"Well I guess you thought wrong then didn't you?" Pansy replied nastily.

"I guess I did, didn't I?" Amelia smiled obviously enjoying herself. "Not to worry I wont do that again."

"I know you wont." Replied Pansy with a smirk. "Because you wont be able to once I'm finished with you. I'm going to make sure that your pretty little face is not pretty anymore, that way Draco wont spend all that time staring at it." She finished with a laugh.

"Oh now I understand. You think that Draco has been giving me the eye and you are jealous. I must say I can see why he would look elsewhere."

"You bitch, I'm going to make you eat those words." Pansy screeched. "Crucio."

"Uh uh uh you know the rules." Amelia laughed blocking the curse with a flick of her wand. "I think I should wash your mouth out for using such dirty words. Scourgify"

Pansy found her mouth filled with soapy bubbles, she was trying everything to get them to stop when she was hit with another jinx, which caused her hair to grow long and stringy and gray. She started screaming eyes wide with horror. Cho used this to try and jinx Amelia while she was busy but was caught with a nose-growing hex. She too started screaming. She tried hitting Amelia with a babbling curse which she dodged causing it to hit Pansy. Everyone was laughing at Pansy who had stringy gray hair, bubbles coming out of her mouth and was babbling uncontrollably. Amelia turned her attention back to Cho who was screaming at her.

"You bitch, you're going to pay for this."

"I will thank you not to refer to me in that manner." Amelia began coldly, her eyes flashing warningly. "Since I have not refer to you as anything other than your name I suggest you extend the same courtesy towards me." Amelia finished.

"I will refer to you in any manner I see fit. Besides you are the one stealing my boyfriend so I'm calling it as I see it." Cho replied hotly.

"Okay miss Chang if that's the way you choose to behave I guess I have no choice than to oblige you. Now I'm going to explain to you one more time."

"I don't need your explanation." Cho interrupted sending an engorgio curse at Amelia.

"Oh but I think you do." Amelia smiled dodging Cho's spell gracefully. "So listen up, silencio. It's like I've said before he was never your boyfriend. Scalairio. You cannot steal the willing. advancio arges. And lastly if you ever refer to me with anything other than my name I promise you I won't be this easy on you again petrificus totalus expelliaramus." She finished turning to Pansy who was recovering from the scourgify curse but was still babbling uncontrollably. She repeated the last three curses she did to Cho to Pansy then turned and bow holding three wands. The room erupted in applause, then Amelia turned back to the two who now looked like hags completed with hook nose and hump and whispered so only they could hear.

"From now on you two will address me by my fathers name and nothing else. You are not worthy of saying my given name."

She finished with a slight bow toward them and left the platform. She handed their wands to Remus who took them with a grin.

"Amelia you are amazing, remind me never to get on your bad side."

"I doubt that you ever will professor." She answered with a smile.

"I believe you are right about that but please call me Remus, I haven't been a professor for a long time now."

"As you wish Remus, although I must say that you are indeed a professor right now. I'm certain Harry will have you doing more than just merely observing, now if you would excuse me I would like to observe the other duels." She finished turning to leave.

Remus was smiling to himself. He would have to have a talk with Harry about Amelia. He wasn't sure if Hogwarts was ready for someone like her but he was amuse to see what they would make of her. The girl was a paradox. He could tell she loved Harry deeply and that he loved her the same in return. But she was a puzzle, she can be very caring and warm at one moment then cold and indifferent in the next it was amazing how much like Harry she seem to be yet she was completely different. Remus decided he was going to enjoy being here at Hogwarts this year and he wouldn't have missed it for the world. It was going to be like the marauders all over again. He only wish James and Sirius was here to see it.

Draco walked over to Amelia wearing a huge grin. He had enjoyed the duel between her and the two girls. He had never seen anyone keep their cool like that before. Well except for Potter during their duel but he wasn't about to admit that to anyone. But enough about that he had to talk to Amelia.

"Amelia may I be one of the first to congratulate you on a spectacular duel. It was both entertaining and educational." He began extending his hand.

"Thank you Draco I'm glad you are enjoying yourself." Amelia returned taking his hand.

"Oh I am. I'm very glad I'd decided to stay. You were amazing, I've never seen anyone move so fast and with so much grace before. It was like watching an intricate dance, and your spell work was quite dazzling." He finished smiling.

"Draco you flatter me, but I am almost certain that my spell work is not the reason you wear that grin."

"Smart and dangerous, I will have to remember that. But you are right that is not the only reason I am so happy. It seems that you have just won me some money. But the money is beside the point. The look on everyone's faces was worth even more than that."

"How did I win you money and how much?" Amelia asked, raising an eyebrow.

"You won me money because there was a bet going on about who would win the fight and I won. And as for how much I won, it was just shy of a hundred and fifty Galleons."

Amelia eyes went wide in astonishment. "You bet on the duel?"

When Draco nodded she continued. "How many of you were in the pool?"

"Everyone except for your boyfriend and his followers and of course professor Lupin."

"And you bet that I would emerge the victor?"

"Of course I did. I never thought for one moment that those two would defeat you."

"And why would that be?"

"Because of how you performed in your classes today. And what happened the other day with that Ravenclaw girl who tried to attack you."

"I see you can be very observant when you choose to be."

"You have no idea."

"Indeed."

"I have a question for you Amelia."

"And what would that be?"

"Why Potter?"

"Excuse me?"

"I mean you are very beautiful and could get anyone you want so why Potter?"

"Oh you want to know why I'm with Harry?"

"Yes if you don't mind."

"Of course I don't mind. Why am I with Harry? Oh I don't know maybe because he's really terrific in the sack." She answered and walked away before he could reply.

The look on Draco's face was priceless. His jaw dropped and his eyes looked as if they were about to pop out of his head and his usually pale skin was quickly turning bright scarlet. He couldn't believe what Amelia had said. Forget that, he couldn't believe she'd said it at all.

Harry was watching the interaction between Amelia and Malfoy with great interest. It seems that she was right about him, the whole time he was talking to her Harry hadn't seen even a shadow of the usual sneering Malfoy. He was behaving like a real person talking and laughing, he even looked different. Harry had seen the way Malfoy had flushed and was wondering what Amelia had said to him to cause that reaction. He just hoped it wasn't something he would be hearing all over school by tomorrow. Amelia tend to give people very straightforward answers when they ask a question. And he was wondering what kind of an answer would cause Malfoy to blush.

Amelia went over to where Ginny was standing wearing a mischievous grin.

"What is so funny?" Amelia asked.

"You and Draco." Ginny replied grinning even more.

"And what is so funny about that?"

"Oh nothing, it is just kind of amusing seeing Draco like that."

"Like what?"

"You know, talking and laughing. Not sneering at everyone. I must admit he is kind of cute when he's not sneering. You should have seen the look on his face while you were dueling. It was as if he was enraptured by you. I think he has a crush on you."

"A crush on me? I don't think so. Yes I interest him, but not in that way. I believes he thinks of me as a puzzle of some sort that he has to understand and solve."

"If he doesn't have a crush on you then why was he blushing just now?"

"Oh that, he asked me why I was with Harry when I could be with anyone."

"That don't explain why he was blushing"

"No, but my answer will."

"What did you say?"

"I told him I was with Harry because he is terrific in bed."

"Oh-," Ginny cried starting to laugh. "You told him that? I bet he hadn't expected that answer." She was laughing so hard she had to hold her stomach. "I wish I had a camera the look on his face was priceless."

"Ahem," Harry started. "Is there something you two wish to share with the rest of us?" He finished.

"No there isn't." Amelia answered calmly and Ginny shook her head trying to control the laughter that was threatening to escape. Looking at Harry proved to be too much and Ginny doubled over with laughter once more.

"If you would excuse us I think Ginny needs a bit of fresh air." Amelia stated trying to suppress her own laughter at the look on Harry's face. Both girls walked out the room with heads held high, as soon as the door closed behind them they lost all their composure and gave in to their mirth. When they went back inside Harry was bringing the meeting to an end. After everyone left Harry and the others approached Ginny and Amelia.

"What is wrong with you two?" Harry asked, disappointment in his voice.

"What was so bloody funny anyway?" Asked Ron.

"I'm sorry Harry." Ginny started. "I couldn't help myself. It was Amelia and Malfoy."

"What about Amelia and Malfoy?" Ron asked eyes narrowing.

"It's nothing really. Malfoy just asked Amelia why she was with Harry and told him because he was terrific in bed, you should have seen the look on his face. It was positively priceless." Ginny replied starting to laugh once more, the others joining in.

Harry could feel the color rushing up his neck. He started looking around for something to occupy himself with when he spotted Remus and from the look he was giving him he knew he must have heard everything.

Remus had indeed heard what was said, but he wasn't about to let on that he'd heard. He was going to talk to Harry and Amelia by himself.

"That was a very interesting first meeting Harry." Remus began. "I must say I am looking forward to the next one."

"Thanks Remus I just hope everyone got everything out of their system today." Harry answered.

"I'm sure they have." Remus answered. "Oh by the way Harry I've found out a few things that I believe concerns you and Amelia both. If you have some time I would like to discuss them with you two."

"No problem Remus." Harry answered then turned to the others. "We'll meet up with you guys later." He stated following Remus out the door with Amelia right behind him.

"This way Remus," Harry called leading the way to the Founders Courtyard.

"Wow-," exclaimed Remus whistling. "What is this place? And how did you find it."

"It is called the Founders Courtyard and Hogwarts showed it to us." Harry replied leading them to the sitting area by the fire. "Would you like some tea?"

"Sure."

Harry conjured a tea tray containing tea and scones and poured tea for them all.

"As wonderful as all this is I didn't come to talk to you about that." Remus began. "I want to talk to you two about what is going on between you. And don't give me that we're going out story I can see right through that."

"Okay Remus I'll tell you everything but first I must ask you not to repeat any of it to anyone. And also I would like to inform Hogwarts that this is a private conversation so not to allow any eavesdropping."

Remus was startled to feel the castle pulsed a few times then settled down.

"What was that?"

"That was Hogwarts preventing anyone from listening in on us." Harry replied sitting down and helping himself to some tea and scones.

"Okay Remus I guess we should start at the beginning." Harry started, buttering his scone.

Harry and Amelia told Remus everything from the first time they met in the park all the way up to their first day back at school.

"Maybe you should explain everything to professor Dumbledore, I'm sure he would make special arrangements for you." Remus began after he'd listen to their story.

"We do not need any special arrangements. We do not want to be treated different from anyone else." Harry stated flatly.

"I know it can't be easy for you two changing your living arrangements like that. You could at least request to leave for a weekend here or there, that wouldn't hurt anything." He finished shaking his head.

"We'll think about it." Harry answered softly.

"Good you two do that. Merlin knows you're going to need it. Anyway you two said you were animagi didn't you? Well come on then lets see them." He laughed.

Harry and Amelia changed into their animagus form for Remus then back into themselves again. To say Remus was surprised would be the understatement of the century. He was speechless with astonishment. He just stared at them for a while a wide grin on his face.

"You could knock me over with a feather right now. Magical creatures? This day just keep getting more interesting by the minute." He exclaimed getting to his feet and walking over to where they were standing.

"Well, what do you think?" Harry asked grinning.

"What do I think? I think this is the most amazing thing I've ever seen. Meeting a magical animagi in itself is extremely rare. And here I am looking at two. I guess we should uphold the marauders tradition and come up with names for your animagi."

"We've thought about that and have come to the conclusion that you should have the honor of naming our animagus. You being one of the original marauders and all." Harry answered smiling at the man who was the only remaining link he had to his parents and Sirius.

"You mean the only one." Remus answered softly, he'd said it so softly that if he hadn't been listening Harry would have missed it. Harry felt bad about mentioning the marauders. He'd forgotten that Remus hadn't had as much time to grieve has he had. To Remus Sirius death is still new.

"Remus I'm sorry, I didn't mean to-"

"It's okay Harry, I know you didn't mean anything, besides we can't just stop talking about them now can we? If we did then that would mean they weren't a part of our lives, which they were. So we should talk about them as much as we can and remember the happiness they'd brought us. Besides if we don't talk about them I think James and Sirius would be quite put out, you know how they loved being the center of attention and all. Now where were we? Oh yes I have two animagi I need to name. I think I will start with Amelia. I think Moonbeam is a pretty name for that beautiful unicorn I just saw. I never thought you could surprise me anymore today Amelia but I must say I find myself pleasantly surprise once more." Remus smiled and kissed her hand.

"Moony will you stop trying to chat up my girl and get on with it." Harry stated feigning outrage.

"Excuse me Amelia but I do think that someone is rather jealous." Remus started with a smirk.

"Maybe he'll get over it if you tell him how beautiful he his also." Amelia smirked.

"Maybe I'll do just that." Remus smiled turning to Harry. "Fair Harry I must admit I'm at a lost for words to describe your beauty."

"Cut it out Moony this is not funny."

Amelia was enjoying this immensely. She'd never dreamt Remus would be one to fool around like this and the way Harry was glaring at him was too much for her as she doubled over in laughter, while Remus advance on Harry quoting Shakespeare.

"Shall I compare thee to a summer's day? Thou art more lovely and more temperate."

"Remus would you knock it off already. Besides you're creeping me out."

"Okay, okay I'll stop as long as you've learned not to patronize an old man."

"Yes I've learned my lesson, but you are far from being an old man."

"I could argue that but I wont. Come on lets name the Golden Griffin shall we? I must say I'm rather particular to Sun, what do you think?"

"Son?"

"I think Sun is a wonderful name for a Golden Griffin." Amelia interrupted before Harry could answer. "Besides he does seem to radiate don't he?"

"That he does." Agreed Remus.

"Well Sun it is then." Agreed Harry catching on to the double connotation.

After that they talked with Remus some more about life in Alfheim. He was very interested and had many questions. By the time they were finished answering all his questions it was very late. Remus warned them to be extra careful with what they said and did and gave the father son talk to Harry which embarrassed him to no end, then bid them goodnight and left.

"Amelia," Harry began. "Why did you say that to Draco?"

"Because at the time it seems the only response that would prevent him asking anymore questions. And might I add I was correct in my assumption."

"I am sure it did. If I was in his shoes I wouldn't have asked you anymore questions either." He replied running his fingers through his hair. "I have to admit the look on his face at that point was indeed priceless. When I saw the color rush up to his face I was wondering what you'd said to cause such a reaction."

"What do you mean you where wondering. I cause reactions like that in you all the time."

"Yeah but that's different. The things you say to me should not be repeated to anyone else." He stated softly, pulling her into his arms.

"I see, so I'm only suppose to make you blush and no one else?" She purred against his throat.

"Exactly," he started nibbling her ear. "You'll find that I'm very selfish when it comes to you."

"Is my love telling me he gets jealous?"

"That is exactly what I am saying. The only thing that keeps me sane is the fact that I'm the only one who can do this." He finished. Claiming her lips, Harry felt all the tension from the day leaving him the moment her lips touched his. When her tongue met his Harry felt as if he was floating on air. He held her away from him staring into her eyes that had gone mostly blue now.

"Amelia what am I going to do with you?" He whispered.

"Love me." She replied huskily and pulled him down to claim his lips once more. Harry pulled her closer until it was hard to tell where his body ended and hers began.

"I need you so much right now Amelia."

"I need you too Harry. It's been so long."

"I know and the hardest part is you being so close and yet so far away. I know we agreed to wait till we leave school but I can't help missing waking up next to you. Sometimes at night I reach for you and wake up in alarm when I don't feel you next to me."

"I use to be the same way but lately I've been wearing one of your t-shirts to sleep in, that way I can at least smell you."

"Maybe I should sleep in one of your t-shirts then." He started causing Amelia to giggle.

"As much as I would love to see that I don't think Ron and the others would appreciate you strutting around the dorm with your midriff bare." She was laughing so hard she had to lean against him for support. Harry really love the sound of her laughter, it always seem to calm him somehow. He held her close to him as if he wouldn't let her go. Amelia was his anchor and he needed her tonight.

"Let's stay here tonight." He whispered in her hair.

She looked up into his eyes and the intensity they held caused her breath to catch. She needed him as much as he did her, especially after all the happenings of the day. All she wanted was to stay in his arms and let him kiss away all of her tension. She wrapped her arms around his neck and answered him with a searing kiss that left them both breathless. They spent the rest of the night lost in each other's touch nothing else mattered.

The next day Snape was in a right mood. He was still upset about the incident with the strengthening potion. Potter was trying to prove something and he was going to put him in his place today after they test the strengthening potion and realize that the adjustments he'd made to the portion was inconsequential and had little if any bearing on the outcome.

Everyone remained silent upon entering the potion classroom. They could all tell that Snape was in a darker mood than usual, and none wanted to be the one he took his wrath out upon.

"Today we will be testing the strengthening potions you all attempted to brew on Monday. You will all retrieve your phials and place them before you. As you should all know strengthening potions are usually use to treat those who are ill or injured and are too weak to do much of anything. But since you are all unfortunately healthy the effects will be different. Instead of giving you enough strength to pick yourself up it should enhance your existing strength about tenfold. I am placing these metal rods before you and I want you all to try bending them now and then you will try again after taking the potion." Snape stated with a sneer as he placed a metal rod in front of each student.

"Now I want you all to try bending these." He sneered.

He was walking around examining them all while they attempt to bend the metal rod. He was wearing a smug look on his face as he watch them all try in vain to bend the rod. His smugness was soon replaced with one of outrage when he got to Harry. The metal rod was sitting on Harry's desk bended to form a perfect circle. Snape was beside himself, he looked up from Harry's desk and caught sight of Amelia's. She too had her rod in a circle.

"Potter, Emrys I see you two have deliberately chosen to disregard my instruction and do things as you see fit. Did I not say to try and bend the rods before taking the portion?" The man sneered.

Harry didn't answer he was just staring at the rod in front of him in disbelieve.

"Yes Professor you did." Amelia answered when Harry had failed to respond.

"So you did hear what I had said and you deliberately ignored it. Very well then ten points from Gryffindor and detention each, for you total disregard for the rules."

"But Professor we've done exactly what you've said. You can see for yourself that we haven't touched the potion." Amelia answered calmly.

"WHAT?" Cried Snape, examining their phials.

The potion was indeed untouched. Snape glowered at the two of them for a minute then snapped.

"Emrys, Potter outside now. The rest of you lot copy down the formula on the board until I get back. Draco you make sure that everyone does what I've said and there isn't any distraction." He finished. Stalking out the room with his robes billowing behind him.

"You two come with me." He snapped as he strode pass them and up the stairs leading from the dungeons.

They followed the potions professor to the stone gargoyle leading up to the Headmaster's office. He said the password and the gargoyle sprang out of the way revealing the moving stairs. Snape knocked and they heard Professor Dumbledore's voice telling them to enter.

"Ah Professor Snape, what brings you here at this hour?" Dumbledore asked with a twinkle in his eyes.

"Well Headmaster it seems that Mr. Potter and Miss Emrys has seen fit to disrupt my class with their lack of respect and their total disregard for rules." Snape answered glaring at them.

"Perhaps you should explain." Stated Dumbledore looking over his spectacles from Harry to Amelia.

Snape explained everything to the Headmaster.

"So you see Headmaster there is no way these two could've done what they did unless they had taken some of the potion before hand. I think Potter here is trying to get attention again and have somehow talked miss Emrys into his little escapade. Whatever the case I want them both punished for their flippant behavior." Spat Snape.

"What do you have to say for yourselves?" Dumbledore asked, turning his attention to Harry and Amelia.

"Professor Snape accusation is false." Amelia answered meeting the headmaster's eyes. "We did not take the potion before hand as he's stated. He himself have seen that the phials are untouched."

"Then you must've snuck some out on Monday and taken it before class today." Snape snarled.

"We've done nothing of the sort." Amelia snapped her eyes flashing dangerously.

"Then explain to me how it is possible for you two to bend these without any help." Snapped Snape angrily, holding up the two bent rods.

"I don't believe I will, being as you have already made up your mind that we've cheated." She answered glaring at Snape.

The two were glaring daggers at each other while Dumbledore examined the two pieces of metal rods.

"What about you Potter?" Snape drawled. "Don't you have anything to say for yourself? Or are you just going to hide behind your girlfriend here?" He finished with a sneer.

"No Professor I do not. Being as I know about as much as you do right now." Harry answered tightly through gritted teeth.

"Are you trying to tell me that you bent the rod but you have absolutely no idea how you did it?"

"That is exactly what I am saying professor. Or would you rather me lie to you."

"Your arrogance have even surpass that of your fathers-"

"Professor Snape I would appreciate it if you would leave my father out of this discussion. Whatever happened between you two is in the past so why don't you leave it there? Beside why would you allow a dead man to dictate how you live your life? It's not as if you can get back at him or anything so why let your hatred of him consume and blind you?"

"I bet you think he was real clever don't you?" Snape spat

"No I don't think he was real clever." Harry ground out. "As a matter of fact I thought he was a complete git and sort of a bully. But at the time he was a kid and kids tend to make stupid mistakes. Besides we are all human and are prone to making mistakes so why don't you get over it and lay it to rest." Harry finished, staring at the vile man.

Dumbledore was watching the encounter between Harry and Snape with great interest. It seems that Harry had somehow manage to discover part of the reason why Snape disliked his father. He suspected that was the reason Snape had stopped giving Harry occlumency lessons. He was watching the way Snape was eyeing the boy, he'd obviously realized that he had judged him wrongly. He'd thought that Harry would find the discovery amusing and was currently in shock to discover that the complete opposite had occurred. Dumbledore decided that he should take it from here and let Snape return to his class to sort out what had happened.

"Severus-" began Dumbledore. "Why don't you go back to your class and I will resolve this matter about the potion with these two?" He finished with a smile and walked the potions professor to the door. Then turning back to Amelia and Harry he began.

"Would you two like some tea?" He asked, pouring them all a cup before continuing. "Now Amelia do you mind explaining what happened with these rods since Harry obviously has no clue?"

"Certainly Professor." Amelia answered setting her cup down. "It would seem that Harry has inherited some of my powers. It is the only possible explanation. You see I possessed lycan strength and that is the reason I am able to bend the rod without the strengthening potion. I suspect that somehow this ability had been past along to Harry through me." She finished, taking a sip from her cup.

Dumbledore sat forward in his chair and rests his elbows on his desk with his fingers steeple and looked at her thoughtfully for a minute before saying anything.

"I can understand the possibilities of all this happening. But nonetheless I have a couple questions."

"Go ahead professor." Amelia answered.

"Right-" began Dumbledore with a hint of a smirk. "Firstly how did you come by lycan strength? And secondly how did it get transferred to Harry?" He finished twinkling madly.

Harry who was thinking about what Amelia had said looked up sharply at Dumbledore's last question. He had to admit the man was crafty. He knew that Dumbledore suspected that there was something going on between himself and Amelia and now he was discreetly asking if his suspicions were correct. Harry shook his head the man was incorrigible.

"Well Professor I came by lycan strength because I was attacked by one. I contracted lycanthropy but was save from being a slave to the moon by the fact that I am part elf. And as you probably already know elves cannot contract lycanthropy, so when I contracted the disease the Elvin blood combated it but my human blood retained most of the positive aspects of the disease. As for how it was transferred to Harry, that professor is a personal question." She finished, taking a sip from her cup.

"Miss Emrys there are only a few ways in which magical powers can be transferred between witches and wizards, and none of them match your situation save for one. So I'm inclined to believe that you two have either soul bonded or have chance upon a totally new way of transferring powers and making the transfer permanent. So which is it?" Dumbledore asked leaning forward eyes twinkling madly.

"It's as I have said before professor, that is a very personal question, and with all due respect I refuse to answer it." Amelia answered, she too leaning forward with a mischievous glint in her eyes.

"What about you Harry?" Dumbledore asked, turning to face him. "Do you also believe this to be a personal question?"

"Well Professor, I can honestly say that since I have absolutely no idea what is going on I cannot answer that question." Harry answered, looking Dumbledore straight in the eyes.

"Very well I will respect your privacy and try not to pry, but if anything like this ever happens to either of you again I want you to come straight to me. I'm almost positive that this is the beginning of a lot of little surprises that you two will be experiencing. Now you two head on down to lunch, I will have a talk with Professor Snape." He finished, ushering them towards the door.

They thanked him for the tea and promised to let him know if they noticed anything peculiar then headed down to lunch. Once outside Harry turned to Amelia.

"You do realize that you've answered his question don't you?" He asked, extending his hand to her.

"Of course I do, but I also didn't answer his question. That way he couldn't ask anymore which I am sure he would have." She answered taking his hand.

"And here I was thinking that he'd gotten the best of you." He began, chuckling to himself. "How about we have lunch in the Founders Courtyard and you can tell me more about this transfer of powers and this lycan strength which I now possess." He finished, pulling her behind him as the headed down the hall.

The rest of the week went by without incident. And before they knew it, it was the weekend. The sixth years didn't have a lot of homework so they had time to laze about after school on Friday. Ginny and Luna was nowhere to be found, it seems as if they had taken up residence in the library. Ron had talked Hermione into going for a walk around the lake and Neville had disappeared earlier probably to the greenhouses. Harry and Amelia headed up to the transfiguration classroom to talk to Professor McGonagall.

"Yes Potter." She asked peering at them over her spectacles.

"Professor I was just wondering if I could get my broom back since that hag confiscated it last year. And also if I will be able to play Quidditch this year since I was banned last year."

"Don't be ridiculous Potter, of course you'll be playing Quidditch this year. All of that odious woman's decrees were thrown out along with her. And as for your broom I have it right here. I was wondering how long it was going to take you to seek after it." She finished a smirk playing at the corner of her lips.

"I guess I've been a little preoccupied lately." Harry began. "But I just thought that since we will be starting Quidditch practice soon it would be a good idea to get in a little solo flying. And maybe give Amelia here a few pointers seeing as she plans to try out for the team." He finished with a smile.

"Oh miss Emrys, you are? Well what position do you intend to try out for." McGonagall asked a slight smile playing on her lips.

"I think I should be well suited as a chaser, but we'll just have to wait and see."

"I think you would make an excellent chaser. You have the right build for it. Now if you two would excuse me I have a lot of work to do." She finished dismissing them and going back to her work.

Harry grabbed his broom from the closet McGonagall had indicated and headed outside toward the Quidditch pitch with Amelia. Ron and Hermione who were coming back from their walk soon joined them.

"Alright Ron?" Harry called to his friend as they approached.

"Alright Harry," Ron replied. Then continued, "Harry I made captain I know it should have gone to you since you've been on the team longer. If you want I'll tell McGonagall that I don't want it." He finished in a rush.

"Ron, Ron will you calm down. Of course I don't want you to quit. In fact I think you are the perfect choice for captain. I mean I love Quidditch and all but you eat, sleep and drink Quidditch besides you are a brilliant strategist and that is exactly what we need." Harry replied with a grin and slapping him on the back.

"You really mean that mate?" Ron asked relief sounding in his voice.

"Of course I mean it, besides I have a whole lot of things on my plate right now so I wouldn't have time to put in the extra effort that being captain requires. I have one question though."

"What?" Ron asked starting to look uneasy.

"Why didn't you tell me before this. I mean this must be the most exciting thing for you and you haven't even mention it."

"Oh I guess it slipped my mind with everything that's been going on." Ron answered a little embarrassed.

Harry was laughing now he couldn't believe that something had caused Ron to forget about Quidditch.

"Stop the press," Harry began still laughing. "Ron forgot about Quidditch."

"Harry you wanker, that's not funny."

"Yes it is, but enough of that. When are you going to hold try outs?"

"Oh yeah try-outs, I was thinking maybe Monday after classes and then we could set the schedule for practice from there." Ron answered getting into his Quidditch mode.

"That sounds great, I see you have everything under control now if you don't mind I was about to take Amelia for a ride." Harry finished kicking off on his broom with Amelia holding on to him. They flew around the pitch a few times then Harry headed higher. They flew all over Hogwarts grounds including the forbidden forest. After a few hours they headed inside for dinner then a meeting with the Headmaster.

It seems as if the weekend had just arrived, and it was Sunday already. After breakfast Amelia headed off with Ginny and Luna to the Founders Courtyard to teach them how to brew the draft of peace which they were currently working on in potions. They were having a hard time with it since Snape was being his usual self and making it hard for anyone to concentrate.

Harry, Ron and Hermione went back to the common room to try and come up with a schedule for all the training they had to do without leaving anything out.

By lunch they had come up with the perfect schedule. They had lunch in the Great Hall and were surprise to see that neither Amelia, Ginny nor Luna had showed up for lunch. After lunch they headed down to the Founders Courtyard. Harry made a stop by the kitchens and got some sandwiches and juice from Dobby to bring to the girls.

"What are those for?" Both Ron and Hermione asked.

"These are for the three hermits. If I know Amelia, and believe me I do, they haven't eaten anything. I doubt if they even realize what time it is."

"Oh," Hermione started. "I didn't realize she was so into studying."

"Hermione not because you don't see Amelia do something does not necessarily mean that she doesn't. I think Amelia has read more books than you and I both combined. The only reason you don't see her pouring over her textbooks is because she already knows this stuff."

"Oh really, and what kind of books have she read?" Hermione asked curiously.

"Hermione it would be easier for me to name the ones she haven't read." Harry replied.

"What about you Harry? At the beginning of term you'd said that you've read more books than I have. So just how much have you read?"

"Not as much as Amelia only a few thousand is all."

"A few tho, tho thousand?" Hermione stuttered. "Only a few thousand he says. Harry what kind of books have you read?"

"Let's see I've read the Book of Nord, the Persian Scrolls, the Grecian text, the Galeon Scrolls, the Book of Melchior and the Great Scrolls of Armethalieh among others some of which I can't mention to anyone and oh yeah one of my favorites The Elvin Chronicles."

Hermione looked as if she was about to pass out.

"Harry do you realize that some of these books you've mentioned are very rare some of which are even believe to be a myth."

"I know that. But I can assure you that they are not in the least bit a myth and most of them are owned by Amelia."

"She owns them?" Hermione asked incredulously.

"Yes Hermione she owns them. Why do you sound so surprised?" Harry asked tightly.

"No reason I just didn't picture her as the well read type." Hermione finished lamely at the look Harry was giving her.

"Hermione I'm going to pretend that I didn't just hear that." Harry stated coldly and walked ahead to the Founders Courtyard.

Amelia looked up from the potion she, Ginny and Luna were in the process of bottling and smiled at him.

"Oh good, I see you've come bearing gifts, it's a good thing too since we've missed lunch."

"I sort of figured you would. Besides I felt sorry for Ginny and Luna here, they are not used to the way you work."

"And what is wrong with the way I work?" Amelia asked raising an eyebrow.

"Oh nothing if you don't mind not eating or sleeping for days on end." Harry answered setting the tray down and turning to face her.

"Are you saying I'm a workaholic?" She asked in mock outrage.

"That my dear would be the understatement of the century." He began, moving closer to her. "I don't think they've invented a word yet to describe your work ethics." He finished, taking her face in his hand.

"And what is wrong with my work ethics?" She asked, raising her head to meet his eyes.

"Nothing only that it takes some getting use to for those of us who tend to enjoy the simpler pleasures that life has to offer, such as eating and sleeping for instant." He stated, claiming her lips before she could respond.

"Do you two have to do that here? For crying out loud people are trying to eat." Ron cried in disgust.

"Shut it Ron, you don't hear me complaining when you and Hermione are snogging each other senseless." Harry answered watching his friend's ears turn pink. "Besides I am allowed to kiss my girl hello since I haven't seen her all day." He finished, giving her a quick kiss before releasing her so she could eat.

Amelia grabbed a sandwich and sat next to Harry. They talked about what they've been doing all morning while they ate.

"I don't believe potions is going to be such a headache anymore." Ginny commented between bites while Luna nod in agreement. "Amelia have showed us how to brew our first six formulas already and it as been relatively easy."

"Ginny remember that for O.W.L.S you'll need both practical and theoretical." Hermione began. "Besides what good is learning to brew a potion if you don't understand the concept behind it." She finished, looking from Ginny to Amelia.

"And who said that I don't understand the concept behind all the potions I've brewed today?" Ginny asked hotly. She was beginning to become annoyed with Hermione. She'd noticed that ever since classes had begun Hermione has been harboring some sort of resentment toward Amelia. She decided that she would have to have a talk with Hermione about it. She suspected that Hermione was feeling a bit put out since she was no longer the smartest witch in school.

"I wasn't trying to say you didn't, I was just trying to explain that knowing the concept was also important. Anyone can brew a potion by following the instructions but if you don't understand the concept the potion is virtually worthless."

Amelia had felt Harry stiffened next to her and decided to change the subject before someone said something they would come to regret.

"I think we should finish bottling these potions and get them up to the hospital wing." She countered, getting up and pulling Harry with her.

They finished bottling the potions in silence and sent them off to the hospital wing. Afterwards Ron took Hermione out for a walk around the grounds before dinner while the others hung around the Founders Courtyard.

"Hermione is everything okay?" Ron asked once they were outside. "I mean is there something going on between you and Amelia that we don't know about? Because lately you've been genuinely hostile towards her."

"I'm fine and I haven't been hostile at all."

"Hermione I know that sometimes I can be extremely thick when it comes to emotional stuff. But I would have to be brainless not to see that something is going on between the two of you. Now what is it?"

"Ron honestly it's nothing, now come on let's enjoy our walk."

"Hermione, you and I have been dating for months now and even though you may think that I am thick when it comes to women I do know when something is bothering you."

"Okay Ron you're right. Something is bothering me but this is something that I'm going to have to take care of myself. But I promise that if I do need help you'll be the one I come to."

"Good, now that that's all taken care of can we get in a snog session before we have to go back?"

"Ronald Weasley, you are incorrigible. And here I was thinking you've gotten in touch with your sensitive side."

"Oh I have, I promise I will be very sensitive."

Harry was still fuming over Hermione's little display, he was in the process of taking out his aggression on a training dummy with a long sword. Amelia decided to have a talk with him and save the other dummies before he ripped them all to shreds. She transfigured her robes into her Elvin armor and summoned a pair of Sais as she approached the training platform and contacted him telepathically.

"Do you want to talk about it?"

"Not right now."

"Okay, then do you mind if I join you since the poor dummies have no way of defending themselves?"

"I don't think so, I'm not thinking straight right now and I could hurt you."

"That's okay I've come prepared. Besides you going to need more of a workout that the dummies could possibly give you."

"Okay fine, just be extra careful."

"Aren't I always?"

Ginny, Neville and Luna watched the match between Harry and Amelia anxiously. They soon realized that the two have been holding back tremendously during their training. Harry was attacking like a mad man and Amelia was defending as if her life depended on it. The room was extremely quiet except for the clash of metal against metal. They have been going at it for about an hour now and both had a fine sheen of sweat covering them. But neither gave any indication of stopping soon. The kept on fighting for about another thirty minutes then Harry abruptly threw his sword into one of the dummies and stood with his hand clenched into fists and staring at the ground. Amelia walked over to him slowly and took both his hands in hers and forced him to look at her.

"Harry everything will be just fine, don't worry about it."

"I know I shouldn't be this upset but it's like every time I take one step forward I have to take two backwards. And it's always because of something stupid that cannot be changed."

"Harry you have to try and understand she is feeling a little threatened right now. I'm sure she's not doing this on purpose it's just a defense mechanism that exist in all of us."

"I know Amelia, it's just that the way she is acting towards you right now is exactly the same way Ron behaved in fourth year and she was the on to stand by me the whole time, and now she is acting just as bad as he was."

"Harry I'm sure she will always stand by you and be there whenever you need her. It's just that right now she is having a little difficulty accepting me right now and you can't blame her for that."

"Why is it that you always try to protect those that offend you?"

"Because you are always trying to rip them apart."

"I'm sorry but I don't ever want to see you hurt."

"And I love you for it. Now come on you look like you could use a good fly."

"That's a terrific idea, want to come along?"

"Sure."

"Good I'll just call my broom and we could get going."

"You don't need your broom. Why don't you release the Griffin and we can fly like we used to in Alfhiem."

Harry changed into his animagus form and they took off after Amelia had climbed on his back. It was a beautiful day for flying there was a slight chill in the air but the skies were clear and the sun was shining brightly. Harry rose high into the sky until Hogwarts looked like a small dot. He got that feeling of peace that flying always seem to give him, it was even more satisfying now because he had Amelia stretch out along his back with her head resting on his and her fingers playing absentmindedly in his mane. Amelia's touch had always been calming for him but when they flew like this all his problems seemed to disappear altogether. They flew around for a few minutes then Harry took off at hyper speed and the next minute they were standing at the entrance to Le Petit Nice Passedat in Marseille. They entered the charming hotel where they'd spent a week before on one of their expeditions from Alfhiem. The concierge recognized them immediately and welcomed them informing them that their room was available. They thanked him and Harry informed him that they would only be there for a short time and that they would be dining on the terrace in about an hour. They showered then went for a walk over to the nearby Fort Saint-Jean then back up to their room for dinner on the terrace enjoying the picturesque view of the Mediterranean Sea while dining on bouillabaisse and grilled fennel fish. After dinner they took a romantic stroll along the beach before heading back to Hogwarts.

They arrived with a few minutes to spare and headed up to the head masters office were most of the Order was already assembled. The meeting was a decidedly short one since no one had anything of consequence to report. After the meeting Dumbledore asked Amelia and Harry to remain behind because he had something to discuss with them.

"A funny thing happened today-" Dumbledore began with a twinkle. "I was looking out my window after feeding Fawkes and I saw something that both shocked and amazed me. Would you like to know what I saw?" He asked them, positively beaming.

"Sure Professor," Harry began. "What did you see that was so amazing?"

"I'll get to the amazed part soon enough but first let me tell you about the shocked part. As I've said before I was looking out my window and lo and behold what should I see come zipping by? Only the most magnificent sight I've seen, a Golden Griffin and the amazing thing was he was carrying a very beautiful young lady with bright copper colored hair on it's back. Now you two wouldn't happen to know anything about this Griffin and girl now would you?" Dumbledore asked peering at them over the top of his spectacles. "I'm just hoping that the Golden Griffin I saw no matter how magnificent he was, is not a unregistered animagus and also there isn't not a pack of unregistered animagi roaming around this school." He finished, taking his seat facing them.

"Professor you are right in your assumptions." Harry began, getting to his feet. "The Golden Griffin you saw is my animagus form and yes I am unregistered. But-" Harry continued before Dumbledore could respond. "I am not required to register with the ministry here."

"What do you mean you are not required to register?" Dumbledore asked, coming to his feet.

"He means-" began Amelia softly. "He means that the Elves have a long standing agreement with humans that exclude them from having to registering their animagus form."

"So what does that have to do with Harry? He is not an elf."

"No he is not, but he is a citizen of Alfhiem and therefore do not have to comply with the rule that requires him to register his animagus form and neither do I." She finished.

"What do you mean he's a citizen of Alfhiem? I thought humans couldn't become Elvin citizens?"

"Well I'm human and I am an Elvin citizen."

"You are only half human and your mother happens to be an elf. Harry has no such genealogy going for him so how is it possible for him to become an Elvin citizen?"

"Well Professor, the counsel thought it in everyone's best interest if they made him a citizen."

"So you're saying that both of you are animagi and that you are not required to get registered. Okay then what about the others?" Dumbledore asked, taking his seat once more.

"What about the others?" Harry countered.

"I mean are they animagi too? And if they are don't they need to be registered?"

"No they are not Animagi." Harry began. "And if they became animagi whether or not they registered well that depends."

"Depends on what?" Dumbledore asked, a hint of suspicion in his voice.

"Well it depends on whether or not the council decides to grant them anonymity."

"What are you saying? They can't do that. The have no say in the administration of our laws."

"Professor you would be surprised at the things they can and have done. You see everything in the universe have to be in balance so you see whatever happens in our world affects theirs and vise versa. And needless to say that lately they have not been very happy."

"What do you mean they're not happy?"

"Think about it Professor. Now if that is all may we leave now?"

"Certainly but could you please keep me inform of things that are happening."

The next day classes were somewhat subdued, Snape was his usual nasty self but today he was being nasty to everyone. The best part of the day came after dinner because Gryffindor was holding tryouts for the house team. Ginny, Amelia and Seamus and tried out for the seeker positions and made it while the two beater positions were filled by the Creevey brothers. After the tryouts Ron had inform everyone that they would be starting training this week and practicing extra hard being as they had mostly new people on the team. After returning to the castle Hermione announced that she was going to the library. After she left Ron approached the others.

"Guys Hermione's birthday is in a week and I have no idea on what to give her."

"You could give her jewelry." Luna stated matter of factly. "Besides all women likes jewelry."

"But Hermione is not like other women." Ron began, "she is not into jewelry and girly stuff." He finished.

"Ron trust me all women are into jewelry if you give them the right kind." Harry stated to his friend.

"But what kind of jewelry do you think Hermione would like?" "She is sdhurrani yana isn't she?" Amelia asked

"Yes she is." Answered Harry.

"What are you two talking about?" Asked Ron.

"What is a suriyani, whatever Amelia just said?" Asked Ginny.

"It's sdhurrani yana," replied Harry. "And it means muggle born in elvish."

"Oh, I see, but what does her being muggle born have to do with anything? Ginny asked.

"Well from my experience living amongst them I know that they love symbolism." Amelia explained. "So if you are going to give her jewelry it should be symbolic somehow. So what kind of things does she like?"

"Well she loves books." Ginny supplied.

"I know, but the gift is from Ron so it should be something more intimate."

"I know,-" cried Ron suddenly. "Her favorite flower, I could get her something with her favorite flower on it."

"That's a great idea mate, what is her favorite flower?"

"Roses specifically fire and ice roses."

"Wow!" Amelia exclaimed. "I think I know the perfect person for to get in touch with. He is very busy but he owes me so he'll do it for you. Just write a note explaining everything about her personality and he'll send you something superb." She finished, getting to her feet and calling for Horus.

Ron finished writing the note and handed it to Amelia who in turn added some strange writing and a seal then handed it to Horus. After Horus left Harry turned to his girlfriend.

"Did you do what I think you just did?"

"Of course I did."

"But didn't he say he was retired the last time we saw him?"

"Of course he was, he's been retired for as long as I've known him. He just says that to keep away people he's deemed unworthy of his creations."

"What are you two going on about?" Ron asked looking from Harry to Amelia.

"We were talking about who Amelia had sent that note to."

"So whom did you send the note to?" Ron asked, turning to Amelia.

"To a jeweler I know."

"So what's wrong with that?"

"Oh nothing," Harry began. "Except for the fact that he's retired and a bit dodgy."

"He is not."

"Not what? Retired or dodgy?"

"Neither"

"WHAT!"

"He is not retired if he gets a challenge and he is not at all dodgy. He's just a bit eccentric."

"If he's just a bit eccentric I'm a dwarf goblin."

"Don't be ridiculous, there are no such things."

"My point exactly."

Ron was watching the exchange between the two with growing trepidation. From what Harry was saying he probably won't get his present for Hermione. Amelia had seen the look on Ron's face and turned to reassure him.

"Ron everything is going to be just fine. Don't listen to Harry he's just a tad bit put out by Chalfant is all."

"I'm not put out by that old codger, besides you encourage him."

"I do nothing of the sort, besides he's harmless."

"Harmless my arse, he's a dirty old elf and you know it."

"Excuse me," began Ginny interrupting their playful banter. "But who is Chalfant and why does Harry say he's crazy."

"I'll answer that." Amelia said, stepping in front of Harry before he could reply. "Chalfant is the best jeweler in the entire Elvin kingdom. And Harry thinks he's crazy because he retires everyday claiming that the jewelry people ask him to make lacks imagination."

"Okay so why do you call him a dirty old elf?" Ron asked, turning to Harry. Amelia had colored slightly at the question, while Harry got an evil grin on his face.

"I call him a dirty old elf because dear old Chalfant is a lecher."

"He is not." Cried Amelia laughing

"The hell he's not. Some of the things that come out of that elf's mouth would curl your hair. And that's not all," continued Harry. "Old Chalfant has a crush on a certain half elf that I'm not going to name, Amelia."

"He does not."

"Yes he does. The last time we saw him didn't he ask you to-"

"Harry James Potter don't you dare." Amelia cried coloring profusely and lunging at Harry pinning him to the ground. The others were rolling with laughter at the look that had come over her face.

The following Monday Horus returned with a package at breakfast which Amelia promptly placed in her bag without saying a word. Everyone seemed not to have noticed except for Hermione.

"Amelia what's that?"

"Oh nothing." She answered, as she grabbed a piece of toast and headed out the door.

After Quidditch practice Harry, Ron, Ginny and Amelia met up with Neville and Luna in the Founders courtyard. Hermione had gone to the library so they had enough time to plan for her party the next day. Ron was extremely excited after Amelia had showed him the masterpiece Chalfant had created for Hermione. It was a necklace made from the finest gold. The chain was extremely fine and gave the illusion that the single miniature fire and ice rose was suspended in mid air. Amelia hadn't been joking when she said he was the finest jeweler in the Elvin kingdom. The workmanship on the rose was superb. The leaf and stem were made from a dark green jade while the petal started out with sapphires and aquamarine on the outside and rubies on the inside. Luna and Ginny was staring lovingly at the necklace, it was the most beautiful and delicate thing they've ever seen. The next day Ron was a bunch of nerves. He was relieved when classes were finally over. The others including Remus were already in the Founders Courtyard when Ron arrived with Hermione.

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY." Everyone yelled as Ron and Hermione entered.

Hermione stood in shock she'd thought her friends had forgotten her birthday since the only people who've said anything were her professors except for Snape of course. She had been extremely hurt by it and had been extremely disappointed especially at Ron. She should have known her friends wouldn't have disappointed her like that. She had tears in her eyes as hugged each of them in turn.

"Happy birthday Mione." Started Ron as he handed her his gift.

Hermione just stared speechlessly at the delicate rose in its velvet box. She'd never seen anything like it before. She held her hair out of the way while Ron fasten it around her throat. Then she rose and pulled him into a searing kiss that left them both breathless.

"I take it you like it then?" Ron asked a smile playing on his lips.

"Like it, I love it. It is the most beautiful thing I've ever seen, it is so life like and exquisite how did you come by it?"

"Hermione don't you know, a wizard never tells his secret?

"Hermione I know my gift is not as exquisite as Ron's but I hope you like it anyway." Ginny smiled handing her a leather-bound copy of Runes of the World.

"Oh Ginny it is wonderful."

Neville and Luna gave her a quill and ink set that will never spill or go empty. Remus got her a copy of Dark creatures and How to Defend against them. Harry handed her a small package wrapped in silk.

"This is from Amelia and myself."

Hermione removed the silk cloth to reveal a small book bound in soft leather bearing a crest containing the rays of the sun falling to the earth. She opened the book to find that it contained nothing. She looked from Harry to Amelia.

"What is going on? There's nothing in it."

It was Amelia who answered. "There are a lot of things written in it, you're just not ready to see it yet."

"What do you mean?"

"She means," answered Harry. "That the book decides when you are ready to see certain things and then reveals it."

"Do you mean like Tom's diary?" Asked Ginny, visibly shaking.

"No it's not like Riddles diary. Let me explain, it is a book about Elvin society depicting their customs and courtesies and it will only reveal whatever it believes you should know about a particular subject."

"Oh, so why don't it believe I should know anything now?"

"I think it does. Look at the cover."

She turned the book over and watched in awe as the title appeared.

"Customs and Courtesies of the Elvin society. Wow this is amazing; I can't wait to see what else it tells me. Thank you I'll treasure it." Then turning to everyone she continued. "Thanks everyone this has been the best birthday yet. Now come on lets celebrate."

They ate cakes and drank butterbeer until it was time to go to the D.A. meeting.

Between personal training, schoolwork, Quidditch practice and order meetings to keep them quite busy September seem to fly by. And before long they were looking forward to their first Hogsmeade weekend.