A/N; The attack on the train in this chapter, was cut from the attack in chapter fourteen while I was writting it during that time, and now it rewritted to be add this chapter, hope you like it.
Also I don't own Harry Potter and please Review
The morning of the return to Hogwarts, was hectic as Hermione and Ginny rush put their last minute stuff into their trunks, to Clarisa's amusement, since she had already packed the pervious day.
Breakfast that day was late, but as everyone ate Alice looked to Clarisa, after she read the morning Daily Prophet." Clarisa, your story is out, and look like the Prophet is finally telling the truth for once." Alice informed the teen, as she took a quick look." I just hope this will help stop the stupid fears the Ministry had place on the wizarding word for the last two hundred years about the Shadow Mages." Clarisa hopefully said as she read a little of the article." I hope so too, but I fear it might take more this to change everyone's mind." Alice worried informed Clarisa, as they continued eating.
Once at train station, Clarisa and her friends headed to the barrier of 9 3/4, when they were stopped by a familiar voice." Hermione, we are glad to have caught up with you before you left!" A bushy brown haired woman called out to Hermione." MOM, DAD!" Hermione called out, and gave each a hug." Glad to see you two, come I want you to meet my new friend Clarisa Whitewater." Hermione said, as she dragged parents to meet Clarisa.
Once introductions were out of the way, Mrs. Granger noticed a three year old girl hiding behind Clarisa." Clarisa, who is that lovely girl hinting behind your back?" Mrs. Granger asked, as she bent down to look the little girl over." Oh this is my cousin Kitsune." Clarisa informed Mrs. Granger, as she stepped aside to allow Mrs. Granger a better look." Kitsune don't be shy, come and Hermione's parents." Clarisa gently said, as she picked up Kitsune, and introduce the little girl." Hi there Kitsune, how old are you." Mrs. Granger asked, but Kitsune didn't say anything." Sorry Mrs. Granger, but5 Kitsune can't talk, but other then that she seems smarter then someone who is around her age." Clarisa informed Mrs. Granger, whom looked heart broken at the thought of a child that couldn't speak." I'm glad she has someone to look after her, but where are her parents?" Mrs. Granger asked." Kitsune parents are already at Hogsmeade, and will be picking her up there." Clarisa lied, and Mrs. Granger nodded." Then I better not keep you then, and you all have a good school year." Mrs. Granger said, as she hugged Hermione, Clarisa and Kitsune and they all said their farewells.
Once pass the Barrier, Clarisa and her friends got a farewell hug from Molly." Now you four, stay out of trouble, and listen to your professors." Molly warned, and gave an extra hug to each, before shoeing them onto the train, just minutes before the train started leaving.
On the train, Clarisa sat alone with Kitsune, since Ginny and Hermione was in a Prefect meeting, and she smiled as the thought of Neville replacing Ron as a Prefect." I'm sure Neville will do a better job at it then Ron did." Clarisa thought, as she tried to experiment in braiding Kitsune's shoulder length brown hair, which she didn't mind at first.
After a half hour, Kitsune was squirming away from Clarisa, since Clarisa was making to many changes to her bad attempts of braiding." Alright already, go and do what ever you want." Clarisa finally said, as Kitsune, sat at the window to watch the scenes pass by, but as she did, all Clarisa's hard work quickly disappeared, and was back to shoulder length hair." Great, all that work, and you had to change it!" Clarisa grumbled, but Kitsune ignore her as she continued looking out of the window.
Less then an hour later, Hermione, Ginny and Neville entered the compartment." Hi guys, how was the meeting?" Clarisa asked, as two tired, and one excited teen entered." Nothing much, just reminders of what are our jobs was, but guessed what we are getting a New Years Ball this year." Hermione excitedly said, and Clarisa groan." A New Years Ball, I think I'll pass on it!" Clarisa said, but before anyone could say anything, a lard explosion shook the train." NO! NOT THIS AGAIN!" The three teens yelled, but was thrown to the side of the compartment as the train suddenly stopped in it tracks.
As Clarisa picked herself up, she saw her friends also getting up with a number of bruises." Are you guys alright?" Clarisa painfully asked." No, but I will live!" Hermione painfully said, as the others gave the same reply." Come on, lets see what just happen?" Ginny worriedly said, as they all left the compartment, and into a smoke filled hallway.
As Clarisa saw the darkest smoke she ever saw, her wand went into her hand, and with a wave the smoke was gone, but more was still pouring in." It's not natural smoke, its charmed smoke." Hermione quickly said, as Clarisa realized it was badly suffocated everyone caught in it." There is only one chance." Clarisa quickly said, as she waved her wand to create a black Rune, and sent it into the smoke, making the dark smoke disappeared, leaving fresh air behind.
Seconds after the smoke cleared, Clarisa was helping with the students who were most affected from the smoke." Hermione get to my trunk, there is some healing potions in there!" Clarisa quickly said, and looked to the side." Tibi, I need a lot of anti poison potions, and a lot of them!" Clarisa called out, and luckily a small box appeared before her.
After getting volunteers from the Prefects to help administer the potions, Clarisa looked to Hermione whom was handling out more potions." I going to check outside, and see how damage the train is." Clarisa quickly said, and Hermione nodded, as Clarisa headed to an exit with her broom, and flew off.
Flying high above the train, Clarisa at first didn't notice anything until she flew the length of the train, and stopped as she reached the engine, which to her horror was in pieces as well as part of the next car." This is not good, since this means we are stuck in the middle of nowhere!" Clarisa now worriedly said, since they were in the middle of the long stretch of Railroad Bridge, which means they were all stuck on the train.
Once Clarisa saw the situation, she flew back towards the train and landed in the first available car.
In the car was chaos, as prefects were trying to bring order to the many that was not affected by the smoke, but unfortunately they were failing to do so, until Clarisa let out a control magical surge throughout the car, causing everyone to freeze." NOW HEAR THIS, the engine is gone so we are stuck here until help arrive, so we need to work together or we are not going to get through this alive!" Clarisa warned everyone, and one of the seventh year prefects stepped up." And why should we listen to a sixth year?" An older boy rudely asked, but Clarisa just sent out another surge causing him to back up." Because, I seem to have more power then anyone in this train, and plus I have a better idea then running around without our heads, like what you were just doing a few minutes ago!" Clarisa said in a deadly tone, causing everyone to quickly agree.
Once Clarisa had everyone attention, she quickly took command." Alright now, firstly we need volunteers that can transfigure large and very hard objects, since they will be needed to fortified the damage areas, and seal of the hole in the train." Clarisa as she pointed to the large hole behind her, causing everyone to look puzzled." This explosion maybe just the beginning of an attack, and it would be best if we prepare now!" Clarisa informed everyone, and they all agree." Now secondly, those who is studying to be a Healer, they can help those who is injured, and not to worry, I got a good deal of potions to go around." Clarisa informed everyone." And lastly, any fifth year and up that has a broom, we need to setup guards to warn us of any attacks or incoming help, but I will send out a message to professor Dumbledore to tell him of our problem, and hopefully we won't be here for another couple hours or sooner." Clarisa finished, and everyone was quickly leaving to the other cars to get more volunteers.
Within an hour, Hogwarts Express was transformed into a fortress with students flying around her, and inside was some order, as they all started working together.
Inside the Prefects car, Clarisa was talking to the Head boy and girl about setting up some wards, when Talons appeared with news from the outside." Thanks Talons, I hope this is good news." Clarisa hopefully said, as she noticed the letter was from Dumbledore.
Clarisa
It pains me to tell you that help won't be coming, there were also attacks on the Ministry, and Diagon Alley, and because of this, we doing our best to bring order to those areas first, but we should be there to help sometime before tomorrow afternoon, so be careful and stay safe.
Sign by
Dumbledore
Once Clarisa read the note, she passed it to the Head boy and girl." I'm afraid we are stuck here till tomorrow guys." Clarisa said, as a fifth year Prefect entered." We have a problem; a large number of the Slytherins had barricaded themselves in the last three cars!" The Prefect breathlessly said." We are best to leave them alone for now, since we got more then enough to keep us safe." Clarisa suggested, and the Head boy and girl quickly agreed.
After going over Clarisa's books on wards, Clarisa and the Head students agreed to use the Fidelius Charm on the train, and will make Clarisa the secrete keeper.
Once the decision was made, Clarisa took out some parchments, and explained her plan to the Head students." Now that is settled, we'll call the flyers in before we get this charm in place, since we won't need them anymore once the charm is active." Clarisa informed everyone." But before we do that, I need to place one of these Runes on each car, since it will make the Fidelius Charm stronger." Clarisa explained, as they quickly got volunteers to set the Runes on each car.
As Plans were on their way, Hermione stepped into the car." Clarisa all the students have been treated, and are doing what they can to help, but there is allot of hungry kids." Hermione warned, and Clarisa nodded." I got that under control." Clarisa informed Hermione, as she waved her wand at the car they were in to triple the size of the car, and then created a two ten foot long tables." Tibi, I need those tables to be filled with food and drinks, and keep filling it until I say stop." Clarisa called out, and instantly, all types of foods, and drinks were on the table making everyone very hungry." Wait, I want the first years to eat first, and the rest can start on after them!" Clarisa commanded, and the Prefects quickly gathered the first years.
As the first years gathered their food, Clarisa was glad that every food that was taken immediately was replaced with fresh foods, but her thoughts were interrupted by Hermione." Clarisa what are we going to do about the Slytherins that barricaded themselves away from us." Hermione asked, as Clarisa turned to her." There is nothing we can do, since it was their decision to separate themselves from us, but if they want to eat, they are happy to grab what they want from these tables." Clarisa informed Hermione, and she accepted it.
Within the next hour the Fidelius Charm was in place, and Clarisa had expanded a number of the cars to allow the students, to have enough space to do whatever they want, and as night settled there was more then enough room to allow everyone have a private place sleep in.
Well into the night behind a privacy curtain, Clarisa, fox-Kitsune and Hermione was getting into some sleeping bags they conjured, to get ready for the night sleep." Clarisa, I just thought of something, how are our rescuers will find us if we are under the Fidelius Charm?" Hermione asked, as laid back in the very comfortable sleeping bag." I wrote Dumbledore a note which gave him permission to see the train, so he will be able to guild our rescuers." Clarisa informed Hermione, just as a yelled for Clarisa was heard.
Once Clarisa heard her name, she quickly got up and transfigured her night gown she was wearing into everyday clothes, and left the privacy curtain to find a frantic six year Prefect." We got a problem, Dementors was sighted flying about the train!" The Prefect breathlessly said." This is not good since I'm not sure the Fidelius Charm will keep them out." Clarisa worriedly said, and then turn to the Prefect." Find anyone that can do the Patronus charm, and have them take shifts to guard the exits of the cars with sleeping students" Clarisa quickly said, and the Prefect quickly nodded, but before he left he looked to Clarisa again." I forgot to tell you that the Head Boy wanted to see you." The Prefect just remembered, and Clarisa nodded, as she left the car and headed to the Prefects car.
Back in the Prefects car, Clarisa met up with Cho, who became the Head Girl, and a Slytherin, she barely knew was the Head Boy." Sorry Clarisa we been very busy, but we just want to say thanks, if you hadn't taken control..." The Head boy started, but Clarisa quickly stop him." I didn't do nothing, since we all worked together to keep everyone from panicking, and plus we still got the Dementors to worry about." Clarisa inform the two." But still, we are going to reprimand you to become next year Head Girl, since you are doing a better job then we are doing." Cho smiled, as Claris laughed at the thought." I don't think I will be cut out to be Head Girl Cho, but do it if you want, I wouldn't mind." Clarisa informed the two, and left, after seeing that was all they wanted to say.
The morning arrived too soon, as Clarisa and Hermione took down their privacy curtain." Look like the Fidelius Charm kept the Dementors at bay." Clarisa said, as she looked out of the window and shuddered at the sight of the Dementors." Yes, but they are still circling the train, so I think they know we are here, but just can't see us?" Hermione said, as she saw the Dementors flying around the train." Forget them for now, since we are safe lets head to the Prefects car to grab something to eat." Clarisa suggested, and they both left the car.
In the Prefects car, students were already grabbing what they can from the tables, and then ate with friends, when Neville came up to Clarisa." Clarisa, the Slytherins that barricaded themselves had not yet to show themselves." Neville informed Clarisa and she nodded." They will be fine, but tell the Prefects, and older students to be on guard, since I'm pretty sure the Dementors will not be the only ones we need to worry about." Clarisa suggested, and Neville quickly nodded, as he left to tell the others.
Breakfast was uneventful, until about halfway threw her breakfast, several Prefects rushed up to Clarisa." Clarisa, a dragon was sighted!" Both said in a rush." Is it a light brown dragon, about twenty feet long?" Clarisa asked the Prefects; since she had a feeling Kitsune was out there fighting the Dementors, and not seeing her in the car confirm her suspicions." Yes it's the same dragon was seen during the last attack." One Prefect informed Clarisa, whom nodded." Then we will be safe, since I'm a feeling it's taking care of the Dementors." Clarisa informed the Prefects, and they all went to the windows, to see a Dragon incinerating many Dementors with her fire breath, and while at the same time seem to have fun in the process.
For a while, as Clarisa watched Kitsune battle, she knew the Dragon going to need help sooner or later, since there was too many Dementors for it handle, and to make things worse the Dementors were scattering, causing Kitsune's fire breath to only take out less a handful of Dementors." Hermione, Kitsune going to be in trouble, I'm going out there to help her." Clarisa quickly said, as she held out her hand." Accio my Firebolt!" Clarisa suddenly called out, and her Firebolt flew to her hands." Clarisa it's too dangerous, don't go out there!" Hermione worriedly said, but Clarisa shook her head." I can't let Kitsune fight on her own I must help her!" Clarisa firmly said, as she got on her Firebolt, and jumped up to make it hover." I will see you soon." Clarisa said, and was gone in puff of smoke." Good luck Clarisa." Hermione only said, as she looked out the window, hopping both Clarisa and Kitsune will be alright.
Outside Clarisa appeared above the train, and flew off towards Kitsune." Expecto Patronum!" Clarisa called out, and a large shadow poured out her wand, engulfing a dozen Dementors and making them disappeared." That is interesting my new Patronus is dark shadows that eat Dementors?" Clarisa thought, and cast again taking out a dozen more.
As Clarisa and Kitsune continue fighting, Clarisa was getting tired, and her continuous casting of the Patronus spell was not helping, especially when more Dementors appeared." Great we are in trouble?" Clarisa thought as she dived away from a swarm of Dementors flying at her." Expecto Patronum!" Clarisa yelled, as she quickly turned around, but the Dementors scattered causing the shadow to miss all but a few and then they continue their chase." This is not good!" Clarisa thought, as she flew around the train tracks, and into the air, trying to get as much distance she can.
As Clarisa continue her flight, she saw that Kitsune was being over run by the Dementors, and was trying to fly away." No Kitsune is in trouble!" Clarisa yelled, and flew towards Kitsune to help her, but as she did, she remembered her power Rune, and focus on it as she cast the next spell." EXPECTO PATRONUM!" Clarisa yelled, and a beam of rainbow light shot out, and to her surprise it hit Kitsune, causing her glow gold while at the same time causing every Dementor near her to disintegrate." Did I just turn Kitsune into Patronus?" Clarisa confusedly thought, but knew it must be so, since Kitsune started flying at the Dementors, and every one that got within twenty feet was gone in a split second.
Both Clarisa and Kitsune continue their battle, until just a handful of Dementors was left, but before Kitsune could get to them, the Dementors flew off and disappeared ending their battle.
Once the air was Dementor free, Clarisa flew to Kitsune, and petted her nose." You make a fine Dragon Kitsune, but still I would prefer your Human or Fox self." Clarisa joked, causing Kitsune to breath out warm air, blowing Clarisa backwards." Hey, alright already I like this form as much as the others!" Clarisa quickly said, as she got back control of her broom, and Kitsune flew proudly about the train." Oh great, I hope Kitsune's not going to make this one of her permanent forms, or I will be in big trouble." Clarisa worriedly thought, as she flew back to the train.
Back on the train, Clarisa met up with Hermione." CLARISA WHITEWATER, that got to be the most dangerous thing you ever did!" Hermione scolded." I'm sorry Hermione, but if I wasn't out there, I would've lost Kitsune!" Clarisa quickly explain, as Hermione seem to calm a bit." But still, I could've lost both of you out there, and plus where is Kitsune?" Hermione asked, since she noticed the little fox or girl was not around." My guess is that she is still flying around the train." Clarisa informed Hermione, just as Kitsune flew pass a window scaring a number of first years." I Guess Kitsune must want to make sure the Dementors won't come back?" Hermione suggested, as Kitsune made another pass." Or maybe she just wanted to fly about, and scare some students." Clarisa joked, since more screams was heard." let Kitsune have some fun, she probably return to you when she is hungry." Hermione suggested, and Clarisa nodded as she headed to the Prefects car to grab something to eat.
By lunchtime, a large number of brooms were sighted in the distance, and Clarisa and a number of Prefects flew off to meet them." Clarisa!" The lead flyer yelled causing Clarisa smiled as she saw Dumbledore leading the rescuers." Professor, I'm glad to finally see you." Clarisa happily said, as Dumbledore smiled as he flew up to Clarisa." I'm glad of that, but we have another train heading your way, so please remove Fidelius Charm so we can attach the cars to the new train." Dumbledore kindly informed Clarisa, and she nodded as she led the rescue party to the train.
It took some time before the new engine was attached, since the bodies of the engineer and the lunch lady was found and brought to St. Mungo's, and once that was taken care of the remains of the old engine was removed and replace with a new one.
It took just hours before the train reached Hogsmeade, and all the students took the carriages to the rest of the way to Hogwarts, where they all were greeted with warm food and drinks.
Once everyone was fed and watered, Dumbledore stood up and looked grimed." I'm sorry for the delay in rescuing you all, but unfortunately there was another attack on both the Ministry and Diagon Alley, which many lost their lives." Dumbledore sadly informed everyone, but there were only a few gasps, since many of the students' already knew about the attacks." And because of these attacks, many of you may have lost love ones, and will be getting a letter telling you of a death within the next day or so." Dumbledore continued with sigh." But for now lets bow our heads, and respect those who had died, especially our engineer, and lunch lady, whom both helped with the running of Hogwarts Express for many number of years." Dumbledore finished, as he bowed his head, and everyone complied for a few minutes of silence.
Once sometime had pass, Dumbledore again spoke up." I'm sure you all want to go to your common rooms, and rest for the remainder of the day, but unfortunately we still need to sort the first years, and I got one more announcement." Dumbledore informed everyone, and jester Mcgonagal to begin.
Once Dumbledore was done speaking, Mcgonagal stood up and with a wave of her wand, the Sorting Hat and the stool appeared before Dumbledore." Now all first years, please stand between the house tables, and I call your name." Mcgonagal informed the first years, which was getting up from the house tables, since they allowed sitting wherever there was room for the time being.
Once the first years were sorted, Dumbledore again stood up." Now we have some house points to award too, for bravery, and quick thinking." Dumbledore started, making Clarisa whom was sitting at her house table blushed, since she knew this was for her." To Clarisa Whitewater, 200 points too Ravenclaw, since she helped kept the students busy and safe during a traumatic event." Dumbledore proudly said, as all the Ravenclaw, and almost all from each house applauded for her." That is not all!" Dumbledore called out, and immediately there was silence." There will be ten points given too every student, whom help Miss. Whitewater during this time of need." Dumbledore smiled, and allowed the students a time to celebrate.
Once Dumbledore gave the students ten minutes to celebrate, he called for silence." Now we got this out of the way, you may leave to your common rooms, but first would the owner of a very large golden dragon please see Hagrid, before he decides to keep the lovely creature as a pet." Dumbledore joked, and then smiled as Clarisa quickly rushed out of the Great Hall.
Just outside of Hagrid's cabin, Clarisa found a golden Dragon-Kitsune lying in a large open space." Kitsune what are you doing, come on and change." Clarisa gently said, but Kitsune worriedly looked to her." Clarisa, I think Kitsune is stuck in this form?" Dumbledore informed Clarisa, as he and a much exited Hagrid walked up to Clarisa." Stuck, but how can she be stuck?" Clarisa asked, but just then remembered something." Oh no she still a Patronus?" Claris quickly said, as Dumbledore and Hagrid step up to Kitsune, and petted her head." Clarisa maybe you should try to remove the spell, since I don't think Kitsune is not feeling to well stuck in this form." Hagrid worriedly said, and Clarisa nodded." Then there is only one thing to do!" Clarisa suggested, and pulled out her wand, and pointed it to Kitsune." Finite Incantatum!" Clarisa called out, and within a second, a young girl appeared lying on the ground." KITSUNE!" Clarisa worriedly called out, as she and the others knelt before the unconscious girl." Kitsune is fine, she appears to be magically exhausted." Dumbledore informed Clarisa, after checking Kitsune." We are best to take her to Madam Pomfrey for a full check up." Dumbledore suggested, as he picked up Kitsune, and headed back to the school, with Clarisa worriedly following.
Within the half hour, Kitsune was doing fine under the treatment of Pomfrey but was force to stay in the hospital wing for the night, with Clarisa sleeping besides her, since she felt it was her fault for Kitsune being in this condition.
The next morning girl-Kitsune was release, and was happily skipping besides Clarisa as they headed for the great hall, where breakfast was already starting, but as they both entered, Dumbledore stood up." Miss. Whitewater, can you please come to the Head table." Dumbledore firmly asked, and a startled Clarisa followed orders.
Once Clarisa was in front of Dumbledore, he smiled." It brings me great honors to finally give this to you!" Dumbledore proudly said, as he handed a rolled up scroll." What is it?" Clarisa only could ask, but unrolled the scroll.
Clarisa Whitewater
N.E.W.Ts
Class Written Practical
Potion NEWTS NEWTS
Charms NEWTS NEWTS
Transfigurations NEWTS NEWTS
Herbology O O
Divination D D
Arithmancy NEWTS NEWTS
Ancient Runes NEWTS NEWTS
Care of Magical NEWTS NEWTS Creatures
Defense against NEWTS NEWTS The Dark Arts
Astronomy O O
History of Magic A A
Congratulations Miss. Whitewater for becoming the youngest student to graduate Hogwarts in the last decade, and we wish you luck in your future profession.
Once Clarisa read that part, she looked to Dumbledore." Professor, I been wondering why I was doing things a fifth year wouldn't have known." Clarisa only could say, since she was shock." Actually you are lucky to be taking your N.E.W.Ts now, since you need the support of your professors to advance your tests, and look like we were right to do it." Dumbledore informed Clarisa, whom was too shock to speak.
After a few minutes to come out of her shock, Clarisa looked to Dumbledore." So what now since I'm a graduate?" Clarisa asked, and Dumbledore smiled." If you want too, I can enroll you in the Masters program which is a four year course, and once you complete that, you will be a certified master in any profession of your choosing." Dumbledore suggested, and Clarisa nodded." I accept professor Dumbledore." Clarisa firmly committed herself and Dumbledore jester to an empty chair that appeared between him and smiling Mcgonagal." Then take a seat Apprentice Whitewater, and I will inform the rest of the school of your new status." Dumbledore informed Clarisa, and she quickly walked around the Head table, to sit next to Dumbledore, with Girl-Kitsune on her lap.
Once Clarisa was seated, Dumbledore stood up to address the school." May I have your attention?" Dumbledore called out, getting everyone's attention." To let you all know Miss. Whitewater had officially graduated Hogwarts, and had been apprenticed in our Masters program." Dumbledore informed everyone, and they all began whispering." And since Miss. Whitewater earned the title of Apprenticeship, she will have all authority of the Head students, just to let you all know." Dumbledore firmly warned, and then raise his goblet." To Apprentice Whitewater, I know you will do well, and will be looking forward to handing you your Master's certificate in near future." Dumbledore proudly informed Clarisa, and then shouts was heard throughout the great hall, as students wish Clarisa luck, which made Clarisa blush at the attention she was getting.