Hey! So here's another one. gotta warn you though, there's not much happening in this chapter. But i'll post the next one very soon.
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Soaring through the sky, Sebastian allowed herself to relax a bit.
This was the only place she felt at ease, the only way she could let her guard down, at least for a little while.
Scanning the grounds below her she realized it was time to head back, Hermione would have gotten to Dumbledore's office by now.
Closing her eyes for a second she took a deep breath before flying into a corridor through an open window.
Hermione was already standing before the gargoyle; she nervously turned around as she heard a flattering of wings. The silver hawk landed a few strides away from her and seconds later Hermione saw her sister standing were the bird had been.
"Bastian! What the hell was that? You scared me half to death, jumping out of the window like that!" Hermione practically yelled.
Sebastian seemed confused but then the look of confusion changed into that of complete surprise.
"Are you telling me you can't transform? But Mia, how can that be? All Silvestris can transform once they turn 15!" she stated.
"That's not exactly correct in these circumstances Sebastian" Dumbledore's clear voice broke in.
The girls saw the gargoyle move aside and the headmaster's tall figure appeared from behind it.
"Come up to my office, I believe we have some things to discuss" he said.
As they walked into the room, Dumbledore moved to sit behind his desk and the sisters sat in the armchairs on the other side of it.
"Well, first thing's first. As I was saying before, not all Silvestris are able to transform after the age of 15. Though your observation was once perceived as correct it no longer applies in your situation.
Look, you know that the power and magic of the Silvestris is old, it has existed for a long time and throughout all that time, the members of the clan have never separated.
A Silvestri is not meant to live apart of its kind, it's unnatural and moreover – it's weakening!
That is why Hermione isn't able to transform yet and that is also the reason many of your true characteristics have stayed hidden for so long.
But as I have said before, now that you're together, all that is bound to change."
"But sir" Hermione began, "if all you said is correct then how come Bastian is already able to transform?"
"You see child, despite what I've said about Silvestris in general, we also have to remember that you two were born to the head of the clan, and that means you are more powerful then a regular Silvestri would have been.
As for Sebastian" the old man turned to look at the girl in front of him, her gaze was cast down.
"We've always known your powers would be great as you were the first of the twins, but to what extent we are only now about to find out" He concluded.
"I believe that has to do with why you came to see me".
Sebastian got up from the armchair and moved to stand beside Fawks, gently ruffling the bird's feathers she smiled for a second but her features became serious again as she turned and looked at the headmaster.
"My powers are growing. Every day I find myself doing things I was unable to do before. The full transformation is drawing near and I'm afraid."
Glancing between her sister and the headmaster she continued.
"Earlier today I ran into Blaise Zabini"
Hermione saw the headmaster nod in acknowledgment, "I'm aware of your history. Etienne told me all I needed to know" he said.
Sebastian nodded as well and went on with the story.
"We got into an argument and he said something that angered me, greatly. A second later I found myself squeezing the life out of him! I don't even remember how it came to that! I'm afraid headmaster. He is very important to me and I nearly killed him. Do you realize the damage I could do to some random person that angers me?"
Looking into her eyes Dumbledore could see the genuine fear and concern the girl felt.
"I should not be here. My presence endangers the others. I think it is best for me to leave" Sebastian concluded.
Hermione was shocked.
"No! You can't be serious. You can not leave!" she vehemently exclaimed.
"Listen Mia" Sebastian began to explain, but the headmaster interrupted her.
"Don't worry Hermione, no one is leaving" Dumbledore calmly said.
"Sebastian, I expected this to happen though not so soon. The fact that you show so much concern for the matter assures me that everything will be fine.
However measures need to be taken", he sighed and contemplated things for a minute.
"You both will immediately commence your training – you will learn to fully control every aspect of your powers…and your temper" he added with a slight smile, throwing a glance in Sebastian's direction.
"Headmaster, Who can possibly teach us all those things? Us being the last of the Silvestris and all", Hermione asked, truly bewildered.
"Oh, Firenze will be in charge of the training. You remember him, don't you?"
Sebastian cast a curious glance at her sister while Hermione just looked shocked.
"Don't look so surprised my dear, centaur magic is just as old as that of the Silvestris. He can teach you most things, and help you learn the others.
Now run along, your introduction shall take place this evening, be at the front doors at eight o'clock."
With that said he moved to escort them out of the office.
"It will be alright Sebastian, trust me." He told the child reassuringly, before the revolving steps hid him from view.
They met Firenze that same evening.
He seemed just as fascinated with them as they were with him and they spent their first meeting simply talking about their life.
During the next month they met on a daily basis.
They have decided to work on different Silvestri skills, beginning with the most basic of them – transforming, communicating with each other and simple wandless magic.
Hermione still learned about the extent of their powers and had begun developing some of her skills. She currently focused on transforming and was already able to freely change into her mammal form, which was a dark, graceful panther. Her bird form still escaped her since her fear of heights clouded her mind whenever she tried to morph into it.
Sebastian, having long before managed to transform into all of her animal forms, was more focused on learning to control her strength and magic.
During their lessons Firenze had repeatedly angered her to no end, and now, a few weeks and many apologies later, Sebastian was fully able to control herself.
"I'm going to miss that golden eyed, pointy eared creature I used to see every day during our first lessons" Firenze said with a laugh, referring to the transformation that always took place before the angered Sebastian charged at him.
"Oh really?" Sebastian asked, smiling "I'm sure you'll see her again, though hopefully not in the same circumstances as before" she continued.
Sebastian learned that it was her Silvestris form, which meant that the 'golden eyed creature' as Firenze put it was at some point going to make a comeback, for good.
"I'm truly sorry though, for all the damage I've caused" Sebastian added, now cringing, "I hope it wasn't too painful".
Firenze laughed.
"Don't worry child, I'll survive. I must say I was proud to see that even in your angered state you fought yourself to gain control.
I also pity whoever truly angers you one day. His fate is one I do not envy" he added.
"Yes, I pity the fool!" Hermione piped in and snorted, cracking up at her own joke.
Not catching the muggle reference, Firenze looked at her with questioning eyes.
"It's a muggle thing" Sebastian clarified with a smile.
The centaur just nodded, smiling at the younger twin's antics.
"Thank you Firenze, for everything you're doing for us" Sebastian said as she hugged the centaur, "Come on Mia, it's time we returned to the caste".