"One must never lose time in vainly regretting the past or in complaining against the changes which cause us discomfort, for change is the essence of life."
-- Anatole France (1844-1924), French critic, writer, "Penguin Island"
We sat down; Sirius was glaring at us while everyone had confused looks on their faces. The Weasley clan was there, so was Tonks, Remus, Moody, Shacklebolt, The Grangers, Professor McGonagall, and Professor Dumbledore. I wasn't looking anybody in the eye, trying to simplify the story as much as possible, Ron and Hermione seemed to be trying to do the same thing.
"There have been a few unusual occurrences and we are hoping you three will be able to explain what has happened." Said Dumbledore, I think he knows, look at his twinkling eyes, he should know, he's going to train Hermione after all. I wonder if they twinkle while he's sleeping, wait, wait, back to simplifying the story.
"Well you see professor its is confusing to ourselves, it's hard to explain." Said Hermione timidly. Ron and I nodded, trying to emphasize the point. I wish they would all stop staring, I can literally feel Sirius eyes boring through me, or maybe it's just our bond. I shivered unconsciously.
"Why don't you explain it to us and maybe we can help you figure it out." Said Dumbledore, with that bloody twinkle in his eye. I could feel the tension growing; everyone seemed to be getting impatient, except Dumbledore. I suppressed my urge to scowl.
"Well you err…we kind of just disappeared and we were in this weird tunnel, and it took like 5 minutes to reach the end and then we landed in the- in the err. In the' Ron was interrupted by Sirius, "Just spit it out already!" Ron was startled but blurted, "In this place called the Realm of Divinities." Almost everyone looked surprised, except Remus and Dumbledore, Remus looked pensive and Dumbledore looked… err…. Dumbledore looked like Dumbledore.
"Hmm... What happened there, Sirius was in a lot of pain at some point in time." Said Remus.
We went into the full-blown story about the bonds and the powers. We talked about who and what we saw. Everything that we had felt, I told them what my parents said, and we told them about the training. Dumbledore's eyes were practically glowing, we mentioned the prophecy, and everyone looked even more surprised. We told them all what they said to the best of our knowledge. Finally we told them how we got back.
Everyone looked at us surprised, Molly looked like she was about to cry, and a little bit angry. I don't think she wanted her son to be that much of a big part of the war. So much for simplifying it I thought grimly. Sirius looked nervous, I wouldn't blame him.
"Well I think that's enough for tonight, you three look exhausted, get some rest!" Dumbledore said jovially. I nodded and hurried to my room. Hermione and Ron went with their parents and family. It took about ten minutes for everyone to leave. Sirius and Remus came up immediately after everyone left. I tried to fake sleep; I think my heart was beating to fast.
"Harry we know you're awake." Said Sirius, I groaned and looked up.
"What do you guys want?" I asked, disgruntled.
"Harry are you okay about this, I mean you didn't show that much emotion but I wanted to know if you were fine." Sirius said looking my through the eyes.
"Sirius I'm as fine as I'll ever be, most of the shock wore off when Professor Dumbledore told me the Prophecy." I said.
"Are you sure? You know you can talk to us about anything." I nodded quickly. Sirius gave me another crushing hug, so did Remus. I smiled faintly before drifting off. But I had a vision, the fist real one in ages.
/Dream/
I was walking through a deep forest, it was dark and there lay a colossal fortress, black, camouflaged with the night. I floated through the walls to a crowd of black cloaked men with white masks. I rolled my eyes as they shivered in fear. Voldemort sat at his throne as ugly as ever with red serpentine eyes. I'm guessing this was a meeting. Everyone was annoyingly talking at once, really they're afraid of Voldemort but they talk way too much!
"Silence! Lucius what's the news on the giants." Voldemort inquired. One of the death eaters stepped forward and took off their mask, it was Lucius Malfoy. He bowed and kissed
Voldemort robes, I felt like I was about to throw up. I stood up and straightened himself. I wasn't surprised that Malfoy got out of Azkaban; Fudge probably had a hand in this.
"My lord the giants have agreed to side with us. It appears the two half-giants on Dumbledore's side have failed." Malfoy said smirking. Voldemort's eyes gleamed with pleasure with an evil smirk spreading on his face.
"Thank you Lucius, I expect nothing but the best from my right hand man, Peter, come forward!" roared Voldemort. My eyes widened what! Peter! I thought he got the dementors kiss or at least he was sent to Azkaban! Well maybe it isn't Peter maybe it's just someone else named Peter; I mean there's a lot of people named Peter isn't there? I was wrong the sniveling wretch stepped forward taking off his mask to show his fat, ugly face. He trembled with fear, the little coward! He bent down and kissed Voldemort's robes practically slobbering on them, the rat. He got up and trembled.
"Where is Harry Potter? I have sent you to look for him, where is he!" said Voldemort, The cowardly Rat trembled even more. I tried to glare through him.
"I've looked e- everywhere, m-my my l- lord. No- no news h- has b-b-b- been found, m- my l- lord." He said Bowing repeatedly like some abused house-elf. Voldemort stood up, he was furious.
"WHAT! Haven't you been looking correctly, he's with Black you bumbling idiot, How hard is it to find Black!" Bellowed Voldemort.
"I- I don't h- have e- e- enough information. M- My l-lord." Squeaked Pettigrew.
"Well in that case, CRUCIO!" he put the curse on him and Peter's screams echoed through the whole building. I felt like my mind was in a tornado as it pulled me out of the dream
/dream/
My eyes shot open, don't panic, don't panic, I repeated over and over in my head while biting my tongue holding any noise that I would want to give. My breathing slowed down as I tried to calm down, my heartbeat was going fast as ever, and I could not slow the shaking of my hands. Wormtail was alive; I couldn't believe it, how come no one told me! I thought this was all behind us, I thought this would never pop up again, but no, there's a Potter's luck for you, I don't have an ounce of it.
I didn't dare close my eyes the rest of the night, I was nervous, I felt as if the rat was watching me, I wondered how I got Voldemort's dreams again. Cold he possess me again, no way in the world was I going to close my eyes. The hours trickled by one by one like grains of sand. I started, pinching myself trying to stay up, even though the thought alone of Wormtail kept me up. It was seven a.m. when I got dressed and ready.
My mirror told my how dreadful I look; sometimes I just want to punch the mirror, but the thought of having worse luck because a broken mirror didn't appeal to me. I couldn't blame the stupid mirror, I was shaking ever so slightly, I could feel myself automatically looking into corners of the room when I walked in. I looked tired because my eyes were bloodshot, contrasting greatly with my pale skin. I washed up trying to make myself presentable, I put my hands in my pockets so no one could see my shaking hands, I was sure if they didn't notice that they would notice how tense I was.
Or Sirius would be able to feel my nervousness, I walked downstairs into the kitchen, Remus in his usual spot but this time he was reading a book on defense instead of the newspaper. I guess we didn't do training today because of the very, very, late night last night. I sat down while the house elves put the food on the table; I smile nervously at the elves. I didn't trust my voice at all.
Remus looked up and frowned somewhat.
"Harry are you alright, you're a wreck." Said Remus. I brought my head up abruptly, glanced around quickly, my eyes stopped on Remus who looked uneasy. I stiffened slightly, they probably didn't know, that's why they didn't tell me. I thought while I nodded, but the back of my head was pulling and I felt anger to my guardians, I tried not to show them.
"Are you sure?" he asked, I glared at him, he put his hands up in surrender, "okay, okay, I get it, I believe you." He said, his face breaking into a smile. I just looked at my food picking at it. I heard Sirius tromp loudly down the stairs, and sitting roughly on a chair. Strong tea appeared in front of Sirius, Sirius looked tired as usual. He wasn't a morning person. He drank the tea and perked up to some extent. He looked at Remus, Remus just nodded glancing at me, I sighed. My hands were shaking as I lifted my glass of milk. Great, just the moment for me to be doing that, Sirius was boring his concern through our bond as he watched me intently.
I sighed and slammed my drink on the table glaring at Sirius. Sirius looked me over, many emotions flashing across his face. Suddenly he turned emotionless and studied me.
"Harry what's wrong; it wasn't another dream was it?' Sirius said with a tinge of anger for the Dursleys I assumed.
"It's nothing." I said not looking up.
"Right, Harry, like it always is, come one Harry tell me." He asked.
"I said it is nothing!" I said a little louder.
"Harry, stop hiding you emotions you'll only get hurt, I can't stand when you hide this stuff from me! This has got to stop!" said Sirius a little bit more loudly then intended.
"Well maybe you know how I feel then, you know, hiding things and stuff." I said, I was mad, no I was furious! Why didn't they tell me, they had to have known, you can't escape Azkaban and not know. Sirius looked perplexed.
"What are you talking about, Harry!" said Sirius irritably. I glared at him with as much intensity as I could gather.
"I had a dream last night, Sirius. A Voldemort one, I saw a certain person that none of you guys took the time to tell me!" I yelled standing up. Sirius looked ready to pull his hair out.
"What are you talking about!" he yelled standing up.
"Why don't you admit it and stop playing dumb" I bellowed, I was hurt also, why didn't they trust me enough to tell me.
"How am I supposed to play bloody dumb if I don't bloody well know what you're talking about!" Sirius said bringing himself to full height and glaring at me. I clenched my fist.
"Why don't you explain to me about the escape of a certain rat then, or can you, why are you hiding it from me!" I yelled. Sirius sat down, chalk white, I heard Remus' book fall on the floor his eyes wide like saucers.
"w- What do you mean Harry?" Sirius said fear, then anger flashing through his eyes. My anger disappeared. I started shaking even more, He didn't know, Wormtail could've popped out of nowhere with us being oblivious to everything. He didn't know, what if they were hurt, Oh Merlin. I sat down and closed my eyes.
"Harry? What did you see in this dream?" said Sirius slowly; regaining what was left of his composure. I recounted my dream, trying not to miss any parts. After I was finished Sirius was pacing back and forth quickly and Remus was heading to the fireplace. They flooed Dumbledore, and told them about my dream, I just listened. Why does everything HAVE to end up horrible? Apparently Dumbledore hadn't received any news of this, Fudge was probably trying to cover it up, his political career was almost over, many people were protesting. I hated him, he ruined everything!
They talk for about an hour on precautions, and safety and wards and blahdey blah blah…they were about to set them up when we heard a knock on the door. I had a feeling they were being overly cautious when all three of them took out there wand just to open the door. Sirius was cautiously walking to the door, I rolled my eyes and walked to the door and opened it, my eyes widened and I stood stock-still.
"Harry! We need to be cautious. What do you think you are doi…?" Sirius' words faded into nothing as he looked who was at the door. There were three elves and what I assumed were nymphs, because of the nature look to them. If there's such thing as a "nature" look. There were this freaky, scaly looking thing and then this ethereal thing. With wings tucked behind it. I was shocked.
Okay, they never said anything about those things. Dumbledore of course didn't seemed fazed and invited them in. they walked in, while I just found a seat. There were about seven of them. They all sat down and Dumbledore introduced us and him.
They introduced themselves the elves were first, one of the female elves stood up and shook Dumbledore's hand.
"Dumbledore, it has been a long time since we have last seen you. To the others my name is Alfirin Yussen Arddun." She said softly as she smiled. She has auburn hair held in a clip, with ocean-blue eyes. She had an elegant way of doing things and she seemed shy. The next elf stood up who seemed very serious, he shook Dumbledore's hand, and gave a smile that seemed very rare to appear on his face. "My name is Daer Duath." He sat down quickly, his large, black eyes hidden behind is black hair, showing to some extent. His eyes darted around the room, he seemed suspicious.
A tall lady jumped up, she looked like she was twenty. She had a mischievous spark in her eyes and she smile broadly. She hugged each of us, I liked her already. "Hi, I'm Lalien Lokia; it's great to meet you all. You guys got a big house, don't worry about Daer, he just doesn't trust too many people. Go figure." She said half laughing, Daer glared at her. She had light brown hair, and her light green eyes danced with mirth.
The scaly guy came up, looked around and nodded to Dumbledore. "Good to see you Dumbledore, I am waiting for the young red-headed warrior, I am hoping that he is diligent for we have much to do. For those who are ignorant of who I am, I am a Salamander in Human form. I control fire. My name is Pyrrhus Zephyr." He said gruffly. His black scaly skin gave me the creeps, but his red eyes made my skin crawl as he looked me over. He seemed tough; I felt sorry for Ron.
The nymphs were the next in the introductions; they had an Asian look to them. One was a man and the other a woman. They wore green, and had a crown of golden leaves around their head. The man stood up and shook hands; he smiled politely, "Good Afternoon, Mr. Dumbledore. I'm guessing that the young girl we are here for has not yet arrived. It is no problem, do not worry. My name is Diodorus Rama Ayla, I am a Dryad, and this is my twin sister." He said bowing slightly and looking pointedly at his sister, who seemed to be looking off into space. He snapped his fingers in front of her eyes; he was looking none to pleased.
She snapped out of her thoughts and looked curiously at her brother. "Hera, don't be rude, introduce yourself!" he said glaring at her. She rolled her eyes and smiled at us.
"Lighten up Dio, I swear, your so addicted to manners you'd have a nervous breakdown if I put my elbows on the table." She said, he blushed but glared at his sister even more saying, "it's Diodorus my dear sister of mine, now please, be polite for once and introduce yourself to these gentlemen." She rolled her eyes once again.
"Hey! My name is Hera Theophilia Ayla. Don't you dare say my middle name in front of people!" she said, her brother cleared his throat politely. "Hera! That is not the proper way to introduce yourself. We are guest, do not threaten the host." He said with a slightly raised voice. She gave him an exasperated look. "Really your only one minute older than me, you'd think you were years the way you always boss me around." He glared at her with suppressed anger, she sighed, "Fine, I'll do it your 'way'." She gave a big cheesy grin, shaking each of our hands giving a mock lady-like giggle at each hand she shook. "Good afternoon Gentlemen, My name is Hera Theophilia Ayla. It is such a great wonderful pleasure and superb thrilling honor to meet such fine people as yourself." She said cheekily, drawing out each adjective slowly. "I look forward greatly, to the highest extent in knowing you more thoroughly, and partaking of the absolute, vast plains of your knowledge and-"she was cut off by her irate brother. "That's quite enough Hera!" he hissed, looking apologetically at us. Sirius seemed to be trying to hold in his laughter. Dumbledore just chuckled quietly. That's what's good about being old and almost senile, you can laugh at anything at any time of the day and no one would mind. Lucky old coot.
Hera just gave a dramatic curtsy and sat down next to her steaming brother. The next and last person to stand up was the fairy-like thing. She had long white, shiny hair. It was almost silver; she had light blue eyes that had an angelic touch to it. She had clear wings with silver decorative trimming to it. She looked at us shyly and walked up to me.
"Good day, Mr. Potter. I am assuming that you are the one I am teaching. I am a sylph; any of you who know anything about sylphs know we don't usually trust humans so we stay away from the ground. But this is a special circumstance. I warn you, do not take lightly the little trust I give you. I will leave in a moments notice if my trust is broken. My name is Ariadne Tisphone Anemos, you may call me Ariad." She said, she smiled slightly and sat down.
Professor Dumbledore stood up and clapped his hands. "Pleasure to meet you all, you will be lodging here. There are plenty of rooms, and your pupils will also being staying here." I perked up at what Professor Dumbledore was saying then, Ron and Hermione were going to be here!
The day went rather quickly, Ron and Hermione came over and got acquainted with the guest. Hermione was excited as ever and reading book after book on her powers and the magical beings that were visiting. Ron on the other hand spent most of his time complaining about Pyrrhus, Hermione was getting annoyed. We were sitting in the library Hermione with a pile of books.
"You guys are lucky! I mean Harry you got an almost goddess and Hermione got the most entertaining people I've seen, and guess what I got, Some red, scaly, mean guy, who will probably fry me if I'm late." Rod whined. Hermione gave him a piercing look, she looked frustrated.
"Ron will you be quiet and stop complaining. It should be an honor to work with Mr. Zephyr." said Hermione reading a book on dryads.
"Yeah Ron and at least you have less lessons than me, I got to work with that Daer guy. He doesn't look to pleasant, and look at the bright side, you're going to be staying here for the rest of the summer." I said excitedly. Ron's mood seemed to brighten. We started talking about quidditch Hermione rolled her eyes and ordered us out of the library because we were being too loud.
Ron and I spent the rest of the day decorating his room. He did it in orange again; I was disappointed he didn't get my subtle hints that I didn't like it. I said things like, "It's extremely bright like the SUN" or "The colors remind me of Pyrrhus." Or even the stupidest one, "hey did you know I was allergic to oranges." Sometimes I question Ron's intelligence. Over the day Ron and I got to know every one a bit better, Diodorus and Hera were nothing alike. Hera seemed a bit touched in the head. She was smart but she forgot the simplest things. She seemed to daydream a lot but her favorite pastime would be to annoy her brother. They were both in their mid-twenties, but they acted like teenagers. Well Hera did, Diodorus only acted like a teenager when Hera was annoying him.
Diodorus had short black hair, and everything about him had to be just right. I could tell Hermione would like him, for she was a perfectionist also. Diodorus loved being polite, it was nice but it got annoying when he started correcting, it only took me a hour or two to learn how to drone out his reproof. Sirius was getting a crack out of it by imitating him without him knowing.
I didn't know that much about Daer, he was very introverted. Very quiet, He could sneak up on you like nobody's business. All I knew about him was he was going to teach me the ways of a shadow warrior. He definitely fit the description.
Alfirin was pleasant and shy. She didn't talk that much but whatever she did say made you smile. She was going to teach us on throwing daggers and a bow and arrow. I had a hard time imagining her throwing daggers. I'm sure I'd be surprised.
Lalien was fun; she always lightened the mood when you were around her. She would talk a lot, I teased Ron, saying that he fancied her, Ron would blush than scowl. Every once in a while she would get really quiet. I guess she was thinking or something.
I didn't have much of an idea of Ariad, she was beautiful, like Ron said; she was practically a goddess. She talked to us but it was light and didn't really say much about her. She just was teaching me how to control the air. She seemed good enough,
Of course I wouldn't forget Pyrrhus; he was a prick, plain and simple. He didn't talk much but what he said made you want to run for your life. He always had a half-scowl on his face and his red eyes felt like they were burning a hole through your head. Ron was not happy as I told you before; I just thanked Merlin that I wasn't Ron.
I didn't see much of Dumbledore he was putting up all the new wards; they said something about me having to start up occlumency because of the dream. I don't know if I could stand it all, all the lessons and Snape prying into my mind! Dumbledore gave us our schedule before he left. Mine said
5:00-7:00 a.m. physical training and martial arts with Remus.
7:00 - 8:00 a.m. - breakfast and small break.
8:00- 9:00 a.m. throwing daggers and bow and arrow training
9:00- 10:00 a.m. - long sword training
11:00a.m.-12:00 p.m. - Lunch and break.
12:00- 3:00 p.m. - shadow and stealth training
3:00- 5:00 p.m. - elemental training.
5:00- 6:00 p.m. - Occlumency
Ron and Hermione had similar ones except they ended five. Ron and I groaned and Hermione looked excited because she had something to do. Some things will never change.
A/N: FINALLY! I had relatives over this weekend, I wanted to post this up but as you can see this came in a bit late, it's like Midnight but I managed. I had to do some hardcore research on the new magical people. Also creating all the personalities take me awhile. Next chapter I will try to get it early, next chapter fore sure will have the training, I didn't want to make this chapter so long, just my regular 4,000 to 5,000 words…lol the names were a bit complicate, they are a mixture of Greek and Roman mythology, Elven language, and the Latin. I thought they were great! Well thanks for reading! Please review!
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