A/N: Well we are getting there aren't we? At last we are getting to the training. Like I said before this will be not like any other music story and it will be long I will trust you with that. The training will be long as well so no complaints from me. I will not be basing or copying anything from the books only hints here and there but no spoilers. So if the letters in this chapter seemed off then it will be and it will not be copies from the book.

THE BOYS WHO LIVED

CHAPTER 09: Letters from a Headmaster

The week that followed after Harry and Draco's lessons was a hectic one. On Tuesday Harry had received a letter from Dumbledore (I am not telling you what it is for you're already know if you read HBP) Harry had to leave to go back to Hogwarts.

"Hey what is this?" asked Neville when they are in study hall, "That belongs to Potter, Longbottom so leave it alone," Draco said and Ron snatched it from Neville's hand, "Sorry I just found it this morning on Harry's bed."

Mr. Potter,

Meet me tonight in my office there is something I wish to discuss with you concerning Voldemort come to the main lobby at 6:00 p.m. and come alone there you will meet the headmaster and he will give you a port key to Hogsmede there you know how to get back into the school. I am looking forward to your visit.

Albus Dumbledore

P.S. I also like Acid Pops

"Acid Pops why would Dumbledore say he likes acid pops?" Ron asked, "You are an idiot Weasley that is the password," Draco snapped at Ron, "Well sorry ferret for crawling up your smelly arse," Ron shot back and Draco made to get up but Neville put a hand on Draco's shoulder, "Calm down please people," he said, "Hey Neville don't you have practice with Hakkai and with a squeak Neville shot up and ran for the door.

"Now then you two come on you tolerated each other for what two months already? Come on people lighten up we need to think this thing through before we end up fighting again," Dean said and the two backed down. "That is better now Ron why did you say that to Draco?" Dean asked, "Why? Well he admitted it in the hospital that he was sent to kill Dumbledore right? So why should I trust a would be murderer?" he growled, "Ron, Draco does not want to kill as much as anyone. What Voldemort sent him to do is wrong and to threaten him with his family is wrong," Seamus said speaking up for Ron, "But we have not forgotten what he has done to us," Said Neville, "But like Harry we learn to forgive," and Ron looked down at the ground ashamed.

He looked up to find Draco's hand in his face in an apology handshake. Slowly Ron reached out a hand to shake Draco's, "I am not my father he has done some things, terrible things to you Weasley and from what I learned so far here in this Muggle School that if Muggles can put aside most of their prejudices then why can't wizards," he said, "Look I've learned a lot here about Muggles and about doing things for myself instead of depending on other people, and that is a big leap for me and I don't know why," Draco said, "It means that you have humbled yourself," said a new voice and Hermione stood at the door. "Hermione did Neville leave the door opened again?" he asked and she nodded, "Yes I was going to knock, but apparently I bumped into Neville on my way here. Is he going to be late?" she asked amusement in her voice, "Yes," they all chorused with faces smirking.

"Hermione do you know this problem?" asked Draco showing Hermione some algebra problems, "Oh darn! I know those they use a system called F.O.I.L." she replied, "foil?" asked Ron as he too was doing the same thing, "F.O.I.L or First Outer Inner Last it means you do the problems in the prentices first," she then showed them how to do it and eventually they did so.

SOME TIME LATER

"Damn who knew that Algebra could be harder then even some potions and transfiguration problems back at Hogwarts." Complained Seamus as he closed his book finally done, "Damn my head hurts!" complained Draco and Hermione passed them some headache potion. "Thanks!" they all said at once. "No problem after all we all had to study this type of potion before," Hermione said, "So after Hogwarts what are you planning on doing Herm?" asked Seamus, "Well I was either going to be a Healer of a Professor," Hermione said, "A professor of what?" asked Ron, "I don't know I will decide when the time comes if not be an assistant to Madam Pomfrey," she said and they all groaned and she smirked before smacking Draco with the pillow.

As time passed they all talked about their adventures till Neville returned sore and with a small smile on his face, "So how did lessons go?" asked Hermione, "It went well in fact Hakkai asked if I did any Santana what ever that is," he said and Hermione, Dean and Seamus began to laugh, "Neville Santana is not a what but a whom; he is a famous Spanish base player in America." She said and Neville went, 'Oh,' "Why Neville what did she go over with you?" asked Seamus, "We just went over a few scales and I seemed to pick them up well. You know she is not as bad as Snape, well at least she has some patience," Neville said blushing, "Well it seems Neville has another subject that he likes besides Herbology," said Ron and they all chuckled at the thought.

As the night wore one they began to do their Musical practice or Draco and Neville were. "Ok we should practice the C scale and then on to the E scale," Draco said. Hermione already left for the girls dorms and they were left to chat a bit and wait for Harry if he shows up tonight. Neville and Draco began to play and it was as if they were competing with each other at first but then Draco decided to do another scale while Neville did the C scale. When they finally played, it turned out a lot better. Draco was playing the E scale while Neville practiced the C scale and then moved on to the A scale while Draco did the C scale.

"Wow that is not bad," said Ron after they had finished. "You think so?" asked Neville, "Yeah just wait till out lessons and then we can try together.

TWO HOURS LATER

The door burst open and Harry walked in looking tired and haggard, "Harry are you alright there mate?" Ron asked as he helped Harry onto one of the beds. "Just tired that is all," he said, "Care to speak mate?" asked Dean, "Yeah I had a trip into a pensive," he said, "Pensive?" asked Draco, "We are trying to find Voldemort's secret and that means going through his history," Harry said and the other boys looked lost. "finding Voldemort's weakness?" asked Draco and Harry nodded and the boy blew his breath. He remembered the chamber or that is what they called Hakkai's room. It reminded them too much of the Chamber of Secrets back at Hogwarts (minus the many statues of snakes and the head of Salazar Slytherin.)

When Harry finished his tale of in the pensive the boys stood silent. Draco was the first to speak, "So if Tom (is it ok if I call him that?) started out with the Gaunt's then the last of their line did not die after all," Draco said and Harry nodded, "The only problem is that Voldemort only wants immortality and to fully achieve it I have to die for I am the only one who can kill him." Harry replied, "Did you talk to Snape?" asked Dean and Harry shook his head, "He was not in the dungeons Slughorn was there the bastard," Harry growled and they all nodded.

THE NEXT DAY

It was the very next morning when an owl appeared on Harry's group table. The owl bore the crest of the Winchester High School so Harry assumed it was from Headmaster Kee-Hong. After taking the letter the owl flew out of the cafeteria. Opening the letter it was indeed from the headmaster.

Mr.'s Potter, Weasley, Malfoy, Thomas, Longbottom, Finnegan and Ms. Granger

Please come to my office after Lunch during your class I have already informed the staff so they will know that you are running late. We will be discussing recent events concerning a Ms. Hunter.

Ken Kee-Hong

Headmaster

Winchester High School

"So what do you think he wants with us?" asked Dean, "It says he wants to talk about Kai," replied Harry as he read the letter again. The boys all stood stumped until the bell rang and they walked out. Ron, Harry and Draco making their way to gym while Seamus, Dean and Neville went to another class.

While there they met Hakkai stretching out and performing a few martial arts kata to warm up. "Alright people listen up! We are doing a few stretches and playing football (soccer for us Americans)." With that said he walked out onto the field outside, "Hunter you sit this one out," said the teacher and Hakkai nodded before sitting down.

The boys felt sorry for her as they played a scrimmage game. Ron being clearly the tallest and the most defensive was put as goalie for his team which was in white and red. Harry and Draco both played on the opposite team. They could not get any goals past Ron, and Ron having played keeper back at Hogwarts put those skills to the test. He had to get used to not using a broom which was tough but after figuring out some good foot movements Ron managed to move with ease guarding the goals.

Harry and Draco both who played seeker were quick and fast but Kai proved to be just as quick on Ron's team. She took the ball from them and raced down the field with them in tow. Draco tried to take the ball from Kai but she was twice as maneuverable and kept the ball. She passed to her teammate and he scored past the goalie. Slinking away from her the person ran to the other side and caught the ball that the goalie passed. Harry then took the ball from him and ran down the field with Draco for cover.

Both passed to each other and Kai was catching up. Ron being goalie prepared for the ball and shifted his feet to make him ready to spring when time came. Just before Harry kicked the ball Kai took it but it was taken by Draco and he shot only to have Ron save. He rolled on the ground holding the ball just when the whistle blew.

"Wow that was some game eh mate?" Ron said to Harry and Draco and both nodded. "Yeah just hope you survive tonight's lessons," Draco said with a smirk and Ron paled remembering what today was. "Ah bloody hell," he cursed.

The rest of the day's classes came and went and by the time Lunch came all of them gathered at the table. "What do you think the headmaster wants with us?" asked Hermione holding up her note. "It has something to do with Hakkai," Harry replied while Dean nearly agreed but quickly stopped before he spray food all over everyone. "Hakkai?" he asked, "Hello we talked about it this morning," said Seamus and smacking him on the back of the head, "Hey!" Dean complained. Hermione giggled at that and ate her lunch.

When the lunch period ended the group made their way slowly down the long hall from the Cafeteria down towards the Admissions office. When they reached their destination it was Ron who opened the door. At the front desk stood an old woman who looked to be around her sixties with the typical sixties look. She looked up as soon as she heard the door, "Can I help you?" she asked in a board tone, "Um we are here to see Mr. Kee-Hong?" Hermione said, "Oh you must be the group he toldme about," she said now looking interested, "Just go through that door on the right then make a left and up the stairs," she said and they left towards the office.

KEE-HONG'S OFFICE

"Ah good I see you got my message," he said as he gestured for them to sit. They all sat down and Kee-Hong got to this desk, "You know why I called you here," he said and they slowly nodded, "It is about Hakkai is that correct?" Neville asked. Kee-Hong nodded his head, "Yes it is about Hakkai," He said, "Um are we doing something bad?" asked Seamus, "No, no you are not doing something bad it is just that I noticed Hakkai looking a bit happier then I normally see her." He said, "And is this is good thing?" they asked, "Yes, in fact it is good news. For years we have been trying to get Hakkai to make friends but she is as dangerous as they come so it was a slow process. After she crippled Sean's friend as you've all met Sean," at their nod he continued. "Well Sean had a brother that was a constant bully to Hakkai and when she first came he tried to put the moves on her. It was actually harassment because she hailed from the states. What he got in return was a lifetime residence in the hospital." Kee-Hong then whipped his glasses.

"It went down hill from there for as you can see no one wanted to hang out with Hakkai. Someone leaked to the general population about Hakkai's criminal record and why she was sent to us so from then on Hakkai had no friends. She became withdrawn and an outcast and that is where you came in," he said pointing to them. "Why is that such a thing?" asked Draco. "Well for starters when Hakkai gets pain in her arm you know that tattoo," he said and they nodded, "Well for some reason it causes her pain. At first we thought it was all psychological but when we saw blood ooze from the skin we knew something was wrong. The pain was so intense at times that she started to have transformations," he said shuddering, "The eyes, hands and teeth," Hermione finished and he nodded, "I knew something was wrong and I thought one of your kind put a curse on her but that is not the case." He said getting up and making himself coffee.

"I had spoken to your headmaster about this and he told me about that tattoo it is a sign of loyalty to a dark wizard correct?" he said and they nodded. "Well when I told him of Hakkai's condition both he and another professor explained to me that it was almost impossible for a non magical person to gain that mark unless they are not what they seem," he said and they looked at him interested, but their faces show a different view.

By far the only look they showed is surprise, "Are you suggesting to us that Hakkai is in fact a witch?" asked Hermione and the headmaster shook his head, "We don't know as far as we know she could be," he said, "What do you mean?" replied Hermione, "She is a Parselmouth," Harry replied back. "I mean think about it who ever heard of a Muggle who can talk to snakes," Harry suggested, "What about the fact she can also talk to whales, birds and a variety of creatures that could mean that she is a beastspeaker?" suggested Draco. "Beastspeaker?" Harry asked, "A person with the ability to speak to all animals not just snakes," said Ron, "But didn't Hakkai mention that she learned how to speak these languages?" Harry asked, "Well that is what she thinks anyways," said Ron, "You think Hakkai is one of us isn't it?" asked Hermione.

Unfortunately Kee-Hong's reply was not one that they would expect, "I think she is something else," Kee-Hong replied. "You think she is harboring something right?" asked Dean, "No I think she is the thing being harbored," Kee-Hong replied, "Why are you telling us this?" asked Harry, "Because you are the ones closely associated with Hakkai and the only ones who can get near her without harm." Kee-Hong replied, "Why what happened to those that tried?" Seamus asked, "They were killed," said Kee-Hong, "Why would she kill them?" asked Hermione, "I fear it is because of her resentment to people. It is an imbedded thing," Kee-Hong sighed as he leaned back into his chair.

The six magical people looked at each other, "I believe that somehow you were able to break through Hakkai's defenses and slowly but surely get her to trust you. I think that is the reason why she has allowed you to go into her lair of sorts," Kee-Hong said, "Why has anyone been there?" Draco asked this time, "Few did when they were making the bomb shelter a habitat for her. You see Hakkai does not like to be confined so much but I feel she is still being confined and that mark of hers is the key," the headmaster replied, "I told your headmaster this because I think that Hakkai is one of you it is just that her powers….." "Is being blocked somehow," replied Harry and the headmaster nodded. "It is because of this that I am speaking to you now. I think that is the reason why Hakkai is killing people because her powers have no release it is being contained against its will. Your headmaster is looking for a way to release it but I need your help to protect Hakkai."

"Why should we protect her?" Draco asked, "Because I fear that the very person you've been fighting this whole time is after her for some reason that not even she knows. The secret is buried in her past, a past that she does not remember. This is a past that I think has been so horrible to Hakkai that it has been locked away in her mind for all this time. Either that or she was forced to forget by some sort of magical meaning." He said and they all came to the same conclusion.

"Are you suggesting that Hakkai has been Obliviated?" Hermione asked, "Yes," Kee-Hong replied, "But I could not cast a single spell like that on her, as if she has some sort of shield on her?" Hermione began to think and then they all looked at each other before the headmaster.

"Are you suggesting then that Kai has had her mind wiped before the dark mark was cast on her?" this time it was Seamus who asked. "Yes, I think that is what your Professor Snape suggested at one point." Kee-Hong replied. "So are you suggesting that the dark mark is the reason why Hakkai is unable to properly perform magic?" he said and then the headmaster nodded. "So you want us to help Hakkai then?" Harry suggested and Kee-Hong once again nodded. "We will do it," said Harry, "What?" the others said and Harry turned to them, "Ah come on she has helped us up to now and look at it this way we help her, she helps us it is a done deal." Harry replied, "Well we survived this far why not go all the way," Dean said and all of them nodded agreeing with him. "Sure are you all in?" he asked sticking out his hand and everyone including Hermione put her hand down as well.

TBC