RON'S P.O.V (I bet that surprised you)
Charms class was boring. I registered none of Professor Flitwick's speech, and the only thing keeping me awake was the fact that I was thinking about the 'incident' the day before. After his speech was finally over, we revised our summoning spells, which was awfully dull work. Once Charms was over, Hermione and I were about to go when we realized Harry wasn't with us anymore. We searched for him a bit before Hermione reminded me that Percy's class started. We ran to his class just in time and sat down next to Harry. Hermione gave him an inquisitive look and he said, "Later."
Percy stood up at the teacher's desk, and everyone immediately stopped talking.
"Well, hello everybody. I'm Prince Perseus Jackson from the Olympia family. You can call me Percy. Welcome to Basic Fighting. Today, I will answer all your questions about this class, and we'll do a couple of exercises." His voice echoed across the room, full of confidence.
-THIS TIMESKIP IS EATING PEANUT BUTTER-
After the Q&A session, which took 10 minutes, Percy told us to stand up. Once everyone was up, he waved his wand and we were wearing muggle clothing, the desks and chairs had vanished, the floor had smoothened, there were racks of dumbbells, training dummies were lined up in the far end of the classroom, and there was a trunk full of weapons.
I had probably never done as much exercise in my life until then. We did lunges, pushups, squats, planks, side planks, burpees, glute bridges, and crunches. I was happy that I had muggle clothing on since it would have been impossible with robes.
Harry and Draco were breezing through, so Percy recommended that they do more of each, to try and push themselves. Hermione and all the Quidditch players were having some difficulty, but they were able to do most of it.
After 20 minutes of hard work, the bell rang. Percy said, "Good job, everybody! I think that was a great start. Class dismissed."
I sat in the corner of the room to try and tackle my breathlessness while everyone else went to lunch. Just when Malfoy was about to exit with Crabbe and Goyle, Percy called, "Draco, would you come here for a minute?"
Malfoy told Crabbe and Goyle to go on and reluctantly went. "Yes?"
Percy rummaged through the trunk, took out a leather corded necklace with beads and tossed it towards Draco. "I believe this is yours."
Malfoy caught the necklace and stifled a gasp. He yanked the last bead on the cord and it turned into a straight, 3-foot long bronze sword, with a well-worn, navy blue grip, and a black design that looked something like a dragon on the blade.
"How… how do you have this?! I thought I lost it. Why are there extra beads?"
Percy smiled. "Connor and Travis kept it after you left, and they added beads every summer. They would've given it to you themselves, but since they're in a different house…" he faltered after seeing me.
"Ron, what in the name of Hera are you doing here?" he asked.
I realized I had been sitting there for a while. "Oh, nothing, I was just resting."
"I really doubt that. Anyways, you'd better get going! You're wasting your lunch hour!" he chided.
I went outside the classroom and accidentally bumped into Jason, who was sprinting towards the DADA classroom.
"Huh? Oh, sorry, Ron." He muttered distractedly before running inside.
I saw Harry and Hermione leaning against the wall.
"Harry! Hermione! What are you two doing here?!"
They finally noticed me. "Ron! Where were you all this time?!" Hermione asked.
"Long story. Anyways, let's go to lunch. I'll explain there."
They nodded, and we went to the Great Hall.
-TIMESKIP 'CUZ I'M LAZY-
After explaining what I'd seen, Harry told us about the conversation he'd overheard.
"The name Alecto does ring a bell, but I'm not sure why. Perhaps it's some information I've forgotten?" Hermione mused.
I gasped and widened my eyes mockingly. "The great Hermione has forgotten information?! The world is doomed!"
Hermione punched me in the arm lightly and muttered, "Shut up." while Harry's shoulders shook in silent laughter.
"Anyways, we'd best get going. We wouldn't want to be late to Annabeth's class." Hermione said, getting up.
We departed the Great Hall and went quickly to our next class.
JASON'S P.O.V
I went to fetch Percy for a demigod meeting. I entered the DADA classroom and saw him talking to Draco.
"Percy! Draco!" I called. Both of them turned and waved in greeting.
"Jason! What brings you here?" Percy asked.
"I called a half-blood meeting in the grounds. Annabeth and Leo have gone to get the others."
A worried look was on their faces. "A half-blood meeting? Isn't that only for emergencies?" Draco asked.
"This is an emergency. I'll explain when we get there."
They still looked worried but followed me.
When we reached the grounds, we saw everyone gathered under the shade of a big tree and sat down next to them.
"Well then," Reyna started. "Why have you called this meeting, Jason?"
"I called this meeting to discuss something. I had a dream last night."
I then told them about what I'd seen.
After telling them about my dream, there was so much tension in the air that even the pleasant, sunny weather couldn't dispel it.
"So let me get this straight. Eris, the goddess of strife and discord, revealed the mythological world to Voldemort, who is now onto us." Thalia supplied. I nodded.
"Exactly, sis. Voldemort will probably do some research about Greek Mythology, and eventually conclude monsters, though it could take him some time to round up monsters."
"However, the most we can do as of now is train the wizards to handle them and wait. Voldemort will probably make his attack later. I can't see him attack so soon," Annabeth said.
"Can we call him Tom? Saying Voldemort makes him sound like mouldy shorts." Leo said. This earned a laugh from Percy, Thalia, Connor and Travis, a smile from Piper, Will, Lou and me, and a sigh from everyone else.
"Anyways, guys, we gotta go. Half of our lunch break is over and I have to teach next." Annabeth said.
Everyone's eyes widened and we ran back to the castle, barely making it before the main course vanished.
HARRY'S P.O.V
I watched as the Royals ran inside the Great Hall after half our lunch break was over. They stopped for a minute, panting, before making their way to their house's table.
"Where were you, mate?" Ron asked Percy as he was sitting down.
"Putting everything back." He said too quickly.
"A lie, huh? That was smooth." I thought.
I observed Percy for a while. He seemed to be concentrating on his meal to avoid talking. After a while in awkward silence, he stood up and said, "I'm going to the Common Room now. Bye." He then took off jogging.
SSBS was boring. Annabeth just answered questions the whole time. She said that we'd be studying the theory for a while before practical work. She gave us a textbook that didn't have any author's name. Apparently, the students in her school had collaborated to write it.
Double Transfiguration was difficult. Professor McGonagall started the class off with a long speech, before asking us to practice Vanishing spells on snails.
After the exhausting day, I was about to go to the Common Room with Ron when Hermione pulled us to the library. We spent the next one and a half hour there when Percy came looking for me.
"Harry! We need to get to that toad's office for detention." He said after coming up to the table we were sitting at.
I groaned but still went with him.
On our way there, we saw Peeves.
"Why it's Potty Wee Potter!" he cackled.
"Go away Peeves." I sneered.
"Oooh, Crackpot's feeling cranky,"
"Leave me alone."
He launched into a song instead.
"Oh, most think he's barking, the potty wee lad,
But some are more kindly and think he's just sad,
But Peevesy knows better and says that he's mad – "
"Shut up Peeves, or I'll get the Ghost King here," Percy said.
Peeves' eyes widened and he scrambled in terror before zooming out of sight.
"Who's the Ghost King?" I asked Percy.
"I won't tell you." He replied coolly.
We kept going until we reached the office. I knocked and a sugary voice said, "Come in."
I opened the door cautiously, and bright pink hit my face immediately.
A/N- I got another chapter done! I don't have anything to say, so R&R and I'll see you next time!
ANNABETH MCGRACE.