The Raptor and The Raven

Chapter 11: A secret comes to light.

--Last Chapter--

"Well it seems that some things need your attention my friend I will be in touch to move in soon. Goodbye Albus"The younger man went towards the fireplace. "Until then, My friend Good Luck Clow Reed."Dumbledore said as the magician vanished.

--Now--

Toboe had taken a week to recover her energy,But during that time she still taught her class and heard the announcement that a Sorcerer was coming to stay at the castle. She ran alone at night trying to clear her mind, from the rumors plaguing her heart. "Have you heard that Snape chose Granger for his apprentice?"Gregory Goyle had told her that when he walked into her classroom. Lucius wouldn't look her in the eye anymore. The moon glittered over head as she ran Severe at her left flank. "You know love I think I am allowing my mind to run away with me."

She looked at the coming storm clouds, she didn't normally stay out in the rain since that night long ago. She turned towards the storm, threw her head back and screamed. The sound was inhuman in its velocity and range,The pain and rage in that sound reflected the inner torment of the one who made it. When she lowered her head she was gasping for breath and tears were running down her face. Toboe collapsed on the spot letting herself cry for the loss of Remus. She looked into the sky and a drop of rain fell on the tip of her nose. As the rain started to weep its self over the castle grounds she stood.

She cried for Remus she cried for her Father and Brothers. She cried for the home she lost that night. She finally wept herself out as the storm turned truly nasty. The lightening cracked and thunder boomed. She called out her wing spell. The black wings unfurled and for a moment when the lightening struck behind her she looked like an Avenging Angel. She stood on a rock above the lake. When the thunder boomed again she leaped off and into the sky.

The lightening struck below her she could hear nothing but the storm around her,Her wings stroked the moist air glittering. She had no idea her flight was being watched from a castle window.

The watcher glared at the flying woman. "Stupid Bitch, Damn the Mudblood for bringing you here." The person growled and turned and caught a glint off a snake charm necklace about the persons neck. "I will find out who you really are Toboe Wolfwalker." And with that the person vanished into the darkness.

--One week later--

Toboe was starting to wonder if what she heard was true, Severus spent most of his time in his lab with Hermes. She trusted them both , and so she left it alone. Harry was coming to enjoy the DA's private sword lessons on Saturdays. Some times if Toboe was in a good enough mood she'd let them mock-battle one another, They started watching her movements as she taught them. Harry grumbled early on that she made it look so easy. She'd just smiled at said she had said the very same thing when she started. "Prof. Wolfwalker when did you learn Swordsmanship?" it was Gregory Goyle that asked. "I was five" was all she said and with the expression on her face not another question was asked.

It was as her class was ending that Dumbledore came in with a man she hadn't seen before. "Good morning Everyone." "Good morning Headmaster"the students replied. She flicked her hand and the students cleaned up the class room and headed for the showers. "Would you like some tea?" she asked "That would be lovely Toboe" As they settled into her office. Dumbledore spoke. "Toboe this is Clow Reed an old friend of mine from Europe." She nodded her head at him. "Toboe Clow Reed is here to Teach a very rare type of magic here in England." As Clow Reed Explained the concept to her she couldn't help noticing his voice was a beautiful tenor with darker accents.

After he was done she smiled slightly."So you want me, harry, Hermes,Weasel and Draco to try and learn Sorcery." Dumbledore nodded. "Its not as simple as that but thats what it boils down to" Clow said. "When do we start?"she asked as she looked at her schedule. "As soon as I can make you and the others keys. And then we can get to work on transforming them." Clow said as she looked at him. He was astounded by her eyes the silver out lining the inner Emeralds. "How long will that take?" She asked fixing him with those jeweled eyes. "As soon as each of you can come up with a shape or symbol for the top of your key's to make them personal." She thought for a moment. "A crescent Moon as it sits before the new moon." she said as she handed Clow his third cup of tea.

When they left her office they noticed that the four students were waiting for them. "Well done" was all Toboe said And she sat near the portrait to listen to the conversation. As it boiled down to the point that they were picking there symbols she listened. "How about a star?" Harry asked."A tree?"Ron mumbled. "Sun?" Hermes pipped in. "Eclipse?"Draco rumbled as he leaned against the wall. Clow nodded to them but looked at Draco. "That one is already chosen" Draco thought again. "Fire?" Clow Reed smiled. "you now have your symbols I will start on yours keys meet me here. On this day in one month." They nodded back at him and dispersed.

It was Monday three weeks later that Harry and group were walking in to DADA. AS the whole class waited the office door opened. "Welcome to Defense pups." The class sighed but grinned, the full moon was last night and they didn't know who was gonna be taking this class but was happy it was Toboe. "OK its catch up day use this class period to catch any work you have undone k?"

They class called back. "Yes Professor Wolfwalker" She laughed and let them get to work as she went back to her thoughts. Severus had been missing their morning runs for almost a full week now, it was starting to drive her nuts. She looked at Hermes and wondered for a moment before moving her gaze to the window, And into the morning light.

It was later that week the students sat together in the Room of Requirement Friday after classes. "Its strange its like Professor Wolfwalker's mind isn't here."Greg said as they sat in a circle watching the professor look out the window. "I don't think her mind is here at all Greg but I wonder where it is?" Draco said as he sat down. Hermione looked slightly shamed and she looked at the floor. "Hermione whats wrong?" Harry asked. "I know why Toboe is so out of it."

She said, and all eyes were on her."What is it?" Draco asked. "You know that Toboe tends hang out a lot with Professor Snape Right?" They nodded. "Well we know how in the wizarding world its not uncommon for a professor and a student to get together, since wizards are so long lived as long as the younger partner is the age of consent."Again they nodded. "Well I've been seeing Professor Snape since Christmas." They were Floored. And Harry was glad Ron had detention today.

The Slytherins present had been gob smacked. "your sleeping with Professor Snape?"Draco asked Evenly. Hermione nodded. "OK I'll see what I can do on my end"He said as he thought 'Oh Merlin What do I do? Do I tell Toboe that My godfather is sleeping with her Best friend?' They moved on to the topic of the upcoming talent show. "Its on Sunday, Thats three days away. 'And the Day after we meet with Clow Reed' They discussed things to do amongst them selves. Draco knew that he should tell Toboe immediately about his god father but loyalty to the man kept him silent.

Well Now the winds change. What will happen now? What will happen now that the Spy has made an apperance??

I'll post soon- Cerberus