Learn To Fly Chapter 3: Rockin' the Paradise, a harry potter fanfic

AN: Does anybody read these things? Oh well. I want to thank FmaFan10 for her review. I fixed the year that Hermione went to. The year was supposed to be 1977, not 1997. This is what I get for having no beta. BTW I'm not British so if anything sounds way to American, let me know!

The song, Rockin' the Paradise, seemed to fit what was going on in the story. It's a great song, I recommend it. And I plan on putting song lyrics at the beginning of every chapter, so if there's a song that you're absolutely in love with (that will correspond with the story) tell me (preferably in the form of a review , but that's just a suggestion).

Disclaimer: I own nothing, not even the song or other references I make. Don't sue me.

Don't need no fast buck lame duck profits for fun

Quick trick plans, take the money and run

We need long term, slow burn, getting it done

And some straight talking, hard working son of a gun.

Whatcha doin' tonight, I got faith in our generation

Let's stick together and futurize our attitudes

I ain't lookin' to fight, but I know with determination

We can challenge the schemers who cheat all the rules

Come on take pride, be wise, spottin' the fools

No more big shots, crackpots bending the rules

A fair shot here for me and for you

Knowing that we can't lose

Rockin' the Paradise- Styx

'Thoughts'

"Speech"

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Previously:

"Albus? Are you here?" A man of about forty stepped out of the fireplace. He had short black hair and mysterious green eyes.

"Jason, thank you or coming. And on such short notice too." Albus now directed his attention back to Maya. "Maya, this is Jason Potter, your uncle and new guardian."

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"Hello Mr. Potter."

"Hello Maya. Call me Jason, or Uncle Jason if you feel more comfortable with calling me that. " Responded Jason.

"Okay Mr. Po -er, I mean Jason."

"Are you ready to go?" He asked.

"Go? Go where? You never said anything about leaving headmaster." Said Maya with just a bit of vehemence in her voice.

"Maya, you can't stay here. This is a school, not somewhere you should be staying during the summer."

"Albus can I talk you? Privately?" Sensing the subtle dismissal Maya turned and left the

room.

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"Albus, why don't you let her stay here? Just for a week. You know my home isn't the quietest and the boys are there, you know how they can be. Her parents just died for goodness sake, my sister, and she had to see it. Let the girl have some time to grieve. Let me adjust to the idea of another child, even I it will only be for a few years." Pleaded Jason.

The look on Albus' face was defeat. He knew that she needed time, but he also knew that the sooner she moved on, the sooner she could continue her life. The question was how much time and space she needed. Time seemed to slow as Albus slowly reached his decision.

"Alright. She can stay here, but just for a week."

Jason literally bounded out of the room.

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As Maya settled into her new room, she took note of everything from escape routes to possible weapons. Nothing was going to be used against her here. Her quarters were decorated in a simple and elegant style. The calm blue walls meshed perfectly with the cream colored carpets and beige furniture. Off to the side of the room, there was a coffee table between the fireplace and the couch. Her bedroom was also as simple as the common room. A large bed was centered in the middle of the room and took up most of the space she had. Everything that Maya could possibly need was in her trunk.

Dumbledore had made it perfectly clear that she was only here for a week, and no longer.

And Maya was absolutely fine with that. She didn't want to stay under the watchful eye of the old man for too long. She needed time to perfect her new personality. Maya decided that she had to play the part of depressed teenager for a while. For starters, she decided that she would just walk around the school. Depressed of course.

While on her journey, Maya noticed that the castle hadn't changed much. There were still the same pictures and tapestries as well as the same décor. It was rather frightening how similar the two places were. While walking down the 5th floor corridor, Maya heard footsteps. She immediately identified that the person walking was a woman (by the lightness of her step), and one that was relatively in shape (by the control she seemed to have over her stance and movement). As the figure approached, her features became easier to define. It was Professor McGonagall.

"You must be Maya. I'm Professor McGonagall. I was going to your rooms to give you a tour of Hogwarts. Come this way." Said McGonagall after she finally decided to speak, then walked briskly away.

Maya had to struggle to keep up. While McGonagall gave detailed explanations for everything they passed, Maya didn't even pretend to pay attention. When McGonagall finally noticed, she was just a bit pissed off. But as soon as the look of annoyance came, it was gone and replaced with sympathy.

"If you ever need to talk to someone, I'm here."

"Thank you Professor." Responded Maya.

"Don't thank me just-Oh shit! Slughorn is headed this way. Run! Run as if you were being chased by a horde of giant House Elves!" Maya just looked at her.

'McGonagall's gone nutters.'

"I'm being perfectly serious Ms. Taylor, so stop looking at me like I'm crazy. And unless you want to be trapped inside who knows where being interrogated by Horace Slughorn, I suggest you run, and fast." Said McGonagall with her usual dignity restored.

Maya, remembering how Slughorn behaved in her time, took McGonagall's advice and ran as fast as she could.

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Over the next few days, Maya and Minerva (Maya quickly learned to follow the older woman's suggestion that she be called by her first name- she could be rather violent when she wanted to) became rather close. They would sit and just talk for hours getting to know each other. Minerva was interested in Maya's peculiar behavior, and Maya wanted to know what made the usually reserved Professor act, well like a child. They discussed everything from the Marauders to cheese. Most of their afternoons were spent telling stories of the 'Fantastic Four' (Minerva) and then coming up with all sorts of revenge (Maya). This amused Minerva to no end, and she was happy to see that for a moment, her young charge seemed completely carefree. Unlike the rest of the time they spent together. It slowly became Minerva's goal to try and eradicate the haunted look in Maya's eyes, and it seemed particularly prevalent whenever her parents were mentioned. The week seemed to fly past and soon enough, it was Maya's last night at Hogwarts.

"So Minnie, got anything planned for tonight?" Asked Maya with a mischievous grin that could be interpreted as somewhat feral.

"I never should have told you all those stories about the Marauders. Believe me; I won't be making that mistake again."

"You can't still be sore from my little prank, now can you? It was rather tame you know." Maya was referring to the time when she turned all those residing at Hogwarts into an animal of her choice. Minerva was a dog.

"Bite me."

"What would your students say if they saw you now, Professor?" By now, Maya had on her 'innocent' face. Minerva wasn't fooled.

"I've told you time and time again, I only act like a strict know-it-all because I've earned a reputation, and gosh darned it, I won't ruin it! But seriously Maya, about tomorrow…"

"I don't want to talk about it." Minerva knew by know that nothing was going to get her talking. And she hated it. Minerva knew that Maya had started to feel better; she started to put her life back on track. Even Albus could see it, and that man could be unbelievably dense at times, particularly during the summer. Minerva hated to see Maya go, especially so soon after meeting her. She didn't want to say goodbye.

"Promise you'll come to visit? Please Minerva." She looked so vulnerable then, and then Minerva realized that she was saying goodbye to one of her only female friends- her only friend at the moment. All her others had died in the attack.

"Of course I will, you didn't have to ask. And can you imagine the look on James Potter's face when I show up at his house?" At this, both girls burst into rather undignified giggles.

The rest of the night was spent talking, or rather gossiping. What else would they do? Maya had the chance to finally be herself and Minerva finally found some one to corrupt, -er I mean mentor.

Morning came too soon for both Maya and Minerva. As soon as they both walked into the Great Hall, Albus was there with a portkey already ready to take her to Potter Manor.

'Can you be anymore eager to get rid of me old man?'

"Are you ready to go?" Asked Albus. He looked way to cheery this early in the morning.

'Must all that blasted candy he laces with who knows what.'

"Do I have a choice? Alright, alright, I'm going. See you soon Minnie." And with that Maya was gone.

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AN: I realize that Minerva is rather out of character, but it woks with the story. Maya needed some one to talk to, and Minnie was there. They both needed each other, and they both used the other. Minerva because she was lonely and had no really close friends at the school and Maya needed to play the role she was given. Having a mentor/friend on the staff could only help her, especially if that person was Minerva McGonagall. It was rather fun writing Minnie this way, and if you want to see anything specific in the next chapter, tell me.

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