"Right so either Mr Crouch attacked Viktor or someone attacked both Viktor and Mr Crouch. I mean of course there's no solid evidence but from what's in all the papers -" Rita was gossiping from her desk, to the left of where Queenie was sat with Charles, in DADA.

"Rocheleau what you hear in the papers is fiction at best. Belief in such vague slander is one that is morally wrong. 10 points from Hufflepuff" The voice of Professor Snape drawled as he strode into the classroom, effectively cutting off Rita and the rest of the pupils fell silent.

"Many of you are surely wondering where Moody is, he's helping Dumbledore and others survey and search the grounds after last nights ... Events, that the incessant twittering of Ms Rocheleau I'm sure has educated you all one" Snape spat out Moody's name with such distain it was enough to make the students recoil. Now, Confronting the Faceless by Golgert Monocle, page 802 - Neromancy, Inferi. This is a N.E.W.T topic but it has been decided that to give Hogwarts students an edge of others, that you are to be taught the deeper background in to your O.W.L syllabus. You will be able to these books in the back of the room, in the far left cabinet" Snape ordered.

"An Inferius, the plural: Inferi, are a being of the deceased. However they have reanimated by a wizard who practices dark magic. Similar but intrinsically distinct from what niggles refer to as 'The undead' or 'Zom-bies' " The professor struggled with the pronunciation

"They are created through the magical branch of Dark Arts called. Necromancy. Necromancy is the act of raising the dead and doesn't just apply to Inferi, skeletons can be charmed into motion in the branch of wizardry. What you must remember though, despite it being possible to create Inferi, they are mindless creatures; they no soul. They also lack intelligence. Even though it is a human corpse, the spell inhibits, hence they are not truly 'raised' persons as they have no individual thought. Therefore, Necromancy does not work in the respect that it is indeed known to be impossible to truly resurrect the dead with a free will and ability to live singularly. Now, text books as I've already said are that back. Please collect a copy between two and complete the questions and diagrams on the discovery, evolution and life of the Inferi themselves and then on the next page, 803, there is a task on the creation and laws of Necromancy" Snape said coldly and the class began shuffling around, getting out of their seats to get one of the specified books.

"I'll get us one" Queenie smiled at Charles, sliding of her seat but before she could even begin her journey towards the cupboard of textbooks, a monotone voice summoned her:

"Not possible I'm afraid Ms Askoy, I need a word. Mr Lebinon can get a book for you I'm sure" Snape approached them, glaring Charles into submission until he left to get a book. Once he left, Snape turned his attention to Queenie

"Madame Pomfrey has asked me to give you this" The greasy haired professor held out a tiny vile of light pink liquid

"It'll strengthen your immune system - you do seem be getting ill quite a lot" Queenie could hear the disbelief and accusation his voice held as tool the vial, examining it a little when a thought struck her

"Thank you, professor ... But isn't this what you have me when the delegations arrived. Your own concoction to 'remove my purple tinge' " This time it was Queenie's voice holding the accusation - she was suspicious of the little vial

"It's a cure all, Ms Askoy. I'm not trying to poison you" Snape looked as unimpressed as ever before turning on his heel and striding back to the teacher's desk, thacking a Ravenclaw boy over the head on the way

"I wouldn't be so sure" Queenie muttered, dropping the vial into her bag

-line break-

June came around quicker than expected and school was notched up for the fifth years. They had to sit their O.W.L.s while dealing with all the hype of the third and final task. Queenie had confided, unsurprisingly to Cedric, about her worries about the vial Snape had given her and after a bit of coaxing, pouting and whining about her well being, Cedric had got her to drink it. He did only want what was best for her. Also Cedric, Queenie and the others had upped the time training for the final task - but no amount of practice was easing anyone's nerves. Queenie had sat her charms, transfiguration, herbology and just finished her theory exam in defence against the dark arts. The 5th year student body had just been dismissed from the great hall and Queenie wanted to get out of there as quick as she could.

Grabbing her bright bag, she shoved her inks and quill inside, congratulated her friends on their completion of the exam before speeding out the hall, into the corridor (that was filled with waiting friends) and straight in to Cedric's arms.

"Hey little one, how'd it go?" He pecked her lips

"Good thanks, I mean Snape's lesson actually came in handy - there was a question that we could link our further knowledge of the Inferi into!" Queenie said gushed happily, obviously giddy the DADA exam was over

"Haha, someone's happy" Cedric took her bag from her and drawing her closer into his front

"Yep! No more DADA after that practical exam tomorrow afternoon ever again!" She planted a chaste but lingering kiss on his lips; he broke out into a smile, responding.

"C'mon the third task's like, what? One, two, days away? I still feel under prepared - I want to go for a walk to clear my head before I get straight back into preparing" Cedric played with the end of her hair with his free hand before striking down her arm, clutching her hand and interweaving their fingers

"Well that sounds like an absolutely splendid idea, my dear" Queenie broke away, exchanging living smiles as they started to walk away from the great hall, that. Students were still filing out of, a buzz with conversation about the assessment they'd just took