-dodges the fruit- OKAY OKAY I GOT IT! I am posting… I'm sorry it took so long… but the more you pester the more likely I will move my ass and update! Sorry it took so long my writer's block disappeared! I will be updating regularly now.
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Hidden Changes 20
"Reducto"
Alex was slammed into the wall of the training room of Grimmauld Place growling in pain. He stood up on shaking legs grabbing his wand again and lifted it up, "again!"
Sirius looked at him sympathetically and raised his wand again, "Are you sure?"
Alex nodded, "I need to learn how to use this in battle. I know the basics due to my 'parents' but I need to learn more."
Tanya walked into the training, "Stop, Alex, you need to rest. You have been training like this for 7 hours now! Eat something!"
"You know she is right, we really do need to eat, Alex." Sirius replied putting his wand away. "I promise to train you more later on. How about you and the two squirts go write Hermione some letters. I am sure she would enjoy them."
Alex nodded and looked at his short locks tugging on them sadly. When he got downstairs he found Cassandra massacring Bobby in wizard chess.
"CHECK!" Cassandra screamed giggling wildly.
Bobby glared and looked at the board before moving his rook, "Ha! Take that you brat! Check."
Cassandra smiled before giggling and moving her queen, "CHECK MATE! I WIN I WIN!" She jumped up and ran around the room.
Bobby slumped back in his chair grumbling, "I can beat her at video games but not this… This game is stupid anyways."
Alex laughed, "Don't be a sore loser. Now who wants to write Hermione a letter!"
Cassie jumped up raising her hand, "Me! Me! I do!"
Bobby kept an uncaring look on his face saying, "I guess I can."
Alex smiled, "Well let's get started!"
Hermione woke up in her bed seeing Xavier at the foot of her bed sleeping in his jaguar form. She stretched and yawned as the events of last night flew back into her memory. She gasped and frowned. It probably wouldn't be in her best interests to get involved with anyone. The kiss was enjoyable though not like some of the clumsy kisses she had received. She liked Xavier and he was nice and all but she was still in school and the war was coming up sooner than anyone hoped. She wondered how she was going to tell Xavier.
You need to think less loud…
OH SHIT! Uh… Hermione smiled and shrugged, not knowing what to say.
Don't worry cub, we have too much to worry about now. I'll be gone talking to the kanimas in Africa all today. If you need help through the day call on Alex. He will know if you need help or anything. Oh and you are correct in your thoughts… He jumped of the bed and was padding out of the room before she heard, I know I am great at kissing…
"PERV!"
Hermione went through her day joking with her friends and of course getting crap from the Slytherins. She was happy to be back at school and around familiar faces but she missed her 'pack', it was a yearning feeling. The 'pack' was becoming her family and she was glad. She loved her parents, but there were somethings that she just couldn't tell them.
"Hey, Mione, you should come see us practice for the quidditch match coming up!" Ron said as they walked to lunch.
"Yeah it will be fun!" Harry replied, "I have a lot of new strategies this year and I know you can give me pointers. I know you don't like flying but you have been reading up on the subject."
Hermione glared, "I am not afraid of flying…" Harry and Ron snorted and looked at her. She shrugged, "I am afraid of falling. It doesn't hurt to be well read upon a subject."
Ron looked at her, "So are you coming?" Harry looked at her hopefully.
She smiled faintly and knew this was a desperate attempt for her to hang out with them. She knew she had been drifting from them. They had always been there for her but now, well now her 'pack' was always there. She nodded, "Yes, I will come to your practice."
Harry smiled and Ron laughed, "Really!"
Hermione giggled, "Yeah, really," before sitting in between her two best friends. It was like old times but not the same. She looked up as the lunch owls began to pour into the Great Hall. A fluffy fat owl landed in front of her and stuck out a chubby leg.
Harry laughed at the sight, "Look at that! It is like a football!"
She glared and looked to the owl that looked terribly offended, "Don't listen to him. He has messy hair and glasses. He is stupid." The owl hooted gently and let her grab the letter before flying away but not before leaving Harry a 'present' on his plate.
"REALLY? Stupid fat bird," Harry grumbles and scorgified his plate grumpily.
"Don't offend the owls. I thought he was adorable." Hermione opened her letter to find a letter written in three different handwritings.
Deer Myony,
Hey Its Cassie! Hope you are having fun at the magik school todays and forever. I don't know how long you go there but it sounds like fun. You should come visit me soon. I got real good at the wizerds chest thing. I beat Bobby all the time. I need a better person to play. I miss you lots and lots!
Love you!
Cassie
I wrote in this pink just for you cause it reminds me of your cheeks!
Hey Mione,
Bobby here, I really dislike this Sirius guy. He is a total leach. He is all up on Miss Tanya and he is too nice to her. I don't like it. He also has this shitty home elf or whatever that keeps calling me names. I swear I wanted to beat the tar out of it until it started to beat itself up. Well come over soon, Cassie missed you. I kinda miss you, but only kinda.
Bobby
Hey Hermione,
Miss Tanya and Sirius are busy making food right now so they told me to make sure that you know they say hello. Sirius made me a hair growth potion so my hair is fixed meaning you are forgiven for cutting my beautiful locks. I am working on my magic again and was hoping maybe you could research late signs of magic. I can only really use my magic after extreme stress. It was working really well when I got back from St. Mungo's but it slowly dwindled to a really small amount. I have been trying to force it to show itself but my magic is being stubborn or something. I hope you visit soon. I miss you.
Yours Truly,
Alex
Hermione smiled through the letter and made a note to go to the library in her study hall. She finished eating early and looked to the boys, "Since we have a free period next because Professor Lupin is sick I am going to the library, I will see you two in Potions later." The two boys nodded and continued to eat as they waved goodbye.
Hermione walked through the halls humming quietly; as she turned the corner she ran into someone and fell down. She looked up to see Blaise Zambini. He glared down at her with a disgusted look on his face, "Watch where you're going."
She glared up at him, "Likewise you ass."
He raised an eyebrow, "I didn't add anything derogatory to my statement. Way to be hateful. It just brings out the worst in me mudblood." He walked in a circle around her, "You seem different than usual." He leaned towards her looking into her eyes, "Something is different, and I can see it in your eyes. What's the secret girl?"
Hermione stared up at him and scrambled to pick her things up backing up to the wall. "Nothing Zambini, get out of my face. It seems like you have changed too, you are more aggressive than usual." She was beginning to panic and started to shake trying to control her emotions.
"No need to piss yourself." He sniffed in disapproval and walked off. "Try and fix your ratty hair."
She felt tears prick her eyes. The stupid potion was making her over emotional. She dusted herself off and went into the library to study. She was still shaken up by the encounter.
"My dear what is wrong?" Madame Pince asked sympathetically.
Hermione straightened up and smiled, "Just typical Slytherin and Griffindor rivalry. Do you mind guiding me to some books I might need today? I am not sure where to look for my research."
Madame Pince smiled; she always had a soft spot for Hermione, "What are you looking for my dear?"
Hermione smiled and explained Alex's situation without mentioning a name. Madame Pince smiled, "I know what you are speaking of," she reached for a book under her desk and handed to Hermione. "This book might have the answers you're looking for."
Hermione smiled and looked at the cover it said Warlocks, Wizards, and Other Magical Humans: There is a difference. Hermione thanked Madame Pince and walked to her usual study table and began to read. She began to skim the pages to find something similar to Alex's problem. About 30 minutes into her study period she found something.
Warlocks, contrary to popular belief, are not wizards. They can be either male or female. They do have magical powers but very rarely need an outlet like a wand or staff. Warlocks are very rare due to the fact that they must have an extremely pure blood line and there true power doesn't manifest until the person has been and extremely emotionally taxing and physical stressful experience. Sometimes they don't get this experience before the age of 21 and turn into squibs. If their powers aren't manifesting by the age of 21 their magical power is expelled from their body completely. This sparks one of the theories on how muggleborn witches and wizards are made. A forced experience will not expose the true power. Some parents abandon these children in a hope that the powers will manifest but that just makes the inner magic go dormant. The warlock must be emotionally attached to someone, and once family ties are cut it is hard for them to bond again.
Hermione looked up from the book, Alex is 19 he doesn't have much time left, but it can't be forced. I believe in him, he can do it. Hermione started to write a letter to Alex telling him not to force anything because it could be detrimental. She didn't include her theory because she wanted to be positive before giving him this news. She would hate for Alex to get his hopes up for naught. She looked at her clock and saw she had enough time to run to the Owlery before Potions started.
Harry and Ron were waiting for her at the door for potions and smiled. Harry said, "Did you find what you are looking for?"
Hermione nodded, "Yeah, but that Zambini is a creep."
Ron snapped out of staring at Lavender and said, "What did that bloody git do?"
Hermione shook her head, "Nothing serious just typical Slytherin assholery."
Harry smiled, "That is totally not a word."
Hermione shrugged, "he doesn't deserve a real word."
They were silenced by Snape billowing past them demanding that they enter and take their seats. They were paired up and Hermione got stuck with Theodore Nott who continually glared at her the entire time. Hermione ignored him the entire class and was able to leave fairly unscathed.
Well there you go chapter 20. Hopefully 21 will be out next week if not by the end of the week! Please Review...
P.S. Flaming my tardiness is allowed... -bows head and is ready for the torment-
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