Evening class came, I was still wondering about why Akira-chan was here at Hogwarts, she had a guarded expression when young Darrell came out of his class, like she was protecting him,
Hermione raised her hand,
"Hermione, if you want, you can read the whole book, but do wait to turn in the questions." I stated.
"No, I wasn't going to ask that." Hermione replied and blushing a little.
"Then ask away." I commented.
"Will this be on the O.W.L.s?" asks Hermione,
"No, it will not. Being a vampire is difficult to explain in time for your O.W.L tests." I answered.
"Doesn't seem like it's difficult," muttered Draco,
I noticed when I came down earlier when Slytherin and Gryffindor Houses came they sat away from each other, I guess everyone hates each other but Draco and Harry more then the rest,
"You never saw newborns" Jasper spoke up, he was being quite,
"I don't feel like taking points away, Mr. Malfoy, so it will be nice if you would raise your hand to speak." I stated gravely. I had to smirk when Draco paled,
"What's a newborn?" asks one of the prankster twins; I still couldn't tell them apart.
"A newborn vampire is a human that has gone though the transformation from mortal to immortal." I answered then nodded at Jasper, he had more knowledge of Newborns then I did.
"Newborns are highly dangerous then mature vampires, they are wild, only thinking about their thirst." Jasper explained.
"If we had lights besides candles you would see what a newborn can do to another vampire, Jasper has scars all over from training newborns before he met Alice and joined the Cullens." I added. When I first met Jasper, I was taken aback by his scars. He looked dangerous. But he's not.
"Wait, I have an idea." Alice chirped "Hermione, mind lighting your wand?"
"Lumos" Hermione stated then her wand tip lit up, Alice glanced at Jasper,
"It's okay Jasper," She encouraged
Jasper flitted to Hermione's side, and place his arm with the sleeve rolled up under the wand light.
Hermione's gasp filled the room.
I glanced at Jasper, he seemed fine, but he appeared troubled,
"Alice?" I hissed; she was standing next to me in a second.
"No, he's not going into a blood-lust, her emotions just changed that has him worried." Alice replied.
"Mione?" I asked as I went to her side, placing a hand on her shoulder.
"How?" asks Hermione, her voice was barely above a whisper.
"My past as a vampire, is more of a nightmare, I was in charge of training newborn vampires, during the Civil War Era." Jasper answered before I could.
"People think that I had it rough." I stated. I nodded at Hermione, "Nox"
Jasper stared at Hermione, with a look of concern, "are you alright, Hermione?"
"That is utterly barbaric" Hermione stated shock.
I shook my head sadly, "such as life, the vampire world is barbaric, Mione, We can't help what we are, but for the Vegetarians, we have a civilized upbringing, most of us can and will stop any vampire that threatens our way of life."
I didn't mean to make it sound as a threat but I couldn't help it, I knew some nomads that wouldn't stand for our way of life, saying we go against our very nature. But that's what makes us more human, if you ask me.
"Well, I think that covers it for tonight, please don't think about the bad times, it's in the past, and I think you have dinner to go too." I dismissed them.
Draco was to run out of my classroom, followed by his fan club.
"Kids today." I murmured.
Alice and Jasper laughed.
"I don't see what's funny?" a familiar voice stated, I turned to look over there standing against the wall with her arms crossed was Akira-chan.
"Nice to see you again, Akira." Alice greeted.
I glanced between my sister and friend. How on earth did they know each other?
"Is it just me or are vampires crawling out of the woodwork?" I asked.
"Nah, I lived in England for a few years now, I was just wanted see this class Darrell has been talking about," Akira replied.
"You two know each other?" asks Alice.
"Yes, we met a hundred years ago; we traveled together to till we each went our own way." I answered,
"I see you around; Darrell is waiting for me." Akira stated then left.
"I remember her, she was one of the witnesses for Nessie" Jasper commented
She was? Why didn't I see her there, wait...I was standing by Garrett and Kate when the battle was going to take place, she must have away standing beside someone else,
"Yes, she was there, she was by the Romanian coven," Alice agreed. I thought of those two and I wanted to shiver, those two vamps were cold-blooded, forgive the pun.
"We're going to switch with Edward and Bella next week," Jasper explained, I nodded; I wasn't really listening to what he said, I felt like my heart was beating again after all these years. What's going on?
"Ashlee, are you even listening?" asks Alice, but I was already moving out the door and down the hall.
Something was going on, I didn't know what it was, I felt it within my soul, and I darted across hallways finally stopping at the stone eagle that was the entrance to Dumbledore's office.
"What?" I breathed.
"Ashlee?" a voice called behind me, I glanced over my shoulder, and it was Harry, followed by Ron, Mione, Alice, and Jasper, finally Esme.
"What's going on, I feel something happening to me?" I asked; Esme flitted to my side.
"Dear, I think we should talk to Carlisle" Esme suggested.
I let Esme direct me to Dumbledore's office, flanked by Alice and Jasper.
"Carlisle, something's wrong with Ashlee." Esme called out,
Carlisle was in front of me then. "What's wrong?"
"I don't know, I feel like my heart is beating again, I know it's not possible" I answered,
"Can vampires get sick?" asks Hermione.
"No, but I wonder?" Carlisle replied then the darted away, and then he was back with a parchment in his hand. "Albus and I were looking over old scrolls of magic, and we found something called the 'Web of Light'"
"We're with you, so far; love." responded Esme,
I glanced at the scroll in my father's hand, "What is the web of light?"
"Don't know, but Albus believes it can protect against dark magic, he tried casting it but nothing happened." Carlisle answered.
I held my hand out, "May I?"
Carlisle handed it to me, "I don't think you can use it."
I read the first line 'Web of Power, Web of Light raise by magic's hand,' then I glanced up to Dumbledore who came to stand behind Carlisle
"I think you two have lost your minds, this is a song not a spell." I stated then had to laugh.
"A song? But how are we going to cast it, if it's a song." Dumbledore asks.
I rolled my eyes, "I'll sing it."
"Albus, I suggest gathering the whole school outside; I think they want to witness this." Alice suggested.
Dumbledore went over to the fire and call his staff to bring their houses outside, I turned to the others
"You all go too, just to protect everyone." I stated,
Glancing back down at the parchment, I memorized every line and verse of the song. I then darted up to the highest tower that Hogwarts has. I felt something stirring within the air, it tasted like ancient magic, very ancient.
I stood on the peak of the tower, waiting. I survey the crowd standing in the middle of the students, were the teachers, Umbridge didn't know what was going on. I would have enjoyed that if this didn't feel important. In the back were Akira and Seth, left and right side were Carlisle and Esme, and Alice and Jasper,
I saw Dumbledore place his wand at his throat, "Silence!"
The crowd went slient, i watched waiting.
"A few moments ago, Dr. Cullen and I had found a scroll dating back before the Founders of Hogwarts were born, this song is to protect the school, so Ashlee Cullen will know try to cast it by singing." Dumbledore explained.
Closing my eyes, i let whatever was stirring in the air surround me, it was warm and welcoming. I began to sing.
Web of Power, Web of Light raise by magic's hand,
From a node of ancient fire far beneath the land.
Called by forces strong and sure to this final test.
Joining Heralds North and South with those from East to West
Challenge not this Web of Light, oh mage of dark designs.
The stirring of magic left my voice with each note,
Lay your stones before you, mages trained and skilled.
They will form the pattern of the web of that we must build.
This our parting gift to generations yet to be;
A trap to warn of magic that no mortal eyes can see.
Challenge not this Web of Light, oh mage of dark designs.
Wind began to whip my hair in every direction but I kept singing.
You are we who felt the touch, of magic's guiding light.
You were still in years ahead, are those prepared to fight.
In our circle one last time we need to raise the par,
That must endure when flesh is gone and light the darkest hour.
Challenge not this Web of Light, oh mage of dark designs.
In our circle one last time we need to raise the par,
That must endure when flesh is gone and light the darkest hour.
Challenge not this Web of Light, oh mage of dark designs.
When I finished there was silence still, I opened my golden eyes, to see a web of white light encasing the school from the stones that were place, north, south, east and west. Now i understood, No mortal eyes could see this, I'm not mortal, and the mage of dark designs has to be Voldemort or anyone that takes his place in years to come.
DarkPriestess66: I don't own the song 'Web of Light', it belongs to Mercedes Lackey, and who ever else.