September 3rd 1987 Pacific Academy
Harry and his classmates walked in the class room where they would get their first defense against the dark arts lessons. The teacher seemed to be absent.
So as they sat down at the desks that were spread through the classroom, Harry took in the classroom. Bright light shone through the high windows, and as Harry looked around he could see several things that brought a shiver through his back.
A black cloak with a red stain, a white mask with again a red stain, diagrams of wand movements, pictures of various dark creatures and dark wizards. Some of those wizards had the same kind of mask and cloak on them.
"Welcome to your first class of Defense against the dark arts." Said a voice. Harry looked around, and slowly but surely the professor appeared out of nowhere.
"It's very easy to believe you are alone, even when you are not. I'll quote a colleague of me in Britain, and that is 'Constant Vigilance'" Said Alex Summers as he stepped from his place in front of the class. "The disillusionment charm. You'll learn that when you are around 15 years old.
Now please take out you pens and paper, and write down the next words."
Harry and his classmates did so. All of them were very impressed so far by the professor's knowledge, and as they wrote down the words that appeared on the blackboard, the Professor took the class list and seeing everyone in the class. He smiled.
As the class was done with the copying down of the words on the black board, the professor turned around.
"As you can see, I've asked you to take over names from creatures, beings and other 'near' intelligent beings." Harry noted he had used the quote sign with his hands when he said near.
Raising his hand, Harry asked a question, when the professor gave him the turn to speak. "Professor, what do you mean with 'near'?" Harry had used the same quote sign that he had seen the professor using.
"Well, that's a good question, mister Potter. I used that sign because there in no certainty that a creature like a hinkypunk, or a boggard is intelligent enough to understand and comprehend it's own existence."
Harry nodded, and Alex Summers continued with his lecture, while the students wrote down everything that he said.
"Wingardium Leviosa." Said The professor of Charms, Martina Estill.
Harry's book-bag flew over the desks, and even made some figures before the professor gave Harry's book-bag back.
"As you can see, the charm Wingardium Leviosa is a levitation charm. In the normal way of application , this charm is called a light or neutral charm. It's main purpose is to lift an object, or person or animal, and to levitate it to a new place. But what if we were to use this charm for our own purpose. What if I would take mister Potters bag and choose to hide it on top of that bookcase? Or worse, If I would take mister Potter and levitated him out of the window on the fifth floor?"
Several students held their book-bag close to their bodies, and they all grabbed their seats, hoping that the professor would not carry out her threat.
"Don't worry. I'm only trying to explain something here. The reason that some charms are considered dark or evil, is because they do a certain amount of damage. And it is mostly the times that it is the intention that counts. Not the charm. For the next time, I want you to write a foot long essay about the charm Wingardium Leviosa, and the wand movements that go with it.
Dismissed."
Harry's classes were very interesting. The languages class was taught by Professor Elena Dimitri and he was what was called a muggleborn witch, who after completing her magical education returned to the muggle world and got several doctorate's in language. She had started teaching five years ago, when the old Professor had died in his sleep.
Professor Samuel, who taught PE was different than the other professors, as he gave PE and taught them how to defend themselves when and if they would lose their wands. His method of teaching was hard, but it was also fun, giving the times that Harry and his classmates could play. Tag, softball and other games were also included in PE.
Care of magical creatures was given outside in the sunny air. Harry now knew what those white horses were with those horns on their head. He had tried to touch one of the unicorn foals, but he had to stop it as the stallion of the herd made a few warning noises. Professor Lois Marena Logan explained that foals were very precious to unicorns and would protect them with their lives.
As she finished with her lecture about the unicorns, she turned her attention to one of the other animals, and started to explain about the kneazle.
Herbology and Potions were also an eye opener. At least for Damian, the boy who became one of Harry's best friends. Damion noticed that he seemed to be very talented in potions preparation.
Professor Urcheart saw that as well, and encouraged Damian to read some of the more difficult recipes, while the class started with standard potion preparation.
Professor Lizzie Primrose from Herbology, noticed that Bianca Tahould seemed to do very well in Herbology, and asked her a few of the more difficult questions. She got a golden coin for all her good questions.
While he was eating dinner, Harry was searching through his book. "Gold coin" he muttered. As Harry turned the page, He saw the description of the gold coin.
Gold coin.
The golden coins are used in classes to students who excel in the given subject. A gold coin allows students to get small extras or bonuses during their stay at Pacific Academy. It could be as simple as a 10 minute phone call to your parents, to an excursion or shopping trip of one hour for six coins.
Each Professor is entitled to give out three golden coins per lesson.
Extra notice: Golden coins have to be returned to the Headmaster/Headmistress after the bonus is completed.
Harry looked at his own hand. In it lay one golden coin for his excellent demonstration of the muggle equipment that were in the muggle studies classroom.
His eyes started to water a bit and as a few stray tears fell down from his face, as he held the golden coin. He suddenly felt a hand touching his shoulder. "Are you okay Harry?" he heard Alex Summers asking. Harry nodded, and he soon was facing Alex who had sat at the table where he and his friends were sitting.
"You're not, Harry. I can see that." Alex said. "Why did they have to go?"Asked Harry. "Why did Mom and Dad have to die?" Harry looked again at the eyes of Alex. Alex could see the point where Harry had been reading, as there were a few stray tears in the paper. "I don't know Harry, but I'll promise I'll try to help you find out. Now wipe those tears away, and return to your dinner. You have to have some homework to make." Alex stood up from his chair and returned to the staff table, where he started a whispered conversation with his sister, and the Flamels.
Harry Potter was having a restless sleep. Ever since he had read about the golden coins and the fact that he would never call his parents made him quite upset. It was also affecting his dreams.
He saw a black hooded man with a white face waving a wand that shot a green light that killed his mother. Then the wand and it's owner turned to Harry, and for the moment Harry could see the face of the man who killed his parents. Snake-like, no nose but little slits that functioned as nostrils, red eyes and a maniacal laugh before he to was hit with the green light.
Harry became awake of his own voice screaming on the top of his lung. He looked around to see the man with red eyes, but found no-one. Wait, there in the darkest corner, he could see a body sitting in a chair.
"Who's there?" Harry asked, his voice betraying the fear of the dream.
"Don't worry mister Potter, I'm only the deputy headmistress. I am Lady Gabriella Unguis. The lady of the night."
Harry tried to take a few deep breaths, his heart-rate was going like 100 miles per hour.
"Mister Potter, would you like to tell me your dream? Lady Unguis asked. Harry shook his head, he was still afraid that the dream would come back. "May I look at the dream, mister Potter?" Harry's head shot up, he hadn't seen miss Unguis moving but here she stood at his bed, holding out her hand. Slowly, ever so slowly, did Harry placed his hand in her very cold hand. Suddenly miss Unguis eyes went white, as if she was in a trance. It only took a few seconds, and then it returned to her normal summer-sky blue. "Don't worry Harry, the dream is only a part of your history. Now sleep, and all will be well." she waved her hand over Harry's body and Harry soon found himself asleep.
Exiting Harry's room, Gabrielle looked at the other four people who were standing there. Now that she was out of Harry's room, she could remove the shimmer of her glamour charm. She transformed, her shin returned to a pale look and her fangs returned to her normal length.
"He had a dream about the night his parents were killed. I'll show you the memory later" Alexandra, Alex, Nicolas and Perenelle all nodded, and after summoning a goblet with a red liquid for Gabrielle they left the students house. They had to get back to sleep, before the students started to wake up.