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Chapter Nineteen:

I laid my head on my arm as I picked at the food on my plate. Things had been going rather well since the school populus only thought we came out of our rooms during meals. In the space of the last three days since our arrival, we found a nice training area in the room of requirement and also set up a few places to play around in outside of the castle. I had also been locked in my room creating new sealing arrays and runic arrays for privacy. When I did make an appearance during meals, I caught the rumors many were spreading about me. They mostly centered around where I had been, why had I left, and why I looked like I did now. Here were the biggest ones:

1) I had discovered some lost family magic and had locked myself away to learn them.
2) Dumbledore had sent me away for my protection when Sirius Black had broken out.
3) I had run away for a selfish reason and had come back a pampered bitch.
4) I had been forced to undergo rituals to make me stronger which altered my appearance.

In truth, the rumours amused me greatly. It was a running joke among my Nakama about when someone would finally ask me if the rumors were true. I blink when a piece of paper landed in front of me and looked up to see Godric standing there. I felt my lips twitch at the slightly excited, puppyish expression on his face before I composed myself and asked, "Yes Mr. Gryffindor?"

"This is your time table for the tests you'll be undergoing," He answered causing me to hum, "I expect you to do well on them,"

I chuckle softly and nodded, "I'll do my best Mr. Gryffindor."

He seemed to pout, "Call me Godric."

I nodded and watched as he walked away. I could feel the stares of the hall, but I could careless. He may be a founder and a Dragon rider, but Bah gave me more than enough memories of the guy covered in odd substances to see him as human. Honestly some people are idiots because while they may only age as much as their dragons, they're still human. I shook my head and took a look at the list before nodding myself. It seemed that I would be tested on my knowledge of magical plants after breakfast. I put the list in my coat pocket and spoke as I turned back to my food, "What do you want Ronald?"

"I want to know why you haven't spoken to me yet," He said in a haughty voice, "I am your-"

"You are not my anything you bumbling fool," I say while I began to eat, "You are an annoyance more than anything. You are not my friend nor anything important to me,"

I could practically smell the anger and embarrassment flowing off of him as a few snickers resounded through the silent hall. I wonder how long it would take for him to blow and it seemed I wouldn't have to wait long. He uttered a groan and I look up to see Kiyo glaring down at him from her place on the table. His arm was outstretched as if to reach for me. I snort and gave Kiyo a look that shouted she was going to get a bath as soon as possible since I didn't want any troll germs on her. She nodded as someone shouted, "What the hell is a dark creature doing in school?!"

"For you information," I drawl out lazily, "Kiyo is known as a kitsune which is a creature that is revered in the japanese magical community," I glance over at the teachers table and saw many looking at me in surprise, "They are often held in the same regard as phoenix's due to how difficult it is to bond with them," I reach out and stroke Kiyo's head, "Kitsune's are not dark creatures, but some people will see them as such due to the lengths for which they will go in order to protect their masters and bonds," She closed her eyes and leaned into my touch, "As such, Kiyo was merely protecting me. If she wished to, she could have used her magic on him and cursed him. Getting knocked down is nothing short of forgiving in the eyes of a kitsune,"

"Ms. Ashferd," Rowena called out from the head table causing many to look at her, "You seem to have a vast knowledge on these creatures. Do you know more about any others?"

"Aye I do Ms. Ravenclaw," I answer and felt slight amusement at the shock on most faces, "I know many things about many diffrent creatures due to a specific interest," And needing to know a lot about said creatures in order to transform into them, "As such, I happen to know more about creatures most obscure than many would,"

"I assume that the same could be said for certain branches of magic?" She asked causing me to nod, "I assume you learned all of this while you were away?"

"Correct Ms. Ravenclaw," I say and I could see the amusement in her eyes, "I discovered many things during my time away, but I digress this isn't what you truly wish to ask. Is it?"

"No it is not," She replied with a slight smile, "I want to know if the rumor of you having two familiars is correct,"

I chuckle softly and shake my head, "No it is not," I wave a hand at Kiyo as Yukina appeared next to me, "Kiyo is my only familiar."

"Then what is your wolf then?" She asked causing me to hum.

"Yukina is my Guardian, my Partner in soul," I laid my hand on Yukina's head, "In the Ashferd clan, we gain a wolf as our companion. We are linked directly at the soul and will be able to sense each other. Emotion, injuries, location, and everything else are shared between us. If she get hurt, I mirror it much like how I mirror when Kiyo get's hurt," I look out at the hall, "I am bound to these two in a way that is diffrent from most. They suit me as I suit them and will always be by my side in times of need," I look at Rowena, "To answer the question that will most undoubtedly pop up, I cannot be separated from these two for long if it is unwanted. If they wished to wander around without me, it will not hurt. If they're taken from me, it will kill me within a week,"

"A connection that is deeper than that of a rider and their dragon," Salazar murmured as the hall broke into whispers, "We will not seperate you, but I ask that you keep them from attacking students,"

"Oh we won't attack them," Yukina growled causing most to stare at her in shock, "We'll wait until they attack us. We won't allow any of you fuckers to touch our master,"

"Yukina," Kiyo said sharply causing the wolf to look sheepish, "This is a school. The warning is good, but the curse words are not,"

"I have to agree with Kiyo on this one Yukina," I say causing her to look at me in horror, "There are children and they weren't raised like we were,"

"Fine," Yukina bit out before glaring at the hall, "The threat still stands. Harm any of us and you'll find yourself feeling the pain ten fold," She huffed lightly before rolling her eyes at the stares, "Honestly it's like they think we're dumb beasts,"

"In the magical community here in britain," Hermione began causing everyone to focus on her, "It is rather uncommon for most magical creatures to be sentient," See that she had so much attention, she fell into lecture mode, "The only sentient creatures are House Elves, Goblins, and Centaurs. Every other creature is considered a beast and those three are just above them. Centaurs if my memory serves correct are slowly being seen as lesser beings due to the bigotry of the english population,"

"It's one of the reasons many magical creatures such as the Veela and the Naiad left this place around three hundred years ago," I add on causing Hermione to nod, "It's also why certain creatures have developed a type of cloak that will only allow certain people to see them. It's rather sad seeing as this is causing the downfall of magic here in Britain,"

"WHAT?!" Many of the purebloods shout.

"It's true," Draco said causing many to look at him in shock, "Magical creatures give off natural magic due to their deeper connection to the earth," He began to fidget slightly under the weight of everyone's gaze, "In communities surrounded by magical creatures, more babies with magic are born. Plus the magic increases birthrates,"

"You see," Hannah began with a slight grin since this was apparently right down her alley, "The magic radiating off of them is usually absorbed by the fetus about a month into the pregnancy due to it's magical core beginning to form. After the baby is born, their core begin's to reflect that magic. The more magic reflected means a stronger core from which to cast magic,"

"The fact of the matter is that Britain is seen as the magical equivalent of Hillbillies in America," I saw many pale and almost laugh at them, "In the eyes of the magical communities around the world, Britain is seen as the worst place to live in," I felt a laugh bubble up in my throat, "It's one of the reasons I left when I did,"

"Then why come back?" Someone demanded.

"I had multiple loose ends to tie up," I gave them them a cheshire grin, "Let's face it people, you got thrown into the toilet and it's going to take your founders to get you out of it," I stood up and my Nakama followed me as I turned to the founders and bowed, "I apologize if the information we've given causes any problems, but I cannot find it in me to regret my actions thus far," I turn and began to walk, "Come let's find a nice place to rest before our tests,"

We left a deadly silent hall behind us as we moved towards the doors and outside of the castle. Fred and George had told us what the tests would be like and for now, we are ready for them. We walk down to the lake and I took a seat at the edge on a raised rock platform. Yukina laid down behind me in one of her large hybrid forms while Kiyo laid her head across my lap in her horse-sized 6-tailed form. I idly scratched behind her ear as Fred asked, "Now what? Everyone, but Luna will be testing, so what can we do?"

"Do as you wish, but leave the tests alone," I say causing the twins to nod, "I have a feeling that we will all be in the same classes very soon," Murmurs of agreement rang in my ears, "Which year level did you end up testing into?"

"7th," George answered causing me to hum, "Are you prepared?"

"Aye," I murmur as I felt Hermione's nervousness, "Mist do not fear. You will do well on these tests as you have on every other," I tried to soothe her nerves and only felt them increase causing me to sigh, "Very well,"

I took a deep breath and began to hum softly. I felt those around me stiffen before slowly relaxing as the sound rang through the air. I continued to hum for a few more minutes before I stopped because I didn't want anyone falling asleep. Kiyo curled closer to me as Neville spoke in a breathless, relaxed tone that made my heart swell, "Amazing."

"What was that?" Draco asked in the same tone.

"An ability of mine. I didn't want Hermione stressed and I figured you were all nervous about something," I murmur softly as I looked out at the lake and spotted the giant squid swimming towards us, "I merely wished to help get rid of that stress and remembered one of my more obscure powers,"

"What is it exactly?" Hermione asked causing me to smile at the curiosity that flooded her voice.

"In truth?" I ask while holding out a hand to run my fingers over the squids extended tentacle, "I do not know what it is. I discovered one night when Luffy and the others wouldn't go to sleep, but needed to in order to be prepared for something Garp was going to throw at us. I felt an intense need to help them relax enough to get them to sleep before my devil fruit and magic reacted," I wonder what the squids name is because if it lived as long as it did, it had to have a name, "In the end, I began to hum and they were soon out like lights,"

"Wow," Hannah said as I sent out my magic to investigate the squid, "What a way to discover your powers,"

"Yup," I nodded as I hummed upon getting a response from it, no him, "Interesting,"

"Okay what are you doing with the squid?" Hermione asked causing me to feel the intense need to fuck with her.

"What squid?" I ask causing her to point at the tentacle in my hand.

"The squid that tentacle belongs to," She said as everyone gave me a 'wtf' face.

"Oh this?" I point to the tentacle, "This isn't a squid,"

"Wait what?" Draco asked causing me to nod, "How?"

"The squid you are all referring to is actually a Kraken," I say causing them to look at me in surprise, "It actually makes sense because unless the squid was a familiar, it couldn't have lived that long. He's a rather nice fellow named Jerald with a crooked sense of humour. He's actually met this world's version of Blackbeard and let me tell you something. I prefer this world's version of the bastard to my own. Honestly the one here had more class," I scoff at the idget that almost got my brothers killed, "I can't wait until the lines between this world and my home shatter completely," My smirk darkened as I began to grin a darker version of my cheshire cat grin causing everyone to shiver, "It will be fun hunting that bastard and torturing him,"

"Scary," Blaise murmured causing most to nod in agreement.

"Hot," Tracy countered with a slight nose bleed, "Too bad Law's your soul mate and vetoed the idea of Daphne and Me,"

I felt slightly relieved because while Tracy is beautiful; Kara and her got along a little too well. The mix was amazing when we all worked together, but otherwise it was slightly creepy. Considering the number of explosions coming from the room I delegated to their research it was a valid reason to be slightly scared. It's coming from me, Ashferd D. Lunar Kaileara. A member of one of the most insane, sadistic, explosion loving, and just out there clan in the world I call home. I inwardly shuddered at the thought of what my cousins would do once they met the duo. I shook myself before saying, "Law didn't veto Daphne."

"WHAT?!" Tracy shouted causing me to wince.

"You heard me," I growl while rubbing at my ears, "Do. Not. Shout,"

"Yes Captain," She squeaked before asking, "Why didn't he veto Daphne?"

"One: did you even look at her lately?" I ask causing Tracy to blush slightly as Daphne looked at me in amusement, "Two: He trusts her to not go too far," Tracy pouted at me, "Three: She actually takes the time to think about what I want before encouraging me to do things," Tracy looked away from me, "Lastly: She is one of my first mates and first friends,"

"Oh yeah," Tracy deflated a little causing Daphne to giggle and pull her over to her.

"Don't worry my dear kitten," Daphne purred causing most of the males in the group to shift around slightly as I easily ignored the tone of voice to their shock, "I'll make up for it in spades. I spend every minute I can pampering you since you are my kitten," She nuzzled Tracy's neck, "Can't let my little knight go hungry for affection after all,"

I chuckled softly before checking the time and humming, "Come it's time for us to begin our return to the castle. The tests begin in ten minutes."

Nods were given before see ya's were said. The twins and Luna were off to pull some pranks, so they would be very entertained.

Time skip: After Exam

I laid my head on my hand as I watched the student body sit down for dinner. The exams had been like the end of the year exams, but held more information. It was a rather curious group of runes that allowed us to spend the needed amount of time on each exam during a rather short, one hour period. My Nakama and I had stuck to seventh year level with the edges of being past that in our chosen specialties. I chose to do a mix and match of Defense, Runes, Magical History, Care, and Potions as my higher levels because while I rather enjoy learning and using runes, I was already past what most knew. I felt slightly frustrated about having to deal with those like Ronald that barely scraped by. I hope that the idiot ends up in second or perhaps first year since it would save me so much trouble it wasn't even funny. I glance up as I felt someone stand in front of me and found my eyes locking with the fiery eyes of a sun phoenix. I gave it a raised eyebrow as the hall fell quiet and asked, "What can I do for you, Alistair?"

"Lord Talon," The phoenix answered in a noble and kind voice that belong to an aged king, "Has asked of me to deliver this message to you," He held out his leg and I reached forward as he dropped the scroll, "Other than that, I merely wished you well for the trials that you are to go through. Know that you will always find yourself with allies among the phoenix tribes regardless of the element for which you are close,"

"Thank you my friend," I murmur softly as I produced an apple, "Give my thanks to the other phoenix's and know that I will not abuse this privilege as others has. I know what it is like to be used and wish for none to experience the same pain," I mentally wince as some memories tried to rise, but beat them back for the moment, "Farewell for now brother of the sun. May the spirits watch over you during your journey home,"

"Farewell for now daughter of moon and sea," The phoenix replied as he opened his wings and began to rise off of the table, "May the spirits watch over you through the perils you shall face," He held himself before me and laid his forehead on mine, "May you fly as high as the stars and may the winds always lift the strain from your wings," I felt a soft heat and sent my magic to meet his, "Farewell Lunar Divide. May we meet once more,"

Our magic's met and coiled slightly before returning to their places. I could feel the burning spark the phoenix had gifted me with. I knew that a small shard of my own magic rested within him as well. I knew that I had just formed a new summoning contract and that I had just met a new friend. I spoke softly as the phoenix rose and flashed away, "May we meet once more brother of the sun...Flaring Wind."

The hall was deadly silent before Tracy spoke up, "Who and what the hell was that?"

"That my dear was what is known as a Great Beast," I murmur as I clutched Talons message in my hand, "His name is Alistair...The Flaring Wind. A phoenix that is a king among phoenix's with the blood of the very sun in his veins. His twin, Alexandria, the Soaring Star can match his power because she is a queen among phoenix's. Among the Great Beasts, they are the only phoenix's as such they are both on the council of the twelve, but they only count as one," I allow my grip on the message to relax, "And that was me making a summoning contract with the phoenix's. I can call any to my side if I so wished, but I wish to gain their trust and friendship first,"

"What are Great Beasts?" Someone asked, a fifth year Ravenclaw if I remember correctly.

"Great Beasts are familiars who have lived longer than most," I began softly as Kiyo appeared at my side, "They have reached a level that most only dream of reaching. Kiyo," I gesture to my familiar, "Is one such being. Familiar's in the place I call home are called forth using a special ritual which is needed for most to access their magic," I felt amusement at the raised eyebrows I was being given as Neville snickered at me, "I however began using my magic without the ritual,"

"You never do anything the regular way," Blaise commented causing me to pout at him before shrugging.

"I do things the regular way," I protest causing him to give me a raised brow.

"Like what?" He asked with his arms crossed over his chest.

"Like with sealing and medical procedures," I defend myself causing him to shrug.

"Maybe, but you usually disregard regular and even give it a middle finger most days," Hermione added causing me to pout at her, "And don't go denying it! We have more than enough evidence and even if we didn't, we could just ask Luffy and the others,"

I continue to pout for a few minutes before sighing, "Can't argue with that," I shook my head before remembering my explanation, "Anyway!" Many sweat drop over my sudden change in personality, "The reason familiars, such as Kiyo and the other Great Beasts, are summoned is because rather than use wands as a focus, "I saw many surprised looks, "Our familiars act as a..." I puzzled over how to explain it before deciding to make use of my magic and projected a large circle filled with blue liquid, "How about I explain it this way?" I saw nods and stood up, "This circle shall represent our magical cores, okay?" I saw nods before I created a smaller circle with silver liquid, "This circle with represent our familiars," I saw nods and smiled, "You see a focus, like a wand, is just that. A way to focus our magic; however, in the place I call home, we don't use them. We can make them, but we don't. Focus' are fragile and with the constant state of the world in the place I call home, they would be either lost, broken, or stolen pretty easily," I saw many nod even if they didn't look too happy or thought the idea was ludicrous, "In order to have something to help us focus our magic, we summon our familiar. Our familiar suits us perfectly even if you have to earn the right to form a contract with them,"

"Wait what contract and why would you have to earn their respect?" One of the Purebloods from Slytherin asked, "Aren't they perfectly suited for you?"

"They are perfectly suited for you," I agree while giving Kiyo a smirk, "However due to that perfection, pride and other things will get in the way. Would you," I point to the girl, "Willingly listen to an animal? Even if it was sentient?" She shook her head no, "That is the problem many prideful people face when they summon their familiar. It ends up being a long, drawn out process that honestly sucks," Kiyo snickered as Tract grumbled lightly under her breath as Fred nodded, "However some of us, me for example, are lucky enough to not face that problem," I held out a hand and Kiyo rubbed her cheek against it, "I will not go into how to earn their respect since it's diffrent for everyone," Again Tracy and Fred nodded or scowled, "The contract you form with your familiar is a very special one. You all are aware or somewhat aware of magical contracts such as marriage contracts?" Nods were given, "It is actually much like that, but also diffrent,"

"How do you form the contract?" Rowena asked causing me to hum softly.

"You face each other and speak an exact set of words," I answer causing many to face fault, "I won't tell you what they are exactly, but the jist of it is that you, the magic user, are willing to give up a portion of your magic to help your familiar sustain their physical body," Many looked at me like I way crazy, "Your familiar is going to say that they will help moderate your magic, keep you from magically exhausting yourself, and generally being helpful,"

"Wait what do you mean by 'Help your familiar sustain their physical body'?! It sounds like their ghosts or something," One Hufflepuff asked causing me to chuckle.

"Our familiar's are not actually of this world," I saw many wide eyes, "They come from a world that mirrors our much like the world of dreams. They live off the energy within that world and if they're summoned..."

"They can't live off that energy anymore," The Hufflepuff continued for me.

"Correct," I say with a small grin, "In order to keep their physical bodies, you must provide a portion of your magic to tie their spirits to their bodies,"

"What if you don't have enough magic to sustain them?" Rowena asked causing me to hum softly.

"Two things will happen at that point," Kiyo answered causing many to look at her, "The first is that the familiar will enter what is known as the 'Spirit State'. The familiar will allow it's body to fade out of existence while it waits for it's master to regain the energy necessary to sustain their form. In this state, they either sleep, watch the world around them, or simply walk around," She looked around and once she saw everyone looking at her she continued, "The second thing will be for the familiar to merge. The Merge will basically have our physical bodies become magic that will circulate through our masters body until it's time for us to return to the physical form. Our consciousness however goes into our masters mind and simply rests there," Seeing the looks she was being given, she huffed, "Our mind stays completely seperate from that of our master. It's actually how we recharge our energy regardless of the state our master is in. Sleep and food can only do so much for us since we aren't truly of this world. It also allows our bond to strengthen and allows our masters to see into our memories,"

"Wow," Was the general thought.

"Does that mean they get more knowledge and can use more magic?" Someone, a first year, asked.

"No," I answer with a kind smile on my face as I gaze at my partner, "While the memories will show us new abilities and help us gain an understanding, we won't truly understand nor be able to use the information we gained without practice and actual effort. Take a subject, runes for example," I dismissed the floating objects seeing as I wasn't going to use them, "I could take the advanced knowledge Kiyo possessed," She huffed and gave me a playful glare, "But I couldn't actually put that knowledge to use. I wouldn't have the necessary skill or practice to use them and thus would just cause either nothing to happen or have it blow up in my face," I grimace at the reminder of the one time I tried, "Trust me, I've tried to use that short cut. I ended up getting a broken arm and several severe burns on my face and arms not to mention the tool I was using kind of blew up in my hand. It took my teacher a whole day getting rid of the shrapnel and healing the damage,"

"So it isn't a shortcut?" Ronald asked causing me to nod, "It seems like a waste of time!"

"It isn't," I say with a roll of my eyes, "Only idiots see it like that. Practice makes perfect after all," I shook my head lightly, "Our familiars are a boon and the longer you are together, the more you realize that you need them. They become your confident, your best friend, the one that always there, your shadow, and many other things," I felt a soft smile stretch across my lips as Kiyo gave me a tender gaze, "If I lost Kiyo right now, I wouldn't be able to function. It's just not something that can happen,"

"I have a question," I turn slightly and looked to find a Gryffindor, Katie Bell, looking at me, "You said that Kiyo is a Great Beast right?"

"I did," I agree while scratching my cheek lightly, "Why do you ask?"

"You said that they're really old, but is there more to a Great Beast?" She asked causing me to nod, "Then why is she so...small?"

"Great Beasts can come in many sizes and you are right that there is more to them than age," I murmur as Kiyo moved from the table and onto my shoulder, "Great Beasts are old, but they also hold a power above many of their species. Magical power, strength, agility, wisdom, heart, and so many other traits are higher than any other. As it is, only 21 Great Beasts currently exist in any world," I took a deep, fortifying breath as Kiyo rubbed her cheek against mine in silent support, "Great Beasts have evolved over the need or want to actually travel between worlds...They've become something more I guess you could say," I struggle with my explanation since there was simply too much information and too little of it, "They've pretty much gone to the point of only being called upon once in a century or more. The only reason they bond with anyone is because that person is going to do something to change the world...Something that has the Fates and the Spirits watching them," I shook my head slightly, "I will not say that I know everything because I do not. Kiyo may be one of the Great Beasts, but I haven't tried to understand them. If she want's to tell me, I'll listen," I shook my head slightly, "Anymore questions?"

"You said that only 21 Great Beasts currently exist," I look to see that it was a Ravenclaw that spoke, "Does that mean that familiars can die?"

"More or less yes," I answer and mentally wince at the lack of information, "Familiars when they either reach a certain point in their life or can simply not bare with this existence any longer, they can fade. It usually happens around 300 to 400 year old familiars or those that have never been summoned to become a familiar. It is sad actually for a familiar to die, but it is rare since their population is only just maybe ten or twelve above the number of magic users alive,"

"How are familiars born?" Someone asked causing me to look at Kiyo.

She sighed and rolled her eyes, "Familiar's are born from magic since she is our mother," Tracy snickered causing Kiyo to bare her teeth at her and Tracy hissed and hid behind Daphne, "However there is a bigger component to our birth. We are born simply from either a strong magical event like the solstice or an intense emotion much like phoenix's are born."

"Does that mean that phoenix's are naturally familiars?" Someone asked causing me to shake my head.

"No only five maybe six phoenix's are actually familiars," Whispers were being spread as the words left me, "Any other questions?"

"What kind of emotion was Kiyo born from?" Godric asked causing me to look at Kiyo with a raised eyebrow.

She sighed and leaned against me while whispering, "Best get it over with Kai. It's better if they know now than find out from someone like Dumbledore."

I sighed and nodded as I ran my fingers through her fur, "Kiyo was born from a powerful mix of emotions along with the winter solstice," Sadness filled me as Kiyo's memories of her birth filtered through our bond, "I've seen her birth and it wasn't pretty," I saw many fear filled gazes, but ignore it, "Kiyo was born as a kingdom was fell. Born from pain, hatred, fear, lust, rage, Blood lust, greed, Grief, Jealousy, Envy, Vengeance, and so many more negative emotions," Gasps rang through the room as gunfire filled my mind, screams of horror, blood splashing against the ground as fire burned at the living, "It was horrible, but," I pushed away the memories and held my partner close as I filled our bond with love, "Hope, Love, Happiness, and Trust influenced her birth even more," I look out at all of them now and spoke softly in a silent hall, "You must remember that there are two sides to every story. Kiyo may have at first been born of negatives, but she was gifted with positives. I do not care of birth nor past only present. I give everyone a chance and, if they deserve it, two. I will never give a third or a fourth, but I will give you a chance," I felt tired and slowly stood with Kiyo hopping onto my shoulder, "Think of that as you move through the year and remember that any chance to make a friend is a good one. See not through rose tinted glasses, but with your own eyes," I held the letter from Talon in my hand and made my way out of the great hall thought I paused at the door to glance back at them all, "You've seen what doing that gave me. I have my Nakama and you could to. Do not look at the parents nor of childhood annoyances. Look upon those with you and see them for who they are. They just might surprise you,"

I left the great hall in it's stony silence and walked up the steps before heading towards the tower. I wanted to be left alone tonight and Kiyo agreed with me on that. Yukina appeared behind us and asked, "What now?"

"We hide ourselves in my room and see what Talon wants," I answer as we slowly made our way to the tower, "I feel as if I need to rest and with the last few minutes we really need it,"

"Things will be diffrent won't they?" She asked as we moved in near silence.

"Aye," I murmur softly, "Dumbledore was there and no doubt someone will inform Mr. Flight-From-Death of the events that have passed. We will need to plan things carefully, but it shouldn't be too hard," I gave a giant grin as I reach the portrait and we enter it, "I am a D after all,"

End of chapter! An Omake will be available in the next one.