Info: Sequel to "Shadows swallow."
Spoilers then.
Characters: a bit 'all
Rating: NC-17
Haunts and new knowledge
this time found themselves out of a chimney in the Great Hall, and found ready to welcome students. Or so it seemed, judging from the banners of the four houses.
Harry could not completely dispel the uncomfortable space that was within him, and saw that the others looked around caught by a clearly perceptible tension.
He never thought to get to admit it, but they were not yet ready to return to Hogwarts. However, once the events were to decide for them.
"Harry ... you hear me? "
Confused, Harry looked at Hermione, who stared at him worried.
"Excuse me, what ...? "
" Ben there, boys, "the shrill voice of Flitwick joined them from the great carved door that they, emozionantissimi, had crossed the line behind McGonagall in the evening of sorting. He was accompanied by a tall man, and especially thin, slightly gray-haired, sharp-featured and very hard.
wore a brown tunic, cloth be sought.
"Meet the Professor Jacques, guys. We will submit to the aptitude tests and will be one of your teachers to master. "
The man spoke with a French pronunciation clear, and shook their hands with a strong grip and winding. "It 's a pleasure to meet you, and will be a pleasure teach my subject. I was told that you are four of the best students ever come out of Hogwarts. "
gray eyes were fixed on the face of Hermione Harry was more than willing to accept.
He tried not to show it, but he realized that Ron was watching the expression of man, especially at the moment that shook hands with his sister.
Ginny stepped back instinctively. "I still have to graduate, sir. I'm over the years. "
" Oh, I do not doubt that will make a good impression, Miss Weasley, "said Flitwick.
Ron cleared his throat. "They must have made another mistake, Mr Jacques. I withdrew its application for a career as an Auror. "
" What? "Harry stared at him in surprise.
Hermione was shocked.
Ginny thought that his brother had left the reason stuck in some tunnel, while traveling through the dust flying. "What are you saying, Ron? "He asked.
"It 's the truth ... I did not know how to tell you. "
" In reality he wanted to tell you at the Burrow, Weasleys true ...? "At that time it was getting forward even McGonagall, who was to be returned from a trip. Bore his unmistakable Scottish coat and the hat even more distinctive, which reminded him as Sherlock Holmes. "But there were other urgent needs. "
" But why? "Asked Harry.
"I thought about it a long time, while preparing the Magician" said Ron. "Tile for the little 'days of Moody as his assistant in potions, made me appreciate the idea of teaching. Maybe it's a way best suited to my nature. "
Hermione was puzzled for a moment, then smiled. "You seem to have much clearer ideas of mine, you know? "
" What matter? "Harry wanted to know.
was genuinely blown away, but Ron seemed truly convinced of this decision. He was happy for him, but could not do unless of regret that he had not told before with him and Hermione.
"Spells, luckily for me. "Are Flitwick gloats. "I'll be happy to have him and give him the chair next few years, when you will hear. "
" I will, however, aptitude tests, and perhaps follow with you some of the Masters course, as an external student. Also because I have an exam in those subjects to obtain teaching qualifications. "
Harry smiled, relieved.
He realized that he had given a bit 'too much for granted that the three would follow the same path. In this criterion, Ron really was proving more maturity. The blue eyes of his were vital and expressive as a few other times he happened to see them. "Well, then ... we do not abandon it altogether. "
" Seriously? How would I find the time to truly play chess, if I left? "
" These tests will be useful to all those who have just come out of Hogwarts, Mr. Potter. We need more than anything else to understand what you are most gifted and under what materials should be improved. "
" Exactly, "said the headmaster," of course does not begin immediately. In fact, planning to leave one week, during which you use to ... well. "
" In what sense? "Hermione inquired jokingly worried.
"To prepare the castle arrival of students. This year, serve as a bit '... all by prefects or guardians, or want to define yourself. Under the direction of Hagrid, of course. "A beautiful smile
drew Hermione's lips. "Where is he? "
" awaits you at home. It is the hour of tea, but ... will certainly have something to offer. "
" Hey, you! You have been waiting for tonight! "Yelled Hagrid before coming to the stone steps of his house. "Thor, look who's here! "
The huge black dog jumped on him with Ron, which was held in effort away from slobbering snout of the animal. Hagrid had practically waving in front of a piece of meat - as a snack at night outside the program - to convince him to get away from Ron.
Hermione and Ginny were already sitting at the round table, even when they went into Ron and Harry. Hagrid shut the door behind him and lit two lanterns. "Well, you're here again ..."
"Yeah, here again," said Hermione.
"Have you met your future teachers? "
" Only one, because ... how many are there? "
" Almost everyone who gets the faculty of the Master. A little 'minus Hogwarts. "Ginny
paid particular attention. "Will there be changes? "
" You're lucky, Ginny, for the last year have really the best ... "
" Modesto, our friend! "She snapped him.
Hagrid laughed, like a red bell pepper. "Well, this I know I deserved. But I spoke of the new, mostly. "
Ron filled the kettle, as he listened. "What? Lupin ... is it? "He asked hopefully.
"Oh, yes. And Flitwick, Ron you side by side. "Ginny stood up
his eyes to heaven. "I'm going abroad! "Exclaimed curious to see what Ron would have said.
He confined himself to her tongue out at the moment. "Wait and see. "
" What other news? "Harry asked, petting big face wrinkled Thor.
"A certain French woman that you know will take the place of Madam Hooch. "
" You mean ... Fleur?! "Ron is purple.
"Yes, she, I guess," Hermione to Hagrid sgom. "You need a cold shower, Ron? "It was one
past, when the four came out with Hagrid from his home to edge of the Forbidden Forest.
"There is a teacher who asked me to bring him as soon as you'd arrived. "Said the half-giant becoming rattled in big hands the keys to the door of oak.
"Well, now is a bit 'late," said Hermione.
"At any time" says Hagrid.
did not find anything to argue.
When, in the castle, they saw that was taking them to the classroom of Divination Fiorenzo prepared for the fifth year, felt much more relaxed. They found that the Centaur had guests.
talked with him, Professor Lupin and a beautiful woman to say the least. About his hair, long and loose to the shoulders, the light fairy which dominated the glimpse of the Forbidden Forest was created bright color play.
Even Hermione and Ginny will be stunned.
The woman was young and dressed in a rather modern and unusual for a witch was wearing leather pants and a dark coat. More
boys approached along with Hagrid, the impression that you were the woman suffered small changes. At first they seemed very quiet, almost timid in his gesture. Now that was a few steps away, while Lupin was aware of them and was preparing to present it, especially from her perceived sense of practicality and security, strong-willed.
" Ylenia, these are my students. Harry, Ginny, Ron and Hermione. "Everyone shook hands
thin, but by the close unexpectedly strong. All did their best not to show surprised and disappointed by its condition is blind. Those eyes, so beautiful, blue as the ocean depths, were fixed on them.
"Hello, boys," greeted them with a voice quite low.
"Ylenia is Norwegian. "
" ... and proud of its Viking origins, "she explained.
"And what subject you teach? "Asked Hermione.
"We can not say to our Masters students who teach their subject, I'm sorry. "He smiled warmly," ... But we will know and tell us a lot of other things. The test will not begin for a week.
They stood a little to talk about the unusual MAGO incurred before a board of only ghosts, then Ylena apologized, saying he needed to sleep. Lupin paused for a moment from what I was saying to Fiorenzo: "Your room, Ylenia, is ..."
"Do not worry, Remus. When you accompanied me to put down the baggage I left an object that will allow me to find it without any problems. "He walked over to Ginny and whispered with a smile," It is better not to rely too heavily on a man who does not feel too important. "
" You hear this! "Lupin was furious.
She laughed heartily, Fiorenzo said goodbye and walked confidently to the door of the classroom.
"So," the Centaur seemed almost feel relieved that the woman had gone. "First of all my compliments for NEWT You, Ginny, shreds dramatically ... I'm sure. "The red
smiled" I do not think it's possible, sir, but thank you anyway. "
" And now we come to the painful notes. I really regret having to obscure this meeting with ominous portents, but what Lupin asked me to check ... I'm afraid it's true. Even in the stars of this fall I could see something of concern. "He went back to look around before continuing.
"Sit down, please. "
formed a small circle, as in the classroom of Divination, Fiorenzo and immediately began to indicate the sky spell that mimics real. "Around the Ursa Major stars are gravitating unknown. Do you see? "
" I think ... "Ginny hidden object," ... no. "
The centaur smiled. Harry whispered something not well understood, and stars indicating became much more easily discernible to the naked eye.
"What problems do we go from here stars? "Asked Hermione.
Everyone knew his distrust of a substance as divine, but Harry was sure that the tone of Hermione, for once, had not been either skeptical or ironic. Fiorenzo
not the slightest shock, even patiently explained if possible, even more. "There are stars to bring with them the questions, Miss Granger. They can help us better prepared to face them if we know how to interpret their messages. "
" And what do they say? "
" What a conspiracy involving the new generation of wizards ... "
" We "Ron pointed out, visibly swallowing.
"and ... that this plot hide something even bigger. "
" It can still hit Voldemort in this conspiracy? "Asked Harry.
Beside him, Hermione gasped.
"Not directly. "
" What else do they say? "
" They are gathering around the Big Dipper as to want to protect, you see? "
Lupin frowned. "Those tiny stars who want to protect the Great Bear? What kind of message is it? "
" I'd call it a suggestion rather than a message. A heartfelt advice, to boot. We are saying that in the dark days as they prepare will work well between us, young and old. The Great Bear, in this unusual astral pattern, represents the importance of what must be protected. It 's something seemingly untouchable, but now seriously threatened. "These
looked at, each trying to cope as best he could the mental image of the new wave of threats approaching horizon.
"I have to add one thing, and it is why I asked Hagrid to take you right here. You will be asked to speed up the process of justice in the coming days. It will not be easy for you, but you'll have to review your ideas and your prejudices.
"Now that I have been able to review, girls, "he said to Ginny and Hermione," the feeling in me has become even more pressing, but I can not tell you more. I will do everything possible to refer to secretly add that to my visions. "
The two looked at each other, both pale.
"It is not pleasant to say these things, believe me. "Fiorenzo was really grieved. "I realize that I have made a hell that you return, but I could not do otherwise. "
" Do not worry, Professor, "said Hermione, and get up on their feet," indeed, thank you. "
" Try to sleep, it seems to have a tremendous need. "The sad-eyed centaur smiled. "There is no need to view the inner eye. "Continued ...
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