Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry

[G. Novella]

"Well, if it helps us win the Quidditch Cup," he said in a low whisper, "Than I guess we could plan it."

[Miss Wings]

Calla didn't really know what to make of Professor Moor, yes he was kind but her Daddy always warned her about strangers and although the Professor wasn't a stranger the situation was odd. Should she tell someone about the kind professor?

[G. Novella]

"So Calla," he began, "What's your favorite subject? Don't worry, I won't be offended if it's not Defense Against the Dark Arts."

[Miss Wings]

"Charms, it's so cool to make things float around the room!" Calla laughed.

[G. Novella]

"Is that so? I much preferred Defense. I liked moving my body and the thrill of using magic and movement. That's why I went into a Defense profession, do you want to go into Charms as a career?" asked Henry politely.

[Miss Wings]

Calla thought for a moment before replying, "I'm not really sure. I'm only 11 afterall, things might change yet".

[G. Novella]

"Wise answer, when I was 11 I think I wanted nothing more than to be seeker for the English team," said Henry fondly. "Are you feeling alright now? You're almost done that hot chocolate, and I don't want to deprive you of sleep!"

[Miss Wings]

"I think I may be able to sleep tomorrow. I'm also going to owl my Daddy and ask him to send my teddy to me, if I get bullied then I'll sic you on them" Called laughed as she stuck her tongue out.

[G. Novella]

Henry straightened his robes out. He had made them specially to disguise his appearance. The red hood would hang over his head keep him safe from recognition. He'd given Jamie one as well, and now he lay in wait for her to arrive to his room to be briefed on the mission ahead.

[Chameleon]

Jamie was walking quickly in the shadows, or as possible it would be, to Henry's rooms. She had taken the robes on, to prevent the paintings in gossiping. She had learned that at school. The paintings were the biggest gossipers. She arrived at Henry's painting, unsure, what she should do. Somehow Henry had never told her how to arrive in his room. She wondered if you could knock the painting, but that would be foolish. She decided to wait two minutes, before she knocked, and made a fool out of herself. Maybe he had heard her footsteps? She didn't know how soundproof Henry's chambers were.

[G. Novella]

"There's a lady waiting," said the butler painting Henry used to protect his rooms. "Shall I scare her off?"

"No, send her in Amadeus," said Henry nonchalantly.

"Can I tell Viola?" asked Amadeus.

"If you want to guard the Gryffindor tower," replied Henry coolly.

"Oh you know I can't stand humanity," replied Amadeus, "I'll just swing open the door, will you give me a cat now?"

"I'll get you one," said Henry with an eye-roll as Amadeus went to open the door inconspicously. Henry smiled, nobody knew of Amadeus but him. Another secret up his sleeve.

[Chameleon]

Jamie had been awaiting that the painting would open, but was startled, nonetheless. She had expected it to say something, not just open it. But, that even acted like Henry, she mused. Startling. She walked straight in, and noticed him stand there, as she took the hood down.

"Hi. Thanks for the robes," she said with a ironical smile. "Nice to see what you think of my clothes, that you send me new ones." She knew it was to protect her face, as she had worn it, but decided to see how clever Henry was today.

[G. Novella]

"Any mistress of mine would be decked in presents, it's only right that I deck you in something lavish when you meet my friends," he responded sardonically. "So, how are your nerves?"

[Chameleon]

She rolled her eyes. Mistress, hah. She knew many people considered her Henry's mistress, and she was often tempted to let it slip, but pretenses ...

"My nerves are fine," she shrugged. She had never fought before, but she was great at spells. "Yours?" She wouldn't trust Henry's word for that, she knew. Never let himself be lesser than perfect.

[G. Novella]

"Fine," said Henry, "Is your mind ready to Occlude Dementor attacks? If not, I'll set up a mind barrier for you."

He's dragged Jamie into this, he'd be damned if he was the reason she lost.

[Chameleon]

Henry had done a lot of things for her, close to she was beginning to feel helpless. It was a feeling that annoyed her to no ends. But this she could manage.

"I'm capable of it, and yes I'm ready to Occlude my mind." It was something, she was decent to. "Will we go straight there, or will there be a meeting?" she questioned.

[G. Novella]

"I'm waiting for Maxwell's message, he did something important last night. One of his allies will alert us to when the meeting is beginning. The cloaks are so nobody recognizes us when we leave Hogwarts to apparate." explained Henry.

[Chameleon]

She nodded. A meeting. Where she would meet the other members. She hadn't been as successful as she had hoped to be at Hogwarts, but to fight, was an another thing.

"All right," she nodded. She wondered if the cloaks wouldn't be suspicious, if anyone saw them. Two cloaked figures leaving a secluded school ... Well, the important thing was that nobody would recognize them.

[G. Novella]

"Don't worry Jamie,' he said with a grin, "This is your chance to play fighter. No more spying, just pure vengeance."

As he said this, the two exited the school and moved through a secret passage to Hogsmeade.

[Chameleon]

She nodded. To fight... She would simply love to fight one of these... animals. A sweet feeling of revenge was beginning to spread in her body. She would fight ever ounce she had.

"I don't worry," she said lightly. "It's ours. The fight."

[kumainpink]

An shimmering mongoose came to Henry's room, and relayed a simple message:

"Come to Ivory House before six. We have important things to discuss."

It then faded.

[G. Novella]

"That's the spirit, now, take my hand, we'll apparate to Maxwell's. We can wait for the signal in his garden. I like surprising him," said Henry, offering his hand.

A thrill ran down his spine. As much as he hated doing something risky, the rewards he would reap for supporting Maxwell in the future were far too great to be ignored.

[Chameleon]

She took his hand, while she rolled her eyes. Henry was so dramatic. She didn't know to feel, that she would probably meet the others soon. Officially as a member of the group. They apparated.

[kumainpink]

As usual, Sewlyn found himself being dug in a deeper and deeper hole. For now, they had funds, but two of the families had pulled out. They had claimed that they didn't feel right, going against the government. His guess was that somehow, they had been threatened. He'd be sure to have Henry try and find out at a later time.

[G. Novella]

Henry returned from the meeting with Maxwell late in the night, and had gone to sleep, anticipating the next day. When he awoke, he moved to Selwyn's office upon receiving a letter to speak with him. He was dressed in his impeccable blue robes as usual, and had a good feeling for today.

He knocked twice on Selwyn's door, awaiting a response.

[kumainpink]

"Come in." Sewlyn replied absentmindedly, as he read over the House Elves' request to be freed. They were getting restless as of late, and sloppy with their work. Not that he could blame them - of course they'd be worried, with all this going on. Of course he'd free them, but it would make things even harder if they were to all go. Who would cook the meals? Or clean the castle?

[G. Novella]

"You called me?" asked Henry, entering the office. Selwyn looked troubled, which meant only good news. He smiled, keeping some worry in his eyes as he took a seat across from Selwyn.

[kumainpink]

Sewlyn set aside his paperwork for the moment. "Thank you for coming on such short notice, Henry." He rubbed his temples, as the beginning of another headache set in. "It seems we have a problem with our funds." he sighed and handed Henry two letters, one from the Aragon Foundation, and one from the Winterson Family. Both of whom retracted their donations.

[G. Novella]

Henry looked over the letters, his face growing increasingly worried, though a smug feeling settled into his stomach. He'd informed Octavius of both groups, and it was his skills that had gotten Octavius to them in time. He'd need to make sure one of his families came through, however, to dodge suspicions.

"I'm afraid a few of mine are worried too," said Henry with a sigh, "But I think I can pull the Bradsfords in. This doesn't look like a viable route though, what do we do now Selywn?"

[kumainpink]

Sewlyn sighed, nearly pulling out his hair in the process. "Well, we're going to have to cut the unneeded classes, and everyone is going to have to work for free. The elves also want freedom, which I'm going to have to give them - they're starting to worry that they're going to be attacked next."