Weavers of Light & Darkness
A Harry Potter UNIVERSE/ Sasporilla Bucket Fan Fiction
by Darren Kelly
Chapter 13
With the first snows of winter also came the first spark of hope. News was spreading quietly in certain circles about a meeting in Hogsmead for anyone who wanted to learn real Defense against the Dark arts.
The OUTSIDERS gathered in the one spot they could all be at the same time. The library.
"All I know is." Sasporilla Bucket whispered. "Is that the meeting is in Hogsmead tomorrow at the Hogs Head."
"We're second years!" Kerry said. "We aren't allowed to go on the Hogsmead trip. How are we suppose to get there?"
"I'm a first year!" Zac said. "I can't exactly sneak out with the crowd."
"Kay said she might know someone who can help us sneak out of Hogwarts and into Hogsmead." Korry whispered.
"Janey no go." Janey Grotinag said sadly. "Janey not sneak."
"What time is the meeting?" Karry asked.
"Not sure." Korry said. "Kay said to meet her downstairs by the main steps at three. Just after class."
"Then it's agreed." Sasporilla said. "We meet up again tomorrow at three."
It was about ten after three. Sassy, Karry, Korry and Zac all sat waiting on the front steps.
"Maybe it's off?" Zac said.
"No." Korry laughed. "My sisters are just always late."
"Women." Zac said getting a double cuff on the head from Sasporilla and Karry.
Kay came walking past nonchalantly hanging on the arm of George Weasley. She paid no attention to the children sitting on the steps.
"If they were smart." George smiled and winked. "They'd follow our example. Boy girl, boy girl."
The children all looked at each other. Sasporilla was the first to get it. She took Korry by the hand and pulled him to her. She swung her hand playfully in his and said "Follow."
Karry took Zacs hand and and the followed the others to a small secret door. The door lead into a tunnel. All of their coats were waiting for them.
"Ok." George Weasley said. "This tunnel leads into the basement at Honey Dukes in Hogsmead."
"Be quiet while we do this." Kay said very seriously. "We don't want you getting caught."
The tunnel was long and dark. If it weren't for the light from Kay and Georges wands they'd have been in strict blackness. It was a twenty minute walk before they came to the hatch in the HoneyDukes candy store basement. George popped it open an inch and had a look around.
"Coast is clear." George said pushing the hatch open. Everyone climbed out and up the stairs quietly into the shop. Mr.HoneyDuke was asleep at the counter. George pointed to the candy and flipped Korry a Gallion.
'Get some candy for all of you.' Kay motioned.
Kay and George stepped outside and played kissy-face in the cool Hogsmead air while watching for curious eyes.
The ringing bell woke Mr.Honeyduke from his slumber. He didn't know what day it was or what time but he knew he had customers.
"Welcome to Honeydukes children!" Mr.Honeyduke said. "What can I get for you today."
A small bag of candies each, a lolly and chocolate frog each except for Zac who preferred Ice Mice. It all came to exactly one Gallion. Korry found having a highly attractive older sister was very advantageous. New boyfriends wanted to impress her with their generosity to her younger siblings.
They all left the candy shop together. Kay and George lead the way to the Hogs Head. Hogsmead oldest tavern. As they piled in they got odd looks from an old man with a long beard that sat to the side in a shadowy corner. Harry, Hermione, Ron and Fred were setting up in the back.
"It's about time." Ron said. "Grab some chairs and help set up."
"Been busy." George smiled.
"Ya I can see that." Fred smiled wiping off Kay's lipstick from his twin brothers lips.
The Outsiders helped to set up, then took seats in the back as everyone else piled in.
The meeting was perhaps the most important of Sasporillas young life. While the Ministry stuck its head in the sand like an ostrich, Harry Potter was offering to teach everyone Defense spells. In a world that was growing more and more dangerous it would important to learn important defenses like an advanced type of magic spell known as the patronus charm. Sasporilla was eager to learn though others needed more convincing. Some believed Minister Fudge and that all was well, but most knew a darkness was here and if they hoped to dispel it they would have to fight back. As much as his friends talked him up and sung the praises of his abilities, Harry Potter came off as a simple and humble young man. Attributing half his success in fighting dark forces a sheer dumb luck and help from others.
Most signed up for the group that decided to call itself Dumbledores Army. The main rule of the group was to keep it absolutely secret. However if someone trustworthy showed interest in learning then they were welcome to join.
The first meeting of the DA was hard to find. It was down a hall on an upper floor through a door that was not normally there.
Sasporilla and the outsiders finally found the door.
"This seems strangely familiar to me." Sasporilla said. "Like I've been here before but I just can't remember."
"You probably past it one day." Karry said.
"Ya I guess." Sassy smiled.
Inside was a long room with a target dummy at the far end. Everyone was waiting on them as they were the last to arrive.
"Now that we're all here." Harry smiled. "Let's get started. The new text books don't teach us anything. We are living in a world where dark wizards are a real threat. We have to know how to defend ourselves. I thought we'd begin with the most basic defense spell. Expeliarmus to disarm your opponent. Now watch me."
Harry Potter was not only very good at most of the defense spells but he was actually very good at teaching them!
Expeliarmus to disarm a foe. Flipendo to throw your opponent end over end. Stupify to render one stunned for a few moments.
Lesson after leson saw mote defensive spells and more members trickle in.
Janey Grotinag loved the idea of the club but didn't feel she'd fit in. Sasporilla convinced her to come just once to try it.
"Harry." Sasporilla smiled. " this is my friend Janey. She's keen to learn but afraid she won't fit in."
"Everyone's welcome here Janey." Harry smiled. "Have you ever had to defend yourself before?"
"Yes." Janey grunted shyly.
"Can you show me how on that practice dummy over there?" Harry said pointing his wand towards it.
Janey let out a howl and jumped on the practice dummy planting her knees its chest, toppling it to the ground. Janey sunk her teeth into the dummies wooden face and took a big bite and ripping a large hunk of wood out. She spat the wood out hitting the dummy defiantly.
"Papa." Janey said.
"Marvelous." Harry said wide eyed and bit afraid. "But I meant defended against magic."
"Ohhhh." Janey understood. "Sorry. No."
Teaching Janey defense magic was a bit harder than the others because english was not her first language. She spoke troll tongue. With this in mind Karry found books on translating spells to troll tongue in the library. There was a long list to work from and Janey was eager to learn.
Expelliarmus - Gon'a. Stupify - cO'ba. Even spells like Petrificus Totalus, to fully bind the body, were within Janeys reach now.
"Gobb'rak'KO!" Laid Neville Longbottom out stiff as a board. Neville was happy to help but he had to wonder why it was always him.
New proclamations ordered all students to submit to questioning with Professor Umbridge. No one spoke of the club to her but she knew something was going on. The old witch formed the Inquisitorial squad. A group following her orders and reporting only to her. They had what seemed like unlimited power to spy and discipline with impunity.
The DA continued meeting in secret. Right up until Christmas break. They learned defense and attack spells to give back as good as they got.
Incarcerous and Bombard the Blasting spells sent the target dummy spinning around the floor. Levicorpus raised an opponent off the ground and suspended them in air. Locomotor Mortis would lock your legs up tight and prevent you from moving. Reducto the Reductor spell was especially deadly in the hands of Ginny Weasley who blew the target dummy to bits.
Healing and repair spells like Episkey, Liberacorpus, Rennervate & Reparo were also great to learn.
It was at the final meeting before Christmas break that Harry thanked everyone for coming and told everyone how proud he was of them because they all tried so hard and did so well.
With the first snows of winter also came the first spark of hope. News was spreading quietly in certain circles about a meeting in Hogsmead for anyone who wanted to learn real Defense against the Dark arts.
The OUTSIDERS gathered in the one spot they could all be at the same time. The library.
"All I know is." Sasporilla Bucket whispered. "Is that the meeting is in Hogsmead tomorrow at the Hogs Head."
"We're second years!" Kerry said. "We aren't allowed to go on the Hogsmead trip. How are we suppose to get there?"
"I'm a first year!" Zac said. "I can't exactly sneak out with the crowd."
"Kay said she might know someone who can help us sneak out of Hogwarts and into Hogsmead." Korry whispered.
"Janey no go." Janey Grotinag said sadly. "Janey not sneak."
"What time is the meeting?" Karry asked.
"Not sure." Korry said. "Kay said to meet her downstairs by the main steps at three. Just after class."
"Then it's agreed." Sasporilla said. "We meet up again tomorrow at three."
It was about ten after three. Sassy, Karry, Korry and Zac all sat waiting on the front steps.
"Maybe it's off?" Zac said.
"No." Korry laughed. "My sisters are just always late."
"Women." Zac said getting a double cuff on the head from Sasporilla and Karry.
Kay came walking past nonchalantly hanging on the arm of George Weasley. She paid no attention to the children sitting on the steps.
"If they were smart." George smiled and winked. "They'd follow our example. Boy girl, boy girl."
The children all looked at each other. Sasporilla was the first to get it. She took Korry by the hand and pulled him to her. She swung her hand playfully in his and said "Follow."
Karry took Zacs hand and and the followed the others to a small secret door. The door lead into a tunnel. All of their coats were waiting for them.
"Ok." George Weasley said. "This tunnel leads into the basement at Honey Dukes in Hogsmead."
"Be quiet while we do this." Kay said very seriously. "We don't want you getting caught."
The tunnel was long and dark. If it weren't for the light from Kay and Georges wands they'd have been in strict blackness. It was a twenty minute walk before they came to the hatch in the HoneyDukes candy store basement. George popped it open an inch and had a look around.
"Coast is clear." George said pushing the hatch open. Everyone climbed out and up the stairs quietly into the shop. Mr.HoneyDuke was asleep at the counter. George pointed to the candy and flipped Korry a Gallion.
'Get some candy for all of you.' Kay motioned.
Kay and George stepped outside and played kissy-face in the cool Hogsmead air while watching for curious eyes.
The ringing bell woke Mr.Honeyduke from his slumber. He didn't know what day it was or what time but he knew he had customers.
"Welcome to Honeydukes children!" Mr.Honeyduke said. "What can I get for you today."
A small bag of candies each, a lolly and chocolate frog each except for Zac who preferred Ice Mice. It all came to exactly one Gallion. Korry found having a highly attractive older sister was very advantageous. New boyfriends wanted to impress her with their generosity to her younger siblings.
They all left the candy shop together. Kay and George lead the way to the Hogs Head. Hogsmead oldest tavern. As they piled in they got odd looks from an old man with a long beard that sat to the side in a shadowy corner. Harry, Hermione, Ron and Fred were setting up in the back.
"It's about time." Ron said. "Grab some chairs and help set up."
"Been busy." George smiled.
"Ya I can see that." Fred smiled wiping off Kay's lipstick from his twin brothers lips.
The Outsiders helped to set up, then took seats in the back as everyone else piled in.
The meeting was perhaps the most important of Sasporillas young life. While the Ministry stuck its head in the sand like an ostrich, Harry Potter was offering to teach everyone Defense spells. In a world that was growing more and more dangerous it would important to learn important defenses like an advanced type of magic spell known as the patronus charm. Sasporilla was eager to learn though others needed more convincing. Some believed Minister Fudge and that all was well, but most knew a darkness was here and if they hoped to dispel it they would have to fight back. As much as his friends talked him up and sung the praises of his abilities, Harry Potter came off as a simple and humble young man. Attributing half his success in fighting dark forces a sheer dumb luck and help from others.
Most signed up for the group that decided to call itself Dumbledores Army. The main rule of the group was to keep it absolutely secret. However if someone trustworthy showed interest in learning then they were welcome to join.
The first meeting of the DA was hard to find. It was down a hall on an upper floor through a door that was not normally there.
Sasporilla and the outsiders finally found the door.
"This seems strangely familiar to me." Sasporilla said. "Like I've been here before but I just can't remember."
"You probably past it one day." Karry said.
"Ya I guess." Sassy smiled.
Inside was a long room with a target dummy at the far end. Everyone was waiting on them as they were the last to arrive.
"Now that we're all here." Harry smiled. "Let's get started. The new text books don't teach us anything. We are living in a world where dark wizards are a real threat. We have to know how to defend ourselves. I thought we'd begin with the most basic defense spell. Expeliarmus to disarm your opponent. Now watch me."
Harry Potter was not only very good at most of the defense spells but he was actually very good at teaching them!
Expeliarmus to disarm a foe. Flipendo to throw your opponent end over end. Stupify to render one stunned for a few moments.
Lesson after leson saw mote defensive spells and more members trickle in.
Janey Grotinag loved the idea of the club but didn't feel she'd fit in. Sasporilla convinced her to come just once to try it.
"Harry." Sasporilla smiled. " this is my friend Janey. She's keen to learn but afraid she won't fit in."
"Everyone's welcome here Janey." Harry smiled. "Have you ever had to defend yourself before?"
"Yes." Janey grunted shyly.
"Can you show me how on that practice dummy over there?" Harry said pointing his wand towards it.
Janey let out a howl and jumped on the practice dummy planting her knees its chest, toppling it to the ground. Janey sunk her teeth into the dummies wooden face and took a big bite and ripping a large hunk of wood out. She spat the wood out hitting the dummy defiantly.
"Papa." Janey said.
"Marvelous." Harry said wide eyed and bit afraid. "But I meant defended against magic."
"Ohhhh." Janey understood. "Sorry. No."
Teaching Janey defense magic was a bit harder than the others because english was not her first language. She spoke troll tongue. With this in mind Karry found books on translating spells to troll tongue in the library. There was a long list to work from and Janey was eager to learn.
Expelliarmus - Gon'a. Stupify - cO'ba. Even spells like Petrificus Totalus, to fully bind the body, were within Janeys reach now.
"Gobb'rak'KO!" Laid Neville Longbottom out stiff as a board. Neville was happy to help but he had to wonder why it was always him.
New proclamations ordered all students to submit to questioning with Professor Umbridge. No one spoke of the club to her but she knew something was going on. The old witch formed the Inquisitorial squad. A group following her orders and reporting only to her. They had what seemed like unlimited power to spy and discipline with impunity.
The DA continued meeting in secret. Right up until Christmas break. They learned defense and attack spells to give back as good as they got.
Incarcerous and Bombard the Blasting spells sent the target dummy spinning around the floor. Levicorpus raised an opponent off the ground and suspended them in air. Locomotor Mortis would lock your legs up tight and prevent you from moving. Reducto the Reductor spell was especially deadly in the hands of Ginny Weasley who blew the target dummy to bits.
Healing and repair spells like Episkey, Liberacorpus, Rennervate & Reparo were also great to learn.
It was at the final meeting before Christmas break that Harry thanked everyone for coming and told everyone how proud he was of them because they all tried so hard and did so well.
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I am in no way affiliated with Warner Bros. or with J.K.Rowling. My work is purely that of fan fiction & do not ask for, nor accept money, gifts or other compensation for my work. If you really feel you must do something, research which charities J.K.Rowling donates to, then donate to them as such.
I am in no way affiliated with Warner Bros. or with J.K.Rowling. My work is purely that of fan fiction & do not ask for, nor accept money, gifts or other compensation for my work. If you really feel you must do something, research which charities J.K.Rowling donates to, then donate to them as such.