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"I got him Professor Tofty, thank you," I said as I saw Tofty leading a dazed Harry down the hall, "I'll make sure he gets where he needs to go" He glanced at me gratefully before letting Harry down into my arms,

"P-Professor- It's him," Harry said, "I-it's intentional," he mumbled, "I-I can tell now,"

"Very, good Harry, but don't let him know you know, it's him, follow the path he wants you to follow," I instructed leading him to Poppy, and quickly reaching the Dungeons, popping my head in Severus' classroom, some students looked up but Severus quickly got rid of the curious stares,

"It's happening, let the order know, I'll lead Harry there," I said quickly, he nodded before closing the door again. I headed back to Harry, who had filled Ron and Hermione in.

"Alright, let's get going then," I said, gesturing for them to follow,

"What?!?" Hermione shrieked and I looked at her,

"Look, the more Harry knows the more dangerous it is for everyone, so just follow me alright?" I asked and they hesitated but nodded, trusting me,

"Okay come on," I said leading them out,

"Percy, even you must know that it's illegal to take students off-campus without proper documentation," Dolores and her team of students said and I sent her an unimpressed look,

"Draco, for extra credit, what is your favorite hex and what does it do?" I asked

"Impediment Jinx, sir, 'Impedimenta' temporarily slows down victim," he replied and I reached out a hand,

"Perfect, your want if you please," I said and he handed it over quickly, and I leveled it at Dolores,

"I do believe you should warn the minister that Voldemort is going to strike soon at the Department of Mysteries, now if you don't mind, 'empódia'" I cast the spell and she froze completely in place, mouth open to counter, I handed Draco back his wand and placed a hand on his shoulder,

"I do believe you've earned your Outstanding," I said gesturing for the trio to follow me, "Do remember what I've said,"

"Thank you, professor," he whispered and I smiled at him,

"Professor! That was amazing! Greek right!" Hermione gushed and I tilted my head

"What are your parents' professions?" I asked, it was rare but not impossible

"Er- dentists?" she said and I nodded- so probably not then. We finally made it out of the castle,

"He has Sirus, Percy!" Harry exclaimed gripping his head, and I looked up at him,

"It's okay Harry, we're going there now,"

"But how are we getting there?" Ron asked and I smiled at them, then whistled once, a long low note.

"Wha- Professor- I'm sorry but if Sirus is in real danger then-," I cut Harry off with a smile in his direction,

"Don't worry, they won't take long to get here,"

"Professor- What won't take long to get here?" Hermione questioned and I just winked and turned to the sky, where four Thestrals were flying,

"What are you looking at?" Ron asked,

"Thestrals," Harry breathed also transfixed on the creatures, I grinned at the trio, as they touched down,

"Hey Blue," I whispered into his ear, "Thanks for the pickup,"

'Anytime boss,' he said, 'that's Sphinx, he can take the redhead, Plucky can take the one with the scar that smells like evil, and Fortis will take the girl,' Blue said nodding to the Thestrals. I grinned and waved, helping Ron and Hermione onto their respective Thestrals, Harry, being able to see them already, didn't need help.

"Alright, come one then," I said nudging Blue forward. The trip was invigorating, as a demigod, you learn to love traveling, whether it's going home, or riding to your death. I let out a whoop as we took off, and I could feel Blue grin below me, -er as much as a Thestral could grin that is.

"Yo! My kid's a little freaked out!" Sphinx called out, causing me to turn around, to face him, I gestured for him to get closer, switching my legs so I could properly face Ron,

"Hey!" I shouted over the wind, "Look at me!" Ron's gaze slowly snapped up from the Thestral,

"It's okay, you can feel him, right?" I asked and Ron nodded,

"Great then close your eyes and feel him," I said, Ron snapped his eyes closed, and almost immediately some of the tension flowed out of his shoulders. I studied him for a moment before nodding and turning back around,

'Humph, amateurs,' Fortis, huffed, 'I wanted you, Boss, but Blue claimed you first,' I laughed and patted Blue's neck,

"Maybe next time, Fortis," I called back

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