The Calm before the Storm

Here we go chapter number 5.

Disclaimer: I don\'t own Harry Potter.

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Chapter 5 - So That’s Tempest

The figure stepped out of the shadows and into the Great Hall.
A girl stood there. She was about five foot seven and weighed about forty kilos with waist length black hair pulled back into a high ponytail. Her fringe was dyed blood red, matching her blood red robes and pointed witches hat, framing her face and highlighting her high cheekbones. At first glance she looked formidable, like she wouldn’t take any crap from anyone. Her golden brown eyes radiated a knowledge and wisdom that a normal girl her age could never obtain.
She walked forward her presence screaming of power and high society.
As she walked past she caught Harry’s eye and nodded a greeting to him.

“Tempest my dear. Glad you were able to make it,” Dumbledore said as he stood up at the head table.
Tempest stopped and bowed low when she stood up again she said, “I apologize for my lateness. Something came up that called for my immediate attention.”
Dumbledore nodded, “Students I would like you to welcome the newest member of the faculty. Tempest will be teaching the new classes I informed you about.”

Dumbledore shot a sideways glance to see that Remus was staring in utter shock at Tempest.

‘So that’s Tempest,’ Harry thought as he watched the girl continue her way up to the teacher’s table.

“Isn’t she a bit young to teach. She has to be my age at least,” Mary Levinson said standing up.
“Actually I’m a year younger,” Tempest said her voice neutral almost nonchalant,
“Tempest is fully qualified to teach and it would do you well to not criticize a teacher,” Severus spoke up.

The Ravenclaw seventh year sat down.

“Let’s get on with the feast,” Dumbledore said as he sat down again.

Tempest walked up to the vacant seat between Remus and Severus.
Sitting down she looked over the hall. Some of the students were still staring at her but the rest had gone back to eating.

“What in Merlin’s name is going on in your head?” Remus whispered harshly leaning over to Tempest.
“Don’t worry. I’ve fixed it so that they have no choice but to let me help,” Tempest said smirking.
“What have you done?” Remus growled.
Tempest turned to Remus her face softening, “I couldn’t take it anymore. I had to do something.”
“We’ll talk about this after dinner,” Remus said softly.
Tempest nodded ad whispered, “I’ve missed you.”
“And I you,” Remus replied, “Harry is going to be trying to find out who you are. He had a dream about Sirius and your name was mentioned in his dream. He’ll know that the name in the dream and yours are one in the same.”
Tempest nodded as she took a peach from the bowl of fruit that had appeared in front of her. She thanked Dumbledore for the fruit with a smile and said to Remus, “I don’t think we should tell Harry who I am just yet.”
“I agree,” Remus said, “I don’t like keeping things from him but until we can be sure who is friend and who isn’t…”
“The headmaster filled me in,” Tempest said.
Severus leaned in from the other side, “We have a few suspicions but we can’t prove anything.”
“Having a spy of Voldermort’s among us is not good,” Remus said.
“Especially for you Professor,” Tempest said to Severus, “Being a spy yourself. Has the headmaster given you an emergency escape if anything goes wrong?”
“Yes a port key to a safe house,” Severus said.
Tempest nodded then sighed, “This is going to be tough.”

The three of them talked through the feast.
When it was over Severus headed for the dungeons while Remus and Tempest headed for their private rooms at he base of Gryffindor Tower.

“How did you get them to agree?” Remus said.
Tempest sighed she knew this had been coming, “I tampered with the wards around Crystal City. Replaced the elders blood with my own. They kill me the wards crash down and they’re uncovered for all the world to see. The only one who can reverse it is me.”
“Are you out of your mind?” Remus yelled, “What the hell were you thinking?”
“Please don’t yell at me. I was sick of seeing the people I care for and love get hurt or die. I know I can help but I couldn’t with the Protectorate standing in my way. Please don’t be mad.”

Tempest wrapped her arms around Remus’s neck hugging him tightly. Remus returned the hug before pulling back slightly and placing a kiss on her forehead.

“I’m not mad,” Remus said softly, “It’s just I don’t want to lose you too. I‘m afraid of what the Protectorate will do. They‘re not going to let you get away with this without trying something”
“You won’t lose me. I’m too hard to get rid of,” Tempest pulled out of Remus’s arms and started to walk backwards towards her private rooms grinning, “I mean I could give Harry a run for his money.”

Remus rolled his eyes and headed for his own rooms.

Harry waited in his hiding spot until Remus and Tempest had disappeared before coming out.

‘Well that was different, confusing and totally weird’ Harry thought

He walked up the stairs to the tower meeting Seamus out the front.

“Have you heard McGonagall is deciding on a new captain for the quidditch team tonight,” Seamus said, “With Angelina now playing professional quidditch, Katie overseas and attending a different school and Alicia being well you know unable to continue. The new captain has three spots to fill. Thank God Fred and George are still on the team.”
“Well let’s get going,” Harry said racing Seamus into the common room where there was a great discussion going on.
“Harry there you are. You’ve been nominated as new team captain,” Ron said grinning.
“What,” Harry said shocked.
“It’s true Potter since your ban has been lifted your entire house believes you would be the best person to fill the spot as team captain,” Professor McGonagall said walking over, “What do you say?”
“Well I’d love to,” Harry said unsure, “But I wouldn’t want to let the house and team down if I mess up.”
“Don’t be silly,” Hermione said, “You’d be perfect. You’re fair and you’re a natural on a broom.”
“Yeah mate,” Fred said, “And if you have troubles George and I can help you out.”

George agreed by nodding his head.

“So is it decided?” McGonagall asked.
“Yeah I’ll do it,” Harry said grinning.
“Well this is for you,” McGonagall said handing over a badge that said `Quidditch Captain`
Harry pinned it above his Counselor badge.
The house started cheering.
“Well since you’re now captain,” McGonagall said, “You need to figure out a day to hold tryouts.”
“I’ll think about it and tell everyone tomorrow,” Harry said.
“Years one to five you may go to bed. Alright those six and seventh years who wish to participate in the two new classes may talk to me now,” McGonagall said.

Harry was the last one to go to bed after talking to McGonagall about taking the new classes.

“Your timetable shall arrive tomorrow morning. Goodnight Potter and congratulations,” McGonagall said as she walked towards the exit.
“Thank you Professor,” Harry said before heading to bed.
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So what is you opinion so far. If you have any suggestions or comments feel free to tell. Tempest’s past and other details will be divulged during the rest of the story. So if you’re confused it’ll all become clear as the story progresses. Ciao.