Harry Potter and the Blood Risen Moon (Completed)

Chapter 15: Getting Back to Normal

Harry watched Hermione from the library doorway. The group sat at the table covered in books. Each were taking notes. Harry had never seen Ron engrossed in a book and jotting notes down. Must be trying to get back on Hermione's good side. Of course it didn't help that Luna was helping him with his notes.

Ginny and Draco were on the couch reading over a book and discussing them with each other. What had happened to cause Draco to fall for Ginny? Did he treat her right? He'd have to have a chat with him, even if he did still have mistrust and hate for the Slytherin.

He shook his head and rolled his shoulder. Tonight left him a little worn, and as much he longed to rest he needed to study. He walked in and dropped a bunch of books on the table. The group looked up at him and Hermione scooted over to give him room to sit. He pulled up a chair and sat down.

"You were impressive tonight Harry." Luna said in her singsong voice.

Harry leaned back and let out a breath. "Thanks. You all didn't look so bad yourselves." He replied. He looked over Hermione's notes. Hermione was worried by his confused look. Her notes were simple, on spells he already knew. Then she realized he was in the amulet for twenty years, and it was possible he didn't remember anything magical.

"Harry?" She started to ask. She stopped, thinking he might not want the whole group to know. He locked eyes with her and nodded when he figured out she knew. "Umm, guys how about hitting the sack early? Training was rough and you all look beat." Hermione said.

Ginny and Draco got the hint and got off the couch, packing up their books. They headed to the door, but stopped when Ron was still sitting at the table. "I think you should leave as well." Draco said grabbing his arm and pulling him off his seat.

Harry nodded to Draco, who nodded in return. Ron protested, but eventually gave in and left with them. Harry heard him mutter about hating to study anyway. Harry shook his head; same old Ron. At least that much hadn't changed.

Once everyone was gone, Hermione shifted her seat to look at him. "Harry, I know we have a lot to talk about, but I need to know this first, can you recall anything magical?" She asked. He just looked at her.

"I don't. I was hoping you would help me catch up. I'm sure that once I start to remember it will all come back." He said.

"Speaking of remembering, how is it that you remembered all of your memories so quick?" She asked intrigued that he could remember all of his memories but not magic.

"Memories are tied to the senses. When I heard familiar sounds, smelled familiar smells, touched things, tasted them, it eventually all came back." He said after having thought about it himself and came to that conclusion. At her perplexed look he added, "I had a lot of time to do some reading."

She smiled and pulled out all of her notes. "Then I guess we get started." She said.

They read over their old school books, and Harry picked up on it quickly. Of course he had some misfires. His magical power was still as strong as it was, perhaps even stronger. They learned that when he put a hole in the wall with a simple stunner. Not to mention instead of floating a feather he sent in flying into the ceiling.

It was pushing three in the morning when they called it quits. They had gotten a lot done during the few hours they had worked. Harry was able to pick up the basics, enough to defend himself to get away. Of course he wasn't going to settle for that. "You should get some rest. We have training in only a few hours." Harry said as Hermione yawned. She nodded and got up from the table. Harry helped her gather her notes and lead her to her bedroom. "Night Mione." He said. She nodded and closed the door behind while yawning.

Harry was tired but he wasn't able to sleep when he still had so much to relearn. He gathered the books he need and went to his room. He laid the books out on his desk and got to work.

He fought of yawns as the hours passed, until he smelt the sun rise. A large stack of books sat on the floor that he was done with. He still had a stack of books to go through but he was back to some of his status, at least 5th year.

Harry laid his head down on his desk. He needed a moment of shut eye, but only for a few minutes. Who was he kidding? Before he knew it he was out like a light.

He woke to a knock at the door. Groggy he got up and opened the door. "Morning Harry. Time for breakfast." Hermione's perky face greeted him. He rubbed his forehead and groaned. "Come on sleepy head, its 45 minutes after sunrise and you have just enough time to eat and get ready for training. I'll meet you downstairs." She said turning and heading down the hall. He scratched his and still half asleep made his way towards the bathroom. A nice cold shower would help him wake up.

He went to open the door only to have someone brush past him when it was opened. "What the?" Harry asked having the door shut in his face. "Then I guess I'll have breakfast instead." He muttered heading down the stairs.

Once in the kitchen he was greeted by a full table, and in the center of the table was plates full of…crumbs. He grumbled under his breath and fixed himself a bowl cereal. He barely got in one bite before Tonks entered the kitchen. "All right troops, its training time." She said. Everyone got up and headed up the stairs. Harry set his bowl down and followed. It was going to be a long day.

Training started off with stretches, which progressed into warm-ups. Harry's body protested during the exercise but he did them none the less. Just about when he was ready to fall out Remus had them stop.

"Okay troops, let's pair up." He said.

Ginny and Luna paired, Draco and Neville, Harry and Ron. That only left Hermione with no partner. Tonks agreed to pair up with her.

"So Harry, gonna go easy on me?" Ron asked, looking worried. Harry chuckled. Hermione may be sending flying pigs his way, but it was Harry's turn to punish Ron for his disloyalty. Harry remained silent and raised his wand.

Remus stood at the center of the room. "Okay only non-death spells please." He waved his wand and the sparring was on.

The fighting went on for an half-hour. Spells were bouncing off shields until eventually the first group stopped. Ginny was stunned by Luna, and both were moved from the practice mat. Draco and Neville were next, having tied. Both of their spells penetrated each of their shields. Hermione and Tonks were next. Hermione gave Tonks a run for her money, but ended up getting stunned from behind.

That left only Harry and Ron. Both were equally matched, but Hermione was surprised. He was using spells they hadn't reached last night. He must have stayed up until he couldn't keep his eyes open anymore! He was giving Ron quiet a workout, as Ron was covered in sweat, but still Harry was beginning to hunch over in fatigue.

Harry smirked and worked his way behind Ron, finally hitting him with a boil charm. Ron broke out in boils and fell down to his knees. Tonks and Remus rushed to his side. They immediately removed the charm and gathered the group together. "Nice job today guys. Tomorrow we will work on combat maneuvers, mainly infiltration. Everyone else should be arriving in the afternoon. Tonight, Dobby and Tonks will be working on expanding the rooms. So don't freak out when you can't find your room. We'll probably end up having name plates." Remus said.

Tonks magically cleaned the room before addressing the group. "Again, good job today. Although, Harry, you could have just stunned Ron." She said.

"I would have, but I don't trust my stunning spell just yet. It put a hole in the wall last night. However, I won't say he didn't earn the boils." Harry said. Draco laughed and clapped him on the shoulder. Ron simply avoided eye contact.

"All right then. Enjoy your free evening and get some rest." Remus said. The group parted and Harry made a bee-line for his bedroom. Once his head hit the pillow he was out cold, not even taking the time to crawl under the covers.