Inheritance

Chapter 14

Ciaran P.O.V.

Today Weasley, Dromeda and I had DADA after lunch with the Slytherins, like always. Thus we entered the classroom, to find... MOONY?! I froze shocked, he smiled when he saw me,
"Now class, have a seat. You all remember me from your third year. Am I correct?" the class nodded, "well then you must all be wondering how the ministry is allowing me to return." nods "well the ministry has allowed me to return so long as there as madame pomfrey has a supply of wolfsbane. You parents have already been notified." he told us, "now today we shall be practicing the patronus charm. Harry care to demonstrate?" I nodded, and came forward. I raised my wand, and thought of my happiest memory. I remembered the day I returned home, and as I gave the incantation, I watched as a white dragon burst from my wand. It gave a mighty roar, and it spread it's wings and flew around the room. I noticed Draco smile. Weasel frowned confused.
"I thought your patronus was a stag." he drawled,
"Well a number of things can change your patronus. From emotional trauma, to falling in love to huge life changing or character affecting events." Dromeda listed, I nodded,
"Good Twenty points for gryffindor for the explanation and forty points for the corporeal patronus." Moony beamed, students clapped and snakes groaned.
"Now to create a patronus, you must focus on your happiest memory. The happier the better. The patronus is used to counter the effects of a dementor, who feed off happy memories, your patronus acts like a shield, and also causes the dementor to flee from the pure joy it emanates." Moony explained, "Now spread out and practice." he instructed, students spread out. I watched as Dromeda after a few tries conjured an otter to erupt from her wand, Pansy after about fifteen minutes caused an almost identical otter to appear. Weasel created a mist, he was simple unable to create anything that resembled an animal. I silently laughed. I turned and watched Dray conjure a dragon, identical to my own, I pulled out my wand and cast my patronus, allowing the two dragons to interact like the two otters were. Students conjured mist and a few conjured animals such as horses, rabbits, snakes, eagles, dogs, cats even pelicans and peacocks. The bell rang signaling the end of class. Suddenly i heard a shuffling in the walls. Masssster! You mussst come quick. Your hatchling isss agitated, we cannot calm him. I burst into a run, reaching the chamber in less than a minute, Draco close behind. Open the chamber opened, I could hear Kovus's cries. I spread my wings and glided down the staircase. I entered the housing chamber and rushed to Kovus, who was sobbing, in the living room. A few smaller basilisks sat around him. I grabbed him and pulled him into a hug. He soon quieted as I shooshed him. Draco came and sat by me.
"What's wrong Ko?" I whispered, he suddenly gripped my robe like his life depended on it. He wasss napping and I wasssss watching him when he ssstarted ssscreeeaming. Kovus's breathing evened out, and I knew he was asleep again. I ran my fingers through his hair, allowing him to rest. It must've been a nightmare. I had been getting them too, but never told anyone. We couldn't really do anything about it. Draco wrapped his arms around me, pulling Kovus and I into his chest. I sighed and buried myself, the nightmares kept me up, and I found myself falling into a peaceful sleep, safe in Draco's arms. He noticed my droopy eyes,
"Sleep love. I'll wake you at dinner." he sighed, I barely managed a nod, not caring that I was going to miss Potions and Transfiguration. I fell asleep.