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Snape led Stripetail higher and higher into the castle up several flights of stairs then moving left and right along the passageways.” Forgive me Severus, but why is the headmasters office in such a remote location? Surely students get sent there for punishment?” Stripetail asked .” In most schools,My Lord that would be correct, but Professor Dumbledore does things differently. The House Headmasters and Headmistreses handle nearly all punishments. For example, I am in charge of Slytherin House and this I decide what punishments the students get, if any.” As an aside my Lord , please tell that dragon Mr Roke  not to steal from the Gray Lady, even as a ghost her curses retain great power and are difficult to reverse, even by one such as myself. As I understand it he has already tried pickpocketing her twice.” Stripetail sighed..” I will inform him Severus, although he doesn’t seem to listen very well and his grades are reflecting that.. I can’t imagine Headmaster Embwr will be too pleased with his students behavior.” Nor should he, but that is not my concern, it is his.” One more question Severus- the headmaster’s hand?”  An injury sustained in dealing with very powerful Dark Magic.” The injury seems to be spreading.,” Snape sighed” I have.. contained it for the time being, but yes, it will eventually spread.” Have you tried curse Extraction? Or Hand replacement?” The curse inflicted on the headmaster would have been instantly fatal to any wizard or witch of regular ability and power. The only reason the headmaster survived is due to his own extraordinary powers and my quick intercessions. However, despite my best efforts, the curse is spreading and will break the containment binding I have placed in the headmaster. Once it does.. the headmaster will suffer a painful and agonizing slow death. If there was a cure, I would have been able to make it .” Snape finished as he reached the top floor and led them to a stairwell.” The headmaster is up there. I must return to my class, the next session is in 35 minutes. “ Thank you Severus.” Stripetail nodded as a door above opened and Hedmastwr Dumbledore stood in the opening.” Come ! Cone! This tea is infamous for getting cold quickly and losing its flavor. “ Dumbledore gestured.” And we have much to discuss.”
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Sima got the camera out and panned it over Kiara., who was waiting for all 3  males to appear in the split screen. Each screen had bats for rating, applause, requests poses and general comments. The better the rating the more than bar would glow.” You set this up like it’s a setup from Dance Lioness Dance.” Kiara purred.” To be precise , the Cheer On mode” Sima said.” The more you are encouraged the better your score.” Just keep the camera steady.” Kiara said” As I give them a .. er closeups “ if their eyes aren’t bulging, they are either ill, not paying attention or dead.” Sima giggled.” Or I blew their minds to mush with my curves.” Kiara laughed.” That.. is also a real possibility. You sent 14 guys to the emergency room with your last dance. The docs called it let’s see ‘stimulus overload’s Sima said.” You are a danger to all guys everywhere.” Kiara burst out laughing and Sima smirked.” Especially if they are driving.” Kiara giggled.
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 Kovu waited for everyone to get into position on the cart and he began pushing it, looking to all the world like a delivery lion fillling an order “ He stopped in front of the door which had a big intimidating head of Clockwork on it” Hello? I have a delivery of torture devices here “ Kovu called in a nerdy voice.” The door opened and 4 armed guards stood in front of him , electric lances pointed at him” We didn’t order anything! The master has plenty of that already!” Scowled the largest bird” Well, I was told to deliver this.” Kovu said shakily “ Something about breaking a hippos will?”  Oh.. hold on.” Said a guard and pulled out a sheet” Yeah, we have an order for prisoner 954780, but the delivery wasn’t supposed to be he until tomorrow. You must have made good time. Come on in. Then. Wells take you to Torture Pit 45 so you can unload. No dawdling, please.”

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Stripetail sighed as he walked around the room.” The problem as I see it Carson, as that any help we would give the Punkstone group would be quickly found out and then Fudge would take the gloves off and clamp down on us hard. Fudge is paranoid and dictatorial, but one thing he is not, is an idiot. He most likely has assets and informants spread across Pottermore, I wouldn’t be surprised if students or staff here are working with him or for him. We have targets on our backs, Captain and we have to be very careful not to rouse his suspicions any more than we already have. We are on thin ice already, and if the Minister finds out that we are helping Pinkstone , or believes that we are, he will try to arrest me, at the very least . You as well. In fact I suspect that he will try to detain everyone of us.

We are here to deal with Chong, not take sides in a civil war. No matter how much we might favor one side over the other. .
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 The door opened and Professor Snape walked in.” Do forgive my intrusion, Professor, but the headmaster wishes to speak with you. As it so happens I am aware of your situation.” Stripetail raised his eyebrows and looked at Carson.” Forgive me, Severus, but how did you find out?” I have. Sources my Lord, within the insurgency. They told me that a number of your students made contact with them earlier today .” Stripetail ‘s face narrowed.” Obviously, if the Ministry were to find out, they would make arresting you an extremely high priority. Do you think that you could defy the entire weight of the Ministry? You are one wizard , my Lord, the Minister will send dozens of his security after you. Every one of them extremely skilled, and exceptionally well trained. “ Stripetails face became twisted in anger.” They would never be able to lay a finger on me.”Stripetail said in a sharp tone  and Snape took a step back.” We wish to avoid that confrontation. The headmaster wants to discuss this with you. I am merely the messenger Bring professor Carson with you as well. I understand that tea is to be served, Burning Dragon, I believe.“ Stripetail sighed. Thank you Professor Snape.“ One more thing, my Lord. I would suggest not leaving Hogwarts or its surroundings for the time being. „ We need to be able to go after Chong.“ Stripetail replied. If the Ministry and the Minister mark you as a enemy, my Lord, they will make that a impossibility. As I said, I am only the messenger, don’t Stupefy me for doing as I am asked.“ Snape said curtly. Follow me.. please, you two. I will take you to Professor Dumbledore.
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Po and Jing finished eating and Pi wiped his mouth and face from the latest batch of Jing kisses. Jing giggled „ Next we have couple surfing. It’s a board meant for two, the heavier male in the back, the lighter female in front. I was assured they make ones that can handle the weight of pandas.  Come on, we’re going to Beach 8.  They have a wave making machine that makes big waves. You and I are going to get wet.“ Jing laughed.

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Reis and Vitani continued their patrol, climbing down a flight of stairs.“ Good thing this place is well lit.“ Vitsni said.“ it would be a nightmare at night.“ Try patrolling the Eagle Spire during a Thunderstorm. Pitch dark, and windy so that you are blown to and fro. Not fun.“  Eris said.“ This is a wonderful place, the library is enormous and the staff are helpfull. I’m definitely going to recommend opening ties between Chima and Pottermore, for research , study and education.“ You could spend all day in a library and not notice that the world outside had been destroyed.“ Vitani said and Eris laughed „Guilty as charged. Laval, Li Ella and Elida all say the same thing. What can I say? I love to read and learn. Do put me in your kingdoms library or archive and I will organize it for you. From first recorded king to the present.“ Given how long the Pridekands has been around, that would take even you a long time to do.“ Vitani said as they reached the bottom floor. The pair stopped in front of a window looking out over the lake sitting at the bottom of the hill the castle stood on. Light from the setting sun reflected off the water and the sky was a panorama of colors, a mixture of briihht pinks, dark reds and dabs of orange and yellow.“ This could be a painting.“ Eris sighed happily.“ then get out your brush and stuff.“ Vitani smirked. The girls looked at each other and Eris laughed.“ I should get some in town. When I’m not on patrol that  is.“ 

Kiara finally picked out a outfit and a dance number for her ‘ boyfriend show’ that  night,” It was a full body green  lioness outfit, that was tight but not suffocating, curvy but not overly so, and which was plenty of room to cover Kiara’s.. secret weapon.” You’re doing Booty moves 17, 20, 23, 28, 33 to 39 and 50 to 56. I believe that’s you wrote down here.” Sima said” Better add number 69. The dance one, not the lovers one. Er 69b, to precise.” Kiara said.” Remember to keep your recording claw steady Sina, too shaky and it screws up everything, so  the guys don’t get the full show. And I want to give them full show.” Kiara purred.” I want their eyes bulging their mouths agape and” I WANT HER NOW “ written all over their faces.” Kiara said, giggling.”
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 Clockwork, outside the palace
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Kovu felt the jolt as Bentley landed the plane.” Remember to get into your disguise Kovu. You’re cover is as a delivery guy, bringing a fresh batch of torture implements and mind control elixirs to the palace. They are actually real, Clockweek would spot fakes at a glance and then we’d be hosed.” Sly said.” We’ll be underneath. Just get us inside and then we cover the wings. If you need to beat up the guards to advance, don’t hesitate. Try and stick to  cover as long as possible “
Got it.” Kovu said as he began dressing up as a delivery lion from” Dictator Emporium.”

stripetail stared at the image on the paper ' the article was written by Rita Sketter. Gossip monger, whose relationship with the truth and fact is. to put it delicately, tenuous.  don't expect good press from  her.  shes not as bad as the Dreadzone announcers but thats not saying much>
 Stripetail sighed. ' we will have to do a very delicate balancing act. if Fudge suspects we are helping the pinkstone faction, he will go after us, and hard. so nothing that can be traced to us. we will have to see what , if anything Dumbledore can do to help us. Fudge will leave us be as long as we stay at hogwarts and behave as visiting schools. but that makes hogwarts , for all intents, a prison. A magnificent. scenic prison. but a prison nonetheless. we need to be able to move around."
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flash and mona were trying on mawashiis for theor sumo match with ozai. ' i need one that fits ' Mona said as she looked at herself in the mirrior. ' i'll go get you some hat are a bit bigger " Mawa said as he went into the c;lothing section.
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 arlene and Oliver wre having lunch in Winterville. Oliver had a bottomless basket of fries and Arlene had some chicken strips, ' good thing you have a demi- god card; arlene chuckled' and you have credit, i need to ask Dixie for a bump in my allowance she gives me., You are outgrowing your clothes. that hunger of yours has already eaten 5 baskets of fries." Arlene chuckled as she watched him wolf down more fries.
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  Kiaea contacted her brother ' brother i'll need the double secure security setting for my video chat with Xiro and the boys.' She called her big brother. " i'm thinking 45 minutes to a hour.'  one on one call sis, or akl 3 at once?' Kopa asked ' All 3. also did you get the Cub agreement proposals from John and Xiro?'' I'm reviewing them right now. Theres 45 pages of potential names.' Kopa said' Yeah I'm going to narrow that down further. like to 25 or so." Kiara said. as she turned on the securely encrypted videao. three images , of Bagheera, Xiro and John soon filld with the three males. " Just a few more minutes boys ; Kiara grinned . I have to get on something .. more appropriate."

come in captain ' Stripetail said  opening the door with a gesture,"we have a lot to discuss and not much time,' he frowned as he glanced at the note she had sent.' Your opinion on this situation, Captain?" he said as he enlarged the fire in the fireplace .'
 Gabuna was waiting for Dixie as she reached the chaperones room ' they are out of coffee.' she jerked her thumbclaw at the door/' ' they have stuff called butterbeer, which sounds nasty. and Agumina is trying to make  soda. or  at the very least juice. its well its not going well. it tastes well, like soda that has no taste ..' like when the dispenser runs out of syrup?' yeah exactly .' just use our rings ' Dixie said' observe ' she pointed her ring at a bottle of butterbeer ' diet coke ' she intone and the the butterbeer changed in a instant to the det soda. dixie poured some into a cup and took a sip.'  fresh and cold ' she breathed . both Gabuna and agumina quickly poured themselved some of the soda.' classes going well, girls? Dixie asked both ' its kinda like Digimon Academy ' Agumina said.' the charms teacher is nice. actually just about all of them are.' Save for Professor Snape, he docked Roke Riskin and Cinder points for being 2 minutes late to class>'  Gabuna said

Gordon was reading a file on an ongoing investigation when her robotic assistant chimed in  Commissioner, you have an incoming call from Mr Powers of Wayne-Powers.” Patch him through.” The commmisioner said.” Good afternoon Commissioner. Do forgive me for contacting you from your public line, but I understand that your officers arrested my son this morning. On what grounds, precisely, do you order his arrest?” Stolen property Mr Powers. We have recovered 73 items from his residence that were reported stolen from the museum last night. Those items belong to the wizard Stripetail who loaned them to the museum as an act of philanthropy. He is keen on their return.” “ My son is not a thief Commissioner.” Then why were those items in his house Mr Powers? In my experience in Gotham, Mr Powers, there is no such thing as  happenstance or coincidence. “ I will fight against the charges Commissioner. And  fighting my lawyers will be.. expensive.” You won’t be fighting a small business or the police department, but the wizard . He’s richer than you are, Mr Powers. 50 million, 100 million, whatever the cost, it won’t  phase him.”

Tigeress and Mukua were keeping an eye on Flash as she slept , while Arlene continued watching Zoliver as he got out of the lazy river. Nd made his  way to the  Onca Loge ride that ran around the amusement park.” An attendant helped Oliver get into a boat and sent him on his way, the young kitten gleefully laughing as he got splashed by warm water.” He’s having fun.” Chie said as she watched the screen with Arlene.” Just making sure he’s safe.” Arlene said.  As Oliver moved around the park. Chie and Arlene  resumed kissing on the lips.

Kiara continued. Checking her phone, tweaking her profile and putting a cap on those classed as’ boyfriends “  Trying to limit it to 25” the Pridelands princess said as she looked at some old photos of her in a Scarred One outfit.
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Zoai went over to the “ new devotee” section and began picking out things for Flash.” You need to wear these blue robes until you are officially admitted.” Zoai said.” So I have to describe Paradise, right?” Well the location is just an aspect of Ozai, it’s more than just a location or feeling. The boook goes into a bit more detail, but describing Ozai is.. complex. “ Zoai said.” Why don’t we just ask the seer? He knows Ozai better than anyone, right?” Yes, but the Seer is hard to get ahold of at the best of times.  So short of getting his perspective on the Great Ozai, we have to approximate things.”

find out all you can about it and disrupt it. Chongs not mining for diamonds or gold, thats for sure. Knowing him. its likely some material that either goes into weapons or has magical enhancing pproperties, or possibly both. thanks to Dreadzone Chong has bolts to burn, and the cosmos is full of those who will  do anything for a large payday.' Stripetail said into the communicator ' try and get  recon frm the air if possible."
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  rivet whooped as kire made shprt work of their pursuers. ' Thanks Kire! Lunch is on me, when we stop for lunch next,' ' we should head back to the Spire and inform the rest of the team what we found. we should also analyse the weapons  we found. couldnt hurt to add to my collection of  weapons that wreck havoc." Ratchet said " and  also cause untold billions of bolts in damage ' Sasha said. You're lucky on two fronts ratchet. One that you are a famous hero. and 2 that we dont bill you for damages. " Ratchet made a face.
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 the four dragonesses finished their limbo game. and cynder and Du;cy had beaten Dixie and luca soundly. to be more accurate, Cynder had carried her team to victory. ' Lunch ison you and Luca next time ' Cynder laughed as  they headed downstairs towards the chaparone room was '  Spyro and the others were checking out that Pinkstone lead ' Warfang said. ' See if they found anythong.
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