Chapter 798 - 798 – D.A. Club? Ⅳ (1/2)

The rest of the D.A. club time passed quickly with James and Severus running around busy-like instructing those that needed more instruction and help. With one eye on the group, James stealthily peeked at the club members of the D.A. Club. He had been more than surprised by a few of the club members.

James had always known that Alice Longbottom, well, Yates for now as she had to marry his friend, Frank Longbottom. Alice had been a strong Auror and a force to reckon with in the Auror Corps. Still, he had never had the opportunity to see her in action.

Despite the lack of experience and training of the Auror Corps, James could easily see the reckoning force that Alice would one day be. She never ceased to attack her opponent and never ceased to return fire. Her defenses were rather open at times as a result and by far were her largest of weaknesses. However, that tended to be generally and rather forcefully corrected in the Auror Corps should Alice elect to join the Auror Corps.

The other fourth years from Gryffindor and Leticia Bones at times had far more courage than strength, but they stubborn and resilient. A good and bad trait to have at times. While the Ravenclaw's seemed to know a little bit of everything but were at times the slowest at the draw for that same reason. Not so much as for lacking talent, but rather hesitating far too long with indecision. In battle, one is rarely ever afforded the opportunity to debate their options, but rather are must make an instantons decision that will determine their future or that of others.

The group that had surprised James the most were the Slytherins and the Hufflepuffs. Because the Death Eaters were joined by many purebloods and a good portion of Slytherins, the Slytherins were largely seen as treacherous villains. The fact that tended to be omitted is that the Slytherins would not have been recruited by Lord Voldemort if they were not talented in spell casting and dueling. There was a very good reason as to why Voldemort was winning towards the end of the war.

James feels a feeling of regret in remembrance. If the Slytherins had not been so marginalized and sidelined, the war could have easily been won and over with that much sooner. He knew that and even if that was too late to remedy, but he would ensure that the same mistake would not be repeated again.

On the other hand, the Hufflepuffs were often underestimated despite being such a tenacious bunch. The Hufflepuffs would use their weaknesses to lure their opponent in and counterattack that point. It was a tactic that shocked James, because as a Gryffindor they tended to go in with force to attack. It was a double-edged sword, but the tactic of the Hufflepuffs seemed far more useable and applicable in battle. The Hufflepuffs were known for their hard work and dedication. It was clearly visible now.

James is pulled out of thoughts by Professor Prince loudly clapping her hands together to gain their attention. ”It is nearly dinner time, so off you go,” she firmly instructed them, before shooed them out with her hands.

There is no disagreement from anyone in the classroom despite some looks of obvious disappointment. No one was stupid enough to say anything to Professor Prince's face. Loud voices of excitement are heard as those leaving promise to tell and invite more of their friends. Alice for sure certain promised to do so as she thought the club a great way to prepare for N.E.W. T's and for those wishing to be Auror's. She planned to join her boyfriend Frank at the Auror Academy and become an Auror herself.

With the crowd still waving goodbye, James begins to clean up the scuff marks from the walls and floors including the ceiling. By the time, he finishes rearranging and putting the puppets back in place everyone is gone except for Severus, and Professor Prince.

”Well, I'll be heading off, James,” Severus said as he grabbed his bag off from the floor. ”I have patrol later tonight, so I best scarf down my food and try to work on my homework since I won't have any time this evening.”

”I'll see you in the Great Hall,” James replied as Severus waves goodbye and hurries out of the classroom towards the Great Hall for dinner.

The slender form of Professor Georgine Prince arches her head to stare down her nose at the unruly haired form of James Potter. ”Mr. Potter, I expect that your hair will be far more tamed for the presentation of my great-niece,” she pointedly instructed, before touching her own short slightly salt-peppered hair that is swept to the side of her head like a ravens wings.

Seeing that Professor Prince had nothing to complain about regarding the club activity, James ruefully replies, ”I will do my best, Professor, but my hair does seem to have a mind of its own at times. And incidentally, thank you, Professor Prince, this would not have been possible without your aid.”