First Nightly Training

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That night was the start of his training with Master Wolfe. He went right back to basics in some areas. He explained the fundamentals of wand woods and cores. The specific one he worked with was the thunderbird. It is a wand core which specializes in transfigurations and has the very peculiar ability to sense danger. A wand with a thunderbird tail feather as a core, can fire off curses on its own to protect its owner. That is of course if they've bonded properly.

If bonded, it is a very powerful core indeed which is why Wolfe worked with it. That and that he felt a connection to the beasts themselves. He explained how to get close to them and how to get them to offer up their feathers for favors. Those favors can be anything from healing a fellow bird to just getting them food. You have to realize what they want yourself.

The first lesson went on for what felt like eight hours and master Wolfe walked Quinn through some useful spells in wandworking all that time. He promised to go through wand woods and how to prepare them next time, though the following times would be more focused on doing the actual work. As soon as the lesson was over, Quinn woke up.

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He woke up the next day to a wonderful smell of freshly baked scones and tea. He saw that Queenie had already sat herself down at their little table with the daily prophet in hand. "Morning darling, how did you sleep?"

Quinn sat down at the table with a gentle smile at the food. He wondered if Loopsy was cooking for him now or if it was just anyone. No matter what, he'd have to teach Loopsy exactly how he wants his tea at different times in the day. First thing in the morning it should be strong and bitter, this was a bit too sweet and gentle for his taste. But everything still smelled wonderful and he took a scone.

"Just great. Those beds are more comfortable than I'm used to...or maybe it's just that my younger body is easier to bend just right, I don't know. Anyway, what about you? We have a trip ahead of us so I hope you're rested!" He smiled at her and reminded her about the trip to see his brother.

Queenie smiled and put aside the rag disguised as a newspaper. "I like it here. Especially when some elf came in here and lowered the temperature. I love being under a blanket in the cold!" She chuckled lightly. That reminded Quinn. "Oh yeah!"

"Loopsy!" And the little guy showed up right in front of him. "Yes master, was it not to your liking?" Quinn gave the little one a gentle smile. "It was lovely. You can still perfect it and I believe you will in no time at all! But that's not why I called you." He looked over to his mother. "Mum, this is Loopsy. Loopsy, this is my lovely mother Queenie. I hope you can serve her as well during her stay here over the summer."

The elf bowed down in front of her and nodded his head with big motions, making his ears flop around. "Yes master, Loopsy will. If Mrs Quirrell wants things, Loopsy can get them!" Queenie got down on the floor and shook the guy's hand. "Well I might ask for your company at times as well if that's alright?" Loopsy's eyes widened and his cheeks flushed before he nodded and popped away.

"Alright then! Anything interesting in the rag?" He said as he started eating for real, making sure to keep it proper as his mother raised him once. She shook her head. "Well, it might be interesting but we know it's not true. There's some speculation as to how you died with rumours saying that Harry Potter killed you but nobody can prove it.."

That took Quinn for such a surprise that he choked on his tea. "Yes well..another thing I'll have to sort out then. I have to find some way to give back to the boy, I can't be the reason his name is smudged!" Queenie nodded and gave him a proud smile. "That you should, but first take care of your plans here. Then if you find a good way to help him out without letting him know, do so."

They finished their breakfast in calm silence and soon went on their way to meet Quinn's brother. They hadn't really let him know much other than that Queenie had to go to Hogwarts because of an emergency. On one hand Quinn felt a little bad for not telling his own brother first thing, on the other hand he didn't know if he wanted to know anything about him anymore. They had a falling out a few years ago and hadn't stayed in touch since...well basically since Quirrell moved out.

He knew the man his brother used to be and hoped he had remained true to himself. Quirinus was never a good brother and didn't take many things seriously. While his brother was working hard in life trying to make something out of himself despite having troubles in school, Quirinus wasted his potential. He had a good mind and even magic but he was lazy and did nothing with it. That was the topic they fought on last time they spoke.

Quinn put on some muggle clothes. He was a bit annoyed that they were less freeing and less colourful but it'd have to due. Some dark jeans and a gentle fern green coloured shirt was what he chose, but he spiked it up by having intense bright yellow socks and some orange/brown shoes. He had to get his emotions out somewhere. After all, he was a teenage boy again full of emotions and hormones. He would use the excuse when he could.

Quinn and Queenie walked up to the porch of the house. He had moved since last time. Apparently he was doing alright if he could live in a neighborhood like this. It was one of those areas where every house looked the same but at least each house looked good. Decently sized for a family of 3 or 4. That got him thinking, he wondered if Quentin actually had a family of his own now. Would he have sent a letter to tell him if that were the case? Would he have gotten an invite to a wedding?

While Quinn's mind was going over emotion filled questions, his mother knocked on the door.