Gabben stood waiting in the headmasters office a little scared. He felt like he was back at Hogwarts, waiting for his detention. Gabben sat down in front of the desk. As hard as he tried he couldn't help feeling like a scared child. The headmaster had away for doing that to people.
"So... I see you�re on your first mission. You always were very headstrong Gabben. I guess your King is trying to channel that into being a good Leader. I wish you all the luck. But I must ask that you don't go fiddling around with things. If you know what I mean..." He gave Gabben a little wink and stood up. He walked over to what looked like a trophy cabinet. He opened it and pulled out a sword. He smiled fondly at it, and then sat down behind his desk again.
"I am guessing you know what this is Gabben?" He asked holding the sword up. It was thin but looked very sharp, and had the name Godric Gryffindor on it. Gabben nodded and looked at it oddly. He had seen this sword before but had no idea why the headmaster was showing it to him.
"Gabben what do you know about you ancestors?" Dumbledore asked.
"Not much sir... Just that I come from a very rare blood line. That�s what my grandfather told me. Why?"
"Because the you have the blood of this man running in you."
"Godric Gryffindor? Ha but why was I put in Hufflepuff?"
"Ah, I was wondering that as well. And from what I have read, Helga and Godric had a time together. No one really knew about it but them. It was all rumors you see. From my reading Helga gave birth to a girl, who married into the Gardner family. Thus becoming your ancestors" He smiled warmly at him but he then saw Gabbens frown.
"So..." Looked confused not knowing what words to say. Dumbledore saw this and finished for him.
"You are Godrics heir, the great lion. That is why you can change into one. It is very rare but some animagi can pass on there changing ability. I first guessed that when I met your grandfather. Scared me to death when he tried to peck me when I was asleep." He laughed a little as did Gabben.
"Sir...this is a little much to take in..." Gabben said slowly getting up.
"Oh yes I understand. Maybe you should go talk it over with a friend. From what I hear there is a bit of a mess in the Great Hall..." Dumbledore winked at him as Gabben walked out.
Gabben was almost at the Great Hall doors when he noticed his S.A.M robes were still on. He changed his tags to make him look like a Hogwarts staff member. Walking in he saw that no one was there but a teacher at the staff table working. Her long hair was over her face so he couldn't see who it was. In the corner he saw a bunch of green paste, and in the middle of it was a fire. The 'mess' didn't seem to bothing the teacher. Gabben pulled out his wand and got started cleaning it up. After a few minute Filch ran in with a broom panting.
"Damn... I could have cleaned that." He said holding on to the wall. The teacher still writing yelled over the hall.
"Is that why it took you 3 hours to keep it the way it was?"
"Still wonder boy Gardner-" But before he could finish there was a high pitched scream and the running of foot steps. The next thing Gabben knew he was in a big hug. He looked down and started to laugh.
"Hey Ash! What are you doing here?"
"Learning to become a professor you dolt!"
"Oh."
"What are you doing here?" But before Gabben could say another word Filch stepped in.
"You�re to be cleaning Gardner so clean!" He growled and started to walk away.
"But it is... ahh never mind... stupid old bat..." Gabben sighed and ran a hand threw his messy blonde hair.
"So what are you doing here? I thought you were in Sweden with your family?" Ashley asked looking at Gabben with a smirk.
"I was. But The Headmaster asked me for some help here. So here I am, cleaning away." He smiled but knew she hadn't bought it. This was why Zach Dura put him there. It would be almost impossible for anyone to believe his story. But thankfully Ashley didn't ask anymore about it. Before she even could anyway Professor Dumbledore walked into the great hall.
"Ah there you are Gabben Elijah... I see you have met up with your old school mate Ashley Young." Gabben nodded and turned to the Professor.
"Um Ms. Young I am here to tell you that you are needed in the Astronomy tower. Something about a telescope yelling at the children." Ashley looked shocked then angry. She stormed away mumbling about 5th years playing tricks on younger students.
"Now Gabben I have a message for you." Dumbledore sat down at one of the tables. Gabben fallowed a little nervous.
"Sir?"
"It seems that you had gotten here a little late. King Dura has sided with the dark lord." Gabben knew that was coming. It had been put in the papers that the King would never side with He-who-must-not-be-named, but just by looking at the Kings son Zach you could tell that they would join the dark lord for the right price.
"Master Dura has been called back to help his father." This was a hit to Gabben. What was he to do now?
"Professor, you were one of my grandfather�s best mates. Of course I will stay, but..."
"Your family?" Dumbledore asked with a look of sadness. Gabben hated to do it but he couldn't let his family be left to Death Eaters. The Garders were known as blood traitors in Sweden.
"Then I must ask of you this. There are many magical families that are in Sweden that the dark lord wants to see dead. A small resistant has started up near Nikkaluokta. That resistant is being lead by The Swedish Army of Magic. They have fallowed most of the Death Eaters to The forbidden forest. With your talents you could help them. The forest is no place for humans. Could you drive the Death Eaters out to a better playing ground, and make no signs of your being there? There aren't many lions around here." This was a lot to ask of Gabben but Dumbledore had no choice. Gabben thought about it for awhile It was his job to protect and get things solved. He wasn't one to run away. The thought of protecting people always excited him. Gabben slowly nodded to Dumbledore. Dumbledore then put a hand on Gabbens shoulder.
"I have faith in you Gabben Elijah... Trust your heart, and use your mind. You hold more power then you know..." He smiled at Gabben as they slowly got up.
"Oh well there goes my first small mission." Dumbledore laughed as Gabben smiled. He knew becoming a member of S.A.M meant that you gave them everything you had including your life. He just never thought things would move so fast.