Kate McGuire

Faced with filling the DADA position again and the need to train Harry to face Voldemort, Dumbledore looks to the United States to find someone qualified but not in league with Voldemort. He finds Alira Storm, Smithmage and Mistress of Arms who can teach DADA and can instruct Harry in the use of Griffindor's sword. But she has some skeletons in her closet and more than a couple of secrets. Harry misses Sirius and writes to Remus. Will Snape finally be able to let go of his hatred? And just how will the Houses all become unified?