Harry Potter : A New Start
Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter. Harry Potter is owned by J. K. Rowling. I ammaking no money from this story. I only own the plot and any characters that I have created.
Chapter 1 : Moving On
"Avada Kedavra!" The spell flew out of Harry Potter's wand and hit the suprised dark lord in the chest. Voldemort's eyes widened in suprise as he watched the spell getting closer and closer until it struck him in the chest killing him instantly. Harry watched in fascination as Lord Voldemort, the most evil wizard that ever lived, fell to the ground dead.
There was a shocked silence as all of the death eaters and order members stared at the dark lord's dead body. Suddenly all of the death eaters screamed as they burst into flame. With Voldemort dead, all of the dark marks ignited and caught the death eaters on fire. A few death eaters tried to put out the fire, but were unable to do so before they burned to death. After a few minutes the last of the screams were gone.
"Good job, Potter," said Mad-eye.
Harry, suddenly startled out of his thoughts, jumped and whipped around, bringing his wand up and pointing it at Mad-eye. Once he realized that it was Mad-eye that he had his wand pointed at, he grinned sheepishly at him and lowered his wand. "Its finally over. After all of these years he is finally gone for good," said a sad Harry. "I just wish that there were more people left alive to enjoy his downfall."
Mad-eye gave Harry a long sad look and said, "I know that its hard, but you have to remember that everyone is now has started their 'next great adventure' as Albus called it."
Harry sighed and replied, "I know that they are in a better place, but I still wish that I was with them. I miss tham all badly. Especially Ginny." Harry had dated Ginny Weasley during his sixth year at Hogwarts, but he had broken up with her to protect her from Voldemort and his Death Eaters. The plan worked at frist, but not long after the next school year had started the school was attacked by Voldemorts forces. Everyone that was at the school was killed, including Ginny. All the students, teachers, and Aurors. It was a devastatingblow to the light side.
"I know how your feeling, kid. But just remember that they were killed by those in the world that are evil. Remember what they died for. Fight for them. Fight for the future they wanted," Mad-eye told him.
"I understand. I just don't know what i'm going to do now. You're the only one left that I know, Mad-eye. I think that I might just leave the wizarding world. I might just travel for a while. See the world, but first I need to stop at Hogwarts," Harry said.
"Why do you need to go to Hogwarts," Mad-eye asked him. "It's just a ruin now."
"Proffesor Dumbledore's portrait is still there, as are the other portrait's," Harry informed him. "I need to speak with him."
"Well good luck with that. You know how Albus can be," Mad-eye warned him. "Get going Potter. I'll take care of the paperwork. Just do me a favor eh, kid?" At Harry's nod he continued, "Just come and see me before you leave the wizarding world, if you decide to leave that is."
"Sure thing Mad-eye," with that said, Harry turned and walked out of the, now demolished house, and apparated away.
Harry apparated outside of the gates of Hogwarts. He looked up at the ruin that was once Hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardry. As Harry walked toward the castle he thought of his life. What it had been like and what it will be like now. He thought about all of the friends that he had lost and everyone that died. It's going to take a long time for the wizarding world to recover from this war, he thought. He was so wraped up in his thoughts that he barely noticed that he had reached his destination.
Looking at the stone gargoyle he said the password, "Fighters of the light." The gargoyle moved aside and Harry stepped onto the moving staircase that brought him upto the old headmasters office. When he reached the top he didn't even both knocking since no one would be there anyway. He walked right in and sat at the only chair in the room. When he sat, he sat he let out a sigh of relief and comfort.
"Good evening, Harry."
"Hello Proffesor," Harry replied smiling at the portrait of Albus Dumbledore.
"Now Harry, what have I told you? I am no longer your headmaster, so it's Albus now," the portrait said smiling down at him.
"I'll try to remember that Pro--- errr. Albus," Harry finished akwardly. "It's going to take a while for me to get used to that."
"So Harry, what brings you here this evening? Something good I hope," asked the portrait.
"Yes, we won the war. Voldemort is dead. For good this time," Harry assured him. Suddenly the office was filled with the cheers of all the previos headmasters and headmistrisses. Harry smiled at them all, but it didn't quite reach his eyes.
"Well done Harry," said Albus when the room had quieted.
"I know that I should be happy now hat Voldemort is dead," Harry began, "but I miss everyone so much. I'm not sure what to do now with everyone gone and my purpose to live defeated." Harry looked down at his hands as he spoke.
"Harry," Albus started after a long pause, "Are you serious about leaving this world?"
"Yes, headmaster. I am," Harry looked up at him.
"Well, there is a book that is hidden within a secret vault behind my portrait. Will you do me the favor of retrieving it," Albus asked him. Without waiting for an answer he swung the portrait foward and waited for Harry to retrieve the book. After Harry had sat back down and was looking at the cover of the book, he swung closed. "Harry, within this book are some of the most powerful forms of magic ever created. The knowledge that is in that book is very dangerous. You must be very careful with the magic you use. There is a spell in that book that will, if the person wants it bad enough, take them to an alternate dimension where there desire will be granted. Harry, you have always wanted to meet your parents and you want to see your friends again. If you concentrate hard enough when you perform the spell than your desire will become a reality."
Harry looked down at the book in awe and held it as though it was the most precious thing in the entire world. Can this book really make all of my dreams come true, Harry wondered. "Why didn't you tell me about this before," Harry asked.
"I am sorry Harry, but I needed you to defeat Voldemort before you performed the spell and left forever. I could not let you allow Voldemort the opportunity to take over the world," Albus explained to him. "Harry, even though the spell will take you to a dimension that your wish will still come true, you may still have to deal with the Voldemort of that world."
"I'm willing to deal with Voldemort if it means that I can have my family and friends back," Harry said with determination. "When can I perform the spell?"
"I would suggest that you study the magic that is in that book before you go. It may help you in the next world," Albus suggested.
Harry stared at the book for a full minute before he said anything. "Okay," he said, "I've waited a long time for this chance. I can wait a little while longer."
"Harry, there are rooms through that door," Albus told him, indicating to a door at the back of the office. "You should get some rest. You look dead on your feet. You can start learning tomorrow."
Harry gave him a tired look and headed out of the office. He stripped down to his boxers and slipped into the most comfortable bed that he had ever been in. He was asleep within seconds, and for the first time in very long while, slept a dreamless sleep.
When Harry woke up the next morning he sat strait up, not realizing where he was. When he remembered the previous nights events the relaxed into his pillows and let out a sigh of relief. He had a way to make all of his dreams come true. Harry laid there for a while lost in thought. After a while, he decided to that he had been in bed long enought and that it was time to get up.
After he took his shower and got dressed, he headed into the headmasters office and saw that there was a large breakfast already prepared and waiting for him to start eating. He sat at the table and loaded up his plate with his favorite foods. After he finshed eating he went back into his room to retrieve the book. He went back to the office, got comfortable and started reading.
When Harry had started reading, he had expected the book to have spells that he had already seen, but to say that he was suprised, would be an understatement. The first part of the book that he came to was something called Shadow Travel. It allowed someone to travel through the darkness or shadow realm. They could travel from one place to another just by opening a portal to the shadow realm and then opening another portal to their destination. It was difficult to do since it was technically dark magic and dark magic is harder to learn than regular magic.
After reading about Shadow Travel for a while he decided to give it a try. Alright, Harry thought, the book says to concentrate on opening a portal to realm of darkness. So Harry did just that.
It took him about a half hour, but he finally managed to open a portal. Harry stared in awe at the blob of black that seemed to absorb any light that touched it. He was about to step into the portal when a voice behind him said, "I wouldn't do that if I was you."
When Harry turned around to see who had spoken, he saw that it was Phiness. Harry stared at him and he stared right back. Harry finally said, "Well you're not me, now are you? Why shouldn't I do it?"
"I have been watching you since you started practicing," the portrait said distainfully. "It took you a half hour to open that portal. What do you thing would happen if you went through and couldn't open a portal to get back through? No, it would be best if you practice first and make sure that you can easily open and close the portals."
Harry stared at him, gob smacked. Grudgingly he said, "I suppose your right. I should practice some more before I attempt to go through." So Harry continued to practice for about 3 more hours, until he could easily open and close the portals.
Harry took a break for lunch. While he was eating he started talking to Albus.
"I think that I can do it now. I can easily open and close the portals," Harry was telling him. "I think that I am going to try it after lunch."
"Excellent Harry," Albus praised him. "You are moving fast. It took me almost a month to master that form of travel. Not that I used it much anyway."
"Well its not like I don't have the proper motivation," Harry said.
After lunch Harry cleared the area and concentrated on making a portal to the realm of darkness. The portal opened up easily and Harry took a deep breath and stepped through. The portal closed behind him. The world was completely black. there was no light at all. Harry remembered that the book said to comcentrate on seeing and when Harry did he gasped in suprise and softly said, "Bloody Hell."
Before him was a vast open area. It stretched endlessly in all directions. The area wasn't overly bright, but it was light enough to see. Everything was a sort of greyish color.
Harry heard something behind him and turned around to see a small creature. The creature seemed to be made up of the shadows themselves and had glowing purple eyes. It looked up at him curiously. Harry was not fooled by this creatures innocent look. The book said that there would be many types of creatures in that realm and that all of them could be dangerous, but if one knew how, than they could control them. The problem with that was that the only person who could ever control them was the person who created this type of travel. That was why no one uses this type of travel, the book had said, these creatures are very dangerous.
Harry slowly started to back away from the creature when his foot collided with something behind him. He turned around only to realize that it was another creature and that now he was surrounded by them. Harry stood completely still, hoping that they would go away. The creatures just stared at him. After a very tense minute the creatures started to bow to him. Harry was suprised. The book had said that these creatures bow to no one but their master. Well, Harry thought, I guess that means that I'm there new master.
Harry looked around at all the assembled creatures. Each creature was different so Harry figured that each type had sent one of their kind to swear their loyalty. "Umm," Harry stammered, "I don't have need of you right now, but I may in the future." The creatures seemed to understand this and left him alone. Harry sighed in relief. Well, I guess that if I have to fight Voldemort in the new world, than I have my own army.
Harry spent a little more time looking around, despite the fact that there was nothing to look at. He eventually decided that he had spent enough time in the realm of darkness and opened a portal to head back to the office.
When Harry stepped out of the portal he was immediatly shouted at by the various portraits in the room. Eventually he got tired of getting yelled at and shouted, "Will you all just shut up!" It had an immediate effect. In a softer voice he continued, "Now what are you all yelling about?"
Albus was the one to speak up, "Harry, you had us worried. You know as well as I do that there are very dangerous creatures in that realm. They could have killed you and there would have been nothing that we could have done about it."
Harry laughed, "Oh! Is that all? I saw the creatures. They bowed to me. They recognise me as their new master," He informed them.
Thye looked absolutly gob smacked. "They bowed to you," asked Dippet.
"Yes," Harry replied. "I thought that they were going to attack me, but they bowed to me instead. I was very surprised."
"That is very good news Harry. Shocking, but good," Albus said.
"I know. Now if I have to fight Voldemort again that I will have my own army," Harry told them. "Now if you will excuse me, I am tired and am going to head to bed." With that Harry grabbed the book and headed into the quarters where he fell asleep almost immediatly.
The next month passed in a blur for Harry. His routine was the same everyday. Get up, eat breakfast, train, eat lunch, train, eat dinner, train, and then go to bed. Harry had finished the book a week ago and had spent the past week preparing the spell that will take him to another dimension.
The day before Harry was supposed to perform the spell he dicide to visit Mad-eye as promised. So Harry opened a portal to the shadows and stepped through. He then opened another portal to just outside Mad-eye's front door. When the portal closed Harry knocked three times and waited. He waited for about a minute before he heard Mad-eye ask him, "What did I show you before your fifth year that got you so upset?"
"A picture of the original Order," Harry replied without missing a beat.
The door opened to reveal a smiling Mad-eye Moody. "Well, lad, are you going to stand there all day or are you going to come in?"
Harry laughed and walkled through the doorway and closed the door behind him. Harry had only been in Mad-eye's house once before. The house was fairly large with a foeglass in every room. 'You can never be to careful' was what Mad-eye said when Harry had asked about them.
"So what brings you to my home," Mad-eye asked snapping Harry out of his thoughts. Mad-eye was staring at Harry appraisingly.
"I have decided to leave the world," Harry told him honestly. There, Harry thought, it's all out in the open.
"What do you mean, 'Leave the world',"asked Mad-eye. He was wearing a confused expression.
"I talked to Albus," Harry told him. "He said that there was a spell that could take me to a different dimension where I could meet my parents and everyone would be alive again. I was wondering if you would like to come with me."
Mad-eye stared at Harry as though he were crazy. Then his expression turned into a thoughtful one. After a few minutes in silence with Mad-eye thinking, he said, "No. Thanks for the offer, but now I'm going to go into retirement for good. I'm going to rest until its my time to leave this world."
"Alright. You can't say that I didn't offer," Harry told him. "I came to visit just as I had promised."
"Yes you did and for that i'm grateful. It was good talking to you one last time. Before you go I want to give you something." With that Mad-eye got up and left the room. He returned a minute later with a box about 12 inches long and 3 inches wide. He wordlessly handed the box to Harry. Inside the box was a beautifully crafted knife. The blade was 9 inches long and shining silver. The handle had a grip on it that formed to the users hand. At the top of the handle was a griffons head. The knife was beautiful.
"It's beautiful," Harry said awed. "I can't except this. It must cost a fortune." Harry tried to hand him the knife.
"You can and you will," Mad-eye told him. "I no longer have a use for it and I'm sure that you could do something with it."
"Thank you," Harry said to him, and stepped foward and gave the man a hug. After a moment Mad-eye relaxed and hugged him back. When they broke apart Harry looked at him and said, "Mad-eye, can you do me one last favor."
"Anything."
"Can you visit Albus sometimes. I think it migth get kind of lonely in that office after a while," Harry asked him.
"Sure, kid. I was going to do that anyway," Mad-eye told him.
"Well I guess that it's time to say goodbye. It has been a pleasure to know you and work with you," Harry said sincerely.
Mad-eye looked right back and said, "The pleasure was all mine, Potter. Good luck in your next adventure."
"Thanks again Mad-eye. Maybe well see each other in our next great adventure," Harry said. With that said Harry turned and left the house, Never to return again.
When Harry shadow travelled back to the office at Hogwarts he reappeared in the office. Harry looked up at the portrait of Albus Dumbledore and said, "It's time Albus. I'm going to perform the spell tonight."
Albus gazed down at Harry sadly and said, "I wish that you didn't have to use the spell at all. And in a perfect world you wouldn't need to, but I wish you luck in your next adventure. What about Alastor?"
"I asked him if he wanted to come with me, but he declined," Harry informed him. "He said that he was going to go into permanent retirement. I told him to come and visit you sometime. I thought that might cheer you up."
"Yes, it will be good to see him again," the portrait told him. "I think that you better go pack your things." Harry nodded to him and left the room to gather his things.
A short while later Harry was standing in the middle of the old office with his wand out and his things by his side. Harry looked around at all of the portraits and said, "It has been an honor working with you all."
A sort plump witch replied, "The honor was all ours dearie." Harry gave her a big smile.
"Well, I guess this is it. Good bye everyone," Harry said one last time before he grabbed his things and pointed his wand at himself screaming, "Altero Reata!" And with a bright flash of light,17 year old Harry Potter left his world. Never to return again.