Hey everyone this an AU story taking place during Harry's 6th year. It will involve an original character by the name of Ryan Holmes. His role will be very important to the story and will focus more on him. Hermione is also a huge part of my story and will serve as the female lead and love interest for my original character. As you will see some cannon stuff has been changed but i will do my bets to stay true to the spirit of the books though I am taking many liberties with the universe itself and expounding on things J.K. Rowling left for us to imagine. It is rated M for future violence and sexual scenes though this will not be the focus. I hope all you guys enjoy i love getting reviews and ideas from the community. Enjoy!
This is the work of JK Rowling i do not own harry potter.
A New Face
The grand doors of Hogwarts opened as the returning students hustled into the great hall. Harry, Hermione and Ron moved together with their fellow Gryffindors laughing and horsing around each excited to see one another after a long summer break. The Great Hall was full of noise and laughter as each house got situated.
The golden trios sat together across from them were their fellow Gryffindor 6th years Ginny, Neville and Seamus. "Have you heard the news guys", said Neville with an excited look on his face. Everyone glanced at Neville curious expressions beginning to form on their faces. Neville continued ignoring his confused friends, "For real guys you really haven't heard the news, rumor is for the first time in Hogwarts history there will be a transfer student from America. There was a collective gasp as other Gryffindor's began to eaves drop.
"Are you serious Neville", questioned Hermione. Neville nodded, "I heard Dumbledore chose him personally he's going to be in our year as well." Before the Gryffindors could continue discussing this new revelation McGonagall's voiced boomed in the hall announcing the sorting ceremony. It went as it always did with nervous first years getting sorted into their respective houses. The houses cheered for their new additions and Harry and Ron patted a few first years on the back many of them stared intently at the very famous boy who lived.
"Excuse me everyone may I please have your attention." Everyone turned to face the voice of Dumbledore who was now standing at his podium. His bright gold robes shone brilliantly decorated with various stars and planetary bodies. "Thank you all, I have a very special announcement. This year at Hogwarts for the first time in our history we are having a transfer student from across the pond." The murmuring began but quickly died down as Dumbledore continued. "He is a bright young wizard and we are to welcome him with open arms and learn from him about his magic and culture as he will learn from us. Please Welcome Ryan Holmes."
There was stunned silence as a young man emerged from the main doors of the great hall. He stepped through the doorway and Hermione along with many other girls felt their hearts skip a beat. Ryan Holmes was about 6 ft tall and even under his black scoop neck shirt and black peat coat you could see he was extremely well built. His footsteps echoed loudly his leather boots landing firmly on the stone. He brushed his hand through his long brown wavy hair his yellow and grey eyes seemed to pierce everyone's gaze.
Hermione stared and tried to logically figure out why her heart was beating so fast. She obviously knew this new comer was gorgeous but there was something else about him. HE seemed to radiate maturity and confidence. Hermione shook herself out of this train fo thought as Dumbledore's voice brought her back to reality. "Without any further ado Professor McGonagall place the sorting hat on our transfer students head." It barely touched his head when it yelled out, "Gryffindor!"
THE Gryffindor's cheered as Ryan walked down to meet his new house mates. He walked over to where the Golden trio was sitting. "Nice to meet you all I'm Ryan." Ryan stretched out his hand and shook Harry's first. "Welcome I'm Harry Potter the pleasure is ours. WE hope you enjoy being in Gryffindor." Both young men smiled at each other a mutual respect quickly forming despite meeting for only a few seconds. Ryan waved at the rest of his fellow Gryffindor's and took a seat right next to Hermione Granger.
As the feast to start the New School Year began Ryan looked over and noticed the beautiful brown haired girl sitting next to him. Her brown eyes were entrancing him but Ryan kept his cool. HE leaned over and offered his hand, "It's a pleasure to sit next to you Ms. Granger." Hermione smiled and took his hand. She definitely thought he was smooth and she couldn't believe he was her age he exuded the confidence of man twice his age. "It's definitely a pleasure Mr. Holmes. Where are you from in America exactly?" She was very curious to get to know their new guest especially one as gorgeous as him.
She noticed Ryan tensed up a bit when she asked this question further piquing her curiosity. "I'm a bit of a traveler move around a lot I guess you can say I'm from all over." His answer was just as mysterious as he was and she could not read him despite being very perceptive. Their eyes met and she quickly looked away his eyes were to piercing they seemed all knowing and she quickly became beat red.
The tension was broken as desert came and the Gryffindor's began to come say hi to their new house mates and asking many of the same questions. After a time everyone began to get up as the feast came to a close. Before the 6th year Gryffindor's could file out they were stopped by the Head of their House. Professor McGonagall eyed the group of 6th years and finally spoke. "As you all well know as 6th years you are now allowed to room in the co-ed Gryffindor dormitories. Please make your way there at once your stuff is in the common room and you can pick your own room assignments. Also Ms. Granger I believe as the brightest witch we have I will charge you will getting Mr. Holmes acquainted and be his guide to Hogwarts. Also to help this process he will be living in your dorm with you." Hermione could feel the blood rush to her face and heard the collective sighs of her fellow sixth year witches. She felt she stares of her best friends Rona and Harry and she noticed they smirked at her and noticed her blushing. She quickly accepted McGonagall's proposal. The professor glanced at Ryan, "Are you ok with this Mr. Holmes?" Ryan nodded in agreement and smiled. He looked over at Hermione her beauty hitting him all over again. He smiled again realizing this whole school gig would not be to bad at all.
Ryan moved his small chest of belongings which wasn't much, he had no supplies and his years of travelling left him to carry very little with him. He looked at his fellow house mates and breathed a sigh of relief they all seemed nice. HE carried his chest into his new room and set them down. He returned to the common room and plopped down on the leather sofa and closed his eyes. He noticed the weight in the couch shift and opened his eyes to see Hermione looking at him playfully. He smiled at her and said, "So I guess we are going to be seeing a lot of each other."
Hermione smiled back. Though she had just met this mysterious American boy she felt oddly comfortable around him. She took a moment to drink him in. Ryan was sprawled on the couch his tight shirt shifted up a bit and Hermione stared at his partially exposed six packs. His abs were extremely built and his arms had more than a little tone. She responded quickly, "Yes we are but we definitely need to get to know one another better." Ryan nodded in agreement and they sat and talked and time flew by. It was as if they were talking to an old friend.
"So Ryan what kind of wand do you use", Hermione asked innocently. Ryan looked at her oddly, "I don't use a wand."Hermione almost laughed but noticed his eyes were serious. "Really you don't, how is that even possible?" Her mysterious new roommate just seemed all the more mysterious and for some reason she liked it. Ryan winked at her, "you'll find out tomorrow during class." Ryan glanced at the clock and saw the very late time of 2 am. HE slowly got up and helped Hermione up. They both made their way to their shared room, without even stopping to step into the bathroom Ryan disrobed down to his boxers. Hermione was taken completely aback. She had for a brief second a full view of Ryan's chiseled body.
She felt her body tingle and felt the tingle spread to the darkest parts of her. She quickly shook them off obviously Ryan wasn't trying to be sexual for he quickly hopped into bed and muttered a goodnight already a snore emitted from her new friend. She smiled at his sleeping frame and laughed at how quickly he fell asleep. It was in this moment she knew she was in trouble she was developing a full blown crush for this new transfer student. She quickly fell asleep her mind racing good dreams filled her night.
After a delicious breakfast in the great hall the Gryffindors gathered outside by the lake for their first Defense Against the Dark Arts class taught by none other than Professor Snape. Snape lined up his students the 6th years looking at him with contempt and worry. "Today's assignment will put all you have learned over the past 5 years to the test. You will be split into teams of four and participate in a gauntlet style battle first team to "survive" to the end of the gauntlet wins." The students were shocked, not only did this sound extremely dangerous but it was insane. All of a sudden a large stone cave came into view. It didn't look big on the outside but on the inside the students were sure it was massive due to an expanding charm.
Snape called out, "Team one: Ryan Holmes, Hermione Granger, Neville Longbottom, Ginny Weasley." Ryan smiled at Hermione but Hermione wasn't as thrilled she was still confused by how Ryan didn't have a wand and if so what help would he be in this task. HE would become a liability in their knowing Snape had filled it with Enchanted Dummies who would fire spells at them and they also had to contend with the other teams. The four lined up in front of Snape, "don't die" was the only bit of advice the ever cruel Snape offered and they were thrust into the massive gauntlet.
They found themselves in the middle of a dense forest and already Hermione heard footsteps as students on other teams rushed through the forest securing a location. Her logic immediately told her they needed to set up a base camp in which to strategize. "Ginny I need you to start putting up protective enchantments, Neville look around our base camp see if there's any plants we could use as distractions or offensively." The witch and wizard ran off to perform their assigned tasks. She couldn't figure out what to do with Ryan she didn't know any of his skill sets or how he even did magic. Before she could bark an order Ryan got up and started to wander off. Hermione called after him, "Ryan where are you going, your going to get yourself eliminated by going out there."
Ryan turned and met Hermione his piercing yellow and grey eyes had a darker light to them. His face was stone and he didn't flash her the smile she had grown to find cute in the past day. No he was completely different, Hermione didn't know whether to be scared or turned on her hear raced. He walked up to her and whispered in her ear, "Now you can see how good I am at what I do, though what I do might scare you." Hermione shook as he walked away. That's when she saw it a burst of black energy in his right hand and in it appeared a black katana like sword. Its blade was pitch black and red runes glowed on the blade. The atmosphere turned suddenly cold almost as if a dementor was nearby but she knew it was the blade Ryan held.
Then he disappeared Hermione was in shock and it took her a while to notice that Ginny and Neville were trying to get her attention. It was Ginny's question that brought her back, "Where did Ryan run off to?" Before she could answer she heard the explosion of spells and screams and yells. Hermione without thinking ran through the forest she ran for what seemed like an hour. She finally descended on a clearing and in the middle was Ryan sword in hand. Around him the unconscious bodies of every other Gryffindor 6th year student. They were all breathing but they were unconscious none the less. She slowly approached Ryan. HIs eyes had turned a pitch black and a frostbitten cold emanated from his being. Then there was a flash of light and all the students were now in the middle of the field beside the lake. Madame Pomfrey rushed over and started waking those who had been knocked out. Hermione touched Ryan's shoulder and his black eyes looked up at her she saw tears streaming from them and in that moment all fear left her. Then she heard a whisper coming from his lips, "Now you know who I am and what I do, I'm a Mage Slayer." The words hit Hermione like a ton of bricks she never heard the term before. Yet for some reason she saw Ryan was in pain she felt it and she hugged him and instantly the cold left him the sword was gone and his eyes were normal again. Ginny and Neville the only ones who weren't knocked out besides Hermione looked on in shock not knowing who or what their teammate was.
Snape approached them, "So Dumbledore was right about you very curious, you four return to your common rooms class is canceled for all Gryffindor 6 years today.
Ryan sat quietly in the common room with Hermione as tired and beaten Gryffindor's made their way to the Gryffindor co-ed dorms. Ryan tried to mutter apologies but he was met with sneers and curses. None of his fellow house mates had appreciated being defeated so easily and swiftly by one man.
Hermione put her arm around her new friend when Harry and Ron approached, "Well Ryan that was something", stated Harry. You are officially more popular than me and that's saying something," he laughed at his own joke. Ryan gave Harry a small smile. Harry continued, "Listen Ryan I know what it feels like to be weird to be different so don't worry about it mate you'll find friends here." "He's right mate", agreed Ron. Hermione nodded in agreement. Still embarrassed Ryan gave them a curt nod and headed off to his room.
Hermione sat with her two best friends and listened as they talked but her mind wasn't really there. Her mind was on Ryan, she had never seen that kind of magic or someone so powerful. What was a Mage Slayer, why were his eyes black, am I scared of him, do I like him? All these thoughts ran through her head. She had never felt this kind of attraction before. But now she knew he was hiding something dark, darker then maybe even Harry's secrets. She wondered why Dumbledore had brought him in he was obviously beyond well trained and dangerous. Not wanting to think anymore she got up and continued on to the room she shared with her mysterious and powerful crush. She opened the door and he lay their sleeping, it had surely been a long day for everyone. Before she curled up in her own bed she scribbled a note and left it on his bedside. "I'm not scared of you Mr. Holmes." She laid down and smiled at his sleeping form, Hogwarts had definitely brought her someone interesting this year and with that she closed her eyes and slept.