It had been two years since he had gone away. The sounds of cheerful conversation and clattering knives and forks resonated in the Great Hall. Happy faces smiled and laughed as they recounted they're summer to all they're friends of which they didn't see over the summer. Only two people stayed silent picking at they're food and not paying attention to they're surroundings. To say that Hermione Granger and Ronald Weasley were happy people would be a complete and utter lie.
Two years ago, they had been summoned into Professor Dumbledore's private study along with Harry after Cedric Diggory's death. It seemed as though they're meeting and farewell was cut short between the three of them and they would have given anything for proper goodbyes, but what was done was done. Harry had left, and there was nothing that they could do about it.
"Harry this must be brief," Dumbledore said hurriedly. "They're coming and it will be any minute that they can take you away. Fudge would admit that he was Lord Voldemort himself before admitting that he had risen which is why you must leave tonight."
"Tonight? But why? I haven't done anything wrong! Voldemort killed Cedric! Goddamn it Moody wasn't even himself how can he not believe me!?" Harry screamed.
"This isn't a game Harry. You will be sent to Azkaban if you do not leave tonight. This war will be lost unless I do something now." Dumbledore stroked his beard thoughtfully as if contemplating what to do next, "Do you want to defeat him?"
"Yes"
"More than anything?"
"Yes!"
"Would you do anything?"
"YES DAMNIT! I TOLD YOU MORE THAN ONCE"
"Harry, calm down," Hermione said soothingly.
Dumbledore hurriedly paced around his room searching cupboards and drawers until finally he came across a silver ball. Placing it on the table he hurriedly started running through hand seals faster than the eye could see. Hermione's eyes widened in recognition just as Dumbledore stopped on the last seal and yelled.
"Hijutsu: Kirema!" (Hidden Technique: Rift)
The silver ball slammed against the wall in shattered to pieces. In its place, a massive portal opened in the wall as Fawkes wailed in recognition. The look on Hermione's face mirrored Ron's feelings inside; Fear, Awe and Apprehension.
"What do you want Albus? I told you not to call on me unless it's an emergency," A voice from the portal came.
"Gamabunta-sama, this is an emergency. I need you to take this boy to Jiraiya, get him to train him especially in charka control and especially in Doton, Katon and Fuuton jutsu. Make sure that he DOES NOT take him west and for God sake make sure he keeps the Icha Icha away from him, I do not need a pervert running through this school.
"Also give my regards to Tsunade and tell her our deal is done, that I wish her all the best and that I wish I could have used it to come see everyone but this is it. I do not have the life-force to use anymore Jutsu.
"Also, give my regards to Sandaime Hokage-sama and Yondaime Hokage-sama. Let them know they were the best friends I had and ask them to allow him the Toad contra-"
"Albus, I hate to say this in the limited time we have but… A-Arashi and Sarutobi are dead…Arashi's son Naruto is the only thing left and he is promised the Toad contract. However, we can give him the Phoenix contract instead. But what is this about Albus! You shouldn't waste this on a boy! To summon Konoha to fight you're enemy or something, not some damn boy!"
"HE IS THE FUTURE OF THIS WAR!" Dumbledore yelled for what seemed to be the first time to the children in front of him. "Harry, you must leave. You will be trained in skills and body that Voldemort has not the faintest idea of. You must do you're best and do whatever Jiraiya says. Under no circumstances are you to read his books. Say goodbye to you're friends, you must leave before Fudge gets here.
"I won't! You need me, they're my family, I can't do it…" Harry rambled.
"We'll be here when you get back." Hermione smiled, hiding her feelings from her friend. "Voldemort's death depends on you getting stronger."
"Just come back to us mate! We'll be counting the days until you come back!" Ron mirrored.
"Thanks guys," Harry said, tears welling in his eyes. "I'll never forget you."
The days turned into weeks, the weeks turned into months and months into years and still there was no word of him coming back. As time went on Ron and Hermione distanced themselves more and more, occasionally offering the hopeful smile when someone mentioned that he could be back at any minute. The hope had left them though, they knew that he could be gone for half they're life and they could lose they're opportunity to tell him what he meant to them.
Cedric's ex-girlfriend had left for the year and returned. When she came back she entered into they're year and was well known for her loathing of Harry. She voiced his cowardice of killing Cedric and running without having the face to explain what happened to everyone. In a strange way, they're pain was what brought them together. They never brought up Harry but when he came up in a conversation, Cho would always scowl and leave the room.
"Hello guys," Cho greeted disturbing them from they're memories.
"Cho," Hermione replied.
"Hn," Ron grunted.
"Finished the transfiguration assignment that we had to do?" Cho continued unfazed.
"No," Ron cut in. "We had to make sure we had enough to teach the D.A. this year."
"That's continuing?"
"Yes,"
"Dumbledore came earlier. Said he wouldn't make us do it this year," Hermione said, poking her food again.
"Good,"
Abruptly, the doors to the great hall opened and a hooded figure opened the dual doors of the Great Hall. A tall figure promptly grabbed at his hooded cloak and thrust it sideways revealing himself. A tall chiseled young man stood in the doorway. His taut chest pressed against his tight blood red shirt as his sleeves hugged his arms tightly. His biceps, whilst large, did not overcompensate in size for his strength. His large, yet not overly large frame was set in perfect posture as dark green cargo pants covered his long legs. His hair was spiked up at the back with a fringe parted slightly at the front revealing a scar in the shape of a lightning bolt. His eyes opened suddenly to reveal forest green orbs that piercingly darted around the Hall searching for a familiar face. Many gasps spread throughout the room. Girls swooned and boys stared envious of the figure. Realization hit the school suddenly as they stared at his green eyes.
"He's back!"
"Dear Lord!"
"YOU!" Cho spat as she jumped from her chair. Thrusting her hand into her pocket she pulled out her wand and pointed it at the young male. "STUPEFY!"
The red spell charged angrily towards the figure as everybody held they're breath to hear an outcome. A blue haze surrounded the male as he slammed his hands together in a prayer position. Running through hand seals the boy suddenly stopped on one and breathed in haughtily.
"Suiton: Suijinheki!" He yelled blowing water from his mouth. (Water Release: Water Encampment Wall)
Water flew out of the intruder's mouth and encased the boy in a sphere of water. Everyone held they're breathe in awe as the spell abruptly slammed itself into the sphere and dissipated with relative ease. What amazed them even more was the sudden continuation of hand seals the stranger made.
"Suiton: Suiryudan!" The stranger bellowed. (Water Release: Water Dragon Blast)
The sphere of water suddenly reformed itself into a massive water dragon and flew with amazing speed at Cho. Cho froze with fear as the dragon roared with anger as it opened its mouth to engulf the girl. Cho closed her eyes in fear awaiting her fate.
"Enough!" Dumbledore yelled seconds before the dragon closed its jaws on the girl. The dragon abruptly lost shape and fell in a precarious heap on top of the poor girl. Shock overcame her as the water soaked her from head to foot and a smile came over the haughty owner of the technique. Walking past her towards the head table Cho stood there in shock staring out in front of her and hyperventilated at the sudden brush of death and shock of being soaked from head to toe. As he passed her, he whispered in a voice that could only be heard by her.
"You might want to close you're robe."
Looking down she suddenly noticed why. The soaking she received made her white T-shirt that said 'My face is up here' cling to her ample chest semi-transparent revealing her black lacy bra. Realization and heat hit her face as she clamped her robe around her desperate to cover herself and to stop her shivering. The boy just continued walking not caring that the girl was shivering in her soaked clothes.
"Dumbledore," The boy said. "I request that yourself, Ms. Granger and Mr. Weasley kindly meet me in your office immediately. It is good to be back sir, but things must be discussed. Bring whomever else you would like to this meeting but please keep it as small as possible." With a curt bow of his head flames erupted from the bottom of his feet and consumed him. Ashes fell from the top of the flames and the boy was nowhere to be seen.
"I must say Dumbledore, you gotta admit that Harry's got style," Flitwick said with a grin.
"You!" Cho yelled as she entered the office.
"Me," Harry replied curtly.
Suddenly, Cho's wand arm and body was held back by Hermione and Ron in an attempt to stop the girl from lashing out at the boy they missed for so long. One look from Ron stopped the girls struggle and she haughtily ripped herself from they're grip and sat herself on Dumbledore's couch. Her newly changed clothes accentuated her hips and she crossed her arms over her chest as she forced her eyes on Fawkes sitting on his perch. Dumbledore entered ceremoniously with Professor McGonagall and Professor Snape following in tow.
"I must say Harry, that was quite an entrance," Dumbledore said, his twinkle returning to his eye.
"Yeah well I couldn't very well let a Psychopath kill me for no reason," Harry replied curtly bowing to the headmaster.
"I'll give you Psychopath!"
"Miss Chang, kindly sit and do not speak unless spoken to," Snape commanded.
"Report on your progress Harry," Dumbledore sighed.
"I have excelled in Ninjutsu, Taijutsu and Genjutsu. I currently excel in Katon and Fuuton jutsu but prefer using Suiton jutsu. I have learnt 100 Ninjutsu and mastered 35. Copy-nin Kakashi taught me 75 Ninjutsu knowing well over 1000 himself. He seemed to think it was better for me to be limited and specialized than to be over knowledgeable. Jiraiya-ero then took me and assisted me in creating 25 Ninjutsu techniques of my own and advanced charka control. I was taught Genjutsu by Youkai Maboroshi; known throughout the east for her effective silent killing. Maito Gai also taught me Taijutsu as well as Weaponship specializing in Katana's."
"Excellent, you have excelled beyond my wildest dreams, are you ready to study magic again?"
"Yes Professor," Harry replied humbly bowing.
"Potter, it may be beneficial to know where exactly you have been," Snape drawled. "I must say that I have never seen a display of magic quite like that one before."
"A true shinobi never reveals his secrets," Harry replied simply.
"So you have been inducted into Konoha ranks?" Dumbledore asked.
"No, but I was assessed on my ability and my abilities are ranked ANBU,"
"ANBU!? My God, what rank has Jiraiya received now?"
"Sannin," Harry replied with a smile.
"Absolutely amazing…" Dumbledore breathed. In all honesty he hadn't expected Harry to reach such a level, but to learn the basics of summoning and a couple techniques to stall to get his wand, but this… This would mean that the war could be won with relative ease, and the balance of magic restored.
"Professor, you told us that the spell that you used was to conjure a sort of portkey that would transport Harry to a place where he could learn but you never gave us any more information than that." Hermione inquired.
"And I'm afraid that is all I can give you…" Dumbledore replied. "Shinobi are highly secretive and my magic was the only thing that got them to teach me. It is why I am so feared by Voldemort.
"When I was young I was taught the ways of the shinobi and during my regular training of control Tom would look in and see my power. Never did I use Jutsu of course but at the time the sight of a teacher walking up walls and trees was quite a sight.
"When Tom had left I threatened to reveal my true power to him, however as time went on and I grew older my Chakra stores have become so minimal that any techniques that I use now can very well kill me," Dumbledore finished.
"Walking up walls!? Well we all know that's bloody well impossible," Cho chuckled.
"Careful Cho," Harry replied bowing his head. "Muggles believe that magic is impossible as well."
"Be that as it may," Cho spat. "It is not possible to use magic to walk up walls. Magic is all around us but is harnessed through use of a wand. Wandless magic users haven't been seen for over a millennia and to harness it through you're feet is damn well impossible."
"Who said that I was using magic?" Harry replied solemnly.
"Enough, you may leave Harry; you're room is as you left it," Harry bowed slightly before disappeared in a swirl of flames as Dumbledore turned to the remaining people in his office.
"Hermione, Ron, you're to watch out for him, your previous relationship with him should help bring him. He will be the same Harry as he was when he left but I doubt that he will be less inclined to attack anyone; in fact I wouldn't be surprised if he attacked when provoked. Make sure Mr. Malfoy doesn't pick any fights with him or the results could be… disastrous. In light of his return you are to resume meetings and teaching at the D.A. Everyone is dismissed, Miss Chang please stay here."
Everyone other than Cho shuffled out of the room. Cho crossed her legs and swapped them over again leaning back into the reclining armchair.
"It's time to let go Cho…" Dumbledore sighed tiredly.
"He killed Cedric,"
"Voldemort killed Cedric,"
"It should have been him!" She screamed. "Voldemort wanted him and killed Cedric."
"I'm very sorry to hear that Cho. Never would I have though you would condemn one life for another."
Cho hung her head in shame as she looked at her feet. Her anger wavered slightly under the gaze of her headmaster until she suddenly looked up in resolve.
"I hate him Headmaster. Nothing you say or feel can change that. I always will and I'll never change."
Cho sat waiting in the Gryffindor common room waiting for Hermione and Ron to come downstairs. When she had come back, Dumbledore had specifically given her permission to enter the Gryffindor common room in order to visit Ron and Hermione. And so she sat, reading a book at 7 am that day. The sound of the boy's dorm door opening and closing caused her attention to waver slightly.
"Ronald, you never wake up this early." Cho said out loud not looking up from her book.
"Who said I was Ron?" The voice said. Cho looked up from her book startled to see the green eyes of the one boy she did not want to see; Harry Potter.
"Oh, it's just you,"
"Didn't seem the think that when I arrived here,"
"That's because I hate you," Cho said closing her book in frustration.
"I didn't kill him you stupid girl," Harry said his eyes firing. "Stop wallowing in your self pity. Poor me, my boyfriend died, I wish it wasn't him. Well BOO FUCKING HOO."
"Don't pretend to know what I went through," Cho said turning her head to leave the common room. Her black hair fanned out as she strode towards the exit. Harry grabbed her arm and forced her to look into his eyes. They're eyes and lips inches apart as Harry looked down at her.
"You think that I wanted him to die? I watched him killed before my eyes. Believe me, I want nothing more than him to come back, if he hadn't died maybe I could have stayed instead of leaving all that I loved." He whispered inching closer and closer to her lips.
"I hate you…" She whispered closing her eyes and moving closer to his lips.
"Cho! I can't tie the straps on the back of my dress… What is going on here?" Hermione said looking down from the stairs at the both of them.
"You bastard!" Cho said, jerking her arm away from him. Turning on her heal, she walked straight out of the common room not looking back.
"Bit of a livewire isn't she…" Harry said turning around and smiling at Hermione.
"Don't worry about her, she's a sweet girl. She'll just take a while to get used to you," Hermione replied smiling sweetly. "Tie my dress for me?" She asked, walking down the stairs.
Harry nodded solemnly, "You wear dresses now?"
"A lot's changed Harry," Hermione said with her back to him. "People change, and I don't know I can't be a tomboy all my life."
"I wish I had the time to waste on fashion and relationships, but such is life I guess," Harry said concentrating on the job.
"You've changed too Harry. I never would have guessed you had such power. I guess when you left I was kind of hoping you wouldn't go. Yesterday was the first time I had a conversation with another housemate let alone a student.
"Ron took it the hardest. He was devastated when you left and wouldn't touch food. A week of cooking Mrs. Weasley's best finally brought him to his senses when he realized you wouldn't have wanted him so pasty and thin.
"Ginny wouldn't talk for a long time. Said that if she could turn it all back she would have told you how she felt. I think going did good for her though because she met up with Oliver Wood last year and they've been seeing each other, she said that she was happy she gave him a chance.
"Mr. Weasley and Mrs. Weasley just hanged in there for everyone. Fred and George got the money you left them and now they have a multi-million galleon business; the Weasley's having become even richer than the Malfoy's.
"Noone expected what Sirius had done. He took it in his stride and was so confident you would come back. He never became one bit cheerless and always had a smile on his face and said that you would come back. I don't think he ever doubted you," Hermione finished.
"You have no idea how much I missed you guys…" Harry sighed.
"Neither do you Harry," Hermione sobbed before crying into his shoulder. She cried raggedly before finally coming to herself and smiling up at him, choking back laughter. "If Ron saw us he'd probably kill you."
"Too late," Ron said smiling from the top of the stairs to the Boys dorm.
"Why would he kill me?" Harry said in honest confusion.
Hermione smiled and walked up the stairs to Ron. Grabbing the back of his head she pulled him in and kissed him passionately. After pulling away, both of them looked downstairs at Harry who resembled a goldfish.
"Well that's a big change." Harry said.
"What about you Harry, you've changed more than we can possibly believe. I mean look at you, you look bloody brilliant!" Ron exclaimed. Hermione blushed as she looked down and noticed Harry's attire.
Harry stood in the middle of the common room dressed in nothing but his green cargo pants that he wore the night before. His chiseled muscles glistened in the morning sun, the lines of his shoulders, arms and abdominals. Harry turned his back to hide his body and they noticed a tattoo on his left shoulder blade of a phoenix in mid flight, the kanji of fire in the background of it. Running up the stairs, Harry returned with his robes over a shirt that said, 'Don't like what I'm wearing? Feel free to undress me'
"Let's go down to breakfast." Harry said jogging down the stairs.
The trio made they're way to the Great Hall thoroughly catching up on things Harry had missed on his time away. As they entered the already filled Great Hall silence overwhelmed they're entrance as Harry walked into the hall and sat down next to Cho.
"That seat has been taken," Cho said not taking her eyes away from the Daily Prophet she was reading in her hand.
"Funny that," Harry replied. "I don't see anyone sitting here aside from me."
"Actually, Ron sits there daily." Cho replied still keeping her eyes trained on the paper in her hand.
"Its fine Cho I'll just sit here," Ron said, sitting across from her next to Hermione.
"Actually speaking now are we?" Cho quipped. "Gone are the days when you speak in grunts and noises like a troll now that he's back"
"What is the matter with you?" Ron replied angrily.
"This asshole up and goes for two whole years leaving you alone anti-social and miserable and now he comes back and everything's alright?" Cho yelled standing from her seat.
"The eggs are really good here aren't they?" Harry commented, his mouth full of food. Hermione took one look at him and giggled uncontrollably. Ron looked at his friend and let out an enormous belly laugh. Cho just stood there looking at the situation as if they had gone mad.
"You're insane," Cho said shaking her head.
"Common lighten up, D.A.'s on today," Hermione giggled.
Cho sat down in a huff and opened her newspaper. Finishing her breakfast as fast as possible she quickly scoffed her food down and exited the Great Hall with a skip in her step as realization hit her.
D.A. was an organization created when she came back by Dumbledore in order to compensate for Umbridge taking over the Defense Against the Dark Arts class and the school. Only old members could be in the meetings and lessons meaning that Potter wouldn't be able to be there. Suddenly her day just got better.
"I would like to introduce you all to Harry Potter who will be overseeing our meeting today. Professor Dumbledore asked him to step in and watch as he has been away on a training trip for the past 2 years without magic." Hermione addressed speaking solely to the members of the meeting. Harry sat in the corner of the room his eyes trained on all the things going on.
The meeting was ended and the lessons began. Harry looked on in awe as patronus' were produced as a warm up and the mild stretches were put into practice.
"Today we'll be dueling each other to show who has improved and who hasn't. It will also allow us to show Harry the different hexes and curses we have learnt in the time of the D.A." Ron instructed pacing in-between the rows of stretches in progress. As he passed Cho, Harry couldn't help but stare out her perfect form.
To say that Cho was exactly the same as she was when he left would be a complete lie. The baby fat around her face had disappeared leaving highly defined cheek bones and piercing almond eyes. Her complexion was flawless and her legs seemed to run forever, even though she was a head shorter than Harry. Her body was taut with all her curves in the right places and Harry couldn't help but let his eyes linger on her backside. Her hair had now grown and its deep raven black was mesmerizing as it shone in the light of the room. It was longer than it used to be and was tied in a high pony tail to keep it out of her eyes.
"First dueling will be Hermione and myse-"
"Actually Ron I was thinking maybe I could duel first." Harry interrupted.
Ron frowned and looked at his friend with curious eyes. "Why is that?"
"It's been a while since I've had to duel with a magic user, I would like to see how much I've improved."
"I guess that's alright then…" Ron said scratching his head. "Is there anyone that wants to have a –"
"I'll do it," Cho replied quickly moving into the dueling circle. To say that wasn't predictable was an understatement.
Harry smirked and made his way to the center of the stage.
"Ready guys?" Ron asked standing between them.
"Yeah" Cho replied determined.
"Mhmm," Harry stated cheerily.
"Begin!"
Cho started first by pocketing her wand and lunging forward. Aiming a roundhouse kick to his head she spun around trying to kick his face and threw three punches in rapid succession. Harry dodged rapidly avoiding being hit as he bent low and took out Cho's legs from under her. Cho fell unceremoniously to the ground and jumped back up and crouched before flipping backwards and landing in a cat like fashion.
Plunging her hand into her pocket she pulled out her wand and pointed it at Harry.
"Stupefy!" She screamed sending the stunning spell hurtling towards Harry. He smirked back at her before plunging his hands together in a prayer like fashion.
Running through hand seals faster than anyone in the room could follow he finally landed on the tiger seal.
"Katon: Karyuu Endan!" (Fire Release: Fire Dragon Missile)
Scorching heat erupted from his mouth and engulfed the spell Cho sent to him. Dodging left of the fire; she quickly regained her footing before sending another spell at him.
"Agnitahincus!" The fire quickly dispelled from the disruption of Harry and Cho switching places.
"Not bad Cho, I see you're not just a pretty face," Harry commented bowing.
"I don't need you're damn compliments," Cho spat.
"I will instruct you in the ways of the Shinobi; Lesson One! Taijutsu!"
Harry disappeared from view only to appear behind Cho; kicking her in the back. She hurtled forward and somersaulted into a crouching position blocking and taking as many hits as Harry threw. Cho tired quickly as Harry only seemed to get faster. Using the roundhouse kick Cho used on him Cho moved her hand up to block it while Harry simply stopped and swung his leg in the other direction.
Cho was sent flying into a wall of pillows that magically appeared to soften her blow. Getting up furiously, Cho launched herself at Harry running at top speed hoping to catch him off guard.
"Lesson Two! Genjutsu!" Harry yelled running through hand seals.
"Magen: Jabaku Satsu!" (Demonic Illusion: Tree Bind Death)
Harry disappeared from Cho's view as she looked for her attacker. Suddenly, roots from the ground enveloped her and she felt herself being restricted from moving. The vines crawled up legs and around her torso, exposing her mid-drift further than before. Slowly snaking up her body, the roots and vines finally moved around her neck and started restricting her breathing. Just as she closed her eyes to accept death, a flick on her nose suddenly brought her to her senses. Harry stood there smiling in front of her as he stuck his tongue out at her. "Got ya," He laughed nearly getting hit by Cho's slap before disappearing from view and appearing again in front of her.
"Final lesson! Ninjutsu!" Harry yelled.
Just as Harry started running through hand seals, Cho started summoning rocks in front of her and transfiguring them into attack dogs and launched them at Harry. When he finally finished hand seals the dogs flew towards his jaw ready to kill him. Harry took in a deep breathe and vomited mud all over them.
"Ohhh! Disgusting!" Parvati screamed as she watched.
"Doton: Doryuheki!" (Earth Release: Earth Style Wall)
A wall suddenly sprang up in front of Harry blocking Cho's view of him and any spells from coming through. Suddenly, the wall fell apart and started launching rocks at her.
"Protego!" Cho screamed trying to stop the rocks from hitting her. The rocks slammed through, breaking her shield and as one was about the hit her head, Harry grabbed her and pulled her away from the destruction.
"Enough!" Dumbledore said making his presence known. "Harry I believe that is enough, everybody back to they're rooms I want everyone in bed. Harry please escort Cho back to her dorm, anyone would be shaken after that."
Harry bowed slightly before leaving with the shaken girl in his arms. Turning the corner he left before he realized that he didn't know where the Ravenclaw Dorm was. Deciding to walk in a random location, he walked down the path the Ravenclaws usually walked after dinner, spotting an Avian Tamer painting ahead.
"I-I can walk," Cho said shakily. Moving out of Harry's grip she shakily put one foot on the ground before falling into Harry's waiting arms, they're faces inches apart once again.
"This isn't right… I hate you," She whispered.
"Why?" Harry whispered back.
"You took him from me, he died because of you," She replied softly moving closer to his lips.
Pushing her off him and lifting her again his eyes turned stone cold. "Until you accept that I didn't kill him, this will be between us. Until then we are enemies."
"You're certain… Bodily functions say otherwise Harry," Cho whispered seductively in his ear.
Harry swallowed his saliva before continuing down the hall.
"What's wrong Harry? You seem nervous," She continually whispered. "Do you want me Harry? Do you find me attractive?"
"No, I don't," He replied sternly before stopping in front of the Ravenclaw common room and putting her down.
"That's good Potter," She said pulling his head down closer to her lips again. Harry closed his eyes and moved down to kiss her before she moved away leaving her lips inches away from his before opening her eyes and grinning. "Because you shouldn't want what you can't have.
Speaking the password she moved into the common room and closed the portrait before collapsing onto the ground, her heart beating furiously in her chest. For someone who hated him, Harry Potter seemed to have quite the opposite effect on her.
"That was ruddy brilliant," Ron said before collapsing onto the sofa of the common room.
"I don't think it was magic though. I've been doing some research and what Harry is using is highly volatile," Hermione replied collapsing on his shoulder.
"What in bloody hell does volatile mean,"
"It means dangerous Ron," Harry replied from the portrait hole. He sat down on the sofa, not noticing the portrait hole opening again and a girl slipping inside and hiding in the shadows. Cho hid behind another sofa intently listening on what the trio had to say.
"That crap that you're using was bloody amazing, how can it be dangerous to you?" Ron asked.
"Ron there is something in everyone's body known as Chakra. This Chakra is the life force of a being. It's the energy that you feel when moving and is usually produced from food and you're body processing it.
"All people who unknowingly don't use Chakra go on in life with a small supply and generally cannot use it if they are not trained to use it at a young age. It is why where I came from, Shinobi are trained to kill from the age of 8 years old.
"Children trained to kill?" Hermione gasped.
"Afraid so," Harry sighed. "When I got there I was too old to use Chakra, I payed a price. A boy there known as Naruto has a demon sealed inside him. Hell I thought I had problems with Voldemort until I met this kid. He had to be the most energetic, fun-loving and caring boy I ever met. He was spat on and shunned because he had a demon sealed into him when he was a baby.
"Because I was too old to begin Chakra training we attempted something that had never been done before. We forced my Chakra pathways open using Demonic Chakra," Harry said.
"But Dumbledore would never agree, surely that's highly dangerous," Ron replied.
"Highly dangerous," Harry stated. "If the process had backfired my Chakra pathways would have exploded with demonic energy and my internal organs would have exploded from the pressure."
Cho gasped from her hiding spot as she realized the pain Harry would have went through in his trip. To attempt something so dangerous just for the good of wizards worldwide that you didn't know? Maybe this boy was misjudged after all.
"As I kept going with my training, I had to build up my Chakra. The only way to do that was in the same way to increase stamina, pushing you're body to its limits and allowing you're capacity to increase.
"Everyday I exhausted all of my Chakra stores; saving a bit to allow myself to survive and eventually I had Chakra stores larger than Naruto's, who was known for his Godly store supplies.
"Next I learned control. Daily I was forced to run up and down trees using Chakra until my control was increased. Then I had to walk on water. Eventually, I got my control down to being able to balance myself on the edge of a knife with my finger without being cut.
"Oh Harry," Hermione breathed.
"After that I traveled learning techniques and improving as I went along. But that was the easiest part," Harry said not wanting to continue.
"Why would that be the easiest part," Ron inquired. Sensing Harry's apprehension, Cho breathed in and contemplated whether or not to interrupt to save him from explanation, but she could not deny that she wanted to know as well.
"I was trained to know that death is a part of life," Harry sighed. "In a war you cannot stop to check you're enemy or hurl stunning spells at them because they could easily be revived and soon you would be overwhelmed. So for my final lesson I was taught to kill."
"Oh God!" Hermione breathed holding her hand over her face to cover her shock.
"My mission was to infiltrate and enemy base," Harry said without a hint of remorse or emotion. "I killed all of them; the men, the women, the children. I wasn't ready yet but before that I was placed under an illusion for 4 hours straight watching enemies' slaughter all that I loved. It helped me realize that people die for a reason or for no reason, and as such I was taught to kill as well.
"I was also taught that there was more to life than wallowing in death and that one could have a normal life in this Kill-or-be-Killed war. The sooner you all learn that the better off you will be," Harry finished.
Ron and Hermione were speechless over the story that Harry had told them and never expected Dumbledore to send him on such a fate. It was as if they had left his best friend and come back a weapon. But he was still they're friend and since his return he had done nothing but show that he was a kind hearted person, saving Cho from his attacks even though she constantly berated him and showered him with hate. It was safe to say that this boy was one of a kind, and each of them was happy that they were friends rather than foes.
Cho just sat there dumbstruck at the tale that she heard. When she heard them all go up to bed she made her way out the portrait hole, and back to the Ravenclaw rooms. When she got there she made sure that her quidditch robes were pressed and ready to be used to following morning for the match against Gryffindor. Tomorrow was going to be one interesting match she thought to herself as she drifted off to sleep.