The Crystal of Freo
Ludo
I am hoping that this is an enjoyable fic to all who are reading this series. The second part is here. It's mainly about the new class and the adventure that they are taking. I'm thinking that this'll be about four or five parts. But I'm not completely sure about this all. Well, enjoy!
Ludo
PART TWO: Three and the Magical Creatures
"Instead of having me rant on and on, I'm going to hand out to you these informing parchment pages. Think of them as brochures or something. I think that this is going to be a big hit at Hogwarts!" Professor Croubeau said. He handed the elegant parchment to everyone. All the lettering was in a midnight blue color.
Hermione was puzzled. Ron was overjoyed. Harry didn't know what to think. Did this have something to do with the visit of the Aurors? Something told him in his head to just stop thinking about it and mention nothing to his friends. Now, he wanted to worry about more important things, like who was going to be in his party?
Welcome to a Whole New World!
Your are now being introduced to the combination class of Defense Against the Dark Arts and Care of Magical Creatures. Today is just introductory. You'll get used to the functions of this magical real world experience.
You will first be picking a special Magical Creature to be your faithful companion. Consider transportation, magical abilities, defense skills, and being socially adept, that is, being friendly around people. Choose only one!
PICK IT NOW!
Harry was stunned at the rudeness of the parchment. But nevertheless, he walked over to the various pens and cages where the creatures were kept. There were cute little furry ones that looked to be more like playful pets than guides in these kinds of situations. Then, there were the ferocious big, monstrous creatures that were much like Vladamir.
Then Harry saw the perfect one! It had no special powers that Harry knew of. But it reminded him of a lot of things. It was absolutely outstanding! A magnificent Hippogriff!
"Ah 'arry! I knew dat you'd be the one to pick 'im!" Hagrid shouted.
"Hello, Hagrid! What's 'is name?" Harry said.
"You get ter pick it! Dat's the best part!" Hagrid was really cheerful. Harry knew that Hagrid couldn't handle teaching the class all by himself. But Hagrid would've had a wonderful time picking various magical creatures.
Harry considered a name. After a minute of careful thinking, he chose a very suitable one: Prongs.
"Ooh, I like it, 'arry! Is there a special meanin' to it?"
"Yeah, but I'd rather not say—"
"Oh, dat's quite alright!" Hagrid wrote Prongs and Harry Potter- 5th on a small card next to the Hippogriff's pen door. " 'member what to do? You know, to get used to 'im?"
"Yeah," Harry walked up and bowed to Prongs. After about ten seconds the bowed his head down and allowed Harry to get on him. Instead, Harry patted his beak. Prongs cooed softly. What was different about this Hippogriff was that he was various shades of golden yellow. Harry didn't know if there was such a thing.
"Hey, 'arry! Come 'ere!" Hagrid said in a loud whisper next to a unicorn colt. "I 'ave a secret 'bout Prongs."
Harry walked toward Hagrid, puzzled.
"What?"
"See, Prongs ain't just a reg'lar 'ippogriff. 'ee can shoot powerful lightnin' blasts through 'is wings. You'll find out soon 'nough though." Harry was even more puzzled. Now that he had his creature picked out, he went to see what Ron and Hermione were up to in their decisions.
"Look here, Harry!" Ron called. He was near a graceful and very powerful-looking beast. It was gray with a two horns out of his head. It had long, sleek legs with bright blue hooves. It was similar to a deer. "I've decided to name him Sleek. He seems really fast and strong! I think he's called a Quizelle."
"He's neat. I've got a Hippogriff. Do you know what Hermione got?" Harry asked.
"I don't know what it is. It's awfully ugly though," Ron said, pointing to a scaly brown thing. Harry never got a good glance at it because Professor Croubeau forced them to go back toward their creatures and finish reading the rest of the parchment.
Now that you've picked your Magical creature, (mighty fine decision, Harry) you will now get your assignments of your parties. Blow on the empty space below.
Harry blew, continuing to get more curious.
Lavender Brown
Colin Creevey
NOW GET WITH THOSE PEOPLE!
"All right!" Harry screamed at the parchment. Then, he shrugged. He wasn't thrilled about being with Lavender and especially Colin. It would be interesting. Maybe Ron and Hermione's parties could join together. That would be a good thing. But he wasn't sure to expect. He was ready to move on toward the actual part.
Now, as you gather around, you'll be ready to enter the world from the Forbidden Forest. Your object is to retrieve a special crystal. You'll have to travel throughout the land talking with people and defending yourself against hordes of Dark Arts. It's up to you and your party! The house that has the most parties that reach the crystal (a hint is coming up so pay attention) "That can give amazing powers to whoever calls upon it" will get some special rewards.
Physical injuries won't affect you in the outside world. You may get hurt in the world though. Also, time stops once you enter it. You may feel like you're in there for ten days and you'll only be in there or four minutes. NOW GO GET 'EM GRYFFINDOR!
Harry walked toward Lavender and Colin who had already met up.
"Hey Harry, that's a cool Hippogriff! Look what I have, an Ice Dragon! The name's Xerxes. He's not very big. But I think that he'll do," Colin said.
"And look what I have, Harry! She's ssooooooo cute! Her name is Ysabel. I think that she's so adorable. It's a miniature sphinx. It won't get any larger than a cat! She's just a kit now. But she's the best in the world!" Lavender was delirious. Harry couldn't take it. Colin had a little sense. But both had small creatures that had little power. The Ice Dragon didn't obey Colin at all. Ysabel didn't even look at anyone except for Lavender. It just purred at her.
"Ok, everyone! I want you to be quiet. You'll just be in there for a half an hour. All the houses will be together in different areas of the world. The world is fairly large. But it's not huge. You can discuss some strategies and then you'll be transported back. I have a timer to say how long you'll last. It'll be great!" Professor Croubeau announced.
They were ready to experience some pretty strange things.
"Come on, Prongs," Harry walked into the Forbidden Forest.
* * *
"I love your color VoldeFreeze."
"No, VoldeFlame, it's you that look wonderful!"
"Are you sure about that?"
"Oh, of course! But then, there's Bouldemort. He's very mighty!"
All three of the Voldemorts laughed and laughed with malice and complete wretchedness. Wormtail was completely frightened by the sight. The Freeze and Flame Voldemort beings looked the same as the original except for the color. VoldeFreeze was death blue. VoldeFlame was a horrible scarlet flaming apparition. Then there was Bouldemort who was all muscle and crags. He was powerful and shook the ground whenever he moved.
"I think we should terrorize that stupid Malfoy boy! He needs a scare! Why, he should be in Durmstrang right now!" VoldeFreeze said.
"Yess, that's who the first person should be. Then, we won't bug with this game! It's Hogwarts. That's what we should really be concerned about. After that, if everyone's alive, we'll get Potter in the game. We have our ways, don't we boys? When we're out and about today, think of some possible bodies to get into. The Aurors won't have a chance against us!" VoldeFlame sneered. Things were going well. All too well.
* * *
"Harry, a Hippogriff!" Hermione shrieked. "Here's Kapo, he's a Madillamog." She held up a small brown creature with a long tail and a hard shell on his back. Harry saw no point in the creature.
"Yeah, Prongs. We need to think of a tactic for Gryffindor to win! Maybe we should all stay together," Harry said.
"Nope, it won't work. The ruddy parchment said to not even think about going in groups. It was no use," Ron said.
"Well, then there's nothing else to do," Parvati Patil said.
They were in a beautiful world. A waterfall was diving into a pool of wonderful swirling colors. Large trees and greens were sprouting all over the land. Moss covered the rocks. It was beautiful.
"Hey, something's going on! I h-hear something in the bushes," Neville cried.
Everyone turned toward the scrambling. Yellow eyes appeared. Xerxes sprung into the air and grew large! He blasted powerful ice toward the intruder. Xerxes roared. Everyone was startled. Colin shouted at him. It did no good.
The creature was a Bat-Bunny-Beast. It seemed harmless to Harry. Xerxes overreacted. But he was powerful. That was a good thing. If Ysabel was worth anything like in magic healing abilities or something, he would have a good team. But then again, this was just a Hogwarts class.
* * *
Malfoy was terrified. Looking straight at him was a blue specter. His eyes were red. He was awful. His green Saberdragon didn't even help him. The other Slytherins weren't by him. What was going on? Then, the being moved toward him, advancing slowly. Malfoy opened his mouth in fear.
The being just slipped right into his mouth and that was all.