Disclaimer: I do not own the Harry Potter series or Magi: Labyrinth of Magic. They belong to their respective authors, J.K Rowling and Shinobu Ohtaka. I'm just an obsessed fan of the said series.
Warning: Characters may or not be OOC.
1st Night:
Seek and Ye Shall Find
Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore, the current Headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, former Supreme Mugwump of the International Confederation of Wizards, former Chief Warlock of the Wizengamot, and holder of Order of Merlin (First Class) walked briskly wherein most Muggles would call "in the middle of nowhere", under the calming light of the moon and the stars that shined throughout the vast nighttime sky.
Earlier that day, at the Ministry of Magic, the Wizengamot conducted its trial against Harry Potter, who was pressed with charges after the student violated the "International Statue of Secrecy" and of the "Reasonable Restriction of Underage Sorcery". While Harry did broke those rules, by casting a Patronus Charm, it was only because he and his cousin's life was threatened by Dementors, creatures who were supposed to guard the infamous wizarding prison, Azkaban. According to those very decrees states that: "All Wizards and Witches, underage or not, living with Muggles or with their fellow brethren, all of them are still have the right to use magic as self-defense, if their life is deemed to be in danger."
Thus Harry was cleared of all charges pressed against him, despite the Minister's obvious disappointment over the court's verdict.
Dumbledore himself attended the trial as Potter's witness for the defense, along with Mrs. Figg, a squib who was apparently a witness of the said "incident"; they were able to convince the court of Harry's innocence. Remembering the events earlier though brought the old wizard, a pang of guilt to his heart.
He was afraid that he'd been rather too cold to him; he didn't even congratulate him, nor acknowledged his presence at the court earlier. But foremost of all he cared for Harry too much, that the old wizard did not want Harry to be further burdened with more responsibilities and thus decided to withhold information to him to protect. It seems to Dumbledore though, that Harry did not appreciate being left out in the dark, knowing nothing. He could foresee that he would eventually need to reveal his secrets to Harry, as it is vital for him to survive, if they seek to Voldemort's demise.
Dumbledore shook his head, as tried to get rid of his train of thoughts and reminded himself of the real reason why he out of Hogwarts and was currently in the middle of nowhere.
To seek aid from a certain group of people, or to be exact to find a new Professor for the DADA (Defense Against the Dark Arts) subject. To find a wizard qualified and capable of educating his students back at Hogwarts with the highest standards of self-defense in order to protect them against the dark time that was drawing near on the ignorant wizarding community.
While the Headmaster already posted an inquiry on the local papers for the vacant post at Hogwarts, none dared to apply for the position after rumors spread that the said post was jinxed. The Ministry actually proposed, to allow the Minister to appoint a certain witch for the post, but Dumbledore declined sensing that accepting the proposal would fuel more of Fudge's attempt to discredit him and Harry Potter, for their claim that Voldemort returned. Dumbledore was removed from his positions as Chief Warlock of the Wizengamot and Supreme Mugwump of the International Confederation of Wizards due his insistence that the Dark Lord returned, whom the Ministry wholeheartedly denied.
The headmaster feared that if the Ministry continued its propaganda, it would be already too late for the Ministry to begin their preparations once Voldemort and his followers declare open war.
The old wizard stopped walking and observed his surroundings, the cool gentle breeze swaying the branches of the trees around him.
"Surely Magnostadt's border is only around here… if my memories serve me right," Dumbledore pondered. He then noticed numerous symbols engraved on ground and sensed a faint trace of magic on those runes "Ah, this is indeed Magnostadt's working."
"Headmaster Dumbledore of Hogwarts is that you?" a soft voice suddenly spoke to him and a tall woman with long blonde hair tied in a ponytail, with striking purple eyes appeared in front of him.
She wears a black-colored robe with a white collar with badges on it; a white belt, and a typical sorcerer's hat with a circular metal band bearing the symbol of Magnostadt's Academy, indicating of her status as a High Class Magician, with a tall metal staff.
"Indeed, I am Albus Dumbledore, Headmaster of Hogwarts. I came here after receiving the Chancellor's reply regarding my request and therefore wishes to speak to him,"
"I see it's a pleasure then to meet you, Headmaster Dumbledore. I am Irene Smirnoff, a Professor at the Academy. Allow me to guide you towards the Academy; the Chancellor is waiting for you," replied the woman now identified as Irene, with a smile.
"It's nice to meet you too, Lady Irene. Please do guide me towards the Chancellor,"
"Of course, Headmaster Dumbledore, this way please," Irene prompted him to follow her.
Dumbledore then followed her and stepped on the lands of Magnostadt. Their surroundings suddenly turned pitch black– only darkness can be seen, and for a moment the Headmaster considered the possibility that he had gone blind. He also feels a strong surge of magic around him, prompting him to leave the area. Irene shook her head and handed out to him a small badge and instantly the darkness vanished from his sight.
Dumbledore surveyed the object handed to him for a moment and come into a conclusion that it must be a magical device that grants him access across the defenses and barriers placed at its border.
"I am sorry for that Headmaster, I forgot about that "rift" placed within the borders of Magnostadt, it has been really a long time since an outsider stepped in this country after all," sighed Irene as she apologized.
"It's fine. I was once with Chancellor Mogamett so I never get to experience that before,"
Irene stiffened at the mention of his name, which bothered him.
"Headmaster Dumbledore… Chancellor Mogamett is already dead," said Irene, her voice cracking with grief.
"I–" Dumbledore was lost of a moment. "Did not know. I offer my sincerest condolences."
Irene nodded sadly and prompted for him to follow.
The travel towards Magnostadt's capital, the "Academy City" was an uneventful one. Irene had grown silent to him as she hired a carriage to take them to the city. Dumbledore took this opportunity to observe the vast landscape of Magnostadt. There were a lot of fields and orchards, filled with different crops of all kind, which left him curious. After all, the country used Magic Tools to produce food; surely they no longer need these fields.
When they entered the city though, it stunned Dumbledore. The city he remembered before was so different from what in front his eyes.
The buildings and structures were of less grandiose and the number of different, unique Magic Tools with various purposes such as the ones producing foods and distributing water was nowhere to be seen. He could still see some "Magic Carpets" around though and numerous white orbs, which floated around the city but their number, had considerably decreased. There were also a lot of fountains and waterways around the city, which eventually lead into Magnostadt Academy. The Academy also had undergone into change. It was now the largest structure within the city, but Dumbledore noted it was still smaller than Hogwarts Castle, despite its notable expansion.
Irene led him into the building. They were walking on the desolate halls, when Dumbledore saw a lone Magician gazing at the view of the Academy City below.
"Chancellor! Headmaster Dumbledore is here as you've requested," announced Irene.
The Magician or rather the Chancellor turned around and smiled towards Dumbledore and Irene.
"Headmaster Dumbledore! It's been a long time, it's me Yamraiha!" the Chancellor happily introduced herself to the puzzled Headmaster.
Irene smiled then proceeded to leave them alone after bidding the Chancellor and Headmaster a good night.
Yamraiha is woman of average height with a blue medium-length hair and wears a long white Magician's robe with a black hat with the emblem of Magnostadt, indicating of her status as the Chancellor. She also holds a staff, with a twirl pattern at its tip.
"Lady Yamraiha, my you've become a beautiful woman now and you're now the Chancellor," remarked Dumbledore.
"You haven't changed at all, Headmaster,"
"Magnostadt had really changed, I thought by now it would be a country that filled with more Magic Tools,"
Yamraiha smiled and then gazed at the city.
"Well Magnostadt is still recovering from the incident years ago, Headmaster,"
"I see– a tragedy fell upon Magnostadt, I presume. That's why the city is far from what is was years ago,"
"Yes, Headmaster Dumbledore. Magnostadt still continues its research about Magic though but we've decided to stop making everything run in the city using Magic Tools,"
"But why Lady Yamraiha?"
"Because it is the reason why Magnostadt almost destroyed itself years ago, people began to rely on Magic too much,"
Dumbledore nodded. It was the reason why he stopped his involvement with Magnostadt years ago.
"That's alarming Headmaster! You're saying the government refuses to believe that Voldemort returned!" Yamraiha exclaimed.
"Yes, Lady Yamraiha. Unfortunately, our dear Minister refuses to believe me and is now attempting to discredit me and young Harry Potter," Dumbledore replied.
"Headmaster, I know Magnostadt remained neutral with the First Wizarding War– but we can't interfere with the affairs of other wizarding communities. I'm sorry but we can't actually aid the Order right now,"
"I understand you and your country's sentiments, Lady Yamraiha."
"But Magnostadt decided to approve your request, Headmaster. It is now the time for us to open our country to others. We realized that none could survive alone and after that incident, we really had a hard time rebuilding our country. " Yamraiha replied.
"That's wonderful; can you please introduce my new Professor, Lady Yamraiha?" asked Dumbledore.
"Yes, of course Headmaster. Your new professor is none other than Magnostadt's High Priest and the Magi, Titus Alexius!" exclaimed Yamraiha.
Dumbledore was speechless. The professor he'd asked and searched for exceeded his expectations.
Author's Note:
And so here goes the first chapter!~ Yay! XD
Here comes, Professor Alexius! Hahaha
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