Harry Potter: The First Of My Kind
A/N: I do not own the Harry Potter plot, this is just my take on what could have potentially happened so don't kill me for it.
Chapter 2: Matter's Of Blood
Previously:
''Everything looks good, perfect in fact. Height, weight their all normal for someone your age the regeneration must have fixed it'' Harry nodded knowing that something had yet to go wrong.
'Come on just find it, nothing can ever be easy for me can it?'. And it looked like he was right when he saw her look at him and back to the parchment in quick succession in utter shock.
''Poppy what's wrong?'' Asked Dumbledore as they strained to hear her words.
''Species: ... Human ... Basilisk ...Phoenix... Hybrid'' The room had gone deathly quiet you could have heard a pin drop even baby Fawkes had stuck his head out of the headmasters pocket. Harry on the other hand had only one thought.
'Oh that's just effing great!'
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Albus Percival Wolfric Brian Dumbledore. Headmaster of Hogwarts, Chief Warlock of the Wizengamot and Supreme Mugwump of the International Confederation of Wizards liked to pride himself on never being surprised. But he couldn't say he wasn't now, no his face was a clear give away. Of all the things Poppy Pomfrey could have said had changed about Harry, that was not one of them. His mind was reeling from that one sentence.
'Human, Basilisk, Phoenix hybrid? This has never been heard of before.' Then his mind snapped onto the prophecy.
'''He will have power the Dark Lord knows not...'' Well. This certainly fits that description, and if what Harry told me about Sybil is true, Peter will return to Tom's side and aide him in his return. I have to tell him, it is time'
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Meanwhile Harry's mind was reeling. He couldn't believe it, why did this have to happen to him. Unless it was some sort of joke. Whatever the reason only one phrase seemed to work just right in this situation.
''Fuckin Hell!'' He yelled, suddenly very glad for the privacy bubble.
''Harry please calm down.'' Madam Pomfrey said breaking out of her shock.
''Calm down! Calm down! How am I supposed to calm down? You know how bigoted the magical world is! Just for being part Basilisk I'll be given even less rights than a house-elf! I'll be treated like a beast!'' Harry bellowed at the top of his voice, his aura flaring a bright golden colour. Shocking the other three occupants. Dumbledore whipped out his wand and hit Harry with a calming charm as the floor closest to him started to crack from power. At once Harry visibly relaxed, as he did his aura disappeared.
''Harry if I may. I would like to scan your magical core to see how much this has affected your magic.'' At Harry's nod he cast the charm. The results he got back were not what he was expecting.
'Merlin's Balls! He's even stronger than I am, and he still has yet to reach his magical majority.' He was broken out of his musings by Harry, who wanted to know just how strong he had gotten.
''I'm just going to tell you Harry. I'm not lying when I say you're as strong as I am''
''As strong as you sir?'' At Dumbledore's nod he cursed under his breath.
''And I'm going to get even stronger, aren't I?''
''Yes Harry. But this is just in terms where your wand is concerned, in terms of magical abilities if you mastered them you may very well create a new category higher than Arch-mage.'' Harry sat there thinking it all over.
''But how could this have happened sir?'' He asked really wanting to know but the only answer that would probably come close would be from the headmaster himself.
''Well Harry I can only really guess but I would think it happened because during a regeneration cycle phoenix magic takes the old body as a template, and from that it creates a new body from it. Now in your case with the venom and tears in your blood the magic must have taken the DNA from all three species and combined them to create your new DNA. But I should think that you won't change to much physically because your human DNA was the original template, but the bottom line is you are now a third of each. Human, Basilisk and Phoenix'' Harry nodded accepting the explanation, it was probably right anyway if not it was a well educated guess.
'Well, I guess this is fate's way of saying ''you're still my whipping boy''. If I'm so powerful I might as well master it. I even admitted it would be good for when Voldemort comes back but, its just the problems I'll get from the Ministry if they ever find out.' Harry then started looking around when he heard a voice enter his mind.
*Well at least he's already adjusting appropriately*
*Who's there?* He called out in his mind, then hearing a tiny squawk of surprise he looked up to find baby Fawkes staring at him with curiosity. Putting two and two together he called out again.
*Fawkes? Is that you?* The baby Phoenix squawked again seemingly very excited.
*Yes Harry it's me. Its looks to me like you've gained phoenix telepathy. And thank god you have, it gets quite boring only being able to talk to myself and Albus*
*I can imagine. I thought you could only talk to people you're bonded too. How could you be reading my thoughts* Fawkes looked away a little sheepish.
*We might not be able to talk to many animals, but we can listen to every being's thoughts. That being said we are the best occlumens on the planet and can tap into another being's thoughts with one of our own*
*Do you think I can talk to everyone like this? Because I'm both human and phoenix?*
*I'm not sure.* He answered honestly. *Why don't you try it out?* Harry nodded. As soon as he decided he wanted to listen to their thoughts he could hear them, Clear as day. And all saying the same thing 'is he alright?'.
'Well here goes nothing.'
*Yeah I'm fine* All three jumped. Albus stared at him wide eyed, while madam Pomfrey started looking around for someone. While Padfoot gave a bark of surprise.
''Harry? Was that you?'' At Harry's smirk the headmaster had his answer.
*Yes sir.* He said putting the thought in everyone's head, so they all got the confirmation they were looking for. *I was just having a chat with Fawkes. Seems I've gained phoenix telepathy.* he thought with a grin.
''But it can't be. Phoenix telepathy can only be used to talk to other phoenixes''
''While that may be true normally. Me being part Human and Phoenix warps it so I can talk to anyone.'' The headmaster nodded seeming to understand. Then turned to madam Pomfrey who was observing Harry, looking intrigued.
''Poppy if Harry is not actually ill he'll be coming with me. I need to have a word with him in my office.'' She nodded then magically made a copy of his medical information then handed it to Harry.
''It will list all your bodily changes so you know exactly what has changed.'' He nodded as he took the parchment. She came back with new clothes after his own were burnt to ashes, and his wand which had rolled away when he fell to the floor.
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Walking from the hospital wing too Dumbledore's office proved eventful for Harry. He had already found out he could also show people memories, he hadn't wasted any time in showing Sirius what had happened in his first two years at Hogwarts. Suffice it to say Sirius was both proud and annoyed. Proud that his godson was in his words 'a heroic chick magnet', but also annoyed that Harry would put himself in that kind of danger.
*Come on Harry you have to admit that it was really stupid to put yourself in that much danger*
*And let Voldemort get the Philosopher's stone? Or let Riddle a.k.a Voldemort drain Ginny's life-force then get eaten by the Basilisk?* He shot back.
*Point taken. But don't do it again, You'll give me a heart attack* But at that point they had walked past a gaggle of Slytherin 7th year girls. Picking up their thoughts left Harry stunned for the moment.
'Oh my god! Potter just got even fitter!'
'If he weren't a Gryffindor I'd have so snagged him'
'He is so dreamy!'
'Why does this have to be our last year!' The last one wailed in despair.
Harry was so shocked he didn't realise they had entered Dumbledore's office until Sirius had to shake his shoulders.
''You alright pup? You zoned out their'' Harry nodded, before starting up another mental conversation.
*You know that group of Slytherin 7th year girls we walked past?*
*Yeah. What about them?* Harry sent him the memory of what he had heard. Sirius just let out a bark like laugh.
''That's it? That's what's got you confused? Harry most of the Slytherin's probably don't have a problem with you it's just that Malfoy kid been a dick. Well that and their scared of his dad. Really well connected you know?'' Harry nodded seeing what he meant. They were brought out of their thoughts by a cough from Dumbledore.
''Harry the reason why I asked you here was because their are several pieces of information that I need to give you.'' As he said this he walked over to a cabinet and pulled out a stone basin.
''This is a pensieve Harry. It is used to store thoughts and memories, which can then be watched from a 3rd person's point of view. It makes it easier to spot patterns and links you see.'' Harry nodded while Sirius just looked curious. Dumbledore took a deep breath knowing that once he told them what he needed to shit was going to hit the fan. Along with everything else.
''Fourteen years ago. I was out at a pub in the local village, the Hogshead. I was giving an interview for the position of Divination teacher, But I was disinclined to let the subject continue at all. But I thought that it was best to meet with her and give her a chance, being the great-granddaughter of quite a famous seer'' At their nods of understanding he continued.
''I had just concluded that she was not qualified for the position, possessing not one ounce of the gift herself. I was about to inform her of my decision when she went ridged and gave a true prophecy. Unfortunately one of Voldemort's supporters overheard the beginning of it but was discovered halfway through and thrown from the establishment.'' With a sigh Dumbledore prodded the silvery substance with his wand. An unearthly figure rose out of the basin. Upon closer inspection, Harry realised it was professor Trelawney. She opened her mouth and spoke in a horse voice just like she had the previous night.
''The one with the power to vanquish the Dark Lord approaches ...
born to those who have thrice defied him, born as the seventh month dies ...
and the Dark Lord will mark him as his equal, but he will have power the Dark Lord knows not ...
and either must die at the hand of the other for neither can live while the other survives ...
the one with the power to vanquish the Dark Lord will be born as the seventh month dies ...''
The ghostly figure sank back into the basin leaving a pensive Dumbledore, a confused Sirius, and a slightly scared but also angry Harry. The room started to shake as Harry's rage bubbled back to the surface only this time calming charms had no effect. They just seemed to be absorbed into his skin.
''Harry look at me. Calm down!'' Yelled Sirius. Harry looked at him then nodded, the room stopped shaking and the two adults sat back down again.
''Why did you suddenly get angry pup?'' Harry looked at him then back to Dumbledore.
''Because that stupid prophecy means me'' Sirius looked confused but Dumbledore looked on sadly.
''But it said that a child would be born at the end of ... oh I see, but it also said he would mark him as his equal.'' Harry sighed this was really annoying having to point out the obvious to his godfather.
''Two questions. What was I left with when Voldemort tried to kill me? And what can it be said it is on a body?'' Sirius looked confused but answered anyway.
''You were left with a scar, and a scar can be called a ma ... oh'' Sirius whipped his head round to Dumbledore.
''If Harry is the one to defeat him why haven't you been training him?'' Dumbledore's eyes flickered to Harry before answering.
''I wanted him to have a normal childhood. But it already seems to have failed because Harry has already had to grow up much sooner than he should.'' He sighed. ''But after today with what Harry said about Sybil's new prediction, and what happened this morning which I think covers the 'power he knows not' part of the prophecy. Voldemort will return so that is what I intend to do next year'' Sirius nodded in understanding, no child should have to grow up too fast.
''Sir?'' At Dumbledore's nod he continued.
''Who was the one who told Voldemort the first part of the prophecy?'' Sirius's head snapped to look at Harry then back at Dumbledore his eyes narrowed. Dumbledore let out another long sigh.
''A man who has never served Voldemort since, and has regretted him decision to this day. Please leave it at that I will tell you when the time is right, but sadly it is not now.'' Harry and Sirius nodded both not very happy by this. Harry could have taken the information from his head but held himself back on moral ground, people deserve some privacy.
''The other reason why I asked you here is because Harry will have undoubtedly gained some other new abilities than the one's he has already shown. That last one magical absorbent skin must come from your basilisk side. Check the list Harry, if there is anything that is not normal for full humans it will be listed.'' Harry nodded pulling out the medical list.
Name: Harry James Potter
Age: 13
Height/Weight: 5ft 6in/120 pounds
Species: Human/Basilisk/Phoenix Hybrid
Non-human body aspects:
Bone composition: Hollow
Fangs/Venom sack
Fine Black Feathers
Pink scales
Harry looked up a little shocked. Fawkes who was half his normal size by now, glided over to Harry's shoulder and started running his beak through Harry's feathers.
*Um ... Fawkes, what are you doing?*
*Preening your feathers, I can see your not going too* Harry looked at Dumbledore who was smiling with his eyes twinkling. Sirius on the other hand was smirking.
''What's he doing?'' He asked fighting down the laughter at his godson's reddening face. Harry muttered something under his breath but Sirius managed to catch it.
''Preening your feathers?'' This time he couldn't hold his laughter in but quickly sobered up when he saw fangs starting to appear from Harry's mouth along with a murderous glare. A drop of clear venom dropped from both, one landed on Harry's hand while the other landed on the floor. They watched fascinated as it melted a small hole in the floor, while nothing happened to Harry. Harry retracted his fangs with a thought then looked at his godfather and headmaster.
''Well at least we know I won't poison myself'' Both laughed while Dumbledore let out a small chuckle. Dumbledore then gave a flick of his wand and summoned two clear crystals from the cabinet and placed them on his desk before turning back to Harry and Sirius.
''These crystals will measure you for two types of ability. The one on the left will check to see if you are an elemental''
''An elemental aren't they people who can control the four elements of the earth?'' Dumbledore nodded.
''Yes all wizards and witches can master at least one element the more powerful you are the more types of elements you control.'' He handed it to Harry.
''Channel some magic through the crystal, like you would your wand.'' Harry nodded and closed his eyes. When he opened them the crystal was glowing several different colours. Red, Blue, Brown and White but what confused Harry was a part of the crystal which glowed Silver and another Black. He looked back up at Dumbledore who was gaping at him in amazement.
''What?''
''Harry according to that crystal you have control over all four base elements and light and darkness.'' Harry failed to grasp the significance of this just stared.
''The only other person who was a full elemental was Merlin himself''
''I didn't even know it was possible to control light and darkness'' said Sirius who was still staring at the crystal.
''Not many people do Sirius. Mostly people can just control one or two of the base elements that match their personalities''
''But I thought it depended on how powerful you are?'' Harry asked confused.
''It does, most people can only control one, and that depends on which one best suits their personality, if you have enough magical energy you can control the others as well.'' Sirius snapped his eyes away from the crystal the stare at Dumbledore.
''What about the light and darkness elements? They must be from his Phoenix and Basilisk blood because they are the ultimate figures for each'' Dumbledore nodded.
''That would seem to be the logical answer. But we'll need him to be trained by a teacher except for light and darkness of course'' Harry and Sirius nodded again. Sirius placed his hand on Harry's shoulder.
''I'll teach him Albus. I'm a water and earth elemental myself'' Dumbledore smiled before nodding.
''Fawkes will go with you over the summer. Phoenix's are natural fire and air elementals he can teach you those.'' Harry smirked before sending a thought to Sirius.
*I can't wait to see the Dursley's faces when they find out that a wanted fugitive will be staying in their home.* Sirius snorted then grinned, he turned back to Dumbledore as he began speaking again.
''This second crystal will glow if you have an animagus form. I think you know someone who can help you with the transformation.'' He said with twinkling eyes, Harry and Sirius both grinned.
*I bet you I have at least two forms*
*Let me guess, A Basilisk and a Phoenix. Right pup?* He said with a mental snort. Harry picked up the second crystal and channeled his magic through it just like the first, he was rewarded by a bright white glow. Fawkes flew back to his perch finished with preening Harry's feathers as Dumbledore stood up. After pulling a book down from his personal study he handed it to Harry with a smile and twinkling eyes.
''Keep it Harry. I daresay you'll find more of a use for it than I ever will.'' Confused Harry looked at the book causing his eyes to widen at the title.
''The Light and Darkness: Why you cannot control one without the other
By Merlin''
Harry looked up at the headmaster in shock. He wasn't a bookworm by a long stretch but the book in his hands was probably worth more than his whole trust vault.
''Thank you sir. This is amazing'' Dumbledore waved it off with a smile.
''Think nothing of it Harry. Anyway I'd rather that book belonged to someone who can learn from it. As I said the only other person who could control those elements was Merlin.'' Harry nodded standing up. Sirius transformed back into Padfoot as Harry shrunk the book and placed it inside his cloak pocket. As they were walking away Harry made a silent vow to himself.
'I promise you Voldemort. I will train hard and I will beat you, because it is my destiny. O.k its not one I wanted but if I beat him I can live in peace simple as that'
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Thousands of miles away a young French witch looked up to find her book missing again. She sighed people were always doing this moving her stuff and other such things, all because she was part Veela. The girls did it because they were jealous of the attention the boys gave her, and were trying to spite her. And the boys because they were trying to get her attention. Neither group seemed to grasp that she didn't do it on purpose and didn't want the attention. The only person who did was her best and only friend Amiee but even she didn't fully understand what it was like. How nobody ever wants to get to know you, only the quarter-breed Veela. Her name was Fleur Delacour. She turned her head to look out the window, maybe next year. Maybe next year she would meet someone who she could sympathise with, maybe.
A/N: There you go people the chapter is finished hopefully it meets your expectations. Read and review and I'll see you next update.