The Shadow Mage Book I

by Sir meliodas

What would happen to everyone's favourite hero if he took control of his life at a young age. AU, Independent, Powerful Harry, Lord Potter. Childhood & Hogwarts. Rated M for Child Abuse.

3. Chapter 3

The Shadow Mage Book 1 Chapter 3

Harry's week was the best he ever had, his relatives left him alone. Every day was the same thing wake up, go running, have breakfast, read About Parselmagic, have lunch, do chores, read more Parselmagic, have dinner and finally read more. Once Harry found out that he could save life's with Parselmagic he completely forgot about Merlin's notebook, in his eyes saving someone was more important than Shadow Mage abilities. So far he had learnt how to heal muscles, tissue, bones and minor nerve damage.

~(July 7, 1991)~

Harry knew that his egg was probably going to hatch soon, so he decided to take a trip to Diagon alley today and get a book on caring for magical snakes. He got out of bed put on some of Dudley's old clothes and went for his morning run. After his run he showered, put on his good robes and went down for breakfast. Harry entered the kitchen and made breakfast for himself and his relatives. As they entered the kitchen Harry finished washing the dishes and said. "Breakfast is ready, the kitchen is clean, I'm going out I need a book."

"Whatever, be back for lunch and to do your chores" Petunia said. Harry nodded and walked out of the kitchen, as soon as his relative couldn't see him anymore he teleported to Diagon alley. Twenty minutes later he teleported into his room with a book called 'Guide to snake Familiars' and started to read.

~(Three hours later)~

"What a waste of time that whole book and all that's important is they eat meat, need help when they shed their skin, and there eggs should be kept warm" Harry said as he closed the book. He walked to his dresser raised both hands, and focused his mind on heating the egg. He lowered his hands cut off the flow of magic and walked over to check the egg, and to his surprise it was warm. After lunch and his chores Harry went back to his room, he opened Merlin's notebook to chapter two and started reading.

Transfiguration/Charms

Transfiguration is the art of changing one thing into another, conjuration is just transfiguring the air into something. There are only three things that should never be transfigured - food, money and dead people back to life. Transfigured food will poison you, transfigured money will get you killed or locked up in prison, and transfiguring people back to life just doesn't work. If anyone but a shadow Mage conjures an object after a while it will vanish or if it's transfiguration decay, if a Shadow Mage does it, its permanent. When you transfigure picture in your mind what you want to happen as you channel magic (wandless, wand, staff) and it will, you won't need any silly incantations or wand movements.

Transfiguration - picture your starting item in your head then have it warp/spread out/shrink and turn into what you want.

Conjuration - picture what you want to conjure appearing out of thin air.

Charms is the art of adding properties to an object or creature, to change what it does. If you put enough power into a charm it will be permanent, enchantments are just charms with enough power to make them permanent. For a Shadow Mage charms is all about intent, you need to know what properties you want to give an item (protective enchantments, weapon/armour enchantments) or what you want an object to do (summoning charm, banishing charm, levitation charm) if you know that and channel magic (wandless, wand, staff) it will take effect. you won't need an incantation or wand movement.

Harry tested transfiguration first, he took a piece of paper and set it down in front of him. He then lifted both hands and pictured the paper morphing into a gold chain as he channeled his magic, when he opened his eyes he was amazed on the ground in front of him was a gold chain. Harry grabbed two more pieces of paper and repeated the process twice, he then took the first chain and placed it in front of him. He thought protect from harm and channeled magic into the chain, he then did the same on the other two chains. Harry put the chains in his pocket and walked downstairs for dinner.

As he walked into the kitchen he said. "Uncle, aunt, Dudley I need you to start wearing these chains at all times, never take them off." He could tell his uncle was about to start yelling so he continued quickly "the chain would block a bullet or anything else that would harm you it could save your life." He could see they were unconvinced so he added "there also solid gold." That little fact won over his greedy relatives so they agreed to never take them off. After dinner he ran up to his room and passed out in bed, transfiguring and charming those chains took a lot out of him.

Harry woke up and checked his egg it was still warm so he went for his run, after breakfast he went back to his room to practice. He grabbed one of Dudley's old broken toys and transfigured it into a clear crystal shard, he put the crystal shard on a piece of paper and started to transfigure. He pictured the paper stretching out and turning into a silver chain ever second link was clear crystal, he then pictured one of the chains crystal links sinking into the top of the crystal. He opened his eyes and looked at the amulet, it was the most beautiful thing he had ever seen. He started channeling magic and thought protect from spells, protect from impact, protect from fire, teleport to my room if I ever get hurt, he kept channeling magic wanting this to be a very powerful charm. He was amazed at what he saw when he finished his charm, the crystal shard on the amulet was glowing and so were the crystal chain links. Besides lunch, his chores and dinner Harry spent the rest of the day reading his book on Parselmagic magic.

Harry spent the next week reading chapter three of Merlin's notebook, he learnt all his beginner abilities he could now shadow travel (apperate - silent, go as far as you want, not blocked by wards), shadow morph his head (if he's wearing a hood you can't see his face just glowing green eyes), control level one death aura (black mist flowing around him in a circle - gives off huge magical pressure) and his favourite, lullaby (the ability to command a creature, does not work on centaurs, half humans such as werewolf, vampire, veela, half Giants, goblins or house elfs.

~(July 16, 1991)~

Harry woke up and checked on his egg like he did every morning, it was shaking he knew what that meant. He was filled with excitement, it was about to hatch! The Egg broke and there was a flash of white light in the room, Harry saw a beautiful silver snake with blue scales slither out of the egg. :Hello I'm Harry what do you want to be called?: Harry said to the snake with a huge smile on his face.

:I don't know any names to choose from, all I know is that I'm a basilisk, that my venom is fatal and that in three years my gaze will be lethal: replied the snake in a feminine voice. :I don't even know how I know that:

:Must be your instincts, and don't worry I'll teach you everything I know: Harry said :now for a name how about Lizana, I could call you Liz for short:

:I love that name: she exclaimed in a happily! Over the next week Harry taught Liz everything he knew about the magical world, muggle world and Parselmagic. She understood that she needed to stay hidden when they were in public and that he wouldn't be able to speak with her in public to keep his ability hidden. In that week Harry and Liz grew close, so close that when he told her about familiars she asked to be his. He agreed, there was a flash of white light and Liz grew from two feet to four feet, she said it was because he was so powerful. Harry wanted placed the same charms he used on his amulet on Liz so she would be better protected, she laughed and told him that basilisk skin was imperviousness to spells and objects. He brought up the fact that inside her mouth is not protected, she agreed so he cast the spell protection, object protection and fire protection into her mouth. Harry had also discovered a snake tattoo wrapping around his wrist, Liz could sink into his tattoo when he wanted her hidden or when he was shadow traveling.

That week Harry also conjured a bigger bed, more blankets/pillows, a whole new wardrobe and to stay in good grace with his relatives he conjured a massive tv for the living room, the Dursley's were not against magic when they were getting something out of it Harry Found out. Harry had got really good with healing magic he healed birds and other small animals often, Dudley fell down the stairs and broke his leg but Harry healed it in seconds.

Dudley started treating Harry a lot better after Harry healed him, he didn't even tell his parents that Harry had a snake. Harry and Liz had been together almost all the time the last week they were only apart when Harry was showering or Liz was hunting, Harry shadow traveled with Liz to a forest every morning and night so she could hunt and he could enjoy the nature as he ran.

~(July 24, 1991)~

Harry woke up put on baggy clothes called for Liz and then shadow traveled to a forest on the outside of town. Liz went off hunting and Harry started jogging, an hour later he met up with Liz and he shadow traveled to his room. He showered got dressed in an expensive green shirt and black jeans, Liz sunk into Harry's tattoo and they headed down to breakfast. Harry walked in and said "good morning." His aunt nodded and his uncle ignored him, Dudley on the other hand said.

"Good morning" they ate breakfast in silence, then they heard the click of the mail slot and flop of letters on the doormat.

"Get the mail, Dudley," said uncle Vernon from behind his paper.

"Make Harry get it."

"Get the mail, Harry."

"Say please."

"Poke him with your smelting stick, Dudley."

Harry dodged the smelting stick and went to get the mail laughing he was done eating anyway, Liz was laughing too. There were three letters. A postcard from his Aunt Marge to Vernon, a brown envelope which looked like a bill and a thick letter.

Mr. H. Potter

The Smallest bedroom

4 Privet Drive

Little Whinging

Surrey

The envelope was thick, made of yellowish parchment, and the address was written in emerald-green ink. There was no stamp.

Turning the envelope over, Harry saw a purple wax seal bearing a coat of arms; a lion, an eagle, a badger, and a snake surrounding a large letter H. "Hurry up, boy!" shouted Uncle Vernon from the kitchen. "What are you doing checking for letter bombs?" He chuckled at his own joke.

Harry quickly stuffed the letter down his pants knowing his Uncle would want to read it first and took the remaining letters to the kitchen and handed them over to his Uncle quietly. He then slowly walked back to his room to read his letter, wondering who knew him out there.

Harry locked his room and pulled out his letter to read it not noticing the owl sitting just outside his window. He broke the seal and pulled out two thick parchments and began to read, Liz came out of his tattoo and read over his shoulder.

HOGWARTS SCHOOL OF WITCHCRAFT AND WIZARDRY

Headmaster: ALBUS DUMBLEDORE (Order of Merlin, First Class, Grand Sorcerer, Chief Warlock, Supreme Mugwump, International Confederation of wizards.)

Dear Mr. Potter,

We are pleased to tell you that you have been accepted at Hogwarts School of witchcraft and wizardry. Please find enclosed a list of all necessary books and equipment. Term begins on September 1st. We await your owl by no later than July 31st.

Yours sincerely,

Minerva McGonagall,

Deputy Headmistress.

HOGWARTS SCHOOL of WITCHCRAFT and WIZARDRY

UNIFORM

First-year students will need:

1. Three sets of plain work robes (black)

2. One plain pointed hat (black) for day wear

3. One pair of protective gloves (dragon hide or similar)

4. One winter cloak

COURSE BOOKS

All students should have a copy of the following:

The standard book of spells (Grade 1) by Miranda Goshawk

A history of magic by Bathilda Bagshot

Magical Theory by Adalbert Waffling

A Beginners guide to Transfiguration by Emetic Switch

One Thousand Magical Herbs and Fungi by Phyllida Spore

Magical Drafts and Potions by Aresnius Jigger

Fantastic beasts and where to find them by Newt Scamander

The Dark Forces: A guide to self-protection by Quentin Trimble

OTHER EQUIPMENT

Wand

Cauldron (pewter, standard size 2)

Set glass or crystal phials

Telescope set

Brass scales

Students may also bring an owl or a cat or a toad, exotic pets are allowed if they are your familiar.

PARENTS ARE REMINDED THAT FIRST YEARS ARE NOT ALLOWED THEIR OWN BROOMSTICKS.

Hold on, he thought suddenly. What was the part which said they await his owl no later than 31st July? "Do I have to write a letter to them or what?" he thought out aloud.

Suddenly he heard a taping noise on his window and spotted the owl outside. He went quickly and opened the window, the owl flew in and stood on his table and stuck its foot out.

Harry looked at it strangely and asked, "Do you want me send them a letter now?" A hoot gave him all the confirmation he needed. He quickly took a sheet of paper and a pen and wrote:

Dear Professor McGonagall,

I received your letter and will attend Hogwarts on the 1st of September.

Harry James Potter

"Yep, that looks alright," said Harry, he then rolled it and tied it to the owl which immediately flew out into the open sky. He already had robes, gloves and a winter coat so he decided to go to Diagon alley today and get the rest of the things he would need. He changed into his dragon hide and hooded black robes.

:You should sink into my tattoo: Harry said.

:Yeah it's a less bumpy ride: Liz laughed

Harry smirked he loved how Liz was always laughing and joking. Once Liz was ready he shadow travelled to Diagon alley and started shopping. Thirty minutes later he had all the books he would need, his cauldron, telescope, scales, crystal phials and a book called Ancient and Noble Houses. He raised his hood, activated his head shadow morph and walked into knockturn alley. After five minutes of walking he entered a shop called Wandcrafters and was greeted by a grandfatherly man who introduced himself simply as Hephaestus.

"Well, you came here looking for a wand. Let's get you started". Hephaestus said. "First-things-first, I'll need to take some measurements." When his arm was done being measured, Hephaestus said "now you need to pick your wood, put your hand over the samples and tell me which one gives off the most warmth" Harry did as he said but none were right then he had an idea and asked.

"What is the most rare wood"

"Elder tree, there is only one other wand made of elder wood in the world, elder trees are long extinct." Harry lifted his hand and after four tries he conjured a piece of elder wood, then he said.

"It's a permanent conjuration I would appreciate if you didn't tell anyone" the shopkeeper lifted his wand and said.

"I swear on my life and my magic to keep you secret" there was a flash of light and Harry somehow knew that the man couldn't say anything now.

"What are some powerful cores that no one has ever seen" Harry asked. The man smiled and said.

"Hydra heartstring, Archangel feather, Nandu heartstring, Sphinx whisker, leviathan heartstring, Dementer cloak, deaths cloak." Harry raised his hands and after about ten tries each he conjured an Archangel feather, Nandu heartstring, Sphinx whisker and a strip of Deaths cloak and then said.

"Make one super powerful wand"

"Yes sir" Hephaestus said with a huge smile he was excited it's not every day you see XXXXX class wand cores. "It'll be ready in twenty minutes." Harry walked out and into the shop next to it, it was the dragon hide shop he got his armour at. Harry walked up to the counter and said.

"I need a wand holster in a strong hide" the man reached under the counter and brought out a black wand holster.

"It's Hungarian horntail 20 galleons" Harry paid then walked out. He walked around for a while to kill time and then went back to Wandcrafters. When he entered Hephaestus said.

"Your wand is done I can't even touch the handle it drains my magic too fast, eleven and a seventh inches" he said laughing. Harry took the beautifully carved wand and felt a rush of power through him.

:I just grew I'm now six feet: Liz hissed excited.

:That's great!: Harry hissed back quiet enough that only Liz could hear him. "It's great how much?" He asked Hephaestus.

"Since you provided wood and cores two galleons should be fine." Harry paid and then left the store, he shadow traveled back to his room. Harry had lunch, did his chores and then started reading his potions book. After supper he went running, Liz went hunting. An hour later Harry shadow travelled back home and read his defence against the dark arts book tell he fell asleep.