Hey, Frost here. Here's the third, and last prewritten, chapter of Inheritance, posted for your reading pleasure. Hope you like it, and remember to leave a comment on what you think, I do read every comment I get. Also, I own nothing!
Chapter 3: Dragon Riders
When Harry finally woke, the only ones left in the classroom were Hermione, Neville, Parvati(her dragon was a deep mahogany brown), Tracy, Daphne, Professor Eragon, himself, and the dragons. Eragon smiled, "good, now that you are all awake I can start. First off, congratulations on being picked by a dragon. Second, your dragons will need to stay with you, for at least the first few weeks. Later, once they are bigger, they will be able to stay with the adult dragons. But until then, they will need to eat a lot. You should take them to every class, except for potions. On Saturday and Sunday you will be meeting with either myself, Arya, Kevin, or Flora to start your training."
"If they need to eat a lot, how will we feed them?" Daphne asked.
"Call for Dobby, and ask him for food for your dragon. He will bring it." Then Eragon smiled, "for now though, here, feed them this." He handed each of them several bite sized chunks of meat. Harry watched in amazement as the dragon quickly ate it all, before curling up against his chest and falling asleep.
"What do we call them?" Parvati asked.
Eragon smiled, "once they are a bit older they will help you decide. Until they do, just refer to them by their color. It will be less confusing."
"Now what?" Harry asked.
"Now you go to your next class. I will see you later." Eragon said with a slight smile.
Two days later Harry was outside with the other newly chosen Dragon Riders. They were down near the forbidden forest, although not near the CoMC classes or Hagrid's Hut. The four adult dragons were laying down in front of them, their riders standing before them. Each of the new riders was sitting down, their dragon hatchlings crawling about or snoozing on their laps. Besides Harry, there were several other new riders. Hermione, Neville, Parvati, Katie, Fred, and George from Gryffindor were there. From Ravenclaw were Padma Patil, Cho Chang, and Luna Lovegood. Hufflepuff had contributed Susan Bones and a guy named Joseph Newman who was a fifth year. From Slytherin were Daphne, Tracy, Astoria, and a sixth year girl named Anastasia Zabini. Hermione's sky blue hatchling was curled up in her lap, reading along with her rider as she read. Neville's gold hatchling was snoozing contentedly on Neville's lap as he stared at him in wonder. Parvati's and Padma's hatchlings, mahogany brown and sandy gold respectively, were twinned around each other as they napped between the sisters. Katie's lavender hatchling was watching as Fred and George's hatchlings(both of them being the same scarlet color) wrestled playfully. Cho had an ebony hatchling, which had climbed up onto her head and was looking about, the girl herself was meditating. Luna had a pale white-pink hatchling that was wandering about inquisitively. Susan had a hatchling that was the same color as blood and was lazing about on her lap as Susan stroked her. Joseph, "call me Joe", Newman had an orange hatchling which he was sketching. Daphne's deep blue hatchling seemed to be playing a game of tag with Tracy's grey hatchling and Astoria's night black hatchling. Anastasia Zabini had a brilliant silver hatchling, who seemed to be trying to tickle her. Harry's own emerald green dragon was curled up against him. Eragon smiled at them, "welcome, newly chosen riders. For the next few weeks we shall be meeting here, twice a week. Although you are in school you will be expected to study the subjects assigned at these meetings. I will suggest endeavoring to finish all school work as quickly as possible, so that you might be able to keep up with the group. Now as some people may not be very aquatinted with others in the group, I want everyone to introduce themselves. Name, likes, dislikes, hobbies, and dreams for the future. I shall start. I am Eragon Shadeslayer. I like my partner, Saphira, and my mate Arya. I also enjoy sword fighting and learning new things about how this world works. I dislike war and despise traitors, terrorists, and tyrants. My hobbies are writing poetry and stories, and experimenting to find out new things about the world. My dream for the future is to see a day when dragons can once more fly over this world without fear."
The beautiful high elf standing beside him then spoke up. She wore thigh high tan leather boots, brown pants, a green tunic, a silver circlet, and an emerald green sword at her hip. Her voice was soft, light and musical. At the same time it carried an underlying authority, giving a hint of royalty, demanding respect. "I am Arya Shadeslayer. I like flowers, forests, and history. I dislike arrogant humans and those who look down on others due to race or gender. My hobbies are archery, riddle games, and growing flowers. My dream for the future is for the Dragons and Elves to once more flourish."
The next to speak up was the other male. He was a half human half elf like Eragon. He had spiky black hair and brown eyes, although his facial features were incredibly similar to Eragon's. He wore a teal and red flight suit, brown boots, thick brown leather gloves, and had pair of goggles hanging around his neck. He also had a sea green sword at his waist. His voice was louder than the other two, more rough, but kind. "I am Kevan Bladeforge. I like sky racing, smithing, and practical jokes. I dislike those who take a joke to far and rainstorms. My hobby is flying with my partner, Mirathral. My dream for the future is to find a mate and start a family of my own."
The final half elf half human started speaking. She was almost a carbon copy of Arya, the only differences being what they wore and the fact that she carried herself differently. Where Arya carried herself as a noble, she carried herself as one who enjoyed being around others, her green eyes carrying a hint of mischief. She wore a pair of black leather boots, blue jeans, and a lavender shirt. She also had an amethyst spear of some sort over her back. "Yo! I'm Flora Moonblade. I like dragons and gemstones. I dislike arrogant jackasses and ignorant pricks. My hobby is cloud watching. My dream for the future is to discover the origin of magic."
Then Eragon said, "now remember when I said that dragons have more intelligence than most humans? Well, they cannot talk as you can, their mouths are shaped wrong. Instead, they speak through their minds, which can be a little disconcerting at first, so don't be startled."
The next thing they knew there was a vast presence around them. The voice was deep, but definitely female. "I am Saphira Brightscales, the eldest dragon. I am bonded to Eragon, and mated to Fírnen. I enjoy riddle games and discussing philosophy. I dislike sheep, mostly because I hate picking wool out of my teeth. My hobby is melting rock into different designs and teasing Eragon. My dream is for dragons to fly over the entire Earth without fear."
Then she withdrew, only to be replaced by an equally vast presence. This voice was very deep, and unmistakable male. "I am Fírnen Silverclaw. I am bonded to Arya and mated to Saphira. I enjoy sleeping and hunting. I dislike windstorms as it messes with my landings. My hobby is trying new alcoholic drinks. My dream, I have already accomplished it."
The next presence was not nearly as vast, but was definitely ancient. It was quieter than the other two, soft but deep. "I am Mirathral. I am bonded to Kevan. I like racing. I dislike those who make fun of my size. My hobby is sleeping and I have never though about my dream."
The final presence was the smallest, but still far more potent than even Dumbledore. The voice was soft, but carried a hint of playfulness. "I am Amethyst. I am bonded to Flora. I like flying and beating Mirathral in races. I dislike the cold. My hobby is flying. I don't really have a dream."
Eragon nodded and gave the new riders a moment to recover from the powerful presences of the dragons. "Now it's your turn, let's start with Hufflepuff, move on to Ravenclaw, then Slytherin, and end with Gryffindor."
Joe started, "hey, I'm Joseph Newman, but please, call me Joe. I like drawing people and creatures I see. I dislike politics, it's to complicated if you ask me. My hobby is drawing, and my dream is to be a world renowned artist." He had neat brown hair and dark blue eyes.
"My name is Susan Bones. I like spending time with my Auntie. I dislike bullies and a foul toad of a woman named Umbridge. My hobby is researching Golemancy. And my dream is to reestablish the Bones family." She had long, straight red hair and hazel eyes.
"I am Cho Chang. I like Quidditch. I dislike the expectations my father has placed on me. My hobby is playing Quidditch. My dream is to become an international Quidditch player." The pretty girl had long, straight black hair and black eyes.
"I'm Luna Lovegood. I like making up animals and talking about them to see other people's reactions. I dislike those who judge others without getting to know them. My hobby is painting, and my dream is to take over the Quibbler." The girl had pale blonde hair and sharp blue eyes.
The brown skinned, black haired, and black eyed Indian witch was next. "My name is Padma Patil. I enjoy writing and spending time with my sister. I dislike most of the males in Ravenclaw. My hobby is writing fiction and I haven't decided on my dream yet."
"I am Daphne Greengrass. I like politics and spending time with my family. I despise Draco Malfoy and most of the males in Slytherin. My hobbies are working on runic arrays and learning about old legends. My dream, that's private." She had corn blonde hair and blue eyes.
"I'm Astoria Greengrass! I like fighting and pranking. I don't like Draco Malfoy. I don't have any hobbies currently. And I don't know what my dream is." She also had corn blonde hair and blue eyes, looking very much like a smaller Daphne. However her personality was far more upbeat and outgoing than her sister.
Then it was Tracy, "my name's Tracy Davis. I like potions and learning to use a sword. I don't like what most wizards seem to think a woman's place is. I don't have any hobbies and I haven't decided on a dream." She had shoulder length strawberry blonde hair and brown eyes.
The next voice was soft, and spoke in an Italian accent. "I am Anastasia Zabini. I have a few likes and many dislikes. My hobbies are varied and include teasing my younger brother Blaise Zabini. My dreams for the future are for me to know." She had long, silky black hair and green eyes.
"I'm Fred Weasley,"
"I'm George Weasley,"
"And we like pranking people."
"We dislike our younger brother and most Slytherins."
"Our hobbies are creating new spells and potions for jokes and pranks."
"And our dream is to start a joke shop." The twins had bright red orange hair and brown eyes. They were also identical.
"I'm Katie Bell. I enjoy hanging out with my best friends Angelina Johnson and Alicia Spinnet. I dislike listening to Oliver Wood's Quidditch rants. My hobby is playing Quidditch. My dream, I haven't decided yet." She had shoulder length brown hair and grey eyes.
Next was the completely identical twin to Padma, "I'm Parvati Patil. I like getting all the interesting pieces of gossip from around school and hanging out with my sister. I dislike being looked down on for being both foreign and a woman. My hobby is co-running the Hogwarts rumor mill and betting pool. I don't have a dream yet either."
"I-I'm Neville Longbottom. I like herbology and gardening. I dislike bullies and people calling me a coward. My hobby is gardening. I don't have a dream yet." Although nervous, the brown haired brown eyed boy managed to mostly keep his voice level.
"I'm Hermione Granger. I like reading and discovering new information. I dislike most people in Gryffindor's study habits, Ron Weasley, and Draco Malfoy. My hobby is reading. My dream is to be a researcher and discover everything about magic." She had long, bushy brown hair and light brown eyes.
Finally, it was Harry's turn. "I'm Harry Potter, nice to meet you all. I like to read fiction books, especially fantasy. I also love to fly. I really hate Draco Malfoy, bullies, my relatives, Voldemort, people who want to get to know the Boy-Who-Lived, and Basilisks. My hobby is playing Quidditch. My dream is to someday have a real family."
"Any particular reason you hate Basilisks Potter?" Daphne asked.
"You try getting nearly eaten by a snake bigger then you while it's lying down. Tell me if you come away from that not despising them." Harry grumbled.
Tracy blinked, "when'd you meet a Basilisk?"
"What do you think was petrifying people last year?" Harry shot back sarcastically.
Susan had gone white, "there's a Basilisk in the school?"
"It's dead, don't worry." Harry told her.
"How big was it? And how'd you kill it?" Tracy asked, excited.
"I dunno how big it was. At the time I was more worried about not getting eaten. But it was taller than I was while it was laying down. It was probably around, 80-90 feet long. Not sure. And I got lucky. Dumbledore's Phoenix brought me the sorting hat before pecking out the snakes eyes. The hat had the sword of Gryffindor in it, and I managed to stab it through the roof of the basilisk's mouth." He lifted up a sleeve, "one of its fangs got me, right here. Luckily Fwakes was still there, Phoenix tears have amazing healing properties."
The rest of the group seemed stunned before their minds were enveloped by Saphira's, "it is an impressive feat to kill a beast of that size with no training. Even if it was due to luck you should be proud of yourself." And then she withdrew.
"Thank you." Harry said softly.
Eragon nodded, "she is correct. However! We have used all of our time for this meeting, so you lot should go to your next classes. Meet back here in three days."
So yeah, this has the list of the new dragon riders, and the colors of their dragons. I haven't written the fourth chapter yet, so leave a comment to suggest names for the dragons because...well...'cause quite frankly...I suck at naming things...
Anyway, as I said, I haven't written the fourth chapter yet, and I've been concentrating more on my other stories, so it might be a little while before this gets updated. Oh and if a character didn't get a dragon and you think they should've...well...there's always fourth year's batch. Anyway, Frost out.