Authors Notes: I decided to add another chapter to the part of Harry's summer before fourth year. And change up some things from the original obviously. Also thanks to those who have followed and favorite this story so far!
Chapter 3: Jupiter's Champion
Hermione laid on her bed reading a book. Well, not really. It was more of her trying to figure out about what she was going to do about this upcoming year. She'd already gotten her school supplies. And then there was the issue of a dress. For some odd reason she didn't know about, but a dress or dress robes were required for this year.
Then there was the issue of Harry and Ginny. Ginny, the youngest of the Weasley family had told her about her avid crush on Harry, which was to the point of obsession. This of course was slight problem for Hermione, because she had developed feelings for Harry. Harry whom had saved her from a troll, figured out (the rest of) the mystery to the chamber of secrets, and had helped her rescue Sirius Black the year before. Of course, Hermione would never tell Harry about her feelings because Ginny would out right murder her. And then Harry would probably reject her for her own safety or something.
Hermione worried about Harry. Had he caused the fire that happened in Surrey? Probably not, unless he was really desperate to escape there. She giggled at the memory of when Harry had called it Durskaban.
Harry walked with James to Gringotts bank in Diagon Alley. The floors were polished as always in the bank. The diamond chandeliers hung above reflecting the lights. A goblin led Harry and James into a small office. Another goblin, whom introduced himself as Bulbnotch sat a small golden bowl on the table. James put his hand over the bowl as Bulbnotch used a small knife and cut James' palm. The cut healed seconds later. A small parchment took place of the blood. Bulbnotch gave Harry the paper.
Name: James Theseus Potter
Age: 34
Parents: Charlus Franklin Potter (father) Dorea Khione Potter (mother)
Blood Status: Pure
Abilities:
Animagus
Earth Elemental
So this was the real James Potter. But besides this, Harry couldn't fully trust his father yet. Bulbnotch put Harry's hand over the now empty bowl and made a cut on his palm. The feeling of electricity passed and then it was gone, as was the cut. Another paper sat in the bowl which Harry took.
Name: Harry James Potter
Age: 14
Parents: James Theseus Potter (father) Lily Renee Evans (mother)
Blood Status: Half
Abilities:
Storm Elemental
Parseltounge
Harry knew already about being a parseltounge, but an elemental. James and Harry walked out of the office. They took a cart to the vault with Bulbnotch. James put some money into a bag. Harry saw something silver glisten. He walked toward the silver and saw it was a sword. The hilt had large rubies encrusted into it. Some words were written onto the side.
"Bloody hell, its Gryffindor's sword," Harry muttered.
"That is indeed the real sword of Godric Gryffindor," Bulbnotch said.
"You can take it," James said.
Harry put the sword in a nearby sheath before taking it with him.
After the trip to Diagon Alley, Harry looked around the manor. The library was enormous—he briefly thought Hermione would enjoy it, and there was a large work out room. Harry looked at the sword of Godric Gryffindor. He decided to take a stab at it and practiced on various targets. After what felt like hours he heard a clap. James was leaning on the door frame clapping his hands.
"Natural. But you can also focus other energy on it," James said.
"What do you mean?" Harry asked.
"Godric Gryffindor was a storm elementalist. He worked closer with fire though. But if you focus your elemental ability that sword can conduct the power," James said.
"And how exactly can I use my 'power'?" Harry asked, skeptically.
James closed his eyes and took in a breath. Moments later a piece of the floor had curled into a ball. Then it went back into the floor like nothing had happened. His eyes opened once more.
"Earth is a tricky element to master. You have to feel the element through you and manipulate it to your will. It will listen as long as you focus," James said.
Harry closed his eyes as he gripped onto the sword. A jolt of electricity passed through him. He focused the energy onto the sword. When he opened his eyes the swords blade had glowing white electricity moving through it. He swung the sword at a target and a disc of lightning shot at it, hitting with perfection.
"Wow," Harry muttered.
Harry sat across the table from James during dinner.
"So Dumbledore…," Harry brought up.
"Is manipulative," James said.
"How so?"
"While on the outside it seems he's aiding the so called light, he's secretly working with Chaos."
"Chaos like the energy?"
"It's a controlling dark force. Dumbledore basically does the physical portion of Chaos' deeds.
"And that's obviously bad, right?"
James nodded.
"Dumbledore has full manipulation of Mrs. Weasley and the two younger Weasley's. If he gets an Elemental to side with him, he could possibly use that against you," James said.
"There's more elementals?" Harry asked.
"There are the four primary elements, fire, earth, water, and air. Each is a champion of a planet or moon. Fire the champion of Mars, Earth the champion of Venus, Water the Moon's champion, and Air the champion of Mercury. Then Storm, which is the champion of Jupiter," James said.
"And that's it?" Harry asked.
"Well there are also the Chaos Elements. Those are the elementals that are darker having been gifted by Chaos. The same five elements apply. Though Fire the champion of Io, Earth the champion of Charon, Waters the champion of Neptune, and Air being the champion of Uranus. Storm is the champion of Pluto," James explained.
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Harry thought about Hermione. She seemed like the only person he could trust right now. Other than Sirius, maybe James. While Harry did trust James a little bit, it was still difficult to get over the fact his father stayed out of his life for 13 years. Maybe this year, he would ask Hermione to be his girlfriend. There wasn't anything stopping him now. The wrath of Jupiter was going to unleash.
