Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter.
Sorry for the wait, I bought a new game and have found myself hooked. This is the start of the school hunting. The descriptions are rough because I don't want to hash them all out and then only use one. Let me know which one you like the most.
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Angelus woke the next morning to find a very posh owl sitting on one side of the perch in his room with a very mean owl sitting next to it looking as if he would rather eat the other owl than sit there waiting. He hurried over to each of the owls and relieved them of their burdens, two letters and what looked to be two shrunken packages of books. The owls didn't stick around afterward; they simply took off into the early morning light.
The first letter he opened was the one from Madam Maxine; he had always had a bit of a soft spot for the rather large woman, though Hagrid may have had a little to do with that. He opened the envelope to find a much larger letter then what he was expecting.
Dear Angelus:
I was both surprised at the arrival of your missive but also unsurprised at the reasoning behind it. England has always been known to have very little respect for those who carry fame, in France there are many laws and many rules of behavior that would protect you from the attentions of fans and these laws and behaviors are present in most other countries as well.
Normally my school does not accept male students as it is girl based school, but there are several submissive males in attendance as in most countries they are considered to be 'female' in nature. This insures that there are no issues with in-school relationships and gives the students a freedom from the expectations of the opposite sex, especially with our high percentage of Veela students in France.
I have sent along several books from my collection on every school that I have found interest in including my own. Most of them are geared toward the schooling of submissive creatures as it can be rather involved. They teach most of the normal set of courses as well as classes that focus on a submissive's place in the world and the laws that are in place to protect them, many find these courses to be enlightening though some do find the course that focuses on English laws to be depressing.
I have no doubt that many of the schools that Karkaroff will present will be more war based, his own is known as a school based upon the darker side of nature as Germany's laws do not restrict the Dark Arts. You should be prepared to choose a school quite a bit early, which leads me to another topic. You should be made aware that if a student shows talent with magic, as you no doubt will, they may apply to any school of their choosing that allows for an early start. Hogwarts no longer allows such a thing though it used to be commonplace, I do believe that the current Headmaster was the one to abolish it during the very first month of his placement. It would be beneficial for you to start early as it would ensure that no one was able to force you into attending another school by enrolling you at eleven without your permission, not that you know anyone that would do that of course.
I also would like to make another recommendation; it would be wise for you to give the schools in France, Germany, and America a more thorough look. Those countries are the ones that I feel have the least amount of English influences; America seems to distance themselves from anything that resembles something that goes on in England. Those places would keep you from having to deal with English by-laws.
I do hope that you decide to join me in my lovely school but I know that it may not be the best decision for your future, though I do hope to get the chance to get to know you better as it is not often that I get such an interesting letter.
May you find what you are looking for,
O. Maxine
The books that she sent were well taken care of and looked to have been read at least a hundred times each, it was obvious that she loved each and every one. She included a note with the books as well.
Beautibutons: Inside the premier school for the fairer ones. -France
Salamanca Academy: Magic and muggle working together. - Spain
Ritornello: A look inside the magic of music. - Italy
Kamakura Institute: Learning in peace. - Japan
Danaides: Grace and honor with a flare. - Greece
Salem Institute: Learn with the freedom of the New World. - America
Siren's Academy: The power of the word. - Iceland
These are only a few of the books I have, but I narrowed it down to only the ones that provided a broad range of courses without English influences. The others either provided little variety or were no different then going to an English school.
The letter from Karkaroff was written in a style that he could easily fit with his short memories of the man.
Mr. Angelus Potter:
You are wise to look at options other then Hogwarts; it lacks many things that a person such as yourself is going to need in the future. I have included books from my personal collection that I do expect to be return on the schools that I believe would be more beneficial. They will aid you in surviving anything the future may hold, unlike many of the schools that Madam Maxine may recommend, I'm sure.
I. Karkaroff
Durmstrung: The finest in Dark Arts. - Germany
Rasputin Institute: The darker side of life. - Russia
Warlock Academy- Training for the grim future. - America
Osiris Temple: May you be in his favor. - Egypt
Lore University: A creature's view of the world. - Iceland
Kaiser: An emperor's vantage. - Germany
Each of the books was quite thick, heavy tomes that he knew would be incredible valuable to his plans. He decided to read the books that Madam Maxine sent first, they would most likely be the schools that would help him become more politically powerful, while Karkaroff's would be the ones that focused on molding him into a war wizard.
Beautibutons: A school in the rolling hills of rural France with a large lake as well as a swimming pool and full sized ballroom. There are no quidditch fields on the property. The students are not divided but are part of a united year group. The school is made up of female students as well as submissive males, there are no dominant males in attendance, nor are any allowed to visit unless it is at the many galas that are held during the school year. The school boasts many classes that focus on preparing the students to make the best future for themselves, both with their careers and in attracting a husband. The only weapon courses available are archery, fencing and a self defense course. Many dance classes and music classes including a choir are available, in later years they teach the students to incorporate magic into the music for both rituals and even battle magic among other things. The school grounds also have an on site stable with all manner of muggle and magical horses are equestrian classes are available as an extra weekend class. The school often has co-ed balls with the Arthurian Academy, an all dominant male school that lies on a small island off the coast.
Salamanca Academy: Salamanca Academy is the leading force in the integration of muggle technology and magic. They continue to find ways to improve both sides without raising the suspicions of the surrounding muggles. The Headmaster is the most honored muggleborn to enter the Wizarding World, Ms. Regalia Straus. The grounds are designed to make muggleborns feel at home, with most muggle sports represented. No magical creatures or beasts have been allowed on campus since the founding of the school, which took place only fifty years ago. Well that was a definite no; Angelus wondered why Madam Maxine even bothered to send such trash.
Ritornello: Ritornello is a comprehensive school that covers many of the mainstream and not so mainstream subjects while focusing on the art of magical music. You will learn to project your magic through your voice or any instrument that you have the talent for. This branch of magic is largely overlooked because of the natural talent for music that is required to properly participate in any of the classes on it. It may be used to accomplish amazing feats, such as enthralling an entire crowd and bending them to your will, though the talent required for such a thing has not been seen since young Mozart took his talents to the muggle world.
Kamakura: Kamakura teaches that there are many paths that do not lead to war, and that it is through those paths that you may gain enlightenment and inner peace. There are no violent classes taught at the school though they do have an incredible advanced class on strategy and politics. Many of the alumni go on to become powerful politicians and business men and women.
Danaides: To learn the finest of social graces and to enrapture any companion. At Danaides students learn to move with grace and dignity at all times and to be both polite and disarming. All of the standard and extracurricular classes are taught with many focusing on the most precise usage of what is learned. Students become the masters of their own bodies and minds, able to disarm even the most cynical of people with a single glance. Sometimes it is not the strongest to win, but the one that controls the situation and themselves. Many balls are held with schools around the world as both practice and as a way to integrate the student into the cream of society before they leave the grounds for good.
Salam Institute: A school that breaks all traditions in the education of the youth. You will learn everything that you need to know to make your way into the Wizarding World with your head held high. You will attend every ball, every banquet that will help you form the relationships necessary to climb your way to the top. Most classes are informal with plenty of one-on-one time with the teachers, classes continue from the standard seven years into a college setting if the student wishes to continue their studies. No student is turned from our doors but certain regulations must be placed on those with more inhuman traits. Oh, how utterly pleasant, and quite a distance from home.
Siren's Academy: The power of the word. Magic is a living entity that allows us to use it to create and to destroy at our whim. Why do we seek to dilute our connection to our magic with the use of wands and words that we do not truly believe in, it is an insult. Here we use no filters or foci to channel our magic; the power is in the will and the word. If you want it badly enough, you can achieve anything that is within your range of power. Standard wand waving classes are issued, though most classes are taught with the wands firmly away in the students' rooms. We keep our heads high as we master the use of our magic in the way that it was intended to be used.
Review and let me know what you think, Karkaroff's choices will be coming in the next chapter.
