AN: Ok so I got a lot of comments on how no one knew the twins were male or even really what they look like. So this chapter I am going to try to give good detailed descriptions of everyone Harry runs across. Keep in mind that I am not good with description so we shall see how this goes.
On another note, I really need a fan fiction secretary. I have so lost control of everything in my files, and what I have printed and I want to throw everything against the wall. I don't know what I have sent to a beta and what has been sent back to be posted. I've tried listing but I'm so looooost. I need help I'm drowning, DROWNING! *takes long deep breaths and swallows anxiety pills* ok ok I got this. Anyways on with the chapter.
Also I had someone ask if this was another one of those Yaoi, harry is a submissive creature inheritance who gets banged by half the school. To answer that really rude question, yes this is a Yaoi, No Harry is not going to be a submissive creature thing, will he be the bottom in some way, most likely but he might top as well, and no he is not going to get banged by half the school. I have three specific characters in mind and no it's not the twins, sorry guys. To answer other questions:
Question and Answer Time:
Seizansha asks: okay, so why 'Unknown'? You'd think a school that caters to non-humans would be able to figure out what Harry is... it's the whole 'Master of Death' thing, isn't it?
Answer: The unknown comes into play a little later and yes it has something to do with his Master of Death title. He registers as human but he also registers as an 'other' he does not have a specific racial status.
Evee87 asks: will Harry receive a magical heritage? Can he be a magical creature and also the master over death? Can't wait to know his mates... and about the damage he suffered in the war, would a magical heritage heal him?
Answer: Yes he will receive a strange magical inheritance however it is not creature based. It will pull from his MOD title and his connection to the Black family. Unfortunately no it will not heal him, and why it won't will be explained later.
Seriusyayoni asks: Is there anything to be done about the skin/bones look n scars.
Answer: It is the same as the question above, Harry will in a way heal but overall no, this is how he look you will know more later.
Oden1234 asks: IS this going to turn into a male on male story? Nothing against you or anything, it's just a personal preference of mine that I don't read Slash stories.
Answer: yes, this is a slash story. Sorry to disappoint. If it makes you feel better I can warn about the umm fruity bits so you can still enjoy the main overall story.
Kachle asks: Is the merrow one for the courting rooms?
Answer: So as to not spoil future chapters, I plead the fifth.
Cashmed12 asks: Exactly how many people are dead so far? You vaguely mention the twins.
Answer: Well if you want a list… Remus, Tonks, Sirius, Weasley Twins, Percy, Arthur Weasley, Moody, Dumbledore, Minerva, Hagrid, Hedwig, Crabbe, Goyle, Cedric, Pomfrey, Voldemort. And that's all I cared about that are still somewhat pertinent to the tale. Teddy is alive and kicking, he will come into the picture later actually. He is living with Andromeda. Harry will have contact with people from Hogwarts it will be sporadic and random, they are all getting on with their lives, it's tough to keep in contact when life gets away from you. I should know I have moved more times that I can count, sometimes you just…forget.
Onto the Chapter!
Emmy
Chapter Seven
Harry stepped out into the hall his black slacks and red shirt clung to his form beneath the harness and cloak. Already he could see this day shaping out to be interesting. Taking a deep long breath he fingered the tip of the elder wand that rested against his palm. The wand was longer than his old holly wand, it took a long time to get used to the added length and weight. Tapping the tip of his finger against it he headed down the hall toward the steps leading up to the classroom levels.
This morning he had Healing Classes and Blood Magics, then his private tutoring with the Parselmagic professor. Grunting to himself he adjusted the messenger bag on his shoulder and turned opening the door to the cafeteria area they were provided for meals. He still hadn't had a chance to cook, he was hoping to before heading to his tutoring session.
Pausing he looked around the room and noticed how much different from Hogwarts it really was. A long stretch of tables was set along the wall with the door, food was arranged on it in specifications for locations and species specific sections. It was rather fascinating to witness. Then around the room where tables arranged with 4-10 chairs at each table. There was no Head Table for teachers, nor was their specific tables for certain groups. It was rather freeing yet terrifying, where the hell was he going to sit?
Walking over to the buffet he picks up a plate and walks calmly along it. Occasionally grabbing some food here and there. A waffle with butter, couple pieces of bacon, scrambled eggs and whole baby tomatoes and sliced cucumber. Stepping away he slammed into a rock hard surface almost sending him to the ground if it hadn't been for the iron grip that caught his arm and steadied him.
"Careful their newbie, use your eyes"
Harry looked up to see a tall well-built man with deep brown skin and welcoming purple eyes. His head was completely shaven and appeared oiled. The man cracked a grin and Harry caught the elongated canines. Blinking Harry ducked his head, "Sorry, I wasn't paying attention"
The man gave a deep chuckle, "The would be apparent little gem"
The wizard scowled up at him, "I'm not little, and you're just too tall"
Another guffawing laugh broke out of the man's laugh and Harry watched as the strange orange and red symbols etched on the side of the man's face lit up as he did so, "Oh you got guts I give you that, So what is your name Little Gem"
Harry rolled his eyes and supported his tray with one hand, "Harry, and you Mr. Tall"
The man grinned, and extended a lightly scared hand, "Justin, Your accent is fascinating"
He shrugged and began to walk around the man ignoring the intended handshake, the guy was rude, "Well I am from England, you don't exactly sound native yourself by the way"
Justin fell into step behind him grinning, "American born and raised."
Harry nodded and smiled as he spotted an empty table, sliding into a seat he was surprised when the American joined him with his own tray of what looked to be pizza with pineapple. Harry took a bite of a cucumber, "Don't you have friend's you can sit with?"
He shrugged, "I thought I was"
"You are incredibly rude you know that?"
He looked at him, "And you ignored a perfectly good handshake, what does that say about you?"
Harry sighed and just went back to his meal, till he heard his name. Looking up he smiled as he saw the twins and Rhylarn walk up, "Well I see you three are finally awake"
Jet shrugged and sat down his and his brother's plates where heaped with fruits. While Rhylarn was covered in a strange rice roll wrapped in a dark green wrap.
Harry smiled before gesturing to his newest acquaintance, "Guys this is Justin," then he gestured to the twins, "They are Jet and Jasper. Then the lovely sea green haired gentleman is Rhylarn"
Jasper whistled as he looked Justin up and down, "You found a Djinn and got him to talk to you?"
"Wonderworker!" Jet sing songed out.
Harry frowned and threw a tomatoes at the twins, "I don't even know what a Djinn is so I don't know why you're so impressed, He seems to be perfectly fine if not somewhat rude."
Justin stared at Harry strangely but it was Rhylarn who spoke up, "Harry you really should have read up on common magical beings before coming here. Djinn are powerful genie type demons who use magic to grant people dreams and wishes. They look mostly human but every Djinn has a clan mark along the right side of their face. Justin I hope you don't mind me saying this, If you look at Justin his is a mix of reds and oranges, this specifies that he is of the Fire Clans, each clan of Djinn is based on an element type. Fire clan tend to be brash and harsh spoken, Water are calmer but tricky, Earth are the sanest and least likely to screw you over, while Air, well we don't talk about Air clan Djinn, they would sooner cut your head off then look at you"
Harry blinked, "and with that I have found a new respect for Djinn, jeeze that must suck, being sought out to grant wishes, then again people are stupid and don't realize that everything comes with a price." He smiled and munched down on his bacon.
Justin was still giving him a firm stare down, turning he met the purple eyes, "Why are you staring? I'm not exactly much to look at"
Jet snorted, "Don't sell yourself out so low man, ya sure you're a bit skinny but you have a killer ass, I should know"
The wizard threw another tomato at him, "Pervert Kitsune! Stare at someone else's ass, mine is off limits to you. I don't do twins, highly confusing and can only get you in trouble." He shivered, "I should know, I have dated identical twins before."
Finally the Djinn looked away remaining silent.
Harry sighed before pausing and staring at Rhylarn, "Ok I have to ask, what are you eating?"
The man looked up a piece of the said food half way to his mouth, "Sushi. Its fish, cucumber, avocado, rice, and seaweed."
The wizard frowned, "Sushi? Is it any good?"
Rhylarn sighed and held out the piece he was about to eat, it was clutched gently between a set of ivory chopsticks, "Try it"
Harry leaned forward and grabbed it between his teeth before chewing on it slowly, his eyes widened slightly, "Hey that is good." He made a soft humming noise his foot tapping lightly.
Justin rolled his eyes, "if he thinks sushi is good you should let him try eggrolls or dumplings. He might get addicted to Asian cuisine."
The wizard shrugged, "Wizarding England isn't exactly known for their branched out cultural acceptance."
Finishing up his meal he stood and collected his plate, "Alright I am going to go ahead and head to my first class, I will catch you four later."
Justin frowned, "What classes do you have today?"
Harry winced, "Healing and Blood magic, then private tutoring"
This time Jasper spoke up, "You're already in tutoring?"
"No, not for actual classes, I am learning how to read and write parseltongue. I never learned, it's why I didn't qualify for the parselmagic class."
Rhylarn smiled, "Interesting well have fun."
Harry nodded and waved them off before walking over to a bin to put his plate in before heading out the doors and toward the clinic area where the class was held. Walking in he noticed there were no desks or chairs just rows of beds with white curtains around them that could be opened and closed.
"Oh my you're here a bit early"
Harry turned and came face to face with a tall beautiful blonde. She was tall with long curled locks and pouty lips. Her curvy form looked about to pop out of the white jacket and slacks she was wearing.
Harry smiled, "Sorry I wanted to speak with you first before class"
She smiled softly and nodded, as she walked past him he caught site of a thin pair of transparent wings that laid down her back, they were a white color, but one wing was torn down the center splitting the wing in two. He frowned but looked away from it and back up toward face as she turned, "What did you wish to speak to me about dear"
Harry sighed and sat down on one of the hospital beds, "I had a question about how to fix malnourishment and if there is a way to fix scaring."
She hummed gently and nodded, "Yes there are potions and balms that can cure minor cases, and may I see what you are referring to?"
He nodded before slowly unhooking his cloak and harness letting them fall on the bed gently before reaching up an unbuttoning the red shirt and taking it off to lay on top of his cloak. He watched as the Fae woman came over and gently ran a hand over the freak scar across his stomach.
"This was intentional."
Harry nodded, "Yes most of the scars I have are intentional, though not by my own hand. The one on my shoulder was from a Hungarian Horntail, and the small puncture above the junction of my elbow is where a basilisk fang caught me."
She looked up at him, "Why were you fighting Horntail and a Basilisk?"
Harry shrugged before murmuring, "Because it was the only chance I had. So can you heal them or make them fainter?"
She sighed and stepped away before she pulled out a small thin metal rod and gently jabbed him in the ribs, "We will see, how long have you been suffering from Malnourishment?"
He smiled at her, "I've never not suffered from it ma'am"
The Fae sighed before walking over to a cabinet, "Well I can give you a weeks' worth of nourishment potions but after that you have to make your own! You take one at each meal and it will help put some meat on your bones. As for the scarring, I have a balm that will help them fade but it will take daily application. Again I can provide your first batch then you're on your own. I will give you the recipes for both."
He nodded, "Thank you ma'am"
"Tabitha, please, I hate being called ma'am. Now get dressed other students will be arriving soon."
Harry nodded and quickly got dressed finishing putting on his cloak as the first few students came through the door. He did however decide to remain sitting on the bed as he watched the students come in. Some remained standing other leaned against the wall. He noticed to weres where sitting on their haunches.
After a few more minutes Tabitha stepped up and cleared her throat for everyone to go silent, "As you can see there are no desks or chairs. This class will be done standing or sitting on the floor. Or a bed apparently. Now take out your text book and read chapter one. Then you will write a small page on what you think the chapter is telling you. After that we will learn a few diagnostic spells and practice on one another. Begin"
Harry smiled and pulled out the text book and opened to the first page. The chapter was on diagnostic spells and how to cast them and when to use which diagnostic spells to use in certain situation. There were specific ones like a pregnancy detection, then the wide range ones such as general health and wellness. Grumbling he began to write down notes on the chapter, stretching out along the bed the weight of his weapon rested against his back.
An hour passed and he closed the text book blowing on the paper he had written on to make the ink dry quicker. When he sat up he noticed most of the class was already working on the spells. Shrugging he handed it to the Professor and she smiled, "No worries dear, most of them have heightened speed so they can tear through things quickly. Most of them are vampires or other accelerated folk."
Harry nodded, "I wasn't worried, I would rather spend a little more time and get it all right then speed through and chance a mistake."
She nodded and took his paper before looking around, "No one else is done, how about you practice with me till someone frees up?"
He nodded, "Alright, which spell first, and wandless or with wand."
She frowned, "Let's try it wandless, I don't like people relying on them. Cast the basic diagnostic spell on me"
He smiled and waved his hand thinking of the spell and its effect in his head. Slowly floating text appeared under his hand displaying name, race, age, and current health status. Slowly he went through each type of diagnostic spell and it wasn't long before she dismissed him, but not after handing him the potions and balm she had promised with the recipes.
Humming to himself he walked back to his room and set everything down on the table. Stretching he exchanged the books he would require for the next class, sliding everything into the bag he looked around. He really had to go grocery shopping, it wasn't that the cafeteria had good food, he just wanted to cook his own.
His thoughts were interrupted by a loud beeping noise. Blinking he walked over to his communication mirror and touched it. A tall blonde woman stood on the other side, her frame draped in deep purple robes.
"Oh Harry you answered, I'm sorry for calling you so earlier I know you have classes."
"It's okay Andromeda what did you want?"
She sighed and looked around, "Can you take Teddy for the weekend?"
Harry frowned, "I couldn't take him till late Saturday night, and I have classes till 12am. Which would make it about 9pm were you are at."
She shrugged, "Then I will send him over at nine, heavens knows I need a day. Did that school provide you with a guest bedroom?"
Harry smiled, "Yes Andy, and his room is already set up. What's going on over there anyways?"
She shrugged, "Ministry is being a bunch of idiots they want to force magical creatures to register with the ministry, even children Harry. And Teddy, we he is such a rambunctious child, I don't know how much longer I can keep his dormant blood a secret. I am getting to old for this Harry."
"Andy you're not that old and you know it."
"Age or not Harry the new creature Registration Act has a lot of supporters, if they pass it, Teddy must live with you, out of the country, I can't leave I am too bound to here."
He smiled gently, "Andy you know I would take him if I could, but this school is dangerous and I don't know who would watch him while I'm in classes."
She rolled her eyes, "He is still young Harry, house elves would suffice. Even I cannot watch him every moment of every day. Dobby and Winky would be happy to and you know that."
He groaned, "I don't even know if I can have house elves at the school."
She smiles and nods, "You should read up on the rules of the school you attend Harry. Anyways run along to class, and call me Saturday when you're ready for me to send him by floo. You do have a floo?"
He laughed, "Yes, there is a floo I will call you when I am in front of it, that way nothing can happen."
She smiles and they said their goodbyes and Harry was forced to grab a quick sandwich eating it on the way to the lowest level of the school. Walking through the blackened doors he noticed everyone even the professor staring at him. He was late.
A tall man stood at the front of the room his hair bright blonde and skin pale. He was everything you would think a vampire would be right down to the blood red eyes and cape, "Misère Potter, You had best 'ave a good explanation for being late to my class." His French accent thick.
Harry gave a polite bow, "My apologies sir, I lost track of time speaking to my Aunt over the mirror."
"And what pray tell little human is important enough to discuss to be late to my class?"
He slowly tightened his fist, "The wizarding ministry of Britain is discussing the possibility of enforcing a Creature Registration Act, my family and I will be effected by it, we were discussing options."
There was a hushed whisper over the room and even the teacher seemed quiet for a long moment, "This would affect many things. I will look into this and report it to the Headmaster, if what you say is true, then we may get an influx of people here and in other creature friendly zones. Take a seat and get out your book."
Harry nodded and took the only open seat next to another vampire, this one female. He sat quietly listening to the lecture and going along in his book. The man liked to talk and hear himself, and it didn't help that the girl he was sitting next to kept sniffing his hair and licking her lips. Finally the practical session came by and they were finally able to get to work. Everyone was separated out their first ritual was to do a racial blood test.
Harry sighed gently and stared down at the blank piece of parchment. Cutting his palm open slowly he let his blood fall into the white porcelain bowl. Pulling out a new quill he read the directions slowly before writing out the required runes across the sheet in his own blood. The sheet began to glow and the letters sunk into the sheet replacing it with a dark blue text.
Harry James Potter – Black
Age: 19
Race: Human Unknown
Harry blinked, there it was again, that same unknown factor next to his name. Sighing he stood up and walked over to the professor, "Sir, I don't understand my results."
The vampire took the sheet from him and blinked, "What's wrong with it, the magic worked."
He pointed to his race, "It says human unknown. So did my paper work. I don't understand why it keeps coming up like that."
The man patted his head, "It could just mean you have dormant creature blood or ancestry. Most wizarding lines have at least one or two creatures mixed in from time to time. As long as you didn't shift on your 17th birthday then you won't receive whatever creature blood you have. It like to skip generations."
Harry tapped his chin, "Is there any way to find out what creature type it is?"
He nodded, "Chapter Seven page 86 paragraph 2. Go and try it"
Harry took the paper back before returning to his placement. Turning to the page in the book he hummed gently and slowly began copying the spell runes on to the sheet. He was careful and exact with each one and it wasn't long before he added the three final drops in the center of the drawn diagram.
Watching he saw the ink sink in before branches like a family tree began to sprout across the page. On the bottom was his name then his parents, after that there were no names only lines and branches until about seven tiers up something else appeared on the parchment.
Morgana Black – Vampire
Lacras Malfoy – Veela
He blinked and watched the lines branch further revealing that his family was mixed with several veela, vampires, and surprisingly a kitsune. But nothing prepared him for the very last name, Savina Slytherin – Lamia. He was related to a Slytherin. Well it wasn't too surprising he was also a descendant of Gryffindor.
Tapping his chin he rolled up his parchment and packed everything away just as the teacher dismissed them. It was an hour early but that was fine. Stopping by the cafeteria he waved at the few people he knew before grabbing a dinner role and heading up to the headmaster's office. He still had yet to meet the man, but he had to. He had questions regarding Teddy.
Eating the bread he came to a simple golden door giving a loud knock. Soft gentle words told him to enter and he opened the door, coming face to face with a rather small gentleman. He was deeply tanned and only stood about 4'7" his hair was a deep red that easily fell to his waist. He noticed the man was shirtless and his eyes widened at the intricate red and gold lines that swirled across the man's skin like ivy.
Harry cleared his throat and gave a low bow, "Headmaster, I was wondering if we could speak"
The man nodded and gestured to a gold and silk covered chair across from his just as opulent desk, "Sit and please call me Kai. Is this about the letter I received from Lord Brennen about the Creature Registration Act? I must say I heard rumors about it, but I did not hold them too much."
Harry took a seat and accepted the offered cup, "I don't know much about it. Lady Tonks nee Black informed of it this morning, she says it has a lot of supporters, she fears for the safety of her grandson, my godson, Teddy."
The man nodded, "He is a creature I am guessing"
He shrugged, "We do not know if he is going to inherit the werewolf gene or not, but the ministry wouldn't care even if it was dormant."
Kai looked at him, "You wish to bring the boy here, so you don't have to forget your studies."
Harry shrugged, "Only If it is the last option. For now I am going to only have him here Saturday nights and Sundays."
"If you would like I can permit you to have a caretaker here for the boy. House elves though are forbidden. You will find a proper caretaker, one who can defend him or herself and the child from the dangers of this school. I will provide additional rooming for your new hired help."
"Why can I not have a house elf?"
"Their magic disrupts the magic here at the school, so you will go to the Bazaar this week and hire your new help, most of the students here come from long lines and bring their own help if they have their own requested personal dorms."
Harry blinked and nodded, "Thank you Kai"
He nodded, "Keep me informed on what you hear about the CRA and if you choose to take in the boy, you may do so, but do not expect leniency from your teachers or fellow students."
Harry bowed politely before leaving and heading back to his room, he had another hour before being required to leave for his lessons. Standing in front of the mirror he placed his hand on the glass, "Andromeda Tonks"
The glass fogged over before revealing the tall aristocrat once more, "Oh Harry, how was your class?"
"It was good, and I spoke with my headmaster, he says that Teddy may live here with me if it comes to that, however, house elves are not allowed. I am required to hire a care sitter as he put it. Apparently it is common in this world"
"Of course it is harry, they aren't slaves, and they choose that line of work. Thank you for letting me know. I will keep you informed."
Harry nodded before closing off the mirror and making a small salad. He knew tonight was going to be a headache, he was dreading it, and at the same time, it excited him to is core.
