Disclaimer: The Charmed universe belongs to the WB and all other related enterprises. The Harry Potter world belongs to J.K. Rowling. The DA is mentioned in this chapter. Lord of the Rings belongs to J.R.R. Tolkien. King Arthur, Robin Hood and Maid Marian are legends that belong to Disney and to whomever else they belong. I do not make money off this fanfiction.
Chapter 07: "Excalibur, Be Mine!"
Halliwell Manor
1329 Prescott St.
San Francisco, CA
February 16, 2021
11:00 pm
"I'm so exhausted, Phoebe says as she plops down onto the sofa in the living room.
"Don't sleep, yet. You don't want to miss tonight's ceremony," Piper says.
"What do I need to do to get ready for it?" Phoebe asks.
"Conjure royal clothing from the Middle Ages" Harry replies.
"How do I do that?" Phoebe asks.
"Do you remember what your clothes looked like when you were goddesses and you defeated the Titans?"
"No, I don't," Phoebe answers.
Harry turns to Leo and asks, "Do you know what the Charmed Ones looked like as goddesses?"
Leo nods.
"Phoebe, tap into your empathy power and pull the image of your gown, Piper's gown and Paige's gown from Leo's mind. Then, visualize your gown on you, Piper's gown on Piper and Paige's gown on Paige." Harry says.
So, Phoebe follows Harry's instructions, but she has trouble with the visualization.
When that doesn't work Harry says, "Hey, Munchkin, you were there or at least your former self was. Can you do it?"
Chris closes his eyes and visualizes the gowns and then visualizes his mother's gown on her, his Aunt Phoebe's gown on his Aunt Phoebe and his Aunt Paige's gown on his Aunt Paige. When he opens his eyes, he discovers that he has done it. His mother and aunts are each wearing a flowing white gown, but only his mother has a tiara on her head.
"How did you do this?" Phoebe asks as she stares at her gown.
"I just visualize it and it happens," Chris says as though it is not a big deal.
"Then, what is my error?" Phoebe asks.
"Your visualization needs work," Harry replies.
"Now, we need hair and makeup." Harry says.
"Gin, do you know anyone who is good at hairstyling and makeup?" Harry asks.
Ginny replies, "Parvati Patil and Lavender Brown are famous hairstylists."
"Hermione, please contact the DA members and tell Parvati and Lavender to bring their hairstyling and makeup products," Harry commands.
As Hermione carries out Harry's instructions, Harry waves his hand toward Wyatt. Wyatt looks down at himself and finds himself in knight's armor that is similar to King Arthur's armor (silver with a picture of a yellow sword). Harry conjures the same kind of suit for Chris, but Chris's shield bears the Triquetra. The wand-waving wizards conjure tights and loose fitting green clothing that make them look like Robin Hood or in Lily's case, green dress that looks like a dress that Maid Marian would wear. After dressing themselves, each of the wand-waving children conjures Maid Marian costumes for the Halliwell girls and a Robin Hood costume for Junior. Harry conjures the royal robes he wore when he was training with Godric and because of the bond Ginny wears a long billowy emerald-green gown with a gold tiara on her head signifying her status as Lady Gryffindor. Chris gives Henry the clothes Legolas wears in The Lord of the Rings. Coop uses his ring to transform into a prince of Medieval Times and Harry tells Leo to wear his Elder robes.
When the DA arrives, they each conjure the appropriate costume. Parvati and Lavender work fast to style everyone's hair and do makeup for the ladies. They also conjure jewelry for each lady.
Just as Parvati and Lavender finish, the first magical beings arrive. Piper summons Grams and asks Grams to introduce her as the Lady of the Lake when she gives Wyatt Excalibur.
Halliwell Manor
1329 Prescott Street
San Francisco, CA
February 16, 2021
11:59 pm
"We are gathered here today to witness the coronation of King Arthur's heir. Please welcome the Lady of the Lake" Grams announces.
The magical beings bow before the Lady of the Lake.
Piper glides to the dais and asks everyone to stop bowing and then says, "Come forward, heir of King Arthur."
As Wyatt makes his way through the crowd, Paige orbs the sword in the stone to the conservatory and all eyes turn to the stone. Then, Wyatt bows before Piper.
Next, Grams asks the multitude of magical beings, "are there any objections?"
They wait, but nobody raises their hand.
Then, Grams turns to Wyatt and asks, "Do you promise to protect the innocent and rise up against evil for as long as you shall live."
"I do." Wyatt promises.
Then, Piper pulls the sword out of the stone and says, "With the power vested in me as the Lady of the Lake, I dub thee heir of King Arthur and gift you Excalibur."
Piper hands Wyatt the sword and tells him he can get up now. Then, she turns to the multitude of magical beings and announces, "I give you the Ruler of all Magic, the heir of King Arthur."
To confirm Piper's declaration, a golden light envelopes Wyatt and everyone bows before him until Piper tells them to stop.
Then, Piper motions for Harry to come forward and bow before her.
"Do you, Lord Gryffindor, promise to faithfully teach the new Heir all he needs to do to fulfill his destiny? Piper asks.
"I do," Harry says.
"Are there any objections?" Grams asks.
They wait for objections, but nobody objects.
"Then, I dub thee Official Teacher of the Heir of King Arthur," Piper says.
A light passes between Harry and Piper, signifying a magical contract.
Gith's Room where Gith monitored the Charmed Ones when they were in separate worlds (Season six of Charmed)
San Francisco, CA but on another plane
February 17, 2021
1:00 am
Ailin Callahan, dressed in black Harry Potter style robes with a black hood, stares into the well and sees Piper handing Excalibur over to Wyatt and formally introducing Harry as Wyatt's teacher. He also notices the light that passes between Piper and Harry and knows that Harry knows that breaking that contract will cause his death, but Piper doesn't know and he can take advantage of that situation unless Harry gets to her first.
"No objections, huh? What kind of sniveling creatures are those magical beings? Don't they know that absolute power in one person corrupts? I'll show them, but I can't rush into these things. I need to focus and plot," Ailin thinks.
Halliwell Manor
Living Room
1329 Prescott Street
San Francisco, CA
February 17, 2021
1:00 am
Meanwhile, Grams and the other matriarchs of the Halliwell-Warren line leave.
As Melinda Warren leaves, she says, "I know I predicted that there would only be girl witches in our line, but a boy here and there won't matter, especially if he is the strongest witch alive. Be proud of him. I know I am."
After Grams and the matriarchs leave, Harry asks, "Piper, may I have a word with you?"
"Sure," Piper says.
So, Harry drags Piper to the conservatory, pushes her into a chair, turns the chair next to her to face her chair and sits in the chair.
Then, he asks, "Piper, after you dubbed me Wyatt's teacher, did you see a light pass between us or at least feel warm?"
"I didn't see the light, but I felt safe and warm," Piper says as she thinks back to that moment.
"That light means that you and I have a magical contract. If either of us breaks it, that person dies" Harry explains.
"Then, why did it feel so loving like Mom?" Piper asks.
"Since I haven't had parents since I was a year old, Magic sometimes assumes the mum role in my life," Harry says.
"Come to think of it, everyone I meet wants to somehow be my family." Harry adds.
"Like Godric, right?" Piper asks as she refers to the time Harry summoned Godric.
"Yes," Harry says.
"I've been meaning to ask you, where did you get all of the power to summon Godric?" You said your kind of wizard has less power than a Wicca witch," Piper says.
"That's a fair question. I'm Godric's heir. That constitutes a bond. So, any magic involving Godric and me is not measured by power. It's like Wyatt and Excalibur. If Wyatt wants Excalibur all he has to say is Excalibur and it will come to his hand. He doesn't have to visualize it, whereas any other being would have to visualize the sword and the sword coming to him or her or it because the sword only bonds to Wyatt." Harry explains.
"Don't tell Wyatt about the bond, yet" Piper says.
"It will destroy Chris. He already has an inferiority complex" Piper adds.
"No, it won't because Chris is Wyatt's heir and all you need to do is remind Chris that he jumpstarted destiny and created a better future for you" Harry says.
"Can I bake Chris cinnamon raisin cookies to go with it?" Piper asks.
Harry just laughs.
Halliwell Manor
Living Room
1329 Prescott Street
San Francisco, CA
February 17, 2021
1:30 am
"Piper, what were you and Harry talking about in the conservatory?" Phoebe asks when Piper and Harry return to the living room.
"Apparently, when I dubbed Harry as Wyatt's teacher a magical contract was formed. If either of us breaks it, that person will die." Piper says.
"Translation: I have to accept Harry as my teacher," Wyatt says even though he put that red streak in my hair two weeks ago.
"How?" Piper asks.
"So, dad strikes again," Lily whispers to Teddy, while Wyatt is thinking of a proper answer to Piper's question that will not end up making him do laundry or wash dishes for the next century.
Persephone, Paige's eight year old daughter, wants in on the conversation
So, she whispers to Lily, "Have you seen so many fairies in your life?"
"Or as many stinky ogres," Albus adds."
Finally, Harry gets fed up with Wyatt's silence and the kids whispering in the corner and says, "Wyatt, are you sure you want Piper to know?"
Piper sweetly asks, "Know what?"
Wyatt shakes his head.
Harry says, "Then, it will be our little secret."
Wyatt resignedly says, "All right, you can teach me. Just don't put anymore red streaks in my hair."
Harry replies, "I can't guarantee that. I am a Junior Marauder after all."
Piper says in an annoyed tone, "Again with the Marauders?"
Harry is about to say that she will find out soon when Lily orbs into the room.
Lily hears the word Marauders and says, "That James Potter! Is he back from the dead again?"
Piper curiously asks, "Lily, who is the Marauders exactly?"
Lily explains, "My dead husband and his band of miscreants. In school, they used to play pranks on everyone. I think they tried to compete for who could get the most detentions per term.
Harry changes the subject by asking, "So, Wy, are you ready for your first lesson?"
Wyatt admits, "I think I've got butterflies in my stomach."
Harry reassures him by saying, "Don't worry. I'll see what you know already. So do what comes instinctively. Piper says the Elders taught you a little bit. So, let's see you in action."
Wyatt asks, "Here and now?"
Harry replies, "Everyone is exhausted now. Rest now and I will come back in a couple of nights to take you to Hogwarts for your first lesson."
