Prince of Death:
Return of the Speaker's Heir
By: The Potters of the Future
and Winged Seer Wolf
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Disclaimer:
I do not own Harry Potter or Percy Jackson. These concepts,
characters and places belong to
J.K. Rowling and Rick Riordian
Dedication:
This chapter is dedicated to all of the readers
and reviewer's who helped Winged Seer Wolf and I
get to this point.
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Rating: T
Pairing(s): Harry/Thalia
(This will happen in Book 3)
(All others are in the air at this point.)
Beta: Winged Seer Wolf
Summary:
Last year, Harry found out about his father, met others like himself, went to a magical school, dodged an old man's questions, all the while keeping Voldemort from the Ultimate power. Now in his second year, Harry the son of Hades must now contend with the return of an ancient line that threatens the destruction of Hogwarts itself.
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Reviews
UnknownPerson87
That will be explained eventually. I know why his age is in question even if nobody else does.
Wolfking57
She will in a little bit. I always imagined her inability to break rules was because of her parents influence on her and she will calm down after a few weeks of staying away from her parents.
DoctorWho41
I haven't planned anything about the Titan's Curse. I have a vague idea about saving Bianca but I do think that Zoe will still die.
kiskaduna
I just had to include Dobby at some time especially as lots of people were questioning what had happened to Dobby. I had to show that he had not been killed by the dead. Plus I just love Dobby he's just so sweet. Dobby will definitely find out the truth that Harry has returned to Hogwarts at some point. I don't know what he'll do to try and get Harry return home. I had considered Dobby telling Dumbledore that Harry's a "dark wizard" in attempt to Harry expelled so that he will be expelled and away from the danger. That would be funny if the Ministry attempted to invade the Underworld. I think Hades would probably kill them. Of course, it is impossible anyway. Dumbledore is very power hungry. They do take offence when their children are harmed but as the only one Dumbledore has managed to take is a child of Hades before they got wary of Dumbledore and made sure not to tell anyone. Hades wanted to kill Dumbledore but Gellert who was still in love with Dumbledore begged his father not to so Hades has not harmed Dumbledore on his son's account. Again until is downfall he hadn't done anything to personally offend the gods. After he fell, trying to murder a son of Hades but because he was in constant agony he was left alone and also they cannot interfere in demigods' quests. As Harry, a demigod, has been prophesized to defeat Voldemort that is basically a quest issued to a demigod so they can't interfere no matter how much they want to. Luna's my favourite Harry Potter character. Teachers often miss bullies if they are not alerted to it by other children, the child being bullied, the parents of the child being bullied or they witness them being bullied then it can be overlooked. I was verbally bullied in school and it wasn't until a fellow classmate told them what was going on did anyone step in. Children can be exceptionally cruel and it's the same in adults. Harry who has always been considered odd and scared never wants anyone to feel like he did. I agree that's what I tried to portray with Aubrey Wood as the untalented brother. He tried to make himself look big in front of his family and new friends by bullying and it backfired on him dreadfully. Xenophilius has taught Luna how to fight and how to use the powers that she inherited from him and Melinoe. I'm sure that Harry, Cat and Eve will try and convince Luna and her father to let her come to Camp. I don't think it will be anything major just his glare of death. Maybe Lockhart will be killed by the monster.
WhiteElfElder
Harry is going to terrorize the poor blonde fraud or maybe not so poor. Yay you got it. Err how would he be Sirius? Sirius is still alive. Luna will certainly bring a lot of variation to the group. It would be funny to see her at camp rooming with the serious children of Athena.
RedRangerBelt
The granddaughter of Melinoe bit was pretty much a spur of the moment idea but I've had the daughter of Athena idea around for a while. Hell no. If Lockhart is left with his sanity in tact it will be too much to ask. Not until it is too late for Dumbledore to do anything about it. I'll have to work out on the series. I think it will be a while but he'll feel a bond to them straight away.
kelseyPJHP1997
Hermione will find out about Harry's adventures. I'm not sure if Luna will go to Camp or not.
ultima-owner
I like that description might use that.
Robotic Worms
It seemed a good idea to basically have Nargles as Luna's explanation of how she knew everything. Don't try and con a son of Hades that's all I can say.
Guest
Glad you like it. I'm sure that Lockhart's going to be terrified of Harry after this. I will have to see where there are overlapping bits of Harry Potter and Percy Jackson timelines but I will have the Di Angelos and Harry meeting. I don't know it Bianca will still die. If she does Harry will get himself into a real flunk. If not then they'll probably be really close as siblings go.
MoonlitDiamond
Well I'll add more hints about who Nathanael is.
SeaBreeze2Ga
Severus at least looks after Harry. Lockhart's going to have his work cut out for him.
Polar-Bear-King
I had considered making Lockhart a son of Aphrodite. Still don't know if I will or not.
Missy Nichole
Glad you liked my explanation for Luna. I like bashing Ron.
Slytherin Studios
Luna would definitely confuse all the other daughters of Athena. Lockhart's not going to be so brave with Harry around. I don't know about tormenting him with ghosts but he'll definitely be tormenting him some how.
litter jump
I wonder what the other campers would think of Luna.
Lord Jace
Harry's hardly going go easy on the blonde haired wannabee. Lockhart's going in for the fright of his life. Can't wait for Lockhart to come up with out favourite son of Hades.
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Chapter 12
How to Scare a Fraud
Harry retrieved his second year time table from Professor McGonagall after a piercing look mingled with concern. As strict as McGonagall was she had a heart of gold. When she became the Headmistress of Hogwarts Harry would be only too glad. He really hated the current Headmaster of Hogwarts.
'Oh no,' groaned Eve.
'What?' asked Neville nervously.
'Something wrong,' Hermione said doodling on her timetable.
'Eve's not looking forward to Defence,' Luna said knowledgably.
'Lockhart looks like a pompous arse,' agreed Dean.
Harry nodded, 'his books seem more about his hair than defence. We're going to have another useless defence teacher.'
'Isn't that always the case,' nodded Eve. 'So what have you lot got first?'
'Charms,' Luna said softly.
'Herbology,' shrugged Seamus.
'Brilliant,' grinned Neville.
'You're obsessed,' Harry told the other boy.
'It's not his fault you don't like Herbology,' Eve shook her head. 'I do prefer Transfiguration though.'
'I think we should head to class,' Harry said.
Harry got up. There were other students beginning to move towards their classes depending on how far away they were. Considering it was a large castle then it could be quite a distance with a few flights of moving stairs and corridors between them and their class. Harry often wondered what they did with all the spare rooms.
Harry, Hermione, Nathanael and Neville headed outside to the greenhouses whilst the others headed up the stairs to their various classrooms. The three of them were the first to arrive outside the greenhouses. The Hufflepuffs arrived soon after but the class had almost started before the others Gryffindors came.
'Greenhouse three,' Sprout said cheerfully as always.
Harry took a bench with his other three friends (Harry and Nathanael on one side with Neville and Hermione on the other). Neville and Hermione were both looking as eager as each other. This of course was Hermione's normal expression for any class but it was only Herbology that Neville did a Hermione in. If Neville didn't end up doing a Mastery in Herbology Harry would eat his father's cloak of the souls of the dead.
Harry still had no idea what he wanted to do with his life. Probably not an Auror as he was more likely to stab Dark Wizards than capture them. Nor was he interested in animals or plants. Healing wasn't really his thing. He wanted to do something that kept his interest but he had no idea what. Still he had plenty of time to decide what to do.
Harry looked around the greenhouse. Professor Sprout was standing at a trestle bench at the front of the other benches that the students were arranged around in sets of four. There were a bunch of multicoloured ear puffs that looked truly sickening in Harry's opinion. Harry would have been much happier if there was a nice pair of black ones somewhere.
'So what are the plants?' asked Harry.
'Mandrakes,' Neville whispered.
'What?' Harry asked blankly. 'Plants are not my forte,' Harry muttered darkly.
'We'll be re-potting mandrakes today,' Professor Sprout said calling silence to the chatting students.
'Shh,' hissed Hermione at her friends. 'Professor Sprout's talking.'
Professor Sprout gave a sharp look to the demigod, the witch and the wizard having heard the three students chattering amongst themselves even if it was about the subject. Pomona Sprout wasn't a strict teacher but didn't approve of people interrupting her lesson.
'Mister Longbottom since you seem to know so much about mandrakes you can tell us the properties of the mandrakes.'
Neville unsurprisingly went red but answered whilst inspecting the scuffed leather of his shoes, 'err the mandrakes have a piercing cry that when mature will kill the listener.'
'Useful,' murmured Harry.
Neville heard and gave his friend a small grin, 'they are also used in restorative potions.'
'Very good Mr. Longbottom,' Professor Sprout gave a small smile. 'Take ten points to Gryffindor.'
The Gryffindors grinned at each other. Harry clapped Neville on the back whilst Neville looked quite shocked. Neville's confidence issues rather than intelligence were what kept him from getting more points than he did. Neville if possible went redder but looked quite pleased with himself at the points he had received.
'As Mr. Longbottom has just pointed out only the cry of full grown mandrakes will kill you so we're starting off with seedling so we don't have any accidents,' Professor Sprout started making several Hufflepuffs and Neville look relieved whilst Ron Weasley rolled his eyes gaining attention from the Herbology Professor. 'However, they will knock you out for several hours. As I am sure Madam Pomfrey doesn't want to have to deal with unconscious students on the first day back be sure to make sure they are on tight,' she said looking directly at Ronald.
There was a rush to get the earmuffs as known one wanted the lurid pink ones that Harry was sure that Dumbledore would have loved. Harry inwardly shuddered at having to wear bright pink earmuffs which were liable to make is ghostly skin look even more ghostly in comparison.
Once everyone had their earmuffs safely on and Professor Sprout had given them the all clear making sure that everyone was safely wearing their ear muffs. Professor Sprout wore one of the left behind pink earmuffs that clearly none of the class had wanted.
She grabbed one of the plants and pulled up revealing a very ugly baby. Harry gaped. Plants had never been his forte but even he could see that this plant would be favoured by Demeter. Under the brightly coloured leaves the fat baby was mottled green. Professor Sprout buried the mandrake in a pot of soil. Then signalled that they could take their earmuffs off which the class all did.
'Did you see that?' asked Neville excitedly. 'I can't believe we're on greenhouse three already. She must have moved us ahead. Usually you don't enter greenhouse 3 till March.'
'How did you know that?' asked Hermione.
'Gran takes me to all the Ministry conventions she's invited to,' shrugged Neville. 'I talk to the other kids there.'
'Okay quieten down,' Professor Sprout called over the students. 'I want you the re-pot the mandrakes safely,' Professor Sprout said sternly looking at some of the students who had to be corrected on wearing mandrakes safely. 'There will be four to a tray. And be careful of the Venomous Tentactla it's teeth,' she slapped a plant with dark red, spiky leaves.
'Wow that comes all the way from China,' Neville whispered.
'Where did you read that?' demanded Hermione.
'Oh one of the books in the Longbottom Library,' shrugged Neville.
'You have a library?' Hermione demanded enviously.
'Most archaic families do,' shrugged Neville. 'The Potters have a large collection on Transfiguration which is something the Potters were famed for their transfiguration skills.'
'In the Potter Mansion, right?' Harry asked.
'Yeah you'll inherit when you turn 17,' Neville smiled.
Neville and Hermione's conversation on libraries was interrupted by Ron Weasley attempting to join them. Harry had to bite down a groan. The youngest Weasley had wanted to be friends with the Boy Who Lived since they'd met but Harry had no interests in a boy who just wanted him for his fame.
'Hello Ron,' Harry said coolly. 'Aren't you going to join Dean and Seamus?'
'Parvati and Lavender are working with them,' explained Ron.
'Of course they are,' muttered Harry. 'But as you can see Hermione, Neville, Nathanael and I make up four.'
Thankfully they were told to put their earmuffs on so conversation was ceased once again as Ron was forced to join a group of three Hufflepuffs. Harry could never understand how the Weasley twins and Ronald Weasley were related. As much as the twins pretended otherwise they were intelligent but Ron was just an idiot.
The class was quiet and hard work but it flew by so they were thankfully saying goodbye to Ron and heading up for a quick wash to get the mud and sweat accumulated in the greenhouses off. Neville was grinning red faced.
'That was fun,' Neville sad happily.
Transfiguration was next the next class which was Hermione's favourite subject so they were forced to sit at the front of the class by the bushy haired twelve year old. They were asked to transfigure the beetle into a button which Harry honestly couldn't see the point off.
'When will this ever be of use in real life,' muttered Harry darkly.
'Be quiet,' hissed Hermione.
Professor McGonagall looked over at the three students, 'Mister Potter would you please repeat the question?'
'When will we ever need to transfigure beetles into buttons in real life?' Harry repeated staring McGonagall right in the eye.
'Your right in all likelihood this will never be needed,' agreed McGonagall. 'However, the basic wand movements, incantations and magic used in these simple transfigurations will be needed for the more advanced transfigurations which will be used in real life. Does everyone understand?'
'Yes, ma'am,' Harry muttered.
'Good, Mister Potter if you have any problems with the syllabus you are more than welcome to discuss them after class,' professor McGonagall said sternly.
'The incantation is "bruchus pyga" with a sharp prod towards the beetle. Like so bruchus pyga,' she demonstrated easily turning the beetle into a perfect black button.
Harry had never had any real problem with transfiguration unlike poor Neville who struggled with the basics of transfiguration. He understood the theory which was what got him Acceptables in the subject. However, he really struggled with the practical side of things for some reason Harry didn't get. True enough he hated the theory side of things but that was his dyslexia for him.
Harry jabbed his wand at the beetle which was scuttling towards Neville, 'Bruchus Pyga'.
He imagined his magic embracing the beetle with its tendrils and transforming it into what Harry wanted. He focussed on the round and shininess of the beetle which was already in line with a button. It transformed into a perfect black button. Beside him Hermione had done the same thing. Neville, however, was struggling to do anything.
'I don't understand why it's not working,' Harry frowned. 'You've got the right pronunciation and wording.'
'I'm just useless at transfiguration,' Neville said downcast.
'Do you want it and believe that it can be transformed into a beetle?' Harry asked. 'For successful transformation you have to believe it can work. Like this imagine your magic embracing the beetle looking at how round and shiny the beetle is recall the same structures within a button. If you can make the beetle into a button in your mind your magic should be able to replicate it.'
It wasn't until Harry had finished speaking that Harry realised that a lot of the other students were listening intently to what Harry had been saying. Neville's button still had antennae but he was doing a lot better than before. McGonagall was smiling slightly at him.
'Thank you Mister Potter for the succinct summary of effective transfiguration,' Professor McGonagall said. 'I hope you all will remember that for future lessons.'
'Thanks Harry,' beamed Neville. 'I've almost got it now.'
'No problem,' Harry smiled, 'I just understand transfiguration you know.'
Neville smiled, 'you are a Potter Transfiguration and Defence are your best areas.'
'Err yeah,' Harry said. 'So do you reckon Eve will have survived Lockhart?'
'Of course she will,' Hermione said bossily before going into a stream about how wonderful Lockhart was.
'I think Hermione has a crush,' grinned Harry.
Hermione blushed, 'do not.'
Harry just grinned at his friend. Hermione scowled at the raven haired boy and hit him lightly on the arm causing the boy to grin more widely. They found the two third year girls and two fourth boys they were friends with already at the table.
'Hermione has a crush on Lockhart,' Harry sang as Neville snickered.
'Does she now?' grinned Fred.
'That idiot,' snorted Eve making room between her and Cat for Harry. 'His first lesson was a test on his books.'
'There is a lot of knowledge-'Hermione began.
'That began with Lockhart's favourite colour,' Eve continued.
'You're kidding?' Fred asked incredulously.
'I wish,' Cat scowled. 'How are we going to learn anything with idiots like this teaching us?'
'Maybe we should start at up a study group,' suggested Neville. 'What?' asked Neville as everyone stared, 'my parents met at one where do you think a seventh year Hufflepuff met a fifth year Gryffindor?'
'We should talk to Luna,' Harry said, 'get the Ravenclaws to join. It should be open to all houses. Yes even Slytherins,' Harry fixed the twins with a glare, 'as long as they are willing to be respectful to all members.'
'We should talk to McGonagall find a study space,' Hermione said.
'I'll talk to Snape see if he has suggestions for Slytherins,' Harry said. 'Hermione can talk to McGonagall and whoever sees Luna first can talk to her.'
'We need a name,' grinned Fred.
'How about DWL,' suggested Eve.
'What's DWL?' asked Neville.
'Down With Lockhart,' grinned Eve.
'I don't think McGonagall would agree with a hate campaign against one of her colleagues,' Hermione said shrilly. 'How about the DA,' suggested Hermione, 'standing for the Defence Association? It tells people what we do without being biased,' she threw an annoyed look at Eve.
'But it's so boring,' moaned George.
'Why don't we ask the members when we start it up,' Harry suggested wanting to break up an argument.
They were about to continue the discussion when suddenly there was a flash causing the group to blink. Harry saw the little first year boy that had been sorted into Gryffindor yesterday grinning up at the older students.
'I'm Colin Creevey,' he said in a high pitched voice that made Harry wince.
'What was that for?' muttered Harry.
'I just wanted to prove that I've met you,' Colin grinned.
'You've met me so leave,' Harry said angrily he really hated people who only saw his scar.
Colin's face fell, 'but I wanted to ask if you would sign it?'
'No I bloody well will not sign your blasted photograph,' Harry snapped. 'I am trying to attend school in peace without any bloody stalkers who only see me for the scar I got when my parents were murdered for gods sake!'
By the end of his rant Colin was shivering along with anyone with the vicinity. Malfoy looked like he wanted to say something but from the look on the son of Hades' face decided against it. Harry stood up and stormed out of the Great Hall.
'Harry,' called a girl's voice.
'What?' Harry wheeled around coming face to face with Luna.
'Luna?' Harry asked in surprise.
'You're radiating… anger,' Luna told him.
Harry knew what the blonde girl meant and closed his eyes taking a deep breath calming himself down. Harry knew what he got like when he was angry thanks to his father's ichors. He then smiled at the small girl.
'Thanks,' Harry sighed, 'sorry about that bad temper.'
'Don't worry about it,' smiled Luna. 'We all have problems,' she said referring to demigods.
'Tell me about it,' muttered Harry. 'Hey, Luna how about you join our Defence Club?'
'Of course,' smiled Luna as if she knew he was about to ask this which she probably did.
'Thanks Luna,' Harry smiled.
'Have fun in defence,' smiled Luna.
'Fun?' asked Harry. 'From all the things I've heard about Lockhart fun is going to be the last thing on my mind.'
Harry was the first to arrive at Defence Against the Dark Arts class where he found a seat at the back of the class. Hermione and Neville soon joined their dark haired friend. Neville smiled sympathetically at the black haired boy whilst Hermione gave Harry a sharp look for his display.
'Sorry about back there I hate it when people mention my fame,' Harry said.
'I get it,' Neville said and he did. 'I'd feel the same if people came up to me and wanted to know me just because of what happened to my parents.'
Harry nodded sadly, 'thanks.'
Lockhart then walked in with a ludicrous grin on his face like he had just been awarded immortality by Zeus. Harry just stared at him like he had lost his mind shaking his head. He didn't understand how a man could be so narcisstic. Harry almost groaned he had heard at camp that one of Narcissus' many children had married into a wizard family. Could it be the Lockharts? He'd have to check up with Eve and Cat after class.
Lockhart picked up one of Parvati Patil's Lockhart books where the photograph of Lockhart was smiling and waving roguishly at the students. Harry wondered how many pictures of Lockhart there were in this room between the books and the walls that were plastering the wall. You could see what Lockhart thought was most important in the world.
'Me,' Lockhart pointed at the picture.
'I'd never guess,' Harry whispered drily ignoring the annoyed look from Hermione and giggles from Neville.
'Gilderoy Lockhart, Order of Merlin, Third Class, Honorary Member of the Dark Force Defence League and five times winner of Witch Weekly's Most Charming Smile Award – but I don't talk about that. I didn't get rid of the Bandon Banshee by smiling at her!'
They were the handed out the papers which were as useless as Eve had told them they were. Harry had been hoping that his friend had been over exaggerating somehow. Harry didn't even bother to pick his quill up. Instead he stood up which got the whole class staring at him.
'I'd like to ask you Lockhart how is this,' he sneered, 'is going to prepare us for fighting the Dark Arts or even our OWLs?'
'Now Mister Potter,' Lockhart said in a voice Harry hadn't heard since he found Camp Half Blood. The "I am a teacher I know better than you" voice, 'I have been fighting the Dark Arts for many years. That you would know if you had read the books.'
'Really because all I've got is your favourite colour is lilac,' Harry said coldly. 'For example you said you were able to change the Waga Waga Werewolf back into human form by a charm. I know for a fact that is impossible. The spell you used is used to turn Animagi back into the human forms but does not work on Werewolves or wolves would already be cured.'
Gilderoy Lockhart had a shocked look on his face at being caught out by a twelve year old child. Gilderoy was planning to obliviate the boy and the whole class of the fact he had failed to properly check up the material for his book.
'You should know Transfiguration is my second favourite subject next to Defence. And I do mean proper Defence not the stuff you teach. Then there is the fact that your travels overlap. For example, you were defeating the Banshee in Ireland at the same time that you were employed to hunt down vampires in Transylvania.'
Gilderoy flushed at this comment.
'You know what I think your nothing more than a fraud,' Harry said coldly radiating death once more making the class shudder.
'You don't know what you're talking about,' Lockhart said.
'Okay then duel me,' Harry said.
'What?' asked Gilderoy shocked.
'If you are capable of all you say you are the surely beating a twelve year old boy will be no problem?' asked Harry. 'Or are you just a coward more concerned with his good looks and reputation than the truth and the ability to actually duel?'
'Okay Potter but you should know that I am a fully trained wizard,' Lockhart said.
Harry just smirked, 'then show me what you've got!'
'Now this is a complex shield charm,' Lockhart began doing a funny wiggling motion with his wand.
'Expelliarmus,' drawled out Harry.
The spell was so strong that Lockhart was flung into the wall. Harry smirked catching the wand with his carefully honed battle skills. Harry stalked towards the man with a hard look on his pale face that came with the many years he spent training for battle, his bright green eyes were blazing as furious as hell fire.
'You're pathetic,' murmured Harry into the man's ears, 'I'll bet if anyone else was willing to teach you'd be out of a job. Don't you dare try and take me on you have absolutely no idea what I am capable of? I could have a better duel from a firsty than you Lockhart,' Harry stood up. 'Don't expect me back in class. I can do better without you.'
Gilderoy looked at the boy with fear feeling as though something was crawling over his grave. The boy had a dark look on his face as though he was deciding the best way to torture him. Gilderoy was relieved when the boy turned on his heal and stormed out of the classroom.
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I had considered making Lockhart a son of Aphrodite but I felt that was an insult to both Selena and Piper.
Any suggestions for a name for the Defence Club?
Will Harry skip Defence and teach himself?
What will Hermione say?
Will he be called out of class?
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Chapter 13: Feline Conversations
Harry is called in to discuss his bad attitude in Defence.
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