A/N 1: Sorry for taking so long to update, but Tolkien rode into my life on a pale horse and demanded attention. I've had a hobbit story going for over a year which I wasn't quite happy with, but I've now figured out why I wasn't happy and begun the rewrite of the beginning by adding five new chapter set pre-hobbit time line. If I ever make it to Rivendell, i'll start posting that story. Once I reach Rivendell, I trust in myself to see the story through to the end. I dislike abandoning stories, but once they exceed three chapters, or 25000 words, I've invested enough and written enough of a story plan/guide that I know I will eventually finish it.

A/N 2: I need Character descriptions for opponents. Harry will be facing off against some familiar faces, but I have plans... Plans, I say. I will be posting this at the top or bottom of every chapter for arcs 1 and 2, in the hopes of help in inventing people and what Pokemon they have. Please voice Pokemon post generation 7 cause i know very little about them.

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A/N 3: So, this story has just come to the end of the Viridian Forest and is about to enter Pewter where they face Broke. I'm not entirely sure how I'm going to write that encounter yet, so it may be a little while before I post a new chapter for this story. I hope to have a new chapter posted by December, but I can't be certain of that timeline because I just never know when inspiration is going to strike and for which story it will full down on. Although, i seem to have gotten into the habit of writing some of my Prevailing Son of Adam story and then writing some of this one. So, maybe...

Anyway, I hope you enjoy this story. Please leave me a review.

Chapter 7: Arc 1: End of Year tests

Moving out of the Dursley's changed Harrys life drastically.

When he wasn't at school, he spent the majority of his time at the manor house. He still played music for two hours on a Saturday since it was good practise, but he didn't actually need the money he was earning. He put original 32,040dollars that he had earned into a 'trainers account' where he also put the money he earned on Saturdays. He wanted to be able to say he went on his journey and looked after his Pokemon without using his family money. He didn't want anyone claiming that he took short cuts because of the money he now had access to.

He spent at least three hours during a school day working with Ralts on his move pull, stamina and strength, and five hours on non-school days training. He had Ralts wearing an Everstone (which was he found in the family vaults under the manner) so that he didn't evolve before he began his journey. This was something Ralts agreed with when he noticed how much stronger Harry's training was making him and the number of move's he was learning – many of which he wouldn't be able to pick up when he evolved into Kirlia.

Every morning, both Harry and Kirlia would go for a run at their fastest constant. By the time he was eleven Harry was able to achieve 5.5metres per second while doing a thirty-minute run. Ralts was able to achieve 8.94metres per second over the same time. The next thing Harry would have them both do would be weights. Harry had 12pound weights disrupted around his waist, upper arm and thighs which he would wear for the rest of the day. Ralts was wearing 16pound weights around his waist and wrists. Then it was speed training – running one hundred metres as fast as they could, with Ralts both using Quick Attack and not.

After working on base states like strength, stamina and speed, Harry moved onto learning and mastering moves. He would have Ralts practise the moves he already mastered, and then the new moves he was picking up: Quick Attack, Double Team, Teleport and Psybeam where the first moves Harry had him learn. Quick attack, Harry encourage Ralts to learn so he could get in close to an opponent when he needed to, and to dodge any attacks sent at him. To aid in his dodging skills, double team was added to his arsenal. At the minute he could hold eight copies of himself, a number which Harry was hoping would increase with his evolution when Ralts would gain more access to more energy which he could convert into the normal type energy needed to complete both Quick Attack and double team.

The next set of attacks Ralts learnt pulled on his Psychic-type energy: Teleport, Psybeam, Hypnosis and heal pulse. Teleport was a move Ralts learnt from Alakazam. At the minute he was able to go through one end of the island to the other, or from one island of Jura to another if he was stood on the beach. If he was bringing Harry with him, he could only do half that distance. The more he practised the further he could go. Harry hadn't considered the move 'battle mastered' until he could teleport instantly at least ten times straight after each other. After ten times, Ralts needed a few minutes to recover before using teleport again. Psybeam was the first true physical attack that Ralts learnt. It shoots a concentrated beam of energy at the opponent, which when it hits has the chance of causing confusion and causing a small amount of damage. Hypnosis was very similar to Psybeam, but instead of a beam it sent out yellow concentric circles which caused the target to fall asleep. After mastering both those moves, Ralts was then able to master Psychic, which shot a physical beam of psychic type energy at the opponent which did damage. The final psychic type move was healing pulse which could restore up to 50% of the target's health, and was a move he learnt from Rapidash.

Having now mastered four psychic type moves, plus the telepathy he could already use, Ralts was then able to add his own energy to the Heart and was connected to the barrier in his own right.

Since Ralts only had one true damaging move, Harry enlisted the help of the other Pokemon on the property in order to help him teach Ralts how to use several physical moves. Firstly, he told him Mega punch and Mega kick, which channelled normal type energy through either the arm or the leg in order to deliver a powerful punch/kick. These moves where very effective when used alongside Quick Attack since it added more power behind the move by having additional momentum. Once Ralts had mastered Mega kick, Harry asked Raichu to introduce him to electric type energy and help him channel it. Once he had got that down, he learnt both Thunder punch and Thunder wave. Thunder wave was a wide area attack with a high chance of paralysing the opponent, but Harry had Ralts train until he had pin point accuracy with the attack. While the Thunder punch just channelled electric type energy around his arm, which was then transferred to the opponent when contact was made.

Then Harry added some distant moves to his repertoire in the form of Swift, Shadow Ball and Grass knot. Swift created star like projectiles from normal type energy which where then thrown at the opponent. Harry trained Ralts on this move until he could form up to twenty of them in under five seconds and accurately hit a target. Shadow ball shot ghost type energy at the opponent, but this move still took Ralts a second to charge so Harry had him learn to charge it while on the move. Finally, Grass knot buried grass seeds under the grown, which grew up and ensnared a target. Ralts could manage a Grass Knot which could cover half of a standard battle arena and capture a Pokemon of Rapidash's height and weight. It would also slow down heavier/larger Pokemon but it wouldn't complete stop them.

All of the training Harry was doing with his Ralts meant that he was a lot stronger than was typical of his breed. His skin was a glowing white, and he stood at 0.63metres which was 0.2metres taller than most of his species. He could also take more damaging hits then would be expected of his species, although Harry encouraged Ralt's ability to dodge over his ability to tank through an attack.

In order to give him battle experience the older Pokemon on the estate where more than happy to face them. Harry still couldn't beat Alakazam, Gardevoir, Greninja or Rapidash but it three out of five battles he was able to beat the rest. This was because known of his family had trained their Pokemon up to champion level which meant Alakazam, Gardevoir, Greninja and Rapidash where the strongest ones on the estate since they never stop practises. Harry did encourage and help the other's train, but they didn't want to get to a champion level anymore – not since they had lost their partners. They were happy with being strong enough to defend their home and allowing Harry and his future team to take up the torch.

Over the three years since he had discovered his heritage, Harry had dedicated time to learning about his family history and in setting to rights his family business and properties. His forefathers had all written personal diaries – most of them starting from the around eleven – and a ledger which included detailing of business dealings. And then there was the 'historian' of each generation who included both in formation on the development of the island and what the had learned about the other regions – mostly Kanto and Johto until around two hundred years ago when they officially established within-island connections in the other regions. He learnt far more about history reading these ledgers then he did in lessons. And he also learnt more detail running of his businesses that he was now responsible from them than he did before about the 'general how' that he was picking up from Thomas and Sirius. That was not to say that their lessons weren't useful, it was just that the books gave him a lot more detail about the business he had to run.

Just after he turned ten, Thomas and Sirius determined that he had learnt as much abut business as he was going to learn, and he now needed to prove he could do so independently outside of the business he was already monitoring. So, he spent nearly three months looking into different business – some of them looking for start up money and a sponsor, others were already fully established and simple needed additional support with a new branch or project.

Harry was hesitated between reaching out to Silph Co. or the Devon Corporation for a little while. The Silph Co. had a lot of products which had been introduced to Poke Marts and family homes, however the majority of what they had developed they had an equivariant or superior item on the isle. However, the focus on Devon corp. was on developing things that made travelling as a Pokemon trainer easier – including adding communication features to the Pokemon nav which they were also adding to so that it would walk even while within a cave system. Recently, with the appointment of the Heir, Steven Stone, as the Champion for the Hoenn region, he had also taken over branch of his family business in order to look into evolution stones and teaching certain Pokemon – like Sandshrew – how to find and locate these stones. Since they didn't have anything like Devon Corporation on the Isle, Harry reached out to the them with an offer of partnership and a foothold on Sark with the sponsorship of the Potter family. After five months of negotiations with Steven, and a face to face meeting, the deal was struck.

Instead of just striking a deal with a fully establish company, Harry also reached out to two starter companies: one was a small inn in Pallet Town since it was visited by so many travellers going to see Professor Oak, or waiting for the boat in order to go to Cinnabar. Because the only place they could stay was in the Lab, but there were only so many beds free in the lab and you had to give pre-warning you wanted a chance a getting one. Most travellers either camped out, or planned it so they didn't have to stop in Pallet which meant several of the small businesses in the area was struggling. Introducing a small in, with a café/restaurant meant that travellers had somewhere to stay and encouraged them to spend money in Pallet. It also kicked started Della Ketchum's career since he rented her the cafe/ restaurant part of the inn so she didn't have to work from home and it also meant the residence of the Town were likely to use the café as well.

The second venture was a join business between the Potter family and Lt. Surge the electric badge Gym Leader in Vermillion City. Since Harry had taken over the Potter Estate, he had opened his home to abused or rehabilitating Pokemon. however, he felt that his home wasn't the best place for them. Lt. Surge took in the majority of the abused Pokemon; however, he was running out of space. Harry found a small empty island between the Isle of Jura and Kanto. Because of how small the island was, it hadn't been turned into anything useful. Harry brough the land, build a place for the careers, Pokemon psychologists and healers to live – up to twenty people, as well as a Pokemon healing centre. The rest of the island was dedicated completely to the comfort of the Pokemon in an environment where they wouldn't be confronted with humans. Once that was set up, he worked with Lt. Surge on the logistics of setting up a rotation of workers – all of them vetted by Lt. Surge. They couldn't really ask any one person to remain on the island permanently. With the workers established, the transferred the most heavily abused Pokemon the island, with the rest remaining at the facility run by Lt. Surge. Harry kept his home open as a transfer point, for those who couldn't be returned to the true wild but could go to the sanctuaries.

During the two-year long process of setting up this Pokemon Retreat, Harry never met Lt. Surge. Everything was set up via email and video phone. He also had to communicate with Lance, since he was the Champion of the two regions that's the abused Pokemon come from. Since the Lieutenant already had contacts with the Joy family, plus the Professor Oak and Elm, he was the one who handled that side and gave them the 'transfer' address so they could send the assessed Pokemon to either Lt. Surge's original location or the Reserve. He was also the one who worked on the criteria of which Pokemon got sent where, since he had the most experience.

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Following his final, sixth year, in school Harry decided to take all the necessary tests in order to become a trainer. He felt that he was more than ready to begin his journey. The isle had a different system compared to the other regions in regards to reaching the 'training' criteria. All the League required is that the trainers have parents' permission and a sponsor capable of taking excess Pokemon caught, and they had to be eleven years of age. They also had to compete in up to five battles a week and check in at a Pokemon Centre every three months at a minimum (unless they give their regional professor a forewarning that they maybe late to that check in).

The Isle however, required not only does the potential trainer need to be eleven but they needed to complete all final year tests for their subjects. Once they had completed the tests, they got sponsored by Lab – financially supported by the nine. If they accepted the sponsorship from the Lab, instead of searching out a different sponsor, they had to pay one hundred and fifty dollars a week for each Pokemon they sent back to the lab. This was in order to that their Pokemon got the best care, and also to reduce the number of excess Pokemon caught.

Harry's first 'test' was for English. He was given two weeks in order to write either a short story of 20,000 words or a series of ten poems (at a minimum); ensuring that he included as many different aspects of the English language as possible without ruining the story/poem. Once he had handed that in, he was given two days to prepare a presentation that he had to deliver to a panel of judges – none of which where his teachers in order to remove any potential bias. Harry decided to write a series of poems – all of which came together to tell a story. He had found the diaries of the Potter Head who had formed been part of forming the Isles, and so he made his poems about that story. his presentation was about the importance of training more than just your Pokemon move set, and ensuring that a strong bond is formed between trainer and Pokemon.

Next was Maths and Money management, a test that Harry breezed through because of his experience in running multiple businesses and sorting out his family's finances. They were given an hour to work through a series of maths problems, with a bases on working out whether you had the money to spend on a certain item and still be able to afford Pokemon food and 'forfeit' money.

History was an interesting exam. They were given two hours in order to write a short essay around two of five subjects. They were given a piece of paper with five statements or questions, and they had to select two of them. Each question was worth 30marks, for a total of 60. They only needed a total of 35 to pass. However, it was possible to answer more than two questions, meaning that the total for this exam was truly 150marks, limited only by the time limit. When Harry sat this exam, he answered three of the question in full, and planned an answer for the fourth and fifth questions.

Geography was next up and tested their memorising abilities instead of just their knowledge. They were given a series of maps. The first eight maps where of each of the regions, on which they had to label the location of the eight main cities where the badge run was done. Then, they were given a list of Pokemon and they had to assigned each of the Pokemon to where they would most likely be found. As a twist, some of the Pokemon could be commonly found in more than one location. Finally, they had to answer a series of questions about the environments of different regions.

The final exams most students considered to be the most important: they were the exams for survival training, physical education and the Study of Pokemon (including Pokemon care and battle). For survival training, the students were independently taken out to the woods with a bag of equipment where they had to survive for a week looking after themselves and one Pokemon. If the students didn't have a Pokemon yet, they used one from the school. They had to feed the both of them by foraging, and ensure they were protected from any wild Pokemon. There was an enforcer present to help them out if they got in to trouble and to assess their ability. Because of his knowledge of edible berries, Harry was able to keep himself and Ralts, and even the enforcer well fed during his time in the woods, and he also train Ralts with his physical strength and speed as well as meditation, since these where relatively quiet activities that would not disturb the local Pokemon or destroy the area he was in.

The Physical Education test was exhausting. They had to run a 5km track set up by the instructors. If they took more than forty minutes to complete the track, then they had failed. Then there was an obstacle course which had them jumping, climbing and crawling to the end while dodging various projectiles being thrown at them. they were mark on how long it took them to get to the end, how they approached the obstacles and how many hits they took.

Pokemon care was assessed using their ability to look after their Pokemon during the survival training, plus they were given a random Pokemon which they had to prepare food for from scratch and groom. Then they were given an injured Pokemon, normally one injured during battle, which they had to treat.

After Pokemon Care, it was a written exam about identifying Pokemon, different locations they lived in, move sets they could learn, what should be done when certain Pokemon evolved like flying types and so on. If they didn't score seventy percent or higher, it would have been considered to fail and they have to retake the test before being allowed out into the world.

For the final, main subjects, they had a test for Battle. Ever using your own personal Pokemon, or one picked from the school, you face of against one of the teachers Pokemon. it wasn't about winning; it was about demonstrating strategy and the ability to command a Pokemon in battle. Since Ralts was so highly trained Harry was able to surprise the instructor and beat their Pokemon. He was then asked to face against the instructor using one of the schools Pokemon, to confirm his ability to command a Pokemon and think of the fly. Using the schools Pokemon he wasn't able to win, but he made the instructor work for their win.

Harry then took the exams for the additional lessons he had chosen, although he didn't need to pass these in order to go on his journey. For his music exam, he had to demonstrate proficiency with his chosen instrument by playing a piece from memory. He chose to take the exam with his Flute and played one of his original songs. In the defence exam they had to demonstrate the use of advanced forms, punches and kicks and also last up to three minutes against an instructor. Gymnastics had them completing a prearranged circuit, plus a test of the different poses, jumps, flips and balances that they had learnt. Finally, there was the test for climbing. The first part was done on a rock wall where they had to climb to the top without a line. Then they travelled to the cliffs and had to set up a line by themselves before climbing up and then repelling down.

Two weeks after finishing their last exam they were sent a written report on how they did in each exam and whether they exceeded the fresh hold required to become a trainer.

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Dear, Harry Potter,

This is the final report card, and we are happy to inform you that you have complete your time at First School. You may now apply for ether Second School or for your Trainer's Licence. If you choose to not sign up for Second School, your place with us will be held for six years before you have to retake the core exams.

Congratulations and Best Wishes,

Headmistress McGonagall

English: A*

Written: A*

Candidate chose to write a series of fifteen poems which when read together told a fascinating story. they were able to convey a lot of detail and emotion through their words. Furthermore, they successfully included three different formats of poem writing without distracting from the flow of their story. This is the first time something like this has ever been done, and so additional points where given for originality. The examiners could find no fault in the format, writing, context or content. 100/100.

Oral: A

Candidate delivered a presentation on the benefits of focusing on improving the base states of Pokemon, instead of focusing solely on move sets. The information provided was well researched, and included personal antidotes and experiences. They were confident in their speaking, and succinct with their delivery. 90/100

Maths: A*

Candidate was able to successfully answer all questions, demonstrating the process they used. 50/50.

Money Management: A*

Candidate was able to successful complete all maths-based questions, and also successfully included rational about why they would save money and how they would gain money on the road without being dependent on successfully facing against other trainers on the road. It is the opinion of the markers, that this candidate demonstrates majority beyond their years. 50/50.

History: A*

Candidate completely answered three questions with full marks. There argument was well reasoned and included many facts and dates, and it also read well. Further, they planned on how they would answer the remaining two questions, with time being the only reason they didn't complete an essay for them. Based on the plan, it seemed that the Candidate has a complete a thorough understanding of history. Overall, the candidate achieved 135/150 with full marks on the three essay they wrote. Because the marks where calculate based on all five questions instead of the standard two, this Candidate will have two final marks calculated for them.

Geography: A

Candidate was able to successfully label all the main cities of the eight regions and identify the most common places for Pokemon to be found. They also demonstrated adequate knowledge of the different environments that can be found in different regions. 90/100.

Survival training: A*

Candidate expressed exceptional knowledge of his environment and was able to successfully foraged for both himself and his Pokemon, and even fathered extra food for the observer. At no point did the observer feel that they needed to interfere. Further, the Candidate was considerate of any Pokemon that may have been found in the area by now practising his damaging moves or creating a lot of noise. 100/100

Physical Education: A*

Candidate was the third person to complete the 5km run, and they paced themselves so that they could continue running or exerting energy if necessary. Successfully managed to complete the obstacle cause without pausing to assess the problem. They also avoided all the balls being frown at them, demonstrating a good knowledge of their surroundings. 100/100.

Pokemon Care and Handling: A*

Candidate was able to successfully feed their Pokemon in the wild, and when presented with a random Pokemon they were able to identify the type of food they liked and cater to their preference and still provide a nutritious meal. Was able to groom the random Pokemon without causing it any pain. Finally, when presented with an injured Pokemon the Candidate was able to calm them and treat the injuries without the use of a Potion which impressed the nurse Joy observing. 100/100

The Study of Pokemon: A*

Candidate demonstrated more than adequate understanding of the different breeds and typing of Pokemon, as well as the care that different Pokemon need and what is required during evolution. 98/100

Pokemon Battle: A*

Candidate was able to beat the instructor with their own Pokemon, demonstrating that it is well trained. When using a school Pokemon, the candidate was able to think on their feet, demonstrating good strategy and knowing the limits of the Pokemon the were instructing. 100/100

Music: A*

Candidate was played an original song which flowed nicely and was very pleasant to listen to. 92/100

Gymnastics: A

Candidate successfully overcame their disadvantage in order to complete the circuit and demonstrate all the jumps, landings, poses and flips asked of them. however, there balance could use some work when it comes to landing after dismounting equipment. 88/100

Climbing: A

Candidate was able to climb to the top of the indoor wall without support, points where taken due to how slow the were. Going faster will decrease the strain that muscles are placed under. The candidate was able to put up their own line on their first try in a quick and efficient manor. Good form in climbing within support and repelling down, using the line as a support in their upward movement. 90/100

Defence: A

Candidate lasted the required three minutes without taking any 'end blows' and managed to land several hits against the instructor. Demonstrates good footwork and powerful blows behind their hits. 88/100

Total: 938/960

Total (2): 1013/1050

Total (electives): 358/400

Based on the total, which could be compared to other students, your scores place you first in your year. Furthermore, this is the highest score achieved by a student in ten years. Due to your outstanding scores, we wish you well on your Pokemon Journey.

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With his results, Harry went to see Sirius and Thomas. Since they were both his guardians, he needed their help to apply for his Trainer's licence, and he also wanted their permission in order to become an Independent Contractor. Sirius didn't really understand why Harry wanted to earn his own money while he was on his journey, but Thomas understood that he wanted to prove himself capable and independent. The moment he returned from his journey he would be considered and adult (although technically he did have adult status already) and so would be completely responsible for his family's assists without the use of Proxy's.

Instead of having the Lab as his sponsor, Harry put down the Potter Estate with the lab/habitat under the authority of Professor Snape who led his research department. Because it was his own estate, he didn't need to pay the fee to have any of his excess Pokemon looked after. Although he didn't plan on actually capturing more than his carry limit allows.

Since he had two months after completing his exams until he turned eleven, and therefore could start his journey, Harry reached out to Professor Oak. He planned on doing the Kanto run first, which meant he needed to get his starter Pokemon from Professor Oak. The Professor let him know that he would be giving out the starter Pokemon on August 4th, so if he turned up at the same time as the others, he could start his run with them. Harry agreed that would be best, and so booked a room at the Pallet Inn for the 3rd so he had the night to rest after travelling before he began his journey the next day.

Before he could leave for his journey, he reached out to Steven Stone and his research department. Harry couldn't turn all his paperwork over to Sirius or Thomas, which meant he needed a way to complete his work while travelling. The Poke-nav, which Harry had the latest version of, meant he could phone home no matter where he was, had an accurate map and also an up to date pokedex. This was a problem that Steven had also had during his journey. So, they co-developed a laptop with an extremely long battery life, plus portable battery, that he could bring with him on his journey so he didn't fall behind with his business.

Arc 1 is complete. The next chapter will be in Pallet Town and the start of the original anime - Indigo league.