I do not own HP at all. As the title implies this is not an action chapter. It's more of a getting things going chapter. I know some of you are concerned about how quick he is learning but it will slow down and his enemies will get harder. He is learning a lot right now because he is so far behind. At least in my opinion he is. His physical stats will also slow down because he will be constrained by mundane equipment and because Magicals do not really focus on physical training.
Enjoy.
Chapter 5 Training Montage
Harry looked up in time to see Hedwig fly through his window and settle on her perch. To his surprise, the sun was starting to rise.
After he dropped Mr. Carne at his home and promised to come around after his workout. Harry arrived at the Dursleys early enough time to make dinner even if he had to have a bit of a fight with Dobby to do it. He did not mind cooking, it had always been his escape from them while growing up. They would not dare to bother him while he made their food. He also earned a Cooking skill from making dinner. It seems his breakfast of eggs and toast were not worthy of it. Harry had also completed his potions quest he received earlier that day.
Quest Alert
Quest Completed! Dudley is ashamed of himself. Your malnourished state is so embarrassing it makes people think you are a girl. If only there was some magical potion that could help you two.
Go to Apothecary in Diagon Alley and find help!
Rewards:
+Potions you need.
+500 XP
+Summer Magic Tutor
Bonus Completed!
You are being watched! Don't get caught.
+1000XP
+Silent Steps skill - You are naturally light-footed. This is an Active Skill, use it to be sneaky sneaky. +3 to Agility
Harry had snuck off after he finished cooking to have dinner with Dobby in his own room. Harry had expected to have an early night. But after he cracked open his charm book he could not set it down until it was done. Then he would open up the next one. Harry had stayed up all night reading all the way up to fourth-year charms. After that he moved on to the potions books he received from Mr. Abbott. He did not even feel a tiny bit tired instead he felt fresh as a daisy.
"Hey Hedwig, you didn't get a letter from Hermione?" Harry asked as he got off his bed to stroke her feathers. She barked angrily for some reason then pushed herself into his petting. "It is strange that she didn't write but don't hold it against her. I will write to her again soon. And get some rest I will have another letter ready later tonight and it will be a good long flight for you."
Quest Alert!
Quest: Investigate why Hermione did not send a letter.
Rewards:
+900 XP
+1 Intelligence
+Proof your Friend Cares or Not
Quest Alert!
Quest: Send the Delectable Fleur Delacour a letter.
Rewards:
+1000 XP
+1 Wisdom
Bonus:
+10000XP if it is a Love Letter
She barked in agreement and tucked her head under her wing. "Dobby can I get some breakfast. I am taking a nutrient potion so I will need a good amount of food."
A delicious looking full English breakfast appeared on his table. Harry grabbed one of his potions from his inventory and downed it in one gulp. His entire face puckered at the sour taste of it.
Nutrient Potion Imbibed
Temporary Status Effects
+Strength, Agility, and Vitality Gained at 4 times normal rate
+Encourages the healing of any Physical Issues
+Effects only last for 1 week and only 4 potions can be consumed a year without detriment to your body.
The effects were immediate. Harry felt like he could run a marathon, then play a Quidditch Match and then swim the entire equator. Not only was he pumped he wasn't this starved since he was a child. Well, that was until he learned to ignore it. He dove into his food with a ferocity only matched by Ron. A second full plate replaced the first between bites. Harry had not even paused once the plate was empty he just knew Dobby would come through for him. That elf was the third best thing to happen to him after Gaea and Kimiko. And that order might change by the time he finished the second plate.
He just wrapped up his last bite as Dudley quietly knocked on the door. "Harry, you ready to go? We can't be late or else Coach will have our hides."
"Coming," Harry answered before he used his inventory to switch to his workout clothes. "Thanks for the meal Dobby you the best. Go ahead and make breakfast for the Dursleys too but remember they can't see you."
The little elf nodded then vanished.
Breakfast is cooked +100 XP
Boxing was as torturous today as it was yesterday. But the Nutrient Potion had worked ridiculously well. Harry had gained ten Strength, twelve Agility and five Vitality in his morning workout. Now, Harry was on the mat with Coach. The man was going to finally teach him how to throw a punch.
"Alright, Candice try to do as I do." Coach got into his boxing stance. "Stand with legs shoulder-width apart and knees slightly bent. Turn your left foot to point toward your opponent. Make loose fists, and hold your right hand by your chin, left hand down in front of your face. Chin down, eyes up. Got it? No, put your hand by your chin. Look, Diana, it's not hard your right hand it goes by your chin. Good. Now get comfortable with it, don't be stiff."
Harry could have sworn his hand was where it should be. He wanted to call him an old bastard but he kept it to himself. Instead, he tried to loosen himself up like Coach told him to do.
"Good," Coach said as he moved in front of him putting a flat glove as he did. "Now you are going to throw a jab. Punch with your left hand, twisting your hand so that your knuckles are up, palm down when you connect. Snap the movement at the end, and bring the arm back into the starting position to protect your face. Take a small step forward with your right foot as you jab, and pivot on the ball of your left foot. Connect with the first two knuckles."
The old bastard brought the glove up. "Jab," he shouted. Harry's hand snapped out connecting with the glove.
"That was weak Rita I said to take a small step. Jab!"
Harry slid forward his hand snapping out to punch once again. The hit felt good. It felt solid.
"Terrible Jessica. If you're not going to even try you should just quit. JAB!"
Harry grit his teeth and slid forward putting his weight behind the punch. Coach's widen a fraction as his fist connected with the bag. Harry's previous punches we're nothing in comparison. This was solid. This was a well-connected punch. Harry felt the power behind it.
Hand to Hand Combat Skill Gained! (.5/10)
Boxing (.5/10)
+1 Strength
"That's better Samantha. Jab!"
Another jab connected to the bag just as good one before. Harry had a slight smile cross his face. This is what he came here for, the strength to protect himself and his friends.
"Again. Jab! I shouldn't have to tell you to keep going Sheryl." Coach took Harry through the rest of the boxing techniques and the different gym equipment that morning. He also gave Harry a plan to follow for the rest of the summer. Harry was to come in and work whether Coach was there or not. Harry's stats continued to increase rapidly during his training. He gained another eight Strength, four Agility and two Vitality before it ended.
"Dudley, I need to make a stop before I head back. You go back I will catch up with you and ask Dobby for lunch I am starved."
"Yeah, alright. You did real good in there Harry. And thanks for the potion I hardly feel hungry at all."
Harry turned towards the antique store he dropped Mr. Carne at yesterday. On the way, he discretely changed into some nicer clothes. It was only two streets down from the gym. The door clanged a bell as Harry entered the small shop. He could already sense the magical items that were littered throughout the shop.
"Harry is that you. You really came back today." The old man called from the back of the shop. Soon enough Mr. Carne hobbled on his cane over towards Harry as quick as he could. "I cannot thank you enough for saving me. I am sorry I was really out of sorts yesterday. My granddaughter fixed me right up after I got home. She had been looking everywhere for me."
"It was no problem at all. I was just at the right time and place." Harry answered as he shook the man's hand.
A cute brunette a few years older than Harry came from the back of the shop. She dropped the rag she was using on the counter as she approached. "Grandpa, you cannot just run off in your condition you need to rest and recover. I can handle the customers."
"He's not a customer, dear. Leah, he is the one who saved me yesterday."
"Really? Thank you," Leah's attitude changed completely as she grabbed Harry for a tight hug. "Thank you, thank you, thank you," she repeated through her tears. "I don't know what I would have done if I had lost him."
Quest Alert!
Quest Completed: Find My Grandfather.
Leah's grandfather has gone missing for the last few days. She has looked everywhere for him and fears the worst. Will you help her?
Rewards:
+4500 XP
"You're welcome," Harry responded as he returned the hug.
"Oh ho you're not so quick to dismiss her thanks like you were mine."
"Well, you know hugs from a cute girl and all that." Leah giggled through her tears at Harry's quip. "And I did not have to listen to her whine and complain from the back of my broom last night."
The girl in his arms stilled at his comment. She pushed him away. "I am surprised one of you would actually stop to help one of us."
Mr. Carne sighed, "Leah you need to let go of that. This young man is not like those fools you met in Diagon Alley."
"So mister wizard what's your name?" Leah asked not noticing the smirk on her grandfather's face.
"Harry, Harry Potter."
"H-H-What?" The girl's mind seemed to shut down.
Harry bowed with an over exaggerated flourish. "Harry Potter, at your service." Harry took her hand and kissed the back of it.
"I-I need to sit down," Leah said as she grabbed a chair from the display that had a no sitting sign on it and dropped into it.
"Don't mind her. You see her parents were killed in the last blood war. So you were already a personal hero to her and you know life is not easy for us. Straddling the line between magic and mundane does not make an easy life for squibs. But enough of that. What were you doing in that dark place last night? Not that I am complaining."
"Last night I was just investigating it but eventually I plan to destroy it. You said you were patrolling. Patrolling for what?"
"Ah, if you want to know that I will have to give you a bit of a history lesson. Before that park was a park or bomb shelters it was the ancestral home of Earl Edmund. Earl Edmund was a powerful wizard even long after his death. He roamed that forest in his spectral form protecting it from any who would encroach upon it. One day a Necromancer performed horrific acts where that Cathedral now stands. Those acts were so terrible that it twisted the very magic in the air. It infected the Earl and the forest has been dark and twisted ever since. If you plan on purifying the forest you will have to destroy the Earl. As to why we patrol the forest, Earl Edmund Carne is our ancestor and it is my duty to contain that darkness."
Quest Alert!
Quest Kill the Count!
The first step to purify the dark territory if to destroy Earl Edmund Carne.
Rewards:
+18500 XP
+480 Galleons
Quest Alert!
Hidden Quest Complete: Find out the Truth of the Dark Territory.
Rewards
+5000 XP
"Alright, I will make sure he is taken care of but it will take some time," Harry said accepting the quest. He was going to go back to matter what so might as well take the quest.
"Thanks." Mr. Carne shook my hand once again.
"You're going back there?* Leah asked from her seat. Her eyes were as wide as the antique dinner plates she was sitting next to. "Can you look for something for us? It was taken long ago and I think it's made its way into that place." Leah shuddered just thinking of that forest. "It's a magical gem, a meteorite really and it just has to be in there."
Quest: The Missing Star
The stone is lost somewhere in the Cathedral. If you can retrieve it for Leah you will be handsomely rewarded.
Rewards:
+6000 XP
+ ? Ring
Harry nodded, "I will keep an eye out for it."
"Thank you," Leah said in relief. "And if you find anything else in there you can come here to sell it. A lot of that in there is ancient and with a little bit of elbow grease, it can be restored. We have a lot of collectors nearby who like really random stuff like old knives and such."
"That reminds me, check with Owens the book shop owner next door. His family was one of the servant clans for the Earl. He may have things you may also want to keep a look out for. There are several families in the area who are the same I will ask them if there is anything they need."
"Not to mention Owens may be interested in any book or tomes you find in the Church," Leah added as an afterthought.
"I will do just that," Harry answered. "I did come across some knives last night but I left them because they were all rusted."
Harry said his goodbyes to the Carnes' and went into the bookstore. Before he entered he could feel someone watching him with keen interest. It was like an itch he could not reach between his shoulder blades. It was a relief that the feeling went away inside the bookstore. There was no one at the counter but what grabbed his attention were the books glowing white scattered around the shop. He could even see a hint of yellow glowing in the back of the store. Harry grabbed the first one he saw glowing white on a shelf next to the door.
French Cooking Made Easy!
Intermediate Level Cookbook. Would you like to learn it?
Y/N
Warning Book will be consumed if learned.
Harry was not about to steal a book so he dismissed the screen and tuck the book under his arm. He had some money on him to buy it anyway. As he was walking over to the next glowing book a dapper looking gentleman came out from the back of the shop. Observe.
Status
Name: Bookworm Jacob Owens
Race: Human
Titles: Bookshop Owner, Squib
Age: 58
Level: 15 Class: Squib
Experience 2046 14400
HP: 900 MP: Null
Strength: 22 Attack PWR: 57.75
Agility: 15 Crit Chance: 1.36%
Intellect: 59 HP Regen: Null
Wisdom: 61 Mana Regen:Null
Stamina: 18 Stam Regen: 15.08 /min
+500 XP Rooms have all been cleaned and straightened in the Dursleys House.
"Hello sir, I see you are interested in cooking. I have made a few meals from that one myself. It is a rather difficult book. There are other French Cooking books in the Cooking Section along the wall. It's about halfway back." Mr. Owens said in a condescending way that made Harry narrow his eyes.
"That is not necessary. This book is not why I am here. I just came from Carne's shop. They mentioned that you may have things you want me to look for in the Earl's Forest."
The man flinched that the mention of the forest. "You were the one to pull Emerson out of that place. He told me you would be coming by today but I did not expect someone so young."
"Yeah, I stumbled on the old man when I was in there. I may be young but I was holding my own just fine."
"That is what he said. I am Jacob Owens by the way. Though most just call me Owens."
Harry set his book on the table and shook the man's hand. "Harry Potter. So what are you looking for in there?"
The man eyed Harry up and down before coming to a conclusion. Owens sighed and ran his hand over his face, "I can't convince you never to go back there?" After Harry shook his head no the man continued. "I am looking for my Great Grandfather's sword. He said it shattered in battle but it was my family's Ancestral Magical Sword. I would like it back even if it is in pieces."
Quest Alert!
Quest: The Broken Sword!
Owens would like you to find the sword his Great Grandfather lost.
Rewards:
+14500 XP
+95 Galleons
Next Quest: Reforge it!
"I will keep an eye out for it. I will be going back there all through the summer until I head back to Hogwarts."
"Thank you. Also any books you find whether they are mundane, magical or esoteric I will buy them off of you. In fact, I know the Luther's' are looking for their old family registry. It should be out there as well."
Quest Alert!
Quest: The Family Tome!
Owens would like you to find the Luther Family Tome.
Rewards:
+4500 XP
+25 Galleons
Next Quest: This Book is weird. Investigate!
"Okay, I am going to shop for a bit. Do you have any books on boxing? Or fencing?" Harry asked as an afterthought."
"Sure do," Owens' countenance had done a one-eighty. "It is in the back in the fitness section."
Harry made his way to the back grabbing some glowing astronomy, mathematics and science books on the way. In the fitness section, his mouth was salivating at the number of glowing books. He grabbed several beginner pugilists' books as well as a fencing book, one on Iaijutsu and another on Taekwondo whatever those were. His stack was eleven books tall by the time he reached the desk.
"How much?" Harry asked while shifting the books around to get a look at the man.
"Don't worry about it today as thanks for helping Emerson," Owens said with a dismissive wave. "But you will pay next time."
Harry shoved all the books into his inventory after the man turned around. He made his exit and the sense of being watched returned. He ran at half speed back to the Dursley's he was running short on time. He needed to get to the Apothecary soon. The sense of being watched faded as he entered the house. There was quite a spread of food that Dobby laid out for him on his desk. Harry went through the food at a rate he could hardly believe. The nutrient potion made his stomach into a bottomless pit.
The Lawn has been mowed.
+100 XP
The Leaves have been raked.
+100 XP
The Garden has been maintained.
+150 XP
Soon enough Harry grabbed the vial portkey he was given by Mr. Abbott yesterday and pulled the slip of paper out of it. Harry did not pay attention to what it said until after he read it.
"I am coming Master," Harry said just before the portkey hooked him on the navel. He landed hard sprawled out on the floor. "Son of a bitch. That hurt."
"Well learn to do it right you shaggy-haired twonk. Get up boy we have some paperwork to go through." Mr. Abbott slid some paper to the other side of the table where Harry was getting adjusted. "This is to show that you are my Apprentice so read it and sign it. The other is to register you with the Merchant Guild as my Apprentice. It will open up some interesting possibilities."
The contract seemed pretty standard. He worked for no pay but would be taught everything the man knew about potions until Mr. Abbott released him. The quill pricked the back of his hand as he signed it. Mr. Abbott answered his unasked question at Harry's wince in pain.
"Yeah, it is a Blood Quill. They are somewhat regulated but I am allowed to have two of them in my shop since I am a part of the Merchant's Guild. For future reference only signed things with one if you have read through it thoroughly."
"Thanks for telling me beforehand. It would have nice to know." Harry said as he made his last signature. The documents flashed for a second before duplicating. It then flew off to file itself away in one of the cabinets.
Master/Apprentice System Enabled: All things learned from your Master will be learned at four times the normal rate.
You have joined the Merchants Guild. Your Master will give you the details.
"Good first thing you need to know as my Apprentice is that out on the shop floor you will address me as Master Abbott. But in the back room or anywhere else just call me Franklin. I have sponsored you for the Merchant's Guild and the President was excited to have you. It has been a long time since we have had a Potter. So keep these papers on you always, like in a bottomless pouch or something. You can now legally use Magic outside of school and with the Merchant Guild's paperwork you are authorized to Apparate. Not only that but since my work deals with large shipments and warehousing you allowed to create and use portkeys. The only downsides are that it cost a hundred Galleons a year. The other benefits are mainly for me and don't worry about the cost. I paid this year's already as a part of the apprenticeship. You will have to pay your own way next year though if you choose to renew it."
Harry was left speechless. This was far more than he ever expected but eventually, his senses came back to him. "You are going to teach me to Apparate?"
"Yes, and we are going to do that right now as I don't want to create anymore portkeys for you." Franklin walked over to a circle that was drawn in chalk on the ground. "Come here and stand in this circle."
Harry did as he was told. He saw that there was a second circle on the other side of the brewing tables. "What next Franklin?" He asked not able to hold his excitement.
"You ever apparated before?"
"Once when I was six but it was accidental. I had wanted to get away from my cousin."
"Interesting, this should be easy for you then. So you see that circle over there. Okay now close your eyes. See that circle in your mind." Harry did as he was told. "You want to be there. Your body wants to be there. Your mind wants to be there. Your magic wants to be there. Feel it filling your body."
Harry could feel his magic fill him reaching every bit of his body in a way it never had before. His magic wanted to reach for that other circle but there was something missing.
It was calm on the inside of Harry but on the outside, the boy was glowing emerald like the color of his eyes. Magic was rolling off of him. Franklin felt the pressure all over his body pushing him down making it hard to breathe. "You magic just needs a trigger to get to that circle," the Potion Master rasped out. If anything the pressure got worse. How could the boy be this powerful? "Now twist on your back foot."
Harry's twist was followed by a loud bang that shattered the glass vials and windows in the room. He landed safe and whole in the circle across the room from where he was.
Apparition Skill Learned!
598/4689 Magic Check Passed
Apparition Skill Check Passed (2/.5)
Franklin, on the other hand, was not in good shape. He was flat out on the ground panting with full body sweat. Harry twisted again, the crack was much tamer this time as he landed next to his teacher. "Franklin, you alright what happen?"
Harry pulled the man up to his feet. "What happened? What happened was that you used enough magic to Apparate around the world twice idiot! Go practice your Apparition. Go further and further each time until you feel comfortable Apparating home."
"Sorry about that," Harry responded sheepishly. He twisted thinking of a hidden corned in Charing Cross Station.
19/4689 Magic Check Passed
Apparition Skill Check Passed (2.1/.6)
Harry reappeared with a snap where he thought he would. He twisted again.
31/4689 Magic Check Passed
Apparition Skill Check Passed (2.2/.9)
He landed in a bathroom in his old elementary school. He twisted again to return to Charing Cross. This time it did not give him the skill check. He twisted again.
35/4689 Magic Check Passed
Apparition Skill Check Passed (2.4/1)
Harry looked around his room startling Dobby at his sudden appearance. He was about to apparate back to the shop but a message caught his attention.
Wardrobe Upgrade Complete!
Armor System Added!
Inventory Upgrade Complete! You Inventory is now Expandable just add an empty trunk or luggage!
Harry brought up his inventory, his Wardrobe was its own separate tab. It was divided into three sections. "This is amazing! Thanks, mom!"
Mundane Attire
Magical Attire
Battle Attire
In the Magical Attire, there were two Learner's Robes one for Hogwarts the other was just black. Harry switched into it. The Battle Attire had some leather armor and a grey coat.
Harry Observed the Learners Robes he was wearing.
Learners Robes
Level 14
Fine Magical Cotton
Defense 5
+4 Intelligence
+4 Wisdom
+Increases the rate in which you learn things by double.
Gem Socket Empty
Gem Socket Empty
This is a Magical gift from Gaea. This Robe, its story and its stats will level as you do. The gems are permanent so you may want to wait till you have nice ones.
"The message also said that my inventory could be expanded. Dobby can you clear out my trunk? Just put the stuff on my bed."
"Of course Master Harry." The little elf appeared and snapped his fingers before disappearing again. All his things were transported to his bed but in the pile, Harry's Marauders' Map was glowing. Then it clicked the Quest: Create the Map System. He grabbed it and fed it into his inventory.
Quest Alert!
Quest Complete! Create the Map System
Embrace your inner stalker. Insert a Map into the Gamer System or Access the Console to create one yourself.
Reward:
+2000 XP
+MiniMap
+Full Map in Menu System
+Directions and GPS Guidance
+Interest Markers
+Waypoint System
A map appeared in the corner of his vision. It displayed the whole second floor of the house. There was a green dot for Dudley who looked like he was sleeping in his bed. It also gave him the option to switch to see the first floor which he did. It was empty except for Dobby who was working on something. There was a zoom option that when zoomed out it allowed him to see the outside. It covered his and the few houses around him. There was someone name Nymphadora Tonks camping out in his back bushes and another person across the street named Dedalus Diggle. Harry switched it back to its original view and when back to his task. He grabbed his trunk and shoved it into his inventory screen.
64 Inventory Cells Added! You now have 128 Cells Available.
Harry really wished he had someone he could tell about this. His excitement was busting at the seams since he first turned into The Gamer. Instead, he sighed it was time to get back to the apothecary. But first, he wanted to test his Apparition one last time. He twisted with a place in mind.
42/4689 Magic Check Passed
Apparition Skill Check Passed (2.8/2.1)
Harry appeared with a crack in the Shrieking Shack just next to the hidden passage into Hogwarts. "Is it sad that this probably all the places I know to go to?" Kimiko stirred in his mind. "I know I can go to where you are. And someday I will figure out how to get there. Hopefully someday soon. Oh well, it's time to get back to work." He twisted with a crack.
Harry stepped out of the chalk circle. The lab was all back together and Master Abbott was hovering over a potion. "I am back," Harry said at a distance attempting to not startle the focused Potions Master.
"Already?" Franklin looked up from the potion as he asked the question. "I thought that would probably take all day? What was the farthest you attempted to go?"
"Hogsmeade. It the furthermost place I know."
Franklin whistled in response. "Merlin's beard that's pretty good for a beginner. Now let's move on to portkeys and don't feel upset if you don't get it just yet it is a complex charm."
Harry moved over to the table Franklin was sitting at. "Harry the movement is pretty simple. It a jab of the wand than a hump like motion than another jab. The tip of your wand has to be pointed at the object the entire time. At the first jab think of the feeling you get with Apparition. Keep that thought over the hump and at the second jab think of the destination. The incantation is Portus. It will glow blue if it is a success. Give it a go with this cork." Franklin fished a cork top from his pocket and set it on the table.
Harry did as he was told. "Portus." At the first jab, he thought of Apparition and carried that feeling over the hump. At the second jab he thought of the center of his bedroom.
21/4689 Magic Check Passed
Charm Skill Check Failed (4.3/5.9)
Portus Charm Failed!
Harry could feel his magic fizzle out on the item which was a first. He had never felt his magic do that before but it could be due to the Magical Sense he gained as a skill. "It didn't work I could feel my magic fail on the stopper."
"Ah well, that's fine. I did not think you would get it the first time. Just keep trying this summer and let me know when it is a success. Studying up on charms theory will help as well and we will go over some of that later. Let's get to what you are here for, brewing potions. You get a chance to read any of those books last night?"
"Just the ingredients table. I wish I had that first year it would have made Potions much easier."
"Good and I am sure that plonker Snape only told his Slytherins to get it or he just relied on the Purebloods to make sure their children were prepared." Franklin ignored Harry's snort and coughing at his comment and carried on. "Anyway, today you are going to brew the Wiggenweld Potion. I have some leftover supplies and it is a good potion to learn on." Franklin grabbed a book from his shelf. "Let's go over the ingredients first."
After an hour of study, Franklin left Harry to work. In that hour he gained four Intellect and even his potions knowledge trickled upward to a three out of ten. It really made him dislike Snape even more. He still could not say he hated the man because he was just so pitiful. Franklin seemed to downright abhor Snape. There was an insult every other sentence when Snape was the topic and it looked like he was holding himself back.
Harry cleared his mind and focused on the potion. It took him another hour to finish the potion. He was satisfied with the product even if it was a slight bit off the proper turquoise color it was supposed to be. Harry bottled it in the small bottles that were left for him. It filled five in total. Franklin strolled over just in time to the finished product.
Light Healing (Wiggenweld Potion) Potion of Below Average Quality Created!
Potion Skill Increased by .1!
Potion Skill 3.1/10
Light Healing Potion of Below Average Quality
+90 HP when consumed.
"It looks alright," The Potion Master said with a wince. "We will put them in the discounted area. Keep making them the rest of the day. Try to shoot for a brewing time of forty-five minutes and a higher brew quality. I will be back around in three hours to help you clean up for the day."
With his piece said Master Abbott went back to whatever he was doing. Harry sighed and started to set up his ingredients once more. All Potions Master were terrible people.
Three hours later Harry finished his fifth cauldron of Wiggenweld Potion. The quality of potions had steadily improved only his second batch was below average. The next two were Average and this one looked almost the perfect color of turquoise.
Light Healing (Wiggenweld Potion) Potion of Above Average Quality Created!
Potion Skill Increased by .2!
Potion Skill 3.4/10
Light Healing Potion of Above Average Quality
+120 HP when consumed.
Potion Crafting System Installed!
Now you can create Potions under your new Crafting Tab! Warning you cannot create a potion you do not know and any potions created in the system will NOT increase your Potion Skill. Potions will always be created at a quality one step below your max quality reached. For example, you can only create a Light Healing (Wiggenweld Potion) Potion of Average Quality through the Crafting System.
Disseminate Potion System Installed!
Have you ever wanted to know what exactly is inside a potion? Now you can with the Disseminate Potion option! You cannot disseminate a potion that is beyond your Potion Skill.
Again, Franklin showed up as he finished. It was like a sixth sense of Potion Judgement. "Those look pretty good. They will go right over to St. Mungo's." Franklin picked through the potion bottles getting a good look at each one setting some of them off to the side. "You can take this half with you I will keep the rest. I doubt that tosser Snape ever got you to brew something half as good as this."
Harry held his tongue at the fact that a majority of his were of the below average variety. They were free potions even if he was the one to brew them it was twelve potions he did not have before. There was one thing he did have on his mind though, "Why do you hate Snape so much?"
Franklin looked up at Harry in confusion. "I don't hate Snape I think he is a muppet. And he has no business teaching children."
"That's fair but I thought he was the youngest to be awarded the title of Potion Master. Aren't you Potion Masters supposed to stick together?" Harry asked as he put away the leftover ingredients and cleaned his station.
"Him the youngest Potion Master? Please, kid what has he ever done for potions? Except for publishing some papers on some shortcuts. Most of them everyone already knew about anyway. His mother probably taught him that in the first place. She was of the Prince family after all. No, kid let me let you in on an open secret. Snape was and still is a death eater. When he left Hogwarts the Ministry had already been taken over by their lot. So of course when the tosser applied for his Potions Mastery the Death Eaters awarded it to him. Why wouldn't they? He was their friend. He was one of them. Don't get me wrong Snape can stir a mean potion but that does not make him a Master. Finish cleaning up then you can go. I will see you tomorrow."
Harry Apparated to his room thirty minutes later. Hedwig was not on her perch so he assumed she was out even if it was still daylight. He had a few hours before needed to make dinner so he had some time to kill. As tempting as it was to go to the Dark Territory he did not feel like killing things. He had been so busy he wanted to relax and he was still put off about not being able to create that portkey. Honey slid into his off as if she had read his mind.
"Yes, I guess tonight will be one for studying. Let's check out those books first." Harry pushed aside the mess of stuff that was on his bed and sat down. He pulled out the stack of ten books from his inventory. The first one was an Algebra book. He picked it up because his mundane education had stopped at basic arithmetic.
Your Guide to Algebra!
Beginner Level Mathematics. Would you like to learn it?
Y/N
Warning Book will be consumed if learned.
"Yes." The book shimmered in white light until it broke down entering his hands. Harry could feel the magic running up his arms until it reached his head filling his mind with the knowledge. There was a slight pressure on his head but it was nothing like when he learned the languages.
Through math, you have gained Intelligence and Critical Thinking!
+2 Intelligence
+2 Wisdom
He grabbed the next book and it looks like his inventory had organized them because it was Geometry.
You're a Square!
Beginner/Intermediate Level Mathematics. Would you like to learn it?
Y/N
Warning Book will be consumed if learned.
"Yes."
Through math, you have gained Intelligence and Critical Thinking!
+3 Intelligence
+4 Wisdom
The next was Calculus One.
It's an Integral thing. You wouldn't understand!
Intermediate Level Mathematics. Would you like to learn it?
Y/N
Warning Book will be consumed if learned.
"Sure, why not."
I will tell you why not. You do not have the Intelligence for it. Consumption Failed.
33/40 Intelligence Check Failed
"That was not nice of you. So I guess I will move on to the next one, Natural Sciences."
Naughty by Nature!
Beginner Level Science. Would you like to learn it?
Y/N
Warning Book will be consumed if learned.
Harry just nodded this time annoyed with the previous response.
I believe in Science!
+1 Intelligence
He picked up his next book without looking at it. He was starting to get a headache but pushed through it as he wanted to finish the books.
It's Chemistry! No witty title because that is a low hanging fruit and we are better than that!
Intermediate Level Science. Would you like to learn it?
Y/N
Warning Book will be consumed if learned.
"Yes please but don't be too mean if it doesn't work."
It worked Cupcake! Your knowledge of Chemistry has also increased your Potion Skills
+4 Intelligence
+5 Wisdom
+.4 Potion Skills
Potion Skill Increased! 3.5/10
Harry also absorbed the two Pugilist books which increased his Hand to Hand Skill to three and a half out of ten. It was a significant increase in knowledge that made him feel much more comfortable with hand to hand fighting in general. Harry could not wait to show Coach what he could do. He was going to put that old bastard in his place.
After that, he moved on to the Taekwondo book he bought on a whim. That book upgraded his Hand to Hand Combat Skill to Beginner Martial Arts and pushed its level to a good five out of ten. Next was fencing. It gave him a Beginner Sword Fighting Skill and bumped his knowledge of the subject up to two out of ten. It was something he planned to practice in the Dark Territory. He just needed some experience to level it up. And finally his last book Iaijutsu. It was a book on sword drawing techniques but it was so much more than that. He just hoped it would still work if he did not have a Katana. He then grabbed the book that started it all.
Impress the French Bird!
Intermediate Level Cookbook. Would you like to learn it?
Y/N
Warning Book will be consumed if learned.
Of Course you would. You just want to get into her knickers. A little secret from me to you. Most French Recipes were made with the intention of getting into a birds pants! You have expanded your Cooking Skill to include French delights!
+1 Cooking Skill
+1 Agility
+2 Intelligence
Harry cracked open his fourth-year charms book that he had diligently ignored during the tournament. That Portus Charm was going to be his by the end of the week. He was not bent about it at all.
The rest of Harry's week went the same as it had done that day. Boxing in the morning, Potion Apprenticeship in the afternoon and finally study in the evening. He even slept on Thursday night just because he liked sleeping as it was an old past time of his. Harry had not gone out to the Dark Territory since that first night. He had wanted to improve his skills and stats a bit more before he tackled the Cathedral. Speaking of stats, he had steadily improved his till he was around Coach's physical stats. Coach was in good shape, there was no doubt about that and most likely close to the peak human condition. It was just outrageous that Harry could reach that state as well in just a week. On the mental side of things. It was going as well and his magical skill had increased heaps even if the Portus Charm was still out of his reach.
It was now Saturday and Harry had just dropped off the pounds needed to pay for boxing the rest of the summer. Coach was right about one thing. His hate for the man now far eclipsed his hate on the first day. He would give anything to punch Coach's smug face after calling him girl's names all week. It seemed the old bastard would never tire of it. But he drove Harry into the ground and Harry was better for it.
Quest Alert
Quest Complete! It's time to get fit! Join Iron Will Gym.
Tired of being scrawny waif? Want to learn how to defend yourself or do you want to learn how to box like a champion. Iron Will can do that. Join Iron Will now!
Make it through a week of training.
Rewards
+6500 XP
+4 strength
+4 agility
+ New title Muscle Mage: Stats gained in workout facilities doubled.
+Magical Reinforcement: Send Magic through your body to push past human limits. This is a skill that normally cannot be achieved by humans without dire sacrifice.
"Well, Kellie you've done well this week. I knew you wouldn't quit. I could see that fire in you from day one. Gym's closed tomorrow so get some rest and I will see you Monday morning. You will be sparing with someone close to your weight class next week. Look forward to getting your ass kicked around." The old bastard never looked up from his clipboard while he spoke. It made Harry wonder what the hell the man was reading.
"Sure thing Coach. They will never know what hit them when I step into the ring." Harry said with all the bravado he thought he had earned this past week.
"That's the overconfidence I like to hear from a scrub. Now get your ugly face out of here Karen."
After leaving Harry felt like he was being watched once again. He had found out from his map that it was Alastor Moody. Yesterday he had spotted Professor Lupin watching him. The man who professed to be my father's best mate could not be bothered to come talk to him. He and the rest of them followed him around like some creepy stalkers. He figured that it must have been Dumbledore's doing. He sent another message to Hermione and one to Fleur but did not receive any responses in return. It was starting to worry him. It was not like Hermione to not answer his letters promptly. At first, he had thought that she was on vacation but even then she would have taken time to write him by now.
Before Harry knew it he had scarfed down Dobby's lunch and Apparated to the Apothecary. He stood at the brewing table and waited for Master Abbott to return to start the lecture. His daily apprenticeship consisted of two hours of lecture and three hours of potion brewing. The lectures seemed to vary from topic to topic depending on Franklin's mood.
"So Harry I have been meaning to ask. What is your favorite subject at Hogwarts?" The man asked as he entered.
"If I had to pick it would be Defense against the Dark Arts. I am the top of that class too. Why?"
Franklin seemed shocked at Harry's answer. Then it transitioned into dismay then a look close to pity. "Sit." Harry did as he was told. It was the first time Master Abbott had given him a command. "I am going to talk at you and you are going to shut up and listen. Got it?"
He did not wait for Harry's response. "Someone has failed you horribly if your answer is Defense. That includes Dumbledore, the Hogwarts Professors and any Magical adult you have sought for advice. Harry, I will tell you plainly Defense against the Dark Arts is the booby prize of magic. There is a reason you are the top of that class. Before the turn of the century, it was called Dark Charms. It is emotion based Magic and all emotion based Magic is dangerous. There is that thrill that comes with satisfying your emotions. Any student with magical parents has been taught from a young age to take their emotions out of Magic. But as their Magic matures emotions will matter less when it concerns those Dark Charms. You will find that after your fifth year all of the pureblood and half-blood students will start to catch up to you in your Defense against the Dark Arts class. And you and the muggleborns who have been relying on emotions will fall further behind on your other wanded subjects. You have to learn silent casting and complete organic to organic transfiguration in your sixth year. Good luck doing that with anger, happiness or lust or all three stuck in your head. If you want to specialize in wanded Magic you choose Charms or Transfiguration. Not bloody defense against the Dark Arts. Transfiguration is hard to start but is easier to Master. Charms are easy to start and damn near impossible to master."
+2 Intelligence
+5 Wisdom
Master Abbott ran his hand through his hair to calm himself down and sat down in his seat. "How are you doing in those two subjects?"
"Ah," Harry's throat had gone dry without him noticing. "Not too well I fell behind quite a bit with the tournament and all that."
Franklin sighed, "Yeah that damn bloody tournament. I can understand where you are coming from. All my old school books are on the shelves in my office. That includes my books on occlumency. The magical art of controlling your thoughts and emotions. Feel free to take them at the end of the day. Now I had hoped after a week together potions would be your favorite class." Franklin paused for Harry to snort.
"Yeah, I thought you might get a kick it out of that. I am not going to lie to you. I was afraid at first that you were all sizzle no steak but, seriously, you are doing good work here. At this pace, you should be ready for your potions OWL by the end of the summer. I hope one day you will come to love potions as I do because it would be my greatest joy to sponsor you for your Potion's Mastery. I mean, can you imagine the look on Severus Snape's face if his most hated student became a Potion Master at a younger age than he did?"
The grin on Harry's face could not stretch any wider. "When you put it that way I think I could come to love potions. It would be the greatest prank ever."
"Yeah, I am sure your father would love it. He always liked to pull one over on the bastard."
"You knew my parents?"
"Well I know of them I was a few years below them but I was a Gryffindor too. And like every other red-blooded male in that school I had a crush on your mother."
"Ugh, come on don't talk about my mum like that."
"Kid you just don't understand your mother was gorgeous."
"Can we get back to potions now?"
"Fine, fine. We can talk about your hot mother some other time. Get your ingredients table out and let's go over today's stuff."
The day went by quickly after that discussion. He had ended up making two dozen Invigoration Draughts of above Average Quality. It was a shame that Franklin only let him take five of them with him.
He arrived back at the Dursley's with just enough time to make dinner. Harry was switching into his battle gear for some late night monster killing. When Dobby appeared in his room.
Quest Alert!
Quest: Uncle Vernon's List of Chores Spoiler Alert! It is a repeating Quest.
Vernon has commanded that you have the chores on the list done by the end of the week.
-Laundry Twice a Week +200 XP (2/2)
-Dusting the entire house +200 XP
-Straighten up the House and all the Rooms +1000 XP
-Vacuum Floors +200XP
-Mop Tile Floors +200XP
-Wash and Wax his and Petunia's Car +500 XP
-Maintain Petunia's Flower Bed +300 XP
-Clean Gutters +200 XP
-Clean Windows +400XP
-Rake Leaves +200 XP
-Mow the Lawn +200 XP
-Cook Dinner Nightly +200XP (7/7)
-Cook Breakfast Daily +200 XP (7/7)
-Wash Dishes Nightly +200 XP (7/7)
-Clean the Silver +200 XP
Rewards:
+2000 XP
+4 Vitality
+1 Strength
+1 Agility
Failure:
Vernon will get too into the drink and take out his belt.
Bonus: Push your work on to someone else but still take credit for it.
Rewards:
+2000 XP
+4 Intelligence
+3 Wisdom
+Quest Giver Title Earned: You can now give Quest to others. Any quest given to your House Elf will still give you half the experience they earned.
++Level Up++
Level 16
"Thanks, Dobby that really helped me out. There is not much to do right now but I am sure Vernon will want all that stuff done next week too."
"Dobby understands sir but it is too easy. Is there anything else Dobby can do?"
"Erm…I dunno," Harry answered before a wicked idea came over him. "You know how Petunia loves to brag about her garden that she does not even take care of."
Dobby nodded vigorously causing his ears to flap. "Oh yes, sir Dobby has seen it."
"Well how about you work on our neighbors' gardens to make them nicer than Petunia's. That way she can't brag anymore. Oh and Vernon does the same thing with his car. Can you keep the neighbor's cars washed and clean?"
Quest Given!
Keeping up with the Jones'
You have asked Dobby to prank Vernon and Petunia. Time to let them fester in their jealousy.
Maintain and improve the neighbor's Garden and Yard +1000 XP (0/4)
Wash and Wax the neighbor's cars +1000 XP (0/4)
Rewards
+2000 XP
+1 Sock
Dobby rubbed his little hands together and leaned forward. "Dobby can and Dobby will! Just you watch everyone else's will be better than them!"
Dobby disappeared to most likely plan how he was going to tackle this prank. Harry shrugged and went back to what he was doing. Checking himself out. No, checking out his battle equipment in the mirror. First was his long coat that was a dark stately coal gray.
Gentlemen's Long Coat
Enchanted Cotton Wool Blend
Binds with users Magic
Evolving Rare Item
+11 Armor
+7 Intelligence
+7 Vitality
Gentlemen's Set (6/6)
(2) Set: +10 Armor
(3) Set: +.5 Magic Resistance
(4) Set: Increases Sprint by 10 Seconds
(5) Set: +5 Agility
(6) Set: Gaea's Blessing - Increases Quality of Drops
Next was that burgundy vest. When Harry equipped it. He noticed that it had a small and delicate dark red flower pattern that reminded him of lilies.
Gentlemen's Vest
Enchanted Leather
Binds with users Magic
Evolving Rare Item
+12 Armor
+7 Agility
+7 Vitality
Gentlemen's Set (6/6)
(2) Set: +10 Armor
(3) Set: +.5 Magic Resistance
(4) Set: Increases Sprint by 10 Seconds
(5) Set: +5 Agility
(6) Set: Gaea's Blessing - Increases Quality of Drops
The pants were a deep black and held a perfect crease like it just came from the dry cleaners.
Gentlemen's Pants
Enchanted Cotton Wool Blend
Binds with users Magic
Evolving Rare Item
+10 Armor
+4 Intelligence
+7 Vitality
+4 Agility
Gentlemen's Set (6/6)
(2) Set: +10 Armor
(3) Set: +.5 Magic Resistance
(4) Set: Increases Sprint by 10 Seconds
(5) Set: +5 Agility
(6) Set: Gaea's Blessing - Increases Quality of Drops
The trainers! They were a deep dark burgundy to match the vest but the tips and bottoms were black.
Gentlemen's High-Top "Converse"
Enchanted Leather
Binds with users Magic
Evolving Rare Item
+8 Armor
+7 Agility
+7 Vitality
Gentlemen's Set (6/6)
(2) Set: +10 Armor
(3) Set: +.5 Magic Resistance
(4) Set: Increases Sprint by 10 Seconds
(5) Set: +5 Agility
(6) Set: Gaea's Blessing - Increases Quality of Drops
Gentlemen's Leather Belt
Enchanted Leather
Binds with users Magic
Evolving Rare Item
+6 Armor
+6 Agility
+4 Vitality
Gentlemen's Set (6/6)
(2) Set: +10 Armor
(3) Set: +.5 Magic Resistance
(4) Set: Increases Sprint by 10 Seconds
(5) Set: +5 Agility
(6) Set: Gaea's Blessing - Increases Quality of Drops
Gentlemen's Silk Shirt
Acromantula Silk
Binds with users Magic
Evolving Rare Item
+7 Armor
+8 Intelligence
+5 Vitality
Gentlemen's Set (6/6)
(2) Set: +10 Armor
(3) Set: +.5 Magic Resistance
(4) Set: Increases Sprint by 10 Seconds
(5) Set: +5 Agility
(6) Set: Gaea's Blessing - Increases Quality of Drops
In Harry's opinion, he looked stupid good but the only problem was that none of it increased his stats. Which is what he had been standing in front of the mirror Observing his clothing to figure out. He knew the key was that it Binds with Users Magic but he did not know how to do that. He was about to give up on going to the Cathedral tonight as a bad idea when he received a message.
I am glad you love your new clothing, my love. You look so good I could eat you up.
"Thanks, I really like them," Harry said sheepishly as he ran his hand through his hair. He was still uncomfortable with compliments.
Now to bind the clothing you have to focus on your magic and send it into them. Think back to your first Apparition and do the same thing but instead of a place focus on your new duds. And do not forget to do that with your Sword and Cloak.
He can do that, Harry thought to himself as he felt Gaea's presence leave. He pulled out his Cloak of Invisibility and Sword of Gryffindor. The sword came out in a scabbard. After he attached it to his belt it was pretty well hidden under his jacket. Anyway, Harry closed his eyes and focused on his magic as he had done during his first Apparition. He felt it build within him and if he could look at himself he would see that he was glowing emerald green. He then focused on all the items he equipped, the sword strapped to his waist and the Cloak in his hand. All at once he felt his new stats hit him. He was on top of the world he felt like he could leap a building or outrun a car. But soon enough he came off his high and opened his eyes.
Cloak of Invisibility aka Death's Cloak
Aether Silk
Binds with users Magic
Evolving Artifact Item
When Equipped
+10 Armor
+ Ability to Remove Presence from the Living World
+Cannot be tracked
+8 Intelligence
+4 Wisdom
+8 Strength
When Not Equipped
+3 Intelligence
+Can become Invisible with a thought
Deathly Hallows Set (1/3)
(2) Set: ?
(3) Set: ?
The Cloak of Invisibility given to the youngest Peverell brother, Ignotus, by Death. It has been passed down from father to son for generations. It is doubtful if in the last few hundred years they knew it's true origin. For the legend of this Artifact seek out The Tales of Beedle the Bard.
The cloak shimmered in Harry's hand until it took a form that resembled liquid Mercury. The cold, eerie liquid traveled up his arm to cover his entire torso. Once it settled it sunk into his body. Harry could feel it there just beneath his skin like he could feel Kimiko in the back of his mind. Thankfully the cloak was not sentient. Harry looked at himself in the mirror and thought of equipping Death's Cloak. As soon as he did it unfurled from his back. The silvery black cloak swayed in the non-existent breeze. Harry also found it difficult to focus on himself in the mirror. His eyes would just slide off of himself until he was looking just over his shoulder.
Tracking Charms Broken
The sword at Harry's hip changed as well. It lengthened by half a hand and the blade widened. Harry was also relieved that the uncomfortable grip was gone and now it was wrapped in soft leather. The Ruby looked just as large as before but it was set further down in the pommel. Now it finally looked like a functional one-handed sword.
Sword of Gryffindor
Material Unknown
Binds with users Magic
Evolving Legendary Item
+10 Strength
+6 Agility
+Poison 500 Damage per second
+Ruby Gem Socket: Magic Reinforcement for Double Damage
+ Empty Gem Socket
+ Empty Gem Socket
Sword of Gryffindor is not a goblin-made sword. They dug too deep and found something they were not meant to find. The Sword is covered in Goblin Steel but it is truly made of ? metal but also inset with rare gems that allow the wielder to empower it with magic. It is said that if God stood before the empowered Gryffindor's Sword, God would be cut.
Quest Alert!
Quest: The Deathly Hallows
Collect all Deathly Hallows and Complete the set.
Rewards:
+100500 XP
+?
+?
Quest Alert!
Quest: Investigate Gryffindor's Sword
There is a reason that the Goblins obsessively hunt for this sword. Venture into their tombs and figure out why.
Rewards:
+1000000 XP
+?
Milestone Reached! You have hit 100 Vitality!
Armored Skin Passive Skill Gained!
Armored Skin (1/10): Currently Adds 50 Armor.
Harry's jaw dropped at his new skill and the items he had on him. He had already known they were awesome but not this awesome. But the tracking charm on the cloak was worrisome but now with it broken he could move more freely. He just hoped that they could not track him to Diagon Alley. With a thought, Harry unequipped the cloak. Its liquid form glided up to his shoulders and sunk in. Harry
Status
Name: Harry Potter
Race: Human-ish?
Titles: the Gamer, the Boy-Who-Lived, Son of Gaea, Tri(Quad)-Wizard Champion, Quest Giver, Muscle Mage
Level: 16 Class: Wizard
Experience 2750/16000
HP: 1100 SP: 1000 MP: 5034
Strength: 75 Attack PWR: 388.80
Agility: 96 Crit Chance: 3.43%
Intellect: 78 HP Regen: 35.88 /5 secs
Wisdom: 57
Vitality: 100 Stam Regen: 19.93 /min
Attribute Points: 35
Money: 336G 6S
Armor: 114
Mag Resist: 26
Magic
Transfiguration: 41% Herbology: 52%
Charms: 45% Divination: 22%
DADA: 55% Arithmancy: 0%
Potions: 39% Healing: 0%
Broom Flying: 75% Runology: 0%
Apparition: 41% Ancient Magic: 0%
Mundane
Int Cooking: 58% Sprinting: 35%
Jumping: 10% Beg Martial Arts: 50%
Running: 28% Beg Sword Arts: 35%
"Enough messing about. I am going to be here all night if I keep at it." Kimiko slid into his main hand and silently hummed in agreement. She was excited, she had been waiting all week to break stuff. Harry twisted Apparating to the station next to the park. The sun was setting behind the forest making look like it was still on fire.