The table was full of creatures. All sorts. Knowing what his mother had taught him about all the creatures, Harry named several species in his head. Vampire, elf, goblin, centaur, and gryphin.
"Mater, why are there so many people here?" He cowered behind Orion.
"We need to talk to them. You have many things to learn before you go to school, and they wish to help, filius." Orion pet the hair that brushed his shoulders. "Can you be strong and answer any questions they have?"
"Yes, Mater." Harry sat down next to his mother around the table.
The next few hours were spent talking of how Harry was found, and how the blood adoption meant he could change his name. They also talked of how since the blood adoption took place, he would inherit some of his mother's powers. The gryphin (whose name was Azealia) offered to teach Harry all the spells he would need to know for the next year or so. Quincy, the elf, offered to teach him how to mend his clothing, and how to walk everywhere without the burden of shoes. Deelia, the vampire, said she would be delighted to give him some tips on how to be intimidating.
The conversations went on, with Harry answering questions such as "What is the best way to take revenge on someone who has wronged you?" To which Harry answered, "Revenge isn't the way to do things at all. I've done a lot of studying with Mater, and in my studies, I have found the American hippies to be quite inspiring. I don't want to take drugs and have a lot of sex or anything, but I like the idea of being free and open."
Everyone was shocked. Even Orion was mildly surprised. The pride she felt bubbling in her chest though brought her to hug her son. He hugged back gratefully.
"So, young Lord, what would you like your name to be?" Gasher, the goblin, asked.
"Ummm….." Harry pondered for a moment. "How does… ummm…. Kai Eryk sound…?"
"What a badass name!" Azealia exclaimed.
"Indeed." Druket (the centaur) concurred.
"Well, if everything is in place then, we can complete the ceremony, and adjourn." Gasher nodded towards Orion, for confirmation.
"Let's begin."
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The process of granting powers and unlocking the mind was incredible and exhausting. The godfathers and mothers were named, (Azealia and Deelia as godmothers, while Druket and Quincy were the godfathers), and they each gave some of their knowledge and powers through the powerful magic in the ceremony. Kai passed out at one point, as his mind had become a bit overloaded. Orion held him throughout the entire ordeal though so he was okay. Once everything was done, Kai's appearance had also changed.
Once emerald green eyes were now a deep jade green. Pale skin became paler, but not sickly looking. Black hair darkened another shade or two. Kai grew two or three inches taller as well.
"Well, aren't we a handsome young man?" Azealia nudged Kai slightly.
He blushed and mumbled something incoherent. Goodbyes were short, and soon Orion and Kai were off on their way. The cart ride back up was just as bad if not worse than the last time for Kai. He was very surprised to find that it was nighttime when they arrived back at the surface of the earth. Orion led him to the Leaky Cauldron, in which they rented a room. They stumbled up the stairs in the dark, and got ready for bed.
"I love you, Mater." Kai murmured as he fell asleep.
" I love you as well, Kai Eryk Sirrah." Orion kissed the top of his head, and they both drifted off into the arms of Morpheus.
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