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Chapter 5~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~News~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

As Ron and Hermione waited outside Dumbledore's office they heard some quiet muttering but couldn't make much out, since they were clearly speaking softly.

They heard a scuffling sound, like that of chairs, and they looked up to see they young man looking at them. "I think that Dumbledore would like to see you now" he said with a grin, "maybe we will meet again, you never know". With that he walked away, and to where he went they were sure they didn't want to know, he sort of scared them.

The two walked in to see what the young man had to say, all thoughts of their original purpose wiped from their heads

"Professor Dumbledore what was he doing here? I mean was he, what were, well what did he say to you to make you get like that?" Ron said slightly flustered.

"That Ron I'm afraid I can't answer completely, but I will say I have a lead on where Harry is" at this both of them jumped up, talking at once.

"oh great professor now we can get him" "yes when do we leave" "where was he?" "why aren't we leaving yet" "yes professor why not?"

"Slow down there you two we're not going anywhere, Harry had to try very hard to reach us and I'm afraid he won't be coming home for a while"

"Why not professor? I'm sure since he-wait had to try very hard? What does that mean, that he is at some vacation resort or something that no one told us about?" Hermione said, 'just like her deduce something much closer to the truth, but still so far fetched' he thought.

"Well Hermione the man that was just in here came with a message for me, some of it was for you two also. From what I can guess he is somewhere safe actually right here in England, but he says to not come search for him, you wouldn't find him anyway. As you can guess he isn't in much danger as he himself says. He did leave us a clue as to where he went, but I'm not sure what it has to do with where he is."

"Well Professor what is it? I mean he doesn't seem to be in much danger so lets go figure it out. Please?" this time Ron spoke.

"Why of course, but if you will let me fetch something." The two waited as he left and returned with a book called England's Greatest Wizards. He flipped a couple of pages to a section called 'Merlin's Apprentice: A Dark Figure in the Light's Past'.

Not much is known about Merlin's apprentice, except that he was often seen with Merlin during battles, and journeys, always hooded in a dark midnight blue with a staff. He carried a phoenix, the likes of which many have never seen, a dark blood red in color which would let no other near it, the staff he carried was rumored to have a core with a feather from this phoenix. While his face was never documented, he was known to have great powers, rivaling Merlin's. After one battle where the apprentice used a large amount of energy, he was reported to have disappeared. Some only speculate as to what happened, but it was a sore loss to the light, and much about him was left in the dark.

"Well why would Harry want us to know that? I mean that was almost a thousand years ago. Do you think that the person was carrying false information Professor?" Hermione questioned.

"No I don't, I know for a fact that it was true but I need to contact the ministry to tell them at least that Harry is safe and accounted for, just on a 'trip'. It was something he requested of me. Now why don't you two go back to your common room? I'm sure that some of the Gryffindors would like to know that Harry is safe"

They both agreed and quickly agreed and sped off.
" Now how should I start this? 'Dear minister, it has been confirmed that Harry Potter is indeed safe, but will remain away for several months. The reasons are to be private for I myself do not know them, sincerely Albus Dumbledore' Yes that sounds okay" and the old mage went to the task of letting the wizarding world know of Harry's safety and where abouts, at least as much as Harry had told him.

**** Back with Harry and Merlin we find that a strange ritual is about to take place. " Now Harry how did everything go back in your time? Well I hope."

"Why yes it did, though at first I almost thought that Dumbledore was going to have a heart attack. Ron and Hermione were there, but don't worry I didn't tell them anything"

"Good we don't want to have anyone come looking for you, too many accidents could happen, most wouldn't have the power to travel this far back, but it might put you in danger. Tell me, how much like Dumbledore am I?"

"Very, very similar. Actually at first I thought you /were/ his son, since you're younger, but how old are you?"

"It's never nice to ask a women's age"

"And that would work with you how?…"

"Oh you are impossible. But to answer your question I'm 42, getting on up there if you ask me, even though most people in my family live over a hundred…"

"So that's how Dumbledore has lasted so long, I always wondered"

"Well Harry are you ready?" "Yes" "Good, we best get started. Now this might be painful, like the cruciatus curse, but it only lasts for a few minutes. Trust me you will be glad to get it over with. Remember to think of the spell while I perform it."

'contrassegni dei magi' he thought 'contrassegni dei magi' All of a sudden he felt a slight tingling, then a gradually building pain, growing larger with each beat of his heart. Then the pain tripled and Harry let out a scream, but the pain only lasted for a little while, but Harry could remember his life flashing before his eyes. He shivered but opened his eyes anyway.

What he saw was a faint glow that seemed to come from… /him/?!

"Merlin you didn't say anything about this. I thought these were just to help my powers out? Not to make me a human candle" he fumed.

"Now Harry these marks do have their purpose, and believe me they will come in handy. To anyone that can read the runes they will tell them exactly what they need to know about you, no more. For those who can't they will feel uncomfortable around you when you're angry, even if they don't know what they stand for."

"Well Merlin you said something about there being a test of these new powers afterwards. I'm not feeling too tired after this, should I?"

"No you shouldn't, and yes I was going to try them out. How about a little run? I know how much you enjoy it" of course he was talking about Harry's animagius forms.

"Sure, no which one should I pick… hmm how about the Darcorn? It seems that the Unicorns enjoy its company"

Merlin just grinned and transformed into a dazzling white Unicorn and trotted off. Harry on the other hand transformed into a pure black Darcorn and followed.

Luna was last to follow as she was watching the whole seen from above. As she left she whispered "Welcome young light to the most powerful order of all, the order of mages". With that she flew away after the two.

** contrassegni dei magi'** means magi's marks if anyone cares

A/n: r/r okay ppl what did you think about that chapter? Good? Bad? Too much Harry, not enough powers, not enough of his time what? I love new ideas ::grins:: oh yes if I get 30 reviews I will post twice in a day, and will be handing out ::drumrole:: bottles of shampoo for the lovely professor Snape! Ja ne, everyone!