Author Chronicles: The Magic Link - Philosopher's Stone

a magical fanfic by charity236

Disclaimer: I didn't create Zelda - Shigeru Miyamoto did. I didn't create Harry Potter either - J.K Rowling did. Bless both of those geniuses. Flames will be given to Rauru to melt his chocolate coins. So there.

Quick Notes:

In this second instalment of the Author Chronicles, Link is summoned to Hyrule Castle to receive a letter from Zelda - about a school of magic, ie. Hogwarts.

So Link has to go there for reasons unknown. There is homework to do, Quidditch to play, monsters to fight and an interesting mystery behind all the happiness... If you've read the book then you'll know the whole story - just read this anyway!

I decided to post this up in celebration for the Order of the Phoenix release.

UPDATE as of 31st August 2003: For no particular reason (except some extra laughs) I have now added a Super Fun Happy Feature to this fanfic!

Anyway, review, don't sue, and enjoy!

Super Fun Happy Feature!

Now, at the end of a chapter, I have some Random Quotes Of The Chapter for you to laugh at! Well... okay they aren't THAT random, since I picked them because of their humour or interestingness (is that a word? If not, then it is now!). Hope you like them.

Dedication:

All of my fanfics are now dedicated to the 3,000-plus innocent people who were killed in the World Trade Center and Pentagon terrorist attacks in New York City and Washington D.C. on September 11, 2001. They will always be remembered. God Bless America, death to terrorists.



Prologue: A Letter For Link

A few months after Link had finished his third time-travelling journey (A/N: see Return to Hyrule), Link woke from sleep in his little house in Kokiri Forest one morning to find an owl on his table. But it was not Kaepora Gaebora.

Just a normal, everyday owl.

Carrying a LETTER?!

The owl hooted and motioned for Link to open the letter.

It read:

Link, please come to the castle ASAP.

Love Princess Zelda.

It was not the fact that he was to go to the castle, but the words "Love, Princess Zelda" that shocked him. He had always (secretly) loved Zelda, but told no-one, even though Ruto and Saria had guessed it.

Maybe it was just because they were good friends that Zelda had wrote it. Or maybe not.

Link ran out of his house, Navi trailing behind him, to the Sacred Meadow, where Saria surely would be.



'Link! Hi!' Saria called. 'Here for another sing-along?'

'No. I just... found this.' Link showed Saria the letter. 'The funniest thing about it is that it was sent by an owl.'

'An owl?' Saria enquired. 'Was it Kaepora?'

'No, the owl was too small.'

'Well, you'd better go to the castle then, shouldn't you?'

'Okay. But... it might be a trap.' Link seemed worried.

'Don't be silly! Why would it be a trap if Zelda had said 'Love' it it?' Saria giggled.

'I don't know... I better go. See you later, Saria.'

Link started to make his way to the castle.



He took no time in getting there. After all, Link HAD kept Epona.

'(pant)... Zelda, I'm here... (gasp),' Link called.

'Oh, there you are! Have you got Epona with you?' Zelda asked quietly.

'Of course. She's waiting outside the drawbridge.'

'Well, I don't think you'll be needing her where you're going.'

'Why?' Link was outraged.

'Read this. I received it for some reason, but it was for you.'

Link slowly opened the envelope, which was made of parchment. The letter, too, was also parchment. Odd, thought Link.

It read:



HOGWARTS SCHOOL OF WITCHCRAFT AND WIZARDRY

Headmaster: Albus Dumbledore (Order of Merlin, First Class, Grand Sorc., Chf Warlock, Supreme Mugwump, International Confed. of Wizards)

Dear Link, We are pleased to inform you that you have a place at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Please find enclosed a list of all necessary books and equipment.

Term begins on 1 September. We await your owl by no later than 31 July.

Yours sincerely, Minerva McGonagall - Deputy Headmistress

'That's a strange letter,' Link said to Zelda.

'Not that strange. Well, until you actually know where you're going. I don't think ANY Hylian has ever been there, except maybe my dad, the King.'

'Where is this place anyway?' Link enquired.

'In the world of... of... normal Humans.' Zelda seemed shocked about this.

'Normal Humans?! What are you talking about? We're normal - aren't we?'

'Well okay, they're not what we'd call "normal", but they're normal,' Zelda said. 'They don't have pointy ears, that's what I mean. Almost like Hylians, but they... they're much more technologically advanced than we are. Our most advanced technology is the Hookshot, the Humans' is... um... I'm not sure! Maybe I should ask dad.

'But the Humans you're going to be with can do magic. One such person is called Hagrid, and you will meet him at Hogwarts. I've arranged a special portal there with Hagrid, so you can get to Diagon Alley and buy the stuff you'll need.

'Did you understand all that?' Zelda finally asked.

'Yes,' said Link, but really he had no idea what Zelda was talking about. Maybe she just made it up.

But then Link looked at the letter again. Albus Dumbledore... Minerva McGonagall... could it be they really existed, whoever they were?

There was only one way to find out.

'Okay, where is this portal thing you told me about?' Link asked.

'Over here.' Zelda led Link to a simple fireplace.

'A fireplace? How is that going to get me to wherever I'm goi-'

'Shut up!' Zelda warned. In a calmer voice, she said, 'Take this bag.' Zelda used her magic to light a fire in the fireplace as Link looked inside the bag - inside were a shirt and pants.

'Why in Hyrule did you give me pants?!'

Zelda ignored the question. 'Link, throw some of this powder into the fire and walk into it.' She held out a small sack of green powder, which Link put his hand in.

Was she serious? Link thought. I could get burned! But he threw the powder in regardless, and the fire turned green.

While Zelda was putting the sack of powder away (probably in a cupboard in her room up in the tallest tower, Link thought), Link had a sudden thought. He played Epona's Song on his Ocarina, and Epona trotted into the room as quick as she could.

Link told his fairy Navi to hide in his bag (she was a bit disgruntled at this), then he took out his Fairy Mask (A/N: Return to Hyrule) and put it on Epona. The horse turned really small and had glowing wings. Link grabbed the fairy-Epona and stuffed her in his bag too, just as Zelda came hurrying back.

'Phew, you're still here! Now, say Hagrid's Cabin.'

'Hagrid's Cabin!' Link said through a mouthful of ashes. Epona sneezed.

'Now, Link, I haven't told Hagrid what you are, so he might think you're crazy - just a warning. Goodbye Link! I'll miss you! Oh, and please write!' Zelda waved.

And with that, Link was whirled away in a cloud of smoke and green flames.

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Super Fun Happy Feature!

Random Quote Of The Chapter: "Our most advanced technology is the Hookshot, the Humans' is... um... I'm not sure!" - Zelda

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Next Chapter: Confusion Arises

Link still doesn't have a clue what's going on or where he's going - let's hope he finds out next chapter!

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