TITLE: Candidates for Power.
RATING: PG
KEYWORDS: HP/SM - SM/HP
PAIRINGS: Read and find out.
SUMMARY: What if Albus calls in an old favour? One wizard can gain power necessary to fight and weaken Voldemort and the Death Eaters. Who will it be?
AUTHOR: Sarhea
EMAIL: sarhea2020@yahoo.com
DISCLAIMER: Major characters in this story are owned by their respective creators/companies. I do not make money off writing!!
NOTE: Post OotP. Things aren't going so well.
NOTE: Usagi and Mamoru break up after Galaxia when she comes into her full powers.
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Invitations
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Albus Dumbledore glanced around the Great Hall. There were few students present; most were at home for the Winter Holidays. Those that stayed behind were in the Great Hall for a specific reason. And everyone present in the Great Hall weren't students. Several were older mature wizards under sixty years from all over the world. They were mingling with the Hogwarts staff and Hermione Granger who had refused to leave Harry alone.
He pushed back his doubts and fears and set about reviewing his speech and arguments.
* ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ *
Hermione Granger glanced around the Great Hall. She was thrilled and elated at the company she was in. She was glad she persuaded Professor McGonogall to see things her way.
"Oh my! Harry," Hermione pointed at an Oriental wizard with a long moustache and beard wearing red brocade robes. "That is Xion Shu! He is an acclaimed Mediwizard who developed charms to releive minor Crutiatus symptoms! And look, Professor Snape is talking to Potion Master Akito Hiroshi!" She indicated a Japanese wizard in gray kimono robes and a black hakama. "He is an expert in Blood magic." She told Harry. "I read his papers on protective magic in Ars Alchemia. I think Professor Dumbledore used his theories to develop the wards that protect you in the Dursleys home." She glanced around. Her eyes widened. "Oh my! What are Draco Malfoy and Blaise Zabini doing here?" Hermione still hadn't adjusted to the situation. Draco and Blaise had openly declared their allegiance with Dumbledore and so remained at Hogwarts for the holidays. Suddenly she realised something. "What are all these wizards doing here? Where are the witches?" Hermione cried out. "This is discrimination!"
"Hermione! Shut up!" Harry hissed. He was getting tired of the stares. "Professor Dumbledore is about to talk."
And he was so Hermione subsided with indignant mutters.
* ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ *
Dumbledore tapped his throat with his wand. "Sonorus. If I may have your attention." His amplified voice carried throughout the Great Hall. Quiet fell over as everyone present turned their attention to the Headmaster. "The House Elves have been passing around goblets of cranberry juice that have been laced with a form of Vertaseum. It does not compel an answer but the person can only speak the truth, no lies. If you wish to leave at any time you are free to do so. If you wish to remain you must take the dose and swear not to speak of what you see and hear to anyone unless you are in Hogwarts and among people who have taken the same oath. If you do not wish to do so you are free to leave right now."
No one chose to leave. Everyone swallowed the drinks and murmured their oaths. Dumbledore continued.
"As you all know the war effort against Voldemort has not been going well. I do not mean to frighten anyone but I do not have time to play games." The shuffling stilled as everyone paid attention. "I have asked an old associate of mine for help. She helped me defeat the Dark Wizard Grindwald though the Ministry doesn't know anything about her." More interest. "Unfortunately things have changed since I last talked to her and her new superiors are not willing to help us with raw power and resources in the forms of talismans and long lost spells." Dumbledore sighed. "Setsuna's boss, Usagi Tsukino, reluctantly agreed to make a visit here to review the situation and she has agreed to a few conditional agreements." Angry murmurs at this female who would put a price on the safety of the wizarding world. "The reason she is reluctant to help at all is because she is not from this universe." The Headmaster explained in defense of this unknown female. Shock rippled through the room at Dumbledore's explanation. Dumbledore continued. "She is from another dimension and has different magic. Miss Tsukino is one of the few mages in her dimension who can tap into leylines and planetary mana energy." Shock. "It is a long lost art that requires blood in talent and sacrifice." Dumbledore explained sternly. "She has made personal sacrifices to save her own world and she has informed me she will Not make all of the sacrifices necessary to save our own.
"I have called you to ask for your help, your personal sacrifice to save our world." He glanced around the Great Hall. "Those of you who received the special invitation are powerful wizards in your own areas of expertise or have the potential to become so much more."
* ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ *
Hermione glanced at her friends. "Did you get an invitation?"
Harry shifted uneasily. "Yes."
Hermione glanced around and saw the werewolf-wizard standing next to Minerva McGonogall.
"And Remus?"
"He did." Harry confessed.
Ron shrugged. "I did also. So did Bill."
She glanced at Draco and Blaise. "Did they get an invitaiton?"
"They must have." Harry explained. "You are the only one here because you begged to see the guests."
Hermione's temper ignited. "Why only wizards?" She wailed softly.
As though in answer to her question the Headmaster continued speaking.
* ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ *
"The invitation was only made to certain candidates who I believe I trustworthy. A wizard with a degree of experience or talent. One without any romantic attachments or dependents. An individual willing to make sacrifice and compromise." Dumbledore expanded. "Miss Tsukino has explained the basic premise of her talents to me and discovered she is limited in this dimension; she requires a partner, one with whom she can work without hesitation." Dumbledore glanced around. "She gave me her list of requirements and asked me to gather suitable candidates for a personal interview.
"If you have other commitments and do not wish to be involved you are free to leave now or at anytime in the next few hours." No one chose to leave. Dumbledore smiled. "You are the best representations of your schools, houses, beliefs and fields," he told them. "As you enter the meeting room state your name, job and what you feel is key about you as a wizard before taking a seat at the table. Individuals who did not receive an invitation take seats near the back of the room and remain silent. Anyone interrupting will be ejected." Dumbledore glanced at Hermione who squirmed. "Now follow me."
He rose and left the room leaving the crowd to follow.
"Where are we going?" Ron asked frowning.
"The Room of Requirement." Hermione speculated. "It can fit everyone."
* ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ *
TBC...
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Please read and review. (sarhea2020@yahoo.com)
Raves and constructive criticism please.
Flames will be ignored.
Cheers!
Sarhea
RATING: PG
KEYWORDS: HP/SM - SM/HP
PAIRINGS: Read and find out.
SUMMARY: What if Albus calls in an old favour? One wizard can gain power necessary to fight and weaken Voldemort and the Death Eaters. Who will it be?
AUTHOR: Sarhea
EMAIL: sarhea2020@yahoo.com
DISCLAIMER: Major characters in this story are owned by their respective creators/companies. I do not make money off writing!!
NOTE: Post OotP. Things aren't going so well.
NOTE: Usagi and Mamoru break up after Galaxia when she comes into her full powers.
============================================================
Invitations
~~~~~~~~~~~
Albus Dumbledore glanced around the Great Hall. There were few students present; most were at home for the Winter Holidays. Those that stayed behind were in the Great Hall for a specific reason. And everyone present in the Great Hall weren't students. Several were older mature wizards under sixty years from all over the world. They were mingling with the Hogwarts staff and Hermione Granger who had refused to leave Harry alone.
He pushed back his doubts and fears and set about reviewing his speech and arguments.
* ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ *
Hermione Granger glanced around the Great Hall. She was thrilled and elated at the company she was in. She was glad she persuaded Professor McGonogall to see things her way.
"Oh my! Harry," Hermione pointed at an Oriental wizard with a long moustache and beard wearing red brocade robes. "That is Xion Shu! He is an acclaimed Mediwizard who developed charms to releive minor Crutiatus symptoms! And look, Professor Snape is talking to Potion Master Akito Hiroshi!" She indicated a Japanese wizard in gray kimono robes and a black hakama. "He is an expert in Blood magic." She told Harry. "I read his papers on protective magic in Ars Alchemia. I think Professor Dumbledore used his theories to develop the wards that protect you in the Dursleys home." She glanced around. Her eyes widened. "Oh my! What are Draco Malfoy and Blaise Zabini doing here?" Hermione still hadn't adjusted to the situation. Draco and Blaise had openly declared their allegiance with Dumbledore and so remained at Hogwarts for the holidays. Suddenly she realised something. "What are all these wizards doing here? Where are the witches?" Hermione cried out. "This is discrimination!"
"Hermione! Shut up!" Harry hissed. He was getting tired of the stares. "Professor Dumbledore is about to talk."
And he was so Hermione subsided with indignant mutters.
* ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ *
Dumbledore tapped his throat with his wand. "Sonorus. If I may have your attention." His amplified voice carried throughout the Great Hall. Quiet fell over as everyone present turned their attention to the Headmaster. "The House Elves have been passing around goblets of cranberry juice that have been laced with a form of Vertaseum. It does not compel an answer but the person can only speak the truth, no lies. If you wish to leave at any time you are free to do so. If you wish to remain you must take the dose and swear not to speak of what you see and hear to anyone unless you are in Hogwarts and among people who have taken the same oath. If you do not wish to do so you are free to leave right now."
No one chose to leave. Everyone swallowed the drinks and murmured their oaths. Dumbledore continued.
"As you all know the war effort against Voldemort has not been going well. I do not mean to frighten anyone but I do not have time to play games." The shuffling stilled as everyone paid attention. "I have asked an old associate of mine for help. She helped me defeat the Dark Wizard Grindwald though the Ministry doesn't know anything about her." More interest. "Unfortunately things have changed since I last talked to her and her new superiors are not willing to help us with raw power and resources in the forms of talismans and long lost spells." Dumbledore sighed. "Setsuna's boss, Usagi Tsukino, reluctantly agreed to make a visit here to review the situation and she has agreed to a few conditional agreements." Angry murmurs at this female who would put a price on the safety of the wizarding world. "The reason she is reluctant to help at all is because she is not from this universe." The Headmaster explained in defense of this unknown female. Shock rippled through the room at Dumbledore's explanation. Dumbledore continued. "She is from another dimension and has different magic. Miss Tsukino is one of the few mages in her dimension who can tap into leylines and planetary mana energy." Shock. "It is a long lost art that requires blood in talent and sacrifice." Dumbledore explained sternly. "She has made personal sacrifices to save her own world and she has informed me she will Not make all of the sacrifices necessary to save our own.
"I have called you to ask for your help, your personal sacrifice to save our world." He glanced around the Great Hall. "Those of you who received the special invitation are powerful wizards in your own areas of expertise or have the potential to become so much more."
* ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ *
Hermione glanced at her friends. "Did you get an invitation?"
Harry shifted uneasily. "Yes."
Hermione glanced around and saw the werewolf-wizard standing next to Minerva McGonogall.
"And Remus?"
"He did." Harry confessed.
Ron shrugged. "I did also. So did Bill."
She glanced at Draco and Blaise. "Did they get an invitaiton?"
"They must have." Harry explained. "You are the only one here because you begged to see the guests."
Hermione's temper ignited. "Why only wizards?" She wailed softly.
As though in answer to her question the Headmaster continued speaking.
* ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ *
"The invitation was only made to certain candidates who I believe I trustworthy. A wizard with a degree of experience or talent. One without any romantic attachments or dependents. An individual willing to make sacrifice and compromise." Dumbledore expanded. "Miss Tsukino has explained the basic premise of her talents to me and discovered she is limited in this dimension; she requires a partner, one with whom she can work without hesitation." Dumbledore glanced around. "She gave me her list of requirements and asked me to gather suitable candidates for a personal interview.
"If you have other commitments and do not wish to be involved you are free to leave now or at anytime in the next few hours." No one chose to leave. Dumbledore smiled. "You are the best representations of your schools, houses, beliefs and fields," he told them. "As you enter the meeting room state your name, job and what you feel is key about you as a wizard before taking a seat at the table. Individuals who did not receive an invitation take seats near the back of the room and remain silent. Anyone interrupting will be ejected." Dumbledore glanced at Hermione who squirmed. "Now follow me."
He rose and left the room leaving the crowd to follow.
"Where are we going?" Ron asked frowning.
"The Room of Requirement." Hermione speculated. "It can fit everyone."
* ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ *
TBC...
============================================================
Please read and review. (sarhea2020@yahoo.com)
Raves and constructive criticism please.
Flames will be ignored.
Cheers!
Sarhea