Chapter 6: Defense Against the Dark Arts
The next morning, Hermione and Ron were very silent towards Harry after they figured out that he was the most powerful wizard in the world. They couldn't get to close to him or the would start to burn because of the power that he was omitting. Harry also told them that he was the heir of Gryfindor. Ron said that he had known that all along, but, Harry secretly thought that he was just as excited as Hermione was.
"Oh, Harry, that is so interesting. I wonder whether it was your mother's or your father's side." She said.
"Hermione, that is obvious. Harry's mother was a muggle-born witch." Ron pointed out.
"I know that Ron, but that doesn't necissarily mean that she wasn't a descent of Gryfindor. A couple of generations back someone could have married a squib."
Harry secretly thought that James was where he got his very interesting background, but didn't mention it to Hermione for fear that she would break into a very bad mood.
Just then though, McGonagall started giving out schedules to all of the students in her house. When Harry looked at it, it only said down the whole list every day "Class With Albus Dumbledor". Hermione looked over Harry's shoulder and stared.
"Harry," She squeaked, "You are taking all of your classes with Dumbledor."
"Yeah, well, he said that all of the other stuff I learned while I was in the transformation process."
At this remark, Hermione didn't look very happy. The thought of someone in the same year more advanced that she was obviously a great shock to her.
Seeing this, Harry remarked, "Hermione, I will still show you what I am doing and you can look through my books, if Dumbledor says it is okay."
With Hermione's spirit higher, they preceeded out of the Great Hall to gather their books. When they got to the portrain hole, Hermione said, "Balance of Power", the password. Harry gathered all of his books, not knowing which ones he would be needing in the classes today. Afterwards, he said goodbye to Hermione and Ron and started to the Room of Requirement to start his lesson.
"Hello Harry." Said Dumbledor. "I think that Mondays will be Defense Against the Dark Arts, Tuesdays Potions, Wednesdays Charms, Thursdays Transfiguration, and Fridays Physical Fitness." At these words, Harry gaped at him. Physical Fitness? What did he need that for. He already had quidditch to train about, but Physical Fitness? Seeing his reaction, Dumbledor replied, "Yes physical fitness Harry. I will be teaching you fencing and different martial arts moves so that if you lose your wand you will be able to defend yourself in other ways.
Harry suddenly started thinking about the next summer when he would be able to beat Dudley at wrestling. This thought put a smile on his face and he returned to Dumbledor.
"Now, Harry, if you could please pull our your Defense Against the Dark Arts book."
Looking at the cover, Harry saw that it was titled, "Advanced Defense Spells of the Dragon Age". Pausing, Harry thought about how he would be able to do the complicated spells in the book.
"Harry, let us get started. The first thing that we will be practicing is the Shielding Dome which will protect you from all three Forgivable Curses."
"But, professor, there isn't any way to block them. Atleast, that is what Moody, well, Crouch told us."
Chuckling, Dumbledor replied, "Yes, but nobody knows about these spells but the phoenixes. The only person who can perform it is the Balance of Power, which is why you have never heard of it. Let us begin. Now, in order to do this, you need to concentrate very hard on the middle of your mind. Then, mustering all of the power you can, inagine it shooting out of the top of you head and forming a dome around you."
Harry tried this and got a green whisp of a translucent substance. For the rest of the morning he kept on practicing, until he finally got the full effect of the shield.
"Now, this will be around you for twenty-four hours, which means that if anyone tries to hit you with a curse it will rebound and hit them instead." After saying this, Dumbledor through the Stunning Spell at him. It rebounded and hit Dumbledor instead.
A minute later, Dumbledor stood back up and told Harry that he had the rest of the day off, and that, if he wished, he could sit in on some classes and practice what they were doing, which pleased Harry because he could go to classes with Hermione and Ron.
"Your homework however Harry, is to start creating a curse of your own which can do serious damage to your opponent. I will check your progress tomorrow."
With that, Harry darted out of the room to go join Hermione and Ron.
The next morning, Hermione and Ron were very silent towards Harry after they figured out that he was the most powerful wizard in the world. They couldn't get to close to him or the would start to burn because of the power that he was omitting. Harry also told them that he was the heir of Gryfindor. Ron said that he had known that all along, but, Harry secretly thought that he was just as excited as Hermione was.
"Oh, Harry, that is so interesting. I wonder whether it was your mother's or your father's side." She said.
"Hermione, that is obvious. Harry's mother was a muggle-born witch." Ron pointed out.
"I know that Ron, but that doesn't necissarily mean that she wasn't a descent of Gryfindor. A couple of generations back someone could have married a squib."
Harry secretly thought that James was where he got his very interesting background, but didn't mention it to Hermione for fear that she would break into a very bad mood.
Just then though, McGonagall started giving out schedules to all of the students in her house. When Harry looked at it, it only said down the whole list every day "Class With Albus Dumbledor". Hermione looked over Harry's shoulder and stared.
"Harry," She squeaked, "You are taking all of your classes with Dumbledor."
"Yeah, well, he said that all of the other stuff I learned while I was in the transformation process."
At this remark, Hermione didn't look very happy. The thought of someone in the same year more advanced that she was obviously a great shock to her.
Seeing this, Harry remarked, "Hermione, I will still show you what I am doing and you can look through my books, if Dumbledor says it is okay."
With Hermione's spirit higher, they preceeded out of the Great Hall to gather their books. When they got to the portrain hole, Hermione said, "Balance of Power", the password. Harry gathered all of his books, not knowing which ones he would be needing in the classes today. Afterwards, he said goodbye to Hermione and Ron and started to the Room of Requirement to start his lesson.
"Hello Harry." Said Dumbledor. "I think that Mondays will be Defense Against the Dark Arts, Tuesdays Potions, Wednesdays Charms, Thursdays Transfiguration, and Fridays Physical Fitness." At these words, Harry gaped at him. Physical Fitness? What did he need that for. He already had quidditch to train about, but Physical Fitness? Seeing his reaction, Dumbledor replied, "Yes physical fitness Harry. I will be teaching you fencing and different martial arts moves so that if you lose your wand you will be able to defend yourself in other ways.
Harry suddenly started thinking about the next summer when he would be able to beat Dudley at wrestling. This thought put a smile on his face and he returned to Dumbledor.
"Now, Harry, if you could please pull our your Defense Against the Dark Arts book."
Looking at the cover, Harry saw that it was titled, "Advanced Defense Spells of the Dragon Age". Pausing, Harry thought about how he would be able to do the complicated spells in the book.
"Harry, let us get started. The first thing that we will be practicing is the Shielding Dome which will protect you from all three Forgivable Curses."
"But, professor, there isn't any way to block them. Atleast, that is what Moody, well, Crouch told us."
Chuckling, Dumbledor replied, "Yes, but nobody knows about these spells but the phoenixes. The only person who can perform it is the Balance of Power, which is why you have never heard of it. Let us begin. Now, in order to do this, you need to concentrate very hard on the middle of your mind. Then, mustering all of the power you can, inagine it shooting out of the top of you head and forming a dome around you."
Harry tried this and got a green whisp of a translucent substance. For the rest of the morning he kept on practicing, until he finally got the full effect of the shield.
"Now, this will be around you for twenty-four hours, which means that if anyone tries to hit you with a curse it will rebound and hit them instead." After saying this, Dumbledor through the Stunning Spell at him. It rebounded and hit Dumbledor instead.
A minute later, Dumbledor stood back up and told Harry that he had the rest of the day off, and that, if he wished, he could sit in on some classes and practice what they were doing, which pleased Harry because he could go to classes with Hermione and Ron.
"Your homework however Harry, is to start creating a curse of your own which can do serious damage to your opponent. I will check your progress tomorrow."
With that, Harry darted out of the room to go join Hermione and Ron.