Harry Potter and the Icons of Myth
By: souls
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Author's Note: This is my first Harry Potter fanfic, I know there'll be a couple times I may lose my way so bear with me. I'm not J.K. Rowling so be kind when you review.
Also I do not own the rights to Harry Potter or any of his co-stars. The situation and a few guests to the Harry Potter world are from my warped mind.
I warn you now this is rated R just to be on the safe side I'm used to writing action/adventure comics with.Ahem gratuitous violence.
Author's Note: For those of you who are confused as to the stories time frame it takes place in the middle of the school term.
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Harry Potter and the Icons of Myth
Chapter 3: Misconceptions
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The owls flooded out of the olwery in a burst of flaps and feathers. Cassie's business had been concluded.
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Three days later Fleur Delacour announced that she would not be able to finish the year as the DADA instructor. A family emergency had arisen. Out of everyone in the Great Hall there were six people who weren't surprised by the news. Dumbledore then announced that he had found a suitable replacement, Mr. Jacob Marlow.
So that is how a week before Halloween Harry, Ron, Hermione, and of all people Draco Malfoy were rushing to the library to meet Professor Marlow. Ron and Draco were still fuming that they not only got caught eavesdropping but that they had to spend extra time each week in close proximity. At first they assumed it'd be like any other detention in which they'd end up as Filch's servant or be forced to venture forth into the Forbidden Forest for Muldabrine sap.
They made it just in time to meet Professor Marlow as he walked into the library. Jacob waited patiently for them to catch their breath. "I've had a long talk with Professor Dumbledore about each of you and your proposed punishment and he thinks that what I have planned for you will be very beneficial. I believe that the punishment should fit the crime. So I've assigned each of you a task according to your individual personality flaws."
"What do you mean sir?"
"We will start with you then Ms. Granger. Watch closely." Jacob's form wavered in front of Hermione. There was a sound like water on a hot griddle before he vanished. A second later Jacob was standing at the far end of the library near the entrance to the Restricted Section.
"He apparated!" Ron's voice burst from him in wonder and disbelief.
"He couldn't have that's impossible. You can't apparate or disapparate on the Hogwart's grounds."
"Your flaw Ms. Granger is that you believe everything you find in books is written in stone. These are not only subject to change but things can also be circumvented. Your task will be to find out how I managed the previous feat but to explain and demonstrate it to the others in this group."
"But underage wizards aren't allowed to."
"To what?"
"Attempt any form of translocation art before the end of their 7th year."
"There are no such restrictions in America plus you've been given permission so don't worry so much."
Hermione felt foolish for making such a statement. She was humbled and looked sullen as she took in the all that the Professor had said. Jacob appeared before the students so quickly that they all flinched. He inwardly laughed knowing that his old instructor would have gotten a kick out of seeing him try to discipline someone else.
"This is such a bloody waste of time." Draco thought as he glared at the new professor. Jacob looked towards him a knowing smile on his lips.
"Draco. You and Ron will be partnered for the duration of these proceedings."
"WHAT. Me partnered with that slimy git."
"Me and Weasel partners." Draco let out a cold laugh.
"Yes, you two. The great War Mage Tih Vhou was fond of saying 'To know thy enemy is to know thyself'. You will both research two War Mage that belonged to the old Obsidian Order and helped bring down the Baron Naryshe."
"Oh great extra homework."
"I believe you will both find this interesting. Finally we get to the 'great' Harry Potter. Dumbledore has informed me of your history. You have been both careless and lucky this far. Luck can only be stretched so damn far. I give you also a saying by War Mage Tih Vhou 'To underestimate your enemy is to invite death to your doorstep'. You will research Salazar Slytherin and Lord Voldemort. You have permission to use the entirety of the Restricted Section. Good Luck. Oops I almost forgot one more thing. Take these to record your thoughts." Jacob said as he tossed four leather bound books onto a nearby table.
With that he left them in the Restricted Section, an aura of disbelief hanging in the air.
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The water crashed against the sheer rock face of a lonely island, to the west of Gibraltar, or what was left of it. Several figures cloaked in shadow appeared out of thin air. Two red dots gleamed from beneath the hood of one piercing the cover of darkness. They walked around in a circle surveying the area with great care before stopping at the very edge. The central figure raised a wand before shouting, "Oceana Recedia Implementa!" The water boiled with fury as white light swirled and frothed before parting to reveal a black stone altar. The moonlight shown down revealing the figure of Voldemort. In the dim light the altar's runes stood out as crimson as the Dark Wizard's eyes. The altar seemed to split under his narrow eyed gaze to reveal to old parchments.
"Wormtail retrieve them and be quick about it or you'll have to swim home."
"Yes master." He said before scrambling quickly down the cliff and up the steps to the broken altar. As he touched the parchments the enchantment holding the sea back collapsed sending the water cascading down to fill the void. Wormtail barely made it out in one piece. Voldemort quickly snatched the parchments from his drenched minion. A hideous smirk crossed his face and a hollow laugh that could be heard for miles.
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Harry awoke clawing at his scar, the image of Voldemort still fresh in his mind.
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A/N: Ooh, I wonder what Voldie's found and what's up with that crazy detention Jacob gave the kids?
By: souls
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Author's Note: This is my first Harry Potter fanfic, I know there'll be a couple times I may lose my way so bear with me. I'm not J.K. Rowling so be kind when you review.
Also I do not own the rights to Harry Potter or any of his co-stars. The situation and a few guests to the Harry Potter world are from my warped mind.
I warn you now this is rated R just to be on the safe side I'm used to writing action/adventure comics with.Ahem gratuitous violence.
Author's Note: For those of you who are confused as to the stories time frame it takes place in the middle of the school term.
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Harry Potter and the Icons of Myth
Chapter 3: Misconceptions
~*~
The owls flooded out of the olwery in a burst of flaps and feathers. Cassie's business had been concluded.
~*~
Three days later Fleur Delacour announced that she would not be able to finish the year as the DADA instructor. A family emergency had arisen. Out of everyone in the Great Hall there were six people who weren't surprised by the news. Dumbledore then announced that he had found a suitable replacement, Mr. Jacob Marlow.
So that is how a week before Halloween Harry, Ron, Hermione, and of all people Draco Malfoy were rushing to the library to meet Professor Marlow. Ron and Draco were still fuming that they not only got caught eavesdropping but that they had to spend extra time each week in close proximity. At first they assumed it'd be like any other detention in which they'd end up as Filch's servant or be forced to venture forth into the Forbidden Forest for Muldabrine sap.
They made it just in time to meet Professor Marlow as he walked into the library. Jacob waited patiently for them to catch their breath. "I've had a long talk with Professor Dumbledore about each of you and your proposed punishment and he thinks that what I have planned for you will be very beneficial. I believe that the punishment should fit the crime. So I've assigned each of you a task according to your individual personality flaws."
"What do you mean sir?"
"We will start with you then Ms. Granger. Watch closely." Jacob's form wavered in front of Hermione. There was a sound like water on a hot griddle before he vanished. A second later Jacob was standing at the far end of the library near the entrance to the Restricted Section.
"He apparated!" Ron's voice burst from him in wonder and disbelief.
"He couldn't have that's impossible. You can't apparate or disapparate on the Hogwart's grounds."
"Your flaw Ms. Granger is that you believe everything you find in books is written in stone. These are not only subject to change but things can also be circumvented. Your task will be to find out how I managed the previous feat but to explain and demonstrate it to the others in this group."
"But underage wizards aren't allowed to."
"To what?"
"Attempt any form of translocation art before the end of their 7th year."
"There are no such restrictions in America plus you've been given permission so don't worry so much."
Hermione felt foolish for making such a statement. She was humbled and looked sullen as she took in the all that the Professor had said. Jacob appeared before the students so quickly that they all flinched. He inwardly laughed knowing that his old instructor would have gotten a kick out of seeing him try to discipline someone else.
"This is such a bloody waste of time." Draco thought as he glared at the new professor. Jacob looked towards him a knowing smile on his lips.
"Draco. You and Ron will be partnered for the duration of these proceedings."
"WHAT. Me partnered with that slimy git."
"Me and Weasel partners." Draco let out a cold laugh.
"Yes, you two. The great War Mage Tih Vhou was fond of saying 'To know thy enemy is to know thyself'. You will both research two War Mage that belonged to the old Obsidian Order and helped bring down the Baron Naryshe."
"Oh great extra homework."
"I believe you will both find this interesting. Finally we get to the 'great' Harry Potter. Dumbledore has informed me of your history. You have been both careless and lucky this far. Luck can only be stretched so damn far. I give you also a saying by War Mage Tih Vhou 'To underestimate your enemy is to invite death to your doorstep'. You will research Salazar Slytherin and Lord Voldemort. You have permission to use the entirety of the Restricted Section. Good Luck. Oops I almost forgot one more thing. Take these to record your thoughts." Jacob said as he tossed four leather bound books onto a nearby table.
With that he left them in the Restricted Section, an aura of disbelief hanging in the air.
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~*~
The water crashed against the sheer rock face of a lonely island, to the west of Gibraltar, or what was left of it. Several figures cloaked in shadow appeared out of thin air. Two red dots gleamed from beneath the hood of one piercing the cover of darkness. They walked around in a circle surveying the area with great care before stopping at the very edge. The central figure raised a wand before shouting, "Oceana Recedia Implementa!" The water boiled with fury as white light swirled and frothed before parting to reveal a black stone altar. The moonlight shown down revealing the figure of Voldemort. In the dim light the altar's runes stood out as crimson as the Dark Wizard's eyes. The altar seemed to split under his narrow eyed gaze to reveal to old parchments.
"Wormtail retrieve them and be quick about it or you'll have to swim home."
"Yes master." He said before scrambling quickly down the cliff and up the steps to the broken altar. As he touched the parchments the enchantment holding the sea back collapsed sending the water cascading down to fill the void. Wormtail barely made it out in one piece. Voldemort quickly snatched the parchments from his drenched minion. A hideous smirk crossed his face and a hollow laugh that could be heard for miles.
~*~
Harry awoke clawing at his scar, the image of Voldemort still fresh in his mind.
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A/N: Ooh, I wonder what Voldie's found and what's up with that crazy detention Jacob gave the kids?