First I would like to say thank you to all of my reviewers I love you guys.
Second I would like to say Harry Potter and the Parting of Ways is one of the three great stories I have read, however the author hasn't updated in a while. Come on supermantitanium I'm sure I'm not the only one waiting for more. Harry Potter and the Power of Time is the second of the three greatest stories I have read. Rosswrock updates like every two or three weeks, so that is a plus. The last of the three stories is The Reluctant Playboy by Sheyda, who updates like every other day. You make many readers happy Sheyda, we all thank you for your fast updates. I'm sure I speak for many when I say thank you for the great stories, keep them coming.
Third I just read a story called Holding Court. A part of one of my earlier chapters is closely related to it. I did not know about this story by the time I wrote the chapter. I hope know one is offended by this.
Fourth I would like to thank http://www.hp-lexicon.org/bestiary/bestiary_a-b.html because that is where I go to get all the Beast of Harry Potter 411.
Last I would like to remind you criticism is always welcomes. I know I make mistakes and I write things out wrongly. If there is something you don't like I will try to change it. If you have a suggestion I would like to hear it.
Chapter 14 Embarrassment
Harry was walking down to breakfast the morning after the attack. He was fairly sure no one recognized him. After all his hair and scar was covered and he didn't stand still long enough to have someone look at his face fully.
He was just about to turn a corner when he head a familiar drawling voice. "Father isn't happy you are in Gryffindor you know. He is even angrier that mother ran away and he knows that she has been brainwashing you. Fudge has pardoned him of all charges and he can't wait to see you. You shouldn't of disrespected our family by becoming a filthy blood traitor. Father says I can give you a glimpse of what is to come!"
Harry jumped out from behind the corner and saw Malfoy raising his hand. In front of him was his sister, who was cowering against the wall. "You touch her I kill you Malfoy" Harry yelled.
Malfoy looked at him and then back to his sister. "This isn't over" he hissed and he stormed down the corridor away from Harry.
"You alright?" Harry asked Ceres. She nodded her head. "Did you eat breakfast yet?" he aksed her gently. She shook her head. "Come on Ceres I'll take you down" Harry took hold of her hand and walked with her towards the Great Hall.
When they entered she ran over to her fellow 1st years and Harry sat down by Hermione and Ron. Hermione was reading the Daily Prophet while Ron shoveled food into his mouth.
'Nargsonze Attacked!' was the headline of the Prophet. Underneath that was 'Mysterious Stranger Holds Death Eaters Off Until Help Arrives!'
"List to this" Hermione said. "'A mysterious man is said to off just showed up in the beginning of the battle. He was said to cast powerful spells with two wands. Witnesses say he knocked out about 20 Death Eaters in five minutes and then help a group of men who were cornered. A woman told us that he saved her and her daughter from being murdered.
"No one got a good glimpse of the mans face to identify him and he was wearing a hat to cover his hair. All witnesses say he looked to around the ages of 15 and 22. Everyone is wondering who is this mystery savior?' Harry you didn't have anything to do with this did you?" she asked quietly.
"Sorry Hermione nothing to do with it." Harry said as he shoved some bacon into his mouth. "Guess what you guys. Fudge has pardoned Malfoy of all charges."
"What!" Ron shouted. Harry just nodded his head and finished eating.
Soon everyone got up to go to classes. Ron and Hermione caught up with him on the way to DADA. "We wanna talk to you Harry." Ron said.
"Yeah Harry after dinner" Hermione told him as they took their seats. Today they were learning about the basilisk. Which Harry was confident he could handle.
At the end of class Harry went back to the Common Room. He decided to fully explore one of the oldest part of the castle. Since only a couple of 7th and 5th years had off this period the Common Room was basically empty except for a 5th year snoozing on the couch.
After poking and prodding many areas Harry came finally to the only dark corner of the room. The light from the fire or the candles and torches on the wall did not reach this part of the wall. Only a couch was by it, about two feet in front of it, so Harry guessed that barely anyone came over here. He was prodding the wall muttering about "slimy, evil Slytherins" when something happened. The wall turned into a portrait of a man who resembled Harry in several features. He had his messy hair except his was a dark brown, his small lips and his slightly cleft chin (doesn't describe his chin in book so I'm making it cleft same with lips).
"Finally. Good day young lad!" the man in the portrait said cheerfully. "Thou be the first person to stumble upon me!"
"Um...Good day sir. I'm Harry Potter. Who may you be?" Harry asked the man politely.
"Well I be Godric Gryffindor!" the man exclaimed.
"Sir Gryffindor it is an honor to meet you" Harry said as he gave a half bow. Harry thought that a noble and famous man should be shown respect and be treated politely.
"Now are thou a Gryffindor?" Godric asked.
"A Gryffindor to heart sir" Harry told him. The founder nodded his head proudly.
"Very well. I shall disclose in you a secret then. Behind me is a big room. It has not been in use for many a year. Maybe for 2,000, even more. I will only open for those who give me a password but you can use the room for what ever you would like"
"Would I be able to think about this one good sir?" Harry asked.
"Well of course!" Sir Gryffindor said. "You can hide me from view by either closing me if I am opened or by tapping the portrait twice if I am closed. You know how to open me right?" Harry shook his head. "Well just tap me and say something negative about Slytherin of course!" the man said jovially. Harry smiled at the man and tapped the portrait twice. He sat down at the couch nearby and thought.
After taking up most of his free time to think about it Harry was stuck on three ideas for the room. He could either use it as a Gryffindor dueling chamber, planning room or meeting place or a party room. Finally he decided on all three.
He traveled to the kitchen where he was tackled by a happy house elf. "Hello Dobby. I have work for you and some other house elves. Can you find some others to help?" he asked. Dobby nodded enthusiastically and went off to get other house elves. Dobby came back with five others, one he recognized as Winky.
"Sirs these elves are willing to helps you sirs" Dobby said. Harry smiled kindly at them.
"I would like you all to meet me in the Gryffindor Common Room in ten minutes okay?"
"Yes sirs!" the all said.
When Harry went in the Common Room he saw the house elves walking around cleaning up the room. When they notice him walk in they all scurried over to him. "Now there is a big room. It is very secret and it hasn't been used in a while. I was wondering if you guys could clean it and build several things for me?" Harry questioned them.
"We will do anythings for yous Master Harry sirs" Dobby squeaked.
Harry led them over to where the portrait was. He tapped the wall and said "Slytherins are ugly mutts." Soon the portrait appeared.
"Hello again!" Godric said.
"Good day sir Gryffindor. I was wondering if these house elves would always be able to have entrance to the room."
"As long as they have the password you set." the portrait explained.
"Alright. I'll make the password Snakeface" Harry told the portrait.
"Very good" the portrait swung open revealing a door way. Harry stepped in with the elves behind him. The room was fairly big. It looked like it was about one-half the size of the Great Hall.
"Okay first I'm going to change the password the last day of every month so come to me if you need it. Second if you need any help bring in other house elves. Third don't tell anyone not in Gryffindor about this. If a teacher or the headmaster ask you about this tell them to come to me. Fourth every so often I would like to call upon your services to help cater and serve something like a party. Fifth I don't want you guys to over due anything. You understand?" Harry asked them.
They all nodded their heads. "Good now I was wondering if you guys could build a bar over there in the far left corner. With a place for mugs, kegs and a place to keep bottles cold. I want a counter top with stools on the outside for people to sit. Now from three feet away from the bar until the right wall I want tables and chairs and in the middle a large round table with twelve chairs.
"A couple of feet away from the bar and tables I want a big dance floor that takes up three-fourths of the width. On the right wall in front of the dance floor I want a stage that takes up the rest of the one fourth of the width of the room. I want the dance floor 15ft in length.
"I was wondering if you guys would be able to make a dueling stage like rise out of the ground and go back in at the push of a button or something?" Harry asked.
"Of course we can Master Harry sirs!" Dobby said. Harry smiled happily at them.
"Great I would like the dance floor to open up and allow a dueling stage to come out of the ground. In the left corner opposite to bar I would like a sitting area. You know with comfy couches and arm chairs and beanbags. You think you can handle all of that? I know it's a lot"
"No worries Master Harry Sirs. We will tell you when it will be finished"
"What are all of your names?" Harry questioned.
"I am Minnie sirs" a house elf with large eyes, small ears, well small for a house elf that is, and a long nose said.
"My name is Bob sir" the tallest house elf said. He was about up to Harry's stomach and had very long ears, smaller eyes and a wide flat nose.
'Bob? That's an unusual name for a house elf' Harry thought.
"My name is Kitty" a small, plump house elf with bright brown eyes said.
"My name is Kimba sirs" a tomato size nose, big eyed house elf said.
"Thank you guys for the help" Harry said gratefully. " Remember the password is 'Snakeface'" Harry reminded them as he left and closed the portrait.
He looked at the time and saw dinner started so went down to eat. He sat down between Neville and Ron, his customary spot. "Where were you Harry?" Neville asked. "I didn't see you all break" Hermione and Ron looked at him.
"I was taking care of some arrangements for a future asset to Gryffindor and maybe even a better cause" Harry told them simply.
They ate dinner making some small talk. "Remember Harry tryouts are a week from Saturday" Ron reminded him. After dinner Harry got up and was walking out of the Great Hall when Hermione and Ron grabbed a hold of each of his arms and dragged him to RoR. They opened the door and found a small cozy room with a couch and two arm chairs.
"Alright spill" Ron said as they sat down.
"Spill what?" Harry asked.
"Where were you yesterday during the attack?" Hermione asked.
"I was studying in the library" Harry answered.
"No you weren't Harry. You weren't in the castle. We used the Marauder's Map" Ron said accusingly.
"So now you're going through my things?" Harry asked angered.
"We wanted to know where you were!" Hermione said indignantly. "Now stop changing the subject"
Harry remained silent. "You were him weren't you!" Hermione said. "The mysterious stranger just appeared out of nowhere in the middle of the battle. Your invisibility cloak was missing! The hat to cover your recognizable hair and scar and the people said between the ages of 15 and 22. Harry it all fits. You were the man!"
Harry nodded slowly. "What were you thinking about rushing off into battle. You could of been killed or worse!" Hermione started ranting.
"Hermione by the time Dumbledore and his Order got there the majority of the attack would be over. If I told Dumbledore about the attack myself he would make sure I would stay inside or if a Order member saw me like Remus they would say the same thing. I know what to do. I've been training for this the whole summer and I still am. Hell I'm training the D.A. for this so when the war comes to them they can face it!
"This is war Hermione and whether you like it or not I'm going to be apart of it. We all knew from day one that I would be a major part of this war. I might as well get use to it now when the attacks are small"
Ron was pale but nodded slowly. "Then I want to come to." Hermione said softly.
"No way" Harry protested. "Hermione you may be the smartest witch out there but smarts isn't good enough sometimes. These people are more powerful then you. They are faster, crueler and better at dueling then you. You can't compete with them!"
"How do you know how strong I am!?" Hermione shouted.
"Professor Flitwick said next Charms lesson we would be testing our strength in a stone cutting test didn't he?" Harry asked.
"Yeah mate" Ron answered.
"Alright Hermione. If you can get higher then 19 inches into it I'll let you come"
"But Professor Flitwick said that the thing is 24 inches long and not many people can break through it!" Hermione protested.
"But he said that people who brake through 20 inches or higher are usually Aurors or Curse Breakers or other jobs like that" Harry said.
Hermione agreed some what grudgingly and they all went back up to the Common Room.
The next morning dawned bright and early for Harry. He quickly got ready for the day and rushed down to breakfast. After him and Ron shoved as much food as inhumanly possible into their mouths breakfast ended and the 6th and 7th years of Gryffindor and Slytherin stayed behind for Dueling.
"Wotcher class!" Tonks said brightly as she walked in. "Today we'll be practicing the Sevanouir Curse. Can anyone tell me what that is?"
Harry was the only one who raised his hand. He looked at Hermione. She was very upset that she wasn't one of the best at this subject because knowledge was only part of the factor to do good in this class. The other two were power and speed. She tried spending a lot of time in the Library looking of spells and curses but Tonks just picked random spells that would be helpful not in a direct order which also confused Hermione.
"Yes Harry"
"The Sevanouir Curse is one of the more advanced stunners." Harry said.
"Right. So far we have learned Bussato Fuori an advanced stunner, Volare Indietro the most powerful of the Disarming Spells and Blocco an advanced Shielding Charm. Thanks Harry for giving me the first spells to teach" Tonks said gratefully. Harry gave her a smile."Now Harry tell me the difference between Bussato Fuori and Sevanouir"
"Bussato Fuori needs the more advanced shields to block but it wears off after about 30 minutes. Sevanouir can be blocked by the basic "Protego" but it has a much longer effect up to about 2 hours. Neither victim of the spells can be awoken by "Eneverte" Harry explained.
"Good 10 points to Gryffindor" They spent the rest of the period going over the spell. "For homework I want you to look up spells you think would be good to learn for a duel"
Harry was dreading next class. Snape!!!!!!! Harry sat down in his usual spot. For the first hour and thirty minutes everything was going fine. Harry just finished his potion and was waiting for the period to end when Malfoy's, who was at the front of the room, potion exploded.
"Potter!" Snape yelled. "What did you do?" he shouted. "Twenty points...."
"Why don't you try blaming ferret boy over there! It isn't my fault he can't brew a potion!" Harry cut in.
"Don't interrupt me when I'm talking Potter. Just like your arrogant father. Too big headed to follow rules and teachers and to stupid to no his place in life! He was perfect for your mudblood mother who..." he never got to finish because like before at Grimmauld Place he was thrown into the wall hard. Harry was standing, his eyes glowing eerily. A breeze came from no where and started to blow from behind him.
"What did I tell you last time Snivellus! Just because you were jealous of my father because no matter what you did he was better then you is no reason to take it out on me! It is time you grew up past your petty school time grudge and get over it. Now wash your fucking hair you greasy shit" all of a sudden rain clouds opened up over Snape, drenching him, while two shampoo bottles were emptying their contents on his hair.
Harry marched out of the room and Snape dropped to the floor. He took several shortcuts and walked towards the stone gargoyle. "Chocolate Frogs...Bertie Botts Every Flavor Beans....Lemon Drops...Canary Creams...Pumpkin Pastries....Cauldron Cakes" finally the gargoyle sprung aside.
Harry burst through Dumbledore's doors. "I'm dropping potions. I can't stand working with that git!" Harry shouted.
"Professor Snape Harry" Dumbledore said sternly.
"Whatever. I'm dropping out of potions. Just add a free period for whenever I have it."
"Why not take up Herbology Harry? You would only be four weeks behind. Surely not that hard to catch up."
"Nope. Besides I need the spare time for the library. I have to work on this shield."
Harry walked out of the office. As he was descending the stairs Snape was going up. Harry just kept his head down and kept walking.
When Harry walked in late for lunch everyone was whispering and pointing at him. Several Gryffindors were brave enough to stand up and start clapping, which lead the rest of the Gryffindors, the Hufflepuffs and the Ravenclaws to follow. It took a minute for the noise to calm down. Harry was walking to his seat when he glanced at Snape.
They locked stares and Harry felt a forceful prodding at his shields in his mind. Using all the energy he had Harry organized all his worst and painful memories into one single ball and threw it at Snape.
Harry guessed the pain, anger, fear and grief was too much for the Potion Master because he screamed out in pain and fell backwards in his chair. The hall was looking in between Harry and Snape, while Snape got shakily back into the chair. Harry sat down to eat.
"Alright Hermione. If you can prove yourself you can come." Harry said. Hermione nodded her head determinedly while Neville looked on confused.
The Gryffindor Trio and Neville got up and walked to the Hufflepuff table. Harry helped Susan out of her seat. When they reached Charms they all took their seats and waited for the rest of the class to join them.
"Alright class. I'm going to test you all on your power using the Stone Cutting Charm on this block. Remember the results of this spell never change. This spell tells you of your potential in power." He started calling names starting with Hannah Abbot. Susan went next and managed to get 19 inches.
Soon "Hermione Granger" was called. She went up to the stone and cast the spell. Harry was watching her and saw she was trying to push the spell farther into the stone. "17 inches" Professor Flitwick said when Hermione finished.
Hermione looked disappointed. When Neville went he was able to get 23 inches. Neville was beaming with pride, since he was the only one to reach that far so far. Seamus achieved 21 inches and was shocked when Neville beat him. Harry was shocked Seamus didn't blow anything up.
"Harry Potter" Professor Flitwick squeaked. Everyone was interested on how far Harry would get. Harry pointed his wand, drew a breath and shouted the curse. It flew right threw the stone going threw it.
"I guess we need more stones!" Professor Flitwick said excitedly. Everyone was shocked he could get it that far. Soon two more stones were added just in case. Harry shouted the spell again and it went clean threw the first one, went slowly threw the second one and made it half way threw the third one. "61 inches!!!!" Professor Flitwick squeaked excitedly. "Dumbledore got 54 inches and Thomas Riddle got 60 inches. Those were the two recording highest scores ever since the test was giving out all those years ago!" Professor Flitwick rambled. "I managed to get 40 inches myself of course." he said proudly.
Dean got 21 inches like Seamus. When Ron went he also cut through the first stone, though with some difficulty, surprising everyone, even himself. Flitwick added the second stone again and Ron managed to get 37 inches.
According to the chart in their books an average witch and wizard could get between 14 and 19 inches. The stronger witch or wizard could get anywhere between 20 inches and 27 inches. Then there were Warlocks, Sorcerers and Mages. They were what people called the stronger witches and wizards. A warlock could get between 28 and 37 inches. So Ron was considered a high Warlock. A Sorcerer got 37 to 50 inches. Anything higher then 50 inches was considered a Mage. Some mages in history were Merlin, the four founders, Grindewald, Dumbledore, Voldemort, Romeo Potter, Flitwick told him that was his Great Grandfather eleven times over, who was the first Britain Minister of Magic.
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This is a long chapter. Next chapter should be eventful too. Let's see next chapter should have 4 major parts.
Second I would like to say Harry Potter and the Parting of Ways is one of the three great stories I have read, however the author hasn't updated in a while. Come on supermantitanium I'm sure I'm not the only one waiting for more. Harry Potter and the Power of Time is the second of the three greatest stories I have read. Rosswrock updates like every two or three weeks, so that is a plus. The last of the three stories is The Reluctant Playboy by Sheyda, who updates like every other day. You make many readers happy Sheyda, we all thank you for your fast updates. I'm sure I speak for many when I say thank you for the great stories, keep them coming.
Third I just read a story called Holding Court. A part of one of my earlier chapters is closely related to it. I did not know about this story by the time I wrote the chapter. I hope know one is offended by this.
Fourth I would like to thank http://www.hp-lexicon.org/bestiary/bestiary_a-b.html because that is where I go to get all the Beast of Harry Potter 411.
Last I would like to remind you criticism is always welcomes. I know I make mistakes and I write things out wrongly. If there is something you don't like I will try to change it. If you have a suggestion I would like to hear it.
Chapter 14 Embarrassment
Harry was walking down to breakfast the morning after the attack. He was fairly sure no one recognized him. After all his hair and scar was covered and he didn't stand still long enough to have someone look at his face fully.
He was just about to turn a corner when he head a familiar drawling voice. "Father isn't happy you are in Gryffindor you know. He is even angrier that mother ran away and he knows that she has been brainwashing you. Fudge has pardoned him of all charges and he can't wait to see you. You shouldn't of disrespected our family by becoming a filthy blood traitor. Father says I can give you a glimpse of what is to come!"
Harry jumped out from behind the corner and saw Malfoy raising his hand. In front of him was his sister, who was cowering against the wall. "You touch her I kill you Malfoy" Harry yelled.
Malfoy looked at him and then back to his sister. "This isn't over" he hissed and he stormed down the corridor away from Harry.
"You alright?" Harry asked Ceres. She nodded her head. "Did you eat breakfast yet?" he aksed her gently. She shook her head. "Come on Ceres I'll take you down" Harry took hold of her hand and walked with her towards the Great Hall.
When they entered she ran over to her fellow 1st years and Harry sat down by Hermione and Ron. Hermione was reading the Daily Prophet while Ron shoveled food into his mouth.
'Nargsonze Attacked!' was the headline of the Prophet. Underneath that was 'Mysterious Stranger Holds Death Eaters Off Until Help Arrives!'
"List to this" Hermione said. "'A mysterious man is said to off just showed up in the beginning of the battle. He was said to cast powerful spells with two wands. Witnesses say he knocked out about 20 Death Eaters in five minutes and then help a group of men who were cornered. A woman told us that he saved her and her daughter from being murdered.
"No one got a good glimpse of the mans face to identify him and he was wearing a hat to cover his hair. All witnesses say he looked to around the ages of 15 and 22. Everyone is wondering who is this mystery savior?' Harry you didn't have anything to do with this did you?" she asked quietly.
"Sorry Hermione nothing to do with it." Harry said as he shoved some bacon into his mouth. "Guess what you guys. Fudge has pardoned Malfoy of all charges."
"What!" Ron shouted. Harry just nodded his head and finished eating.
Soon everyone got up to go to classes. Ron and Hermione caught up with him on the way to DADA. "We wanna talk to you Harry." Ron said.
"Yeah Harry after dinner" Hermione told him as they took their seats. Today they were learning about the basilisk. Which Harry was confident he could handle.
At the end of class Harry went back to the Common Room. He decided to fully explore one of the oldest part of the castle. Since only a couple of 7th and 5th years had off this period the Common Room was basically empty except for a 5th year snoozing on the couch.
After poking and prodding many areas Harry came finally to the only dark corner of the room. The light from the fire or the candles and torches on the wall did not reach this part of the wall. Only a couch was by it, about two feet in front of it, so Harry guessed that barely anyone came over here. He was prodding the wall muttering about "slimy, evil Slytherins" when something happened. The wall turned into a portrait of a man who resembled Harry in several features. He had his messy hair except his was a dark brown, his small lips and his slightly cleft chin (doesn't describe his chin in book so I'm making it cleft same with lips).
"Finally. Good day young lad!" the man in the portrait said cheerfully. "Thou be the first person to stumble upon me!"
"Um...Good day sir. I'm Harry Potter. Who may you be?" Harry asked the man politely.
"Well I be Godric Gryffindor!" the man exclaimed.
"Sir Gryffindor it is an honor to meet you" Harry said as he gave a half bow. Harry thought that a noble and famous man should be shown respect and be treated politely.
"Now are thou a Gryffindor?" Godric asked.
"A Gryffindor to heart sir" Harry told him. The founder nodded his head proudly.
"Very well. I shall disclose in you a secret then. Behind me is a big room. It has not been in use for many a year. Maybe for 2,000, even more. I will only open for those who give me a password but you can use the room for what ever you would like"
"Would I be able to think about this one good sir?" Harry asked.
"Well of course!" Sir Gryffindor said. "You can hide me from view by either closing me if I am opened or by tapping the portrait twice if I am closed. You know how to open me right?" Harry shook his head. "Well just tap me and say something negative about Slytherin of course!" the man said jovially. Harry smiled at the man and tapped the portrait twice. He sat down at the couch nearby and thought.
After taking up most of his free time to think about it Harry was stuck on three ideas for the room. He could either use it as a Gryffindor dueling chamber, planning room or meeting place or a party room. Finally he decided on all three.
He traveled to the kitchen where he was tackled by a happy house elf. "Hello Dobby. I have work for you and some other house elves. Can you find some others to help?" he asked. Dobby nodded enthusiastically and went off to get other house elves. Dobby came back with five others, one he recognized as Winky.
"Sirs these elves are willing to helps you sirs" Dobby said. Harry smiled kindly at them.
"I would like you all to meet me in the Gryffindor Common Room in ten minutes okay?"
"Yes sirs!" the all said.
When Harry went in the Common Room he saw the house elves walking around cleaning up the room. When they notice him walk in they all scurried over to him. "Now there is a big room. It is very secret and it hasn't been used in a while. I was wondering if you guys could clean it and build several things for me?" Harry questioned them.
"We will do anythings for yous Master Harry sirs" Dobby squeaked.
Harry led them over to where the portrait was. He tapped the wall and said "Slytherins are ugly mutts." Soon the portrait appeared.
"Hello again!" Godric said.
"Good day sir Gryffindor. I was wondering if these house elves would always be able to have entrance to the room."
"As long as they have the password you set." the portrait explained.
"Alright. I'll make the password Snakeface" Harry told the portrait.
"Very good" the portrait swung open revealing a door way. Harry stepped in with the elves behind him. The room was fairly big. It looked like it was about one-half the size of the Great Hall.
"Okay first I'm going to change the password the last day of every month so come to me if you need it. Second if you need any help bring in other house elves. Third don't tell anyone not in Gryffindor about this. If a teacher or the headmaster ask you about this tell them to come to me. Fourth every so often I would like to call upon your services to help cater and serve something like a party. Fifth I don't want you guys to over due anything. You understand?" Harry asked them.
They all nodded their heads. "Good now I was wondering if you guys could build a bar over there in the far left corner. With a place for mugs, kegs and a place to keep bottles cold. I want a counter top with stools on the outside for people to sit. Now from three feet away from the bar until the right wall I want tables and chairs and in the middle a large round table with twelve chairs.
"A couple of feet away from the bar and tables I want a big dance floor that takes up three-fourths of the width. On the right wall in front of the dance floor I want a stage that takes up the rest of the one fourth of the width of the room. I want the dance floor 15ft in length.
"I was wondering if you guys would be able to make a dueling stage like rise out of the ground and go back in at the push of a button or something?" Harry asked.
"Of course we can Master Harry sirs!" Dobby said. Harry smiled happily at them.
"Great I would like the dance floor to open up and allow a dueling stage to come out of the ground. In the left corner opposite to bar I would like a sitting area. You know with comfy couches and arm chairs and beanbags. You think you can handle all of that? I know it's a lot"
"No worries Master Harry Sirs. We will tell you when it will be finished"
"What are all of your names?" Harry questioned.
"I am Minnie sirs" a house elf with large eyes, small ears, well small for a house elf that is, and a long nose said.
"My name is Bob sir" the tallest house elf said. He was about up to Harry's stomach and had very long ears, smaller eyes and a wide flat nose.
'Bob? That's an unusual name for a house elf' Harry thought.
"My name is Kitty" a small, plump house elf with bright brown eyes said.
"My name is Kimba sirs" a tomato size nose, big eyed house elf said.
"Thank you guys for the help" Harry said gratefully. " Remember the password is 'Snakeface'" Harry reminded them as he left and closed the portrait.
He looked at the time and saw dinner started so went down to eat. He sat down between Neville and Ron, his customary spot. "Where were you Harry?" Neville asked. "I didn't see you all break" Hermione and Ron looked at him.
"I was taking care of some arrangements for a future asset to Gryffindor and maybe even a better cause" Harry told them simply.
They ate dinner making some small talk. "Remember Harry tryouts are a week from Saturday" Ron reminded him. After dinner Harry got up and was walking out of the Great Hall when Hermione and Ron grabbed a hold of each of his arms and dragged him to RoR. They opened the door and found a small cozy room with a couch and two arm chairs.
"Alright spill" Ron said as they sat down.
"Spill what?" Harry asked.
"Where were you yesterday during the attack?" Hermione asked.
"I was studying in the library" Harry answered.
"No you weren't Harry. You weren't in the castle. We used the Marauder's Map" Ron said accusingly.
"So now you're going through my things?" Harry asked angered.
"We wanted to know where you were!" Hermione said indignantly. "Now stop changing the subject"
Harry remained silent. "You were him weren't you!" Hermione said. "The mysterious stranger just appeared out of nowhere in the middle of the battle. Your invisibility cloak was missing! The hat to cover your recognizable hair and scar and the people said between the ages of 15 and 22. Harry it all fits. You were the man!"
Harry nodded slowly. "What were you thinking about rushing off into battle. You could of been killed or worse!" Hermione started ranting.
"Hermione by the time Dumbledore and his Order got there the majority of the attack would be over. If I told Dumbledore about the attack myself he would make sure I would stay inside or if a Order member saw me like Remus they would say the same thing. I know what to do. I've been training for this the whole summer and I still am. Hell I'm training the D.A. for this so when the war comes to them they can face it!
"This is war Hermione and whether you like it or not I'm going to be apart of it. We all knew from day one that I would be a major part of this war. I might as well get use to it now when the attacks are small"
Ron was pale but nodded slowly. "Then I want to come to." Hermione said softly.
"No way" Harry protested. "Hermione you may be the smartest witch out there but smarts isn't good enough sometimes. These people are more powerful then you. They are faster, crueler and better at dueling then you. You can't compete with them!"
"How do you know how strong I am!?" Hermione shouted.
"Professor Flitwick said next Charms lesson we would be testing our strength in a stone cutting test didn't he?" Harry asked.
"Yeah mate" Ron answered.
"Alright Hermione. If you can get higher then 19 inches into it I'll let you come"
"But Professor Flitwick said that the thing is 24 inches long and not many people can break through it!" Hermione protested.
"But he said that people who brake through 20 inches or higher are usually Aurors or Curse Breakers or other jobs like that" Harry said.
Hermione agreed some what grudgingly and they all went back up to the Common Room.
The next morning dawned bright and early for Harry. He quickly got ready for the day and rushed down to breakfast. After him and Ron shoved as much food as inhumanly possible into their mouths breakfast ended and the 6th and 7th years of Gryffindor and Slytherin stayed behind for Dueling.
"Wotcher class!" Tonks said brightly as she walked in. "Today we'll be practicing the Sevanouir Curse. Can anyone tell me what that is?"
Harry was the only one who raised his hand. He looked at Hermione. She was very upset that she wasn't one of the best at this subject because knowledge was only part of the factor to do good in this class. The other two were power and speed. She tried spending a lot of time in the Library looking of spells and curses but Tonks just picked random spells that would be helpful not in a direct order which also confused Hermione.
"Yes Harry"
"The Sevanouir Curse is one of the more advanced stunners." Harry said.
"Right. So far we have learned Bussato Fuori an advanced stunner, Volare Indietro the most powerful of the Disarming Spells and Blocco an advanced Shielding Charm. Thanks Harry for giving me the first spells to teach" Tonks said gratefully. Harry gave her a smile."Now Harry tell me the difference between Bussato Fuori and Sevanouir"
"Bussato Fuori needs the more advanced shields to block but it wears off after about 30 minutes. Sevanouir can be blocked by the basic "Protego" but it has a much longer effect up to about 2 hours. Neither victim of the spells can be awoken by "Eneverte" Harry explained.
"Good 10 points to Gryffindor" They spent the rest of the period going over the spell. "For homework I want you to look up spells you think would be good to learn for a duel"
Harry was dreading next class. Snape!!!!!!! Harry sat down in his usual spot. For the first hour and thirty minutes everything was going fine. Harry just finished his potion and was waiting for the period to end when Malfoy's, who was at the front of the room, potion exploded.
"Potter!" Snape yelled. "What did you do?" he shouted. "Twenty points...."
"Why don't you try blaming ferret boy over there! It isn't my fault he can't brew a potion!" Harry cut in.
"Don't interrupt me when I'm talking Potter. Just like your arrogant father. Too big headed to follow rules and teachers and to stupid to no his place in life! He was perfect for your mudblood mother who..." he never got to finish because like before at Grimmauld Place he was thrown into the wall hard. Harry was standing, his eyes glowing eerily. A breeze came from no where and started to blow from behind him.
"What did I tell you last time Snivellus! Just because you were jealous of my father because no matter what you did he was better then you is no reason to take it out on me! It is time you grew up past your petty school time grudge and get over it. Now wash your fucking hair you greasy shit" all of a sudden rain clouds opened up over Snape, drenching him, while two shampoo bottles were emptying their contents on his hair.
Harry marched out of the room and Snape dropped to the floor. He took several shortcuts and walked towards the stone gargoyle. "Chocolate Frogs...Bertie Botts Every Flavor Beans....Lemon Drops...Canary Creams...Pumpkin Pastries....Cauldron Cakes" finally the gargoyle sprung aside.
Harry burst through Dumbledore's doors. "I'm dropping potions. I can't stand working with that git!" Harry shouted.
"Professor Snape Harry" Dumbledore said sternly.
"Whatever. I'm dropping out of potions. Just add a free period for whenever I have it."
"Why not take up Herbology Harry? You would only be four weeks behind. Surely not that hard to catch up."
"Nope. Besides I need the spare time for the library. I have to work on this shield."
Harry walked out of the office. As he was descending the stairs Snape was going up. Harry just kept his head down and kept walking.
When Harry walked in late for lunch everyone was whispering and pointing at him. Several Gryffindors were brave enough to stand up and start clapping, which lead the rest of the Gryffindors, the Hufflepuffs and the Ravenclaws to follow. It took a minute for the noise to calm down. Harry was walking to his seat when he glanced at Snape.
They locked stares and Harry felt a forceful prodding at his shields in his mind. Using all the energy he had Harry organized all his worst and painful memories into one single ball and threw it at Snape.
Harry guessed the pain, anger, fear and grief was too much for the Potion Master because he screamed out in pain and fell backwards in his chair. The hall was looking in between Harry and Snape, while Snape got shakily back into the chair. Harry sat down to eat.
"Alright Hermione. If you can prove yourself you can come." Harry said. Hermione nodded her head determinedly while Neville looked on confused.
The Gryffindor Trio and Neville got up and walked to the Hufflepuff table. Harry helped Susan out of her seat. When they reached Charms they all took their seats and waited for the rest of the class to join them.
"Alright class. I'm going to test you all on your power using the Stone Cutting Charm on this block. Remember the results of this spell never change. This spell tells you of your potential in power." He started calling names starting with Hannah Abbot. Susan went next and managed to get 19 inches.
Soon "Hermione Granger" was called. She went up to the stone and cast the spell. Harry was watching her and saw she was trying to push the spell farther into the stone. "17 inches" Professor Flitwick said when Hermione finished.
Hermione looked disappointed. When Neville went he was able to get 23 inches. Neville was beaming with pride, since he was the only one to reach that far so far. Seamus achieved 21 inches and was shocked when Neville beat him. Harry was shocked Seamus didn't blow anything up.
"Harry Potter" Professor Flitwick squeaked. Everyone was interested on how far Harry would get. Harry pointed his wand, drew a breath and shouted the curse. It flew right threw the stone going threw it.
"I guess we need more stones!" Professor Flitwick said excitedly. Everyone was shocked he could get it that far. Soon two more stones were added just in case. Harry shouted the spell again and it went clean threw the first one, went slowly threw the second one and made it half way threw the third one. "61 inches!!!!" Professor Flitwick squeaked excitedly. "Dumbledore got 54 inches and Thomas Riddle got 60 inches. Those were the two recording highest scores ever since the test was giving out all those years ago!" Professor Flitwick rambled. "I managed to get 40 inches myself of course." he said proudly.
Dean got 21 inches like Seamus. When Ron went he also cut through the first stone, though with some difficulty, surprising everyone, even himself. Flitwick added the second stone again and Ron managed to get 37 inches.
According to the chart in their books an average witch and wizard could get between 14 and 19 inches. The stronger witch or wizard could get anywhere between 20 inches and 27 inches. Then there were Warlocks, Sorcerers and Mages. They were what people called the stronger witches and wizards. A warlock could get between 28 and 37 inches. So Ron was considered a high Warlock. A Sorcerer got 37 to 50 inches. Anything higher then 50 inches was considered a Mage. Some mages in history were Merlin, the four founders, Grindewald, Dumbledore, Voldemort, Romeo Potter, Flitwick told him that was his Great Grandfather eleven times over, who was the first Britain Minister of Magic.
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This is a long chapter. Next chapter should be eventful too. Let's see next chapter should have 4 major parts.