Harry smiled as he appeared in a fighting arena of some type.
"Welcome, young Potter, to the realm of Kumori. Shall we begin your training?" Without waiting, a figure hurtled at him and within a few seconds he had him down on the ground. "C'mon, Potter, use what Shadow taught you."
Harry paused for a second, thinking of the mysterious young man who had supposed to have been his tutor. He had only come once and then he had disappeared.
As the tall figure attacked again he managed to keep his feet for a bit longer, but not by much. After what seemed like hours of sparring, Harry was doing relatively well and could give a light resistance to the strong attacks given by the dark figure.
He bent over to rest a bit as the his teacher leaned lightly against the wall. Looking up, he found that his opponent was a humanoid lion. (A/N: It's a human-type body but with lion features.)
"Well, Potter, you learn well but this is not just to teach you how to defend yourself in physical ways but also magical ways. Defensive and offensive magic and potions and such."
Harry groaned at the word potions but still he was excited about learning more offensive magic.
"But as for tonight, it is time for you to leave. Farewell, young Potter."
Harry awoke to find the sun shinning through his curtains and a noise coming from the window. Hopping up and going to look, he found two owls; he hurriedly opened the windows and let the owls in. One was his best friend Ron's miniature owl, Pig; the other was a regal black owl with a silver scar mark across one eye.
He snatched the letter from Pig and went to his desk. He opened it while Pig drank from Hedwig's water dish and the second owl perched upon the lamp as he read.
Dear Harry,
Sorry I haven't written you for a while, Dumbledore has been keeping the post to a minimum. We've been really busy around here, cleaning up and such. Well, mate, Mum said you might be able to come soon. Hermione's going frantic about the O.W.L. results. She's bloody crazy. Well, see you soon.
Your friend,
Ron
P.S. Hermione's note is on the back.
Harry quickly flipped the parchment over.
Dear Harry,
How are you? I'm doing great but I'm a bit worried about my O.W.L. results. Hope you've been studying and doing your homework. It's really important that you get it done before school, Harry. Well, sorry I haven't been able to write.
With Love,
Hermione
P.S. The black owl is from our special friends.
Harry set the letter down and took the roll of parchment from the black owl's leg.
Dear Potter,
I hope you're doing well and that those relatives of yours are treating you alright. Send your replies with Pig. I hope your having a decent summer.
N."S".B
P.S. If you would do me a favor, please keep my owl there. Her name is Anei.
Harry was puzzled with this last letter but hurriedly wrote replies to both Hermione and Ron.
Dear Hermione and Ron,
I'm doing great and it's okay that you could not write. My summer has been pretty boring. I hope I get to come see you all soon. I really miss everybody. Say hi to everyone for me.
Harry
He wrote a short note saying he was perfectly fine and that he would keep the owl, then attached the two and gave them to Pig. After sending Pig off and giving an owl treat each to Anei and Hedwig, he hurriedly got dressed then headed downstairs.
Without even acknowledging his relatives he headed across the street where Mr. Daily was waiting.
"Good morning, Mr. Daily." He yawned as he walked into the yard. "Can I help you with anything?"
"Oh no, there isn't much to do today, Harry, we're basically done," Mr. Daily replied and then added, "but you're always welcome here, Harry."
Harry nodded and sat down beside Mr. Daily on the bench in the front yard.
"Thank you but I really wouldn't mind doing anything to help, mow the grass, weed the garden - I'm pretty bored," he said, clearly wishing for something to do.
"Well if you want to you can ride with me to get some fertilizer and some plants the Mrs. wants then you can join us working in the garden."
Ten minutes later, Harry was riding with Mr. Daily to the feed store. Harry helped to load the dozen or so bags into the truck and then they both climbed back in. They rode over to a garden shop and picked up numerous flowers that were written on a list then they rode back to the house.
With Blaise and Mrs. Daily, they began working on the garden. When they finished, it was about two o'clock. When Mr. Daily pulled Harry aside to give him the usual amount of pounds, he was surprised by a question from Harry.
"Mr. Daily would you mind if I took Blaise out tonight? I mean, nothing serious, just a dinner and there's a carnival not far from here. I'd really like to take her." He trailed off and suddenly found his shoelaces extremely interesting.
Mr. Daily looked puzzled for a minute. "Well..."
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A/N: I know this isn't one of my longest or best chapters but I'm really trying to get past my writer's block so forgive me.
Ah, the blossoming love and now a word to my reviewers and I wish to acknowledge TuxedoMac for his amazing critism. Thank you for being truthful.
Ocpawnamster1 - Thanks, I appreciate that, and yeah it's somewhat a H/B ship.
SillyPaulie - I do plan on it. I was kinda focusing on that but I did want to bring them in but do you think it would be a good idea for Ron to know? I mean he might get kinda mad, plus if it was intercepted it could be used against Harry.
Ebony River - Thanks. Enjoy.
Jeni Black - Thanks. Shool is dreadful for the young rebel, ahh.
TuxedoMac - Thanks, I appreciate you being truthful. I'm really working on giving more details and that scene in the park was meant to be a strong bonding time to bring their lives together and explain a few things. Well, enjoy.
Kento - I don't plan to make him all powerful in a few chapters, it's more of a long change where his skills are improving. I agree with your shipping ideas, I'm a hard H/T shipper. Well, thanks, enjoy.
Icanreadncount - Thanks lots.
Bug2buggie - Thanks and I'm working on the details, I promise.
Miss Aurelia - Is that good? I do wish to say I did acknowledge the Order with the tutor Shadow but yeah I realize I do. When I revise it I might have to add more into the first chapters. Thanks, enjoy.
g3tog4 - I wish it would lol, but oh well, glad you like it, enjoy.
Shania Maxwell - Thanks, enjoy.
Hermione Green - Did you enjoy the training? It needs a bit more work but it's at least a chapter, though it's small. Enjoy.
SarcasmSage - Thanks, enjoy.
PlatinumPhoenix - Thanks. Hope you enjoyed this chapter.
Skaped - Well, thank you, and the reason it's being explained is because he hasn't realized the Awakening has begun, plus it has another reason.
Chapter 4
Tempest ValetinE - Thanks.
Linky2 - Thanks, enjoy.
n6uos - Thanks, enjoy.
Hermione Green - Thanks lots
"Welcome, young Potter, to the realm of Kumori. Shall we begin your training?" Without waiting, a figure hurtled at him and within a few seconds he had him down on the ground. "C'mon, Potter, use what Shadow taught you."
Harry paused for a second, thinking of the mysterious young man who had supposed to have been his tutor. He had only come once and then he had disappeared.
As the tall figure attacked again he managed to keep his feet for a bit longer, but not by much. After what seemed like hours of sparring, Harry was doing relatively well and could give a light resistance to the strong attacks given by the dark figure.
He bent over to rest a bit as the his teacher leaned lightly against the wall. Looking up, he found that his opponent was a humanoid lion. (A/N: It's a human-type body but with lion features.)
"Well, Potter, you learn well but this is not just to teach you how to defend yourself in physical ways but also magical ways. Defensive and offensive magic and potions and such."
Harry groaned at the word potions but still he was excited about learning more offensive magic.
"But as for tonight, it is time for you to leave. Farewell, young Potter."
Harry awoke to find the sun shinning through his curtains and a noise coming from the window. Hopping up and going to look, he found two owls; he hurriedly opened the windows and let the owls in. One was his best friend Ron's miniature owl, Pig; the other was a regal black owl with a silver scar mark across one eye.
He snatched the letter from Pig and went to his desk. He opened it while Pig drank from Hedwig's water dish and the second owl perched upon the lamp as he read.
Dear Harry,
Sorry I haven't written you for a while, Dumbledore has been keeping the post to a minimum. We've been really busy around here, cleaning up and such. Well, mate, Mum said you might be able to come soon. Hermione's going frantic about the O.W.L. results. She's bloody crazy. Well, see you soon.
Your friend,
Ron
P.S. Hermione's note is on the back.
Harry quickly flipped the parchment over.
Dear Harry,
How are you? I'm doing great but I'm a bit worried about my O.W.L. results. Hope you've been studying and doing your homework. It's really important that you get it done before school, Harry. Well, sorry I haven't been able to write.
With Love,
Hermione
P.S. The black owl is from our special friends.
Harry set the letter down and took the roll of parchment from the black owl's leg.
Dear Potter,
I hope you're doing well and that those relatives of yours are treating you alright. Send your replies with Pig. I hope your having a decent summer.
N."S".B
P.S. If you would do me a favor, please keep my owl there. Her name is Anei.
Harry was puzzled with this last letter but hurriedly wrote replies to both Hermione and Ron.
Dear Hermione and Ron,
I'm doing great and it's okay that you could not write. My summer has been pretty boring. I hope I get to come see you all soon. I really miss everybody. Say hi to everyone for me.
Harry
He wrote a short note saying he was perfectly fine and that he would keep the owl, then attached the two and gave them to Pig. After sending Pig off and giving an owl treat each to Anei and Hedwig, he hurriedly got dressed then headed downstairs.
Without even acknowledging his relatives he headed across the street where Mr. Daily was waiting.
"Good morning, Mr. Daily." He yawned as he walked into the yard. "Can I help you with anything?"
"Oh no, there isn't much to do today, Harry, we're basically done," Mr. Daily replied and then added, "but you're always welcome here, Harry."
Harry nodded and sat down beside Mr. Daily on the bench in the front yard.
"Thank you but I really wouldn't mind doing anything to help, mow the grass, weed the garden - I'm pretty bored," he said, clearly wishing for something to do.
"Well if you want to you can ride with me to get some fertilizer and some plants the Mrs. wants then you can join us working in the garden."
Ten minutes later, Harry was riding with Mr. Daily to the feed store. Harry helped to load the dozen or so bags into the truck and then they both climbed back in. They rode over to a garden shop and picked up numerous flowers that were written on a list then they rode back to the house.
With Blaise and Mrs. Daily, they began working on the garden. When they finished, it was about two o'clock. When Mr. Daily pulled Harry aside to give him the usual amount of pounds, he was surprised by a question from Harry.
"Mr. Daily would you mind if I took Blaise out tonight? I mean, nothing serious, just a dinner and there's a carnival not far from here. I'd really like to take her." He trailed off and suddenly found his shoelaces extremely interesting.
Mr. Daily looked puzzled for a minute. "Well..."
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A/N: I know this isn't one of my longest or best chapters but I'm really trying to get past my writer's block so forgive me.
Ah, the blossoming love and now a word to my reviewers and I wish to acknowledge TuxedoMac for his amazing critism. Thank you for being truthful.
Ocpawnamster1 - Thanks, I appreciate that, and yeah it's somewhat a H/B ship.
SillyPaulie - I do plan on it. I was kinda focusing on that but I did want to bring them in but do you think it would be a good idea for Ron to know? I mean he might get kinda mad, plus if it was intercepted it could be used against Harry.
Ebony River - Thanks. Enjoy.
Jeni Black - Thanks. Shool is dreadful for the young rebel, ahh.
TuxedoMac - Thanks, I appreciate you being truthful. I'm really working on giving more details and that scene in the park was meant to be a strong bonding time to bring their lives together and explain a few things. Well, enjoy.
Kento - I don't plan to make him all powerful in a few chapters, it's more of a long change where his skills are improving. I agree with your shipping ideas, I'm a hard H/T shipper. Well, thanks, enjoy.
Icanreadncount - Thanks lots.
Bug2buggie - Thanks and I'm working on the details, I promise.
Miss Aurelia - Is that good? I do wish to say I did acknowledge the Order with the tutor Shadow but yeah I realize I do. When I revise it I might have to add more into the first chapters. Thanks, enjoy.
g3tog4 - I wish it would lol, but oh well, glad you like it, enjoy.
Shania Maxwell - Thanks, enjoy.
Hermione Green - Did you enjoy the training? It needs a bit more work but it's at least a chapter, though it's small. Enjoy.
SarcasmSage - Thanks, enjoy.
PlatinumPhoenix - Thanks. Hope you enjoyed this chapter.
Skaped - Well, thank you, and the reason it's being explained is because he hasn't realized the Awakening has begun, plus it has another reason.
Chapter 4
Tempest ValetinE - Thanks.
Linky2 - Thanks, enjoy.
n6uos - Thanks, enjoy.
Hermione Green - Thanks lots