Chapter 12
Elemental Magi
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Author's Note - Thanks to my Beta reader and those of you who are motivating me to get these chapters up fast and to not stop this story. Thank you.
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"One of the few Elemental Magi left around." Kage paused here as if to let the information sink in and then he continued. "You have a shaky control of fire, my friend. I can tell this because of the way your temper tantrums tend to get dangerous. This is nothing against you, Potter, and once you have trained you will eventually be able to master your control over it. Now this talent is very rare but I have been able to find someone who can reach the realm of Kumori that will be able to train you. Since this is such an important talent you need to learn, we will be postponing your studies for now and moving in to Elements." He paused again to let Harry digest this information but did not continue on.
"So you're saying I have some kind of control over fire?" asked Harry, a confused look upon his face.
"Yes, right now it's very unreliable but as you train it will grow to be just the opposite. The Fire Element is very hard to control because it can be triggered by your unhappy emotions; those being angry, vengeful, and even when you're upset or shocked."
"So you're going to train me on how to use my Element?" asked Harry, reviewing over what had just been said.
"Not me, Harry, him." With this, Kage pointed to a figure who was walking forward. He was cloaked in a robe that looked as if it were on fire and the hood fell over his face, hiding him from view. "Harry, I would like you to meet a friend of mine, a valiant fighter and an unmatchable Flame Elemental." With a nod from Kage, the figures hood fell back to reveal the smiling face of Nicholas Shadow.
"Well Potter, we meet again." There was a hint of laughter in his voice.
"You're a Fire Elemental?" Harry asked in disbelief.
"Yep, that's why I have to be alone if I lose control or I'll torch something." He replied and seeming just to prove he was telling the truth he summoned fire to his hand.
"Wow, will I be able to do that too?" questioned Harry.
"Eventually, though I must tell you to just call up raw flame is tiring even for me. It's easier to manipulate existing flames or to channel flames through an object. This is because it is hard to make a flame but with an object it allows stability. When a Fire Elemental really loses it, they have been known to torch whole villages. That is why it is of most importance that we teach you how to use your gift." As he talked the room around them had changed into a open plain.
"Now the first thing you will be working on is how to manipulate existing flames. I don't expect you to get it perfect but it is important that you give it a hundred and ten percent. And remember, concentrate." This being said, he took a seat on the ground and signaled for Harry to do the same. As they both got comfortable, a few feet away a ring of rocks appeared between them and in its center was a handful or two of dry twigs. Shadow went quiet for a moment and then the wood in the middle began burning.
He gave Harry only a nod and then sat back observing the boy. Harry watched the flames and tried to make them go higher and lower, but as much as he tried he couldn't get the flames to go where he told them.
"I can't do it, they just wont move." He exclaimed after what felt like hours of trying.
"Concentrate, Harry, think like a flame, whisper your commands and use your hands to show them the way," was the only reply.
Harry sighed and focused on the flames, watching their every move. Slowly he began to mutter, "Reach for the sky, my friends, don't stay below. Touch the skies with your flaming finger," as he whispered these words, his hand began to rise up as if guiding the flames up towards the sky. All the while the man on the other side just sat quietly watching the flames almost as hard as his fellow. Suddenly the smallest of the flames sprung upward and shot into the sky where it wavered and then shrunk back down to its natural size.
"Well done, you shall practice more and then we will go back to our realm."
Harry nodded and they sat there for what seemed like hours just making the flames jump upwards and shrink down. After a while Shadow made the flame disappear and stood up. Harry rose with him and gave a stretch.
"It is tiring work, making the flames move." Harry commented quietly.
"Yes it is, but as for now it's about time for you to awake." A book appeared in Shadow's hand. "This is for you, read it in your spare time and keep it on the down low." He instructed and then he shook Harry's hand as he disappeared and came out of his dream to the smell of breakfast.
"You awake, kiddo?" came the cheerful voice of Remus lupin.
"Yeah, give me a second and I'll be out," responded Harry. He hopped out of bed, grabbed some clean clothes and then went shooting out the door. Standing in the hall, Remus was waiting for Harry and together they started towards the kitchen. As they took the steps downward Harry noticed that Remus seemed younger but shrugged it off as just his imagination. Together they entered the kitchen and took seats as Molly dished out breakfast.
"Well Harry, did you have a nice sleep?" asked Remus as he spread butter over his pancakes.
"Yes I did, I feel very rested indeed." Harry responded, helping himself to some French toast.
"Well that's good, a nice sleep always help one start off the day."
The talking lapsed as more and more people entered the kitchen to eat breakfast. About halfway through the meal Shadow walked in holding a stack of letters. Silently, he began passing them out to most of the children in the room and a few adults.
"Albus dropped these by," he informed them as they received what was clearly a Hogwarts letter.
"Well, I guess you all know what that means," began Molly. "Diagon Alley."
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Author's Note - 1103. Not a bad bit I plan to have the next chapter up as soon as I feel like writing. I hope you all enjoyed this chapter and now a word to my reviewers.
David M. Potter - I agree they should get more time together and I plan to work on that and maybe set up another date between them but who knows. Thanks for your comments, enjoy.
gaul1 - Yummy, I guess I don't have your taste buds, heh heh. But thanks for reviewing and I hope you enjoyed this chapter.
dragonclawz54 - Thank you for your comments and your criticism. The way Dumbledore is being treated is how he needs to be. He lied, and used Harry no matter what the cost. I have little respect for him. Thank you for reviewing and I hope this chapter was to your liking.
Author's Note - So long, farewell to you, my friends.
Elemental Magi
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Author's Note - Thanks to my Beta reader and those of you who are motivating me to get these chapters up fast and to not stop this story. Thank you.
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"One of the few Elemental Magi left around." Kage paused here as if to let the information sink in and then he continued. "You have a shaky control of fire, my friend. I can tell this because of the way your temper tantrums tend to get dangerous. This is nothing against you, Potter, and once you have trained you will eventually be able to master your control over it. Now this talent is very rare but I have been able to find someone who can reach the realm of Kumori that will be able to train you. Since this is such an important talent you need to learn, we will be postponing your studies for now and moving in to Elements." He paused again to let Harry digest this information but did not continue on.
"So you're saying I have some kind of control over fire?" asked Harry, a confused look upon his face.
"Yes, right now it's very unreliable but as you train it will grow to be just the opposite. The Fire Element is very hard to control because it can be triggered by your unhappy emotions; those being angry, vengeful, and even when you're upset or shocked."
"So you're going to train me on how to use my Element?" asked Harry, reviewing over what had just been said.
"Not me, Harry, him." With this, Kage pointed to a figure who was walking forward. He was cloaked in a robe that looked as if it were on fire and the hood fell over his face, hiding him from view. "Harry, I would like you to meet a friend of mine, a valiant fighter and an unmatchable Flame Elemental." With a nod from Kage, the figures hood fell back to reveal the smiling face of Nicholas Shadow.
"Well Potter, we meet again." There was a hint of laughter in his voice.
"You're a Fire Elemental?" Harry asked in disbelief.
"Yep, that's why I have to be alone if I lose control or I'll torch something." He replied and seeming just to prove he was telling the truth he summoned fire to his hand.
"Wow, will I be able to do that too?" questioned Harry.
"Eventually, though I must tell you to just call up raw flame is tiring even for me. It's easier to manipulate existing flames or to channel flames through an object. This is because it is hard to make a flame but with an object it allows stability. When a Fire Elemental really loses it, they have been known to torch whole villages. That is why it is of most importance that we teach you how to use your gift." As he talked the room around them had changed into a open plain.
"Now the first thing you will be working on is how to manipulate existing flames. I don't expect you to get it perfect but it is important that you give it a hundred and ten percent. And remember, concentrate." This being said, he took a seat on the ground and signaled for Harry to do the same. As they both got comfortable, a few feet away a ring of rocks appeared between them and in its center was a handful or two of dry twigs. Shadow went quiet for a moment and then the wood in the middle began burning.
He gave Harry only a nod and then sat back observing the boy. Harry watched the flames and tried to make them go higher and lower, but as much as he tried he couldn't get the flames to go where he told them.
"I can't do it, they just wont move." He exclaimed after what felt like hours of trying.
"Concentrate, Harry, think like a flame, whisper your commands and use your hands to show them the way," was the only reply.
Harry sighed and focused on the flames, watching their every move. Slowly he began to mutter, "Reach for the sky, my friends, don't stay below. Touch the skies with your flaming finger," as he whispered these words, his hand began to rise up as if guiding the flames up towards the sky. All the while the man on the other side just sat quietly watching the flames almost as hard as his fellow. Suddenly the smallest of the flames sprung upward and shot into the sky where it wavered and then shrunk back down to its natural size.
"Well done, you shall practice more and then we will go back to our realm."
Harry nodded and they sat there for what seemed like hours just making the flames jump upwards and shrink down. After a while Shadow made the flame disappear and stood up. Harry rose with him and gave a stretch.
"It is tiring work, making the flames move." Harry commented quietly.
"Yes it is, but as for now it's about time for you to awake." A book appeared in Shadow's hand. "This is for you, read it in your spare time and keep it on the down low." He instructed and then he shook Harry's hand as he disappeared and came out of his dream to the smell of breakfast.
"You awake, kiddo?" came the cheerful voice of Remus lupin.
"Yeah, give me a second and I'll be out," responded Harry. He hopped out of bed, grabbed some clean clothes and then went shooting out the door. Standing in the hall, Remus was waiting for Harry and together they started towards the kitchen. As they took the steps downward Harry noticed that Remus seemed younger but shrugged it off as just his imagination. Together they entered the kitchen and took seats as Molly dished out breakfast.
"Well Harry, did you have a nice sleep?" asked Remus as he spread butter over his pancakes.
"Yes I did, I feel very rested indeed." Harry responded, helping himself to some French toast.
"Well that's good, a nice sleep always help one start off the day."
The talking lapsed as more and more people entered the kitchen to eat breakfast. About halfway through the meal Shadow walked in holding a stack of letters. Silently, he began passing them out to most of the children in the room and a few adults.
"Albus dropped these by," he informed them as they received what was clearly a Hogwarts letter.
"Well, I guess you all know what that means," began Molly. "Diagon Alley."
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Author's Note - 1103. Not a bad bit I plan to have the next chapter up as soon as I feel like writing. I hope you all enjoyed this chapter and now a word to my reviewers.
David M. Potter - I agree they should get more time together and I plan to work on that and maybe set up another date between them but who knows. Thanks for your comments, enjoy.
gaul1 - Yummy, I guess I don't have your taste buds, heh heh. But thanks for reviewing and I hope you enjoyed this chapter.
dragonclawz54 - Thank you for your comments and your criticism. The way Dumbledore is being treated is how he needs to be. He lied, and used Harry no matter what the cost. I have little respect for him. Thank you for reviewing and I hope this chapter was to your liking.
Author's Note - So long, farewell to you, my friends.