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||Keeper Of Shadows|| --------------------------- By Skysong Chapter 3: Meeting of ex-friends, ex-mentors, ex-rivals and ex-relatives. ---------------------------
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'Thoughts'
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Ever since Harry/Daggyr's disappearance and isolation act from the world, drastic changes had happened to the society, both muggle and magical alike. The world was in chaos, the world was in war.
About three-quarters of the world was conquered by Lord Voldemont and his armies. Great Britain was the first to fall and soon became the new "capital" to the new empire. A few pockets of people here and there managed to remain free, though they had a rough time of it, continuously fighting for freedom.
North America had managed to inform the muggle government what was going on and together, through muggle technology and wizarding charms and spells, they had managed to hold off approaching death eater armies. They charmed several significant landmarks to protect them, sending the Statue of Liberty bashing any Death Eaters it manages to find. But already, they are weakening significantly.
Australians could thank their isolation, tapping from their giant rocking heart, they used Ayers Rock (Uluru, depending on what you call it) as a source of raw magic to create a giant shield that could occasionally shoot at approaching ships. However, that also meant that no one could enter or leave the giant island continent, if Voldemont somehow manages to send a big enough army or figure out a way around the shield, Australia won't last.
There were also rumors of other resistant strongholds around the world.
Apparently there was one currently residing in the Great Wall of China,.actually, it's more like the Great Ruins of China nowadays ever since Voldemont discovered that muggle weapons such as bombs are quite useful.
There were also rumors of people living on Mt. Everest and on some of the smaller tropical islands, however, no one ever had the time to actually go and check.
There was one stronghold, which could be called the most famous of them all. In the middle of the battle, the centre and the source of the darkness, Fort Hogwarts. A population of almost half a million live there, behind massive walls and thickly woven spells. Once, it was just Hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardry, but by using a series of spells that caused the entire population of the school drained for a whole fortnight, they had managed to build a wall, enclosing Hogsmede, Hogwarts grounds and a small proportion of the Forbidden forest with pale grey walls.
Soon refuges swarmed in, faces gaunt and pale from poverty and suffering. Fort Hogwarts had prospered and is the leader in all resistance. It was governed by none other than Albus Dumbledore, a council of teachers, ex- Hogsmede residents and refuges that was voted by the citizens of this growing populace.
They even had several "government" departments.
Hermione Granger for example was the head of research. Ronald Weasley was the head of defence and warfare. Draco Malfoy was the head of espionage. Neville Longbottom was the head of agriculture and supplies. Fleur Delacour who had managed to travel to Hogwarts with the rest of her school, was the head of education and welfare. There were also many other jobs that every citizens had to take part of.
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Serverus Snape cursed Voldemont and his team of lap dogs as he ran, boot- clad feet churning the dirt.
'Damn, they found out.how could they have found out, I have been spying on them for years,.but NOW they finally process this piece of information in their thick brains.'
"I think he's heading for Fort Hogwarts!"
He cursed once again as he tripped over a root. Beams of green light ricocheted off to his left. He scrambled up and ran.
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Albus Dumbledore, Minerva McGonagall, Ronald Weasly, Hermione Granger and Draco Malfoy were just outside the Fort walls.
"Albus, I thought Serverus said he was coming back by 4 in the afternoon," McGonagall said worriedly.
"I'm sure Proffessor Snape will be ok," Hermione bit her lip, ".but it's strange, he's never late before."
"Now Ms Granger, don't fret, I'm sure he'll be here in any minute, ahh, there he is."
Snape was gasping for breath by the time he sprinted back to the awaiting party.
"A-Al-Albus." he gasped for air, "Death Eaters.they.they found out.and.they're.following!" As if on cue, several stunning charms shot in from the forest and almost hit Ron. 20 Death Eaters burst out of the forest, armed in a variety of muggle machinery, they started shooting at the group. Quickly they pulled up a magical shield, unfortunately, it was a bit too late for Draco who was hit in the arm.
"Are you ok mate?" Ron peered at Draco. (They're now friends with Harry gone.)
"I-I'll be fine, " the blond's face was as ashen.
"We have to do something, fast, we're severely outnumbered, and this shield won't last long." Hermione muttered.
"Everyone, stand up, on the count of three drop the shield, and start firing stunners," Dumbledore stared up at the sky helplessly, "One.two."
A figure clad in a black cloak with a deep hood shimmered into existence. A silver clasp in the shape of an eye held his cloak snugly around his neck.
"Peek-a-boo.did you miss me?" a cold sarcastic voice drifted out into the surprised faces of Death Eaters and Resistance fighters alike.
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"Yes, I grant you leave." Python gave me a rare smile, I was one of the few people he actually smiled at, so I returned a rare on of my own.
"Thank you Arch-ShadowKeeper."
I spun towards the door, dark cloak swirling dramatically, I mentally gave a dark chuckle, I like drama, the way actors do not reveal their true self, but merely give an illusion of someone else.
"Oh, and Master Daggyr?"
I turned and raised a dark eyebrow.
"I wish you luck on your.project."
I nodded and teleported out of the home I had lived in for 5 years. It would always be my home, more than a home to me than the Dursleys or Hogwarts.
I felt myself land, in a forest of some kind.
'The Forbidden Forest"
I double-checked my hidden knives tucked into my shirtsleeves, socks and other hidden compartments that I had spent time devising. I made sure my sword was loose from its leather hilt and my gun was in accessible reach.
"I think he's heading for Fort Hogwarts!" I melted into the shadows of a nearby tree as a group of about 20 Death Eaters ran by, making no move to hide their tracks or disguise their movements.
"Amateurs."
I put on my dark sunglasses and drew my hood covering my face. I turned in the direction, which the imbeciles had left, and silently, I followed them, to "Fort Hogwarts".
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The resistance stared at the stranger. After all, he was outnumbered 20 to 1, not good odds, especially since they are all armed to the teeth in looted and distributed weapons from their dear "Lord".no, actually, they call him "Emperor" nowadays.
"Nice to meet you all sirs.and madams." the stranger continued in the same sarcastic register, leaning against a tree and twiddling pale thumbs.
One Death Eater, the self-appointed leader, decided to take some action against this taunting stranger.
"Attack him!!"
A barrage of bullets raced towards the stranger, but they all managed to crash into each other, a metre or so away from the stranger's outstretched hands, seeming to melt into a ball of liquidized metal.
"Thank you," flicking his hand, the ball of metal started shooting needles into the eyes of the present Death Eaters. He inspected his nails as if he found them amusing, then he flicked his arm again, sending all the Death Eaters stunned.
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Daggyr raised an eyebrow amusedly from under his hood. (A/N: I'm calling Harry, Daggyr until further notice ^_~) he still remembers of when he discovered his uncanny ability to control metal.
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"Class," the skills teacher, Talon, barked as he entered the classroom, "everybody, all humans, can control or manipulate at least on part of the world if they try hard enough.some are lucky to have two, and sometimes, though it is extremely rare, people can control three. Usually without training, this might be being able to control small breezes or flames or drops of water if you really urge it to happen. However, if you can train hard enough, you can do much more."
Talon paused as he stared at the curious faces of his students. He raised his hands slightly and a mini-cyclone appeared on his palm, spinning down his thumb, the jumping from finger to finger. The students watched in awe.
"Now, there are many ways to see what skills you can control, you can go around all they urging a stick to burst into flame, or." he pulled out a clear orb, "you can use this.Daggyr, you may come first."
Daggyr blinked up from his half daze. Talon beckoned him forward then shoved the orb in his hands. "Activate!"
Pain tore through him, beginning in the hand that held the orb, but he couldn't let go no matter how hard he begged or try.
Suddenly, to the viewer, he burst into flame, sending waves of heat searing the stonewalls of the classroom.
"Very nice." Talon reached out as it to grasp the orb of him, however, his body turned to ice, cooling the room to sub-zero temperatures. The some of the stones cracked because of the sudden chance in heat.
Once again, Talon attempted to reach and retrieve the orb. This time, his body seemed to be encased head to toe in various metals.
Daggyr collapsed to the floor in exhaustion, back into his normal form.
"Interesting." Talon raised an eyebrow.
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The group stared in shock as the stranger approached their hastily put up shield. It tapped the shield, which burst like a bubble. He approached Draco who was on the ground. Standing over him, he snapped his fingers, the bullet shot out of the wound and crimson blood spewed out, turning the dusty soil into red mud. Draco winced in pain. Reaching out with a pale finger the stranger drew a circle around the wound. The wound sealed up with fiery magic, glowing a faint white before healing completely.
Dumbledore and Hermione, by this time had recovered from their state of shock and now regarded the stranger with suspicion. Someone this powerful doesn't walk up to save you everyday.especially now. Both raised their wands.
"Who are you? Identify yourself! Lower your hood."
"As you wish."
Daggyr lowered his hood and turned to Dumbledore calmly.
"Remove your sunglasses please."
Dumbledore frowned, the face was surprisingly familiar. Locks of raven black hair cascaded loosely, jumping out of the leather string that attempted to hold it together. Several scars marred the pale face with well- defined features. But it was the eyes that were the most unusual of all. It was a bright emerald green that seemed to glow with cold power in the rising moonlight.wait.emerald green.
Dumbledore blinked sharply.
".Mr.Potter?.Harry.Harry Potter, is that you?"
Daggyr regarded his ex-headmaster coldly, "No, Daggyr."
Ron however, was far more direct.
"YOU BLOODY IDIOT!! YOU PATHETIC LITTLE TRAITOR!! YOU VOLDIE'S LITTLE LAPDOG!!"
Ron launched himself at Daggyr. Sending a smashing punch at his face. Daggyr stepped lightly aside, leaving Ron to tumble onto the ground. Hermione, Draco, Snape and McGonagall decided to join in.
"YOU MURDERER!!!"
"YOU ARROGANT PIG!!"
"Potter, I am horribly disappointed in you, glory of Griffindor? Pah!! You slimy bastard." (Aww.sorry Snape.lol)
"POTTER.YOU'RE STUPIDER THAN I THOUGHT!"
All 4 joined in and leapt into the fight. Dumbledore however sat down hard on the ground in shock and guilt.
Daggyr rolled his eyes mentally at his ex-friends/mentors/rival's pathetic- ness. (A/N: Is there such a word??) This was too boring, they were absolutely incompetent and he was starting to get annoyed.
He dodged a hex by turning his neck slightly then he clasped his hands together. Flicking his arms outwards, he threw shards of ice purposely controlling them so they did not cut deeply. However, this did not prevent then all from bleeding. He wanted his revenge, but he knows to bide his time, by killing these "resistance leaders" means that it will waste more energy destroying Voldemont.
"I missed on purpose, don't expect me to be so forgiving next time."
With that, Daggyr melted into the shadows of the forbidden forest. Disappearing without a sight.
"Sorry.Harry Potter.we have failed you." Dumbledore mumbled, a rare tear falling down his face.
The rest of the group turned to their leader in shock.
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A/N: Well, what do guys think? A chunkier chapter.lol!! Now, I was wondering.actually I'll ask you when I post my next chapter, it's more relevant.well REVIEW PLEASE!!
Anyways, I'll just get going.on with the story.
||Keeper Of Shadows|| --------------------------- By Skysong Chapter 3: Meeting of ex-friends, ex-mentors, ex-rivals and ex-relatives. ---------------------------
******************
'Thoughts'
******************
Ever since Harry/Daggyr's disappearance and isolation act from the world, drastic changes had happened to the society, both muggle and magical alike. The world was in chaos, the world was in war.
About three-quarters of the world was conquered by Lord Voldemont and his armies. Great Britain was the first to fall and soon became the new "capital" to the new empire. A few pockets of people here and there managed to remain free, though they had a rough time of it, continuously fighting for freedom.
North America had managed to inform the muggle government what was going on and together, through muggle technology and wizarding charms and spells, they had managed to hold off approaching death eater armies. They charmed several significant landmarks to protect them, sending the Statue of Liberty bashing any Death Eaters it manages to find. But already, they are weakening significantly.
Australians could thank their isolation, tapping from their giant rocking heart, they used Ayers Rock (Uluru, depending on what you call it) as a source of raw magic to create a giant shield that could occasionally shoot at approaching ships. However, that also meant that no one could enter or leave the giant island continent, if Voldemont somehow manages to send a big enough army or figure out a way around the shield, Australia won't last.
There were also rumors of other resistant strongholds around the world.
Apparently there was one currently residing in the Great Wall of China,.actually, it's more like the Great Ruins of China nowadays ever since Voldemont discovered that muggle weapons such as bombs are quite useful.
There were also rumors of people living on Mt. Everest and on some of the smaller tropical islands, however, no one ever had the time to actually go and check.
There was one stronghold, which could be called the most famous of them all. In the middle of the battle, the centre and the source of the darkness, Fort Hogwarts. A population of almost half a million live there, behind massive walls and thickly woven spells. Once, it was just Hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardry, but by using a series of spells that caused the entire population of the school drained for a whole fortnight, they had managed to build a wall, enclosing Hogsmede, Hogwarts grounds and a small proportion of the Forbidden forest with pale grey walls.
Soon refuges swarmed in, faces gaunt and pale from poverty and suffering. Fort Hogwarts had prospered and is the leader in all resistance. It was governed by none other than Albus Dumbledore, a council of teachers, ex- Hogsmede residents and refuges that was voted by the citizens of this growing populace.
They even had several "government" departments.
Hermione Granger for example was the head of research. Ronald Weasley was the head of defence and warfare. Draco Malfoy was the head of espionage. Neville Longbottom was the head of agriculture and supplies. Fleur Delacour who had managed to travel to Hogwarts with the rest of her school, was the head of education and welfare. There were also many other jobs that every citizens had to take part of.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Serverus Snape cursed Voldemont and his team of lap dogs as he ran, boot- clad feet churning the dirt.
'Damn, they found out.how could they have found out, I have been spying on them for years,.but NOW they finally process this piece of information in their thick brains.'
"I think he's heading for Fort Hogwarts!"
He cursed once again as he tripped over a root. Beams of green light ricocheted off to his left. He scrambled up and ran.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Albus Dumbledore, Minerva McGonagall, Ronald Weasly, Hermione Granger and Draco Malfoy were just outside the Fort walls.
"Albus, I thought Serverus said he was coming back by 4 in the afternoon," McGonagall said worriedly.
"I'm sure Proffessor Snape will be ok," Hermione bit her lip, ".but it's strange, he's never late before."
"Now Ms Granger, don't fret, I'm sure he'll be here in any minute, ahh, there he is."
Snape was gasping for breath by the time he sprinted back to the awaiting party.
"A-Al-Albus." he gasped for air, "Death Eaters.they.they found out.and.they're.following!" As if on cue, several stunning charms shot in from the forest and almost hit Ron. 20 Death Eaters burst out of the forest, armed in a variety of muggle machinery, they started shooting at the group. Quickly they pulled up a magical shield, unfortunately, it was a bit too late for Draco who was hit in the arm.
"Are you ok mate?" Ron peered at Draco. (They're now friends with Harry gone.)
"I-I'll be fine, " the blond's face was as ashen.
"We have to do something, fast, we're severely outnumbered, and this shield won't last long." Hermione muttered.
"Everyone, stand up, on the count of three drop the shield, and start firing stunners," Dumbledore stared up at the sky helplessly, "One.two."
A figure clad in a black cloak with a deep hood shimmered into existence. A silver clasp in the shape of an eye held his cloak snugly around his neck.
"Peek-a-boo.did you miss me?" a cold sarcastic voice drifted out into the surprised faces of Death Eaters and Resistance fighters alike.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"Yes, I grant you leave." Python gave me a rare smile, I was one of the few people he actually smiled at, so I returned a rare on of my own.
"Thank you Arch-ShadowKeeper."
I spun towards the door, dark cloak swirling dramatically, I mentally gave a dark chuckle, I like drama, the way actors do not reveal their true self, but merely give an illusion of someone else.
"Oh, and Master Daggyr?"
I turned and raised a dark eyebrow.
"I wish you luck on your.project."
I nodded and teleported out of the home I had lived in for 5 years. It would always be my home, more than a home to me than the Dursleys or Hogwarts.
I felt myself land, in a forest of some kind.
'The Forbidden Forest"
I double-checked my hidden knives tucked into my shirtsleeves, socks and other hidden compartments that I had spent time devising. I made sure my sword was loose from its leather hilt and my gun was in accessible reach.
"I think he's heading for Fort Hogwarts!" I melted into the shadows of a nearby tree as a group of about 20 Death Eaters ran by, making no move to hide their tracks or disguise their movements.
"Amateurs."
I put on my dark sunglasses and drew my hood covering my face. I turned in the direction, which the imbeciles had left, and silently, I followed them, to "Fort Hogwarts".
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The resistance stared at the stranger. After all, he was outnumbered 20 to 1, not good odds, especially since they are all armed to the teeth in looted and distributed weapons from their dear "Lord".no, actually, they call him "Emperor" nowadays.
"Nice to meet you all sirs.and madams." the stranger continued in the same sarcastic register, leaning against a tree and twiddling pale thumbs.
One Death Eater, the self-appointed leader, decided to take some action against this taunting stranger.
"Attack him!!"
A barrage of bullets raced towards the stranger, but they all managed to crash into each other, a metre or so away from the stranger's outstretched hands, seeming to melt into a ball of liquidized metal.
"Thank you," flicking his hand, the ball of metal started shooting needles into the eyes of the present Death Eaters. He inspected his nails as if he found them amusing, then he flicked his arm again, sending all the Death Eaters stunned.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Daggyr raised an eyebrow amusedly from under his hood. (A/N: I'm calling Harry, Daggyr until further notice ^_~) he still remembers of when he discovered his uncanny ability to control metal.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"Class," the skills teacher, Talon, barked as he entered the classroom, "everybody, all humans, can control or manipulate at least on part of the world if they try hard enough.some are lucky to have two, and sometimes, though it is extremely rare, people can control three. Usually without training, this might be being able to control small breezes or flames or drops of water if you really urge it to happen. However, if you can train hard enough, you can do much more."
Talon paused as he stared at the curious faces of his students. He raised his hands slightly and a mini-cyclone appeared on his palm, spinning down his thumb, the jumping from finger to finger. The students watched in awe.
"Now, there are many ways to see what skills you can control, you can go around all they urging a stick to burst into flame, or." he pulled out a clear orb, "you can use this.Daggyr, you may come first."
Daggyr blinked up from his half daze. Talon beckoned him forward then shoved the orb in his hands. "Activate!"
Pain tore through him, beginning in the hand that held the orb, but he couldn't let go no matter how hard he begged or try.
Suddenly, to the viewer, he burst into flame, sending waves of heat searing the stonewalls of the classroom.
"Very nice." Talon reached out as it to grasp the orb of him, however, his body turned to ice, cooling the room to sub-zero temperatures. The some of the stones cracked because of the sudden chance in heat.
Once again, Talon attempted to reach and retrieve the orb. This time, his body seemed to be encased head to toe in various metals.
Daggyr collapsed to the floor in exhaustion, back into his normal form.
"Interesting." Talon raised an eyebrow.
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The group stared in shock as the stranger approached their hastily put up shield. It tapped the shield, which burst like a bubble. He approached Draco who was on the ground. Standing over him, he snapped his fingers, the bullet shot out of the wound and crimson blood spewed out, turning the dusty soil into red mud. Draco winced in pain. Reaching out with a pale finger the stranger drew a circle around the wound. The wound sealed up with fiery magic, glowing a faint white before healing completely.
Dumbledore and Hermione, by this time had recovered from their state of shock and now regarded the stranger with suspicion. Someone this powerful doesn't walk up to save you everyday.especially now. Both raised their wands.
"Who are you? Identify yourself! Lower your hood."
"As you wish."
Daggyr lowered his hood and turned to Dumbledore calmly.
"Remove your sunglasses please."
Dumbledore frowned, the face was surprisingly familiar. Locks of raven black hair cascaded loosely, jumping out of the leather string that attempted to hold it together. Several scars marred the pale face with well- defined features. But it was the eyes that were the most unusual of all. It was a bright emerald green that seemed to glow with cold power in the rising moonlight.wait.emerald green.
Dumbledore blinked sharply.
".Mr.Potter?.Harry.Harry Potter, is that you?"
Daggyr regarded his ex-headmaster coldly, "No, Daggyr."
Ron however, was far more direct.
"YOU BLOODY IDIOT!! YOU PATHETIC LITTLE TRAITOR!! YOU VOLDIE'S LITTLE LAPDOG!!"
Ron launched himself at Daggyr. Sending a smashing punch at his face. Daggyr stepped lightly aside, leaving Ron to tumble onto the ground. Hermione, Draco, Snape and McGonagall decided to join in.
"YOU MURDERER!!!"
"YOU ARROGANT PIG!!"
"Potter, I am horribly disappointed in you, glory of Griffindor? Pah!! You slimy bastard." (Aww.sorry Snape.lol)
"POTTER.YOU'RE STUPIDER THAN I THOUGHT!"
All 4 joined in and leapt into the fight. Dumbledore however sat down hard on the ground in shock and guilt.
Daggyr rolled his eyes mentally at his ex-friends/mentors/rival's pathetic- ness. (A/N: Is there such a word??) This was too boring, they were absolutely incompetent and he was starting to get annoyed.
He dodged a hex by turning his neck slightly then he clasped his hands together. Flicking his arms outwards, he threw shards of ice purposely controlling them so they did not cut deeply. However, this did not prevent then all from bleeding. He wanted his revenge, but he knows to bide his time, by killing these "resistance leaders" means that it will waste more energy destroying Voldemont.
"I missed on purpose, don't expect me to be so forgiving next time."
With that, Daggyr melted into the shadows of the forbidden forest. Disappearing without a sight.
"Sorry.Harry Potter.we have failed you." Dumbledore mumbled, a rare tear falling down his face.
The rest of the group turned to their leader in shock.
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A/N: Well, what do guys think? A chunkier chapter.lol!! Now, I was wondering.actually I'll ask you when I post my next chapter, it's more relevant.well REVIEW PLEASE!!