Chapter 18
Lessons
The next day Harry awoke early and with the help of Godric began the first phase of construction of the new prison. Harry conjured a large mirror 12 feet high by 10 feet wide. After casting an unbreakable charm on it, Harry concentrated on opening a stationary space/time gateway that would link the physical mirror on this side of the gateway to a new physical plane of existence only accessible from this side.
Feeling slightly winded Harry looked over at Godric who had been watching in silence and said, "Well done Harry, this side is completely stable. Now all that's left is to set the requirements needed to stabilize the interior areas."
Harry nodded and replied, "I know but I'll have to do it later. I have to get to breakfast."
Godric just nodded and waved "Have a good day Harry."
Harry made his way to the Gryffindor table and sat down next to Ginny. Harry looked at Ginny and said, "Good Morning Gin."
She just smiled back at him and giggled "Mornin yourself."
Harry looked over at Ron already stuffing food down his throat as fast as he could. "Hey Ron could you pass the bacon?"
Ron never pausing in his eating just handed over the requested platter. Hermione looking thoughtfully at Harry said, "Harry have you finished your plans for tonight's DA lesson?"
Harry nodded and replied, "that reminds me Mione can you let all the old DA know to come about 15 minutes early tonight?"
Ron looked up and smiled I can't wait for your classmate. Suddenly Ron got a strange look and said, Ummm Harrry? We don't have to call you Professor Potter do we?"
Harry just laughed and said, "Oh get real Ron, I get enough unwanted attention and adulation OUTSIDE of classes."
Hermione and Ginny laughed at his joke and said "Poor Harry, Prince of Gryffindor"
Ron and Harry both laughed at this and said "just wait Ginny soon as the rest of the girls in school find out that we been seeing each other you have a lot of unwanted attention as well."
Ginny gasped in shock suddenly realizing the ramifications of Harry's last statement. "Oh no she cried out what will happen if the newspaper gets winded this"
Ginny looked at Harry and said, " You don't understand Harry you're the most eligible bachelor in the wizarding world."
Harry just sighed and said, "don't worry about it Gin we will cross that bridge when we come to it." Harry finished smiling slightly.
Ginny just blushed and suddenly said "Oh no gonna be late for class" and bolted out of the hall as fast as she could.
Harry grinned at his two friends and said, "Shall we go to Care of Magical Creatures?"
The three friends made their way down to Hagrids hut wondering what horrors the gentle giant had in store for them. Hagrid spotted the trio and came out to meet them. "Ello arry, Ron and Hermione."
They looked up at Hagrid and Harry replied "Hey Hagrid, hows Grawp?"
Hagrid beamed at the three and reported "e's doin good, getting better at speakin and such. e still remembers you o course Hermione."
Hermione just blushed and continued, "What will we be studying this year?"
Hagrid just grinned and replied. "jus ya wait an see"
Hagrid gestured for them to come into the class area and told them he was going to greet the rest of the class. Ron just groaned and said while smiling "I wonder what kind of lovable monster he's found."
Hagrid came over and called the class to order and said, "alright everone, this year were gonna be studying Hydras."
Neville fainted and everyone else just looked shocked. Ron just groaned and sighed, "I knew it Hagrid is trying to kill us."
Harry and Hermione just looked intrigued. Hagrid then asked "who can tell me about hydras?"
Hermione raised her hand along with terry Boot. Hagrid called on Terry. He answered "Hydras are common the southern continents preferring to be around water and warmer climates. Though born with a single head if cut off another two will grow to replace it." He finished.
Hagrid looked pleased and said, "Very good Mr. Boot. 10 points to Ravenclaw. Can anyone tell me anything else?"
Hermione raised her hand again and Hagrid called on her. "Hydras also have the ability to breath water as a defensive or offensive weapon on their foes."
Hagrid nodded looking pleased "ten points to Gryffindor. Alright you lot come round tha back ere and take a look at Jango here."
The class moved around the back to the paddock to see a very young hydra sleeping in the corner sprawled out on his back. It was about 5 feet long and looked to be around 5 feet tall when standing. It had blue/black scaled skin very much like a dragon.
Hagrid grabbed a bucket of fish and gestured to the young hydra saying, " Hydras love fish but ye gotta go slow when approachin em and not spook em. They make good guardians but are slow ta trust, an once ya lose their trust then they'll hate yas." He concluded, "Now come up one at a time and try to get acquainted."
Harry went first holding out his fish to the hydra which he gulped up readily. Neville just got close enough to fling his fish at him and run away, to the amusement of the rest of the class. Hermione did as well as Harry feeding her fish into his willing maw. Ron crept forward when his turn came calling out "here nice Jango, got a nice tasty fish for you he called out nervously."
The young hydra looked at Ron curiously for a moment then crept forward to meet him. Jango took the fish slowly from Ron and suddenly lay down and rolled over on his back rather like a dog. Hagrid just grinned at Rons dumbfounded expression and said "Well wada ya know, he likes ya Ron! Go ahead an give is belly a good scratchin, don worry now he wants ta play."
Ron looking at the class with a slight grin crept forward and approached the hydra while calling him softly. The hydra just lay there like a slug wagging his tail like a puppy and scooted closer to Ron. Ron suddenly sensing he was in no danger went down on his knees and began to stroke Jangos belly. Everyone laughed as the hydras rear foot went waggling away uncontrollably as Ron scratched harder.
Everyone laughed as Hagrid commented, "Ya got yerself a friend there mate."
Ron just grinned and went back to his friends. Hermione just gripped his arm and smiled sunnily up at him while Harry congratulated him on his fine work. As the class was about to depart Ron yelled, "Bye Jango" the hydra got up and ran over to the gate and jumped up on his hind legs looking at Ron, his tail swinging wildly back and fourth. Ron laughed and went over to pet him once more saying "See you tomorrow mate."
The friends went back into the castle and made their way to Professor McGonagall's classroom for transfiguration. They sat down and she came in. "Good Morning class" she stated. Good Morning Professor everyone intoned together." This year we are going to working on a number of advanced transfiguration techniques."
McGonagall looked over the students and continued, "For today we will review last years transfigurations as well as go over all the transfiguration curriculum you will have to know for your N.E.W.T.'s. Please open your texts to page 127 and we will begin with changing a feather into a goblet."
Harry sighed, he could transfigure anything into anything already, but Dumbledore thought the theory would do him good. Harry sat lost in thought for a moment before Hermione pulled him back to reality.
"Harry? Are you going to do the review?"
Harry sighed and was about to respond when Professor McGonagall stopped in front of his desk "Mr. Potter why are you not doing the assigned exercises?"
Harry just sighed and looked up and said, "To be honest professor I can already MORE than is required for the N.E.W.T as far as practical. Harry continued trying not to sound insulting, "Professor Dumbledore wanted me to concentrate more on theory instead."
Before McGonagall could say, anything Harry picked up the feather and started handing it to her. As she reached out to take it, it changed into a veritable holy grail. Looking surprised she just nodded and said very well Mr. Potter see me after class."
Harry nodded and continued to help Ron for the rest of the class. After class Harry said to his friends, see you at lunch. They nodded to him in understanding and left. Harry went to professor McGonagall's desk and stopped. "You wanted to see me professor?"
She looked up at him and said, "It is obvious there is very little I can teach you in practical application so I propose we move you on to post N.E.W.T lessons. I wish to have you work on trying to become an Animagi."
Harry was surprised to say the least. He had always wanted to carry on the legacy of his father and friends by becoming an Animagi. Harry grinning at her said, "I'll do it."
McGonagall gave her small prim smile and replied "I though t you might."
She pulled a book from her desk drawer and handed it too him. "Study this well Harry and we will begin next class."
Harry nodded and said "Thanks Professor."
She just nodded and replied, "Go eat Mr. Potter."
Harry went down to the Great hall to meet his friends and told them what happened. Ron got a sly look on his face and said, "Maybe you can teach us as well."
Hermione on the other hand was shocked at his suggestion "Ron! Training to become an Animagi without the approval of a professor is illegal!"
Ron just grinned as Harry tried to hold back a laugh "True as that may be Mione it never stopped James, Sirius, Remus and Pettigrew." He said
Harry grinned at their exchange and turned his attention to Ginny. "Hey Gin how were your morning classes?"
She stifled a laugh and said, "Fine if you count Collin transfiguring his foot into a chicken leg."
Ron said, "What's so funny about that? A chicken leg is easy to change back."
Ginny giggled and replied, "I know but his was a roasted chicken leg."
The three burst out laughing sending amused glances at Collin as he ate. Lunch ended and they made their way to their afternoon classes. Harry went to Dumbledores office for his advanced Magical Combat class. Upon entering, he found Dumbledore consulting the largest tome he had ever seen.
"Ah, Harry come in. Time for class already?" he said eyes twinkling.
Harry nodded and said, "Yes professor, I'm ready."
Dumbledore just nodded and stated "well let us adjourn to the room of requirement" Harry and Dumbledore made their way to the Room and after entering Harry had to duck quickly as five Death Eaters attacked him. Thinking quickly, Harry raised his hand and a shield made of ice formed in front of him stopping the spells heading his way. Raising his hand, again Harry levitated the death Eaters and caused a small tornado to engulf them spinning them around until their bodies could take no more and flew apart. As suddenly, as the attack started the room was empty again save for himself and Dumbledore.
"Well done Harry, well done." Said Dumbledore for this class I want you to fight only using your control of the elements. No mental manipulation and no normal magic. Just the natural forces."
Harry nodded as Dumbledore caused five more Death Eaters to appear. " Begin" called Dumbledore.
The Death Eaters began firing curse after curse at Harry in rapid succession. Harry raised his hands and a wall of ice surrounded the Death Eaters. As they were trying to break through Harry caused the ground swallow them up to their ankles holding them in place. While they were struggling to free themselves, Harry raised a small electrical storm and electrocuted them. Finally, Harry enclosed the rest of the ice wall into a dome and filled it with water. He watched the Death Eaters struggle like fish in a tank until the bubbles stopped."
After two hours of dodging and summoning, Harry was quite tired and Dumbledore called a halt for the day. "That is enough for today Harry, I am quite impressed with what you can do with the elements alone. Although I must say at times you were quite brutal."
Harry nodded and replied, "I know, but at the same time I knew it was an exercise so I took out my aggression on them."
Dumbledore just nodded and said, "Well Harry go visit with your friends for a while and perhaps finalize your lesson plans for tonight."
Harry nodded and said excellent idea Albus, I'll see you at dinner"
Dumbledore just nodded and left.
Harry met up with his friends in the common room, but only Ginny was there.
"Where are Ron and Hermione?" asked Harry
Ginny replied "Ron went to fly and Hermione went with him"
Harry just nodded as Ginny took his hand and led him to the couch. "
It looks like we have the afternoon to ourselves she said coyly to Harry."
Ginny and Harry were sitting chatting with one another when suddenly Harry caught her gaze and held it. Slowly their faces inched towards one another and then their lips met and stayed. When they parted both were breathing rather heavily and looked rather flushed. "Wow they breathed" suddenly they both started laughing realizing they had said the same thing at the same time.
By then the rest of the Gryffindors were coming back in and Harry excused himself to finish his work and told Ginny he would see her at dinner.
A/N thanks for all your suggestions for names for the prison but I found one in ancient history called "Sheol" it's the place where jews believed they went after they died kinda like hell. Its biblical in nature. Thanks for all your reviews and keep on reading. As I write im starting on next chap will be up sometime in the morn. Lord Hahn.
Lessons
The next day Harry awoke early and with the help of Godric began the first phase of construction of the new prison. Harry conjured a large mirror 12 feet high by 10 feet wide. After casting an unbreakable charm on it, Harry concentrated on opening a stationary space/time gateway that would link the physical mirror on this side of the gateway to a new physical plane of existence only accessible from this side.
Feeling slightly winded Harry looked over at Godric who had been watching in silence and said, "Well done Harry, this side is completely stable. Now all that's left is to set the requirements needed to stabilize the interior areas."
Harry nodded and replied, "I know but I'll have to do it later. I have to get to breakfast."
Godric just nodded and waved "Have a good day Harry."
Harry made his way to the Gryffindor table and sat down next to Ginny. Harry looked at Ginny and said, "Good Morning Gin."
She just smiled back at him and giggled "Mornin yourself."
Harry looked over at Ron already stuffing food down his throat as fast as he could. "Hey Ron could you pass the bacon?"
Ron never pausing in his eating just handed over the requested platter. Hermione looking thoughtfully at Harry said, "Harry have you finished your plans for tonight's DA lesson?"
Harry nodded and replied, "that reminds me Mione can you let all the old DA know to come about 15 minutes early tonight?"
Ron looked up and smiled I can't wait for your classmate. Suddenly Ron got a strange look and said, Ummm Harrry? We don't have to call you Professor Potter do we?"
Harry just laughed and said, "Oh get real Ron, I get enough unwanted attention and adulation OUTSIDE of classes."
Hermione and Ginny laughed at his joke and said "Poor Harry, Prince of Gryffindor"
Ron and Harry both laughed at this and said "just wait Ginny soon as the rest of the girls in school find out that we been seeing each other you have a lot of unwanted attention as well."
Ginny gasped in shock suddenly realizing the ramifications of Harry's last statement. "Oh no she cried out what will happen if the newspaper gets winded this"
Ginny looked at Harry and said, " You don't understand Harry you're the most eligible bachelor in the wizarding world."
Harry just sighed and said, "don't worry about it Gin we will cross that bridge when we come to it." Harry finished smiling slightly.
Ginny just blushed and suddenly said "Oh no gonna be late for class" and bolted out of the hall as fast as she could.
Harry grinned at his two friends and said, "Shall we go to Care of Magical Creatures?"
The three friends made their way down to Hagrids hut wondering what horrors the gentle giant had in store for them. Hagrid spotted the trio and came out to meet them. "Ello arry, Ron and Hermione."
They looked up at Hagrid and Harry replied "Hey Hagrid, hows Grawp?"
Hagrid beamed at the three and reported "e's doin good, getting better at speakin and such. e still remembers you o course Hermione."
Hermione just blushed and continued, "What will we be studying this year?"
Hagrid just grinned and replied. "jus ya wait an see"
Hagrid gestured for them to come into the class area and told them he was going to greet the rest of the class. Ron just groaned and said while smiling "I wonder what kind of lovable monster he's found."
Hagrid came over and called the class to order and said, "alright everone, this year were gonna be studying Hydras."
Neville fainted and everyone else just looked shocked. Ron just groaned and sighed, "I knew it Hagrid is trying to kill us."
Harry and Hermione just looked intrigued. Hagrid then asked "who can tell me about hydras?"
Hermione raised her hand along with terry Boot. Hagrid called on Terry. He answered "Hydras are common the southern continents preferring to be around water and warmer climates. Though born with a single head if cut off another two will grow to replace it." He finished.
Hagrid looked pleased and said, "Very good Mr. Boot. 10 points to Ravenclaw. Can anyone tell me anything else?"
Hermione raised her hand again and Hagrid called on her. "Hydras also have the ability to breath water as a defensive or offensive weapon on their foes."
Hagrid nodded looking pleased "ten points to Gryffindor. Alright you lot come round tha back ere and take a look at Jango here."
The class moved around the back to the paddock to see a very young hydra sleeping in the corner sprawled out on his back. It was about 5 feet long and looked to be around 5 feet tall when standing. It had blue/black scaled skin very much like a dragon.
Hagrid grabbed a bucket of fish and gestured to the young hydra saying, " Hydras love fish but ye gotta go slow when approachin em and not spook em. They make good guardians but are slow ta trust, an once ya lose their trust then they'll hate yas." He concluded, "Now come up one at a time and try to get acquainted."
Harry went first holding out his fish to the hydra which he gulped up readily. Neville just got close enough to fling his fish at him and run away, to the amusement of the rest of the class. Hermione did as well as Harry feeding her fish into his willing maw. Ron crept forward when his turn came calling out "here nice Jango, got a nice tasty fish for you he called out nervously."
The young hydra looked at Ron curiously for a moment then crept forward to meet him. Jango took the fish slowly from Ron and suddenly lay down and rolled over on his back rather like a dog. Hagrid just grinned at Rons dumbfounded expression and said "Well wada ya know, he likes ya Ron! Go ahead an give is belly a good scratchin, don worry now he wants ta play."
Ron looking at the class with a slight grin crept forward and approached the hydra while calling him softly. The hydra just lay there like a slug wagging his tail like a puppy and scooted closer to Ron. Ron suddenly sensing he was in no danger went down on his knees and began to stroke Jangos belly. Everyone laughed as the hydras rear foot went waggling away uncontrollably as Ron scratched harder.
Everyone laughed as Hagrid commented, "Ya got yerself a friend there mate."
Ron just grinned and went back to his friends. Hermione just gripped his arm and smiled sunnily up at him while Harry congratulated him on his fine work. As the class was about to depart Ron yelled, "Bye Jango" the hydra got up and ran over to the gate and jumped up on his hind legs looking at Ron, his tail swinging wildly back and fourth. Ron laughed and went over to pet him once more saying "See you tomorrow mate."
The friends went back into the castle and made their way to Professor McGonagall's classroom for transfiguration. They sat down and she came in. "Good Morning class" she stated. Good Morning Professor everyone intoned together." This year we are going to working on a number of advanced transfiguration techniques."
McGonagall looked over the students and continued, "For today we will review last years transfigurations as well as go over all the transfiguration curriculum you will have to know for your N.E.W.T.'s. Please open your texts to page 127 and we will begin with changing a feather into a goblet."
Harry sighed, he could transfigure anything into anything already, but Dumbledore thought the theory would do him good. Harry sat lost in thought for a moment before Hermione pulled him back to reality.
"Harry? Are you going to do the review?"
Harry sighed and was about to respond when Professor McGonagall stopped in front of his desk "Mr. Potter why are you not doing the assigned exercises?"
Harry just sighed and looked up and said, "To be honest professor I can already MORE than is required for the N.E.W.T as far as practical. Harry continued trying not to sound insulting, "Professor Dumbledore wanted me to concentrate more on theory instead."
Before McGonagall could say, anything Harry picked up the feather and started handing it to her. As she reached out to take it, it changed into a veritable holy grail. Looking surprised she just nodded and said very well Mr. Potter see me after class."
Harry nodded and continued to help Ron for the rest of the class. After class Harry said to his friends, see you at lunch. They nodded to him in understanding and left. Harry went to professor McGonagall's desk and stopped. "You wanted to see me professor?"
She looked up at him and said, "It is obvious there is very little I can teach you in practical application so I propose we move you on to post N.E.W.T lessons. I wish to have you work on trying to become an Animagi."
Harry was surprised to say the least. He had always wanted to carry on the legacy of his father and friends by becoming an Animagi. Harry grinning at her said, "I'll do it."
McGonagall gave her small prim smile and replied "I though t you might."
She pulled a book from her desk drawer and handed it too him. "Study this well Harry and we will begin next class."
Harry nodded and said "Thanks Professor."
She just nodded and replied, "Go eat Mr. Potter."
Harry went down to the Great hall to meet his friends and told them what happened. Ron got a sly look on his face and said, "Maybe you can teach us as well."
Hermione on the other hand was shocked at his suggestion "Ron! Training to become an Animagi without the approval of a professor is illegal!"
Ron just grinned as Harry tried to hold back a laugh "True as that may be Mione it never stopped James, Sirius, Remus and Pettigrew." He said
Harry grinned at their exchange and turned his attention to Ginny. "Hey Gin how were your morning classes?"
She stifled a laugh and said, "Fine if you count Collin transfiguring his foot into a chicken leg."
Ron said, "What's so funny about that? A chicken leg is easy to change back."
Ginny giggled and replied, "I know but his was a roasted chicken leg."
The three burst out laughing sending amused glances at Collin as he ate. Lunch ended and they made their way to their afternoon classes. Harry went to Dumbledores office for his advanced Magical Combat class. Upon entering, he found Dumbledore consulting the largest tome he had ever seen.
"Ah, Harry come in. Time for class already?" he said eyes twinkling.
Harry nodded and said, "Yes professor, I'm ready."
Dumbledore just nodded and stated "well let us adjourn to the room of requirement" Harry and Dumbledore made their way to the Room and after entering Harry had to duck quickly as five Death Eaters attacked him. Thinking quickly, Harry raised his hand and a shield made of ice formed in front of him stopping the spells heading his way. Raising his hand, again Harry levitated the death Eaters and caused a small tornado to engulf them spinning them around until their bodies could take no more and flew apart. As suddenly, as the attack started the room was empty again save for himself and Dumbledore.
"Well done Harry, well done." Said Dumbledore for this class I want you to fight only using your control of the elements. No mental manipulation and no normal magic. Just the natural forces."
Harry nodded as Dumbledore caused five more Death Eaters to appear. " Begin" called Dumbledore.
The Death Eaters began firing curse after curse at Harry in rapid succession. Harry raised his hands and a wall of ice surrounded the Death Eaters. As they were trying to break through Harry caused the ground swallow them up to their ankles holding them in place. While they were struggling to free themselves, Harry raised a small electrical storm and electrocuted them. Finally, Harry enclosed the rest of the ice wall into a dome and filled it with water. He watched the Death Eaters struggle like fish in a tank until the bubbles stopped."
After two hours of dodging and summoning, Harry was quite tired and Dumbledore called a halt for the day. "That is enough for today Harry, I am quite impressed with what you can do with the elements alone. Although I must say at times you were quite brutal."
Harry nodded and replied, "I know, but at the same time I knew it was an exercise so I took out my aggression on them."
Dumbledore just nodded and said, "Well Harry go visit with your friends for a while and perhaps finalize your lesson plans for tonight."
Harry nodded and said excellent idea Albus, I'll see you at dinner"
Dumbledore just nodded and left.
Harry met up with his friends in the common room, but only Ginny was there.
"Where are Ron and Hermione?" asked Harry
Ginny replied "Ron went to fly and Hermione went with him"
Harry just nodded as Ginny took his hand and led him to the couch. "
It looks like we have the afternoon to ourselves she said coyly to Harry."
Ginny and Harry were sitting chatting with one another when suddenly Harry caught her gaze and held it. Slowly their faces inched towards one another and then their lips met and stayed. When they parted both were breathing rather heavily and looked rather flushed. "Wow they breathed" suddenly they both started laughing realizing they had said the same thing at the same time.
By then the rest of the Gryffindors were coming back in and Harry excused himself to finish his work and told Ginny he would see her at dinner.
A/N thanks for all your suggestions for names for the prison but I found one in ancient history called "Sheol" it's the place where jews believed they went after they died kinda like hell. Its biblical in nature. Thanks for all your reviews and keep on reading. As I write im starting on next chap will be up sometime in the morn. Lord Hahn.
