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Yes this is Harry/Tonks ship I just love the idea of that and how Harry would act without any press hassling him
PS this is my first try at a romance fic so be gentle PPS – from now on Harry will henceforth be known as Alexander (or a shorten version)
AN – I cant remember the grading system and seeing that my copy of Ootp is at home I'm doing it from memory, so forgive me if it wrong. That also includes if I missed out any subjects and if the subject is only theory/practical etc.
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Alex woke up in Room 17b at the Leaky Cauldron, he had just spent his first week in what was going to be his new home for the summer. He slowly got up and dressed pulling on a pair of jeans and a grey shirt, he then slipped on a black robe over the top of it all and looked in the mirror. It still surprised him. He had clothes that fit for a change. He still had in his new contacts he only had to take them out and clean them once a day, which only took five minutes. He turn his back on the mirror to the bedside table and pulled on his black fingerless seeker gloves he then grabbed his new wand, Thirteen and a half inches of Ash with the heartstring of a Peruvian Vipertooth as its core. He performed the charm on his hair, turning it blue, and turned back to the mirror.
"Looking good, but do you have to do that to your hair"
"Yeah Sarah I do" he said to the mirror, seeing he was going to be a long term residence he had found out the mirror's name so he would at least have someone to talk to, its not like he could talk to Ms. Allbright, who was used to giving orders, and not being asked questions all the time, and wasn't someone Alex could talk to easily. Kinda like the Dursley's.
He looked at the clock which read 'Lunch time', "I'm late" Alex muttered as he grabbed a bag with parchment and quills inside
"What do expect, you didn't get in till gone 3"
Well I couldn't help that Alex thought I was taking my Astronomy Exam till 2 and had to get back from the Observatory, seeing Hogwarts is closed
Alex dashed out the door and down the stairs to the dining room of the Leaky Cauldron, he gave a small wave at Tom who had a few more teeth in his mouth and less wrinkles on his face then Alex was use to, and rushed to the table where Ms. Allbright was sitting.
"Sorry I'm late, I overslept"
"Hrmp...Eat up quick Alex I have to take you over to the ministry for your Charms Exams, afterwards you have a small break for a bit to eat, and then your Defence against the Dark Arts exams, Understood?"
"Yes Ma'am"
Alex ate in silence until in was time to go. Watching the crowd of people around in the Leaky Cauldron for lunch. If Alex still had trouble believing he was in the past, then all he had to do was look around for someone he knew before the incident and how they all seemed to have taken a De-ageing solution. But all doubt had been cast from his mind when he first left Unspeakable HQ and stepped into the lift with a red headed Wizard who had a interest in Muggle's. It wasn't Mr. Weasley who confirmed Alex's fears about this all being real, it was whom he had brought along.
A twelve year old Percy. He was looking around in interest in how the ministry worked and asking question to anybody he could. Mr. Weasley had given a long suffering smile at Mrs. Allbright when Percy started asking questions, before they both made a hasty exit at the floor of Misuse of Muggle artefacts, well Mr. Weasley was almost dragging Percy behind him.
Alex had gone deathly pale as he realised what this meant, he really stuck in the past, and it had taken a quick butterbeer before he started acting normally.
He was jarred from his thoughts by Mrs. Allbright, "Come on then Mr. Jackson, I have to take you to your Charm's Exam, hurry up stop dawdling"
Alex gave a long suffering sigh as he followed her.
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The Ministry Building, Some time later
The charms theory exam was a bit difficult, but I think I did a lot better on the Practical this time round, then I had the Defence theory exam, I think I got a good mark in that thanks to Umbitch Alex thought to himself. He was having a quiet breather before he was called to his practical DADA exams, the examiner was a bit late. Alex was startled from his thoughts by a strange noise.
*Thump* *Clunk*
Huh what's that noise Alex thought
*Thump* *Clunk* *Thump* *Clunk* *Thump* *Clunk* *Thump* *Clunk* *Thump* *Clunk*
Whatever it was it was right outside the door to this room, Alex slowly reached for his wand in its holster on his thigh, the door opened and there stood Mad Eye Moody...only without the Mad Eye instead he had Two intense brown eyes that swept the room before landing on Alex. "Come on" He said gruffly "I haven't got all day"
Moody my Examiner!
Alex noticed he was getting left behind so quickly hurried Moody into a duelling room.
"Right Mr. Jackson stand on the red line please" Moody was already standing on a blue line and waited until Alex reached the red line before speaking again "The easiest way for me to see how good you are at Defence Magic is to Duel against you. So, Draw your wand"
They both drew their wands Moody pointed his into the air and shot off a spark that hung in mid- air between them "Next we bow" he said
He doesn't think I've duelled before Alex thought, Hmmm...I wonder...
"And when that spark explode we begin"
They bowed and Alex stared at the spark but kept Moody in his periphery vision as Moody watched Alex
The spark exploded, Moody fired off a small Disarming curse that came straight at Alex and bounced off his shield that he had constructed as soon as the spark exploded. Alex shot off a stronger disarming curse to the left and down of Moody.
Moody saw his curse coming back at him and jumped off his good leg to left to be hit by a second Disarming Curse that sent him rolling backwards and his wand to fly out of his hand. He lay there were he landed for a few seconds thinking about what had happened
Disarmed in five seconds by a sixteen year old kid he let a small groan of mortification, Which the kid must though was a groan of pain because he started to come forwards and say something.
That's when Moody struck Petty I know, but I've gotta save face somehow
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Moody went rolling back from the curse Alex sent and landed and a heap, Alex winced That had to hurt he thought in sympathy. When Moody didn't move for a few seconds Alex started to get worried and when he let out a groan he started to go over to see is something was wrong before being blasted back into the wall behind him and sliding down it to sit on the floor.
Am I glad these walls are padded he thought as he stood up at the same time as Moody
"Constant Vigilance" Alex muttered to himself but not quietly enough.
"Right you are kid, that's my number one rule that I think you should pay attention to" he paused for a second "'Course I should pay more attention to my second rule"
"Which is?"
"Never, Ever underestimate your opponent"
Alex smiled
"You planed that didn't you, you know acting like you didn't know what you was doing and catching me with that curse when I dodged to the side"
Alex smile grew as he nodded
"What do you want to be?" Moody bluntly asked with narrow eyes
"An Auror" Alex said simply
"Good, I've got the feelings that you could be one of the best"
Alex's heart filled with pride as he said this not to Harry Potter, boy destined to fight Voldemort, but to Alex Jackson, just a normal sixteen year old teenager.
"Right, let start again shall we...and bow"
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Three Hours later
Alex exhaustedly stumbled into his bed pleased beyond words, he had just gone against a top notch Auror and been told it had been a 'good duel'. He fell into a dreamless sleep quickly for the first time since his trip through time.
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Two Days Later
Alex woke up, and hurriedly started to get dressed before he realised he didn't have any exams anymore and could relax, he lay back on the bed with his feet hanging off the side.
He lay down for the better part of half an hour, trying to sort out the thoughts in his head, before there was a knock at the door.
"Mr. Jackson, are you up yet?" came Mrs. Allbright's shrill voice through the door.
"I'll be down in a second Mrs. Allbright"
"You have 5 minutes" he heard her footsteps fade down the corridor and quickly finished getting ready before rushing down the stairs to join the woman who had become his caretaker at the same table he had met her at everyday.
"Sorry I'm late, just sorting out the thoughts in my head, it's the first time that I've had a chance to, I mean...I didn't think I had anymore exams ...I don't do I?"
"Understandable" Mrs. Allbright huffed, "...and No, you don't have anymore exams"
Alex breathed a sigh of relief
"No I'm just here to tell you that I will be coming to check on you once a week until the September 1st when you go to Hogwarts...understood"
Alex nodded, then spoke up "Urm...I was wondering..."
"Yes?"
"Would it be possible for the Unspeakable's to teach me Occulmency...'cause if someone looked into my mind they could see the future and try to change it...which you guys said would be bad" his voice faded into silence as he noticed the look she was giving him.
She pursed her lips as she looked at him with eyes that seem to go through him. Finally she said, "I'll ask my superiors"
"Thank you" said Alex looking down at the tabletop
"Well now you are currently an Adult in the eyes of the Ministry, you stay at the Leaky Cauldron has been paid in full up till August 31st, that includes Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. As I said before I will visit you once a week to check on you, I hope you keep yourself out of trouble Mr Jackson, until next Saturday, Farewell"
"Goodbye"
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Two and a half weeks later
Alex was Bored...He had spent so much time on Diagon Alley that he knew most of the stores displays by heart, he couldn't buy anything as he had no money and he had no-one to talk to expect a store clerks who were his age. He had even started running every morning to past the time, and the Occulmency lesson twice a week ate up a lot of his time but he still had a lot of time left to do nothing.
Two owls swooping through the window interrupted his thoughts; they both dropped a letter on the bed, and then flew out the window one after the other.
He knew what the two letters were, the yellow one was the one from Hogwarts stating his classes, and required books. The white envelop...his OWL's results.
Alex picked up the white envelope, broke the Ministry seal on the back and pulled out his results. He flicked open the sheet of parchment and began to read;
Dear Mr. Jackson,
Below are the results of your Ordinary Wizarding Level's from the Exams you took in June
The Grading System is as follows (low to high)
T - Terrible Below 20%
D - Dreadful 21% - 35%
U - Unsuccessful 36% - 50%
A - Acceptable 51% - 70%
E - Exceed Expectations 71% - 85%
O - Outstanding Above 85%
O1 – Highest grade
Subject - Theory Grade - Practical Grade – Overall Grade
Astronomy ----------------------- N/A --- A ---- A
Care Of Magical Creatures ------- E ----- E ---- E
Charms --------------------------- E ----- O ---- E
Divination ----------------------- N/A ---- A ---- A
Defence Against The Dark Arts - O ---- N-A* - O1
Herbology ------------------------ E ----- A ---- A
History of Magic ------------------ A --- N/A --- A
Potions ---------------------------- O ---- E ---- O
Transfiguration ------------------- O ---- O ---- O
Okay he did better than he did when he took them the first time round, which was thanks to having nothing else to do over his summer holidays apart from reading through his textbooks. However the grade that Alex couldn't take his eyes off was his DADA practical grade, N-A. The same as the Astronomy and Divination theory, which their was no exam for. He had failed Practical DADA. FAILED.
Moody must have had it in for him as Alex had beaten him twice...but he couldn't do that...could he?
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Alex rushed down the stairs to find someone to talk to about his results, and the injustice. He found the main lounge mostly empty apart from Simon the waiter.
"Hey Alex what's the rush?" Simon asked his amber eyes showing concern for the way that Alex rushed into the room
"I just my results and I think there's something wrong with them, I think I failed practical Defence" Alex said in a rush
"Let us have a look see" he asked kindly as he reached for the parchment in Alex's hand, he gave a low whistle "Wow well done Alex, 4 A's, 2 E's 3 O's, with the highest grade in Defence. But I see what you mean about your Practical Defence, but I don't see how..." His eyes shifted to the bottom of the page and his mouth opened wide in shock.
"Err Alex, I guessing you didn't read this note at the bottom did you," he said with astonishment in his voice.
"No. . . why, what does it say?"
Simon gave a little cough that got the attention of few wizards who weren't already paying attention to them "Mr. Jackson shows remarkable skill and resourcefulness during his Practical Defence Against the Dark Arts Exam, enough to easily get him an Outstanding. A little too easily, which is why I have decided to grade him at a higher level. I am happy to say that he gained an Acceptable at NEWT level. Sighed Alaster Moody, Auror"
The whole room stood still in silence as Simon paused before starting again "PS Continue your studies, your gonna make a damn fine Auror" Simon finished with awe plainly heard in his voice as he gave the results back to Alex.
"I got a NEWT?" said Alex in shock as he stared at the parchment now in his hand
A sudden clap brought him out of his shock, Simon had showed his approval of Alex by starting to clap, and then the witch in the corner clapped her hands together, then another and another until the whole room was filled with thunderous applause.
A bright red Alex opened and closed his mouth a few times trying to say something as people came forwards to congratulate him.
Later
It was a slightly inebriated Alex who made his went outside for a bit of fresh air later in the day. When Tom had heard how well Alex had done he had opened a bottle of Fire-whisky for a few shots of victory celebration, on top of the butterbeers he had already drunk.
He shook his head to clear it slightly before walking through a door at the side of Diagon Alley and ending up in Pendragon Park, a small area of the side of Hyde Park that was for Wizards only. There was an area that kids could fly on rented brooms, there were many places to just sit and think. Alex quickly found what was fact becoming his favourite spot, He climbed the tree and settled himself between the branches of the old Oak tree.
From were he was sat he could see the small lake, he watched a couple sail gently in the current in their boat, they untangled their arms from around each other to give a small wave to another couple skating past them on a patch of ice.
He saw a group of friends who appeared to be his age run together, all smiling happily holding their results in their hands as they told each other what they had got. Sharing their joy with all their Friend's.
He could just imagine Ron and Hermione's reaction to his results, Hermione would be so proud and Ron would be complaining that there was now two know- it-alls' in their little group, which would start another argument between him and Hermione. Alex smiled wistfully as he almost heard them argue in his mine.
"I miss you guys" he said in a voice in barley above a whisper as he thought about all the people he wouldn't be able to talk to for another eight years.
He sat there until the sun began to set before he started to head back to the Leaky Cauldron.
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The Next Day
Alex looked at the Letter from Hogwarts; it listed the choices that were available to him. Harry had not been able to choose what he wanted to do, Dumbledore had chosen for him. He had done Advance Defence, Duelling Tactics and Strategy, Muggle Defence and Occulmency.
This time he had a choice.
'Pick seven different subjects to continue at Sixth Year level' Alex Read Hmmm...what to pick?
Well I have to pick Charms, Defence, Potions and Transfiguration if I want to be an Auror. And this time I actually made the grade for potions instead of having Dumbledore convincing Snape to let me in his class. Care of Magical Creatures has always been interesting...and slightly life threatening with Hagrid teaching
But what about my other two choices
There was a lot more choice then he realised, he slowly read through the ones that appeared most interesting
Wizards in The World
A study of the different communities and cultures of Wizards Worldwide, their different approaches to Magic, and teaches a basic language skills. This is a two-year course and is good for any wizard or witch who wishes to travel or have a job in the international relation part of the Ministry. You need at least one O and two E's to do this subject.
Healing
A basic one year course that teaches a first aid, while it is not necessary for a career in Healing or Nursing, it is a good starter course to see if this career suits you. It is also useful for any witch or wizard to clean up any scraps or cut that might occur around the house. You need an E and an A in Potions and Herbology with an A in another subject.
Self Transfiguration
A good course for any one with a natural talent in Transfiguration, be it Metamorphamagus, Animagus or simple self-transfiguration. Taught by our very own Animagus teacher, Professor McGonagall, it is a must for anyone who wishes to change who they are. This course can be one or two years depending on the student. The student needs an O in transfiguration for this course.
Magical Arts
A course specifically for those witches and wizards with a talent for the Arts, be it Drawing, Painting or Sculpturing. This course will teach you how to make the images in your mind and soul come to life. This course last for one year but can be extended to a two-year course if the student wishes to continue. No course requirements.
Well I don't know if I have a talent in Transfiguration so I'll do Wizards in the World and Healing. If I have a talent for Transfiguration then I'll do that in seventh year, if not then I'll do the Magical Arts course Alex thought
He quickly filled out the application form and sent it off with one of the Leaky Cauldrons owls.
"You did well"
"Thanks Sarah" Alex said to the mirror "Now all I've got to do is wait for Hogwarts"
"Ah...you'll be fine"
"I hope so"
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Right that's part 2 hope your enjoying this fic so far, I just wanted to know if anyone can come up with a nickname for harry/Alex, I thinking either Alex, Lex, Xander, or something else...you decide
Oh yeah what did you think of the new classes, and can anyone come up with any more ideas for classes
Also did anyone think Harry/Alex Practical Defence was a bit farfetched, its just that I think that any 16 year old who can take out a group of Death Eaters and Big V deserves better than an O. Plus Harry's had at least a month of sixth year with a lot of Defence lessons, and he's been studying almost non stop over the summer holidays.
Next time the Train Journey and Sorting
Thanks for all the reviews, but I want more, so just click on the go button below and tell what you think.
Yes this is Harry/Tonks ship I just love the idea of that and how Harry would act without any press hassling him
PS this is my first try at a romance fic so be gentle PPS – from now on Harry will henceforth be known as Alexander (or a shorten version)
AN – I cant remember the grading system and seeing that my copy of Ootp is at home I'm doing it from memory, so forgive me if it wrong. That also includes if I missed out any subjects and if the subject is only theory/practical etc.
"blah" speech blah thoughts
Alex woke up in Room 17b at the Leaky Cauldron, he had just spent his first week in what was going to be his new home for the summer. He slowly got up and dressed pulling on a pair of jeans and a grey shirt, he then slipped on a black robe over the top of it all and looked in the mirror. It still surprised him. He had clothes that fit for a change. He still had in his new contacts he only had to take them out and clean them once a day, which only took five minutes. He turn his back on the mirror to the bedside table and pulled on his black fingerless seeker gloves he then grabbed his new wand, Thirteen and a half inches of Ash with the heartstring of a Peruvian Vipertooth as its core. He performed the charm on his hair, turning it blue, and turned back to the mirror.
"Looking good, but do you have to do that to your hair"
"Yeah Sarah I do" he said to the mirror, seeing he was going to be a long term residence he had found out the mirror's name so he would at least have someone to talk to, its not like he could talk to Ms. Allbright, who was used to giving orders, and not being asked questions all the time, and wasn't someone Alex could talk to easily. Kinda like the Dursley's.
He looked at the clock which read 'Lunch time', "I'm late" Alex muttered as he grabbed a bag with parchment and quills inside
"What do expect, you didn't get in till gone 3"
Well I couldn't help that Alex thought I was taking my Astronomy Exam till 2 and had to get back from the Observatory, seeing Hogwarts is closed
Alex dashed out the door and down the stairs to the dining room of the Leaky Cauldron, he gave a small wave at Tom who had a few more teeth in his mouth and less wrinkles on his face then Alex was use to, and rushed to the table where Ms. Allbright was sitting.
"Sorry I'm late, I overslept"
"Hrmp...Eat up quick Alex I have to take you over to the ministry for your Charms Exams, afterwards you have a small break for a bit to eat, and then your Defence against the Dark Arts exams, Understood?"
"Yes Ma'am"
Alex ate in silence until in was time to go. Watching the crowd of people around in the Leaky Cauldron for lunch. If Alex still had trouble believing he was in the past, then all he had to do was look around for someone he knew before the incident and how they all seemed to have taken a De-ageing solution. But all doubt had been cast from his mind when he first left Unspeakable HQ and stepped into the lift with a red headed Wizard who had a interest in Muggle's. It wasn't Mr. Weasley who confirmed Alex's fears about this all being real, it was whom he had brought along.
A twelve year old Percy. He was looking around in interest in how the ministry worked and asking question to anybody he could. Mr. Weasley had given a long suffering smile at Mrs. Allbright when Percy started asking questions, before they both made a hasty exit at the floor of Misuse of Muggle artefacts, well Mr. Weasley was almost dragging Percy behind him.
Alex had gone deathly pale as he realised what this meant, he really stuck in the past, and it had taken a quick butterbeer before he started acting normally.
He was jarred from his thoughts by Mrs. Allbright, "Come on then Mr. Jackson, I have to take you to your Charm's Exam, hurry up stop dawdling"
Alex gave a long suffering sigh as he followed her.
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The Ministry Building, Some time later
The charms theory exam was a bit difficult, but I think I did a lot better on the Practical this time round, then I had the Defence theory exam, I think I got a good mark in that thanks to Umbitch Alex thought to himself. He was having a quiet breather before he was called to his practical DADA exams, the examiner was a bit late. Alex was startled from his thoughts by a strange noise.
*Thump* *Clunk*
Huh what's that noise Alex thought
*Thump* *Clunk* *Thump* *Clunk* *Thump* *Clunk* *Thump* *Clunk* *Thump* *Clunk*
Whatever it was it was right outside the door to this room, Alex slowly reached for his wand in its holster on his thigh, the door opened and there stood Mad Eye Moody...only without the Mad Eye instead he had Two intense brown eyes that swept the room before landing on Alex. "Come on" He said gruffly "I haven't got all day"
Moody my Examiner!
Alex noticed he was getting left behind so quickly hurried Moody into a duelling room.
"Right Mr. Jackson stand on the red line please" Moody was already standing on a blue line and waited until Alex reached the red line before speaking again "The easiest way for me to see how good you are at Defence Magic is to Duel against you. So, Draw your wand"
They both drew their wands Moody pointed his into the air and shot off a spark that hung in mid- air between them "Next we bow" he said
He doesn't think I've duelled before Alex thought, Hmmm...I wonder...
"And when that spark explode we begin"
They bowed and Alex stared at the spark but kept Moody in his periphery vision as Moody watched Alex
The spark exploded, Moody fired off a small Disarming curse that came straight at Alex and bounced off his shield that he had constructed as soon as the spark exploded. Alex shot off a stronger disarming curse to the left and down of Moody.
Moody saw his curse coming back at him and jumped off his good leg to left to be hit by a second Disarming Curse that sent him rolling backwards and his wand to fly out of his hand. He lay there were he landed for a few seconds thinking about what had happened
Disarmed in five seconds by a sixteen year old kid he let a small groan of mortification, Which the kid must though was a groan of pain because he started to come forwards and say something.
That's when Moody struck Petty I know, but I've gotta save face somehow
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Moody went rolling back from the curse Alex sent and landed and a heap, Alex winced That had to hurt he thought in sympathy. When Moody didn't move for a few seconds Alex started to get worried and when he let out a groan he started to go over to see is something was wrong before being blasted back into the wall behind him and sliding down it to sit on the floor.
Am I glad these walls are padded he thought as he stood up at the same time as Moody
"Constant Vigilance" Alex muttered to himself but not quietly enough.
"Right you are kid, that's my number one rule that I think you should pay attention to" he paused for a second "'Course I should pay more attention to my second rule"
"Which is?"
"Never, Ever underestimate your opponent"
Alex smiled
"You planed that didn't you, you know acting like you didn't know what you was doing and catching me with that curse when I dodged to the side"
Alex smile grew as he nodded
"What do you want to be?" Moody bluntly asked with narrow eyes
"An Auror" Alex said simply
"Good, I've got the feelings that you could be one of the best"
Alex's heart filled with pride as he said this not to Harry Potter, boy destined to fight Voldemort, but to Alex Jackson, just a normal sixteen year old teenager.
"Right, let start again shall we...and bow"
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Three Hours later
Alex exhaustedly stumbled into his bed pleased beyond words, he had just gone against a top notch Auror and been told it had been a 'good duel'. He fell into a dreamless sleep quickly for the first time since his trip through time.
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Two Days Later
Alex woke up, and hurriedly started to get dressed before he realised he didn't have any exams anymore and could relax, he lay back on the bed with his feet hanging off the side.
He lay down for the better part of half an hour, trying to sort out the thoughts in his head, before there was a knock at the door.
"Mr. Jackson, are you up yet?" came Mrs. Allbright's shrill voice through the door.
"I'll be down in a second Mrs. Allbright"
"You have 5 minutes" he heard her footsteps fade down the corridor and quickly finished getting ready before rushing down the stairs to join the woman who had become his caretaker at the same table he had met her at everyday.
"Sorry I'm late, just sorting out the thoughts in my head, it's the first time that I've had a chance to, I mean...I didn't think I had anymore exams ...I don't do I?"
"Understandable" Mrs. Allbright huffed, "...and No, you don't have anymore exams"
Alex breathed a sigh of relief
"No I'm just here to tell you that I will be coming to check on you once a week until the September 1st when you go to Hogwarts...understood"
Alex nodded, then spoke up "Urm...I was wondering..."
"Yes?"
"Would it be possible for the Unspeakable's to teach me Occulmency...'cause if someone looked into my mind they could see the future and try to change it...which you guys said would be bad" his voice faded into silence as he noticed the look she was giving him.
She pursed her lips as she looked at him with eyes that seem to go through him. Finally she said, "I'll ask my superiors"
"Thank you" said Alex looking down at the tabletop
"Well now you are currently an Adult in the eyes of the Ministry, you stay at the Leaky Cauldron has been paid in full up till August 31st, that includes Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. As I said before I will visit you once a week to check on you, I hope you keep yourself out of trouble Mr Jackson, until next Saturday, Farewell"
"Goodbye"
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Two and a half weeks later
Alex was Bored...He had spent so much time on Diagon Alley that he knew most of the stores displays by heart, he couldn't buy anything as he had no money and he had no-one to talk to expect a store clerks who were his age. He had even started running every morning to past the time, and the Occulmency lesson twice a week ate up a lot of his time but he still had a lot of time left to do nothing.
Two owls swooping through the window interrupted his thoughts; they both dropped a letter on the bed, and then flew out the window one after the other.
He knew what the two letters were, the yellow one was the one from Hogwarts stating his classes, and required books. The white envelop...his OWL's results.
Alex picked up the white envelope, broke the Ministry seal on the back and pulled out his results. He flicked open the sheet of parchment and began to read;
Dear Mr. Jackson,
Below are the results of your Ordinary Wizarding Level's from the Exams you took in June
The Grading System is as follows (low to high)
T - Terrible Below 20%
D - Dreadful 21% - 35%
U - Unsuccessful 36% - 50%
A - Acceptable 51% - 70%
E - Exceed Expectations 71% - 85%
O - Outstanding Above 85%
O1 – Highest grade
Subject - Theory Grade - Practical Grade – Overall Grade
Astronomy ----------------------- N/A --- A ---- A
Care Of Magical Creatures ------- E ----- E ---- E
Charms --------------------------- E ----- O ---- E
Divination ----------------------- N/A ---- A ---- A
Defence Against The Dark Arts - O ---- N-A* - O1
Herbology ------------------------ E ----- A ---- A
History of Magic ------------------ A --- N/A --- A
Potions ---------------------------- O ---- E ---- O
Transfiguration ------------------- O ---- O ---- O
Okay he did better than he did when he took them the first time round, which was thanks to having nothing else to do over his summer holidays apart from reading through his textbooks. However the grade that Alex couldn't take his eyes off was his DADA practical grade, N-A. The same as the Astronomy and Divination theory, which their was no exam for. He had failed Practical DADA. FAILED.
Moody must have had it in for him as Alex had beaten him twice...but he couldn't do that...could he?
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Alex rushed down the stairs to find someone to talk to about his results, and the injustice. He found the main lounge mostly empty apart from Simon the waiter.
"Hey Alex what's the rush?" Simon asked his amber eyes showing concern for the way that Alex rushed into the room
"I just my results and I think there's something wrong with them, I think I failed practical Defence" Alex said in a rush
"Let us have a look see" he asked kindly as he reached for the parchment in Alex's hand, he gave a low whistle "Wow well done Alex, 4 A's, 2 E's 3 O's, with the highest grade in Defence. But I see what you mean about your Practical Defence, but I don't see how..." His eyes shifted to the bottom of the page and his mouth opened wide in shock.
"Err Alex, I guessing you didn't read this note at the bottom did you," he said with astonishment in his voice.
"No. . . why, what does it say?"
Simon gave a little cough that got the attention of few wizards who weren't already paying attention to them "Mr. Jackson shows remarkable skill and resourcefulness during his Practical Defence Against the Dark Arts Exam, enough to easily get him an Outstanding. A little too easily, which is why I have decided to grade him at a higher level. I am happy to say that he gained an Acceptable at NEWT level. Sighed Alaster Moody, Auror"
The whole room stood still in silence as Simon paused before starting again "PS Continue your studies, your gonna make a damn fine Auror" Simon finished with awe plainly heard in his voice as he gave the results back to Alex.
"I got a NEWT?" said Alex in shock as he stared at the parchment now in his hand
A sudden clap brought him out of his shock, Simon had showed his approval of Alex by starting to clap, and then the witch in the corner clapped her hands together, then another and another until the whole room was filled with thunderous applause.
A bright red Alex opened and closed his mouth a few times trying to say something as people came forwards to congratulate him.
Later
It was a slightly inebriated Alex who made his went outside for a bit of fresh air later in the day. When Tom had heard how well Alex had done he had opened a bottle of Fire-whisky for a few shots of victory celebration, on top of the butterbeers he had already drunk.
He shook his head to clear it slightly before walking through a door at the side of Diagon Alley and ending up in Pendragon Park, a small area of the side of Hyde Park that was for Wizards only. There was an area that kids could fly on rented brooms, there were many places to just sit and think. Alex quickly found what was fact becoming his favourite spot, He climbed the tree and settled himself between the branches of the old Oak tree.
From were he was sat he could see the small lake, he watched a couple sail gently in the current in their boat, they untangled their arms from around each other to give a small wave to another couple skating past them on a patch of ice.
He saw a group of friends who appeared to be his age run together, all smiling happily holding their results in their hands as they told each other what they had got. Sharing their joy with all their Friend's.
He could just imagine Ron and Hermione's reaction to his results, Hermione would be so proud and Ron would be complaining that there was now two know- it-alls' in their little group, which would start another argument between him and Hermione. Alex smiled wistfully as he almost heard them argue in his mine.
"I miss you guys" he said in a voice in barley above a whisper as he thought about all the people he wouldn't be able to talk to for another eight years.
He sat there until the sun began to set before he started to head back to the Leaky Cauldron.
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The Next Day
Alex looked at the Letter from Hogwarts; it listed the choices that were available to him. Harry had not been able to choose what he wanted to do, Dumbledore had chosen for him. He had done Advance Defence, Duelling Tactics and Strategy, Muggle Defence and Occulmency.
This time he had a choice.
'Pick seven different subjects to continue at Sixth Year level' Alex Read Hmmm...what to pick?
Well I have to pick Charms, Defence, Potions and Transfiguration if I want to be an Auror. And this time I actually made the grade for potions instead of having Dumbledore convincing Snape to let me in his class. Care of Magical Creatures has always been interesting...and slightly life threatening with Hagrid teaching
But what about my other two choices
There was a lot more choice then he realised, he slowly read through the ones that appeared most interesting
Wizards in The World
A study of the different communities and cultures of Wizards Worldwide, their different approaches to Magic, and teaches a basic language skills. This is a two-year course and is good for any wizard or witch who wishes to travel or have a job in the international relation part of the Ministry. You need at least one O and two E's to do this subject.
Healing
A basic one year course that teaches a first aid, while it is not necessary for a career in Healing or Nursing, it is a good starter course to see if this career suits you. It is also useful for any witch or wizard to clean up any scraps or cut that might occur around the house. You need an E and an A in Potions and Herbology with an A in another subject.
Self Transfiguration
A good course for any one with a natural talent in Transfiguration, be it Metamorphamagus, Animagus or simple self-transfiguration. Taught by our very own Animagus teacher, Professor McGonagall, it is a must for anyone who wishes to change who they are. This course can be one or two years depending on the student. The student needs an O in transfiguration for this course.
Magical Arts
A course specifically for those witches and wizards with a talent for the Arts, be it Drawing, Painting or Sculpturing. This course will teach you how to make the images in your mind and soul come to life. This course last for one year but can be extended to a two-year course if the student wishes to continue. No course requirements.
Well I don't know if I have a talent in Transfiguration so I'll do Wizards in the World and Healing. If I have a talent for Transfiguration then I'll do that in seventh year, if not then I'll do the Magical Arts course Alex thought
He quickly filled out the application form and sent it off with one of the Leaky Cauldrons owls.
"You did well"
"Thanks Sarah" Alex said to the mirror "Now all I've got to do is wait for Hogwarts"
"Ah...you'll be fine"
"I hope so"
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Right that's part 2 hope your enjoying this fic so far, I just wanted to know if anyone can come up with a nickname for harry/Alex, I thinking either Alex, Lex, Xander, or something else...you decide
Oh yeah what did you think of the new classes, and can anyone come up with any more ideas for classes
Also did anyone think Harry/Alex Practical Defence was a bit farfetched, its just that I think that any 16 year old who can take out a group of Death Eaters and Big V deserves better than an O. Plus Harry's had at least a month of sixth year with a lot of Defence lessons, and he's been studying almost non stop over the summer holidays.
Next time the Train Journey and Sorting
Thanks for all the reviews, but I want more, so just click on the go button below and tell what you think.