A/N: Well here is the next chapter I hope you enjoy it.
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DJ Rodriguez: Thank you for the review. Harry will get to learn a lot about the real world, things that he never even thought of, provided he keeps winning. I have covered your concern about the victory going to his head in this chapter.
Tilly Jeanne: Thank you for your review. I really like the ship of Harry and Tonks, and that's why I use it instead of other possible ones. Some people agree with it and some don't, but that is their choice. (If you like Harry/Tonks stories you should check out my story The Gate Way). I am sorry for the mistakes I make. I try to catch them as I read over the story, but as you stated a missed a few. I will try harder to find and fix them as I continue writing the story. I personally don't go for the punk look, especially not with Harry. Though him being dark, well I think I have made him darker or at least I have tried. I hope that you continue to like the story, and possible might like my other one.
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After Harry had returned the weapons, armor, and other items he had got to the armory he found Blade and Spade talking outside the door leading into the mansion.
"So what happens now?" Harry asked as the two stopped talking and were looking at him.
Blade just grinned as Spade spoke. "Now Wolf you relax for the rest of the day. Wolf you did something today that not many can say they have. You bested Blade in combat with little knowledge of weapons, though I think you knew more than you let on. Any way you did real good out there, but don't let this victory go to your head. This was only the first of several tests that you will have to pass. With each, new experiences will be opened up to you. Some you may have encountered and some you may not have. In the end though, all that will matter is whether or not you learned something from them."
Harry didn't know what to think about Spade's little rambling session. He knew that each test would be challenging in its own way, though he wasn't sure why he had to go through them. Surely if Spade wanted him to join, then he would have already been in. Instead he found that he had to prove himself not just to the leader, but to the rest of the group as well. "I will do my best to prove that I am good enough, and if I do fail I will leave with new knowledge that I didn't have when I came here. I am willing to do what it takes to grow both physically and mentally. I will undertake any training I am offered with the same determination that I have had all my life."
Blade grinned more as he looked at him. "That's good to hear Wolf, because I personally do believe you can be great if you allow yourself to be."
After minutes of idle chatting Harry watched as Spade left and was about to leave when Blade stopped him. "One more thing Wolf, I want you to have this. It is a token of your accomplishments today." Blade said as he pulled out the bastard sword that Harry had used during the fight.
"How? I thought I put that back." Harry said a bit lost for words.
Blade laughed. "You did, but I Apparated back and got it before you got back here to find me and Spade talking."
Harry took the sword in his hand and looked at it for a moment. "Thank you, but shouldn't I find my own true sword? I mean…I have read books about great warriors, and they all said that a warrior must find their true weapon before they can be complete, or something to that nature."
Blade laughed again as he placed his hand on Silver Wolf's shoulder. "Wolf you are wiser than you know. It is true that in time you will find your one true weapon, but I still want you to have this sword as a symbol of your accomplishments. It doesn't mean that you will have to use it if you choose not to. It is merely an award for winning today, do with it what you want to."
Harry thanked Blade and then made his way to the guest room, which Spade had set up for him. Harry laid the sword on to the bed and then sat down beside it. 'Why am I here?' Harry thought to himself as he looked at the sword. 'I know nothing about this organization and yet I am blindly trying to get accepted by people I don't even know.'
Harry stood up coming out of his musing and took the sword into his hand. "If nothing else good comes from this, at least I will learn a few new things. Then maybe one day I will be ready for my ultimate test, the one that will mean life or death for me!" Harry said to himself as he swiped the sword through the air.
After swinging the sword a few more times trying to envision how a true warrior would yield a sword a brilliant idea struck him. Harry enlarged his trunk and placed the sword inside it carefully. Then he went back over to his bed and sat down on it.
If Harry wanted to learn about fighting better with weapons he would have to practice. Since Blade offered to train him that wouldn't be a problem, but Harry wanted to take Blade's earlier advice and learn from his mistakes.
Harry spent several hours using his Occlumency training to replay the entire battle he had with Blade. He examined every detail of the battle looking for everything that he had done wrong, and also was contemplating on how to improve himself, so he didn't make the same mistakes again.
It was late when Harry had finally stopped replaying the battle in his head. He realized that he had missed dinner, as his stomach roared. "Guess I lost track of time." Harry said as he made his way down to the kitchen to see if he could find something to eat.
Harry walked into the kitchen and found it completely deserted. It had to be really late for all the house elves to be gone. Harry made his way around the kitchen and found a box with a note on top.
Wolf,
I tried to wake you, I assume you were sleeping, but you wouldn't answer your door when I knocked. If you are hungry I had the house elves set aside your supper in this box.
Enjoy,
Spade
Harry opened the box to find that there was a chicken breast, mashed potatoes, corn, rolls, and some desserts left in it for him. He quickly started eating as his stomach let out another loud roar.
After finishing his late dinner Harry started back towards his room, however he stopped in the corridor he was in when he heard shouting.
"Crush! Crush where the hell are you!" Came a loud booming voice from behind a door near Harry.
As Harry listened to the shouting he could tell that it was Blade who was doing the shouting. Harry made his way to the door that Blade's voice was echoing out of.
"Where in the hell could that elf be?" Blade said in a loud voice.
Harry was about to leave, not wanting to intrude on Blade, but before he could the door he was by swung open. Blade stood there, or rather leaned against the doorframe for support. He grinned widely as he looked at Harry.
"Wolf! Have you seen that no good house elf Crush?" Blade asked, and Harry could now tell that Blade was a bit intoxicated as he spoke.
"No Blade I haven't seen any house elves tonight." Harry said calmly as he looked at Blade.
"Damn elves! I will kill that bastard when I get my hands on him. The bastard stole my bottle of wine! After all I had to do to get that Red Dragon Wine that little impish bastard stole it!" Blade said as he slammed his fist against the doorframe.
Harry couldn't help but feel bad for Blade. Not because the house elf took his wine, but because he was so good at fighting, but so lousy at drinking. "Maybe you should get some sleep Blade."
"What! Are you siding with that no good house elf? If you are I will kill you too!" Blade said as he tried to move to attack Harry, but ended up falling flat on his face.
Harry just shook his head as he pulled out his wound and muttered a sobering charm on Blade. Then he aimed his wand at Blade once more. "Enervate!"
Blade started to stir on the floor and then looked up at Harry. "Wolf?"
"Yeah Blade its me, come on lets get ya off the floor." Harry said as he helped Blade to his feet.
"What happened…" Blade started to ask, but then realized that he knew exactly what had happened. He looked to the floor for a moment. "I'm sorry you had to see me like that." Blade said then turned and headed back into the room he had came out of.
Harry followed him in and found that he was in Blade's bedroom and from the looks of things he had really been pissed off. "Its okay Blade. Do you want to talk about it?"
Blade sat down in a chair and motioned for Wolf to sit down. "I normally don't get violent like that. I can drink any type of ale or beer and even most whiskeys, but that Red Dragon Wine really kicks my ass."
Harry sat down and looked at Blade. "What the? I have never even heard of Red Dragon Wine before." Harry lied as he looked at Blade. Harry had heard of it, but only because it was one of the many things banned by the ministry. It was a Class A Felony to have Red Dragon Wine, and the sentence was harsh for having it.
Blade just chuckled as he looked at him. "It is hard to come by to say the least, and I am not a bit surprised that you haven't heard of it. In fact the only person I know that can get it is Sh…I mean Ice Queen." Blade said as he quickly caught himself from revealing Ice Queen's real name to Silver Wolf.
"How does she get it if it's so rare?" Harry asked knowing enough not to pry into what Ice Queen's real name was. Though he was interested in how she could come by the illegal wine, well illegal at least in England.
Blade laughed as he looked at Wolf. "That no one knows but her. All I know is that it is powerful, and I rarely drink it. Except for when I hit rock bottom and can't stand things any more. Then I will take a drink of it, but tonight…" Blade trailed off not even able to finish what he was saying as more depressing thoughts entered his mind.
Harry could tell what he meant by the depressed look on his face. "Its alright we don't have to talk about it Blade." Harry said trying his best to think of a new subject to discuss. "Blade I was wondering something tonight."
Blade lifted his head and looked at him. "What's that?"
"Well I was just wondering why we do what we do? I mean you guys don't know much about me and I really don't know much about you guys. Yet you and the others seem to have accepted me in for the testing without any hesitation." Harry said as he looked at Blade.
Blade's expression turned from a depressed look to an almost pleased expression. "That is a hard question to answer, because I am not sure why we do some of what we do. What I do know is that Spade liked what he saw in you at his bar. You proved a few things when you were in there. First you showed that you were willing to fight, and use less than desirable curses if needed. Second you proved that you were able to think fast on your feet, which face it, it is a skill in itself. The way you just acted as if nothing had happened at all, and then was able to get an Auror to believe you had nothing to do with it. You proved right then to Spade that you were the type of person we wanted."
Blade paused to allowed him time to comprehend what he had just said. "Then today when we fought you showed that Spade was right to trust in your abilities. I personally respect you Wolf, and even though I do not know a lot about you, I trust that you will do what is right. Everyone has secrets that they do not want people to know, but as long as you are yourself, and don't act like someone else you will have no problems. You may not be as skilled as you would like to be, but Wolf you are bright enough to learn. That is why Spade and now I trust and believe that you should be part of this group."
Harry really didn't know what to say. It was weird to have an almost complete stranger saying these things to him. Yet there was something about Blade that told him that he was telling the truth. "I hope that I can continue to prove that I am worthy of such trust."
Blade stood up and placed his hand on Wolf's shoulder. "Wolf you remember me a lot of myself when I was younger. You also seem to hold as many demons inside as I do, but none of that matters now. As for the rest of the group, I am sure you will do just fine showing you deserve to be here. Though Ice Queen might give you a hard time, she doesn't really trust many people. That is just how she is, but once you get to know her, you will find that is a good friend to have on your side."
Blade sat back in his seat and placed his hand upon his head. "Now I think I shall retire to bed. I have on bad ass headache that really hurts like hell."
Harry just nodded and made his way out of the room closing the door behind him. He made his way up to his room and collapsed on his bed. "What a day." Harry said as he tried to fall asleep.
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A/N: This next section may get a bit confusing if you are not paying attention to it. Remember that Harry and Silver Wolf are the same person normally, but in this next section they aren't. Harry is himself and Silver Wolf is his darker more depressed side. As you read it you should see what I am talking about.
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Dream
Harry's dream started out on the right track. He found himself in a world that was at peace. Lord Voldemort had been killed and now no one feared for their lives in the wizarding world.
Harry found that his life was a lot more peaceful now that his most hated enemy was dead. He was able to concentrate on more important matters, like getting with the woman he loved.
It was all going perfectly as Harry and Tonks walked along the lake at Hogwarts. That is when the dream started to turn horrible wrong!
As they walked they were forced to stop as a man with long silver hair and silver eyes blocked their path. "Awe Harry you look so happy now that Voldemort is gone." The man said with a hit of sarcasm in his voice.
"I know you, but it can't be you." Harry stutter as he stood in front of Tonks trying to shield her from the man in front of them.
"Oh, but it is me Harry! Do you really think that you could be this happy? Do you really think that Tonks would ever want to be with a loser like you? Especially when she could be with someone like me!"
Harry felt really small compared to the man talking to him. Harry didn't know what to say as he looked at Tonks. "You do want to be with me right?"
Tonks just laughed, not in an amused tone, but in an insane tone. "You actually believed that you had a chance with me? What could possible make you think that I would want to be with a scrawny twit like you?" Tonks said as she walked over and hugged Silver Wolf. "No I would never with a BOY! Especially when I can have a real man!"
Harry felt his heart rip into pieces as his perfect, peaceful, world came crashing down around him. He dropped to his knees, finding that they no longer could support him. Silver Wolf and Tonks both laughed insanely at him as he knelt there.
Silver Wolf managed to get control over his laughter as he glared at Harry. "It is a disgrace to even have to look at you. Harry you are nothing, and no one wants to be around you! You would be better off DEAD!"
Harry fought back his tears and tried to get to his feet but found that his legs still wouldn't work right. "That isn't true." Harry wined as he looked at Silver Wolf and Tonks. "Spade and Blade like me."
Silver Wolf laughed even more as he found it hard to contain it any longer. After a few seconds he gained enough control to speak again. "You actually believe that they like you? Harry wake up and face the facts that NO ONE LIKES YOU! They don't like the famous Harry Potter, or should I say the Lucky Harry Potter. No they like Silver Wolf, me, not you Harry! Face it Harry you got lucky your entire life, hell I am surprised that you are still even alive."
Tonks busted out laughing once more, and was again joined by Silver Wolf in the laughter.
"What is going on here?" Came Blade's voice as he walked up to the three people by the lake.
Harry looked at him and tried to smile. "Blade, tell them that you are my friend. Tell them that you like me for who I am!"
Blade looked at Harry for a moment and then looked at Silver Wolf. "Wolf, who in the hell is this kid?"
Silver Wolf laughed even harder than he had before. It took a couple minutes this time to gain enough control to speak again. "You see Harry they don't even know you. How can they like you and be your friend when they only know me? Without me you would be nothing, rather you are nothing!"
Harry was still unable to stand as his own body acted against him. "No!" Harry shouted as he looked at Silver Wolf. "I created you, you are nothing without me!"
Silver Wolf chuckled again as an evil smirk came to his face. "Nice try Harry! How do you expect other people to believe that when you don't even believe it? You know that you didn't create me. I have always been there deep inside you, ever since that night that Voldemort killed your parents! That is when I was born, even though you were too young to know that. I remained there lying and waiting for the time to show myself. With each passing year I became more and more stronger, until finally I have become strong enough to take control!"
"No! I wont allow you to take over! My friends, Ron and Hermione, wont allow you to do it either!" Harry shouted finally finding the strength to get to his feet.
Silver Wolf laughed along with Blade and Tonks. "You really think that? Keep telling yourself that and maybe one day if you get lucky it might come true!"
Harry was about to respond when he felt a stings pain in the back of his knees. Harry once again fell to the ground and was horrified when he looked up.
Ron was standing there with a grin on his face with a bat in his hand. "You are pathetic Potter! You're just as arrogant and self-centered as Malfoy! Do you think that I would be caught dead being friends with a glorified prat? You just think because you are rich and famous that you should be the object of attention all the time! No more Potter, never again, now there is only Silver Wolf!"
"Ronald Weasley how dare you?" Came Hermione's voice from behind Harry.
Harry smiled as he turned his head to see her standing there with her wand in hand. "See at least one of my friends are behind me."
Hermione looked at Harry and started to laugh. "What! Potter actually thought that I was defending him? I merely was astonished that Ron would resort to physical violence when attacking someone with magic is less messy!" Hermione said and then started to laugh along with everyone else at Harry.His expression of hope turned to one of hurt and confusion.
They all stopped laughing as they glared at Harry. Then they all started chanting "Harry Potter is no more, only Silver Wolf remains!" They continued chanting it over and over again as Harry slumped down on the ground crying.