Hey everyone,
I wrote DZ2 and he isn't upset about the fact that I overlooked that one forbidden rule. I also send him the file and he thinks it nice how I changed things around, which means I can keep my #18 and that this is now challenge #19, which I am quite glad about as I love writing starting chapters for his challenges.
Enjoy #19,
Venquine1990
Challenge #19
Rise of the Creature King
Harry's POV
I cannot believe this. The entire summer I've heard nothing about the magical world, nothing of my so-called friends other than that they're apparently together and – as they call it – busy and now suddenly I am fighting with my cousin and have lost my wand due to the fight and am about to be attacked by Dementors.
I had already sensed them coming long before Dudley had, the fact that I have experience with these foul creatures from two years ago being what gave me this ability, but for some reason does the way that they make the stars stop shining, the cars stop honking and how they take away all sound and light not disturb me like it had before.
Instead, I feel as if they are here to embrace and protect me, instead of attack me and take my soul, yet why I feel as if the foulest creatures to have ever existed upon this plain would want to do that makes no sense to me and so, while my cousin is a few miles away, shivering and muttering in fear, am I searching for my wand.
In this case is the fact that the Dementors made the light of the moon and the stars disappear working in my disadvantage, but just when I feel my hand reaching for a piece of long and thin wood, do I feel the top of my hand brushing over something fluid and soft, which shocks and startles me as I had not expected them to be here already.
But then the fact that they are here and that the only thing I sense is the touch of their robe and not the bone-chilling sensation that their auras cause, the sense of absolute despair that they exclude or the memories of my parents dying that they usually make me remember hits me and I think: "Why am I not being effected like that?"
I then want to grab my wand, but the Dementor that floats between me and the item seems to sense this and, as if he tries to warn me, does the creature actually make me feel all that I usually experience in their presence, making me shiver and fight my hardest not to give into my mother's shouts as I pull my hand away from my wand.
Instantly all the emotions and sensations are stopped and I feel myself able to breathe once more, making me feel both relieved and highly confused and I pull myself up, my eyes adapting to the darkness around me and widening in a startled motion as the Dementor floats only three steps away from where I stand.
I look around and see that his partner, whose presence I had sensed being here long before I realized how close they were, is floating near Dudley, some of its darker presence and magic coming off of the creature and making Dudley whimper and curl in on himself, thus making it so that it looks as I am here alone with the creatures.
"My liege, finally we can speak with you." I then hear a bone-chilling voice say, my eyes widening and my heart missing a beat as I turn from my cousin and the other Dementor to the one in front of me and I ask: "You – you can – talk?" And the same voice comes from the hood covering what others call the Dementor's face as it says:
"Only to those who are worthy of our full powers and abilities. Yes, we are the foulest of creatures, but we are this only to those not worthy of why we were created so many centuries ago." This shocks me as I had never expected such a thing, especially not when encountering these fiends back during my Third year at Hogwarts.
"So why do you consider me worthy?" I then ask, feeling kind of awkward with the fact that I am having a conversation with a creature that usually guards over the foulest of criminals and the Dementor in front of me says: "Because you are a Speaker and therefore – our king." Shocking me and making me ask:
"Sorry, what?" And the Dementor chills me to the bone as he says: "He, who can speak with words of heart and wisdom. Who has death to his heart, but no guilt belonging to his name. who is used, but knows this not, nor deserves it. He who discovers first his speech of Snake Tongue. He is our Speaker, he is our King."
I look shocked, the words almost sounding prophetic and the Dementor takes a deep gasp, the sound itself very terrifying, yet at the same time sounding as if it's the Dementor's version of a defeated sigh before he says: "Alas my liege, you were lied to many times. Once even when you were endangered by a stare of death."
This shocks me and I ask: "You mean my fight with the Basilisk?" The whole body of the Dementor moves up and down, making me take his movement for a nod and he says: "You were lied to, my liege. The line the traitor speaks of is indeed strong, yet it does not hold true. The monster you took on, never wished so in return."
"Voldemort's not the true heir of Slytherin? Does that mean I could have told the Basilisk to attack him instead and he – she – it – would have listened?" The Dementor makes the same motion as before and says: "Furthermore is the Basilisk not dead, my Liege. Your attack merely caused for her to share her victim's fates.
Were you to return to that Chamber and speak your first Tongue, she will awaken and serve you – as will we, my liege." This whole conversation astounds me and makes me feel as if the whole world has been turned upside down, inside out and then wrung out all in the time it takes one to blink their eyes before I ask:
"But – even if all of this is true – why won't you let me take my wand?" And the same chilling sensation as what Dudley must be experiencing now flows through the entire alleyway before the Dementor speaks: "That wand is not yours, my Liege. It was made on the day you returned to where you belong. It was made to trick you."
This shocks me even more and then a terrified voice sounds, making me look past the Dementor and to my shock do I see my old neighbor and babysitter, Mss. Figg. But then the Dementor notices her as well and the sensations it causes increase in tenfold, making me stumble and making Dudley yelp in fear as the creature says:
"You foul creature. You evil demon of words and lies. You evil disciple of he who knows no honor. No more will you or your superior lie or betray our liege. WE WILL NOT ALLOW IT!" And while I feel my eyes widen in terrified astonishment do both the Dementors turn to my old babysitter and fly over to her.
Their effects come back tenfold and I feel every sensation they ever caused me, making me realize what they are planning and I shout: "NO, STOP!" The two creatures freezing in their path just a meter and a half from where Mss. Figg is against the wall, her whole face white with terror and I carefully approach the three, trembling myself.
"You say she is in on the plans of whoever has been lying to me and making me believe what I do, but I don't want to see any blood be spilled. Not yet. If you really believe me your King, if you really think I am this Speaker of Creatures – then take me somewhere where I can learn how to be what you want, but leave them be."
And while I cannot believe that I am asking for help from the darkest creatures imaginable, do the two Dementors reaffirm their hold over their abilities, making it so that while the darkness is still there and while almost all sound is still nullified, I no longer feel chilled or remember what happened on Halloween before one of them says:
"As you wish, my liege. To Gringotts we shall go." And while part of me wonders how people will react when they see their Boy-Wonder arrive at Diagon Alley with two Dementors, do I then turn to Mss. Figg and say: "I don't know who you're in contact with, but let them know that I am done taking orders from others.
I live my life the way I want it and if others can't accept that, I will summon whatever creature is loyal to me and fight them until they accept my need for independence. I am not a Hero, I am not a Soldier, I am not some Pawn to be used in a Chess Game. I am the King of Creatures and that – only that – is my destiny."
And while the woman has wide eyes and a hand over her heart, do I move over to where the two Dementors are waiting for me, a large shadow quite near them and while I wonder how it will feel to travel through shadows, do I only allow for one more thing to happen before I join the only two who were ever truthful to me.
This being Hedwig, my Snow Owl flying into the alley and to snag the wand lying on the floor in one of her claws before she lands on my shoulder and while the Dementors are clearly unsettled with this dangerous weapon so close to me, do I clearly say: "Keep that close, okay girl?" And the female voice of my familiar answers:
"As close as I keep you, little speaker."
How do you like them apples?
Hedwig can talk, the Dementors can talk and Harry is about to embark on a journey that will make him the King of Creatures? I'm telling you, DZ2's forum is amazing and this chapter is actually dedicated to a challenge created by Elizabeht's Spymaster. It has two versions and I decided on a mix of both for this one.
Hope you like,
Venquine1990
This is my first original Challenge. My thanks go to DZ2, who got me into the Fanfic-writing Business in the first place.
Rise of the Creature King
Summary: During a trip to Gringotts, Harry discovers a string of betrayals by the ones he loved and trusted. Cutting all ties to his past life, Harry gains new friends and forges new alliances as he begins to fight on a new side of the War...as the Creature King!
Requirements:
The Story can start the Summer before OotP, OR the Summer before HBP
Dark-Grey!Harry
Independent!Harry
Pairing can be either Harry/Luna, Harry/Daphne, Harry/Susan or Harry/OC
Harry gains a Familiar (E.g. A Black Pheonix, a Basilisk)
Harry's Ability to speek Parseltongue MUST be a trait passed down from his Mother.
Lily is present in some shape or form in the story (How you do this is up to you)
The Prophecy is FAKE
There must be a Prophecy refering to Harry becoming the Creature King
Salazar Slytherin is Harry's mentor
Salazar's Basilisk isn't dead, and joins Harry's side in the War
Harry is the TRUE Heir of Slytherin (Take THAT Voldemort!), and is related to Salazar
His former Friends and/or Dumbledore have to find out that He is the Creature King, but it doesn't happen until much later
Manipulative!Dumbledore
Ron/Hermione/Ginny/Molly/Dumbledore Bashing
Fred, George, Arthur, Bill, Charlie, Remus, Tonks, Draco, Mad-Eye, Neville, Hagrid, Luna, Daphne, Susan and Cho MUST be on Harry's side
Harry gains control of most/all Magical Creatures
Most, if not all Magical Creatures join Harry's side in the War
When Harry attacks Azkaban (Why he does this is up to you), the Dementors must join his side
Harry is smart, and dosn't rush head on into situations he cannot handle
Harry gains new powers that were previously blocked by Dumbledore (E.g. Wandless Magic, Elemental Magic, Natural Alchemy Mastery, ability to speak to all Magical Creatures in their own Language(s))
At some point, Harry comes across the Hungarian Horntail from the First Task, which joins his side
Harry HAS to stay Neutral in the War
Harry gains the powers of various creatures he encounters (E.g. He gains the powers of both a Pheonix and a Basilisk after the Chamber Incident)
Sirius DOES NOT DIE, and starts to raise the House of Black back to it's former Glory
Pettigrew is captured and Sirius' name is cleared (The above must happen after this)
Harry gains another wand after: A- The Pheonix-feather wand is destroyed in the DoM battle OR B- Makes one
Harry learns a bunch of Dark spells to use in battle (What ones they are is up to you, but none of the Unforgivables)
Along with his Wand (Or Wands, whatever you choose), Harry uses an Enchanted Longsword
Scenes of Blood, Gore and Torture are allowed, but try not to make them too violent
Harry hunting down the Horcruxes
Lily and James' Will (Telling Harry his Inheritence), along with a Will that Lily wrote herself (Explaining to Harry his powers), must be read to Harry
Forbidden:
Harry trusting Dumbledore
Harry being friends with Ron and Hermione, along with Ginny, after he finds out about their betrayals
Light!Harry
Harry/Ginny or Harry/Hermione
Absolutely NO SLASH! (I cannot stress this enough)
Sex scenes
Harry becomming a Lord
Sirius dying
Pettigrew escaping
Harry becoming weak again after learning about his Inheritence
Elizabeth's Spymaster
Before I start, I would like to give special thanks to DZ2 for inspiring me to join this Website in the first place. Check out his page for some really well-written Dark!Harry fanfics. I owe it all to you bro! (Or sis, or whatever)
This is a remake of a Challenge I posted on DZ2's Challenges Forum back in 2013. After about two weeks, I had even more ideas that I wanted to add to it. So here you go!
Oh, and just as a friendly reminder, this Challenge is just a set of Guidelines. You don't have to do everything that I've written down. Other than that, enjoy!
Summary: During a trip to Gringotts, Harry discovers a string of betrayals by the ones he loved and trusted. Unable to cope with this, he severs all ties to his past life. Now, all on his own with no help whatsoever, Harry gains new friends and allies, discovers a secret about himself that stretches back to the time of Merlin itself and forges a new destiny as he begins to fight on his own side of the War...as the Master of Beasts, the Creature King!
Requirements:
Must start either the Summer before Half-Blood Prince, or the Summer before OotP
Grey!Harry
Independent!Harry
Neutral!Harry
Harry's Ability to speak Parseltongue MUST be a trait passed down through his Mother
Harry is the Heir of Morgan le Fey
Harry snaps his Pheonix-Feather Wand after finding out good ol' Albus 'I-Suck-Lemon-Drops-And-Mind-Rape-My-Students' Dumbledore tampered with it and does either - A: Buys one from a Wand maker in Knockturn Alley OR B: Makes it himself (NOTE: You can let your imagination run wild with this. It is also worth noting, that Harry CAN have two Wands)
Salazar is present in ghost form, and becomes Harry's Mentor
By some form of Magic, Salazar's Basilisk is brought back to life, and joins Harry's side. However, there must be a workaround to the Death-glare
The Acromantula Colony sides with Harry
At some point, Harry comes across the Hungarian Horntail from the 1st Task, and she decides to join up with our Hero
Fawkes breaks his connection to Dumbledore (Albeit, with a little help from those loyal to Harry), and joins Harry
Harry discovers some abilities that have been blocked by Dumbles, including but not limited to: Wandless Magic, Photographic Memory, Parselmagic, speek to all Magical Creatures in their native tongue, Natural Elementalist, Natural Occlumens, Natural Alchemist, Metamorphmagus abilities and Animangus abilities.
Harry becomes a Multi-Animangus, and his forms have to be Magical Creatures
Harry is a Metamorphmagus Harry uses Dark Magic/Dark Arts (The Unforgivables are allowed)
Manipulative!Semi-Evil!Dumbledore
AD/GW/HG/RW/MW-Bashing
Fake Prophecy
Once Tom finds out that the Prophecy is fake, he leaves Harry alone
Harry learns Necromancy (This can be used to bring Sirius back)
These individuals must be firmly on Harry's side: Fred and George, Arthur, Bill, Charlie, Percy, Remus, Tonks, Draco, Narcissa, Mad-Eye, Neville, Luna, Daphne, Tracy, Blaise, Hagrid, Susan, Ernie, Justin, all of Gryffindor (Bar Ron, Hermione and Ginny) ,the Teachers (Though they don't show it), Amelia and finally, Cho
The Pairing can either be Harry/Cho, Harry/Daphne or Harry/Luna
Snape gets over his petty grudge, and decides to help Harry
Most, if not all Magical Creatures join Harry's side
Harry breeds a dangerous Magical Creature (e.g. A Basilisk)
Voldemort is the true Heir of Slytherin
Harry kills Petigrew (But not before clearing Sirius's name)
Harry, Neville and Luna form a new Trio and the 'Neo Marauders'
Scenes of blood and gore are allowed, but try not to make them too violent
Semi-Good!Voldemort
The readings of Sirius' Will, along with James and Lily's will
Lily writes a letter, explaining to Harry his powers
Smart!Cunning!Harry
Harry takes his schooling seriously (E.g. Re-taking his OWL's)
A Prophecy being made (By either Trelawney or Luna), about Harry becoming the Creature King
Optional:
Hermione being redeemed
Neville killing Bellatrix
Neville and Luna becoming Animangi (Their forms can be either Magical, Non-Magical, or a mix of both)
Harry attacking Azkaban, and converting it into a fortress/base/castle
The Dementors joining Harry
The Werewolves joining Harry
Remus gains control of his inner-wolf, allowing him to transform at will
Neville being a Druid
Neville being a Were-bear
Luna becoming a Dragon Rider, and using Dragon Magic
Remus killing Greyback, and becoming the Werewolf King
Luna being a Seer
Neville/Luna (If she isn't paired with Harry)
Arthur divorcing Molly
Harry getting a second wand
Luna and Neville getting new Wands
Along with his wand (or wands, whichever you choose), Harry has the option of wielding a Mele weapon
Harry gaining some of the Abilities of his Animangus forms (E.g. Breathe fire, hardened skin, telescopic eyesight, elemental teleporting, healing tears, weather control, enhanced senses, flight e.t.c)
Harry wears some sort of battle robes/armour, along with a mask, when masquerading as the Creature King
Harry having friendly chats with Tom through the connection in his scar (An idea from a really good fic on the site)
Harry can work with Voldemort as a sort of Semi-Ally
Forbidden:
Harry trusting Dumbledore
Dark!Harry
Light!Harry
Harry/Ginny
Harry/Hermione
Sex scenes (They're only 16 people!)
Absolutely NO SLASH!
Harry being Weak
Harry being friends with Ron or Ginny, after discovering their betrayals (See the optional section for Hermione)
Harry becoming a Lord (Sorry, I've just seen it in too many fics)
As you can see there are two versions, one of them a little tweaked from the other and I decided to follow some of the rules from one and some of the rules from the other. I will have Harry be the True Heir of Slytherin – as accepted by the first set – but I will also let him use all kinds of Dark Arts – as accepted by the second.
Hope you enjoy,
Venquine1990