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mooneysfate: thanks for your review, my friend. I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Yes, they are eventually going to talk.

Harrison's POV

It wasnt difficult to find the Deputy Headmaster's office. One of the fifth years took him to it. Two doors down from their common room was a nondescript door. He knocked and waited for a moment.

Then a voice called out, "Enter."

Harrison entered to find an office with dark wooded floors. In one corner was a large window that overlooked the backside of the cliff. There was another door in the other corner. On the back wall was a bookcase that was full of large tombs. In the middle of the room was a desk and the Deputy Headmaster sat behind it. He was reading one of the large tombs.

The man looked up confused at the sight of him. He asked setting it down to give Harrison his full attention, "Mr. Potter what can I do for you?"

Harrison steeled his nerves as he said, "I have come to ask you to take me as an apprentice technomage under the spacial magic specialty. You gave the challenge for us to find out what masteries you've had. You are a Silver level Grandmaster Technomage: Spacial and Engineering specialties, Silver level Ward Master, Gold level Grandmaster Ancient Runes, Bronze level Master Inscriptions. So please take me as your apprentice."

For the longest moment, the man simply blinked at him. It was as if he didnt expect anyone to put in the world. Then he let out a small laugh and Harrison had to fight a pout. What was so funny? He was being serious.

Keller said with a smile, "I never expected anyone to actually put the work in. Most young wizards look for the easiest way to get an apprenticeship. Or the fastest way. You searched and found my masteries. Well done. Are you sure that a technomage apprenticeship is the one you want? Both are extremely difficult."

Harrison declared resolutely, "It is. I want to be a technomage. I will do whatever is necessary to become your apprentice."

Keller set back in his chair considering what he said. For several moments they stared at each silently. Then the man began to rummage through his desk. Soon he found what he was looking for. A piece of parchment was pushed across the desk to him.

It was a contract for an apprenticeship. If he signed it he would officially be the man's apprentice. The magic that rolled off of it was powerful and binding. No doubt a magical contract much like they used at the Ministry or Gringotts.

Keller said, "Be sure to read it thoroughly. You never want to sign a magical contract without knowing what you are getting into first. Normally your parents or guardians would have to sign since you are underage. However, they signed that away when they signed your school contract. As long as you are within these walls the decision is yours."

He did as was suggested and read over the contract. It was a basic apprenticeship contract. He would be required to stay as an apprentice for no less than three years but no more than seven. The contract could be considered fulfilled if he took the mastery examinations early.

Interestingly enough he was allowed to have more than one apprenticeship. However, this one would take priority over any other he may enter.

To keep the contract valid he must keep his grades above an EE. If he struggled he would approach his master for tutoring and advice. As long as he put in the effort to keep his grades up his master would tutor him.

As an apprentice, he would also be required to attend any Balls or Events that his master attended. If it happened on a school break his master was not allowed to attend more than one Ball or Event per break. This would allow him the proper time to rest and relax as well as enjoy time with his family.

All in all, it was a fair contract that he had no issues with signing. When he looked up Keller was already holding out a quill.

At Harrison confused look he explained, "That is a Blood Quill it uses your blood as its ink. You should only need to use this for official magical contracts. Extended use can cause permanent scarring."

Harrison nodded his understanding before signing his name sealing the contract. He was now an apprentice to the most notorious of the teachers if rumors were anything to go by. While he didnt gossip he did listen to those around him. Finding out as much as he could about those around him. Knowledge was power and if he wanted to survive he would need to know more than most.

Once it was signed Keller spelled it dry and placed it back with his desk. After a moment's thoughts, he went over to the bookcase and began to pull books. After half a dozen had been pulled from the shelves he handed them to Harrison. They were thick and well worn. Three of the books had to do with runes in different parts of the world. Two were on muggle computer coding. The final was on blood magic. It was an interesting set of books, to say the least.

Keller explained, "Read the books on runes first then the one on blood magic. The books on coding will help if you decide you want to try for magical engineering. You will come here every Friday and give a report on what you have learned. When you are finished with the four assigned books we can get started on the basics. The electives you chose for this year are good. But next year you need to add blood magic. Normally I would recommend inscriptions as well but I teach you that myself."

That made sense given the book on blood magic. He wondered if his parents would be okay with this. The Potter Family was traditionally a neutral family according to their history. It was only in the last two generations that they followed the Light.

Harrison said bowing as much as he could with the books, "Thank you for agreeing to take me as your apprentice."

Keller waved him off as he said, "It was getting boring without a student. I'll make sure you get the patch for your robes that shows you are an apprentice technomage. Should be here in a day or two."

"Yes, sir."