Title: Harry Potter and the Return of Merlin

Fandom: Merlin/Harry Potter Crossover

Rating: T for slight violence and language

Pairings: Harry/Ginny, Ron/Hermione...or at least the precursors to the relationships

Spoilers: HP - definitely through the end of OotP, since Merlin is supposed to know more than most, there may be other spoilers as well. Merlin - through the end of season 3 because I haven't had a chance to watch season 4, so I can't spoil it, lol.

Warnings: AU. Slight Violence and language.

Beta: the wonderful animeloveramy. I don't know what I'd do without her.

Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter or Merlin. They belong to J.K. Rowling and BBC respectively. They have simply been kind enough to allow dreamers like me to indulge in fantasies involving their characters. Some of the text is directly from, very close to, or inspired by what J.K. Rowling originally wrote. This is simply because this fic closely follows OotP and I see no reason to pretend that I'm better than J.K. Rowling and try to rewrite it. I will try to leave an AN at the bottom when I use large amounts of the text.

Summary: When Voldemort used a spell of the old religion to regain his body, he gives Merlin the reason he needed to step out of the shadows. Disguised as a fifth year student, he goes to Hogwarts to watch over Harry and do what he can in the war to come.

Author's Note: I've had a couple of people asking about translations for the spells, so here you go. If I missed one, let me know. I'll update this as we go.


Glossary

A few notes before we begin. First, I see the Old Religion as far more fluid than modern magic. If you know what you're doing and know the language, you can create a spell off the top of your head. Granted, this takes skill and power and I still believe there are certain spells that are sort of rote. Second, unless noted, the spells are in Old English. (W) means they're welsh. Third, I have switched word processors and haven't yet figured out all of the symbols, these might be a little bit different than they way they are spelled in the fic.

(listed in order of appearance)

feorhhyrde ascufan deapscufan

Life's guardian protector banish the death shadow

Old Religon version of patronus

Iewan wiccunga

Reveal/bring before the eyes the enchantment

Used to reveal spells cast upon objects

Diffrwyth (w)

To numb

Used to numb sensation/prevent pain

Gwysio (w)

to summon

to summon

Screncan

To cause to shrink/shrivel

To shrink something in size

Ic ágraefe onuppan muras mynegung wider biter áglaecwif

I carve upon the walls a warning against the cruel vile crone

Used to write a message on the walls of Umbridge's classroom

ic tredde gesawen