Harry Potter and the Guardian's Song

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Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter and anything else from J.K. Rowling's books.

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Prologue

"Headmaster, tell me again why we are wandering through the mountains of Eastern Asia at a time like this?"

Five figures wandered in and out of mass of large boulders, surrounded by a grove a trees, mixed with bamboo. They were surrounded by mountains covered in groups of lush green. Every so often a breeze would pass, and every tree seemed to respond, swaying gently. Stalks of bamboo tapped together, filling the mountains with a soft bell-like sound. The leader of the group of five, a very old man with a long white beard stopped every so often to scan the area. He turned to answer the dark-haired Potions Master.

"There is someone I am searching for, and from the information I gathered, he is currently residing on this mountain." Dumbledore took a brief moment and scan the area a bit more before seating himself down on a fairly flat boulder. His companions, Severus Snape, Remus Lupin, Nymphadora Tonks, and Rubeus Hagrid looked at him questioningly and moved to do the same. Once comfortable with his place, Severus began to speak.

"Yes, that much I know. But who are we looking for and why? Also, why bring along four of us?" He made a motion to Remus, Tonks, and Hagrid. Remus gave a little chuckle.

"You seem a bit complainant today Severus, do you really not enjoy our company?" Remus teased.

Snape gave a snort and a glare.

"It doesn't seem odd to you to suddenly travel out to East Asia during all the problems going on in our world?" Snape retorted.

"I'm sure Dumbledore 'as 'is reasons, but it sure would help if you could explain a bit mor'," Hagrid turned to Dumbledore. Tonks nodded in agreement and Remus raised his head.

"I am curious as well. You did not give us full details to your reasons, just that it was urgent." the Headmaster gave a relaxed sigh and a polite nod.

"Do you remember six years ago, a young boy named James Archeor?" All nodded.

"Yes, he was murdered by a dragon in Romania. He was said to be a genius in magic, and was trained by the Ministry under Aberforth Dumbledore..." Lupin stopped and turned to Dumbledore a questioning look. Dumbledore smiled.

"Yes, my elder brother, Aberforth. You see every so often a wizard with very vast magical talents is born. Not like the kind of power Voldemort possesses, but the ability to use different types of magical powers. Most get the abilities to become Seers, but some, a very few get abilities relating to a magical element."

This caught everyone's complete attention. "This boy, James Archeor, was one of them. His magical abilities began manifesting at the age of five. Five years earlier than the average magical child. He was abandoned by his muggle parents because of this and was taken in by the Child Care Department of the Ministry, then was put under the watch of my brother. Now, Aberforth is a specialist dealing with the training of seers and wizards or witches who have the powers of a magical element, he himself being able to control an element. Naturally, he was given the assignment to train him.

If you do not know what I mean by a magical element, I will give a brief explanation. A wizard or witch such as this is greatly in tune with one of the four magical elements; earth, wind, water, and fire. They can have abilities such as animating or controlling that element at will. They do not need a wand for this power. There are other abilities but not to my knowledge."

"And this is the boy we are searching for? But he has been dead for six years." The Potions Master questioned. Dumbledore nodded.

"But, the murder was a cover-up for a rather emotional incident. The Ministry had ordered Aberforth to train the boy for a specific reason. Deatheaters were still at large and causing problems in the wizarding world. They had ordered my brother to train James to hunt down and kill dark wizards and creatures." Tonks, Remus, and Hagrid each gave a small gasp. Snape lowered his eyes so that his hair covered his grimace.

"That's so horrible! Teaching a child to kill?" Tonks said in a silent voice. Her bright bubblegum pink hair faded to a ghostly white. Hagrid closed his eyes and began mumbling to himself. Dumbledore shook his head.

"Not teaching to kill, trained for the purpose. He was taught from the age of five to control and use his powers to full extent, along with six years worth of average schooling knowledge and there is a chance that my brother taught other things. When James was ten, Aberforth received an assignment concerning a wild dragon plaguing various wizard and muggle towns in Romania. Magical Creature Control and nearby dragon ranchers were having difficulty capturing the beast. They asked for James to slay the dragon. Once they arrived in Romania, they met a group of Aurors who had also taken the task to attempt to subdue the dragon. One of them, you know. Alastor Moody. This is where everything went awry. Alastor had given James the title, Dark Forces Killer. When James asked him the reason for the title, he was given the answer, "Because you're trained to kill dark forces." This devastated James." Dumbledore lowered his eyes and heaved a heavy sigh. "James...became very violent. When they confronted the dragon James slew it without mercy, and blinded by his pain, James fled Romania and disappeared from the wizarding community. Aberforth has been tracking James ever since, trying to repair the damage he had done. James has been traveling from place to place and from what Aberforth has told me, James is living somewhere in these mountains." He quieted down, finishing his story. Lupin stirred and spoke up.

"That was very interesting, but you still haven't answered our other question. Why are we trying to get in contact with him?"

Dumbledore gave a small chuckle and with a twinkle in his eye, he gave Severus a knowing look. Motioning to Severus to speak, he gave a little,

"Hemph." Severus looked up and thought for a moment.

"He wants the boy to guard Potter."

"And the castle, Severus." Dumbledore corrected. "I also want him to become a student at Hogwarts to continue his education like a normal wizard. And if you don't mind, let's get back to the search." With that the old wizard stood up and continued combing the area, followed closely by the other wizards and witch.

Smoke rose from a small hut hidden by trees in the side of a mountain. A slight breeze blew over the area, blowing from all directions, almost as if it were alive. A boy who looked to be at the age of sixteen sat on a rock just outside the hut. He had long light-brown hair that was tied in a pony tail at the back, dark brown eyes that almost seemed black, and tanned skin from being outside most of the day. He wore a dark blue, Asian-style robe that hung wide off his shoulders; the two sides came together at the waist, tied by a band of the similar material; he had a dagger at his waist, along with his wand. In his hands, was a bamboo flute, which he was playing skillfully. His song was void of any emotion, just a song that carried through the winds, into the mountains.

With his eyes closed, he looked into the winds and he saw all around him, the landscape, the rivers, and the group of wizards. He made no attempt to escape and decided to sit and wait for the travelers.

Remus sniffed the air, taking in the smells of nature when he found the smell of burning wood. Alarmed, he quickened his pace to speak with Dumbledore.

"Albus, can you smell that? Burning wood. I think we are getting close." Dumbledore nodded.

"Yes, I think you are right. Come Severus, not much longer and you can rest." He looked back at the Potions Master who looked exhausted from hiking and chuckled.

Professor Dumbledore sir. If we do get ter talk with this kid, how er yeh going to get 'im to help us?" Hagrid asked, obviously giving it a lot of thought.

"Well from what I was told by Aberforth. James was always wishing to be able to go to a normal wizarding school, namely Hogwarts. Aberforth had asked the Ministry about that matter and they said it depended how much of his training he completed. It was a definite maybe. Hopefully, he will like the idea of becoming a student. I was also planning on paying him for the job of guarding Harry and the school." Dumbledore quickened his pace upon hearing a serene sound. He climbed up onto a boulder and scanned the mountain side. He spotted smoke rising from a small hut on a clearing on the side of a neighboring mountain. "Come everyone, we have found him." He pulled out his wand and disapparated with a near silent crack. Remus took a hold of Hagrid's shoulder and disapparated with him, following Dumbledore. Snape and Tonks followed soon after.

Dumbledore, Remus, Tonks, Hagrid, and Snape apparated just outside the hut. Dumbledore immediately took notice of the boy sitting on the boulder next to the hut. He smiled and said,

"James?" James ceased his flute playing and looked up at the elderly wizard. His face very familiar but not the same as Aberforth's. He tucked his flute inside his robes and stood up from his boulder.

"Your Aberforth's brother aren't you?" He eyed Dumbledore, then looked to the group of people behind him. Dumbledore pushed up his half-moon glasses and smiled.

"Yes, Aberforth is my elder brother. He has been trying to find you to correct what he has done. He regrets training you for that hideous purpose." James sighed.

"I don't really care about what he did anymore. It is the Ministry I am angry with. First of all, who are you people? And why have you come to find me?" James sat himself back down on the boulder. Dumbledore gave another small chuckle.

"I am Albus Dumbledore, Headmaster of Hogwarts school of Witchcraft and Wizardry. This is Remus Lupin, a close friend of mine. Severus Snape, Potions Master and Potions Professor at Hogwarts. Rubeus Hagrid, Care of Magical Creatures Professor and Key and Game keeper of the Hogwarts grounds. And last but not least, Nymphadora Tonks, Auror and close friend." He pointed to each as he introduced them before continuing. "And we have come here to ask for your help. Do not worry, not by the Ministry." He said when he saw the slightly worried look on his face.

"The Ministry has also been tracking me, they keep sending owls with requests to hunt down Deatheaters. What do you need help with? And what do I get in return?" At the mention of the Ministry, Dumbledore saw that it unsettle James. Dumbledore smiled at James. He knew that he needed to be around people who would treat him normally.

"I want you to guard a boy around your age, named Harry Potter. I was hoping that you would also attend Hogwarts as a student. I also wish to pay you for the job of guarding Harry Potter." Dumbledore said, waiting for James' response and reaction. James gave a small smile before he spoke.

"Alright, I' ll help." He said, masking his enthusiasm. "What year will I join? Aberforth said that the magic he taught me was from first year level to sixth year."

"You're sixteen, correct? Then you will be joining as a sixth year. If you need some tutoring I can arrange it."

"Just because I have been running for six years does not mean that I don't remember what I learned!" James exclaimed at Dumbledore with a small glare. Dumbledore just game yet another chuckle. "I'll get my things." James disappeared inside the hut.

"I want him to meet Harry along with his friends. I have sent the Weasleys along with Alastor and Kingsley to retrieve Harry a few days ago, so he should be at headquarters right now. Once James is finished with his packing, we are heading to Hogwarts to register him as a student and have him sorted before we go to headquarters." Dumbledore to a chance to peak inside the hut just as James was exiting. He carried what seemed to be a Wizards' pouch (a magically enhanced bag that carried a very large amount of items while staying as light as a feather). James had also put out the small fire inside the hut.

"Alright, I'm ready to go." James announced to Dumbledore.

"There is one more thing James. My brother Aberforth wishes to see you. He is still your legal guardian and I am sure that he wants to make up for what he did. You do not have to see if you do not wish to." Dumbledore looked at James to see his reaction.

"I don't care. As long as I don't have to deal with the Ministry anymore, I'm fine." James said looking at Dumbledore. Remus laughed.

"I think that is what we all want." Remus joked. Snape shuffled a bit.

"Can we leave now? We have spent two weeks searching through these mountains for the boy and I am not very fond of this type of environment." Snape complained.

"Very well Severus. Everyone, take hold of this portkey. It will take us to my office in Hogwarts." Said Dumbledore. He pulled out a silver chain with a small lion pendant and the group took hold of the chain. "Three...Two...One!" James felt a sudden pull around his torso and navel and he was whisked away into the sky.

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Heh...this is my first fanfiction...so don't be too hard. Constructive criticism is good though. R&R!