Harry grinned slightly at Ron's letter. It reflected his best mate like all his other letters. It was to the point, and humorous as well. He was thoughtful. This new DADA professor seemed interesting. He has never seen a witch or wizard use muggle exercise to boost their magics. He didn't even think it was possible.
'But,' he thought, 'if exercise makes a person's magic stronger, why isn't there a physical class at Hogwarts? I know for certain it wasn't even on the elective list for Year Three. Professor Genkai, where have I heard that name before? Oh, well I'll think of it later, I suppose. And we have two new students, they sound okay, but I'll have to see them for myself.'
With that, he placed the parchment on his desk, watched Fawkes leave in a burst of flames, placed his glasses on top of the parchment, and closed his eyes. Surprisingly enough, he went straight to sleep and didn't have any nightmares about Cedric or Sirius.
Meanwhile, in Diagon Alley, earlier that day, as Yusuke and Kurama shot out of the fireplace, both of them had to roll with the flow, as it were, to come to a safe stop. When they got to their feet, they frowned. Both their clothes were covered in soot.
As Genkai appeared with a soft POP, Yusuke asked, "Can you do something about all this soot? Please?"
Genkai crossed her arms and asked, "What's the correct spell?"
Yusuke groaned as he closed his eyes and tried to pull the information to the forefront of his head.
Kurama beat him and explained, "It is Scourgify or to clean completely. It is used to clean any surface. With the spell any and all things will be spotless."
Genkai nodded, pulled out her wand, eleven and a half inches, Sakura, and has the feather of a Harpy as it's core, and said, "Scourgify!"
Instantly, Yusuke and Kurama were spotless. Their clothes, hair, and skin were as clean as a whistle.
"So, where to first?" asked Yusuke as the three came to a red brick wall. Neither of Genkai's students' said a word and their teacher and friend tapped a certain brick. With a smirk, Genkai stepped back and watched her companion's eyes grew large.
The different sights and sounds of the Western Wizarding world awed Yusuke and Kurama. Their home was very different. They couldn't wait to see it all. Especially, since they had a whole month to see it all if they reviewed fast enough and accurately enough to Genkai's preference.
Yusuke especially wanted to see it all. So, in exchange for time off to explore the Wizarding World, he would promise Genkai his complete attention-no slacking off.
"First Idiot, we are going to Gringotts Bank to get money, followed by buying new wizarding wear for the both of you for school and casual wear, then to the book store to buy your Year Six books, then your odds and ends like parchment, ink, and quill, and lastly we'll get your wand and if you have money left over, you can get a pet."
"Why would we need a pet?" asked Yusuke as he scratched his head.
She whacked him over the head and asked sharply, "What do wizards use to send mail?"
"Ah, owls." He answered meekly.
"Right, and where will we find an owl?"
"The pet shop?"
"Right. Let's go." She said as the two young men followed her into the Alley.
Yusuke and Kurama felt their control over their emotions crack just a little as they scanned the place. They couldn't wait to explore by themselves! They glanced at each other a grinned sheepishly. Here they were, two twenty-two year olds acting like children in a candy store. With that thought in mind, they passed by what looked like a candy shop, and felt their mouths drop as children literally flew OUT of the shop.
The group of Japanese magus' quickly arrived at a tall, bent, white building. At the top, in gold letter it said, GRINGOTTS BANK.
Yusuke leaned over to Kurama and whispered, "They look like low level demons. Are they Goblins then?"
Kurama scanned the knowledge Genkai had given them and nodded slightly and said softly, "Yes, and if I remember correctly, we do not want them mad at us."
"Right, hey what's this…Enter, stranger, but take heed, of what awaits the sin of greed, for those who take, but do not earn, must pay most dearly in their turn. So if you seek beneath our floors, a treasure that was never yours, Thief, you have been warned, beware, of finding more than treasure there. Looks like, Youko-kun is going to have to look and not take, eh Kurama-kun?"
Kurama had the decency to blush slightly when Genkai glanced back at him and said, "Yes, well, he's locked up at least until the Full Moon when he has to be let loose. By that time, we'll be safe in H.Q. I'm assuming?"
Genkai nodded as the three came to a Goblin who sat at one of the teller's stands. He was writing on a piece of parchment.
Genkai cleared her throat.
When the Goblin looked down at her said evenly, "We need to go to Vault 333, Vault 123, and Vault 124."
The Goblin's eyebrow, if that's what they could call it, rose up and he asked, "Do you have your keys?"
Genkai reached into her pocket and pulled out three very elaborate keys. One was gold and had the kanji for Spirit Blast on the butt end with diamond cut sapphires lining both sides of the golden neck. The second one actually looked like a silver fox that was running. The key itself was the fox's mouth and the butt end was emerald and diamond shaped like nine tails. The last key was made of lapis lazuli and shaped like Yusuke's own Spirit Gun. The key portion looked like the blast and the butt end looked like his hand that normally shaped into a gun for his attack to work.
Both Kurama and Yusuke were wide eyed. Just how many MORE surprises did Grandma have in store for them! Genkai handed the keys to the teller, and all three watched as his eyes widened in surprise.
He looked at them and said politely, "I shall take you three down myself. My name is GrappleHook. It is my honor to escort two of the Nobles of Ma-Kai to their Ningen-Kai vaults and to escort Mistress Genkai to hers once more. This way please."
Genkai looked at Yusuke and Kurama smugly. Both their eyes were wide in shock.
"I guess you are wondering how he knows?"
Both shook their heads positively.
She shrugged and said quietly so only they, with their demon hearing could hear, "Ko-Enma was actually going to send all three of you to spy on Voldemort-no-baka. He had the plans in the works for a few months, but when we got news of Harry and Sirius Ko-Enma decided to make the two missions one. Because of this, Ko-Enma has been steadily putting your paychecks into Gringotts. So far, you both have six paychecks along with an eighth of your treasury in the bank."
Kurama did the math and said smartly, "So we both have currently 22,768.86 pounds."
Yusuke uncrossed his eyes and said, "Man, I wish I could do math that easily in my head. I need paper and pencil to do that stuff."
Kurama simply smiled. When they arrived, the Goblin silently got in the cart, and waved them to do so as well. With a gulp, they got in.
With a grin over his shoulder, the Goblin said, "One speed only sirs, madam."
Then they were off.
"YYYYYAAAAAAAAA!" yelled Yusuke in surprise. Kurama's smiled grew to cover his entire face, and Genkai was smirking.
"I LOVE IT!" he shouted as they came to a stop.
"Vault 333. Key, please."
Genkai handed it over and went inside. She quickly grabbed her money and got back in.
In quick succession, Yusuke and Kurama got their money and exited the bank.
Yusuke stretched as far as he could go and said with a grin, "That was fun! I can't wait to go back again!"
Kurama chuckled and said, "Well, I guess we're going to get our robes. Where are we going anyway Genkai?"
She nodded towards a nice store with moving manikins.
"That's where we're going?" asked a shocked Yusuke as his arms, which had been above his, fell to his sides.
"Yes dimwit. This is Madam Malkins-Robes for all Occasions. We'll find everything here."
Yusuke groaned at the line and grumbled as Kurama smiled politely at a young teenage witch. She blushed and giggled as her mother gave him an appreciative once over and whispered something to her daughter. Unfortunately, with his advanced hearing as a demon, he heard what was said, 'I like him luv, we need to find a way to get you two to meet. Just think of how your children will look!' He glared at them and stood closer to Kurama. His friend gave him a curious stare, but said nothing as Yusuke placed and arm around his neck and grinned at him. The mother and daughter huffed and glared at him as they walked out of the store. Genkai smirked. It seemed Yusuke was getting jealous. This was going to get interesting.
Harry was currently finishing up his exercises, when an owl flew into his room with a regal hoot.
Harry took the letter and flipped it over. The seal was from the Ministry of Magic-Education Department. He gulped-O.W.L.s had arrived.
He gathered up his famous Gryffindor courage and tore open the seal.
Dear Mr. Harrisent Jameston Lithium Vicus Potter,
Enclosed are your O.W.L. scores. To receive one O.W.L. you must receive an overall grade of an A. To receive two O.W.L.s you must receive and overall grade of EE or O.
It is also, to my utmost pleasure, to award to you a M-or Masters in your DADA O.W.L. results. This hasn't been awarded in nearly three hundred years.
Also, because of your high score, your grader, Professor Tofty, has deemed you eligible to receive an A in your N.E.W.T.s. You can of course, retake your DADA N.E.W.T. in your seventh year should you want a higher N.E.W.T. grade.
Congratulations,
Miranda Goldstein
Miranda Goldstein Director of EducationHe felt a thrill of excitement flow through his veins. If this is what the first page said, his scores couldn't be as bad as he had first thought.
Scores for Potter, H. J.
Scores for O.W.L.s are graded as such-
M-Masters-3
O-Outstanding-2
EE-Exceeded Expectations-2
A-Acceptable-1
D-Dreadful-0 P-Poor-0 T-Troll-0Student: Potter, Harry J.
Year: 5th
House: Gryffindor
School: Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
Class: Practical Theory Overall Transfiguration O EE O-2Charms O EE O-2
Potions O O O-2
Defense Against O+ O+ M-3
The Dark Arts
Herbology A EE EE-2Divination A P P-0
History of Magic N/A P P-0
Astrology EE EE EE-1Due to the interruption, ALL students shall receive an EE and those who wish to continue with the class must test again on Sept. 5 of the next term at nine in the morning. Those who wish to quit the class, can pick another class for their N.E.W.T.s that are only available to Year 6 and 7.
Care of Magical O O O-2Creatures
Total O.W.L.s awarded: 7/10
Total O.W.L.s points achieved: 14-20
Place in House: 2/8
Place in Hogwarts: 4/29
Congratulations Mr. Potter! We hope to see more excellent work from you in the future!
Congratulations,
Miranda Goldstein
Miranda GoldsteinDirector of Education
Harry had to bite his fingers to keep from yelling out loud in joy. He could continue on to become an Auror! He couldn't believe he was second in Gryffindor and fourth in his year! It was unbelievable! He was ecstatic! Then he saw the third page. Curious, he opened it.
In accordance to your job review, you have chosen to become and Auror. To become one you need an O in all of your core classes and at least 6/10 O.W.L.s to qualify. As seen above, you have met all the requirements to join the Ministry of Law Enforcement. We look forward to having your join the ranks Mr. Potter.
Enclosed you will find a list of N.E.W.T. classes. You must pick six or seven classes for your N.E.W.T.s. Please place a check beside the classes you wish to take.
1.) Ancient Runes- Professor R. Runes
2.) Arithmacy- Professor V. Vector
3.) Care of Magical Creatures-Professor R. Hagrid
4.) Charms-Professor F. Flitwick
5.) Defense Against the Dark Arts-Master Genkai
6.) Defense Association-Professor H. Potter (Open to all after dinner on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays)
7.) Divination- Professor S. Trelawny
8.) Dueling-Professor R. Lupin/A. Moody (Only 6 & 7)
9.) Healing-Madam P. Pomphry (Only 6 & 7)
10.) Herbology-Professor P. Sprout
11.) Muggle Studies- Professor T. Persons
12.) Potions-Professor S. Snape
13.) Transfiguration- Professor M. McGonagall
14.) Wand Creation- Professor H. Higgles (Only 6 & 7)
Harry blinked in shock. That couldn't be right! Him a teacher! He spied a postscript at the bottom. It was from Dumbledore-Harry, I thought that since D.A. was such a success last year, and since all the students who you taught all received EE or O, that you'd like to do so again. It'll be at night and it won't interfere with your Quidditch training, which are on Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday mornings from six in the morning till eight. Just so you know, Katie Bell, the Gryffindor Capitan, has asked for these times. Yes, you are back on the team as Seeker as Ms. Ginerva Weasley has expressed a desire to try out for one of the two new Chaser positions.
He groaned; he did it again! It didn't matter if he had wanted to teach a class or not. Not that he minded, but Dumbledore made the decision for him without asking first!
As he sat down to pick his N.E.W.T. classes, he thought happily, 'Oh well, at least I'm the teach and can toss anyone out like Malfoy if he and his goons act up!'