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Chapter 9

October 3rd 1987

Surrey, England

Harry walked with his friend Daphne down the street to his next Session with Master Dao.

He had been training with the older man for over a year now and what a year it had been.

Master Dao had taught him the Taijiquan Forms and Principles which had been incredibly hard to learn and remember.

Much harder than what he was learning in Muggle School.

Harry was very interested in learning Elemental Magic.

Master Dao said though that it would be quite some time before he learned how to do that and that he had to learn and master the four Martial Arts of Taijiquan,Hung Gar,Shaolinquan,and Baguazhang before he could learn the Four Elemental Magic Styles of Water,Earth,Fire and Air.

Daphne had wanted to go visit his training sessions for quite some time now but they had not been able to work it out yet.

Now they where able to thankfully.

Harry felt real bad that with both of them occupied a lot recently with Martial Arts and Gymnastics the two of them had not had as much time to do things together outside of school.

He thought that Daphne would like Master Dao though.

Master Dao had forbidden him from telling anyone that he was basically learning magic with Master Dao but Harry hoped that seeing and getting to know Daphne would change his mind.

Entering the building Daphne and Harry walked into the room where they saw Master Dao in meditative contemplation.

He noticed them coming in though.

"Ah Harry "He said "How are you".

"I'm good sir "Harry replied "This is my friend I've told you about Daphne Greengrass".

At that Master Dao turned to Daphne with interest.

"Its nice to meet you Mrs. Greengrass"Master Dao said holding out a hand "I remember fighting alongside your grandfather Adolphus against Grindlwald".

At that Daphne looked shocked.

"My grandfather "She asked.

Harry smirked.

He had had pretty much the same reaction as Daphne when he started working with Master Dao over a year ago.

The old man had seen a lot.

Despite being unable to use a wand Master Dao was able to learn how to do all of the spells non verbally and wandlessly using a fake wand to cover up and he was able to become the best student in his graduating year.

And then he had went on to fight in multiple battles of the War against Grindlewald becoming highly decorated before returning home and setteling into retirement teaching the Martial Arts to Muggles in a small Surrey neighborhood.

Harry was the first Magical that Master Dao had ever taught.

"You fought with my Grandfather"Daphne asked.

Master Dao nodded "I still remember him saving me from getting blasted off building and saved my life at Argentan".

Daphne gaped "Your magic"She asked realizing what that ment.

Master Dao nodded.

"Wow"Daphne said sounding shocked and looked at Harry "Youve been working with a magic user for the past year now and didint tell me".

Harry nodded.

"Has he been helping you with your wandless magic"Daphne asked.

Now Harry was the one who was shocked.

Daphne chuckled "Ive seen you practicing a few times before we meet up by the creekside"She explained.

Harry rubbed his head sheeplessly.

"Sorry"He said "Ive wanted to keep it a secret so that i could surprise you when we got to Hogwarts".

Daphne smiled.

"Harry you dont need to do that in order to impress me you know".

Master Dao looked at the two of them and grinned.

"Ah Young Love"He said wistfully.

At that both Daphne and Harry blushed heavily before Harry decided to talk to his teacher about the work they where doing.

"I was wondering if Daphne could observe our training "Harry asked.

Master Dao nodded.

"Harry you have done a good job learning the Taijiquan Forms and Principles over the past year and their is much to do before you head off to Hogwarts next year"He said pulling out a piece of paper "This is what you will be learning over the next eleven months".

"Oh and if we have time before Hogwarts or later on we can go over these Baguazhang forms"

During Master Dao going over the next years curriculum Harry listed patiently but he looked to the side and saw Daphne looking shocked.

"Wow "She said "You think Harry can learn those all before next September".

Master Dao chuckled.

"Mrs. Greengrass Harry here is the fastest learner that I have ever seen in forty plus years of instructing in Martial Arts "He said "He is a natural and i have the fullest confidence that he can master the majority of what I just listed off before he goes to Hogwarts".

"And besides he is learning the basics of how to preform these moves but it will take several more years of continuous practice before he can truly master these Martial Arts forms".

Daphne nodded and looked at Harry with a look of wonderment in her eyes.

"Impressive "She murmured.

"Lets do some review on your forms first"Master Dao said "Give me these dozen moves and then these postures"

Breathing in Harry focused on the forms and postures that Master Dao wanted him to do.

As he moved in the ways that he needed to he saw out of the corner of his eye Daphne taking a seat in the edge of the room and watching him.

Harry had watched her Gymnastics practice a little while back so that seemed fair.

It was weird having someone else watching him doing the moves though.

Putting that out of his mind though Harry finished with his exercises and turned back to Daphne and Master Dao.

Seeing Daphne's look of wonder made him beam with confidence.

Master Dao looked at Harry and nodded before turning back to Daphne.

"Say Mrs. Greengrass i believe i have heard that you practice Gymnastics"He asked.

Daphne nodded.

"So you are quite flexible and athletic then"Master Dao wondered.

Daphne answered in the affirmative.

Master Dao thought for a second.

"In Martial Arts knowing how to have dynamic and kinetic flexibility is quite important "He said "Is that something your gymnastics instructor has been teaching your".

"A Little Bit"Daphne replied.

Master Dao nodded "If you could help Harry with his flexibility a bit that would be much appreciated Mrs. Greengrass "He said.

Daphne helping him.

That would be quite interesting Harry thought.

Daphne then started walking over to Harry and Master Dao doing a back flip as well.

Well she was impressed with him and he was definitely impressed with her.

"I don't think that i can do that "Harry said sleeplessly.

Master Dao smiled "You don't have to Harry your body is naturally structured differently than Mrs. Greengrass's one and you both have your strengths".

"How about you try copying Harrys movements Mrs. Greengrass"Master Dao said.

"Daphne please "She replied.

Master Dao nodded and turned to Harry "I want you to do the Zuǒyòu Yémǎ Fēnzōng Form and Daphne here can try and copy you".

Harry focused and took the proper position.

Daphne watched his movements carefully and tried to imitate him.

Master Dao nodded "Harry why don't you help your friends form". He asked.

Blushing at that Harry none the less went up to Daphne to correct her arm and leg movements.

After that they looked to see Master Dao looking at the two of them.

"Would you be interested in helping your friend here with his Martial Arts Mrs. Greengrass"Master Dao finally said "There is a benefit i believe in helping someone else with their form that allows you to help your own form".

Daphne nodded and grinned looking at Harry "Sure and maybe i could also do my Gymnastics practice with you guys"She said "My Instructor says that i need to do at least five handstands, seven backbends, eight forward rolls, nine splits and ten sprints a day".

"Wow "Harry said it looks like you have a busy training schedule yourself Daphne".

She shrugged.

"Not as much as yours "She replied "And i appreciated you helping me with the splits earlier".

"You to will both being going to Hogwarts next year wont you be"Master Dao asked.

They both replied in the affirmative.

Master Dao chuckled "I'm sure the two of you will get along swimmingly there "He said "Their are many places at Hogwarts that your will be able to commandeer for your own purposes as well as the important role of continuing to practice your Martial Arts and Gymnastics and i feel more confident with you going with Harry Mrs. Greengrass that he will actually buckle down and continue to practice even throughout the tough school year".

"Hey"Harry protested not sure if that was a dig at his work ethic or not.

Master Dao smiled "Just joking 'He said "Now why don't you two have some tea with me".

Daphne and Harry chatted to each other as they followed Master Dao for some tea before training started up once more.

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