Chapter 13: Make these Runes my Bitch

Not much is known in canon about Ancient Runes so I'm going to make this bitch my own. If it clashes with what little there is in canon so be it.

For the record I have read pretty much every decent Runic fic on this site, ah who am I kidding I've read pretty much every decent non slash fic on this site. Its been awhile though so I might be straight up stealing their ideas without realizing it. That said Runes will be heavily influenced by works like Rune Stone Path by Temporal Knight and Runemaster by Tigerman which I encourage a gander at because they are really interesting reads.

Classes began with the same monotony I had come to expect from them. Except for one bright spot.

This year finally had something new and intriguing for me to sink my teeth into. I was taking both Runes and Arthimancy as I had always been good at math and Runes was the one subject I couldn't self study, at least without the basics. They had the bad habit of exploding.

"We begin today by explaining the fundamentals of Ancient Runes." Professor Babbling said after introductions were out of the way.

"Does anyone know what this rune means?"

She held up a symbol that looked like one of the staples we used to use around the farm for fencing. A upside down bent U shape. I held up my hand when no one else did.

"It's the Norse Rune for Power."

"Correct Mr. Diggory, your reputation is well deserved it seems. 5 points to Ravenclaw."

My Ravenclaw classmates beamed and the Slytherns rolled there eyes. I still think the house system was stupid and pointless. Unless the point was to be divisive, because it worked brilliantly for that.

"This rune is used as the basis for many norse enchantments. Now can anyone other than Mr. Diggory explain why?"

No one raised their hand.

She sighed "Mr. Diggory?"

"It is used as the magical fuel, so to speak, similar to electricity for muggle devices."

"Another 5 points, although I don't know what elikticty is. Think of it like the wood for a fire." She said to the other students who all nodded there heads.

"But professor, what gives that fuel energy in the first place?" I asked as I only had theories as to where magic came from.

"I'm sorry but what?"

"Like when I chant 'INCENDIO'" I chanted while casting at a wad of paper I threw up. It burst into flames. A few of my classmates clapped at the feat.

"Where does that energy come from?"

"Well of course magic, my boy."

I sighed "Professor energy can neither be created or destroyed that's basic physics. Like building block stuff and wizards go around violating it left and right. Sorry I know if I can't figure it out after years of trying you aren't going to know. Sorry please continue."

She was now very confused and a little insulted.

"Yes well I think one thing I can clarify is the magic comes from the use of the language in question. Its why all our spells are Latin its by far the most widely spoken of the ancient language. There is also a collective belief that the language is in fact magical. Some p…."

My hand darted up. She rubbed the sides of her nose while sighing.

"Yes Mr Diggory?"

"Can it be a fictional Language?"

"A fictional language. Why would someone make up a language?"

"Theoretically?" I said turning the word into a question.

"I suppose if a sufficient number of people used it and believed it to be magical, but again why would they believe so if it were made up."

"No further questions, your honor." I said flashing a charming smile.

I could think of a few fanbases that would have thousands if not millions who believe in a few fake magical languages. Shouldn't be too hard to recreate a few popular works of fiction from the future with a magical language built in, if I want to go full bore and create my own.

The possibilities of runes were truly immense.

"Yes well….."

The rest of class was simply an overview of the subject. She did demonstrate a few runic symbols and patterns but she didn't let us attempt it on our own yet.

Dammit foiled again.