A/N: YAY! Another one today! Definitely a record! Whoop there it is! I'm on a roll! I'll try to get more out soon. Review!

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Power of the Mage: Blast to the Past

Training and the Prophecy Part One

Beginnings of Magic

4 Years Later

"Look at her, so happy and care free. We should call her in for supper soon, though."

The four founders, Helga, Rowena, Godric, and Salazar, along with Merlin, were watching Irrisa play in the fields around Hogwarts.

"Yes, yes, Rowena. I do believe you are correct. Godric, could you please go and gather our charge and tell her that it is time for supper." Godric nodded and left the room.

"It's been four years since Irrisa arrived here. It feels like just yesterday we found her outside the gates."

Helga gazed out the window to see Godric approaching Irrisa. Irrisa, looking up at Godric, nodded and folled him back into the castle.

"We better get to the Great Hall for supper."

Helga nodded, "I know… but…"

"Helga? What is it?" Salazar asked.

"I don't know. I feel that something bad is going to happen in the next few years. I want Irrisa to start learning magic."

"Helga." Merlin said slowly. "She is too young. It would be too hard for her."

"Merlin, do you remember two years ago when she started doing accidental magic…"

Flashback

"Hey Helga, look!"

"What Rowena?"

"Irrisa is standing!"

Both woman squealed when Irrisa looked at them and laughed.

"So cute!" Rowena exclaimed.

"Hey! Merlin, Godric, Salazar! Come look! Irrisa is walking!" Helga yelled.

Merlin, Godric, and Salazar came over.

"See!"

"Wok! Me wok!" Irrisa gurgled as she clapped her hands.

Merlin and Godric laughed as Salazar smiled.

"Yes Irrisa. Your walking." Merlin said slowly so Irrisa could understand.

Salazar smirked. "Yeah, now all you need to do is grow wings and then you can fly."

"Fy! Me fy?!" Irrisa asked Salazar.

"No, Irrisa. Your not old enough yet."

Irrisa didn't like that and frowned.

"Looks like she didn't like that, eh Salazar? Holy!"

Everyone turned to see why Godric stopped talking and gasped. Salazar was floating a couple feet off the floor.

"Fy! Fy!" Irrisa laughed.

"Uh, Merlin, could you please let me down now. I'm getting dizzy."

Merlin chuckled as he released Salazar.

"Well, we definitely know she's magical." Rowena spoke into the silence.

As if a light came on, they all started to laugh.

End Flashback

"Yes, Helga, I remember."

"She was two! You know as well as I do that the younger the age at which they start doing accidental magic, the more powerful the witch or wizard is. If we don't start teaching her magic soon, then when we do start teaching it, it will overwhelm her and it will be out of control! I'm not saying to teach her large and/or complex spells, just spells that could help her protect herself and lower the risk of a magical outburst."

Merlin sighed. "Your right. I just wanted her to have a normal and innocent life for a while. I wanted to see her be happy as long as possible."

Salazar placed a hand on Merlin's shoulder.

"We all want that for her but that is not how things are going. If we can't keep her innocent, we can keep her informed so that she can make the right decisions."

Merlin smiled. "The I think it's about time we teach Irrisa magic."

Merlin went to leave but was stopped.

"Merlin."

Merlin turned around.

"Yes, Rowena?"

"I, Rowena Ravenclaw request permission from Merlin to allow Irrisa Iris Potter to become my apprentice."

Salazar's and Helga's eyes widened. Merlin was thoughtful for a few seconds before answering.

"I, Merlin, grant permission for Irrisa Iris Potter to become Rowena Ravenclaw's apprentice with this condition; Irrisa Potter must know the basics of magic before she can become your full apprentice. Do you accept?"

"I do."

"Then let it be done."

Rowena relaxed and smiled.

"Phew. For a second there I thought you weren't going to allow it."

"I thought about it, and I feel that it was an excellent idea. I would also like to ask Helga and Salazar if they would also consider taking Irrisa on as apprentices when she is ready."

Helga and Salazar looked at each other before replying in unison, "We accept."

"Good. I am also going to ask Godric if he would accept her as an apprentice as well."

"I'm sure he will, Merlin. We all want her to remain safe." Salazar said.

Rowena's face became thoughtful. "Merlin"

"Yes Rowena."

"Why don't you also take Irrisa on as an apprentice?"

Merlin's eyebrows rose.

"You haven't had an apprentice since… him, and it's about time someone else is trained to be a mage."

Merlin sighed. "Rowena, you know that I cannot train someone to be a mage if they do not have the dormant magic for it. I have searched many-a-time since…him, and I have not found a suitable candidate."

"What if she had the dormant magic? Would you take her on as your apprentice?"

After a brief silence, Merlin responded.

"Yes. It would be much easier to teach and much easier for her to learn at such a young age. We'll test her later. Right now we must go to supper. Godric and Irrisa must wonder what is btaking us so long. Come, let us go."

"There you are! We were wondering where you were." Godric said as Merlin, Rowena, Helga, and Salazar entered the Great Hall.

"we are terribly sorry, we were discussing an important matter. If you will come with me for a moment I will inform you."

Godric nodded and excused himself from the table. "Lead the way."

Merlin and Godric left through the side door situated behind the head atable.

"Good evening Irrisa. How are you?" Rowena asked when she sat down on Irrisa's right.

"I'm fine. Thank you Ms. Ravenclaw."

Rowena laughed. "How many times have I told you to call me Rowena."

"May times, but it is rude to call a lady of your stature by her first name."

Rowena laughed harder. "You read too much, little one. You're the only four year old I have ever seen that can speak so fluently and grammatically correct."

Irrisa smiled. "I do my best."

Rowena smiled back.

"Yes you do."

"Hello, Ms. Hufflepuff, Mr. Slytherin, I am terribly sorry for not acknowledging you sooner."

Helga laughed while Salazar smiled.

"Don't worry dear, it's no problem; and please, call me Helga."

Irrisa went to protest but Helga held up her hand.

"From now on you are to call us by our first names. I am not asking."

"Alright Ms. Huff- Helga." Irrisa said awkwardly.

Helga smiled. Godric and Merlin re-entered the hall and took their seats. Merlin to the left of Irrisa and Gosric on the other side of Merlin. (God/Mer/Irr/Row/Hel/Sal)

"Now, Irrisa." Merlin turned to talk to Irrisa after the food had appeared. "Godric, Helga, Rowena, Salazar, and I have decided it is time for you to start learning a little bit of magic."

Irrisa's face lit up at the mention of learning magic.

"But first, I would like you to know some important information concerning your past."

"My past?"

"I can't explain it to you very well so, here."

Merlin handed Irrisa the letter that was sent with her to them four years ago. Irrisa, when she was finished reading the letter, placed it down onto the table. Merlin and the founders couldn't see her face as it was bowed and her hair was in front of her eyes. When she brought up her head they saw many emotions playing across her face. Pain, sorrow, hatred. All of these were there but were hidden underneath the surface. The only emotion that was clear was determination. Everyone was taken aback by the amount of determination they saw. Irrisa finally spoke, breaking the silence.

Thank you, for letting me know. I know I am extremely young and most children my age wouldn't understand but, I do and I thank you for the opportunity to learn more about my past."

Merlin's eyes saddened as he realized that some of Irrisa's innocence was lost.

It's for the best. Was Merlin's thought.

"Merlin."

Merlin shook his head.

"Yes, Irrisa?"

"May I go to the library and start researching a little bit of magic?"

Merlin looked closely at Irrisa and he noticed that she was hoping he would say yes. He chuckled at the childish look of pleading and contained excitement and his heart lifted.

"Yes child, you may."

Irrisa quickly excused herself and walked briskly out of the room. You could see that she was trying not to run. Everyone shared the same though as they watched Irrisa leave the hall.

As long as she can keep some of her innocence, everything will be fine.