-Previously on Avatar Potter-
"He asked me to come and meet a young boy that had been left at the temple threshold "
"Master Xuan examined him as well and said his chi was more powerful then a fully trained Avatar and flowed like the rapids of a great river…"
"Sister Wei Chenguang, it is the decision of the council to grant your request."
"His name is Harry Potter"
"ALBUS DUMBLEDORE…"
Chapter Two
"Who might I ask is calling" Dumbledore ask never losing is cool exterior.
The figure floated into the hall half way to the head table the wind in the hall picked up as he got closer. The wind died down and the person slowly fell to the ground and the glow disappeared. The students and teachers anxiously waited for the young man to answer.
"I am the fourth champion of the Tri-Wizard Tournament" Harry answered simply.
All of the students started to look at Harry trying to see the tell tale scar, the teachers were looking for similarities between this boy and his parents. The only feature they recognized were his mothers eyes.
"Mr. Potter how nice of you come" Albus said. Mentally he did his happy lemon drop dance.
Harry walked calmly to the head table and bowed to the staff "It's a pleasure to be here. Even if it is forced. I hope my time here will be productive."
"Yes… Well let me introduce you to Madam Olympe Maxime, the headmaster of Beauxbatons Academy of Magic, Igor Karkaroff headmaster of Durmstrang Institute, Minerva McGonagall, Serverus Snape, Fillius Flitwick, Pamona Sprout, Sirius Black, and Remus Lupin…all teachers here at this fine school." Albus introduced all the people at the head table.
Harry gave one bow "It is an honor to meet you. Sirius, Remus it is good to meet you in person"
Sirius gave up on decorum and charged Harry and grabbed him up in a tight hug.
Albus waited to give Sirius his moment "Very good Professor Black, I'm sure young Harry will need to breathe soon"
Sirius pulled away giving Harry a sheepish look "Sorry"
"It's no problem" Harry smiled.
Albus smiled at their reaction hoping this would lead to Harry's compliance. "Now may I introduce the other competitors… When I call your name please stand up. Cedric Diggory of Hufflepuff house. Victor Krum the champion of Durmstrang"
Both stood and acknowledged Harry while he bowed to each.
"And last but not least Ms. Fleur Dela…"
"CHO!!" yelled Harry. Before anybody could react Harry leapt 15 ft into the air and landed right behind Cho and grabbed her into a hug. Cho didn't let it phase her and soon both were speaking quickly and fluently in mandarin. Fleur Delacour for her part was incensed that this child would interrupt her introduction and then ignore her completely for the other child sitting next to her.
For all the things Albus expected it was never that his little weapon new the star of the Ravenclaw Quidditch team, the way he handled her native tongue and the skills he displayed so far. Albus decided he needed to find the reason for their connection and then break it. "Mr. Potter, Ms Chang while it is good to see old friends it is quite rude to interrupt and introduction."
Harry smiled apologetically to Cho, turned and gave a bow to Fleur "I am sorry miss. I didn't mean to be rude. Cho is a good friend and I haven't seen her much in the last couple of years. Please forgive me."
Harry kept his head bowed until Fleur spoke to him " Oui, it iz understandable. You are forgiven"
Harry gave her a smile and turned his attention back to the head table. Most of the teachers wore expressions of shock and awe over his abilities and knowing Cho. Professor Snape was sneering at him that was no surprise since his father warned him before hand. Headmaster Dumbledore had a calculating look.
Harry gave Cho one last hug before jumping back to the head table. "So what's next?"
Albus smiled "Well you can join us for dinner then afterward I have Mr. Weasley and Ms. Granger to show you to the dorm room I have assigned you in Gryffindor tower and they will escort you to and from class until you learned your way around the castle. Your class schedule will be delivered tomorrow at breakfast, but I would like to meet with you in my office first thing and…"
"is there a problem Mr. Potter?" Albus asked noticing the look of bewilderment that crossed Harry's face.
"Yes and no Headmaster…I appreciate the offer to stay in the castle, but I prefer to sleep out in nature, plus my familiar is what you would call her is not comfortable right now to be by herself in this new environment for and extended amount of time so I will have to respectfully decline the offer." Harry said.
Snape was about to say something when Harry continued. "The escort is also appreciated as this is such a large place and I will very much use there services, but I am confused as to the part about my class schedule and actually going to class. I'm not a student here and to be honest I won't be anytime soon if ever although every once in a while it would be nice to sit in on a class just to see what goes on in a real school."
Snape started on Harry as soon as he finished "Typical Potter arrogance thinking he can dictate terms to his betters 100 points from Gryffindor for your mouthing off to the Headmaster."
"Now see here Serverus" Professor McGonagall started
"I am well with in my rights to discipline a student for that kind of behavior" Snape smiled for having a legitimate reason for docking points
"Excuse me Mr. Snape I would like to point out, that I am not a student here let alone in Gryffindor, so I don't think the point deduction will hold. Since I was apparently entered into this tournament with out my knowledge I don't see my self as "dictating terms" the headmaster is yours not mine." Harry interjected calmly.
"You are right Mr. Potter, however as an underage wizard I can not let you stay outside of the castle at night. Maybe you could bring your familiar here with you it wouldn't be so bad to leaver her alone for the night. The issue of classes isn't that big a deal but I would encourage you to attend some classes just to keep up with your studies. With the tournament going on I don't think you mentor would be to happy with your skills becoming rusty now would he" Albus said with his twinkle going for force.
"Again I must refuse. If there is a danger out there that can take my familiar deserves to have me for dinner it is just the natural order of things."
"I would listen to him Professor. Qing can be quite fierce when it comes to protecting Harry" Cho said
"Chang 25 points for butting into a conversation that doesn't concern you" Snape yelled.
"Actually Mr. Snape, Cho is the only one in this school besides me that knows anything about Qing Cho, so she was well with in her rights to point out the dangers of messing with me when Qing is around." Harry corrected him.
"Quite right Mr. Potter. 50 points to Ravenclaw for adding pertinent fact to the conversation and 125 points to Gryffindor for having to listen to this drivel." McGonagall said.
Albus was once again fuming with every word coming from Snape's mouth. Albus was going to play it cool and capitulate to Harry's conditions hoping to build a level of trust over time. Now with the level of animosity established by him it would be much harder.
"Very well Harry, but I do expect you tomorrow in my office by 9 please. Now shall we sit down to eat"
"Thank you no Headmaster. I ate shortly before I arrived, but I will be there at the appointed time. Now who can I talk about the local game and hunting circles so Qing can eat? I really don't want to destroy the ecology of the area by her huge appetite." Harry asked
Dumbledore was shocked again what kind of familiar would destroy the ecosytem. "I'm sure Hagrid our groundskeeper can tell you all you need to know."
Harry smiled "thank you, I will talk with him in the morning. Qing ate before we arrived so she should be good for a couple more days. Good night everyone! Night Cho"
"Night Harry tell Qing I said Hi." Cho called out after him.
-1 Hour Later in a cave just outside Hogsmeade-
"Hey Qing I'm back" Harry yelled as he landed at the mouth of the cave
Qing just snorted and continued her nap.
"Cho said hi" Harry said stroking her scales
Harry sat meditating on the encounter soon pointing out all the strange details with the headmaster and Snape.
"You know what Qing I think you should come with me tomorrow. What do you say you want to see Cho"
Qing just snorted again
"Yeah your right… night"