"The path to power is paved with the stones of knowledge."
-Corvus Nyx
"Boss, I found a few schools for you to consider and can set you up to meet the headmaster immediately of any of them." Sarah said early the next morning as she walked into her boss's office.
"What schools?" Harry asked.
"Well the best schools in Europe besides Hogwarts are Durmstrang Institute, Slytherin Academy, Baeuxbatons Academy of Magic, The Academy of Magus Notita and Vox."
"Alright give me a rundown then, what's Durmstrang Institute?"
"Durmstrang is supposedly a castle in northern Europe. They teach the dark arts there among other things and refuse to accept muggle-born students. It has produced dark wizards such as Grindelwald who went on to almost take over the world. "
Harry nodded, "Next?"
"The Slytherin Academy was founded by Salazar Slytherin himself after he left Hogwarts. It was founded to be everything Hogwarts wasn't according to the founder. Slytherin aimed to have only purebloods that would be cunning and agile. In the past 100 years they began accepting half-bloods however muggle-borns are still refused. They teach normal and extraordinary classes there. From Transfiguration to necromancy."
Harry nodded his head again.
"Then there is Baeuxbaton which is a palace off the coast of France near the Mediterranean. They didn't give me much on the curiculium. All they said is that most students are pleasantly there is the Academy of Magus Notita and Vox."
"And?"
"And it means the Magical Academy of Knowledge and Power. They function differently than any other school. They have built the school system on a hierarchy among the students. You are powerful then you move up the latter. At the end of every year there is a tournament for the spot of King. During the year only the Elites can question and challenge the King from the year before. They teach everything but focus a lot on practical application. The school has been around about 800 years."
"Alright thanks Sarah. I think I'd like for you to set up a meeting with the headmasters of Slytherin and Vox."
Sarah nodded, "I'll get on it right away,"
With her departure the soon to be 11 year old was left in his office to consider his future. On one hand Harry liked the idea of being able to practice powerful dark arts without anyone minding on the other hand he loved the idea of a hierarchy. The idea inspired him; to be powerful enough to be King, and to be able to fight off any attacks. You would impress those around you and possibly inspire loyal followers.
A day went by and Harry was simply fantasizing about each school. He wanted to figure out which would be best for him but they both seemed so great, so awe inspiring.
The next day at noon a man with flowing silver hair and a pale complexion walked into Harry Potter's office wearing dark green robes, "Good day Mr. Potter,"
"Good day sir, may I ask who you are?"
"Oh of course where are my manors, my name is Liam Rayne I am the Headmaster of the Slytherin Academy." Mr. Rayne joyful said.
"Ah, so you are aware that I am considering your school for my wizarding education?" Harry inquired.
"Indeed, your friend informed me you had some questions." Mr. Rayne said matter-of-factly.
"Yes, first of all, what is the curriculum that you offer?"
"Well the basics: Transfiguration, Charms, Potions, Defense Against the Dark Arts, Herbology, Creaturology, Runes, Wizard History, Dangerous Beings 101. Then we also offer Dark Arts, and the History of Dark lords. We have an extensive library and encourage independent study." He said listing them off.
"Do you have any classes or books on light magic?"
"Light magic? Why would we?" The man look baffled by the mere idea.
"Well you see sir, I believe in the theory of yin and yang. We must keep the universe in balance by utilizing both sides of the coin. If I study dark arts, I also wish to study the light arts." Harry explained, "Strength without discipline is as useless as discipline without strength."
"Well I'm sorry but we do not offer light magic classes. It is a weak branch of magic." Mr Rayne said.
Harry scoffed and stated , "Well then sir I must decline, thank you for your time."
"But, I haven't even started on our outstanding Quidditch program." The man couldn't believe that he was being turned down for not teaching light magic.
"Good day sir," Harry stated his tone signally he had made up his mind.
Sarah walked in after Mr. Rayne stalked angrily out of the room, "Boss, how'd that meeting go?"
"I told him I would not be attending his school. It clearly favors one type of magic and that alone is not good."
Sarah nodded, "Well the headmistress from Vox is here,"
"Please send her in," Harry requested.
"Course boss,"
A minute later in walked a redhead in black robes, "Hello Mr. Potter. I am the headmistress of the Academy of Magus Notita and Vox. They call me Headmistress Rosenberg."
"Well it's a pleasure to meet you Headmistress."
"The pleasure is all mine Mr. Potter. I was frankly shocked when you said you were interested in our school. My first year as headmistress and I already got the famous Potter checking out the school."
"First year?"
"Yes last year I was in Sunnydale California stopping the apocalypse. Then it caved in and became a crater so I got a job as headmistress."
"No offence but what qualified you for the job?"
"Well to put it simply, I recently got so powerful I can be considered a goddess. I've done several major spells like resouling a vampire, changing the laws of the slayer, almost destroying the world… basically I have credentials that speak for themselves. Most places wouldn't hire me however because of the trying to end the world part." The headmistress said smiling as she revealed what she had done in the past. However a dark look dawned her eyes when she mentioned almost destroying the world.
Harry's eyes were a pair of wide saucers when she described this, "Well then… moving on what classes do you provide?" Harry asked deciding not to pry.
"Oh there are so many!" She said excitedly. Harry could tell she was a bit of a book worm, "We have Transfiguration, Charms, Defense Against the Dark Arts, Curses, Dark Arts, Blood Magic, Potions, Spell Crafting, Weapon Crafting, Hand to Hand Combat, Battle Magic, PE, Occulemency, Necromancy, Runes, Arithmancy, Magical First Aid, Muggle First Aid, Creaturology, Demonology…I think that's it." She said trailing off almost as if unsure of the class list.
"Well, that definitely sounds amazing. My secretary informed me that you have an unorthodox way of running the school, can you tell me about that?" Harry inquired.
"Of course, our school is run mostly by the students themselves. There are 5 houses, Gold, Ruby, Diamond, Onyx, and Emerald. Those types are based mainly upon your aura which tells what inner personality is. Then there are also ranks. You move up in ranks by being good at your classes and by beating other classmates in public duels. The ranks are Peasant, Knight, Lord, Elite, and King. The King is the supreme decider of right and wrong among the students. He can do anything short of murder. Being King is what everyone at Vox strives for. To be King one must beat the last King in a duel. Each rank and house has their own traits. These traits are reflected in their robes" She said and Harry's head began to spin, it was so odd yet intriguing.
Harry nods after he got over momentary shock, "So if I agree to go to your school I'd start out as a peasant and be assigned a house. From there I aim up the ladder?"
"Precisely." The Headmistress stated.
"What would I be required to bring?"
"A wand but you will be making your own by the end of your first year. Then you also need a to bring robes, the required text books depending on your classes, some paper. Pens and pencils. I'd recommend battle robes. Oh and you can bring a pet. Any pet at all will do." The Headmistress informed him with a smile.
"Then you can consider this my confirmation, I would love to join your institute." Harry stated gleefully.
"And what classes do you wish to take? You may have up to 8." She asked.
"Transfiguration, Charms, Defense against the Dark Arts, Potions, Weapon Crafting, Battle Magic, Dark Arts and Runes"
"Alright, I recommend you study Latin during your free time. The term starts in 2 months so please be prepared. You will be flooing to the Academy. You just walk up to the fire place at Diagon Alley and say, 'Vox Academy, Password: Fate' That should get you to the Academy. See you then,"
"See you Ma'm."
A/N: Okay... so Willow Rosenberg is here from Buffy/Angel because she is amazing. I have to comment this is after Season 7 of Buffy and during Season 5 of Angel. I'm not sure if anyone else will show up from the show. I love Willow she is played by the greatest actress ever and I think shes hot... however I felt it fit. For anyone who doesn't follow buffy. Willow Rosenberg is a witch who practices wandless magic. Like I stated in the story she resouled a vampire (Angel), changed the laws of the Vampire Slayers, and almost destroyed the world. The last part is because her lover, Tara, was killed.
Anyways
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