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Legilimens-Chapter 9
With the Prefects guiding them, Harry and the fellow Puffs descended down the stairs leading to the basement of the school, Tom never visited the Hufflepuff common room because he thought the "Puffs" beneath him. All the while people were watching Harry like a Hawk, namely Snape, McGonagall, and Sprout. The first years had formed a tight pack with girls at left and boys at right, somehow Harry found himself in the front mid, a typical position for a leader. Directly following the Prefect whose name he did not know yet. The puffs of his year had somehow non-verbally communicated and elected him to be their leader. Although another boy seemed to resent it, whose name if he was not mistaken was Ernie McMillan. Not that it mattered; Harry had the best tutor possible to learn Power plays and handling coups. They reached a Painting which was still, yet somehow appeared to be breathing, it had a different charm and appeared more lively than other paintings he had seen on his way, while those were animated it was "still and yet with life'. The painting was of a woman who one would consider pretty yet not beautiful. Yet in all the magical paintings he had seen this one somehow topped all of them. The prefect then announced the password, the portrait smiled slightly and opened. The inside was well lit and comprised of yellow and black hangings. Fat armchairs and well lit fires gave the place a nice feeling. They were led towards a corridor that comprised purely of tunnels with gates and each one was labeled according to year and gender. The tunnels led to their dormitories. The first years were told to make themselves comfortable, they were expected for a meeting with the Head of House in morning. Before anyone had any chance to speak Harry chose a bed that was near to a false window, bid his year mates goodnight. Being as tired as he was due to all the excitement it took no time for Harry to fall asleep.
Next day Harry arrived to the common room that had only a few students mostly older years that seemed to be preparing for their classes. All eyes turned to him when he entered, using his occulmency training Harry held himself with confidence under all the scrutiny and exited the common room, remembering the path with which he entered he followed it back to the great hall, again their was a rush of excited chatter even though their were not many early risers, and not many students of teachers were present. Snape and Sprout were already seated as was Dumbles who was watching everyone with a smile. If there was one good quality in Dumbles; it was his smile, for the naïve it put them at ease and for those who crossed him it simply created a chilling effect. Somewhat familiar to what his phoenix did, those he considered allies were boosted of moral and those enemies did not like its cry.
The Granger girl was the only Gryffindor first year present at her table, while the Slytherin table was empty of first years. Granger seemed to be immersed in a book he observed, and by the way she was flipping pages she seemed to be revising, at least she had some good quality, but why revise in front of great hall. Surely she could have slept one hour less and studied, it wasn't as if there was some exam later today.
Harry was interrupted mid breakfast/mid scrutinizing his fellow peers when he was joined by Susan Bones, Hannah Abbot, Justin and Ernie. All looking at him apprehensively, Harry smiled slightly, poor kids were afraid to start a conversation with him and seemed to be waiting for him to make the first move. Soon enough Harry started asking them about themselves, to "Properly" introduce themselves all the while scanning them and was surprised, the lot was good at heart but was too "less slytherin", meaning easily manipulated one, not that he won't take advantage of the fact. Harry waited like a good little Hufflepuff for his peers to finish breakfast, a fact not missed by them, he could tell. Good! He was gaining their trust and it was good in his book, a firm backing of his own house followed by a few allies in each house for his own year, and some casual acquaintances in older years was a good thing to have as early as possible.
As they left they all had the misfortune of watching Ronal Weaseley taking his first bite, glaring at Hannah at pointing Ronald out they all marched back towards the common room, somehow keeping breakfast in its right place followed by Hannah who was amused yet her smile came as a grimace. The girl was the first to watch him eat and had pointed it to others thereby sharing her misfortune. But it was a good thing, from what little he had gained from Ronalds mind, the kid was unmotivated, lazy and of average intelligence, with no manners whatsoever
"Welcome everyone to Hufflepuff, as you might know you are here because you are hardworking and loyal, our house values loyalty, fairness and hard work above all other traits and hence you are here because the hat judged you to be here. It is well known that we are considered talent less by other houses, but let it be clear to you from today on, that it is not so. We are loyal and hard working does not mean we cannot be brave, or ambitious or intelligent. For example, Mister McMillan what is your goal in life."
"To take after my families business Professor", the boy in question replied somewhat shyly, a surprising change in the haughty behavior
"A great ambition, as Mr. McMillan's family controls a range of greenhouses for potion ingredients. Who said we cannot be ambitious, all other houses show traits that are admirable but our house shows us THE PATH to achieve our dreams. If you work hard towards your ambition, you can do it. Alumni of our house make things Happen, we do not get the spotlight, but that does not mean we do not contribute. We are known for our work ethic and dedication, bravery does not gets the job done neither does intelligence, someone has to do the job and that is where we come. I wish you best of luck for your first day and hope that by the end of the year you consider yourself a family. Never hesitate to ask help from me, your seniors or your peers, and never hesitate to help a friend in need. Work together and achieve your dreams, you are here to learn and grow, with the best environment possible. If you require assistance my office is always open."
The way the heart warming speech was delivered, with so much emotion, it was inspiring. Perhaps she would give additional lessons about speech giving. One could actually see the slight tension and unease in the Hufflepuffs go away after the speech. One had to look for it to find that yes; there was some tension due to being sorted in Hufflepuff, the so called house of losers. It was all gone.
Focusing back to the speech Harry heard further
"To help you all for your first year, each of you is assigned a mentor; mentors are volunteers that are given the chance to help the newcomers of Hufflepuff, those from second year and above. Let me be very clear, the mentors are doing this with no personal gain, please keep that in mind. They are doing because they wanted to help, be respectful to them as you are to a teacher. In no way are you to take them for granted. If you become friends it is good, but do not demand them to do work for you. The mentors will report monthly to me and will make sure that all you work is completed in time. You may ask them for book references but are absolutely forbidden to ask them for their completed homework". With a glare the speech was finished, when Bones asked
"When do we meet them?"
"Do not worry, those that have volunteered will find you within first two days. If not please inform me".
With that said we were shooed away for our classes.
"There, look at the tall kid with green eyes. That's Him!"
"Do you think he will talk to me?"
"Don't you think he is cute?"
"Whoa! Harry Potter….but still a Hufflepuff? Not so special after all"
"Agreed, not so special after all"
The whispers followed Harry wherever he went for the first day. The Hufflepuffs had formed a tight pack and were closely shielding Harry. Diggory was kind enough to help them know the way towards their classes; Poor kid excused himself five minutes early from each class to help them. The guy sure knew how to cement his position. Not so total Hufflepuff after all, with a charming smile and good looks if he was in Harry's year he would have felt threatened. It looked like Diggory would run for a political career, if he remembered correctly his father was a ministry dept. head after all. Good, it would make allying himself to him a lot easier if Diggory had the understanding of basics, then he would see the use of becoming friends.
The first class being Herbology with Gryffindors, they were given instructions about safety and conduct and a tour to the 3 greenhouses out of the 10, in which they would be working.
For about one month all they would do is read theory and get acquainted with the equipments used.
Next was potions with Snape. The foulest teacher ever! Although he did make an impressive entry, his overall doom and gloom demeanor made it difficult to focus on the subject. Why couldn't he be cheerful like Sprout, but then he imagined a cheerful Snape, the image was even more frightening, some things were best left as they were.
So with heavy heart he took in the rest of class room, the students had yet to come out of their musing. The class room was cold yet surprisingly fresh smelling given it was in dungeons and was used for potions; most if not all of them smelled foul.
"You are here to learn the subtle science and exact art of potion making," he began. He spoke in barely more than a whisper, but they caught every word — like Professor Snape had the gift of keeping a class silent without effort. He carried on-
"As there is little foolish wand-waving here, many of you will hardly believe this is magic. I don't expect you will really understand the beauty of the softly simmering cauldron with its shimmering fumes, the delicate power of liquids that creep through human veins, bewitching the mind, ensnaring the senses… I can teach you how to bottle fame, brew glory, and even stopper death— if you aren't as big a bunch of dunderheads as I usually have to teach."
"Although I already have doubts about your competence" his gaze lingered upon Harry,
Let's find out who is competent and who isn't with time shall we-
"Potter!" said Snape suddenly. "What would I get if I added powdered root of asphodel to an infusion of wormwood?"
"Given their properties, some sort of sleeping drought professor." Harry replied after small deliberation.
Snape's lips curled into a sneer.
"Tut, tut — fame clearly isn't everything. If you had read more carefully chapter 9 of "1000 magical herbs and fungi," you would have learnt that it was "drought of living death", the most potent sleeping potion."
"Let's try again. Potter, where would you look if I told you to find me a bezoar?"
"An apothecary, a potions kit, your cabinet, a magical goat's stomach." several students snickered.
"It would be much appreciated if you keep your humor to yourself in this classroom Mr. Potter, but yes essentially correct answer. 10 points from Hufflepuff,"
"What is the difference, Potter, between monkshood and wolfsbane?"
"It is the same plant, Proffessor."
"You forgot to mention that it is also called Aconite. I would expect you to come prepared better next time Mr. Potter else you will serve detentions. And that goes for rest of you as well."
"Well? Why aren't you all copying that down?" everyone except some Ravens started writing everything down, those ravens were already making notes.
Harry brought out his fountain pen and started writing on a parchment, Snape stalked nearer and called out on him.
"I will not tolerate you showing off in my class Potter, put that muggle contraption back in you pocket. Bring a quill next time and do not borrow one in this class, copy everything noted from someone and bring it along with next piece of homework I give. 20 points from Hufflepuff. You think you are special aren't you, you just had to think of something to show off."
Harry kept his head down and did not reply, he wasn't going to apologize, Snape expected him to.
Some students were appalled; some giving him looks of sympathy. Everyone now knew that Snape held a grudge against him, not to mention very few knew the answers to those questions and thus could not say that they would not have lost points in his place.
The rest of the lesson went without any incidence but Snape was on lookout to deduct points from them, especially Harry.
And so came Friday, their first Transfiguration lesson began. After an impressive display of animagus transformation by McGonagall she briefly introduced them to concepts of transfiguration which basically boiled down to belief, imagination and knowledge of structure of the object transfigured. She then demonstrated by changing the desk to an adorable dog, drawing looks of awe from everyone. Harry had to give it to McGonagall, she made everyone believe that it was possible, all the while displaying her skill in transfiguration and removing any doubts anyone held.
The rest of the lesson consisted of everyone trying to turn a match in a needle, Harry had already had some practice and was able to produce a perfect needle on his second try, much to McGonagall's delight, who informed him that his father was a prodigy in transfiguration and she would have been glad to have Harry in her own House.
Harry thanked her but politely replied that he liked his own house so far. The Granger girl was glaring at Harry as if he had broken some rule by succeeding; she herself had tried at least 12 times and had yet to even deform her needle.
McGonagall then gave Harry further instructions on how to turn the needle back to a match, further if he succeeded then turning multiple at once and back, much to Granger's fury, who was now altering between trying the spell and glare in Harry's direction.
The class everyone had really been looking forward to was Defense Against the Dark Arts, but Quirrell's lessons turned out to be a bit of a joke. His classroom smelled strongly of garlic, which everyone said was to ward off a vampire he'd met in Romania and was afraid would be coming back to get him one of these days. His turban, he told them, had been given to him by an African prince as a thank-you for getting rid of a troublesome zombie, but they weren't sure they believed this story. For one thing, when Seamus Finnigan asked eagerly to hear how Quirrell had fought off the zombie, Quirrell went pink and started talking about the weather; for another, they had noticed that a funny smell hung around the turban, and the Weasley twins insisted that it was stuffed full of garlic as well, so that Quirrell was protected wherever he went.
A light touch of legilimency told him that Quirell was a wolf in a sheep's clothing. He had insanely strong presence in his mind and Harry would have been hard pressed to enter undetected, so he removed himself quickly. But something was off about Quirell, his mind did not seem strong yet there was an alternate presence that protected, like a second personality, it was partly the reason why Harry made hasty retreat, the presence was not animagus form, it was like a split personality perhaps; Or to Harry's horror a possession. It could be Tom himself possessing, or maybe some other dark wizard. Harry now had to conform what was hidden at Hogwarts that made the dark lord desperate enough to risk coming to Hogwarts. Something probably one in the world, but what? All he had seen Hagrid retrieving was a small grubby package. Harry cursed, maybe he should have stolen it from Hagrid, and doing so would not have been difficult if the package was not charmed with security spells. Maybe a switching spell would have done the trick; Harry would not have been able to force Hagrid magically; given his part giant parentage, which much he was sure of.
He had to keep an eye out, make sure that Voldemort did not get the package, it made everything so much clear, Dumbles baiting Voldemort and forcing Harry to confront Tom. But it also solved many things, Harry need not actively search for clues, he was sure Dumbles would provide him with some obvious clues and Harry just had to play along.
Next day he met Nymphadora again as she had appointed herself his mentor, how she did it would be some feat as he was sure others would have tried their luck to be Harry Potter's mentor.
"Wotcher Harry!, I would like to inform you that I will be your mentor for this year and any problems you have regarding school work and school in general you can ask for my help and advice." She finished with a playful wink, her blue hair turning pink by the end of sentence.
"Hello Nympha..." Harry had to dodge a stinging hex, the girl had insane reflexes and good aim given her supposed clumsiness.
"Call me Tonks", she glared at Harry.
"Nah, I prefer Nym... Ouch", this time Harry was not so lucky to dodge as Tonks had anticipated him moving and aimed accordingly
"You just wait Tonks, I will get you back just give me a month and half, and I will call you Nym.. Ouch". By this time some other students were snickering at Harry's predicament, Harry responded by glaring at her.
"Alright Tonks, lets keep our name issues aside, what exactly will you help me with. Till now the classes are good, except well potions and I am already a month ahead in reading the books."
"I'm glad you don't need me much, usually some people have trouble doing homework and to instill Hufflepuff work ethics mentors are forced, my job is to make sure that you do your work on time. You won't believe that people in other houses leave their homework for months at a time and then hastily finish it. It does not reflect well on the house as a whole. Mentors are appointed so that first years are not isolated, as you will have other years to interact with. Any homework you do, you must first show it to me before submission. Any detention you gain, you have to notify it to me. I will be report to our Head of House once a month about everything; gets me some extra credits in Herbology."
GREAT HALL, FRIDAY MORNING
Harry received his first mail which Hedwig brought him. Harry gently took the letter and offered some bacon to Hedwig. Scratching the back of Hedwig's head he asked
"How are you girl?"
"hoot" all the while walking on Harry's hand she rubbed her head with Harry's cheek;Catching many peoples attention.
"Do you like this place?"
"Hoot" (while moving her head up and down)
"You know you can visit me anytime right?"
"Hoot" and a glare
"Sorry for not visiting, you know first two days I was busy."
"Hoot-Hoot" which Harry translated into, it does not matter, you should visit sometime.
"Sorry Hedwig, I will visit regularly, promise"
"Hoot" which Harry translated to "you better"
"How about I visit you today with some owl treats?"
"Hoot", which Harry translated to – "That shall be appreciated"
"Now may I read my letter, if you don't mind?", with a hoot and a nibble she took off and landed on the table, many eyes followed and looked back between Harry and Hedwig, Did Harry Potter just talked to his owl and did The owl reply back? Soon enough the rumour mill would be filled with Harry Potter having a very intelligent owl.
Dear Harry,
I know you get Friday afternoons off, so would you like to come and have a cup of tea with me around three?
I want to hear all about your first week. Send us an answer back with Hedwig.
Hagrid
Penning down an affirmative Harry tied it back to Hedwig, who took off after an affectionate nibble.
Later that day Harry and his friends, that is Harry, Neville, Justin, Susan, Hannah and Surprisingly Zacharias Smith made their way towards Hagrid's
It so happens that Zacharias Smith is an annoying, sarcastic and egoistic person, or so it seemed when meeting him, Zacharias or Zach as Justin called him was just a bit insecure kid who was pressured to meet his family's expectation. Being the last known heirs of Hufflepuff line and having a big family business of Greenhouses and farms along with owning several preserves for magical creatures across the isles did that to you. His family had to go through a lot of trouble due to ministry scrutiny, because they grew rare potion ingredients and bred several ministry restricted creatures, both of which were necessary as well as dangerous. These strict checks due to ministry reduced profits; in short ministry feared them because all those ingredients if let loose could create havoc and sabotage the peace established. The last war was not kind either; Voldemort in his rage burned a few farms because he was not provided with class c tradable items upon request. Malfoy and Voldemort had great plans to sell the material abroad.
Still there was a reason as to why Smith was in Hufflepufff, which was apparent after two days, his stay in Hufflepuff dorms, i.e. when he warmed up to his house-mates and lost a bit of his pushy attitude.
Susan he figured had a crush over him and Justin was from a rich muggle family. Justin was someone Harry had no problem being friends with as he was not greedy, looking for fame or attention or trying to use Harry for any purpose. He was not awestruck fan-boy either as he was only introduced to the annoyingly hyphenated name/title given to Harry. After some talk he realized that Harry was just a normal kid who was good at magic.
Harry had made it clear in the common room the day before that he did not remember anything except some green light and he did not do anything. Harry had cracked a joke that maybe the Dork lord hiccupped while saying an incantation and killed himself as the result, or maybe he forgot which end was the business end of his stick. Gaining some gasps, some looks of awe, some of Horror and some chuckles of appreciations in process. It so happened that everybody was eavesdropping his conversation with Justin, Ernie, Zacharias, Susan and Hannah.
Neville had made friends with Dean Thomas and Seamus Finnigan, but both seemed to be party type boys, befriending Weaseley was out of question after a warning from Harry. Harry had learnt to send Messages through Legilimency to Neville and Neville had to reply such messages in the same manner. Harry did not allow Neville to speak when they were alone and all conversations were to be held with Legilimency. Although it frustrated Neville, he would admit that it was a good exercise to maintain a mental connection and learn Legilimency.
When Harry knocked they heard a frantic scrabbling from inside and several booming barks. Then Hagrid's voice rang out, saying, "Back, Fang —back."
Hagrid's big, hairy face appeared in the crack as he pulled the door open.
"Hang on," he said. "Back, Fang."
He let them in, struggling to keep a hold on the collar of an enormous black boarhound.
There was only one room inside. Hams and pheasants were hanging from the ceiling, a copper kettle was boiling on the open fire, and in the corner stood a massive bed with a patchwork quilt over it.
"Make yerselves at home," said Hagrid, letting go of Fang, who bounded straight at Neville and started licking his ears. Like Hagrid, Fang was clearly not as fierce as he looked.
Hagrid then noticed his companions who had followed him – "well look at yeh Harry, and you brough' frien's." he peered at them with his large beady eyes making them all uncomfortable and nodding towards Susan asked – " yeh 'rent a Weaseley are yeh?"
"Hagrid meet my friends, Susan Bones, Just Finch-Fletchley, Zacharias Smith, Hannah Abbot and Neville Longbottom." He nodded towards each and Hagrid gave them each a warm smile.
Soon conversation started and surprisingly everyone wanted to be the one to talk, although Harry had not doubts as to why they were so enthusiastic to talk, it just so happened that talking was a very good way to avoid the deceptively good looking rock cakes.
"… and I just had to dive away from the devil snare at the greenhouse at our home" finished Neville looking towards Susan, but Hannah interjected "No way there wasn't any devil's snare at your greenhouse, your grandmother would not allow such a plant in your presence." She finished her sentence looking cross; apparently she did not like people who bragged.
At this Neville's ears pinked and he looked away from a guffawing Justin and Zach.
Hagrid gave Neville a knowing look and it occurred to Harry that Hagrid might be a shade more perceptive than he looked. He did not decide to comment and he could see why Neville appeared to be so desperate, Neville had seen Susan's crush on Harry. Harry made a note to talk to Neville about it later. Neville himself was nursing a crush on Susan and Harry had to repress a smirk, little children crushing on each other was so childlike and innocent, poor Neville seemed to have a first crush.
Harry snapped out of his musing when Susan suddenly exclaimed
"Hagrid, why do you have a clipping on Gringotts break in?" Harry looked over the mentioned article, an action mimicked by rest of his friends although he noticed Hagrid appeared to be confused too.
"Its nuthin' yeh need ter won'er abou', just another attempt teh rob Gringotts. Those goblins 'now their job. Nobody broke inter Gringotts eve', I reckon whoever did tha' is gonna get caught."
Harry was not convinced though, he knew whoever it was, was inside Hogwarts or rather inside the head of a teacher. He had seen Quirell and it appeared that Voldemort did not appreciate failure and seemed to have taken matters in his own hands, literally.
"Vault 713, Hagrid it is the same vault we visited on my birthday, you retrieved it for Professor Dumbledore! Does that mean it is at Hogwarts?"
Hagrid did not meet Harry's eyes and offered them a more cakes, a fact that did not go unnoticed by anyone.
It was getting late and they made their way back towards the castle. No words were spoke on their way back, everyone's thoughts were either on dinner or the break in.
OMAKE!
While Nissassa was typing this chapter lightning struck down on his home and somehow reached the computer. Nissassa hastily dived away and when he looked back what he saw made him rub his eyes twice. Harry Potter appeared to have materialized outside of the Computer!
When the apparition got his bearings together he saw a boy lying on the floor.
"YOU!" he yelled and in a swift motion punched Nissassa in the gut.
Nissassa himself being an athlete shook of his shock and in a quick move pinned the 11 year old boy to the ground.
"What the hell was that for? And are you really who I am thinking you are?"
"are you really that dumb and low on confidence that you do not trust your own eyes?" was the reply.
NIssassa-"Hey no need to go sarcastic on me"
Harry-apparation-"geez you made me that way idiot"
Nissassa-"okay, so what was that punch about?"
"WHAT WAS THAT PUNCH ABOUT?" Harry asked in disbelief
"DO YOU HAVE ANY IDEA HOW DIFFICULT REAL HARRY"S LIFE HAS BEEN?
First year the idiot makes friends with the first person he meets, next friend he makes is a social outcast of a girl who loves books and believes in everything she reads in the book and considers herself logical! Next he takes it upon himself to save a shitty stone never thinking that maybe it was not his job to protect it. And Dumbledore would never have left it so unprotected; the thought never crossed his mind that the stone would have been a fake. Who is daft enough to protect a stone in such a way that 3 first years are able to reach it? Who protects something and then announces its location to everyone? Then next year it never occurred to him that despite Flophart being DADA teacher there were more competent teachers present at Hogwarts? What happened to the tid-bit about Flitwick being a dueling champ? That maybe he should have asked for help from him instead? It was admirable that he was risking his life for someone who was a part of the family that took care of him but really he could have asked for other teachers.
Next comes the third year, with the diligence he showed in mastering patronus, couldn't he have practiced more spells? When he knew Black was coming for him, although Sirius was not guilty, it wasn't known to him was it. He learnt nothing from last 2 years. Then comes the tri-wizarding tournament, could he not have researched more about magical contracts? If it was really that easy to enter someone in a contract the purebloods would have made all muggleborns to enter contracts and taken away their ability to do magic. Contracts like "I will reach the moon in 1 hour, else I forfeit my magic" would have been hilarious to the purebloods. Magical contracts cannot be forced, if it was that easy the purebloods would have forced the muggle borns to sign slavery contracts. Then comes the weasely traitor, despite what happened to his fathers friends who happened to be friends for more that 7 years, Harry for once did not consider that Weaseley was a lost cause, never questioned his friendship, going as far as forgiving him without a proper apology? How about slacking off on finding clue to egg puzzle, did it never cross his mind that maybe the time given was given for a reason and if he did it early he could relax later? It was an international tournament for fucks sake! People died and it was stopped for a good reason. Next comes fifth year, did he have to go and shout about Voldemort being back? No, really was it really so sane to do such things to portray yourself insane when your sanity was already in question? The sheep was dying and it would die whether you warn them or you do not! I would say let them die, the leftovers might learn a lesson, the last war did not teach them much did it? Next comes sixth year and you see your second friend getting jealous of you because you happened to beat her at studies? Did it never rung alarm bells in his head that his friend might not LIKE him getting better at academics? Then he sees love potions and did it ever occur to him that given his celebrity status he might have already been dosed? Forget that, did it ever occur to him to get check ups at St. Mungo's ? There is a reason people have to go regularly for check ups. But no, the mighty Potter was arrogant enough to think that he was above such petty nuisances. Forget the last statement; it was too much like Snape. Next comes seventh year, When the Idiot gets to do magic freely the first act he does Is TyING SHOE LACES! What the FUCK! Idiot was not able to tie his shoe laces properly after seven years of magical tution and he had pretty good teachers, FLITWICK an MCGONAGALL are up to mark. " (For those who do not remember Harry summons glasses and the n tries to tie laces, both are incorrectly done)
"Next Weaseley happens to have indigestion in his happy stomach and leaves because he happens to suffer from constipation. AND still Harry accepts him! Not to mention the FIRST SPELL THAT he fires on Voldemort Happens to be EXPELLIIARMUS? The guy is about to kill you and you intend to fire a FIRST year spell?"
"Next he decides to go ahead and commit suicide to save others? What the hell? The idiot develops a hero complex and is ready to kill himself for ungrateful idiots that have only made his life difficult one way or another. Did he bother to think that his parents died to protect him and he must try not to get himself killed, his parents sacrifice themselves and the idiot thinks it is a good idea to get himself killed?"
"Okay, Ok I get it, what exactly are you ranting about? Where is this leading? If you are feeling so cross about it, talk to the real author don't go all emo on me"
"Where is this leading, Where is this leading, asks the idiot. Do you know I love reading fiction? Of course you do, you made me that way, and maybe you should know that I read a lot of fanfiction."
Nissassa-"Err... Did you, you live in early nineties, internet was not even running, hell there wasn't Internet for most people"
Harry-apparation gets a frown on his face then as if a light bulb is switched he replies – "of course, it is a plot hole idiot!"
Nissassa- "plot hole? What plot hole can exist in real life?"
Harry-Apparation replies with a deadpan - "I am here aren't I?"
Nissassa with a frown – "hmm"
"ok lets move back to the topic, do you know that other authors give amazing powers to their Harry?
Do you know shadow magic, wandless magic better than what Dumbles does with a wand, Elementals that can call firestorms, Phoenix or Dragon or Basilisk, or … or even better chimera animagus forms. Let's add Nundu and those awesome pokemons like mew in list. Even better the friendly Goblins who hate everyone but just fall in love with Harry because he remembered Griphooks name, when Goblins are known for treachery and have a reputation to stab on your back. Lets not mention they happen to have vaults of many extinct families who are all old and pureblood but of course no one was ever related to them and only the Potters seemed to be related, despite the fact that all pureblood families are related however distant. Not to mention those awesome rings that give you so good abilities and we do not consider that people like Malfoy also come from those families and may have similar powers. Let us not forget the adoption potion that gives you more magic that was previously dead."
All the time a tick mark was growing on Nissassa's face, I was there and I really did see the tick mark on the back of his head.
"Did you forget the good old Marriage contracts that seemed to be entered and are hundreds of years old, when their have been previous Lord Potters who somehow evaded the marriages. Not to mention that somehow the parents just seem to enter you in marriage contracts that make you lose your magic, yet we have Andromeda Tonks who seems to have married a Muggleborn, and she seemingly comes from the Black family, and parents are cruel enough to force contracts that makes their own children squibs if broken. Ever thought of giving me a Harem with Hermoine, Luna,Daphne,Susan, Nymphadora and not to mention McGonagall." He added dreamily
Nissassa's frown was pronounced and he seemed to have creeped out on the last sentence.
"Did you ever thought to make me heir of Merlin, Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, Slytherin etc. and maybe they would come in my dreams to give me special lessons that would make me powerful enough to put superman to shame."
"Ever thought of giving me a time stopping trunk to let me learn magic from the awesome world's largest library, the "Potter library" that contains tomes written by Merlin that my ancestors somehow missed to read, those books surely would make me strong."
This was too much for Nissassa and
"SLAP!, shut up brat don't get too smart, sure I made you smart, well much more smarter than Harry who seemed to have the same intelligence that he had in his first year, but I am twenty years old and have better intelligence that you currently possess. I learnt to lie when I was 8 years old, well lying convincingly enough to fool my parents. I learnt to manipulate people when I was 11 and used to get those that annoyed me enough to get them in trouble with teachers. I was considered the most innocent child of my class by my peers, and I still am considered. So don't start shouting at me as if you know better."
"fine you need to know, if I had given you a Harem you would be staying in the bedroom more than you would be spending in classes and practice room, practicing magic. Do you think anyone is good enough to get spells right in first try?
Next comes the abilities, I made you a metamorphagus, something that is undetectable, no one can detect a metamorphagus, I gave you the perfect disguise and 5years to practice it. Then I gave you Voldemorts memories".. at this Harry suddenly interrupted
"Yeah, Voldemort memories that are hidden from me." Harry-apparation spoke sarcastically.
"Slap!, shut up brat and listen first, had I given you all memories you would have gone after Voldemort, do you really think it was wise to give memories of those murders to you. It is good enough that you learn slowly but steadily. Things are achieved by those who wait patiently and work hard and work smart. I gave you the best short-cut possible, this way you will be able to save time that you would have spent on reading books, you just need to skim over and maybe read those that have newer editions. Not that there are too many changes."
"you are still a child!"
"I AM NOT A CHILD, I STOPPED BEING A CHILD WHEN VOLDEMORT CAME FOR ME"
"Slap! Quit interrupting idiot, and don't give that pathetic excuse for not being a child. What should I call an eleven year old? Maybe you are mentally 15 or 16 due to you unusual circumstances, but did you ever think that you are acting childlike. And for all the gold in your vault stop interrupting and stop channeling the idiot-Harry."
"Then I gave you the proficiency in mind arts and you had 5 years practicing them. Did it ever occur to you that if you play your cards right you may be able to learn at a much faster rate? You just have to think how to use legilimency and you might be able to learn much much faster than anyone."
"I gave you tools that can be used as you want, do you know how much legilimency helps when dueling, and you might attack someone's mind. I gave you such a versatile tool and you shout in front of me?"
"then you want to be heir of Merlin, Gryffindor etc, etc. did it ever occur to you that they were not heirs to some great person, that maybe they achieved what they achieved on their own? There is a reason that I put you in Hufflepuff. You work your way to greatness, you are not handed something. You plot, you plan, you use you knowledge and your bravery to pull those plans off.
Here you want to fight Voldemort the current leader of Pureblood Ideology and you want to get something through your heritage. How much of a hypocrite you are? Those think that because they are purbloods they must be handed everything. You are channeling them in your childish tantrums."
"Next comes those goblins who are famous for treachery and yet you want them to be friendly and docile like dogs? Next you would want that they give you free BL*****s considering they have extremely sharp teeth. Do you know Griphook betrayed IDIOT-Harry when it was Harry that had saved Griphook from Malfoys? Do you really think all the pureblood families put all their money in Gringotts when the Goblins are known to rebel from time to time?"
"The trunk I gave you is practical enough; Voldemort was obsessed about seven, so it has seven compartments, are they not good enough for you? I even added a ritual chamber to it! Next you would want one trunk that has whole Hogwarts in it; not that it isn't a good idea."
"And I gave you and ambition, did I not? Idiot-Harry does not have any ambition whatsoever. And you want to rule whole Britain, is it not good enough when added to bringing down Dumbledore and Voldemort?"
"How many 11 year olds can think of killing as casually as you do? I know it is necessary when you will soon face a civil war, but did you ever think that I took away that stupid Gryffindor tendency while keeping all that bravery in you. Is it not good enough?
Not to mention you are paired with Tonks, can you find a better girl? I admit Hermione is good looking and with little tweaking we can get a good girlfriend and partner. But can you really imagine Hermione to want to rule like you want to? To defy all authority? To have fun etc, etc. That would simply make Hermione a NOT-Hermione. I paired you with Tonks did I not? What better than a girl intelligent enough to be an Auror despite the male dominant society, fun loving that brightens everyones day around you, comedic and clumsy enough for you to act as her Knight when she falls down, ever imagined holding her close when she falls down and you try to save better yet when she stumbles near you and falls over you? And the best part above all she is A metamorphagus just like you and would feel secure around you considering you yourself are a Metamorphagus? Imagine her in bed? Not to mention I removed that 7 year age gap that would have made all romance seem creepy and Tonks a pedophile"
By this point Harry-Apparation was drooling
"Brat! Pay attention. Do you really think it is not enough?"
Harry-Apparation falls down on his knees and starts chanting- "I'm not worthy, I'm not worthy."
Nissassa's scowl softens-"good boy, remember you are just 11 year old. Go back to your world now. I need to post the latest chapter."
Just as Harry-Apparation was about to set his second foot in the monitor Nissassa calls out
"Harry!" The apparition looks back to see Nissassa's finger pointed towards him and hears – "OBLIVIATE!" Next he wakes up lying on his bed in Hufflepuff chamber with no very vague recollections of some strange dream. He shakes his head and prepares for the next day.
AN:- had a lot of fun writing the Omake. Curse , meant to post this last week but site wasn't responding (again).
By the way I have the plot decided but have to yet write the filler. Have the notes on ending and I thought that maybe I could write the key events here if you want to try your hand at writing.
So here it is : Nissassa's Mind Mage Challenge.
1) Harry has just topped his class and arrives only to be beaten by Vernon.
2) Harry accidentally performs legilimency on Vernon when thinking about what wrong did he do. Harry is above average intelligence and does know that he is not treated like everyone else is. He is 6 or 5 years old. The strain is too much and Voldemorts soul consents to be absorbed to become one soul since he fears moving on. Harry gains memories that are Set on a timetable by Voldemort, he does not knows all memories and learns while sleeping ( mostly) or when something intrigues him. He gets flashes.
3) Harry then learns to control magic wandlessly for abut 4 years all the while making crude ward to avoid detection. The extent of which can be decided by author. I personally recomment levitation, banishing, sticking and at the most stunning. Not to mention rune charging.
4) Harry developes his mind arts abilities and heals Frank and Alice who will later become his guardians (timing on the author, personally before Hogwarts.)
5) Harry must be Hufflepuff. Reasons stated in the fic.
6) Paired with Tonks,Hermione acceptable. Harry-Ginny absolutely forbidden.
7) No character bashing, you may make fun but all must have good and bad qualities. Dumbledore can be made fun of but Harry idolizes him in a twisted way. He wants to bring him down and take his place at those 3 seats that are Chief Warlock, Supreme Mugwump, and Headmaster.
Next are Spoilers that would reveal my plot, but I update slowly and I personally do not mind spoilers and read the fic. IF you do not want to read spoilers of this story just close the TAB
8) Harry tries to avoid tri-wizard tournament but Dumbles foils his plan. ( Dumbles now knows about Harry, but Harry does not know that yet.)
9) Harry gains Malfoys allegiance (timing up to the author)
10) Harry knows about voldemort's plan and uses it to his advantage. He knows by reading Fake Moody, (Do you expect someone who has been under imperius for years to have proper mind protection)
11) Harry confronts Tom at graveyard and while Tom is in Baby form convinces Tom that he is the Horcrux that was made by Tom accidently and now possessed Harry Potter.
12) Tom then reveals the ritual for rejuvenation ( Voldemort admits that he invented it himself.)
13) Harry then uses some potions to weaken Toms mind when he is in homunculus body. Putting good use to legilimency he rewires Tom's mind. Essentially making Tom a slave, he then orders Tom to keep using wit sharpening Potions to avoid suspicion as Tom's mind is permanently damaged (more insane YaY!)
14) Dumbledore now knows of Harry's activities and silently helps him from background without anyone's knowledge.
15) Harry confronts Dumbledore and Dumbledore then reveals that he only had welfare of wizarding world in mind. Realistically speaking he did not believe that a child could take on Voldemort and the confrontation was needed to save many more lives. Harry accepts his reasoning although he did not like it but he does understand that from Dumbledore's point of view it was necessary. Dumbles explains that the backward sheep minded wizarding community did not have brains enough to stand on their own legs and hence Dumbledore had to take the job. Dumbledore actually liked a simple life, but he could not gain one due to pressure all around and pressure of being head of family which he fails spectacularly. Hence he had to rise to meet everyone's expectations and by defeating Grindewald he cements his position. Dumbledore then takes a magical oath startling Harry and would later die peacefully because he sees the future in Harry's safe hands. Everything was for the Greater Good after all. Dumbles dies peacefully passing torch to Harry.
16) Harry then uses Tom to eliminate national and international threats or the would-be threats that would occur when he tries to gain power, all the while increasing terror.
17) Harry faces a lot of harassment from ministry because he states return of Voldemort.
18) When by the end of year Tom does reveal Himself as plotted by Dumbledore and Harry, Harry refuses to fight because everyone refused to believe him; Further increasing his importance. He then gets a contract from the ministry that he would not be sent to Azkaban for killing Voldemort and states Voldemort's background in the open. Dumbledore and Harry bring out the prophecy in the open very subtely.
19) Voldemort challenges Harry to a Duel in mid of Diagon Alley stating that it would crush everyone's hope when Harry dies.
20) After much pleading from everyone Harry agrees to duel Tom and as planned Tom loses in front of everyone, dying by the end of the duel. (The duel is spectacular and Harry is injured quite a bit)
21) Dumbledore dies due to Horcrux Hunt and after his death as planned some of his machinations come into light regarding Harry, Harry gains more points with Wizarding World.
22) Hence Harry and his friends take the role of leaders and change magical Europe. Asia and America are very advanced in their own ways.
23) Harry then passes bills to develop magical weapons of mass destruction following which they find ways to neutralize muggle weapons, Such as charming nukes to vanish when fired. Protection from bullets and bombs, like amulets etc.
24) 80 years from HP timeline the Magical world is revealed but Muggles fail to win because of Superior Magical weapons, Destroying all satellites and power plants of the world. The muggles have to fall back on magicals to survive cementing Magic users in the world.
Use more creativity to write a good epilogue.
Many chapters are written but not in order. Need to write fillers.
Thank you everyone on the Reviews for the previous chapter.