The Beginning Five Months Later...
After returning from the hospital, Lily and James began to study Harry's behaviour and his reactions, along with his uses of magic. It was amazing, he was advancing well beyond what they though possible. The first week home, he was calling toys to him from across the room and by the first month, he had learned that 'Hungry' meant that he would be fed. By the 3rd month, James and Lily were talking to him as much as possible whilst holding up examples of the words they were using, like pictures of circles and other random items. By the 4th month he was able to say what a basic one year old would he was unable to hold a conversation but he was able to get his needs across to those present. Sirius and Remus visited often with Sirius changing into Padfoot to play around on the floor with him. At present, they were all together sitting on the floor in the living room doing a pre school level IQ test to try to see where they would need to help Harry along more in some areas than others. The test showed that he was able to identify pictures and shapes but was un able to identify numbers and letters. Therefore, for the next few weeks Remus and Lily Would show him letters and James and Sirius would show him words and they would each pronounce the words in a slow but precise voice.
"I'm sure of it now James there is no other way to explain how he is able to talk at only five months old. He must have a very eidetic memory but since he is a wizard, it could mean he is a natural occlumens. But there is no way we will be testing that fact until he is older and understands what is happening to him." said Lily.
"I agree I think that we should just continue doing what we are doing and just help him put to use this skill and teach him as much as we can and that he can," replied James.
This was the way the days went for the next 6 months, Lily would continue doing her job as a spell crafter in her reinforced office every other day and when she was out James would continue his work studying and trying to advance the area of transfiguration, as the transfiguration master he is. The weekends were kept free though Sirius and Remus would visit when they could but at the weekends everyone got together to try and help advance Harry and to catch up on what they had been doing and what they thought the next step for Harry would be. Christmas that year brought small gifts like a toy broom for Harry that Lily forbid him from being allowed to fly till he was at least one year old, a few stuffed toys one of each marauder and a Siberian tiger for Lily's form. By New Year Harry had begun to walk and had the talking down so he could ask for the things he needed or wanted and tell if he was not feeling well. James and Lily were astounded by his progress in speech, as well as reading. He could not quite hold a quill yet so they had not attempted to teach him to write. All was quiet and progressing well that was until the week before Harry's birthday James and Lily were awoken by a Bright light that continued to get brighter and brighter until it was joined by the most amazing sound either had ever heard then... Nothing they were both standing and still awake but could see only white. In the distance appeared two black dots one about three times as big as the other walking towards them.
"Hello James, Lily I'm sure you recognise me and who I am with but in case you don't I am ..."
30 minutes to one hour previous...
Harry was lying sleeping in his bed dreaming his favourite dream. In it he was flying high up in the air twisting and turning, just like he had seen his dad do on his broom yet there was no broom below Harry he felt free moving this way and that until, there was a flash and he was no longer flying but standing with nothing around his entire surroundings were white.
"I apologise for having to bring you here so early Harry but you are needed long before I had hoped you would be." Harry spun around at the sound of the voice to see who was speaking and what he saw, well he could not believe what his eyes and brain were telling him for in front of him stood a majestic and wise looking old man. However, there was no way he would believe it was who he thought it was.
"Allow me to introduce my self I am Myrddin Emrys or if you may know me by my more common name Merlin Ambrosius but you can just call me Merlin or Mer if you like." Harry stood there with his mouth hanging open just staring at Merlin, whom was looking right back with an amused expression.
When harry realised that he was being very rude he snapped his mouth shut and held out his had.
"Sorry Merlin sir. It's just is this a dream I can't be seeing you other wise because you died a long time ago my dad used to tell me stories about you, and how you were a powerful, kind and wise wizard." Harry said with a slight stammer. Merlin just chuckled, moved over to a bench that Harry had not noticed before, and took a seat motioning for Harry to do the same.
"This... Is not a dream Harry," Merlin said softly. "It is like a dream but it is not one it is far more it is the between or as some call it 'limbo' but before you ask you are not dead nor are you dying. I brought you here because you have been chosen to fill my place in the universe far earlier than was anticipated and there are things that you need to know." Harry who had been listening intently up until now was confused.
"What do you mean that I have been chosen to fill your place in the universe? What place?" asked Harry curiously.
"Ahh. That will take some explaining, and more time than we have at this time. Therefore, it would be better if I just showed you. But first have your parents ever told you about Occlumency?" questioned Merlin.
"Just that they think that is what makes me remember things so well," replied Harry.
"Good, good. They were right it is. You Harry are what we know as a natural Occlumens. Not only does it help you remember things better but also it helps you to interpret and understand the things you read, as well as read at a faster speed. However, it does not just help you to recall your memories it also helps protect your mind from people trying to tamper or explore it, which is why I need to ask you permission to access your mind to in plant some memories of my own to allow you to understand what is happening. Will you allow me to enter your mind Harry? If so relax and when you are ready nod your head." Harry had been listening intently thought Merlin's explanation but when he got to the end, Harry had to think for a second if he could trust Merlin, and whether or not he would believe what he said. After a few moments of indecision, Harry began to relax and nodded. That was when he felt it something drifting through his head like a light breeze sliding over his mind and along with that came the images. A younger man who looked like Merlin was in them all there was ; Fighting, death of some friends, rituals to improve him self, on and on the images went with only darkness all of these images told a story but it was not a nice story, it was full of heart ache. "Where was I in those images?" Harry asked. Merlin just looked at Harry sadly,
"Ah, that is why I am here that is like what would happen if things were to stay as they were and you were not to take my place soon, For the darkness would overpower the light and there would be no balance to uphold. I was just like you when I found out although I was a lot older as you should have been. But let us go to your parents I think they are wondering what is happening."
Present...
Merlin and Harry began to walk to two black dots in the distance indistinguishable until Harry began to recognise them as his mum and dad. Merlin reached them first and began speaking.
"Hello James, Lily I'm sure you recognise me and who I am with but in case you don't I am Merlin," he said to the shocked faces of Harry's parents.
"I am sad to say this meeting is not under very good circumstances. I am here to tell you that you do not have much time left in this world with Harry, but to make things a little easier for you I am going to give you memories of how the next few years would go if I was not here." With that, Merlin entered Harry, Lily and James mind and implanted happy memories of a family with a very intelligent child playing and living a life full of love, laughter and joy. That is until Harry turned three, Voldemort had been quiet for years and no one knew why they presumed that he had just vanished but no one was complaining, everyone was living life to the full. That night Voldemort came to the Potters and murdered them all including baby Harry who though he was smart had no idea what to do, so was left to remain motionless with his parents to never see another day.
"When I summoned Harry here I matured his mind from that of a one year old to that of someone old enough to understand what is happening and what needs to be done." said a sad Merlin.
"I gave you these memories so that you all would have experienced a normal beginning of life, As sadly this time around you need to begin to train Harry as we can save him but the both of you will sill perish on the Hallowe'en the day after Harry's third birthday. However, before you do I need you to try to teach Harry everything you know and prepare him to be a child of a Prophesy, who will maintain the balance of life itself. To help I will Tell you one piece of information that you James along with Sirius will have to expand on for Harry and I will give Harry two things. First James, Harry is not only the sole heir to the Potter Family but also: The Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, Peverell, Emrys and now Black thanks to your friend Sirius he is my heir because Godric and Roewna were my son and daughter. The Potter family descends from Gryffindor and the Evans from Ravenclaw your mother Lily Is descended From Hufflepuff. It is this joining of lines that the Prophesy has been waiting on. He will also become the sole heir to Slytherin when he detaches Voldemort from his body the night that you will both be killed. You must NOT trust Dumbledore he will do anything to get his hands on Harry if he finds out the Prophesy, I will tell you it now and maybe that will make things clearer then I will give Harry his gifts and send you home. The Prophesy goes:
'He will be born in a time of darkness,
He shall be the balance between light and dark,
The guardian of all of magic,
The protector of all creatures great and small,
He shall be given the gift of immortality but will not flounder or abuse it,
He will have descended from the last protectors off spring but will have even more access to magic,
He will be descended from the four creators,
Friend to all who hold balance,
Death to all those who seek to off set the balance.'
Now for your gifts Harry, First I will give you the gift of all the languages I speak, this will help you when dealing with the other magical races such as:
- Gobbledegook - this is the known goblin language.
- Glomerian - This is Ancient goblin taught to all goblins but no human since Merlin and only his heirs are permitted to learn if someone speaks the language they must be listened to and not dismissed.
- Mermish - Language of the Merpeople.
- Dwarfian - Language of the Dwarfs.
- High Elvish - Language of the High elf's rulers of all elves.
You also already have the ability to talk to any animal (Beastspeaker) as you are a multi-animagus, but I will leave you to find your forms yourself. Your second gift is the gift of mage sight this gift will be more advanced than you will find in books as it allows you to see not only auras and through things like invisibility cloaks but it lets you see anything magical and also allows you to see poisons in any amount as a black cloud. But now it is time to go back to your home but remember what I have said start training as soon as possible and start with Occlumency, and then go to Gringotts. Harry is a natural so it should only take a month or two to get a better shield and mindscape than even me. In gringotts the first thing you need to do is claim all your vaults and visit mine inside you will find the protectors Philosophers stone it is a true stone that unlike Flamels does not only slow down aging making 1 year = 10. It makes the user immortal all that is required is a single drop of blood it can sustain two people at one time but no more to break the bond just put another drop of blood. This stone prevents illness, completely stops aging advancing the body to its prime condition and grants a metamorph like ability that allows you to change your age but not your complete look; it also turns carbon to diamond and wont work for any other but the protector of that time. Well good luck all of you and do not be sad Harry when your parents come to join me as they will always see you and they will be happy." with that the scene faded and Merlin was gone and everyone was back at home.
AN: Hi, everyone thanks for reading and reviewing I really appreciate it. I managed to get this up quicker than I thought this wont always be the case, but I will try my best. I hope you continue reading and if you have any questions I will try to answer without giving too much away. Thanks for reading reviews always welcome. I have Merlin talking alot only to try to explain major parts of story in this chapter. I changed spelling of Lilly to Lily way it should be.
