I'm back everybody! I had to reskim through my story because I wasn't sure what I said happened to Voldemort. Apparently I never dealt with him at all. So I must rectify that immediately.

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"thinking"

"talking"

Chapter 29

"This date sucks." Xander pouted behind his book. "Well, it's not actually a date, but still."

Xander and Harry headed straight to the basement after breakfast to research. They had been at it for about two hours or so and Xander wished he had work today just to have an excuse to not research. Harry on the other hand seemed pretty content. He was sitting on the floor with several books surrounding him, when he finished one book he would turn and start looking through another.

They were searching for a reason as to why this connection between them had been made. It seemed pretty obvious at first; it must have been the primal's fault. Unfortunately when they looked through books about primal spirits they hit a wall. Primals could not force connections between to individuals if one was not already pack. At the most Xander should have felt possessive and protective of Harry, not claim him as a mate. Harry on the other hand should not have felt anything of the sort. It was a more one way thing. So hyena Harry was still a mystery.

They looked through books about magical bonds, exorcisms and even flipped through Dracula's biography a few times. Nothing was clicking.

Xander sighed and put his book down. It wasn't going to be any help. He made his way back over to the shelves and started reading titles out loud.

"A Herbologists Guide to Aconite, Dwarf Lore, Wizards off Their Natural Path-"

Harry's head shot up. "Wait! Read that last one again!"

"Wizards off Their Natural Path?"

"Yeah that's the one, bring it here." Harry pushed his books to the side and Xander grabbed his book and sat down besides Harry.

"So…wizard?" it finally occurred to Xander that he had not actually asked Harry what he was. He just knew that he was a magic user and had assumed that when Harry was ready that he would tell him. He did not want to pressure the boy because of the way he had reacted on one of their earlier heart to hearts.

"yeah." Harry looked up at Xander, "is that okay?" he asked unsure.

Xander grinned. "Not a problem. Pretty cool actually I don't think I've ever met a wizard before."

Harry gave a relieved laugh and relaxed. He had not realized how tense he was. He sat the rather large book in front of them and started flipping through the pages.

The book wasn't about different wizards. It was more about their magic and Harry was more than thankful for the information. He would need to read this book in depth since he still did not have a wand and he wasn't sure if he should try the Wiccan type of magic again.

Oh wait, there it a section on that. How convenient.

"Here look at this. If a wizard were to attempt Wiccan magic they would find themselves to be very successful. Due to their understanding of their own magic core it is easier for a wizard to use the magics around them. However, many traditional wizards do not use the magic surrounding them because they do not know how. The magic is supposedly lost and due to the closed nature of most wizarding communities only the most eccentric wizards seek out wiccans to learn the lost art. While Wiccan magic wielded through a wizard can be a very great weapon it is a doubled edged sword. Depending on the purity of the area a wizard may suffer a backlash from using the surrounding magic. For example, a clearing in the Himalayas will give little to no magical backlash. Areas that are greatly impure such as Hellmouths should not be practiced upon. Turn to page 256-A to read more on Hellmouths and wizarding magic."

Harry paused at the end of the passage.

"Well, that explains why I was sick for so long. It was magical backlash for using the surrounding magic around me."

Xander frowned. "I don't think you should try to use that type of magic anymore. Who knows how it could affect you."

Harry moved closer to Xander who then wrapped his arm around Harry's waist.

"Well, I guess we'll find out what happens." He turned to the assigned page.

"Chapter 15 Wizards on the Hellmouth

Wizards should be very wary when traveling on the Hellmouth. The energies it contains may corrupt the magic and spells used on it. Most wizards of this age avoid the Hellmouth at all costs. It has been known to disrupt or destroy any tracking devices and many a wizard is lost due to this very peculiar property. Once on the Hellmouth a wizard cannot be traced to it. Even after leaving the Hellmouth's vicinity the wizard cannot be traced or found through any magical means.

Magical connections forged on the Hellmouth can be very peculiar things. It is usually done in three steps. The initial connection, a stronger outside connection and extreme trauma causing another connection to form and solidify. These magical connections are unbreakable by any means."

"Well then. I guess we got our answer." Xander said and Harry nodded. It didn't really bother him that he was stuck with Xander for life. He rather liked Xander. He read on.

"Wizards on the Hellmouth must be wary of corruption. If they open themselves magically up to the energies of the Hellmouth it may consume them. Their magic will become corrupt and instead of turning into a dark wizard they may jump straight into the black arts. Those wizards who practice the black arts turn greedy and corrupt and may make deals with demons. Eventually, they will become too arrogant and summon a demon for the ultimate deal. Immortality."

Harry shivered. He had the feeling that this is what happened to the man who lived in this house before him. He would make sure to avoid Wiccan magic whenever possible.

"That being said Wiccan magic is still possible with the help of a few cleansing spells. The area of the wizards residence must be purified and the wizard himself. Baths in herbs known for their purifying properties are recommended the most. It is known to be very relaxing and once beginning the practice many wizards are eager to continue with the purifying baths.

Any wizard with a strong emotional and magical connection to an item when off the Hellmouth will be returned said item. The item however, will not be in the same form it once was. If the item was somehow destroyed off the Hellmouth its form will have a more drastic change than if it came to the Hellmouth with the owner."

Harry blinked back tears.

"Harry what's wrong?" Xander turned toward him concerned.

"My…before I came here my relatives destroyed all of my personal belongings. My wand, my cloak, my photographs of my parents. Everything. I just-I never thought. I figured it was gone for good." A sob interrupted him and he wondered where it came from before he realized he was the source of the noise.

Xander picked Harry up and set him in his lap. Harry laid his head back on Xander's shoulder and cried in relief. It soon died into sniffles and he turned in Xander's lap.

"Thank you." He smiled.

Xander smiled back. "No problem. It's great that you can get your stuff back now, but a wand? Really?"

Harry's smile stretched into a grin.

"Things are going to be so much fun with it. I'll be able to do so many more things, but can we not tell the others? I don't want them to know what I am. I'm not sure how they will react." Harry didn't want to be seen as a threat or a savior again.

"Sure. I understand." And he really did. He adjusted Harry in his laps and gave him most charming smile.

"So, now that we have finished with all of this researching thing. Maybe we can go on a date? How about a movie? We can even stake a few vampires afterward."

Harry laughed and nodded.

They got up and left the basement. Both very eager for their date.

Unfortunately for Xander and Harry they missed a very crucial piece of information in their book.

Any wizard that has prolonged contact with the Hellmouth and is connected to a malicious entity will be forced to confront said entity. Unfortunately the entity will become stronger as time goes on and it should be dealt with as soon as possible. Failure to confront the entity in time will give it a physical form if it does not already have one. The more magic that this wizard uses while on the Hellmouth the sooner the entity will regain its physical form.

Warning: Attempting a purifying bath is not wise if one is connected to a malicious entity. The entity will become very violent and the confrontation will come at that moment.

Maybe the author of the book should have added this earlier in the book. Harry's luck strikes again and unfortunately it is not of the good variety.

Sorry about the short chapter, but I hope you guys enjoy it. New polls will be going up soon so you better vote today! Check out my Twisting the Hellmouth page for a new story. Anita blake/btvs crossover.