DISCLAIMER: I do not own Negima or Harry Potter. Negima is the property of Ken Akamatsu, and Harry Potter is the property of J.K. Rowling.

Italics text = character thinking to themselves.

Underline+Italics = character communicating with telepathy

Bold text = shouting

Bold+Italcs = Casting Spell/Ability

Chapter Seven

Introductions and the beginning of training

As they walked towards the castle to have lunch, Eva chatted with Dumbledore and McGonagall about the Resort.

"Yes, it wasn't built in here. I had it built in the Dark Lands in the Middle Ages, and later moved it here as a whole" Eva told them.

"Remarkable!" Dumbledore complimented her.

"Well, any first-rate mage would have a few well defended residences like this" she declared like it wasn't a big deal.

"Yeah, right, good one Eva!" Asuna said while smiling at her. "What's with the modesty, it doesn't fit you too well."

"Hm. You should be one to talk! You and the boy have an entire…" she began but Negi decided to cut her off.

"So what's for lunch?" he asked loudly, stopping Eva from going further.

"Chicken soup, followed by boiled lobster and strawberry ice cream for dessert." Chachamaru answered instantly, caching on to what Negi was trying to do.

"Sounds good, de gozaru" Kaede said.

"And after lunch, the rest of us will make a proper introduction and then we'll start your training" Negi added to the enthusiasm of most of the students.

"Yeah, I can't wait! Teach us how to turn to lightning or to ice first!" one of the students said.

At that response, Eva and Negi looked towards each other and burst into laughter.

"What's so funny?" Ron asked confused, as most of the students were.

"Well, first of all, that technique is one of the most powerful in existence!" Eva said ironically. "After all, I created it myself!"

"And secondly, didn't you hear what I said last night?" Negi continued. "About how the elements you posses dictate that spells and techniques one can use?"

"What about the elements?" someone asked.

"That is the most powerful darkness type technique "Magia Erebea". Along with my "Kanka" it's a supreme technique, capable of change and evolution according to the user." Asuna clarified for them.

"But unlike the "Kanka", it has a hell-like initiation test. Failing could easily result in death, or at least losing some if not all of your current powers." Negi added. "I wouldn't advise you to try."

"But professor, even though you say that, you learned it!" Hermione said. "I understand why professor McDowell uses it, but what about you?"

At those words, Negi stayed silent for a few moments before he decided that answering was for the best.

"I took the gamble in order to protect my students." he said and nothing more.

At those words, even Snape looked at him in a different light.

"Then professor" Harry dared "if we would be in a situation where we need to save our friends, would you teach it to us?"

At such a question, Eva looked at him for a while before she asked in turn:

"Are you by any chance Harry Potter?"

"Yes, I am" Harry answered feeling uncomfortable.

"Hm, you definitely have what it takes to learn it" she said without any expression on her face as she looked away.

"What do you mean?" Harry asked confused.

"Yeah, why can Potter learn it and we can't?" a Slytherin asked.

But Eva was far ahead and didn't bother to answer. At that, Negi looked Harry in the eye and said without any emotion:

"Let's just say are pasts are much alike." he said and then hurried to catch up with Eva.

After that conversation, Harry stayed silent for the entire lunch.

As they promised, they introduced themselves properly and gave them a small sample of their abilities such as reading their mind or blasting a giant bolder to dust.

"Such a variation of skills and abilities!" Hermione whispered. "And that level of power…these people are incredible!"

"Big deal! Harry fought a dragon last year!" Ron whispered back, but not quiet enough.

"Oh, we've fought dragons as well in the past month." Kaede said.

"We exterminated around 50 I believe." Setsuna added.

"That black dragon Kaede beat blindfolded was so cute!" Konoka finished, getting looks of doubt from most of her comrades.

"No, really, it was an interesting one." Kaede took her defense.

"Anyway, it's about time we start your training, Eva brought attention on herself. "Professors, if you would like, Chachamaru can give you a tour of the castle. You can also check the seeping accommodations."

They agreed and followed the robot, while some of the others said they had work to do.

"I'm going to look for some good sniping positions around the Hagwasts castle" Mana said.

"That barrier won't build herself, ne" Chao added and took Chisame and Asakura with her.

"We're heading for the artic training area, aru" Ku announced.

"Call us if you need us, de gozaru."

"Me and Kotarou are going to check the terrain of Hogwarts. I'll see you tomorrow, Ojo-sama." Setsuna said as she slightly bowed towards Konoka.

"Ok, Sechan!" Konoka smiled.

"We'll stick around and give them some hints if they need" Yue said and Nodoka nodded.

"I for one got some great inspiration from your fight so I'm gonna be over there drawing a masterpiece"

"I'll stay in case there would be any problems" Asuna said from the side.

"I'm tired, I'll go take a bath. Eva said while heading towards the castle.

After she got far enough, Ron asked Negi in a whisper: "Wasn't she supposed to teach as well?"

"Trust me, you don't want to go through her training from the very start" Negi responded fearfully.

"It could screw your entire life!" Asuna added trembling.

"I heard that!" Eva's voice seemed to echo to them.

"I'm so dead!" Asuna said in a whisper.

"That you are" the voice continued.

"Damn it! Weren't you taking a bath?" Asuna yelled, but no one responded this time. Geh!"

"Ookay! The first spell I'm gonna teach you is "Practe Bigi Nar Ardescat".

""Ardescat" means flame in Latin!" Hermoine said immediately.

"Very good. Actually, most spells are in Latin or Greek." Negi approved her.

"But what if we don't have fire element?" the girl said confused.

"Don't worry, everyone has it, even if in tiny amounts. The purpose of this spell is for you to learn how to control your power. Now, take one of those wands and you may begin" the young mage assured her and pointed towards a table full of wands of all kinds.