The Power He Knows Not
By ChupacabraTamer
All characters belong to JKR. Thank you for letting us play in your sand box.
This take place starting on the train ride at the end of GOF. Cannon divergent. New powers. Pissed off and powerful Harry. HP/HG
Warning: Some violence involving children. If you don't want to read it please find something else to read. You can't read a HP story without there being some violence.
Also: These are 15-year-old teenagers. There will be some physical interaction on HP and HG part. This in no ways condone the behavior as much as acknowledge it's existence. I'm just recording what's happening to them. They are writing this for me. Again if this bothers you please feel free to find something else to read.
Chapter 4 – Gringotts Soul Pieces
Two hours later the tablet with BloodCrusher, Harry and Hermione was returned to the conference room. Harry and Hermione were both asleep on the exam bed which had been expanded but they were curled up together in the middle with Harrys arms wrapped protectively around Hermione.
"The extraction was successful and both soul pieces were removed. I'm sorry but both of the children needed to be sedated during the ritual to ensure their safety. They will remember nothing about what happened. I will tell you more when they are awake so that I only have to tell the details once." BloodCrusher said.
"Is there anything we need to know that you don't want to tell the kids?" Sirius asked.
"They are soul mates. On the way to the ritual room Harry asked Hermione to be his girlfriend and when they kissed there was a blue glow surrounding them. You should have this verified with the book of souls. Other than that everything worked out." She said.
The kids started to wake and Hermione tried to get away from Harry. Harry pulled her back and the adults could see how comfortable they both were together.
"Wake up Mr. and Mrs Potter." Sirius said.
Emma chuckled but did take the opportunity to nudge Sirius with her shoulder. Sirius was enjoying this way to much as he started laughing. As the kids woke totally and Harry realized he was holding Hermione so tightly he let go and blushed. Hermione blushed also realizing that her mother had seen her sleeping while wrapped up in Harrys arms.
Trying to divert the adults attention from their sleeping position Harry said "So did it work?"
"Yes. It was successful and both soul pieces were removed from your scar. We could not keep your mother here without harming her so we let her go. I'm sorry but we didn't think you would want her harmed." BloodCrusher explained.
"I don't remember anything. But, you were right to let her go. I'm just sorry I didn't get a chance to thank her." Harry said.
"Oh Harry. I'm so sorry." said Hermione looking like she was about to cry.
"We needed you to relax for the ritual to be successful and neither of you could. Finally Ragnok motioned me to give you a dreamless sleep draught. It was necessary to ensure your safety.
"So what now." Harry asked.
"Now. I will send you home with a few potions and directions on when and how to take them. There is also some lotion that needs to be massaged into your scars twice a day for the next week. By the end of the week your skin will be like new. You probably have more business here today but I don't think you will be up to it. I'm sure SkullCrusher will make you an appointment for tomorrow to complete your Gringotts business." She said.
"Thank you BloodCrusher. Would it be possible for me to learn the runes required to make this tablet exam room or something like it?" Hermione asked.
BloodCrusher pulled out a small hand written book and handed it to Hermione.
"I asked Ragnok permission to share this with you. This is the Goblin way to extend space. I was told I needed to get you to promise not to share this with any other wizard except Harry and Sirius."
"If you need me to make an unbreakable vow I can do that." Hermione said.
BloodCrusher looked horrified. "We would never require that especially from a child. Just a promise to keep it secret. There are concealment runes in there that will actually hide the real runes so that if you give a tablet to someone they will not be able to read the runes without knowing the Goblin runes." BloodCrusher smiled a toothy smile that was both scary and amusing at the same time.
"I promise I will not share the contents of this book with any wizard other than Harry and Sirius. I also promise I will follow the directions so the true runes remain a secret to only the Goblin nation." Hermione said.
BloodCrusher smiled as she handed the book to Hermione. Hermione took the book with both hands almost reverently. It was an old leather bound book smaller and thiner then a paperback book. Hermione opened it and looked at the first page. Everyone knew there was no way she wouldn't at least take a peak.
SkullCrusher came in at that point and bowed to everyone in the room. He addressed Harry directly.
"I'm sure you have been told the results of the ritual. What BloodCrusher may not know is that with the soul pieces no longer leaching off your magic you will find you will have a lot more power to utilize. This may be a good time to practice your wandless magic. The Ministry of Magic is unable to track any type of wandless magic. Also you may find yourself somewhat feeling euphoric over the next few weeks. That will be the effect of having the leach removed. However, be careful using any magic for at least 24 hours."
"The Goblin magic used to create the tablet room will block any reporting of magic to the Ministry. Even if you have the door open and a spell accidentally leeaves the room."
Hermiones eyes went wide and everyone could see her straining hard not to open the book and dive in.
"SkullCrusher could you make an appointment with my account manager for tomorrow? I'm starting to fade and I want to be awake for that meeting." Harry asked.
"Harry the first order of your business will be to assign a new account manager. The old one is no longer able to attend to business and needs to be replaced." SkullCrusher said.
"Would you be available?" Harry asked.
"No Harry. The Potter and Black accounts are too big for one Goblin to handle. I appreciate your faith in me but I would not be able to manage both."
"The only other Goblin I know is Griphook. If he is available I choose him." Harry said.
SkullCrusher nodded. "An excellent choice. He is young enough to serve your family for many years but experienced enough to not need much guidance. I will let him know and help get him up to speed so he can meet with you tomorrow."
With that Harrys strength faded and he sat down rather hard in one of the chairs.
"I guess I'm a little tired." Harry said.
Hermione looked concerned and turned to BloodCrusher. She was just reducing the tablet to it's small size when Harry dropped into the chair.
"Yes. Time to go home and sleep Harry. You may sleep until tomorrow morning. Be sure to take your evening potions before you sleep and take this also." She said handing Harry a purple potion. "That is a nutrient potion that will provide you with enough sustenance to get through until tomorrow morning. Don't worry if you don't feel like eating lunch. This will be plenty until the morning."
Harry nodded and tried to keep his eyes open.
"Dobby, Harry needs your help." Hermione said
Dobby popped in. "What can Dobby do for the Great Harry Potter Sir."
Harry looked at Dobby but was too tired to speak.
"Dobby, Harry is very tired. He also has some potions and directions on what to take. Please give him the purple potion that is in his hand and check the directions and do what he needs to for this evening. Harry needs to go to bed as soon as possible. Can you take him to the guest room at my house and put him to bed please." Hermione asked.
"Dobby be happy to help Miss Hermy. Don't you worry Dobby has the Great Harry Potter."
With that Dobby and Harry popped away. Turning back Hermione noticed all of the adults watching her.
"I thought it would be the quickest way to get him to bed." She said only realizing she had called a house elf into Gringotts without asking permission.
"SkullCrusher I am so sorry. I should have asked permission before I called Dobby. I was just so worried about Harry and he looked so weak." Hermione bit her lip.
"It is understandable. As Dobby had been here just today it is not a problem but it would be best if you asked each time in the future. It is admirable how well you take care of each other. I'm sure my daughter is comforted in knowing you and Dobby will watch over his recovery."
With that Hermione and Emma left Sirius to take care of his business with Gringotts. Letting him know he was welcome to elf pop over to see them anytime. Now that Dobby was available to help.
By the time they got home Harry was sleeping soundly and Dobby was sitting in the over stuffed chair in the corner watching over him.
Quietly Hermione said "Dobby you don't need to watch him all night. He will be fine."
"I am knowing miss Hermy but Dobby so happy to be bonded with the Great Master Harry Potter that I not leave yet please. I be quiet as kneazle hunting not to wake the Great Harry Potter."
The pleading look in his eyes told Hermione everything she needed to know about how the bond was treating Dobby. She nodded and putting her finger to her lips in the shush sign she left the room and closed the door. 'The Great Harry Potter Sir was in good hands' she thought to herself with a chuckle.
Harry woke as the sun was just rising in the sky and a slight pink hue was filling the bedroom. His stomach growled loudly enough that it woke Dobby in the chair. Harry tried to move but was stopped by something heavy on his chest. Fully awake now he opened his eyes to see a bushy head a brown hair laying on him. It was at that point that he realized his arms were holding her against him tightly. He released her and gently lightly pulled her hair away from her face.
"Hermione. Time to wake up." he said quietly.
He watched her eyes open slowly and finally focus on him "Harry. Your awake!" Her arms were already partially around him and she tightened them into a hug. Harry just enjoyed holding his girlfriend. That was a new thought for him. His stomach took that moment to growl again loudly.
"The Great Harry Potter Sir is hungry. Dobby get food and potions. Stay with Harrys Miss Hermy."
With a pop he was gone. Hermione stirred.
"How are you feeling?" she asked.
"Well, hungry mostly. I feel pretty good like I slept for a week." He said.
"More like two nights."
"What? I was supposed to meet with Griphook yesterday. He's going to hate me." Harry said.
"We sent Dobby with a note letting him know you were still sleeping. We also checked with BloodCrusher to make sure you were ok. You're fine so let's get you some food." She said.
"Um, Hermione. Not that I'm complaining or anything but why are you in bed with me?" He asked.
"You cried out in the night and Dobby woke me up. You were having a bad dream and you called out Cedrics name. When I laid on your chest you calmed down and fell back to sleep. Dobby must have covered me with the extra blanket." Hermione said.
"Ok." His stomach once again let him know it was not happy with him.
"I'll get dressed and meet you in the hall. I want to be with you when you walk downstairs." Hermione said as she jumped out of bed and ran to her room.
Harry took care of his morning needs in the bathroom and changed into some school clothes. If he was to meet with the Goblins it wouldn't be in Dudleys old clothes. Hermione was waiting for him when he exited the guest room.
Walking down to the kitchen he would normally be annoyed at someone insisting they hold him as he walked down the stairs. But it was Hermione and she was pressed tightly against his arm and a very soft part of her was distracting him in the most enjoyable way. Harry held the rail with each step realizing how weak he was and trying not to be too distracted.
In the kitchen he could hear sounds of food being prepared and his stomach alerted him again that it had been neglected far to long.
Hermione chuckled and pulled him to a seat as Dobby put a plate of food in front of him. A full english breakfast and potion bottles. Just what he needed. That and some strong tea with cream. He downed the potions first and started eating reminding himself to breath and take it slow. Hermione had sat down to her usual porridge and fruit and kept an eye on Harry as they ate.
"So what's the plan? Do I need to meet with Griphook today?" Harry asked.
"Actually you don't need to meet with them today. Sometime before school would be fine. Sirius met with Griphook yesterday since you weren't able and took care of everything. He left a box for you and a letter. He also asked Dobby to let him know when you woke." She said.
"Thank you Mione. Um is it ok for me to call you Mione?" He said.
Hermione thought for a minute.
"Usually I don't like my name shortened. But hearing it from you it's different. I kind of like it. Let's try it and see" She reached over and took his hand.
Emma and Daniel walked in at that moment and Harry nervously let go of Hermiones hand.
Emma chuckled looking at Harry blushing at being caught holding Hermiones hand.
"Mom." Hermione warned.
"Harry. A lot has happened since our trip to Gringotts. For one we know you two are dating now. So, hand holding is allowed and probably expected." She looked at Hermione for approval. Hermione nodded.
"Also we have talked and I would like to offer some training to you and Hermione." Daniel said.
"As you noticed I have some skills when it comes to dealing with certain types of people. I would like to start you two on some physical fitness and Jujitsu training. I think some other hand to hand combat and firearms would be a good idea too. Hermione filled us in on what happened at the end of the tournament and I would like to help prepare you two for anything." Daniel said.
Harry was gobsmacked. No one had ever offered to help combat train him before and he was very thankful for the offer.
"That would be great. When do we start?" Harry said.
Harry looked at Hermione to verify she wanted this too. She nodded and took his hand again.
"How about we see how you feel at the end of the day and decide at that time. You need to heal first and regain your strength. That will give Hermione a chance to show you her surprise." Daniel said.
"Daddy!"
"Sorry Pumpkin. I'm just so proud of you."
"Finish your breakfast. Then you read Sirius' letter. Then if you are good I'll show you what I've done." She said.
- Later -
Harry opened the letter from Sirius.
Dear Pup,
Griphook and I met and reviewed the Potter accounts. There are a couple of items
that will need your attention but not immediately. Griphook did mention that your
vault key was used by Molly a few times. You will need to review the withdrawals to
be sure they are what you approved. They weren't that large so I would probably just
let it go even if it was more than expected.
I had them revoke all your keys and your new key is in the box. The Potter family ring
is in the box and so is the Black heir ring. You can put these on at anytime. They will
provide you more protection in the magical world. There is also some responsibilities
with them but nothing major until you reach seventeen.
Just remember do not give your key to anyone you don't trust 100%. I'm sure Hermione
would be someone you would trust.
I will stop over in the next few days to explain more. For now know that the Goblins are
good with you and Griphook is starting out well and will take care of your financial
needs.
Love,
Padfoot
Harry was relieved that he didn't need to return to Gringotts anytime soon. He was also still a little weak and figured that was because of his little two day nap. He put everything back in the ornate wooden box and closed the lid. He would be smart and talk with Sirius before putting on the rings. He would also talk it over with Hermione too.
As he closed the lid he could see Hermione sitting across from him. He hadn't heard her enter the room. She was holding a small leather pouch about the size of a mans open wallet. She also had a huge smile on her face.
"You look like a Cheshire cat with that smile." Harry said "Did you catch a mouse?"
"Better. I figured it out while you were sleeping."
"Figured it out?"
She nodded and handed the pouch to Harry. He inspected it and it was light weight about like a wallet would weigh. Hermione took it back and reached into the small pouch and pulled out a full sized umbrella, then a paperback book. Then she tapped the side of the bag in a pattern with her finger and it enlarged to twice the size and she pulled out her copy of Hogwarts a History. She tapped it again and it grew to the size of a cupboard door and she rolled out a wagon.
Harry was amazed.
"Well done Hermione. I'm impressed but I knew you could do it."
"How big or small can it be and how do you make the different sizes of items come out without messing with each other?" Harry asked. He could imagine the wagon getting hung up on the umbrella and other things.
"The different sizes are completely different compartments. I read the entire book over a few times and then I worked on this. I have a couple of more that didn't work out and we should go into this one and dispose of them. I don't want partially completed work laying around. Want to join me?"
"Anytime." Harry said.
Hermione leaned the cupboard sized wallet against the wall and tapped the side again. It grew to be a full size door and she opened the door and they entered. It was a small room about the size of the exam room. There was a door off the back and book shelves covering one side with many books already stored there. There was also a lot of empty space on the shelves too. There was a small sofa which looked very comfortable and a table with a lamp on each side. This looked like a very good place to do some reading. On the other side there were many cupboard doors and a blank space. Harry looked at the blank space which seemed out of place.
"What's this? It seems out of place?" Harry asked.
Hermione looked a little sheepish. "You should checkout the door first."
Harry did and found a water closet complete with a shower. He looked at her and she pushed on the blank wall and a Murphy bed folded down from the wall. Harry looked at it and realized it was probably big enough for two adults.
"Um Hermione. I'm not sure what to say." Harry said.
"It's ok Harry. I was just thinking ahead. If we get in a jam we can hide out in here and we will have everything we need to survive for about a week. Sirius was helpful with the charms for the water closet and he suggested the fold out bed. The other cupboards have a two burner cooker, refrigerator, and stocks of food in stasis. Not that I think we will need this but it was part of the plans so I added everything to this one." She said quickly.
"This is amazing. When I held it I would have never thought that it would hold all this. Can anyone work the tapping to make it bigger?" Harry asked.
Hermione wrapped Harry in a hug and kissed him briefly. "I love it when you let your brain out to play. No. No one but us can work the changes. We can even work them from inside if we want. That was difficult to test but Sirius offered to be a guinea pig for that one." She said.
Harry furrowed his eyes. "Seriously?"
"Exactly." She chuckled.
"Not what I meant. Ugg. Maybe it wasn't a good idea letting you two get to know each other." Harry quipped.
"So you shrunk him in here and let him try and open it up from inside?" He asked.
She nodded. "He offered since I knew how it worked he said it would be better if I was outside."
"Still amazing. So where are these defective ones that need to be banished?" Harry asked.
Hermione pulled three similar wallets from one of the cupboards and placed them on the floor. Two in the room and the third she tossed out into the main room of the house. Harry looked at her questioningly then remembered BloodCrushers comment about magic not showing outside the extended room even if the spell went out the door.
"I'll do it just in case the trace is activated. I haven't been caught using underage magic so one time will be ok." She said.
With a flourish of her wand the two in the extended room vanished. They both waited. They even stepped out of the room and waited longer. After about 20 minutes they stepped back in the wallet room. Hermione banished the wallet on the floor just outside the wallet room. After that they exited the room and Hermione showed Harry how it worked and the patterns to get the various sizes and storage spaces.
She then pulled it slightly and it made the shape of a gun holster Harry had seen on a TV western that Dudley had been watching once.
"This one is yours" Hermione said as she tucked it into his pants front positioned near the right side.
Harry looked at it. "It looks like a gun holster."
"That's what I said when my Dad wanted me to add this shape. Do this" She said showing Harry hers and holding her hand over holster with all of her fingers curled except her index finger. After she did that she reached in and pulled out a large water pistol.
Harry chuckled and did the same motion and pulled out his water pistol. Replacing it he watched Hermione put hers back and she did the same motion only with her index and middle finger this time. She reached in deeper and pulled out a wooden rifle that seemed bigger than it should. Harry did the same and pulled out his wooden rifle.
"Why did your Dad want these?" Harry asked.
"I guess we will see when he gets home and you get better enough to start training."
- Later -
The next morning Harry woke up and was feeling better then he ever had in the past. The sky was a deep scarlet and he could just see the sun starting to peak from the horizon. It was almost 5:00 am. He tried to get up and realized he was pinned to the bed again. Looking down a bushy head was sleeping on his chest again. He reached out and gently brushed her hair with his fingers being careful not to get tangled in it. Hermione stirred soon after he started brushing her hair.
"I could get used to waking up to that." She said.
"Me too but aren't your parents going to be angry about you sleeping in my room?" he said.
"Actually they heard you in your sleep last night. You were having a nightmare again and calling Cedrics name again. Dobby silenced you and popped me here. He was just covering me with the extra blanket when my parents showed up. I wasn't fully awake but I heard him say 'Miss Hermy helps the great Harry Potter sleep. Dobby watch only sleep. Dobby be sure.' I guess that was enough." Hermione said.
They found two piles of exercise clothes on the chair with a note from Daniel.
When you two love birds wake up change
into these and meet me downstairs.
Dad
They changed quickly and met Daniel in the kitchen.
"Now that you are rested and better I think it's time to start your training. That is if you are still interested?" Daniel asked.
They both nodded.
"When we are training I am your instructor. This will not be a walk in the park. I will push you harder than you have ever been pushed before and I will expect perfection. If you are not willing say so now and we can all go back to sleep." Daniel lectured.
Hermione and Harry both replied "Yes sir."
"Good. I want you both to have every advantage possible. I will share what I know and I will have other instructors help at time if I need. Now I get the impression that Magicals don't know much about physical fitness?" He asked.
"Only the quidditch players." Harry said.
"True most are dead lazy." Hermione added.
"Good. We will start there with a morning run around the neighborhood. I will be joining you most morning. If I can't I expect you to do it without me. After that there will be strength training in the garage with weights. There will be a break for shower and breakfast. Then I expect you to work on your summer homework until lunch. After lunch free time for an hour and then hand to hand combat training. The evening is yours to relax and enjoy."
"So we will be able to do what you did in the car park." Harry asked excitedly.
"Yes. That and more. I will also be teaching you more deadly solutions. Not that I expect you to ever need them but should you ever need them I want you prepared." Daniel sighed "I never thought I would be teaching my daughter these things. I truly hope you never need them."
"Thank you Daddy. We will be very careful and hopefully we will never need them."
Daniel shook his head. This was not how he imagined his summer but he knew it was the right thing. If even half of what he heard is true then these two would not be coming out of this with clean hands. He just wanted to be sure they came out of it alive.
"I know pumpkin. I know."
"Do you have your projects with you?" Daniel asked.
They looked at each other and bolted for the stairs returning as quickly as possible.
"Good. From here out never go anywhere without them. Even the bathroom or shower. Hermione said they are water proof so take them in the shower and hang them around your neck. Hermione have you tested the water proof."
"No the directions said it was waterproof." She said.
"You should test it soon just to be sure. Reading and actually doing can often be slightly different. Trust but verify." Daniel said.
"I will test mine this afternoon during our free time. Harrys is more stocked than mine at the moment."
"Ok. Time to run."
They all took off for their run around the neighborhood.
The first day was rough. It was only 3 kilometers but felt a lot longer. Daniel was hardly winded while Hermione was gasping for breath. Harry was better but still breathing deeply. Daniel kept them at 3k for the first 3 days. After that it was 5k and a week later it was up to 10k.
The water tests on the wallets were successful to about 5 meters. Below that and they started to leak a little. Daniel thought that was sufficient for their purposes.
The end of the second week and the 10k runs were getting more manageable and the weight training was going well. They both had started to develop a more defined muscles and greater strength and endurance.
Daniel couldn't join the every morning but that didn't stop the pair. They trained hard every day and then homework and then some down time.
The next Saturday morning Daniel joined them on their run. The 10K was still a distance but neither of them were overly winded by the end of the run. Daniel was pleased with their progress. After breakfast he announced a change.
"We have an appointment in one hour with an old buddy of mine." He said "Get changed into casual clothes and meet me back here in ten minutes."
Harry and Hermione looked at each other and bolted out of the room, racing each other up stairs to see who could be the fastest. Their competitive sides had been coming out more each day but it was all in good fun as Hermione pulled Harrys shirt to get to the stairs first.
"No fair" he said laughing as he followed her up the stairs. He wouldn't admit it but he liked following her up the stairs. Hermione may have put a little more sway in her hips as she raced up the stairs getting his attention while laughing.
Harry beat her back to the kitchen table but only by a few seconds. She congratulated Harry with a high five.
They all piled into the car and drove off. Harry and Hermione trying to get information out of Daniel but he was keeping it a surprise.
When he pulled up to UK Rifle Shooting club about 30 minutes later. Harry and Hermione shared a look realizing why there was a space for toy guns in their wallets.
"Scott, So good to see you again." Daniel greeted the man behind the counter.
The man behind the counter snapped to attention and almost looked like he was about to salute. Hermione watched her father give the man a quick shake of the head and he relaxed.
"Daniel. Good to see you too. Is this your little girl?" Scott asked.
"Yes and her boyfriend. Do you have a private place we can talk?" Daniel asked.
Scott led them to a stock room in the back that was filled with many boxes with pictures of bullets on them. He closed the heavy door behind them and it clicked shut loudly.
"This is as private as I can get. What can I do for you Captain?" Scott asked formally.
"Drop the rank please. I need to call in a favor and it's a big one." Daniel said.
Scott nodded. "Name it." he said without asking any questions.
"First off you can say no. I will understand. However, I will need your oath that what we talk about here will never be repeated to anyone without one of the three of us explicitly giving you permission. Explicitly. A 'go ahead and tell them' is not explicit. Just so we are clear. You may be required to lie to the Queen." Daniel said.
Scotts eyes widened and he thought for a moment then nodded. "Yes sir. I understand. Continue."
"Thank you for thinking about it. I know you feel you owe me." Daniel cut off Scotts retort.
"I can see it in your eyes. This will clear that debt and put me firmly in yours."
Scott nodded and waited.
"Hermione will that do to keep the secrecy thing you require? I trust Scott with my life and he has proven that loyalty a number of times. But, You are the one that will have to deal with the fallout. However, that information will not come from anyone in this room." Daniel said.
Hermione looked at Harry and he shrugged and nodded. He believed Daniel would never put them in harms way.
"Ok. Scott this would be classified as top secret as can be. You and I never even know this type of information exists let alone will ever be privileged in knowing it. Are you still in?"
"Yes sir. Thank you for trusting me and I will not let you down."
"Here goes. Hermione open your wallet so that we can enter." Daniel said.
That was not what she expected but it would make it easier for Scott to believe. She pulled her wallet out of her waist band and started expanding it. Leaning it against the shelf when it was large enough as the door way opened up.
To his credit Scott didn't make a sound. He watched as it all happened and was beckoned in when the three of them entered the room. Once in the room Hermione closed the door behind them. After tapping a few runes on the side of the door she announced.
"Ok we are totally secure now."
Turning to Scott Hermione took charge.
"Harry and I are magical. This is a magical wallet that I learned how to create. It has several different storage areas for lack of a better term. For some reason my father wants you to know about us. To sum it up. There is a madman that is trying to take over our world. Harry is in the middle of it and has already had to fight him and his followers. They are all older and know more magic than us. We have to succeed in eliminating them or they will go after your world next. Questions?" Hermione said.
Scott looked around from Harry to Hermione to Daniel and the room they were in. He walked to a book shelf and pulled a few books down and hefted them to ensure they were real. Even opening a few to see that there was writing in them.
"Is this the only magic you can do?" he asked.
Harry smiled. "I've got this Hermione"
Harry pulled his wand from a wrist holster that Hermione had made that looked like a leather bracelet. Waving his wand "Expecto Patronum" His stag burst from his wand and looked at Harry. "Scott here wanted to see magic. Go say hi" The stag walked over to Scott and nuzzled his hand. Scott found himself petting the glowing stag and feeling so happy he wanted to cry.
The stag faded to nothing.
"That is one of the more powerful spells we know. There are many more. Spells to clean up, to make water, change it to ice, dry it up. Spells to protect us and spells to defend us." Harry said.
Scott took it all in and thought for a few minutes. Everyone remained quiet to see how he would handle this information. Harry and Hermione were surprised at his quick acceptance. They were even more surprised when he turned to Daniel.
"What do you need?"
Daniel smiled. "You are taking this better than I thought you would. It took Emma and I a bit longer to accept that magic was real."
"My niece is magical so I know a little. She hasn't said anything about a madman but she has always been private. She has shown me a levitating spell but that patronum spell is amazing. You must be very powerful to produce something like that. It felt solid when I touched it and I felt euphoric. It was wow." he said at a loss for words.
"Your niece? Does she go to Hogwarts?" Hermione asked.
"No she goes somewhere in France. She never told me the name of her school to protect me."
"I will trust her decision." Hermione said.
Again turning to Daniel. "What can I do to help?"
"I want to evaluate these two on firearms from pistols to sniper rifles. I've been training them over the past few weeks and they should be ready. Unfortunately we need to get this all accomplished before Sept 1. If they show a good aptitude I would like to arrange to purchase whatever they qualify on." Daniel said.
"Captain you know that could bring some questions." Scott brought back Daniels rank out of habit.
"Only if I purchase all of that myself." Daniel said.
"Wow. You weren't kidding. Would it be possible for you to meet with my niece? I don't have a problem but I would like to verify some of this information."
"Trust but verify." Daniel said.
Scott nodded.
"But first let's see if you have any aptitude on the fire arms. That may resolve this issue. If you aren't a natural we will not have time enough to train you." Scott said "If you do we can talk more."
They all agreed and left the wallet room and Scott watched as Hermione reduced it to it's smallest size.
"Before we leave the store room. Harry show Scott the weapons compartments"
Harry demonstrated the pistol and rifle compartments as he let Scott hold the wallet. Scott was impressed and as a test he tried the same touching and nothing happened. All he could do was open it and find a few pound notes.
"Impressive. Just amazing. I'm sure Fluer would love to see this." he said.
"Fleur? What is her last name?" Harry asked.
"Delacour. Why."
Harry and Hermione laughed. "You can talk to her about the information we gave you. We know her and trust her. She believed me." Harry said "She was one of the other contestants in the triwizard tournament. Although I would rather you don't tell her about us learning muggle weapons or training with Daniel please."
"She never said anything to me about a tournament." Scott said "I knew she was in Scotland for the school year as an exchange student but we never saw her. Just so you know I would never tell anyone who I was training or any other information. That remains between us. That's standard practice."
They all went to the range and over the next few hours Scott had them try several pistols and rifles. Harry really liked the sniper rifle. He was a natural with that at 1000 meters. On the first shot he was in the black and shortly his spread was only slightly wider than Daniels. Hermione was better with the pistols and small machine guns. She really liked the Walther PPK and the Uzi. It just felt good in her hands. She never thought a gun would feel good but they did.
Daniel was very happy and impressed with the two of them. It would seem they each had a specialty yet could handle the other weapons if necessary. After they were all done shooting they took the weapons in the back and tried them in their wallets. Daniel had been right in his sizing and they could be accessed with ease. Not really that easy with the sniper rifle but the other could be drawn and ready to shoot quickly. Both Scott and Daniel tried to get the guns from their wallets and only managed to get to the muggle money. They both gave Hermione a high five for that one.
They thanked Scott and offered to meet with him and Fleur if he thought it would help.
Harry and Hermione were animated and a little sore in the back seat as Daniel drove them home. They arrived in time for dinner and shared the day with Emma. Emma listened to them going on about the day and how impressed Daniel was with their progress in just one afternoon. She could see the changes in the two of them from when they picked them up to now. They had both become more fit but the biggest change was their confidence. The training had provided them with the confidence to be able to face anything. She could tell they would be a force to be reckoned with. She was so proud and scared at the same time.
After they had eaten they both yawned and leaned against each other. It was only 8:30 but they were both warn out from the day.
"You two head to bed. I have a surprise for you tomorrow." Emma said.
Two head snapped up and started asking questions but Emma was tight lipped about tomorrow and sent them to bed.
A/N: Another chapter I hope you liked it and can see the possibilities now. I hope you will stay with me for the ride. This was kind of difficult to get going but I think I managed to move the story forward in the direction I wanted. I decided that we had enough of Gringotts I didn't want to bog down the story with another visit. It's been done many times in other places so I let Sirius handle it.