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Harry Potter and the Power of Gold
Chapter One: The Gift.
The summer before Harry's 6thyear at Hogwarts was thankfully a quiet one. He mourned the death of his Godfather Sirius Black in private. He saw little of his friends and while he wrote them some letters but none of them detailed. His Aunt and Uncle did not pester the boy who lived very much although this was more the doing of the visits from the Order of the Phoenix. He didn't bother them and they didn't bother him except for doing the myriad of chores they had him doing since he was old enough to do them. He quietly celebrated his birthday on his own in his room as he had the last few years. A few days before the Hogwarts Express his Aunt and Uncle left him off in London to buy his supplies and wait there for the train. Harry didn't mind this too much since it got him out of the house much sooner than he hoped. Although he noticed the members of the order trying to keep out of site to his annoyance. He met his friends that day and together they picked up their supplies. When they eventually got on the train Harry hoped beyond hope that his sixth year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry would be a quiet one. He couldn't be more wrong.
Professor Dumbledore stood up and addressed the students after the first years were sorted "Welcome Students to another year at Hogwart's. I trust the returning students have had a peaceful summer." Harry couldn't help but notice that Dumbledore was looking directly at him as he said that. "Unfortunately most of you will be pushed hard this year for the trying times ahead of us. Fortunately our new defense against the dark arts teacher this year will show you everything he can from his many years of experience. Please welcome Prof. Kokiri." Standing up at the end of the table was an older gentleman in a dark green hooded robe pulled up to cover most of his head. Except for his piercing blue eyes which studied the entire room and Harry noticed he his gaze lingered on him longer than anyone. He spoke after the applause died down. "Thank you students. Prof. Dumbledore was fortunate indeed in convincing me to come here to show all of you how to defend yourselves from the dark ones. I shall do all in my power to show you how to deal with all forms of creatures,spells and otherwise that shall threaten you. I look forward to a productive year." Harry again noticed his eyes meeting Harry's own green ones "A most productive year indeed."
The eye contact didn't go unnoticed by Harry's friends either. Ron leaned over and whispered "Harry have you met that guy before?"
"No. I've never seen the guy before in my life."
"Do you have any idea who that is?"
Then Hermione spoke her part "Our newest Professor is one of the Founding Aurors, but he's said to have been retired for almost a century. I thought he was dead."
Harry was astounded. "A century? How old is he?"
Ron never loosening the look of awe in his face as he said "No one really knows."
Hermione however had a look of worry on her face "I just don't like the look he gave you Harry."
While The Trio was discussing this Dumbledore finished his speech and dismissed the students. Harry however was stopped by The Headmaster himself. "Harry if you would come with me please."
"Of course Professor."
The Professor led Harry to his office where he had him take a seat. "Harry I know your curious why I've had you come here tonight."
"I kinda figured you wanted check up on me or something."
"Well there is that but I also wanted to give you your birthday present late as it maybe."
Harry was flustered for a moment "You really shouldn't have professor... you don't need to give me anything." Harry was then surprised by the serious look on the Professor's face.
"To be honest It wasn't too much trouble. Your father left this to me to give to you when you were old enough to have it. I had hoped you wouldn't ever need it." Then Dumbledore revealed to harry a beautiful longsword and handed it to Harry.
"This was my father's?"
"Yes it was. He told me it was in his family for generations. It is a very special sword."
"It looks like a normal sword to me."
Then from behind Harry a voice came "It shows what you know boy." Harry spun around to see Prof. Kokiri leaning against the door. "That is the sword of a Spellknight, a Spellblade. Those are extremely rare finds indeed. Look at the bottom of the hilt"
Harry did as he was told and noticed a small hole seemed to be drilled into the bottom of the hilt upwards threw it. "Why is there a hole in it?"
Dumbledore smiled "Why to hold the Spellknight's wand of course."
"What is a spellknight?"
Harry spun around again as the green hooded professor spoke once more "They were the precursors to the Aurors. They were masters of swordsmanship and wizardy. They placed their wands in special swords that increased their powers in order to defeat dark wizards."
"You mean my magic would be stronger if I put my wand in this?"
"Catch on quick don't you boy."
Dumbledore once again spoke up "Hopefully you won't need it however with Voldemort once again made whole I think sooner or later you will."
"I guess I'll have to learn how to use it then."
The Green clad one once again spoke. "With the wand in it, it works exactly like your wand would normally. As for how to actually wield the blade you will have to learn how. That is no toy child."
"I understand sir."
"Do you now. Well shall see tomorrow in class Harry. Albus you had better be right about this."
"I am Kokiri." Dumbledore spoke as the professor left the office.
"Ummm Professor did he dislike my father as well?"
The Headmaster's smile served to comfort Harry "No he didn't even know your father Harry. He just bears a heavy burden and for the first time is some while he feels its great weight once again. Well be off now and ready yourself Harry. I fear this will be an interesting year for you. A good nights sleep will help you deal with it."
Harry could only smile "When isn't it an interesting year for me Professor."
To Be Continued....
Next Time: Harry begins to learn how to properly wield a sword and unfortunately he shortly must put that practice into practice.
Author's notes: Well for a one night job I think this is pretty good. I just want to Thank MOLA for givin the will to go threw with stating this fic up. So everyone blame HIM! I think this crossover fic should be a lot of fun to write. Well Thanks for reading and drop me a review. GOODNIGHT EVERYBODY!! Added 6/29 Slight revison to make it a year 6 fic. Thankfully it won't do too much revising to make it done.