Harry Potter and the Power of Gold
Chapter Two: First Steps
The Next few days Went by quickly. Harry found himself working harder then he thought he would ,especially in Defense against the Dark Arts, but some how he enjoyed it. He suspected it was Hermione rubbing off on him. Then after about half way through September Ron gave something to Harry... a book.
"A book? From you Ron?"
"Well considering that you got that wicked sword I figured you might want to know how to actually wield it."
"Thanks Ron.... Now I got something else to take up my free time with."
"Well between you as seeker and me as keeper we got he cup all tied up this year so this might be something else for us to do."
"Us?"
"Yeah its better to practice with a partner then just standard forms besides... after last year we haven't done too much together."
"Ron I told you then and I'll tell you now don't worry about it but well isn't training with swords... I don't know dangerous. Hermione would throw a fit if she found out. Hell she gave me a lecture when she saw it."
Ron couldn't help but roll his eyes when Hermione was mentioned. "Harry.... ah never mind.... We won't use real ones you git. The school has wooden practice swords and a place to practice."
"Well it sounds fun to be honest. Oh why not."
"See and don't worry bout Hermione its not like you two are dating so no need to act like she's got you whipped."
"I am not whipped!"
"Ah so you are dating. Well then she must put out nicely"
"Ron.... if you know what's good for you shut up." Harry's eyes showed he meant business.
"Yikes! Ever consider getting those registered as lethal weapons?"
"Ron.... never mind.... so how about Saturday then for our first practice?
"Yea sure Harry. Remember to tell the misses."
"RON!" Fortunately for Ron shot out of their room before the pillow Harry threw could get to him."
That Saturday else where in the school Hermione was in the library attempting to dissuade her fears.
"It has to be here somewhere" she thought to herself. For the last hour she had tried digging threw every book searching for information about the legendary Auror. To some degree she had succeeded but not enough for her preference.
"Blast it there has to be something from before he became a Auror. It's like before then he didn't even exist. That's impossible. The fact he's been around for over 500 years with out the philosopher's stone is supposed to be impossible."
"BLAST THIS RABID CURIOISTY OF MINE!"
"SHHHHH!"The Librarian didn't seem to take to Hermione's outburst.
"Sorry"
"Perhaps you should spend sometime elsewhere Ms. Granger. Work off some of that excess energy like your friends are doing."
Hermione's rabid curiosity again got the better of her "What do you mean ma'am?"
"Well Ron Weasley was here the other day looking up books on sword fighting. I think he and Mr. Potter were planning on learning to use swords or something like that."
"Swords?!"
"Yes I pointed out to Ron that the school has a special training room for that."
Hermione eyes narrowed for a moment. "Where is it?"
Meanwhile elsewhere in the school Harry and Ron were starting to get the hang of the wooden swords when Harry stopped and shuddered.
Ron paused "You okay Harry?"
"I just had a very bad feeling."
"Your scar?"
"No.... I just have this feeling something.... no forget it."
Ron just looked at him warily "Okay"
Then once again they began to cross swords. Ron pressed Harry back using his superior height to his advantage. Then Harry backed off upsetting his balance Harry got himself behind Ron and put his sword at his back.
"I win"
"Okay that puts us at one duel each. We're both picking this up fast."
"I'm surprised you actually Read that first lesson Ron."
"Hey it was interesting. You act like I've never read a book before."
"Not saying its unheard of Ron but you have to admit it's a rare thing for Ronald Weasley to open up a book.
"Ha ha. Okay Potter. ON GUARD!"
"BRING IT!"
Once again the loud crack of wood on wood sounded out in the Room. Both boys smiled as their practice swords cracked against each other. Ron quickly took to the offense. Raining down blows all of which Harry was able to block.
"Come on Ron. I can see those coming a mile away."
"Okay then Harry then how about this!" Ron faked an overhead slash but then as Harry prepared to block it Ron kicked him in the gut knocking the breath out of the boy who lived and knocked him to the ground on his rear.
Ron was about to declare victory when he heard something that stopped him in his tracks. "RONALD WEASLEY!"
Both Ron and Harry's eyes went wide as they heard the voice of the third member of their trio ring out loudly. "Not good" they said in unison. Ron gave Harry a quick hand up and they both turned to the entrance where Hermione was standing in a near rage.
"What do you think you two idiots are doing?"
"Learning how to properly wield swords." They said in unison.
"ARE YOU INSANE! YOU TWO COULD CUT OFF A LIMB WITH ONE OF THOSE BLASTED THINGS!
Ron just calmly looked over to his friend "You think she would notice these are WOODEN swords."
"Ron you're not helping"
"So what if they are. You still could break something."
Ron just looked at her blankly "Well, we haven't broken anything yet..."
Hermione focused her glare at Harry "Harry wouldn't you like for one year here not to spend any time in Madam Pomfrey's care?"
Harry then got an indignant look on his face "Wait why did you assume that I'm the one who'd end up hurt? I can take care of myself. Besides last year I wasn't in the Hospital"
"Harry I just don't want to see you hurt."
"Hermione... I have to do something. Voldemort is out there now, with a physical body and he's out to get me. After last year and what happened I've just got this feeling that my skills as a wizard just aren't enough. I know I'll need other skills, plus Prof. Kokiri said the sword would increase the power of my magic."
Hermione calmed down "All right you do have a point. I guess you can learn but only under my supervision."
Ron just rolled his eyes and both him and Harry replied "Yes mother!"
"You know you try and show some concearn and this is the thanks I get. See If I help you any more this year."
"Come on Hermione we were kidding." Harry then elbowed Ron "Weren't we Ron."
"Yeah come on. You know us."
"All right Harry I forgive you." She paused for a second "This time" Hermione then turned around and left Harry following along.
Ron stood there for a second "Hey. What about me? Hermione! What about me?"
Two weeks later the trio was in their Care of Magical Creatures class with the Slytheren. The class progressed as normal.
Draco sneered as Hagird came out of his hut. "So what kind of abomination are making us put up with today."
"Actualty today we havn' got anything to show ya. I have to tell ya bout some creatures that must be avoided at all costs. Nasty ones these are. Nutthin redemin bout em
Everyone standing there outside was in a total state of shock and Ron summed it up for everyone "I never thought I'd hear those words come out of Hagrid's mouth. Now I know the world's ending."
At this point both Crabby and Doyle stepped behind Draco shaking slightly. Fortunately for them just about everyone else there was almost as scared as them, execpt for Harry "Who are you and what have you done with Hagrid?"
"Its me Harry, Its just that these things only hurt. They do nothing but attack muggles and wizards alike."
Hermione collected her jaw off the ground and composed herself "Well then what are you going to tell us about then?"
"Well the first creature is known as a Moblin."
"A moblin?" was the collective response.
Hermione asked the obvious question "Hagrid are they related to goblins?"
At first they were goblins but long ago a dark and powerful wizard changed them. He made them bigger stronger, and angrier. They can barly stand each other, much less any one else."
Harry voiced his question "Who was that dark wizard?"
"No one really knows Harry. It was a very long time ago."
Then before Hagrid could continue something shot out of the forbidden forest. It was only about 3 inches tall at the maximum but it was fast. Quickly it was in Harry's face. He noticed it was female and looked very human except for the small insect like wings on her back. "YOU GOTTA HELP ME! THEIR COMING FOR ME!"
Harry quickly replied "Who?"
Then he heard from the forest a warcry. Thundering from the forest were 10 vaguely humanoid shapes but as they came closer and Harry got a look at their faces he could see they resembled the faces of bulldogs. Then he heard Hadgrid growl "Moblins... it had to be moblins."
As the moblins charged many of the students ran, Draco leading the way.
Harry called out "Any advice Hagrid?"
Hagrid pulled his crossbow out of his large ever present coat "I'll take care of them just get yerself outta here!"
Harry looked over to Ron and Hermione "You heard him. GO!" The voice he used made sure they knew it was no request. As they got some distance Harry pulled out his wand "ACCIO SPELLBLADE!" Then everything seemed to be in a haze and the family sword flew from the school into Harry's hand and as if driven by instinct he slid in the wand. Quickly the haze disappeared and he spun around and readied himself.
As soon as he Did he saw a Moblin charging right for him a club ready to bash him "DIE HUMAN!
"BRING IT!"
To Be Continued...
Next Time: Harry talks with several of the teacher about the incident and find out the name of our new visitor to Hogwarts. Next Chapter First Impressions.
Author's notes: Well this is the revised version of Chapter 2. Not to much changed here either . Well please leave a review and let me know what you think for good or ill.