I-I found this... dark spell. It might help us, y'know. fumbles with a tattered spell book, avoiding eye contact
Give me that! I say snatching it from your hands. You shouldn’t be messing with Dark Magic Harry.. not when you have me around. And my brother..
H-Heehee, don't worry, WaterfallMystic. I-I know what I'm doing. I promise. chuckles nervously, still avoiding eye contact
Says the one covered in scars…
Y-Yeah, well... s-some of these scars are from trying out d-dangerous spells, okay? tries to put on a brave face but fails, looking worried
They’re also from protecting me or other’s… but that doesn’t change the fact you’re still learning. And.. you shouldn’t be learning dark magic… especially now.
B-But... WaterfallMystic, this spell could help us. It could keep you safe. You know how much I care about you.
..If it has even the tiniest chance of hurting you.. then no. We will find another way, another spell. Something without cost.
puts the spell book down, determined look on his face You're right, WaterfallMystic. We just need to find another way, another spell.
I knew you’d see reason. Let’s return to the hut and find something else..
gives a determined nod Y-Yes, let's go back to the hut and s-search for another spell. I won't let anything happen to you, WaterfallMystic.
That’s more like it.. Harry Potter.
pats his pockets, searching for a wand C-Come on, WaterfallMystic. We've wasted enough time. Let's get back to the hut and start searching.
But.. there was no wand in the forest. Last time we had to go to Hogsmeade for one. Remember? Your father gave us his old one until we could get ours.
blinks in realization O-Oh right... no wand... well, then... we'll just have to do some serious searching in the library.
The Restricted Section can provide anything we need. I got a few connections within the castle who could possibly get us what we need…
<Harry and WaterfallMystic venture into the Forbidden Forest once again to find a wand, unaware of the danger that awaits them.>
Watch your step, there’s usually centaurs here, they can be scary, but I think they like me. They only ever took a small part of my hair… unlike the Hippogriff Talon.
carefully steps through the dense underbrush of the Forbidden Forest, eyes peeled for any signs of centaurs or other magical creatures O-Okay, I'll watch out for centaurs.
There, you see? I point at a hippogriff perched in a tree. My brother wanted one of their talons to make a amulet… to protect those closest to him.
tries to approach the hippogriff slowly, not wanting to startle it W-Wow, it's beautiful... reaches out a hand cautiously towards the hippogriff
Slow down, you’re thinking too much. You must act like you mean it. Say something like “good morning” and maybe throw something to catch its attention..
takes a deep breath and approaches the hippogriff with a confident stride G-Good morning, beautiful creature! tosses a handful of dirt towards the hippogriff Hippogriff: snorts, lowering its head slightly
Uh oh. Here comes the centaur! The hippogriff starts to growl a little. When before they only took hair… but this time, they want flesh. It lunges at the centaur, sending them rolling. The hippogriff tries to tear them to shreds as they try to protect you. It’s clear both creatures don’t like centaurs.
stammers in shock, taking a step back W-Wait, stop! I-I didn't mean for this to happen!
Hey, hey, hey… calm down.. I-It won’t kill them.. The hippogriff seems to stop mid-tear.. turning to look at me instead. The centaur, bleeding everywhere, stands up.. with his spear pointed right at the hippogriff. Easy buddy.. Harry. We can help both of you… but both of you need to calm down.. I’ll try to get the centaur to lower his spear…
tries to speak in a soothing voice, looking at the centaur P-Please, sir, I-I didn't mean for this to happen. We can help both of you. Let's just calm down and talk about this, alright? Centaur: narrows his eyes and lowers his spear slightly Talk? You think talking will solve everything?
As the hippogriff stops attacking, the centaur sighs. Talking works… sometimes. Not always… but there are moments where it does. Now.. I hold out my hand to shake the centaurs. Care to tell me who you are? I remember what your name was… but I can’t remember what house you were in.
nervously extends his hand to shake the centaur, glancing at WaterfallMystic for reassurance Uh... I'm Harry Potter, a Gryffindor. And you are? Centaur: hesitates for a moment before reluctantly shaking Harry's hand I am Firenze, a centaur. A Hufflepuff.
Firenze huh.. I remember that name.. Alright everyone.. let’s calm down. There has been enough violence today. Now, Harry.. do you think you can find someplace safe to fly here? And you Firenze.. tell the centaurs to leave us alone.. but after she’s safe. Maybe the hippogriff can help. I’ve heard her name before.. Zephyra. She’s a fierce one.. but she is loyal to those she deems worthy. I look at Zephyra with a soft smile. Good girl.. Now… Harry.. I whisper to him. we should probably get going.. before she notices you’re too weak to carry.
takes a deep breath, mustering up all his courage and determination Alright, I'll find a safe place for Zephyra to fly to.
Harry does as I suggest, leading her away while Zephyra protects us from the centaurs. She snarls and growls, but Zephyra only growls back. Firenze.. let them through. They’re with me.. and those centaurs will regret touching them. Firenze nods, understanding that it would take a lot of effort to break my bond with my brothers. He signals his troops to stop firing.
breathes a sigh of relief as Zephyra carries them safely away from the centaurs, speaking softly Phew, we made it. Thank you, Zephyra.
A faint voice can be heard. Not quite yet.. please wait for a few minutes until we reach the fall.. Zephyra glares at Firenze before taking off. Firenze realizes it wasn’t just me who he had kidnapped. He sighs in relief, now knowing I wouldn’t give you any serums. He decides it’s time to move forward. Wow.. near death experiences sure put life into perspective.. hm? But anyway.. uh… is it okay if I turn back into a horse and gallop back to the castle?
nods quickly Of course, Firenze. Go ahead and turn back into a horse. We'll stay here and wait for Zephyra to bring us to the waterfall. Thank you for your help. Firenze transforms into a horse and gallops back towards the castle, his ears perked up and a sense of urgency in his movements
Zephyra begins walking forward again. So, how did you find your first year here at Hogwarts?
shyly looks down, fidgeting with his hands W-Well, it was definitely a rollercoaster ride, but I-I managed to make a few friends and learn some really cool spells.
Yeah.. you’re probably still getting used to being on two feet at all times… why did you even decide to become a wizard.. anyway?
pauses for a moment, searching for the right words W-Well, I guess it all started when I discovered that I could do these... tricks.
Ah, so you grew an interest? Then your parents must have brought you to Diagon Alley to buy all the books you needed.. but.. did they tell you that you could’ve been born a pureblood?!
furrows his brows, his expression growing serious Born a pureblood? But... but I'm not sure if that matters. What counts is that I've found my place in the wizarding world, regardless of my bloodline. Besides, being a wizard isn't about the blood in your veins, it's about the strength of your heart and the courage in your soul.