章節 22: Harry Potter
The next month flew by for Art as he dove head first into learning from Mr. Scamader. Artland was able to tell that Newt loved beasts deeply and felt that wizards could learn from them. Tina and Newt grew fond of Artland during his time there. He was a polite child that had a love for beasts that rivaled Newts, often falling asleep in the basement with Dougal or Nikki.
"Mr. Scamader, I was wondering what you know about the Wampus cat and the Thunderbird." Art asked, stabbing a cooked potato on his plate and placing it in his mouth.
Newt looked at him curiously with a slight annoyed expression as well, "This is the fourth time you have asked me about this and I have told you what I know. What is your fascination with these two creatures?"
Tina also looked at Artland curiously, the boy was very interested in these creatures and asked strange questions about their abilities.
Seeing the two adults waiting for an answer he rubbed his head sheepishly, "Ah, nothing just curious." he answered lamely.
Tina and Newt didn't buy it and continued to stare at him. Being crushed by their stares, Art said, "Fine, just don't report me to the ministry."
Standing up and taking a few steps back he shifted into a Wampus and back. Newt and Tina were both surprised.
"Animagus? A magical beast animagus? Is this possible?" Tina fired questions off, stunned at what she saw.
"Incredible. A Wampus…" Newt said staring at Artland. "Can you use Legilimency?"
Art nodded, "I haven't mastered the hypnosis though."
"So that's why." Newt said, giving it deep in thought. "Wampus are extremely fast and strong. I was only able to see them for a brief amount of time. I never studied their Legilimency."
"Oh well. I will slowly learn it." Artland said, digging back into his food.
"Are you ignoring the fact that his animagus is a magical beast?" Tina looked at Art and Newt.
Newt shrugged while Artland gave her a slight smile. "Dumbledore said that he was more talented than himself so I nothing is really that surprising." Newt said nonchalant.
"Really? Want to make a bet that I could surprise you Mr. Scamader?" Artland said, raising one eyebrow provocatively.
Newt gave him a glance before looking back at his food. "You still want a Moke?"
Art nodded his head, a smile on his face. A small lizard crawled out from his robes rubbed his tiny head against Art's cheek.
"It is illegal." Newt said.
Art gave an incredulous look. Most of the beasts Newt had were not legally allowed to be owned. Tina also gave Newt a funny look which he ignored.
"Fine but how about you take me to see a dragon before I leave?" Art said, almost pleading.
Tina poked Newt and gave him a look. Giving an exasperated look he conceded , "Fine, surprise me."
Art took out his wand and said, "Expecto Patronum."
Three large patronuses emerged from his wand. Tina looked at all three of them, her mouth could an egg in it. Newt also had a surprised look on his face.
"Dragon, Re'em, and a Thunderbird. What the hell is going on here?" Newt said,
"Hahaha looks like we are taking a trip." Art said triumphantly, making his patronuses disappear.
Newt and Tina woke up from their shock and shook their heads, laughing. Art was mature for his age and made them forget he was only 13 years old.
Art stood up and placed his plate in the sink. "I am going to go to groom the Kelpie. Thank you for supper Mrs. Scamader, it was delicious."
"Would you call me Tina already Art?" Tina asked.
Artland smiled and went downstairs.
The couple sat at the table and ate their meals in silence until Tina asked, "Did Dumbledore actually say he was more talented than himself?"
Newt nodded slowly, "It seems he was right to."
Tina played with her food. "Another Dumbledore… kinda scares you doesn't it?"
"Not at all." Newt said with a smile. "If you saw him with the beasts you would know the kid has a kind heart."
"But Dumbledore said he has a darkness in him."
"His family was murdered in front of him Tina. That would stick with someone forever." Newt said quietly. "He desires revenge and rightfully so. Dumbledore is afraid of letting another Dark Lord into the world."
Tina looked at the basement door, "I don't think he has anything to worry about."
"I agree." Newt said giving her a kiss. "Now we better go make sure he goes to bed. I found him sleeping with Dougal this morning."
Art continued taking care of the beasts and learned lots from Newt. It was July 30th and Newt had to leave for a couple days to tell Harry Potter he was a wizard and get his school supplies.
Newt set up a Portkey for him to come back when he was done. Wishing them farewell, Art grabbed the old boot and felt the familiar feeling of falling. Art got up from the ground and looked around, he saw a familiar giant standing there.
"Art my boy. How are you?" Hagrid said lifting him off the ground with one hand. Thanking him, Art quickly changed into a pair of jeans and a white shirt.
"You know where he lives right?" Art asked.
"Of course. Let's go." Hagrid said.
They loaded into a large motorcycle that had a sidecar on it. Art wondered if it was safe but still jumped in. Soon they were outside of London on Privet Drive. Hagrid stopped at a well groomed house.
Walking up to the door, Art knocked and soon was greeted by a large man with a mustache.
"Can I help you?" he said gruffly.
"Yes. We are here to see Harry Potter." Art said politely.
The large man looked at me with a sneer and glared at Hagrid. "No one lives here by that name." he said rudely shutting the door in his face.
Art looked back at Hagrid who was fuming with anger. "Hagrid, if you may?" Art said, stepping to the side.
Hagrid stepped forward and pushed the door open, breaking the locks.
"What do you think you are doing!? I will call the police on you!" the large man turned purple, spit flying from his mouth.
"Sit down you damn muggle." Hagrid said loudly, pushing the man aside.
Art gave a bitter smile, and entered the house. He saw a morbidly obsese child and a very thin woman with a long neck.
"Calm down everyone. We are here to see Harry Potter." Art said, trying to calm everyone down.
"Me?" a light voice came out from under the stairs. A skinny kid with black hair and glasses came out.
"Harry Potter? I'm Artland Cason and this is Rubeus Hagrid." Art said politely, sticking out his hand.
Harry timidly took it, "Am I in trouble?"
"Of course not. Let's take a seat and talk." Art said motioned towards the couch.
The fat man was about to say something but Hagrid took a step towards him, making him shut up.
Harry and Art sat down while Hagrid glared at the muggles making sure they were not interrupted. Art took out an envelope and handing it to Harry who gently took it and opened it. After reading it, he looked at Art confused.
"Hogwarts? Wizards? What is this?"
Art was stunned for a second, not knowing how to reply. He looked at Hagrid then at the muggles.
"You never told him where he comes from!?" Hagrid roared at the muggles.
"When we took him in we promised we would stamp that crap out of him!" the large man roared back.
Hagrid cocked his fist, ready to hit the man.
"Don't Hagrid. I will explain it to him." Art said, looking back at Harry.
"You're a wizard Harry." Artland said deeply. "You ever find yourself doing something that seems impossible?"
Harry was about to argue but stopped and started to remember things.
Art nodded his head and used wandless magic making his fingers glow. "We are able to do magic Harry. What seems impossible is possible for us. Hogwarts is a school where you learn how to control this magic. The wizard world is hidden from muggles or non magical people like you uncle and aunt here."
Harry looked stunned as he looked at Art's hand and then back at the letter. "And I am invited to this school?"
"Invited!?" Hagrid's voice boomed out, "You have been on the list since you were born."
"Since I was born?" Harry asked confused. "Were my parents wizards?"
"Fine wizards Harry. Some of the best." Hagrid said, giving Harry a sad expression.
"But I thought they died in a car accident?" Harry asked, looking at his aunt and uncle.
This sent Hagrid over the edge, "A car accident!? A CAR ACCIDENT!? YOU TOLD HIM A CAR ACCIDENT KILLED JAMES AND LILY POTTER!?"
The muggles cowered in front of Hagrid, scared he might do something.
"Your parents were murdered Harry. By a man named Voldemort, "Hagrid flinched, "they died protecting you." Art said quietly.
"Protecting me?" Harry had pain in his eyes. "Why did Voldemort want to kill me?"
"We don't know. But after that night he failed to kill you and disappeared. You are a celebrity in the wizard world because of this."
Harry went silent, it was a lot of information to take in.
"Hagrid and I are going to take you to get your school supplies today." Art gave him a kind smile.
"He will not join that rubbish school! I will not have one of you freaks in my house!" the large man seemed to have his courage back.
Sick of it Art stood up and took out his wand, pointing it at the fat man. "Are you going to stop me?" the tip of his wand glowed slightly.
Seeing his wand, the fat man stumbled backwards, clearly afraid.
Putting his wand away, he told Harry to follow him. Outside of the house Art flagged down a cab and told Hagrid to meet him at the Leaky Cauldron. Sitting in the cab, Harry kept looking at Art's wand.
"You will get yours today, don't worry." Art reassured him.
"But Mr. Cason-" Harry started but Art stopped him.
"Artland or Art. I am only two years older than you and we will be going to school together this year."
"Artland. I don't have any money." he said depressed.
"Your parents and grandparents left you lots of money. Don't worry." Art said, giving him a bright smile.
Harry looked shocked but didn't say anything. He looked out the cab window.
"You can ask me anything you want Harry." Art said kindly, knowing the boy had questions.
"I just… I never knew that my parents died protecting me." he said absently.
"We are the same that way Harry. My parents and uncle were killed by Voldemort as well, they died protecting me and allowing me to escape."
Harry looked at Art surprised and quietly said, "I'm sorry."
"No need to be sorry. I will avenge them some day." Art said, looking out the window.
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