Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Strength

2

The Return to the Hollow

Two days had passed before Harry had the guts to open his OWL results, but they weren't nearly as bad as he had thought. He had got Os in Defense Against the Dark Arts and Care of Magical Creatures, Es in Charms and Transfiguration, As in Herbology, Potions, and Astronomy (It was graded on a special curve due to extenuating circumstances), and a D in Divination.

He worked around the house as his Aunt and Uncle told him, but other than that had very little to do. Since his relatives had been warned about mistreating him Harry could do pretty much what he liked.

He called Hermione and talked to her. She seemed so worried about Harry doing something totally stupid that he was forced out of any depression by trying to get her to calm down.

It was about 11:00 P.M. that night when Jon teleported into Harry's bedroom, and shook him awake. He wrote the Dursleys a quick and short note telling them that Harry had left. Jon planted the staff and they all of a sudden were standing in a small village.

"Welcome home Harry. You're finally back in Godric's Hollow after how many years. We're gonna hide out here."

"Where?"

"Oh that's right. Read this."

All of a sudden a good-sized house appeared out of nowhere. Harry quickly realized Potter Place must be under the Fidelus charm.

"Why's this called Potter Place?"

"Your secret keeper thought it would be a nice name."

"Who's my secret keeper?"

"Me," said a voice that Harry quickly recognized.

"Mrs. Weasley?"

"Course man. She's a member of the Order and wouldn't turn on you for anything in the world."

Harry and Jon moved Harry's trunk inside Potter Place. When Harry walked in he couldn't believe what he saw. Such a mixture of wizarding and muggle culture had never been seen in Britain before. Jon had a huge muggle stereo system powered by magic, and he also had a TV, computer, VCR, and a PS2 that were all similarly altered.

"Arthur would love this place. Although you really shouldn't have this stuff..."

"Chill Mrs. Weasley. It all went through customs. As an American I'm legally allowed this stuff."

"He's quite right Molly..." said a deep voice behind them.

"Professor Dumbledore?" Harry said.

"Yes, I thought I'd check in with you boys." Dumbledore said "See if you need anything. While you're here Dobby the house elf will be waiting on you making sure you have plenty of good food and such. I'm sure I can trust you young men to treat him well."

"Yeah, but I wonder if I can teleport back home for a minute. I wanna pick up my cat Rocky," Jon replied.

"Yes, of course."

Jon touched his staff to the floor and he dissolved in front of Harry. Harry who'd never thought of what it looked like when you teleported watched in interest. Suddenly he realized something.

"We left Hedwig!"

"Yes, you did. I already picked her up. I was slightly upset that you forgot her, but then I realized that Jon woke you up late at night and you rushed out. Please don't leave her behind again. It's not a nice thing to do to such a faithful creature."

Jon teleported back with a white and black cat in his arms. The cat purred to him affectionately. Jon put it downs and led Harry to a bedroom and told him now was the time for sleep.

Harry woke up slowly and looked around him and found that pictures of his family decorated his room. Not just his parents, but his grandparents, his aunt and uncle and his cousin Jon. Harry swallowed the lump in his throat. He knew that Jon must have gone through quite a bit of work to do this for him.

"You're finally awake you little freak. Come on, we have to get started on the non-magical part of your training."

"What are we going to do Jon?" Harry asked hesitantly. Not sure of what Jon had in mind.

"Well Dumbledore and I have found that smoking a certain herb helps you unlock your mind. You need to be as open minded as possible to do Sorcerer's magic."

"What herb is this?"

"Something you've probably heard of called hemp. More commonly known as pot or weed."

"Dumbledore wants me to smoke weed?!?"

"Damn straight. Now I'm gonna go grab my bong you get ready for a really fucked up experience."

Jon came out of his room with a simple foot tall glass bong. He had packed the bowl already and had grabbed two lighters. He threw one to Harry.

"I'm gonna turn on some music and some black lights. Don't worry if you get tired and fall back to sleep eventually. It's completely normal. Now come on boy we're gonna turn Harry Potter into Harry Pothead."

"Very funny." Harry returned darkly. He hated being called that.

Jon turned off the normal lights and turned on some black lights. He flipped on his stereo and started playing a Nirvana CD. Jon sat back down and let the bowl up and took a mighty hit while showing Harry how to do it. Harry took the bong from Jon and took a hit and began sputtering and coughing....

The next day he woke up feeling remarkably well rested and peaceful. He slowly walked out to the kitchen to begin fixing himself some breakfast.

Harry heard the powerful muggle stereo shriek out.

He heard it again and while eating some buttered toast wandered towards the living room where the stereo was.

He saw Jon attacking a punching bag that was pinned between his blows and Jon's weight set. Harry was amazed at the furious attacks coming from Jon. He had wondered how he had trashed a champion boxer in Dudley. Now he knew. Jon was a fucking monster when he was angry.

Jon suddenly sensed someone was in the room with him and dived at Harry. Seeing whom it was he switched himself in mid-dive and ending up face planting into the carpet.

"Who are these guys playing?" Harry had to yell to be heard.

Jon grabbed the remote and turned off the stereo. He touched his now slightly rug burnt face.

" The song's called "Head for the Barricade" and the band's Limp Bizkit." Jon said irritably "By the way never do that to me again. It's not safe to sneak up on me when I'm working out."

"I noticed. So what's up for today?"

"You red haired friends and Hermyonee will be here."

"It's Hermione man."

"Well I'm just gonna call her Herm. I can't pronounce that shit."

"That all?"

"Well my girlfriend will be here."

"All the way from the states?"

"No, she's a foreign exchange student to. By the way I hope you don't miss Lavender Brown or Blaise Zabini much. They're the ones who are in the U.S. for the next two years of schooling."

"Well Hermione will probably be happier without Lavender around."

"Too right I will Harry."

Jon amd Harry turn around to see the five Weasleys Hermione and someone that Harry didn't know.

"Angie!"

The girl slipped pass the others and quickly rushed into Jon's arms and began to kiss them. Harry was watching them and suddenly was on the ground as Hermione had rushed him with a hug. All Harry could see was Hermione's face and he began to grin.

Hermione whispered "Hi there".

Harry whispered "Hi yourself" back to her.

"Uh Hum!" Mrs. Weasley cleared her throat loudly and looked at the four people sternly. Ron also didn't look very happy.

Jon and Angie quickly excused themselves to Jon's room while Harry and Hermione just stood there blushing.

Ron sighed "Mum, you didn't have to embarrass them you know. Hermione tried dating for a month or so. It didn't work out. You didn't have to do that at all. Harry and Hermione will be a great couple and everyone knows it."

"Here Here!" called the twins and Ginny.

A COUPLE! Thought Harry. Were he and Hermione a couple. Certainly not but they could be.

"You guys were dating for a month?"

"I just put my foot in it didn't I?" asked Ron "Sorry mate I really haven't talked to you so far this summer. I thought Hermione might of told you."

"I thought you told him."

Harry smiled and then said "Well Hermione?"

"Well what?"

"Do you want to be MY girlfriend?"

"YES" she yelled happily and dove at Harry for another hug.

3

The Famous Monster

Eventually Jon and Angie returned to the living room of Potter Place. They had waited until Mrs. Weasley had left and they had snuck back out. Jon quietly snuck up behind Harry and quickly put him in a sleeper hold and pressed his thumb against his throat.

"Remember Harry," he said, "You can die just as easily in a muggle manner as in a magical way. Now come on guys, we've gotta get to the Anime' Crash."

"Bloody awesome. You're going to take us to the Anime' Crash," Ron said rather quickly.

"Yeah, but only 'cause I'm playin'. Angie and I are gonna play some American hits in there."

The nine teens left Potter Place and walked to the Anime' Crash. When they reached the club Jon tapped his staff on the ground three times and it turned into a well tuned perfect acoustic guitar. He handed it to Angie. Jon directed the other seven to some seats and he and Angie headed towards the stage.

"Now playing some American music for your pleasure...." the DJ stopped at a signal from Angie as Jon walked back over to Harry.

"By the way, I know the prophecy. Listen to the first song and you'll know how I feel about it."

"Angela Bills and Jon Coop!" the DJ began to speak again as Harry noticed that only Jon, Angie, and himself had been moving.

Angie began to play the guitar that was Jon's staff and Jon began to sing.

Jon and Angie stop playing the song. Jon locked eyes with Harry letting him know that in Jon's opinion Harry needed to take control of his life and not let prophecy or anything else tell him how to live. Jon tapped the guitar and it transformed into an electric guitar and Angie began to play and Jon again began to sing Pride of America by Saliva. The two traded between playing and singing for an hour and then got off of the stage and ordered some water.

"That was wonderful guys," Hermione said, "I hope you continue the act when you get to Hogwarts."

"Thanks Herm," Jon said in reply after he had drained a large beer glass full of water, "That hits the spot after all that singin'. Right Ange."

"Damn right it does. Fucking rock music will take it out of you.," Angie replied, "Although you mostly sing country music and ballads Jon."

"True true."

They hung out until Mrs. Weasley showed up looking like steam might come out of here ears if they didn't leave immediately. So Harry, Jon, and Angie went back to Potter Place where Angie would be staying from now on.