They grow so fast
Think family vacation , relaxing right ? Beach vacations , forest walks , theme parks if you’re feeling adventurous.
Unfortunately for our young Harry his parental figure’s idea of what applies as fun is shall I say , twisted ? Hence why poor Harry has found himself currently trying to outrun lava.
Ash flurried around his vision like snow , screams of people and animals pierced through his ears . All of his senses where heightened and screaming at his brain that they need to get out of this situation,
“This is not what I meant , when I said I wanted to go somewhere warmer !” , the fact Harry was able to shout a sentence while sprinting through throngs of people and not tripping over cobbles in its self , felt like a feat that would should surely earn him a Olympic medal .
“Enjoy it while you can !, scotland isn’t exactly known for tropical weather “ , despite the choas surrounding him , Harry tried to locate the source of the voice , the one who was responsible for causing him to be in this situation . Another explosion behind him distracted him from his search . Desperately seeking shelter Harry spotted a small alleyway , so far untouched by this volcanic nightmare . Fighting through a swarm of panicked people , he managed to make it to his small stone haven . Despite death putting him in these situations numerous times before , an odd curve ball can still have his heart racing . Turns out lava is quite a curve ball .
Finally able to take stock of the situation , Harry finally took a breath and cupped his hands to his mouth and shouted “ DEATH! WHERE ARE YOU , YOU OLD CROW!!”
“ HEY! Don’t use crows as insults , they don’t deserve such slander !” the playful tone let Harry know that he had finally found death . Who else would be humorous in this situation, walking towards the voice Harry exited the alleyway and went towards where death’s voice had come from , “ your right , that was rude to the crows , you are clearly much to stupid to be a crow maybe a slug or a worm or a … are you actually shitting me?”
Hunkered over approaching lava was death , despite being over 7ft tall he managed to make it look somewhat elegant , deaths pale sharp face was illuminated by the lava giving him what could either look like a nearly healthy glow or depending on your angle a demon emerging through flames . However this is not what prompted Harry reaction , no . That award went to the stick that was clutched in deaths long fingers that was ordained with multiple marshmallows.
“ what ? “ upon seeing Harry’s reaction death was first confused but appearing to see what harry was looking at a smile began to pull at his lips “ohhhhh do you want one ?” , Harry just stared at him , his facial expression that of a computer that has frozen and shut down , which only fuelled deaths joy . Slowly hapoy began to come back online , “You took me to the fall of pomeii , so you could have MARSHMALLOWS!! “ ….
“yes” .
Harry stared incredulously at Death , the lava had now enclosed deaths feet and was slowly approaching Harry . Harry began to look at the lava worriedly, quick glances around told him that he needed to move and fast. “ Harry relax , remember what I’ve taught you”, deaths voice was calming , his posture relaxed , despite the fact he was now surrounded by flames. Harry steadied his breath he hadn’t even noticed was beginning to become ragged . “Youse your brains and your emotions Harry , without one the other is useless “ . After one more deep breath , Harry assessed his situation . The lava was approaching fast and surrounding screams confirmed the fact no direction was safe . That left one option , up.
Another deep breath and Harry focussed on what death had taught him years ago.
(Flashback)
Death and Harry were lying on their side by side on a grassy hill . Death was lazily waving his hand like a conductor, above them daises and buttercups danced above them in like they were being carried by waves , swirling and bobbing like they were dancing a tune no one knew.
“How do you do that!” at this age Harry was still in awe of all the magic death could do. Deaths magic has been admired by multitudes of people before , however their awe was tainted with fear and greed of the raw power he held . Death turned his head and looked at Harry . Harry’s dark raven had become a wild mess , wind swept with pieces of grass lost within , his limbs scrambled to sit himself from his lying position to an upright one . Death chuckled to himself , it was apparent that Harry would become tall , he certainly fed him enough to ensure it however he currently was just on the cusp of entering his lanky phase . Death blamed himself for Harry’s pale complexion , being around death can do that to a person . Death found himself amused at the similarities they have , there was no doubt that Harry was now deaths son . However his eyes , those bright green eyes currently filled with love and wonder were the reminder that Harry was not created for this immortal world . The love always catches death off guard , no one had ever given him such unadulterated love before . Death would destroy anything that would cause tears in those eyes , the desire to wrap in bubble wrap and hide him from the world was strong . Almost too strong at times , however Harry must live and die as a mortal before joining him fully in the afterlife , the only reason he survived being around death for so long despite being mortal was because of the very cause of his scar . “Death?”, Harry’s voiced snapped death out of his thoughts , “ah , sorry little bird , this is magic but you know that “,
“ I know !! But you never say anything , you told me wizards have to say words !, where u lying ?” ,
“ never to you , I don’t need words because my magic is tied to my thoughts and emotions . Humans use words so their brains can create images and structure to channel their magic . However by being able to use emotions magic can become faster , bigger more powerful “
Death lifted his hands and ruffled Harry’s hair , “ Don’t worry kiddo , I’ll teach ya . Trust me you’ll be a pro before you know it”
(End of flashback )
Exhale , Harry opened his eyes and focussed . Feeling for his magic he willed for it to rise to the surface and fill his body . Tentatively he felt it rise to his wishes , the familiar feeling of cool refreshment coated his skin , the feeling was similar to a breeze on a warm day .Slowly he began to rise to the air , lava had now pooled under his feet . Close enough that the heat was beginning to burn his feet . Harry concentrated and began rising , slowly he began to gain altitude until he was above the buildings, looking down death looked up at him from the sea of flames . Pride evident in the smile that lite up deaths face
“That’s my boy !, I told ya you’d be a natural. Now that u can sky walk , you don’t have to worry about ever falling from a height “.
A matching grin now adorned Harry’s face , he couldn’t help it . Despite death placing him in these situations he knew he would never truly be in danger . His dad was much to protective for that , and unfortunately to learn to join your emotions and magic properly you tend to have to be in quite interesting circumstances . I don’t think anyone has ever reached enlightenment in the middle of the pasta aisle at Tesco .
“Shall we head then kiddo , you’ve got the big move next week and we need to make sure all the appropriate measures are in progress “.
Harry looked around him at a city of fire and ash that he now had a Birds Eye view from , looking back down at death he fought off the urge of making a Star Wars reference. “ I mean really , hogwarts will have to be boring after this ,”
Death smile got sharp , mischief filled his eyes as he look up at Harry , “Awh kid , you’ll not be tired , you’ll be too busy giving them hell”