Harry Potter and the Land of Youth

Growing Up

the Land of Youth

Roxanne ran madly away screaming in happiness with Harry chasing after her, "ROXANNE GET BACK HERE! GIVE ME MY BOOK BACK!!!" Harry was screaming.

Mona was shaking her head at the two while Nes was chasing along happily after Harry in her Horse form.

It had been two years since Harry had come to the Land of Youth, and in that time Harry had grown quite fond of Roxanne, Mona, and Nes, especially Nes who he treated sort of like an older sister, though Mona had her suspicions that Nes didn't exactly view Harry as a little brother, but she couldn't confirm anything. Mona herself viewed Harry as a cherished friend, and possibly a little more. Though he was a bit young for her at the moment, he was definitely growing into his own.

"Hey Mona, how are you doing?" a feminine voice asked approaching Mona from the side.

Mona looked over to find that the voice belonged to one Ariel Du Lorien, a Dullahan who was amongst the most proficient swordswomen in the Land of Youth. "I am well Ariel. How are you this afternoon?"

"Pretty good, Lady Oona has asked me to see to young Harry's swordsmanship." Ariel said.

"Oh really? I didn't know Lady Oona had plans to train young Harry in the martial skills." Mona inquired.

"Yeah, apparently there the Queen found out about some sort of prophecy that pertains to Harry, and she wants him trained in all skills that could possibly help him if the time comes that the prophecy would ever be fulfilled." Ariel explained.

"Oh? And what does this prophecy say?" Mona asked.

"I'm not sure. She just told me that the prophecy exists and that she wants Harry prepared for any and all eventualities. So my job is to train him up to the best of my abilities, and to apparently act as something of a body guard when he eventually goes back to that school of his. Apparently you and Nes will be going with him as well. Nes will be going in the guise of one of those House Elves the mortal magic users have enslaved, so that she can provide us all some food. You of course will be going in the guise of his personal medic. I am not sure how that will be arranged with the School, which happens to have their own medic, but Lady Oona assures me that arrangements will be made with the School to allow your presence there." Ariel explained.

"What of Roxanne?" Mona asked.

"What do you mean?" Ariel inquired.

"Well, Roxanne seems to be quite taken with young Harry. I doubt she would willingly part with him for an extended period of time." Mona explained.

"Oh, I will mention that to Lady Oona. Perhaps it could be arranged for her to attend the school with Harry under the guise of another student." Ariel said in a contemplating voice.

"That would be nice. I am sure Roxanne and Harry would appreciate it." Mona said, and then she went to get Harry's attention "Harry! Could you come here please?"

"Okay Mona! Hey Roxanne, come on, Mona is calling!" Harry said.

"Oh okay," Roxanne said a little put out.

Harry, Roxanne, and Nes, who resumed human form made their way over to where Mona and Ariel were sitting talking. "Hey Mona, what's up?" Harry asked.

"Harry, this is Ariel Du Lorien, Mistress-at-Arms. She has been asked by your Grandmother to instruct you in the art of Swordsmanship." Mona explained.

"Cool!" Harry said with a smile.

"I wanna learn too!" Roxanne said.

Ariel laughed and said "Of course Lady Roxanne, it would help Harry to have someone his own size to learn with. Would you also like to learn Miss Nes?"