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Chapter 10: The Remaining Summer

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The Remaining Summer

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Harry had finally explained to Adam the circumstances regarding his own position in the wizarding world. Adam had at first been shocked and then angry at Harry's parents. "How could they do that? You should demand your magic back!" Harry then went on to explain that the magical transfer was only possible in infants and how he had learnt to accept it over the years.

Adam had by now calmed down enough so Harry started speaking, "Well, you being a wizard is a pleasant surprise but I'll understand if you don't want to associate with me anymore." Harry spoke softly, voicing one of his greatest fears.

"Gosh No Harry, you're like a brother, guardian and friend to me. I can never repay you for all the kindness you have shown me. I'm with you till the end and never think anything else." Harry used his occlumency training to control his emotions. Speaking of occlumency, he needed to teach Adam that.

Harry taught Adam the basics of occlumency for three hours straight until it was time for lunch. Adam didn't even question why he was being taught this, such was his trust in Harry. Telling Adam to keep practicing, Harry made his way towards Master Li's house.

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"Yes, bend your body like a snake, poising for attack, excellent, now imagine your energy building up as you pull your arm back, and now the release must be instantaneous, straighten your body as you throw your dart ,like a spring that is compressed and released." Harry heard Master Li, instructing him as he poised his body and suddenly straightened his body as his arm flew forward releasing the dart that was in it. He was finally practicing with the professional metallic dart set that Master Li had given him last Christmas.

The dart flew like a bullet as it hit the board with a resounding thud. Harry looked up to see a proud smile grace Master Li's face. It made him revel in his success. He had been practicing this technique with Master Li for the last week with plastic darts ( which he had previously used at Hogwarts ) and finally he had used the metallic dart (which was capable of some real damage) and succeeded.

Adam had also come along excellently in his occlumency training. He seemed to pick occlumency up even faster than Harry had. In only a week, Harry hadn't been able to sense Adam emotions any longer. With Master Li, Harry had kept up his training in full. At home, he had been practicing legilimency. His days were full and he wasn't even noticing the ever widening gap that had been appearing between him and his family...and apparently, he didn't care anymore.

As Harry wiped his sweat, he heard Master Li calling him. When Harry approached him Master Li invited Harry to sit with him and drink some tea. "We have reached a point in your training where I am unsure whether to continue or not" Master Li started.

"Why is that?" Harry asked bluntly not really knowing where this was going.

"When I accepted you, you were being bullied and you needed desperately a way to fight back. I gave you that and I believe you can successfully defend against any school bully. But last year you went to a boarding school and I believe that the reason for your learning is now beyond any school bullies..."

"but..." Harry wanted to say but Master Li cut him off.

"I am not asking you to explain it to me. Your reasons are your own. But I do need to know one thing before I can continue to train you in the more...violent...martial arts. Are you still the hunted or are you seeking to become a hunter?"

It took a few moments before Harry was able to understand the meaning behind that last question. But the answer came to him naturally. "I am seeking to become a hunter to prevent being hunted, if you can understand that..." Harry looked questioningly at Master Li.