Twins: A Different Life

Training

"Harry Potter" = Parseltongue

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It had been a long six years since Merlin had come before the founders and asked them of their task, but it had been a good six years. Little Harry had grown well and had wormed himself into all of their hearts, even if some were reluctant to show it.

It had been not easy at first. Harry's wild magic was much more powerful than they had expected, and they had to begin control and Occlumency training when he was three. It had helped a great deal. A child's mind was much more imaginative, and they could think up the wildest of things that adults simply couldn't.

However, it hadn't stopped the wild magic entirely, and due to that fact, Harry had only learned to control it slightly. He could bring things to him if he wanted and vanish things too; watching a four-year-old try and be sneaky with magic was amusing.

Merlin returned to them after three years, rejuvenated and excited. The strands of time were already rewriting themselves, and he took that as a positive, seeing as nothing could be worse than before. He had begun telling Harry stories of his God's family when he was six, showing him how to pull strength from the feelings within when needed.

It had been decided that they would postpone the beginning of Harry's training for another year simply because of the vast amounts of magic the child had within him. At the age of seven, Harry almost had complete wandless control of his magic, and he was most at ease with summoning and vanishing things, doing it with an absent flick of his hand when he wanted something.

Of course, it wasn't only magic they had been teaching him. He learned how to read and write with remarkable ease and was prepared to take on both his Heirship and Lordship responsibilities in the most basic of formats.

They were unable to teach specific things as they could not access anything related to the Houses he would later inherit. Still, etiquette, customs, and history were a must, as was how to interact with other races.

Rowena also insisted they begin teaching Harry other languages when he was young. She started teaching Harry Latin and French at the age of four, and another would begin with each mastery of a language. Rowena spoke in a different language each time she was with Harry to ensure he never forgot.

Once they were sure it was safe to begin teaching, they organized a timetable and an outline of the magic and other learnings Harry would need and who would teach which subjects.

Harry had been excited all week. He knew he would be learning proper magic, and he had been reading at an almost unhealthy rate, so he was ready; he said he didn't want to stop all the time.

Speaking of the child, seven-year-old Harry Potter burst into the office, where Merlin, Rowena, Helga, and Salazar were sitting, giggling as Godric chased him, and he ran to hide behind Salazar's chair. Godric gave an exasperated huff while Harry peeked around with a knowing grin. The blonde shook his head in response.

"Too clever." He grumbled, and Harry snickered.

"Have you eaten breakfast?" Helga questioned, and Harry nodded.

"Yep,"

"Now, you know why we are here." Salazar began, his voice calm, "You must promise to listen to our instructions and not to break the rules we set for you."

"I will," Harry promised solemnly.

"I will be teaching you of your time. We will review the change in customs and the facts of history as they are known to everyone else, even if you already know the truth. I will also be helping you tune in to any hidden abilities you may have," Merlin told him, and Harry nodded.