"Possibly, this would be the best time to do it with the break and all." Penny mused as she sipped her juice. A great flapping of wings alerted all in the Great Hall to the arrival of the mail and the trio looked up to see if anything was coming for them. Harry was hoping for a reply to his last letter to Fleur. When the Daily Prophet landed in front of him Harry could already see the headline and he groaned as he reached for the paper.
-Daily Prophet Article-
Harry Potter, The-Boy-Who-Lived, Becomes Youngest Artificer in History!
It has come to the attention of this reporter that Harry Potter, the Boy-Who-Lived, has been certified as an Artificer as of two days ago! This remarkable feat makes him the youngest person to ever earn the Title in history!
Many already know of Harry Potter's history and his more recent creation of a system to measure Magic and Magical Strength. His Scouters and Test Frames sell out almost immediately whenever they're on the market. It is safe to say that Mr. Potter, or Artificer Potter to use his proper Title, has made waves ever since he reappeared in the Magical World.
According to sources in the Ministry, Harry Potter created a Minor Artifact to achieve his certification and it was simply listed as a 'Rune Safe'. Why did the young Artificer create an Artifact Safe? We at the Daily Prophet have yet to get in touch with Mr. Potter for an interview but it does make one wonder. Does Mr. Potter think he needs to protect something personally? Does he have a creation that he doesn't want anyone seeing yet? Perhaps a future product that isn't yet ready for the world to see?
Many mysteries and questions surround Mr. Potter and have ever since Halloween of Eighty One; but this reporter will bring you answers whenever she's able to get them. I'll be personally trying to get into contact with the young Artificer to set up an exclusive interview so that our readers can have their curiosity sated!
Rita Skeeter, Reporter, Daily Prophet
For more information on Artificers turn to Page Four.
For more information on Artifacts turn to Page Five.
To see a copy of Harry Potter's certification look below.
-End Article-
Below the article on the bottom of the front page was a copy of the certification Harry had received. It was properly filed and even had a stamp from the Ministry as authentic. Harry had to wonder how this reporter had gotten a picture of it so quickly. Not to mention the speculations she'd brought up about him and his Rune Safe. He was fairly sure he and this woman may not get along in the future.
"Typical Skeeter." Tonks scoffed as she read over Harry's shoulder.
"They should really update the Integrity Standards at the Prophet." Penny chimed in while grimacing at the article.
"Hmm, I doubt it'll happen, the Prophet will be paying through the nose if they want to interview me." Harry huffed as he folded up the Prophet, he'd read the rest of it later. "So you two want to work on some more Wandless practice today?"
"Sure, I'm caught up on my studying for NEWTs. You in Penny?" Tonks asked the blonde Prefect.
"Of course, but I'll have to call it a day after dinner, I still have a few things I want to go over before bed." Penny replied.
The trio spent the remainder of the break studying and practicing. Harry found time to make another forty Test Frames and was quick to let the Owl Order Service know they were available for sale. Harry collected his Galleons from the literal flock of owls on Friday, he was thankful that they had the training to wait until after breakfast before they all flew into the Great Hall. Watching forty different owls fly away each carrying a package as large as they were was amusing to Harry. But it did put into perspective how much Magic affected the birds, they could carry heavier loads, fly faster and further, it was simply impressive when they were viewed next to their non-magical kin.
It was the last day of the Easter Break when Harry saw an unfamiliar man inside Hogwarts. He didn't look much older than sixty, but with Wizards he could be around ninety and look the same. The man was making his way towards the Great Hall and Harry's curiosity wouldn't let him leave this mystery alone. So with a quick check to make sure he was presentable he walked up to the man at a brisk pace.
"Sir, are you visiting someone?" Harry asked the old man. The man in question stopped and turned to look at Harry. He was wearing rather plain robes in dark blue, had mostly white hair on his head, and his face had several wrinkles. But his blue eyes gave a hint of power that Harry could almost feel. The mirth in the blue orbs not detracting from the intensity they held. After looking at each other for a moment the old man smiled and introduced himself.
"I was indeed meeting someone, young man, an old student and research associate of mine." The old man stated and Harry cocked his head slightly at the information. "Ah but where are my manners? My name is Nicholas, my young friend."
"Oh, sorry, I'm Harry Potter, sir." Harry introduced himself and noticed the man's eyes twinkle, kind of like Professor Dumbledore's to be honest.
"Yes, I was fairly sure you were Mr. Potter, but it's proper for people to introduce themselves, isn't it?" Nicholas chuckled.
"Right, most people in Magical Britain know what I look like, don't they?" Harry asked rhetorically with a lopsided grin.
"I'm sure." Nicholas chuckled before looking around. "Say you don't think anyone would mind if we sat down while we chatted do you?"
"I doubt it, but where exactly? The Great Hall is just at the other end of this corridor." Harry mused while Nicholas grinned and knocked on a door that they were standing close to.
"Why not one of the sitting rooms for visitors? I understand they aren't used as much now days but they're still furnished." Nicholas grinned as the door opened and Harry saw a comfy sitting room with several large chairs and its own fireplace.
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