//------------------------------// // Chapter 1 - Dealing with Dumbledore // Story: Voidic and The Philosopher's Stone. // by lightningman //------------------------------// I was sitting in my base with Pinkie Pie and all of the other girls. They were reluctant at first to show Sci-Twi my base, But when I told them that I told her that I was Voidic, they were much more friendly to her. (I was surprised at how protective they were.) But I had my head in my hands. This was something I was not expecting. The girls were rereading the letter for what seemed the fiftieth time. Dear Mr. Voidic. It has come to our attention that there are other forms of magic that we have not been made aware of in all the years of our school. So we have decided to contact the person who seemed to have the most experience with other forms of magic. You. We have also been made aware that since you have magic and are not currently or have ever been a student at Hogwarts, you will be formally invited to attend Hogwarts as a first year. We would also wish that you would accept a position as teacher for the new subject that we are setting up at Hogwarts. This Subject is called "Alternative Magics." As you are (to our greatest understanding) the foremost expert on alternate magics, we have decided to contact you first. I will personally be apparating to your home 2 weeks after you have received this letter so we may receive your answer. Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore Order of Merlin, First Class. Grand Sorcerer. Chief Warlock. Supreme Mugwump of The International Confederation of Wizards. To say I was surprised would be an understatement. I would be meeting Dumbledore today. As Soon as i had gotten the letter and the portal was back up and running, I showed the letter to my brother, Damyon. He was also surprised. But seemed to vibrate with excitement. "Dude! Do you realize what this means?" He had shouted in my face. "This means that Dumbledore is still alive! And that means that Harry Potter is also still in at least his 6th year at Hogwarts. If you lucky, you could be teaching Harry in his First year and be a classmate to him at the same time. You could set the franchise on the right track!" He had begun to pace at this point. "We're going to need to make you a wand, And with Twilight being an Alicorn now, the wand will be more powerful than Sam." He looked at me, excitement shining through his mask. "WELL?? WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? LET'S GO MAKE YOUR WAND!" We went and began to make the wand. It seemed pretty straightforward actually. We went got two pegasus feathers from both Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy. We got the most powerful branch from Sweet Apple Acres we could find, that had the most Earth pony magic flowing through it. We put the cores in it and then we had Pinkie Pie seal it up. Rarity and Twilight put as much of their magic as they could into it, as well as Lightning overcharging it with his lightning and Aura. AS WELL as using Sam's magic. I then proceeded to flood it with Void magic. It was straightforward but, a time-consuming. But it was so worth it when I picked it up. It felt more comfortable in my hand than my Baton and Foldable sword ever had. I'm still going to be keeping them on me, don't get me wrong, But If i need to use a ranged weapon, I'll probably use my wand. I took it out of my pocket and began rolling it through my fingers. My brother had been confused for a little bit when apparently my wand didn't have the level of sentience that his wand did. But apparently it had enough to know what I was thinking and what was happening around it. So my brother theorized that when I thought of a spell, the wand would automatically figure out the other half of the spell and shoot it out with more power than Sam normally had. Sam would only be able to reach the level of my wand's magic if she used the Elements of Harmony. But that would be tough since they were currently stuck in The Tree of Harmony. I smile thinking of the reactions I would get from everyone about both me and my wand. I hadn't named my wand yet, as it had seemed unnecassary. But the more I thought about it, the more it seemed cruel. After all, it did have sentience. It's as if it's a dog that had never been named. It's only called "The Dog." The wand seemed to grow colder in my hands as i thought this. It seemed to not like being compared to a dog. I smirk. "Sorry wand." I thought in my head. "Shouldn't have compared you to a common dog. Your much more powerful than Anything else I've encountered aren't you?" It seemed to heat up in my hand, as if it was warming up to me and blushing at the same time. I couldn't tell, But to me, the wand seemed to be a guy. So I had to come up with a name for a male wand. God, if that isn't the weirdest thing you've heard in your life, I don't know what is. "Xayvier? Are you listening to me?" Sunset was snapping her fingers in front of my face. I jerk my head up surprised and some of the girls recoil. "Oh, yeah sorry. I was just thinking. What are you talking about?" "We were just talking about how one of us should go with you to this school. It seems a little sketchy." Rainbow Dash said. "Yeah! I wouldn't want to lose one of my best friends to a creepy crawly school of witches!" Pinkie Pie said. "Hmm.... Well, it would be nice to have someone there that I know is looking after my back." I nod."But how would you explain yourself to all the witches and wizards who consider you muggles?" "Muggles?" They looked at each other confused while pinkie pie looked thoughtful. "I would just tell them I'm a your squib girlfriend. And that you taught me how to use other types of magic once you learned about me." "Yeah that would work." I nod. "Alright. So Pinkie Pie is coming with me." All of the girls nodded, confused at the words me and pinkie used. Suddenly there was a loud crack of apparation out in the gym. "Albus? Are you sure this is the right place?" "This is the place that the book said Voidic lived." I heard an old man say. But he didn't sound exhausted in anyway. He sounded cheerful. "I guess their here." I said to them as I left the storage room. Once I left, I saw Albus Dumbledore. With a long white beard and hair. "Albus. How's your brother Aberforth?" I ask as Dumbledore looked at me slightly surprised. I barely managed to not chuckle. "He's fine. I'm assuming your Voidic then?" "I am him." I do a deep mock bow. Which had Dumbledore chuckling and all of the girls behind us laughing. I looked at Albus's companion to see Professor McGonagall. "Ah. Voidic, I don't think I've introduced you. This is...." I cut him off. "Deputy Headmistress and Transfiguration Professor Minerva McGonagall. Birthday October 4th. Wand of Fir and Dragon Heartstring. nine and half inches. Stiff. Half-blood. Muggle Father, Witch Mother. Silver Tabby Cat Animagus. Hobbies include Needlework, correcting articles in Transfiguration Today, watching Quidditch, and supporting the Montrose Magpies." Both Dumbledore and Minerva McGonagall looked at me so fast in shock, i could swear i heard their necks crack "What? You expect me to teach at a place and not know my fellow teachers?" I laugh aloud. "But how...." Minerva began "I know the future." I deadpan at her. "So your a seer?" Dumbledore out his hands together in front of his mouth. "Oh,no nothing like that. Close, But not quite." I smirk. "You'll have to figure it out on your own, how i know the future." I then smirk. "I know all about you as well. And what your wand is as well." I point at it the slight bulge in his left hand pocket. "But I'll save that for after." I smile genuinely at them and clear my throat. "Anyway. As you may know. My Hero name is Voidic..." I was cut off here by McGonagall. "I knew your real name wasn't Voidic." She outstretches her hand to Dumbledore who sighs and puts 4 galleons into it. Everyone laughs at this. and Dumbledore chuckles a little bit. "Anyway. My real name is Xayvier Chapman. This is Pinkie Pie." As I go about introducing everyone here, they all wave when their name is called. All except Rainbow Dash, who as soon as I said her name. Raced up to the wizards. "Hi! I'm Rainbow Dash. Best Athlete in all of Canterlot High." "Your also the biggest braggart. Now get over here before I use my far reach on you." I grab her. "Well Voidic. Or would you prefer Xayvier?" Dumbledore asked with a raised eyebrow "When i'm sorted. Called me Voidic. The only people I'll allow to call me Xayvier, is the people who I introduce myself as it alright?" "Alright, But you seem to have some unique friends here." Dumbledore smiled "And I wouldn't trade them for Mjolnir itself." Everyone chuckled as they had heard of the name at least once. "But I have one request before I say yes to your request for my to teach "Alternative Magics." Dumbledore blinked but didn't seem to show any signs of shock. He just smiled kindly. "Sure. What is it." "You see, my friends here are worried of losing me to the school. So they want to send Pinkie with me. Are you able to accommodate her if I bring her?" "I believe we can come up with something." Dumbledore smiled. "Now, is that it?" "Yes. I also believe that I should hit up Diagon Alley before I go to the school. "Yes, it would be bad if you begin classes with nothing to show for it. So shall we go?" "Sure. But hold on for a second would you?" I brought out my music player and coated it in a protective layer of void magic so that I could listen to music in Diagon alley. "Hopefully this works." I turn on some music. "What is that?" Dumbledore asked. "It's a music player, like your magical radios, only much more advanced." Just then the lyrics began to play and I smiled sheepishly. "Anyway. Let's go." I latch onto Dumbledore's arm for side-along apparation, while Pinkie grabbed McGonagoll's arm. "See you girls." I wave bye. They wave bye as well before Dumbledore twists and we all disappear with a loud crack. It was very uncomfortable. All of the discriptions from the books were right, it was like we were being pushed through a tube. Suddenly we apparated in the middle of Diagon alley after a little bit. I collapse onto the ground panting for breath. "I'm sorry, when you latched onto my arm, i figured you had experience apparation before." Dumbledore helped me up. "No problem. I should have expected it to be honest." Just then pinkie and McGonagoll appear. I caught pinkie before she fell. Amazingly, my music was still playing, apparently i had figured out a way to protect my devices from malfunctioning." "We should head to Gringotts first. Shall we?" Dumbledore lead the way as Pinkie and I followed closely behind.