[ Volume I: "HOGWARTS SCHOOL OF WITCHCRAFT AND WIZARDRY YR. 1" ]
[ Chapter I (1): "FELIX HARP" ]
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[ JUNE 14, 1989 ] [ MUGGLE WORLD, HARP MANOR ]
Inside a manor, in the british isle. One man could be seen frustrated, concentrating very hard on the thing he is working with.
Equipment varying in uses, both metallic, goldish, and wood-like could be seen surrounding the room he is in. All the while he works on one thing at the table in front of him.
This man, is Felix Harp. With a goggle covering his eyes, he could be seen weaving his Wand freely in the air like an instrument, combining, mixing, and creating something new on the table in front of him.
A golem-like product, deformed in appearance for it still doesn't have a shell, or body, only wires in which is infused with magic, or what Felix likes to call it as manna, to better control the said object.
[ "Test No. 21. Ork, brute class." ]
[ "Here we go." ]
On the side, a camera could be seen, one he is using to record his findings and improvements on his toy. Talking absentmindedly at it, he continued working on it, grabbing an object nearby.
This said object being the controller for the hallowed alchemy product. With a jiggle to the joystick, Felix was able to make the alchemy product to stand up on its own.
Looking hideous all the while, but to Felix it's beautiful, a work of art even. So he continued his experiment.
Making the said thing move forward, backward, left, and right. Seeing that it complied, albeit slow compared to others, Felix felt dissatisfied, voicing it to the camera nearby.
[ "Controls seems to be fine, albeit clanky. Not good enough." ]
[ "Next will be the attacks." ]
Shaking his head, he mentally made a list of requirements that he'll have to improve on, movement being the top priority at the moment.
Clicking one of the four buttons, the square, Felix made the thing punch straight. Clicking the triangle he made the product do an uppercut.
Clicking the circle he then made it do a punch from the side. And clicking the last button made it guard itself.
Content, Felix clicked the buttons making it do combos. Seeing the small alchemy product run around in his table, interacting with the tools of his, and even lifting his wand.
Felix was finally satisfied, ending the testing right then and there; placing the controllers to the side.
[ "End remarks. The product is good, albeit basic, still needs to grow, can still be modified." ]
[ "Test No. 21. Ork, brute class, successful." ]
Grabbing the camera then closing it, Felix was finally able to breathe a sight of relief. The launch for next month's product seems to be secured, with 70% of his work already being done.
Rubbing his tired eyes, with dark circles under it, Felix began cursing to himself. Being a perfectionist and all caused him to lose many days of sleep, he could have gone out and enjoyed himself to some party, girls, or even go on a date to find the love of his life.
But, no, a subtle curiosity of his relating to inventing, the drive to create a product the Wizardry World hasn't seen yet, made him not do that. But instead hole himself in, inside his dungeon-like office with the blinds close.
No one being able to interrupt him, not the many fans who wrote letters to him, not the Owls who wanted to find him, not even his own friends. No one, other than House Elves who he trusts very dearly.
Felix watches very closely the small alchemy product lying lifelessly on the table, in a weird posture, like someone just said andy was coming. And silently cursed at it, feeling both happy and not.
[ "Because of you, I lost sleep. Damn you thing!" ]
Clutching the figure, before finally settling it down to the side. Wanting to get some shut-eye before he could continue his work later on. Hopefully being able to finish it in no time.
Which was rudely interrupted by something tapping his window outside. Felix tried to ignore it, knowing who it came from, from the limited amount of people knowing where his manor is located.
It can either come from a pen pal, a letter from one of his friends, perhaps from a lover, or a notice from the Ministry. Hopefully not the last one.
Reluctantly, he stood up, groaning slightly while doing so. His wooden chair felt like heaven at that moment which he didn't want to be parted with, but he had too.
With a flick of his Wand the dark curtains opened up, the sun shining on his face as if to burn him. Shielding his eyes, Felix looked out and noticed an Owl rapidly tapping its beak on the window.
In seeing him the Owl became happy, making noise as it does so. Felix in seeing who it is, from the appearance, from the bag strapped on its shoulder, yes, it is a Delivery Owl, so he quickly opened the window.
His usual composed, arrogant, suave appearance that he shows both to the Muggle and Wizardry World nowhere to be seen. Which shocked the young bird, not being used to seeing its idol looking like a homeless man.
It did a spit take and looked around, then at the man again, then at the surroundings, then at the man again. Flapping its wings it could be seen tilting its head.
Sir, who are you?
Not wanting to land on the man's window frame, in slight fear that it might possibly be eaten by the said man due to hunger.
Seeing this, Felix twitched his eyes slightly. I just dedicated half of the month in inventing numerous alchemy products that can either entertain, or be useful for every day Wizards. So why are you staring at me like that?
[ "Hogwarts, right?" ]
[ "Get in then." ]
Reluctantly, the bird did what it was told. Entering and standing on the window frame, not wanting to go further in a slight chance that it might be killed right there.
In response the Wizard, which is Felix pulled a couple of high-quality bird seeds out of the sack inside his trouser pocket, wanting to feed the fatigued Delivery Owl from Hogwarts.
Eyes shining, the bird quickly snatched the sack, not caring about the seeds which were in the hands of Felix.
[ "..." ]
[ "..." ]
[ "This bird is quite smart, aren't you?" ]
Feeling appreciated, the said Owl puffed up its chest in joy. The letter which is hidden in its bag slightly being shown to Felix who took interest.
Seeing that the bird's mouth was full, Felix did it a favor and pulled out the letter which is highly likely to be for him.
And in seeing the address shown by the letter, he was confirmed to be right.
[ MR. FELIX HARP, ]
[ THE SECOND FLOOR, RIGHT BEDROOM. 218 KING'S DRIVE ]
In interest, Felix touched the seal which has his alma mater's H, and four animals which represent Gryffindor, Slytherin, Ravenclaw, and Hufflepuff. A lion, a snake, an eagle, and finally a badger.
Felix cracked open the seal and looked inside the contents, seeing the prestigious yellowed paper looking similar to the Acceptance Letter which he first received 8 years ago made him quite happy.
[ To Mr. Harp, ]
[ We are pleased to inform you that you have passed the first review to become a Professor at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. However, a final interview with the Headmaster is required before a final decision can be made. ]
[ The interview will take place three days later on June 17, 1989. Please send a reply indicating your attendance on said date. ]
[ Yours sincerely, ]
[ Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore]
[ Headmaster ]
He felt unfamiliarity in the writing being shown, looking down he realized why. It came personally from the Headmaster, and not the Deputy Headmistress which was usually the case.
Looking at the happy bird who's waiting on the side, Felix decided to write a quick reply which only has the word yes in it. Big bold letters, which was then stamped with his official seal that he usually uses on documents.
After finally sending the bird away, Felix closed the windows, closed the blinds, and slept like a baby on his workbench. Dreaming about the future of his as the Alchemy Professor of Hogwarts.
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[ WRITTEN: 01/08/2025 ]
[ POSTED: 01/09/2025 ]