DISCLAIMER: Anything you can recognize is sadly not owned by me. I am amazed at the support I've gotten so far for this story and I hope you continue to enjoy it.
HHH
Harry went into Gringotts and saw Griphook working one of the cashes, she chose that one and waited until he was free. "Hello Griphook, how are you today," she said happily, she found she was a lot happier not that she was gone from the Dursleys. Everything just seemed better since she had escaped her relatives.
"Miss Potter, I am well," he said finding her an amusing child. She did not react how most children would to goblins. She was respectful, but it wasn't fake. She was curious about everything. She also had the heart of a warrior if the rumors were true. Something that every goblin could respect. "What can I do for you?"
"I need to go to my vault and I also was wondering if I could ask you a few questions on the way."
He looked intrigued but took her on the carts, "what is it you wish to ask."
"I recently was told about possible job opportunities Gringotts offers, I know I am only 12, well almost thirteen but I was curious about how you apply." Ever since being told about the opportunity to work with the goblins, she was excited. They didn't treat her like a celebrity, just a person. To them she was normal.
That had been the last thing he was expecting to hear form the witch, "Which jobs?"
"Well, I don't know which for sure, but I was thinking along the lines of curse breaking, warding and ward breaking. I am interested in the field and honestly, Gringotts sounds more appealing than the ministry," she stated as they reached her vault and she filled her money pouches.
"I see, well most do so through applications after graduation, however if following your OWLs you're still interested, you can come speak to any of the goblins and they will take you for an interview and inform you of what you need to do to better prepare for Gringotts training."
She grinned happily, "Thanks Griphook. I'll definitely be seeing you then."
"May I suggest a few books to prepare yourself and answer any questions you may have," he said since having a good relationship with one of their more unique clientele would be worth wild. he found the Potter girl interesting and would prefer it if she followed them to the field. She seemed bright and they were always in desperate need for new members of the three groups.
She lit up at the thought, "I would really appreciate that Griphook, you are the best. I got some books from Bill Weasley, he's one of your curse breakers but anything else would be amazing."
He got her a pile of books and they spoke for a while before she left. He would wait until she approached them again to inform the higher ups of her interest, but he would cultivate it.
HHH
Hello Runes
Yes, I have decided your name shell be Runes, I can't keep calling you friend of twins, now can I? Now this is absolutely no bother at all, I am glad that I can answer some questions for you. Besides it gives me a chance to talk about one of my favorite topics to someone whose interested in the same thing I am.
Now I hope I can answer your questions effectively. I am not an expert in all things Gringotts, but I am hopefully able to give you the information you want.
Gringotts does higher for the different positions. There is a license and then there is levels for each position. A license is all the ministry requires for you to do the jobs, it would be a level 5 in Gringotts terms. They will allow those with a license to do the job but only if there is no one else. Every team has multiple people with each position, A level 1 or team leader, and those under them. At least one of each job at a Level 1 position is necessary on a team unless they just can't get the people to fill the spots. Currently there are three level one curse breakers. Three level one ward breakers and two level one warders. That causes a lot of problems since there is only so many jobs that can be on the go at any given time.
The levels are how your judged. A newbie position is a level five. That's after initial training when you have a license in the fields. Then you specialize and through each training level, you improve. I am a Level three curse breaker. This means that I have finished my apprenticeship (level 4) and am able to work on my own. I still however need a higher-level curse breaker on my team since I don't have the experience most have. You need five years to move up a level and to take a proficiency exam. I can take my exam in two months. Then I will be a Level two. That means only level one's can tell me what to do and I am allowed to work on my own but I need to be a Level one to lead a team. It takes 2 years for apprenticeship, 5 years to move from level 3 to level 2, then you have 2 years before you can take the level one exams. These are the average. Some people that prove themselves can move faster but some people it takes ten or more years to move levels if you fail the exams enough. I've seen some people remain permanently on Level 3.
There are so many different curses you would not even be able to imagine. Some of them are common like repelling curses but others you can find are rare and they are interwoven with the wards (which is why you need some knowledge in all the fields). I've broken curses that mimic the cruciotus curse, ones that turn people into beasts, death curses and pain curses. Everything you can imagine. (I sent you some names of books that actually describe some curses that are used on the other parchment).
Well, Gringotts highering practices are usually through an application after graduation, I don't know any other way. They give you necessary tasks you must be capable of doing and train you under three people for your first six months or until your proficient in the needed subjects for the license. It involves a lot of studying and practical work. Then you go under someone in your specific field and work under a team for two years where they will teach you the needed things for the field (moving you from level 4 to 3,) then everything else is on you to learn on your own.
Your next question was on subjects. (I have your letter beside me to answer your questions, I don't have that good of a memory). I would recommend getting a descent graded OWL in all subjects you are required to take and your electives. (Hopefully you chose runes and arithmancy at the very least though I also recommend Care of Magical Creatures). At least an EE in Herbology, potions, transfigurations, Care and Charms would be best. You should definitely push for a Newt in Runes, Arithmancy, Transfigurations and Charms. Potions is also useful, so is herbology and Care, you can pick one of any of those and be well off. Runes, Arithmancy and Charms are the most important.
I hope you enjoyed the books, which did you find the most interesting? I'd love to know how you are finding the fields. Also what are you thinking of Runes and Arithmancy. I find the goblinic ruinic structures the most interesting just because of the history behind them and everything the magic beneath them allows you to do. Do you have a favorite or are you just getting started?
You should definitely write me back, I'm interested in what you are thinking about the subjects. Don't be afraid to ask more questions, I would love to answer anything you ask. I don't get the chance to talk much about it. My brothers are too focused on everything else. Only Percy and the twins even pretend to listen. Charlie is a dragon brain and I guess Ron and Ginny are just too young to show interest. (then again, Fred and George mentioned you were picking electives, I guess that makes you in Ron's year.)
Sincerely Bill.
Harry grabbed a quill and parchment deciding to write him back right away. She found everything he was speaking about fascinating and wasn't going to lose this chance.
Dear Curses
I have decided if you're going to call me runes, you shell be curses even though I know who you are. It's only fair. thank you so much for writing me back and answering my questions.
I finished reading all the books you sent me, and I have to admit, I have absolutely no idea which I prefer. All the subjects seem so fascinating and I don't know how you could pick which to go further into. Then again, I guess since you have a license in each you are technically only choosing which you work closer to. They are absolutely brilliant, and I cannot wait to get into the classes and actually learn beyond just reading.
I never knew that there was this sort of magic (I am muggle raised) so its fascinating to read about just everything that it is capable of.
From what I have read (and remember I am only 12 and haven't taken the classes) I definitely am interested in goblinic runes but then again how do you choose your favorite. the magical styles and the intent behind each of them is so fascinating it is hard to decide.
Which makes me think of a question. Can you mix runic structures? Can you match different runes from different styles and put them together? I haven't read anything about that yet, but it would be interesting to know.
In the Hogwarts introduction ruin books, it only covers three different forms of ruin structures, but I've noticed there is over ten in the books you've sent me. are there different levels of runic styles? Are some more complicated than others?
One last question before I let Desquick fly home to you, it is in reference to arithmancy. Seeing as how closely related Arithmancy and Runes are to each other and how both are needed for spell design and warding, ward breaking and curse breaking. Why are they used as separate electives instead of two needed to take together? I don't think that I could take one without the other as they seem so interlinked?
I hope you are having a good time having your family visit in Egypt.
Sincerely
Runes
HHHH
Dear Runes
For someone who has not taken the class yet, you already sound extremely advanced and knowledgeable within the field. To answer your first question, yes you can mix runic structures but that is outside of Hogwarts curriculum as it takes a high knowledge of each of the different runic structures and an aptitude for ruin crafting. I'd say its level 2 in the different fields. I've just recently begun working on mixing runes or unmixing runes done by others. It is a lot more work than using separate structures, but you do find it on really ancient curses/ward systems.
I wouldn't claim that some styles are more difficult in all cases, some runic styles are far more complex and difficult to work but most are pretty equal on difficulty level. Only about four styles I would label as super complex. The way they do it is purely for memorization, they don't expect 13-year-old's to be able to remember ten different styles, so they start with one or two each year and then increase the knowledge at each year level. You will probably cover the three of them before OWLS and six more before NEWTS. That's what we did when I was at Hogwarts.
There are about 25 different runic styles. Personally, I know the 9 main ones taught at Hogwarts and 6 others. They are the most commonly used but since there are so many styles, most teams are made by those who know different styles of runes in order to increase productively. My partner knows four that I don't know, and I know five he doesn't, It allows us to better work together. Memorizing entire runic styles is difficult and no easy task. It's rare to memorize a full style, most just know the majority of the most commonly used and then use a runic transcriber to translate the lesser used ones. That leaves a lot of work. I'd recommend getting a runic dictionary. They are not required for classes but are extremely useful for memorization. I wish I got one in third year, but I didn't figure that out until fifth year.
Your right about how interconnected Arithmancy and Runes are. Most people choose to take both, but it is not seen as necessary since they are interlinked more in advanced work beyond Hogwarts level. They are also considered two of the more difficult subjects due to the amount of work needed. Mugglestudies and Divination are the studies for slackers, Runes and Arithmancy require actual work and thinking so most avoid them. I must admit, I am impressed about your knowledge of spell crafting and the needs of having both interlinking for warding. That is advanced for someone who hasn't taken the class.
We have mostly spoken about runes, what are your thoughts on arithmancy. I know you mentioned being muggle raised, is it similar to muggle maths? (Heard about that from a muggleborn friend of mine but since she never took the class she couldn't tell me). I know there are differences when focused on magically powerful numbers, but I am curious on whether there are any similarities to muggle math's at all.
Now your statement about my family, love them but if I have to keep the twins from shoving Ron into another pyramid I am going to scream! then again, your probably use to their chaos. Hope your enjoying your summer away from school work
Curses
(Cute name choice, I will accept it)
HHH
Dear Curses
From what I can tell, there is some similarities between arithmancy and math's but they are very slight. Adventons is similar to additions and Tereksi is similar to subtraction. Also, Connections is similar to multiplication and detractions is similar to division. I think I will have an easy time first year since it just seems to be reteaching what I already learnt. The magically powerful numbers is the difference or putting things together to reach the magically powerful numbers is also different.
Muggles clearly don't have magically powerful numbers but how you reach these points is similar to muggle maths. I am sure it will get more complicated in upper years but there is definitely similarities that can be found. (take it I still haven't taken the class, this is just what I have learnt from reading the books the twins recommended).
I have to admit, I like arithmancy, I enjoyed maths in primary school, I never even considered them connected before I read these books but there are a lot of similarities. Though muggles never touch on the reasons wizards use arithmancy for example the necessary separation between runic powers and the needed call points to fallow necessary arithmetic sequences to keep from over or underpowering a runic structure. or using numbers to divine the future.
I just realized I almost sounded like a Ravenclaw there, I think my friends would be absolutely shocked to see me take so much interest into classwork especially during the summer. I just find these two subjects fascinating and I am so glad I took them instead of Divinations. I also took Care of Magical Creatures, just for the record, I don't think I mentioned that. then again, I think Hagrids teaching this year which will be brilliant. There's a bit of terror there though, he thinks that cerberi and dragons make good pets.
Now that I got you talking about Arithmancy and previously mentioned spell design. Does spell design play a role in your work at all? Or perhaps actually designing wards?
Good luck dealing with the twins and the rest of your siblings. If worst comes to worse, hit the twins with a prank. That usually gets them quiet or give them a puzzle or prank idea to get them to behave. Bribery can work wonders.
Runes
HHH
Dear Runes
I am going to make a quote here, I have to bring it up since it is absolutely mindboggling that you came to this conclusion. I admit I am officially impressed at your knowledge base for someone not even in their third year. "the necessary separation between runic powers and the needed call points to fallow necessary arithmetic sequences to keep from over or underpowering a runic structure."
Are you seriously just beginning in these classes since most don't come to that assumption before fifth year easily. You are either going to absolutely love the classes or find them boring. Are you sure you are a third year? You don't sound like any 12 or 13 year old I've known. I doubt I could get Ron or Ginny even to that point of interest. they zone me out after a few words.
It's interesting to see how connected arithmancy is to math's. I guess in a way that explains why muggleraised students find it so much easier when they are getting started. They already have previous knowledge in the field.
Also, with Hagrid teaching, I am sure that you will be prepared for everything these jobs could throw at you. His friends/pets are absolutely terrifying, but they are worse than anything you would be likely to meet on this job so you're at least safe there.
Ward design is a part of warding though the most commonly used ward systems are ones someone else designed decades ago. There are some really advanced Level ones who swear by their own ward designs though. Also spell design does play a role in curse breaking since some curses are never before seen and you need to design a counter to set them off without killing everyone, (that would be very bad business).
Hogwarts offers a club/class. It's called Magical Theory and it is not on the usual roster but its available. Most don't get involved till third year or higher, I think your arithmancy teacher may recommend it but if you have any interest in spell design or actually magic in general which you seem to, it is an interesting club. I wish I took advantage of it when I was at Hogwarts. Also, I heard from another Hogwarts graduate that Ancient studies is interesting and useful for the class. It's a class without the homework on most occasions. Its called a club but is ran more like an interactive classroom.
Seeing as you're a soon to be third year, I am curious about what's your favorite classes you've already taken and how you came about becoming interest in these fields? In your next letter you should tell me a bit about yourself.
Curses
HHH
Curses
Well, a bit about myself. Well I am officially interested in Runes and Arithmancy, you can thank the twins for that. I was worried about course selection and asked them since they are going into their fifth year and had to already go through that. We talked it through, the made suggestions and I fell in love with the subjects.
I am interested in working with Gringotts since when we went through the subjects, the twins told me everything that you could do for jobs (job orientation was cancelled due to the petrification's). They caught my interest with ward breaking, warding, curse breaking and the lot after I realized I could work with the goblins. (I like the goblins I have had the pleasure of speaking to). After researching more on the jobs, your books, some goblin talks and learning about runes and arithmancy, this is definitely where my job focus is.
Other class wise I would have to say that potions is my favorite subject matter (hate the professor, he seems to get enjoyment out of our failure) and my best class is DADA (again the professors really suck). If I had to judge by the professors, I would have to choose Charms because Professor Flitwick is awesome and you can tell he cares about the students and takes the time to make sure they succeed.
Now about me personally, I like quidditch and flying, I am muggle raised but I am a half blood. I am a Gryffindor student and a girl, (I hope you figured that out by now, I don't know if I said that or the twins did). I am 13 now and I have an owl as a friend (I say pet she will peck me to death.)
I will admit it now, I am not the best student, I intend to try a lot harder this year now that it has my interest spiked but well, the last two years were stressful and a bit of a culture shock.
What about you? What are your likes, dislikes and what got you interested in curse breaking?
Runes