Chapter 10

Lord Gryffindor

Harry was sitting poring through a defense book when Godric Gryffindor arrived in the library, the founder stood behind the boy and watched as he waved his wand and muttered different curses. One flew from the wand and hit the opposite wall.

"There are better ways to practice curses than to destroy the library, you know," Godric commented.

Harry spun around and spluttered, "Lord Gryffindor, sir, I'm sorry, I didn't…"

Godric laughed and replied, "First of all Harry, please call me Godric. Secondly, you're not destroying the library, but you should find a better place to practice."

Harry looked down sheepishly, "Sorry."

"Nonsense! There's nothing to be sorry for!" Godric laughed, "Come, I'm told that you need to learn to wield a sword."

Harry followed the founder into a circular room; different swords lined the walls of the room.

"This is where the young Gryffindors learn to sword fight," Godric said.

"It's spectacular, I've never seen a room quite like it," Harry responded.

Godric smirked and took a sword off of the wall, "You can practice with this one, when we can trust you not to kill yourself, I'll get one made for you." Godric drew his sword from its spot on his belt. Harry stared at the sword wide eyed. Godric mistook the look for one of awe and said proudly, "It is beautiful isn't it?"

"Yes," Harry said quietly. "It is."

"Let us begin," Godric said. The two began to duel; Godric was constantly shouting pointers to Harry.

"Harry lift up and thrust," Godric said and watched as the boy did as he was told. By lunch time Godric was greatly impressed with Harry's improvement.

"That was brilliant, Harry, simply brilliant!" Godric said as Harry hung the sword on the wall. "I have never seen such natural talent." Harry smiled and wondered if maybe it was because he was the heir of the man who was standing before him. "Tell me Harry, was that your first time wielding a sword?"

"Against another person," Harry admitted. "I've fought an animal with one."

"What type of animal?" Godric asked sitting at a small table that had refreshments on it.

"A basilisk," Harry whispered.

Godric began to choke on the water he had just swallowed, "A-a b-basilisk!"

"Yes."

"Impossible," Godric remarked. "You'd never get close enough to one to fight it."

"A phoenix blinded it, beforehand."

"Remarkable, truly remarkable," Godric muttered.

"The same phoenix saved my life when it bit me."

"WHAT!?" Godric exclaimed. "You were bit by a basilisk and lived to tell about it!"

The two exited the room together, Godric still in awe. When they entered the Great Hall, the other founders were already there.

"Well?" Salazar drawled as they approached.

"Your apprentice is a natural," Godric responded. Harry grimaced at the word apprentice. "A few more lessons like that and he may be able to give you a run for your money Salazar."

"Not afraid he'll be able to beat you are you, Godric?" Salazar smirked.

"What? Of course not!" Godric protested causing Harry to laugh. He glared at the boy and huffed.

Harry leaned over to Rowena and asked, "Do they fight like this often?"

"Always, each always wants to be better than the other. Why do you ask?" Rowena responded.

"They remind me of my friends," Harry said, "Hermione and Ron are always bickering, though I imagine that is simply because neither will admit that they are in love with the other." Rowena laughed.

"What are you two whispering about over there?" Godric asked.

"Nothing Godric," Rowena said snickering.

"Doesn't sound like nothing Rowena! You two better not be talking about me," Godric retorted.

"Oh god forbid Rowena and Harry talk about the great Lord Gryffindor behind his back!" Salazar laughed.

"Why Lord Slytherin," Helga said with a fake elegant accent, "You're not suggesting that Lady Ravenclaw is scheming with Mister Potter are you?"

"Why no, Lady Hufflepuff, I would never dream of making such a accusion against Mister Potter, now Lady Ravenclaw on the other hand…"

"Salazar!" Rowena said hitting him in the arm.

"Ow!" Salazar exclaimed. "Why Lady Ravenclaw, that hurt!"

Harry burst out laughing, earning a glare from the four founders.

"Mister Potter…" Godric stated.

"Are you…" Rowena added.

"Mocking…" Helga put in.

"Us?" Salazar finished. Harry laughed even harder.

"It's just that you remind me of my best friend's twin brothers," he spat out between laughs.

"Now, see hear…" Godric began.

"Are you sure…" Salazar continued.

"That they…" Rowena picked up.

"Don't remind you…" Helga said.

"Of us?" The four finished together.

Harry shook his head, "Whatever you say. I'll be in the library."