HP : TRIUMPH

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I'm going to summon a Demon Creature whom has the ability to read other people's skills through their aura."

"Hmm. And are all Demons Creature as intelligent as humans?"

"Yes. Most demons are at least as intelligent as humans if not more so. Many though, are focused on one thing. Some demons are highly specialized with math but can't read at all. You must recognize that Demons have their own culture also, they do things we don't and care about things we don't. For demons, intelligence and fighting skills dominate everything. Most don't do art, most don't dance, but they have etiquette. They don't believe in religion but they have a hierarchy similar to that of Britain in the fourteen hundreds."

Harry nodded slowly and watched as Harold drew another symbol.

"And do all summoning need these intricate summoning circles?"

"No. Only spirit summoning and Demon Creature summoning need these circles. And if you gain a partnership with a certain Creature demon you can sometimes summon them with only words or with a tattoo. Beast Demons need summoning designs also, but they can be small, the size of a paper slip even. These summoning circles are also just made of a mix of ancient runes and elemental runes."

"I never took ancient runes."

"And I won't teach you all of them. You only need specific ones. You only need the ones that describe the demon you wish to summon, the ones to help bind him to the earth, and the ones to connect your magic to."

"Do any tame them?"

"No and yes. That's the danger with summoning demons. You can't 'tame' demons. Beasts are like animals, the runes help you control them enough that some reason and logic can override their instinct. But they can still turn on you because they have such little mental function there is nothing for the magic to tame. Like how you can imperio humans but not animals.

Creatures however, can be controlled. Not tamed. Never tamed. They can threaten and act how they like unless you order them not to. Once you summon them they are under 'your web of control' and can not escape unless you either let them free or you are magically drained. If you somehow summon one strong enough to break your control, which is quite rare, they may or may not attack. You must understand that most demons don't much care for us at all. A good majority see regular people as annoying insects. Necromancers are only one step above. Sometimes we're even more hated because we can bind them to this world and control them. Always be wary of the demon you summon, even if under your control. Some in the past have found ways around the control to kill their summoner, though it is quite rare.

Also, not many demons control magic and those that do only can control it to a degree. Though demons are so varied that our magic is potent against some and useless against others. Though under your control when summoned, they can still attack. Unless you control is iron tight some can even fight the control long enough to kill you. Your control can be strengthened with outright orders, but some stronger necromancers have such control that the demon can barely even think of harming their summoner.

And always remembered that demons are ruled by a hierarchy of strength, the strongest is on the top and the weakest on the bottom. A demon may be under your control, but if they don't want to be or don't respect you even a smidge they will try their damndest to work against you. It is best to show your strength and dominance before asking them to do much."

"Oh." Harry said trying to organize this information.

"Don't worry, I'll explain more about different Demon types and explain some of their weaknesses, strengths, advantages, and disadvantages. For now, let's summon Ugala and see what level of Necromancer you can become."

Harry nodded and backed up a step as Harold straightened.

"Remember also that some summoning only need circles and magic, some need spells, some need foci, some need wands, and some need barely a thought."

It didn't make much sense but Harry nodded. Harold started to whisper under his breath and the circle glowed an eerie red. The glow started to swirl and then shattered. With a soft crack a being appeared in the circle. Harry saw why it was called a demon.

It was tall, really tall, toping seven feet with a very lithe body that was covered in aquamarine colored scales. Its eyes were bright orange with no pupil. Its hair was dark navy brown and fell poker straight to its shoulders. Long blue claws decorated long webbed fingers. A long scaled tail whipped around its legs. Long black and blue cloth was draped around it and tied with what looked like green rope. It blinked at them with eyelids like a snake. Then it grinned showing off the sharpest teeth Harry had ever seen.

"Ah, Harold." It hissed with a chuckle. "I did not expect to see you. I had thought that moron Najiga was summoning me again."

"Ugala." Harold greeted with a slight smile.

"What is this?" Ugala asked ignoring the older man and stepped from the circle up to Harry.

Harry was slightly surprised it could exit the circle. His parents had not been able to. But then again, spirits were different then demons. He stood still as the demon circled him, hunched over slightly. He felt the scaly tail brush across his cheek and was surprised at how warm it was. The demon stopped directly in front of him and hunched over, starring at him with fire orange eyes. Harry met his eyes calmly, waiting. The demon started to smile slowly and widely.

"Ah, what an interesting little mortal."

It reached out and rested a hand on either side of his face.

"Ah, a wizard, a very powerful one. He is skilled with what you call 'wandless' magic, especially elemental spells. Yes, ice is his favourite. Ah, and he is a natural in the air. A cook also! Delicious. Hmm, he is also good with animals and has more then one animal form. And he is blessed with luck."

"Blessed with luck?" Harold asked in surprise.

"Yes, from his mother. Neither good nor bad."

Harry didn't know if that was something he wanted but kept silent.

"Ooh." The demon said grinning as his eyes flashed. "He will be a very powerful demon summoner."

"Really?" Harold asked with an excited grin.

"Yes, but he has no skill with spirits. I doubt he will even be able to exorcise a ghost. But he will be able to summon any demon he wishes, maybe even Lord Ruzic."

Harold stared at him in shock but the demon ignored him.

"And what's this? Ah, he's a grey wizard. He does not favour either light or dark, and his core is tainted just enough not to make him light. This is good. Too many magic users are stuck in their silly Light and Dark ways. He is a neutral." The demon grinned pulling back.

Harry didn't know if this was good thing either.

"You will do great things little mortal." Ugala grinned. "And I hope to watch the change you start. Call me if you ever need me."

Then he grabbed Harry's wrists and scratched it with a nail bring a bead of blood to the surface. He cut himself and dropped a drop of orange blood on Harry's own ruby cut. Harry hissed as the blood mixed and started to burn. It vanished a moment later and a navy blue band started to twist around his writs like a tattoo. Harry examined it in surprise. It was about half a centimetre thick and was a simple band with some weird symbols at one point. Then Ugala laughed and vanished with a sound that resembled that of roaring waves.

"What is this?" Harry frowned at the band.

"That is what I meant by partnership." Harold said also frowning. "If a demon personally likes you enough they will do that. It gives you a direct link to them. Swipe some blood over that mark and call the demon's name and they shall appear. It takes a bit more magic then a regular summoning but works quickly in a bind. It's surprising for a demon to mark some one who did not directly summon them more then once though. I guess he liked you."

Harry studied the mark.

"What are theses symbols in the middle of the band?"

"That's letters from the demon alphabet. They spell the demon's name."

"Oh." Harry said frowning. "And who is Ruzic? You looked shocked at his name."

"He is the king of demons. He rules the entire Demon Realm."

Harry's eyes flew wide with surprise.

"What?"

"I wouldn't worry about it." Harold said, tone stern. "Or even contemplate it until you are fully trained."

Harry nodded quickly not wanting to get tangled up with a demon lord of all things.

"Well." Harold said looking to the summoning circle, which Harry realized had faded away. "We might as well start your lessons now. Since you'll only be focusing on demons this will cut a lot of the more mundane things out. We can start our lessons on Beast Demons and their summonings. If it goes well we can try your first summoning within a week."

"That fast?"

"Necromancy isn't a complicated thing until you start learning about spirit summoning. It all just takes a lot of power and strong will and some common sense Most of which you have in abundance."

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*Ding Dong*

Harry glanced to the door and Harold blinked. Harry quickly hopped up and hurried to the door. He opened it come face to face with a mean looking man who was only his height. Harry's face brightened.

"Come in Griphook."

The goblin sneered and stepped in, dropping the disguising illusion as the door shut. Harold blinked at the goblin.

"Would you like some tea or cake?"

Griphook sent him another sneer and Harry grinned and waved him to a chair and he quickly retrieved an oatmeal cookie and some green tea. The goblin took them hesitantly and sipped at the tea before nibbling the cookie.

"This is revolting?" He frowned taking another sip.

Harry just nodded cheerfully.

"I didn't know if you would like tea or cake because I haven't sent you any before now. What do goblins eat actually?"

"Our main food is meat. Any kind really. Human is my personal favourite." The goblin smirked.

"I don't believe I can get that anywhere." Harry sighed, eyes twinkling.

Harold appeared to be trying to figure them out and looked fairly edgy sitting beside the disgruntled looking goblin. Harry got the feeling most people didn't like the little beings.

"Do you eat anything else other then meat?"

"We eat root vegetables." The goblin shrugged. "Mushrooms though are a delicacy to us."

Harry nodded cheerfully.

"Do you have a specific drink you like?"

"We have a…coffee like drink we prefer." Griphook allowed.

"You must send me some then or tell me where I can buy one." Harry said.

"Why?" Griphook asked suspiciously.

"Why for my café of course." Harry blinked.

"And why do you need it for your café?"

"For when goblins come of course." Harry said as if it were obvious.

Griphook eyed him silently before giving a slow nod.

"I shall ask a goblin I know who produces the stuff."

"Great. May I ask why you came for a visit today?"

The goblin reached in his coat and pulled out five rings of keys, most rings only holding one key.

"These are for your employees. The cook will get a set of master keys like yours and the servers will get a key to the doors so they may

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