Building a Body?

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Helena and Hope just stood there frozen in shock.

"" WHAT?! ""

Did he just suggest to bring her back to life? Both Hope and Helena looked at each other to see if they had misheard. But it appears that was not the case.

"Are you serious? Is that even possible. Bringing me back to life" Helena says in a shocked tone

"Ha?" Harry says in a confused tone "Who said anything about bringing you back to life? I said 'What do you think about me building you a physical body?' "

"Is there a difference?" Now even Hope was confused

Harry just sighed. But then again, it should be expected. They don't have his knowledge and magical theories. Frankly his knowledge of other worlds is such a cheat. He knows they 'EXIST' he is a 100% sure of it. That means there has to be a way to replicate the effects. As a wizard he has a little more leeway in these kinds of things than magicians. Its a similar principle to 'Faith' and 'Miracles'.

Except Harry doesn't have to 'believe' he already 'knows'.

" Bringing someone from the dead is extremely difficult for a human. Well except if you are a necromancer but then you will be brought back as an undead solider. The only ones who can really bring back the dead are the Devils with their creepy enslaving Evil Pieces. But in that case I'd rather prefer to stay dead. Since once you are revived you will be a slave for the rest of your long ass life."

Hope nodded at this. She knew very well how Harry hated the Evil Pieces. He called them an extraordinary piece of magic, and Ajuka was certainly a genius for designing them to even give Specific Boosts in magic, speed and durability.

But Harry also expressed his doubts that Ajuka could really revive someone from the dead. Its most likely the crystal used in the Evil Pieces that has that power in the first place.

"The other ones who can revive people are Gods and Pantheons as a whole. They spend the faith they gathered and their Devine Energy to revive their fallen members if their Divine Spirits aren't completely destroyed. Some Evil Dragons have been revived multiple times throughout history.

And the last method is one of the most broken Longinus. Sephiroth Grail. Its so stupidly overpowered that it actually harms its user. And causes them to go insane. Good Luck actually getting that one. Most humans in history who got it committed suicide without ever reviving anyone or even using the Sacred Gear.

They could see the souls of the dead and the Secrets of Life and Death. Ordinary Human minds aren't built to handle that kind of stress."

"If you are not brining me back to life. Then what exactly will you be doing?" Helena asked with an awkward expression. How does one even try to begin to talk about their own 'revival'.

"The thing is this is only applicable to you. You are at a higher level of existence compared to other ghosts. Quite frankly you are a Wraith but on the opposite side of the spectrum. I'm sure you have figured out that you can temporarily posses humans."

Helena nodded "Yes. But I find it unethical to posses someone's body like that. The first time I figured it out was when a young student passed through my body. And I accidentally possessed her. Naturally I quickly stopped once I had realized what I had done"

"Well I will be doing that but with an empty 'host' in a way. I will build you a 'body' you can possess. Quite frankly there are many ways to do it. Homunculus or Golem Doll or even a Mechanical Doll would do."

Hope quickly raised her hand "Wait isn't a Homunculus an artificial Human? How is that not coming back to life?"

Harry scratched his head "Technically it Is and Isn't. It depends on how you classify as 'Alive'. Does living as a wooden puppet classify as 'Alive'?"

"Well... not really" Hope said unsurely

"Than what difference does a puppet made out of flesh make? From what I gathered. You need the specific DNA of someone and build an exact body for them combined with a ritual to bring them back to life. If I just stuffed Helena in a Homunculus. She would be able to taste and move around.

But she can't have children, her skills in Magic or Ki or whatever energy would drop significantly. Since she is after all not completely Alive. Its merely a form of possession. Plus a Homunculus body has a relatively short Life-span. Or Shelf Life depends on how you look at it. "

(A/N What do you think about the whole Homunculus thing. I'm just messing around with a few ideas. Traditionally. Homunculus are alive. But I was like, lets make this needlessly more complicated to add a little more depth to the magic thing. And I came up with this. OPINIONS PLEASE!!) 

"I see" Helena hummed "If you look at it that way then yes. There is not much of a difference in what I possess. I will still only be 'Half-Alive, Half-Dead'. What do you plan for me to posses"

Harry let out a mad grin "A Shell. Quite frankly in theory it is the simplest one for you to posses. I will make a Humanoid Shell that is empty on the inside. It will be tuned in to Spiritual Matter so the possession will be even easier and you won't lose as much magic. I'll call it 'Gigai' (Faux Body)"

"I sense there is a 'But' in there" Hope pinched in

" 'But' it doesn't exist yet"

Helena blinked "What now?"

"The technology doesn't exist yet. Well I think it doesn't. This is just a theory of mine that I haven't gotten around to proving yet. But if you really want a body that fast. I can just take a Mannequin doll from a store and put some runes on it to allow you to take control of it" Harry said offhandedly. His mind was already working lighting fast on how to make a 'Gigai'.

Once he has an idea at mind, he will become obsessed about it until he finishes it. Why. Because it a 'cool idea'. He proved this point with his Ship and Pots.

"So you are going to make something that currently is purely theoretical" Helena shook her head "Do you even know how difficult it is to do that"

 'Do i even know how difficult it is?!?' Harry just looked at her with a frown before he came to a realization 'Ohhh, Right. I haven't told her about my Pots and Ship yet. Of course I know how difficult it is to create something completely new. Well for the ship i copied the general scheme and half the runes. But the other half were entirety my additions to the design.

"Don't you worry about that. Here is the real question. If I give you a physical body. Are you willing to serve me as my assistant."

Helena hummed as she looked at Harry "So that's your play. I was wondering what your angle was. But first isn't this nice young woman here your assistant" she pointed at Hope

Harry nodded "Yes, she is my first assistant, but since I'm doing so many experiments at once and will continue to increase them, we will be short staffed. I have high expectations from the people who will aid me in discovering the secrets of magic.

And you my dear reach those expectations. I think this is a fair deal. And if you serve me well I might find a way to truly bring you back to life." he smiled at the woman.

Helena frowned as she considered her options. It wasn't a bad deal. She had developed a thirst for knowledge due to her boredom as a ghost. Nowadays a day doesn't pass where she doesn't read any new or old books, and theorises about magical creations.

This boy in front of her was giving her a chance to put her theories to the test. And possibly even return back to life. But she would have to work under him. Which is frustrating, but if that is what she must do so be it.

"I agree to your proposal"

Harry grinned "Welcome to the team. Helena Ravenclaw."

~

After the whole debacle Harry took all of the books in Rowena's Secret Library. Then he went back to the Room of Requirement/ Room of Innovation. And called for the Lost and Found Room.

He Conjured some Steel boxes, made them semi-permanent and expanded the space inside. They were only designed to last a few days but were very stable. Harry then almost completely emptied out the Lost and Found Room.

All of the broken furniture was repaired, all of the books he found he also took with him, chandlers, silverware, instruments, lost jewellery and so.

He got it all packed up, sneaked out of Hogwarts and went into Hogsmeade, where he teleported out and went to the Potter Mansion. Which he still needs to rip down and rebuild the wards.

'Haaa. It was a good idea to get Helena on board. I need more smart people working for me otherwise I won't be able to keep up with all of the crazy experiments I think off.' Harry rolled his shoulders as he walked back in home.

Harry walked into the living room and saw that Melinda and Ophelia were sitting around and drinking tea.

"Harry?!" Melinda said in shock. Ophelia was also suppressed. School had just started and Harry was already home. 'Did something happen?'

"Yo" Harry raised his hand as large steel boxes floated behind him.

"Don't worry I'm just here to drop off the stuff that i stole from Hogwarts. Continue to enjoy your tea." Harry said casually as he started to go to the 'Basement'.

Melinda and Ophelia looked at each other in confusion " " Stole?" "

Before both of them bolted out of their seats to follow him "Wait a minute you brat! What do you mean by stole"

"You robbed Hogwarts?" Ophelia yelled out as she followed the very peeved Melinda.

~

Bellatrix was in her room glaring at all of the math, physics and chemistry books on the table. Even a simple fire spell took so many calculations to get it to work. Wizards just had to say 'Incendo' and fire would appear.

'But we have a limit. Harry said not to count Fiendfyre as a measurement for power. Since the spell just summons flames from hell using the wizards magic to keep the 'gate' open. A wizard's most lethal fire spell is probably our Black's Violet Cursed Flame. And for damage we can burn down a big house or two if we use up all of our magic at once.

That is our limit. But the spell Melinda showed me. Prylanse Incisis. The heat of the flames and the size as well. That's beyond what a wizard could create, maybe besides Dumbledore, Voldemort and Grindelwald.

But Prylanse Incisis is quite a common spell among magicians. The difference in our base strength is far too wide, so much so that it is difficult for us to even be seen a threat to them. If I want to become stronger learning MageCraft is a must. And as wizards we have an even bigger advantage if we combine our natural magic with MageCraft. According to Harry even if my calculations aren't perfect, our magic helps us to complete the spell. Allowing us to even omit certain parts of the spell formula.'

in Harry's words. 'Wizarding magic is just a worse version of Devil Imagination Power. But to us as humans it still offers a significant advantage as it allows us more leeway in creating and using Spells. And most spells created by wizarding magic are impossible to be copied by MageCraft. Not that they can even be useful. What's the use of turning someone's ears into bat wings or making them puke slugs. Stupid shit like that is why wizards are so weak and behind magicians. They don't make any major improvements and just focus on making faster brooms or useless spells '

'Which now that I look at it from this angle he is right. Even during the 20 years that i lost, nothing has changed. Except for some new beauty products and a new broom. Nothing has been improved.'

Pop

" Lady Bellatrix" Titus popped into Bellatrix's room. " The master has returned. You asked us to inform you when he comes back"

Bellatrix frowned 'Already? It has only been a day or two since he started. Did something happen?'

"Where is he now?"

"Master Harry along with Melinda and Ophelia are going in the Sec-. Ehem. In the 'Basement'" Titus corrected himself from calling it the Secret Library. Since it wasn't really a Secret anymore and Harry said just to call it the Basement. Since besides books there were many monster materials and valuable objects.

Bella nodded as she stood up and also made her way down there.

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"Harry... What the hell did you do? Rob a museum?" Melinda watched speechlessly as Harry started to pull things out of the Steel Boxes. Expensive old furniture started to pop up one after another. Along with some old books and jewellery.

Harry stopped "Hmmm, not a bad idea now that I think about it"

SMACK

Melinda smacked him at the back of his head "Stop having insane ideas! Most people try to avoid intrusive thoughts, you just go All In on them!"

Harry just chuckled as he rubbed the back of his head "But you are the one that gave me the idea, so you are also at fault here."

Ophelia and Bellatrix were just surprised by the quality and craftsmanship of the furniture. This was centuries old, and were made using magic. Harry said he got them from Hogwarts but neither of them remember seeing anything like this.

Harry pulled out the Vanishing Cabinet and put it to the side. He also put a sign on it [Keep Out]

'I'll deal with that later. I need to carefully study the runes before attempting to repair it'

"Oh and Harry a letter arrived to you through the official channels you set up for the House of Belmont. This one made it through all the screening processes."

"Hoo. Looks like someone finally realized it was useless to send me letters without tracking spells or devices in them. Lets see from who it is"

Harry took a look at the letter before frowning 'Who the hell is Klaus Von Reinherz?'