| Takes Place: 4th Year | Chapters: 2 |
| Snape flavour: Snape Disciplines , Snape is Kind, Snape is Loving | Completed: No |
| Categories: Teacher Snape > Trusted Mentor Snape, Parental Snape > Guardian Snape | Genres: Angst, Drama, Family, Fantasy |
| Tags: Creature!fic, Deaged!Harry, Deaging, New Identity!Harry | Word count: 16480 |
| Main Characters: .Snape and Harry (required), Original Character | Read: 841 |
Summary: Immerse yourself in a world magical where Harry Potter discovers his unexpected Sphinx heritage, as he navigates the challenges of the Triwizard Tournament in his fourth year at Hogwarts. In a world where secrets unravel and identities shatter, Harry faces a destiny he never saw coming. As he grapples with the truth of his lineage and the transformation that sets him apart, Harry must navigate the treacherous waters of betrayal and allegiance. With Severus as his mentor and guardian, Harry delves deep into a hidden family history, but must confront the surrounding stigma sphinxes as dark creatures. Join Harry on his heart pounding journey of self-discovery and newfound bonds, discover the hidden depths of sphinxes, that challenge his perceptions in this spellbinding novel.
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What is this book about:
- Mythological creatures
- Destiny and inheritance
- Identity and self-discovery
- Magic and the supernatural
- Secret societies and hidden worlds
- Coming-of-age
- Friendship, loyalty, and journey
- creature inheritance
- mentor-mentee relationship
- slavery
Other Tags/Tropes:
- Creature!Snape
- Harry's parents are different than the Potters
This story is inspired by my love of Greek Mythology and the only good Sphinx Harry story I have read, Cub by Jadie Stee. I see so few stories, including those I write myself of Harry being mostly a vampire, demon, werewolf, dragon, or occasionally a fairy. Rarely is he an actual monster or something from ancient myths. This story has some reference to my series JOF, but I have also taken from Greek and Egyptian mythology (like in the heads of Sphinx...they are not just/only human or a female only race). Instead of, usually during these fourth year fanfics that involve the TWT where Harry is missing from the Dursleys and gone to Durmstrang, Beauxbatons, Ilvermorny or occasionally a OC school and the TWT drags him back to Hogwarts/Dumbledore's control (because Dumbledore is always a secret Dark Lord or manipulative evil persona in said stories), or where Harry's name comes out of the goblet and then is still a Hogwarts student, I decided to go with the fourth school playing a part so went with a school I have built up that is canon.
My goal is to make this story different and though there is information from JOF concerning Sphinx, this is no crossover. There are Greater Sphinx (8 kinds) and Lesser Sphinx (4 kinds) with hybrids of varying cat breeds for the Greater Sphinx with one type falling into Lesser Sphinx category (Pumpard). I hope to make this story interesting by making guest teachers from the other schools, Quidditch matches with all four schools, dances, and events. The goal being to play on the whole international relations with the reason the TWT existed in the the first place. There will be four events with various tasks. Harry won’t be getting his creature inheritance right away, but will by a hybrid Sphinx.
Table of Contents
1. Chapter 1 The Fourth School by moonterra [Reviews - 3] 
(7527 words) 
We are introduced to Harry's Headmistress, Neferata Razina Romanov, a vaewolf (vampire x werewolf hybrid) and magical oc descendant of the Russian royal family.
2. Chapter 2 Echoes of Samhain by moonterra [Reviews - 0] (8953 words)
Student Delegation Sizes at Hogwarts:
Durmstrang Institute:Beauxbatons Academy of Magic:
- Students: ~100
- Primarily 5th to 7th years, with a few exceptional 4th years.
- Balanced between Quidditch players, academically skilled students, and cultural representatives.
- Staff: 8-10
- Includes Headmaster Igor Karkaroff, professors skilled in combat magic, and Quidditch coaches.
- Total Delegation Size: ~110-120
Koldovstoretz School of Magic:
- Students: ~100
- Primarily 5th to 7th years, with a small group of advanced 4th years.
- Emphasis on elegance, magical artistry, and potion-making experts.
- Staff: 8-10
- Includes Headmistress Madame Maxime, spellcasting instructors, and cultural advisors.
- Total Delegation Size: ~110-120
Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry (Host):
- Students: ~120
- A mix of 4th to 8th years, offering a wide age range and a larger delegation to reflect its unique traditions.
- Strong Quidditch focus, nature-based magic specialists, and students adept in enchanting creatures.
- Staff: 10-12
- Includes the Headmistress, a Quidditch coach, rune magic experts, and magical creature specialists.
- Total Delegation Size: ~130-140
- Students: ~280 (all 4 houses, 3rd to 7th years invited to events).
- Quidditch teams, student volunteers, and cultural ambassadors for Hogwarts.
- Staff: Full staff complement (20+ professors and staff).
- Total Delegation Size: ~300 (including faculty).
Harry's Textbooks at Hogwarts corresponding to all his classes. He was placed in Year 2 due to failing several classes or barely scraping by in certain ones, therefore he is in House Pogbein.Transfiguration
Transfiguration: The Art of Changing Forms by Professor Yelena Dobrev
Basic Transfiguration: The Fundamentals of Shape-Shifting by Irina Soroki
English (Muggle Class)
Understanding Muggle Language and Literature by Michael Chandler
Muggle Writing: Composition and Analysis by Eleanor Rivers
Charms
Charming the World: A Practical Guide by Dmitri Pavlov
The Art of Charms: Theory and Practice by Lydia Sokolov
Science (Muggle Class)
Muggle Science: The World of Non-Magical Inventions by Jonas Griggs
Magical vs Muggle: The Evolution of Science and Magic by Nina Zemya
Herbalism
Magical Herbology: The Plants of Russia by Leonard Khmelnitsky
Herbalism for Wizards: Using Plants for Magical Purposes by Olga Petrovna
Potions
The Art of Potion Making by Isidora Markova
Russian Potions: The Magical Recipes of the East by Georgiy Mikhalov
Battle Magic
Battle Magic: Defending the Wizarding World by Ivan Sidorov
Fighting Dark Magic: A Manual for the Brave by Nikolai Petrov
Defense Against the Dark Arts
Defense Against Dark Creatures by Dmitri Volkov
Magical Defense: Protecting Yourself from Dark Forces by Katerina Razumov
Beasts (required for years 1-3)
Magical Beasts of Russia: An Introduction by Yulia Vasilieva
Care and Handling of Magical Beasts by Andrei Petrov
Russian Language
Russian Language for Beginners: Volume 1 by Anatoly Sevruk
Russian Grammar and Vocabulary by Alexandria Ilynia
Introduction to Wizarding Studies
Introduction to Wizardry: The Foundations of Magic by Leonid Dikov
Understanding the Magical World: An Introductory Guide by Yelina Melnikova
Astronomy (required for years 1-3)
Stellar Magic: The Magic of the Stars by Fedor Lavrov
Astronomy in the Wizarding World by Natasha Romanov
History of Magic
A History of Magic: Russia and the World by Yulia Ivanova
The Evolution of Magic Through Russian History by Gregory Fedrov
Flying (required for years 1-3)
Flying Fundamentals: A Guide to Broomstick Mastery by Mikhail Sokolov
Advanced Flying Techniques: For Wizards and Witches by Irina Zaretskaya
Introduction to Non-Magical Culture Russia
The Muggle World: Non-Magical Culture in Russia by Mikhail Kuznestov
Understanding Russian Society: A Nonmagical Perspective by Valentina Baranova
Russian History
A History of Russia: The Rise of Tsars by Valentina Baranova
The History of Russia: Magic and Politics by Olga Kirilova
Physical Education
Muggle Studies
Physical Education for Wizards and Witches: Building Strength and Endurance by Dmitri Kozlov
Physical Education for the Magical Community: Sports, Fitness, and Wellness by Alexey Petrov
Primary Textbooks:
Understanding Muggles: A Comprehensive Overview of Non-Magical Society by Harriet Blythe
The Muggle World: An Introduction to Muggle Culture by Gregory Bartholomew
The History and Development of Muggles: From Ancient Times to the Modern Era by Samuel Featherstone
Supplementary Texts:
Muggle Social Systems: A Study of Non-Magical Society and Governance by Amanda Green
The Muggle Mind: Psychology and Behavior in Non-Magical Populations by James Mulligan
Muggle Technology: A Guide to Non-Magical Inventions by Isabelle Sinclair
Muggle Traditions: The Rituals and Festivals of Non-Magical People by Florence Brooks
Electives
Dance
The Wizard’s Dance: Magical Movements and Their Secrets by Irina Danilova
Dancing Through Time: The Art of Wizarding Dance by Katerina Romanova
Business
Magical Business: Profiting from Magic in a Muggle World by Vladimir Ivanov
The Entrepreneurial Wizard: A Guide to Business and Magic by Tatiana Mikhailova
To be continued...
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