No. Only one at a time. The armband is cool without being over the top powerful.

The goblin used it to bind a mediocre wizard's power to the band. It allowed her to assume his shape and use his magic, but did not transfer the skill to use it. She had to teach herself how to cast the spells. Hence the reason she wasn't using unforgiveables.

The power can be 'borrowed' temporarily by use of blood if you have the person you are borrowing from either under your control or their permission. To make it permanent requires the ritual sacrifice of the victim.

For instance if Bill wanted to borrow Fleur's charm and give it a try he can. If he wants it permanently he would have to kill her. Probably not the best foundation for a relationship...

If he wants to switch and speak parseltongue, he would need to borrow Harry's power. Harry would be unable to access that power while Bill is borrowing it. When using the power the band causes the shapechanging effect. Bill would look like Fleur or Harry. (Which is the potential source of a funny scene involving Bill and an attempt at using Fleur's power.)

Hope that answers your question.
Jim

 

So now Harry has got an easy and convenient alternative identity and disguise, a bit less powerful than his natural form but that might actually help him in gain better control and develop his skills.

Just the thing when those looking for him get too close.

 

Of course as usual good update.

I thought it was kinda funny to have Harry with the rearguard. It shows him he isnt as important or as good as he might want to think he is.

I agree with whoever said that the armband was a good disguise

 

Hey, could the bracelet let you fake somebody's magical signature and let you sneak through the wards? I wonder how it would affect Harry's use of underage magic - if he is using the other wizard's magic than it's not really underage is it?

Anyway awesome chapter! Only bad part about it is that I have to wait two weeks until the next one.

It's nice that Phoenix Expeditions finally made a profit. I had been wondering about that - curse breaking seems like it would be a profitable profession after all you usually ward something of value otherwise what's the point? Though in all fairness they've only been at two sites so far and the first site collapsed (though they really should go digging for buried treasure! weee! buried treasure! though it would probably have to wait until after their main objective is fulfilled and they have some leasure time) and they are just beginning to come to grips with the second. I wonder about the contracts Bill had the rest of his party sign - did their pay include part of the loot or just a flat fee?

Oh, another nonsequitor - back in the prologue the goblins are armed with modified nine-milimeter pistols....what good are those against inferi? Too small a caliber to blow somebody's head (or a majority of it) off. A shotgun - no problem. An AK? Anything that can stop a troll won't have a problem with putting down the undead. But unless those pistols have got phosphorous or explosive rounds they aren't gonna do much against the undead and with the fear of methane buildup I don't think they'd go for that.

 

p.s.
Love Bill the Pyromaniac!
FIRE MAKES EVERYTHING BETTER!
p.p.s.
I wonder if the bracelet works on magical creatures....like, oh say dragons....
The power the dark lord knows not. Take two and a bit.

 

Great chapter, couldnt fine anything i didnt like in it. Loved the magic bullet theory, which is kind of ironic since i had just seen a program on it. Also love the fire makes everything better Bill. Keep up the good work and cant wait to see how karina works out.

 

Hmmm....magic transforming armband....how about pre-loading it with a Flobberworm...'sacrifice' the poor little worm and then trick Voldemort in to 'stealing' it?

 

This story is one of the best going right now. I really liked the rear guard ( as in a half trained dumbass is more dangerous than a fully trained dumbass) touch. But what had me laffing more than anything was the pretty witch comment from Hack. That has to make the skin crawl a little. Oh, and day three.... brrrrrrrrrr

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Nice chapter Jbern, don't have a whole lot to say besides calling Dumbledore and Voldemort Dumbleshit and Dark Tosser kinda kills the flow for me.

Thanks for the consistent updates.

 

Are you okay? I noticed you broke your weekly update cycle.
That hurts because I'm addicted to bungle in the jungle.

So I hope you're alright, keep up the great work.

 

The Thanksgiving Holiday and some other real life issues consumed my time. I also needed to pay special attention to chapter 26 of To Fight the Coming Darkness to get it right. I'll be back on this one shortly.

Jim

 

I just finished reading the parts of the story you have already posted and i must admit i am pretty amazed how good it actually is.
Your writing style is completly different compared to your other story, and it is very different from the "normal" fanfics you read, but it is refreshing and i must admit i enjoy it very much.

The plot of this fic is VERY good. You steer clear of most cliches (well dumble is manipulative and the order is controlling but duh its supposed to be independant so no real suprise here) and develop an interesting and captivating story.

The picture you paint of south america and the hitwizards is both interesting and disturbing (the paralels between the fictive magical world and the real south america are close enough that the problems strike home in a certain way) while i have no experience with any mercenaries whatsoever i can easily imagine them being similar to the characters you paint in your story.

All in all i'd say this is one of the best independant fictions i've ever read, and i hope you continue it until the end.

 

Thanks for the compliments. I have chapter 15 about 1/3 to 1/2 way done so far. I hope to have it up and complete by the end of this weekend. Right now there is more Luna, more Thundercloud and most importantly more Hack the Jungle Troll!


When I started this story, I really wanted to do something different and offbeat.

Glad you have enjoyed.

Jim

Edit - I just put up a tease for chapter 15 in the work by author section. Check it out and let me know what you think. ~Jim

 

How do I get to 'Work By Author'?

 

It's on the home page for this board all the way at the bottom.~Jim

 

Thanks! I'll check that out!

 

You guys are going to LOVE the new chapter.

I'm excited for you! Seriously, that's how good it is.

 

Gimme! Gimme!! Gimme!!!

 

Sweet chapter. I appreciate the fact that you have a squabble going on between Harry and Luna. Most peeps just write the happily ever after bull shit and this balances it. Good plot twist as well. Didnt see that one coming.
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Chapter 15 is posted.

For your reading enjoyment chapter 15 is now posted on ff.net, ficwad and fanficauthors. For those that were saying the Karina storyline had been dragging on the story, you find out why I kept saying that it was important to the overall plot. The word count came in at slightly over 10,500 words, so it's a nice meaty read and I think you will be pleased.

The floor is open for your comments.

Jim