Okay, here we go again folks!
To any and all new readers: I tried explaining everything I could. If you're confused, PM me and I'll answer your question. You can also read What We Don't Know if you have enough time on your hands to read a 300,000 word story.
Rating: T for swearing, violence, probably mild mentions of child abuse, underage drinking more than likely, general insanity and probably more crap.
Genre: Humor/Drama (drama part may change or just be dropped in near or distant future...)
Summary: Summer is supposed to be a time of relaxtion, friends, and sun, but to Harry Potter, it's that and a heck of a lot more. He is trying to juggle writing two books, preparing for the classes he will be teaching in the upcoming year, and attempting to balance time between his friends and girlfriend. His first friend and confidant, Danny Riddle, seems to be up to something and leaving Harry completely in the dark about it--something that had never happened before. And when Danny is seriously scheming, it's going to be something big... especially since Harry seems to be one of the few not clued in.
Main Pairings: HP/HG, GW/?, OC/OC (Danny Riddle/Serenity), LV/OC (Voldie/Dawn Lamia-Riddle). Pairings are liable to change.
Warnings: Swearing, crude humor, underage drinking, slight mentions of abuse, violence but nothing too graphic, insanity, and more may come up.
Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter. I do own all of the characters that are not recongized, mages in general, and most of the vampires except for some legends I researched. Basically, if you don't recognize it from outside the Nundu Series, it ain't mine.
This might help a little...
"Talk"
'Thoughts/mental conversing'
Writing
Flashback
Parseltongue
Always check beginning of chapters for new ones may be added or some that are unique to that single chapter.
Let's get onto the story, shall we?
Chapter Uno
Danny's Up To Something…
A certain Lord Harold James Potter-Black was feeling extremely apprehensive. Now for those who knew him personally, they wouldn't blame him one teeny, tiny bit. Really now, he was only the co-leader and co-founder of the biggest youth rebellion the world has ever seen—better known as the Nundus, Voldemort has been out for his loyalty for almost a year, there's an overlord in another dimension, the Energy Realm, also out for his loyalty because he was the current elite lightning mage, and so much more other shitty things like those examples, but no it wasn't all of those serious, very much blatant issues that had Harry worrisome. He was use to those, well, normal problems.
No, it was his first and one of numerous best friends, Disaster Dante Riddle though better known as Danny if you don't want your face punched in, that had Harry anxious. Danny was plotting, for lack of a better wording.
Now if it was Ginny or Serenity, the closest things to little sisters he had, plotting something that Harry was obviously a part of, Harry wouldn't bat an eyelash because there really was nothing new there. Unfortunately, Serenity was extremely hyped up about her upcoming sixteenth birthday, and Ginny was busy helping plan a surprise party that was being thrown a few days before.
No, it just had to be his lovably moronic friend who fell off an icy swing set Danny idiotically tried to climb and landed on his head when he was five. Now, if you simply heard of Danny from what was written about him, you would have gotten the picture of a fearsome, confidant, sly young man that was quite touched in the head if you know what I mean, not the obnoxious, lighthearted imbecile that was hopelessly wrapped around his girlfriend's pinky.
Danny was half vampire and half human though he suspected he would be an elf-vampire hybrid by the time of his Climax because of his body's makeup. Not only was he the Lamia prince with the most potential to take the clan's throne, he was Voldemort's long-lost heir. Sure, the only thing they shared personality and opinion wise was a well-known, mutual dislike to even hatred, but it sure does sound important.
Harry wanted to know what the hell Danny was up to! Harry had seen him hunched over a book and slamming it shut once Harry entered the room numerous times in the past month. Danny usually told Harry everything and vice versa, but no, not this time.
How the hell Harry didn't know by now was past him because they had this weird, sort of creepy mental link that allowed them to communicate telepathically since they were eight. Why? They weren't sure, but Harry suspected it had to do with the fact that Voldemort tried to kill Harry. They used to say it was because they were actually twins, but Danny just had to get a million and ten growth spurts and now towered over Harry at seventy-four inches—almost half a foot taller than Harry.
Obviously, Harry was used to knowing exactly what his only male best friend was up to, whether he really wanted to know or not. He used to take it for granted, and now he desperately wanted to know!
Harry sighed and realized that he was just giving himself another headache from thinking and guessing about whatever Danny was scheming. He should probably get back to his work.
Dumbledore had practically begged Harry to teach the history, culture, and theory of mage's and their magic last school year when it was revealed that Harry was one of the Nundu leaders. Harry had been wrangled into teaching Dueling also. Harry was a little disappointed in Hogwarts when he learned the only qualifications was an O in the subject they wanted to teach on their OWL and NEWT. Harry had gotten both for Defense Against the Dark Arts which was the closest thing to dueling.
Dumbledore had allowed him to try taking it last year, so Harry would have more time on his hands after he was able to drop Defense. He had passed with flying colors, literally. It was mainly a duel for the practical, and Harry had conjured a bunch of birds and made them attack the person giving the test. That was fun.
Harry had then found himself needing to write a book on mages due to lack of wanting to risk his precious books in others' hands besides those he trusted. The only person who he was going to teach who would have see a mage book from the Energy Realm was Hermione, and well, she is his girlfriend after all…
He should probably find Serenity and give her the chapter he had just finished for her to look over. She was smarter than him and was even helping him teach because he told Dumbledore she would before he even asked her to help. Harry needed some free time for his won homework and crap…
Harry got up and went towards his room that was connected to the room Danny and Serenity shared by a common room.
Serenity and Danny have been dating since November of 2006. Serenity was Danny's mate, and Danny was the guy Serenity chose as hers. Harry was damn certain that he was going to get tooth decay from watching those two…
Lo and behold, Serenity was sitting on the couch in the common room writing in a notebook. "Hi, bro," she said without looking up.
Petite, blonde, and tan, Serenity was not your average half-veela with honey eyes and a natural, golden tan. More than likely it was because of her status as a solar mage—the weakest type. Serenity was more brains than brawn and off-set Danny's mostly brawn and little brains perfectly. Her now rather infamous nickname, Vixie, was a combination of "vixen" and "pixie" combined. Harry and Danny made it up quite a few years ago. Many called her Ren though she hated it with a passion according to her.
"Hiya, sissy. What are you doing?"
"Making a list of rules that Danny has to follow on my birthday…"
"Did Gin and Ells convince him to be your… uh… pet, slave, servant, something like that for the day yet?"
"Yeah, they threatened him with something. They wouldn't tell me what…"
"Oh, that's odd."
"Not really… Remember who we're talking about, Jamie. Oh, I finished reading over the latest crap you call writing, Har. It didn't totally suck for once."
"Wow, that's a compliment coming from you."
"It still sucked though." Harry wanted to roll his eyes at that oh-so-sweet comment. There was Serenity for you.
"Gee, thanks. Well, thanks for reading it over. I'm forever in your debt, for ten seconds that is." Harry quickly added the last part when he realized that Serenity would remember him saying that to her and would probably bring it up ten years in the future.
Serenity stuck her lip out cutely. She whined, "But bro-bro, I want you to be forever in my debt forever…!"
"Ask Danny to be forever in your debt."
"Ask Danny to be what…?" a deep voice asked. A tall, pale brunette walked in with sparkling, silvery blue eyes and neon-blue streaks in his ink-black hair.
"Dearie, will you be forever in my debt?" Serenity asked.
"…why?" was the half-vampire's confused reply.
"Because Harry wouldn't be!"
"Sorry, darling, I know you too well. What are you two up to you?"
"Making a list of rules you have to follow," Serenity stated with a smirk.
"I probably don't even have to look at them…"
"Yes you do. I added stuff."
"Morgana…" Danny muttered when he looked at what she had written so far. "You seriously want me to sit in front of the door whenever you go to the washroom?"
"Yes."
"…why did I agree to this again?"
"I don't know. Red wouldn't tell me what they threatened you with."
"Oh, right, that's why I agreed to do this… Gin is very scary while determined…"
"I thought both of you two called Gin-Gin Red…?" Harry interrupted.
"I only do it because it gets on her nerves," Danny stated.
"Oh, what were you doing, bro?" Harry asked in another attempt to figure out what Danny was doing.
"Something…" was the mysterious reply.
"Danny…"
"Hm?"
"Tell me already!" demanded Harry.
"No, I don't think I will." A smirk graced the vampire's lips as he said that.
"Danny, haven't we told you not to smirk like that, dearie? You look too much like Voldie," Serenity cut in smoothly.
Danny grimaced and said, "Please don't kid about things like that… I am nothing like that bastard."
"Right, I have to go help Gin with her Defense homework like I promised I would… I think Blaise wanted help too," Harry muttered and left with a book in hand. He had left his newest chapter with Serenity.
"Okay, spill it," Serenity commanded once Harry was out of earshot.
"Spill what?" was Danny's innocent response as the vampire collapsed on the couch next to her.
"What are you up to? I didn't care until I just found that you're leaving Harry out. What are you planning against him?"
"It's not against him."
"What are you doing, Dan?"
"Something. It's a surprise for Harry."
"What? Painting him a picture to guard his new quarters like he implied he wanted you to do for his birthday?"
"No, though it does have to do with his birthday…"
"Come on, dearie! Why can't you tell me?"
"Because you'll probably tell Harry."
"No I won't!"
"Vix, you're easily bribed into opening your mouth if it doesn't hurt someone."
"Do you even know what bribed means?"
"Okay, I may be dumb, but I'm not that dumb."
"Danny…"
"Nope, not telling."
"What happened to the good old days when I was your accomplice?"
"Harry learned how to get you to open your mouth that's what happened. I need to do… stuff." Danny quickly stood up and sprinted out of the room.
Serenity stuck her lip out and shouted, "Dearie…! Don't leave me!"
Danny rolled his eyes when he heard Serenity's attempt to make him stay so she could pry it out of him. 'Hm… It would probably be better if I had an accomplice… Who is someone I can trust with it, but Harry wouldn't expect? Red is too obvious as is Blaise, Ellie, and most of the Nundus because Harry sees them too much.' A smirk graced his lips when an idea hit him. 'I wonder if Granger would help… She has a brain that works most of the time unlike mine, and Harry would never expect the two of us working for something. Besides, she would probably understand why I'm going to attempt to do this. I guess I should be glad I told Uncle Jerry I'd try the whole prince thing. Might give me a few more sources…'
'Give you more sources for what?' Harry interrupted with anticipation coloring his tone.
'Harry, mind your own beeswax.'
'Why aren't you telling me…?! I thought we told each other everything!' Harry whined this time.
'It'd ruin the surprise. Don't bother asking Ren because she doesn't know either.'
'Who knows?!'
'Me.'
'I am going to find out!'
'No you won't. Not until I let you.'
'Danny…!'
'Harry, you can try all you want, but I'm not telling you. It's a surprise. Do you know what a surprise is?'
'Meanie.'
'You'll get over it, mate.'
Danny rolled his eyes at Harry's pathetic attempt and warped to his clan's village. Danny landed on his feet and calmly strode to his half-brother's, Leon, house. Danny knocked on the sharply and waited.
"Hi, bro," Leon said before he opened the door as usual. Danny was the only person who had the decency to knock. "Serenity shopping again?"
"No. Just felt like it. Why? Is it illegal to visit one's family?"
"Did you have sugar? You're acting way too calm, Dan." Leon had learned the hard way that Danny was one of those people who were so hyper naturally that the easiest way to make them calm down was to give them sugar, lots and lots of sugar.
"…maybe. I like chocolate."
"Come on, before someone sees you and starts spazzing about how you should be in that stuffy mansion…"
"That place isn't so bad once you repaint the room you were given and repaint the furniture and stuff."
"You used spray-paint."
"So? It's awesome looking. Serenity likes it too."
"I envy the fact that you can even do something like that with spray paint."
Danny stuck his tongue out. "I needed to talk to Uncle Jerry about something anyways away from Serenity."
Leon raised an eyebrow that told him to elaborate.
A few minutes later, Leon stated, "Either you are insane, fanatically loyal and concerned for your best friend, or an adrenaline junkie. The worst part is that I'm willing to bet you're all three…"
"I'm going to take to take that as a compliment…!" Danny stated with a bit of a whine. The sugar was staring to wear off, and his hyperactive, crazy self was starting to come back.
"You just need a way to convince Uncle Jerry to get you in, so you can pull off the ritual, right?"
"Yep, hopefully it won't be hard because he offered to buy me this really expensive car before even asking if I had my license…"
"Do you?"
"I ran away from the orphanage I lived at when I was twelve. Do you really think I can drive?"
"I'll be taking that as a no. I can teach you sometime if you want."
"Really…?"
"Sure… I'll be stuffing sugar down your throat first though."
Danny stuck his tongue right as the door was thrown open as usual. "Hello, Leon," Jeremiah said as he walked in. "Dante…? What are you doing here?"
"He's plotting against his best friend," Leon stated.
"What…?"
Danny chose that moment to explain.
"I am very glad that you do know how to use your brain, nephew," was the Lamia king's only response.
"Serenity learnt me many thingies!" Danny replied.
"Or not…" muttered Leon as he cuffed his younger half-brother's head.
"Hey, that hurted!"
"Hurted isn't a word, Danny."
"So…?"
"I give up, bro, I just give up…"
"Give up on what, Leon?"
Leon's only response was a groan.
One day later, Danny, Serenity, Harry, and a few other Nundus decided to go to the Leaky Cauldron supposedly out of bored but having an ulterior reason unknown to one of the attendees.
Harry and Danny laid quite a few bottles of butterbeer on the table, and Danny handed Serenity a cup of steaming tea after he picked her up and sat her on his lap. Serenity had gotten drunk off of butterbeer before, so neither of the male mages were letting her have it again.
Oh, mages you're wondering? Danny was the last mage in the Middle Realm—the dimension where Earth was found. Most mages resided in the Energy Realm of Chaos Realm after the power-hungry ruler of the mages who Serenity, Danny, and Harry all thought should go jump off a cliff into a whirlpool. Anyways…
"Why can't I have butterbeer…?" Serenity whined slightly.
"There is no way that I am letting you get drunk, lovely," Danny stated firmly.
Serenity tried again, "Harry…!"
Harry gave her a look and said just as firmly if not firmer than Danny, "No."
Serenity crossed her arms with a pout. "Don't you even try pulling a guilt trip on them, Vix," warned Ellie, the Nundu's almost sixteen-year-old potion specialist, "because it isn't going to work on half of us."
"You people are mean…! It's almost my birthday!"
"Yeah, almost being the keyword there, sis," Harry retorted instantly.
The teenagers and twenty-somethings sat around the table and chatted away about the most meaningless topics for about two hours.
Harry said, "I think we should go now, right guys?"
Everyone but Serenity immediately agreed.
Serenity was the one to unlock the door, and she stopped when she saw all of the lights off. "Guys… Where is everyone else…? Why are all of the lights off while I'm at."
"SURPRISE! HAPPY EARLY BIRTHDAY, VIXIE!"
Kind of short, but I think I did a better job than the beginning of the first story in this series. Besides, Serenity's birthday is in June and right around when Harry gets back from Hogwarts. I really didn't want to but her surprise birthday party and normal birthday in the first chapter, so it's going to be chapter 2.
Review please! The little voices that make me write quickly feed off of them. They also feed on caffeine, but I'm only allowed to drink a cup of coffee a day which is normally wasted on doing homework or something.