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Chapter 1:- How I came to be.

Harry woke up with a start. His emerald eyes looked around trying to come up with reasons to explain his current predicament. The last thing he remembered was the red light of stunner before everything went black. Trying to orient himself he saw he was in a dungeon somewhere. Great! He thought sarcastically. And here I thought I could finally get some rest.

He laid back trying to adjust his eyes to see in the dark while remembering the events leading to his current predicament.

This year had been especially designed to screw him up. Only his luck could rope him into a tournament designed for adults. And no thanks to Albus too-many-fucking-names-for-his own-good Dumbledore, he had to compete. Lo and behold he was pariah once again. If it wasn't for Hermione's support he would have given up his magic instead of receiving hospitality of the Hogwarts general. Worst of all, his best friend Ron didn't believed him and became the part of bullying group which regularly bullied him for being the fourth champion. Apart from Hermione, even his own house became the part of bully. They were the worst, other houses bullied him outside the common room but his house mates didn't stop there. His trunk was broken and his things were scattered in the courtyard. Fortunately his cloak and Marauder's Map were with him. Even his Head of House didn't stop them. But when he was about to retaliate he was awarded Detention for disrupting peace. Aside from Professor Flitwick and Trelawny, he was treated with indifference at best, even Flitwick talked with him with a lot less warmth than he did with other students, though he still did nothing to stop other students from bullying instead turning blind eye to them, but it was better from outright hostility of Professor Sprout for stealing the thunder of her house or the thin lipped face of Professor McGonagall for disgracing the school by entering into the tournament. Moody didn't count as he was suspected to have his few nuts lost. There he learnt to never take anything for its face value. It was also a wakeup call for Hermione who had put her trust in authority figures. Unfortunately (or fortunately) Sirius was in USA asking for sanctuary, so he could be much help either.

It was then he met her. It was two days after Halloween she sought him in the library. He never pegged her for such helpful type. Given her reputation and her social standing, it was a miracle she even thought him worthy of her help. Daphne, he reminded himself. While Hermione was cute in her own rights, she was the definition of beauty. When asked she replied in her patented Ice princess persona 'It's just a matter of time, Potter, when everybody will realize their mistake and given your heritage, they will bend backward to earn your forgiveness given the treatment they gave you. I'll just ride along your coat tail as they say. I don't deal with schoolyard politics, I prepare for my future place in the society.' It was a shock that given all odds a Slytherine would support him, even if in secret, apart from Hermione.

It was then that he began to learn about his heritage. A short trip to Gringotts took care of any roadblocks he might have. Due to him being in a tournament for adults and being allowed to do so by the supreme Mugwup and Chief Warlock along with two ministry officials also it did helped that Dumbledore was his magical guardian, as without his permission he was not allowed to compete without his Guardian's consent, he was now recognized as an emancipated minor and was allowed to claim his inheritance. Though he didn't claim his lordship given the amount of paperwork he needed to go through and all the lordly duties as a lord of Potter ((by Blood) combined with Peverell and Gryffindor) and Slytherine (by Blood and conquest), as he didn't have enough time to between the tournament and schoolwork. But that would be the first he would do come summer vacation. His mind was boggled by the amount of power he wielded as a lord and Voldemort being his cousin. Between the two lordships he had enough power to handicap the magical society if he chooses to do so by calling all his debts and favors stacked by his family over the century. Daphne's words came to his mind but he didn't mind as she had never hid the fact. But it became clear what she meant. His bullies will rue the day when he will accept his lordship.

It also sowed the seeds of doubt regarding Dumbledore's action. When discussed with the girls, Daphne became quite alarmed. Meeting with Weasely's, befriending Ron, all their adventures from first year to their current predicament, it seemed as it was carefully laid plans. If not then how could a family who had already sent five of their children to Hogwarts forget the platform number, not considering the fact that Wizarding families arrive from floo, and how three first years could overcome the obstacles designed to protect philosopher's stone from fully trained wizards. Also it was quite fishy that a wizard of Dumbledore's caliber would miss the sign of a Basilisk roaming in a castle when a second year didn't. Most shocking was the matter of Sirius Black. Even if Minister of Magic would not see three third years as possible witnesses but he, Dumbledore, could at the very least propose for a trial and give sanctuary till the trail despite what Snape said. As his employer he could have forced him to tell the truth about what happened in the Shrieking Shack. Also currently, he didn't do anything to stop his treatment by the hands of others after his name came out of Goblet. Not even stopping the badges, but when Hermione reported it to him he claimed it to be a harmless prank and asked not to be concerned with them. Despite being his magical guardian he never made harry aware of his heritage from age eleven and kept him woefully ignorant of his duties. It was also him that sealed his parent's will. Fortunately, the goblins began the unsealing after his emancipation.

Due to her and Hermione being the voice of reason to control his recklessness, he began to see the tournament not as one way ticket to new world but as a way to show the others that he was not the one to be trifled with. He was all for forfeiting his magic but they made him understand that by doing so he will prove others right. In his first task He used runic magic to contain the dragon and created cold environment to make the Dragon drowsy. Then when the dragon was still enough he reasoned with him in parsultongue to explain about the false egg. Though the plan was very simple it still took lot of magical power to maintain the rune and there was also chance of Dragon lashing out on him. But all the worry was for naught as the beast agreed to let him take the false egg if he promised to not to harm her egg. When he came out without any scratch although magically exhausted, he realized that not everything was politics for Daphne; he came to see her caring side too. After the first task she confessed that she cared a great deal for him and Hermione and he intrigued her from first year but was unable to contact him due to house barrier and all. Hermione, that was another thought. After the first task when he was in the medical tent she came crying and gave her own brand of Hermione hug while quietly repeating that she was glad he was alright as she couldn't bear the thought of losing him. Due to her confession he also realized that he had developed feelings for her and, despite spending short amount of time with her, Daphne too. It was after that they began their unique relationship, him, Hermione and Daphne. But it was kept secret to avoid unwanted attention. They were the reason he hadn't snapped from all the betrayals.

When Yule Ball was announced, he was in dilemma. He didn't know who to ask without hurting the other. Girls knew that he will be confused. When he came up with them about his fear, they abated his fear by a simple plan. It was decided that he would escort Hermione to the Ball while Daphne will come alone. Because of her cold persona nobody was brave enough to ask her after first five boys. It was a great night for him as he danced with them whole evening. The only dark mark was the confrontation with Ron when he asked Daphne for the next dance while calling her names. He had still not forgiven him for his betrayal but he still acted as if his decisions mattered in Harry's life. Due to the fight he had to come clean that he was dating both Hermione and Daphne in front of whole school. It also became clear that his and Ron's friendship was non-salvageable.

Next day when Daily Prophet came, it started a new spectaculation. Skeeter claimed him to be a player, playing with two hearts. She even claimed that he had used some kind of potion to ensnare the most beautiful and the most brilliant witch of Hogwarts as he was a social pariah and Lord Greengrass' eldest daughter was known for her ice princess persona and never gave any indication of any interest in opposite gender. Also, Granger being the most brilliant and rule abiding witch would never fall such a cheater. There was no way she would have agreed to date him by normal means and called for justice to be serve for such vile act.

Throughout the day they received stares and sneers. It became his breaking point. When they met in library, he broke down in front of them. He wanted it all to end; he told them he didn't have enough strength left to fight. That was the first time they had seen him cry. And they silently swore to get him out of it. It was then they devised the plan. It was decided that this would be their last year at Hogwarts. Coming summer vacation when Harry would accept his lordship he will have the option of homeschooling and move in with Sirius in Magical USA. Since he was a Lord, even if he didn't complete his O.W.L's, they cannot ban him from the magical world. Same for Daphne as she was heir apparent of Greengrass fortune. The problem was for Hermione, being a muggleborne she did not had those privileges. If she left before her fifth year her magical core would be bound and all the magical knowledge from her and her family's mind would be obliviated and she didn't want to forget about them, especially Harry and Daphne. But if she had any relation with any Pureblood family, she could be saved. With much trepidation Daphne suggested a betrothal contract between Harry and Hermione. Harry was against binding Hermione in such a way but there was no other way. Reluctantly he agreed to the plan, but insisted on adding an escape clause. Now he had to wait for claiming his lordship because only a lord can create such a contract and her being a muggleborne witch she would be considered betrothed, just like that, because as a muggleborne she had no say in it. It both angered him and relived him.

Nothing extra ordinary happened after that. Apart from rescuing Hermione in the second task, they maintained their pariah status, which now included Daphne as well. Before the final task, when the participants meet their families, He met with Hermione's and Daphne's Parents. Both of whom were aware of their plans and whole heartedly agreed. Well Grangers were against it at first but when reasoned they reluctantly agreed. For once he was looking forward to the end of year when he would be free. Dumbledore attempted to meet him to the Weasely's but he was having none of it. His attempt was rebuked by Hermione. Aside from that occasion he had attempted to talk to talk to Harry on various occasions after the Yule Ball debacle, but Harry was having none of it. His plan was made and Dumbledore was not included in his near future if ever.

Despite receiving the lowest marks he got to the cup first. Just when he was about to touch it, Cedric came out of nowhere and they caught the cup together. The cup was a Portkey which took them to the graveyard. Upon arriving there Cedric was shot with killing curse and he was bound to a tombstone and became the forced participant of Voldemort's resurrection ceremony. It would have been nice if for once someone asked for his consent without being coerced or forced. He thought wryly. After resurrection, he called all his followers and began spouting nonsense about why he had failed and was going to try a different approach and whatnot. During that time Harry started rubbing the binds against the tombstone. He knew that after completing his speech Voldemort will turn towards him and he will be finished. For Hermione and Daphne he had to get free and take them to somewhere safe. Wizarding world can fend for them. After all the treatment he received this year he had reason to help them. He briefly considered to join Voldemort but crushed that thought as he was the killer of his mother and father. He then saw the body of Cedric and decided for all his faults, his family was not responsible. So as a last curtsey he would take his body back to his parents.

When the rope was finally cut he looked for his chance to make a dash. His plan was to make a dash for Cedric's body and use his wand to summon the cup as Harry's wand was with Wormtail. He finally got that chance when Voldemort was torturing Lucius Malfoy. He made a dash to Cedric's body and using his wand summoned the cup, just having enough time to hear the angry shout of Voldemort cursing after him.

When he returned with Cedric, he was surprised to see him still alive. From what he managed to catch, when Wormtail shot the killing curse, he somehow managed to fall spraining his ankle and hit his head thus successfully knocking himself out, and just when he Accio'd the cup, regained his consciousness. The shouts and music met his ear. He was engulfed by shadows looming over his head. He looked up and saw Dumbledore and Moody. 'He's back.' The understanding shown in Dumbledore's and Moody's eyes showed him that he needn't explain who and as if it was what they were expecting, another one of the wretched schemes of Dumbledore. After that he was led away by Moody. In the way Hermione and Daphne joined him. He was telling them about what happened when he saw the red light from the corner of his eyes. But it was too late to move and the darkness overcame him.

And that was the last thing he remembered. He didn't know where he was and if Daphne and Hermione were alright. He tried to make out different shapes in the dark when he heard someone groan. Getting defensive he asked "Who's there?"

"Ha...Harry?"

Hermione? What's she doing here? Was Daphne there too? He panicked. He ran towards the sound but found they were separated by a wall, it meant they were in adjoining cells.

"Hermione, what happened? Are you all right?"

"We were walking to Moody's office when he stunned you. We were too late to stop him. He stunned us too." It was Daphne this time. It was definite that they were in Voldemort's lair, as it was not Dumbledore's style. He was far too subtle. The question was why Moody had kidnapped them. From what he learned, Moody was Dumbledore's staunchest supporter.

"It doesn't make any sense." Hermione said, voicing their thoughts out loud.

"Maybe it was not Moody." Daphne suggested. Now it does make sense. It was an imposter Moody all along, the one who put his name in the Goblet, the one who converted cup into Portkey and the one who kidnapped them from under Dumbledore's nose.

"How could Dumbledore miss it? I mean Moody was supposed to be his closest friends, he should have seen some signs and why would he allow him to kidnap us. I mean I could understand if it was only me but why would he allow him to take you two as well. I don't think it was part of Dumbledore's plan."

"Honestly Harry, it was not Dumbledore. May be it was his plan to allow you to be used in the ritual but not to be kidnapped again. Now that Voldemort is back Dumbledore would never allow you anywhere where he could not influence you. So I think Dumbledore's plan hit a snag. If only we could-" Hermione was interrupted by the sound of opening dungeon doors. They waited with their baited breadth to know who their host was. Even if they knew, they wanted it to be confirmed. Their fear was confirmed when serpentine laughter met their ears.

"Oh Mr. Potter and his wenches you are awake, so rude of you to leave before the party was over. Now that you all are here we shall continue."

Author's note-

So this is my new plot. Don't know whether good or not. So help me decide if I should continue or not by reviewing. I promise you there'll be a twist coming chapters if you could bear it with me.

Also I need a beta. Anyone interested?

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…Inu signing off.