Wizard Of The Great North

Name: Naruto Uzumaki

Age: 17

Gender: Male

Nationality: Bulgarian

Family: N/A (Orphan)

Title(s): Triwizard Champion, Number One Chaser

Occupation: Student, Professional Quidditch Player

Affiliation(s): Durmstrang Institute, Bulgarian National Team, Durmstrang Quidditch Team

Loyalty(s): Viktor Krum, Durmstrang Institute, Poliakoff, Aleksi Khnitrov, Cesar Ricci, Bulgarian National team, Durmstrang Quidditch Team

Wand: 11 - 1/2, Blackthorn, Horned Serpent Horn

Chapter 1: The Pride of Durmstrang - Naruto Uzumaki

"Oi, Oi did you think I would let you get the Golden Snitch that easily?" The playful tone of one Naruto Uzumaki called out as the blonde wizard slammed his broom and himself in turn against the opposing Seeker. Smiling satisfyingly at the string of curses sent his way by his longtime friend and rival Viktor Krum. Eyeing his falling rival once more, the orphaned Seeker quickly sprung into action pushing his Thunderbolt IV after the speedy little ball. He knew full well his rival was as skilled as he was potentially more so but he oh so loved to gloat at his longtime friend, "Catch up now Vikki boy, I'm not even breaking a sweat!"

"Keep talking Fishcake!" The Bulgarian shouted in response his tone equally playful and mocking. Pushing his broom faster than safety recommended, the world-class Seeker moved gracefully in the air aiming directly between the distance between Naruto and the Golden Snitch, "Come on!"

"Hahaha, you crazy bastard! I'm game!" Naruto replied with his own bellow of anticipation. Pushing his broom faster, Naruto watched as Viktor approached him with one arm stretched hoping to grab the prize from him. Only moments away from crashing against one and another, the two rivals both shared an equal maniacal smile anticipating the impact as they both reached for the Snitch. However their little game was for not, once they were inches apart, a sudden spell held them in place forcing both students to release curses of their own.

"What are you two doing!" The sharp growl of Igor Karkaroff sliced into the quiet training fields. With his wand held out and a furious expression taking form in his normally impassive visage, the headmaster of Durmstrang swiped his hand downward bringing his prized pupils down onto the ground forcing them to land in a less than gentle manner. Stalking to the groaning boys with his cloak sweeping by the snowy field, the former prisoner glared at his students once more with his dark cold eyes, "My office, now!"

Picking himself and his broom off the ground, Naruto held his free hand out to Viktor who took it with a grunt, "You know i was going to win right, Vikki boy?"

"In your dreams, if headmaster Karkaroff didn't stop us I would have won Fishcake." Viktor replied as he gave his rival another smirk.

"Pff that's what you said about the last game! If I remember correctly, I had the Snitch and you were on the ground licking your wounded ego." Naruto said as he slung his arm around Viktor's shoulder as the two chuckled to themselves, "What's next you saying your going to the Triwizard Tournament?"

"Hmm, don't I have the better grades?"

"I missed an entire month of school, that's the only reason you have better grades."

"I thought Secretary's Day was an important day in your faith?"

"Got that right Vikki boy, it is a day of honor and celebration for secretary's everywhere, don't you know? I strive to be a secretary someday."

"You'd only slack off and push the workload on some other idiot."

"You know me well."

As the two friends shared another laugh, the two scaled the large castle heading straight for the headmaster's office hidden away at the highest level. Their stroll through the empty hallways allowed the two to joke even more a little tradition they had, always finding an opportunity to joke at the other's expense. After a few more moments, they finally arrived at the large double doors leading into the headmasters room. Walking in the two found Igor seated behind his large desk with his arms folded and a scowl on his face. To anyone else, the cold and indifferent headmaster would have been intimidating but Naruto knew the old man wouldn't lift a finger to punish either of them maybe perhaps a slap on the wrist.

"What were you two thinking! Pulling a stunt like that during practice?! You both could have been hurt and we would have lost both of you for the Triwizard Tournament! You both are the most talented wizards Durmstrang has to offer and you use your talents to joke around like that?!" Igor bellowed as he screamed his lungs out at the two students. Slamming a forearm against his wooden desk the enraged man shouted once again, "We are leaving for Hogwarts in a day and you two choose now of all times to screw around?! How do you expect Durmstrang to win with our best wizards out of commission?! Both of you are to come with me, I won't leave you alone in the castle again, Naruto."

"Aww come on, the paint came off in a week! I was expecting a lot longer, the old dude did say the pain was his best. What a load of crap right?" Naruto replied as he waved off the words with a chuckle.

"On the boat, now!" Igor hollered.

"This sucks, you get everything, Viktor?" Naruto asked as he turned to his roommate who was busy securing his bags, "The old goat will blow a gasket if he keeps yelling like that, very bad for the health."

"Heh, don't push him this time. Besides we're going to be making an appearance with the other schools. It would be best if we didn't embarrass the headmaster, he would definitely lose it." Viktor replied with a shrug.

"How long will this trip take? I never liked this fucking boat." Naruto muttered as he plopped himself on the bed and laid his head on his hands. Turning to his roommate who was still stowing his bags away, Naruto closed his eyes and tried to go to sleep.

"Get up bastard, you are taking a shower before going to bed again, I will not sleep in a ramen infected room." Viktor said as he buried the front of his broom on Naruto's stomach making the blonde glare at him in response.

"Fine, fine I'll go take a shower."

Finally finishing his unpacking, the dark haired Bulgarian grabbed a fresh set of clothes and waited for his turn in the shower. Grabbing the Golden Snitch his friend had given him during their first game win made him smile. The blonde was a natural in the Quidditch field, his surprising reflexes made him a ideal for a Seeker. But oh surprise, surprise the blonde turned it down and decided to play Chaser because why not. That being the literal reason Naruto decided to play Chaser, Viktor took over the roll as Seeker making them a surprisingly deadly team. With both being dominate in their own fields, Naruto drew most of the attention with his unimaginable ability to score sometimes even distracting the opposing Seekers at times. Not to mention Naruto's unorthodox tactics during their matches.

Suddenly a knock appeared from their door and made the Bulgarian champion sit up from his position, "May I come in, Viktor?"

Recognizing the voice immediately Viktor bolted for the door and opened it up for their headmaster Igor, "How may I help you, headmaster?"

"I just want to inform you that I have gotten a proposal from one of Hogwarts' Quidditch teams proposing a challenge to our very own." Igor said as he gave Viktor a cruel smirk, "I want you and Naruto to accept and make a show out of them, show the other wizarding schools that Durmstrang is the greatest in the field of Quidditch."

"Naruto will most certainly enjoy playing with the other team, who are they may I ask?" Viktor questioned as he gave Igor a thoughtful look.

"Slytherin, they have ask about playing again two members of the Bulgarian National Team, stating how much of an honor it is."

Time Skip

"Hmm, we have arrived! Prepare to resurface!" The commands of the captain filled the speakers informing of their arrival to Hogwarts.

"Finally! You here that Vikki? We're here!" Naruto screamed out in joy. The two days stuck in the goddamn underwater ship made him jittery for some action, he hated being stuck in one place for too long without being able to stretch his legs. Grabbing his wand and storing away, Naruto gave his best friend a pat on the back as they walked to the bridge of the ship. In there seated on a chair fit for a lord was none other than their headmaster and the ship's captain stood at the front with other crew members standing by him.

"Heh, look at that pretty castle. I hope their little wizards can stop us, eh?" Viktor said as he could too feel his growing anticipation. He had little doubt the other schools would push their best to enter though he would be sorely disappointed if they failed to meet his expectations. Maybe Naruto might even participate, if he did the competition would no doubt be in his favor, "Are you going to participate this year, Naruto?"

"Only if the other schools have people that are interesting." Naruto replied with a smile. It was a common response people got when they asked Naruto to participate in anything, the blonde never actually showed a serious attitude towards anything unless he was truly dedicated which rarely happened. Pheraps one in a million, maybe the Triwizard Tournament would interest him, "We'll see."

"Sir, we're resurfacing right now." The captain said to Igor who only smiled in response.

Climbing the floors of the ship, Naruto quickly rushed to the very top of the tallest mass. Quickly running up the mass with skilled efficiency, Naruto jumped onto the top as he looked at the massive castle resting before him, "Get ready Hogwarts, Naruto Uzumaki has arrived!"

"Now, let us welcome the proud sons of Durmstrang and their headmaster, Igor Karkaroff!" The booming voice of who Naruto assumed to be Dumbledore called out in the massive dining hall. As the other members of Durmstrang marched into the dining hall with their staves in hand and a performance to sell, Naruto gave his pal another pat on the back before they entered.

"Give em the ol' one two?" Naruto asked as he gave Viktor a smirk.

"Shut up now, look dignified for once." Viktor replied as he wrapped Naruto's neck in a hold as he released the blonde after Igor walked in without a word.

Showered in cheers and applause, Naruto heard the whispers about Viktor and only chuckled when he saw a red head fan boy about his friend's achievements. Studying the sea of wizards piled around dining tables, Naruto then turned his attention to the girls from Beauxbatons Academy of Magic. Giving them a flirtatious wink, Naruto held in a small laugh as he spotted his varied reactions. Most of them only gave him a roll of their eyes, but one in particular caught his attention. Though he wasn't the only one looking at her a number of Hogwarts students were giving the girl a long study as well. Once they walked to the front of the room, Naruto gave Viktor a nudge and pointed towards the girl he studied before.

"I think she might be interested in you, Vikki." Naruto said as he gave his friend a suggestive wink, "Give her a wave now."

Viktor only nudged his friend harder than most would and smiled at the small yelp his friend released. Standing steady as a sentinel, Naruto washed off his playful manner and stood by Viktor as both champions stood with all the grace befitting of men who held their title. Once Dumbledore finished is announcement and another flood of applause and cheer showered the room prompting Naruto and Viktor to do the same. As they gathered to find seats, Naruto grabbed an apple from a fruit stand and munched on the fruit chuckling when he saw Viktor ignoring the advances of a younger student from Hogwarts.

"You sure are a lady's man aren't cha, Vikki?" Naruto asked with a teasing smile. His only response was Viktor pushing the apple he was eating further into his mouth. Making Naruto choke slightly before giving his friend a glare.

Once Dumbledore dismissed everybody, Naruto jumped from his seat and Viktor followed him out of the dining hall. Their sudden leave prompted the other wizards from Durmstrang to follow causing murmurs from the other students still in the large hall. As they walked deeper and deeper into the halls and away from prying eyes, Naruto watched as Poliakoff gave Viktor a teasing grin as he joked about the witches from the Beauxbatons which caused a ripple of laughter from the group.

"Maybe one of them will take pity on you and finally give you kiss, eh Pol?" Naruto said as the other wizards laughed their hearts out only for Poliakoff to shove Naruto playfully, giving the blonde a grin moments later.

"Now boys, we're in a unknown school, filled with all kinds of possibilities. What do you say?" Naruto called out as he jumped on a stair step spreading his arms out and giving his schoolmates a grin, "Will the sons of Durmstrang play?"

"Yeah!" The screams from the other Durmstrang wizards shouted in response.

"Those little shits in Slytherin think they can beat us in a Quidditch game, how about we give them the Durmstrang special?" Poliakoff shouted as the others half heartedly cheered before taking off into the halls.

Releasing a groan of annoyance, Naruto walked out of his room with the all so basic outfit Durmstrang required. With his heavy red jacket covering his well built figure, the blonde wizard adjusted his side cape and sighed. Tightening the straps which held his fur cape flowing off his left shoulder, Naruto then stretched his still waking body before twirling his wooden staff before walking out of the spacious suite he shared with Viktor. Waiting for him outside his room was none other than Viktor leaning against the stone wall giving the blonde a smirk. Piled in the wing which housed all of Durmstrang, the students chose to accompany the headmaster to Hogwarts were all garbed in their uniforms ready for morning practice.

"Let's go grab some breakfast, I am not training on a empty stomach!" Naruto announced as he gave Viktor a pat on the back before leading the other students of Durmstrang through the halls. Their unified march toward the Dining Hall ushered a deal of interest from the students waking to their morning classes, Viktor seemed to receive the most attention from his spectacular catch during the championship game. Leading Durmstrang with Viktor to his right and Poliakoff to his left both looking as intimidating as ever with their expressionless visages, "Vikki, it looks like some of your fans are trying to get your attention."

"Heh, I swear the women only fall for the broody types." Poliakoff whined as he gave Naruto a pat on the back.

"Don't step out of line now, Pol, the headmaster will be very angry if you do." Naruto said as he gave his other friend a knowing smile, "Besides, you should avoid the girls from the Beauxbatons Academy, I heard they're as cold as our winter nights."

"When did you turn into a poet?" Viktor asked as he gave his friend an amused smirk.

"Why Vikki! I am very much hurt, I was always the romantic you know I could charm the scales off of a dragon." Naruto answered as he gave the other students a puff of his chest.

"That's something I would like to see." Poliakoff said as he along with the other Durmstrang students chuckled.

Ignoring the jab from Poliakoff, Naruto guided his group into an unoccupied table where they all began eating in speeds no normal students should. Catching the eye of the other diners occupying other tables around the massive Dining Hall, none of the Durmstrang wizards minded. Their time in Durmstrang taught them that food was food and they could not be picky on what they ate, it was a simple message Naruto learned when he lived on the streets of Varna. The streets were cold and unforgiving if he didn't fight for himself no one would. He ate as much as possible and tried to fill his stomach every time knowing just how hard the next meal was going to come by.

Finishing his soup in record time, Viktor began tearing through a roll of bread when his eyes were planted on a girl reading a book a distance away. Her light brown hair flowed neatly down to her shoulders with a pair of charming brown eyes yearning of knowledge vigorously scanned each line of the text dead-set of deciphering the knowledge hidden within. Naruto seeing Viktor's attention being shifted, he gave Poliakoff a nudge before nodding towards Viktor who was studying the mystery girl with a glimmer of interest in his eyes.

"You know, Pol, that girl over there looks simply beautiful. Perhaps she would enjoy your company." Naruto said as he raised his voice snapping Viktor out of his thoughts. Frowning somewhat, the champion Seeker gave Naruto a look only to receive a teasing grin from him and Poliakoff, "Don't worry Vikki, I wouldn't come between you and a girl you're interested in! This is a day to remember, the Viktor Kurm interested in a girl for once? A day to celebrate!"

"Here, here!" Poliakoff said afterward raising his tankard his action was mimicked by Naruto and the rest with the exception of Viktor, "To Viktor!"

"To Viktor!" The group shouted drawing more attention from the gathered students.

Looking over Quidditch Field that Hogwarts had given them to practice, Naruto nodded to the other members of Durmstrang's Quidditch Team and beckoned them to spread out. The team unlike the previous group of Wizards placed a heavy emphasis on a single unit, with Viktor off chasing the Golden Snitch Naruto would lead the team in scoring as much as possible. In a sense, their entire strategy revolved around separating them from their opponents with an insane score forcing more and more pressure on the opposing Seeker.

"You need to speed up when you maneuver like that, Pol." Cesar said his eyes scanning toward his friend's lackluster dive.

"Yeah, yeah, egghead I know how to fly." Polliakoff replied scowling in minor annoyance.

Shaking his head at the two, Naruto zipped between them and snatched the Quaffle from Poliakoff's outstretched arm and smirked at his annoyed friend, "Come on now, Pol, if Karkaroff catches you messing around he'll chain you to the dungeons for a month."

"Come on, everyone we have to look presentable." Viktor shouted to the men as they rushed into the showers to clean up before heading back to Hogwarts. Their grueling training with Naruto usually resulted in all of them being covered in dirt and bruises. As he gave a few of his friends a push to the showers, the Quidditch champion gave Naruto a nod as he walked out of the showers with a towel wrapped around his hips, "Naruto, go ahead with the others I'll catch up."

Naruto gave his friend and rival a smile before mockingly saluting him as he and some of the showered wizards a nod as they all began dressing, "Idiots listen up, I have a little surprise for Vikki. Dress as soon as possible! Pol, keep him busy the rest of you come with me."

"Right." Poliakoff said as he button the red jacket he currently wore and walked out of the locker room.

"On to the Dining Hall!" Naruto shouted as he walked out the room with the others following closely behind. The small group consisting of a mixture of the Quidditch team and Durmstrang's more talented wizards with Naruto leading them, which was a bad idea all together, "Here's the plan, Vikki has been looking at that girl from Hogwarts, we're going to get them to spend some time together."

"What's her name?" Aleksi, a fellow Chaser, asked as he gave Naruto a look.

"No idea, all I know is she's a girl and she has brown eyes." Naruto answered as he ignored the looks received from the other students, "Eh don't worry she's usually in the Dining Hall or the library, only place I can find Vikki these days."

"Sounds like fun, what a afternoon." The voice belonging to Ceasar, one of Durmsatrang's most talented students, sarcastically complained only to receive a threatening smile from their blonde leader, "Okay, I'll shut up."

"Can we at least visit the towers where the girls from Beauxbatons are staying?" Aleksi questioned as he gave Naruto a playful punch on the shoulder, "I think we boys would enjoy the view."

"And watch the girls laugh at that ugly mug of yours?" Naruto asked as he only sent a riffle of laughter around the group. Aleksi gave Naruto the finger, "Aww come on, we gotten set Vikki up. It's his first crush!"

Seated at the library chair with a thoughtful expression on her visage, Hermione Granger vigorously read the large book in her hands. Naruto and his gang of Durmstrang wizards stopped when they spotted her and their blonde leader walked to the quit girl. Pulling out the chair in front of her, Naruto gave her a smile and spoke, "Is that 'Challenges in Charming'?"

"Hmm oh uh yes." Hermione said as she offered him a small smile.

"Headmaster Dumbledore submitted a paper to this periodical did he not?" Naruto asked as he offered her another smile.

"Oh yes, I am reading his first paper at the moment. His work is amazing."

"My name is Naruto Uzumaki, it is a pleasure." Naruto said as he offered her a hand which she shook and introduced herself as Hermione. Giving her another smile the blonde Chaser looked to his group only for Cesar to pick up a book and tap the title. Nodding his head, Naruto turned to the girl who had returned to her reading, "Well, Hermione I was wondering if you would like to go to the Hallowe'en Festival with me tonight?"

"Well, I'm already going with two of my friends." Hermione said apologetically, "Perhaps I can see you there?"

"I'll see you then." Naruto replied as he got up and gave her a wink before walking off to the group. As they walked away, the blonde then gave a nod to Ceasar who tapped on the library window signaling Aleksi who had been standing outside with his owl on his shoulder waiting to send Poliakoff the note to let Viktor go, "Alright, plan b. Everyone find a date we're going to get Viktor and Hermione alone, oh and Aleksi can you find some friends for Hermione's?"

"Already on it." Aleksi said as he walked off toward a group of giggling girls.

"He sure is determined." Ceasar commented dryly receiving some snorts in turn.

"Why are you guys still standing around? Go find some dates you bumbling fools!" Naruto said as the group then split up in various directions. Naruto watched his friends go before his attention was drawn to the Beauxbatons witch who had blown him off during the Welcoming Ceremony. Grabbing a random book laying on a table, Naruto strolled to the witch who was busy reading a book, "Well hello there."

Seeing no response from the girl, Naruto spoke once again, "My name is Naruto Uzumaki, Durmstrang wizard and future winner of the Triwizard Cup."

"Fleur Delacour." The newly named Fleur said in a cold French accent.

"You must have put your name in the Goblet of Fire, I suppose you could my potential rival." Naruto mused as he opened the book and winced at the pages filled with Herbology, his worst subject.

"How did you know I put my name in the Goblet of Fire?" Fleur asked with a hint of suspicion in her tone.

"Well, first and foremost, you just told me." Naruto replied with his ever so cheeky smile. Before he pointed a finger on the books resting on the table to her right, "And second, no one from our respective delegations is studying other than the ones joining the Triwizard Tournament."

"Rather observant of you, Mr. Uzumaki."

"Call me Naruto that's what all my friends call me."

"You may call me Fleur then, Naruto."

Walking toward the Goblet of Fire which was resting in a room illuminated by it's dark flames Naruto whistled softly as he tossed his name in. Aleksi gave a cheer as he slapped Naruto on the back only to receive a smirk. As their small group of friends chatted away, Naruto's attention however, was caught by the approaching footsteps of the Beauxbaton witches. The sight of Fleur approaching the Goblet only forced his smirk to grow wider as ideas of teasing the blonde beauty entered his mind. The Durmstrang wizards quieted down as well sharing looks, the wizards garbed in matching uniforms marveled at the women as they came closer and closer.

"Ah, Fleur how wonderful to see you." Naruto greeted as he flashed the girl a teasing smile before bending down and planting a kiss on her hand. Ignoring the hushed whispers that filled the formerly silent room, the blonde wizard released the girl's hand and gave her a suggestive wink before talking once again, "You look as beautiful as ever. What are you doing here, did you miss me already?"

"Thank you, Naruto. If you must know, I am here to marvel at Goblet before I win the tournament." Fleur replied as she gave him a ghost of a smile enjoying the chuckling expression Naruto presented her.

"You really are a interesting girl." Naruto mused as he flashed her another smile, "Would you care to accompany me to lunch while we talk about the ways I am going to gloat after I win?"

"Arrogant are we?" Fleur asked as she took Naruto's offered arm. Walking out of the small room and heading to the Great Hall as the Hogwarts students called it, Fleur spotted the various looks they were receiving.

"Maybe we should kiss, give them a show?" Naruto said playfully as he gave her a teasing smile.

"I would rather kiss a Basilisk." Fleur replied her with her own hint of playfulness in her voice.

"I am hurt, Fleur, not even our first date and you're already breaking my heart."

"Oh? Who said I would go on a date with you?"

"A man can dream, can't he?"

"Then keep dreaming."

"Harsh but fair, your are something else Fleur Delacour. You might even give Cesar for his insults."

It was the night of Hallowe'en feast and the students from every school were enjoying the food. Everyone being relatively happy and enjoying themselves in the process, the Durmstrang students were off in a corner of the room eating away while Naruto beckoned for Viktor and Aleksi to sit on opposite ends. In Durmstrang every festival or feast would not be complete without games and competitions between the students. A school which was dominated by only males with less than a handful of female students, most celebrations were dominated by a sense of rowdiness. Igor rarely minded the games his students played, in the great north every celebration was filled with good food, alcohol, music and a few fights here of there.

"Go!" Naruto shouted as he laughed at Aleksi's struggle against Viktor's superior strength it was always funny seeing the younger student being put in place by Viktor. Their little arm wrestle ended with Viktor boasting yet another win in his undefeated record as Aleksi muttered away trying to defend his injured pride. Enjoying the feast, Naruto spotted Fleur in the other table dominated by Beaxbatons occasionally receiving male students from Hogwarts who were unsurprisngly turned down. Locating Hermione enjoying her meal next to the ever so famous Harry Potter and some boastful red head, Naruto gave Poliakoff a nod who returned it as he walked over to his date and they left the table.

One by one the Durmstrang wizards were spread out all over the hall talking and laughing with their dates leaving Naruto and Viktor. Standing up, Naruto eyed Hermione, "Wait here Vikki I'm going to grab something from Pol."

Walking to Hermione and tapping the girl on her shoulder, Naruto gave her two friends a wink as he talked, "Hey Hermione I was wondering if you wanted to dance."

"Dance? They don't-"

"Yes? That's wonderful come on!" Naruto said as he grabbed Herminone's hand as he led her to the table. Offering a seat in front of Viktor, Naruto introduced them both and turned to Feur once again, "Why don't you two talk and I'll see if our pretty ice queen wants to talk."

"Viktor Krum a pleasure." Viktor said in his gruff Bulgarian accent.

"Hermione Granger, nice to meet you." Hermione replied as she gave him an awkward smile.

"Do you have any siblings?" Viktor asked trying to strike up a conversation.

"None, what about you?"

"I have none, but sometimes well I consider Naruto my brother."

Smiling at Viktor's hearty chuckle, the Gryffindor joined in his laughter as he told her stories about Naruto and his insane antics. Sharing her own experiences with Harry and Ron, Hermione found herself enjoying every second of their little conversation. The awkward silence had been shattered when they talked about Naruto and their conversation took off from there. Pleasantly surprised by Viktor all together, Hermione felt herself relaxing more so when Viktor told her a bad joke which caused her to laugh, for some odd reason she thought it was funny when Viktor told her. Her first time seeing Viktor fly through the stadium during the Quidditch World Cup she assumed the Seeker would be one of the stereotypical superstars but she was pleasantly surprised by his warm nature and exceptional humility.

"Oi, Vikki we're going to head closer to the Goblet wanna come? I heard Dumbledore was announcing the Champions soon." Naruto said as he gave Hermione a wave. Staring at him with a rather surprised look, Viktor soon gave Fleur Delacour a nod before turning to Hermione to ask for her opinion, "Oh come on Hermione can you just say you'll go so the big oaf will come along?"

Naruto's information was correct, with Dumbledore standing at the end of the Great Hall with the other headmasters and professors behind him the elderly man's voice caught everyone's attention, "Now, the moment you have all been waiting for, the Champion Selection!"

Getting a wave of murmur in response, Dumbledore walked to the Goblet of Fire crackling softly in the quiet hall. Reaching toward it slowly, Dumbledoor was soon given a piece of paper slightly burnt courtesy of the flames. Raising a hand for the students to quiet down, Dumbledore then spoke his voice reaching the very ends of the hall, "The Durmstrang Champion is... Naruto Uzumaki!"

Receiving roars of approval from the Durmstrang students, Naruto gave them all high fives and laughs as he walked to the front of the room. Viktor being his most vocal supporter, the Champion Seeker grasped Naruto's arm before allowing him to approach Dumbledore. Walking into the room with the professors and judges crowding in the door, Naruto entered a room decorated with empty silver goblets polished brightly. With a fire illuminating the room, Naruto stood against the fireplace with his back planted on the stone surface. He was soon joined by Fleur who walked in and gave Naruto a smirk. Allowing the girl to go without a word, Naruto turned his attention to the final Champion and gave him his own smirk.

"Naruto Uzumaki, nice ta' meet cha." Naruto introduced as he offered the Hogwarts Champion a hand.

"Cedric Diggory, a pleasure." The newly named Cedirc said as he accepted the handshake, frowning somewhat at the tightening grip. Then realizing that the blonde was sizing him up.

Before they could really begin a conversation, the room was filled with the shouting from the group of new entrees. Whistling at the shouts from Igor Kakaroff and Dumbledore just to name a few, the blonde picked up on Harry Potter who awkwardly backed away before Dumbledore grabbed him and demanded him to answer his questions. Leaning closer to Naruto, Fleur whispered, "What's the boy doing here?"

"Maybe he was so infatuated with you he defied the headmaster and came to see you." Naruto said dramatically as he gave Fleur a few air kisses. Fleur however did not find the humor in that as she gave him a hard nudge to the chest in response.

"Ow, come on... I'm fragile." Naruto joked again only to once more receive another nudge much harder than the first, "Alright, alright I'll stop."

"You can't be serious, we are we letting a little boy to compete with us?" Fleur asked with a clear hint of disapproval in her voice.

"Give the kid a break, Fleur. It'll be interesting to have a fourth Champion." Naruto said as he placed a hand on Fleur's shoulder before giving Harry a smirk of excitement which only made the other Hogwarts wizard take a step back.

Walking through the halls with Viktor by his side and the other Durmstrang wizards following them closely behind taking up a great deal of space in the hallways of Hogwarts. Their march to the Great Hall was met with a variety of looks and comments, though the ones that stood in front of them scurried to the sides. Then again Naruto doubted anyone dared to get in their way, garbed in matching uniforms with Durmstrangs signature fur cape hanging off their left shoulders, the expressionless men held marched straight for their breakfast. Morning training was much rigorous than before due to the fact that the tournament was right around the corner. Karkaroff's determination to win the competition only drove him to push for his students to train harder and harder.

Out of the 125 tournaments, Durmstrang won none of them. Hogwarts won 63 times while Beauxbatons won 62 times, a ratio which pissed off the former Death Eater to no end. With their much harder training hours, Kakaroff began training Naruto privately in. Teaching blonde to learn Potions, Herbology, Charms, Curses, and Hexes doing what he could to prepare the schools Champion. Hell, the man even taught him spells from his personal arsenal. The man could not stand losing anymore to the other schools which he deemed unworthy, something Naruto did not bother even listening to.

"Naruto look, it's that Potter kid." Aleksi said as he pointed to the scrawny bespectacled boy walking swiftly through the halls being verbally jabbed at by the other students wearing matching pins.

"Wonder how he'll do against you." Ceasar mumbled as he studied the boy who had supposedly killed Voldemort.

"He'll lose, Naruto's going to win." Viktor said as gave his friends a shrug.

"Vik's right! Those other Champions don't stand a chance against Fishcakes." Poliakoff announced as he gave Naruto a slap on the back.

Their conversation died down to only comments about some subject none of them held a string of interest in before they walked into the Great Hall. Immediately consuming any and all food in sight, the wizards ate till they dropped for the lack of better terms filling them before their last session with Kakaroff in the late afternoon. Naruto then spotted Hermione sitting alone reading a book, giving Viktor a smirk he pushed him towards the girl.

"Go on Vikki, we'll be here." Naruto said with his ever present smirk. Giving him a roll of his eyes, Viktor walked over to the girl and started up a conversation, "Ah young love."

Chapter End

A/N: Had to repost it after it got taken down. Anyways, I combined the first and the second chapter. Since it got taken down, I am going to use the time to revise and edit it from the original. Hope you like and tell me what you think.