Happy Halloween everyone! Yes the night Jack is most happy is here and I figured if I am going to update then why not more of Jack's and Harry's more adventure. It is not much but I hope everyone will enjoy and for everyone to have a safe Halloween night.
If there are any spelling or grammar errors and if there are please tell me so I can fix them later. Thank you too all those who reviewed, hope you enjoy.
Disclaimer; I don't own anything of the Harry Potter world nor the Nightmare before Christmas. Both are my favorite book series and movie….wait a second?! Haven't we already been through this before?
Harry's Nightmare Revenge
Time felt like it was going by slowly ever since Harry secret has been relieved and his name came out of the goblet. Even then Harry has been noticing that things were not the same as they were before. For one all the ghost seem to treat him much like they would if he was in his Jack form and some have been trying to meet him in the halls wishing to speak with him. He didn't mind half as much though expect for when he needed to get to class. Peeves was now scared of him and when he ever saw Harry he would flee in terror in the opposite direction, sometimes abandoning his work or pranks to do so. Thankfully the students weren't making that big of a deal now about him being Jack. That didn't mean they had other issues with him. From what Harry believes that 95 percent of the student body believed he had put his name into the Goblet of Fire. The whole of Gryffindor, minus Ron of course, was behind him or rather believe he was going to win the tournament. Hufflepuff was against him, believing he was trying to take their glory. Cedric did inform him that he has been trying to convince others otherwise and that he actually supported Harry being in the tournament. Ravenclaw seem to be half and half. Some were supporting him while others were supporting Cedric. Harry wasn't too upset at this though he did find a few times when a few of them came to ask him some questions about Halloween Town and the other holidays.
As for Slytherin house, it was pretty much the same as always so Harry didn't give much notice. He did notice some looking at him trying to figure him out but he figured that was because of Jack. Otherwise nothing much has happen. He did meet a few time with the other champions and gotten along very well with them. He grinned, actually excited about this tournament. Yes Hermione was concern and so was he but more for who entered him and why. He felt like he could handle anything the tournament but that did not mean he could not have any fun with it. However he sighed as he walked next to Hermione towards Potions Class. He spotted Ron not far from then and looked sadly at his back but didn't say anything. He was upset but the most he felt was the fact he missed Ron. He was the first friend he ever made while as his normal self. He wasn't the Pumpkin King to Ron and when he found out it did not change. But this feeling of Ron turning his back on him was something he didn't like. He wanted to talk to Ron but he knew Ron had to make the first move otherwise it wouldn't change anything.
It was then did Harry notice something odd. All of the Slytherin's were wearing large silver badges. When they got closer Malfoy grinned before he turned to them, "Well look who is it. The fake champion."
Harry sighed, but said nothing knowing it was do no good. Malfoy however crossed his arms, "Like our badges Potter? It's to show our support for the Hogwarts champion."
Harry got a clearer look at the badges and saw written on them;
Support Cedric Diggory
The Rule Hogwarts Champion
Harry was surprised, he had actually expected worse than that. Malfoy then smirked, "And look what they can do." He pressed the badge and the writing vanished and something new replaced it. Harry now nodded expecting something else to Malfoy's joke before he read the writing.
Potter Stinks
Harry just gave him a deadpan look, "Is that the best you can do?"
Malfoy lost the look on his face which was slowly being copied by the others. "What?"
Harry sighed, "In all honestly I expected you to make some sort of joke at my expense. But that? I feel very underwhelm. I expected something more than just Potter Stinks."
Malfoy scowled and his ears turned a light pink. "Don't act like you are high and mighty Potter. Everyone now knows who you really are. You are lower than any sort of wizard. I bet your own parents wouldn't look you in the eye for what you are. Nothing but a nightmare."
If Malfoy expected any sort of reaction out of Harry, he did not expect the teen to smirk at him, "You're right Malfoy; I am a nightmare. I'm something that anyone of the magical world can fear. I am scarier than anything you can imagine and I am proud of that fact." Harry started walked towards the classroom without glancing back at Malfoy who gritted his teeth in rage, "And I don't have to hide that fact anymore. So when you actually have insults worth hearing do come and give it a shot."
Malfoy glare at his back before he shot for his wand. He turned and fired a spell at Harry's back. Hermione screamed in freight as the spell came at him. He did not turn not appear to dodge but before the spell could hit him a magical shield shaped and colored like a jack-o-lantern. Everyone gapped as the shield fell and Harry turned back at Malfoy who nearly dropped his wand in shock. "I would also suggest not being so predictable. If you do the same sort of action all the time it would never be as fun."
The classroom door open and the rest of the students recovered enough to start heading in. Harry went in and sat next to Hermione who glanced at Harry as if she expected answers. Harry sighed knowing he would have to find a way to avoid them. Snape then entered and glowered at them all. "We will be continuing on antidotes. And if you are not dunderheads then you should have a potion strong enough to cure and protect you from most poisons. To see the true effect of these antidotes, we will be poisoning some of you."
Harry noticed that Snape turned his gaze upon him at the end and Harry knew who Snape was going to poison first. Harry wasn't worried however as he started working on his potion with Hermione working next to him. Part of him was glad Snape seems to be keeping a special eye on him today as this kept Hermione from whispering her questions. Out of the corner of his eye he saw that Malfoy was glaring at him and Harry felt like he was up to something. Barely a half hour into the class was there a knock at the door. "Enter!" Snape stated annoyed at someone interrupting his class.
The door open and Colin Cleevly poked his head inside, "I'm sorry to interrupted professor but I am here to collect Harry."
Snape scowled, "Potter still has an hour and a half of potions. He will be free after that."
"Please sir," Colin gulped, "It is for Professor Dumbledore and the others. It is something for the tournament. An interview for the Daily Profit"
Snape looked like he swallowed something bitter, "Fine then. Potter leave but prepare to come back to test your antidote."
"Please sir," Colin said again "he is supposed to bring his things with him. They said this might take a while for pictures and stuff."
"Fine!" Snape snapped, "Potter! Get your things and get out of my sight."
Harry did as he was told before he started off. He saw Hermione gave him a look saying 'We would talk later'. He sighed as he followed Colin through the hallways. "This is awesome huh Harry?" Colin said almost bouncing in his steps "You get to be Hogwarts champion."
"Not Hogwarts champion," Harry correct even if he knew it would fall on deaf ears, "I'm the champion of Halloween town."
As Harry predicted Colin did not hear him "I wonder what they are going to make you do. Maybe you guys will have to fight a dragon."
Harry could not help but grin there. The only dragon he had seen was Nobert and that was only a baby. He wished it would be a dragon as it would give him a real challenge. "If there are, I look forward to scaring a full grown dragon."
"You can do it right Harry?" Colin asked.
Harry shrugged, "I never actually had the chance to but I do enjoy a challenge once in a while."
Colin stopped by the door, "Here you go. Good luck with the interview Harry."
Harry watched him leave before he turned his attention to the door. He paused at the knob before he transformed into Jack and then entered the room. Inside he found his fellow champions standing near one another by a couple of chairs which Jack figured was for the pictures. The only judge here was Ludo Bagman who was speaking with a woman in emerald green robes, a crocodile skin handbag not far was another man holding a large old fashion camera. As he entered Ludo Bagman turned and smiled widely, "Ah here he is, our fourth champion. Come in come in, Harry. Or do you prefer Jack?"
Jack smiled "Jack is fine when I am like this Mr. Bagman."
Mr. Bagman nodded, "of course, of course. Any who, our other judges are out for a moment greeting our expert for this evening. He will be judging the condition for your wands and see that they are in working order. Then we will have some pictures for the Daily Prophet and maybe some small interviews of the champions."
"Maybe not so small Ludo," the woman said as she adjusted her jeweled incrusted spectacles.
Mr. Bagman nodded, "Yes, Jack let me introduce to you Rita Skeeter. A reporter for the Daily Prophet."
Jack nodded in greetings, "An honor Miss Skeeter. I have heard much about you."
"All good things I hope," Rita said with a grin.
Jack nodded, "I even had the honor of viewing a bit of your work. Most impressive. Some of the best yellow journalism I have ever seen."
Rita Skeeter went wide eyed and took a step back as if she was just slapped. "Yellow journalism? I assure you my work is much more quality than that."
"Well if you have any I'm afraid I have yet to see it," Jack said before he turned to head to the other champions.
He was stopped when Rita Skeeter placed a hand on his arm, "Perhaps we can forget this little misunderstanding. You don't mind a private interview now do you?"
Jack took a glance back at her, "I actually do mind in fact. I'm afraid I will not be able to do any interviews for the time being."
Rita however was not going to be giving up without a fight. "Come now Jack. The people are interesting in their fourth champion. They do have a right to know."
"I'm afraid I must decline Miss Skeeter." Jack said again freeing his arm gently.
"Oh don't be like that Jack," Ludo said with a chuckle, "there's no harm to one little interview."
"From what I've read I think there is a lot to be desired." Jack finally said softly but with an underlining tone telling them the talk was over. He turned and walked over to the other champions. "Hello everyone," Jack said with a small wave.
Cedric returned the wave while Krum nodded with respect. Fleur however smiled and pulled a chair close to them, "Good to see you again Jack."
"And to you as well Fleur," Jack said as he sat down. "Mr. Bagman said this is something about checking our wands."
Cedric nodded, "Yeah that's what the others said. Professor Dumbledore went off to greet an expert wand crafter."
Jack hummed tapping his finger on his chin in thought. Fleur noticed this, "Something on your mind?"
Jack nodded, "Yes it is about what to do about this wand checking event. I will be doing this even as Jack so I won't be using my wand as I don't need it to preform magic in this form. I am not sure what will go for the judges though and the expert they are bringing in."
"You can show your normal wand," Krum suggested, "at least for now and surprise everyone during the first task."
Jack thought it over, "true that could work. As long as the expert doesn't go and reveal any details about the wand and who owns it. But I will need to transform back in order to get my wand out. And I rather not have the vulture here get any ideas for a story since I denied her an interview."
They glanced over and saw Rita Skeeter sitting off to the side, her eyes on Jack and giving him a particle glare. "I can see that," Cedric added. "We can cover for you at least if you need it."
Jack nodded, "My thanks though I might have a way to keep her distracted." He closed one of his hands and open it back up to show a small black bat.
The door opened and the other judges waked in with someone else that Cedric and Jack recognized. "My apologies for the delay," Dumbledore said. "But allow me to introduce to you all Mr. Ollivander."
Mr. Ollivander nodded before looking around the room. He paused slightly once his gaze turned to Jack but only for a moment. Dumbledore went on, "he will be the one to inspect your wands and make sure they are in fine working order. Shall we begin then?"
"Of course," Mr. Ollivander said when he turned to the champions, "Ladies first if you please."
Fleur stood up and walked to Mr. Ollivander and presented her wand. Everyone else however turned when a loud shriek. Rita Skeeter was waving her hands as she tried to keep a small bat what was flying around her. The champions had to work hard to keep the smiles off their faces though Fleur was only holding a hand to her mouth to stifle a giggle. Jack turned back into Harry when everyone else was distracted (only Ollivander was uninterested as he closely inspected the wand) and pulled out his own wand. He placed it on the chair before he quickly transformed back. Once back as Jack he made the bat fly off through the open door and out of sight. Rita was flustered but walked off to straighten her hair as the inspection continued. Jack found it interesting that Veela hair from Fleur's grandmother was used as the wand core. Cedric went next and, while nothing out of ordinary, pass the inspection. Krum went afterwards and Mr. Ollivanders praised it as work form what seems to be a well-known wand maker. After that was done Mr. Ollivander turned to Jack, "Ahh, the great Pumpkin King himself. Such an honor."
"Please you flatter me," Jack said with a slight bow "the wand you made has been of great service to me."
Ollivander glanced at the wand held out to him and he recognize it at once. His eyes went wide slightly before he recover and took the wand. "Yes I remember. It was a great surprise when you came into my shop. It is not often that someone like you asked of anything from someone like me."
Jack chuckled, "Sir you're modest. I wouldn't come to anyone else. You are one of the best there are after all."
"Yes so I have been told." Mr. Ollivander finished up and cast a quick spell, "All in order."
Dumbledore nodded but the man with the camera jumped up, "Photos Dumbledore! Photos!"
"Yes let's not forget those," Rita Skeeter said before she glanced at Jack, "And maybe some single shots as well."
The photoshoot took a long time. Madam Maxime was force to sit down as she cased everyone into shadow no matter where she stood. The camera man wanted Fleur to be the very front of the picture but Rita Skeeter wanted Jack to be in the front. The camera made got into a small argument with Jack as the Pumpkin King want to pose while holding a jack-o-lantern and the camera man would not allow this. After the argument where Dumbledore had to step in and the camera man had his way, Jack had some fun at the man's expense when he removed his own head and offered it to one of the other champions to pose with. This caused the camera man to faint and it took some time for him to recover but jack thought it was worth it. Finally they were finish and then free to go. Well almost…
"Jack!" Rita cried out turning to the group with a large smile on her face "We still our inter-where is he?" she was stunned to see Jack had already left sensing danger. It was then did the door close and Rita got her bag to give chase for her story.
Inside the hall she could not see Jack but a lone student walking down the hall with his nose in a book. Rita called out to him, "Did you see where a walking skeleton wearing a suit headed?"
The student pointed down the hallway behind him not even looking up from his book. Rita didn't even taking a second glance at the student. When she was out of sight Harry lowered his book and sighed. He can already tell that woman was going to be a pain.
Happy Halloween to all, and to all a good freight!
