Date Published: 01/07/2017

Author's Note:

I'm impressed with the number of reviews, favourites, and follows I received 24 hours after putting up the first chapter. Special thanks to my friend Superpsychogeek for encouraging me to publish GotR. I promise I will do my best to update regularly.

So, in honour of Canada's 150th birthday, I give you Chapter 2 of Goddess of the Rainbow.

I don't own Harry Potter or Katekyo Hitman Reborn, I only own the idea for this story.

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"Talking / Talking (flashback)"
'Thoughts / Thoughts (flashback)'
- Flashback -
(**Author's Note)

The San Cristóbal had just entered El Musel Port in Gijon after 6 days at sea, and Iris was relieved to be on land. While she loved flying, she absolutely hated travelling by sea in a cramped area with no mobility at all, especially going incognito on a cruise ship. Hedwig agreed with her, she hated being kept in a cage for long periods of time. During those days after taking pictures of the places they passed, Iris created a list of the countries she has heard about that she wanted to see.

"Okay, when we get off the ship, we'll take a train to Madrid and stay there for a few weeks. After that, we'll go to Barcelona and leave Spain for Rome. Then after a while, we'll travel through Florence, Milan, and Venice. And we'll go from there." Iris monologued to Hedwig.

"While were traveling, we can learn more about the different countries' magics and their languages."

After a pause, Iris spoke up again, "First thing to do is…use the restroom." she said as Iris ran towards the bathroom, her face starting to turn a pale green.

Hedwig just hooted in laughter and followed Iris. To Hedwig, it was wonderful to see her chick in high spirits again after the hell she went through most of her life. Oh, Hedwig knew all about the betrayals and heartbreak she went through, and even seen firsthand the abuse Iris went through at the Dursleys.

Speaking of them, those monsters and her chick's former friends should be getting their 'surprises' very soon.

Meanwhile in Magical Britain…

Lord Ragnarok and Steel Jaw were grinning madly like a pair of Cheshire Cats as they watched one of the memories in the pensieve, specifically when the traitors learned that Lady Iris found out about them stealing money from her.

- Flashback –

All over the UK, letters from Gringotts were sent to several locations, unknown to the recipients. To these recipients, they were in for a big surprise.

Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Scotland

Number 4 Private Drive, Surrey, England

The Burrow, Ottey St. Catchpole, Devon, England

Number 9 Heathgate Street, Hampstead, England

In each of these locations, someone received a letter from Gringotts. Somehow, without knowing it; three escapees from the zoo, a red-haired banshee, the banshee's son, a snoopy know-it-all, and a scheming, back-stabbing, fashion disaster with twisted morals all opened the letters at the same time with the following:

To whom it concerns,

You have been found guilty of fraud and theft from the vaults of Lady Iris Medea Potter. Lady Potter has ordered the immediate return of all monetary and material possessions taken from her vaults, and extra, for the grievance this has caused her. If these conditions are not met within the next bank day, all stolen property will be retrieved with severe consequences for the perpetrator(s).

Sincerely,
Gringotts Wizarding Bank

Needless to say, all hell broke loose…

- End of Flashback -

Steel Jaw turned to the Gringotts director, "Lady Potter will be thrilled to see these memories."

Ragnarok nodded, "Yes she will, when her owl comes here again, make sure to send the pensieve memories with her. She will certainly be entertained."

And how entertained she will be.

Now back to Spain with Iris and Hedwig…

After getting over her seasickness, the young witch and her familiar decided to explore Gijon, and get used to being in a different country. Before she left England, Iris purchased a talisman pendant that allowed her to speak and assimilate the language in any country she visited.

The city of Gijon was beautiful; they had historical sites all around the city, tall towers that reached as close as they could to the sky, with hot, sandy beaches instead of mostly gloomy weather like they had back in England. There was also a lookout point called Mirador parque de La Providencia, it allowed her to see a spectacular view of Gijon at sunset, with the colours of twilight as a backdrop to the city.

When Iris was researching Gijon for travelling, a fellow traveller recommended going to a place called El Hórreo, a cider restaurant, for a drink and a meal.

That's where Iris met her tour guide, Michelle Fernandez. Michelle was a mundane-born witch born with dwarfism. Before transferring to Madrid Academia di Magia, Michelle was a first-year student at Hogwarts. Because the English Ministry of Magic didn't know about her condition, and because of her blood status, she was treated very badly by most of the students at Hogwarts. She reported this to her Head of House, Flitwick, but when he brought this to Dumbledore, the treatment only got worst.

After that one year, she transferred to MAdM, and later, worked at the Spanish Ministry in Magical and Mundane Tourism. As of now, Michelle has been working at the Ministry for 7 years.

Regardless of her height, Michelle was highly recommended as a tour guide by several witches and wizards that Iris met when she first arrived in Spain, and she didn't regret it. Michelle was an information goldmine about the Spanish Mundane and Magical history, and was skilled in two branches of magic Spain was famous for; Earth and Sound Magic.

Michelle accompanied Iris from Gijon to Madrid, teaching her Earth and Sound magic along the way. While exploring the towns in between, Iris and Michelle developed a strong friendship, bonding over the shit that Magical Britain dealt them, and their strong love for blowing shit up. Apparently, while Iris was known for her explosive temper, Michelle was well known for her talent in combustion-related magic and her volatile attitude for racism and idiots.

In the end, it was hard for the new friends to say goodbye to each other, but Iris felt this wouldn't be the last time she'd see Michelle.

Iris bent down and gave her a hug, "I hope to see you again Michelle." she said.

Michelle just laughed but hugged Iris close, "Si si amigo, but remember this," she pulled away to look Iris in the eye with a smile, "Hay que tener amigos hasta en el Infierno, por lo que pueda pasar." (1)

They separated from the hug, and Iris watched as Michelle gave her a wave, and disappeared. Iris exited the train station, with Hedwig flying overhead close by, wondering what Madrid would bring.

Author's Notes: Sorry for the wait for this chapter, I was kind of busy. Personal problems have affected my writing, but I kept going when hit by inspiration. And again, I loved all the reviews, favourites, and follows I've received from my first chapter, and I hope to continue this story, and the many more stories to come.

(1) "It's a good idea to have friends, both in Heaven and in Hell." (This expression means that is always good to have friends everywhere – even in Hell – so you can always count on someone whatever might happen or wherever you may end up! Having friends everywhere is considered important in every country.)