Chapter 3: The End of Holiday

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Enjoy the thrilling ride.

Ulluka

The Summer of Others':

She was happy, ecstatic beyond the moon. She had never expected her exploration to book store alone was going to be so rewarding. She was not just a fan girl, she had admired his hero and she had every intention of knowing him first before showing her admiration. For the last 3 years her sister was constantly degrading her effort. She had tried to send letters to her hero but her owl didn't take it. She thought that the wards might be interfering. But when she met him, wow, he was indeed a prince. The way he casually explained his adventures & told her that the books are nothing but fictional stories, she was impressed. The final nail was the way he carried himself & apologized for the lack of contact that too in a proper pureblood custom, she was floored. He was nothing like hot headed Gryffindor, like her sister had described. He hadn't worn rags; He was an epitome of pureblood heir as he should be. Still no one believed Astoria, specifically his sister Daphne was most vocal against her saying this could not be possible. Astoria was waiting for the letters from her hero Harry Potter to shut them up.

She was not disappointed when a beautiful white moon phoenix landed besides her carrying the letter from Harry, Natalie & Dylan. Her sister was stunned. Harry & Co were asking about how the summer is going and some random stuff and also thanking her for considering them as friends. The last was from Dylan, which brought a slight blush in her cheeks. There were many questions in Astoria's mind and also with Greengrass family. Harry had also sent separate mail to her father, asking Lord Greengrass forgiveness for the delay in contacting him and re-enacting the alliance. He had wanted to earn the forgiveness of his allies before enacting the alliance. Her father was impressed. Daphne was amused. Astoria knew her sister was thinking how Harry Potter is going to change the political atmosphere of Britain. Astoria knew very well that she can't be like her sister, who has amazing political skills but she was not so dumb that she didn't understand the importance of a Lord Potter. She had exchanged a handful of letters with Harry & Co, she was highly impressed how downright parental can Harry Potter be from the stories of Natalie & Dylan. She was happy that she wouldn't have to play cold ice princess role like her sister, she will not only have allies but also friends unlike her sister. The first year was going to be eventful for Astoria and she was looking forward to it.

He had send invitation for world cup, but that git had declined it. How come someone can say no to Quidditch? The git should be thankful to him for inviting. He of course ignored his reply, and told his father that the git will be here but he has to pick him up. But the git straight faced said no to his father, sighting he had to spend time with his family for their protection. Definitely his family had threatened him, coward. It would be a lot late when Ron Weasley would know that it wasn't Harry Potter was not a coward when it comes to protect his family. And he would never know that it wasn't Harry who said no to Arthur Weasley but it was Dobby under glamour. Ron quickly forgot all about the git, had he hadn't the orders to befriend him, he wouldn't be near potter. It was nearly taxing for him to accompany him in his adventures where death looms like an old friend. He was tired of him but for the sake his future he had to be seen with him and he had to protect him from others (keep him ignorant of wizarding ways). He had done a great job in it; Harry Potter was still a lost child in wizarding etiquettes. The youngest son of minor house Weasley was damn proud of himself; he had done a near Slytherin work from hides of Gryffindor. No one raised a question why Potter looked like a beggar when he was one of the wealthiest wizards of Britain; those who tried to befriend Potter were blocked at every point. For a boy who can only think from his stomach this was an incredible achievement. Ron Weasley was proud of himself and he had a good summer, little did he know that this will be one of his last good summers.

For the first time in 3 years she spent her holiday in Britain, no out of the country trips or vacation plans, a good old plane London summer. She had a frightening intelligence so naturally she was bullied in school, but she was not someone who was going to endure this bullying. She used her intelligence not only in class but outside also. Many of her tormentors got implicated in situations which were both embarrassing and insulting. No one can point finger to her, but everyone knew bullying her meant a trip to headmistress's office for something you might have or haven't done. She was excited when she knew she was a witch; she knew she was different but never expected magic to be real. After entering this new world, she tried to impress everyone by answering questions in class, sprouting off information whenever possible. It had worked before so she expected to work again. But in magical it takes a lot to impress someone, the only exception is power & bloodline which can give you a breathing period to make your own reputation, or else you have to fight an uphill battle to get recognized. Power is addictive and she had a taste of it. She knew how exceptional she felt when kids who bullied her feared her name. But now she had no idea how to build up her reputation. The bullying started again. The way to attain power came in the Halloween when Harry Potter & Ron Weasley saved her from troll. The subsequent adventures made the trio as Golden Trio, she became a powerful figure.

Hermione Granger always reminded the fellow members of trio about her intelligence. Her bossiness, nagging made her an important figure, brightest witch of her generation. Knowledge was power, so she tried to horde it. She had gone through the history all magical families she had in contact with from Longbottoms to Grengrasses, from Weasleys to Malfoys, she had read every available history of them from library. The only family he could not get her hands was Potters. Even she got history of Blacks, the family who was as black as their name suggests, possible cadet lines of Slytherin & Le-Fay. But Potters are a secretive lot, the only thing he got from recent history is a title that's it no history behind how he got it. Charles Potter, The butcher of Walpurgis. The potter family was full of wizards & witches who were pioneer in their fields but no one had guts to write about them, everyone feared the family, but no one knew how it came to in effect. It was like Potter family was like the baba-yaga or boogey-man of Britain. Hermione was intrigued by it. She had ideas to turn around the Magical world from medieval times to modern world. A little learning is a dangerous thing; apparently the brightest witch had forgotten this, thinking herself as superior she forgot the magical theory text which explained magic as sentient. For her it was illogical, how ironic is that. Some words can lift a feather but an energy form can't have its own brain.

Hermione had accepted the invitation of Weasley family for Quidditch world cup. She was disappointed to know that Harry had not come but she forgot his presence conveniently. No extra letter was sent to him requesting to join them. It would be too late when she would know how much big mistake that was. There will always be a bigger fish than you, that's how life works. She was about to get introduced to that theory of life.

None of the student of Hogwarts had summer like Neville, Natalie & Dylan. Three of them got a brother who will die for them and protect them from everything. He was ready to be the shield for their family. For orphan like Natalie & Dylan he was an angel looking over them. They vowed never to disappoint him. Harry taught both of them what to expect in Hogwarts. They all listened to the stories & lessons from Charles & Dorea Potter. Neville also got a boost in his confidence. All four of them spent their time studying, flying, duelling and in greenhouses. Both Natalie & Dylan were naturals, Neville also got over his fear and became decent on brooms. But no one was close to Harry on broom. He was a demon.

Natalie & Dylan got new friend in Astoria. They kept her up-to-date with their studies. All of them visited Muggle London also. They shared the pleasure of movies, theme park and the roller coaster ride was the highlight for Harry. Neville was amazed with muggle technology. Harry had gifted each of them a crystal studded bracelet which can act as the communication device. Not only they learnt about the history of potters & blacks, they also learnt how to behave like them, how to make an impact on somebody from the first meeting. Their daily routine was exercise, study, history lesson, duelling, etiquette, and then story of Harry Potter. Unknowingly by recounting his life in front of an audience helped Harry to make peace with his past. The first time Augusta Longbottom heard his life before Hogwarts, it took all of them to stop her from cursing Dumbledore & Durselys. Harry had a plan, he was not going to bring justice to his so called protectors, and he was going to utterly destroy them.

Everyone called her as strange; of course a seer is always strange. But she can feel the change in the wind. The meeting with the stranger, the nexus point which not only changed the path of one young wizard but also the future of the magical world. She saw glimpse of better future. Yes, Luna Lovegood was happy and excited for the upcoming year which was not going to be like previous three years.

The moment Harry Potter left Gringotts, The senior account manager Crow, Barchoke put his head inside the mountains of paper works. He could feel in his spine that how important the wizard is. He called HookClaw, the beast renderer of Gringotts to watch the memory left by Heir Potter. Both were amazed by the bravery of a 12 year old wizard. The 70 feet King of serpent was going to fetch a nice sum for House Potter. He scheduled the rendering with HookClaw for next week and informed Professor MacGonagall. The importance of the next week was Supreme Mugwump was not in Britain, who had left for Germany for meeting of ICW. Another element which caught his eyes was the diary; a simple memory cannot inflict such damage on someone. He had to be sure of it, before suggesting anything back to Heir Potter. He had scheduled a meeting with the head of their curse breaking team to be sure of what exactly was the cursed item. Both Goblins didn't bat their eyes when Harry Potter had drawn the Sword of Ragnuk or commonly known by wizards as Sword of Gryffindor from the founder's hat. By doing so and killing the Basilisk with it, Heir Potter has claimed the sword but they have to notify King Ragnok about this development. Godric Gryffindor was champion of all magical beings that's why Goblin king Ragnuk the great had gifted him the sword which had properties like the fabled Excalibur. It can only be held by one who is really worthy of it. King Ragnok had to be notified of new Champion of magic.

He had arranged everything for the meeting with Heir Potter, from the account details to property details. He sent for a meeting after he was ready with everything, he wasn't surprised when Heir Longbottom, Evans & Miss MacDonald accompanied Heir Potter.

"Wealth & Honour Master Barchoke."

"Wealth & Honour Heir Potter. I have prepared all the necessary documents, shall we proceed?" Replied Barchoke. Harry nodded and followed Barchoke to the conference room.

"Please call me Harry. Master Barchoke. Can you please let me know how my finances are?" Harry asked politely.

"Of course Harry, Please call me Barchoke." Then he proceeded to give him the overview of the liquid asset status of House Potter. He also included the properties of Potter family, which was spread across the globe. Due to the ruling of Wizengamot, Potter vault was sealed hence there were no new investments for last 14 years. The already invested assets were returning a nice return.

"Barchoke, is there any restriction on investing in muggle world?"

"There are no restriction per say, but we have to create proper identification of the client in muggle world before investing. House Potter is one such family which has iron clad identification in muggle world even though they haven't yet invested money there." Barchoke replied.

"Please start investing money there also, make a diversified profile so that we will be having a secure portfolio, along with that please increase your commission by 2%. How much we are expecting from the sale of the Basilisk?"

"There are two ways we can handle the sale. One you can sale the Basilisk to Gringotts and we will distribute it to the retail market or you can directly deal with retail market. The second option though will give a margin of 15% more return but the process will take more than 10 years to earn that value. As per the first option we can expect a minimum of 3.5-4 million galleons." Barchoke gave his reply in a monotonous tone.

"Go with the first option. Arrange the following distribution of money, 12% to family of Myrtle Warren, and 10% to Rubeus Hagrid. Then I want you to create a trust for Werewolves, put 38% in it. Also please approach Remus Lupin to spearhead it. Don't reveal you are working on behalf of me. The island that you have mentioned I assume is unplottable?" Barchoke nodded. "Then put advertisement in Daily Prophet, WNN and other foreign medias, we are going to provide them housing, free wolfs bane, education. They will live in the island primarily while they can leave the island anytime they want but they have to be back for full moons. Hire muggle born potion master for making wolfs bane. Hire muggleborns & Half bloods who don't have any bigotry for the education of were-children. Set up farms for them to work and sell the items in muggle market. Hire squibs for handling the muggle part of the business. I know goblins are accomplished architects, so I would suggest hiring a team of goblins for making establishment for weres. Also hire a team of house elves to speed up the work." Harry laid out his plans. He was appalled to see the treatment of squibs & werewolves by the wizards. He wanted to help them and also make some profit out of it. "Also if possible try to farm rare magical herbs & animals, So that we can contribute to our alliance." Greengrass family was the premier businessman dealing with potion ingredients which is a lucrative market but they didn't have their own production unit. By producing exotic magical plant & animal parts Harry would be able to contribute to the alliance along with making a fair amount of profit.

Barchoke took notes diligently. "If I hadn't known better, I would have said you have some goblin blood in you Harry. It's a brilliant plan; I will make sure that it returns profit."

"Barchoke is there any magical orphanage in Britain?"

"No, Harry. Magical orphanage is rare. Only a few are there in total Europe and those are in deplorable condition." Barchoke replied sadly

"Then please put the rest money in to making magical orphanage. Hire a team of goblins & house elves to make the building which should have all the essential facilities along with top grade wards which should rival Hogwarts & Gringotts. I want them safe. Then prepare a team of muggleborns, squibs, goblins & house elves to comb the country for magical orphans. I want them to know about their magical roots, so please perform a heritage test. Hire squibs & house elves to take care of them. Hire muggleborns to educate the children both in muggle & wizarding ways." Harry also had plans to decrease the monopolization in magical world but it will take some time to achieve them. "Also divide the funds of these two trusts in to two different accounts, investment & current account. Invest the money in both Muggle & Magical world to ensure proper return, so that in time trust will be independent of any financial troubles."

Barchoke was impressed with the plans of Heir Potter. "It will be done as you have suggested Harry."

"Thank you Barchoke. Please target to complete all the preparations so that by Christmas the trusts will be up and running and filled with residents also. Now can you bring the heir ring for Evans & Potter family?" Natalie was from a cadet line of potters which was squibbed out. The same was for Dylan. Unfortunately both of their parents died during the Brighton Hotel bombing. Harry was protective of his family, so he wanted to give them every possible protection that is possible from his part. Barchoke brought the rings for the young heirs.

"Harry, do you have any training in duels?" Barchoke asked suddenly.

"Yes. I have a little knowledge of duels"

"Only a little, brother? Then what was that today morning when you decimated the five dummies which was set at their max setting?" Neville snorted.

"In that case, I have a proposition to make. Will you be agreeable to duel with some of our curse breakers and if they find you competitive enough them can you represent us in a small championship in France?"

Harry looked towards his family. Everyone had only one response, Go and destroy them. It will be later in that month he will know that the championship was not that small.

Fleur Delacour, daughter of Alain Delacour, head of French Auror department and Appoline Delacour was excited for the World Duelling championship. It will be her only chance to compete in U17 category. She was confident of her skills and proud of her veela ancestry. She had only one friend Amie Beaucourt who was also participating in the championship. Every girl was jealous of her veela traits and every boy succumbed to her allure. To find someone who can resist veela allure was really difficult task. True loves path never was simple.

The championship was for 5 days (Aug 23 to Aug 28) and set in the same time of quidditch world cup. Her whole family was there to support her. Her sister Gabrielle was excited and cheering wildly for her. She had won her first round and was sitting with her family to watch others performance. Then she saw a messy haired boy walking down towards the arena and when the name was announced whole stadium was silent in shock whereas three young kids were cheering wildly, "Harry! Harry! Harry! Go get them brother!"

Harry didn't plan to attend the championship but after trouncing the curse breakers he could not say no to Barchoke. He had won four duels out of five, and the last one was a narrow miss. He was not gracious with his styles but he was fast and had power in spades which helped him to dodge and attack faster.

The announcer declared, "Now for the last duel of today, from China Xi Ping and representing Gringotts Britain Harry Potter." Harry blocked the external sounds. They both bowed to each other.

"Begin."

Harry waited for the first attack.

"Expelliarmus"

Harry had honed his silent casting over the month and having a full mindscape empowered occlumency helped him to master it. Still he did not have ability cast every spell silently.

"Langlock. Impimendita. Stupefy. Flippendo. Expelliarmus" It was his simplest spell chain and most practiced one. Opponent was able to dodge first one, shielded the second but third curse tore the shield like paper. By the time Harry completed the spell chain he won. His opponent neither had expected the raw power from Harry nor the high speed of the casting.

Fleur was impressed. Xi Ping was one of best duellist in his age range and two years older than the fabled boy who lived but Harry Potter didn't give him a chance to comeback. Though it was a short duel but the way Harry Potter casted his spells with utmost precision and full of power, it amazed her. She tried to find him after the duels and when she found him she was able to see another side of The-Boy-Who-Lived.

After the duel Harry left the podium along with Natalie, Dylan, Neville. They were alone to participate in championship without any chaperone as both Augusta & Minerva were busy with their Wizengamot & School work respectively and also both of them believed the group to be responsible enough. Along with that the group had a security team of Goblins as bodyguards. They had planned to dine out at a muggle restaurant which was near the lodging provide for the participants and their families. Coincidentally that was the same restaurant Delacour family selected for their dinner. The moment Gabrielle saw Harry, she ran towards him for an autograph. Harry was bit uncomfortable but how can he say no to a bubbly 8 yrs old. He smiled and gave an autograph which was effectively his first one.

"Gabby! Wait." "Sorry, Monsieur Potter, my little sister is bit more hyper active today" Fleur apologized.

"No Problem Ma'am. I can understand. I have a bunch to look after." Harry mused and the chorus of "hey, we are not bad" came from his siblings. "I am afraid; I didn't get the pleasure of knowing your name." Harry asked elegantly.

"Fleur Delacour." Harry kissed the knuckles of the ethereal beauty named as Fleur. "Let me introduce my family monsieur potter, my papa Alain Delacour, maman Appoline Delacour and the bundle of problem on your side is Gabrielle."

Harry shook hands with the family. "Hello Sir, Ma'am. I am Harry Potter. This is my family. Natalie MacDonald, Dylan Reynolds & Neville Longbottom."

After the introduction was finished, both families sat down for the dinner. The discussions continued on how Harry had such a wonderful family when it is reported that he was the last of the Potters. The Delacours were amazed with the manners & humour of Harry's siblings. The difference in story book Harry Potter and real Harry Potter didn't bring any change in hero worship of Gabrielle but it impacted Fleur deeply. During the course of five days both families became fast friends. The deep insights of Harry in current political state of not only Britain but also Europe as whole amazed Alain.

"Ladies & Gentlemen. Welcome to the finals of the World Duelling Championship. On my left is Mademoiselle Fleur Delacour and on my right is Mister Harry Potter. Both are proficient in their own crafts. So let's begin." Both Harry & Fleur were facing each other on the finals. Fleur was on her own zone during the duels; her duels were some of the finest with excellent use of Charms & Runes. Harry had severely underestimated his talents, after clocking 8 hrs daily in the duelling room for last two months that too against multiple components had made his dodging superb. The spell knowledge from Astika & passive knowledge from the dark residue of his scar had increased his spell repertoire.

"Expelliarmus"

"Depulso. Offendo."

"Aguamenti. Glacicus."

"Igins Ferma. Ventus Maxima." Harry vaporised the water to steam and repelled back towards Fleur.

"Pavo. Oppungo." Harry conjured a flock of peacocks which both blocked the blasting curse from Fleur and continued surrounding her. She was forced to vanish them first which gave Harry an edge.

"Locomotor Mortis. Incarcerous. Petrificus Totals. Stupefy. Expelliarmus."

"Protego Maxima." Fleur was able to shield the curses but it was starting to tire her. The duel had already become the longest duel of the season; both the opponents were not giving each other an inch.

Harry weaved the illusion finally, he was not yet proficient in it but was passable in his attempts but his attempt to make basilisk was absolutely brilliant. That image had burned in his mind so the final illusion was absolutely terrifying, even the audiences grasped at the sight of the king of the serpent. Fleur froze a bit which was the deciding factor.

"Petrificus Totals. Stupefy. Expelliarmus." Harry finished the duel and the illusion.

"What an absolute entertainment it was! Brilliant show of power and finesse. And our winner is Harry Potter." The cheer was thunderous.

It had been too late when the news reached Britain that their fabled, most loved & hated the-boy-who-lived had won the duelling championship. It was the day before the start of the new term when supreme mugwump Albus Dumbledore returned from his annual ICW visit. He was worried when he saw the mails from Molly Weasley that Harry didn't visit burrow at all. He was about to ignore it thinking Harry had to stay there for his own good and more time spent with his relatives are not so bad for his goals but his eyes fell on the Daily Prophet, he spewed his drinks.

The-Boy-Who-Lived is now The-Boy-Who-Destroyed-Duellists

Report by Rita Skeeter

Our own beloved boy-who-lived have competed in World Dueling Championship in U17 category. After an absolute brilliant performance he defeated Fleur Delacour, daughter of Alain Delacour, Head of the French Auror Department and also a veela. It was heartwarming to see our hero didn't fall for the allures of veela. But the question remains why our hero fought under banner of Gringotts not as champion of Hogwarts? Why our beloved headmaster allowed this travesty?

From what we have gathered from his classmates, Mr. Potter is not even a bright student. How come an average student won the best dueler title? Has the standard of other wizards been doped so drastically or simply Mr. Potter was hiding his intelligence. Also it is rumored Harry Potter had conjured a basilisk as his showdown, is it a good sign for the future?

More Report on Duels of Championship – Page 3

More Report on Harry Potter – Page 5

More Report on Albus Dumbledore – Page 7

Albus Dumbledore was furious. He could see his plans failing miserably. In a fit of rage he tried to apparate to home of Harry Potter, but he could not. He couldn't able to remember where it was. After trying multiple times, in desperation he flooed to burrow.

Harry wasn't a fool, competing under Gringotts banner wasn't a charity. It had served him two fold. He had made a deal with Goblins that if he had reached finals irrespective of result, he will need a small thing to be done. He knew Durselys are a security risk, he might have disliked them but he didn't want them to die in cross fire of magical war. He wanted to have them a life without any connection to him or magical world. He had suggested creating new identity for the family. He suggested buying the Private Drive house from them put it under fidelius so that in future he will be able to use it while venturing in to muggle world, also any link to his muggle roots will be forgotten from everyone who knew about it. So effectively no one will know where he is. The Potter Castle was under the war wards & unplottable, the wards were more effective than simple fidelius. So he was secure while residing in the castle and no one can remember where his aunt's house is, giving him a diversion and perfect security.

The day after Harry won the Semi Finals, the goblins created alias for Durselys and obliviated them of any memory related to Harry Potter & Magical world. After a hour later family of MacClane, John MacClane, Lucy MacClaine and Jack MacClane landed in USA via goblin port-key. The Senior MacClane joined a new drilling company oblivious of his relation to magic.

This was not the only event that had happened during his absence. Minerva MacGonagall had the complete authority over Hogwarts as Deputy Headmistress in absence of Headmaster Albus Dumbledore, of which she had taken the full advantage. During that time period she arranged the Goblin Beast rendering team to recover the Basilisk. Harry had given them a recording crystal with Parsel tongue passwords which will self destruct in a week before leaving for the championship. It will be late

"Molly, Can I come in?"

"Of course. Albus please come in."

"Thank you Molly. Have you heard anything from Harry?" Dumbledore had his grandfather persona on.

"No. Albus. He declined to join the kids for world cup. Has anything happened to him?" Molly asked worriedly.

"I guess you have not seen Prophet till now." Dumbledore replied in grave tone. "Can you please call Ron & Hermione I want to ask them whether they are in contact with Harry or not?"

"Ron, Hermione. Come down?" Molly shrieked. Simultaneously she searched for the Prophet. Just as she opened the prophet, Ron & Hermione came down at the same time. The first thing they say was the headline of Prophet.

"How the hell this happened?" All three of them screeched. Ron & Hermione said their greetings to the Headmaster when they saw him sitting on the couch.

"Did you know anything about this Ron, Hermione?" Molly asked in a loud voice.

"No, Mom. This is impossible. Harry doesn't have any idea about dueling."

"Ron is correct Mrs. Weasley. Harry may be one of the powerful students but he is neither studious nor hardworking. This must be a mistake, who knows what lie Prophet has printed. And this photo doesn't exactly look like Harry. We have not had any contact with him except the quidditch invitation. Can't you ask him?" Hermione said in one breath.

"You might be correct Miss Granger, but I don't think Prophet can make this humongous mistake. I can't remember where Harry lives. I think someone has put his home under fidelius. I guess we have to wait for start of the term to get the news of Harry. Good Bye Mr. Weasley, Miss Granger. Thank you Molly for the tea."

Though Ron didn't say anything, but he was fuming inside. How can the git do this? How was he able to win the duels? His rage addled brain totally forgot he was discussing about the same boy who had defeated troll, basilisk and dementor. The only thing he could think of was that with money you can buy anything, the fame glory and he was raged that he didn't get any of those even if he had joined him in his adventures. He was livid in anger.

The same trains of thoughts were running in minds of Hermione Granger. How come Harry had achieved that? Was their friendship a lie? Was he acting like she was? How come he has changed so much over a summer? Had Harry fallen for Dark Arts? She was worried about her future.

Albus Dumbledore had no alternatives now. He can't contact Remus or Sirius as both are very fond of Harry and will not help him if they know that he had lost contact with their only link to their friends. Potters not only were secretive lots but also had very good relationship goblins. Had they been able to get the Potter will to execute, they would have followed it to the last point and Albus Dumbledore's plan didn't allow that. That's why he sealed the will and appointed himself as Harry Potter's magical guardian. By doing this, he had hoped to gain access to illustrious Potter fortune. But Goblins didn't recognize him as guardian of the last Potter and denied him access. Due to some ancient treaty with Goblins which predated Ministry, only those who are mentioned in Potter wills can be guardian of the underage Potter children.

Goblins never trusted Albus Dumbledore, after he tried to access the Potter vaults. He was sure he will not get any information regarding Harry Potter. So he waited for the Hogwarts Express to arrive at Hogsmeade.

The Potter siblings & Longbottom heir stepped through the barrier. The first sight of the Cherry Red train captivated the first years. All four of them were dressed as their station demanded. Gone was the ragged meek boy, at his place stood Potter Heir and his gorgeous familiar sat on one of his shoulder. If anyone would have seen the arms of Potter heir they would notice two distinct tattoos. The eggs he had chosen hatched and both the animals bonded with him. They were currently in their tattoo form. Harry had asked Hedwig, Can she be tattoo form, which hurt the vain bird. Another reason both the bonded animals were in tattoo form was that they were considered as most dangerous beast by wizards, Scylla was Albino Basilisk, and Smaug was Hungarian Horntail. Harry dotted on them.

All of them chose a compartment at the end of the train and were waiting for their friends. Little did they know that their meeting will not go as expected! The Weasleys boarded the train just it was about to leave. All the Weasleys searched for Harry fanatically. But it was Fred & George who found him fast.

"Hey Harry! Congratulations for the Championship. We missed you at the World Cup."

"Hey Fred. George. Thank you. Meet my cousins, Dylan & Natalie."

"Uncle Fred. Uncle George. It is an absolute pleasure to meet you, Oh Pranking Deities." Both of them said simultaneously. Everyone laughed uncontrollably.

"They got us good, Gred."

"Absolutely Forge. It is a pleasure knowing you kids. A warning Harry, Our younger siblings are not happy as us. Ah here they come. It's time for us to go then." The twins left singing a tune.

"Hey Mate. Hey Hermione. Hello Ginny." Harry greeted the trio.

"Are we? Are we really friends Harry? What kind of friends decline invite to world cup and goes to championship without saying anything?" The anger that Ron has built up over the two days burst.

"I was under Goblin contract Ron. I was prohibited to tell anyone before the participation and besides it was a spur of the moment." Harry tried to salvage their friendship. He had a niggling feeling that their friendship was based on a lie but still he was hopeful that everything will be normal soon.

"Lies. How can you win the tournament? You don't have any skills, you just a worthless, attention seeking brat. How much you spent to win the title git?" The venom continued to spew. Neville, Dylan, Natalie were stunned to hear this. All of them knew Ron was the first friend of Harry. They knew it's going to hurt Harry so much. Harry was more stunned with Hermione. He knew Ron had a jealous tendency but He had expected Hermione to be different. Her silence was almost saying the same words as Ron. Harry enforced his occlumency shields.

"Is that so Ron? Hermione do you think the same?" Harry asked in an indifferent cold voice.

"Harry, No one can be that good in one summer." Neville snorted but didn't say anything as the gaze of cold green eyes fell on him. "You have to admit there is something wrong with this or you have chosen Dark Arts? Please tell me you have not done that. And where were you during the summers? Professor Dumbledore was worried about you. You didn't even tell him about it. We are your friends Harry, you should tell us everything. And who are these students you are sitting with?"

"Dark Arts, really Hermione?" Harry was stunned but composed himself. "Where I was during summer is not anyone's business. Are you telling everything to Headmaster? Are you telling everything to your friends? Everything that you have done before Hogwarts, during Hogwarts? Did you notify Headmaster when you left for France? What about the Time Turner, did you tell your friends right away? Does Ron know it?" Ron was stumped. He had no idea what Harry was asking, but he was still red from the boiling anger. "I guess according to you, I have to bare my secrets where as you are entitled to your. Thanks for showing your definition of friends Miss Granger. I will definitely remember this? And by the way they are my Cousins, Dylan & Natalie. Kids they were the other two wheels of the trio." The sarcasm was dropping like water.

"When did you have cousins? You are the last one of your family? I have studied your family history there were no one else." Hermione blurted out.

"How nice of you to do that Miss Granger! I guess that information was still your secret, despite of knowing that I barely knew of my family. Friends Indeed! Thank you for gracing us with your presence Miss Granger, Mr. Weasley, Miss Weasley. Please leave before I have to demonstrate why I am the Dueling Champion." It was not a rant. That's what made it dangerous. Harry delivered the monologue in a cold voice which can freeze the steam in an instant.

Ron was about to start another rant but Hermione & Ginny dragged him out the compartment.

"Nicely Done. Effective and about time. Heir Potter." A smooth voice said behind them.

Natalie & Dylan were comforting his brother. After listening the unknown voice all of them sprang to action with wand in hand.

"We mean you no harm Heir Potter. No need to start demonstrating your skills, unlike others we have faith on the World Dueling Council." Tracy Davies replied.

"Heiress Greengrass. Miss Davies. Miss Greengrass. Apologies. You just caught us in a bad time. Please allow us to host you for rest of the journey."

Astoria, Daphne, Tracy joined Harry and Co. Harry didn't want any further disturbances, so he weaved his wand and placed his most secure privacy wards over the compartment door. The rest of the journey was uneventful. They did some small talks, Tracy asked them how come in two months Harry was able to change so much, the only answer she got was lots & lots of practice which brought laughter to everyone.

After reaching Hogsmeade, Natalie & Dylan left with Hagrid. Harry & Neville joined Tracy & Daphne in one carriage. The storm was in the wind. The moment Harry stepped inside Hogwarts, Hogwarts brightened acknowledging her Lord. Hogwarts was about to change.

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AN:

This is the end of the third chapter. Thanks for your valuable reviews. I have tried to make it as error free as possible.

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Ulluka