Harry walked back into the cantine, his arms like chains of iron as he sat back down on to the merciful coolness of the bench while placing down the 5 bags he was carrying while the two women behind him were sporting a single bag each and several new accessories. Harry felt his arms thank him as they were no longer burdened under the weight of the 4 outfits he somehow came out of Oxford Street with. He could see the sympathetic looks of the men on the street as he walked into the street to start his shopping, naive and unknowing of his future plight.

Harry looked down at the black watch that now adorned his wrist and saw that he had about an hour until he was supposed to be meeting with the Six. Looking over at the two he asked Angela who was admiring a new set of earrings that Daphne had picked out when Harry had opened his funds to her. "Hey Angela, is there a place to relax in privacy around here?"

She looked up at him and said. "There's dormitories around here. If you head down a couple of floors to 3rd and use the signs you should be able to drop your name and get a room for a while."

Nodding to her he picked up his 5 bags, reinforcing them with Prana now that he was not out in public and walked out of the room while Daphne had a brilliant smile shooting at his back. Angela saw her face and asked slyly, "So, what do you think of Harry?"

She looked up at her, the smile still on her face. "He's nice, it's like he knows what it's like to be oppressed while being able to still smile under it all."

Angela thought about this for a moment. If Harry had really been under the roof of the Dursleys, and he had the memories of the apprentice to the Dark Lord of all people, what must he be like underneath?

Harry smiled as he collapsed into the chair by the desk in the bland dormitory he had been lead to by the secretary to the male dormitories. Looking around he saw that it was a beautiful bland room with only the necessities and a small en suite bathroom, a bed and a desk with chair to its name. Rifling through his bags he found all of the effects he had managed to get from a tech store he had managed to convince Angela and Daphne to allow him into. He pulled out the new, high quality headphones and Laptop he had bought and loaded up the laptop after plugging it into the wall and went over to the showers, leaving the tech to charge.

He saw that there were a couple of necessities like soap, a couple razors for shaving, shampoo and toilet roll but nothing too fancy. Harry remembered the various aftershaves he had picked up on Daphne's recommendation and other aerosols and got to work taking the first long shower he had ever remembered.

Forty minutes later Harry heard a knock on his door as the voice of Angela rung out from the hallway. "Harry, you dressed?"

Harry looked over himself and saw that he was ready to go. "Yeah, you can come in."

The door clicked as Angela came in and whistled. "You know, Daphne needs her wits around her during the meeting too."

Harry blushed as he put away the laptop he had been setting up. "She is quite nice isn't she?"

Angela smiled coyly as she leaned down at him. "Oh my, has the Dark Prince found his princess?"

While Harry did think that Daphne was one of the cutest and nicest people he had met he remembered his thoughts while showering. He didn't need to be alone but he really didn't have the time to do all of his studies, defeat metaphysicals and give Daphne the attention she deserved. "Maybe one day, but I don't think I need to rush the matter."

Angela shook her head and said. "We should get moving so we can get there fast enough, Edward is in there currently with them. Oh, by the way, be careful of the Russian member."

Harry was about to ask her meaning before she motioned him to hurry up. "Come on now, you're staying here tonight while me and Edward leave for Japan so you can leave your stuff here."

Harry checked himself to make sure he hadn't forgotten anything and walked out. "So give me the rundown on what I should be doing."

Angela looked down and thought for a moment. "You can't ask for too much from France or Russia, Russia definitely. You could make friends with America and Japan easily and you know that Britain would bend over for their new prodigy. Do not, and I won't repeat this, do anything to insult China, they are already angry with us for a few metaphysicals crossing the border out of the country and attacked their allies in Africa. Oh, and please try and help out Daphne if she needs it ok?"

Harry nodded and started to plan out what he would do in the meeting. If he managed to keep quiet and leave off the show-boating then he should have no problems with France and Russia. Japan would probably be the best option for schooling and that should be his priority when it came to current objectives. He had no inside knowledge on China and America and so he has to keep quiet apart from the start, maybe if America is more friendly then he thought he would try and start relations.

Looking at his watch he saw there was 7 minutes until he was due to see the Six as the two arrived at the large door that lead to the conference room of the Six. Angela rubbed his shoulder comfortingly, "Don't worry love, you'll be fine."

With that she walked out of the waiting room as Daphne and Daniel walked in. Daphne took one look at him and blushed so much harder than she had 4 hours prior. Daniel walked up to him with Daphne in tow and asked with a jovial tone, "Ah Harry! You look splendid, no doubt your father is looking down with pride. Do you have a plan set out?"

Harry smiled up at the man. "Cordiality with France and Russia, friendly with Japan and maybe America, boring with China."

Daniel let out a deep laugh as he clapped him on the back. "Very good, now then Daphne, do you have everything you need?"

She looked up at him and Harry got the first good look at her since she entered the room. He hair was cleaned and fell back down her head to her waist while her outfit looked like it was designed by the best designer from 18th century England. "Yes uncle."

He smiled, with a hint of sadness, and patted her on the head. "Good luck, see you tomorrow."

With that Daniel walked out of the room with the same casual refinement he seemed to always wear. Harry looked over to Daphne and motioned her over with a smile when she started to look nervous. When she sat down Harry asked her, "You ok Daphne? Nervous?"

She started to shake. Harry wasn't very experienced with crying women but he knew that emotions were not the best thing to lose control of when about to go into a meeting with 6 of the most powerful people in the world. Grabbing her hand in his he told her soothingly, "Hey now, you are one of the prettiest, smartest girls I know. Countries will be clamouring to have you in their academies, and me and Edward will be there to put them in their place if they have a go at you."

She looked up shyly, "R-really?"

Harry pulled her into a hug, "Really really. Now then, let's knock em dead."

With that he stood up and pulled Daphne to her feet. He saw that there was only a minute to go until they were supposed to go in. Calming himself he took Daphne's hand once more as the doors were pushed open by two people inside.

The room inside was relatively dark, with the only light coming from the massive screen that spanned most of the floor in the room. 6 figures were on an elevated platform surrounding the room, which was heptagonal. Focusing his eyes Harry saw that there were two chairs a few steps in front of the screen. Walking in with confidence Harry let go of Daphne's hand as they both sat down in the slightly lavish chairs and looked up towards the figures.

One of them spoke up with a voice that Harry had grown accustomed to over the past day. "Harrison Potter and Daphne Greengrass, during the British Savior Testing earlier today you were ranked at S level for your Pranatic levels, is this correct?"

Harry spoke up for himself, "Yes, as performed by Sir Edward Lampard."

Daphne spoke up in a quiet voice, but more ladylike than before, "Yes, as performed by my uncle Daniel Greengrass, and confirmed by British Savior HQ."

Before anybody else had a chance to talk the French representative spoke up. A man with a battle scar going down his angular cheek. "I have concerns about the legitimacy of the test. Our British peer has personal connections to Mr Potter and Daniel Greengrass has familial relations with Ms Greengrass. I wish to move for allowing all representatives to test their prana for themselves as to verify their claims."

Harry spoke up with a confident voice. "I have no objections to this."

Daphne tailed him again. "As do I."

It was the American representative that spoke up. A beautiful woman with blond hair and tanned skin. "It is only fair, and the children have consented. I second this movement."

Hands were raised and Edward spoke up again. "Harry, Daphne, if you would?"

With that Harry stood up and offered Daphne his hand which she took with a ladylike nod and turned back to their audience. Harry gathered himself and with a 'whoosh', his body was covered with the robes of Shu Kagi, made of pure prana. He shot a look at Daphne who was dressed in a darkened robe, similar to that of his sister in the past.

One by one the representatives came down and examined them. Harry kept up his prana and held firm, even as the Chinese representative sneered at him before going back. When the American representative came up to him he was caught off guard when she squealed and started to coo over the two. Edward sighed exasperatedly and spoke up, "Arlene, please refrain from cooing over the children before ending the session."

She pouted and whined, "But they're so cute together!"

Harry saw an opportunity and went in for his secondary objective. "While we thank you for your kind words, perhaps it would be best to speak after the current proceedings?"

France, Russia and even China nodded approvingly at his conduct while Daphne blushed slightly at Arlene's words. The rest of them made their way around, with Japan saying, "You do Britain proud."

They all returned to their seats and Edward cleared his throat. "And now that you have all affirmed their unusual levels of prana, we move onto the topic of what is to be done with them."

Japan spoke up, a young looking man with no defining features. "I believe that they are eligible for the Accelerated Training Program. Their levels of prana are too big to ignore as of this stage."

Russia spoke at this, a cruel looking woman in a red dress. "I do not believe Russia will be conducive to the children's education, and will not contribute."

France lit up at this, "France is not suited to handle such gifted children, and as such will withdraw from the running."

China spoke with a cold voice, "China has no intention to harbour the children, and will not open our doors."

America stood up at this, "Well, looks like it's Japan, Britain and America left. America is open to the children, and we offer any of our academies to them."

Edward spoke up before she could talk again. "I have discussed this with Harry, and we both believe that Britain is less equipped to deal with children like them, and will not open their doors out of respect for our remaining two peers."

Japan stood and said. "Japan is also open to the children, our own Maya Shimon is currently at Akane Academy of Japan and it could be beneficial for all of the children to form bonds at the academy. I hope this is not too much of a problem America?"

Arlene pouted and moved to negotiate, perhaps just for the sake of it. "While that is disheartening for America we agree that it would be the best course of action. As a result we ask that our own Sophie Mertesacker receives additional funding however and that the two children agree to meet with her once a month at the least."

Japan agreed to this before looking down at the two. "Are you agreeable to this? We are willing to offer a standard education along with Savior training for the two of you alongside accommodations separate from the dormitories should you wish?"

Harry pondered this while Daphne spoke up, seemingly knowing what she wished for already. "I graciously accept your offer Japan, and I believe accommodations could be spoken about at a later date."

Harry nodded at her and added. "I am also agreeable, I believe that we should have some interaction with the japanese culture and language beforehand as to not insult our classmates however."

Japan nodded while smiling. "That is acceptable, tomorrow we can move you to the Shimon Manor in Japan as to allow you to acquaint yourself with the final peer in your age group."

Edward smiled as he stretched his back. "Okay then everybody, that appears to be all for today. As per usual the transcript, recording and other pertinent information will be forwarded to all of your assistants for processing and archiving. Session dismissed."

And with that all of them stood up and left the room. Harry saw Arlene coming over and grabbed Daphne's hand. "Hi there you two! My name's Arlene Highbury, but just call me Arly okay?"

Harry was slightly overwhelmed but managed to reply, "Nice to meet you too Arly. I'm Harry and this is Daphne."

She squealed again and begun to fuss over Daphne. "Oh you're such a cutie! And with Harry you look like a perfect little mage with her prince by her side, you two could conquer the world."

Harry took a moment to assess the situation. It was about 8pm and most of the amenities would be closing soon, maybe in about an hour. Looking back to the two he said, "Perhaps this would be best continued tomorrow, you staying around Arly?"

She pouted a bit before replying. "Fraid not, got to get back to the States before riots start and they call for blood. But Angie has my number so don't be a stranger okay? You're always welcome at the States, both of you."

Harry thanked her as did Daphne before they both sat down in their chairs they waited in. Looking over at Daphne she seemed to be pretty pleased but still nervous. "You ok Daphne? That was pretty intense."

She looked up at him and smiled at his concern. "I'm fine, it's just that I really need to get into an academy, and Japan was my first choice so it was really important we made a good impression."

Speaking of which Harry saw Edward and the Japanese representative coming their way. Edward came up to the two and dragged them up. "Good job you two, but the night isn't over yet! This is my friend Ando from Japan, and if we get all of the boring stuff done tonight we can move you to Japan for the rest of the summer."

Ando himself nodded to the two, before speaking in a polite voice. "An honour. If we retire to the comfort rooms we can get the details sorted out and you two can get to bed and me, Angela and Edward can be on our way."

Harry and Daphne nodded their consent and followed the two down towards the southern wing of the complex. Eventually they all ended up at a wooden, modern room with a T.V and a couple of sofas in the middle facing each other. Ando and Edward took their seats on one while Harry and Daphne took the other. Ando was the first to speak, "Well then, let's get down to business shall we? Do you two want separate dorms or ones in the normal complex?"

Harry spoke first. "I'll take normal dorms, no need to alienate myself from the rest of the student body."

Daphne spoke in a quieter voice. "I-I'd like to have separate dorms. My family will be able to pay if it's a problem."

Ando made a noise and said. "Well, as you are underaged it would be against the school's code of conduct to have you alone. How about you join Ms Shimon as her roommate? It would fulfill the criteria and have you separated from the rest of the student body."

Daphne nodded and Ando wrote something down on a pad of paper. Looking back up he asked again. "Do you want to spend the summer in Japan? We could easily have you flown over by midnight on one of the private jets owned by the Savior HQ?"

Harry nodded while Daphne shook her head. Harry was pretty put out but he understood her wishes. Ando looked over at Harry and smiled, "Ah Mr Potter. We could easily have a tour guide assigned to you over the summer to get yourself acquainted?"

"Maybe someone who also stays at the school over the summer? It would be a good chance to start making friends."

Ando seemed to ponder this before asking again. "You mean to have young Maya as your guide? That would be the best course of action."

With that he jotted down the details on his pad and stood up. "Well then, you will fly at midnight in four hours. If you sleep on the flight you would be able to be awake for most of the night to get yourself unpacked."

Harry nodded his consent and stood as well. "A pleasure Mr...?"

Ando laughed and offered Harry his hand. "It's Ando to you."

Harry smiled and took his hand. "Harry then, Mr Potter is in 9 years."

They all stood with Edward and Ando moving off towards the small hangar for jets and Harry and Daphne were left in the corridor. Harry turned towards Daphne and said. "Well, today's been fun. I'll see if I can't talk to you online okay?"

Daphne nodded, stopped for a moment before steeling herself, and stepped up on her toes and kissed Harry's cheek before rushing away. Harry was left stunned, the girl he had spent the day with had just kissed him on the cheek before rushing away. "Damn, what does that mean..."

Harry shook himself, pulled out his headphones and walked back towards the dormitories. He had only four hours until his flight so he could probably grab something from the Canteen before going to pack up. He walked through the halls with a spring in his step and a fast tempo playing in his ear.

3.5 hours later

Harry was startled as he heard a knock on his door. He called out for whoever it was to come in. A young man, maybe 20 to 24 appeared behind the door and asked. "Excuse me Mr Potter, but your flight is waiting for you. I've been told you might need some help with your bags?"

Harry nodded gratefully and helped the man load the bags onto the cart the man had brought and walked alongside him toward the hangar. Harry walked out into the warm summers air and whistled at the jet that was supposed to take him to Japan. Edward had really spared no expense. Helping the man pull all of the luggage into the jet he walked in and buckled himself down with the help of the kindly pilot and made himself comfortable. The pilot told him with a kind voice. "We're going to be in the air for about 7 hours, so make yourself comfortable ok? Master Edward has had refreshments put aboard so help yourself and try not to eat too much as it will be dinner time in Japan where the Shimon family will be hosting you as a sign of goodwill."

Harry thanked him. "Thank you mister, I'll be sure to put in a good word with Edward."

He smiled at Harry and returned to the cockpit. Harry felt as the Jet began to rumble for a moment before moving out towards the runway. He looked out through the window and sighed as he felt himself being lifted up into the air, and pulled out his headphones and began to listen to his music as he fell asleep.

Under the ice

Taught and Deformed in the mist

Of a struggling, suffering twist

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An: GG, I own nothing, The song was Override A from area 11. Also damn I love this anime, need to read the books. Don't expect anything but chapter 5 is on its way.