Chapter Seven - Double Feature


"Welcome, students and faculty of Beaubatons and Durmstrang, to Hogwarts," said Dumbledore after the feast was finished. He then went into the rules of the Tri-Wizard Tournament and that an age line will be placed around the Goblet of Fire.

"Now, I would also like to invite you to participate in our weekly video night. Three students from Hogwarts have decided to go to a different school this year. This school is called Duel Academy. There they study the game of Duel Monsters, and all the things related to it," said Dumbledore. "Tonight we have a double feature. First up is a duel between a Ra Yellow Student named Skinz and our own Mr. Ron Weasley, followed by a double duel between Mr. Harry Potter and his cousin, Mr. Jaden Yuki, versus Mr. Weasley and Ms. Hermione Granger."

Dumbledore turned to the projector and turned it on. On the screen, Ron and a somewhat emaciated young man were standing in the duel arena.

"Ah, so you're Ron Weasley. The name's Skinz. My older cousin is Bonez. I hope you're ready to face my fiends," said the young man in a creepy voice.

"Do you're worst," said Ron. "Let's duel!"

Skinz' LP - 8000

Ron's LP - 8000

Skinz' hand (opening) - Zera the Mant, D.D. Dynamite, Golden Homunculus, Gren Maju Da Eiza, Kycoo the Ghost Destroyer

Ron's hand (opening) - Water Spirit, Blindly Loyal Goblin, Tune Warrior, Meteor of Destruction, Marauding Captain

"I draw," said Skinz, drawing Big Bang Shot. Save that for later. "I set one card facedown, summon Kycoo the Ghost Destroyer in attack mode, and end my turn."

"Alright, my draw," said Ron. He drew Obnoxious Celtic Guard. Better get rid of that monster, but first... "I play Meteor of Destruction, hitting you for 1000 points of damage!" The meteor appeared and slammed into Skinz.

"Yahhh!" cried Skinz as his points dropped to 7000.

"Next I summon Marauding Captain. Thanks to his ability, I can special summon another level 4 or lower monster, and I summon Blindly Loyal Goblin!" said Ron, placing both cards on the field.

"Wow, that goblin actually looks nicer than the Gringotts ones," said a Beaubatons student.

"Blindly Loyal Goblin, attack Kycoo!" said Ron, and the goblin charged at the spellcaster.

"Wait, that would destroy both our monsters!" said Skinz.

"Exactly," said Ron with a grin as both monsters were destroyed. "Marauding Captain, attack directly!" The warrior slashed his swords at Skinz, and he drops down 1200 points.

"I remember seeing this at the World Cup. The red head was good, but from the looks of it, his time at Duel Academy had improved him greatly," said a Durmstrang student.

Skinz' LP - 5800

Ron's LP - 8000

Skinz' hand - Zera the Mant, Golden Homunculus, Gren Maju Da Eiza, Big Bang Shot

Ron's hand - Water Spirit, Tune Warrior, Obnoxious Celtic Guard

Skinz didn't say anything, just glared at Ron and drew By Order of the Emperor. "I set one card facedown, set a monster in defense mode, and end my turn," he said, the cards appearing on the field.

"My move," said Ron, drawing Synchro Boost. "I summon, Tune Warrior, but he won't be here for long."

"What do you mean?" asked Skinz.

"I'm field testing some cards for Pegasus, cards that need specific summoning requirements. In this case, the two cards on my side of the field," said Ron.

"What's so special about them?"

"The new monster I played is part of a special subclass called Tuner Monsters. When a Tuner and one or more monsters on the field whose levels total up to the monster I want to call forth, I can perform a Synchro Summons," said Ron. "Like this. I tune my Tune Warrior and my Marauding Captain together to Synchro Summon Goyo Guardian!" Three rings appear around Marauding Captain, and he becomes a wire-frame figure. Three lights that were Tune Warrior join with the figure, and the new monster appears in it's place.

"What do you think?" asked Ron. Skinz just looked at the monster in shock. "If you're shocked now, wait until you see his special ability. When he destroys a monster, that monster appears on my side of the field in face up defense mode. Goyo Guardian, attack the facedown monster!" Goyo Guardian swings his whip at the facedown, which reveals itself to be Gren Maju Da Eiza. The whip wraps itself around the monster and pulls it to Ron's side.

"I end my turn," said Ron.

"Ron sure has become a lot more confident since going to this school," said Professor McGonagall.

"I agree," said Professor Dumbledore. "I just hope it carries over when they come back."

Lifepoints the same

Skinz' hand - Zera the Mant, Golden Homunculus, Big Bang Shot

Ron's hand - Water Spirit, Obnoxious Celtic Guard, Synchro Boost

"Alright, it's my draw," said Skinz, getting Zure, Knight of Dark World. I can't do anything about that Guardian, but I at least can keep his defenses down. "I summon Zure, Knight of Dark World, and equip it with Big Bang Shot. Attack Gren Maju!" Zure slices through the monster, and Ron takes 2300 points of damage.

"Oh, bugger!" yelled Ron as his lifepoints drop to 5700.

"With that, I end my turn," said Skinz.

"That had to have hurt," said George.

"Think Ron could get payback?" asked Fred.

"I think he will," said Ginny, looking at the smile Ron had when he drew his next card.

"I set one monster facedown, then equip Goyo Guardian with Synchro Boost. His level increases by one, and he gains 500 attack points!" said Ron. "Guardian, attack Zure!" Again the whip takes a hold of Skinz' monster and brings it to Ron's side, while hitting Skinz for 1000 points of damage and destroying Big Bang Shot. "And now, I end my turn."

"Ron is looking good up there," said Susan Bones at the Hufflepuff table.

"I wonder if I can snag him next year?" said Susan's friend Hannah Abbott.

Skinz' LP - 4800

Ron's LP - 5700

Skinz' hand - Zera the Mant, Golden Homunculus

Ron's hand - Water Spirit, Obnoxious Celtic Guard

"My turn," said Skinz. Drawing his next card, he smirked at his opponent after looking at what he got. "I summon Exiled Warrior to the field, but he won't be staying for long. I tribute him the get rid of Goyo Guardian! I end my turn." Ron watched in shock as his monster was destroyed.

"Now I draw," called Ron, drawing Gene-Warped Warwolf. "He'll do for now. I summon Gene-Warped Warwolf in attack position. I also switch Zure into attack position. Both of you, attack directly!" The attack from both monsters dropped Skinz to 1000 lifepoints.

"When Mr. Weasley goes on the offensive, he goes on the offensive!" exclaimed Professor Flitwick.

"He surely has been dominating this duel," said Professor Sprout.

"Left yourself a bit open there. I end my turn," said Ron.

Skinz' LP - 1000

Ron's LP - 5700

Hands same as last time

Skinz drew his next card, Reinforcements of the Army. I know I don't have anything to take out that Warwolf, but if I'm going down, I might as well do it without being a wuss. "I play Reinforcements of the Army. I search for a lever 4 or lower Warrior monster and add it to my hand." Skinz quickly finds a card and shuffles his deck. "I set one monster in defense mode and end my turn."

"Let's end this," said Ron, drawing Mystical Space Typhoon. "I'm just curious about something. I play Mystical Space Typhoon. Get rid of the card on the opponent's right." A gust of wind hurls itself at the card, which revealed itself to be By Order of the Emperor. "That probably would have been bad for me if Goyo Guardian wasn't Special Summoned. Anyway, I flip my facedown monster to reveal Man-Eater Bug!"

"Not good," said Skinz.

"Man-Eater Bug, destroy his facedown monster." the giant insect took out D.D. Survivor. "Warwolf, finish him off. Attack directly!" Gene-Warped Warwolf slashed at Skinz, and his lifepoints drop to zero.

Skinz' LP - 0, Ron's LP - 5700

Winner - Ron Weasley

The crowd in both the recording and in the hall erupted into cheers. Professor Dumbledore waited a few moments before addressing the hall again.

"The second half of our double feature will begin shortly. Anyone needing to use the restrooms may do so now," he said. About half the hall cleared out and headed towards all the rest rooms on the ground, first and second floors. It was a half-hour later when the students were seated once again.

"Now, if everyone is seated, we'll begin the tag duel between Harry and Jaden vs. Ron and Hermione," said Dumbledore, starting the player up again.

Harry and Jaden's LP - 8000

Ron and Hermione's LP - 8000

Harry's hand (opening) - Vorse Raider, Elemental Hero Burstinatrix, Polymerization, Heavy Storm, Mystical Sheep #1

Ron's hand (opening) - Swift Gaia the Fierce Knight, Swords of Revealing Light, Synchro Boost, Card Destruction, Man-Eater Bug

Jaden's hand (opening) - Hero Barrier, Transcendent Wings, Elemental Hero Woodsman, Terra Firma Gravity, Elemental Hero Neos Alius

Hermione's hand (opening) - Black Magic Ritual, Chaos Command Magician, Magical Exemplar, Ebon Magician Curran, Mythical Beast Cerberus

"I'll start thing off," said Harry, drawing Card Destruction. Not yet, I've got too good a hand. "First I summon Vorse Raider in attack mode. Next I play Polymerization. I fuse Burstinatrix and Mystical Sheep #1 from my hand to summon Elemental Hero Flame Wingman! That ends my turn."

"Barely even started and already he has two powerful monsters out," muttered Ron, drawing Blindly Loyal Goblin. "I set a monster in defense mode and end my turn."

"Alright, my move," said Jaden. He drew Winged Kuriboh, which, to Harry's and Jaden's ears, lets off a cry of "KURI!"

What the hell was that? thought Harry. Looking at Jaden, he asked, "Is there something you're not telling me?"

Jaden just ducks his head as he replied, "We'll talk later. I throwdown a couple of facedowns and summon Elemental Hero Neos Alius in attack mode! That ends my turn."

"And now I draw," said Hermione, drawing Mystical Space Typhoon. "I summon Mythical Beast Cerberus, then I play Mystical Space Typhoon. Destroy the facedown on Jaden's right!" The facedown, Terra Firma Gravity, was destroyed. "Now, because I played a spell card, Cerberus gets a spell counter. For each spell counter, his attack points get raised by 500, currently giving his 1900 attack points. I end my turn."

"Professor Dumbledore, why didn't anyone attack?" asked Madam Maxime.

"From what I understand of the rules, in a tag-team match, no-one is allowed to attack until all players take their first turns," said Dumbledore.

Lifepoints the same

Harry's hand - Heavy Storm, Card Destruction

Ron's hand - Swift Gaia the Fierce Knight, Swords of Revealing Light, Synchro Boost, Card Destruction, Blindly Loyal Goblin

Jaden's hand - Transcendent Wings, Elemental Hero Woodsman, Winged Kuriboh

Hermione's hand - Black Magic Ritual, Chaos Command Magician, Magical Exemplar, Ebon Magician Curran

"My move," said Harry. He drew Goddess with the Third Eye. "Alright, Flame Wingman, attack Cerberus!"

"Not again," said Hermione, as she and Ron lose 2100 points, 200 for the attack, and 1900 for the effect.

"Now, Vorse Raider, attack the facedown!" said Harry. The defense position monster, however, was Man-Eater Bug.

"Which one shall I choose?" wondered Ron. "Man-Eater Bug, use your effect and take out Elemental Hero Neos Alius."

"Sorry, Jaden," said Harry as he ended his turn.

"It's alright, I'm sure we'll see him again," said Jaden.

"My turn now," said Ron, drawing Brain Control. "Well, well, well, turn about is fair play, after all. I summon Blindly Loyal Goblin in attack mode, then I play Brain Control. We may lose 800 lifepoints, but I get to take control of one of your monsters, and I choose Elemental Hero Flame Wingman! Alright, Flame Wingman, attack Vorse Raider!"

"Gah!" yelled Harry as the same thing he did to Hermione happened to him.

"Now, Blindly Loyal Goblin, attack directly!"

"Yeouch!" said both Harry and Jaden as their lifepoints drop to 4100.

"Here's your Flame Wingman back, as I end my turn," said Ron. Flame Wingman returns to Harry's side of the field.

"That was brutal," said George.

"Shhh, I want to see how they respond," said Ginny.

Jaden draws his next card, which he plays right away. "I play Swords of Revealing Light, set a monster and end my turn."

Hermione also drew Swords of Revealing Light, but decides to hold onto it for later. "I set a monster in defense mode and end my turn." A clock appears over Swords of Revealing Light with a one appearing next to it, signifying that one turn has passed.

"Man, talk about an explosive duel," said Cho Chang at the Ravenclaw table.

"Why do I get the feeling that something big is coming?" wondered Neville Longbottom.

Harry and Jaden's LP - 4100

Ron and Hermione's LP - 5100

Harry's hand - Heavy Storm, Card Destruction, Goddess with the Third Eye

Ron's hand - Swift Gaia the Fierce Knight, Swords of Revealing Light, Synchro Boost, Card Destruction

Jaden's hand - Transcendent Wings, Winged Kuriboh

Hermione's hand - Black Magic Ritual, Chaos Command Magician, Magical Exemplar, Swords of Revealing Light

Harry starts the next round by drawing Black Luster Soldier. I wonder if it's nearby? "I play Card Destruction."

"Aw, man," groaned Ron.

"Harry, you jerk!" yelled Hermione.

Harry discarded his three cards and drew Lightning Blade, Monster Reborn, and Elemental Hero Bubbleman. Hit and miss, that was, he thought.

Ron turned in his four, and got Speed Warrior, Meteor of Destruction, Zure, Knight of Dark World, and Gearfried, the Iron Knight. Then again, this is a lot better, thought Ron.

Jaden picks up Cyclone Boomerang and Neo-Spacial Grand Mole. I think I was better off with Kuriboh.

Hermione receives for her losses, Monster Reborn, Rapid-Fire Magician, Magician of Black Chaos, and Brain Control. God damn you, Harry James Potter, you utter b******! thought an irate Hermione.

"Okay, I play Monster Reborn and bring back Vorse Raider. Wingman, attack the Goblin!" called Harry.

"Harry, are you ever going to show us something new?" asked Ron as Blindly Loyal Goblin was destroyed and his and Hermione's lifepoints go down to 3000.

"We'll see if my timing's right," said Harry. "Vorse Raider, attack the facedown." Ebon Magician Curran was destroyed. "That ends my turn."

"Now I draw," said Ron. He picks up Negate Attack. "Let's see how you'll like this. I play Meteor of Destruction. Say goodbye to 1000 lifepoints."

"And you complain to me about being predictable?" said Harry as he and Jaden get knocked to 3100 lifepoints.

"I set a monster and a facedown and end my turn," said Ron. The clock re-appears with a two next to it. Two full turns have passed.

"Alright, it's my move," said Jaden. He draws Monster Reborn. "Sweet. I play Monster Reborn to bring back Elemental Hero Neos Alius. Next I re-summon him as a Normal Summons to activate his effect, which means he's name is now treated as Elemental Hero Neos. Now, attack the facedown."

"Not so fast, I activate Negate Attack," said Ron, which blocks Jaden's attack.

"I end my turn," said Jaden.

"I draw," said Hermione, drawing Dark Magician. "Time to get rid of that Wingman. First I play Monster Reborn, and bring back Ebon Magician Curran. Next I play Brain Control, and take Flame Wingman again." Once more, Harry's monster gets taken to his opponent's side of the field. "Now, I tribute both to summon Dark Magician!" One of the world's most famous monster appears on the field. "Too bad I can't attack though. I end my turn." The clock appears with a three next to it, and Swords of Revealing Light gets sent to the Graveyard.

"Alright, Hermione now has the top card on the field," said Terry Boot of Ravenclaw.

"Harry's not out yet," said Colin Creevey and his little brother Dennis.

Harry and Jaden's LP - 3100

Ron and Hermione's LP - 2200

Harry's hand - Lightning Blade, Elemental Hero Bubbleman

Ron's hand - Speed Warrior, Zure, Knight of Dark World

Jaden's hand - Cyclone Boomerang, Neo-Spacian Grand Mole

Hermione's hand - Rapid-Fire Magician, Magician of Black Chaos

Harry drew and looked at his new card. Then he did the one thing that inspires total fear in his opponent. He smirked.

"Did... did Harry smirk?" asked Dumbledore.

"I believe he did, Headmaster," said Snape. "Mr. Weasley and Ms. Granger are now doomed."

"Time to end this. I play Dragon's Mirror. From my Graveyard, I remove Black Luster Soldier and Goddess with the Third Eye, to call from my Fusion Deck, Dragon Master Knight!"

A storm appears over the field. Breaking through it was the Blue-Eyes Ultimate Dragon, but this time, Black Luster Soldier was on it's back.

The students of Hogwarts started screaming when the monster appeared.

"What the bloody hell is that?!" swore Karkaroff.

"The ultimate power of Harry's deck," muttered Dumbledore as he stared at the screen in awe.

"I hate it when I'm right," whimpered Neville.

"Good going, Harry," said Jaden. "Now let's finish this off." Ron was about to pass out, and Hermione kept muttering, "He had it all along."

"Right. Dragon Master Knight, attack Dark Magician!" the resulting blast was too much for Hermione's monster, and it was destroyed, dropping Ron and Hermione's lifepoints to zero.

Winner - Harry and Jaden

"And that's game!" said Harry and Jaden, both doing Jaden's double finger point.

Bastion Misawa, who was sitting next to Chancellor Shepard, said the most horrifying thing in the world. "Oh, dear god, there's two of them."

"Congratulations, Harry, Jaden. That was a great duel," said Ron.

"Harry, do you know how exasperating it is when you win all the time!?" exclaimed Hermione.

"I don't win all the time. I lost in that friendly duel against Bastion last week," said Harry.

"Unless you lose against me, it doesn't count," said Hermione stiffly.

"Hermione, you're being pig-headed again," said Ron. Before the argument could be seen getting out of hand, the recording was stopped.

"That power. I could feel it, even through the recording," said Madam Maxime.

"Just what is the Boy-Who-Lived?" asked Karkaroff.

"That I don't know," said Dumbledore. Harry's power as a wizard and a duelist is greater than anyone ever knows. Our only hope is that he remains true to himself.


AN: This is the first time I've done a tag duel. It won't be the last, but it will be a while before I do another one. I'm sort of playing around with an idea for Harry here. I might flesh it out, I might ignore it. We'll see.