SUMMARY: What would have happened the night Voldemort was defeated, but James and Lily Potter were dead? What would have happened to Harry Potter? Been the Heir of the Mafia and Vampire Clan; Islatov. (1-08-11)
A.N.- My dear readers, I'm very sorry about the delay, but RL has been very complicated. Between my laptop's kidnappings from my dad, my very hectic job schedule and everything in between you can imagine. I'm very, very sorry, but I'm still writing and now I'm off to keep up with CH 11. ENJOY!
Russian
Japanese
Remember Harry is Kasha.
LAST TIME
"That is correct Professor, as I'm sure you know my family is very important in Russia, therefore all our acquaintances, friends and especially family are part of that circle. The children of our people are our future and as such they are treasured and cherish. That's one of the reasons why the same demands will apply for him" said Ivan to her. He could see that she would be an important part of the plan they had for the Headmaster; after all, she had always been good but strict with Severus and as a student to Lucius also.
"Yes, of course. What are those demands Lord Islatov?" asked the professor, since the Headmaster didn't tell them before hand.
CHAPTER 10
Malfoy Manor
Kasha and Draco were in the garden playing with their pets and having their own conversation.
"What do you think they are discussing, besides the obvious?" asked Draco while petting his white tiger cub Dearka. He was exhaling white puffs of snow in contentment of his familiar treatment; it always felt great when he rubbed his ears.
"To tell you the truth no idea (bites some apple) I mean, besides the security and our other lessons; maybe the schedules and professors. What I am sure is that Grandpa Dimitri is having the time of his life for sure, when has he discouraged a good debate?" said Kasha with some laughter in the end.
"That's for sure, but mmmmmm, they also have to take into consideration our activities outside the school, meetings and everything in between" said Draco. In the end it was true; they had many other activities, because even if they were vampires, they were very young and still needed some rest.
"Anyway, do you think all of our professors and Senseis are going to go? I mean they still have their lessons and other students back in Japan" said Kasha with a pensive look while petting Taiki his 1 meter long python.
"That's true as well, but (eats another piece of fruit) I just hope they can come. It will not be the same without Duo or Mori Sensei, to tell you the truth, without any of them. Also, (another bite) is a pity most of them will be going and coming because I don't think we will be with enough things to do" said Draco and then both of them saw each other and started laughing.
ISLATOV CLAN
Headmaster Office
Everyone in the office was waiting for the Headmaster's reaction when Lord Islatov said "So you do have my letter Headmaster, let's see it so we can arrange the details" he said while he crossed his arms and arched an eyebrow.
Dumbledore tried to be seen as honourable as he could be, but been perceptive of everyone's reactions. "Yes, yes, of course. Give me a second (searched his desk) here it is" taking the parchment in his hands and then put him in his desk in order for a professor or for any of their guests to take it.
"Some of your petitions, I find them reasonable, but I'm afraid there are others that I don't think will be welcome between the students or my staff. I think we can really negotiate them" said Dumbledore with as much calm as he could. He needed to take control of the situation and the negotiation if he wanted to have the upper hand.
Meanwhile Lord Dimitri took the parchment and read it while thinking what would he need to debate or if there would be the need to do it. He really wanted and needed to have some fun within the next moments, since it had been a very long time he had a nice and long debate with someone out of their clan.
"As my son stated, there are will be no negotiation Headmaster Dumbledore, we need to see the details, so Kadaj Sensei can organized his lessons and the different Senseis of my grandsons. If you have a problem with the curriculum he has, you have to see it with him. He is the responsible of their education outside your own curriculum here in your school." said Lord Dimitri while sipping some tea and seeing Professor Dumbledore directly in the eye.
Stepping his fingers over his desk Professor Dumbledore replied "Well, my staff has some doubts as well. After all, they are only children and some of the lessons you have for them we think are excessive. I don't see why they need to learn how to use guns, or knives. Another matter is the fact that your guards are or were assassins, you really need to think about the rest of the children in the school." said Professor Dumbledore trying to see if he could get some control about the situation.
"Professor Dumbledore, I really hoped you did your research about us, but since it's clear you didn't I'll explain it to you." Dimitri put his tea cup in his saucer and stud up so he could start to pace around the office.
"First you have to know that we are a very influential family, which have many businesses around the world. The fact that we need guards, as you see, is for our own protection. We have found that having assassins as our protectors is for a reason. Our enemies are fearless, very dangerous and lethal; therefore we need people to do whatever it is needed to protect what is important to us, to our community. The most important for my grandson, if he is to come to your school, is his protection. You just need to know that he can be used to make us do things that will not be in the best interest to Eastern Europe." he kept his pacing until he faced Dumbledore's desk and putting his hands on it he said "I'm not about to lose another grandson, I'm not going to let my son and daughter go through another tragedy, so take it or leave it Professor Dumbledore"
Taking his seat again and sipping his tea he said "Now, for the demands that my son have address to you, let's take a look" taking the list of demands he started to read them.
"1.- Full guard around the castle at all times, meaning 24 hrs per 24 hrs.
2.- Head guard will be with both children at all their classes and lessons.
3.- The professors who stay at the castle could be magical or muggle.
4.- No interferences with extra curriculum lessons or activities.
5.- If their presence is require for any event, they will be given clearance.
6.- They will have their personal weapons at all times with them.
7.- If they need to defend themselves from other children, they have permission to do as they think is best, and no, they are not allowed to use their weapons for petty discussions.
8.- Their personal belongings will be monitored by their guards.
9.- Kadaj Sensei will be notified if there is the need to have them take any detention.
10.- Their school courses and exams will be approved and mark by their masters and Sensei.
11.- None of their masters will answer to another professor or Headmaster.
12.- If there is the need for them to make business they will be excuse from their classes.
13.- Their familiars will be with them and if they desire will go with them to their classes.
14.- Any report of their behaviour will be address wither with Kadaj Sensei or with Lord Lucius Malfoy.
15.- They have 9 Masters or professors who will come and go as pleased.
16.- Their training with the guards will be organized by their Head guard.
17.- Their languages will be respected as well as their customs."
"Any doubt?" said Dimitri while taking his tea cup and challenging the Headmaster of Hogwarts. After all, if Headmaster Dumbledore wanted to play, then who was Dimitri Islatov to deny?
The office was in silence so Dimitri addressed Kadaj Sensei "Sensei, if you please introduce your staff." The next part would be source of amusement. The staff of Hogwarts would recognized some of the boy's Senseis, and they way they would see them was somewhat a show for them.
With a nod of the head, Kadaj Sensei took a memory vial from his suit and said an incantation in Japanese, so there was an image portrayed in one wall. Once everyone was facing the wall he started to play image and general data of his staff.
Keeping his position behind Dimitri's chair, he started his exposition with his thick Japanese accent and smugness emanating from his voice. "Their instructors are from different nationalities and species. All of them are a team and are responsible of their education, training and well being; they also have the trust of both Lord Islatov, of Lord Malfoy and MINE. Believe me when I said that all of them will be in the know of everything they'll need, do and is expected of them. They are very demanding professors and will take my pupils to their very limits. Any interference will NOT be tolerated." he said seeing every one of the Head of houses directly in the eye, but specially Headmaster Dumbledore.
The first image he played on the wall was of very tall man in his early twenties in some type of martial arts uniform doing some exercises. He was 6'2, lean and lithe with black short kind of spiked hair, sharp but kind features, grey eyes and his skin was somewhat tanned.
Once the memory was played and everyone saw the image of the young man he said "First I'll introduce Morinozuka Takashi or Mori Sensei. He is a squib form a very old lineage of magical warriors and protectors in Japan. He has masters in magical and non magical kendo and sword fight. His lessons will be in sword fight and kendo. He is very protective my pupils, but to a lesser extent his colleagues."
From the Hogwarts staff he saw a light recognition from some of the professors. Good, they better started to recognize his staff and their own importance in the world so there would not be any problem, especially from the Deputy Headmistress. She may be one of the only ones that could recognize all, if not only some of his professors.
The next imaged played was of a small man, that actually looked like a teenager. Just as with Mori Sensei he was wearing some kind of martial arts uniform and doing some exercises. He was 5'2, lean and lithe, with light brown hair to the base of his neck, white skin, childlike features and brown eyes.
"Next we have, Haninozuka Mitsukuni; but he likes to be called Hunny Sensei. His is the Heir of one of the oldest magical and no magical warrior lineages in Japan as well. He will continue their education in politics and strategy. He is very protective, but he is known of not been unjust." he said. He was waiting to have his team here; they wouldn't know what hit them. Even if everyone of the team were very different, they were the best in their fields and as a group.
"Both of them are Japanese, so if you don't know their culture study it, they don't tolerate rudeness or disrespect. They have authorization from their Head of House to defend their culture, believes and traditions" said Lady Anastasia in an almost bored voice. It was always fun to see if they didn't respect this little piece of information. Yuri could attest it by first hand; the little Haninozuka Heir actually danced with him.
The next image was of five young men, all of them very different from each other. They actually looked very at ease with each other. Later the image changed to the individual images. The first image was of a man in his early twenties, dressed all in black with a t-shirt that said "Liked what you see? Then get yours" He was 1.60 meters, with long brown hair in a braid that reached a little below his waist, a mischievous air around him and cobalt blue eyes that seem to be violet.
"Duo Maxwell, he is American. Take in consideration that even if he has the appearance of been a prankster he can be deathly if the occasion calls for it, and if that happens the only one that can control and calm him is his partner Yuy Heero. Unfortunately he will be coming only from time to time, since he is needed somewhere else. He is half demon and half muggle. His specialities are explosives, potions and knives. I'm sure Potion Master Snape can adequate an exceptional curriculum for them. By the way Master Snape, my pupils told me you may have another partner for them?" said Kadaj Sensei with a little up heaved eyebrow.
"Yes Sensei, as I'm sure you know Lord Malfoy is a good friend of mine and I had given Draco some summer lessons, according to your curriculum, of course. I tend to give these lessons for some families under the summer. You may be referring to young Lord Longbottom" said Severus while taking a sip of his tea.
The rest of the staff took a turn to him in surprise, they know of his love for solitude and peace during the holidays, also of how picky he could be about students.
"If you'll let me extend to him an invitation for lessons with Master Duo to him, we will be honoured to have him with us. Of course, if it's no problem with Headmaster Dumbledore, Lady Longbottom and Master Sprout. Since I know he can get to be a Master in Herbology from what my pupils have told me" said Kadaj Sensei, knowing the information would be more for impression than nothing else.
"I think we can negotiate these lessons Headmaster Kadaj" said Dumbledore, maybe that way he could get to have more students in those lessons if he was opened to have more students outside his pupils.
"IT IS KADAJ SENSEI, Headmaster Dumbledore, but you have to take into consideration the offer is limited, no other students will be given the honour of one of my lessons if they are unworthy" said Kadaj Sensei while Dimitri smirked on his cup of tea.
"My next Master is Trowa Barton, European muggle. As you can see he is about 1.75mts, with acrobats built, brown hair in a bang style and dark green eyes with a slight tan. He is in charge of their physical education and some combat acrobatics needed to master my own lessons. He doesn't have a problem with physical punishment, please do tell your pupils; also he takes very seriously his job not only as their professor, but also as their guard" said Sensei with a sense of triumph, since each and every one of the professors were unique and very, but very fond of their pupils. Either they were their little brothers or their nephews.
The next picture was of a blond, young man of about 20 years old, lithe of about 1.65mts with teal eyes and de posture that scream money and status. "Master Quatre Raberba Winner as you can see he is a young man as the rest of my team, but with a very unique talent. From what you can see he is a ¼ Arab Veela, he has masters in International Politics and Etiquette, both magical and non magical" the presence of this man would be one of the reasons the security would be so tight. This family had really good connections to have him and as far as the professors could see; an interesting school career for them with both boys in their school.
"Our last Master and guard is Chang Wu Fei, he is a ½ muggle vampire and his sire will be coming as well. He is Chinese, with a medium pony tail of black hair, black eyes and a slight tan in a very work out body of 1.68 mts. and before I forget, with a quick temper. He doesn't tolerate injustice and is quick in his own. If there is a problem with vampire's culture; be careful, he will put anyone in their place. He has masters in muggle education and vampire education and a very difficult and hard task master."
Putting the cup in its saucer, Professor McGonagall said "I'm sorry; you said vampire and vampire education. Why do they need those specific lessons?" she said with calculating looks and thoughts about it. In Hogwarts the education in other species was null, and as far as she could see those kinds of lessons could be very useful in their curriculum.
"In my school, we try to give a round education to my pupils; therefore, we have different species in our mists. We don't have problems with other species and we taught them all species culture. Besides, they already have their weres education, goblin education; their advance in their courses is how they go to their next level." Said Kadaj Sensei.
All the staff was surprised about that piece of information, they knew about the school and some of the curriculum, but not all the importance of it, some of the information given to them could be chonsidered as classified.
"Now my three last colleagues; Yamato Kira, a young half were leopard. As you can see he can be considered a little older than my pupils, at least physically, he is tall, almost 1.75mts, with a tanned lithe body, brown hair and purple eyes. He is a technology and technology manipulation expert and his lessons may be shared with Heero-kun, even though he teaches weapons as well. Both of them are experts and part of the same pard. He has a very good head on his shoulders, but is also a fierce fighter when needed, his nature gives him significant qualities that little to no wizard can obtain in their lifetime without been bitten." There he gave them a little smirk. He was actually given them just the barely basic information about them, all for their revenge and game.
The last of the masters shown was a surprise to at least Professor McGonagall and Flitwick, since both of them remembered him from some of the Duellist Championships they went to. "I think some of you may recognize him, Master Vampire Vincent Valentine. (A 1.85mts man, with long black hair, red eyes and particular Japanese features) he is what some non magical people call the stereotype of a vampire. He respects his nature and has grown from all his years as a vampire. His masters are in magical manipulation, intelligence, weapon specialist and weapon manipulation. Right his moment his lessons are of magical manipulation, later on my pupils will combine this with their other disciplines. He likes his solitude, but is very analytical, with whatever information he comes by. He is part of Lord's Islatov guard, so when he isn't giving his lessons he will be on duty. His childe will be here with him, so they have to share the same chambers." said finally Kadaj Sensei with the same smugness of the beginning.
Once the presentation was finished, Dimitri said with a calm and somewhat ironic tone of voice in the end. "Arigateu Kadaj Sensei. As you can see Headmaster, my grandsons have a very round education, don't you think?" and then took his cup to sip some more tea.
Headmaster Dumbledore looked really uncomfortable; he knew what would happen then. No interaction with neither of the boys in their care, no way to educate them to be good wizards and then be good examples themselves. He needed to help them see the right path, so there would not be another dark wizard.
Putting a lemon drop on his mouth and after a moment he said "yes, yes of course; but we may have a problem. They have some lessons that I don't think they need, they are still children. Also, if we keep all of those lessons and Hogwarts curriculum, they will not have time to still be children and have their normal activities; I think we..." he didn't have the opportunity to finish his sentence since Dimitri raised his hand to stall Dumbledore's argument and stud up. Meanwhile Lady Malfoy and Lady Islatov tried to hid their laughter with polite coughs and the men snorted for all their worth. A pity their guards couldn't say anything so they could only smirk.
Getting behind his son and his wife and putting his hand on their shoulders he said "I think you did not understand Headmaster Dumbledore, there WILL NOT BE NEGOTIATIONS to my son's demands OR my grandson's lessons. I'm not going to repeat myself, since I thought I made it clear. These lessons are for their future, and have been given to every Islatov Heir. Now, if there is a problem, Kadaj Sensei had told me that their place is still available, because both Kasha and Draco WILL NOT be coming here or separated."
Professor McGonagall gave a cough to get their attention and once she had everyone's attention said "Lords Islatov, I understand your reasons for your demands and some of those lessons. A friend of mine explained to me the importance of those. I just have some questions if I may" An intelligent woman, that's for sure. She knew the importance of their staff, lessons and status of his family.
Inwardly all the Clan's men smirked. Dimitri Islatov did it again. There was no way Dumbledore would win an argument against Dimitri, he was the master after all, a pity Dumbledore didn't know that fact or that he was personally training Kasha in the subject.
Dimitri gave a tiny fanged smile to her and said "Of course Madam, it's only fair after all." He seated down again and with a swish of Kadaj Sensei's hand his cup refilled and Dimitri gave a small nod of his head in thank you.
"Thank you, I'm sure my colleagues and I share certain fears about the guards. They will not attack the students if there is a petty argument with the boy's peers?" the safety of her pupils was just as important. All of the school professors needed to know these weren't as any other student they had before. Not because if they were purebloods or no, if they were very traditional or not, it has to do with the fact that they could bring status and prestige to the school. They needed to understand these changes; it would be for the best of the school.
After a moment of silence; "No, they will let the boys arrange their problems, but if they are attacked with the intent to harm them, they will restrain the culprit and will be brought to their Head of House. The only ones that will not be taking things as lightly might be the 4 Kadaj Sensei point out earlier" said Ivan this time. He may be the Clan's leader, but his father was authority inside and outside of home.
"I think that is reasonable. I'm also wondering if there will be the opportunity to compare some of those lessons with the rest of the staff. I know that many of them are not even given here at Hogwarts. I think the ones that actually can be related to the ones given here. For example, potions and maybe herbology, muggle and vampire education, with history, defence against the dark arts or even muggle education per se. Magic manipulation perhaps with charms or transfiguration." said McGonagall thinking in the benefits they could bring to their curriculums and lessons plans.
Dimitri gave a smirk to Dumbledore, since his right hand and Deputy Headmistress was actually thinking in her students, the benefits, but most of all, the fact that the boys needed to be at Hogwarts. She seemed to be by their side, even if it was unconsciously. They really needed to have someone really closed to Dumbledore.
"That may be a good way to see and compare what they need to focus. I like your idea Professor McGonagall. I know your start of term is soon, but you have the time next week? Is good for you and the rest of the staff?" said Kadaj Sensei while talking with Dimitri. They needed ways for her to see what her boss couldn't or didn't want to.
She saw her fellow professors and when she saw they accepted the offer, knowing the rest of the staff would like the idea. "Thank you Kadaj Sensei, that's acceptable, I'm thinking your staff can come the same week so they can get comfortable and to start learning the school's layout."
"I really appreciate your hospitality, I'm sure all of us will be very beneficiated with it" said Kadaj Sensei.
"We also have the matter of security to discuss" said Ivan, knowing this was a very delicate matter with the rest of the Head of Houses. "I'll let my son's Head guard and my Head guard to explain" Ish and Vladimir both saluted them. "The first is Ishmael Price, my son's Head guard; he is the one in charge of the children's security at all times. Next to him is my Head guard, Vladimir Price." said Ivan indicating each one of them.
Vladimir nodded to Ish and stepped back. This would be the first time his childe would make his plans for their security. Before now both of them used to make them, since Kasha always travelled with his parents.
Ish nodded his acceptance and started to pace in front of everyone "As I'm sure you have some doubts or concerns about the guards and the reasons behind us. Unfortunately those reasons are for Lord Islatov to explain if he wishes. What I can tell you is that yes, we are assassins. For us is another job, since we don't kill for the pleasure of it. If our actions take us to that path is because someone of the Family or Clan are in danger. Been an assassin is more than killing; we have specific training and specialities. Our main concerns are their security and well being." Ish stopped and saw each teacher in the eye, then continued.
"As it was explained, there will be 24hrs guard rounds; we plan to guard some of the gardens, grounds and classrooms. Also we will need all the secret chambers locations, passages with their passwords, in other words, the castle's blueprints" the information was important for their job, but also for the Family's benefit, since Ivan or even Anastasia would like to come and met with their son.
Professor Sprout put her tea on a nearby table and said "It is really necessary? I don't think anyone will want to harm a child and this is a school full of children, the castle security has been enough until now. The ward and all security measures were provided by the founders themselves" she said with some trepidation, that was a very well known fact and that someone question it was difficult to understand.
"What Professor Sprout says is true, until now we haven't had a security risk. Also, the rest of the students may feel intimidated and afraid of both young Kasha and Draco with a security so tight around them." said Dumbledore trying to evade the guards. It would be bad for the school image, not to say their reputation.
Ivan really wanted Dumbledore to sweat and this would be a good way to do it, in the end they would get what they wanted, he was sure of it. "Kadaj Sensei, I think we need to reconsider your offer" he answered arrogantly and in an almost bored manner.
Dumbledore really wanted to make things difficult for himself and the Islatovs and company were more than happy to oblige. It was really a pity most of them weren't going to see all the things the Snape brothers, Senseis, and their sons had in mind for the man. He was really in for a surprise; Dimitri only hoped Ish's patience to be enough or otherwise the fireworks would go earlier. "With all respect, the children will not know about us, only the ones that Master Kasha and Master Draco tell. Their lessons will not interfere with your school lessons and their training will not be at plain sight of your students" said Ish with as much respect as he could.
"I'm sure if we can concur with the fact the children will not know about the guards will be in all our best interest for both parts. I can see it's important to have both children safe and to tell the truth it will be beneficial to the school as well with some of the problems our community has. The only ones that we will have to tell will be the school governors" said McGonagall. The benefits were greater and that would be the fact that would give them the governors' acceptance.
"I think that is acceptable Madam. As I already said, their safety and education is our main concern, both of them are in the know of our reasons for such security measures, we don't like to keep important information from them as it is" said Dimitri pleasantly; he was really starting to like the stern professor.
"I most insist, they are children, our curriculum is one of the most important in Europe and our security is almost as infallible as the one in Gringotts" said Dumbledore. The fact that they tried to make it as it wasn't good enough irked him to no end. They were one of the most important schools in Europe.
"May as it be, we aren't about to change our minds. Take it or leave it as it is. By any chance Headmaster Dumbledore, are you afraid it isn't as you say? It seems to me as if you have something to hide" said Dimitri in a bored attitude, the man was annoying; no surprise why Severus arrived to the Clan in such foul moods.
Professor Flitwick liked to analysed things before making a decision, therefore he needed some things answered to have his own opinion; as a former champion duellist, he had to be. Besides, he was very excited about the opportunity this could bring the school. "Another question if I may?" he knew that if these children were as advance as he thought they would be a good challenge and example to the rest of the students, something that hadn't been seen since James and Lily Potter, Remus Lupin and Severus Snape himself.
"Please Flitwick-san, continue" said Kadaj Sensei. He remembered him from different championships, a really good duellist if he was correct and one of the best Masters in Charms there was.
"Besides the fact that Master Vampire Valentine and his childe have to share quarters, I assume the rest of the guards will need quarters as well and if there are precautions that we will have to take with some of the professors?" in his question was denoted how exited he was and how he liked the idea of having both Heirs at school, even if Headmaster Dumbledore wasn't happy about it.
Since this was his group and his teachers, besides of been a security consultant, Kadaj Sensei answered, "Well, I know the guards will need to have quarters near the children dorms (he turned to see Ish nod) for my colleagues, the only precaution you will have to take is respect. All of them have exceptional control on their nature, power and abilities, also they are MY most trusted" this information would calm their fears in such aspects.
Ivan stood up and round the chairs to be behind his wife "We will be in the know of whatever happens with our son, all his activities and school functions, we like to be with him and share everything, so if there is no problem, we would like to have a school functions schedule, since we didn't receive one. We understand this is a boarding school, one of the finest, so we would like to share those with him. Of course we sill understand if there are events we can't share" he said and when he finished he had Anastasia's hand on his.
"Understandable Lord Islatov, we don't have major events except the Welcoming Feast, the Halloween Feast, Quidditch matches and the End of term Feast. The only ones you can attend are the matches, but that will have to be next year if he plays or if you want to come and watch them all the same, there will be no problem" said Dumbledore. He needed to have the control back, because they could be neutral or worst dark and with what he had heard must likely the last one. If he could change the views of both children, then the light side could have very strong allies if they needed it. Not to say the resources they had. Influence in Europe, in England and Asia.
Anastasia took a page from his father-in-law and said "We don't want to cause your school problems, so Lady Malfoy has been very helpful and next week we have a breakfast with the Ladies of the English families to expose our point of view and to assure them there will not be any kind of problems with their children while my son and godson are in the same school. I'm sure that your wards and protections are more than enough but if there is a problem our guards will help. After all, children are to be cherish, not only ours" she said with her melodic voice and face, while her husband was very amused by it. Not for nothing she had helped with some of the most difficult business; also because that particular breakfast was held the prior week. Women could be even more fierce in their ways than men, society Ladies been in the top.
"I know it can be very inconvenient to you if the children have to leave the school without previous knowledge, therefore we will give you the schedule for them, and if there are changes we will update you or more specifically their Head of House." said Ivan after giving a gentle kiss to his wife in her hand and taking his seat again.
While the rest of the clan was used and amused by the display, they knew it had a double meaning: let Dumbledore thought if he had Anastasia Islatov happy, he could gain something.
Ish took again the word and with his blank expression said "We saw you have a forest, if there are magical creatures, it will be beneficial for us to know" they needed to introduce the whole staff, to reassure them they meant no harm and maybe some other kind of negotiations.
Professor Sprout put her tea back on the table and said "there are some magical creatures and plants, Hagrid our groundskeeper knows most of them, I'm sure he can introduce you. Unfortunately, not all of us are very welcome in there, but I can't see any problems for you" she really wanted to be useful for them, she liked the way they were defending their point of view and Dumbledore was at a loss on what to say or do in certain matters. Those children would be like fresh air, no more injustice for her house if what she had seen was accurate.
Rising from their chairs, the men helped their wives to their feet and their guards took their positions. "It has been a pleasure been here and talked about our need. We are sorry for the problems, but all of his is necessary" said Dimitri with false apologies to Dumbledore and a sincere smile to the rest of the staff. From what Yuri and Vincent had gather they were good people, masters on their fields, also just to Severus and Lucius, so they had his respect. "If you excuse me for a minute, Kadaj Sense if you please" said Dimitri going to his old friend's portrait. Getting the privacy spell in place he told his friend "I must be going, but I'm sure we will see each other soon old friend" bowing his head a little. Laughing the portrait replay "You don't chance Islatov, I saw how you eyed Professor McGonagall, I mean, madam? Your wife would be very amuse, but at the same time she would approve (getting serious he said) don't worry, I'll try to keep you informed of everything" he said with seriousness. Dimitri told him everything and he would try and helped his friend as much as he could.
Arching an eyebrow he said "How do you plan to do that?" The portrait laughed again and said "I have my ways, also Kadaj Sensei proved some help" Dimitri laughed again, bowed and left his friend.
"Are we ready father?" said Ivan while Anastasia took Dimitri's arm. "Yes, we can't leave those two alone for long" and everyone of the clan, except Severus and the Malfoys laughed out loud. They took their place at the door after saying their good bye to the professors and with a mocking bow to Dumbledore left the office.
Professor Flitwick turned to see the rest of the staff and said "Well, that actually was interesting"
Grammar and spelling checked with Word Office; Beta reader is lost in the net =::(