The kiss of a student

Halloween was normally a happy time at Hogwarts. The students returned from Hogsmeade so they could enjoy the feast. One student however did not return. The teachers Mr Filtch, and the trio went out looking. They found Hannah Abbott kissed by dementors on the road to Hogwarts. Harry and Headmistress McGonagal, Had enough. The two stormed the ministry, and headed directly to the DMLE.

Head Auror Dawlish would here nothing of removing the dementors. So Harry and the headmistress went to see the Proxies of Potter, Griffindor and Slytherin, They would put forth regulations not allowing the dementors off Azkaban Island.

Then Headed to the Daily Prophet to see why no story was forthcoming on the student death at Hogwarts. Barnabas Cuff, Told them he knew nothing of it. He would run the story, in the next edition on the front page.

Cuff was true to his word. The article was small but it was there. No bold print headline. It was as if Hannah didn't matter at all. The Parents noticed the family's of every Hogwarts student noticed. The owls had left Hogwarts in mass to tell of what happened. The howlers started arriving in the ministers office and the head of the Auror's. The dementors were removed by the end of the day.

Bellatrix was spotted in France, so things settled in happily again.

The inquiry into the death of Delores Umbridge, was concluded. No charges were filed. The inquiry Board said. "Delores Umbridge used a failed killing curse that resulted in her death. No one had done anything to provoke said curse. It was being let to be known as a tragic accident. The matter is now closed.

In an emergency session of the Wizengomot. A new law was passed. The dementors are not to be used off the Isle of Azkaban, A room will be set aside to perform the dementors kiss if it is deemed applicable to ant further proceeding.

There was a party that night in the great Hall of Hogwarts. It continued well into the morning hours in the common rooms.

Hannah Abbott was laid to rest in the Hogwarts cemetery with full honors. Harry had requested she awarded the Order of Merlin Third Class, for her involvement in the control of the dementors. It was awarded at her funeral And her medal was to be proudly displayed in the trophy room of Hogwarts so she would never be forgotten.

Things got back to normal after that. It was for Harry A quiet year. The only rivalry left between houses was Quiditch. Harry didn't miss the snitch once that year. He was being scouted for all the professional teams. They were all trying to get him to leave Hogwarts. His moves were said to rival those of Victor Krum, the best professional seeker in the league. Harry couldn't make them see, he had enough of fame, and was looking forward to a quiet life after Hogwarts.

School was now more than easy, it was boring. The trio was so far ahead, they could easily pass there NEWT examinations today. They were spending most of their time in the founders chambers. They were learning many magics long forgotten. Harry and Draco were becoming lethal with a blade. There swords contained magical cores and could be used as wands. Though the founders never let on what the cores were. Professor Snape couldn't find any fault with them, but he continued to try. The work on a cure for the werewolves went on in the founders chamber. They believed they had it. But needed a volunteer to try it.

Remus decided to be the one. The full moon came in December. Remus put himself in a reinforced cage. He was then restrained magically. Harry waited for the change to start, forced the potion on Remus and got out of the cage. The transformation took place, and Remus remained in pain. Halfway through the night the pain subsided and Remus transformed while the moon was still Full. Madame Pomphry Ran a full diagnostic on Remus there was no trace of lynconthrapy in his blood. He was cured as the moon was still full. They would start curing more every month. This was something to take the fight out of the darkness.

Remus was to tired to teach for the next few days, but he would never know this type of tiredness again. He thought he was in heaven. He owled a woman he'd been in love with now for awhile. Nymphadora Tonks Was amazed getting the letter asking her out. Yo tonks this was a dream come true. Their First real date was New years Eve, Their first kiss at midnight.

The two were inseparable after that night. They were together at every opportunity. It would not be long before there would be a new Mrs Lupin.

Draco was now seeing Ginny Weasley, much to the chagrin of Ron Weasley. They had a few very vocal confrontations. Ginny was the only one to resort to wands. Ron on the receiving end of a very strong Bat bogey hex, more than once. Draco remained a perfect gentleman with her, six older brothers will do that. The Hogsmeade weekend coming up was the last of the year. Draco and Ginny were having their first real date. Ginny insisted no Madame Pudifoots, it just wasn't her style. That suited Draco perfectly.

Harry and Hermione had a date that day too, but they were apperating to London. Harry had a romantic lunch planned at an Italian Restaurant That was ultimately romantic. The day went with out a hitch. Harry was wondering when something would happen. It would be a few months yet.

The summer broke warmer than usual, the train ride uneventful. When they arrived at platform 9 ¾ parents, children and Aurors all seemed in good spirits. The group headed for potter Island Took the knight bus to Malfoy Manor, they would port key out the next day. Harry was looking forward to some quality time alone with Hermione, Her parents were in the colonies, making investments for Harry in the Mundane world. They were also researching techromancy, That England had outlawed. If Harry was Correct he could start importing, as soon as the law was abolished. Sirius was working on that now. He also knew the twins and Aurthur Weasley were very inventive, He could move that forward, in productive areas an revitalize the wizard economy.

Hermione was quite pleased with going to the Island, she and Harry had discussed making it there home after Hogwarts. The beaches were clean and warm it had palm trees and banana trees in abundance. It was like a garden paradise. It did make Harry, Question Dumbledore's Judgment even more.

They were all enjoying a day at the beach, when Ginny Weasley arrived. If her mother had seen the Bikini, she was almost wearing, it would have been all out war. Hermione was wearing one too, but it was far more conservative.

This was when Hermione realized the flirting Ginny was doing, It was not only her that decided to leave the group that day.

Hermione, "I can't believe her. Flirting with you in front of Draco.

Harry "I know, its absolutely blatant. I'm not interested at all. The problem I have the most is, She is going to hurt Draco. You have no worries, I'm Madly in Love with you!"

Hermione Blushed, "You do realize that's the first time you said that. I'm in love with you too, by the way!" This started an instant Snog fest, that lasted for hours. The two were caught Snogging by Ginny latter that evening. She ran off in tears.

Hermione had enough, and went to talk to her.

Hermione, "Ginny we need to talk." as she entered the girls room

Ginny, "What is there to talk about, you stole my Harry!"

Hermione, "Ginny, this isn't about steeling. Harry and I, have a soul bond...we have since we were seven. It was outlined as a possibility in his parents will.

Ginny, "Then why did they make a marriage contract with me?"

Hermione, "Harry's parents never set forth a marriage contract for you. Dumbledore did. It was Illegal from the start. He never had the right to sign one for Harry. Because until the soul bond was checked no marriage contract was valid."

Ginny, "You mean it was all a lie?"

Hermione, "Dumbledore Lied to your family, and set you up for a fall. He hoped the bond would never happen. Then he could control the Potter seats in the Wizengomot, and the Potter fortune. He is the one who hurt you Ginny, not Harry, and not myself."

Ginny, "I'm so sorry Hermione. I thought if I caught Harry's Eye, I could win him back. I know there is no way to break a soul bond. I just hope you make him happy."

Hermione, "You Know Ginny, there is a certain blond haired guy on this island. He is madly in love with you. To Brave six older brothers, One that is a git like Ron. You better go get him! Now remember He's my friend so you better make him Happy!"

They both Headed back to the beach Laughing!

Back at the beach, harry brought out something new. He had paint ball guns for everyone. They were adjusted to work by magic. They could Have mock battles with no one getting hurt. The rule was you got hit you were out. The last standing was the winner. The battles went on daily. Harry won most of the time. Hermione or Draco would get him occasionally. He didn't care, it helped learn what to watch for. They all improved over the summer, to the point the battles lasted all day. By the end of summer they were a force to be reckoned with. The last two battles only three people were hit, out of twenty, after battling late into the evening. They also worked on DADA, everyone would be ready for tests this year.

Toward the end of summer, Sirius and Narcissa, said there was a rumor that something big was going on at Hogwarts this year, but it was top secret.

Harry was sure it would be what brought Tom and Bellatrix out of the wood work. He also felt their was still a horcrux at Hogwarts. They seemingly had searched every corner of Hogwarts, they were discussing it when Dobby Popped in.

They would look again when they returned.

"The come and go room has the room of hidden things, has youse looked in it?

Harry Looked at Dobby, "The come and Go room?"

They were going to catch the train in three days. Harry Told Dobby that when they got back to Hogwarts he could show them this room. They Port keyed Back to Malfoy Manor the next morning. After settling in they went to Diagon Alley to get their Hogwarts shopping done. The elves had picked up new school uniforms for them Harry's now carried the Potter and Griffindor head of house crests Hermione's also had the Potter House Crest and the Ravenclaw Head of house crest, Draco Had the Malfoy Head of house Crest and the one for Hufflepuff. They Got their books and potion supply's. Harry's wand cleaning kit needed to be replaced. He needed new seeker gloves too. The List insisted on formal wear for some reason. Harry got a black tux, with a cape. Hermione got a dress she wouldn't let Harry See. Draco followed Harry's lead his tie and vest were grey though. Draco sent Ginny a gift certificate for a new dress knowing her parents monetary problems. He also did it to ask what ever the function was, if she would allow him to be her escort. It seemed to work well when they got to the train. Ginny kissed him soundly in front of not only her family, but the entire school. She and Draco joined Harry and Hermione In the last compartment on the train. Over the summer Neville started Dating Susan Bones, they also joined in the last compartment.

Discussions went smoothly for most of the trip. When Ron showed up, He was about to hex Draco as soon as he came in. It took Neville and Harry, to get him out of the compartment before Ginny Hexed him. Harry Had put up with enough from Ron.

Harry, "Ron, Draco treats Ginny like a lady, He's always a perfect gentleman. I know your family had trouble with his Father. Draco is not like him at all. Leave them alone.

Ron, "But she's my sister!"

Harry, "Do you see Fred or George, acting like this, NO. they are friends with Draco. Do you think if he were hurting her at all, they wouldn't prank him to death?"

Ron, "She's MY SISTER!"

Harry. "So she has no right to be happy?"

Ron. "She doesn't need a guy to be a happy!"

Harry. "Don't you think she has the right to decide that?"

Ron "She has the ri..."

Harry, "See even you have to agree, if he hurts her then Hex him. Until then give the guy the benefit of the doubt."

They arrived at Hogsmeade with out any trouble.

It was raining when they arrived. The clouds were Low and Dark. The first years came into the great hall looking more like drown rats than little witches and wizards.

Once the sorting and the feast were concluded. The new professor was introduced. Professor Melinda Light, was the new professor of wizarding traditions. She would also be an assistant for DADA.

Remus was Harry's Proxie at the ministry of Magic, It took him away from classes on a regular Basis.

The other announcement was that Quiditch was canceled for the year. The Tri wizard Tournament was being brought back. It would involve three schools, a champion chosen from each school. More information would be given latter. They were sent to bed.

Classes the first week went well. The first DADA class with Professor Light, Harry Hermione and Draco noticed the smell of polyjuice in the room. With a reveal spell, the found it on the professors desk. They knew it was someone from Voldemort. With her experience In DADA, She would be involved in the tournament. The trio needed the Help of the founders.

The founders chamber,

The trio, entered the founders chamber. They told the founders about the polyjuiced professor. The founders agreed that it wasn't good. They had all the portraits in the castle reporting everything she did. So far she was just teaching, though her lesson on the unforgivable curses seemed more than a bit over the top. Her attempt to imperio the trio, disappointed her. They all threw it off easily.

As she tried Harry gained access to her mind. He now Knew she is Bellatrix Le Strange. They didn't dare tell anyone. If Neville found out it would cause his death...He wasn't ready to face off with her, and he would.

He also got Voldemort's plan, In the third task He would be port keyed to cemetery in Little Hangleton.

There he would be used in a ritual involving his blood, to return Tom to a body. Little did they know all his relatives bones had been removed. They replaced them with transfigured chicken Bones. Voldemort was in for a surprise!

They planned out how to get everyone they needed on site. Harry knew he would be forced into the Tournament. It was only for adults seventeen and up.

In allowing himself to compete, the ministry would unwillingly and unknowingly proclaimed his adult status. Now all he needed to do is win. That should be easy with the founders help.

The goblet

The night before Halloween The goblet of fire was brought to the great Hall. All three schools were there. Beuxbatons From France, Drumstrang from Bulgaria. Ron was drooling over the French girls. Harry and Draco weren't affected by them. Ron went totally crazy, when he saw Victor Krum The Seeker for the Bulgarian Nation team. They had gone to the world cup. Krum caught the snitch, but the Irish won the cup. The evening after the cup some wanna be death eaters were caught trying to cause trouble, but never got it off the ground. It was only a mention on page six of the Prophet. Crabbe and Goyle were amongst those caught. They got Six months in Azkaban and there wands snaped. When released the would have their magic bound and made to live as mundanes.

Harry was right the next night along with Victor Krum, Cedric Diggory, And Fluer Delacor, His name was chosen. After cat call's of cheat, And much worse he made his way to the Headmistress. He laid his hand on the cup, By MY LIFE AND MAGIC I SOLUMLY SWEAR I DID NOT, NOR DID I ASK ANYONE ELSE, TO PLACE MY NAME IN THIS GOBLET! I SO SWEAR!

Harry then took out his wand, and held it high. "LUMOS" The tip of his wand Glowed brightly.

"Headmistress, I honestly did not wish to be in this Tournament. I will fall to your judgment."

Professor McGonagal Pointed to the room the others entered and followed him.

When they arrived in the room, The Other heads were screaming foul, that harry was a cheat. The head of magical games and sports gave the decision.

MR Potters Name, came from the Goblet. He is, as of tonight, A tri wizard Champion.

Harry turned, "Is this the decision of the Ministry of Magic?

The man looked at Him. "Yes, Mr Potter It is."

Harry smiled, "Then By the Ministry I claim my rights as an adult, For by the ministries own word. Only those who are seventeen or older may participate. Thus Making me an adult." Thank you. I will Compete!"

The headmistress was a bit befuddled, but because the ministry had inadvertently proclaimed Harry an adult, there was nothing she could do.

Albus Dumbledore's Home,

The Daily Prophet Was delivered the next morning. He saw the Headline,

POTTER TO COMPETE

During the champion selection of the Tri-Wizard Tournament. Harry Potter, The Boy Who Lived, Had his name erupt from the Goblet of Fire. Though he made a wizards oath on his life and Magic, was forced to compete. Will he be enough to survive this tournament. We can only hope he will.

Albus threw the paper down, thinking. He rejected me, and my council. This should prove him. He needs my help. I'll get my plan back on track.

The trio, was getting news from the founders. The first task was Dragons. Harry would need to retrieve a golden egg from a nesting mother dragon. No chance of kidnap on that one. Salazar began,"Harry, Dragons speak parcel as snakes do. When you enter the circlet Speak to the dragon. They are intelligent creatures. Show her the bad egg. Then carefully remove it. Thank the dragon and leave."

Rowena "If she wishes to speak with you. Tell her for the safety of her baby's you will talk to her latter."

Helga spoke, "Don't make any threatening moves keep your wand holstered."

Godric Finished up with "Show no fear, If you do you're Toast."

Harry looked at Godric, "No fear, that should be easy!"

Draco Looked at Harry, "Just don't piss your pants."

Hermione hot Draco in the arm, "What a thing to say!"

Draco laughed, "Just trying to break the tension."

Harry Laughed, "I could always call Nellie to handle it."

Draco looked a bit green, "One look and the dragon dies, but who else does."

Harry, "I'll admit it would work, scare the hell out the whole school too."