Master of Mischief

by keeperoliver

Sequel to Spy in the Ointment, Harry, Ginny, Draco, Neville, Hermione and the rest start their education at Hogwarts. There is will be a new item added to the point system, much to the enjoyment of the students. With the evil gone, there will more fun.

11. Chapter 11

Master of Mischief Keeperoliver Chapter 11

A/N: Alright folks, it is time to ask you all for help. I would like some ideas for pranks. Please, if you offer, try to make them original, and funny. No TuTu's, or changing hair colors. No period dressing, such as Colonial, or King George period clothing. And nothing that could potentially hurt some on Luiz, Diane, Duke, Jaime, Mae, my brilliant Grand Daughter, Jessie, And you, you wonderful witch, give me your ideas. If you wish, you can go to my bio, and send me a PM. Look forward to your ideas, and if I use any, I will give credit to where credit is due. On a more somber note, I wish to apologise to any reader I may have offended with the prank that the Professors pulled on their own children. It was all in jest, and I did try an apologise to Harry, through Lily. Whether he accepts or not, is yet to be seen. That being the case, on with the show, or should I say, on with the Story.

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Peter and Delilah were sitting down to dinner, enjoying the conversation they were having. Peter had just come home from work, not an hour ago. He worked for the Ministry, in a less noticeable position, for the Dept. of Transportation. He was hoping that he could move up to a more prominent position, but so far he was never approached. He and Delilah survived on what he and she made, but they were just getting by. They were happy, though, because they had each other, and their friends.

There was a knock on the door, and Peter got up to answer it.

"Wormy, old buddy, old pal." was Sirius' greeting for his friend. "What's for dinner, and did you prepare it or your lovely wife?"

"Ugh, Pads. Couldn't you have given us a little warning before you show up? Dinner is ready, but I don't know if there is enough left for you. We are sorry, but we try to make just enough for us, so that nothing goes to waste."

Sirius had a thoughtful look on his face. "I'm sorry Peter, I should have told you in advance, but you know me, everything is on the spur of the moment. I'll leave now, so that you can get on with your meal. Tell Del, I love how that sounds, I will talk to the both of you later." As he turned around to leave, he heard the sweet voice of Delilah beckoning him back. "Sirius, Please come in and join us for dinner. Peter did not know how much food was prepared, and we have enough to feed you, and Peter can still have his seconds."

Peter grumbled in defeat, and led Sirius to the kitchen. Sirius took a seat between Peter and Delilah, and helped himself to the food that sat on the table. He looked at Peter, smirked, and added more to his Plate.

Peter's eyes bulged in his sockets, when he saw all the food that was sitting on Sirius's plate. Delilah just giggled at the two friends. "Peter,calm down, there is more in the pot on the stove. You will not starve. Honestly, you act as if we were poor or something. I will never turn a friend away from the dinner table, when they show up, unannounced or expected. You will also do your self good if you would do the same."

Sirius finished his meal, as did Peter and Delilah, and they were cleaning the table, when Sirius asked them if he could talk to them about a personal matter. They finished cleaning up, and then went to the living room, to get comfortable, and listen to Sirius.

"I just wanted you to know, that James and I have left the Ministry. We retired from the Aurors, and it became official today. We also want you to know, that we are opening a Wizarding shopping mall in the Hogwarts area, and have asked all the business owners to set up shop in the mall, so that we do not steal each others business. I am telling you this, because we, James and I, want you to run a business for us. The profits, minus 20%, will be yours. The twenty percent covers the rental for the shop. The mall, is completed, and we hope to open when the school starts up after the Hols. James and I want you to run a Wizarding dress shop. There are full lines of dress robes, every day robes, and formal robes. There will also be Muggle attire, foot ware, and unmentionables, if you know what I mean. The mall will be open seven days a week, and we would expect you to work at least four of them, You can have students in fourth and sixth year work on weekends, already approved by Minerva, and the board members. It is to help those students that are less fortunate than some, and also to help the pure bloods to learn the value of an honest days work. Once the school has opened back up, there will be a meeting of all the vendors, and the students as to their requirements. It has also been cleared that every weekend will be a Hogsmeade weekend, as every house will have a different weekend to visit the Mall. We have also set the Mall up, where the Hogwarts express will stop under the Mall, and the trip to Hogwarts will be protected from the elements, via a tunnel. How do you two feel about this?"

Delilah was thrilled at the idea, and Peter was content with this. He had doubts about the success of the venture, but if De was happy, then so would he. They agreed, and Peter said he would turn in his resignation the next work day, to which Sirius said, "No need Peter, as we turned in yours the same time that James and I did. You will be getting your vacation pay plus your regular pay next payday, plus a bonus check for your perfect work record."

At first, Peter was upset that James and Sirius did this behind his back, assuming he would take the job, but soon realised that he would have extra money for the Christmas shopping, and the special gift he wanted to get for his beloved wife. He thanked Sirius for his resourcefulness, and the opportunity. He thought it would be rough at first, with every one trying to get used to the idea, but eventually it would smooth out.

Little did he know the success that the Marauder's Sanctuary, the name of the Mall, was going to be huge.

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James had just informed Harry of the grand opening of the new Mall that he and Sirius were opening next to Hogsmeade, and Harry could not be Happier. He had also found out that Molly would be opening a Restaurant in the Mall, called a Taste of Home. Aberforth would be opening a new nightclub called, naturally, the Hogshead Inn, with a mixture of both muggle and magical music. Madam Rosemerta would be opening the Founder's Den. Ted Tonks and Andromeda, were opening the Three Rings, Quality Quidditch Equipment Shop. Many more shops would opening, including some from Diagon Alley.

Harry had also been informed that, for the first time, all years were welcome to go on the weekends. Harry had also learned that the Twins had reserved a special area of the Mall, that covered the two floors, all open area, with entries on both levels.

Harry, that evening Mirrored Ginny to ask if she had heard the news, and an excited Ginny answered the mirror call, so Harry assumed she had.

"Harry, have you heard what they built at Hogsmeade?"

"Yes Gin, Dad just told me. He said the reason we didn't see it at the station, was because of the concealment charms that were put up, to keep it a secret. Is your Mom excited about opening up her Restaurant?"

"Excited isn't the word I would use to describe how she feels. Mental would more suit her actions.

She's working on her menus at the moment, and the table is cluttered with her recipes. She is trying to design the uniforms for her workers, and the table cloths for the dining area. The dinner ware, and flat ware. The glasses with her emblem on them. Her emblem is a large dinner plate with T on one side, and a H on the other side, both smaller than the plate. Sort of like a place setting. She's driving everyone nuts. She drives us out of the Kitchen, and then calls us back in to ask our opinion, then kicks us back out, and then calls us back in to give her a hand with something, then kicks us back out. It is funny, if you stop to think about it, but who has time to stop. It's only because I'm talking to you, that I am not done there doing something, only to be kicked back out."

"Why don't you ask if you and the twins and Ron can come stay here for the Hols, to get out her way?"

"You know what, that just might work? Thanks, I think Ill try that tomorrow morning."

"Why not tonight?"

"I have six new flavors to experiment with, How many have you got?"

"I have six also. I didn't know they had so many different flavors. With the six I just picked up, that gives me what, twenty five different flavors."

"Same here, we must have them all. Look at all the fun we can have experimenting with them."

"I look forward to every last flavor that lips enhance."

"Don't you mean that enhances my lips?"

"Oh no, nothing could enhance perfection, you only add to the flavor, making the taste more devine."

"Do you know why I love you so much? It's because I love cheese, and you are the cheesiest person I know. Have you been talking to Sirius again?"

Harry took on a hurt appearance, and pleaded, "That was my own creation, and I thought it was beautiful. It is evident we don't share the same thoughts about the spoken word."

"You stinker, you've been talking to Hermione, trying to learn the way to a woman's heart. I will tell you though, if I wasn't already yours, after that line, I would be now. It really was sweet. Now about those experiments."

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Draco and Daphne were sitting in Draco's room, talking about the new mall, kissing, about the homework they had over the Hols, kissing, about Christmas plans, kissing, and did I mention Kissing. They were disrupted by Daphne's little sister Astoria, when she came in and told them dinner was ready. Astoria would be starting Hogwarts next year, and was looking forward to it.

The three went down to dinner, and joined Narcissa and Sirius at the table, when there was a knock on there door. Sirius went to see who it was, and was greeted by Peter and Delilah, with Peter saying,"What's for dinner, I'm Starving, and Delilah is as well?"

Sirius barked out a laugh, and showed them in. "I guess I deserved that. Come in you two and join us at the table. Dinner is just now being served. You have impeccable timing."

Narcissa came in to see who it was, and immediately pulled Delilah into a hug, and then Peter, "Come in you two, and join us. Severus should be down any minute now, he had some last minute tests to grade. We have Daphne and Astoria staying with us for the Holidays, and they and Draco are sitting at the table waiting for us."

Severus came down the stairs, and welcomed peter with a handshake, and Delilah with a hug and a kiss on the cheek. "Hello you two, Happy Christmas."

"And the same to you also, Severus." Said Delilah.

They joined the youths at the table, and talked about the new Mall that was going in at Hogsmeade. What shops were going in, as well as the recreational establishments. The plans for the covered passage to Hogwarts, and for the train. Every one was looking forward to it.

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Hermione and Fred were making good use of their mirrors. Like Harry and Ginny, they had each twenty five flavors of chap stick and were doing their best to come up with the perfect flavor mix. They were currently having caramel apple pie. Delicious! Hermione's mother Jean happened to walk in on her and asked why she was kissing her mirror.

Hermione was no longer bashful about her feeling for Fred, and told her mother about The Flavors of their kisses, by use of chap stick. Jean found that hard to believe, so Hermione had her use hers to contact dad. She told Fred she would get back to him in a minute. Jean had Hermione contact her dad, who was down stairs, which Hermione did, then handed her mother the phone. When Dan answered the page, Jean asked if he wanted to partake in an experiment. Dan said sure as long as it didn't hurt. Jean turned around and put cinnamon chap stick on her lips, as Dan loved cinnamon. She turned around, and told Dan to kiss her image in the mirror. Dan started to laugh and said, "Why don't you come down stairs and get the real thing?"

"Because you git, this is an experiment Now shut up and Kiss me."

Jean put her lips to the mirror, and Dan let out another laugh before he kissed the image of his wife. At first there was nothing, and then Dan about fainted when he tasted Cinnamon. He did not break the kiss for several minutes, enjoying the taste of his two favorite spices, Jean and Cinnamon. When he broke, he had a smile on his face when he asked. "What was that?"

Jean explained, "Hermione told me that her and Fred discovered it while sharing a kiss at school, through the mirrors."

"Mother, I did not say that. I did not tell you how we found out. It was actually Harry and Ginny who discovered it. Even his mom and dad didn't know about it, and his dad was the one who made the mirrors. If every one at school had one of these, I don't think any homework would get done."

"So how many kids at school has one of these?" piped in her dad through the mirror.

"Just Harry, Ginny, Fred and I, that I know of. Draco wants one for him and Daphne, and might get one for Christmas, like I did last year from Harry."

"Does Harry realize how much money he could make by selling these to the students at school.?"

"Dad, Harry doesn't work that way, besides, do you know how much a set of these would sell for?

About 125,000 pounds, or 500 galleons, with each galleon worth 250 pounds."

"And Harry gave you a set for Christmas? Why are you with Fred, you should be with Harry." Said her dad.

"Harry is already taken dad, But I have told her, if she ever gets tired of him, to let me know first, as I will take him and Fred. I have a lot of love in my heart." Hermione laughed at her father's astonished look. "Just kidding Dad. I mean I did tell Ginny that, but I would never do that to Fred. I do love Harry, But i understand now, that it's like a brotherly/sisterly kind of love. He is the brother I never had."

Jean had a tear in her eye. She never knew Hermione felt that way about being an only child. She was sorry for not being able to conceive another child, due to the complications caused by Hermione's birth.

"Mom, I'm sorry. I didn't mean it that way. I know you would like another child, and I know it was because if me that you can't. But that does not lesson the fact that I love both you and dad very much, and would not change anything in my life, if it meant I couldn't love you the same way, as I do now."

Hermione and Jean hugged, both steaming tears, and was soon joined by Dan, who witnessed the whole scene in the mirror. Hermione never did get back to Fred this night, but would explain to him later on why.

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Christmas saw the entire clan at the Burrow, all the parents and adults bringing something for the meal. The gift exchange was made earlier in the day, and everyone was pleased with what they got, although Draco was disappointed that Harry did not give him a set of mirrors.

The meal was outstanding, and the company was was even better. There were different talks going around the table, and then Ginny got up, and said. "Everyone, I have an announcement to make. Luna and I received our test scores back, and I am happy to say, that we will both be going into second year when return after the Hols. It seems that the help we received from our friends allowed us to receive O's in all our subjects. And Luna wished me to pass along to all those who did assist us a very big thank you, and a very Happy Christmas." and everyone at the table was cheering loudly for her.

Delilah then stood up and said, "Since announcements are being made, I think that it is now my turn, and even Peter is unaware of this, I went to the Healers the other day, and found out that Peter and I are soon to be parents. I am three months along, and it is due in June."

Remus had to help Peter of the floor, as he fell out of his chair. Peter got up and Grabbed his wife and kissed her fiercely. If he hadn't been holding her, he would be picking her up off the floor, as Peter had never kissed her with such passion before. She had given him the one thing he wanted most for Christmas, a complete family.

Severus then stood up. "Alright then, to continue on with this theme, I would like to say Merry Christmas to Remus Lupin, ex-werewolf, and he pulled a vial out of his jacket pocket and handed it to Remus. Remus had a tear in his eye, as he pulled the stopper off the vial, looked at the content, raised it in the air, and said, "Cheers." and downed the liquid in one go.

For a minute there was nothing, and then Remus threw back his head and screamed. He fell to the floor, and then there was an evil dark cloud that looked like bile, leaving his body. It took the shape of the werewolf for an instant, and then it evaporated. Remus was shaken for a minute, and then a huge grin appeared on his face. He knew he was free from the curse. He stood up, and thanked Severus with a hug, which he returned. Then Remus turned to Tonks, and dropped down to one knee, "Nymphadora Tonks, I have been afraid to ask this question, as I did not know how to approach it in my past state. Now that I am free of the curse, For the first time in many years I feel like a whole man. What I would like you to do is, make me a whole man. I don't want to feel like one, I want to be one, and that can only happen if you agree to be my wife. So Dora, would you do me the honor of being my wife, and marry me?"

"Damn it Severus, why couldn't you have done this two years ago? I could have a child already, Yes Remus, my love, I will marry you, right now if you want to."

Harry was laughing so hard, he had to catch his breath. "Is there anyone else who wishes to make an announcement? Fred?"

"Oi Harry, put me on the spot why don't cha. Ok, here goes. Hermione, since the day I saw you get on the Hogwarts Express I have been captured by your beauty, style, elegance and grace. Your intelligence, humor, understanding and caring. You are perfect in every way, and with your parents permission, I would like to formally ask you to be my girlfriend. What do you say?"

"Fred, there is no way I am going to break this festive mood. You took advantage of the moment, knowing I had to say yes, to keep every one in the right frame of mind. You really should have been in Slytherin, as that was the sneakiest trick I have ever seen."

Fred raised his eyebrow, and waited for a minute before replying, "You still didn't answer my question."

"Certainly I did, Twice as a matter of fact."

"I must have fallen asleep then, because I missed it."

"Next time you will listen when I say something then, won't you?"

"Does anyone know what she said, because I don't think I am, going to get another straight answer, if I ever did get one in the first place?"

Ron looked at his brother and said,"Look Fred, I may not be the smartest leaf on the tree, but I definitely heard her answer you twice."

"AHHHHHHH! Even my evil young brother knows. George help me out here, oh brother of mine."

Ginny saved him the embarrassment by saying, "Look Fred, she said She was not going to break the festive mood. What answer would have broke that mood?"

Fred thought for a minute and answered, "NO?"

"Fred, you amaze me, you can actually think. Now the second part. Hermione said you took advantage of the situation and forcing her to say yes. So there you go, she answered you twice."

"So which is the correct answer, no or yes?"

"Mom, are you sure you didn't drop him on his head when he was a baby? How can anyone be so thick?"

Hermione was laughing up a pain in her side. Ginny was tearing her brother up, and he acted like he didn 't have a clue. Jean and Dan were enjoying the show as well. The first Christmas they have spent with a magical family, and they hoped it would not be the last. it was a fantastic experience.

Fred finally thought about it, and came up with Hermione had said yes. SHE SAID YES! He grabbed Hermione by the waist and swung her around, all the time saying thank you.

James stood up this time, "All right, I guess one more won't hurt now will it. Harry, I know your sister has been away for a long time, because of her problem, but we have been told that her treatments have finally defeated the germ that infested her body when she was five, and they are releasing her to come home. Although she won't be able to join you this year at Hogwarts, she will be attending next year. Harry, Samantha is cured of her cancer."

Harry dropped to his knees, crying. Ginny joined him and pulled him in for a hug. When they had sent Samantha to America, Chicago to be exact, they gave her a 10% survival rate. That meant her prognosis was less than bad. But she had pulled through and was soon to join her family.

For Harry Potter the Christmas's keep getting better and better.

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Harry wouldn't get to see Samantha until he was back at school. So the rest of the Hols went by very slow for him. But finally the day to go back arrived. He had said his farewells to all his Family members and his friends and boarded the train once more, with anticipation. He found the cab with his friends and sat down with Ginny settling in his lap. they talked about what Ginny and Luna had to look forward to starting second year. They talked about Remus and Tonks, Peter and Delilah. they talked until the train finally arrived at Hogsmeade Station, the New Hogsmeade Station. and the Marauders Sanctuary Mall. Oh ya, things were looking up for the rest of the second year.

End note: For those who thought I forgot about Samantha, I just want to say, I did. But I remembered in time to salvage her. Any family member is important to the story, so I had to re-establish contact with her. Please don't send a lynch mob after me, as I claim old age as my defense. Again sorry if this confuses you, because it sure confused me trying to figure out how to bring her back into the story.