Chapter 34
The night had arrived, Halloween night. The Champions of the Tournament would be chosen tonight and many people were exited. Yuri would not be interfering in who would be chosen for the tournament, a request done by Harry himself. The Grim Reapers were tense, tonight would inform them if there was a spy in Hogwarts or not. With the real Moody in place they knew that he couldn't be the spy, but had also informed them that Barty Crouch Junior had been at his house but had surprisingly enough escaped. Everybody was already gathered in the Great Hall waiting for it all to start. Harry sat beside Ginny, an arm wrapped around her waist. Dinner had just ended and although it was a slightly tensed story, people were also whispered. At last the Headmaster of Hogwarts stood causing silence to form in the hall. Dumbledore would be presiding over the selection of the Champions since it was Hogwarts who was hosting the entire thing.
As silence fell over the hall, everybody watched with a mixture of fear and hope as the cup was revealed to them all.
"Eternal glory! That's what awaits the student who wins this tournament. But to do this, that student must survive three extremely dangerous tasks. Now let me be clear. If chosen, you stand alone. Now the champions will be chosen by an impartial selector ... the Goblet of Fire. " He stated, his voice sounding wise and knowledgable.
With that everybody's attention turned tot he Goblet waiting for something to happen. With a bright flash of magic the cop ejaculated a piece of parchment then fluttered down until Dumbledore caught it.
"The Champion of Durmstrang is, Viktor Krum!"
With that announcement the hall burst into applause. Krum stood from his seat at Slytherin earning handshakes and taps on the back from his fellow Dursmtrang students. He shook Dumbledores hand before leaving to walk out of the Great Hall.
Another flash of light caused the students to settled down.
"The Champion for Beaxubatons is Miss Fleur Delacour!" The Headmaster announced and everybody cheered as Fleur stood she gave a wink to Harry who shot her a smirk. Fleur was one of the people who had been sent back to the past with them. This would mean that they had two people
As soon as she left the hall a third piece of parchment was ejeculated.
"The Champion for Nature Academy is, Harry Potter!"
This caused Nature to burst into cheers, Harry was the top student in the school even if he wouldn't be using his magic he had his elemental powers that were superb. Leaving the hall Harry didn't noticed that his parents were as pale as a white wall nor did he noticed Sirius and Remus looking at Minerva who had also grown slightly pale.
Out of the Great Hall, Harry let a sigh leave his lips before he sat down beside Fleur. She looked at him in shock before giving him a smile that he returned. Two Time Travellers in a tournament was better then one, in Harry's mind. Suddenly the door opened again and in walked a person Harry did not want to see. Demeter had entered the room looking pale and shaking from head to toe. Hurriedly Harry ran over to his brother and put his hands on his shoulders. The moment Demeter looked into his eyes Harry wanted to groan.
Suddenly the door opened and in walked the four Heads of schools, Barty Crouch, and Luda Bagman. Fallowing behind them were the Potters, Moody and Minerva.
"What is the meaning of this Albus. I was under the impression that you had an age limit ward around the Goblet!" Madam Maxime stated.
"My dear woman, I did indeed have an age limit around it along with numerous other wards. I do not know how Demeter Potter could have entered his name, but I am fairly certain he did not. Some other person has." The Headmaster stated causing Demeter to tremble.
"An older student then, or his brother!" Krum spat while glaring at Harry who glared back.
"I wouldn't put my own brother in danger Headmaster of Durmstrang, and I know that my little brother would never dream of participating in this tournament." Harry growled a wind blowing at his hair, his anger surfacing yet he was making sure to keep a tight hold on it. Or as tight a hold as could with while scaring the coward.
"Now, now Harry no need to anger. The Headmaster of Durmstang, although out of line, has a point. Another student could have placed you're brothers name in the Goblet. If it wasn't a student then it was an adult." The Headmistress of Nature announced.
"Are you insinuating that we would willingly put a boy into this tournament against his will." Karkaroff shouted his voice filled with anger.
"I am just pointing out that it is suspicious that the Boy who lived has been entered into this tournament against his own will." She stated, not even backing down.
"How dare you, you little squib."The man sneered and Harry growled as he sent wind like hands to stop the man from taking his wand and aiming it at his Headmistress.
"Might I add Karkaroff that not everybody in my school are squibs and everybody can perform some kind of magic and most can perform both. I am can perform both and there is a reason I am Headmistress of my school." She sneered her eyes narrowed. "Harry release him."
Harry did as told although reluctantly. He then took his place beside her causing her to smile softly.
"There is a clear disadvantage between students Albus, all but one can do magic, Harry is an Elemental.." Lily tried but the Headmistress of Nature stepped in.
"Harry is my top student, he is capable of this tournament just as any other magic user is. Do not even think that there is a disadvantage between them. Harry can do just as well as the others without magic. As just shown to you Harry is able and strong. Perhaps the strongest wind elemental I have ever seen. " She stated and Harry gave her a smile that she returned. "As for the champion for Hogwarts, he is the same age as my own student, I do not see why the others complain, it isn't as though Hogwarts has two Champions and I am sure the boy has friends that will gladly aid him in his tasked ahead."
"Yes, yes, very true my dear woman. But it is against the rules to aid a champion." Ludo Bagman stated causing the Harry to chuckle.
"It is against the rules for a staff member or a judge to aid him. Students are neither and so can aid him in anyway they can." Harry stated.
"Yes, um well then let us inform the Champions of what they shall be facing for the first task." Ludo Bagman stated.
"The first task is designed to test your daring, so we are not going to be telling you what it is. Courage in the face of the unknown is an important quality in a wizard ... very important ..." Bartemius Crouch Sr. Stated and Harry looked to his brother was still pale, but he looked green. "The task shall take part on the 24 of November, we wish you all luck."
With that they all left and Harry was lead out by his Headmistress. She brought him to her office inside the buss where they both sat down and disused a few things.
"Harry, I know you are very worried for your brother and I give you permission to help him in anyway possible. He is your blood and I wouldn't expect anything less from you. I also want you to know that we are not here just for the prestige of our school but to make connections with the other schools to show them that Elementals are just as good as everybody else." She stated and Harry gave a nod.
"I understand Professor and I will show them just how talented Elementals can be." Harry stated and the Headmistress gave him a tense smile before dismissing him.
Later that night, the Grim Reapers all gathered in the Room of Requirements, none spoke as Harry looked into the fire. He had been avoiding his parents and the others all night. He was trying to determine what the best course of action would be during the tournament.
"Harry do you think Demeter is ready?" Ginny asked and he turned to her.
"No, but he will be. I will train him and we shall see what will happen. Nothing will happen to my little brother if I can stop it. We know the tasks of the tournament. Nothing has changed there, Demeter also knows them along with Fleur, I'm sure Krum will figure it all out as well. Right now we need to concentrate on who the hell put my little brothers name in that god forsaken Goblet." Harry growled.
"Got it, do you think Voldemort has a spy in here?" Draco asked while sitting up straighter.
"Yes, it is most possible, last time it was a fake Moody but we all know it's not the one this time. The thing is who is it?" Harry whispered while looking into a fire.
"Well I'm sure we'll be able to figure it out if not, this tournament may hold more hidden secrets then we care to have." Neville remarked and everybody gave nods.
"Alright well, we shall be on guard." Fred stated.
"Harry if you want I can help Demeter." Neville stated and Harry gave him a bright smile.
"Thanks Neville, I'd appreciate that and I'm sure he will as well. Just make sure he comes up with the ideas." Harry stated and Neville gave a nod.
Soon most of the people left leaving Harry and Ginny alone. For a moment they just sat on a sofa wrapped in each others arms looking into the fire. Finally Harry turned to Ginny and gave her a gentle smile.
"Want to dance?" He asked asked her causing Ginny to smile up at him.
"I'd love to." She agreed.
Gently Harry got to his feet and pulled Ginny up as well. Suddenly the room changed into a ball room and Harry waved his wand over Ginny, as she spun, transfiguring her clothing into a gold gown and his own clothes into dress pants and dress shirt. He brought her close before they gently danced. In the background a soft music was playing and both teens had gentle smiles on their faces. Ginny's head was resting on Harry's chest while Harry's head was resting on Ginny's head. As the music played they continued to dance, doing a few twirls and lifts.
The last time they had danced like this was when the night before the final battle in the Ravenclaw Property. It had been a night of love and a night all to themselves. Both had felt fear, fear for the lives of those they loved and there own.
In the Headmasters office James, Lily, Remus, Sirius and Minerva were all gathered with the Headmaster himself. Lily was pacing back and forced with everybody watching her worriedly.
"Lily please sit down." James sighed yet that was all Lily needed as she spun and glared at her husband.
"Sit down, SIT DOWN! James Potter do you have any idea what is happening! Our two son's have been entered into a tournament that has killed, KILLED people in the past! It's the reason the Triwizard Tournament was stopped and don't give me the bullshit that it's the Quiwizard Tournament or other such bullshit because it's the same thing Albus!" Lily shouted. "One entered willingly, WILLINGLY JAMES! Demeter was entered against his own will and now has no choice but to participate! What sort of mother am I for letting this happen! Why would this happen! Why did Harry enter this blasted tournament!"
As she shouted the last statement she burst into tears and was about to fall but thanks to Remus quick reflexes he caught her and brought her over to the sofa so that she could sit down.
"Lily..." he whispered.
"Don't Lily me Remus Lupin, and you Sirius Black! You probably told him to enter this blasted tournament, thought it would probably be funny!" She cried out causing Sirius to growl.
"I would never, ever put Harry in such a dangerous position, he is my family Lily, my heir! Yes I made Harry my heir, when I die he will be Lord Black, but most of all he is like a son I never had and never will have. You yourself know that I am not capable of having children!" Sirius stated eyes flashing as James looked at him with sadness.
It was true, Sirius wouldn't be able to have any children because of his time as an Auror. Sirius and he had been partners and during a battle, Sirius had stepped in front of a spell meant for James. Latter they found out that the spell had stopped people from being able to have any children. It had devastated Sirius and James.
"That boy has lived with me since he ran away from you're home. He is family and I protect family. I was just as shocked as you were that Harry would ever enter his name in the Goblet for this Tournament." Sirius stated before crossing his arms and looking out the window.
"Sirius, I'm sorry, so sorry, I'm just worried for Harry and Demeter. Harry can't do magic and...and both are just fourteen." Lily whispered.
"Lily you asked why anybody would enter Demeter into a tournament that could kill him, can you not think of any reason?" Remus asked and for a moment both Lily and James looked at him then James paled.
"It's because Demeter is the boy who lived." He whispered and Minerva noticed how Dumbledore looked at his desk in guilt.
"Exactly, we might have a spy inside Hogwarts that entered Demeters name because he or she thought it would be the perfect way to kill Demeter because of his statue as the boy who lived." Remus stated.
"Oh god, what are we going to do? We have to prepare Demeter!" Lily exclaimed.
"We can't." Minerva whispered. "But students can."
The last part was whispered so that only Remus could hear her and he agreed although in his mind, he knew that Harry already had plans to prepare Demeter for this. He would need to speak with the boy on this matter, especially since he had never told them that he would be entering the tournament.
"Well with two underage students entered into this tournament, we shall see what will happen." The Headmaster remarked
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The next day Hogwarts was a buzz with all sorts of excitement. The Gryffindors were quite cheerful about having one of their own entered into the tournament while most were talking about who would win. The moment Harry walked into the hall though he was instantly dragged out by his godfather and the Head of Gryffindor along with Remus. Instantly he was brought into an empty classroom where he was forced into a chair.
"Explain." Remus growled and Harry looked at them for a moment before letting a sigh leave his lips.
"You know I knew you two would do this, I didn't expect you Minnie." Harry remarked causing the Head of Gryffindor to scowled.
"Harry Potter, you will explain this instant why you dared entered your name into the Tournament!" She ordered causing Harry to sigh again.
"Simple, we needed somebody inside this tournament, Voldemort is coming back through this one tournament and we have to have a chance to stop him. Not to mention the fact that we suspected something like Demeter being entered would happen. Hermione, Ron and I all put our names into the Goblet to give us the chance. We aren't doing this for fame, we are doing this to protect people and Demeter, if he would have been entered. It was a Grim Reapers choice." Harry stated in a calm voice that did nothing to ease the others worries.
"Harry this tournament, it's dangerous." Remus whispered and Harry shot him a look.
"I know perfectly well ho dangerous this tournament is. I have gone through worse then this." Harry stated before standing. "I'm sorry if this is worrying but you knew that our plans was to enter at least one Grim Reaper into this tournament. If Nature wouldn't have come then Ginny or another person would have been entered."
Of course that had Minerva paling yet before she could say anything Harry had walked out of the class room and back into the Great Hall here he sat beside his brother.
"How you doing?" He asked softly.
"Neville told me, that he would help me as best he could." Demeter answered but Harry could see that the boy was still pale.
"It's going to be okay, alright Demeter, you'll see." Harry whispered and Demeter gave him a weak smile that Harry returned, even though his was more confident.
"Harry you're so confident and brave, how can I be more like you?" Demeter whispered causing Harry to chuckle.
"Confidence came with my adventures. Bravery, that, we all have deep inside of us, all you have to do is find it and bring it to the surface to use and to empower. Neville was just like you when he was younger. His confidence and bravery bloomed with war came and when he knew he needed to get better. You'll see it's in your heart." Harry stated and Demeter gave him a slightly brighter smile. "Now let me be the first to worn you. With the revival of the Tournament, or should I say a modified version of the tournament, publicity for the tournament is really important. The Ministry wants it to bring them prestige and respect. We'll probably be required to pose for photographs and even give interviews. Trust me when I say that if you want my help to bale you go it. Last time this happened, it was Rita Skeeter and I am all to positive that it's going to be her. I know just who to give our interview to and it won't be published with lies." Harry stated causing Demeter look at him in shock.
When Harry had announced that there would be a photo shot of sorts he had grown pale thankfully for him Harry knew many secret passageways.
"We'd still have to attend though because there will be the wands check to see if our wands are in working condition. Thankfully I don't have one." Harry said with a sarcastic tone that caused Demeter to chuckle.
"I have to thank you Harry, you'll be saving my life." Demeter whispered and Harry gave a chuckle before clapping his back.
"I'll go speak with Luna." With that Harry stood and walked towards Ravenclaw table. When he arrived he sat beside Luna earning looks from the Ravenclaws. "Hi Luna." he chirped while taking an apple.
"Hello Harry." Luna said in her dreamy like voice. "How are you today?"
"Oh I'm doing brilliantly, just informed Demeter of you know what." He stated causing Luna to giggle softly. "I was wondering if the Quibbler would like two interviews and photo shoots." Harry whispered so that only Luna would hear him.
"You and Demeter?" She asked.
"Yes, and possibly Fleur, you know the Daily Prophet, they'll probably send Skeeter for the damn interviews and the last time that happened it was horrible." Harry stated and Luna gave a nod.
"I'll do it myself and tell daddy. I know he'll agree and I don't think mum will have anything against it." Luna stated causing Harry to grin.
"Thank you Luna, you remember when it is?" He asked and she gave a nod.
"Good." After that he told her the location before bidding her a good day and walking back over to Gryffindor to tell Demeter the good news. With that he left the hall just before the Potters arrived.
Walking towards Hagrids hut, Harry looked around and when he noticed nobody looking turned into his Grim form and raced into the Forbidden forest for a day of adventure. Ron and Hermione would be doing something else. Running through the forest he came to a stop at a clearing. What he say caused him to growl. It was a little baby unicorn, right beside it's mother, that was deeply injured. A large spider, Harry knew all to well, was attacking. Turning back into his human body he formed a wind dome around the unicorns before sending a slashing hex at the spider. The hex hit strait on slicing the creature in two. Swiftly Harry went over to the wind dome and cancelled it showing that the unicorns were still inside and quite fearful.
"Hello there." He whispered, using his most gentle voice. "My names Harry, if you will, I'd like to help you." He whispered while slowly approaching.
When the unicorns didn't move Harry finally went to his knees and gently brought out his wand. Waiving it over the unicorns injuries he a deep gash on the unicorns rib cage. With a sigh he sat back on his heels. He knew it was a bad idea using magic on a unicorn, it just didn't sit well with them. Gently he summoned his back pack from his room. It arrived in a few seconds and swiftly he pulled out a large set of bandages. He put them aside before taking a book out. Looking it through he finally found a potion, or a past that could be used to heal wounds on unicorns. He only needed a handful of dry herbs that were in his bag.
Putting the book down, Harry got to work on the healing past. When he finished he gently sat beside the unicorn and started to apply the past to the wound. When that was done he was able to wrap the bandages around the unicorn.
"Alright, these bandages are magical so that they will disintegrate once your wound is completely healed." Harry whispered, still feeling slightly stupid. The unicorn gave a soft sound before gently standing. "Well then, be safe, those spiders are the worst kind." Harry whispered and just before he was about to leave the baby unicorn attached itself to his sleeve causing him to look down at it in shock.
Turning to look at the adult unicorn Harry was mystified when it shook it's head causing several strands of it's hair to fall to the ground. Then it back away and touched them with it's horn. There was a glow and then the unicorn picked whatever it was up and walked over to Harry. Gently extending his hand Harry was shocked to see a necklace fall into his hand. It was a bracelet made of unicorn hair. It was thick and made into a braid. In the centre was a white crystal like pearl.
"Wow, I don't know what to say other then thank you and be safe." He whispered before gently placing the bracelet on his wrist and patting the baby unicorn on its head.
Suddenly he turned into his Grim Form and was shocked to see that the bracelet was no a choker and wrapped around his neck. With a bow to the unicorns he raced off. Arriving back at Hogwarts three hours later. Transforming back he noticed that the bracelet was back around his wrist and shook it off to magic. Going on he entered the school just in time to see his parents. The moment they say him, Harry gulped and was about to run when he was stopped.
"Harry James Potter, stop right there and turn." His mother ordered and not wanting to anger the red head even more Harry did so. "We have been looking all over for you so that we can speak. Demeter is waiting for us in the chambers."
With that Harry was lead to his parents rooms and indeed Demeter was sitting there and as soon as Harry walked in shot him a grin that had Harry scowling.
"Got caught I see." He stated.
"Didn't know they were looking." He muttered before flopping down beside his brother. "So why did you want to speak with us?"
"You're kiddo right kiddo, you both were entered into a deadly tournament that you can die in. One was willingly entered the other was forced. I have one question for you Harry. Why do you think you had to enter the tournament?" James asked and for a moment Harry just looked at them.
He knew he couldn't tell them the truth, he couldn't tell them that it was because Voldemort was going to come back through this tournament. He couldn't tell them no because it would be to dangerous and would most probably screw things up for them.
"Harry you didn't have to enter the tournament just to prove yourself to us." Lily whispered yet Harry had already decided on the right way to go, act like a pompous idiot who thinks he could do everything.
"I didn't enter this tournament for that, I thought it would be fun so I entered." he stated and on his right he could see Demeter looking at him for a moment before looking away.
"Fun, you thought it would be FUN! Harry James Potter, I thought you were smarter then this!" Lily screamed. "This tournament is dangerous! It has killed people Harry, killed people! It's dangerous and if you aren't careful in this tournament then you could..." But she couldn't finish her own sentenced as she burst into tears and turned to cry into her husbands shoulder.
Nobody spoke as Lily cried, Harry was thinking about things. He knew, he shouldn't worry his mother like this, but deep down he also knew that he needed to.
"Harry, your mother and I are worried and we just want to make sure you're safe. In this tournament we can't even help, not to mention the fact that you have a clear disadvantage with only having Elemental Powers." James stated while rubbing his wife's back. "We can't help any of you because it's against the rules of the tournament."
"I know, pops, I know and you'll have nothing to worry about." Harry said before standing and leaving the room.