Chapter 30
The day before Harry had to go back to Japan almost had him giddy as he couldn't wait to get away from Hogwarts for two and a half weeks. Despite the fact that it was mostly going to be filled with examines he was going to make the most of his free time when he got back. Miwa said that she was able to find some information on how to defend against a basilisk, that made his day when he received a call from her about the matter. At the moment he and the others were currently eating dinner at the ravenclaw table with the Hannah, Susan, and the Patil siblings; Harry was even able to convince Byakko to eat in the great hall with him and the others.
The students were making light conversations about the upcoming international tournaments that were scheduled to come during the summer. Speaking about the tournaments he saw that Miwa had entered the international potions championship for the 13 year old division and had won. Harry admitted a long time ago that she was a fantastic potions brewer, it was one of the subjects that they had tied in when they competed in their classes. Emily on the other hand had been working hard toward her exams. She occasionally called him and asked for help which he gratefully provided; the little sprite was also worried for him as she was aware of what's been going on at Hogwarts.
Shizuku was mad at the fact that people were targeting her brother just because he was able to speak to snakes. It's not a crime to speak to them. Him and Miwa spent well over three hours trying to calm her down, especially after she let loose some magic that blew her room at Potter manor apart. With Cassie being over here teaching, that meant someone had to stay with Emily. Naturally, Miwa parents offered to look after her for the duration of the time. Sarah took a leave of absence from work to go spend time with her daughter in Japan so that meant she would be staying there for a while.
Jack had a talk with Liselotte Schwarber, who informed him that she was sent by the Blacks and briefed on the situation of her being Hadrian and the others legal counsel.
Just as dinner was about to end Padma elbowed Harry getting his attention, she leaned in slowly "can me and Parvati talk to you after dinner?"
"If it's important" he said casually "we can go right now if you two want!" he suggested.
Padma leaned to the opposite side where her sister was and whispered something in her ear. Her twin whispered something back to her and Padma told him that they were ready. Harry said good night to his friends and left with Byakko and the Patil sibling following behind; they went to the fourth floor where they found an abandoned classroom. When they got in the room Harry employed a number of wards to ensure that they were not being overheard and to make sure that no one would disturb them. Padma was intrigued by his spell work, while Parvati was admiring the way he moved.
When he was done, he turned to face them "what is it that you ladies want" he asked with an expressionless face.
Parvati was the one to speak "we wanted to say that… that" she was struggling with what to say. So, her sister stepped in "Parvati is trying to say that we don't think you're the one who is behind the attacks."
Harry raised an eyebrow "well that only makes you two some of the handful of people in this school that believes I'm innocent. Not that many of them care to hear my side of the story."
Parvati was agitated she may have not been as smart as her sister, but she knew and understood what people in Magical Britain thought of Parseltongue. Her and Padma may have been born here, but their ancestral homeland was in Magical India. It also worried her that Lord Smith was able to convince their grandfather to sign a marriage contract between Padma and Zach. That was something that her sister was trying to avoid as she knew what Padma thought about the Smith heir.
"But it still doesn't make it right" she said in annoyance.
"True" Hadrian conceded to that "however the wizengamot is mostly run of fools who only care about money and power. They're willing to use whatever kinds means to get what they want."
The girls gave him a nod and agreed with him.
Parvati stepped in "if I may ask why you haven't voiced your innocents or at least told the press about the treatment you've been getting?"
Harry closed his eyes "even if I did tell my side of the story, there is little doubt that it will work. The people here will take whatever they could use against me, not to mention the rumor mill around Hogwarts is infamous."
"Even if I did go to the Daily Prophet the odds of them actually write the truth are slim at best. Especially, with that cow Rita Skeeter doing the writing" he followed up with "and no offense to you Parvati but your friend Lavender has a big mouth."
Parvati looked like she wanted to say something but held herself back. While it was true that she and Lavender have been best friends since last year, she did a lot of gossiping. From what her sister said about Harry; he was a silent and reclusive individual, preferring to only keep a small amount people around. The boy was more like her sister as she to only kept a few friends around.
"Just so you know" he continued "Smith and his family are going to be punished." Harry didn't miss the micro expression on Padma face as she briefly scowled when he mentioned the Smith's. "I take it from your expression that you don't like the worthless git."
Parvati giggled when she heard how he describe Smith. Padma thinned her lips "I rather be as far away from him as possible, selfish prat" she muttered under her breath.
Harry unfortunately heard it thanks to his enhanced hearing "I'm going to take a wild guess. Lord Smith is trying to get your grandfather to sign a marriage contract between the two of you" he guessed but hoped he was wrong.
He then saw the look on Padma face, her eyes opened wide indicating that he was right "wait a minute! You have to marry that git."
Padma was crestfallen she didn't want to marry him, the mere thought of that repulsed her "sad to say I do. Lord Smith was able to convince our grandfather to sign the contract. So, I have to marry him by the time I turn 19."
Harry couldn't help but feel sorry for her as he knew what it was like "I'm sorry. I didn't know. Is there any way for you to get out of the contract."
"The only way for the contract to be void is if I or someone beats him in a duel" she said "and they have to be a pureblood" she finished and looked at the ground.
"Really" Hadrian said with a smile an idea forming in his mind "then I might be able to help with that."
She immediately perked up and looked at him "really? How?" she asked with hope in her voice.
Harry took a breath "your aware of the fact that the House of Potter and House of Smith have a contract, right?" Padma nodded in understanding. "Well, that use to be the case, but the git broke the contract, when he attacked me three time" he explained.
Both girls gasped as they knew what that meant trouble.
Parvati regained her voice "you're telling us that Smith broke the contract between your families. Does he even know?"
"Even if he did know, the damage was already done" he shook his head "not only that he destroyed the contract between the House of Black as well. So, I take it you know what that means."
Parvati looked on the verge of fainting at what she just heard. Padma had to hold her up as her knees were about to give out.
"Ok, so he not only broke the contract with the Potters but the Blacks, that could only mean one thing" Padma said, "that he and his family are going to be in big trouble."
"Mmhm" he gave and confirming nod "and I can also use that to help you as well!" he pointed out.
"How?"
"Being the last of the House of Potter grants me certain privileges" he stated, "I can challenge him to duel and since he broke the contract between our families and if I win I can use it to void the marriage contract."
"You do that for me" her eyes began to water. Harry replied "yes but I have to ask this one time. Do you really not want to marry him?"
"No, I don't" she shook her head violently.
She would have said more but her sister cut her off "hold on why are you so willing to help her" she began eyeing him critically.
Hadrian looked down at Byakko. The tiger gave him a nod and he looked back at them "because I know what it's like when someone tried to force you into a contract."
Her mouth opened and looked to be imitating a fish "someone tried to force you into a contract" she exclaimed. "Who?"
"The current headmaster of this school" he said in disgust, Harry really hated Dumbledore and for more than just that reason. The old fool tried to get a contract for me signed with the youngest Weasley."
Padma immediately enveloped him in a hug, which briefly startled him. Instead of pushing her off he just rubbed her back "so believe me. I know what it's like."
Parvati was having a hard time believing what he just said but wouldn't put it past Dumbledore. Her grandfather told her about what happened at the Wizengamot over a year ago. "You have to marry Weasley's little sister."
"No" he said in a relieved voice "and thank Merlin for my family charter. Only the head of the family has a right to sign a contract like that" Padma let go of him. Harry pulled out a handkerchief from his pocket and gave it to her.
"However, I have other concerns that I need to deal with" he began "starting with getting people off my back about the one attacking the students."
"You could just go to the ministry of magic in India" Parvati chimed in "they be more than willing to help as they consider Parseltongue to be a sacred language."
"Hmm probably" he said thinking about how to proceed. "I will think about it later, but for now I need to get some rest as I am leaving in the morning" he then proceeded to undo the wards. "One more thing, not a word to anyone about what was discussed."
He narrowed his eyes at them and watched as they agreed. With that he stepped out of the room with Byakko and went back to his room to go retire for the night.
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The next day was the day that Harry would go back to Japan for his exams, Harry was excited when he was finally able to go back. One of the staff members from Mahoutokoro came after he had eaten breakfast and apparated him along with Byakko away from Hogwarts. When they arrived at their destination Harry was immediately tackled by a small missile, stumbling back a bit he caught who it was. Looking down he saw that it was his beloved sister Emily.
The staff member told him that he was expected in the headmaster office and summoned a house elf to take his luggage to one of the open rooms. Harry bid the man farewell; he and Emily went straight to the headmaster office when they made it to the sixth floor Harry sensed the presence of someone behind him. Internally smirking as he knew who it was he drew his sword from his robes and blocked his attacker.
"ストームが恋しかった" he said in Japanese. (I missed you Storm.)
She gave him a smile "ウェルカムホームファントム" returning the sentiment in her native language. (Welcome home Phantom.)
The two continued trading blows, relishing in the time they go to spend with each other. Harry could tell that she had been working hard in improving her abilities with blades and could also sense that her magic was considerably higher than the last time they were together.
「私はあなたに良いニュースがあります」she said as their blades collided for the last time. (I have good news for you.) The two put their swords back to their robes "I finally got some information about the basilisk, you asked me about."
"We'll talk about it later" Hadrian paused her "right now I'm needed in the headmaster office and you know how he will be if I am late."
It then hit her "right "I'll wait for you two out here" she replied.
Emily and Hadrian went to the office of the headmaster, where the latter knocked on the door "enter" they heard, receiving confirmation to go in. Hadrian opened the door and saw the headmaster sitting at his desk. Stepping forward the two gave a respectful bow "headmaster Yoshi" they both said.
"Welcome back Mr. Potter" he said in a business voice "I have been hearing some unfortunate news about you from the media."
Hadrian was keeping a neutral face, but Emily looked like she wanted to say something, grabbing her hand he sent a wave of comfort "headmaster I swear to you that I had nothing to do with the attacks at Hogwarts."
"Calm down Mr. Potter" Arata raised a hand "I believe you. However, I urge you to proceed with caution. Magical Britain is not exactly known for handling a crisis well as I know you know."
Hadrian gave him a nod. "Headmaster may I have asked you something?"
"Of course," Yoshi motioned for him to ask his question.
"Since I have a dual citizenship between Magical Britain and Magical Japan does that mean that I fall into both categories and just in Britain's?" he asked.
"What do you mean, Mr. Potter?"
"As I am sure you're aware headmaster" he began "I've had a citizenship here ever since I was small and seeing as how I am being attacked by not only the students at Hogwarts but some of the wizengamot members in Britain. Would it be possible for me to have a legal representative from the Japanese ministry of magic to vouch for me?"
Arata caught onto what the young man was saying "I don't see why not" he then smiled "but might I recommend you speaking with Lady Kawada about the subject" he suggested "not only is she the Head of the Magical Cooperation; she is also the representative of Japan in the ICW."
Harry adopted a thoughtful look for a moment before speaking "I will see if she could help."
"Good" Arata leaned back in his chair "now onto business. Mr. Potter as you know you are one of the two students who has been granted the honor of making it to the accelerated program, as such you will be taking your O.W.L's at the end of the year. I hope you will be ready for them."
"I will be sir," Harry replied with determination clearly on his face.
Arata studied him for a moment, the boy in front of him quickly proved his worth to the school by being one of the best students that has ever come to study here. "Last bit of information before you leave. As you know, you will be required to take an apprentice or two once you enter eight year. Have you decided on who you will be taking?"
"I have" Harry said looking at his sister with a smile, who equally smiled back "my choice is to take my sister Emily Stevenson."
The headmaster looked at him approvingly "is their another person you wish to take?"
"Probably one more," he admitted "but I will have to discuss it with her and her parents."
"Very well then!" He pulled out a piece of parchment that marked the exams he was scheduled to take, "here is your exam schedule" he handed it to him.
Harry accepted it and quickly skimmed through it, then placed it in his robes.
The next moment one of the house elves popped into the room, young sirs room is ready" the elf handed him his key which read '406' then vanished.
"I believe that is all" Yoshi said dismissively. Hadrian and Emily gave a respectful bow and left the office.
The two continued walking down the hallway until they saw Miwa leaning against the wall twirling her wand.
"Hope you weren't waiting too long we had an appointment with the headmaster" Emily said to the older girl.
Miwa stopped twirling her wand, "it wasn't long. Shall we?"
The three started leaving the hallway and were going to go back to Hadrian temporary quarters. As they were heading to the courtyard many of the students were looking at the two older years and discussing how they became role models.
Emily was happy to have her brother back at least this way he could be away from the people in Britain for a while. She was still not happy with the way people have been attacking him, pushing those thoughts out of her head she asked, "Harry would it be alright if stayed with you for the night?"
"Sure Em" he patted her on the head "did you get permission from Aunt Sarah?"
She gave him an affirmative nod "mom said I could for the night" she grinned happily.
"Cool" he flashed her a smile as they were heading to the campus dorms. They continued walking until they arrived at the building, opening the door they almost ran into a group of students.
In front of them were four girls, the one standing second from the front was looking at Harry batted her eyelashes when she saw him. The girl name Kisara Shiba, she was in her sixth year and a member of Class- A, many of the boys found her incredibly beautiful and Harry had to partially agree as she had long black hair and purple eyes.
For as long as he could remember the girl had a crush on him ever since his third year and had been trying to spend time with him. Her family held the reputation of Ancient and Noble House and her father was the minister of magic.
"Hello Hadrian," she greeted him "welcome back to Mahoutokoro."
He returned the sentiment and proceeded to the stairs. "Um Hadrian I was wondering if I can have a moment of your time" she called out making him stop in his tracks and turned around slightly. "I was wondering if you could help me study some transfiguration" a blush appeared on her face as she said it.
"My apologies Miss. Shiba, but I have a lot of work to do, perhaps another time." Before she could say anything he and the others were long gone.
As they were climbing the stairs Miwa kept on making jokes about how Shiba was and that Hadrian should ask her out, arriving at the fourth floor they found his room. Harry took his key out and unlocked the door. The room was same as last year and had all the necessary things he would need; his trunk was on top of his bed. Emily closed and locked the door behind herself.
"No thanks" he said as he opened his trunk "that girl is far too shallow among a handful of other things" the girl was entirely prissy and looked down on anyone she claimed was inferior to her status.
He rummaged through his trunk until he found the communication crystals, pulling them out along with his wand he levitated it them so they would hang on the wall. "Hey Miwa, is your mom home?"
"She should be" she replied a bit confused at what he was thinking "she just got back from an ICW meeting and is off for two weeks."
Getting the confirmation, he activated the crystals "Karai Kawada of Kawada manor" he only had to wait for a few seconds before the Mrs. Kawada face appeared "hello Hadrian it's good to see you" after she greeted him she said hello to her daughter and Emily.
"Is there a problem" the woman asked.
Hadrian explained to her what's been going on at Hogwarts about the recent attacks on muggleborns and how he was being blamed for it. He elaborated the fact that he was being accused without any proof and that the media had started a smear campaign against him which was being backed by Delores Umbridge and Lord Morrison. The more he spoke the more livid she became "and that is not the only thing Lord Morrison is looking for a way to get me arrested or get me to stand trial."
At that moment, the Kawada matriarch was positively seething. The woman was muttering about how weak willed the government in magical Britain was.
"That's not all the heir to the Smith family broke two magical contracts; one with the House of Potter and the other with the House of Black" when he finished Miwa and her mother screamed "WHAT!"
Emily was already aware of the matter, even so she was not happy about what Smith did.
"Has anyone even bothered to ask for your side of the story?" Mrs. Kawada asked. Harry shook his head.
Spending the next hour or so talking about the matter Karai said that she could inform the Ministry in Magical India, sense the language was considered sacred to them. Hadrian thanked her but told her to wait as he was going to make a statement with the international press next Saturday.
She was not entirely happy about his decision but agreed, nonetheless. After they were done talking she told them to be careful, but it was more directed at him before signing off.
"Now that, that is taking care of I have something to show you" she said to him. "I'll be back in a minute" she left the room.
Harry and Emily sat on the bed with the younger sibling worriedly clinging to his arm. After waiting for a few minutes, the older girl returned with a book titled ほとんどの不気味な怪物, closing the door and adding a strong locking and silencing charm she pulled the chair from his desk. (Most Macabre Monstrosities)
"Ok, remember when you asked me to look into the basilisk" Harry gave her a slow nod. "Well, I managed to find a few things of interest" she said as she turned a few pages in the book to the section she wanted to show him. "Here read this page 724" she handed him the book.
Harry took the book and began reading the section she wanted him to see. "私たちの土地を歩き回る多くの恐ろしい獣やモンスターのうち、蛇の王としても知られているバジリスクよりも好奇心や致命的なものはありません。巨大なサイズに達し、何百年も生きるかもしれないこのヘビは、ヒキガエルの下に孵化した鶏の卵から生まれます。その殺し方は最も驚くべきものであり、その致命的で毒の牙は別として、バジリスクは殺人的な凝視を持ち、その目の梁で固定されているすべての人クモはバシリスクの前に逃げる、それは彼らの致命的な敵であり、バシリスクはそれに致命的である雄鶏の鳴き声からのみ逃げるからである。" he read in Japanese. (Of the many fearsome beasts and monsters that roam our land, there is none more curious or more deadly than the Basilisk, known also as the King of Serpents. This snake, which may reach gigantic size and live many hundreds of years, is born from a chicken's egg, hatched beneath a toad. Its methods of killing are most wondrous, for aside from its deadly and venomous fangs, the Basilisk has a murderous stare, and all who are fixed with the beam of its eye shall suffer instant death. Spiders flee before the Basilisk, for it is their mortal enemy, and the Basilisk flees only from the crowing of the rooster, which is fatal to it.)
"So, we know how the creature is created and that it's a snake" Emily stated, "but how is that going to help anything?" she asked a bit confused.
Before Miwa could speak Harry stepped in "it helps because we know what it's weaknesses are" he pointed out.
"Weaknesses! What weaknesses?" she asked questioningly.
"Think about it" the older girl chimed in "basilisk are weak against the crows of a rooster, not only that they are still snakes."
Emily immediately caught onto what she was hinting at "meaning that their vulnerable to the cold." Another set of questions formed in her head "does it have any other weaknesses? Also, how is it possible for a snake to move around without being spotted, something that big should have set off the wards?"
"It's under belly is also a weakness" Harry said, and the two girls stared at him. "I, Daphne, Blaise, and Tracey were looking into any and all types of information on where the chamber was and how to deal with a basilisk. However, we found nothing just the general knowledge of it."
"You think someone got rid of the information beforehand?" Miwa asked looking at him.
"Probably" he shrugged his shoulders "however I wouldn't put it past Dumbledore or any of his followers to do it. And to your question Em" he turned his head to her "the wards are in control of the headmaster so either he knows about the basilisk and is not doing anything, or he doesn't have as much control over the school as he says he does. In my opinion. I think it's the first option."
"Do you really think he go so far as to endanger people by not finding about what was really happening?" Miwa asked with concern clearly in her voice.
Emily let out an annoyed breath out of the corner of her mouth "he put a fake philosopher stone in a school full of students" she said piercingly. "What makes you think he wouldn't do something like that again?"
"Emily has a point" Harry stepped in "he has already cheated the students out of their educations last year with Quirrell and having a ghost still teaching history of magic. Add to the fact that he purposefully rigged the house points at the end of the year."
"I remember you telling me about that" she said. "And that rapist Lockhart" her voice was in disgust "how could he not know that he was inappropriately touching students and was a fraud! It's a no wonder why Hogwarts has fallen so low among the eleven magical schools."
"Whatever his games is I can say that it is not good" Harry said with a grave expression on his face, "but that's later. The main problem is the basilisk, that's been running loose through the school."
"Why can't you just speak to someone about it at the ICW?" his sister asked.
Harry considered it for a moment "that would be a novel idea. However, that would only raise red flags with them, and it would cause a massive panic."
"In other words, your trapped at the moment" Miwa grumbled. "That said I was able to get some information on how to protect yourself from the gaze of a basilisk."
That got the siblings attention "really how?" they asked in unison.
"When I was visiting my dad at the ICW, I managed to sneak away for a bit and look into the archives regarding a basilisk" she replied. "Surprisingly, I found a way to block the gaze. It has to do with a special set of visor lens, apparently the people at the ICW and magical India used them to block its stare."
"Do you have the visors with you?" he asked. She shook her head "sorry I couldn't get them without arousing suspicion. However, I was able to get an instruction manual on how to make our own" she pulled out the instructions from her pocket and gave it to him.
Harry looked over the instructions. He was positive that he could maybe create his own set of visors "you're sure that these will work against the stare of a basilisk?"
"Positive" she said in a confident voice. Then she saw the look in his eyes when he looked back at the instructions "you're not thinking of going to go fight a basilisk are you?"
"…"
"…"
Receiving no response from him she asked again "are you crazy? If you fight a basilisk then there could be a chance that you will be killed."
"Hold it" he held up a hand to stop her from going into a rant "I don't intend on going anywhere near the chamber or that creature if I don't have to."
She shook her head at him "don't do anything stupid alright" she pleaded to him.
"Don't worry Storm if I run into any trouble then. I will just have to remember what I've learned. Promise!" he assured her.
The three stayed like that most of the day going over their studies for their placement exams, with Hadrian helping Emily to go over what she needed to review for her exams. When he wasn't doing that he and Miwa were practicing for their own exams, eventually two hours before dinner they found themselves in the training hall. Since Emily was staying with him for the night she ended up tagging along when they arrived at the room.
They spent the next few hours training in combat against each other. Harry introduced them to the new spells he created but warned them that they would need to practice them before they used them against real opponents. Nevertheless, they were enamored with the spells he had shown them; one for offense, one for defense, the last was for both offense and defense.
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Two weeks seemed to fly by quickly in Harry's opinion, it was mostly filled with exams. Harry and Miwa were feeling both drained and relieved because they knew it all by heart. They were just glad that it was Friday meaning that they could relax a bit and hopefully review their strategies.
At the moment it was dinner time and Harry and Miwa found themselves at one of the many tables sitting with her two other friends. They were eating peacefully and discussing their many exams and the upcoming duels that they had to participate in. All the while many of the other students ranging from all the other classes came by and said that they believed that Hadrian said he had nothing to do with the attacks. Some were utterly disgusted with the way he had been treated.
Harry put his chopsticks down when he heard one of his watches buzz. Turning it a few clicks to the right he looked to see who was calling "hello" he said.
"Hadrian we need to talk" the voice of his godfather was heard.
"Alright, let me grab Takashi and we will talk in the room" he turned off his communicator and looked at the others "I'll see you guys later. I need to talk to my godfather" he got up from his seat, pushed it in and was about to leave.
"Want me to come with you" Miwa asked. "No, I'm fine, you enjoy your time with the others" with that he left the mess hall and headed to his room, sending a mental message to Byakko telling him that Sirius called and sounded desperate.
Making it to his room he unlocked the door, stepped in, and closed it, flicking his wand out he added a powerful locking charm to the door. Byakko was sitting on the bed eating his own dinner. When he was done he called one of the house elves and told them that he was finished eating. The elf came and bowed to the white god; took his plates and left.
The two looked at each other with a knowing look as they didn't want anyone eavesdropping on them. After scanning the room Harry activated the crystals that were floating on the wall and watched as they formed a viewing screen. "Sirius Black" he spoke into the crystals.
The next moment the face of his godfather appeared, and he wasn't apparently alone as he saw Amelia Bones with them. "Hello pup, "I'm sorry to call you when it's late but we thought you should know that there was a wizengamot session today. It was honestly hell in the making."
"How bad was it?" Hadrian carefully asked.
This time Amelia spoke "Harry I'm sorry to say that the day after you return to Britain then you are going to have a trial" she said gravely.
"What" he exclaimed. "Why am I being put on trial?"
"It has to do with the recent attacks going on at the school and that you are a Parseltongue" Amelia responded. "I warned Fudge that he should not go through with it, but he didn't listen."
"Who decided that I should be given a trial" though he had an idea.
Her face twisted to anger "that would be Lord Morrison and Delores Umbridge" she said in disgust. Whatever game they were playing at was likely to end in bloodshed in her opinion as things were not going to bold well for them.
She had been following the smear campaign against him and was not happy at all. From what she heard from Sirius and her niece people were actively going after him with little to no justifications.
"What about, what I told you about Lucius hand in this mess?"
"I'm sorry my hands are officially tied" she shook her head again. "You said that it was his house elf Dobby that tipped you off that he was up to something, that well and good but I can't arrest him based off the words of a single elf. Unless I have actual proof I can't get involved and to the fact that Malfoy has the minister in his pocket."
Byakko let out a low growl apparently not happy.
Harry sat next to him and began petting his partner "before we continue I have to ask, did either Morrison check with the ICW to make sure that I am registered as a parselmouth?"
"No" she replied, "neither of them have any allies within the ICW."
"What about the Ministry of Magic in India?" he paused for a moment. "The language is considered sacred to them; I imagine that they won't be pleased to hear that Magical Britain is spitting over one of their most sacred traditions" he added a cruel smile.
"Where are you going with this?" she asked cryptically.
"Amelia I'm tired of being accused of targeting people and for possessing an ability others are too afraid to have" he said with determination in his voice. "It's time I finally got my side of the story out and believe me when I say heads are going to roll."
The woman just groaned. "Why am I getting the feeling that this is going to cause an uproar" she said to herself.
Hadrian and Sirius just chuckled. "Oh, believe me when I say that I'm going to light a fire under some peoples butt's. But for now, I have to check something, Sirius how is Mrs. Schwarber dealing with those authors who wrote those books about me."
The look on Sirius face was filled with excitement "the woman is close to nearly bankrupting them. Since they've been using your name without permission they are facing a heavy fine and have to recall all those books about you."
"Brilliant" he said with a satisfied smirk "tell her to be ready for the upcoming trial and to expect to be in the presence of Aunt Karai and hopefully someone else from the ministry of magic in India."
"We're going to show those idiots how this game is played" he added a dark laugh.
"You should have been sorted into Slytherin" Sirius commented and briefly shuddered.
Composing himself he faced the two "just have Uncle Arcturus here by Sunday morning, were going to pay a trip the International press."
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Sunday morning came; Harry was currently in the presence of Lord Black and his sister Cassiopeia, the three arrived at the building where the International press was. They then saw that two hooded people had arrived.
"I'm glad that you two could come" Hadrian said to them. "I appreciate it very much!"
"Believe me it's our pleasure" the first one said removing her hood, revealing it to be Lady Cariana Zabini. The other was Lady Karai Kawada, who offered him a hug and a smile. Harry hugged both women. "Everything is in place and we are being expected in twenty minutes. It's long past time the people heard your side of the story."
She led them in, where they were met another woman. The woman seemed to be in her early thirties as she had fair skin and startling lime green eyes.
"Cariana I'm glad you could make it" she greeted "and I take it that this is Mr. Potter" she held out her hand to him, "it's a pleasure to finally meet you Mr. Potter; Cariana has spoken very fondly of you and her son Blaise." Harry took her outstretched hand placed a kiss between her knuckles.
"If you follow me, I will lead you to where the interview is supposed to take place" she took them to the elevator and pressed floor 3.
Arriving on their floor, they exited and he woman led them into a room, where the chief reporter was waiting for them.
The man had a few gray hairs, sharp eyes and was looking forward to today's report "here you are Sebastian!" she introduced everyone to him.
After greetings were done her boss sent her on her way.
"Everyone I trust you are all ready?" he said in a firm tone. They gave him a nod, signifying that they were indeed ready. "Then let's begin!"
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Meanwhile back at Hogwarts everyone was currently in the great hall eating their breakfast, some of the students were idly chatting away over the attacks, schoolwork, quidditch, etc. That was when they heard ringing from above the head table, everyone turned their heads to the viewing screen in anticipation of what was the topic for the morning news.
"Good morning everyone, my name is Sebastian Garcia, chief reporter of the International press" the reporter said. "This morning edition is a special report about the growing problem in Magical Britain, starting with the events of what's been happening at the premier school of Hogwarts Witchcraft and Wizardry. Today we have a young man who has been targeted by his peers and many staff like members. Ladies and Gentlemen I give you Mr. Potter."
That got the entire schools attention as they were staring intently at the screen now, even the teachers were watching with interest, some had a bad feeling about this as a cold shiver ran down their spines. Everyone watched as Potter stepped forward.
"For those of you who do not know me, my name is Hadrian James Potter, heir to the Most Ancient and Noble House of the Potter in Magical Britain" he introduced himself. "For the past few months, I have been targeted by the students, the staff members, and have been the subject defamation by the Daily Prophet; more notably by Delores Jane Umbridge. The senior undersecretary of Cornelius Oswald Fudge, the current Minister of Magic and by Lord Carter Morrison of the Most Noble House. Those two have started a smear campaign against me just for being a Parseltongue and have accused me of attacking the muggleborns at school. And are attempting to convict me, even though no one had ever asked to hear my side of the story."
"Mr. Potter many of us are curious as to why it is that you are the only one being blamed for the attacks at Hogwarts" he said in an intuitive voice. "Would you please elaborate as to what has led to the events of why you are being attacked?"
"Gladly sir," Harry responded "it began Halloween night me and a few friends of mine were walking the corridors after working on our homework assignments. As we were walking we came across a deserted corridor on the second floor their we found something on the wall written in blood. It specifically said 'THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS HAS BEEN OPENED. ENEMIES OF THE HEIR BEWARE.' Under the letters we saw something hanging underneath one of the torches, which so happen to belong to the caretaker Argus Filch."
"When the old caretaker arrived, he accused me of murdering his cat, grabbed me on the shoulder and said he was going to kill me" he said. "It would appear that he had forgotten that he had no rights putting his hands on students, let alone declaring that he was going to kill them. I felt threatened and taught him a painful lesson."
"You're telling me that Mr. Filch placed a hand on you and threatened to kill you?" Harry gave him a nod. "That is unacceptable! Did the headmaster discipline or reprimand him for his actions?"
"Honestly, I don't know" Harry replied "Albus Dumbledore, the current headmaster said that he would be talking with him, but I highly doubt that he ever did. It's pretty obvious that the headmaster is old and is one to forget things. The incident with his caretaker only adds to the ever expanding list of his negligence of duty to the school and it's students. ."
"What do you mean?" the reporter was intrigued.
"Oh, where should I begin" Harry pretended to think "perhaps the beginning of the year should suffice. The first part of the semester we had Gilderoy Lockhart, teaching Defense Against the Dark Arts, that man was a complete fraud among other things and should never have been allowed to teach. The only thing he taught was things about himself; the students didn't learn anything about how to protect themselves against dark creatures or magic. By hiring that animal" his voice was laced with disdain "he cheated the students out of their education for the subject. Not only that the people in their fifth and seventh year who were supposed to take their OWL's and NEWT's were basically clueless on what they need to know for their exams."
Many of the fifth and seventh years were sending death glares at Dumbledore because he basically cheated them. The aged headmaster was staring daggers at the boy as he was messing everything up. He was going to need a bottle of Firewhiskey tonight, that was something he was sure of.
"About Mr. Lockhart" the reported started "it was said that he was put on trial and pushed through the Veil of Death. Do you know what he did to warrant such a punishment?
Harry eyes briefly flashed bright green, taking a breath he answered "that man. No, that animal! He had molested many of the students at Hogwarts and obliviated them so they wouldn't remember. Worst of all he used the imperius curse on a minor, raped one of the student who shall remain nameless and attempted to rape other students who shall also be nameless. If you ask me Lockhart got what he deserved. That was one of the many issues at Hogwarts that the headmaster should never have let happen."
"It was his responsibility to make sure that the teacher is competent and to protect the students" he followed up. "Regardless of the fact that he was the only applicant, why did Dumbledore not go to the W.E.A or the Auror office and request one of their workers to come and teach?"
"A very good, question Mr. Potter!" the reporter commented. "Why did Albus Dumbledore not go to the ministry and put a request in for someone to come and teach the students?"
The students were whispering about what was being discussed. Many of them had parents or relatives who worked in the Examination department and the Auror department. Their attentions went back to the screen and waited to see what else was going to be discussed.
"Now, Mr. Potter would you explain the attacks that were aimed at you?"
"I could speak about multiple attacks but a few in particular, have me concerned" he said, "starting with Zacharias Arnold Smith, heir to the Most Ancient and Noble House of Smith."
"Why does that person concern you?" the reporter asked.
"Because that pompous prick and his friends not only attacked me; but he has also broken the magical contracts with the House of Potter and the House of Black. Not only that he has questioned the honor of the House of Black."
Gasps could be heard amongst the students who were either moving as far away from the hufflepuff boy or shooting angry glares at him. Meanwhile said boy was looking indignant at Potter as he was wondering what he was talking about.
"That is a very bold claim young man" the reporter was equally shocked and disturbed "do you have evidence to prove what you have said?"
"Yes, I do" he confirmed and motioned for Lord Black to pull out his pensieve and pour the memory in "before I show the first attack I need to get this out of the way" he flicked his wand out of its holster. "I Hadrian James Potter, hereby swear on my magic that the evidence I am about to show has not been tampered with in anyway and is the actual truth. So, mote it be." He was enveloped in a white light signaling that the vow was made, with a wave of his wand he said "Expecto Patronum" his dragon patronus shot out of his wand for all to see.
He put his wand back in its holster and motioned for his uncle to activate the wide view screen of the pensieve. Everyone saw Zacharias Smith and some of the other members from his house attack Harry proving his claim. When that was done Hadrian pulled out the two crystals from his pocket and played the both of them, further proving that the blond boy has attacked him and has provoked the ire of the House of Potter and House of Black. Zacharias and his friends were not looking popular at the moment as the students were glaring daggers at them especially some of the teachers.
Many of the heirs from the more prominent families were looking at them with hostility clearly on their faces. As they were taught to never break a magical contract as there were bound to be severe consequences; that usually did not end well.
Harry reached into his pocket and pulled out the ironcladcontract "this here is the magical contract between our two houses and since it has glowing red that means that it has been broke. By attacking me attacking me Zacharias Smith has broken the contract between our families and has proven that his family is unworthy of any assistance from the House of Potter and his friends have not only attacked my house but all of its allies" he paused for a moment.
"Furthermore, the House of Smith must payback everything it owes to my House and the House of Black" Harry said in a dangerously firm voice. Everyone watched as Lord Black handed him the contract between the House of Black and Smith, showing that it was indeed red. Smith and his friends were looking green and looked ready to vomit up the contents in their stomachs.
At that moment Lord Black himself stepped forward and placed a hand on the boy shoulder "as the head of the House of Black, I hereby demand satisfaction from the Head of the House of Smith, Lord Andrew Smith. You are a pathetic head of house and an even worse uncle; it is clear that you did not teach your heir to obey the laws that govern our sacred land. I knew it was a mistake to have a contract with your house and I intend to rectify that. Your heir has overstepped his boundaries and not only magically attacked a member of my house but has questioned my houses honor. And under the ancient laws of our land, I hereby, demand a duel between your heir and my nephew."
"As for the other cunts who dared to aide him, you have attacked and provoked the ire of my house. I hope your heads of houses are watching this because you fools will know the vengeance of the House of Black" each time he spoke he only got angrier.
Now Smith and his friends were throwing up with some even browning their pants. This was bad, very bad! Members of the dark family were outright furious and looked only seconds away from cursing the insolent whelps to the next century. Many of the light heirs were scared themselves at what the old Lord had declared as this was going to likely end with them in great pain. They had heard tales of the House of Black from their parents and were warned never to provoke that House.
Next Lady Zabini stepped forward. "Let it be known, here and now that I Lady Cariana Michelle Zabini hereby destroy the contract with the House of Smith" she declared. This young man here has been nothing but a good person, I have known him since he was a kid, and he has been a great friend to me and my son Blaise. The two have been as close as brothers for years and what the heir to the Smith family did is unforgiveable."
Smith looked on the verge of fainting right then and there. He was silently praying that neither his father nor uncle were watching the this as they would be raising stripes up his back and that would be getting off easy.
The chief reporter picked up where he left off "Mr. Potter would you explain how the members of your house feel about this? I can't imagine that they wouldn't defend you."
Harry scoffed. "If only most of the members of my so called house have not stood up for me and have been actively participating in the attacks; they have verbally insulted me ad called me a dark wizard in the making just for speaking Parseltongue. The so called house of lions is nothing more than a bunch of weak willed bastards who are more than willing to attack me rather than find out the truth. Only a few of them believe me to be innocent the members of the quidditch team have not deserted me, followed by Parvati Patil of the House of Patil's and Neville Longbottom of the House of Longbottom and a few others. Those few in my house have stood up for me and have not kicked me around like a dog."
"That said there are other members from different houses at Hogwarts who have stood up and said that they believe me to be innocent of what I have been accused. But that is less than a quarter of the school population. What is worse is that my own Head of House Minerva McGonagall has done absolutely nothing in trying to curve the hatred I've been receiving."
The reporter was positively speechless. "Are you saying that members of the staff are just letting the students get away with bullying you?"
"Absolutely" he confirmed "however there are a few staff members who have stood up for me and have not treated me any differently. That said Professor McGonagall is the worse one; the women has been unhelpful and has done nothing. Hardly surprising seeing as she had no problems with leaving me on a doorstep in the middle od the night when I was only 15 months old."
"Elaborate about the interactions you've had with her" he implored.
"The woman has proven to be unhelpful and has neglected her duties toward me as one of her lions. Whenever I have a meeting with the old fossil know as Dumbledore she always seems to side with him, she has never once spoken up for my behalf and has claimed that she cared very dearly for my parents. If that were true then she would not have used their memory to make me yield into submission. Whenever I point out the headmaster mistakes she says that it is not my place to point them out, that is a load of dragons dung in my opinion. Seeing as I am attending school their I have a right to point out what the old goat has done wrong as it could possibly cost me or my friends their lives."
"I also realized that she holds three positions of power within the school and according to the Hogwarts By Laws and the rules of the Board of Governors no staff member should have more than two positions at a time. It seems clear that Dumbledork is in violation of the rules when he granted her the position of Deputy Headmistress. Not much of a shock their as he seems to have no problem bending rules so long as he gets what he wants.
At the head table Cassiopeia was stewing and looked moments away from attacking Albus and Minerva as she desperately wanted to curse the two into oblivion. The former more than the latter ass he still has to see if the woman is under a compulsion spell or any potion.
"And what can you tell me about the trial you are scheduled to have when you get back" he asked.
"That trial is nothing more than a joke in my opinion" he began "I'm being charged because I'm allegedly the one responsible for attacking the students and for being able to speak to snakes. The trial is being endorsed by that pink monstrosity Delores Umbitch and backed by Lord Carter Morrison, who in my opinion is nothing but a weak man with no honor. The man is an adult and a Lord of a Most Noble House, the fact that he is going after me a minor is only proof as to how weak and pathetic he truly is. His father may have been a death eater, but he understood honor, giving his son the title of Lord was a foolish mistake."
"As for that toad, Dumbridge she is nothing more than a glorified paper pushers who has repeatedly stepped out of line by entering into the affairs of the Ancient and Noble House. The woman is the most hated person in the entire ministry and can easily be replaced, after all she is hardly worth two galleons and that is me being nice. The fact that a person like her was appointed secretary to the minister of magic only proves how far the once great ministry of magic has fallen. If you asked anyone with a pair of eyes I bet they comment about how ugly she is and how they would like nothing more than to either punch or curse her."
"Those two have not only attacked me but have insulted the honor and traditions of Magical India and its citizens. It may come as a shock but Parseltongue is considered a sacred language to those people and are more than willing to protect it. As such I have filed complaints with the ministry of magic in India and in Japan."
"Hold it for a minute" the reporter paused him "why would you file a complaint with the Japanese ministry?"
This time aunt Karai walked forward and answered "the reason why is because Mr. Potter has a dual citizenship; one in Magical Britain, the other in Magical Japan. As the Head of the Magical Cooperation and the representative for magical Japan I Karai Kawada hereby lodge an investigation as to why the British ministry of magic seems to think fine to question a citizen of Japan without any proof of the wrong doings he's been accused of."
"This is an insult to my country, and I want to know why one of our citizens is going to be convicted just for possessing a unique gift."
"Mrs. Kawada" the man paled slightly as the representative of magical Japan had arrived and lodge an investigation against the Ministry in Great Britain "if I may ask. What did you mean when you said Mr. Potter was a citizen of Magical Japan?" this was turning out to be an international incident.
Karai glared at the man "it means what it means! Mr. Potter has attended Mahoutokoro since he was seven and has been granted citizenship by our own ministry. Were there any other questions" she asked in a dangerous tone.
The man eyes went wide at what she said, boy was he glad that he was not the one in trouble. Yes, he knew about the ICW ruling to send kids back to the lands they were born to for their education and could only leave once they've taken their OWL's.
Mr. Garcia was pale as a ghost and had to take several breaths before resuming "Mr. Potter if I may ask what year you are in and once you complete your OWL's will you go back to Japan to finish your schooling?" He was now nervous from the look the woman was giving him and looked moments away from pissing himself.
"I am currently in my seventh year by Mahoutokoro standards" he replied with a grin on his face meaning that I am taking my OWL exams at the end of the year. While I would like nothing more than to leave Great Britain after my OWL exams, I cannot for a variety of reasons. One of them is that my younger sister has to attend Hogwarts after this coming year, and I don't trust Dumbledore not to subject her to the crap he put on me. Many would call me being overprotective or exaggerating about the treatment I've been getting while he is in charge. That is fine let them say what they want but it means nothing! My next reason is the fact that I actually grown to care for the friends that I have made while over there. As for the other reasons I will not say."
The man just stared at him. "That is admirable of you and very loyal of you Mr. Potter" he commented. Is there anything else you would like to say before we end?"
"Just these: I want to make this perfectly clear. One: I have no issue with Hogwarts as a whole per se the school is indeed great but there are areas where improvements can be made. My only issue is the man who is in charge as I feel that he is no longer capable of running a school of that magnitude. The reason why I say that is because when compared to Mahoutokoro, it is not up to standards, when I'm at Mahoutokoro I am challenged in every possible way. I believe the saying is 'magic sharpens magic'. The school in Japan values ambition, discipline, honor, and loyalty and has proven to be the challenge that I need.
"Two: I am the heir of a Most Ancient and Noble House, and I want to prove that I am capable of handling the responsibilities when I come of age. The right of becoming a lord should not be given out like a slice of pie, it is earned. If it is given away then what's the point of being an heir of a prestigious house, if you don't have the will or resolve? Were if the more traditional lords heard about this, they shake their heads in disgust with how weak many of the heirs and current lords behave.
"Last: To all you miserable bastards on the Wizengamot who have attacked and attempt to convict me, know that I am coming for your hides, and trust me there is going to be hell. You've been warned!" Harry got up and left the room with the seeds have been planted; everything was proceeding to plan. Now he would just have they would just have to wait for the real performance.
"After hearing that young man, I can only say that he is not playing and sincerely hope that the other ministries of the world pay more attention to what is going on in Britain" he signed off ending the news.
The entire great hall was silent as no one felt like they had the strength to even speak, let alone eat. So many things were going through their minds at the moment; Smith and his friends had fainted. Many others were looking scared as they had a feeling that their head of houses had just watched the news and were not looking forward to the backlash they were going to get. However, they could be sure on one thing: Potter meant everything he said and the ones who attacked him are going to be taught a very painful lesson.
Up at the head table the professor were completely stumped except for Professors Black and Snape who were beaming with pride at the boy. Dumbledore was absolutely furious at what he just saw, were if he not need the boy alive he strangle him until he was lifeless. Putting on his best grandfather persona he stood up "I believe that breakfast is now concluded, you are all free to leave" he dismissed them.
All of the students either ran out of the hall, were struggling to move as they were still contemplating what just happened or trying to wake up the passed out students.
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As the others went to drop Hadrian back to school, when he arrived at the entrance he saw his sister running up to him with tears in her eyes and with a swift moment she jumped on him giving him a big hug. "I take it you saw the news" it wasn't a question as he had a feeling she did. He put her back down on the floor. The little girl gave him a nod and quickly punched him in the shoulder and giving him a pouty face.
"That's for being overprotective of me" she then kissed on the cheek "and that is for being the best big brother ever" the pout on her face transformed into a smile.
"Hadrian" his uncle said in a business voice "I trust you can take care of the rest from here."
"Yes sir," he replied. "You will handle Morrison right?" he gave a knowing look.
"Leave it to me" the Black patriarch said. Arcturus was able to get some information about the shady dealing that insignificant bastard had been involved in and was intending on making the bastard suffer.
Karai stepped in "I just hope the Indian ministry sends someone to help deal with this issue."
"Oh, they will" Arcturus said. "I have no doubt that the ministry was watching the news report and are in a right state at the moment" he then looked at Hadrian who was talking to his sister. "We leave you in good hands" was all he said to him.
Hadrian said goodbye to them and watched as they apparated away. "Well, I believed I promised a certain someone I sing a duet with her at the Mixer" he gave his sister a smile.
She had a big smile on his face and began pulling his arm taking him to the petrels so they could get a lift to the island. Arriving at the giant birds everyone was awestruck when they saw him and started clapping shooting him grateful looks. They heard what he said this morning and proved that he was proud to be one of them and was willing to put the safety of his sister before his own happiness, demonstrating the kind of person he was. Everyone watched as the two mounted the petrels and took off.
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Back at Hogwarts a couple hours later things were not pleasant as most of the students were down winded; especially the house of gryffindors who looked as if they've been hit repeatedly by a bludgeoning spell. They had turned their backs on one of their own and not given the chance to explain what really happened. Many of them were in shame and being openly mocked by the other houses, even some of the professors were not being lenient with them. In the space of a few hours, they had lost their house 350 points, were given detentions for a month, and were told to not bother Hadrian Potter when he got back.
Minerva McGonagall was beside herself as all the members of the board arrived and told her that she had to give up one of her positions. Albus tried to vouch that it was unnecessary to remove her but after what happened this morning they were not having it. Thus, Minerva was forced to stepped down from her position as Deputy Headmistress, her replacement would be named later in the coming days according to a smiling Lucius. The chairman was delighted to see that he was finally able to bring Dumbledore down a few pegs and make him cringe as it was like the sweetest piece of candy on his tongue.
Filch faired even less graceful as the man was suspended from his duties for two months and sent home. The grouchy bastard had thrown a temper tantrum rivaling a child being denied his or her toy. Many of the students open fired on him with curses, hexes, and jinxes, until Dumbledore portkeyed him back to his home.
If that weren't the only issue parents and guardians sent a string of angry howlers and letters at him, if that weren't bad enough, the board threatened to suspend him unless he got his act together. All the shouting he was getting made him want to cry, this was not going to bode well for him in the future.
Dumbledore was not the only one facing the ire of angry people as the parents of the group of people that attacked Harry had arrived and were giving their children a severe tongue lashing. As for Smith he was being dragged back home by his livid uncle and father.
When they arrived at Smith Manor. Andrew Smith shoved his nephew onto the couch where the boy saw the angry faces of his mother, aunts, uncles, cousin, and the scared expression on his younger brothers face. Poor Zach wished the ground would come up and swallow him.
"I cannot believe you!" his uncle shouted. "Of all the stupid, incompetent things you have done, this by far takes the cake. Do you not realize the consequences of your actions" he continued to scream.
Zach was very pale "but uncle" he didn't get to finish.
"Silence" the man yelled shutting the boy up. "What in merlin's name were you thinking when you attacked Potter! You have destroyed three magical contracts with what you've did. I distinctly remember you being taught about the laws of magic by not only your parents but the other members of our family since you were five."
His nephew was whimpering under the tongue lashing he was getting.
Then his father stepped in "did you honestly forget that we are indebted to not only the Potter family but the Blacks as well."
"What do you mean indebted" his cousin Reginald asked.
"During the war with Grindelwald some of his sociopaths burned down Smith Manor to the ground. Charlus Potter and Arcturus Black footed the bill to have it rebuilt. My father was grateful and wanted to pay them back for what they did for us. But the two declined and after many negotiations it was decided that a magical contract be written up between our families."
"The contract stipulated that we were allies from that day; Charlus Potter and Arcturus Black even backed this family in a few business ventures. If there were any violations of the contract then the offended house has a right to issue a challenge to settle the disputes and would call forth whatever payment they want" he explained.
"How much does our family owe them" Zach asked in a small voice.
His uncle glared at him which such intensity that made his blood run cold. "We owe them 167 million galleons, you simpleton."
The members of the House of Smith who did not know this looked positively sick, none more so than Zach as his face was green and looked ready to throw up again. Add to the fact that he had just pissed himself and looked moments away from shitting in his pants.
Andrew was not through "not only that I was just barely able to get a marriage contract signed with Lord Patil granddaughter Padma. But now I'm not so sure you deserve it."
"Do you now understand what you have done. You have not only embarrassed this family and damaged our reputation but now you have to duel the boy you attacked in front of everyone. And if you refuse or fail to satisfy him then you will forfeit your magic."
Now Zach had browned his trousers and was throwing up on the floor. His mother vanished it when he was done "Potter is going to kill me" he claimed as he suddenly remembered the duel with Lockhart.
"We can only be so lucky" Reginald commented not in the mood for his cousin spineless attitude. He would have said more but was stopped when he received a dark glare from his uncle that made him freeze.
"I will make this perfectly clear to you" he said to his nephew "if you do not tow the line and shape up then you Zacharias Arnold Smith will no longer be a Smith. I'm very tempted to do that right now."
Everyone looked at him with ashen faces. Zacharias was pale as a ghost and looked terrified "you kick me out" he said barely audible.
"Based on what you did! Do you really think you deserve to still be a member of this family. You're lucky my father is dead because if he were alive he filet you alive then disown you. Now go to your room, I need to try and fix the damage you created."
Zach immediately ran pass him to the staircase.
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The day after Harry returned to Britain he was being escorted to court room nine by Lords Black and Stevenson along with Sirius and Cassiopeia who was not in a good mood. The media had been alerted about the trial and were in a total frenzy. Standing by the entrance was his Aunt Karai, his lawyer, and some man he assumed was from the ministry of magic in India based on his robes and the badge he was wearing. Getting a closer look at him he immediately knew who he was the ICW representative of Magical India.
They greeted one another and walked in the court room. There they saw that many of the wizengamot members already seated in their seats, some were looking afraid others were pissed as today was an emergency session wanted to be elsewhere. The most angry person was Lord Carter Morrison who was seething in his chair and shooting death glares at the brat.
Ever since, the boy spoke to the international press he had been attacked left and right. The aurors had not stopped questioning him about his other dealings. Dealings he and his family went to great lengths to suppress. It had taken a lot of bribery, blackmail, and the influence his family had to get out of the fire. He had lost over 12 million galleons and a lot of respect across Great Britain and Ireland. He knew who was to blame that Potter brat and was very close to attacking him as soon as he saw him enter.
The lords took their respective seats with the other members. Arcturus on the other hand was shooting murderous glares at the ones who went after his nephew. Many of which paled and looked on the brink of pissing or shitting themselves.
The last of the members arrived followed with Dumbledore, the minister of magic who looked like he had seen better days and his disgusting toad Umbitch. Taking their seat, Griselda went to the podium begin the session.
"Emergency meeting of the twenty sixth of March is now in session. Today we are here to preside over the trial of Hadrian James Potter, heir to the Most Ancient and Noble House of Potter" she banged her gavel signaling they were about to begin.
"Minister the floor is yours" she sent a cold glare at Fudge as she was not happy with what was going on. Before going back to her seat, she shot a sympathetic look at the boy who was forced to be here today.
"Thank you, Lady Marchbank" he then cleared his throat "Lords and Ladies of the Wizengamot we are here to preside over the trial of one Hadrian James Potter for attacking students at Hogwarts school and for possessing an ability to speak Parseltongue" murmur could be heard amongst them.
A/N: Sorry to end things like this but I have a schedule to keep. To summarize Hadrian is being tried in front of the wizengamot, accused of attacking the students and being able to speak to snakes. The entire thing is being endorsed by Lord Morrison and Umbitch. Who are completely unaware of what is to come and will be regretting ever attacking the Potter and Black family. I know some of you probably want to read the placement exams, but I have a feeling that what I have in stored for Morrison, and Umbridge should satisfy.
Zacharias Smith is a moron in my opinion, the pompous prick destroyed three magical contracts; his family owes both houses a shit load of money and he is endangering of being disowned and losing his magic. He really should have realized what he was doing before it was too late. The marriage contract with Padma Patil is pathetic if a man wants to ask a woman out then he do it straight up and go run to his daddy like a little shit.
The heirs at Hogwarts are mostly weak and have no honor. If they have a grievance or want to insult someone then they do it to their face. That's honor respect it turns my stomach at how pathetic most of them are.
As for Morrison his torment has only just begun. I am having trouble with what I want Hadrian to do to him. Do I A: Have Harry brutalize him or B: Kill him? What to do! Umbridge regretfully I won't have her killed not yet anyway, that said she is going to suffer that is a guarantee.
Next Chapter: A duel with Zacharias Smith, Carter Morrison, and Delores Umbridge. Warning: there will be blood and the Duel will result in some people losing more than what they bargained for. Delores and Carter are going to know the meaning of fear and pain.