Me: So…yea…it's been awhile
First off, I normally give thanks to those who reviewed from the previous chapter, but there's a bit some information that need to be explain of the late update. So, the thanks part will be in the next update, promise.
Now, since the last update, I was getting sick again, not UTI but rather Pneumonia so had to take antibiotics. It took about a month (January) to recover. Then I was getting sick from an early UTI, but wasn't admitted on early March, but in a different hospital but they didn't treat my pain which I suffered until my last day when they finally gave me some and in the morning I went home with no other meds to take home.
Then, my laptop was making these weird noises so had to send it to be fix and at the same time, my family and I had to go to a hotel because they were going to remodel the apartment. And during that time was when the virus started to go up and restaurants closed and the home lockdown (I'm already in lockdown, bloody tumor).
So, I was practically hotel-bound while my parents had to go and get food or something while we stay in the hotel and other stuff. My dogs were with me so not all alone.
Don't worry about me getting sick from the virus.
Also, in some way, I got good news and bad news. Good news, I have the approval to finally get rid of the large liver tumor, bad news I must wait until this virus calms down or at least the hospital that is doing the procedure has some room and not busy.
So, yea…busy as you can see. I will only be updating this chapter, but I hope I can update my other chapter stories soon.
Well, enjoy the belated chapter and be careful of this outbreak right now!
-Headmaster's Office, Nov. 3-
"You summoned me, Headmaster?" asked Harry.
"Ah, yes, please take a seat, Mr. Snape," replied Shinto.
Harry sat down, "Am I in trouble, sir?"
Shinto shook his head, "Heavens no, child. You see, I received a letter from Albus Dumbledore, the Headmaster of Hogwarts. He's requesting for you to come to Britain, immediately."
"For what, sir?" asked Harry.
"Well, this year Hogwarts' hosting the Tri-Wizarding Tournament with Beauxbatons Academy of Magic and Durmstrang Institute," replied Shinto.
Harry lifted his eyebrow, "That horrible, barbaric tournament that led wizards and witches to lose their minds just for barging rights, but led to their deaths? That tournament, sir?"
Shinto nodded, "Correct, Mr. Snape. On October 31st, the champions were chosen, but a fifth champion was selected."
"Fifth? I thought there're three champions," said Harry before widening his eyes, "Sir, don't tell me I'm the fifth champion?! How's that possible? And who's the fourth?"
"I have no idea, Mr. Snape. What troubles me is who placed your name in the Goblet. Any ideas who it could be?" said Shinto, seriously.
Harry shook his head, "No clue. So, when do I have to go to Britain, sir?"
"We'll depart in two days," replied Shinto.
"We?" said Harry.
"I'm not letting my best student go alone to Britain," said Shinto before laughing, nervously. "Besides, your mother would kill me if I don't company you…your parents and little sister will be coming as well."
Harry's lips twitched, "That's mom. Well, if you would excuse me, I need to start packing. Is there anything else, sir?"
Shinto tapped his chin, "Ah, yes! Tomorrow, you and the selected students will be getting your dragon partners."
"R-Really, sir?" said Harry.
"Indeed. I'll see you all tomorrow, Mr. Snape," said Shinto.
Harry nodded before grabbing his shoulder bag and headed out of the office. He closed the door and slides down to the floor, "…what a freaking year to start off."
-Hogwarts, Nov. 6-
Alex was outside with Hermione and Ron, waiting for the Salem Academy students to show up so the tournament can finally begin.
The auburn teen was slightly shocked when his name came out from the goblet, making him the fourth champion. But then another name came out from the goblet and it shocked everyone.
Harrison Severus Snape
Salem Academy
Hermione thought it was suspicious since it was impossible for Harry to place his name in the goblet as he lives on the other side of the world. Yet, his name came out and became the fifth champion.
"When are they coming?" whined Ron.
"Ron, Salem Academy is on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean," said Hermione, placing her hands on her hips. "It's going to take a while for them to get here and we don't know how they're going to get here."
Ron made a face, "I still don't see why we can't wait inside…"
"Ronald, we cannot show the most elite school that Hogwarts students lack proper etiquette!" snapped Hermione.
"And I can't give the wrong impression that the chosen one has bad manners," said Alex.
Ron sighed, "Fine, Fine…"
"Look!" shouted Ginny, pointing to the sky. "Is that – Are those dragons?!"
Alex looked over to where Ginny was pointing and could see the shapes of a few dragons heading towards them. 'They have bloody dragons as transportations?!'
The dragons landed next to the Black Lake where everyone started running over to them.
"Greetings and welcome to Britain," said Albus, happily. "I hope your journey was quite alright for you and your students, Shinto and Jayden."
"It was quite alright, Albus," said Jayden. Beside her was Severus and Lily who was holding young Eileen.
"Shall we head over to my office? Mr. Bagman is waiting for us there," said Albus.
"Lead the way, Albus," said Shinto.
As the adults walked to the castle, the students from Hogwarts, Beauxbatons and Durmstrang went over to talk with the Salem Academy students.
Among the crowd, Alex was looking around for his former brother. It didn't take long to spot Harry and Draco with a bunch of other students with them. He marched over to them, but before he could grab hold onto Harry's shoulder, a massive red dragon came right to his face.
"Bloody hell!" shouted Alex, falling backwards. He was about to take his wand out when Harry stepped forward and held up his hands.
"Blaze, that's enough! He means no harm!"
A heavy black armor dragon that had boiled red lava as his skin and his tail was spiked and boiling red, growled before rubbing his head onto Harry's cheek. He glanced over to Alex and gave out a dangerous hissing sound before shrinking into his miniature form and wrapped around his partner's neck.
Draco helped Alex up to his feet. "You shouldn't have done that, Potter. Blaze took it as a threat. You're lucky that Harry can control him quite easily."
"Harry has a dragon as a familiar?!" said Alex. Ron and Hermione who barely caught up to their friend gasped to what they heard.
"Um, he's not my familiar. He's my partner and guardian," said Harry.
"And this is Blizzard, my partner and an Ice Dragon," said Draco, pointing at the small sleeping dragon around his shoulder. It was icy blue; the wings looked like ice and had a long blue tail.
"An Ice Dragon?! That's impossible! I've read all books about magical creatures and none of them say anything about Ice Dragons!" said Hermione.
Vienna crossed her arms, "But of course, your little library doesn't have much information about dragons. Hell, there still new dragons being discovered as we speak."
"We have a whole section about different species of dragons," said Harry. "Ice Dragons can be found in Greenland and some parts of Alaska. My Lava dragon came from Mount Vesuvius."
"Mount Vesuvius?!" said Hermione then leaned over at Harry's face. "The same volcano that destroyed Pompeii?! Was he made from the lava?"
Sally pulled her cousin away from the brunette. She placed her hands on her hips, "Why don't you introduce yourselves first?"
Hermione blushed, "Oh, right. My name's Hermione Granger, 4th year Gryffindor. It's a pleasure to meet you all."
Ron would've stayed silent if Hermione didn't hit his arm. "Um…name's Ron Weasley, 4th year Gryffindor."
"And I'm Alexander Potter, 4th year Gryffindor, Quidditch star Chaser and the Boy-Who-Lived, the chosen one to save the Wizarding World."
The Snape twins and his friends made a face.
"And that's supposed to impress us, how?" said Sally, lifting her eyebrow.
"You should be," argued Ron. "He defeated You-Know-Who when he was a baby!"
Roxanne snorted, "Whatever."
"And what are your names?" asked Hermione
"Sally Wilson, 6th year in the house of Nature. Harry and Draco are my cousins."
Alex looked at her. She has long blond hair with black highlights and light blue-eyes. The auburn teen couldn't believe this girl is related to him.
"I'm Roxanne Lexine, 6th year Prefect for the house of Elemental. The brunette next to me is my fraternal twin, Sora and by my right is our older sister, Vienna."
"Vienna Lexine, 8th year Prefect for the house of Nature. My dragon partner is a Mortal Electron dragon, Mercury, who likes to roam around in her miniature form."
"So, your parents are the Headmaster and Headmistress of Salem Academy," said Hermione as the Lexine sisters nodded. The curly brunette smiled, "Amazing!"
"Marucho Marukura, 7th year in the house of Elemental. My partner is a Water Snake dragon, Wave."
"Shun Kazami, 9th year Head Boy for the house of Elemental. My partner is a Wind dragon, Skyress."
"Dan Kuso and my twin, Diana and we're 9th year students. I'm in the house of Elemental while my sister is Head Girl for the house of Nature."
"My brother's partner is a Fire dragon, Drago while mine is a Death dragon, Boom."
"Yusei Fudo, 10th year Head Commander for the house of Nature. My partner is a Northern Light dragon, Proton."
"Lizzie Aono, 7th year Head Girl for the house of Magical Creatures," then shows them a pinkish-lavender egg, "My partner is still in her egg. I need to do something for her to hatch, but I have no freaking idea what."
"And you…Harry?" asked Alex.
"I'm a 7th year Prefect," replied Harry. "Draco and I are in the house of Elemental."
"You can't be a 7th year or a Prefect! You're fourteen!" argued Alex.
"Academy students start at the age of eight until 10th year at the age of seventeen," said Yusei. "Afterwards, you have a decision to go to college."
"You start school at age eight?!" said Ron, shocked.
"That's the age when your magical core is fully opened," said Vienna. "Accidental magic usually starts at the age of two or three, though there're a few children that can control their magic in a young age."
"Oh," murmured Ron.
"Why doesn't Sora, Roxanne and Sally have a dragon?" asked Hermione.
"Cause our magical core isn't strong enough to form a connection," explained Roxanne.
"Connection?" wondered Hermione.
"Sorry, we can't tell yea since you're not a Salem Academy student," said Sally.
Hermione puffed and looked the other way. She was annoyed to not get any information about the connection between wizard and dragon.
"Salem Academy students, if you please follow me, I'll show you where you'll be staying," said Minerva. Without saying a word, the Snape twins and their friends walked over to her.
"Great first impression," said Alex, sarcastically. The auburn teen and his friends went inside and went to the Great hall. They took a seat at the Gryffindor table and started filling up their plates. "Don't know why he bothered coming. I know he's not going to survive the bloody tournament."
"You don't know that," said Hermione. "Besides, he's a Prefect and judging by his house, he must be a fire user."
Alex and Ron widen their eyes.
"And how did you figure that out?!" said Ron.
"His dragon partner," replied Hermione.
Alex frowned, "I don't know. For as long as I can remember, my dad has told me that it was my squib brother's fault that mom left us, because she felt sorry for him for not having any magic."
"Maybe you should ask your biological mother what happen," suggested Ginny as she took a seat across from Alex. "I don't think your brother is a bad person, but just…misunderstood and neglected."
"I agree with Ginny," said Hermione. "Something is fishy how your father described the night your mum and brother left. If you don't get to the bottom of this, you're going to lose someone that could've been your best friend!"
Alex sighed, "I…guess asking wouldn't hurt, but not sure about the neglect."
"Think about it," said Ron, biting his sandwich. "Some parents do favor on one kid if they have a talent or they simply don't like them."
"We have to show our parents that we're good as our older brothers," said Ginny.
Alex nodded, understanding what his friends were telling him.
"Besides, how cool it would've been if you and your brother finished each other's sentences like my twin brothers," said Ron. "It's weird, for sure, but it's pretty cool how they can annoy mum with their twin talk."
Alex laughed, "That would've been bloody great. Alright, tomorrow I'll ask my mum about it."
That's when he spotted his brother and his friends enter the Great hall with the other Academy students. He saw most of them were going to the Ravenclaw and Hufflepuff table. A few went to the Slytherin table.
Alex saw Harry sitting at the Hufflepuff table and talking to Cedric Diggory, one of the champions. 'At least he's talking to the right sort of people,' he thought, "I wonder…what would've been like if mum and Harry stayed with us?"
"Who knows, but that's all in the past," said Hermione, softly. She smiled, "Maybe the two of you can help each other out in the tournament. He could teach you some high-level spells."
Alex grinned, "You're brilliant, Mione! That way, Harry and I can reconnect!"
Hermione smiled, warmly before it turned into disgust. She grabbed her book and hit Ron's shoulder, "Ron! You're such a pig!"
"Show some manners!" scolded Ginny.
Alex turned around to not show he was laughing before looking over at the Hufflepuff table once again. He glared, angrily at the blond-black haired Snape. The auburn teen grits his teeth as jealousy ran through his mind.
That was his twin not Draco's. He's supposed to be doing all those brotherly things with him, not Draco. He's supposed to look after his little brother, not Draco.
That's when an idea come to mind, 'Maybe…I can change mum and Harry's mind about returning back home. Yea! I'll show Harry what a better brother I can be, and he'll beg mum to return with dad and we can be a family again!'
With a plan in mind, he went back chatting with his friends.
-Break Line-
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