Chapter 9

Harry slept for the rest of the day and most of the next day. When she woke, she was still shaky on her feet. Charlie helped her to the great hall, where everyone was excited to see her. Several students came up to her asking if she was alright and whether she would bring back some of those classes she was talking about when she became headmistress. "if professor McGonagall doesn't first, I'll see what I can do."" She would answer. Everyone was interested in the warding and spell-creating classes. McGonagall told Harry she would see about finding teachers for those classes and more.

Over the next few days, Harry prepared herself for the last task, a maze filled with traps and creatures of all types. The day before the task, Harry was told the champions were having a family day so their family could be with them before the task. Harry was slightly confused because all of her family was already there. Who could be waiting for her? Her answer came from Charlie. "My mother is here, and she is not happy. Father is here too, but my mother seems to be on the warpath."" Charlie said. Molly still believed Harry was only confused and it was just a phase. "Neville, can you keep Godric in the Gryffindor common room? I don't want him near her right now."" Neville nodded and took Godric to the Gryffindor tower to play.

Charlie, Harry, Hermione, and Viktor went to the side room, where the families were. Viktor's mother and father wanted to meet Hermione, which was why she was there. Charlie refuses to allow Harry to be alone with his mother. Molly started in on Harry when they entered the room. "here you are. Now what this I hear about you being soul bonded to Charlie? Someone lied to you. That is not possible. We just need to change you back, and everything will be alright."" She said. Harry stood her ground. "Mrs. Weasley, I love your son and am who I am meant to be. Nothing is going to change that."" Harry said. "You are wrong. You are not meant to be with Charlie. You are supposed to be with Ginny. You are a boy, not a girl." Molly said. "Do I need to take off my shirt to show you the truth? My mother, Lilly Potter, hid my gender to protect me. I was always meant to be a girl, no woman now. Ginny is happy in a relationship with a boy who loves and adores her. I will not break up with Charlie just to make you happy. If you can't accept that, we will not be coming to burrow anytime soon, and you will not meet your grandson. Goodbye."" Harry said as she turned to leave, only to be slapped by Molly. Harry didn't even act like it hurt, but Charlie knew it did; he could feel it through the bond. "I have been hit a lot worst by the Dursley. You are weak."" She said as she left barely making to the door.

"Guess they didn't hit you hard enough."" Molly said with venom in her voice. Harry didn't look back and slammed the door. "I hate you, mother," Charlie said as he raced after his wife. "MOLLY" Arthur said. "Come on, Arthur, you can't believe that slut story about being abused and having a son."" Molly said. Arthur was really hoping that seeing Harry would change her mind. "You once told me you loved Harry like a part of our family," Arthur said, shaking his head. "Molly, go home and get your things. I can't remain married to a harpy who thinks it's alright to hit hers or any children."" Arthur said, running after Harry and Charlie. Molly stood there in shock.

Harry only made it down one flight before she broke down. She knew Molly had this idea of what her family should be but still, to have her slap the child she thought of as one of her own was too much. Charlie came up behind her along with Arthur. "Harry, I am sorry about her. I really thought that if she saw you with Charlie, she would change." Arthur said. Harry couldn't even form words at the moment. Charlie took her into his arms as she sobbed into his chest. "Are you really going to divorce her, dad?" Charlie said. "Yes, son. It has been coming for a while. Ever since I learned about what she did, it got me thinking about other things she has done. You and bill literally ran from our home as soon as you were able to. It's rare for either of you to even come home occasionally. She would always discourage your brothers Fred and George from their pranks. She would spoil Ron, never made him do anything. Little Ginny, I have seen her grow up before my eyes. She is starting to break away from her as well. You know she came to me asking if I would consider a betrothal contract for her and Neville. We have been talking about it behind your mother's back because whenever it was brought up, she would tell you, sister, she was already in one with Harry, and when I tried to tell her, it wasn't finalized, she would just say it will be when harry turn 18. I don't think she knows about it being changed to you two. I am so sorry, Harry."" He said.

Harry looked at him with wet eyes. Arthur could see the start of a burse on Harry's cheek. "it's alright, Arthur. You can't control what she did in the past. I hope you can move on afterward. If you need anything, let me know." Harry said, giving him a hug. Arthur hugged her back tightly. "I'll let your brothers and sister know what is happening. Harry, just be safe during the last task. Since you are soul-bonded to Charlie, that makes you, my daughter. Please, I only have two daughters. I don't want to lose either one."" He said. "I'll try my best, Dad."" Harry said as Arthur left to find his other children.

"Are you going to be alright?"" Charlie asked, seeing the burse on her cheek. "I'll be fine. As much as I want Godric at the last task, I think it will best if he stays either in Gryffindor tower or in the room with dobby."" Harry said, wiping the last of the tears from her eyes. Charlie nodded, and the two walked to the tower to let Godric know.

The next day, Harry got ready for the last task. She wore dragon scale armor under her clothing. Which consisted of a black tight sleeveless battle dress that ended mid-thigh with black boots. She wears a black leather jacket over the shirt. Harry also had on Charlie's necklace; she wasn't taking no chances. Charlie had difficulty keeping his hand off her when he saw her. "Babe, you come back to me, and we can have our own little celebration."" He said, kissing her neck. ""plan on it."" she said.

Harry opened her jewelry box and pulled a dragon tooth on a silver chain. "What is that for?"" Charlie asked. "For Viktor. I have a feeling that he is going to need it. It will repel all but the killing curse. I told Hermione I was making it for him. he is my godbrother in law, so I want him safe."" She said. Charlie nodded as he led her out of the room and down the pitch where the last task would occur. The students were already there, shouting and cheering for the champions.

Harry saw the Weasley family, minus Ron, and Molly, sitting on the other side, give her a thumb up. She also saw Hermione with Sirius and Amelia Bones. She briefly wonders if something was going on but decides to wait until later. Harry found Viktor near the entrance to the maze, looking slightly nervous. She walked up to him and told him about the tooth. She smiled and motioned to Hermione, who smiled back at them, knowing her God-sister had just given her soul mate the necklace. Hermione Felt a little better about the last task now. Harry was about to walk away when Viktor pulled her back. "We come out together. No matter what."" He said. Harry nodded, holding up a hand. Viktor grabbed the hand and pulled her into a hug.

They broke the hug and went to their starting spots. Minerva stepped onto the platform, and everyone went silent. "Welcome to the last task of the tri wizard tournament. As of this moment, the points are as follows. Last place with 80 points: Fleur Delacour, second place with 95 points: Cedric digger. We have a tie for first with 100 points each for Harry Jamie potter and Viktor Krum. Originally, we were going to have the leading champions enter first, then 3rd and 4th place, but since we have a tie, we have decided to allow all four champions to enter at the same time only at different spots. Champions, please gather around me."" She said. The champions came up to her. "In the maze, you will find several traps, creatures, and trials to test you. At any time any of you wish to leave the maze by forfeit, just send up red sparks, and we will come and retrieve you. Only one will make to the cup which has been charmed into a portkey to bring you back here. Only one needs to touch the cup, then the maze will disappear, revealing the winner. Good luck and be careful."" Minerva said, looking straight at Harry when she said to be careful. Harry nodded and returned to her spot. She looks up in the stand to see Charlie. She brought her finger to her lips and blew him a kiss. He nodded and placed a hand on his chest over his heart.

Suddenly the cannon went off, singling the start of the third and final task. The champions enter the maze slowly. The organizer decided to magically place cameras in the maze so the spectators could see the champions.

Harry made her way down one of the corridors when suddenly a giant dog, made of plant and soil, came out of nowhere. "I am master of the earth. I challenge you; if you win, you may continue."" He roared. Harry stood ready. "He is made of plants and soil. How can I beat him? wait plant and soil are weak against fire." Harry thought. She formed a fireball in her hand and threw it at him, causing a little fire and burning the creature. She put the fire out so as not to kill the creature. "You have won; you may go on. Thank you for not killing me."" He said. "What is the point of killing if you are just doing your job."" Harry said, bowing to him before going. ""thank you, Neville. I knew studying with you would come in handy."" She said.

Neville looked pleased and proud in the stands, knowing he could help his god-sister.

The other champions also face element-related creatures. Suddenly Harry heard a scream and ran toward it. She found Fleur on the ground, being Swallowed by the hedge wall. Harry knew she couldn't help and shot a red spark into the sky, hoping they, the teachers, would find her soon. "Harry, get down."" Someone yell. Harry ducked and found Viktor shooting the stunning charm at Cedric, who was about to attack her. "Viktor," Harry said. "I saw him earlier. His eyes were glass over. I think he was imperious." He said, kicking Cedric's wand away. Viktor shot up a red spark for the teachers to find him. "Let's go on. I really hate this maze. It feels so dark."" Harry said, shuddering. Viktor nodded and took her hand, both ready for anything.

Meanwhile, people were shouting that the champions couldn't help each other. "Here is nothing in the rules saying they can't work together."" Minerva said. "Look like your boyfriend might not be as loyal as you think, granger." Someone said. Hermione turned to see Ron behind her. "Weasley, he is not my boyfriend. Viktor is my husband, and that is his god-sister-in-law. Of course, he will help her out. Stop trying to make something out of nothing."" she said, turning away from them. ""You still playing on the soulbond junk. Fine, but don't come crying to me when you are left high and dry."" Ron said. Sirius took Hermione's hand in his. "Why was I even his friend?" She said. "Don't listen to him. he is jealous of what you and Harry have."" Sirius said, kissing her head. ""thanks, dad"" she said, not realizing she had called him dad, making Sirius happy, even if it was a slip-up. Sirius looked behind to glare at Ron and thought he saw Lily Potter whisper in Molly's ear. He blinked, and she disappeared. Sirius shook his head and turned back to the cameras.

Harry and Viktor slowly made their way deeper into the maze. Suddenly Harry stopped. "What is it?"" Viktor said. Harry put a finger to her lips and then to her ear, telling him to listen. Slowly the sound of rumbling thunder got louder. They turned and saw what looked like a tornado coming for them. ""un"" she said and took off. After a few minutes, Viktor was tripped. Vines came out of nowhere and wrapped around him. He looked up at Harry. "Keep going; I'll be alright."" He yelled. Harry shook her head, fired a cutting curse at the vines, and helped Viktor. "Why did you do that."" he asked. ""two reasons. 1) this tournament is a joke. And 2) you are family. I don't leave family and friends behind, no matter what."" She said as they kept walking.

They turned a corner and saw the cup. "Thank God. Let's get out of here." She said, walking over to the cup. "Harry, only one of us can touch the cup."" Viktor said. Harry only shook her head. "We finish this together or not at all." She said, holding up her hand. Viktor nodded as he took her hand and reached for the cup. They both felt a pull on their stomachs and disappeared.

They didn't appear at the entrance of the maze. Everyone was getting worried. "Where are they?" Hermione asked. "Don't know Hermione, but I smell a rat."" Sirius said. Suddenly a new camera formed to show a graveyard where the cup had taken Harry and Viktor.

"Harry, are you alright?"" Viktor asked as he helped her up. ""I think so, but I don't think this is part of the tournament. I had a dream before school about this place. Viktor, please take the cup and get out of here."" Harry said. "No, we agree we finish this together. Hermione will never let me live it down if I left you."" He said. Harry knew she wasn't going to get him to leave. "Fine, just hide."" She said. Viktor hides behind a tree.

Suddenly the cauldron in the middle of the graveyard little up with a fire under it. Harry's head started to hurt as if it was going to split open. She fell to her knee in pain. Peter "wormtail" Pettigrew came out of the shadows with a bundle in his arms, followed by Lucius Malfoy. "Start the ritual."" The bundle said. Malfoy used his wand to lift Harry off the ground and tied her to a gravestone. "Listen, when Pettigrew come for the blood, shout you are willing to give the blood."" He said in a whisper once he was close enough to her. Harry looked at him in shock. "Please just trust me."" Malfoy begged. Harry didn't know why but something told her to trust him. she slowly nodded. Malfoy walked away with his usual sneer.

Pettigrew threw the bundle into the cauldron. He used his wand to levitate a piece of bone from the gravestone that Harry was tied to. "Bone of the father, unknowing giving."" He said, throwing it into the cauldron. He took a knife and held out his own hand over the cauldron. "Flesh of the servant, willing sacrifice."" He said as he cut off his hand, dropping it into the cauldron. Harry thought she was going to be sick. Panting, Peter got up and walked over to harry, cutting one of her wrists. "Blood of the enemy forcefully taken."" He said. "I freely give this blood."" Harry shouted. Peter didn't hear her. If he did, he would know the potion was weakened. He dropped the knife cover in Harry's blood into the cauldron.

The cauldron bubbled and shook as a body was formed out of it. Within a second, a man dressed in a black robe was standing where the cauldron was. He was bald with gray skin. He had no nose and dark red eyes. He took a tentative first step. "Excellent. I, Lord Voldemort, have returned"" he said, chuckling evilly. "Wormtail, my wand, and hold out your arm."" He said. Peter handed him his wand and held out his arm without a hand. "Thank you, master," Peter said, thinking he was getting rewarded. "The other arm wormtail, you will get your reward in a bit."" Voldemort said. Peter swallowed before holding out his other arm to him. Voldemort pointed his wand to Peter's death eater mark and summoned the others.

Seconds later, 13 followers show up. "Welcome, my friends. 13 years it's been. I confess myself displease you have allowed the old ways to fall. None of you have been trying to find me. I have left more than enough clues. Only wormtail seems to be able to seek me out. For that purpose alone, I do not kill him. Come forward, wormtail. Don't let my follow think I don't reward loyalty."" He said as he waved his hand over the stump that was Wormtail's hand, forming a new hand for him. "Thank you, master, thank you."" Peter kissing Voldemort's feet. "What about you, Malfoy? Claiming you were imperious to get out of going to Azkaban. I thought you were more loyal to me than that." Voldemort said, pointing his wand at Malfoy. "My lord, we all had to do things that were not as they seemed. To survive, I had to act like I was disloyal to see you standing here in your greatness." Malfoy said with no fear. "Very well, I'll give you another chance. Anyway, look at what we have tonight. The Great Harry potter. The boy who lived. But wait, you are not a boy anymore. Are you?"" Voldemort said, chuckling evilly, walking over to her. "If I had known you would grow into such a beauty, I would have kept you as a pet instead try to kill you. Maybe even make you my Dark Queen." He said, running his finger over her cloth breasts. Harry spit at him. "Don't touch me."" She said. Voldemort wiped the spit off. "Still defiant as ever. No matter, you will soon be gone. My reign will begin again."" he said, waving his wand over her ties, releasing her. Harry dropped to the ground. "Pick up your wand, Potter; we will see who is stronger."" He said. 'He doesn't know. Good' Harry thought as she pulled her phoenix wand out of her back. Harry carefully looked over to where Viktor was hiding. He nodded, telling Harry he was ready. "I assume you know how to dual. We bow then Avada kedavra." He said as the green light shot out of Voldemort's wand. "Expelliarmus," Harry cried, trying to give Viktor time to get in position. Suddenly their wand met, and a dome of light encircled them. "Do not move. Potter is mine," Voldemort said, trying to push more magic through his wand. He was so distracted that he didn't notice his 13 followers being taken out.

Suddenly flashes of light came out of his wand. The spirits of the muggle caretaker, bertha Jenkins, and Harry's parents came out. "Harry, listen to me. You need to get to the cup; we can block him for a bit but only for a bit, do you understand."" James said. Harry looked at him than her mother. "He is going to kill everyone, isn't he? Include Godric?" She said. her mother smiled knowingly. "can't let that happen. He will not harm my son."" Harry added, shaking her head. Lily winked at James, who was slightly clueless. "Let it out, honey, show him your power!" lily said, encouraging. Harry threw away her wand, breaking the bridge, and fired a giant ball of light energy at Voldemort. He was knocked into the wall behind him, severely harming him. The spirits surround him to block him from Harry as she runs over to Viktor, grabbing his hand and summoning the cup. With a pop, they were gone.

Harry and Viktor appear at the maze entrance, which has vanished. The adrenaline quickly left Harry as she fell to the ground with Viktor trying to hold her. "He's back. The dark lord Voldemort is back."" Harry yelled. Minerva was the first to get to her. "We know; we all saw it."" she said. "Now, Minerva, that is not possible. It must be a trick." Minster fudge said, who can come to watch the last task. Harry, with Viktor's help, stood back up, extremely weak. She held up her hand over her head, glowing. "Fudge. I swear on my life and magic; what I say here and now is the truth so let it be moot. Voldemort is back, but he is weak for now. I would use this time to strengthen your forces; that way, you can take him down for good when he heals." She said in anger. "Why didn't you take him out then?" Fudge asked, getting frustrated. "Because I am not strong enough yet. Like everyone else in this school. I am still learning my magic. I can't fight him alone. I need help. I am asking you to help me to protect everyone." Harry beg.

Fudge just shook his head and walked away. "He is not going to help, is he?" Viktor asked. "Nope, and I don't blame him. He's scared, just like the rest of us. Who knows what will happen now?"" Harry said, holding her cut wrist. "Let's get you clean up."" Minerva said as Charlie, Hermione, and Sirius came over to her. "Babe, are you alright?"" Charlie gently takes Harry from Viktor while Hermione wraps her arms around Viktor's waist. "I will be. But I don't think I can make it to the castle."" Harry said, leaning into him. Charlie nodded as he picked her up, carrying her to the castle.

Viktor squeezes Hermione tightly. "For a second, I thought I lost you."" Hermione said. "I know, I know."" He said, kissing her head. "You were right. If you had left Harry, I would never forgive you."" She said. Viktor cupped her cheek and kissed her lips. "Let's get up to the castle. I could use a shower and a pepper up potion."" He said, taking her hand into his arm.

They got to the hospital wing's doors when a little ball of fury greeted them. "Mama!" Godric said, running over to them. "Mama is hurt, Godric. she needs to see madam Pomfrey," Charlie said. Godric nodded and opened the door for them. Charlie placed Harry on one of the beds when poppy came over with her supplies. "Wait, Godric, come here."" Harry said. Godric crawl into Harry's bed and lap. Harry wrapped her good arm around him as he hugged her. "I need him right now, and you," "Harry said to Charlie, who sat behind her.

She held out her bad arm for poppy to work on. "Why did the bad man cut you, mama."" Godric said, watching Poppy heal his mama. "I think because of what your grandma potter did. When I was a baby, she sacrificed herself for me; because of that, she created a shield that stopped evil from touching me. By taking my blood, the shield is not useless." Harry said, not wanting to pull a dumbledore. She would not hide things from her son but knew she would have to reassure him. "So, he can hurt you now?" Godric asked as poppy wrapped up Harry'sarm. "Yes," she said. Charlie ruffles Godric's hair. "Don't you worry. There are lots of people who love your mama; we will keep her safe."" Charlie said. Harry leans against Charlie's chest while Godric wraps his arms around Harry'swaist, giving her a squeeze. "Me too. I'll keep mama safe. no one is going to hurt my mama again." Godric said with fire in his eyes. Both Harry and Charlie chuckled. "Okay, little man, lets let mama get some rest."" Charlie said, about to move to let Harry lay down. "Don't; I am comfy right here."" Harry said as she snuggled deeper against him and pulled Godric in closer.

Charlie looked up at poppy, who nodded, waved her wand, and transfigured the bed with more oversized pillows. All three of them fell asleep within a second. Poppy pulled the blanket up to cover the small family. Minerva walked in and saw them sleeping. Poppy motioned for her to go to her office.

Once in Poppy's office and were able to talk. "How is Mrs. Potter?" Minerva said. "Exhausted. She used a lot of magic in that energy blast. I think what she needs right now is rest and love, which her husband and son are giving her. they look so peaceful."" Poppy said with a smile. ""es, they will need their strength for the coming battle."" Minerva said with a sad smile. "Hope they are ready."" Poppy said as she turned out the lights.