Disclaimer: I own Percy's kids, the brunettes, Selma Waier but I don't own
the regular characters including Penelope...
CHAPTER 7: The Chess Championship
"Just remember, the only reason you are sitting in the Private box, is so that Harry and other very important people can watch your every move." Ron said as he found his pot of floo powder. "And so that I, can see you as well. Harry?"
Harry took the floo powder. He wasn't too much happy with this travel, he wish that he could just dissaparate.
"That's Chess Championship Stadium of Britain, Harry." Ron said. "Malfoy will soon follow after you."
Harry stood in the fireplace and bellowed, "Chess Championship Stadium of Britain!" Harry felt the rush of the ride and soon found himself outside, besides a line full of people waiting to get in. People looked at him as he came, and then went back to conversation.
Harry sat there, trying to get up but then Malfoy soon came and bumped into him.
"Oww, damn it Harry, your suppose to move out of the way." Malfoy said getting up.
"S'ry." Harry said quickly. "So, Ron said we just go into backstage room." Harry said putting on his necklace that contained a card that said 'Private Box'. Malfoy put his, nodded and lead the way to a door that said Backstage. They entered and were immediately greeted by a large security guard who pulled at their cards saying numerous of spells. Finally he told them to go up the stairs to get to the Private box.
They did as they were told and went up the stairs and opened it the door. Harry's eyes widened at the sight. It was a large chessboard with large black and white stone's that formed queens, kings, knights etc. It was much cleaner and well kept then the one at Hogwarts.
"Beauty." Malfoy said unenthusiastically. "Can we sit?" Harry looked around and saw long seats that were protected by glass. Harry saw a man sitting in one of the middle ones and a few other rich looking people sat in other seats. Behind the Private boxes were seats and more going higher filling up with people. Then Harry noticed the man in the middle one beckoning him over. Harry went over and inside the glass door.
"Hi there Harry. Your seats are right behind me." The man said and pointed to two rows behind him. Harry supposed he was the speaker. And then Harry knew.
"Lee Jordan?"
"Yes...ohhh." Lee smiled fakely. "Mr. Malfoy. What pleasure."
A defiant stare took place in Malfoy's eyes. "Anywhere?"
"Right there, sir."
Malfoy sat at the end 2nd row nearest to the door. Harry sat in front of him. Lee Jordan started talking about how much he loved to speak at the Quidditch games so he decided to speak in a lot of games. Then Percy came in with Ron, Penelope Clearwater and 3 little blondish red haired kids.
"Ahh can never get peace out there, so many reporters." Percy said in his normal smart voice. Harry could tell he still loved it. "Ahh Harry, nice to see you again long time, long time."
Harry shook Percy's hand. As he did he noticed Penelope telling the kids to sit down and was having a hard time bending down to get a toy that was on the red carpet. She was pregnant.
"Penelope, dear, don't do that!" Percy said quickly picking up the door and throwing it in the youngest child laps. He took Penelope's hand and led her to Harry. "Harry, I don't believe you have really met my *pregnant* wife, Penelope. She's pregnant Harry." Percy said as he held out Penelope's hand. Harry shook it. Penelope managed a smile though she looked miserable and tired.
"And my three children, Arthur, Paige and Molly." Percy pointed at each f them. Arthur, 7, stared at him with his large blue eyes. He smiled and Harry could tell he wanted to say something but was holding it in. Paige, 6,was looking at her Mother, who was talking with Ron, and was slowly trying to get out of her seat. The last one Molly 4, was picking her nose.
"If your not careful, you'll have a family as large as ours."
Harry turned around and saw the two handsome twins Fred and George. They were both smiling and each had an arm around a brunette, which were both identical.
"Twins with twins." Ron said. The brunettes smiled and batted their eyelashes and Harry could mistake them for models.
"Alright Harry." Fred said shaking his hand.
"How you doing?" George said. "Qudditch going great?"
Harry looked at Ron who was smiling at the wall by the door. "Sure." Harry said frowning.
"You've been standing long, go sit down and we'll be right there." Fred told the twin brunettes. They smiled and walked to the separate end of Malfoy looking at him, giggling and fluttered their eyelashes at him. Malfoy looked away.
Fred and George went closer to Harry. "Their twins! Like us!" George said.
"I see." Harry said. "What are you guys doing-job-marriage?"
"We'll wait awhile for that marriage." George said looking at Penelope trying to handle the kids while Percy talked to her.
"Well, we have the joke shops back up, gladly and we talk as comedians on some shows. That's where we met- Tess and Jess." They looked at the twins who were waving.
"Where's Ginny?" Harry asked.
"Couldn't come." Fred said rolling his eyes. "Business." Before Harry could ask more about her Fred and George walked over to the brunettes as if under their love spell.
Harry went over to Ron who was talking to Lee Jordan. He turned to Harry. "Nervous?" Harry asked.
"No, not really. I've won many times before I don't need to win all times." Ron said then Harry dragged him in a corner. In a low voice Harry asked. "Is Hermione *here*?"
Ron looked at Harry. "I'm going to lie Harry. No." Harry looked at Ron wide-eyed. "Don't worry, she's under an invisibility cloak and she's just going to stand in the corner and sit down in that chair I put in the corner. Now I gotta go, and don't talk about it." Ron said goodbye to everyone and left.
Harry sat down trying not to listen about Percy wondering aloud if he'll be a permanent minister next to him. He could here Malfoy sighing boredly, the giggling of the brunettes, and Penelope telling the kids to behave. Harry was wondering if Selma was here yet when the lights went down and Lee Jordan's voice boomed.
"Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to this years Chess Championship!" There was a large clapping followed by that sentence. "Tonight the contestants are Hamlet Lousse of France-" there was some clapping and loud booing. "And Ronald Weasley of Britain!" There was large applause and Harry clapped hard. "But first- please welcome these 20 girls from the Dancing Arts Movement!"
People clapped and Harry heard Malfoy snort with laughter. "Dam?" he said amused.
The girls weren't Veela's, but as they jumped on the stage and started dancing Harry was impressed and heard loud whistling. They danced their hearts out and looked very impressive dancing in the same beat and twirling.
"I'll bet you ten galleons Hamlet will win." Percy said to his wife.
"Oh Percy, you're betting against your brother?" Penelope said.
"There are only so many times you can win." Percy said.
"We share the same money, we make decisions on what we buy together." Penelope said.
"Well not the one in my wallet which goes towards spending money on presents for *you*."
"Done deal, no backing out." Penelope said holding out her hand.
Percy bent over to Harry. "Present's is the only way to make the Mrs. feel better during pregnancy. That and me."
"I didn't need to know that but thank you for sharing." Harry said. After a couple more minutes their dance was over and people were clapping as the girls left the stage.
"Now ladies and gentlemen, please give a warm welcome to our Chess Champions Weasley and Lousse!" People clapped once more and Ron and Hamlet arrived on the board. Hamlet was tall and burly looking at the crowd as if he were going to kill those who had booed him earlier. They stood besides a regular chessboard. In front of them feet away was Harry's private box. As they came Jordan was quickly saying info about each of them.
"If the contestants will shake hands." Lee Jordan said as they did. "Let's play Wizard's Chess!" People clapped louder. Ron was white and Lousse was black. Ron looked at the board and did his move. He yelled it out then moved it on the small board. Then on the big board a figure started moving across the board.
After seconds of play Ron had destroyed one of Lousse's bishops. Just like the board in the first year, the bishop's stone pieces flew into the air, one hit the glass and Harry quickly backed away.
"Don't worry, Harry the glass does not break easily." Percy said knowingly.
Harry supposed that it was more exciting to play chess in his first year wanting to get to the Sorcerers stone then to watch it being played by Ron and Lousse for money and fame. After several minutes Harry was starting to get bored. Maybe if the glass actually did break once in awhile it would be more exciting. Ron seemed to be winning and Lousse was looking even angrier. Ron was looking at the board with full concentration.
Harry got more tired yawning when a stone piece hit the glass and couldn't stay awake even with Fred and George making the other twins squeal. At some points Percy yelled 'Go Hamlet' and other remarks like 'flattened' and 'that'll show you, you crazy French-' by Jordan but it wasn't enough to keep his eyes open. Malfoy seemed to already be in dreamland and Harry was just about to join him when there was loud clapping and banners flying around. Harry saw Ron in the middle of the board, surrounded by black and white stones. He looked pleased.
"Harry! Don't tell me you almost fell asleep!" Percy said. "The games over!" He was smiling though looked angry. "Ron has won the game."
"Really?" Harry said. He started clapping loudly and whistling and Malfoy snorted awake. "Are we gonna go?"
"We can't go yet, or we'll miss the ending dancing." Percy said. "It's really good. They dance singing the champion's name."
"Ohh...err I think I'm going to go get something to drink." Harry said getting up.
"Are you sure? The dancers are going to be singing 'Percy, Percy'- heh I mean 'Weasley Weasley'?"
"I'll be back." Harry said getting up. He needed something that would keep him awake just a little longer.
Malfoy stood up too. "I think I'm going to get something to drink too." Malfoy said.
Harry nodded and as they left Harry heard Percy telling his wife "You're right, betting is not good. How 'bout we forget the whole thing?"
When they went down the stairs Malfoy stopped Harry. "I'm gonna go to the bathroom, real quick." Harry looked at him suspiciously. "C'mon- do you know how much security there is? Look, the refreshments are down that hall, you can come running to me in a snap." Harry nodded and Malfoy disappeared behind the door.
Harry walked down the hall to find that it was only a hall of rooms. As he did, he bumped into a man that wore robes like a dementer.
"Sorry," Harry said. The man looked at him, his eyes a sea green and flyaway hair. He held his hand up as if to say 'okay'. His hand looked had little green and red paint looking paint. Harry kept going he soon found the snack bars and walked over when he saw Selma looking extremely pissed. Harry went up to her and she turned around and immediately smiled.
"Harry!"
"Me," Harry said smiling. "Did you come late?"
"Yeah I saw pretty much the last 20 minutes of the game." Selma said sadly. "It's okay, it was still simply wonderful." They decided to walk toward the entrance, talking about the game and Harry sadly could not fill in too much information.
"That's alright, his games are always spectacular though many seem to have heavy eyelids." Selma said as they stopped and Harry looked at her glinting eyes. Harry knew he had to do it now, before they lost the diligent stare.
Harry warily leaned forward and their lips met at last. Selma went closer to him dropping her cup as he put his arms around her waist and Selma put her arms lightly on his neck. They stopped slowly, the event had been blissful. He had done it and she had not disapproved of it.
"My drink, spilt." She whispered. Harry smiled and they both looked down. It had spilled over their shoes and the hem of his robes. When Harry looked back up at her, her eyes were not warm but frozen and scared.
Harry frowned. "Selma?"
Her eyes went wider. She was staring at something in the distance. Harry turned around and saw onto the entrance was a message. He almost jumped back at it. He heard noises of chatter and laughter but he did not feel that at all. The message was written boldly in blood and the green Dark Mark was beside it....
THE DARK LORD HAS BROKEN FREE. YOU ARE WARNED.
Selma screamed at the top of her lungs.
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muaahhaaahaahaa. J/k, review pleez. Sorry I didn't mention a lot of what happened during the game, but Ron flattened him, all right?
CHAPTER 7: The Chess Championship
"Just remember, the only reason you are sitting in the Private box, is so that Harry and other very important people can watch your every move." Ron said as he found his pot of floo powder. "And so that I, can see you as well. Harry?"
Harry took the floo powder. He wasn't too much happy with this travel, he wish that he could just dissaparate.
"That's Chess Championship Stadium of Britain, Harry." Ron said. "Malfoy will soon follow after you."
Harry stood in the fireplace and bellowed, "Chess Championship Stadium of Britain!" Harry felt the rush of the ride and soon found himself outside, besides a line full of people waiting to get in. People looked at him as he came, and then went back to conversation.
Harry sat there, trying to get up but then Malfoy soon came and bumped into him.
"Oww, damn it Harry, your suppose to move out of the way." Malfoy said getting up.
"S'ry." Harry said quickly. "So, Ron said we just go into backstage room." Harry said putting on his necklace that contained a card that said 'Private Box'. Malfoy put his, nodded and lead the way to a door that said Backstage. They entered and were immediately greeted by a large security guard who pulled at their cards saying numerous of spells. Finally he told them to go up the stairs to get to the Private box.
They did as they were told and went up the stairs and opened it the door. Harry's eyes widened at the sight. It was a large chessboard with large black and white stone's that formed queens, kings, knights etc. It was much cleaner and well kept then the one at Hogwarts.
"Beauty." Malfoy said unenthusiastically. "Can we sit?" Harry looked around and saw long seats that were protected by glass. Harry saw a man sitting in one of the middle ones and a few other rich looking people sat in other seats. Behind the Private boxes were seats and more going higher filling up with people. Then Harry noticed the man in the middle one beckoning him over. Harry went over and inside the glass door.
"Hi there Harry. Your seats are right behind me." The man said and pointed to two rows behind him. Harry supposed he was the speaker. And then Harry knew.
"Lee Jordan?"
"Yes...ohhh." Lee smiled fakely. "Mr. Malfoy. What pleasure."
A defiant stare took place in Malfoy's eyes. "Anywhere?"
"Right there, sir."
Malfoy sat at the end 2nd row nearest to the door. Harry sat in front of him. Lee Jordan started talking about how much he loved to speak at the Quidditch games so he decided to speak in a lot of games. Then Percy came in with Ron, Penelope Clearwater and 3 little blondish red haired kids.
"Ahh can never get peace out there, so many reporters." Percy said in his normal smart voice. Harry could tell he still loved it. "Ahh Harry, nice to see you again long time, long time."
Harry shook Percy's hand. As he did he noticed Penelope telling the kids to sit down and was having a hard time bending down to get a toy that was on the red carpet. She was pregnant.
"Penelope, dear, don't do that!" Percy said quickly picking up the door and throwing it in the youngest child laps. He took Penelope's hand and led her to Harry. "Harry, I don't believe you have really met my *pregnant* wife, Penelope. She's pregnant Harry." Percy said as he held out Penelope's hand. Harry shook it. Penelope managed a smile though she looked miserable and tired.
"And my three children, Arthur, Paige and Molly." Percy pointed at each f them. Arthur, 7, stared at him with his large blue eyes. He smiled and Harry could tell he wanted to say something but was holding it in. Paige, 6,was looking at her Mother, who was talking with Ron, and was slowly trying to get out of her seat. The last one Molly 4, was picking her nose.
"If your not careful, you'll have a family as large as ours."
Harry turned around and saw the two handsome twins Fred and George. They were both smiling and each had an arm around a brunette, which were both identical.
"Twins with twins." Ron said. The brunettes smiled and batted their eyelashes and Harry could mistake them for models.
"Alright Harry." Fred said shaking his hand.
"How you doing?" George said. "Qudditch going great?"
Harry looked at Ron who was smiling at the wall by the door. "Sure." Harry said frowning.
"You've been standing long, go sit down and we'll be right there." Fred told the twin brunettes. They smiled and walked to the separate end of Malfoy looking at him, giggling and fluttered their eyelashes at him. Malfoy looked away.
Fred and George went closer to Harry. "Their twins! Like us!" George said.
"I see." Harry said. "What are you guys doing-job-marriage?"
"We'll wait awhile for that marriage." George said looking at Penelope trying to handle the kids while Percy talked to her.
"Well, we have the joke shops back up, gladly and we talk as comedians on some shows. That's where we met- Tess and Jess." They looked at the twins who were waving.
"Where's Ginny?" Harry asked.
"Couldn't come." Fred said rolling his eyes. "Business." Before Harry could ask more about her Fred and George walked over to the brunettes as if under their love spell.
Harry went over to Ron who was talking to Lee Jordan. He turned to Harry. "Nervous?" Harry asked.
"No, not really. I've won many times before I don't need to win all times." Ron said then Harry dragged him in a corner. In a low voice Harry asked. "Is Hermione *here*?"
Ron looked at Harry. "I'm going to lie Harry. No." Harry looked at Ron wide-eyed. "Don't worry, she's under an invisibility cloak and she's just going to stand in the corner and sit down in that chair I put in the corner. Now I gotta go, and don't talk about it." Ron said goodbye to everyone and left.
Harry sat down trying not to listen about Percy wondering aloud if he'll be a permanent minister next to him. He could here Malfoy sighing boredly, the giggling of the brunettes, and Penelope telling the kids to behave. Harry was wondering if Selma was here yet when the lights went down and Lee Jordan's voice boomed.
"Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to this years Chess Championship!" There was a large clapping followed by that sentence. "Tonight the contestants are Hamlet Lousse of France-" there was some clapping and loud booing. "And Ronald Weasley of Britain!" There was large applause and Harry clapped hard. "But first- please welcome these 20 girls from the Dancing Arts Movement!"
People clapped and Harry heard Malfoy snort with laughter. "Dam?" he said amused.
The girls weren't Veela's, but as they jumped on the stage and started dancing Harry was impressed and heard loud whistling. They danced their hearts out and looked very impressive dancing in the same beat and twirling.
"I'll bet you ten galleons Hamlet will win." Percy said to his wife.
"Oh Percy, you're betting against your brother?" Penelope said.
"There are only so many times you can win." Percy said.
"We share the same money, we make decisions on what we buy together." Penelope said.
"Well not the one in my wallet which goes towards spending money on presents for *you*."
"Done deal, no backing out." Penelope said holding out her hand.
Percy bent over to Harry. "Present's is the only way to make the Mrs. feel better during pregnancy. That and me."
"I didn't need to know that but thank you for sharing." Harry said. After a couple more minutes their dance was over and people were clapping as the girls left the stage.
"Now ladies and gentlemen, please give a warm welcome to our Chess Champions Weasley and Lousse!" People clapped once more and Ron and Hamlet arrived on the board. Hamlet was tall and burly looking at the crowd as if he were going to kill those who had booed him earlier. They stood besides a regular chessboard. In front of them feet away was Harry's private box. As they came Jordan was quickly saying info about each of them.
"If the contestants will shake hands." Lee Jordan said as they did. "Let's play Wizard's Chess!" People clapped louder. Ron was white and Lousse was black. Ron looked at the board and did his move. He yelled it out then moved it on the small board. Then on the big board a figure started moving across the board.
After seconds of play Ron had destroyed one of Lousse's bishops. Just like the board in the first year, the bishop's stone pieces flew into the air, one hit the glass and Harry quickly backed away.
"Don't worry, Harry the glass does not break easily." Percy said knowingly.
Harry supposed that it was more exciting to play chess in his first year wanting to get to the Sorcerers stone then to watch it being played by Ron and Lousse for money and fame. After several minutes Harry was starting to get bored. Maybe if the glass actually did break once in awhile it would be more exciting. Ron seemed to be winning and Lousse was looking even angrier. Ron was looking at the board with full concentration.
Harry got more tired yawning when a stone piece hit the glass and couldn't stay awake even with Fred and George making the other twins squeal. At some points Percy yelled 'Go Hamlet' and other remarks like 'flattened' and 'that'll show you, you crazy French-' by Jordan but it wasn't enough to keep his eyes open. Malfoy seemed to already be in dreamland and Harry was just about to join him when there was loud clapping and banners flying around. Harry saw Ron in the middle of the board, surrounded by black and white stones. He looked pleased.
"Harry! Don't tell me you almost fell asleep!" Percy said. "The games over!" He was smiling though looked angry. "Ron has won the game."
"Really?" Harry said. He started clapping loudly and whistling and Malfoy snorted awake. "Are we gonna go?"
"We can't go yet, or we'll miss the ending dancing." Percy said. "It's really good. They dance singing the champion's name."
"Ohh...err I think I'm going to go get something to drink." Harry said getting up.
"Are you sure? The dancers are going to be singing 'Percy, Percy'- heh I mean 'Weasley Weasley'?"
"I'll be back." Harry said getting up. He needed something that would keep him awake just a little longer.
Malfoy stood up too. "I think I'm going to get something to drink too." Malfoy said.
Harry nodded and as they left Harry heard Percy telling his wife "You're right, betting is not good. How 'bout we forget the whole thing?"
When they went down the stairs Malfoy stopped Harry. "I'm gonna go to the bathroom, real quick." Harry looked at him suspiciously. "C'mon- do you know how much security there is? Look, the refreshments are down that hall, you can come running to me in a snap." Harry nodded and Malfoy disappeared behind the door.
Harry walked down the hall to find that it was only a hall of rooms. As he did, he bumped into a man that wore robes like a dementer.
"Sorry," Harry said. The man looked at him, his eyes a sea green and flyaway hair. He held his hand up as if to say 'okay'. His hand looked had little green and red paint looking paint. Harry kept going he soon found the snack bars and walked over when he saw Selma looking extremely pissed. Harry went up to her and she turned around and immediately smiled.
"Harry!"
"Me," Harry said smiling. "Did you come late?"
"Yeah I saw pretty much the last 20 minutes of the game." Selma said sadly. "It's okay, it was still simply wonderful." They decided to walk toward the entrance, talking about the game and Harry sadly could not fill in too much information.
"That's alright, his games are always spectacular though many seem to have heavy eyelids." Selma said as they stopped and Harry looked at her glinting eyes. Harry knew he had to do it now, before they lost the diligent stare.
Harry warily leaned forward and their lips met at last. Selma went closer to him dropping her cup as he put his arms around her waist and Selma put her arms lightly on his neck. They stopped slowly, the event had been blissful. He had done it and she had not disapproved of it.
"My drink, spilt." She whispered. Harry smiled and they both looked down. It had spilled over their shoes and the hem of his robes. When Harry looked back up at her, her eyes were not warm but frozen and scared.
Harry frowned. "Selma?"
Her eyes went wider. She was staring at something in the distance. Harry turned around and saw onto the entrance was a message. He almost jumped back at it. He heard noises of chatter and laughter but he did not feel that at all. The message was written boldly in blood and the green Dark Mark was beside it....
THE DARK LORD HAS BROKEN FREE. YOU ARE WARNED.
Selma screamed at the top of her lungs.
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muaahhaaahaahaa. J/k, review pleez. Sorry I didn't mention a lot of what happened during the game, but Ron flattened him, all right?