A/N: Thanks to Erin for giving me my first review. I just hope I get a lot more, so please review. I would also like to thank my other three too. Not to mention my two wonderful beta readers.
Harry Potter and the Great Magical War
Chapter 2
The Junior Dueling Tournament
The next few days went by as a blur for Harry. They usually consisted of having lunch with Fred, George, and Ron. Then going over to the Burrow for supper and some dueling. But the day of the tournament was finally upon them. Harry threw on a new pair of robes (all of his of his other ones had been too small for him) and grabbed his wand and ran to Quality Quidditch Supplies (they were sponsoring the tournament and for the duration of the tournament they had turned there shop into a mini arena were the Dueling Tournament would be held).
Harry entered the shop and was greeted by the Weasleys' (Arthur, Molly, Fred, George, Ron, and Ginny). Fred and George gave Harry a quick hello but they had to return to there store. Mrs. Weasley gave Harry a huge motherly hug and wished Harry good luck. Mr. Weasley also wished Harry good luck and then muttered under his breathe so only Harry could hear and said "Even though you don't need it". Ginny gave Harry a quick hello and then left she was not in a very good mood because her Mom had refused to let her participate. So that just left Ron.
"Alright mate glad to see that you could have made it. Shall we find sets and wait till were called up?" Ron asked with a smile on his face.
"Sounds good"
So Harry and Ron took there seats. A few minutes later the judge walked out with the tournament board. Ron was in the first fight, While Harry as in the seventeenth fight. They sighed in relief they were in different brackets they wouldn't have to fight each other unless they were both in the final round. Draco was in the last fight of the first bracket. But what surprised them was in the eighth fight was a certain Neville Longbottom.
"Wow Neville is in this Tournament. Now that is bloody weird." Ron said.
"Well I don't know… I mean sure he isn't the smartest bloke but he did pretty good in D.A, and in the Department of Mysteries." Harry replied his face sunk a little bit once he mentioned the Department of Mysteries.
"True lets try to see if we can spot him." Ron suggested.
After a little bit of searching they spotted him and waved him down. He was happy to see Harry and Ron. They asked him what he was doing here. He replied by saying "Gran made me. She heard that I did pretty good in the Department of Mysteries from Dumbledore, and said that it would be good for the Longbottom name if I participated in this." They three of them were having a pretty good time just talking but before they knew it the judge called the first two contestants down.
"Ron Weasley versus Alan Shepard." The Judge's voice boomed across the stadium.
Ron and Alan both made there way to the little stage they had setup. Upon the Judges orders they bowed to each other and raised their wands. "One….Two…..Three!" The Judges yelled.
Alan started to run right at Ron and yelled "EXSPELLIARMUS!"
Ron was still surprised that Alan charged him almost didn't move out of the way in time. He quickly regained his senses and move to the side. Ron smiled at Alan for being foolish by charging him. "STUPEFY!" Ron muttered as Allan immediately fell over knocked unconscious.
Ron was declared winner and took his seat. Harry and Neville both congratulated. A few more duels took place, nothing exciting none of the contenders really had a chance in the tournament. Finally what seemed like forever Nevilles' name was called.
"Neville Longbottom vs. John Smith."
The two bowed at each other and the judge counted to three and they were ready. "STUPEFY!" Neville yelled. A jet of red sparks shot at John, who just smiled and muttered "PROTEGO" Nevilles' spell turned around and charged back at Neville. Neville dropped to the floor at the last second. "Coward, is poor little Neville afraid of his own spell. You know my cousin Draco told me about you, how your a little coward and that your parents are crazy and stuck in St. Mungo's." John Smith gave a smirk that could rival Malfoy's.
"Who the hell is this guy!" Ron yelled to Harry.
"Apparently Malfoy's cousin." Harry spat with great loathing in his voice.
Neville was livid, how dare this monster insult his parents. He leapt to his feet and charged John. 'STUPEFY STUPEFY EXSPELLIARMUS STUPEFY!!" Neville yelled just firing curses at random.
John just laughed and deflected all the curses that were sent at him.
"Bloody hell! Harry he is good." Ron yelled
"Yeah, and you are going to have to fight him in the quarter finals, well if both of you make it there." Harry said they were both silent after this watching the rest of the fight in horror. John was indeed good, he could end the fight at any moment if he wanted to.
"CRUCICA!" John yelled
Neville gave a scream as a huge amount of pain engulfed him.
"Ron what the hell kind of curse is that!?!" Harry yelled
"It is well a cousin of the Crucio curse, and sadly it is legal." Ron said with a very sad look on his face.
John continued the curse, Neville was in the ground in pain screaming and sobbing he was having horrible flash backs of when the Death Eaters did the crucio spell to his parents.
Harry had had enough. He pointed his wand at John and yelled "EXSPELLIARMUS!" John's curse was immediately stopped as his wand went flying across the room.
The Judge yelled "John Smith wins by disqualification. Next up…….."
After John retrieved his wand he pointed it at Harry threatenly and mouthed 'Wait till I get my hands on you in the finals!'
By this time Neville had a grip of things and walked over to Harry and Ron. "Thanks Harry I appreciate it. You two better watch out for him he's good. Well yeah I should probably get going. Bye!" Not even waiting for a reply Neville was gone.
An hour of rather boring Duels had gone by, the only exciting one was when Draco was up. Draco himself was almost as good as his cousin John. Harry was surprised at this but did not have much time to dwell on it because he was up next.
"Harry Potter vs. Abita Umbridge" The Judge yelled
Harry was very surprised at Abita's last name but quickly entered the stage. "Are you related to former Hogwarts Professor Umbridge?" Harry asked
"As a matter of fact I am, she is my mother."
"Then why aren't you a student of Hogwarts?"
"Well because as my mom always said only the mudbloods or muggle lovers go there."
Harry talked the this mini Umbitch enough. They gave each other a pathetic little bow and on the count of three Abita pointed her wand at Harry and shouted "PETRIFICUS TOTALUS!!"
The spell managed to hit Harry his arms and feet bound next to each other. Harry was surprised Professor Umbridge obviously taught her better then her former students. Abita slowly walked towards Harry with the smug look on her face.
"Well Harry looks like this match is over." Abita said with the smug look growing bigger on her face.
"You will have to get my wand first!" Harry yelled he had obviously formed a plan.
When she walked close to him she reached down to pluck the wand from his hand. Harry smiled this was exactly what he wanted. "STUPEFY" Harry yelled, Harry knew she was to cocky to just use the summoning charm to get his wand, no she had to take it from his hand. That was a big mistake as soon as Harry yelled the curse she was knocked unconscious then Harry was freed.
The crowd applauded Harry as he took his seat. "Nice job Harry, I thought she had you there." Ron said
"Yeah me too."
The rest of the first round continued there was only one other person that really got Harry and Ron worried some kid named Green. Ron mentioned that his Dad was a unspeakable and the family was supposed to be pretty powerful.
"The second round will begin at seven tonight." The Judge said
"Well lets go back to my room and read up on a few more spells no one knows about for the second round." Harry said knowing that they should have a few tricks up their sleeves.
"Ron Harry great job today, sorry Molly had to leave but there was some important business she had to attend to. Sadly I have to go now too, would you guys mind if Ginny hung around?" Mr. Weasley asked, but with out wait for a answer he ran of.
"I heard them talking apparently there was a Death Eater attack some place in Northern London." Ginny said with a sad look on her face.
"Well that's bloody great, well lets head back to the Leaky Cauldron and learn a few curses and then have some supper before we head back." Ron said
"Yeah sounds good." Harry muttered
"Hey Harry I think I got it down, look! SLADO!" Ron said as soon as he said the curse which was directed at Ginny (She had agreed to let them try the curse on her as soon as they got it down) she immediately fell to the floor. "FINITE" Ron said that and took her out of her misery.
"Well!?!" Harry asked anxiously
"It was exactly like yours Harry. I felt like I was being dropped from one hundred feet in the air and as soon as I hit the ground I was picked up and twirled around in mid air. I felt like I had to barf." Ginny said with a disgusted look on her face.
"Do you think that would make you drop your wand?" Harry asked
"Oh yeah, when I was falling in my head my arms were flying around. OF course that was just my imagination but I am sure if I was holding a wand it would be forgotten." Ginny said with a smile on her face.
"Great, lets get going were going to be late." Ron said and with that the three teens headed to Quality Quidditch Supplies.
The second round went by great for Harry and Ron, they both won without a hitch. To Their loathing John, Draco, and Green had also won. Tomorrow in the quarter finals Ron had to fight John, and he was worried. Harry on the other hand had some nobody. By the looks of it Draco and Green had it easy too.
'Well I guess I will turn in for the night' Harry thought to his self, but before he could turn in a large school barn owl came flying in. Harry grabbed the letter from the owl, and tore it open. Harry gasped it was his Owls.
Dear Mr. Potter
Here are the results of your owls if you have any questions about them please send an owl.
Potions-- Acceptable, Divination-- Acceptable, History of Magic-- Acceptable, Defense Against the Dark Arts-- Outstanding, Charms-- Exceeds Expectations, Transfiguration-- Exceeds Expectations, Care of Magical Creatures-- Outstanding, Astronomy-- Acceptable, Herbology-- Exceeds Expectations
A=1 owl
E= 2 owl's
O= 3 owl's
Total Owls= 15
Please check all classes that you wish to take next year, please note that there is a new one that is only available to those who have completed their owls.
Newt Care of Magical Creatures ___
Newt Defense Against the Dark Arts (Must have E on owl or a total of 13 or more Owls.) ___
Newt Transfiguration (Must have E in owl or a total of 13 owls)___
Newt Potions (Must have O in owl or a total of 15 owls)___
Newt Divination___
Newt History of Magic___
Newt Herbology (Must have E in owl or a total of 13 owls)___
Newt Astronomy___
Newt Charms (Must have E in owl or a total of 13 owls)___
Advanced Defense Magic (Students who check this must be approved of by the Headmaster)___
Albus Dumbledore
Headmaster of Hogwarts school of Witch craft and Wizardry
P.S. There is no need to send this back. I will now what classes you have chosen. Also note there your supplies list will be mailed out on the first of August
Harry was ecstatic he somehow managed 15 owls, not only that but he was able to take Potions. Even though the thought of two more years with Snape was not a happy one but at least he will be able to pursue a career as being a Auror. Harry quickly checked Newt Care of Magical Creatures, Newt Defense Against the Dark Arts, Newt Transfiguration, Newt Potions, Newt Herbology, Newt Charms, and Advanced Defense Magic. And then turned in for the night.
Harry woke up early the next morning since the quarter finals were to be held at nine in the morning, then the semi finals at one in the afternoon, then finally the championship at seven that night.
Harry headed of to Quality Quidditch Supplies very slowly, he had a lot of time to kill there was a whole hour before he had to be there. He walked past a small magazine stand when he realized his subscription to the Daily Prophet. He walked up to the stand and picked up a copy paid the man and left. He did not want to stay in one spot for too long, for fear that he might be recognized.
The lead story was about two dogs that could change into cats. Harry was not impressed and figured if there was a Death Eater attack it would be on the front page so he just threw it away.
After lollygagging around for a while he finally made his way over to Quality Quidditch Supplies. Were he immediately spotted Ron this time without Ginny.
"Hey Ron, ah what happened to Ginny?"
"Well you see when I was practicing some curses on her I kind of made a mistake and now she has boils all over her face." Ron said with an embarrassed look on his face the quickly faded as both of them started laughing.
"Ron are you sure it was a mistake?" Harry asked once again erupting with laughter.
After the two of them calmed down a little Harry finally asked "So what classes did you check? I checked Newt Care of Magical Creatures, Newt Defense Against the Dark Arts, Newt Transfiguration, Newt Herbology, Newt Charms, and Advanced Defense Magic. I managed 13 Owl's." Ron said with a pleased look on his face.
"Wow that's great Ron! I checked all of those plus Newt Potions."
"Wow you got a O in Potions?"
"No I just got 15 Owl's."
The conversation continued for a few more minutes until finally the Judge started to speak. "HELLO!, and welcome back to the Junior Dueling Tournament. The first duel of the quarter finals is Ron Weasley vs. John Smith! Now let's get this fight started!"
Ron and John both made there way to the stage. The Judge signaled for them to bow to each other. Then he counted to three and the fight started.
"IMPENDIMETRIA!!!" John yelled. Ron rolled to the side and avoided the blast, he then pointed his wand at John and yelled "STUPEFY STUPEFY STUPEFY!!!". John yelled "PROTEGO!!" just in time as a shield went up and blocked Ron's first stunning charm. The second one however caused the shield to shatter, the third one was deflected at the last second. "DAMN!" Ron swore he thought for sure he had John.
"Well Weasel it looks like your better then I thought, but that wont be a problem." John said with a smug look. Then his whole demeanor changed as he changed from a smug look to a positively evil one. He then pointed his wand at Ron and yelled "DICRIPTO!!!!"
The spell connected and hit Ron right square in the chest as he went flying across the room. Harry held his breath he never heard of the curse and wasn't sure if Ron would be alright. Harry was able to breathe out though as Ron slowly got up and brushed his cloths off. "Bastard!… SLADO!!!" Ron yelled.
John tried to deflect the curse, but failed. The spell hit him and he fell to the floor, after about thirty seconds of withering on the floor he got a grip of himself and slowly stood up and barfed.
"You will defiantly pay for that Weasley!" John yelled with a very pissed looking face.
The two stared at each other until finally Ron pointed his wand at John and yelled…..
A/N: Well!?! Please read and review! By the time you are all reading this I should have the third chapter being beta read. I have decided to re post chapter one after it has been beta read. For now on though I will have all chapter beta read before posting them. PLEASE REVIEW THANKS BYE!