I am so sorry that this chapter took so long! My work schedule was beyond
hectic, then I was going to finish it this weekend until my parents decided
to pack the trailer and go camping, which was fun! Anyway I'm really really
really sorry! Please forgive me! Enjoy!
Chapter 14: Let the Games Begin
Their first class they had that day was transfigurations, followed by Divination then lunch. After that came their first DADA class.
"Hey Ginny." Harry said has his girlfriend met up with the trio at the DADA classroom.
"How's your day been?" Ginny asked sitting down next to Harry and leaning over to give him a quick kiss.
"Could you not do that in public?" Ron asked his sister.
"It's been educational." Harry said, wisely choosing to ignore Ron. "How's your day been?"
"Outstanding," Ginny said smiling brightly. "So any bets on who are teacher's going to be?"
"No." Harry said watching the rest of the Gryffindor's who had the advance class file in. Among them were the all eight seventh year student from Gryffindor. From their own year there was Seamus, Dean, and Parvati. From Ginny's year there was two boys and one other girl and from fourth year there were five students altogether. The class had been combined with Hufflepuff advance students who counted for twelve other students.
"I don't care which teacher we get." Hermoine said pulling out her books. "As long as they teach us what we need to know."
Harry and Ron rolled their eyes and was about to comment when Demin coming strolling through the door.
"Good Afternoon Class." Demin said smiling. "As you can see I will be your Professor today, you may call me Professor Demin or just Demin."
"Today?" Harry asked his former mentor.
Demin smiled at Harry. "Yes today. Depending on which lesson is to be taught that day will depend on the Professor. My sister and I each have are strong points so we will teach the lesson that will befit you the most."
"So that means we get Professor Kairi as a teacher too?" A seventh year boy from Hufflepuff asked.
"Yes." Demin said seating himself on top of his desk so he was facing the class. "So today we are just going to get to know each other. We'll go down the row I'd like you to tell me your name. After that you may ask me one question, so we can get to know me a little."
"Any question we want?" Parvati asked slyly, while Harry was having a hard time keeping a start face as he noticed most of the girls were giving Demin starry-eyed expressions.
"Yes." Demin said. "So let's start."
Dean was first on the row and after he stated his name he asked. "How come we aren't calling you by your last name?"
"Elves don't have last names." Demin explained. "The Elf Realm people don't believe in having last names. We distinguish one's character through deeds not names."
That was one thing that Harry had really liked about the Elf Realm. Just imagine how much easier his life would be if he didn't have a last name.
Parvati went next. "Are you married?"
Demin smiled at the girl, while Harry rolled his eyes as all the girls seem to want to know this answer. "Yes I am. My wife died many years ago, but in my realm marriage is internal. Which means we have to be really careful whom we marry, because we'll be with them forever."
Most girls looked highly disappointed at this, but Demin didn't notice or he pretending he didn't notice and moved on to the next person. Introductions went on as did the questions, most people asking about the Elf Realm or Demin's life. Then finally after the last person had asked their question they moved on and Demin handed out a test.
"I would like to see where each class member stands on their knowledge of this subject. Then next class I will test you on your actual ability to perform based on the knowledge from your tests. This does not count against your grade, it's just for me to see." Demin said after passing out the tests. "After you're done you may leave it on my desk and leave. Oh and before you leave if you are interesting in the dueling club please sign the parchment that's pinned to the wall outside the door."
So with that the class started the test. Harry found it rather easy and was done with it rather quick. He would defiantly have to thank Remus for all his extra help. Harry handed in his paper and quietly told Demin he wanted to talk to him after class and exited the room to wait. Five minutes later he was joined by Hermoine, then followed quickly by Ginny, and then Ron.
"Are you waiting to talk to Demin?" Ron asked as he joined the group.
"Yes." Harry replied. "You don't have to wait, I can just meet you at dinner."
"Nah I'd rather wait." Ron said grinning. "Besides now you have time to fill us in on your prank you have planned."
"It will be my pleasure." Harry said grinning evilly and proceeding to explain what he had in mind.
"That's bloody brilliant!" Ron said after Harry was done.
"How do you plan on doing that without Kairi waking up?" Hermoine asked frowning.
"With this." Harry said producing a small blue bottle.
Hermoine took the bottle from him and studied it while Ginny asked, "What is it?"
"Sleeping draft." Harry said taking the bottle back from Hermoine.
"Were did you get it?" Hermoine asked eyed wide. "Sleeping potions are strictly regulated because most are addictive."
"Yes I know." Harry said grinning. "I made this in the Elf Realm over the holiday. I had to make lots of potions for Demin over the holiday. This is just one among many I have."
Before Hermoine could question him further on the other potions he had in his possession the last student come out the door followed by Demin, who smiled at the four of them.
"What can a do for you?" Demin asked Harry.
"Two things actually." Harry answered. "First where's Delia?"
"She's with Madam Pomphry who was nice enough to take her on as a student to learn wizard healing." Demin said.
"But I thought Elves were natural healers." Hermoine said curiously.
"They are, but some things need to be taught in order for us to use are abilities. Plus wizard magical healing is different from ours. It's actually a great privilege for Delia to be able to train with Madam Pomphry."
"Are you saying that because it's true or because you just didn't want Delia in your classes in fear she might embarrass you?"
Demin gave Harry a look that firmly told him to stop asking stupid questions.
"Er . . . right." Harry said trying to stiffly a laugh. "The second reason I waited was to tell you that Friday night you will have four uninvited guest wandering around your quarters on the pretense of leaving Keri a gift. So don't be surprise if you hear anything."
"Really?" Demin asked excitedly. "Are you going to tell me what you plan on doing?"
"No way!" Harry said. "You will have to wait and see the results on Saturday morning just like we will."
"We?" Demin asked looking at the other three innocent faces.
"You didn't think we'd let Harry have all the fun did you?" Ron asked now grinning.
"I just hope Harry's told you what you're getting yourself into." Demin told the other three. "My sister pranks are very unpleasant to deal with."
"Yeah he's told us." Ginny said. "But we've dealt with pranks are entire life."
"So I've heard." Demin said smiling. "Come we've better get down to dinner."
After dinner the four were heading back to the Gyffindor dormitory discussing the first day of school when Ron suddenly stopped and swore out loud.
"Ron! Watch your language!" Hermoine scolded, at the same time that Ginny had asked what was wrong.
"I forgot to sign the parchment for the dueling club." Ron said swearing again under his breath.
"For heaven sakes Ron!" Hermoine said exasperated. "You would probably forget your head if it wasn't attached!"
"And your point?" Ron asked. "That still doesn't solve the problem I have now does it?"
"Come on Ron." Harry said. "I'm sure either Remus or Sirius as the list, let's go find them."
"Do you mind if we come along?" Ginny asked.
"Not sure, what are you going to give me in return?" Harry asked innocently. Ginny didn't even bother replying as she snaked her arms around Harry's neck and brought his mouth to met hers.
"Who in the world taught my Godson to kiss like that?" Harry heard his Godfather's voice somewhere nearby. Ginny who didn't seem bothered by the fact that Sirius was nearby deepened the kiss.
"Remind you of anyone?" Remus voice asked joining the conversation.
"You mean all the snogging secession we were unlucky enough to witness between James and Lily?" Sirius asked.
"Actually I was thinking about finding you and Kairi snogging on the couch last night, but now that you mention it, they do remind me of that too." Remus said, clear amusement in his voice.
"Do you mind?" Ginny asked after finally breaking the kiss for the need for air, but still keeping her arms around Harry. "We were busy here."
"Actually I don't mind, but I need to borrow my Godson from you for just a moment." Sirius said.
"What do you need Sirius?" Harry asked untangling himself from Ginny.
"To talk to you about that extra schedule that was given to you." Sirius said suddenly looking none too happy.
"All right." Harry said a little confused at what his Godfather wanted to talk about. "But before we do that, do either of you have the sign up list for the dueling club? Ron forgot to sign it."
"It's in our quarters." Remus said smiling. "I was beginning to wonder if Ron was terrified of us when I didn't see his name on the list."
Ron blushed while Hermoine answered smugly. "No, Ron was just being the idiot he his."
"Come on." Remus said laughing. "We'll go sign it now."
"Thank you." Ron said gratefully as he, Hermoine and Ginny left following Remus leaving Harry and Sirius standing in the hall alone.
"What do you want to talk about?" Harry asked.
Sirius shook his head. "Not here, come." And he guided Harry into a nearby classroom. After Sirius had locked the door and charmed the place with anti- hearing charms did he turn to speak to Harry.
"Dumbledore come to me this morning asking my permission to let you undergo the element training. Actually he gave me a look that said 'I'm asking you permission since you are his guardian, but whether or not you give your consent I will teach the boy to control the elements.'"
"Sounds like Dumbledore." Harry said laughing. "I take it that you don't like the idea very much."
"Not really." Sirius said. "You do to many dangerous stuff as it is. I really don't want another thing to add to my, 'My Godson trying to give me a heartache list.' However, it doesn't look like I have a choice in the matter. So what I want to know is how you feel about it?"
Harry unconsciously took hold of the necklace that was around his neck and start fidgeting with it. "I'm not really sure what Dumbledore is trying to accomplish with me learning to control the sphere. In fact we're not sure if I can even control it since only Founder's Heirs are suppose to be able to."
"Albus failed to mention that." Sirius said looking grim. "What makes him think you can even control it?"
"I'm not entirely sure what reasoning he has. He wouldn't even tell me when I asked." Harry said sitting himself on the nearby stool. "But you said it yourself, Dumbledore usually has a good reason behind the things he does."
"Way to throw my words back in my face." Sirius said pulling a face before turning serous again. "Do you think you can do this? Do you think there is any danger to you?"
"I'm not sure." Harry said with a shrugged. "Though I remember someone once telling me that everything I find has a purpose, has a place. I think I was meant to find that sphere. Whether or not it was because I was meant to control is another thing. I don't think it will hurt to try."
Sirius looked at his Godson for another moment before smiling. "That's all I need to know. I trust Albus, but when it comes to your safety my trust only goes so far. So when does this training start?"
"Monday at 8: 00." Harry replied. "Do you plan on coming?"
"You think I'd let you experiment with the elements of nature with out my supervision?" Sirius asked given Harry a reproachful look. "Dumbledore my have good reasons for these lessons, but that don't mean he's not completely sane."
"Thus said by Sirius Black." Harry said laughing. "You're not exactly sane in the head yourself."
"I'm hurt." Sirius said giving Harry in offended look. "What more could you ask for in a Godfather?"
"Nothing." Harry said standing up and heading for the door. "I couldn't have asked for a better alternative father then you."
Sirius watched Harry exit the room startled. He always knew Harry look to him as a father, but to actually hear it from Harry meant the world to him.
* * *
"Did you remember to slip the sleeping draft into Kairi's drink?" Ron asked Harry quietly.
It was Friday night and Harry, Ginny, and Ron were looking both excited and anxious towards the head table, while Hermoine was looking fearful because she was helping attack a teacher.
"Yes. I gave Dobby the instructions and I know he won't let me down." Harry said glancing quickly at the head table where Kairi and Sirius were talking. "We will begin phase two in five hours at the stroke of midnight."
The other three nodded and went back to eating their own dinner. When midnight finally rolled around the foursome found themselves under Harry's invisibility cloak. Once they reached the portrait of the elf Harry gave the password and they all slipped into the room to find Demin on the coach reading a book.
"I was wondering when you four were going to show up." Demin said lightly, closing his book with a snap as Harry pulled the cloak off him and his friends. "Kairi's been asleep for hours. What did you give her?"
"I mild sleeping draft." Harry said crossing the room and quietly opening Kairi's door. Seeing that she was indeed asleep he motioned for the other's to follow. Harry the proceeded to give Ron and Ginny a ball of magical silver string that looked like fishing wire. Ron and Ginny then started tying one end of the string to varies different objects in the room and then string them across to the other side of the room where they tied it off. After the strings were secured Harry and Hermoine went to the strings and muttered a different spell each time turning the strings all different colors. Forty minutes later they left the room looking pleased and excited.
"Are you going to tell me what you just did." Demin asked who had watched the children turn his sister's room into a colorful spider web.
"Nope." Harry said grinning evilly. "You'll just have to wait for the show to begin in the morning. Speaking of which." Harry said scanning the room. "Do you mind if we bunk on your floor and couches? We don't want to miss a thing when Kairi wakes up."
"Sure go right ahead." Demin said laughing. "Just make sure I'm up to see the show as well."
"Promise." Harry said conjuring some blankets for everybody. Once everyone was arranged, Ginny and Hermoine were sleeping on the couches and Ron and Harry were spread across the floor.
* * *
Harry was brought back to consciousness the next morning rather abruptly by something or rather someone roughly jumping on him and then settling their weight on his stomach. Opening his heavy eyes he found Delia sitting they're looking fully awake and cheerful.
"Morning Harry." Delia chirped. "What are you and your friends doing sleeping in here?"
Harry groaned. "Delia what time is it?"
"6:30." Delia said happily while Harry groaned again. "So what are you doing here?"
Harry slowly sat up. "We're here to see are prank in action."
"Prank?" Delia said tilting her head in confusion.
"Yes on Kairi." Harry said then explained what they had done.
"Kairi is going to murder you when she wakes up." Delia said eyes wide. "I can't wait!"
"Jeez thanks." Harry muttered sarcastically. "Why don't you go wake up your dad now, I'm sure he needs to be woken up."
"Ok." Delia said jumping up and skipping to her father's room. Harry slowly stood up stretching and smiled as a yelp of pain come from Demin's room. Harry didn't figure Kairi would be up before seven so getting in idea in his head he strolled towards the portrait opening and exited out. He then proceed to Remus and Sirius's quarters where he gave the password and entered. Harry was surprised to see Remus already up. He was reading through some papers that was set in front of him with a steaming cup of coffee in his hand.
"Harry." Remus said clearly surprised to see him there as well. "What are you doing up this early? Is something wrong?"
Harry walked over to the table and sat down across from Remus. "I could be asking you the same question. What sane person wakes up at this hour on their own?"
Remus raised his eyebrows. "If I'm not hallucinating a believe you're up this early also."
"Not by choice, Delia woke me up about five minutes ago." Harry said
"Delia? How did she get into Gryffindor's common rooms?" Remus asked.
"Oh I didn't sleep in the dorm room last night I slept on Demin's floor." Harry said massaging his neck. "Which wasn't very bright, my back is really sore."
"Why were you in Demin's quarters? Is something wrong?" Remus asked glancing at Harry trying to keep the hurt look of his eyes, wondering if something had been wrong why Harry hadn't come to him or Sirius.
"No nothing's wrong, at least not yet." Harry said laughing. "Last night me, Ron, Ginny, and Hermoine started a war of wits and escapades against Kairi."
At Remus confused look Harry explained what they had done, by the time he was done Remus was grinning. "That's why I'm here now." Harry said finishing. "I didn't think you or Sirius would want to miss the show."
"I for one would love to see what you've done to Kairi's room." Remus said. "But good luck getting Sirius our of bed, he is not a morning person."
Harry grinning evilly. "I think I can manage. Would you like to watch?"
Remus nodded and followed Harry into Sirius room. Harry then proceed to change into a pure silver wolf with startling green eyes before quickly jumping on the bed and lying his weight on top of Sirius. Harry then proceeded to lick Sirius's face until Sirius slowly started to gain consciousness again.
"What the . . .!" Sirius cried seating up abruptly and tumbling out of bed ungracefully, while Harry smoothly jumped off before it happened. Harry watched amusedly as his Godfather sat up where he had fallen trying to untangle himself from his sheets. Remus who was trying not to laugh, couldn't take anymore and burst out laughing.
Sirius suddenly stopped when he heard his friend laughing and looked over at him then at the wolf who was still watching him amusedly with very familiar green eyes.
"Harry you little . . ." Sirius said finally realizing what was going on. Sirius quickly finished untangling himself from the sheets and drive at his godson who expertly jumped out of the way and ran through the open door. Sirius was quick to follow only to find his Godson had vanished.
"Harry get your arse back here." Sirius growled. "You do not wake up your Godfather on a Saturday at such a blessed hour unless . . ." But Sirius suddenly stopped as he felt something slimy and slithers climbing up his leg. It took Sirius all but five seconds to realize it was a black and silver snake before yelling, grabbing the snake and tossing it across the room.
"Sirius what's wrong?" Remus asked who had just come out of the other room in time to see something fly across the room.
"There was a snake!" Sirius said still getting shivers from that thing climbing his leg.
"Sirius I hope you realize that you just threw your Godson across the room." Remus said laughing at the horrified look that was now on Sirius's face.
"Which will not be forgiven for a very long time." Harry said who had resumed his normal form and was rubbing his aching back.
"Harry I am so sorry." Sirius said. "I didn't realize . . . I didn't mean to . . ."
Harry and Remus started laughing again.
"Wait a minute." Sirius said indignantly. "Why should I be apologizing you're the one who woke me up in the first place. What time is it anyway?"
"6:45." Remus said laughing again as Sirius groaned and sank down in one of the armchairs.
"Is there a reason you woke me at such an hour?" Sirius asked
"Actually there is." Harry said getting off the couch. "I didn't think you wanted to miss the show that should be starting in about fifteen minutes."
Sirius gave Harry a look that said I don't understand what you're talking about and it better be good or I'm going to kill you.
"Come on Sirius." Harry said heading towards the porthole. "You'll have to see it for yourself. Get dressed and meet me in Demin's quarters in ten minutes."
With that Harry exited the room and went back into Demin's to find a very sour looking Demin and a still very cheerful Delia.
"And just where have you been?" Demin asked.
"I went to see if Sirius and Remus would like to come and see the show." Harry said with a smile. "The more the merry."
Demin just shook his head while Harry went to wake the others. Ten minutes later everyone was up and eating some breakfast while waiting for Kairi to wake up.
"So what are we going to watch exactly?" Sirius asked coming into the room and viewing all the occupants.
"Go look into Kairi's room." Harry said. "Just don't go in there."
Sirius and Remus curiously walked over and their jaws fell open at the web of string strung all across the room. Harry then proceeded to tell them that this was his end of the deal he had made with Demin.
"Better you then me." Sirius informed his Godson. "Just listening to Kairi talk about all her pranks makes me apprehensive. I sure hope you know what you're doing."
"I didn't really have a choice." Harry said. "It was part of the deal and since Demin fulfilled his end of the bargain I must fulfill mine."
Before Sirius could reply a very pissed off voice interrupted them. "Who ever did this to my room his going to die!"
"Looks like sleeping beauty victim as awoken." Harry said laughing, while walking to Kairi's door where the others joined him. Kairi was standing next to her bed soaking' wet, water dripping from her hair and clothes.
"Mm." Harry said thoughtfully. "Looks like she tripped the water alarm." Everyone else was laughing.
"Harry James Potter when I get my hands on you, you are going to regret ever crossing my path!" Kairi announcement turning to the group in the doorway.
"Bad morning?" Harry asked with fake sympathy.
"Harry undo this now and let me out of this room!" Kairi said through clenched teeth.
"Sorry I'm afraid I can't do that." Harry said smiling. "You have to get out of the room on your own. Think of it was a challenge."
Kairi took a calming breath. "I can't believe I've been out smarted by a sixteen year old."
"Four smart sixteen year olds." Demin corrected for her grinning.
"And I suppose you had nothing to do with this?" Kairi said giving her brother a look of death.
"Nope. This was entirely the children's idea. Sirius, Remus and I are simple here to watch the show."
Kairi sighed and looked around her room carefully before turning her attention back to Harry. "What's the game here?"
"It's simple." Harry said. "There are five stations of strings at each station your will pick a string to cut with your magic. Choose the right one and you go to the next station unharmed, choose the wrong color of string you will receive a surprise before you are allowed to continue."
Kairi nodded and turn to the first set of strings in front of her. There were five a green, pink, blue, yellow, and purple one.
"Well here goes nothing." Kairi said finally cutting the blue sting. She immediately knew it was the wrong one as she felt magic surround her and a second later laughter could be heard. Looking around she couldn't feel anything wrong until a small mirror was placed in front of her.
"My hair!" Kairi shrieked as she took note of her short shoulder length purple hair. "Not my hair!"
"Don't worry it will be back to normal in a couple of hours." Harry said laughing. "But I suggest you get moving if you want to be out of your room by then."
Kairi growled but didn't say anything as she cut green string.
"Not a good choice." Harry said as Kairi was drenched in oozing sticky honey.
"Harry you are going to wish you were never born when I'm through with you." Kairi said in a deadly whisper, before turning her eyes to the three remaining strings and finally settling on the purple one and clipped it. The other strings immediately vanished allowing Kairi to move on.
At the next station Kairi was reward with three wrong choices, which resulted in red charmed eyes, charcoal dust that stuck to the honey like glue, and pink pointed ears.
The third station she had one wrong choice that ended with feathers stuck to the honey as well. Needless to say the people who were watching were in hysterics.
By the fourth station Kairi was caught between being very annoyed and highly impressed with all the work that had gone into the prank.
"Let's see purple was the first right string followed by red, and then yellow. So that means that the right sting must be blue or pink." Kairi said thinking out loud.
"Very observant." Harry said smiling. "But what makes you think we did this in a pattern?"
"Because it couldn't have been done any other way." Kairi said grinning. "I should know with all the pranks I've pulled." With that Kairi cut the blue string.
"Just because you couldn't pull it off with out using a pattern doesn't mean we can't." Harry said laughing as Kairi was doused in flour.
Kairi manage to guess the right string the next time and stepped up to the last station. She eyed the strings apprehensively before deciding on the purple one and clipping it.
"This is going to be messy." Harry said as he watched at least two dozen eggs fall from seemingly nowhere onto Kairi's head. Kairi then clipped the blue string which rewarded her with blue hands, then she did the pink string which gave her green feet, then chose the green string which gave her a mild shock that resulted with many cusswords and her hair to stand on end.
"How is it possible that I chose every string, but the right one?" Kairi asked totally frustrated.
"Oh did I forget to mention that?" Harry asked innocently with he watch Kairi cut the last string. "This last station there is no right string, though you did leave the best spelled string for last."
Kairi gave Harry a look that would have killed him if looks could kill, before feeling the magic circle around her. The next thing Kairi knew she had to look up in order to see her audience faces.
"You shrunk me!" Kairi shouted furious now that she was only two and half feet tall.
"Only to the size that I thought Elves should be." Harry said defensively. "No offense Demin."
"None taking." Demin said laughing.
"This is unbelievably funny!" Ron said tears rolling from his eyes from laughing too much. "I can't believe how well that worked."
"I know it turned out brilliant!" Harry said walking over to the dresser and pulling out a camera from the place he had hid it. "And I have the entire blackmailing pictures right here."
Finally! Next chapter we learn of Draco's fate and Kairi starts to get even. Maybe some element training too.
Chapter 14: Let the Games Begin
Their first class they had that day was transfigurations, followed by Divination then lunch. After that came their first DADA class.
"Hey Ginny." Harry said has his girlfriend met up with the trio at the DADA classroom.
"How's your day been?" Ginny asked sitting down next to Harry and leaning over to give him a quick kiss.
"Could you not do that in public?" Ron asked his sister.
"It's been educational." Harry said, wisely choosing to ignore Ron. "How's your day been?"
"Outstanding," Ginny said smiling brightly. "So any bets on who are teacher's going to be?"
"No." Harry said watching the rest of the Gryffindor's who had the advance class file in. Among them were the all eight seventh year student from Gryffindor. From their own year there was Seamus, Dean, and Parvati. From Ginny's year there was two boys and one other girl and from fourth year there were five students altogether. The class had been combined with Hufflepuff advance students who counted for twelve other students.
"I don't care which teacher we get." Hermoine said pulling out her books. "As long as they teach us what we need to know."
Harry and Ron rolled their eyes and was about to comment when Demin coming strolling through the door.
"Good Afternoon Class." Demin said smiling. "As you can see I will be your Professor today, you may call me Professor Demin or just Demin."
"Today?" Harry asked his former mentor.
Demin smiled at Harry. "Yes today. Depending on which lesson is to be taught that day will depend on the Professor. My sister and I each have are strong points so we will teach the lesson that will befit you the most."
"So that means we get Professor Kairi as a teacher too?" A seventh year boy from Hufflepuff asked.
"Yes." Demin said seating himself on top of his desk so he was facing the class. "So today we are just going to get to know each other. We'll go down the row I'd like you to tell me your name. After that you may ask me one question, so we can get to know me a little."
"Any question we want?" Parvati asked slyly, while Harry was having a hard time keeping a start face as he noticed most of the girls were giving Demin starry-eyed expressions.
"Yes." Demin said. "So let's start."
Dean was first on the row and after he stated his name he asked. "How come we aren't calling you by your last name?"
"Elves don't have last names." Demin explained. "The Elf Realm people don't believe in having last names. We distinguish one's character through deeds not names."
That was one thing that Harry had really liked about the Elf Realm. Just imagine how much easier his life would be if he didn't have a last name.
Parvati went next. "Are you married?"
Demin smiled at the girl, while Harry rolled his eyes as all the girls seem to want to know this answer. "Yes I am. My wife died many years ago, but in my realm marriage is internal. Which means we have to be really careful whom we marry, because we'll be with them forever."
Most girls looked highly disappointed at this, but Demin didn't notice or he pretending he didn't notice and moved on to the next person. Introductions went on as did the questions, most people asking about the Elf Realm or Demin's life. Then finally after the last person had asked their question they moved on and Demin handed out a test.
"I would like to see where each class member stands on their knowledge of this subject. Then next class I will test you on your actual ability to perform based on the knowledge from your tests. This does not count against your grade, it's just for me to see." Demin said after passing out the tests. "After you're done you may leave it on my desk and leave. Oh and before you leave if you are interesting in the dueling club please sign the parchment that's pinned to the wall outside the door."
So with that the class started the test. Harry found it rather easy and was done with it rather quick. He would defiantly have to thank Remus for all his extra help. Harry handed in his paper and quietly told Demin he wanted to talk to him after class and exited the room to wait. Five minutes later he was joined by Hermoine, then followed quickly by Ginny, and then Ron.
"Are you waiting to talk to Demin?" Ron asked as he joined the group.
"Yes." Harry replied. "You don't have to wait, I can just meet you at dinner."
"Nah I'd rather wait." Ron said grinning. "Besides now you have time to fill us in on your prank you have planned."
"It will be my pleasure." Harry said grinning evilly and proceeding to explain what he had in mind.
"That's bloody brilliant!" Ron said after Harry was done.
"How do you plan on doing that without Kairi waking up?" Hermoine asked frowning.
"With this." Harry said producing a small blue bottle.
Hermoine took the bottle from him and studied it while Ginny asked, "What is it?"
"Sleeping draft." Harry said taking the bottle back from Hermoine.
"Were did you get it?" Hermoine asked eyed wide. "Sleeping potions are strictly regulated because most are addictive."
"Yes I know." Harry said grinning. "I made this in the Elf Realm over the holiday. I had to make lots of potions for Demin over the holiday. This is just one among many I have."
Before Hermoine could question him further on the other potions he had in his possession the last student come out the door followed by Demin, who smiled at the four of them.
"What can a do for you?" Demin asked Harry.
"Two things actually." Harry answered. "First where's Delia?"
"She's with Madam Pomphry who was nice enough to take her on as a student to learn wizard healing." Demin said.
"But I thought Elves were natural healers." Hermoine said curiously.
"They are, but some things need to be taught in order for us to use are abilities. Plus wizard magical healing is different from ours. It's actually a great privilege for Delia to be able to train with Madam Pomphry."
"Are you saying that because it's true or because you just didn't want Delia in your classes in fear she might embarrass you?"
Demin gave Harry a look that firmly told him to stop asking stupid questions.
"Er . . . right." Harry said trying to stiffly a laugh. "The second reason I waited was to tell you that Friday night you will have four uninvited guest wandering around your quarters on the pretense of leaving Keri a gift. So don't be surprise if you hear anything."
"Really?" Demin asked excitedly. "Are you going to tell me what you plan on doing?"
"No way!" Harry said. "You will have to wait and see the results on Saturday morning just like we will."
"We?" Demin asked looking at the other three innocent faces.
"You didn't think we'd let Harry have all the fun did you?" Ron asked now grinning.
"I just hope Harry's told you what you're getting yourself into." Demin told the other three. "My sister pranks are very unpleasant to deal with."
"Yeah he's told us." Ginny said. "But we've dealt with pranks are entire life."
"So I've heard." Demin said smiling. "Come we've better get down to dinner."
After dinner the four were heading back to the Gyffindor dormitory discussing the first day of school when Ron suddenly stopped and swore out loud.
"Ron! Watch your language!" Hermoine scolded, at the same time that Ginny had asked what was wrong.
"I forgot to sign the parchment for the dueling club." Ron said swearing again under his breath.
"For heaven sakes Ron!" Hermoine said exasperated. "You would probably forget your head if it wasn't attached!"
"And your point?" Ron asked. "That still doesn't solve the problem I have now does it?"
"Come on Ron." Harry said. "I'm sure either Remus or Sirius as the list, let's go find them."
"Do you mind if we come along?" Ginny asked.
"Not sure, what are you going to give me in return?" Harry asked innocently. Ginny didn't even bother replying as she snaked her arms around Harry's neck and brought his mouth to met hers.
"Who in the world taught my Godson to kiss like that?" Harry heard his Godfather's voice somewhere nearby. Ginny who didn't seem bothered by the fact that Sirius was nearby deepened the kiss.
"Remind you of anyone?" Remus voice asked joining the conversation.
"You mean all the snogging secession we were unlucky enough to witness between James and Lily?" Sirius asked.
"Actually I was thinking about finding you and Kairi snogging on the couch last night, but now that you mention it, they do remind me of that too." Remus said, clear amusement in his voice.
"Do you mind?" Ginny asked after finally breaking the kiss for the need for air, but still keeping her arms around Harry. "We were busy here."
"Actually I don't mind, but I need to borrow my Godson from you for just a moment." Sirius said.
"What do you need Sirius?" Harry asked untangling himself from Ginny.
"To talk to you about that extra schedule that was given to you." Sirius said suddenly looking none too happy.
"All right." Harry said a little confused at what his Godfather wanted to talk about. "But before we do that, do either of you have the sign up list for the dueling club? Ron forgot to sign it."
"It's in our quarters." Remus said smiling. "I was beginning to wonder if Ron was terrified of us when I didn't see his name on the list."
Ron blushed while Hermoine answered smugly. "No, Ron was just being the idiot he his."
"Come on." Remus said laughing. "We'll go sign it now."
"Thank you." Ron said gratefully as he, Hermoine and Ginny left following Remus leaving Harry and Sirius standing in the hall alone.
"What do you want to talk about?" Harry asked.
Sirius shook his head. "Not here, come." And he guided Harry into a nearby classroom. After Sirius had locked the door and charmed the place with anti- hearing charms did he turn to speak to Harry.
"Dumbledore come to me this morning asking my permission to let you undergo the element training. Actually he gave me a look that said 'I'm asking you permission since you are his guardian, but whether or not you give your consent I will teach the boy to control the elements.'"
"Sounds like Dumbledore." Harry said laughing. "I take it that you don't like the idea very much."
"Not really." Sirius said. "You do to many dangerous stuff as it is. I really don't want another thing to add to my, 'My Godson trying to give me a heartache list.' However, it doesn't look like I have a choice in the matter. So what I want to know is how you feel about it?"
Harry unconsciously took hold of the necklace that was around his neck and start fidgeting with it. "I'm not really sure what Dumbledore is trying to accomplish with me learning to control the sphere. In fact we're not sure if I can even control it since only Founder's Heirs are suppose to be able to."
"Albus failed to mention that." Sirius said looking grim. "What makes him think you can even control it?"
"I'm not entirely sure what reasoning he has. He wouldn't even tell me when I asked." Harry said sitting himself on the nearby stool. "But you said it yourself, Dumbledore usually has a good reason behind the things he does."
"Way to throw my words back in my face." Sirius said pulling a face before turning serous again. "Do you think you can do this? Do you think there is any danger to you?"
"I'm not sure." Harry said with a shrugged. "Though I remember someone once telling me that everything I find has a purpose, has a place. I think I was meant to find that sphere. Whether or not it was because I was meant to control is another thing. I don't think it will hurt to try."
Sirius looked at his Godson for another moment before smiling. "That's all I need to know. I trust Albus, but when it comes to your safety my trust only goes so far. So when does this training start?"
"Monday at 8: 00." Harry replied. "Do you plan on coming?"
"You think I'd let you experiment with the elements of nature with out my supervision?" Sirius asked given Harry a reproachful look. "Dumbledore my have good reasons for these lessons, but that don't mean he's not completely sane."
"Thus said by Sirius Black." Harry said laughing. "You're not exactly sane in the head yourself."
"I'm hurt." Sirius said giving Harry in offended look. "What more could you ask for in a Godfather?"
"Nothing." Harry said standing up and heading for the door. "I couldn't have asked for a better alternative father then you."
Sirius watched Harry exit the room startled. He always knew Harry look to him as a father, but to actually hear it from Harry meant the world to him.
* * *
"Did you remember to slip the sleeping draft into Kairi's drink?" Ron asked Harry quietly.
It was Friday night and Harry, Ginny, and Ron were looking both excited and anxious towards the head table, while Hermoine was looking fearful because she was helping attack a teacher.
"Yes. I gave Dobby the instructions and I know he won't let me down." Harry said glancing quickly at the head table where Kairi and Sirius were talking. "We will begin phase two in five hours at the stroke of midnight."
The other three nodded and went back to eating their own dinner. When midnight finally rolled around the foursome found themselves under Harry's invisibility cloak. Once they reached the portrait of the elf Harry gave the password and they all slipped into the room to find Demin on the coach reading a book.
"I was wondering when you four were going to show up." Demin said lightly, closing his book with a snap as Harry pulled the cloak off him and his friends. "Kairi's been asleep for hours. What did you give her?"
"I mild sleeping draft." Harry said crossing the room and quietly opening Kairi's door. Seeing that she was indeed asleep he motioned for the other's to follow. Harry the proceeded to give Ron and Ginny a ball of magical silver string that looked like fishing wire. Ron and Ginny then started tying one end of the string to varies different objects in the room and then string them across to the other side of the room where they tied it off. After the strings were secured Harry and Hermoine went to the strings and muttered a different spell each time turning the strings all different colors. Forty minutes later they left the room looking pleased and excited.
"Are you going to tell me what you just did." Demin asked who had watched the children turn his sister's room into a colorful spider web.
"Nope." Harry said grinning evilly. "You'll just have to wait for the show to begin in the morning. Speaking of which." Harry said scanning the room. "Do you mind if we bunk on your floor and couches? We don't want to miss a thing when Kairi wakes up."
"Sure go right ahead." Demin said laughing. "Just make sure I'm up to see the show as well."
"Promise." Harry said conjuring some blankets for everybody. Once everyone was arranged, Ginny and Hermoine were sleeping on the couches and Ron and Harry were spread across the floor.
* * *
Harry was brought back to consciousness the next morning rather abruptly by something or rather someone roughly jumping on him and then settling their weight on his stomach. Opening his heavy eyes he found Delia sitting they're looking fully awake and cheerful.
"Morning Harry." Delia chirped. "What are you and your friends doing sleeping in here?"
Harry groaned. "Delia what time is it?"
"6:30." Delia said happily while Harry groaned again. "So what are you doing here?"
Harry slowly sat up. "We're here to see are prank in action."
"Prank?" Delia said tilting her head in confusion.
"Yes on Kairi." Harry said then explained what they had done.
"Kairi is going to murder you when she wakes up." Delia said eyes wide. "I can't wait!"
"Jeez thanks." Harry muttered sarcastically. "Why don't you go wake up your dad now, I'm sure he needs to be woken up."
"Ok." Delia said jumping up and skipping to her father's room. Harry slowly stood up stretching and smiled as a yelp of pain come from Demin's room. Harry didn't figure Kairi would be up before seven so getting in idea in his head he strolled towards the portrait opening and exited out. He then proceed to Remus and Sirius's quarters where he gave the password and entered. Harry was surprised to see Remus already up. He was reading through some papers that was set in front of him with a steaming cup of coffee in his hand.
"Harry." Remus said clearly surprised to see him there as well. "What are you doing up this early? Is something wrong?"
Harry walked over to the table and sat down across from Remus. "I could be asking you the same question. What sane person wakes up at this hour on their own?"
Remus raised his eyebrows. "If I'm not hallucinating a believe you're up this early also."
"Not by choice, Delia woke me up about five minutes ago." Harry said
"Delia? How did she get into Gryffindor's common rooms?" Remus asked.
"Oh I didn't sleep in the dorm room last night I slept on Demin's floor." Harry said massaging his neck. "Which wasn't very bright, my back is really sore."
"Why were you in Demin's quarters? Is something wrong?" Remus asked glancing at Harry trying to keep the hurt look of his eyes, wondering if something had been wrong why Harry hadn't come to him or Sirius.
"No nothing's wrong, at least not yet." Harry said laughing. "Last night me, Ron, Ginny, and Hermoine started a war of wits and escapades against Kairi."
At Remus confused look Harry explained what they had done, by the time he was done Remus was grinning. "That's why I'm here now." Harry said finishing. "I didn't think you or Sirius would want to miss the show."
"I for one would love to see what you've done to Kairi's room." Remus said. "But good luck getting Sirius our of bed, he is not a morning person."
Harry grinning evilly. "I think I can manage. Would you like to watch?"
Remus nodded and followed Harry into Sirius room. Harry then proceed to change into a pure silver wolf with startling green eyes before quickly jumping on the bed and lying his weight on top of Sirius. Harry then proceeded to lick Sirius's face until Sirius slowly started to gain consciousness again.
"What the . . .!" Sirius cried seating up abruptly and tumbling out of bed ungracefully, while Harry smoothly jumped off before it happened. Harry watched amusedly as his Godfather sat up where he had fallen trying to untangle himself from his sheets. Remus who was trying not to laugh, couldn't take anymore and burst out laughing.
Sirius suddenly stopped when he heard his friend laughing and looked over at him then at the wolf who was still watching him amusedly with very familiar green eyes.
"Harry you little . . ." Sirius said finally realizing what was going on. Sirius quickly finished untangling himself from the sheets and drive at his godson who expertly jumped out of the way and ran through the open door. Sirius was quick to follow only to find his Godson had vanished.
"Harry get your arse back here." Sirius growled. "You do not wake up your Godfather on a Saturday at such a blessed hour unless . . ." But Sirius suddenly stopped as he felt something slimy and slithers climbing up his leg. It took Sirius all but five seconds to realize it was a black and silver snake before yelling, grabbing the snake and tossing it across the room.
"Sirius what's wrong?" Remus asked who had just come out of the other room in time to see something fly across the room.
"There was a snake!" Sirius said still getting shivers from that thing climbing his leg.
"Sirius I hope you realize that you just threw your Godson across the room." Remus said laughing at the horrified look that was now on Sirius's face.
"Which will not be forgiven for a very long time." Harry said who had resumed his normal form and was rubbing his aching back.
"Harry I am so sorry." Sirius said. "I didn't realize . . . I didn't mean to . . ."
Harry and Remus started laughing again.
"Wait a minute." Sirius said indignantly. "Why should I be apologizing you're the one who woke me up in the first place. What time is it anyway?"
"6:45." Remus said laughing again as Sirius groaned and sank down in one of the armchairs.
"Is there a reason you woke me at such an hour?" Sirius asked
"Actually there is." Harry said getting off the couch. "I didn't think you wanted to miss the show that should be starting in about fifteen minutes."
Sirius gave Harry a look that said I don't understand what you're talking about and it better be good or I'm going to kill you.
"Come on Sirius." Harry said heading towards the porthole. "You'll have to see it for yourself. Get dressed and meet me in Demin's quarters in ten minutes."
With that Harry exited the room and went back into Demin's to find a very sour looking Demin and a still very cheerful Delia.
"And just where have you been?" Demin asked.
"I went to see if Sirius and Remus would like to come and see the show." Harry said with a smile. "The more the merry."
Demin just shook his head while Harry went to wake the others. Ten minutes later everyone was up and eating some breakfast while waiting for Kairi to wake up.
"So what are we going to watch exactly?" Sirius asked coming into the room and viewing all the occupants.
"Go look into Kairi's room." Harry said. "Just don't go in there."
Sirius and Remus curiously walked over and their jaws fell open at the web of string strung all across the room. Harry then proceeded to tell them that this was his end of the deal he had made with Demin.
"Better you then me." Sirius informed his Godson. "Just listening to Kairi talk about all her pranks makes me apprehensive. I sure hope you know what you're doing."
"I didn't really have a choice." Harry said. "It was part of the deal and since Demin fulfilled his end of the bargain I must fulfill mine."
Before Sirius could reply a very pissed off voice interrupted them. "Who ever did this to my room his going to die!"
"Looks like sleeping beauty victim as awoken." Harry said laughing, while walking to Kairi's door where the others joined him. Kairi was standing next to her bed soaking' wet, water dripping from her hair and clothes.
"Mm." Harry said thoughtfully. "Looks like she tripped the water alarm." Everyone else was laughing.
"Harry James Potter when I get my hands on you, you are going to regret ever crossing my path!" Kairi announcement turning to the group in the doorway.
"Bad morning?" Harry asked with fake sympathy.
"Harry undo this now and let me out of this room!" Kairi said through clenched teeth.
"Sorry I'm afraid I can't do that." Harry said smiling. "You have to get out of the room on your own. Think of it was a challenge."
Kairi took a calming breath. "I can't believe I've been out smarted by a sixteen year old."
"Four smart sixteen year olds." Demin corrected for her grinning.
"And I suppose you had nothing to do with this?" Kairi said giving her brother a look of death.
"Nope. This was entirely the children's idea. Sirius, Remus and I are simple here to watch the show."
Kairi sighed and looked around her room carefully before turning her attention back to Harry. "What's the game here?"
"It's simple." Harry said. "There are five stations of strings at each station your will pick a string to cut with your magic. Choose the right one and you go to the next station unharmed, choose the wrong color of string you will receive a surprise before you are allowed to continue."
Kairi nodded and turn to the first set of strings in front of her. There were five a green, pink, blue, yellow, and purple one.
"Well here goes nothing." Kairi said finally cutting the blue sting. She immediately knew it was the wrong one as she felt magic surround her and a second later laughter could be heard. Looking around she couldn't feel anything wrong until a small mirror was placed in front of her.
"My hair!" Kairi shrieked as she took note of her short shoulder length purple hair. "Not my hair!"
"Don't worry it will be back to normal in a couple of hours." Harry said laughing. "But I suggest you get moving if you want to be out of your room by then."
Kairi growled but didn't say anything as she cut green string.
"Not a good choice." Harry said as Kairi was drenched in oozing sticky honey.
"Harry you are going to wish you were never born when I'm through with you." Kairi said in a deadly whisper, before turning her eyes to the three remaining strings and finally settling on the purple one and clipped it. The other strings immediately vanished allowing Kairi to move on.
At the next station Kairi was reward with three wrong choices, which resulted in red charmed eyes, charcoal dust that stuck to the honey like glue, and pink pointed ears.
The third station she had one wrong choice that ended with feathers stuck to the honey as well. Needless to say the people who were watching were in hysterics.
By the fourth station Kairi was caught between being very annoyed and highly impressed with all the work that had gone into the prank.
"Let's see purple was the first right string followed by red, and then yellow. So that means that the right sting must be blue or pink." Kairi said thinking out loud.
"Very observant." Harry said smiling. "But what makes you think we did this in a pattern?"
"Because it couldn't have been done any other way." Kairi said grinning. "I should know with all the pranks I've pulled." With that Kairi cut the blue string.
"Just because you couldn't pull it off with out using a pattern doesn't mean we can't." Harry said laughing as Kairi was doused in flour.
Kairi manage to guess the right string the next time and stepped up to the last station. She eyed the strings apprehensively before deciding on the purple one and clipping it.
"This is going to be messy." Harry said as he watched at least two dozen eggs fall from seemingly nowhere onto Kairi's head. Kairi then clipped the blue string which rewarded her with blue hands, then she did the pink string which gave her green feet, then chose the green string which gave her a mild shock that resulted with many cusswords and her hair to stand on end.
"How is it possible that I chose every string, but the right one?" Kairi asked totally frustrated.
"Oh did I forget to mention that?" Harry asked innocently with he watch Kairi cut the last string. "This last station there is no right string, though you did leave the best spelled string for last."
Kairi gave Harry a look that would have killed him if looks could kill, before feeling the magic circle around her. The next thing Kairi knew she had to look up in order to see her audience faces.
"You shrunk me!" Kairi shouted furious now that she was only two and half feet tall.
"Only to the size that I thought Elves should be." Harry said defensively. "No offense Demin."
"None taking." Demin said laughing.
"This is unbelievably funny!" Ron said tears rolling from his eyes from laughing too much. "I can't believe how well that worked."
"I know it turned out brilliant!" Harry said walking over to the dresser and pulling out a camera from the place he had hid it. "And I have the entire blackmailing pictures right here."
Finally! Next chapter we learn of Draco's fate and Kairi starts to get even. Maybe some element training too.