Thank's for the nice words everybody. Special thanks to Satyr-oh for his beta work. I still don't own HP or the people in his universe. JK Rowling does. Mere weeks until we're on with HBP. Until then,
Everyone, please enjoy...
The Unspeakables
The Great Hall was closed for dinner promptly at six in the evening with fair warning to everyone eating at the time. There would be much more to eat after the evening's ceremony was over with and that seemed to satisfy several people that were still hungry. The wizards and witches that had spent the day in Hogsmeade were out of luck for food until the time the Great Hall re-opened. Fortunately, there were not many people that hadn't eaten.
Adam, Fred and George escorted Frankie Creevey and his friend Benny Hill from the Great Hall to the portrait guarding their common room. The reason for the escort was pretty clear to the Thunderbirds but that fact completely escaped the two young Ravenclaws who were just excited that they had such powerful friends.
"Frankie, you and Benny here should go and get ready for the festivities tonight. Would you like to sit with us later?" Adam asked the two youngsters.
"Boy would we!" Frankie said to his new friend, answering for both himself and Benny.
"Good. Come to the Great Hall with some older kids. We don't want you running around without someone that can take care of themselves and you." Adam admonished.
"We can take care of ourselves just fine Adam. Why should we have an escort?" Frankie asked as if his feelings were hurt.
"Because, that puta Pansy hasn't apologized to you yet and her friends are no good, that's why." Adam said roughing up Frankie's hair.
"Hey!" Frankie said removing Adam's hand from his head. "Alright Adam, Thanks for everything today"
"You're welcome little dude. Charley thinks you two will probably grow up very big and be great wizards some day. Did you know that?" Adam asked.
"He does? I wish we would grow a little faster then." Frankie said.
"All in good time Frankie. You and Benny should just enjoy being a kid for a few more years anyway if you ask me." Adam said.
"Well, I guess you're right. What time do you think we should be ready by?" Benny asked.
"Be ready by" "a quarter to eight" "and remember to" "have someone bring you." Fred and George said to their two young friends.
"I guess we'll see you later then you guys. Come on Benny I need some help putting on my costume." Frankie said.
"Oh, no costumes for you two. Wear your best set of robes." Adam said.
"How come? Isn't tonight Halloween?" Benny asked a little disappointedly.
"You'll see. Go on inside your common room and get ready. We've got to get ready too." Adam said.
The two young Ravenclaws said their good byes, spoke the password to get inside their common room, and were out of sight in a heartbeat. Fred and George put their arms on each other's shoulders as if it was a natural thing to do and let Adam lead the way from the Ravenclaw hallway to the grand staircase and up to the third floor and Thundercloud territory.
Thundercloud house was in a flurry of activity when the three Thunderbirds entered their common room. Several of the Thunderclouds had already finished dressing for the evening and were sitting talking or reading books. The wizard radio was playing and many were listening to the music and some were even dancing. The music stopped abruptly for an announcement and all activity in the common room stopped so that everyone could listen to the news.
"Good evening ladies and gentlemen, this is a special report from the WWN "The forces of he-who-must-not-be-named have been sighted in several cities across Europe. They are currently apparating to wizarding villages killing and kidnapping the children of wizards and witches killing all that remain in their homes and leaving as quickly as they arrive leaving the Dark Mark glowing over the homes of those that they've destroyed. "There is no pattern to the attacks." A ministry representative says. For your own safety, please stay in your homes and lock all possible entries. It is recommended that lights be dimmed and everyone inside should be as quiet as possible if you hear the sounds of apparating close to your homes. The Death Eaters are looking for opportunistic targets and are avoiding areas that have installed Dark Mark detectors. This is the end of the special report and we return you to the regularly scheduled program." The wizard announcer said and the music once again returned.
The stunning news changed the topics of conversation to only one and that was one of concern for the wizards and witches from Europe who were now very concerned for the safety of their loved ones. The Americans were trying to console their European comrades. Everyone was praying for the continued safety of the innocent witches and wizards all over Europe and potentially the world. Voldemort's forces were capable of very strong transportation magic such as portkeys and apparating with their hostages and every ones concern at that point was, were the children that were kidnapped still alive and well.
Adam screwed up his face as he always did when he was deep in thought when he was brought back to the present reality by a hand on his arm. It was Charley's hand. The tall red headed wizard was already dressed in his finest robes when he approached.
"Adam love, you should go change into your robes. We have to be down stairs pretty quick"
"Ok Charley. You want to come up with me, while I wash-up and change? I could use some help with this hair and..." Adam said to his lover wiggling his eyes hoping Charley would get the message.
"I'll come up with you but only to help you get dressed. It took me a bloody hour to get this outfit on right and I am not taking it off for a while. Come on." Charley said to the slightly disappointed Adam.
"Alright then, I wonder how Harry and Draco are doing." Adam said after he had risen with the help of Charley.
They went to Adam's room quietly and holding hands.
There were wizarding radios in all of the rooms in Thundercloud house and every one of them had heard the distressing news. That included the Potter-Malfoys. Harry and Draco were given a set of new robes and the seven babies had matching tiny sets. Adam's aunties were wearing the ceremonial robes of the royal house of Thundercloud since they were Duchesses and were going to dress the babies at the last minute necessary. The seven babies were only a tiny bit fussy and they were having a bottle to calm them down until they needed to be dressed. Draco and Harry were fussing over each other, the babies at the same time as Adam's aunties were, and their nerves were only slightly on edge. The two of them were deeply concerned at the news just broadcast to the wizarding world and it manifested itself with mindless chatter between the two. This annoyed Adam's aunties who admonished them to remain calm for the sake of their children. Draco and Harry weren't about to piss off the old harpies and kept their nervous banter to themselves.
The time was just past seven and Harry and Draco had been told to leave to get dressed in the robes laid out on their beds. The two of them decided that a hot bath would do wonders to calm them down. Harry led Draco into the bath and began to undress his husband.
"Harry, I can get undressed myself. I'm not helpless." Draco said taking Harry's hands off him.
"I know you are love, but I like to take your clothes off." Harry said with a grin.
"And I like to take off yours as well, but if we don't get bathed and dressed soon, they'll come looking for us and I'd hate to be interrupted in the middle of something that we simply have no time for." Draco said to the always-horny Harry.
"Spoil sport." Harry said looking like a kicked puppy.
"I'm no such thing love and you know it. Now let's get in the tub and we can bathe and maybe rest in each other's arms for no more than a few minutes." Draco offered.
"Oh, alright! Hey, the water is perfect. It smells like you do"
"It's scented with lilac and chamomile. It's supposed to soothe the nerves"
"I could definitely use some soothing. Draco, in an hour, I'll be a King"
"Don't I know it Scarhead. That's another reason to get your cute arse in the tub." Draco said grinning at his husband.
"I love you Draco"
"I love you too Harry. My mother will come up here herself if we don't get a move on"
The two royal wizards put their desire to be with each other off for a while, climbed in the tub together, and washed each other tenderly as if it were the first time they had seen each other naked for the first time. Each touch had a meaning. Harry washed Draco's hair and rinsed it with fresh lilac water and Draco did the same to Harry. The two of them got out of their baths, dried and began to put on the many layers of clothing that they were expected to wear.
The whole of Thundercloud house including the Thunderbirds were dressed in their finest robes. The princes and princesses of other wizarding royal houses were dressed in the formal robes of their own homeland courts. Many were wearing the crowns that signified their status as royals and many were wearing sparkling jewelry. The Thunderbirds were very distinguishable in the sky blue robes signifying their membership in the Order of the Thunderbird. Draco and Harry walked out of their rooms with Adam's aunties and the babies behind them. The two wizards were wearing the ceremonial robes left for them and when they appeared in the common room all the conversations stopped and applause for the royal family erupted.
'Why are they doing that Draco? They've seen us all before'
'You're going to be King, Harry. That's why'
'Are you sure?'
The applause continued.
'I'm sure.' Draco said giving his husband a squeeze on the arm he was holding.
"Ok, ok you can stop it now, it's just us." Harry said slightly embarrassed at the attention he was getting.
Hermione, Luna and Ginny stepped up to the two of them and began gushing at them.
"Oh Merlin, Harry you and Draco look stunning in those robes. When did you have them made?" Hermione asked.
"We didn't 'Mione, they were just there on the bed when we came in from supper." Harry said
"I suspect it was either Dumbledore or my mother that had them put in there." Draco theorized for the two of them.
"It doesn't matter where they came from they make you two look like... well, Kings." Ginny said beaming at the duo.
"Thanks Gin. You three look pretty good yourselves. If Draco here hadn't stolen my heart, any of you would make a wonderful queen." Harry said to the blushing women.
"Harry, you and Draco will do wonders for our world as monarchs. I bet father would love to interview you for the Quibbler as to your intentions." Luna said finally breaking her silence.
"Thanks Luna. Maybe Draco and I will sit with him one of these days and have a chat." Harry said to his friend.
"We haven't given much thought to it really Luna. I suppose we should." Draco said to the witch.
The babies were being handed to their godparents for a little one on one bonding with them. Adam's aunties did not go far away from them just in case of a little fussing and the six of them signaled for Adam to come to them for a little pow-wow.
"Adam sweetie, introduce us to your friend." One of Adam's aunties said.
"Alright, Auntie Nala, this is Charley Weasley, Professor Charley Weasley. He's the head of house here. Charley, these ladies are my aunts, Nala, Aloe, Vera, Arie, Josephine and Oma." Adam said grinning at his beloved aunts.
"We're pleased to meet you Mr. Weasley." Adam's Aunt Aloe said.
"Charley please, I'm very happy to meet you ladies as well. Adam has told me quite a bit about you already. I trust your trip from America was comfortable"
"Oh yes. Longfellow is a wonderful Thunderbird, very concerned with our welfare and quite comfortable as well. We did not think know that Britain was so beautiful. Adam's grandfather Thundercloud's description of it did not do it justice. He also didn't mention that you paleface wizards were so handsome either." Adam's Aunt Josephine said for the old harpies.
"You're too kind ladies. It looks like everyone is ready to head downstairs. We'll see you later"
"Couldn't stop us if you tried young man;" Aunt Oma said moving to retrieve one of the babies.
Adam's aunties took charge of the newborns except for one who was content to be where he was in Ginny's arms. Neville was very happy for Harry and Draco and it showed in the way that he held himself. His confidence in himself had increased exponentially and he walked with his arm around Ginny's waist while she held little Prince Harry. Thundercloud house had left the common room not so much in formation but certainly as a group until they descended the staircase to the third floor corridor.
Dobby and Winky, the only dressed house elves in the castle were waiting for the group to make an appearance before they made their way to the Great Hall and the festivities. The two of them held three boxes and their toothy smiles showed their great pleasure. Harry hadn't seen Dobby or Winky in quite a while and he stooped to say hello to them.
"Dobby, Winky it's so good to see you. Where have you been?" Harry asked the happy house elves.
"We has been very busy Mr. Harry Potter sir. Winky and I has presents for you and your little babies from the Elven realm." Dobby said holding out the two boxes he was carrying.
"One is for you Mr. Harry Potter sir. The other one is for his mister husband Draco." Dobby said handing over the two boxes.
"What are these?" Draco asked the excited elf.
"These is from the King of the Elven realm. He says you is to wear them tonight. We is having some for your little ones." Dobby said indicating the box that Winky was holding. She handed the box to Draco.
Draco opened the box that Winky handed him and both himself and Harry blinked a few times at the contents.
"Are these... crowns?" Draco said looking at the seven tiny circlets of elven gold.
"They is crowns, yes sir." Winky said finally breaking her silence. "You is having bigger ones"
Draco and Harry opened the boxes with everyone looking on. Inside the boxes were indeed crowns. Crowns encrusted with emeralds, rubies, diamonds and sapphires, gleamed in the light of the magical torches of the corridor. Harry took the crown that Draco was holding out of the box and put it on his head. The people surrounding the royal pair drew in deep breaths and let out low whistles at the gleaming bright, jewel encrusted gold band on Draco's head. Dracos silver hair reached the middle of his back and now was held down by the heavy crown. Draco's ears were pushed through his hair and he decided to take the glamour charm that he and Harry had kept on themselves up until that moment. This drew gasps from those around them.
"You look lovely Draco. Are you sure you want to show off your ears like that?" Harry said for everybody that was looking.
"I'm sure love. Tomorrow it will not matter anyway. Mother and Dumbledore and Birdy wish for us to throw the world for a loop and I just don't know a better way." Draco said and he took the crown out of the box that Harry was holding to look at it more closely.
"I don't think that I should put it on now should I?" Harry asked as everyone was mesmerized by the intricately cut crown.
"No, we should wait. Who do you wish to put the crown on you for the first time? Dumbledore?" Draco asked his husband.
"Couldn't you do it Draco? After all you're already wearing one."
"This is a prince's crown. The note in the box said for me to put it on"
"Oh. Is there a note with this one"
"No love, there isn't"
"Well then you do it, unless Dumbledore has to for some reason. I saw Prince Charles get his crown from some archbishop at his coronation on a video at my muggle school. There aren't any archbishops in the wizarding world are there?" Harry asked to everyone looking around.
"No, but the head mugwump of the international federation of wizards is downstairs and he's the closest thing we have to something like that"
"You mean Dumbledore." Harry stated.
"The one and the same." Draco said putting the crown back into the box.
A house elf popped into the room where Thundercloud house had assembled and it tugged on Hermione's robes handing her a message before disappearing with a pop just as quickly as it appeared. Hermione unrolled the parchment and read the message. She quickly rolled the parchment up and put it in her robes smiling. Draco had just returned Harry's crown to the box it came from and everyone was ready to make his or her way downstairs and to the party.
Thundercloud house went before the Thunderbirds down the staircase towards the entrance hall and the corridor to the Great Hall and the already started festivities. It was half eight and they were asked to wait outside the doors until they were signaled to enter.
Albus Dumbledore was totally in his element. He and Narcissa with quick planning had managed to arrange for the presence of as many heads of wizarding governments to attend the Halloween Ball for the very special occasion of coronation the King of the Wizarding world who was thought to be lost for more than millennia. There were several professional wizarding photographers inside the Great Hall as well as more than a hundred diplomatic protection aurors for the dignitaries. The students were amazed at the size the Great Hall had swelled to accommodate all the extra people they had no idea why the strange witches and wizards were attending their Samhain celebration.
Professor McGonagall and Professor Flitwick had, in the course of almost two hours decorated the Great Hall for the occasion. There were no floating pumpkins in the enchanted ceiling this night. Many students thought it to be peculiar not to see them, but the decorations were beautiful and that nicely made up for it. Professor Dumbledore made his way to the phoenix platform at the back of the room and with a sonorous charm began to speak.
"May I have your attention please?" Dumbledore began, "Thank you all very much. As headmaster of Hogwart's School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Prime Minister of the Hogwart's Government and co-host of tonight's fine event, I would like to welcome you all to this year's Samhain feast and the celebration of Halloween. Students and visitors, the events of the last several months have been both grievous and joyous. We are at war with the dark and while we are all safe here, the need for a new house at Hogwarts to educate those whose responsibility it will fall, to protect their loved ones and their own homelands"
The doors to the Great Hall were opened with a wave of the headmaster's hands and he continued,
" I give you the members of, Thundercloud house."
The Thunderclouds entered the Great hall like a military platoon, five across, twelve deep. They walked all the way into the room and stopped in front of the now grinning headmaster.
"As many of you have already met them, there were twelve outstanding underclass students last year and they were given their certificates of completion for the courses of study at Hogwart's with twenty-two Newts each. Four members of one wizarding family are now instructors and are members of an elite group of wizards known as the Order of the Thunderbird. I give you Virginia Weasley, Ronald Weasley, Frederick Weasley and George Weasley"
The applause for the Weasley's was very loud from everyone but the members of Slytherin house who were any thing but pleased. Dumbledore next introduced Hermione, Luna, Neville and Prince Adam Thundercloud. The applause was almost as loud for them as the others. Next were the Slytherins, Blaise, Gregory and Vincent. The applause was not as loud from the other houses but it was polite and full. Slytherin house applauded for the three former members of their house this time and that left to be introduced only Harry and Draco.
"Thank you all very much for your applause for the members of the Order of the Thunderbird. There are two more members that I am sure you all know. Their rivalry of the past years they have been students here, has become legendary, and the stories will be spoken within these walls for many many years to come I am certain. They however over the course of the summer have overcome their differences and have found that they were more suited than even they had ever dreamed, they have in fact married earlier this year and have become parents of seven children just this day. As you know wizard pregnancies are rare and the level of magic required to bear them is great indeed"
Pansy and Theodore Nott from their place at their small table knew in an instant that it was Draco that had carried and had delivered seven babies They knew from watching him eat all that funny food for the last two months. The memory charms that were put on them were gone when the headmaster had told them what they suspected. They just did not know how they knew. They continued to listen to the headmaster but not before, they clinked their glasses together with a wink and a nod.
"...This summer, as a gift of the house elves of Hogwarts and Malfoy Manor, these two wizards entered the elven realm and were accepted as official citizens, the elven king himself bestowed upon them many gifts, those indeed are quite rare. Their children are exquisite proof of one of them. As a group, the Thunderbirds traveled to an ancient wizarding nation in America, one that has for a thousand years been a great ally since the days of Merlin and the first Thunderbird. Merlin left only four artifacts from the magical kingdom of wizards. It was thought that there were none that possessed the power to claim the throne of the lost kingdom, but we were oh so very wrong, so very wrong indeed. Merlin left a ring in America, one that has been safely taken care of for a thousand years until it was examined by the Thunderbirds. One of them placed it on his finger and according to legend; it claimed him to be the rightful ruler of the Ancient and Noble wizarding Kingdom of Camelot. I would like to now introduce to you our new King, King Harry of Camelot and the King's consort, Prince Draco, House of Potter-Malfoy."
The headmaster finally finished his little history lesson.
The entire room erupted at the news. There was not one person sitting down. Even Pansy and Theo was standing. They were not applauding either but they couldn't see so they stood. There were cheers and several people in the room were shooting showers of sparks out of the end of their wands. The aurors had their wands drawn too but they were not shooting sparks and they were not looking at Harry and Draco.
Harry and Draco entered the Great Hall followed by Adam's aunties and the babies and they walked straight down the aisle, which by now was lined, by a genuinely happy Thundercloud house. The Thunderbirds had stepped to two sides as Harry and Draco approached. Narcissa, Professor McGonagall the elder Weasleys and several official looking witches and wizards, now flanked Dumbledore. Everyone was still applauding the two wizards who were walking as proudly as they possibly could. Harry was not blushing, but he was smiling, as he had never done before, except for when Draco named their youngest child.
"Thank you. Thank you everyone. There is a bit of business to attend to before our little gathering begins the dancing. We are all indeed privileged to be able to attend the coronation of King Harry. If I may have silence please." The headmaster said to the rapidly quieting room.
Professor McGonagall had her hand on her wand and cast a look at the room and everyone stopped their talking and movements. The old witch still commanded respect and it showed.
"Harry, there are no words to be spoken, only to present you with items that by the magic of Merlin himself are rightfully yours, I give to you, the scepter of Camelot with it's royal seal and the sword, Excalibur"
While Mr. Weasley handed Excalibur to the headmaster,he was proudly looking at the boy he would have adopted if Dumbledore would have let him so many years ago, and the headmaster handed the two items to Harry. They were light as a feather to him. The jewels on the sword and scepter were gleaming in the enchanted light of the room. Draco handed the box he carried to his mother who opened it for Dumbledore. Draco then stepped aside and Harry took one knee and bowed before the old man and the others beside him. Dumbledore took the crown out of the box and held it aloft for everyone to see and it drew gasps from the crowded room. It sparkled brightly. Dumbledore placed the crown on Harry's head and Harry stood turning to face his friends and now subjects. Applause once again erupted and white rose petals began to fall from the ceiling.
'Oh Merlin Harry, this is all quite overwhelming isn't it?' Draco thought to his husband. There was too much noise in the room to be heard out loud.
'I don't know what to make of it yet love. I hope you'll be helping me with all that social stuff'
'You don't even need to ask ... your Majesty.' Draco said only mocking Harry a tiny bit.
'Thanks for that. I think.' Harry thought back. He looked at Draco and reached for his hand.
Harry motioned for the crowd to quiet down. As if by magic, every one did just that.
'Curious' Harry thought to all the Thunderbirds.
"I'd like to thank all of you for being here. I will try to be the best King I can be for you all. My first command is for you to all go about having a good time. Thank you." Harry said and the applause began again.
Only a second later, the signal was given and the wizarding orchestra that had been waiting began to play.
Harry was getting pats on the back from his mates and when they had finished their congratulations, he and Draco turned to the elders. The two of them were introduced to the ministers of magic for the ten wizard governments in Europe, India, China, the Pacific Islands and Japan. The members of Thundercloud house that were royalty were introduced as ambassadors of their governments and the powerful witches and wizards began talking to the Thunderclouds and Thunderbirds about the war college and what it was like learning there.
Harry and Draco were talking with Narcissa, Molly, Arthur and Bill Weasley who had taken one of the new international portkeys from Cairo just to be there. The six of them were talking about babies mostly when Harry was tapped on the shoulder. He turned and he began to cry at who was before him.
Professor Snape and Remus Lupin were standing before Harry and Draco. Harry leapt at the older man, his father's friend, his stand in godfather, the man himself and not the werewolf he should be at that minute. The two of them couldn't say anything for a few seconds when Remus began.
"Thank you Harry. Severus added the Xanadu potion to the wolfsbane potion. I drank it this afternoon. The two of us were in the... well, you know where, to wait out the rising of the moon. When it came over the mountain full and bright, I was uneffected by the curse for the first time in almost thirty years. It was a success Harry. I'm cured it seems"
Harry was still letting tears run freely down his cheeks, Draco tried as best he could to dry them up before they dripped on Harry's really, really expensive blue and red robes and then Harry had an idea. He asked Severus to get Narcissa and Dumbledore and he screwed up his face in thought, as he was known to do.
"Harry, what are you doing?" Draco asked as he finished wiping up the tears.
"I have to ask them something"
"Would you care to share your idea?"
"Well if I can, I'm going to lift the ban on against werewolves." Harry said to his husband and Remus.
"Harry that would be a wonderful thing, ending the discrimination itself might be difficult in itself but with the cure, it might be the beginning of a new world for many." Remus said.
"I hope so." Harry said.
The headmaster and Narcissa both gave their approval and they circulated amongst the leaders of the other wizarding governments for a consensus. It was overwhelmingly accepted and Harry asked how to use his scepter and seal to make a rule. He was informed, if he used the seal, it would be more than a rule but a law. He scrawled out his order and hot wax from one of the candles burning at the table he was at was spilled under his signature. He applied the seal and his first law was issued.
"That wasn't as hard as I thought. Congratulations Remus." Harry said handing the new law to his friend as if it were a gift.
"Thank you oh so very much." Remus said shaking Harry and Draco's hand.
"I think we should be thanking Severus." Draco said looking at his mentor.
"That is not necessary your Highness." Severus said to the new King's Consort.
"Severus, it's just Harry or Draco for you." Harry said to his old Professor.
"As long as there are others around, I don't see how I could disrespect you like that your Majesty." Severus insisted.
"Oh, alright then, I suppose I can take it. It does sound kind of funny doesn't it Professor?" Harry said grinning to the potions master.
"Indeed, however it's the way things are going to have to be. Merlin's magic selected you for a reason. Let's hope we can get some good out of it for everyone's sake." Severus said.
"I'll try sir, I'll surely try. Remus, have you met our children?" Harry asked already knowing that he had not.
"No Harry, I haven't. May I?"
"Of course, Adam's aunts have them over there with the Weasley's and Narcissa. Come on over and I will introduce you. You too Professor," Harry said.
Draco and Harry walked hand in hand, to where their babies were, Severus and Remus following with a lilt in their walk. The two of them were as proud as they could be and hadn't felt as good as they did at that moment for a very long time. Molly and Arthur Weasley were shocked to see Remus standing before them on the night of the full moon and the two of them rose to shake his hand. Molly was not a hand shaker but she was still able to give Remus a bone-crushing hug.
"Remus, Severus, I'd like for you to meet Adam's aunts. They are going to be the babies' nannies for a few years.
"Till they're grown sonny," Auntie Vera said from where she was sitting.
"All right Aunt Vera, till they're grown," Harry said to the old woman.
"Remus, these are from left to right, Princes and Princesses, Narcissa, Molly, Birdy, Lily, Harry, James Remus and Sirius Severus." Harry rolled the babies names off his tongue like he had been saying them for years.
Remus' eyes teared up for the hundredth time that day when Harry told him one of the babies had his name. "We would like for you and Severus to be co-god parents to them, that is if you'd like to be." Draco said to the two wizards.
"I'd be most honored to be their godfather." Severus said.
"As would I, Thank you both very much." Remus said to the two royal wizards.
"Then it's settled. We're going to have them baptized in Arizona. I hope you will be able to join us. Birdy would love to see you I'm sure." Harry said for him and Draco.
"I wouldn't miss it for the world. Severus and I are going into the forest later to find an old friend of mine that has not ever been able to change back into a human. So if you'll excuse the two of us..." Remus said.
"Do you want someone to go with you? We're pretty good at werewolf defense." Draco said indicating the Thunderbirds.
"I wouldn't want to take them away from such a nice party Harry." Remus said.
Severus was holding little Princess Narcissa with Draco looking on amused at the stiffness Severus was showing.
"She is quite small Draco. Perhaps we should give her back to this nice woman to attend her." Severus said trying to pass the baby back.
"You won't break her." Draco said.
"You got that right; I charmed her against falling the second I gave her to the good looking one there." Auntie Josephine said indicating Severus.
"Say, that's a good idea. What charm did you use? It'll come in handy"
"Just say yo-yo." Josephine said.
"I'll do just that. Thank you Auntie Josephine." Draco said thinking about Harry.
Remus and Harry had finished their short conversation and Vincent and Greg were asked to go with the two in search of werewolves. They agreed and they even offered to fly the two wizards over the forest looking for Remus' friend. Severus had successfully given Princess Narcissa back to Aunt Josephine and he rejoined Harry and Remus.
"Vincent and Greg are going to go with the two of you in the forest." Harry said with a tone that was,' you're going to take them and I won't take no for an answer'
"Very well, Messer's Crabbe and Goyle will do nicely. I have seen the lot of you in action. Perhaps our journey this night will go quickly and safely." Severus said.
"I hope so. I think it's time that Draco and I take the children to bed anyway. We will see you in the morning for breakfast. Good hunting you four." Harry said to the wizards out to see if the Xanadu potion could do as it was said to.
Pansy had apologized to Frankie and Benny both in a written and oral form, just as the headmaster instructed her to do. She did it in front of the whole of Ravenclaw house and others that were only curious as to why she was facing Ravenclaw with the headmaster and deputy headmistress. Frankie and Benny skeptically accepted the apology, and the two small wizards quickly made to hide behind the larger members of their house when the impromptu assembly was over. The two of them were enjoying the treats and pumpkin juice up until the time Pansy did her thing. They were sitting on the outside row of their table when Thundercloud house entered the Great Hall so they had a good view of everything going on.
After Harry received his crown, the headmaster finished talking, and the music started, Benny and Frankie had gone back to paying attention to their consumption of sweets. Adam and Charley greeted each other and made a zigzag beeline for the table the two small lads sat.
"There you guy's are." Adam said to his two new little buddies.
"Oh! Hi there Adam, Professor Weasley, Want to join us? There seems to be plenty of room." Frankie said in greeting.
"Sure kiddo. Say what is it there that you are eating? It looks like cake and jello." Adam said looking at the treacle tart Frankie was trying to stuff into his face whole.
"Mfph Tkkl trrrt" Frankie said, mouth full.
"It's treacle tart Adam. Here try some." Charley said dishing Adam up a portion.
"If it's cake and jello just say so Charley"
"Blimey, All right, its cake and jello but it's really really good. Give it a go Adam." Benny said at the wavering American.
"If it's yucky I'll spit it all over those cute robes you're wearing." Adam said back at Benny.
"You won't cause its good. You're not poultry are you?" Frankie said.
"You mean chicken? No but I can turn into one. It better be good or I'll turn you into a worm and I'll eat you." Adam said now teasing the little guy.
"You wouldn't do that to me really would you? Don't you like me any more?" Frankie said a little worried.
"Nah, you prob'ly wouldn't taste any good anyway." Adam finished.
Charley was gently chuckling watching Adam and the two little guys. Adam took a fork full of tart and chewed a few times. He made a face like he was going to throw up and then he swallowed the tart. He looked at the two young wizards and he pulled his staff over his head as if he was going to hex the two of them and then he laughed.
"Trick or treat!" Adam said.
"What's that supposed to mean Adam? You're not angry?" Frankie said.
"Nope, this tart is pretty good, I was just foolin' ya." Adam said to his little friends.
"That's good. Hey, Adam, Professor, are those really Harry and Draco's babies? I didn't know wizards could have babies. I thought only witches and muggle women could." Frankie asked.
"Yup, they sure are." Adam said to the two.
"Draco didn't look like he was going to have babies. Did he conjure them?" Frankie asked.
"No he didn't conjure them. He had a glamour charm on him to hide them from the bad guys." Adam said.
"Oh. I just wondered that's all. I think if wizards could have babies, I'd like to have one myself." Frankie said innocently.
"Frankie, look at me. Do you like wizards"
"You mean do I like blokes?" Frankie said.
"Yeah, I guess I do." Adam said.
"I think so. I've kissed both and I definitely preferred kissing the bloke"
"You haven't ever, uh"
"No! EWWW, yuck! Not yet anyway, what's it like?"
"Little guy, I... am not going to tell you. Don't you have brothers to ask?"
"Yeah, but Colin is only interested in taking pictures and Dennis is, well he's a bit of a poof and I don't want to hear what he has to say. I will find out on my own one of these days I'm sure. I'm sorry I embarrassed you by asking Adam"
"Oh that's alright lil' dude. You got a lotta time to find out for sure. Hey you two, the reason that me and Charley here came over was to ask you if you want to come take some classes with Thundercloud"
"You mean secret school up stairs?" Frankie said opening his eyes wide.
"Uh huh, Charley looked at your records and you do level five work and you're only third years. Did you know that?"
"Well, yeah. We do the extra credit stuff all the time. What has that got to do with it?"
"Well you have to be at least level five to participate. Don't worry about being as old as most level fives."
"We won't get hurt will we? I don't think I want to do anything rough, look at me... puny arms, skinny..."
"Your magic is strong and that's what counts. Look at little Professor Flitwick over there. Did you know he decorated this whole room in less than two hours?" Charley said.
"He did? Wow. I thought it took all the house elves in the castle to do it."
"Well, he did. Maybe you'll pay closer attention in his classes. So, what do you say? You two want to give it a go? One or two classes a week." Charley said.
"What do you think Ben?" Frankie asked his friend.
"I think we'd be stupid not to. That Pansy didn't seem that sincere. She scares me"
"Then, I guess, that's a yes Professor. Hope we do good"
"You will. We'll see the two of you around eh?" Charley said.
"Bye lil' dudes. Later" Adam said and he and Charley went to the dance floor leaving the two happy young Ravenclaws to their treats.
Charley and Adam made their way to the middle of the dance floor dodging several couples who were dancing with flourish and were not really paying attention to where they were going. It was quite a free for all. The music was an up-tempo waltz and Charley took the lead when he grabbed Adam by the waist and his left hand with his right one. Adam looked at Charley like he had three heads wondering just what he was doing.
"You think you're going to lead huh?" Adam said raising an eyebrow imperiously.
"Got it in one Adam. Now are you going to follow or are we going to just stand here and discuss the arrangements?" Charley said.
"I suppose we should dance. Take it slow. The first person to make a crack will have swollen nuts for a week"
"What if it's a girl"
"I haven't thought about it. Maybe I'll just give them balls that should do it"
"You're pure evil Adam Thundercloud" Charley said as he began to whirl the two of them around to the time of the music.
"That ain't nuthin'. Hey, Frankie and Benny are going to do good in the class we just thought up aren't they?"
"I suppose if it's you blokes giving them lessons they might do pretty good, then, yes I think so."
"Did you hear what Benny said? He is afraid of Pansy. I think half of that house is afraid of Pansy if you ask me"
"Her family is pureblood and I'm sure that their family magic is quite dark. I'd be scared of her too if I was a student here"
"You're a teacher here. What makes you think she wouldn't hex you if it suited her? You did make her go scoop up dragon poop."
"I didn't make her hurt Frankie and the paddock needed cleaning. How is it that I made her do anything?"
"I don't know. I figure she can't take responsibility for her actions and other's reactions"
"Sounds about right; let's not talk about her and get to some dancing." Charley said and gave Adam a whirl.
"Ok, just stop whipping me around like that. It makes me dizzy"
"Some of my best stuff is whirling the ladies around." Charley said.
"Do you not think that I'll hex your balls sore for a month for calling me a girl? I showed you my girlfriend the other day if I remember." Adam said acting like he was pissed.
"Oi! I will behave. You are definitely not a female." Charley said dodging a bullet he hoped.
"Just to prove it, you're on bottom next time." Adam said smugly.
"We'll see about that. Be quiet and dance Adam. You smell good. Did I tell you that?" Charley said trying to switch the mood to romance.
"No you didn't. Thanks.snifffff you smell good too." Adam said.
The two wizards stayed on the dance floor for another fifteen minutes before Charley had decided he wanted to rest his feet and have something to drink. Adam was very happy to oblige his new lover and followed him to the table that Harry and Draco seemed to be holding an impromptu court. Narcissa had joined the royal pair and they welcomed Adam and Charley offering them glasses of some vintage French champagne.
Draco hadn't had a drop of alcohol since the previous Yule holiday and he was carefully sipping the one and only glass he decided that he would have. Harry passed on the champagne and had instead a sparkling fruit juice. He did however play the gracious host despite his new public status as King of the wizarding world and he poured his friends glasses of the 1927 cellar. The vintage was one of Draco's favorites and he savored every sip as if it were the last on earth. Adam was not used to drinking fine wines and he took a good sip. The bubbles soon rushed out of his nose and soon he was sputtering trying to regain his breath.
"That ought to teach you not to guzzle fine champagne Adam." Draco said to his cousin.
"I hate to say it, but I'd really rather just have a coke. That stuff is sour." Adam said of the Rothschild.
"It's supposed to be sour. Sip, that's what makes it so good," Draco said.
"If you say so; Here Charley you drink it. I'm done." Adam said to his boyfriend.
"Thank you, your highness." Charley said teasing Adam.
"You're welcome. You may kiss my ring." Adam mocked back.
"You two can bloody well kiss my..." Draco said to the two wizards.
"Draco Potter Malfoy! Don't you dare say it." Narcissa said at the potentially crude statement.
"Wow, mother, Potter-Malfoy, the king's consort, His Royal Highness the Prince Consort Draco, Potter-Malfoy Royal house of Camelot." Draco said with a "nyah nyah nyah nyah nyah" smirk.
"Your majesty," Narcissa said to Harry looking past Draco." Would you kindly consent for me to paddle the King's consort for cheek?"
"If you think you can hold him down, permission granted." Harry said to Narcissa. Draco looked shocked.
"But considering his value to the crown, I shall have to pardon him. I'm sorry to have denied your request."
"Good thing for you too Scarhead" Draco said to Harry.
"That's King Scarhead and don't you forget it," Harry laughed.
The royal banter was polite for quite a long time. The five of them got to forget for a while, the bad times outside the castle that night. Harry was told that tomorrow's Daily Prophet and wizarding news organizations around the world would print at the first opportunity the announcement that he was King, not so much as to inform the world at large, but to infuriate further Voldemort into possibly making a mistake and tipping his hand.
Ministry aurors who had the most experience in warfare and defense were going to be teaching classes for the rest of the term. The Thunderbirds for the most part had been replaced as teachers.
They were the Unspeakables…