Disclaimer: I do not own any of the characters in this story. This is just for fun and I hope you enjoy reading it.
Child of Silence
By Angelwings Sorrow
Chapter 21 "When Did Things Change?"
"What were you thinking taking on a dragon?" Ganger hissed quietly as she slid into the chair next to Harry in the back of the Library.
"How did you hear about that Granger? And keep your voice down I don't need you to feed the rumor mill." Harry typed out for Hermione to read.
"Neville couldn't remember the password to the dorms when he came in late; I had to let him in. I told him I would report him to McGonagall if he didn't tell me why he had been out past curfew."
"That is awfully Slytherin of you Granger." Malfoy smirked sliding into the seat on the other side of Harry across from the Lion. "Though for my part Lokison fighting a dragon was an impressive sight."
"Will you both shut up!" Harry turned on Friday's speaker. Normally he kept it on silent mode in the library but his year mates were a bit loud and he didn't want anyone else knowing about Hagrid's pet dragon.
"Sorry Lokison." Malfoy apologized looking sheepishly
"Sorry." Granger blushed.
"Hi Haraldr, Malfoy, Granger." Susan Bones greeted sitting across from Harry.
"Hi Susan, what have you got on the schedule?" Harry asked glad for someone to change the subject.
"Well I need help with transfigurations then Malfoy and I need to work on our charms project." The Hufflepuff replied as she set out her supplies.
"Come on Bones we've been working on it everyday this week." Malfoy whined.
"Yes, if you want to win we need to practice." Susan glared at the blond then turned to the Gryffindor. "So who is your partner Granger?"
"Justin Finch-Fletchley. He's a Muggle-born like me but he is the rudest boy I have ever met." Hermione complained.
"That he is. I get that he is a tad it more talented than some of the other students but it has gone to his head." Susan rolled her eyes. "Haraldr can you help me with this spell for my essay? I can't seem to get it."
"Sure let me see what you got." Harry agreed.
The four students continued their study session never realizing a jealous lion watched their every move. He had, had a meet with the Headmaster the other day. He told Dumbledore what his father said about chasing after Potter and he was ordered to stay away. The Headmaster took the news grimly but suggested that Ron watch from a far make sure Harry stayed out of trouble. So far all Potter seemed to do was study. But that little nugget of gossip had peaked his interest. Maybe it would interest the Headmaster too.
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"I don't know which is worst. His badgering or his stalking." Harry bemoaned through Friday letting his head fall on the table as he sat in Hagrid's hut with his study group and the Twins gathered around him. Since their return to school he was constantly catching the youngest Weasley out of the corner of his eye. Always five to ten feet away watching his every move it was super creepy. Also reporting everything to the headmaster he was pulled into the office and grilled about the dragon before getting detention with Snape for a month. What was worst was today was Valentines Day and not only was he being chased by Ron but almost every girl in their year. The owls kept dropping cards all over his breakfast this morning that he had to leave. He was starving because he didn't want to risk that happening again at lunch. He managed to take the refuge in Hagrid's hut unfortunately he was not alone.
"Well Dad did say to leave you alone."
"But he never said he couldn't follow you."
"Okay, new question why are you all following me?" Harry asked turning his head to see the crowd smiling down at him.
"Well Haraldr despite your quest to be alone we're your friends." Susan patted him gently on the head.
"That is correct Lokison a friend in each house though it seems the lions travel in a pride." Malfoy said eyeing the four Gryffindors across from him.
"Lucky me," Harry sat up and look at his odd group of friends then tapped out. "So who has the odds on the charm on the charms competition?"
"Well Bones and I are in the lead that is for sure. She has been drilling me non-stop since we came back from winter break."
"Well don't count your charms before they are cast." Hermione smirked. "He may be a jerk but Justin has a talent in charms."
"Don't count on us." Neville said glumly. "Not even Harry's genius can save us."
"Not a genius; I keep telling you. Plus I told you we are going to meet my godfather this weekend to get you a new wand. You can keep your dad's wand but using it hurts your spell work and your magical core."
"Really? I have never heard about that." Neville said scared as he already had trouble with his magic.
"Nor I, where did you get that information Lokison?" Malfoy asked leaning forward. It seemed that once again Harry had information that was being denied to the Wizarding world of Britain.
"My Master gave me accessed to his library and I used it well before coming to this school. Plus wand lore is an interest of mine." Harry admitted.
"Oi, you lot!" Hagrid said as he came in from chopping more wood for his fire. "I ju't got a let'r from Charlie! Norbert is ok and hap'y."
"That's great Hagrid,"
"Told you Charlie would,
"Take care your Dragon."
"And he's with other Dragons." The Twins cheered and the young god rolled his eyes. That dragon was a menace that could have seriously gotten students killed not to mention that there was a three headed dog chained up on the third floor. Oh yes he went looking for the beast when his magic core was back up to normal levels again. He had to make sure the Cerberus did not get out and put the castle in danger. If that happened then his aunt would lecture him about neglecting his duties in protecting the young mortal souls.
Oh what thoughtful little test the Headmaster had set up for him. One that he walked through with ease and retrieving the stone that had been stolen from his godfather's kingdom. During the winter holiday his godfather filled him in on the break-in putting on a dramatic show of the 'Drama' he was forced to endure. He returned the stone to his Godfather after resetting all the trials of the third floor as if he had not been there. He really didn't understand the purpose of the test it was rather pointless in his opinion. Harry was no closer to understanding the madness that was Albus Dumbledore.
"Hey there Prince Firsty,"
"Where did you go?"
"Sorry, just lost in thought. What time is it?" Harry asked shaking the thoughts from his mind.
"It's fifteen Minutes until dinner, Lokison. We should start heading back to the castle." Malfoy pointed out and the rest agreed gathering their cloaks and mittens.
"Thanks fur the Visit, you lot."
"Bye Hagrid." They chorused as the left making their way to the castle. Suddenly there were screams coming towards them but since Harry didn't seem to be worried neither did the rest of the group. The Ravenclaw was not surprised to see Boot and Corner being chased by a large black jinx.
"I wonder what they did now." Susan said rolling her eyes.
"Looks like they took something that doesn't belong to them. By the way they are dragging the item it is too heavy for them." Malfoy observed.
"Great, my grandfather is going to kill me!" Harry typed out with extra exclamation points.
"LOKISON! CALL OFF YOUR BEAST!" the two Ravenclaws yelled the closer they got.
"I think you should let Shadow take a bite." Hermione glared crossing her arms.
"Careful Granger your Slytherin side is showing." Malfoy smirked.
"Is that a sword they are dragging?" Neville asked squinting to see the stolen object.
"Oh yes it is. It was a Christmas present from my grandfather and only I can lifted without it being stuck to me. It's going to take me hours to clean it and sharpen it again." Everyone was impressed that Harry managed to make his digital voice whine.
"Well Prince Firsty here comes the unworthy ones." Fred said before whistling to Shadow. The cat broke off the chase and pounced on the twin licking his face.
"They look really tired from carrying such a small sword." George observed patting the large cat that was smothering his twin.
"Please help us." Michael pleaded. "We can't let go!"
"Lokison let us go now! You're in big trouble for bringing a cursed sword to school!" Boot shouted.
"Two things wrong with that statement. One, the sword is not cursed, it is infused with the Magic of Asgard from Odin the All father. Two, you guys stole my sword from my locked trunk." Harry put away Friday in his pocket then held out a hand and summoned the weapon to his hand. Like his uncle's Mjolnir the sword would only come to those worthy of the royal family. Terry and Michael fell finally being release from their heavy burden.
"I've seen heirlooms like this." Neville stated before glaring at the two Ravenclaws. "All us Purebloods have. Those that aren't blood related are either stuck to the object or cursed until the family releases you."
"Longbottom is right. We are taught from a young age not to touch artifacts that are not from our own family. Lokison is a half-blood from the Ancient and Noble house of Potter so he was bound to family Artifacts in his trunk." Malfoy crossed his arms sneering at two boys.
"Every Pure blood and some of the Half-bloods I know brought a family artifact to Hogwarts its tradition. So Terry looks like you are out of excuses. You knew that what ever he had in his trunk was probably cursed by his family. I think your mother will be very upset to hear you are turning into a thief." Susan snapped.
"You, wouldn't, you can't!"
"Oh naïve little firsty."
"Our Little Susie Can,"
"And she will."
"Because she's our Loyal Little Hufflepuff." The twins smirked looping their arms around the girl."
"So unless you want to be reported for thievery I suggest you boys run along." Hermione waved the away the jealous prats. They didn't need to be told twice they took off running back to the castle. "Why do you all bring cursed objects to school?"
"Well it's mostly tradition now Little Lion." Fred answered.
"But long ago it was for protection from other families." George smiled nudging the little Malfoy.
"The Malfoys and the Weasley's have a long standing feud which no one remembers why or how it started. I don't see the point to keep it up; only the youngest Weasley is trying to stir up the bad blood. But Feuds were often the reason for the need of protection." Draco confessed.
"Well on Asgard all members of the Royal family has to carry arms. But here on earth it's it a little impractical for me to carry my sword constantly. I couldn't tell that to my grandfather after he had it made for me, so I keep it in locked my trunk. Now I think I'm going to have to start sealing my trunk at night." Harry tapped out frustrated at Terry's constant jealousy.
"That would be wise Lokison. Unfortunately Boot will not give up until he is the center of attention." Malfoy warned.
"Oh Malfoy were you there at last Ministry holiday party before we started Hogwarts?" Susan asked as the group resumed walking to the castle.
"Yes how can anyone forget that spectacle?" The blond laughed.
"Terry's uncle works as an Auror and invited his sister and little nephew Terry to the Christmas party." Susan supplied.
"Yes, any during the minister's speech Boot thought that is would be a good idea to steal his mother's wand and try the sparkler charm. You know the one parents do for their children to keep them entertained at parties. Well he was over zealous to show off the charm he set the ballroom on fire starting with the minister's robes." Malfoy couldn't help but laugh at the memory and the other laughed along with him.
"Great, just one more annoyance to worry about."
"But not right now Haraldr. You need to eat because you skipped breakfast and lunch." Hermione ordered. Harry nodded his agreement; it didn't matter where he went someone was always there to make sure he ate.
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"Why are we here Anthony?"
"While we are waiting for the manor to be repaired I thought I would bring you to Malibu for a bit." Tony drove his red Audi up the cost from the airport where they had just landed.
"What about Haraldr?" Loki asked removing his sunglasses expressing his worry.
"Well King Bowie is there looking out for our boy and the Old Married couple are on assignment in England for the next three weeks or so; Harry is going to be fine."
"Very well but why are we stopping here?"
"Well Bambi we got to eat and as much as I love dining out this trip is for you to relax and be away from the stress we've been dealing with." Tony said as he pulled into a parking spot. "We'll get all your favorite food and snacks. I know this store carries a lot of Fig Newtons."
"Alright, I concede you win." Loki followed his lover's lead and departed the car for the grocery store. "Are we just browsing or do you have a list?"
"I have a list my Deer." Tony smiled getting a shopping cart. "Now first things first; we need some vegetables. Harry left me a few of his recipes that he said you loved and they have a lot of veggies."
"Don't make face Anthony vegetables are good for you." Loki laughed at the disgusted look on his lovers face at the mention of the leafy greens.
"Hey Tony, I didn't know you were back in town." The two avengers turned to see a beautiful Blond woman.
"Uh, hi." Tony said trying to remember the woman's name. "Actually we just got in today."
"Does this mean the Malibu's most fabulous Party Host is back to stay?"
"Well, not really, I mean we are but we're not,"
"So eloquent, Anthony. We are here for a brief stay, I'm sorry to say there will be no parties while we're here." Loki gave the women a cold stare and Tony could swear that the temperature in the store dropped ten degrees by the shivers of the people around them.
"Oh, that's a shame the girls will be sad to hear that. Well I got go; I got a call back this afternoon. Call me sometime Tony I'll be around." The blond winked before pushing her shopping cart to the check out station.
"Come along Stark we need to get the shopping done so we can return to the house." The God was upset and it didn't take a genius to figure out why.
"Lokes, Sweetie, Sweetheart, I'm sorry. I don't care about her I don't even remember her name."
"Is that suppose to make me feel better? That's truly pitiful Stark." Loki snorted and continued to fill their cart with the listed items.
"Well I was hoping it would make you less mad at me." The billionaire pouted.
"I am not mad at you Stark. We all have a past, with other lovers; just some have a more recent past than others." Loki knew he was being a bit petty with his jealousy but he could help it. All the article that talked about his lovers parties and conquest was just that words. To have a woman who had been obliviously been with his lover was like a bitch slap to the face of how many lovers Tony did have. When did he become so dependent on another's affection and so insecure about those affections?
"Bambi," Tony whined. Oh he knew he was in the dog house and it was his fault for not taking care of their relationship status. They had been living in a bubble at the Tower and in Scotland away from the press and gossip mongers. When they became an official couple he should have had Pepper put out a press release on him and Loki dating to avoid situations just like this. "You know I love you. I fucked up here, I admit it. I should have told everyone that we are now together and that, that life is behind me. We have a son and are happy being a family away from the press and nosy busy-bodies."
"Why would you want to announce that we are together? I am still considered a villain to your world. Why would anyone want to admit that they are lovers with an Evil Monstrous Jotun?"
"Loki you are Mischievous not Evil and there is nothing wrong with you being Jotun. I love it when you are blue; you are so beautiful and your eyes shine like blood Rubies. I am not ashamed to call you my lover and I should have done it sooner so no one would dare think that they could take you from me." Tony really hated it well Loki would belittle and tear himself down. Odin really fucked up with raising Loki and now it was up to him and Harry to undo the damage done.
"Please Anthony, can we just finish this chore and return home I am tired." And he was tired of the constant reminders of how unworthy he was. The Raven haired god just wanted to be worthy of love and attention just as Thor had been growing up. He had been deluding himself in their magic little bubble that he was worthy of Anthony and worthy of being Haraldr's father.
"No, you need to hear me and believe me when I say I love you and everything you are. I don't give a fuck what anyone else thinks or says. You are mine." Tony took the pale face in his hands and forced the God to look at him. "I want the world to know that I am yours and only yours."
Loki couldn't speak as tears were falling from his eyes. Just like when they got together Tony's eyes held no deception only truth and love. He felt himself the fool for doubting his love but living with a thousand years of hate and doubt do wonders in lower self-esteem. He said nothing and nodded his head in acceptance, then let a small illusion cover the two of them hiding them from prying eyes. He gave his man of Iron a soft sweet kiss showing that he was getting use to the attentions that were showered upon him. "I love you too, Anthony."
"Good and don't you forget it. Now let's finish this and we'll pick up some Chinese food on the way home. After a long day the last thing we'll want to do is go home and cook."
"Very well, I think we both earned a night off. I think a movie night is in order as well."
"Perfect Reindeer Games you read my mind." Tony flashed him a winning smile as he hooked an arm around the waist of his frost giant pulling him closer. "Then maybe some dessert in bed."
"If that is the plan then may I suggest a trip down the frozen isle for ice cream and chocolate syrup?"
"Oh yes, I believe that is an excellent idea and we better hurry I want my dessert as fast as possible." Tony began to speed up their pace. He wanted his god home and in bed as soon as it was physically possible.
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"Are you sure that's an Owl?"
"What else would he be Malfoy?" Harry rolled his eyes and took the paper and letter from Nátt.
"Well he could be a Vulture for all we know. He is bigger than all the owls here and looks dark and menacing." Malfoy leaned away from scary looking owl. They we sitting outside for care of magical creatures when Nátt flew in with a letter and newspaper from Uncle Steve.
Dear Harry,
Hope this Letter finds you well. Bucky and I are in London for now on a mission. Your parents are in California until the repairs are finished on the Manor. Buck says hi. He is reading over my shoulder as I write this. We miss you a lot kiddo. I hope you're not over working yourself with your studies. We are very proud of you but you don't need to over do it. I know we all have told you to slow down but a friendly reminder never hurts. Spring break is coming up if your parents aren't back in time then Bucky and I want to take you out and spend some quality time with our godson. We'll be here if you need us. Also we are sending you a copy of the LA Times. Your Dad Tony decided to tell the world that he and your father are off the market. Your Aunt Pepper is dealing with the Media fall out but I figured you would want to know before you heard it from anybody else. Take care and we'll see you soon.
Love,
Uncle Steve
P.S. Hey Kiddo I slipped you a little tech you might need. Don't tell your Uncle Steve.
Bucky
Harry smirked at the little disc that fell out of the envelope. This was a mini sniper scope that work for scouting as well as weapons and compatible with Friday.
"So where is this paper from I've never heard of it." the Blond Slytherin asked reading over the newspaper.
"It's a Muggle paper from America."
"Well that explains why the photographs are not moving. Who are these Muggles? They seem to be causing quite the stir in that world." Malfoy pointed out to Harry. There on the front page was a picture of a smug looking Tony and a confident but slightly blushing Loki.
"That's My Parents. They've been together for over a year but hadn't made it public until now. My Father is not a Muggle he's an Asgardian Prince my Stepfather is a Muggle but part of a team that defends earth from any and all threats. They are in America for now and will be back hopefully for Spring break if not I'm going with my Godfather and Uncle." Harry shrugged before taking the paper and scanning through the article.
"That must be nice, I will have to stay here and study with Professor Snape my father was not happy with my grades." The Slytherin glared at the grass as if it insulted him.
"You and Hermione are tied for second place of our year. How can he be upset about that?"
"One reason is that a Malfoy must be top in everything. As a Pureblood he is insulted that I am not Smarter than a Muggle-born and dumber than a Half-Blood. He really believes the things that the Dark Lord said and the promises that were made. I don't want that life but if I want to survive until my seventeenth birthday I have to follow what he says like a good little Pureblood."
"I can understand survival. But when you are ready to break free, I can help you and my godfather is the King of the Goblins he'll be able to secure your gold."
"Class dismissed." The professor called out and the students began to rush to the castle to get in from the cold. While the snow may have started to melt away it was still extremely cold. Only Harry was unaffected by it and took his time walking back to the castle.
"Why are you walking so slow Lokison It's freezing!"
"I like the cold." Harry shrugged finally catching up with the shivering Malfoy.
"Potter, Professor McGonagall wants a word with you before lunch." A voice called out to the boys as the reached the castle doors.
"Weasley my name is Lokison. Haraldr Lokison."
"No that's what someone convinced you it was. Your name is Harry Potter. I'm going to keep calling you that until you get it through your head."
"Whatever, I give up. Anyways thanks for the message you can leave now I know where her office is." Harry tapped out but the red head refused to move.
"Not until he leaves. I told you that he's a dark wizard and is trying to turn you into a Death Eater just like his dear old dad."
"Shut up Weasley you don't know what you are talking about. I don't understand how your brothers, who are obviously geniuses, have a sibling as dumb as you." Malfoy sneered and Harry rolled his eyes at the taunt. These two were just getting each other worked up for a fight and once again he would be caught in the middle of said fight.
"Watch you mouth Malfoy and Stay away from my brothers! I will not have you turning my family dark!" Weasley launched himself at Malfoy and the two began to roll around on the ground. Harry was glad no one could hear him laugh because it would just add fuel to the fire, but it was a hilarious sight to see. The boys were not skilled fighters at all; in fact he would wager that neither had ever been in a fight. He let the two roll around with there feeble attempts at hitting one another for about ten minutes so they could burn out some of their aggression before he walked over to them and pulled them up by the back of their robes with ease before setting them down on their feet. Both the Gryffindor and Slytherin looked at the tiny Ravenclaw in shock. While everyone had grown a bit since the start of school Harry was still the smallest in their year; it should be impossible for him to be so strong.
"You guys done? It was a tie now back to your corners. You Weasley back to Gryffindor Tower. You Malfoy head to the Slytherin Dungeons. I am late to meet Professor McGonagall." Harry turned each boy to the direction of their respective dorms then gave each a forceful push before heading up the stairs to his meeting. It was really tiring keeping everyone in line. 'This must be what aunt pepper feels like every day dealing with Uncle Tony and The Avengers.'
"Mr. Lokison, I see you made it with only a bit of trouble." McGonagall said with a knowing smile.
"I guess you know about the fight between Malfoy and Weasley?" Harry tapped out on Friday.
"Sir Nicolas informed me at what he witnessed. It seems that you handled the situation before it became necessary for a teacher had to intervene. You'll make a good Prefect one day."
"Maybe. So what do I owe to invitation for this visit?"
"I wish to discuss with you your trip to London with one of my Lions, Mr. Longbottom to be precise. You do know that first years are not allowed to leave the castle outside school holidays until third year and even then they do not travel beyond Hogsmead."
"I understand that, Professor but this is for the health of your student. Longbottom has been using his father's wand and it is damaging his already fragile Magical Core. My Godfather will be taking us to Diagon Alley and my Master is going to try and repair the damage done to his core." Harry explained.
"Your Master? I am afraid I do not understand." The Professor confessed worried she would not like what she was about to hear.
"Before I came to Hogwarts I had two magic teachers. My father and Master Strange the Sorcerer Supreme, he prefers to be called Dr. Strange though. He teaches me Sorcery and has already taught me a lot about magic physiology. I scanned Neville when we started working together for our charms project. His core has been blocked since he was a baby. He only has access to about a third of his magic. This is also doing damage to his core. My Master knows more about unlocking blocks on magic and reversing damage to Magical Cores. I didn't want to worry Neville about how serious it was but I did tell him that he needed to replace his wand and that my master needed to give him a magical core check up."
"Oh dear, that is very serious. Then I shall speak with his grandmother and if she agrees I will approve the outing for this Saturday. Thank you for bringing this to my attention Mr. Lokison. It is very noble of you to go to such lengths to help out someone from another house." McGonagall agreed Magical cores were a serious business and not to be taken lightly. There were few people in the world able to repair such damage. "Ten points to Ravenclaw for helping a fellow student when the teachers could not."
"Thank you Professor." Harry blushed a little under the praise. "Houses shouldn't be defining who students are allowed to befriend or help and I won't let old traditions dictate my actions because they will only hold me back."
"You are very wise Mister Lokison. I wish your father had been calm like you and put a little more thought in his essays. James Potter was such a prankster and ran a bit wild with Sirius Black. I believe it wasn't for Remus Lupin those two would have never done one sheet of homework." The Deputy Headmistress smiled sadly remembering some of her favorite students of years past.
"My father said that my dad did eventually mellow out but not Sirius. He was still a bit wild only Remus could calm him down." Harry smiled remembering some of the stories his father had told him.
"Well you better head to lunch Harry, you are much too thin." Minerva shooed the Ravenclaw on to lunch before she became too emotional over the nostalgia.
"Yes, Ma'am." Harry bowed then left the teacher to her memories.
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"Hello beautiful."
"Phil! What a pleasant surprise!" Pepper looked up from her work to see her boyfriend enter the office. "I thought Nick had you tied up with Mandarin leads for the next few weeks."
"Well, he may try but I still need to eat and eventually sleep so I thought I would come by and take you out to lunch." Coulson smiled giving his red head a kiss hello.
"That sounds lovely just let me finish up this contract then I am all yours."
"Beep!" went the Intercom.
"Yes Gloria?"
"Ms. Potts there is a flower delivery for you. Shall I send them in?"
"Please, and thank you." Pepper stood up next to Phil and watched the Deliveryman bring in a giant bouquet of flowers. The man placed the massive flower arrangement on her desk the got the CEO's signature on he clipboard before leaving.
"I wonder who is sending flowers to my girl." Phil pouted a little bit jealous.
"Probably Tony to apologize for his Media bomb he dropped in California leaving me with the aftermath." Pepper theorized as she pulled the card from the bouquet. She smiled and handed the card to her boyfriend. "Well it's defiantly from a Stark just not the annoying one."
It Read:
To Aunt Pepper the hardest working Mother Avenger there is. Sorry we don't show how much we appreciate you, enough. I miss you and hope to see you soon.
Love,
Haraldr
"He's a Stark alright. Nothing but charm." Phil laughed. He was happy at least someone other than him appreciated his Pepper's hard work.
A/N: Another Chapter complete took a bit longer than I planned a few of my Plot Bunnies ran off to start another story then the fell asleep before the first chapter was finished. I'm not sure if I'll post it depends on if the bunnies give me ideas for it. What I can tell you is that is another HP/ Avenger cross but not a Hogwarts one like this. It stars Clint as Adopted Dad to Harry and room mate to Loki. It will eventually end up an Iron/Frost fic because I think they make the cutest couple. Only time will tell if this story takes off. In the meantime I rounded up my other Plot bunnies and got this Chapter done and have been feeding them for more ideas. So Thanks for reading, Keep reviewing.