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Harry and the Fairy Flirt
August 29th 1992
Chapter 8: "Hogwarts New Fairy Squad"
It was now only a few days till school started and Harry couldn't help but think that the days had gone by too fast. Orria, Hermione and Luna were nearly inseparable; the only time they were apart was when they were having some girl time. He was happy to say that the raging hormones were subsiding a bit and that he and Orria had settled into a deeper relationship one built on friendship and trust, something he had never had before.
"Harry I don't see why you won't let us pay for anything." Hermione looked confused
"It's simple, you are my girls and I take care of my girls." He glanced at Hermione's frown "and no I don't mean that you can't do that yourself, I just want to know that I am doing something to take care of you." He put his arm around her "Think of everything I have been through, would you really deny me the pleasure of taking care of the only people that I have ever felt actually love me."
Hermione smiled and kissed him on the cheek "You have a point" She danced off after Luna who was the only one that hadn't complained.
Harry sighed feeling truly happy for the first time in his life. It was mid day and the three school bounds were doing their school shopping. Orria pranced happily along beside Harry in her preferred form; the elegant gray cat known to everyone as his new familiar. "Orria you need to stay out here and wait for us, this store doesn't allow animals inside."
Orria growled in protest then jumped onto the windowsill and sat down in a sulk. Gazing into the window she purred at the number of people inside all crowding around trying to get a peak at something in the central point in the room. Standing up on her hind feet with her front paws on the window she just barely got a glimpse of the man in the middle of the crowd. 'Why do they want to be near him' Orria shook her head in disgust and sat back down 'I can tell right away he is a thief and a liar…we fairies always know these things; we are excellent judges of character' She rolled her eyes 'if only people would take us more seriously, but no; the term fairy means a know-nothing wimp!' She adjusted herself on the sill and glared at a passerby that was looking at her rather strangely 'I could take them all on!'
Orria watched as Harry successfully ducked around the man, avoiding his eye line. 'Well, apparently he can be taught.' She smiled with pride 'and the girls at realm headquarters say men are useless' She groomed herself happily as they made their way to the door.
Luna exited the store first, nose in a book happily ignoring the other two. Harry stepped out next and immediately ran his hand down Orria's back giving her a pleasant shiver. Hermione stepped out of the store arguing "Harry you're just jealous, there is nothing wrong with him"
"Hermione I can't believe you like Pervaroy!" Harry smiled at Orria and tapped his leg to get her attention and then waved his hand pointing in the direction they were heading next the signal for her to scout ahead.
"His name is Gilderoy," Hermione was annoyed to say the least "and Orria and Luna agree with me."
Luna frowned closed her book and looked at her list again "Leave me out of this…I have my own opinions on the man and I don't think you are ready to hear them." Luna danced off after Orria who turned and with a wink at Harry pranced up to follow Luna.
"Orria you agree with me don't you?" Hermione pleaded
Orria just growled and walked over to a copy of his recent book that someone had sat down with a coy smirk she peed on it then pranced off happily.
Harry smiled "I think that was a no, Hermione"
She frowned "This isn't fair" she pouted "it's three against one"
"Maybe that should tell you something," Harry kissed her forehead and darted off to catch up with Luna and Orria.
As soon as he caught up he saw Draco teasing Luna and poking at Orria "Malfoy!" Harry stormed over and stepped in between Draco and his girls "Leave them alone Malfoy or else." Harry glared at him in disgust.
"Or else what Potter" Malfoy sneered at him.
'I'll let Orria loose on you' he thought as he balled up his fists ready for a fight 'Oh how I wish I could see what Orria would do to you if she's given the chance.' Harry stepped forward getting closer to him when he heard Arthur Weasley's in a tussle with Lucius Malfoy.
"Isn't that your father being an ass over there Rat-Boy" Hermione quipped as she stomped over and took Harry's side. Harry and Luna both started laughing and Orria purred and loved her leg to show her pride in Hermione.
"What did you call me?"
"Rat, a sneaky, deceitful buffoon that would betray even his own mother" Hermione smiled "Surely by now you have figured that out…" She smirked "now be a good little Rat-boy and tuck that tail between your legs and scamper off to Daddy to whimper and whine as usual."
Harry doubled over with laughter "As always Hermione you hit the nail right on the head…" He kissed her on the forehead "Come let's get our shopping done and let the Rat-Boy's have their fun" The three started off leaving him behind scowling.
After about a minute Draco saw Orria run off after them. She pranced proudly up to harry 'a present that describes him perfectly and a free sandbox, two in one" she giggled
"What were you up too?" Harry asked glancing down at her.
Luna smiled "She left a little present on Rat-Boy's shoes" she winked at Orria "she pooped on them" Hermione and Harry both burst out laughing just as they heard Draco shriek.
Later that night as Harry slept Orria snuck out and made her way to the realm portals. As she neared she saw the familiar form she had hoped would be waiting for her. "Remember our deal?" She asked as she approached.
The Minotaur just smirked and nodded before he glanced around nervously and shifted his weight a bit. "You need help with some dumb riddle and I get my freedom…" How do I know that you're not going to send me back the first time I piss you off?" He put on his best tough guy face as he cringed at the thought of Orria angry.
"I'll give you a pass ring ok?" Orria sulked 'I hate having to ask him for help!'
"Ok so what's the riddle?" he pawed at the ground nervously. 'Don't mess this up, don't mess this up' he chanted in his head.
"It's a prophecy and it's not common knowledge yet so keep it quiet."
"Interrupting the future again are we?" He scowled at her then grinned "Sounds fun, I'm in… Hit me" He rubbed his hands together anxiously as Orria balled up her fist and slugged him. "OW! You twit I meant tell me the stupid prophecy." He rubbed his shoulder glaring
"I know" Orria grinned "anyway it goes like this:"
"The one with the power to vanquish the Dark Lord approaches ...
Born to those who have thrice defied him, born as the seventh month dies…
And the Dark Lord will mark him as his equal, but he will have power the Dark Lord knows not...
And either must die at the hand of the other for neither can live while the other survives ..."
"Well Orria that will take some study…."
"Yes you can stay at the palace and yes you can have unrestricted access to the libraries." Orria rolled her eyes.
The Minotaur did a dance and smiled "Alright then first don't panic, the end part can be fixed…"
"Saucy I already did that…I removed that stupid mark and …"
"First It's Sauce not Saucy" he growled as Orria did her own dance "and second that part doesn't refer to that it refers to the Horcrux stuff. All you removed is the remnant of a spell put there by Dumbledore to protect him it was made visible only by Wart-Boy's magic touching it. The spell was also put on his father but the only reason Harry's worked is because his mother protected him." Orria was shocked "I'll do some quick research there has to be a way to remove the horcrux from Harry without hurting him."
"Remove it FROM Harry!" Orria wept
"Relax we can do this…. But now you see why they said DON'T INTERFERE."
Orria face snapped up to meet his and she balled up both of her tiny fists….
"No, miss Orria… I didn't mean that I was just saying really… OW, ow ….oh the humanity"
"I haven't even touched you yet!"
Harry rolled over with a sigh 'today's the day we head to Hogwarts'. He moaned 'I feel like a child begging for a sick day or two.' He climbed out of bed and made his way down stairs to see what Orria and the girls were up to. 'I'm starting to debate handcuffing her to the bed so she's there when I wake up.' Harry grinned at the thought 'well maybe I'll save that for another purpose.'
As he came around the corner to the main garden he heard Orria, Hermione and Luna all giggling and talking with some other voices he had heard before. He came around the corner and smiled "Flutter, what brings you here?" He glanced at the Minotaur and smiled "Morning" standing in the corner he was clean shaven and on two feet, no hooves. In human form he stood a good foot above Harry and easily twice his girth all muscle.
"Harry you know Flutter and Sauce…they will be accompanying us to Hogwarts."
"What did the school do to be punished with him" Harry pointed to Sauce and smirked.
"BE NICE" Hermione scolded "he is a nice guy and he's here helping Orria with something."
Luna's face suddenly beamed "Be right back" she giggled and bounced out of her seat.
"Luna we need to leave soon!" Hermione called after her.
"I know…" and with that she ran out the door of the castle and toward the Realm Portals.
Reading the look on his face Sauce replied "She just realized this morning that Ol' scale for brains only changes to the dragon you saw to intimidate you and his true form is a Crumple-Horned Snorkack." His laugh boomed through the castle "I almost feel sorry for him…she's quiet the little stalker."
Harry chuckled as he glanced at Orria and Flutter who had moved to the corner so they could whisper without being heard. 'I don't like this, why is she avoiding me?'
"Relax I'll tell you later" Sauce whispered "Flutter is going to be in Human form at Hogwarts and so am I, Orria will be in her cat form at your side."
"But she's avoiding me it seems" Harry whispered back
"No they're just plotting…tell you more when we are alone." Sauce glanced at the suspicious face of Hermione and then said a little louder "what do you mean you thought I was in my thirties? I'm only a year older than you smart-ass" he pulled books out of his bag and one at a time till he found the one he needed the started reading; awkwardly avoiding Hermione's gaze.
Harry yawned and stretched then smiled rolling his eyes "Let's hope your human form is more convincing of that…." Harry reached over and turned the book over and Sauce winked a thank you then went back to the book "By the way, is the kitchen available for orders?" Harry asked
"Should be, but hurry; we need to get going" Sauce kept his face buried in the book as he motioned towards the kitchen.
Once in the kitchen Harry placed his order and sat down at the table. 'I'm going to miss this castle…it spoils me.' Glancing up he noticed a shivering man poke his head out of a tall closet then quickly duck back in. 'uh…that's confusing…' just as he was about to say something his food was placed in front of him. Scooping it all up he made his way back to the garden. "Luna your back" he smiled at her adorable pout.
"He got away..."
"Could this he you speak of be the sniveling coward in the kitchen cupboard?"
Leaping to her feet she nearly ran Harry down kissing him on the cheek as she flew by. "Thanks Harry" she giggled at him.
"Dude that was cruel….but funny" Sauce chuckled and held out his hand where a hologram of a face appeared floating "does he look like this?"
"Yes," Harry laughed "let me guess; that's scale for brains?"
"His name is Mandy" Orria walked up to Harry and kissed him on the cheek then spanked him "and stop laughing it's a beautiful name"
"For a girl…" Sauce laughed just as hard as Harry.
"Look who's talking Saucy" Orria smirked at the now cowering Minotaur
"Suddenly I am very proud of my boring and common name." Harry Chuckled as he ducked away from Orria's flying fist.
Mandy came ripping through the room with Luna right on his tail "Save me, please" He pleaded as she backed him into a corner.
"Luna means well," Harry defended "surely you're not afraid of a cute little blond girl."
"Yes I am, and don't call me Shirley." He tried to duck away but she blocked his path.
Harry walked slowly over and scooped Luna into his arms and pressed his lips to hers. A wave of pride rushed through him as he felt her go completely limp. Harry opened his eyes and shoved Mandy out of Luna's path then pulled back and as Luna gasped for a breath he called to Mandy who was nearly out the door "you owe me!"
Luna giggled and threw her arms around his neck tackling him to the ground and planting her lips on his again.
"You really shouldn't have done that Harry" Hermione giggled "You just opened a can of worms"
"No he unleashed a hyperactive, horny girl…." Sauce grinned "that's worse"
Orria walked over and pried the two apart "Luna go get your things our ride will be here soon."
Harry gave her a thank you smile as Luna danced off. Getting up he whispered in her ear "you realize I only did that to entrap him latter when she actually has time to torture him and I can watch." Orria grimaced and smacked him as he laughed and danced over to Sauce. Grabbing his arm he dragged him to the other room. "Ok talk, what's she up to and what happened to your other two feet?"
"You forget I am a fairy like Orria and can change form too, just because my natural form is a Minotaur doesn't mean I am one." He glanced nervously towards Orria "She is nervous about you being around you-know-who. So she is gathering an army of fairies to accompany us. She says that numbers will be the thing that change your…" he raised his hand and made air quote moves with his fingers "fate"
"So how many are coming?" He sighed "and how did she get them in?"
Sauce grimaced at him "Please never underestimate what she is capable of when it comes to you." He paused to think "well, it's me, Flutter and I think she may have conned Wrap to come as well."
"Wrap?" Harry smiled "who is he an elf?"
"Ho, ho, ho… and no" Sauce smirked, "we are going to get along great" He slapped Harry on the back.
"Ouch …thanks" Harry coughed
"Wrap is a nick-name, he is a rare breed of Fairy" Sauce looked nervous "One you don't want to cross and one that is deathly loyal to Miss Orria." He fidgeted a bit "as soon as they heard about you and Miss Orria being an item his kind came out of the woodwork by the dozens, all clamoring to help her." He nodded toward the door as a kid about Harry's size and build walked in, blonde hair, blue eyes, tan complexion and a furrowed brow that would frighten even you-know-who. "Handsome and frightening, it's hilarious to watch the women try to figure out if they should be attracted or scared."
"Why, I mean he looks scrawny much like myself" Harry fidgeted suddenly lacking in self-confidence. "How can he be frightening?"
Sauce chuckled "He can trace magic, and he is a natural block…" He noticed Harry's confusion "meaning he blocks all magic."
Harry's face turned to shock "is that even possible?"
"Yes, when he is around only the magic he allows will happen." Sauce shrugged "I mean other than Orria, Being the ruler so to speak and all; he can't affect her at all." He folded his arms and shrugged "Of course he does have a limited range and in order for him to really be affective he will need to be trained," He shrugged his shoulders "which is why he is coming along…to be trained."
"With my connection to Orria are you sure he can affect me?"
"Well now, that is the question isn't it…" Sauce smiled slyly and walked off leaving Harry wondering.
Harry stood deep in thought with his eyes on Wrap as everyone loaded into an oddly unmanned stagecoach. 'I wonder how everyone is going to fit into that' he thought. Stepping in he immediately noticed the inside was much larger than the outside. 'of course, I should have known' Harry took a seat next to Hermione and kept his eyes on Wrap the whole time. Something about him didn't seem right but Harry just couldn't place it.
In the corner Orria glared at Sauce… "Well" she urged
Sauce cleared his throat and leaned in to whisper "He knows about us being here to protect him and only partially know about Wrap" Orria's glare deepened. "Don't worry Miss Orria I didn't tell him none of that." Sauce chuckled "He isn't ready to hear it anyway. Sure I did fib just a bit but hey you wanted his attention on Wrap so…"
"Yes, yes… thank you" Orria handed Sauce a ring "as promised"
Sauce nodded. "Yes Miss" he leaned back and smiled slipping the ring on his finger and admiring it. 'With this I will be the first in my realm to be able to work a good spell.' He smile and closed his eyes relaxing with excitement 'Me a wizard…'