Apologies for the time to get this out, I have re-written this chapter about 4 times now. Still not 100% happy with it but posting anyway and see what you all think. Have most of the next chapter written in draft and will be finalising over the long weekend for Easter. Shouldn't be as long for it to be posted.

Don't own Harry Potter, wish I did though. Don't own anything else you think you might recognise either.

Hogwarts – Great Hall
It had been a week since the explosive events of Halloween and the Choosing of the Champions. The resultant visit by the Celtic Gods and the explosive revelation as to the true heritage of the "Muggleborns" had created a storm of controversy.

Already they had seen "muggleborn" graduates who had returned to the Muggle world after failing to find opportunities in the Magical world approaching Gringotts for a Heritage Test to determine what families they were related to. The shockwaves associated with the results of these test would be felt for quite some time to come.

First were the thought to be extinct lines that had become active again. These houses covered everything from just Houses to Most Ancient and Most Noble Houses. The Most Ancient and Most Noble houses had been the biggest eye opener. These were the houses that helped build the current magical society and had hereditary seats on the Wizengamot. These houses included McKinnon, Fawley and Eveningshade. McKinnon was thought to have been wiped out during Voldemort's first rise to power. The other two were thought to have died out during Blood Feuds hundreds of years ago. Over a dozen houses had been reactivated in the last week.

Second there were the descendants of existing families. These included Black, Longbottom and Bones among their number. All of these had been in touch with their current head of house to acknowledge that they were members of the house. In most cases these were welcomed into the family and discussions had begun for keeping in contact and building relationships.

The Third results were the ones causing the most waves among the community. These were the ones born during or after the last war. These were the children who had been sired as a result of the Death Eater activities. Often their mothers had been raped and obliviated of the event, either by the Death Eaters themselves or by Ministry Obliviators after the fact. These could trace their parentage on their fathers side to names like Malfoy, Lestrange, Carrow and McNair. Once they had seen their results, these children had started going for their "Pound of Flesh" so to speak. With the results of their Heritage Tests, they had gone to the DMLE demanding that their "Fathers" be charged if they were still free, if they were already in Azkabahn, they were demanding that their cases be added to their charges to increase their prison time. In every case, the individuals involved were also sueing the relevant families for compensation. Quite a few "Imperiused" Death Eaters were finding their cases under review again. Even Fudge couldn't protect them from this as they had also gone to The Daily Prophet as well as International Media with their results. This had also led to "Muggleborns" in other countries finding out and undergoing testing themselves.

The ongoing court cases and reviews of existing charges would keep the courts busy for the foreseeable future.

It had also been a week since they had received a terse reply to their letter to Harry Potter. The response had been short and to the point

I will be there when I get there.

HP

Nothing else. No indication of where he had been or what he had been doing. Not even a response to the comments about his parents being eager to see him.

Looking over at the Gryffindor table Albus could see Daniel Potter still looking a little shocked that his older brother was still alive. That had not been a pleasant conversation to have. After finding out he had an older brother only to be told that he was probably dead due to poor choices by his parents and honorary grandfather had been hard enough. Now to find out that Harry was actually still alive and now forced to compete in the tournament he himself had tried to get into, to say he had not been happy would be an understatement. Never mind the fact that finding out Harry was still alive meant that he was actually still the Heir of the family and not Daniel. No, it had not been a pleasant week for any of the Potters, or Albus for that matter.

These thoughts were rudely thrust from Albus's mind as the doors of the Great Hall were thrust open with a resounding bang.

Standing in the now open doorway was a group of five individuals and what at first glance appeared to be a wolf. There were two females and three males in the group, with them all centred around the youngest male. This individual stood tall and proud as they started making their way towards the head table between the Hufflepuff and Ravenclaw tables. Dressed in black formal robes of Asian design with golden dragons embroidered on the sleeves. His long black hair was formed into a high ponytail, as was the rest of the group. His eyes were his most striking feature though. A brilliant green that Albus had only seen on two other people, one was sitting just down the head table from him and the other was her daughter. They were the same eyes, which were now wide in recognition on the face of Lily Potter.

The other members of the party were all equally well presented. Both the gentlemen with Harry and one of the women had a golden coat of arms on their robes, the sight of which filled Albus with trepidation. It had been a long time since he had seen the three golden fans meeting in the middle of a circle with the points touching. The coat of arms on the second ladies robes was of no great relief to Albus either. It was not widely known, but those that knew of it knew to fear it if they were upset with you. Both came from Japan, and seeing both together and associated so closely with Harry filled Albus with dread. If Harry had been raised and influenced by these people, then there was little hope of him being guided by Albus and his polices with relation to reconciliation and forgiveness. Neither the Japanese Shoguns, nor the Yokai association would listen when he tried to discuss (lecture) on the Greater Good as he saw it. This was evidenced by the fact that all members of the party were armed in some way. The two ladies had knives on their belts, while the men also had swords either on their backs or offsetting their knives on their belts. And if Harry was raised in Japan, then that was more than likely not a wolf standing beside him.

Putting on his most grandfatherly expression Albus rose to greet them as they reached the spot just before the head table.

"Welcome guests to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Might we know your names and your purpose for being here at this time?" Albus asked this knowing full well who the young man in the middle had to be, but felt it better to go this path and display ignorance rather than call Harry out straight away.

""You already know who I am old man," replied Harry, "After all you invited me here after that flaming piece of silverware in the corner malfunctioned. But just to play your game for now, I am the person known to you as Harry James Potter, you may all me Mr Potter."

Slightly taken aback by the attitude displayed towards him Albus said "Harry, it is a pleasure to see you after all this time. We were worried about you, but you look like you have flourished wherever you have been."

Harry glared at him once he had finished speaking "Were you not listening to me old man? I have not given you, or anybody in Great Britain leave to call me Harry, you will call me Mr Potter like everyone else. We are not friends, we are not related and you are nothing to me but a meddling old man who has dropped the ball repeatedly over the last ten years."

Gasps were heard around the hall with angry mutters arising from the Gryffindor table at the disrespect shown to the headmaster. They could not recall the last time someone had confronted the headmaster in public like this. Sure they had all heard about when the Potters confronted him seven years ago, but that was in the headmasters office and there was only rumour as to what had happened.

Down the head table he could see that Lily had hung her head a little hearing what Harry had said about people in Great Britain.

"Surely you don't mean that Harry, what about your family? Your Mother, Father, Brother and Sister?" asked Albus

"I don't have any family in Great Britain old man, you saw to that when you left with those miserable excuses for relatives. That effectively killed any family I had here. My father is standing beside me, and has been for quite some time since I became part of his household after my oh so loving family tried to kill me. And I still haven't given you leave to call me by name"

A sob could be heard from down the table and looking over at the Gryffindore table Albus could see Daniel looking hurt and confused. Thankfully James was not here at the moment or his temper would probably be getting the better of him.

"As you wish, would you please introduce your companions and we can proceed with the rest of the formalities associated with the tournament, then look at getting you settled in and set up for the rest of your time here and what classes you will need to take to continue your education"

"Very Well," Harry replied, "Beside me as I said is my father Sanji, Armsmaster to the Ruler of Magical Japan Shogun Ieyasu Tokugawa. Beside Sanji is Riku one of the Shoguns guards, here to provide support and further my training. On my other side is Akane Tokugawa, daughter of the Shogun and my friend. Beside Akane is Niko a friend from the Yokai Association here to help with my training and provide an escort for Akane. Last but not least is Hanta my bond companion."

As Harry introduced each member of his party you could hear the murmurs around the hall as the importance of members of the party was recognised. The purebloods in particular were well aware of the importance of the members of Harry's party. That the daughter of the Shogun of Magical Japan was here as part of Harry's party was a clear indicator of the favour that Harry was held in by that worthy individual. And the party as a whole obviously supported Harry the way they were arrayed with him in the centre.

"Very well, if your party could please proceed into the Antechamber I will join you momentarily with the rest of the champions and their representatives to go over the instructions they have already received and to carry out introductions" stated Albus while indicating a door off to the side of the head table.

Nodding Harry led his party into the Antechamber while at the same time looking around the great hall. They had arrived in England the day before, but had taken the time to get a feel for the region and to visit the various magical communities. Meetings with the other sentient species went well based largely on Japans attitude to sentient magical races. Japan treated them as equals where Britain treated them like third class citizens, in some cases not even giving them any basic rights and treating them as no more than animals. The meeting with Gringotts had been particularly interesting when they saw how the wizards treated those who controlled their money. Diagon Alley had been their last stop before heading to Hogsmeade and all were appalled at the way wizards carried themselves and what passed as everyday wear. Particularly disheartening was finding out what Britain considered to be Dark. Based on what they had found so far Harry had no intention of staying longer than necessary. Hanta and Niko were both considered Dark Creatures here, and if not for the immunity provided by being part of Harry's party, would be hunted down with impunity and either killed if they were lucky, or enslaved on Niko's part if she was unlucky. And it would all be legal based on the current Pureblood laws in place.

After they had been waiting for about half an hour the door to the room opened and Albus led in a group of people consisting of both students and adults. Three of the students were obviously the other champions, the two foreign champions accompanied by their headmasters. The other student was younger and Harry was only able to identify who he most likely was after seeing him with two of the adults. One looked a little like him but with hazel eyes and wearing glasses, the other was a redhead with eyes that matched his. This would make them the Potters, his birth family. As far as Harry was concerned, his family was currently gathered around him with Sanji, Akane and Hanta while the rest of it was back in Japan. Also in the party was an overweight man wearing what looked like a faded sports uniform of some sort and another gentleman with a round face and hideous moustache.

"Right, now that we are all here let me begin with the introductions. Firstly we have our other champions. From Durmstrang we have Victor Krum, accompanied by his headmaster Igor Karkaroff. Representing Beauxbatons we have Fleur Delacour, accompanied by her headmistress Madame Maxine. From Hogwarts we have Cedric Diggory, accompanied by his head of house Madame Sprout." As each was introduced they stepped forward to shake Harry's hand before stepping back.

"From the Ministry we have Ludo Bagman from Magical Games and Sport, and with him we have Bartimus Crouch from the Department for International Cooperation. Finally we have the rest of your family here to support you."

Hearing the last sentence, Harry frowned but let it be for now. It would not do to get into that discussion in front of everyone. Harry looked at the last two individuals in the room who had not been introduced then back at the headmaster with a raised eyebrow.

"Ahh yes, finally we have Professor Snape, our potions master and head of Slytherin House and Retired Master Auror Alastair Moody here to investigate how your name came out of the Goblet of Fire."

Harry nodded "I can understand one of them being present, but by what right does your Potions Master become a party to this discussion? He is no relation to me and is not associated with any other party here. Therefore he is not required or needed"

Professor Snape sneered at the brat before him. Not even here a day and already acting as arrogant as his younger brother and father.

"Professor Snape has my complete trust and confidence Harry" began Albus before he was interrupted.

"That is all well and good, but I don't know him and can see no reason for him to be here. And for the last time, STOP CALLING ME HARRY!" the last said almost in a shout to try and get his point across.

"Stupid brat, just as arrogant as your brother and father. Not even here a day and throwing a tantrum to get your way. Show some respect to your better boy" Snape spat.

Before he could continue his tirade he found himself pressed against the wall behind him with a knife at his throat. He had been so focused on Harry that he had ignored the rest of the party. The old man, Sanji he thought his name was, held him to the wall with ease and judging by how sharp the blade at his throat felt, the slightest movement would result in his throat being sliced.

"I don't care who you are or who's favour you have. You do not talk to my son like that. He is a man of Honour, which seems to be in short supply around here if what we have seen is anything to go by. My son is not arrogant and everything he has stated has been logical and relevant. You have no business being here, so I recommend that you leave" Sanji hissed at the man who had thought he could talk down to his son like that. What was worse was the fact that he obviously expected to get away with the conduct, and judging by the reactions of those in the room it was a common occurrence. What sort of school was this where a teacher would expect to get away with this kind of conduct?

Albus was shocked, this was what he was afraid of. There was no forgiveness in this party. They could not see that a violent reaction like this was detrimental and only led to more violence.

"Surely that reaction is uncalled for. There is no need to respond with violence?" He asked.

"If this man feels that he can make statements like that without consequence then obviously it is needed. Actions have consequences whether they be by word or deed. Obviously, this man has never been introduced to that fact of life. If this is a common occurrence, then you should step down as headmaster as you are obviously unfit for the role. If you condone this conduct by a member of your staff, then I shudder to think of what you allow the students to get away with." Sanji explained. "If this man acted like this in any of the schools in Japan he would have been removed at the first occurrence and barred from teaching in any capacity and refused the right to train apprentices if it was shown to continue."

Albus was appalled. Japan had obviously fallen further than he had thought if this was their attitude. He would need to talk to his contacts in the ICW and see what could be done. Even though he was no longer the Supreme Mugwamp, and he had been barred from holding the post ever again, he still had some contacts that listened to him. Surely Japan was moving away from the light if this was the way they acted.

While these thoughts were going through Albus' mind, the other people present thought it was about time that Snape was called on his conduct. Lily had tried repeatedly to have it addressed since she had started teaching at Hogwarts as had James, but each time Albus would merely smile and state that Severus had his complete trust. Cedric was watching the proceedings with Glee, looking forward to getting back to the Common Room and telling everyone about Snape getting called on his conduct.

"If this gentleman has no bearing on the discussions, he can leave or we will" finished Sanji, not interested in the thoughts going through the other parties in the room.

Severus looked over at the headmaster with his eyes, not willing to move his head for fear of getting his throat cut.

"Severus, please leave so that we may finish this discussion off and getting the visiting party settled" Albus said, hoping to calm everyone down. He hoped this would appease Harry's party, and hoped to make him see the light after the formalities were over.

Nodding, Sanji released Severus allowing him to depart.

"Now that that is out of the way let's get down to business. Ludo if you would please?" asked Albus.

"Right, now that we are all here, we can proceed with making sure everyone is up to date. The first event of the tournament is the Weighing of the Wands to take place in a week. This is to ensure that your wands are in working order and haven't been tampered with in any way. Following that we have the First Task, which will be held on the 24th of November. All you will be allowed to take into the Arena with you will be your Wand. That is all the information we are going to give you. This task is to test your bravery and skill in facing the unknown." Finished Ludo looking around in excitement. The other three champions had all been advised of this on the night of the choosing and so had an extra week to work on their strategies before tonight. The fact that no one in the room from Europe saw this as an issue was another thing that Harry found wrong with the country. If he had not come early he would have had only a week to prepare for the task based on the information they gave him while everyone else would have already been working on their strategies for two weeks.

With this knowledge Harry felt no compulsion to part with the knowledge they had gained in the last week concerning the movements of four dragons to Scotland to coincide with the first task. If all champions had started on equal footing then he would have gladly told them what he knew, but the fact that they saw nothing wrong with his possible disadvantage meant he would keep the information to himself.

"So, there is no other information you can give us?" queried Harry. "Can I get a copy of the rules and regulations for the tournament along with any other relevant information? I wish to see the terms of this contract I am apparently bound to."

Ludo looked at Bartemis at this request. "We will provide you with a copy of all documents. I will send them over once I have returned to my office."

"You don't have a copy here?" queried Akane. "Surely for something this important you would hold copies of all the documents at the host school should any queries arise? What if a champion had a question and needed clarification? Would they have to contact you to get a copy or for clarification each time? That seems dreadfully inefficient."

"That is the way it has always been highness" stated Barty, showing that he at least understood who stood in front of him and exactly what rank in Japan she held. "If a champion requests a copy of the documents they are provided, otherwise the host Ministry holds copies and can provide clarification upon request. It is one of the reasons I will be at the school every day during this year so that I will be available should the need arise."

Nodding Akane accepted this as it showed that there was at least some thought to ensuring that the champions had access to the information they needed.

"Right, if there are no further questions then we can wrap this up and I will show our guests to their accommodations." Albus said, closing the meeting. As the other champions and their teachers left the room, all that was left was Harry and his friends, Albus and Harry's birth family.

And that is it for another chapter. I know everyone was hoping for the confrontation with Family, but I had enough trouble with this chapter so decided to focus on that for the next chapter.

Hope you all enjoy, and let me know what you think.