The next morning Nymphdora and Susan waited at the top of the staircase leading to the dungeons. Luckily, they didn't have to wait long as Daphne who was ever punctual showed up. The girls quickly making their way towards the Ravenclaw tower for they had a certain boy to kidnap and coerce into making them breakfast. In all the years they did this the three of them never understood that Harry had no problem cooking, he just disliked when they woke him up at the crack of dawn and expected him to just start cooking.

Harry decided to wake up earlier than the girls thought. So, while the girls were walking up to Ravenclaw tower to presumptively fetch their personal chef, said chef was already finishing their breakfast. He had hopes to settle up with the twins early and find a nice place down by the lake to read and take an afternoon nap. Harry had just finished serving the food as the door to the kitchens opened. The girls walked in with slight scowls as they had pointlessly walked up to the tower. Their faces quickly changed to looks of wonder as they spotted Harry and the table that was practically groaning under the weight of all food. One by one they spotted their favorites. Daphne had her waffles topped with strawberries and whipped cream. Susan had all the scrambled eggs and bacon she could handle. Nymphdora was actually drooling at the still steaming stacks of blueberry and chocolate chip pancakes. Harry remembered to keep the two flavors separate as Nymphdora went on a rant for forty minutes last time he mixed them about how only a monster would make such a callous mistake.

The girls sat down and immediately began tearing into the food. Harry quickly made his leave in search of the twins. He stumbled upon the twins in a back corner of the library looking over a few potions and runes books. Walking up behind them he peered over their shoulders to see what they were working on. To Harry's surprise they were trying to make a rune that would act as a trigger for their potion based pranks. From what Harry could see of their early calculations it was proving to be quite difficult, he would see if he could help them with it later as he had read a few more obscure runes books.

"Mm, that's quite the research topic" Harry quipped. The twins who were completely unaware of his presence jumped in their chairs and screamed quite loudly.

"Damn you Harry, always sneaking up on us, prick." said Fred as he leveled a half-hearted glare at the younger boy.

"It's not my fault that you two have the spatial awareness of a rock. Anyways as much as I would love to help this little study session, I've come to talk much more important matters. Namely our bet/business deal." Harry replied.

Fred and George shared a look. They were quite excited now. For the past few weeks, they didn't really know what to expect from Harry or this start up loan, so they simply ignored it until Harry himself sought them out. And now that that time has come all the excitement they ignored slammed into them with all the grace of a sledgehammer. Harry watched as they looked at each other and their faces contort with massive grins filled with excitement and curiosity. It was so contagious that Harry couldn't stop the excitement from making itself shown on his own face.

"Yes we're quite interested to see what you've come up with." says George as they both face Harry again.

"Well I've given this quite a bit of thought, but it'd be best if we moved elsewhere for a bit. Wouldn't want to let the cat out of the bag before we're ready to go public now would we?" Harry prompted as he turned beckoning for the twins to follow.

Exiting the library Harry looked both ways down the hall. George was about to ask what he was looking for when Harry suddenly took off to the left. The twins shared a glance, shrugging their shoulders in confusion they took off after him. Over the next twenty-five minutes Harry led the twins up and down some many flights of stairs and hidden passages that George had no clue what floor they were on anymore. Fred would hazard a guess that they were on the sixth floor. Eventually Harry led them into a room. Once they all entered Harry locked the door so nobody could just barge in.

"Ok before I can get into any offers or anything I have a few questions. Firstly, being do you guys already have a product list." Harry said.

"So, we don't have a proper product list but we do already have several small tier products and prank items that we are currently fine tuning. Wouldn't want to get sued for selling faulty product. Sadly the list it in our dorm but we can get it to you later. We also already had an old potion lab that we've sequestered our more..."

"Potent, dangerous, intense, troublesome, morally questionable." George supplied for his brother who couldn't find the right word.

Fred gave his brother an odd look at how fast he supplied those descriptions of their experiments. With amusement tingeing his voice Fred continued. "We keep our more questionable products there. Anything that hasn't been approved for release to public stays there. Obviously, everything that fails approval stays there as well. We have no idea to do with some of the things we created in that lab. Maybe you'd like to come by and check it out sometime?"

"That sounds great guys, maybe next weekend. There's more but I would rather wait till I've seen your guys' lab and your product list. I'll be able to better direct my help that way. I'll give you time to get everything together." Harry said as he unlocked the door.

With his piece said Harry disappeared down the hallway. The twins were a bit shocked if they were honest with themselves. If they had to say they would assume that Harry would've just given them a small lump sum of money and a pat on the back while he sent them on their merry way. Instead, he came in with valid questions and seemed dead set on helping them be successful. Hell, it seemed like he was interested in some sort of business partnership. Whatever it was they weren't willing to lose this golden opportunity. Fred and George would take his help for as long as he was willing to give it.


Amelia was tired, she had spent the past few weeks thoroughly questioning the death eaters she had captured at the world cup. Needless to say, they were all going to Azkaban for life. The only thing she hated was having to do it all herself. She had plenty of high-ranking government officials in her holding cells and she didn't trust anybody to not accept a bribe for release. The best part though was that nobody she arrested could bribe their way out as all the people they would pay off were in a holding cell next to them.

Currently she was prepping the death eaters transport to Azkaban. Since they weren't considered a "proper threat" the Wizengamot didn't care much as whole. She thought it quite funny how the council just blew her off as always. She knew that they would demand she let the death eaters go but it was already too late. Since the Wizengamot didn't care Amelia dealt with them in a much smaller court where they were all judged guilty and sentenced. Amelia gave it about two weeks before news got out and made front page in the prophet. When she realized what that new being in the Daily Prophet would entail Amelia quickly called a house elf. She asked the elf to prepare the summer villa. If the world was going to flip out that she was doing her job, then she was going to take an impromptu vacation.


Nymphadora sat back in her chair with a loud burp. Susan had left a few minutes prior to meet up with her friend Hannah Abbot. Daphne had stayed wanting even more waffles despite her eating them all. Daphne was currently trying to convince Nymphadora to help her find Harry and force him to make more waffles for her. The two girls split up hoping to find him faster with Daphne going upstairs and Nymphadora headed outside. It was roughly thirty minutes later that Nymphadora found Harry down by the lake. He was spread out on a blanket in the grass. As she got closer, she noticed he was fast asleep. He looked so calm and peaceful that she was loathe to wake him. So, she simply settled down next to him and quickly followed him into dreamland. Twenty minutes after Nymphadora fell asleep Daphne came across the pair napping outdoors. She was quite tired walking up and down all the stairs, so she collapsed on Harry's other side. She took his arm and wrapped it around her shoulders, using his bicep as a makeshift pillow. Once comfortable she too fell into dreamland.

Harry awoke and realized it was early evening. He quickly checked his watch which was saying it was 5:42 in the evening. As he sat up, he felt an extra weight on his chest. Looking down he wasn't surprised to find Daphne draped over him like he was some sort of body pillow. Looking to the side he noticed Nymphadora also asleep drool running down her cheek. Harry quickly woke both girls saying they should head inside and clean up before dinner. As they walked back up to the castle Harry had a random thought that could help him and the twins but he would need to talk to the headmaster first. It wouldn't do to get in trouble especially for what he has planned.


AN: I believe I stated in one of my previous author notes that I would let the pairing choose its course naturally but at the way I'm writing the story I don't feel like I'm providing enough opportunities for any romance to take place and while romance isn't necessary to the story I wish to include it so there will be a few "filler chapters" here and there to essentially progress the romance subplot. I already have ideas but then I came into conflict with this being a year 4 fic. and the ever-boring yule ball. In this fic the yule ball will still be attended but will serve no purpose in furthering any romance. as such if you feel so inclined you may leave a review of the girl you wish to see be Harry's date. I leave this choice in you the readers. Also apologies for taking forever with this and it's shorter length but work sucks as well as the beginning of summer heat. Idk when I'll have the next chapter done but it will take the story right before the champion selection. hope its enjoyable if not idk