A/N Due to work I have to delay my postings, but they will come. Now If anyone is lost or confused then please give me a shout and ill try to clear it up with out ruining the story. Oh and I will say this again. NOT A HAREM! Thank you.
On with the mayhem...
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Chapter 4
That week was hard on Harry. He had all the answers and all the skills but he had to play it down..a lot! The wizard exams were for OWLs only so he had to limit his abilities and what he showed. Soon the week ended and that night he returned exhausted to his home in the Caverns Cottage (The Potter residence). He almost fell to the floor when he entered his room but Asha was there waiting and had dashed to him and pulled him into her arms. "Harry!...Poor king. Did those mean old wizards work you too hard?" She smiled when she felt his breath on the skin-like scales between her breasts. He fell asleep in 'Man's Paradise' and she just pulled him to the bed. That night she dared not to distance herself. The young man was not in danger of her desires and he needed to know she still cared deeply for him.
Morning brought new challenges for him. One was his full body blush at where his face was being held. Two was his morning needs causing a painful bulge in his pants. And three... Asha's smiling face as that bulge was right against her body. She knew he had a 'stiffy' and it was very close to ripping his pants. "Good morning my love. Do I have to let you up to go do your morning routine...or would you like to continue enjoying your pillows?"
"I need to go but.. maybe I can come back to the pillows...Please. They are very soft and smell wonderful.." He was released from her hold and she kissed his head before he ran off. She did not know why but his cheeky remark made her very happy right now. She looked over to see Hedwig watching her.
The Princess looked around for the others but it was only the two of them. "Hedwig. I think I love him more than this bond. And I want to ask you if I can keep courting him." The owl barked out a laugh, but then nodded. She flew over and landed on Asha's arm then tried to move closer to the girl's body. When Asha moved her arm closer, Hedwig nuzzled the poor dear's breast then hooted and bobbed before flying to her perch. "I think I just got felt up by a bird. But hell if she and Harry approve then who am I to complain?" Harry had seen only the nuzzle and stared at the two in shock.
Later they ate and prepared for an open day. Dobby arrived with news that Hermione was released and in clean health as was McGonnagal. The older one was in a right uproar till she was told that Harry was not with the Dursleys and to monitor the Headmaster for any odd behavior soon.
Dobby also passed a message from the Goblins. The wards on Private drive had nothing to do with 'blood' anything. They were anti-Dark Mark, wizard repellent, Mail redirect (going to a room in Hogwarts) and a ward to keep track of any accidental Magic from Harry (but keep the ministry one from detecting it). This annoyed the boy but Amelia did advise to have the mail still there,If any, copied and charm free then given to Harry. He could reply by letter to each with an apology ...or as advised by Ragnok, 'Screw the man over' and send a blanket apology to the news outlets to let them know someone had 'illegally' redirected your mail and you are just now finding out. Also add that it was odd only Hogwarts mail was allowed through.
Harry decided to go with that after he finished his other plans. Hedwig was to take a letter to Hermione and Dobby to take one to Minerva. He also had to meet with the Ambassador from the Draken Nation. Dimshala had offended them too often and they were going to declare war, luckily Harry had arrived and dealt with the pest. Harry was learning the greeting customs for those to arrive and was being outfitted with proper attire. He was also given the crown and told he had to act royal. Asha advised he be slightly stiff if he felt insulted.
When she came back to the throne room in her regal wraps and skirt, Harry was in awe. His robes had the patterns to mark him a Basilisk. But the skirt and draped wrappings made her look even more amazing. Her tail was tilted to the side to be displayed to show her markings. He did ask if it hurt to put it that way too long and she smiled and kissed him. {Yes my love, it is very sore...but if you give me one of those messages you did back at Gringotts…} He blushed but agreed with a full smile.
The three Dragon-human-hybrids arrived after noon. Harry noticed that one was female and seemed timid to the two males. She looked around in a way that screamed abuse. He narrowed his eyes but held his tongue, he would watch to see what was really going on. He did note Asha's attention to that as well. When they stopped at a distance from the raised throne the two males looked at Harry with a sneer. That was all he needed as he smiled back with a light 'hint' of his poison on his breath.
The three stepped back as Harry spoke. #Welcome delegates of the Draken Empire. I know it is called a Nation among others but to you it is an Empire. I ask forgiveness in not knowing your names ahead of time but it was a sudden notice. Now My name is Lord Harry Potter or King Harry Basilisk, This is the lovely Princess Asha Basilisk. Yes, the real one. Long story that we can deal with later. For now I ask your names.#
The larger Winged man stepped forward. #I am Frang, This is my oldest son Drant. We were told you were king by defeating the one called Dimshala yet you claim you are Basilisk. Funny, you don't look like Naga. How are you Basilisk?#
Harry exposed his arm with the scar, #By venom and blood freely given by Basilisk. I am alive, he is not. I showed honor when the fight was over. And then I found the Princess in a stasis prison nearby. I freed her with the intent to save a life and nothing else. Now I am here and you are evading good etiquette. I know you are to announce everyone when asked but you only spoke of yourself and your son. Who is the woman?#
The two sneered at the boys' words. This human child had talked down to them. The son tried to step closer but backed off when Harry flared his Magic. The image of a reared back Basilisk of massive size glowed around him. Harry had closed his eyes but when he opened them, they glowed a very bright green. #Dimshala was a fool with tricks, I am a king with Venom and wisdom. You are here to speak on behalf of your people so do not insult me and mine. Perhaps it was not only Dimshala who did the insulting?#
The woman stepped forward and dropped to her knees. #Serpent King. Please do not hold their actions as that of the Empire. They do not know what they cause…# SMACK
The larger one backhanded the woman, #Silence you. You are nameless and are here for our pleasure. Do not speak again.# As he turned to Harry he was soon pinned to the back wall by a hard force. His son was pinned to the floor by two Naga. Asha's hood was flare and her fangs exposed and Harry magic was spinning around him like an angry serpent.
Harry glowed brighter before calming. #In the Name of the Serpent Nation. I call forth the ancient laws of Custom and Parley. By the actions of the Ambassadors from the Draken, I King Harry, call for a meeting with the Royal of Draken themselves. Go back to your Lands and know that word will already be there of your deeds. You have disgraced your Empire and your kin.#
The two were released but when they tried to grab the woman Harry stood between them. #You claim she is nothing but she tried to save you from yourself. Do not make me kill one of you after she did ask for mercy on you.# They stormed out with a full escort of very angry Lamia and Naga. The woman looked around scared till Harry kneeled down to her. #Are you hurt anywhere else?# She looked shocked but held perfectly still. Asha slowly came over to the woman.
{Harry, step back a bit. You're still glowing honey."} He looked at his arms and nodded before rising slowly and going to the throne. Asha looked the girl over seeing hidden bruises, #He called you nameless but I know all Draken have names. What is yours?#
#Starma.#
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Harry held his calm but he needed to vent. The Guard led him to a training area where he unleashed all the combat spells he had learned. Many in the crowd watched the King unleash his magic and his rage. He aimed away from the people and structures. He kept an eye on those around him and he collapsed to the amazement of the watchers. {Captain. I do believe I need some better exercise soon.} His laughter eased the tension. This was the new King and again he earned his place.
The Draken woman was led to a healer who sedated her and after a full check-up told Asha not to give the report to the King till he was fully calmed down. Oddly enough that was a minute before the Captain helped the King into the healers cave. {He wore out his rage in training. Then stated he needed to exercise better.} The healer was gobsmacked by the way the boy just grinned before being helped to a bed. He told her it was Magical exhaustion but wanted her to be sure that was all.
The scaled draken woman looked over to see the boy grinning as the princess was berating him for his actions. Then they called a strange small creature and handed it a rolled letter. When it popped away she was confused by what happened. The boy rolled his head to look at her. #Hi Sorry about all that but.. well I know what it's like to be...treated like that. So, now that I'm helpless and not glowing. Let's talk about the real Empire's message or requests?#
The woman squirmed till he looked away. #I.. I don't know what they were told to do or say but I was only brought along as it is a three day flight. I was...entertainment for the night...I was..# Harry shushed her from his spot. He shook his head. She looked at Asha with a confused expression. #I thank you for saving me as they would have truly done worse to me before we returned to Empire. I wish to ask for sanctuary from them if they demand my return.#
#You already have it. If you are a slave then they just offered you as a gift for their lives. If they demand you back then they must explain before their own rulers why they brought you with them for the meeting. As well as why they thought insulting myself and striking you in my presence would be allowed. They basically showed us that the Empire did not really care about the alliance. I am human, well was human, and even I knew that was the worst way to represent anything when in another land. Now get some rest and when we deal with that, I want you to stand as a witness.#
Starma just closed her eyes and let the tears flow. What fates dared to be kind to her that now she was free of those two and even was being treated like a person by the Serpent King. The only thing she feared was going back and those two getting a hold of her again. Her tears faded as she fell asleep. Harry just sighed. And looked at the Healer smiling at him. Before he could question it he blacked out.
The next morning he was in his bed with a very tightly cuddling Asha and a very amused Hedwig. He looked over to see she was naked again and just smirked. He did blush a bit but was getting used to her body. He even liked the way her breathing seemed to travel down her entire body at times. {Asha dear, I need to go take care of morning needs.} She relaxed her tail but cuddled closer. He was warm to her and she liked it. He decided to get her to let him up even if she would tease him later. He kissed her nipple. She woke fast and slid apart to be sure what just happened as he kissed her lips quickly and ran to the restroom.
{Harry!. Did..did you just..?} He was holding his laughter but soon came out to see her still in shock. Feeling comfortable enough he scooted back inside her coils and looked her over. He really did like the way her body moved. He motioned for her to move closer and then he leaned in and kissed her a little longer on the lips. Her mind just slowed and she deepened the kiss a bit more to be sure it was real. After a short time they parted but he held her hands.
Harry looked at her in the eyes with a silly grin. {Wow...that was...wow.} She giggled at him making her body tease him with its motions. He shook his head and soon got back up. {I forgot to ask... I keep calling you Princess but you're the last of the true Royals. Why are you not Queen?}
She slid over to him and the wardrobe. {I am female and unlike other places. I can Only be Queen when I marry The King. You can be King due to Blood. But I will still be a Princess... I will not be able to be queen if you marry another.} Her gaze moved away from him as he looked puzzled. He realized what she said but still felt it was wrong.
{Asha. How am I to ensure the future generation of Basilisk if I don't marry you? I mean does my blood really ensure that or is it better for us to be the parents. Never mind..Better to be us period. I think. Too much information is missing so I feel I am not getting the full picture. Hey, why don't we go to the Bathing pool again and you can show off your silly little husband. And I will look through my mind and see what is needed for our proper marriage.} He walked away from her to get something from the bathroom as she stayed still and in shock.
They did as he said and even had the healer bring the Draken to the pool to relax. The girl was tense when she saw Harry there but after seeing his closeness to the Princess and the way he treated all the others she calmed down. Soon she was helped into the Pool and He smiled at her. #Hello Starma, Please tell me if my attention upsets you. I don't know the customs of the Draken but for the Serpents I must be a good king and let these wonderful ladies know how beautiful they look. That and Asha reminds them I'm hers.# Asha translated for the Serpentine and that had them all laughing along with the winged woman.
A few asked to touch her wings but her shyness had them back off. She did stretch them so they could look at them. When Harry asked her about any customs he should know for the Royal Drakens, she told him the basics she knew of but did not know if there had been any difference for other royals. She did say she had learned some english but it was still rough, her Parseltongue was only good enough to hear but not speak and it was close to the Drake Speak. She did also ask to be guarded should those two come with. He agreed fully with her request.
The room slowly emptied and when Harry stood up he heard a gasp and realized his lower parts were hidden beneath the water when Starma came in. He turned away quickly and soon his body had a red tint to it. "Oops. Sorry about that. I'll just go get dressed." He ran to the clothes area with a giggling Asha still in the pool.
The woman looked shocked but soon shook it off. "He..Is he a child?" Asha slowly moved beside her and rested her arms on the edge while letting her tail fully extend in the pool. "He is. He is young but he did defeat a very old Basilisk. A bad man claiming to be a wizard named Salazar Slytherin Had enchanted a true Basilisk serpent with a long life and kept it in a Chamber beneath a Magical human's castle. That child had to face the poor king whose mind was shattered by loneliness and dark spells. The boy was trying to save someone and in the end he would have died. The Beast king bit his arm as you saw but a phoenix cried into the wound. When the boy was bitten the king felt his soul and heart. It bled into the wound giving the child a chance. Later the boy returned to mourn the loss of the king not knowing about his fate."
The Draken looked at Asha in awe as the Lamia continued. "I felt the magic of the king, I felt it accepted the child to be its Heir. I called out in hopes to be freed and after a while he found me. I was weak and so fragile. He saved me and had elves heal me while he kept it a secret. He did that to protect me while I healed. But now he is still a child and a King and in his world he is a Lord of a very powerful House. He has single handedly locked his own government down from doing things against him and our kind. He has not only allied with the Goblins but has been named Sworn Brother to them. I ask you for a favor. When we meet the Draken I will ask for an Ambassador we can trust. I will ask for you to be that person. Please think it over and let me know if you will accept that. Oh and the young hatchlings think his 'tail' is too small and on the wrong side."
The poor girl almost drowned from laughter as her mind flashed Harry's manhood again. She would look inside and decide if she could do a good job that she was being asked to do. But first she really needed to find something to wear. Little did she know but Harry had asked a couple of the Lamia to figure out her build and size and get her some wrappings and skirts. The package in the changing room with her name on it made her cry. She dressed and as she left she was stopped by a little Lamia with an owlher shoulder. {Hi. Follow me. Harry said you come to lunch with us. Come on, Harry's elf friend is cooking today. No one misses that if invited.}
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Hermione was not happy with everything. She did her homework but felt something was not right. She asked to get some standard work books for regular mundane schooling. Harry had written again and told her that he was safe and he was getting his affairs in order. She wrote back apologizing for all the things she never tried to help him with. She explained about the spells and potions and about how every time she tried to help him it caused her headaches.
The last she heard from Harry was that the laws and books about Magical creatures were so 'wizard biased' that they ignored the truths. Harry told her a bit about Serpentine Nation and its customs. He left out how he knew and what his role was. She was just happy he was not still being harmed. Her family knew french and Hermione knew she could try for Beaubatton if she had any more issues with Dumbledore. Little did she know that that man was already too busy to worry about her.
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The old man was looking over his devices as they still showed Harry to be ok and nothing out of the ordinary. The Goblins had placed a disillusioned blood stone with all Harry's tracers and charms in the house to fake his presence. Unless the fool actually went in person to check then he would never know. However when he tried to draw some money from the trust account he was told he needed Potter to be present. If he did not like that then he needed to bring DMLE. He knew that was not happening so he left empty handed and empty pocket. He could siphon some from the account of Professor Binns. He was paying the ghost to teach a class but since it was a ghost..well easy money for him. Unsurprisingly, when he came back the next day to do that with the key he was told the account was frozen till proof of the account holder could be verified, meaning again, bring in the key's signatory. When he asked to see his account manager he had to wait an hour and a half then be told by that goblin the same thing. His accounts were the only thing he could touch.
The Goblins did decide to actively go one step further in their plans to limit the old fool. After getting in touch with Harry about his properties and debts, Including one Hogshead Tavern in Hogsmeade, They sent a notice to the owner to negotiate an early buyout of his debt for the loan that opened the Tavern.
Abnerforth Dumbledore was not too pleased about this but came into the bank to see what was going on. When he entered the meeting room to see four people there he looked around nervously. The young man in the center of the table smiled as he motioned to the chair. "Greetings Mr. Dumbledore, the one I don't hate. I want to ask you if you are willing to help screw over your brother all for the freedom of outright owning your Tavern and the land it is on." The man smiled almost gleefully, "Of course Lord Potter. Let's talk about an old Goat and what he really is like."
When they ended the meeting the man was very happy with the new requests about his bar. He held the full Deed and could deny the requests or not. He liked the idea of better income and with the deed in his control, his brother could not use it as blackmail. Even Lord Potter held an un-editable copy to use if needed in court. Now to see how to fix a few things to allow for the non-humans to enjoy his Tavern.
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The month moved slowly as Harry had to get the final pieces ready. But today he had a meeting with the Draken's Leader. He sighed and prepared as Asha also dressed and went to oversee the room settings. This would be done to show 'hesitant agreement'. Harry had so much more to learn about being a king. but he also had plans for next month. Very secret plans Asha was not aware of.
The room was ready. Starma stood to the side with two guards beside her, Hedwig and Hemma sat in a back corner to watch the meeting as well. Asha settled her scales a way that eased the soreness and yet showed her house. Harry was dressed in wrappings and beads that mimicked the same scale pattern as Asha. He whispered something in her ear and she smiled at him before a deep kiss. They smoothed out the wrinkles before the guests arrived.
The Royal Procession was eight Drakens deep with the prior two near the end but followed by two soldiers. When the first two entered they stepped to the side and braced by the door. The next two stepped in farther and stopped in the middle of the room. The last four took position to the opposite side from Starma. Harry looked pleased to see the military stiff movements and well done placements had the Royals covered without being hostile to the hosts.
#Greetings Emperor Gantz, Empress Mikka, and your soldiers. I, King Harry Basilisk and Princess Asha do welcome you to our lands.# He worded it to show disfavor with the return of the two fools. #I allow you to choose a seat of your needs or create such for these discussions. I also ask that these two remain silent at all times as it was their words and actions that brought us to this point.#
The royal pair waved their hands and created two equally regal thrones that allowed their tails and wings to be comfortable but still be seen as those of authority. #We greet you young King and have read the missive of these two actions. We wish to first deal with this 'insult' to both our Nations. Tell me, How do you wish to prove the event happened as you say they did?# Harry snapped his fingers and a stand with a Gringotts Pensive appeared. He had Dobby nearby hiding it with elf magic that was undone at the snap.
#As you see this is an Official Goblin Pensive, I have already given my memory to it and will play it out at your behest.# The Emperor looked intrigued as the goblins rarely allow such a thing out of their sights for long. He waved his hand as Harry nodded and played the scene from the entrance all the way to their departure. This made the Royal Drakens very angry. The looks of the two said it all. Harry held his hand up. #I will allow a place outside of my throne room for their punishment or execution, whichever you have chosen. I only ask one favor to end all that. I ask that the Draken Woman, Starma, be placed and trained as the new ambassador between our people… If these talks are in favor for both parties.#
The Draken Lady looked to the side to see the woman bowing. #Arise Starma and tell us the truth. Do you wish this as well?# The woman gasped but answered and stated she wished to clearly represent only the true wishes of the Empire. This made the Lady smile as did Asha. #Then if these talks go well then we can agree to this.#
Asha looked at the happiness in Starma's eyes and smiled, #I wish to add that, with your blessing, should this take too long we can dine together to show that even as Royals we are but people. I hope my words do not cause insult.# Gantz tilted his head but let his wife answer, #We agree to this as it was a long trek to get here. Now let us begin with the biggest issue. What can this King do for the Draken that the prior could not?#
Harry grinned. #I am already forcing change on the Magical humans of Britain, I control their council of wizards, and hold most of their economy in my grip. I left that control to be monitored and adjusted to the Goblins. I have made allies of House-elves and friends among them as well. But I have little true knowledge of the current customs of the other Magical nations. I have much to learn but wish to bring an alliance or at least a truce between the many nations. I want to know what it is you are looking to gain from the Serpentine and if it is reasonable then we can see a starting point.#
The two discussed the trade agreements, that Asha had learned of, from long ago as well as some of the new fashions that would be good for both Nations. The farms and craftsmen would all benefit from the new arrangements. Harry had led them to the room setup for dining and left for a bit as they all settled in. He returned shaking his head. #Forgive me but my wonderful friend still thinks he had to try to do everything. Dinner will be shortly. Starma can fill you in on her stay with us and I need to go and see to another matter but will be right back. I ask you forgiveness for this unusual circumstance.# He bowed then headed out again mumbling about uppity House-elves and annoying old goats.
Asha was just suppressing her laughter as Starma explained about the life of the new King before he became King. She also explained that the Pensive was a gift from goblins. When he returned and sat down the Elf and a couple Lamia brought the food trays. Harry was happy to see Dobby make different food items from the Human Nations. The Italian dishes went over well after it was explained what Pasta was made from. That night the Draken Emperor agreed with the new proposal and led the two condemned to the training area where they were beheaded then set ablaze.
When the Royals left the next day, Harry collapsed from the anxiety of the whole ordeal. He told Asha his 'other matter' was to down a calming drought before he completely locked up. Asha led him to their personal bath and after careful washing they laid out in the large water pit. Harry smiled at her and then he just sighed as the water eased his nerves. {Thank you. Now for the even harder part to do. I need to ask you first. Do you want a simple royal handfasting or one in front of the other Nations?} Asha was thinking his question over before she slipped under the water in shock. When she surfaced and looked him in the eye, he just smiled and nodded. This caused her to squeal and hugged him while wrapping him up in her tail. He loved how emotional she got and how it always ended this way.
That night he slept in her embrace not caring that she did not let him out of her grip to even get dressed. He was still a child but those hormones were very strong. He had to be careful how he moved as it was a very intimate position she had locked him in. He did not care about that, he cared about her being happy and he wanted her to be his Queen.
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The next days were filled with normal lessons and duties and that evening Hedwig had to deliver a letter to Hermione. the letter was to tell her he was ok and to ask if she wanted to come visit. He would let her stay in the Cottage with Sirius and he would stay in the royal chambers with Asha. The plan was to get her to learn about the different magicals from an unbiased source.
The only issue was how to get her to stay calm about Asha and his relationship? The girl was very smart but she took book smarts over full analytical smarts. His concerns were valid so he talked with his scaled mate about it. The solution was to first let him spend the day with her to get her assured he was safe then introduce her to the Serpentine Nation and gauge her reaction. Hopefully she will not get too upset.
Harry approved and the next day he had Dobby collect her and her weekend bag. The cottage was still in use by Sirius but after explaining the plan he agreed to act as the Adult Guardian for the elder Grangers sake. They would be joining the next day. The fact that there were only three rooms left his mind. Sirius though had it covered when asked that night about it.
Hermione arrived and proceeded to glomp the poor boy but suddenly jumped back as she had knocked them both over. "Hello to you too, Hermione. Please meet my Godfather, Sirius Black. He has been away for too long and as soon as he returned he took full custody of me. No more Dursleys, No more abuse."
That led to a long discussion and them laughing as Harry was arguing with Dobby about who was cooking. They came to a draw and worked together. Hermione was just happy to be with her friend and see him looking so much better. She even asked if he knew how to keep any information about this from the Headmaster. Sirius to the rescue with a book on Occulency.
When they all headed to bed Harry told her he had to do something before bed but would see her in the morning to explain more. She nodded and hugged him again before going to her room. He did not even know he was about to get a rude awakening…
He left by Dobby express to arrive in the royal bedroom. Asha was already washed and waiting for him smiled and thanked Dobby for all his help. The great and mighty King then hugged his Lamia and let her lazily cover him in her coils. He told of the day and the fun but also of his worries. Soon he was asleep and she was happy he never noticed there were no pillows and she wore no coverings.
The next morning…..
"HARRY!?"
He slowly opened his eyes looking at a confused Lamia Queen. {Morning love, why did you yell at me. Did I bite you again?}
She shook her head then looked over his shoulder. {Tell me my King, when did you start cheating on me with a human female. I would have approved and maybe joined in.} He slowly turned to see a very frightened and angry Hermione. {SHIT} His mannerisms must have told her his intent as she narrowed her eyes. "Language, Harry! Now what is going on? I woke up and looked for you but you were not in the other room or with Sirius. I asked Dobby to bring me to you. What..what is she and why are you…. ARE YOU NAKED?"
Harry rolled back to look over Asha and smirked before wiggling out of her slowly uncoiling tail. "I'm wearing boxers but Asha is naked, always prefers to sleep that way." He leaned over and Kissed the rising girl then walked calmly to the bathroom. "Hermione, I need to get dressed so unless you really want to see more of me than this then you may need to step outside the door." The, now turning fully red witch, did just that with a loud 'EEP'.
{Asha, I am not sleeping with her, she is my friend. Now be nice and try your english. I'll be out in a minute.} The Snake woman tied her breast back with a cloth wrapping and then donned a skirt of her rank. She adjusted it and soon was leaving the room to find the brown haired witch just out the door. The smaller girl froze but still tried to look unafraid. "Hello Herm-ione. Sorry but I'm still learning english. Have you had breakfast yet?" The girl looked puzzled but shook her head. "Ok then let's go back to the Cottage. Harry, my King, We will be with the Dogfather for breakfast." "Ok be there when I get done." Dobby was called and told it was ok that he helped her and they should have explained it sooner.
Back at the Cottage Asha saw the old dog still asleep and grinned. She walked to the kitchen and returned with cold water. The quick dousing caused the man to fly out of the bed and, due to her subtle manipulations of moving the bed closer to the wall, slammed face first into the wall. Groaning and seeing two girls laughing at him made his morning already bad. Harry seeing the look he gave the girls and hearing what happened made it worse.
Finally Hermione had enough distraction. "So now that I have calmed down. Care to tell me what is going on here Harry James Potter?"
Asha saw the look and giggled. "Oh, she used the full name, you're in trouble now, or is it we are, I mean she did get a good look at my lovely body." This caused the poor witch to blush but renew her glare at Harry. He sighed and walked over to Hermione before showing his arm.
"The creature in the Chamber, you were right about it. I fought it…(Full retailing of the events up to present) .. So now you see why I was sleeping there." The girl looked at the Lamia like she was judging her, but with a heavy sigh she just sat down. Harry gave her a hug and waved Asha closer. 'Hermione, please think it through. Everything we are told about anything non-human is so biased that...well you see how stupid they are about blood status."
Asha felt sorry for the girl but had an idea. "Hey, look at me. I look scary right. Have I done anything to harm you or anyone...umm, that wake up did not count for the record." This caused a groan from Sirius and a giggle from Hermione. "See I am just another person. I just happen to be part snake, and I must say I like cuddling Harry at night. I heard about those 'Hermione hugs' you give when you get emotional. I just happened to end mine with wrapping him up." Her smirk made Hermione nod.
That night they decided to ease the parents into the new status. When the pair arrived with Hermione,(she had to explain about Dobby) and after explaining he was not a slave, they had dinner but were told they would have a guest. Hermione and Harry showed them magic as he was on his property and the Ministry could not complain. They could not even touch the place if Harry wished it.
Mrs Granger was not dense and saw they were trying to prepare them for something. Mr. Granger took a bit longer but he was still processing the transfigurations and Sirius' Animagus form. "Princess, we love you and we really are amazed with this but please tell me what's going on. What are you hiding?"
"It's not hiding as much as… well we want you to keep an open mind. Harry has been through alot more than any student should and he found out he now has very important..duties..to a..Race of snake people."
Harry looked at her as she seemed to grasp at words before patting her on the head. "Mr. and Mrs. Granger. Will you be willing to dine tonight with the Princess of the Serpentine Nation. A living breathing and very wonderful young Lamia named Asha Basilisk?" That made them stiffen. but soon they had a silent discussion by microexpressions. It seemed Mrs. Granger won that debate.
"We need more information but after all we have seen..We believe you that we need to be...prepared to keep an open mind. What else is going on with this Asha?"
Hermione smiled and took a breath. "Remember that our society is not like the one you grew up in and raised me in. Wizards are...bigots and racists, they believe the 'purity' of your parentage is more important than your actual skills and….. those people do not accept any non-humans and muggles or non-magicals like you, even first generations like me are considered second class or less."
Harry stepped in to help her. "Long story short, due to my actions in saving someone from a true Basilisk, I am changing. I am soon to be classed as a creature and treated like trash by the wizarding world. Well almost… I kinda locked down the Wizengamot and threatened the Minister of Magic to ensure better laws. I also sort of.." He took a deep breath and let it out before continuing. "Due to the actions with the Basilisk, I'm now King Harry Basilisk of the Serpentine Nation and betrothed to Princess Asha. As I am Basilisk by 'literal' blood adoption I can marry her."
The adults took it well but then Mrs. Granger looked Harry in the eyes. "You are afraid we would be upset by many of the things you have just said but also by whatever this Princess looks like as well. Is there anything else you want to add?" Harry smirked before going off to the kitchen, then returning with an official looking envelope. He handed it to Hermione who looked confused till she opened it and after a minute she lunged at Harry in happiness and rage. "Harry James Potter, when were you going to tell me about this. How could you do this without letting me help you study? I am so happy for your scores.."
Mr. Granger lifted the page from the floor. It was his score from the ICW OWLs exams. Harry had all Os to show he passed all the tests. He also had classes they did not know about as well as the 'Muggle Infiltration and extended stay exam' (basically prove you can fully pass as a muggle.) "Ok so these are the tests you're supposed to take in your 5th year and you already have them. I remember something about another for your final year. Are you going to do those early as well?"
Harry grinned as he was finally released by the hyper emotional girl. "I have claimed my Lordship and with those I can fully claim the Potter seat and all the others under my charge as a legally certified passing wizard. No one knows about my creature status besides everyone here, the Director of the DMLE who is a friend for my parents and Sirius here. Oh and of course the 'other' nations. So when I walk in and claim them on the next session they can not challenge me. I have been carefully breaking the hold those bigots have on the Wizengamot so now I can uphold my vow. I will get the other nation on equal footing with Magical Britain, muggles included."
The evening waned and soon they were ready to meet the Princess as she came up from the secret path beneath the house. When she looked into the main room she saw a couple older humans. "Hi Princess, come on in, they said they would keep an open mind but you will have to answer some questions kind of like you did for Sirius." She nodded and slid into the room around the edges till stopping by Harry.
Mrs. Granger looked shocked as her eyes went down the whole length of the tail. Mr. Granger was looking at her upper body with a frown. He decided to break the ice. "Hello dear, I have to ask but are you young like these two?" waving at Harry and Hermione. She stated she was a bit older but only by a couple years. Mrs. Granger was still looking over her but shook out of it. "How...how err...tall, long..are you?" Asha smiled and replied she was close to 17 feet. She did coil herself up and rested on her tail while waiting for more questions. Dobby snapped his fingers and everyone had tea and fixings in front of them.
Asha stayed close to Harry waiting for the reactions but the Grangers remained civil. However Mr. Granger was a dentist and his doctor's nature won out. After explaining what a dentist was he asked if it was ok to examine her teeth. Harry asked if he could go first as he had questions about his new venom glands. Mr. Granger caught the subtle reminder that both of them had deadly venom. Mrs. Granger decided to ask about that later. Watching Mr. Granger pull out his travel kit and tools and letting Harry lay back across Asha's coils was entertaining.
After a couple minutes the father smiled at him. "I see what you mean and it looks like there is something in those groves. Can you flex them and see if they are fangs please. Harry did so but before the dentist could get a good look Asha's tail pulled him back. A black drop was flung out by the action from Harry and passed right where the older man had been standing just before. "Woah." The drop hit the floor and they watched as it sizzled there. "Ok, Acidic venom. deadly and dangerous. Guessing you are not used to moving those. I think that's good for now. Your teeth are weak but I would blame it on the malnourishment."
Asha had Harry sit in a chair and leaned over his lap. She was enjoying Harry brushing her hair as she opened her jaw then unhinged it to open wider. All Grangers and Padfoot looked startled but Harry laughed. "Yeah I had that same reaction and no I cannot do it." Dr. Granger did his exam carefully as all her teeth had curved sharp tips and he winced when she carefully extended her two longer fangs. The man noted that all the front teeth had a hollow for poison but the long ones were made for injecting.
The group calmed down a bit and soon it was time to eat. Dobby and Harry were at it again and Hermione was watching the show beside Asha while the adults questioned Sirius about the whole lordship thing. The bushy Brunet looked over at the grinning Lamia. "I looked up what I could about your ...race. But I really see that , like Harry said, it is all biased. Do you have anything I could read to better learn about the Serpentine Nation?"
Still watching the amazing show of elf and boy cooking while muttering about the other, she whispered to the human girl. "I should let you know Harry warned me about your insatiable thirst for knowledge. It is kinda like a social faux pas to ask any Magical creature to write down their customs to be read by just anyone. So to answer your question….yes there is a book but it is a teaching manual written in Parselscript. Harry and I will teach you, but please don't ask for a book to learn things. Simply observe and ask in a private setting." Hermione blushed at the warning.
When they finally sat to eat she looked around at everyone else eating but Dobby was just sitting with them. Harry told her that it was an agreement, no one was to ask or force a house elf to eat in front of them. He did make sure Dobby did get plenty on his plate though.
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During the eventful day with the Grangers the rest of the world was moving along too. A spy in the Wizengamot and British Ministry for Magic was reporting to their true superior, The Queen of England.
"Your Majesty, it is as we have said. All those who held long standing control through corrupt means have been unseated and even enslaved by their own laws. This House of Potter that as we currently are aware of only holding one surviving member, is responsible. A very old law that even we still have in our books is responsible. The 'Right of the Victorious' law allowed for the one who was the victor of at least three different times to claim all that the other owns. Since this Potter is somehow responsible for being the victor in three different engagements with the one known as Voldemort, he has enacted that law. It also seems that the one called Voldemort had 'marked' all his followers, thus in even our laws they would be considered as cattle. Potter owns them and their property as well as all that of Voldemort's."
The Queen thought for a second then smiled, "Does this Potter have any negative to the rightful rule of the Royal Family over Britain and its realms?" The man then smiled and shook his head.
"On the contrary. This Potter has forced the Ministry to look over all laws that limit those not of Witch or Wizard status. He clearly approves of equality for the non-magical and those of non-human as well. It is also noted that the last living Potter is only 13 - 14 years old. I have to suggest that a meeting be requested to learn more directly from him and that that request go with more direct methods. It seems the long lived annoyance of Albus Dumbledore will be an interference."
"We see, Then perhaps we should address the lines of communication with the Gringotts Bank personnel. We are most curious as to why such a young child was even faced with a situation to be 'victorious' even once." The man bowed and headed out knowing this was a delicate matter when the Queen herself authorized using goblins to assist.
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