The moment they entered Dumbeldore's office Lilly started to rage at Dumbledore.
"EXPLAIN YOURSELF ALBUS!? UNDER WHAT AUTHORITY. NO! WHAT GAVE YOU THE RIGHT TO BIND MY DAUGHTER INTO A MARRIAGE CONTRACT?!" The Headmaster stayed calm.
"Firstly, Lilly, I have to say it pains me to see you still walk down the wrong path and that you clearly have become more corrupted over the years. As to how I have the right? Simple. You have been stripped of you're right as guardian and I was appointed Morgans Magical Guardian, therefore I saw it fit to betroth her with young Mister Weasley. I can assure you he is a lovely young boy and his family is strong allies of the light!"
Lilly was gobsmacked and looked choked at the man she once respected so much. She had half a mind to take out a fire talisman and burn the old man- no, bastard to ashes! Morgan the while was still in shock and Mordred just waited for when she was ordered to kill this old fool!
"You have no right Dumbeldore! You can't just take away my rights as a guardian and more you can't force her into marriage! Morgan is a Japanese Citizen and-"
"That is not true. Yes, she may is recognized as a Japanese Citizen but magic itself makes her a Child of Britain. Sadly this will not count for your second Daughter, as I assume she was born in Japan. I wanted to wait to have this discussion Lilly but you forced my hand, as you did in many things. You have no right over Morgan anymore and the only reason I'm not calling the Aurors to arrest you is that you fall to the Dark was never made public and no one in the current Ministry is aware of it and because as Headmistress of a visiting school you are granted a certain diplomatic immunity. As to you young Morgan, I'm certain you are shocked but I assure you this is for you're Greater Good! Hogwarts is a wonderful school and I'm sure you will-"
"I will not bow to you, vile blackhearted fiend!" Dumbledore looked at the small girl confused. She came over her shock and was now giving him death glares
"I know what kind of person you are Dumbeldore-Sensei and I will not bow to a fiend like you! She is my mother and you have no right to decide over anything! I studied the laws of you're barbaric backward country and you just accidentally admitted yourself, your claims are false! If no one in the current government is aware of it, that means this was not brought before the Wizengamot! If it wasn't done via their authority all legal claims are null and void. I am certain that if I write a letter and request a confirmation of guardianship, I surely would get the answer that Lilly Potter is still my mother." Dumbeldore was shocked! How did the girl know this?! Lilly while smart never cared for the greater inner workings of the Ministry, and he was sure she didn't know!
"I-I am sure you're mistaken my dear I-" But she interrupted him.
"I am not. This Marriage Contract is illegal and has no power, this I'm certain of this! If you were my actuarial my magical Guardians the Goblins would have told you about my whereabouts. Wich, they didn't or we would have the displeasure of meeting you much earlier" Lilly now grinned like a feral animal and Mordred had a big and smug expression, enjoying how the old man scheme crashing and burning.
"Well well well, Headmaster, it seems my Daughter made it very clear that you where spouting garbage. If you excuse us we take our leave now and you better stop spouting those lies." Without even waiting for Albus to respond, the three left, leaving Dumbeldore flabergasted alone.
"WOWY! You sure showed him, Kid. The hell did you know all of this?" Asked Mordred once they walked down the Staircase.
"Sirius taught me and I just saw it prudent that I learn about the workings of my former homeland. I always knew I would one day return" Lilly smiled proudly at her daughter but she also noted how tense she was.
"We are alone... you can calm down." For a short moment, Morgan stiffened and Lilly looked at her oldest with sadness. Morgan always was very reserved. Keeping her emotions in check in her pursuit of being like Arthuria. Only in the presence of those she trusts did she ever lower her mask. So slowly her emotionless face changed and suddenly she hugged her Mother.
"I... I'm was scared... I was sure he... i-it took me some minutes to remember what Sirius taught me I…" But Lilly embraced her child.
"It's okay. No one blames you for being afraid. And even if he somehow was right I would have not allowed it to happen."
"YEAH! If that old fart tries to take ya I and father will slice him into sashimi! No one touches my Lil sis gets and gets away with it!" Morgan smiled and gave a thankful nod.
"Mordred take Morgan and return to the ship. Sirius by now should have parked it in the lake. I will get the rest of our students" Mordred gave a nod and the three departed. Lilly returned to the great hall and from the looks of it, they proceeded with the announcement without Dumbeldore. Many students were leaving and Arthuria was about to escort them.
"Master, how was your... talk with the headmaster?" Lilly took a deep breath and spoke loud enough so that everyone could hear her.
"The Mariage Contract is illegal because Dumbeldore isn't the guardian of my Daughter. Therefore that thing is a bunch of rubbish and on top of that illegal!" Murmurs broke out in the hall, many didn't seem to belive what she just said.
"LIKE HELL IT IS!" Lilly looked at the boy who just screamed. It was the same who claimed he would marry her daughter, so she narrowed her eyes.
"Better accept it. You are the Son of Arthur and Molly Weasley? Well, you can kiss any hopes of marrying my daughter goodbye unless you miraculously manage to make her fall in love with you, I can't imagen her ever falling for a pig like you with table manners and personality." She then turned to her students. "We are returning to the ship! Tomorrow morning you will all enter your names in the Goblet of Fire. Now forward!" And before anyone could stop her they left the great hall and returned to the Ship.
"THAT FUCKING OLD BASTARD I GONNA RIP HIM A NEW ONE AND THAT FIND A WAY TO SUMMON THIS HERACLES GUY TO TAKE APART THIS HOLE FUCKING CASTLE!" The yells were the first thing they heard when they returned.
"It seems Mordred and Morgan informed Sirius what happened." Most of the students sweatdropped, being very well aware of how overprotective Sirius can be. They still remember what happened to Morgan in her first year, she was horribly pranked for being a foreigner. Some of them shuddered at the memory, while a few wondered what happened to that student, they never saw him again after all.
They all went to their assigned rooms while Lilly and arthuria entered the captain's quarters, in which they saw Mordred holding Sirius with one hand by his collar so he could not run off to kill Dumbeldore. Morgan the while was nowhere to be seen, probably in her room sleeping.
"I assume what transpired in the headmaster's office was not so pleasant?" Asked the former King.
"Hmpf! Understatement of the century. I swear you should have seen that old fart! Claimed he was Morgan's magical guardian and bullshit like that. HA, but our dear little Morgan showed him where it's at!" Arthuria gave a nod and looked to her Master after Sirius started to calm down. "How do we proceed?" Lilly thought for a moment before she answered.
"I already planned on talking to Amelia about stopping her senseless hunt for Sirius, I have many legal things I have to discuss with her. (Sigh) Tomorrow will be a long day. Arthuria you will accompany me I will most likely need your diplomatic skills. Mordred you stay here and keep a close eye on the Students, ESPECIALLY that Weasley boy! And Sirius... stay here and be a good dog and behave! Or I swear you will sleep in the Dog house!" Sirius just pouted but complied, not wanting to make Lilly angry at him... again.
The next morning Morgan woke up early and decided to quickly grab something to eat and then search for Hogwarts Library. When she stepped on deck she saw a few of the chosen candidates hanging out together. The 3 girls, one having long brown hair tied into one single side ponytail, the other had long blonde hair and red eyes while the last had curly black hair. Their names were Nanoha Takamachi, Fate Testarossa, and Rin Thosaka. The first two where users of Magitech while the letter uses Jewelcraft, basically Omnioji Magic that used Jewels instead of Talismans. They greeted each other before Morgan continued on her way.
Once in the Great Hall, she set down at the Gryffindor table and grabbed a Sandwich. She decided to read while she ate. Not far into her breakfast, she noticed that someone took the seat beside her and started to look at her. The girl had red hair and freckles, similar to the boy yesterday. "Can... I help you?" Asked she with caution.
"...You said the Girl who Lived is fictional right? So... all those books of you are fake?" Morgan gave a nod. "Yes. I assure you they are, I haven't read a single one myself but I'm pretty sure nothing is accurate. Considering the Headmaster confused me with my sister I assume they even got my looks wrong?" The Ginger girl grinned.
"Oh, they sure did. They described you with short messy black hair and a lightning bolt scar on your forehead. They... also depict you as a damsel in distress that constantly being saved by her Prince Charming" Morgan had just taken a sip of her pumpkin juice and spat it out. She looked at the girl beside her.
"A-A Damsel in distress!? ME?! Who gave them this stupid, idiotic idea?!" The girl shrugged.
"No clue. But that's what they say. You're mostly depicted as the typical Pureblood Princess, wearing fine dresses and going to parties and the like. You mostly just assist the real heroes with your powers, it's quite stupid but that's what most people think you are. An Arrogant spoiled princess. Oh, I'm Ginny Weasley btw. Excuse my idiot of a brother he is not the brightest. Mum fed him this nonsense about you two marrying since he was a toddler, believe me, I'm glad it's not true."
"So am I. Did your Mother ever teach him table manners?" She just snorted.
"She tried but mum spoils him to no end. Because HE is the future husband of the Girl-who-lived. He gets everything new. While I, I wear Percy's old robes, the Uniform is mostly from George and my friend Luna is sharing her Skirts with me. At least my Wand is new... after Bill's old wand accidentally broke. Say who are the two blonde sisters that came with your mother?" For a moment Morgan was confused.
"Sisters? Who... OH! Do you mean Arthuria-San and Mordred-San? Their not sisters. Mordred is Arthuria's daughter" Ginny eyes widen with shock.
"Come again? She is her? But both look so... young! This Mordred girl can not be much older than 16!"
Morgan nervously laugh. "Yeah, its... complicated. Ahm can you tell me where the library is? I want to learn more about your kind of Magic" Ginny nodded.
"Sure I'll show you. But on the way tell me more about your supposed 'dark' kind of magic. And don't worry I don't believe that hogwash that everyone says about Japan. If you were all Dark Lords, I'm pretty sure you lot would have taken over the world or whatever Dark Lords do." The two went up to find the library.
At the same time in Hogsmeade Lilly was sitting in a private room in the Three Broomsticks, waiting for the arrival of an old friend. She was not wearing her formal Yukata like yesterday, she opted for a simple pair of jeans and a yellow blouse. Her Talismans were in a small pouch hanging from her belt. Arthuria was standing in a hidden corner, and would only come out if things get out of control or Lilly needed her advice. She did not wait long when the door opened and the person was Amelia Bones, the current head of the DMLE stepped in.
"...when I received your letter, at first didn't believe it was really you. After all 13 years of silence and now suddenly you wish to meet me?"
"Well, the circumstances made it difficult to send a letter. Or do you expect me to send out an owl from Japan to Britain? Poor thing would probably not survive the trip, and with you brits refusal to adapt to Muggle Tech I had no way of calling you. I also had no desire to do so. Miss Bones, this is not a meeting to rekindle an old friendship. It's purely business." Amelia sat down in front of Lilly and gave a short nod.
"Than what is this business you have with me? Is it about that traitor Black? I guarantee you we will find him and-" Amelia got interrupted by Lilly.
"Sirius wasn't the secret Keeper" Lillys voice was cold. Devoid of any emotion but her eyes were narrowed and she glared furiously at Amelia.
"What?! Of course, he was! Who else could it be?! It wasn't Remus and who in their right mind would choose Peter to-" Again she got interrupted.
"That's why we choose Peter. Who would have thought he was the secret keeper? He never was all that brave or enthusiastic about fighting in the war so we gave him an out. Be our Secret Keeper and go into hiding while Sirius will be bait. He could have lived peacefully safe and even when Sirius gets captured we both know he would not have revealed who truly was the Secret and would have told a fake location as his last joke to Voldemort." Lilly rolled her eyes when she saw Amelia flinching at the name.
"More importantly Amelia do you wanna know why I never had any interest in staying in contact with you? It's rather simple... you knew Sirius the best. You two... we're only 4 months away from getting married. For Merlin's sake... you and Sirius had a child! Do I even want to know what you did to poor Susan? It matters not! You betrayed Sirius. That is the simple fact why I have no interest in staying friends with you. So I ask you to stop your manhunt on an innocent man. There wasn't even a single shred of proof that he betrayed us, so this whole thing really is a pathetic farce." She took a sip of her tea, kinda annoyed Amelia's dumbfounded and shocked expression.
"..he….he..NO! He CAN'T be innocent!" Amelia shot up, glaring at Lilly. She was certain Lilly has confounded or in cahoots with Black! Dumbledore did once tell her his suspicion of her going Dark, so she was about to grab her wand, when she felt the cold Steel of a Sword near her neck.
"I wonder is thous refusal of the truth out of sheer stupidity? Or maybe does thou just feel such pain and guilt that thou does not want to admit to the truth to lesson thy own suffering?" Spoke Arthuria in a cold tone, slipping back into her Knight Persona, even speaking like old English.
Amelia the while was at a loss for words, not knowing what to do. "Please sit Amelia. As much as I'm angry at you. I REALY don't want to hurt you. I believed you once to be a smart and capable woman, what happened to that eager Hufflepuff girl that wanted to clear up the Ministry? To the Prefect that always had a secret crush on Sirius and was a total Tsundere around him? What happened...to the woman who we had to stop from making a magical vow to never allow injustice to occur under her watch?" Lilly's voice became soft, and a hint of pain sneaked in. The Woman in front of her nearly no resemblance to the young witch she once knew.
Amelia slowly sunk into her chair, tears forming in her eyes. "...she was killed by feelings of guilt, betrayal, loss and the sheer corruption of the ministry. "Is he... is Sirius truly?" She looked up to Lilly who gave a single nod... and she broke down in tears.
"what have I done?! What... What have I done?!" It pains Lilly to see her old friend like this. So broken and vulnerable. She was glad the room was soundproofed because she was certain someone would be worried if they could hear Amelia's tears of despair. Even Arthuria's mask slopped and she looked saddened at the woman.
"I lied to Susan... I-I told her she is my niece... all these years I claimed my brother and his wife were her parents... Too... Too ashamed to admit I had a child with a traitor…. when I heard the news that you died... I... I... I couldn't think straight. And then..then you just vanished and Sirius too I….." Lilly stood up and hugged her former best friend.
"...It's okay... I understand it was...a turbulent time. But it's not me you have to apologize too. I don't know if Sirius will forgive you...but you at least you should try...and stop the hunt of him." Amelia nodded and they stayed like this until she calmed down.
"I...I apologize that you saw me in this unprofessional state. Of course, I will try and stop the hunt for Sirius eminently. Is there anything else?" Lilly nodded.
"There is a lot of illegal Morgan Potter books and merchandise, the lies spread about my daughter, oh and Dumbeldore pretending to be Morgans Magical Guardian and writing up an illegal Marriage contract." Amelia looked shocked and her monocle just fell out and nearly hit the floor if Arthuria hadn't caught it. Once she came out from her stupor she thanked the knight and put it back on.
"This…. this is quite a lot to take in, I don't know how much I can do about the Books. Then again they were never classified as fictional so we may be able to put a hefty fine on it. Regarding Dumbeldore…. pretending to be one's Magical Guardian is a serious offense. We even could say it could be seen as line theft especially considering that Marriage Contract, strangely Arthur always acted strange when it was brought up. I will be honest, I doubt he had anything to do with it. Everyone knows he is completely whipped by Molly so he most likely didn't even really agree to it. It was entirely Molly's idea." An unladylike snort escaped Lilly.
"No surprise there. We all know she married Arthur just for his fortune... which they lost after his grandfather gambled it all away in a drunken stupor. I heard that even after selling everything but the clothes on their back they still were in debt for a few years." Amelia nodded.
"It took the selling of their company, as well as their family grimoires to finish off the debt they had to the Malfoys. As you may already guess there is bad blood going on between Lucius Malfoy and Arthur Weasley. Lucius often rubs it in Arthurs's face that Malfoy Manor was once Weasley Manor. Since now they live in a small, rundown house that threatens to collapse at any second. Something Molly definitely did not expect, but with her whole Family dead and the Prewett fortune entirely being donated to Dumbeldore to help the War effort, well I'm not surprised she now after the Potter fortune." They continued talking for a while. Discussion what Lilly could do regarding the illegal use of her daughter's name. They talked until it was nearly time for Dinner!
"Merlin's beard! Lilly, you have to hurry the champions are decided tonight" Lilly nodded. "It was... good speaking to you again Amelia. Maybe next time... it could be a meeting to catch up and rekindle." Amelia gave a thankful nod before the Knight and the young Headmistress went back to the Castle.
At the Castle, the students gathered for another feast. The Japanese students were once again saddened by the lack of Japanese food and once more were forced to eat in their eyes fatty medieval British food. Morgan was the whole time talking to Ginny and even introduced her to her little Sister. "Wow, only one day and you already found yourself a girlfriend sis!" Said Sakura with a smirk. Morgan just blushed.
"S-She is not my girlfriend Sakura!" But sadly Sakura just smiled devilishly. Ginny the while looked apologetically at Morgan.
"Sorry but I don't swing that way, buuut a know a few girls will most likely say yes to a date." Morgans blush got deeper and both Ginny and Sakura started to laugh.
"I like you, Names Sakura. And you are?"
"Ginny Weasley, sadly related to that idiot over there who acts like a staved pig." As always Ron was just stuffing his face not even using his fork or any table utensils, only using his hands. They continued eating until Professor Dumbledore stood up.
"The time has come! The Goblet is now ready to choose the Champions! Now Champions if you are chosen please move into the backroom." He pointed at a Door behind the teacher's table.
The blue flames of the goblet became red and a piece of paper shot out."The Champion for Bauxbaton... IS FLEUR DELACOUR!" Everyone began to applaud except for some of the female Beauxbaton students while a beautiful blonde-haired girl stood up. She went up to Professor Dumbeldore and then straight into the back room.
"Hmm... a Veela. Interesting." Ginny looked questioningly at her new friend. "How do you know that?" Morgan just pointed at the drooling boys at the table, proving her point.
Once more the flames lit up. "The Hogwarts Champion is... CEDRIC DIGGORY!" The Hufflepuff table burst into applause and cheers while a 17-year-old boy stood up and shook Dumbeldores hand before he followed the french champion.
The Goblet lit up again and Dumbemldore grabbed the parchment. "The Kyoto CHampion is….. NANOHA TAKAMACHI!" The brown-haired girl stood up and got a lot of applause from her peers. She gave a curtseying bow to Dumbeldore before following her fellow champions.
"Now we have our 3 Champions! In the future, they will-" Dumbledore's speech was interrupted when the Goblet lit up once more and a 4th piece of parchment came out. Suprised, Dumbeldore grabbed it.
"...Morgan Potter." He didn't say it loudly but the whole hall still could hear him. Morgan the while was shocked, not moving an inch. She looked to Arthuria and Mordred down the table and both were just as baffled.
"Morgan my dear? Please...go through the door" With shaky legs, Morgan stood up and went through the hall, many people looking shocked at her and many Hogwarts students were glaring at her. She looked to her Mother who motioned her to go through the door so she did.
Inside were the other champions. "Mou? Morgan-Chan? Is something wrong?" Asked Nanoha, imminently noticing something was wrong with her underclassman. Before Morgan could say something the Door opened again. Dumbeldore, a furious Lilly, an indifferent Crouch, a just as angry Maxime, and an excited Bagman came in followed by a few Teachers and the two Knights.
"Astonishing! Absolutely astonishing! Ladies and gentlemen, I present the 4 Tri-Wizard Champion!" Fleur burst out in laughter.
"A wary good joke mister Bagman" But Bagman just smiled. "I'm not joking I assure you. Her name just came out of the goblet!" Now Fleur looked shocked and then offended.
"Ziz Little girl? She cant participate! Ze is too young!" Now Lilly spoke.
"That is right! HOW did my Daughter's name come out of the goblet!? And how can we get her out of this!" Everyone looked to Barty Crouch. Lilly till now did her best to ignore the man, it was after all he who labeled Sirius a traitor and declared him guilty without even a trial.
"The rules are absolutely binding. weather she likes it or not she has to compete." Lilly glared at the old man while Dumbeldore turned to Morgan.
"My dear, did you put your name into the goblet?" But Morgan shook her head.
"N-no! I-I was t-the hole d-day in the library w-with G-Ginny." Dumbeldore suppressed a frown. That was not the Weasley he wanted Morgan to associate with.
"Of course ze is lying!" Exclaimed Madame Maxime.
"My Daughter sure is not lying! Dumbeldore answer me! HOW did this happen!" Minerva stepped up.
"Could it have been a mistake in the age line?" Before Dumbeldore answer, Lilly snapped. Her hair started to flow and a red aura surrounded her body. Her voice was laced with pure anger and her Talismans started to glow despite her not having one in her hand.
"Age Line? AGE LINE?! YOU PROTECTED THE GOBLET WITH NOTHING BUT A FUCKING AGE LINE?! WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH YOU YOU SENILE OLD LEMON SUCKER FUCK?! EVEN AN IDIOT CAN GET PAST THAT BULLSHIT!"
"N-Now Miss Potetr p-please stay calm. I mean HOW would anyone get past an age line if there not off age?" Asked Bagman and now she glared at him.
"BY STANDING OUTSIDE THE AGE LINE AND JUST THROWING THE PAPER INTO THE GOBLET OR USING THE LEAVATAION CHARM TO DROP IT IN YOU BLOODY IDIOT!" Everyone froze. Their eyes widened, everyone looked like they mind were just blown away by some grand revelation.
"Seriously?! None of you idiots even assumed something like this could happen?! Your Wizards really are braindead bunch " Mordred's insult seemed to snap everyone back to reality.
"T-The Goblet creates a binding Magical Contract. S-She has to compete or our risk losing her magic, maybe even her life" Said Bagman
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"So all we have to do is destroy the Goblet?" Spoke Arthuria. ever Wizard was looking at her as if she just suggested to resurrect Voldemort.
"Excellent idea. Arthuria, Mordred go destroy that bloody thing!" But before the two could move ever Wizard pointed their wands at them.
"I'm sorry, but I cannot allow you to destroy such a priceless Artifact. On top of that, I do not believe it would accomplish much. For all, we know destroying the Goblet could mean all 4 lose their Magic." Lilly glared at Dumbeldore but had to admit it was a possibility.
"Can someone explain to me then why no one ever considered using something that allows a Wizard ore a Witch to withdraw from the from the tournament?!" Once more Bagman prooved his idiocy and apparent lack of survival instinct when he spoke.
"Who would want to withdraw?! This is one in a lifetime chance and an honor! I'm sure-" He stoped when Lilly, Mordredand Arthuria glared at him.
"It is NOT an honor to die for your Wizards barbaric amusement Bagman!" The Wizards all looked insulted but Dumbeldore decided to continue.
"As tragic as this is we should continue right Mister Crouch?" Crouch nodded and proceeded to explain what the first task entailed. Morgan the while was short of having a complete nervous breakdown until Nanoha spoke.
"Does not a single one of your Wizards care for Morgan-Chans Mental health? Do you even notice in what state she is?!" She stormed past Crouch who looked insulted that he got interrupted. The Wizards the while only now paid attention to Morgan. Some were taken aback.
Morgan wars crying. Her whole body was shaking in absolute terror.
"I don't wanna die, i don't wanna die-" She repeated this over and over again in an extremely low voice. Minerva looked ashamed that till now she had not noticed in what state the girl is. Cedric seemed also really worried.
"Miss Potter? I think you should take your daughter to Madam Pomfrey for a calming draught and... well try and help her as much as you can."
Lilly nodded to the Hogwarts Champion and calmly took Morgan into an embrace. It was clear the girl could not move on her own, the terror and rising fear made her completely paralyzed.
"Arthuria can you carry her?" The former King nodded and gently picked up the girl and carried her bridal style. Lilly and her two knights left the room, no one tried to stop them. But Lilly turned around and looked at them all, Hatred burning in her eyes.
"This WILL have consequences Dumbeldore! You're manipulations and incompetence already cost me my husband, and now my daughter is again in danger, enjoy your stay at this School you old bastard I'll make sure this year is your last!" And with that threat, she slammed the door shut behind her and left.