Chapter .3.
"James? Lily?" Dumbledore, Sirius and Remus say
"Hello, Headmaster Dumbledore. Professor McGonagall, Lord Black, Lady Black, Professor Lupin, Mrs Lupin. It has been a long time", Lily says
"It has", Dumbledore says scanning the group and he was sure the boy in front was Harry Potter
"Prongs?" Sirius croaks
"Hello Sirius, Remus, Amelia and Nymphadora. And of course you Headmaster Dumbledore. It has been a long time", James says
Sirius moves to hug James but James steps back. Sirius's hurt flashes across his eyes. James felt guilty but he wasn't ready to open the emotional baggage yet or notice the glamour that he was wearing.
"Where is Headmaster Nixon?" Dumbledore asks
"He is fallen ill and has asked James, myself and two other Professors to come instead. I will be Headmistress of the Ilvermorny Students and James is my Deputy. I teach Potions as a Potions Mistress, Charms as a Charms Mistress, Enchanting, Gaelic, Dutch and Danish. And if I have too I teach Latin, Centauian, Mermish, Elven, Duelling, Technomagic, Warding, Curse Breaking, Arithmancy, Ancient Runes, No-Maj Studies and No-Maj History", Lily says
"I teach Defence Against the Dark Arts which I have my Masters in, those classes are advanced and non advanced classes, I also teach Transfiguration which I have my Masters in, Battle Magic, Ancient Celtic, German and French. And if I have too teach I have Masters in Draconis, Gargish, Gobbledegook, Duelling, Elven, Magical History, Warding, Curse Breaking, Arithmancy, Astronomy and Ancient Runes", James says
"The two teachers we bought with us teach Transfiguration too, Dwarven, Druidic, Gargish, Herbology, Care of Magical Creatures, Ancient Runes, Arithmancy, Spanish and Italian", Lily says
"That is a great many subjects which are not taught here", Minerva says
"At Ilvermorny you are required to teach more than one subject. And have their Mastery's. James and I learnt a lot while we were living there and got many more mastery's", Lily says
Dumbledore still looked at Harry and the younger kids around him they were differently James and Lily's children. Lily and James noticed how much Dumbledore was looking at Harry and their other children and they did not like it.
James cleared his throat.
"I only count 29 delegates. Where is the 30th? As all others look too young to compete", Dumbledore says
"The 30th is right there it is our son Harry. Who is also a delegate", James says
Dumbledore, Minerva, Sirius, Amelia, Remus and Tonks eyes widen.
"Our son has been permitted by both Headmaster Nixon and MACUSA to take part as a contest for Ilvermorny Champion same with a couple of over underage", Lily says handing over the document with the signatures on it
"This could be an issue. But we will discuss it later with the other judges. May I invite You, James Harry and your children to my office after the Feast?" Dumbledore asks
"Very well", James says
"Excellent all schools are in the entrance hall waiting for us. So lets go inside", Dumbledore says
James and Lily lead their school into Hogwarts. Lily sees Severus Snape watching with shocked eyes at her. Lily nods at him. Dumbledore explains to the other Headmasters and Headmistresses who Lily and James were.
"If you excuse me I must go into the hall", Dumbledore says, "My deputy will take it from here"
Dumbledore leaves and Minerva steps forward.
"Welcome everyone to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. I am Hogwarts Deputy Headmistress, and Transfiguration Professor Minerva McGonagall. Now your schools will be seating at the following tables…", Minerva tells them everything, "And Ilvermorny will seat at Ravenclaw Table. All Headmasters and Headmistresses will be sitting at the Head Table. Now schools please come in when your names are called"
Harry says a quick hi to his betrothed Fleur. Who was happy to see him. They would be sitting at the Ravenclaw Table together.
Ilvermorny was called and James and Lily lead there school into the Great Hall with Minerva directing them to the Ravenclaw Table. Where 7 students where sitting in the spare section reserved for the incoming schools.
"Miss Patil, Miss Granger, Miss Li, Miss Moon, Miss Brocklehurst, Miss MacDougal, Miss Lovegood. What are you on this section of the table? This is meant for the visiting schools", Minerva says
Harry looked at his betroths they were obviously outcasts. If they were sitting down here. He wouldn't let them be outcasts and Miss Granger could still sit with them. After all he had a feeling they were bullied and he hated bullies.
"We couldn't get seats down their Professor. Nobody would budge over and let us sit. So we had to stay down here", the girl with bushy hair says
"Be that as it may. But you have to join your housemates", Minerva says
"That is not necessary, ma'am they are quite welcome to sit with Ilvermorny and I am sure Beauxbatons, Australia Academy, and Salem wouldn't mind. They can sit next to me and my siblings", Harry says calming and politely
Harry saw his parents smile in approval and Minerva frowned
"As you wish. But you 7 must be on your best behaviour", Minerva says to the girls
"Yes Professor", they say
Harry sat next to the girls with his siblings on his side and across from him and Ilvermorny students also sit next to them.
"Hello Harry Potter my betrothed", the blonde says, "I am Luna Lovegood"
Luna had dirty-blonde and she had pale silvery eyes that had a dreamy look. She was beautiful.
"Pleasure to meet you Miss Lovegood", Harry says taking her hand and kissing it
"Hello I am Padma Patil. I know your my betrothed too", Padma says
Harry looked at Padma and she looked exotic obviously of Indian Origin. She was indeed beautiful.
"Pleasure to meet you Miss Patil", Harry says kissing Padma's hand
"I am Su Li. I know I am your betrothed too", Su Li says
Su was obviously of either Chinese or Japanese origin. She was too beautiful.
"I am Lilith Moon. I also know I am your betrothed", Lilith says
Lilith had brown long hair and chocolate brown eyes.
"Pleasure to meet you Miss Moon", Harry says kissing her hand
"I am Isobel MacDougal. I also know your me and my sisters betrothed", Isobel says
Isobel had blonde hair and green eyes.
"Pleasure to meet you Miss MacDougal", Harry says kissing her hand
"I am Mandy Brocklehurst. I know your my betrothed", Mandy says
Mandy had light brown hair and blue eyes.
"Pleasure to meet you Miss Brocklehurst", Harry says kissing her had
"I am Hermione Granger", Hermione says
"Pleasure to meet you Miss Granger", Harry says kissing her hand
"Are you really Harry Potter?" Hermione asks
"Yes I am and those are my parents at the Head Table with my younger siblings. The siblings next to me are 12 and 11", Harry says, "These are the Octuplets Iolanthe, Charlus, Euphemia, Lotus, Ignotus, Jarred, Dorea and Ebony they are 12. And the Quadruplets Kunal, Rosalina, Flora, and Camilla. The rest of my siblings are with our parents"
"How many siblings do you have?" Hermione asks curiously
"32. 18 Girls and 14 boys. Nearly all named after family or flowers", Harry replies
"Harry my betrothed", Fleur says coming and sitting down
"My dearest Fleur", Harry says kissing her hand
"You betrothed to all of them?" Hermione asks
"Yes. I have know Fleur for a while but not the others that are your friends. I have other betroths in this hall I will be meeting", Harry says
"Who?" Hermione asks
"Daphne Greengrass, Tracey Davis, Susan Bones, Megan Jones, Morag MacDougal, Katie Bell and Fay Dunbar", Harry says
"Well Daphne and Tracey are those two at the Slytherin Table. Daphne has silvery blond hair and Tracey has black hair", Hermione says
Harry sees the two Hermione says and they were both beautiful. Hermione points out Susan Bones, Megan Jones, Katie Bell and Fay Dunbar too.
"So you Luna and Padma the Shadow Phoenix Alliance. So your Houses still part of the Alliance?" Harry asks
"Lord Greengrass is trying to lead the Alliance but it has fall without the Potters at the Head", Padma says
"Well I am sure my Dad will be fixing that", Harry replies, "Who is in the Alliance still?"
"Greengrass, Bones, Abbott, Prince, Davis, Patil, Lovegood, Perks, Brown, Diggory, Bulstrode, Zabini, Jones and MacDougal", Padma says, "Zabini and Bulstrode, Lord Greengrass was able to secure with Madam Bones's help. They are secret in our alliance"
"Who left the Alliance?" Harry asks
"The Boots, Macmillan's, Davies's, Turpin's, Black's, Lupin's and Longbottom", Luna says
"Longbottom? But they have always been allied to House Potter for centuries and Sirius Black was a dear friend of my parents as well as Remus Lupin", Harry says
"We don't know why they deflected but they are in Dumbledore's Alliance. But we do know that Professor Black and his wife Madam Bones have different views. So they are in two different alliances", Padma says
"Who is in Dumbledore's Alliance?" Harry asks
"Weasley, Longbottom, Black, Lupin, Moody, Shacklebolt, Ollivander, Prewett which is held by the Weasley family, McGonagall, McLaggen, and Slughorn and a couple of others", Luna says
"Who is in the Dark Alliance?" Harry asks
"Malfoy, Nott, Crabbe, Goyle, Nott, Avery, Carrow, Fudge, Umbridge, Crouch, Flint, Lestrange which is held in Malfoy's trust, Parkinson, Rowle, Travers, Yaxley, and Mulciber and a couple of others", Padma says
"What about another alliance?" Harry asks
"The Boots started their own alliance so they have the Macmillan, Smith, Chang, Edgecombe, Goldstein, Turpin, Davies, and Runcorn and a couple of others", Luna says
"The Neutral Alliance is Higgs, Bletchley, Orpington, Montague, Carmichael, Corner, Quirke, Belby, Dunbar, Hopkins and Marchbanks and a couple of others", Padma says
"Mmm. I will need to tell my father all this", Harry says
"Is your mother or father the Headmistress or Headmaster of Ilvermorny?" Hermione asks
"No she isn't or my Dad not even close. Headmaster Nixon, a First Gen, is ill and he asked my parents along with two other Professors to come along. My Mum you could say is the Headmistress of the Ilvermorny delegates and my father Deputy", Harry says
"What did you call your Headmaster? A first Gen was it?" Hermione asks
"First Gen is right. You all here in Britain and most of Europe and all other continents but Australia and France call them Muggle-Borns. We Americans believe the word 'Muggle' is very rude on the same turns on 'Mudblood'. Calling someone 'Mug' literally, means they are stupid or gullible", Harry says
"Calling someone a Muggle or Muggle-Born is a very great in insult", Fleur agrees
The witches eyes widen at that knowledge.
"How did we not realise that?" Mandy asks
"My own parents are – I can't even say it now since it sounds like an insult", Hermione says
"We call them No-Maj and No-Maj born witches and wizards First Gen", Harry says
"That's better. I like that", Hermione says smiling brightly
Harry thinks Hermione is radiant when she smiles. She really was a pretty witch. Maybe he could ask her out? He needed one more wife. After all his parents titles would pass to him but the three Matriarchal lines.
"You're a First-Gen?" Harry asks
"Yes. First-Gen is like first generation of witch or wizard?" Hermione asks
"Yes. My Mum thought she was at First Gen but she is actually a Pure-Blood and was adopted by No-Maj's", Harry says
"So what is your whole family doing here? Is it because your mother is in charge of the Ilvermorny Delegates?" Hermione asks
"My siblings are here for that reason but me I am a contender for the Ilvermorny Champion", Harry says
"But that is impossible", Mandy and Hermione say
"Yeh as Headmaster Dumbledore says only those 17 or older can compete", Su says
"Ilvermorny had a competition with students 14 years and up in September. The top 30 no matter their age would be allowed to compete. Headmaster Nixon and the MACUSA allowed it. I am the youngest student in the Ilvermorny Delegates. I was 2nd Overall in the competition", Harry says
"Second!" all the girls say
"Out of how many?" Lilith asks
"About 60", Harry says
"Wow", the girls say
"I doubt I will be champion. I am just happy to be able to meet by betroths and stay with my parents", Harry says with a shrug
"You will be champion Harry Potter", Luna says
"Thanks for the vote of confidence. But there are is one student that were higher then me. I don't mind being a spectator and supporting the Champion. So I don't thinks so. But I should believe my betrothed", Harry says smiling at Luna
Luna blushes
"We'll be happy to support you if you are Champion as well as the Hogwarts Champion", Padma says
"So why don't you all tell me about your life? So I know all about you", Harry says
"Sure", the girls say
James and Lily were sitting at the end of the table with their children with Amelia next to Lily and Sirius, Remus and Tonks near them. So was Minerva, Filius and then Dumbledore while the other Headmasters and Headmistresses where on the other side of Dumbledore.
Lily looked at her older children and they were talking with several Ravenclaw's and Fleur Delacour which Lily and James knew quite well.
"Who are those Ravenclaw's? Filius?" James asks
"They are Padma Patil, Su Li, Lilith Moon, Isobel MacDougal, Luna Lovegood, Mandy Brocklehurst and Hermione Granger", Filius replies
"Well that explains how they get along so well", Lily says
"Why is that?" Remus asks
"They are betrothed. Except Miss Granger. But it looks like my son has taken a liking to her", James says
They were shocked that Harry was betrothed to them. So was Dumbledore. How did he not know about the contracts?
"Miss Granger is Muggle-Born", Minerva says
Lily and James wince they both hated that name. One reason they didn't want to stay in the Castle.
"She is also the brightest witch of her generation. Like you where Lady Potter", Dumbledore says
"Why is he also taking to the Veela from Beauxbatons? She is sitting with your Ilvermorny Students and Hogwarts", Sirius asks
"That is Fleur Delacour. She is also Harry's betrothed. Both her and Harry know each other well since they see each other in the Summer either in France or the States", Lily replies
That again shocked them.
"Are you sure she is not using her allure on him?" Remus asks
Lily and James glare.
"Her allure has no effect on Harry or any off our children. Or me. We know they love each other deeply", James says
"Is these are all your children? How young is you youngest she look only a few months old", Amelia asks to relieve the tension
"She is 2 months. We have 32 children. 18 girls and 14 boys. We are done having children now we have quite enough", Lily says chuckling
"I agree those boys are trouble and the I am dreading when the girls get to dating age. But I think Harry will be chasing boys away", James says chuckling
"Why is that?" Tonks asks
"Harry is very protective of his family. And his sisters he would scrutinize each boy who gets near his sisters and probably the girls for his brothers", Lily says smiling
"How did Harry get to be a contender for Ilvermorny?" Remus asks
"Ilvermorny had a competition with about 60 students ages 14 and up in September. Harry made the delegates he was second overall", James says
"But we believe he was holding back so he would have probably being first", Lily says proudly
Dumbledore frowns could Harry Potter really be that powerful?
There was suddenly noise behind James and Lily. And they see two men enter. James recognised one as Bartemius Crouch Sr.
"It is Barty Crouch Sr", James whispers to Lily
"looks like he got demoted from Law Enforcement", Lily whispers back
"Bartemius, Ludo. You're rather late. I expected you before the feast began", Dumbledore says
"Blame Barty here. There apparently were complications with the Goblet of Fire", Ludo says
"Two rookie Aurors where stopping us from taking it", Crouch growls
"I will take to the Bartemius", Amelia says
"It is here now?" Dumbledore asks
"Yes. Where is Headmaster Nixon? I do not see him", Ludo asks
"I am afraid he came with down with an illness. He asked 4 Professors at Ilvermorny to come in his stead. I trust you recognises them? Lord and Lady Potter? Lord Potter, Lady Potter let me introduce you too Ludo Bagman and –", Dumbledore says
"Bartemius Crouch. Who used to be my boss", James says calmly
Both Crouch and Bagman's eyes widen in surprise and disbelief.
"That is not possible", Ludo says
"Aren't you both supposed to be dead?" Crouch asks
"Barty that was rude. My apologies for my friends outburst, Lord and Lady Potter. It had been a trying night", Ludo says
"Apology accept", James says
"Take seats gentleman and eat before the food is gone", Dumbledore says
Both Crouch and Bagman take their seats and start to eat.
"Forgive Bartemius. He's been overworked with the Triwizard Tournament and what happened at the Quidditch World Cup", Dumbledore says
"We heard rumours about what happened. Death Eaters and the Dark Mark people are saying. Care to explain?" James asks
Dumbledore sighs.
"I will tell you Prongs, Lily. I was there with the Weasley's", Sirius says launching into the tale
Harry and his girls had been learning what they could about each other. Hermione and the others were interested in all the courses offered at Ilvermorny and their OWL requirement.
"So what do you take?" Hermione asks
"My three magical creature languages are Gobbledegook, Elven and Centauian and my two partial are Merish and Gargish. My two Ancient Languages are Ancient Greek, and Ancient Egyptian and one partial is Ancient Persian and extra is Latin. My three No-Maj languages are French, Spanish, Italian and my two Partial are Danish and Greek but I am also taking Dutch, Celtic and Gaelic. I have a gift for languages. My two martial arts are Tai Chi and Taekwondo but also Karate. My four No-Maj subjects after English, Maths, Physics and Algebra and three extra is Biology, Literature and Calculus. My 2 magical craftsman's are Wandlore/Woodwork and Jewellery design. My 3 fine arts are Music composition and Playing the Piano and Drawing. My Magical subjects are Arithmancy, Ancient Runes, Battle Magic, Care of Magical Creatures, Charms, Curse Breaking, Enchanting, Duelling, Flying, Government, Healing, Herbology, History of Magic, Law, Magical Traditions, Mind Studies, Politics, Technomagic, Transfiguration, Potions, and Warding. My clubs are Broom Construction, Creative Writing, and Fencing", Harry says
"How do you keep up with it all?" Hermione asks
"Time management", Harry says smiling, "Helps having two teachers as parents"
"Will you teach us some of those subjects?" Padma asks
"We will see if we can fit those things in", Harry says smiling
The golden plates disappeared after dessert had been finished and Dumbledore stood up.
"The moment has come. The Triwizard Tournament is about to start. I would like to say a few words of explanations before we bring in the casket just to clarify the procedure which we will be following this year. But firstly, let me introduce, for those who don't know them, Mr Bartemius Crouch, Head of the Department of International Magical Co-Operation and Mr Ludo Bagman, Head of the Department of Magical Games and Sports", Dumbledore says and everyone claps politely, "Mr Bagman, and Mr Crouch have worked tirelessly over the last few months on arrangements for the Triwizard Tournament and they will be joining myself, Lady Potter and the other Headmasters and Headmistresses on the judging panel that will judge the champions effort"
Everyone claps and looks at Lily and James most people didn't know it was the famous couple that were supposedly dead.
"The Casket, then. If you please Mr Filch", Dumbledore says
Finch carries a great wooden chest encrusted with jewels. It looked extremely old. Everyone was whispering excitedly.
"The instructions for the tasks the champions will face this year have already been examined by Mr Crouch and Mr Bagman and they have made the necessary arrangements for challenge. There will be three tasks, spaced throughout the school year, and they will test the champions in many different ways . . .their magical prowess – their daring – their powers of deduction – and, of course, their ability to cope with danger. As you know there will be a champion for each school. The champions will be chosen by an impartial selector: the Goblet of Fire", Dumbledore says
Dumbledore taps the casket thee times and it opens and Dumbledore reaches inside and pulls out a large, roughly hewn wooden cup. It was brimming with dancing blue-white flames.
"Anybody wishing to submit themselves as a champion must write their name and school clearly upon a slip of parchment and drop it into the Goblet. Aspiring champions have 24 hours in which to put their names forward. Tomorrow night, Halloween, the goblet will return the names of the three it has judged most worthy to represent their schools. The goblet will be place in the entrance hall tonight, where it will be freely accessible to all those wishing to compete. To ensure that no underage student yields to temptation. I will be drawing an Age Line around the Goblet of Fire once it has been placed in the entrance hall. Nobody under the age of seventeen will be able to cross the line", Dumbledore says
Harry looks at his parents and the nod at him and his Dad winks. They would take care of the problem.
"Finally. I wish to impress upon you wishing to compete that this tournament is not to be entered into lightly. One a champion has been selected by the Goblet of Fire, he or she is obliged to see the tournament through to the end. The placing of your name in the Goblet constitutes a binding, magical contract. There can be no change of heart once you have become a champion. Please be very sure, therefore, that you are wholeheartly prepared to play before you drop you name into the goblet. Now, I think it is time for bed. Goodnight to you all", Dumbledore says
"Before everyone goes", James says standing up and everyone looks at him, "Ilvermorny has set up a Quidditch Tent and we are inviting all schools to participate in a Quidditch Competition. It doesn't matter how many teams your school wants to enter and the games against each other will be chosen at random. A trophy I have made will go to the winners of the final match at the end of the year"
Cheers rose from all students. The teachers were impressed by what James was offering.
"Please tell your head of house or a teacher if you want to compete with a team. That is all", James says, "Now off to bed"
"Ilvermorny Students. We will go back to the tents that Professors Sandersons have set up. Professor J Potter and I will be taking Harry to sort out his name in the goblet. I will also sort out the 16 year olds. Now please follow your lead Ilvermorny student", Lily says
"We will met you with you fellow betrothed in the Library tomorrow", Mandy says
"I look forward to seeing everyone there", Harry says kissing each of his betroths on the cheek and smiles at Hermione who blushes
Harry kisses Fleur on the lips as he had known her longer and she goes off with the Beauxbatons delegates.
The Ilvermorny students go out. And Harry and his siblings go over to their mother and father.
"Well lets go and sort you out Harry", James says
"We will go to my office", Dumbledore says noticing them
"Thank you Headmaster", Lily says
So they follow Dumbledore with the rest of the Headmasters and Headmistresses and Ludo and Crouch.
"This is going to be fun", Harry thought as they go to the office and he prepares himself for an argument about him putting his name in…
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