Chapter Thirteen
Christmas Eve
Cornelius Fudge felt as if his world was crashing down upon him. He was elected in 1990 on May 7th. He had held office now for one year and 7 months. In that time nothing had happen like this. He had seen only seen three people as Minister of Magic kissed. Two of them where past Death Eaters, who had gone mad and killed two other inmates and about to try to escaped. The other was a man who had started to use love potions on muggle girls to lure them to him. Then would impregnate them, and wipe their memories. That was a horrible mess to deal with. The Muggle police at the time thought there was a drug being used called ruffie. He was only able to get the death penalty because many of the dark families decided not to show. That day he saw what Madam Bones could do. Many of the people voted him guilty and where horrified with the man thought the kiss was still too kind. Cornelius had even went ahead to set up a fund for the 10 children who would be going to Hogwarts. The most recent child was to be in three weeks and become an orphan he had learned. The only good was Amelia had set up a family for that child who was magical.
When he was Junior Minister in the Department of Magical Accidents and Catastrophes, and Millicent Bagnold was Minister of Magic. He had to watch five other Witches and Wizards have their soul eaten. He has never enjoyed it, and never wanted it for anyone. He felt the veil was a better option for the punishments. Only person he would ever wish the kiss upon would have been He-Who-Must-Not-be-Named.
In all the times he had seen the kiss be dealt out though, nothing had ever happened like this. He was watching in horror as Quirrell's turban fell off and the Dark Lord's face was on the back of his head like a parasite. Then to see him leave Quirrell and fly at the boy who lived. Everything was happening so fast, he couldn't even use his wand to do anything. He watched as the boys eyes opened and they were glowing red. Fudge couldn't believe how this turned into such a nightmare as the boy was now being possessed by that Monster. His gaze turned to the whimpering man still chained with the Dementor holding his face. As the Dementor dropped Quirrell back into his seat he left him there, and was heading towards the Ace. No one had seen this happen before. He shouted at the Dementor to stop. Only for nothing to happen and then had to watch in silence as their savior was lifted out of his seat to be given a kiss.
Everyone watched as the only know person to live through a killing cruse be kissed. They watched as small white sphere that was a soul float out of his mouth into the dark creatures. Somehow the soul looked dark and twisted, and everyone who had seen the kiss been given would later thinking back on it and agree. How that soul had felt off as something was wrong with it. Then once the soul was eaten they watched as the Dementor go back for more like he wanted seconds, like there was more.
The Dementor was not going to get the chance for seconds. It wasn't stopped by Madam Bones, but by the boy everyone thought who had his soul just eaten.
Ace was on fire and while the Dementor held him in his hands. He grabbed the Dementor by its neck. The Dementor was screaking and wriggling in pain. Ace had faced many on the grand line with many different powers. One of the people had a devil fruit. That devil fruit let the user enter and control the person's body. He been lucky then and beaten the user. Since he had one of his fits and fell asleep knocking his body and the devil fruit user into the ocean. At the time he did not have a devil Fruit so he was perfectly fine. This time though was easier than last time for some reason. He could feel the monster inside of him and it was not something he liked. Some reason he no longer had the burning pain in his head anymore. Ace flared his flame flame power as he saw his body had started to be covered in ice. From the Dementor, he was killing the beast with his fire. Then turned his focus on whatever entered his body.
Doing what Marco had been teaching him he was able to use his Armor haki and Conquers haki to blast him out of his body.
Voldemort grabbed his chest as if in pain. He looked to see Ace tossing the dead Dementor to the ground. Whatever just happen while he was inside Ace had caused him pain. Looking at Ace killing a Dementor made him worried. Soon he was glaring at all the people and seeing a flash of Red magic heading his way. He was able to dodge it only to see Moody and Madam Bones sending spells at him. Voldemort sent a glare at them before fleeing.
Ace is looking down at the Dementor, "I thought I said as long as I don't have to do any kissing, sounds fine to me. Did that really have to be my first kiss so gross."
He then fell to the ground out cold. It was the surprise actions of the newest reporter that shocked everyone. As she ran over grabbing chocolate milk that had just been ordered before Ace had gotten there, off a table. Once she was at Ace's side she was leaning forward and opening Ace's mouth. Then taking some chocolate milk into her mouth and kissing Ace's unresponsive lips. Using this action to force him to take chocolate into his mouth from hers. Madam Bones was next to her and stroking his passage way to help keep him from choking.
Ace should be shivering as he started to move, but his flame flame fruit made it so he didn't feel any cold. He was pale to everyone who was looking at the boy, he looked as if death was holding him.
Death though, was waiting for Quirrell, he even seemed surprised at the turn of events going on.
While Roger who held some paper work, looked down at his son worried.
Madam Bones had run over to help Ace but knew that she had to make sure it was Ace and not the Dark Lord somehow still there. She had her wand pressed to his neck as he had started to come to. "I need to see your eyes Lord Portgas. Open your eyes and let me see them."
When he did, she saw Ace eyes looking at her and not Voldemort. She saw in his eyes that moment, not the eyes of a child, but someone who has seen so much pain in their life, and who almost lost more than his life. She smiled though and lowered her wand and started to check on him.
Moody looked at the Dementor and saw it was dead. "Minister Fudge, Portgas killed it."
"Is he ok?" He was worried about the boy and had just pissed himself.
Madam Bones smiled "Ace how are you doing."
"Some reason I feel better, like a weight has been lifted." Madam Bones was looking at his forehead and saw his scar was bleeding.
"I need to take you to the hospital to have you looked over." She said looking firm making it known he had no choice in the matter.
"Yes please. And what about Quirrell?"
Minister Fudge glared at the Dementor "He was given the death sentence. After what happen, all raise their hand in favor of the veil being used."
He watched as almost the entire room raised their hand. "Good he will be forced through."
Madam Longbottom was now next to Mr. Portgas and Felicity Green. "Mr. Portgas are you alright." She was worried for the boy who was good friends with her grandson.
Albus was standing in the group looking over Ace, "You should have him brought to Hogwarts, we can take care of him there." He said looking at Madam Bones.
"He is going to the Hospital, you are needed else where Mr. Dumbledore." She was still checking over Ace making sure he wouldn't die on her.
Albus was taken aback and Minister Fudge walked over seeing Ace was fine. "We need to get this dealt with." He motioned some Aurors and Moody to follow him. Dumbledore left with the Minister to see Quirrell taken through the Veil. The room was soon almost empty. Besides the few reporters who were checking on him.
Felicity Green was over looking at him "Are you alright?"
Ace smiled at her, "Yeah I will be fine, had worse than this before. And thank you."
"Why are you thanking me?" She asked looking at him.
"Besides: Moody and Madam Bones here. You were the only one in this room who acted right away. You were screaming which got the other Aurors moving. Then you where the one I just woke up to kissing me. Why was that anyway?"
"That was so I could get chocolate into you. It helps negate the effect Dementor gives." She turned to Madam Bones "was that He-Who-must-not-be-names?"
Ace answered her "Voldemort yep that was him."
"Are you sure."
Ace looked at her "I have the memories of that man killing my family. Of my father telling my mother to run. As she picked me up, and carried me off trying to get away. I remember hearing my father fighting. Then him finding us, she had forgotten her wand otherwise she would still be alive right now. I can see her begging that monster to not kill me. Him telling her to step aside, saying she didn't have to die. I remember him casting the spell at her because she wouldn't move out of the way. Then he turned to me. He looked down at me with those red eyes as he casted the killing cruse. I remember the green light flashing back on him. Yes I can I can remember everything." He said weakly.
Madam Longbottom looked at the boy in shock no child or man should have to remember something like that.
That moment though Madam Bones was helping Ace out of the room and by having to force him on a stretcher, to take him to the hospital. The reporters where there taking photos like crazy.
Madam Bones was given a portkey. "Ministry." Ace heard her say. She and two other Aurors where whisked away.
Ace felt a powerful jerk behind his navel, the ground vanished from beneath his him, his hand was glued to the Madam Bones for she was holding a necklace in his hand and the others; he was banging into the others as they all sped forwards in a swirl of colors and a rush of wind, the kettle pulling them onwards… until he hit the ground hard.
The journey to St. Mungo's was quite quick. The reception area looked pleasantly festive: the crystal orbs that illuminated St. Mungo's had been colored red and gold to become gigantic, glowing Christmas baubles; holly hung around every doorway; and shining white Christmas trees covered in magical snow and icicles glittered in every corner, each one topped with a gleaming gold star. It was less crowded, although halfway across the room Ace found himself being lifted as he was tied to the stretcher. He saw a wizard with a walnut jammed up his left nostril.
A nurse ran up to Madam Bones with two other nurses behind her. He could now see more doctors rushing about. "Madam Bones what happen?" They were given alert for when the emergency Portkeys where used by the Aurors. That way they could get fast treatment.
She looked to the witch, "I just watched as a Dementor kiss this boy who was at the time being possessed by a very evil spirit."
"Yo!" Ace replied looking at the witch who saw the lighting blot scar on his forehead and how pale he was.
She nodded and waved a wand having a clipboard come flying to her and started to fill in the documents needed. As Madam Bones was giving a detailed report, the woman at the same time was scanning the boy to see any negative effects on him. As they got to the room for Ace she wasn't batting an eyelash hearing about the dark lord sprit. She was more worried about her patient.
Ace was barely awake but could see he was in a huge room. "Send word to have chocolate brought as soon as possible."
.oOoOo.
Amelia Bones was waiting at the hospital for Ace's results to be given. Since he had no family, there wasn't anyone to be looking after him at the moment. She opened the paper to see that it would be a huge mess to be cleaned up.
She groaned thinking it looked more like a tabloid than the paper but knew everything was the truth.
Opening the Daily Prophet she saw on the front page.
Boy-Who-Live Kissed
By Ashley Shander
Trial Gone Bad
By: Susan Brown
Ministry Of Magic in Chaos.
By: Felicity Green
She flipped through the paper, Trial Held Up, Ministry of Magic at a Standstill, Potter family name been changed Boy-who-lived now an adult? Boy-Who-Lived is Ace D Portgas. Dementor's Kiss goes terribly wrong. He-who-Must-not-Be-named might still Be Around, Hogwarts Professor found guilty. Reporter might have saved Lord Portgas Life, Dementor Killed.
She groaned and started to read the paper that way she would be able to handle the press when the time came down to it. First one was on the front cover with Ace being held up and kissed by the Dementor, she could see the soul coming out of his mouth to be eaten. Something about it looked wrong. Looking closer at the image she watched as his scar started to bleed more as the soul came out of his mouth.
Boy-Who-Live Kissed
By Ashley Shander
Yesterday the trial over Quirinus Rachelle Quirrell had started at ten in the morning. The voting did not start till noon. At that time one of the family heirs became an adult. It wasn't just any heir though. It was the heir of the Potter family. The family name has also been changed to Portgas. This is the same boy who had to save two of his teammate's life during a Quidditch game. He is also the one who was able to knock out the full grown mountain troll that was set loose into Hogwarts.
Since Lord Portgas claimed head of the family and was not there, they could not finish the voting until he showed up. This left all members of the Wizengamot trapped in the room till Lord Portgas was found. So all members were trapped in the room and not able to perform magic, only one's allowed are the Aurors, and only magic they can do it to help seek justices, and potions to find the truth until the vote has been cast.
Once Lord Portgas was found it was getting close to one in the morning when he showed up. Quickly the vote was casted. More info on the trial and hold up can be found in the articles, Trial Held Up page 4, Ministry of Magic at a Standstill, page6. Hogwarts Professor Found Guilty, on page 7. Once the vote was cast and decided that the Professor would receive the kiss is where everything went wrong. The man as seen in the image is wearing a turban and able to break loose from the stunner spells.
As you can see his turban falls off and a face in on the back of his head. Looking into it many believe that it might be He-Who-must-not-be-named. You can see in the images captured how he flees his host body and fly's towards Ace D Portgas. The spirit entered his body and that is where everything went downhill. The Dementor who should be only giving a kiss to Quirrell turn to Ace lifting him in the air to give him a kiss.
This is where something amazing happen, the boy who lived killed this Dementor with fire. It is being speculated that he used accidental magic to cause fire to burn the creature.
Madam Bones saw that it just went on to tell what had happen. The other two articles on the front page though worried her just a bit.
Trial Gone Bad
By: Susan Brown
What should have been a stander trial went horribly wrong yesterday December 23, 1991. Quirinus Rachelle Quirrell was being put on trial for the attempted murder of one Ace D Portgas. Which about caused the death of two others being Fred and George Weasley. As they were playing Quidditch on the Gryffindor team. Quirrell using dark magic was able to mess with Mr. Portgas's broom causing it to act out of control and flying higher and higher. Meaning death for anyone who fell at that height. Something had gone wrong when the spell broke though making the Weasley's brooms stop working as they started to plummet to their death. This was not the only thing he was on trial for. He was also standing trial for releasing a full grown mountain troll into a school full of students and staff members.
This troll had run into all of the Gryffindor house. With Perfect Percy Weasley taking charge telling all third years and below to get against the wall. The fourth years and up to up front to protect the younger students. They were going to make their escape to find out one of the students who had not been at the dinner earlier, was in the bathroom. With the troll in-between them, and Percy's younger twin brothers Fred and George voiced a short cut. One of them led the students down a short cut to get to the common room. While the boy who lived took this time to fight the troll. This gave Percy the time to go and save the younger student. The older students where sending spells off to help the young man, to help save the young girl. The-Boy-Who-Lived was able to knock the troll out just as the teachers showed up.
This memory was viewed in front of all of the Wizengamot during the trial of Quirinus Rachelle Quirrell. Those initial crimes were horrific. From viewing everything that went on it seemed this man might be set free. Only having Ace D Portgas, who was Harry James Potter before his name was changed. Becoming an adult stopped everything. Since he holds two known votes being the Potter Family vote, now known as Portgas. As well as the Black family name as the heir. Because he was not there, everything had to be put on hold.
Madam Bones decided to skip the rest having scanned it over. Reading about how it took forever to find Portgas, then the detailed report over the Dementor kiss. She looked at the next article.
Ministry Of Magic in Chaos.
By: Felicity Green
As many of the readers are reading today's articles about the trial over one Quirinus Rachelle Quirrell. You find out about the Boy-Who-Lived, to the Dementor acting up, to an accidental kiss. A spirit sharing the body of one Quirrell, to it attacking Lord Portgas, and then the first known Dementor to be killed.
The questions today is how did all this come to be. Everything seemed to be going rather smoothly until Mr. Portgas become an adult. The place had to wait-
Madam bones groaned as she read this one. Though was shocked at the last bit.
Only bright light out of all of this was the sift actions of one Madam Bones, who took charge once the Chaos started to ensure the courtroom. She had casted the patronus to try and stop the first kiss from happening. Once the Dementor was dead and Ace was on the ground she helped save the young Lords life. Only for her to check and make sure he was not possessed still. Since his eyes had changed. Everyone had to watch as the spirit which looked like the dark lord flee the building.
This makes me wonder since everyone who has been to Hogwarts knows what a ghost looks like. This did not look like a ghost. Does it mean he wasn't fully killed like we thought? With the Ministry in Chaos when will we find out the answers that we want to know? What will be happening to the magical community if He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named is still around? Was he hurt when the Dementor gave young Portgas the kiss? Will Lord Portgas pull through and live?
Madam Bones rolled up her paper she looked to the clock and see the time. It was now eight in the morning.
.oOoOo.
Ace was walking through the forest and saw Luffy up ahead. "LUFFY!" He had not seen his brother in so long and the last time he was crying and heartbroken.
Luffy was putting his hat down in the one place it be safe on the island when he heard Ace yelling his name.
That moment he saw his brother running up to him. But something was wrong. It wasn't till his brother was close that he saw it. Ace was shorter and younger. He looked like he did the day he met his brother.
"This is a mystery."
Ace groaned but looked up at Luffy smiling "I missed you Luffy."
Luffy pinched himself having been told by Hancock. When she found out he was having horrible dreams, that if he started to have a nightmare he could pinch himself to see if it was a dream or not. Luffy felt it and looked at Ace who was in front of him.
"Ace is that really you. I can feel my pinch meaning I am not asleep." He was trying not to cry, when he looked back up he felt a warm hand on his shoulder. Seeing Ace looking at him smiling.
"Come on Luffy cheer up. I am trying to get back to you." Ace looked at his hand to see he was not fully there. "Some reason though I have been able to see Marco and talk to him. I have seen you Luffy. It breaks my heart having watch you in so much pain. I am sorry." He was looking at his brother who was about to cry. "I will find a way back to you and everyone else I promise. Just keep it a secret for me."
Luffy was on his knees looking at Ace about to have a break down when Ace punched him in the head. "I don't like crybabies. Now you need to get stronger and become pirate king."
Luffy nodded smiling and sniffed his nose, and whipped his tears from his face. "Ace where are you?"
"Some weird world. I am learning magic right now."
"Wow so cool." Luffy had stars in his eyes while trying not to cry. He was holding it in so much. Only to see Ace fading "Ace…. Ace don't go. Please don't leave me."
"Luffy don't worry I will come back."
"You said you wouldn't-"
.o.O.0.O.o.
Ace yawned waking up to see a nurse and doctor standing over him.
He groaned sitting up and was upset he just left Luffy. It couldn't have just been a dream. He thought back to everything that had happen. When he had got to the hospital they were forcing him to eat tons of chocolate and casting spells over him to keep a check for his health. They decided it was a miracle that he was alive. The healer said Death must like him and only could explain why he was alive.
Death at that moment was stomping like a child having a tantrum. Over the fact he should have had Ace be dead. The same time though he was happy since he had part Tom Marvolo Riddle's soul now.
The Nurse looked down to see Ace sitting up. She smiled at him "How are you feeling?"
"Just fine, real hungry though."
"I will have them bring you food. You are lucky to be alive."
Ace thought of Akainu fist through his stomach "Yeah I know." Then to Luffy breaking down and everything since then.
That moment the doctor walked over to look at him "Mr. Portgas I have no idea what happen early this morning when the Dementor kissed you. But all I can say from the test I have done it might have been something from the spirit that took over your body. Though other theory is it might be something to do with your lightning bolt scar. Because when you came in it was bleeding-"
"Is there anything wrong with me?"
"No all signs point to you are healthy. But there was a residue of dark magic around your scar that has all but faded since you got here. Madam Bones is outside. And I believe Madam Longbottom just arrived with her grandson. All three would like to see you. You are in perfect health and free to go. Though, before you go back to Hogwarts, please come back so I can do a check up on you."
Ace nodded and that moment Madam Bones walked in with Madam Longbottom.
Bones looked at Ace "I am so sorry what happen. It should have never happen-"
"It is fine. I am alive." He said and saw Neville walking in who looked at him worried.
Neville smiled with relief when he saw Ace "You're ok."
"Yep. Now it would be better if I could get out of here. That sounds amazing right now."
The doctor walked in and handed Ace three potions. "Take these tonight. Also you are to have a one pound of chocolate each day for a week. And if possible drink hot chocolate."
"Why?"
"Chocolate was something a wizard and muggle made and found out helped with the effects of the Dementor's. Also if you have any changes in your health come back right away."
Ace rolled his eyes, only thought was freedom.
It was Christmas Eve, and Ace had many plans to do. Neville had been taken out of the room while he been getting ready to leave. As he walked out of his room he looked to see Neville sitting on a chair with his gran next to him. "Hey Neville, ready to hang out?" He smiled to see Neville look up at him he had tears in his eyes.
Ace walked over to him "What are you doing crying?"
Neville looked up with the paper in his hand and the photo of seeing Ace being kissed.
Ace knew what was wrong and smiled "You know, I thought it was a bad first kiss, but not bad enough to have you crying as well. We have to get going to hit the town and get our shopping done."
Madam Longbottom looked at the boys and smiled seeing Neville was now smiling though sniffing too and drying his tears up. She had taken him to see his parents, since yesterday his Uncle had collected him in the court room. When he found out what happen to Ace he been relieved seeing him. Only when he saw his parents he saw what could have been Ace but worse.
"If that is fine with you Madam Longbottom."
"Where are you boys planning to go?"
"There a couple of stores I was needing to run to in the muggle world. I have spare clothes Neville can wear to blend in. I was also thinking about Lunch and maybe some other fun things."
"I would prefer if an adult or someone older was to go with you."
Ace placed his hand on his chest and bowed to her. "I promise Madam Longbottom, I will let no harm happen to Neville while he is with me today."
There was a flash of light meaning it was a magical binding promise.
Augusta looked at the boys and brought out a watch from her bag. "Neville this was your fathers. It has a portkey, all you must do is say the secret word." She handed over to him and whispered it in his ear. "You must have your father's wand touching the bracelet for it to work."
Neville looked at it shocked and smiled "I will keep it safe Gran."
"I know you will. Now I plan to pick you up around 4P.M. at the Leaky Cauldron. That way you may have time to clean up before the party. It is only 10 a.m. Now Ace I plan to have you stay the night I know you will be spending tomorrow evening with another boy from your year. But tonight you will stay with us. Have fun boys." She handed Neville some money to head out with.
Madam Bones smiled at her "I have watched as you raised Neville and noticed you watch him like a Hawk. Why let him go wondering around the city now?"
"Because Mr. Portgas has brought the best out of him. I also saw that Ace acted more like an adult than most adults last night in that room. With Neville going to Hogwarts he is growing to become the person I knew he could be. With that magical promise I know Neville is safe. That doesn't mean I do not worry though."
.o.O.o.
Neville and Ace where quickly at the leaky cauldron and made a mad dash to his room. One thing Ace was glade for was the fact that Tom informed him that the rooms where closed. When someone rented a room no one but that person could enter them for the time they were being rented for.
Neville was surprised at how much attention Ace was getting and was glad for the safe haven of his room. Once he was in there he saw Ace looking through some things.
"Need help?"
"Just trying to find some receipts. I mean with your party we have to dress nice."
"You could just wear your school robes-"
"Neville you know I hate those things." Ace found the papers he was looking for. "Come on lets go."
Neville was surprised that they were heading into the muggle world. He found it strange how well Ace could navigate through the world. Neville was now grateful for the clothes that Ace had him change into. Neville noticed after walking for a bit they were in front of a nice store for men's clothes. "Come on Neville."
As Ace walked in the man who helped him before walked up. "Hello Ace your clothes are ready and is this your friend?"
"Yes it is. Do you think it will fit?"
"Why don't we get you checkd out, then your friend and we can fix anything that needs to be fixed."
"Fine with me."
"Neville I got you a suit to wear for the party."
Neville looked at Ace "You didn't"
"No buts, now come on."
He pushed Neville towards the woman who was smiling at the young boys. "Hello my name is Lisa. I will be helping both of you. Who shall be first?" Ace stepped forward and went to try the clothes on. Ace came out wearing clothes that made him look very smart. He moved around in it and smiled happy with how easy it was to move.
"It works." Ace said looking at his dark clothes thinking how he looked like he would fit with Shiki the Lion's men when they are all meeting up. He been there the day Luffy destroyed the place looking for info but Luffy had left so fast he couldn't say hi. Then with the marines showing up he had to book it. Though that had led to him finding out some of the last pieces to finding Blackbeard. He smiled and went to Neville who looked out of place. "Ok Neville it is your turn."
Neville looked nervous but when he came out it was even easier to see the baby fat disappearing from the running every day. Lisa looked to Ace "There are some small adjustments that need to be done. If you want to come back in an hour we can have everything fixed up for both of you."
"Sure thing." Both Ace and Neville got dressed in their street clothes and headed out.
Neville was having a wonderful time as he walked around the town with Ace. Not only did they have some lunch called pizza. Something he had never had. Ace had eaten five pizzas all by himself and half of the pizza he had. During the time out with Ace, he could see all of the lights put up and the trees. Neville felt a slight pain in his heart seeing all the happy families out shopping. He looked to Ace wondering how he could handle it. He still had his parents in a strange way. Ace though had no one.
"Hey Neville wait here, I will be right back." Ace ran off to a booth to buy something.
Neville noticed that Ace was buying something and writing out a check for the man to hand Ace an envelope. Ace put it in his bag and walked back over smiling.
Neville looked at him only to have Ace smiling. "Sorry I had missed being able to pick them up yesterday and had to pay for them today. Hey Neville want to go see a movie?"
Neville looked to Ace "What's a movie?"
Ace looked at him shocked then thought back how they didn't have any from where he was from. "Come one you will see what is playing."
.o.O.o.
Neville walked out of the cinema with shock. "Are you telling me muggles can fly, and who is this Peter Pan? I have never heard of this place called Never Land."
Ace smiled since he had seen the cartoon Peter Pan when he had been in school. Since they had all the children watch it one day when it snowed so much they couldn't let anyone outside. He had to say he really enjoyed the movie Hook, though did not like Captain Hook from the South Blue but did fit how he looked in the cartoon Peter Pan movie. "Neville it was just a story that is fake. Someone wrote the story and then people made it into a movie. So people can go and enjoy it. If you want we can go see other movies over the break if you want." He heard other's coming out of different theater singing be our guest.
"Ace you're telling me that what we saw was fake."
Ace looked to Neville "Yes it is fiction it was made up. It is made for the enjoyment of others."
Neville couldn't believe it. His Uncle always said there was nothing worth exploring in the muggle world. They had nothing worthwhile. He walked with Ace to see his eyes where opened wide. Not only had he had fun and tired different food today. He had enjoyed his day with Ace. He watched as Ace was getting his and Aces dress clothes.
Neville mind was reeling from everything today. That he did not even noticed when they got back to the leaky cauldron. "Hey Ace can we go to Alley that way I can get everyone gifts."
"Sure thing why didn't you say something."
"Was…. Well with what happen yesterday I have just been worried about you."
Ace looked at Neville "Why would that matter?"
"It's just when I found out what happen last night… I was shocked. I know what happens to people who are kissed." His uncle had told him enough. "I was just so worried that I lost you as my friend."
Ace looked to Neville who had paused but started to talk again. "I mean I have never had a friend before. Hermione was ok but more bossy you were the first person who saw something in me. I just don't want to lose you."
Ace looked at Neville. For a moment he saw standing next to Neville was a younger Luffy crying thinking he died. He put his hand to his head thinking about his brother. He then looked to Neville "Don't worry Neville it will take much more than that to harm me. I won't die."
"Promise Ace."
Ace looked to Neville smiling "Promise. Now let's get going." Ace felt horrible all his thoughts where about Luffy and his brothers now. Though he smiled he could only think about home.
.o.O.o.
Ace walked to the main Lobby with all the gifts. The Longbottom Manor was huge and had an open area. With a giant tree in the main lobby. The fireplace was huge, and the stairwell was on both sides of the room leading up to bedrooms up above. The right side of the house had the den and a library. Left side of the house had the dining hall and the ballroom. Neville told Ace how the secret doors lead to the kitchen and the basement. Which had nothing in there at the moment.
Ace walked over to see Susan, and her Aunt greeting Neville. Ace smiled walking up, "Hello Susan, Madam Bones." Ace bowed.
Susan ran up giving Ace a hug. "I am so happy you are ok. You amazed everyone Ace Portgas. Oh I am sorry." She stood proper and looked him up and down. "Where did you get your clothes?" She looked at Neville as well. "Both of you look amazing."
Madam Bones chuckled. "I must agree you both look sharp."
Ace smiled "I got our clothes made in the muggle world." He smiled making sure to stick with Makino's manors.
Madam Bones smiled "Well Mr. Portgas you look stunning. You as well Mr. Longbottom. Now where are we putting the gifts?"
Neville looked nervous "Under the tree."
The two ladies smiled and put the gifts where they belonged and walked off.
Augusta walked up seeing Neville "Neville why don't you join everyone in the ballroom. I will greet our guests." She said and Neville nodded and was dragged off with Ace. They headed into the ballroom and spotted more of their friends waiting there.
Ace smiled seeing the Quidditch team was there. Neville was dragged over while the team was talking to each other.
Fred lowered his head "Oliver-"
George looked at him, "We found out our brooms where destroyed with what-"
"Ever Quirrell did. We will be using school-"
"Brooms we might want to think of what to-"
"Do. Since we will not be as fast."
"We will have to play smarter."
Oliver sighed "I will find out what we can do. Maybe some of the other teams will let you borrow their brooms."
Ace looked to the boys. "Hey go look under the tree both of you. It is not your gift since it was my fault your brooms broke I just thought I return the favor."
Fred and George took off running to the tree with Oliver hot on their heels.
Seamus walked over to Ace and Neville "Hey guys how is your winter holiday so far?" It didn't take long for Neville to be dragged off with Seamus to help him find Dean. "Ace come on and join us."
"Kinda hungry going to get something to eat first then will join you."
Ace found out many of the students and friends would be checking up on him this night.
Looking around the ballroom, Ace also spotted both their Professors standing having a conversation with a couple of Aurors. He found out had been family friends with Neville's parents. There were also many other purebloods showing up. The Greengrasses where just a couple, along with the Diggory's. Moody was still drinking from his hip flask though. He then saw the Ravenclaw seeker Cho Chang talking to Cedric. Then saw the Jordan family coming in.
Ace was about to head off to Lee and go get some food when a fifth year Ravenclaw walked up to him smiling. "Hi Ace, I am happy you are ok."
Ace looked at her "sorry I don't think we have meet name is Ace D Portgas." He held out his hand smiling.
"Claire Brittney Twain." She had dark brown hair and her green eyes looked at him.
Ace smiled "It is nice meeting you. So how did you come about coming here?"
"Oh my grandmother is friends with Neville's Grandmother. My mom had grown up with Neville's father as well."
Ace nodded "Well I was about to go get some food."
"Mind if I join you?" Ace looked at this girl he never met and was worried how things were going to go. He had an off feeling when Lee jumped on Ace's back.
"Ace my mate how are you and who is this…. Wait your Claire Twain. I know you. Top of your year right."
She smiled "Yeah Percy complained about you to the twins this summer. Though I think he has a thing for Clearwater. Ace let's get some food and go join the twins. I have to grab Neville. I have the best idea for a prank when we-" she watched as Ace as dragged off by Lee.
Minerva stood with Professor Flitwick. Both of them smiling each year they had come to this party. And always felt bad for Neville. Since he would be alone and hidden away by his Great Uncle. They noticed that it wasn't this way this year. Not only were there many Hogwarts students this year who were celebrating. But they were mingling amongst each other. The Greengrass's where the only Slytherin's who were here at the moment. But the daughters where talking to some of the Ravenclaw students.
Flitwick smiled seeing the students working their way to the table and eating only for the Twins to run in with brooms in their hands and tackling young Mr. Portgas to the ground and thanking him. He was about to turn to Minerva and say she had the cup in the bag. He was surprised and smiled. The woman with the reputation for being the strictest person in Hogwarts was smiling at the scene before her.
He had watched the fear on her face at the daily prophet brought that morning. She was so worried they lost Ace. That the paper had been wrong and was just trying to give them hope. Seeing him with their own eyes and him thriving amongst his peers was something that brought joy to their faces that morning had taken from them.
She spent the evening enjoying herself to soon see it was getting late and time for the younger ones to open gifts.
Everyone was gathered around the tree as all the kids where grabbing their gifts. Ace grabbed a round box and walked up to Madam Longbottom. "I got this for you as a thank you for allowing me to come to your party."
"Thank you Lord Portgas it was an honor having you here."
Ace bowed "The honor was all mine." He smiled and went around handing out his gifts to all his friends.
The adults turned wondering what the child would get her. When she opened it she saw a hat in the box. It was such a fine hat and was easy to see was made by hand. She smiled and looked at the hat she jokingly put in on her head. Only to hear Minerva "I think it suits you."
Ace had an envelope in his hand and looked at his head of house handing it to her. "I arranged for everyone in the Quidditch team and my year along with Lee, and Percy, you and another Professor and three extra tickets to a muggle sporting event. I have rented out two joining club box rooms. So that way we will not be seating with the non-magical. This will let everyone watch the game and not worry about blowing any info about the magical world. Along with this will be an outing to the cinema to see a movie the Beauty and the Beast. The last stop will be everyone going out to eat and ending at the leaky cauldron for parents to pick up their kids. And students who are staying at Hogwarts to leave with you. I have already contacted the Weasley's parents and have their reply in there. Only thing is I have to get you to say yes. It will all be paid by me as a gift."
Minerva wanted to say no, just because she didn't know what to think. Looking around she saw the hopeful look in the student's eyes. She turned to Flitwick who was smiling. He nodded saying he would go. "Sounds like we will be having an outing. What day is this happening?"
"Well it will be the on the 26th and will be starting at 9am. I have a bus rented to drive us to the game and different outing it will take about four to four and a half hours depending on traffic to get to the stadium. Game starts at 9 so we all be meeting up around 4:30 in the morning. You can sleep easily on the bus. I paid for blankets to be there and pillows."
Minerva looked to Ace "why don't we just portkey there? Or take the nightbus?"
"I don't really know what those are."
The head of Ravenclaw came to Ace's rescue "I think it is a brilliant idea. To take muggle means to get to a muggle outing. The students will learn so much about the non-magical world and learn to blend in better. Ace is there any clothes you would suggest to wear."
"I learned today from Neville most of the purebloods don't have muggle clothes. I will have clothes for everyone. I will meet everyone at the leaky cauldron and be able to help from there." He had talked to a shop owner to opening his shop early that morning to get everyone dressed right. Only by knowing how many students would be buying new clothes, did he agree.
Ron looked at Ace in surprise "So is everyone just now finding out?"
"No, I sent owls to all the parents so they all knew before we left. They will be meeting us up at the leaky cauldron to drop the them off."
Dean and Seamus both tackled Ace giving him a hug. "Who are we seeing?" Seamus asked looking forward to the game already.
"Manchester United and Oldham Athletic."
Dean smirked "this will be a good game."
Ace smiled and soon everyone was opening their other gifts. Neville opened his to see a ball and then a bright yellow and blue thing. Only to see the twins and Lee have them as well. He smiled, thanking Ace, knowing he will teach them what it was later. It was when Dean opened his gift then Seamus they freaked out seeing the Super Nintendo's. "Thanks Ace." Many of the adults where surprised seeing the reactions of the younger generation getting their gifts. Ron opened his to see some books, candy and snacks, he saw Ace had gotten him some muggle money to spend at the outing. He thought he was good friends, but Ace had gotten everyone some muggle money.
Oliver got some professional keeper gloves: a pair of Quidditch gloves then soccer gloves.
The girls all got gift cards to different muggle stores. With a note he promised to show them where they were.
Time went by and soon everyone was packing up to leave the home. There was many thanks going around and planning to meet up again on the 26th.
Neville watched as everyone left. Ace was about to leave when Neville spoke up. "Ace there is a room already for you to stay the night."
"I-"
"None of that come on, I will show you the room." Neville dragged Ace off to his room.
Seamus smiled and told Ace he'd pick him up at the Leaky Cauldron at three to have Christmas dinner, and he was also allowed to stay the night.
A/N: A thank you to Theblackseareaper and Krystal 'Demon' Sanate for beta reading.
Also I hope you like it... Sorry was going to have it released on Christmas Day but I was swamped with commissions. Good news is that I will be an Artist at Naka Kon selling my art work.. :)
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