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Chapter 1: Ponderings on what is to come
Elementals
One thousand years after the death of the founders, Hogwarts lives in harmony. Four well-established kingdoms stood proud and tall surrounding the Ivory tower of the great elders. Ravenclaw's Kingdom stands in the west with its chateau in the middle of a great blue lake. In the north Gryffindor's realms stands proud with its palace in the middle of a rich green forest. Hufflepuff holds dominion in the east with its castle at the top of a mountain while Slytherin's territory is in the south with its manor in the middle of a prosperous valley.
The sovereigns have been friends and allies for years and so together with the help of the high elders they organize a ball to formally introduce their heirs and heiress to each other to strengthen the ties between the kingdoms and to ensure the peace in the land.
One day in the Slytherin kingdom which the Malfoy Family rules. The Royal Family is currently sitting in an extravagantly decorated tearoom. The walls are emerald green in color with gold borders of leaves and vines. The floors are covered with a fluffy cream colored carpet and emerald green curtains with gold trimmings hang on each side of the long row of windows showing only half of the prestigious kingdom.
At the wall opposite the windows of the room an extravagant fireplace made with the finest black marble is situated with dragons and snakes engraved into the stone. On the grate of the fireplace a fire blaze merrily keeping the room and its inhabitants warm despite of the slight chilliness of the air. On top of the mantelpiece hung the Slytherin coat of arms, a dragon and a snake entwined together to form a letter 'M'. Slightly higher from the coat arms is a portrait of the Royal Family. It features a man with silvery blonde hair tied at the nape of his neck. An angular blemish free face and a pair of piercing silver-gray eyes holding a cane with snake for the head that have emeralds for the eyes, wearing long black robes with silver trimmings that reach to the floor stood proudly giving him an aristocratic look. Beside him stood a regal looking woman with shiny blonde hair in an elegant knot wearing equally long crimson robes with gold trimmings and at the middle is young boy around the age of ten wearing navy blue robes with gold trimmings, white blonde hair sleeked back. The young boy has startling silver blue eyes inherited from both his father and mother with an innocent smile gracing his lips. It was a portrait made seven years prior from to the day.
The present day versions of the ones in the portrait can be found sitting around a tea table made from the finest ebony wood. Reine Narcissa is quietly sipping her tea while patiently waiting for her son to speak which she is quite sure will happen soon.
"Père must we go there? It's just another ball." A silver-eyed young man with shoulder length white blonde hair wearing black dress pants, white silk shirt and a gray jumper asked his father the Roi of the kingdom. Lucius Malfoy placed his teacup on top of the table before answering. "Fils we will go no matter what you say…and my decision is final. James and the others are expecting that we will come. You must understand that this is one of those times that is given to us to strengthen our ties with the neighboring kingdoms." "But père…" "I am leaving no arguments. We will go and that is final." The slightly older man met his son's eyes with the same piercing silver eyes. The Roi glared at his own son willing him to argue. The younger man glared angrily at his father. "That will not work Draco. My decision is final no matter what you say or do will make a difference." With that he stood up, turned around and left the expensively furnished room his royal blue robes billowing after him.
"Draco, dearest…" Draco turned to face his mother. Reine Narcissa Black-Malfoy said soothingly. She was wearing salmon pink dress robes that brings out her amazing blue eyes. "Just think of this as a chance to get to know and make friends with other noble children." She smiled lovingly at her son. "Please for me?" "Mère I don't need more friends of noble birth I have Pansy and Blaise, Greg and Vince even Theo." Draco insisted slouching further on his seat. "Draco, what I mean of noble birth are those who will become your future allies. They are very important factors that will determine your success as a Roi in the future. And slouching is not in the makings of a future Roi." Narcissa pushed a strand of her own blonde hair away from her blue eyes and took a sip of tea from the cup she was holding. "Fine mère I will go to that blasted ball but don't expect me to make the first move in befriending the other nobles." Draco huffed angrily but sat properly. "No problem cher. I'm sure you won't have any troubles in making friends with any of them after all Blaise and Pansy will be there with you." Draco did not reply to the statement because by that time he was already mesmerized by the view presented before him outside the window featuring vast hectares of land belonging to their family. Narcissa sitting beside him sipping her tea calmly and smiling to herself. 'You will have a good time there Draco, cher.' And all the while Draco is thinking. 'How do I get out of this, this time?"
In the north part of Hogwarts, in the depths of rich green forest lays Gryffindor palace made from purest white granite. People from all walks of life from courtiers, nobles and servants are all in a haste to finish all the necessary preparations for the birthday celebration of the Reine. They want to make everything perfect for the Reine and the young Prince is making sure that everything goes well as planned. At the start of the week servants in the palace have started picking fresh fruits and vegetables for the cook. Flowers and decorations have been meticulously chosen for such an event. And everyone from all over Hogwarts has been invited to join in with the celebrations. The current and future Rois and Reines, and the Great High Elders, everyone with noble blood and even the citizens of Hogwarts has been invited to attend the wonderful event.
"Papa you called for me?" A young man with messy raven locks and the brightest emerald green eyes peeked inside the partially opened double doors leading to the king's study. Warm almond eyes crinkled into a smile upon landing on the young man. "Yes Harry I did call for you." The study has scarlet red walls with gold designs of phoenixes and lions. On the right side of the mahogany double doors stood a small fireplace made with the finest white marble. Red and gold carpets cover the floor area. At the left wall a set of windows with gold frames engraved with phoenixes is situated with maroon curtains hanging on the side. The king is sitting behind his oak desk at the far center wall of the room his back on shelves full of books. The Roi has the same messy raven locks as the younger man, wearing gold robes made from silk. He motioned for the young man to take a sit on a red chintz chair in front of the desk.
Harry, as the young man smiled a little and cautiously took a seat in front of his father's desk. "Why?" The king chuckled lovingly. "How are the preparations for the ball going? Plus I also want to inform you about some arrangements for your mother's birthday." Green eyes stared expectantly. "Well…" the king asked. "How is everything with the celebration going?" "Papa the preparations are going quite well. I've just been in the lily hall and they are already putting up the decorations and some are already setting the tables. I've already finalized the menu for the party with Dobby the head house elf."
"Good. You've done well Harry. Well I'll proceed to the other reason I called you here Harry. As you know guests from all over Hogwarts will be arriving in a few days and I am not just talking about the elders and lords and ladies. I am also talking about the Royal Family of the other three kingdoms and as crown Prince and future High King we, meaning your mother and uncles and I expect you to extend hospitality to the other Princes and Prinsesses. I expect you to make friends with them as they will be your future allies and it will not do well for our lands to have their future rulers feuding amongst themselves." The king turned to his son running a hand through his own unruly raven locks. "I'll try my best to make them feel at home here at Gryffindor. And I'll also try my best to befriend them." A sigh came from the king's lips and proud look appeared on his face. "Thank you Harry. I really appreciate your cooperation." "Your welcome papa. It's my pleasure and honor to extend a hand of hospitality to our foreign guests."
Harry left the room. Once outside in the hall with similar scarlet walls and carpets with the ones inside the king study he started fiddling unconsciously with the sleeve of his emerald green silk robes thinking. 'I wonder what they are like.' Before walking back to where the preparations are going on to supervise.
To the west a beautiful chateau stood calm and still right at the middle of a great blue lake. The lake is very clean, the water clear making it easy for passersby to see exotic and colorful fishes. A single road made from gray granite connects the chateau to land. Surrounding the chateau are different varieties of trees with ranging colors from reddish to the greenest. Different fascinating creatures made these forests their homes. Some believe that there lives a herd of centaurs at the heart of the forest. Even unicorns and hippogriffs are said to live there. Everything was peaceful in the early morning light. Birds have yet to rise and start their beautiful singing.
Meanwhile inside the chateau, a young woman lies on a circular four poster bed with sheer white hangings. Everything inside was blue in color. The curtains were made of a sky blue material, the rug in royal blue, and the bedding is in a light aqua blue shade. The young woman have golden brown curly hair and her hazel eyes usually buried inside the book is closed hiding eyes filled with knowledge and wisdom. A soft knock was heard and a tall man with a very long silvery beard and twinkling blue eyes entered the room wearing long purple robes with silver stars. "Wake up my dear. It's time to leave for Gryffindor. It will be a long and tiring journey." The young woman stirred a signifying her coming to consciousness. Upon opening her eyes, her gaze landed on the tall man and bright smile grazed her lips. "Good morning Professor." "Good morning Hermione. You better get ready; I assume your things have already been packed." Princesse Hermione nodded in approval swung her legs to the side and stood up. "Well I'll wait for you in the dining hall where we will be having breakfast." He then exited the room to a hall with sunny yellow curtains, carpets and walls. This hall is called the sunroom everything that can be found it in has been embroidered or painted with golden suns.
Albus Dumbledore is the High Elder. He is the wisest and most powerful in the land and he is the guardian of Princesse Hermione Jane Granger. Roi and Reine Allan and Jane Granger have died in an ambush seven years ago, when the princesse was only ten years old. Dumbledore will continue handling the affairs of the kingdom until Princesse Hermione comes of age and considered as legitimate heiress to the throne.
At the dining hall, Albus seated himself at the right hand of the Princesse. The room is decorated in earth colors. A huge painting of a fruit bowl framed in gold hung elegantly at the right side. And a serving table stood underneath it for the prepared food to be place on. At the other side a long panel of windows with yellow curtains. At the middle wall stood a beautiful fireplace the mantelpiece carved in the shape of a raven and an eagle the coat of arms of Ravenclaw. And at the center of the room stood a long dining table made from an oak tree with its legs in a shape of raven claws.
"Do eat adequately Princesse, Gryffindor is a long way ahead we might not have enough time to take stopovers to eat we need to arrive there by midday tomorrow." Albus stated after taking a sip of his tea. "Thank you for worrying about me and also for coming here to fetch me for the ball." Hermione smiled sincerely shifting in her blue chintz chair with silver stitching adjusting her yellow robes with silver trimmings and a white high collar. "Your welcome princesse, it is my pleasure and honor to escort you there as your guardian and your trusted advisor." Hermione nodded and continued eating her breakfast. She couldn't help herself from thinking. 'Would they like me?'
Up at the very top of Nuage mountain stood the pride and glory of Hufflepuff Kingdom, Hufflepuff castle. Servants wearing black uniforms with white aprons are bustling and hustling around the dark green courtyard preparing for the departure of the Royal Family. Five black carriages are being readied, harnessing chestnut brown horses and putting luggage inside. Roi Arthur and Reine Molly will occupy the first carriage, the second carriage will be occupied by Princes Bill, Charlie and Percy. The next will be for Princes Fred and George, they are twin sons of the king and queen they will be riding with their fiancées Countesses Angelina and Alicia. The second to the last carriage is for the heir Prince Ronald and his younger sister Princesse Ginevra. The last of course will be for the baggage.
Once inside Prince Ronald and Princesse Ginevra also known as Ginny took their seats and soon the carriage started moving. The carriage has a cream colored-interior with plush seats and flooring. The prince sat on one side and on the other side the princesse. The prince is wearing forget-me-not blue robes and the princesse periwinkle blue robes. They both have fiery red hair and warm blue eyes. "Hey Gin do you think the Prince of Gryffindor is nice?" Ginny turned her beautiful eyes to her brother. "I suppose so. I mean you've heard what mom and dad said, that they are so excited for us to meet the Gryffindor Prince because he's a very nice young man with the makings of a powerful but just and wise ruler." "Yeah I know. It's just you know I don't want to have false impressions of someone before I met him." Ron answered wisely. "Well I suppose you're right. You should decide on your own, it will be better if you get to know him some more before judging him." "I think you're absolutely right Gin." Princesse Ginny just smiled at her brother and stared out the window staring at the beautiful landscape spread before them leaving the prince alone with his thought. 'I hope mom and dad are right and that the prince is a nice person, a good person according to them, I can't wait to meet him.'
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