Chapter 4 – Day One In Hogwarts
Everyone in the great hall had been shocked this morning. The Ice Queen of Slytherin had come down escorted by James Potter and said that she was a Devil which led to Dumbledore and James Potter explaining the nature of Devils to them all. But what was shocking the most was that Dumbledore admitted to have been once contracted to a Devil and stated that Devils where not evil just another form of being. Adding to that bombshell James Potter had said to the great hall that the hero of the last war Lily Potter was a devil and saved James' life that fateful night in 1981 while also explaining that Harry was also a Devil. Then to put the cherry on top of the eventful morning Harry walked into the great hall with an entourage in tow. Everyone just stared at him with a little fear after all a Devil just walked into the great hall though some were staring at Lily Potter, the woman was considered an icon to muggleborns. Harry really wanted to break the silence.
"Sup guys I'm here for a tournament that I'm forced to compete in," Harry said casually with a smirk on his face "This is the right place right."
Harry heard snickers and muffled laughs behind him and truth be told he was trying not to laugh himself. Just then a nervous portly man with a bowler hat started to walk up to him
"Yes Mr Potter you have to compete in the Tri-Wizard Tournament I'm Cornelius Fudge the Minister for Magic" The man said with a hint of fear on his face. Harry just inspected the man curiously for a moment.
"First of all it is Mr Potter-Phenex but you can call me Harry and secondly you would have my respect more if you acted like a leader should" Harry said as he heard shocks and gasps throughout the hall. Evidently people here seemed to lack a backbone
"How dare a half-breed like you talk that way to the minister" a man with blond hair said joining the minister by his side. Now shocks and gasps could be heard from Harry's group
"And who are you exactly?" Harry asked politely
"He is Lucius Malfoy head of the Malfoy family" Harry heard Daphne answer as she approached Harry's side "I hope you had a pleasant travel here my king" She added with a bow. This again caused more shocks. The most feared witch in Hogwarts bowed to Harry Potter.
"We arrived via magic circle so it was quick and I've told you so many times now Daphne, drop the formalities around me you know I don't like it" Harry said smiling as she knew what game she was playing "Malfoy you say, as is the same Malfoy who keeps stalking you"
"No that is his son Draco," Daphne replied. Draco just went very pale
"I see, well then Lucius you had better teach your son proper manners though based on the way you referred to me as a half-breed it seems your farther failed to do so as well" Harry commentated mentally first pumping the air at his triple insult.
Lucius went for his wand "Why you arrogant little ..." he never finished as the second he went for his wand Harry grabbed him the throat and lifted him. The smile on Harry's face had vanished
"Listen to me and listen well," Harry said in calm but dangerous manner "I do not respect those have to hide behind money to gain influence, I respect those that gain influence through power and merit and you clearly are nothing but a weak and cowardly boot licker who is spending all the money his ancestors earned for your own undeserved and cushy life whilst the worthy are tossed aside because of some stupid blood status." Harry dropped Lucius as he went to knees gasping for breath. Harry noticed his farther looking impressed at his actions.
"Hey Dad how much did you explain?" Harry asked the happy go lucky tone retuning as Malfoy scurried away with the minister in tow.
"All of it," James replied
"Even the whole 'Wizards and Devils being hated by the church' thus making us natural allies bit" Harry again asked though he heard a few gasps "Take that as a no then"
"Yeah I forgot that part, you know I suck at history" His Dad said laughing
"True but if you all don't mind I'd like to hear what exactly I have to do for this Tri-Wizard Tournament"
Harry was then approached by Ludo Bagman, Bartimus Crouch and Dumbledore as they explained the rules of the tournament
"So basically three tasks to complete the first one is against an unknown task?" Harry said
"That's right oh and completing the first task will give you a clue about the second task" Ludo said
"Fair enough I'm starving and could do with some food"
"Sadly breakfast is over and lunch won't be served until noon" Dumbledore said genuinely enjoying Harry's antics "Although I would like to speak to you lot about your living and learning arrangements"
"No need" Lily piped up "we will be staying in Wizarding tents on the grounds that we have already set up and Harry has already finished Newts though I suppose you will want my daughters too join Hogwarts classes"
"I see you're still as bright as ever Mrs Potter-Phenex" Dumbledore stated "Yes I do believe it would be best for them."
Lily just sighed as she weighed the pros and cons of this "Very well I will allow this but I will tell you that they are at 7th year level and could possibly sit their NEWTS in a couple of months"
Dumbledore was visibly impressed with this "Very well they can join 7th year but I must say if a teacher doesn't believe they are up to that level then they will have to be moved down"
"Fair enough" Lily said. She was shocked at how reasonable and calm Dumbledore was being about this "I must say you seem different since we last spoke"
"Indeed I have had 16 years to reflect upon my actions and I will be honest in saying that I no longer agree with some of them" Dumbledore replied honestly "For that I apologize to you, I was not a great leader to follow and did act out of fear"
Lily was now speechless. Dumbledore's apology did seem genuine and she could see that he was referring to 1981 "I will accept it but do know that you will never be in the same position you where in again"
"That means a lot Lily and I genuinely never want to be in that position again" Dumbledore replied
Harry just stood there with a smile on his face. It was good to see his mother loosen her nerves a bit and let go of her underlying anger
"What are they talking about?" Daphne asked quietly
"I'll tell you later" Harry replied. He knew of course his mother never hid anything from him and always treated him like and adult as she believed it was better to make mistakes early rather than later.
"Mum" Harry said "You told me there was a village nearby?" Harry asked
"Yes there is why?" Lily replied
"It's just that I wanna take Rias and Akeno on a date there privately" Harry said biting the bullet and expecting "just wanna give you the heads up"
"Finally" Daphne, Astoria and his farther all said amidst wolf whistles from Kiba and Issei making the trio blush.
"Go ahead just follow the path down and you'll end up in Hogsmede just avoid Madam Pudifoots it's crap" Lily said with a smile "Yes James that date was absolute crap"
That shut James up quickly as Harry had already reached the two blushing girls
"Well then do you want to go, just the three of us?" Harry asked them.
"Yes" Rias said blushing furiously
"I would love too" Akeno said with a smile
"Hold on have this," James said as the three where about to walk out he threw them a small pouch "It's some money"
Harry pocketed it as Rias and Akeno both took one of Harry's hands and walked with him out of the castle.
"Now then we should probably all get settled in Daphne, Astoria" Lily said making the two face her "As members of Harry's peerage I expect the two of you to join us after all it's only right that you be there to support your king"
"Hold on they are members of Slytherin house and will be staying there" a familiar voice said
"Snape they have sworn to serve Harry for the rest of there lives so they will stay by his side and I consider them my nieces so you will back off unless you want to lose another limb" Lily said with malice never looking at the man and Snape shut up very quickly remembering the last time he went against her "Another thing if you mistreat my daughters in any way possible I will have you begging for death are we clear?".
"Good now lets get going Sirius and Remus should be down there already" Lily said as the rest of the group followed her to the tents.
"Now that that's all over and done with I do believe you all have lesson to attend too" Dumbledore said as the students and teachers all went to there respective classes though Dumbledore was sure studying was the farthest thing from there minds.
Shock and awe was the only way to describe the morning. The Potter family shows up at Hogwarts making many excited to see the enigmatic family, then they learn that there Devils causing fear throughout the hall, then Devils are explained to them making them apprehensive, then Harry Potter shows up and appears to be a jovial and entertaining person while at the same time can be terrifying (though most girls couldn't see past how hot he looked), then they find that the Ice Queen herself bows to him, then he just disappears to Hogsmede on a date with two of the hottest looking women they had ever seen. It had been tiring to say the least but by far the most entertaining thing they had ever seen.
Many people seemed to have forgotten that Daphne was the Ice Queen for a reason and began asking for information only to be told that Harry would answer any questions as long as you were polite to him and that as his queen she would not gossip behind his back. Needless to say when Harry, Rias and Akeno left a lot of people were jealous.
Lily and James led Harry's and Rias' peerage down to the tents that they had set up all of them in high spirits and laughing at Harry's antics.
"Err Mrs Potter-Phenex are we really staying in tents while we're here?" Issei asked and everyone who didn't know about the tents where now curious about the problem
"Yes but they are wizarding tents which are permanently charmed to be bigger inside then they are outside" Lily explained "Inside they will be the same size as a small manor so don't worry there will be plenty of room for everyone"
"As for the sleeping arrangements," James added "Harry's peerage will be staying in one tent with his mothers peerage whilst Lady Rias' peerage will get the other one"
"Oh, that's really cool," Issei said as everyone relaxed a bit knowing that they weren't sleeping in some dingy little tent for the next 8 months
"Honestly," Ravel piped up "I can't believe Harry and Rias left their peerage unattended without direction, how irresponsible"
"Yes, I have noticed that" Lily said "Though I understand why it still doesn't excuse their poor leadership"
"I think he expected you to deal with us Mum" Juliet said
"Probably," Lily just sighed "But it's about time those three got together if they didn't I would have had to step in." Lily was recounting all the times Harry, Rias and Akeno would be alone together with their mutual attraction practically tangible it was infuriating to see her son not act on it for some stupid made up reason or excuse.
"I think big bro believed he could only date one of them and didn't want to come between Rias and Akeno's friendship" Rose piped up defending her big brother
"Yeah thankfully Rias and Akeno did the job for him, it was getting old watching them dance around each other out of some mad up morality" Kiba said
"Really, my son couldn't do it himself" James said laughing "He really sucks when it comes to women doesn't he?"
"Knock it off James, people tend to do stupid things when there in love" Lily said implying James past antics as they reached the two tents.
The tents where gigantic and appeared to be two stories tall with what appeared to be smoke coming out of them. On top the entrance to them where house emblems embossed, one for house Gremory and one for house Phenex. In front of them where two men one of whom they recognized as Sirius from earlier.
"So how was it up there we saw Harry, Rias and Akeno heading down to Hogsmede and the cheeky git flipped me off" Sirius said with a grin
"You deserved it" The other man said "Hello there I'm Remus Lupin a Knight in the service of Lily Potter-Phenex"
After exchanges where made Lily asked "What do you do this time Padfoot?"
"Nothing too bad I swear" Sirius answered with a guilty grin
"He started yelling about how it was about time and wolf whistled" Remus answered for Sirius
"I need to find you a wife," Lily muttered
"Hang on aren't you Issei Hyoudou, the pervert?" Sirius asked making Issei retreat into himself
"Yes I am" Issei replied
"Oh no, no way Sirius" Lily said sternly
"What?" Sirius asked innocently
"You are not going to teach him how to be like you" Lily replied making Issei perk up
"Oh come on you never let me have any fun" Sirius whined
"You're a pervert too?" Issei asked
"I prefer to call myself a connoisseur of women" Sirius said with a flamboyant bow
"Please teach me?" Issei begged now on his knees. Lily just sighed at this but knew to pick her battles and this one wasn't worth it.
"Of course my young student it is only fair for me to impart my knowledge to the next generation and will turn you from a pervert, to a playboy" Sirius proclaimed with a gigantic smile on his face as James and Remus just chuckled at his antics. Issei was there with tears in his eyes "Thank you sir I won't let you down."
"DAPHNE," they heard a voice call as they turned they saw a bushy haired girl walking down waving to them.
"Saw this coming" Daphne muttered as Hermione got closer
"Hermione, how about we go inside to talk?" Daphne suggested
"Thank you I really appreciate this," Hermione replied
"Remus, you and Sirius help Rias' peerage get settled in while we do the same for Harry's" Lily ordered
"You got boss" Sirius said childishly making Lily sigh and James laugh
"Come on you lot, inside now" Lily said guiding Harry's peerage and Hermione inside.
The interior of the tent was lavishly done and looked like a miniature version of the Phenex estate in the underworld with its red walls accented by gold.
As James shut the tent closed Daphne started talking "Everyone this is Hermione Granger who is a close personal friend of mine"
"Well that's rare to see, a Griffindor and Slytherin being friends." Lily remarked
"Yes while I hear the tension between the two houses has reduced a bit it's still there sadly" Daphne replied
"So Hermione why did you want to speak to us?" Lily asked and could see that she was nervous
"Well, you see I'm a muggleborn and I can see based off the way the British Ministry is still biased against muggleborns my career prospects are slim at best" Hermione started
"What's a muggleborn?" Ravel asked
"A muggleborn is a witch or wizard who was born to non-magical parents" Lily quickly explained "go on Hermione"
"Well you see I find out that Daphne was devil a few years ago so she has been explaining it all to me"
"Don't worry I didn't say anything about Harry" Daphne reassured them all as she was being glared at by Ravel
"It's true I only found out that Daphne served Harry this morning" Hermione said in defence of her friend "But the reason I'm here is because I would like to join you and become a reincarnated devil."
This stunned Harry's peerage except for Lily who saw where this was going and Daphne and Astoria already knew.
"Why exactly?" Lily asked "It is a big thing to do"
"Well because my choices here are to either become a housewife which makes me ill just thinking about it or to return to the muggle world making the past seven years pointless." Hermione explained
"Why not just move abroad?" Juliet asked
"Quite a few country's are completely cut off from the muggle world and I don't want to give that up"
"So you want to join Harry's peerage?" Ravel asked
"Yes it would allow me to remain close to my friend Daphne and also allow me to use my talents for a good cause" Hermione responded
"And how do you know that serving Harry is a good cause?" Ravel asked as she wanted to truly grasp what she wanted out of her life and if she would truly be good to her cousin.
"I trust Daphne." Hermione said "She is a good judge of character and if she says that Harry is a good man then I believe her plus from what I observed this morning he appears to be a good man"
"It will be up to Harry then" Lily stated "Though if he thinks you are up to it as I do and are truly loyal then you will be needing to find yourself a room here."
"Thank you that means a lot to hear especially from you" Hermione said with a smile
"What do you mean coming from me?" Lily asked confused
"You have become a bit of a legend because of your actions in the last wizarding war" Hermione responded
"Really?" Lily said surprised
"You are seen as a hero and role model to muggleborns as a symbol that we should fight for our equality" Hermione explained which really shocked Lily "It has led to quite a bit of unrest between muggleborns and Purebloods politically"
"Wow who knew you would be a source of change honey though I don't get why there doesn't appear to be much change since when we attended Hogwarts?" James said
"The minister is considered a very weak man who is easy to bribe" Hermione responded
"Ah and I presume that it's Malfoy that's lining the ministers pockets" James said
"That's the rumour"
"I see" James said "Well then don't you have classes to attend Hermione?" James asked
"Not until this afternoon" Hermione responded
"Excellent then you can stay and we can get to know you a little better" James exclaimed happily making Hermione smile
"Thank you I have always been curious about Daphne's friends" Hermione said with a big smile
"See I told you there was nothing to worry about," Daphne said to her friend.
"So you knew about this Daphne?" Ravel said
"I did I figured I'd give her the opportunity to make an impression though I expected Harry would be hear" Daphne explained "I never would have predicted that he would actually be dating Rias and Akeno by now." This made everyone chuckle
"How come Harry is dating two women?" Hermione asked
"Because all three of them are in love" Rose said simply
"Really?" Hermione said shocked
"First rule to understanding Devils is that nothing they do is conventional" Ravel explained
"That's what's fun though" Fluer said "No pesky social conventions stopping us from being us"
"True" Daphne said.
"So Hermione tell us more about yourself?" Lily asked politely
So Hermione started covering her life so far. How she had a normal muggle upbringing before quickly covering her time in Hogwarts. Hermione had been looked down on by her fellow classmates right from first year because of her attitude and intelligence to the point where she spent Halloween crying in the girls bathroom. That was when she met Daphne and they spent the night talking to one another and bonding. It was Daphne that told Hermione that it was okay to be selfish and that she should only offer her help to those that asked for it instead of trying to help those around her. After that she became a bit of an island in Griffindor as they didn't like her studious ways and most of the boys in Griffindor either ignored her or taunted her but she just used her intelligence to verbally humiliate them in such way that if they ever figured it out she was already gone and she found that she really enjoyed humiliating those that thought her desire to learn was bad. The only person in Griffindor that she got along with was Neville Longbottom and that was because he never judged her and he was also determined to be best version of himself that he could be. Luna was another friend she mentioned as Hermione said that Luna was a bit off she may be the most intelligent person she had ever met which Daphne took offence too humorously but that was due to the fact that while what she said was considered nonsense to other Hermione could figure out what she meant and to her, proved that the individual mattered not the house they were assigned when they were 11.
She was currently ranked the number one student in her year academically and got the highest overall grade for 6 years running. Ravel took note of this as she saw it as a potential asset for Harry's peerage. Hermione said she actually enjoyed her secret friendship with Daphne and later Astoria as it was the only time she could be truly girly about things like boys though it was a shame that there were very few good ones to choose from. This made the girls chuckle as they had shared her views at one point in there life. Harry's peerage actually got along with Hermione very well as they found her to be very intelligent and funny in her own way. She despised laziness which made Ravel and Juliet like her. She firmly believed in talent over heritage which made Rose, Lily and Fluer like her and the fact that she was already friends with Daphne and Astoria was a bonus. They all privately thought that Harry should accept her as part of his peerage.
While Harry's peerage were talking to Hermione they heard a knock on the tent flap that sounded like a door knock. Lily went to answer it and saw that it was Professor McGonagall there.
"Minerva, it's been awhile" Lily remarked
"Yes it has Lily," Minerva responded "please call me Minerva now that you are out of school"
"Very well I presume you've been sent to give my daughters there school schedules and want to stay to catch up?" Lily remarked with a smile
"I see James' cockiness has rubbed off on you" Minerva said with a smile as she handed the schedules to Lily"But you have retained your intelligence yes I have the schedules for your daughters and I would love to catch up but I have classes to start but we should catch up when we have free time"
"Of course I'll see you soon Professor" Lily said as Professor McGonagall walked back to the castle.
Lily handed her daughters there schedules for the next 8 months.
Meanwhile with the Lovebirds
Harry considered himself to be the happiest he had ever been in his life. He was with the loves of his life and walking towards their first date. The three of them had approached the town of Hogsmede and Harry found the town quite a nice looking place. It was quiet, quaint and unique.
"I think I see a pub" Akeno said pointing to a building "I know you're hungry Harry let's go" she said dragging them.
"Akeno calm down" Rias said as she dragged by Akeno but soon they walked into a pub labelled The Three Broomsticks
"James?" A woman's voice called which got Harry attention as he noticed a rather busty women walking to him "Is that you?"
"Nope, that's my Dad I'm Harry" Harry replied
"Really wow I'm sorry you just look like him I'm Madam Rosmerta I own The Three Broomsticks" She said offering a hand which Harry took
"It's no problem I get it a lot so I'm used to it we're actually here to get something to eat"
"Okay then pick a table and I'll be right with you" Madam Rosmerta responded as she went off to service other customers.
The three of them found a corner pew to sit by with a table so claimed it and as Harry sat down Rias and Akeno snuggled into him for comfort and to tease him. Harry quickly grabbed a menu to distract him from the two women touching him though it was a challenge, while he was hungry Rias and Akeno were doing there best to make him forget that fact and doing a good job of it. Madam Rosmerta retuned a few minutes later and asked "So what would you like?"
"Err a Steak pie and a Butterbeer for me" Harry answered vaguly remembering that his Dad told him about Butterbeer once.
"OK and for you ladies," Madam Rosmerta asked naturally curious about the two women seemingly attached to the man
"Same" they both replied never looking at her, there eyes only for Harry
"OK coming right up" Rosmerta said as she left. It was then that Harry noticed that he was being stared at by the people at the pub.
"Girls, we're drawing attention" Harry said
"And? Do you want us to stop?" Rias asked seductively her tongue brushing his ear
"Hell no" Harry said as he slowly turned to face Rias and lightly kiss her lips. 'What a feeling' Harry thought, her lips tasted perfect and Harry already wanted more of them.
Akeno just pouted, "I can't believe you got there first"
"I win this round honey" Rias just said with a smile
Akeno just grabbed Harry and pulled him into a searing kiss. Akeno's lips were different to Rias'. While Rias' where full of passion and longing Akeno's lips tasted of desire and danger but Harry thought both tasted good
"Girls I thought this was no longer supposed to be a war between you two?" Harry asked "I thought this was supposed to be an equal relationship between the three of us?"
Rias and Akeno just looked at Harry then each other
"He's right that is what we agreed" Akeno said with a sweet smile
"Yeah, yeah" Rias replied as she lightly kissed Akeno on the lips which she replied in turn.
"Good, I'm glad cause if we're gonna make this work then there has to be an equality to it so I swear to both of you now," Harry stated "I will treat both of you equally when we're together and I would like for you to do the same to each other. I don't like seeing you two fight it feels like I'm coming between the two of you."
Rias and Akeno stared at him shocked by his declaration.
"I'm sorry Harry" Akeno said hugging him "I don't want you to feel like that."
"Me neither" Rias said hugging both of them "And it's the fact that you feel like that makes me fall for you even more. The fact that you care about us rather than your own happiness is what makes you such a great person"
"Good I'm sorry for upsetting you it's just I want us to do this right so there won't be any problems with it later on" Harry said grateful that they understood him. He had truly fallen for the two devils. They were both strong and Harry got along with them the instant they met. In all honesty he began falling for them both years ago in an equal manner. To him neither was better than the other they were equals in Harry's eyes. In all honesty he knew there was an attraction between the two of them and was genuinely happy that they realized it but was ecstatic that they had a place in there hearts for him as well though he felt he wasn't worthy enough for them and he doubted if he would ever feel worthy for the two of them.
They spent their time just talking and stealing kisses when Madam Rosmerta returned levitating three bottles and three plates with her
"Here you go you three. Enjoy" she said sweetly as she place the plates and bottles down
"looks good" Akeno said as the three of them enjoyed there meal and each others company. After they finished they explored the town some more when Harry said something that he would probably regret but the desire to see the two women happy made him say it.
"You know you two are still in you're school uniform" Harry said not believing what he was about to say "how about we check that clothes shop."
They both looked at each other before grabbing Harry and kissing him profusely. They then dragged him inside and Harry braced for the worst. However he got the best as Rias and Akeno both modelled clothing for him for the next couple of hours. He especially liked when they tried on the lingerie for him and, for some reason, needed help with a clasp on a bra which he was more than happy to help with as any self respecting gentleman would.
'Great now I sound like Uncle Padfoot' Harry thought.
After several glorious hours of Lingerie, kisses and a especially glorious three way snogging session in the trees, the trio returned to Hogwarts and noticed that it was nearly dinner time so where hungry again.
Meanwhile a peculiar water beetle was salivating at the gossip she had seen throughout the day.
Harry,Rias and Akeno arrived in the great hall of Hogwarts to see people already eating and talking. Harry saw Daphne and the rest of his peerage talking to Rias' peerage while his parents were sat at the head table. Harry, Rias and Akeno went to sit with there respective peerage's. As Harry sat down next to Daphne he was accosted by Ravel Phenex
"You two are so irresponsible" Ravel started "Leaving your peerage's unattended like that was so amateurish you should know better"
Harry realized that he had done exactly that and responded "Shit you're right Ravel, you're right and I'm sorry to all of you I guess I lost my head and wasn't thinking straight I apoligize to all of you for leaving you stranded."
Ravel just sighed "While I'm not completely shocked, given the situation, you still should know better"
"I know I will strive to do better," Harry answered diplomatically
"Harry I would like to introduce you to someone" Daphne said and waved her hand to her friend "This my friend Hermione that I told you about"
"Wait you told him about me?" Hermione asked "What have you told him"
"She told me that you are a brilliant witch and that I should be interested in forming a contract with you at the very least" harry answered making Hermione blush.
"Yes, but I believe that we should discuss this later in private when is a good time for you Hermione?" Harry asked
"Err after dinner would be fine" Hermione responded a little nervous
"Good meet me at the Phenex tent then" Harry responded with a smile
"Thank you Mr Potter-Phenex" Hermione said
"Please, call me Harry I hate formalities" He said with a smile.
"OK then Harry,"
"Potter," Harry heard from a voice nearby. Looking around he saw that it came from a short haired blonde boy with two brutes behind him.
"Can I help you?" Harry asked politely. Ravel always taught him to be the polite one in a public conversation as it made him look better
"Yes, I am here to warn you that you after that stunt you pulled earlier with my farther you have made an enemy out of house Malfoy," The entire hall was now watching them "And you Greengrass I would have thought that you were smart enough not to betray the noble house of Slytherin by associating with mudblood filth"
"I see then," Harry responded calmly "Daphne what can you tell me about House Malfoy?"
"Let's see" Daphne started "Originally from France but where excommunicated and given the name Malfoy to brand them as unfaithful there name literally translates to bad faith. The head of House Malfoy is currently on the Hogwarts school board but makes donations here and there usually after they have been accused of foul dealings." Draco was getting redder and redder.
"As for Draco personally, he is an average wizard who has below average grades and is generally considered the most undesirable wizard in the school due to his attitude and thinking his father can buy him everything he wants" really laying in to the Malfoy family
"Shut your mouth blood traitor" Draco yelled but was ignored.
"And I presume he is the one who keeps stalking and threatening you" harry asked
"Indeed, he has been a rather annoying pest for the past couple of years but isn't really worth the time of a high ranking devil such as yourself." Daphne replied twisting the knife in.
"I believe that is enough" Dumbledore spoke up "Mr Malfoy that will be 20 points from Slytherin house for disturbing a wonderful dinner and a detention with Professor McGonagall for picking a fight during dinner"
Malfoy just looked to be in pain at the verbal lashing he had received from Daphne and Dumbledore just added salt to the wounds by humiliating him in front of the school. He just stormed back to the Slytherin table and Harry sat back down to continue his meal as Rias just kissed his cheek
"Well done Harry, that was rather fun to watch" Rias said making Harry smile.
"Agreed you did very well Harry" Ravel commentated
"Can I ask why you seem to review everything Harry does?" Hermione asked politely
"It's cause she is my manager as well as my bishop" Harry answered "She has taken it as her responsibility to make sure I look good in the public eye"
"Really?" Hermione said stunned. She didn't expect that.
"Yes high ranking devils like me and Rias are seen as the future leaders so we have to look the best"
Harry explained
"I see so does every high ranking devil have a manager?"
"Not really Ravel just likes doing it" Harry answered
"While that is one reason why I do it" Ravel stated "It's also because you need one given your heritage"
"You forgot that I'm your favourite cousin as well" harry said with a smirk
"I resent that" Juliet piped up
"Shut up Harry" Ravel said blushing
"I still remember when we were younger" Harry said as he imitated Ravel "'Oh Harry-kun I had a scary nightmare can I sleep with you so I feel safe' it wouldn't have been bad if you weren't such a cover hog or you were Rias or Akeno"
"Shut up, you always embarrass me" Ravel yelled.
"Hey I still did protect you didn't I?" Harry asked with really good puppy dog eyes
"Yes I suppose" Ravel reluctantly answered pouting
Harry then embraced Ravel in a one arm hug "Awe don't be like that, you know I only want to prove that I'm your favourite cousin"
Ravel leaned into the hug "Yeah I suppose you are a pretty good cousin" Harry was about to proclaim himself the victor in his and his sisters game when Ravel continued "but you could be better"
"OK now your just being mean" Harry said smiling
"Stop being silly Harry" Ravel answered with her own smile
"You know I'm a little jealous that you have such a big family" Hermione said
"Trust me with a big family there's problems like one of Ravel brothers riser he's a real twat" Harry said
"He can't be that bad" Hermione said sceptically.
"He refers to himself in the third person" Harry replied simply
"Based off your face that seems like an endearing quality of his" Hermione said chuckling
"I guess you are as smart as Daphne said you were" Harry said smiling making Hermione blush
"Harry stop flirting with other girls" Rias said jokingly
"Sorry Rias I've been ignoring you and Akeno for which I apologize" Harry said kissing Rias' cheek. He would have done the same to Akeno but she was sat on the other side of Rias and it would be rude of him to stretch over to her plus it would have been awkward. Harry made a mental note that he owed Akeno one kiss which he didn't mind at all. Harry continued his meal chatting to his and Rias' peerages and noticed Issei talking to a ginger haired boy and they seemed to be hitting it off.
Dumbledore was watching the antics of Harry and his peerage and enjoying what he was seeing. He had been so fixated on the prophecy he was told that he had considered doing terrible things to complete it. He actually felt sick with himself that he was willing to sacrifice a baby to kill someone. That thought would haunt him till his last days and he realized that he had acted out of fear it wasn't an excuse, nothing was. To see the child that he had try to sacrifice become a happy and respectable man both warmed his heart and filled him with guilt. While he had apologized to Lily it wasn't enough for him he doubted anything would be enough it would live with him like Ariana's death did and he would have to find a way to live with it. Though the power Harry had shown made Dumbledore confident that should Voldemort return he would lose which made Dumbledore re-evaluate his priorities.
He no longer desired the power to control the world and lead them to the future his time had passed. Now Dumbledore had a new role in his life and it was one that he had abandoned. He was the Headmaster of Hogwarts his job was to watch over and nurture the future and truth be told that excited him.
Dinner ended and the peerages headed to the tents with Hermione talking to Daphne and Astoria. They entered there respective tents and Hermione stood there as Harry looked at her
"So do you want to make a contract between the two of us?" Harry asked getting to the point
"No I want to join your peerage and be reincarnated as a devil." Hermione answered also getting to the point. Her response stunned Harry for a moment.
"How come?" Harry asked as Hermione began explaining why she wanted to become a devil in the same way she did to his peerage.
"OK then" Harry began mulling over his options. On one hand he barely knew this girl but she was full of determination, had a legitimate reason to become a devil, already was friends with his Queen and Bishop and had begun to build bridges with both his peerage and family.
"How about you give me a week to get to know you better then by the end of the week if we both agree that you would fit in then I will accept you into my peerage" Harry said making Hermione smile
"That sounds fair" Hermione said "I have essentially just dropped in on you"
"Yeah it shocked me a bit but I have to ask do you know how the evil pieces work?" Harry asked to which Hermione simply nodded.
"OK then all I have left are 2 Rooks and 2 Pawns which would you prefer and why?" harry asked seriously.
"I would prefer to be one of your pawns due to the versatility it offers being a better match for my skills." Hermione answered honestly.
"Very well then, enough serious talk lets get to know each other better." Harry said with a smile as they all sat down and enjoyed the rest of the day talking and telling stories until Hermione had to return to the castle before curfew. Yawning as Hermione left Harry said "Well today's been hectic so I'm gonna say good night to Rias and Akeno before going to sleep myself."
"OK don't take to long." Lily said
"And please keep your peerage in mind this time" Ravel remarked
"Yeah, yeah," Harry said waving them off as he went to the Gremory tent and walked into it.
"Hey there Kiba, Are Rias and Akeno already asleep?" Harry asked spotting Kiba sat on the sofa reading
"No they just went to there room to get changed before going to bed it's the top room" Kiba explained knowing what Harry wanted
"Thanks mate" Harry said as he walked up the stairs and found the room he was looking for.
Knocking on the door Harry said "Rias, Akeno I'm going to sleep soon so I wanted to wish you goodnight"
The door flew open and Rias and Akeno was stood there in see through nightgown's before they both hugged him by the side and kissed him "You sure you don't want to stay?" Rias asked seductively.
"As much as I would love too I'm currently in the doghouse for leaving my peerage to go on a date with you" Harry said kissing both women on the lips.
"That's a shame" Akeno said after she pecked Harry's cheek "Oh well good night"
After receiving a searing kiss from Rias she too walked back to her room "Good night Harry" and with that she slowly closed the door.
Harry walked back to his tent and could only think that today had certainly been an intreasting day to say the least.
Authors notes
Yeah Dumbledore isn't getting bashed in this. It's been done before and he isn't the villain of what I'm calling the 'Hogwarts Arc' and yes Draco is a dick in this, sorry for you Malfoy lovers. By Hogwarts Arc I mean that the story isn't ending with the Tri-Wizard tournament as I want to take this story further beyond
I know the last chapter had paragraphs that were too long and you didn't like it (I didn't either after re-reading it) so I tried to cut them up for you all as it's not fun to stare at a wall of text so I apologize for that.
I would like to point out that I don't put anything into my writing that doesn't have a place in the story so one little sentence or paragraph could be important later on trust me.
To a certain guest reviewer who went on a bit a rant I get it. Dumbledore bashing is fairly common which is why I didn't want to do it and your rant actually inspired me to change what I was gonna do with Dumbledore so thank you.
I hope you enjoyed this chapter and I'm blown away by the reception for this story.