Chapter 5 – The Secret task
Harry awoke next morning to feel something heavy on him. Opening his eyes he got a full view of Rias naked and lying next to him and then heard a giggle from the other side of him. Harry turned to see Akeno lying there also naked with a smile on her face.
"Morning handsome" Akeno purred into his ear "You up for some fun before we get up"
Harry just cupped her face and the two of them began making out. Harry decided that he wanted to wake up like this every morning. Akeno found herself on top of Harry as her boobs pushed into Harry's chest and she started rubbing and gyrating on top of Harry causing a very prominent reaction which she could feel poking her making her chuckle through the kiss
"I guess someone else is excited," Akeno said as she wiggled her arse on Harry making him groan before she returned to snogging him. Harry was in a state of bliss as he snogged Akeno when he felt a familiar pair of lips caressing his neck.
"I can't let you two have all the fun" Rias said as she worked her way up to Harry's ear and began biting it. The three spent the next few minutes enjoy each others taste until they where interrupted by a knock at the door
"Harry, dear it's time to wake up." Harry heard his mother through the door "Oh and I hope you three were safe" Harry heard muffled giggles from behind the door which made Harry blush
"Fantastic, another day of being teased" Harry declared making Rias and Akeno smirk as they got up
"Quit complaining sweety" Rias said as she and Akeno got dressed "You know you love it"
"Yeah, yeah," Harry said also getting changed into a plain shirt and a pair of jeans before putting on his boots and a leather jacket. It was true, he really did enjoy trading barbs with his friends and family as it kept the mood light and fun.
The three of them headed downstairs where they saw there respective peerages waiting for them and they headed up to the castle for breakfast. Rose and Juliet were wearing their Kuoh school attire as they were technically at school. Before they enterted the great hall Lily pulled Harry aside to talk
"Listen to me they are not allowed to tell you what the first task of this tournament is but I would tell you to head to the library to do some research on past tournaments," She said
"I was gonna consider doing that anyway," Harry said "Maybe there is a patten between the previous tournaments that would clue me in although I get the feeling that they want this to be a spectacle so I should look up any obstacles that could be considered flashy"
Lily just beamed with pride at hers sons intelligence "I'm so proud of you Harry, you have grown into a brilliant young devil and I can't wait to see the man you will become" She said as she enveloped Harry into a motherly hug.
"Thanks mum I wouldn't be here without you," Harry said returning the hug
"OK then go get some breakfast I'll see you tonight," Lily said breaking the hug and heading to the head table.
"OK then" Harry said making his way to the Griffindor table were he saw Rias and Akeno talking to Daphne and Hermione
"Morning ladies" Harry said announcing his presence as he sat next to Akeno
"Morning Harry" the girls echoed with a smile
"So what are you doing today while I'm stuck in classes?" Daphne asked
"Heading to the Library to research this stupid tournament," Harry said "Hopefully I can find a pattern in the previous first task's so that I'm not going in blind
"Can I help I have a free period this morning?" Hermione asked nervously
"That would be great Hermione," Harry said making the girl smile
"We would help too but I have to train my peerage so that we don't get soft while staying here" Rias said "Issei's still rather new so I would like him to catch up to rest"
"No problem," Harry answered knowing that it was her duty and Rias always made sure to live up to her title as king
"Hey Ravel" Harry called down the table. Ravel just sighed, got up and walked to Harry.
"You know it's impolite to disturb a meal" Ravel said
"Yeah I know," Harry said automatically "Listen I'm going to be spending a few hours this morning researching the history of this tournament to find any patterns so I'm not going in blind and I would like you and Fluer to join Rias' peerage in there training while the others are in school"
"Of course that wouldn't be a problem would it Rias?" Ravel asked
"No problem at all my dear," Rias said sweetly
"Great," Harry declared "Now then what do you have today Daphne?"
"Just double potions and double charms" Daphne said "though it will be nice to have Rose and Juliet in class with me as it appears they have the same schedule as me."
"Makes sense, they need someone to show them around," Harry said "And who better to do so then their Queen"
"That's true" Daphne said "Don't worry I'll look after your sisters"
"I'm actually more concerned they're gonna get you into trouble." Harry said and heard a huff of annoyance from his sisters.
"Oh by the congratulations you three," Daphne said toward Harry, Rias and Akeno "I'm happy for you"
"Thank you Daphne it feels good to be together finally" Rias said slightly blushing
"And I'm sure Harry felt extra good after this morning" Daphne said smirking.
"Yes I did and I get the feeling that you were involved in my morning surprise" Harry said. He knew Daphne snuck the three of them into his room after he fell asleep last night to help them build there relationship. She may be his queen but she is first and foremost his friend.
"I was merely doing my duty as your Queen to make you happy" Daphne answered with her trademark smirk of deviousness.
"Thanks" Harry said putting her in a one armed hug.
"Excuse me?" Harry heard a voice call from behind him. Harry turned to see a tall well built man who must be a student based off his attire
"Yes, can I help you?" Harry asked politely
"Yes, I'm Neville Longbottom, I am the Hogwarts champion in the Tri-Wizard Tournament," He said offering his hand
"Oh, Hello I'm Harry Potter-Phenex though I can imagine that you gathered that," Harry said with a smile.
"Yeah you weren't exactly subtle where you" Neville said with a chuckle "Anyway I'm just introducing myself and to tell you not to hurt Hermione please, she is a friend,"
"Ah, the old big brother shtick, I would say that it needs improving but I can tell that you don't believe I would believe a threat didn't you," Harry said with a smile
"Honestly after what I saw yesterday, no I didn't" Neville said smirking "After seeing you handle Malfoy and the minister I doubt that a student has much of a chance to intimidate you,"
"Smart of you," Harry said impressed by the man's (No way is he calling this beast of a man a boy) thinking "It's a shame that you have class next as I'm on my to the Library to study up previous tournaments."
"And you're telling me because?" Neville asked "Remember we're supposed to be rivals"
"True but I'm not one to allow someone to be killed when I possessed the information that could have saved them" harry said "I'm a Devil, not a Dick"
This made Neville laugh "That's pretty funny, I think you are going to make this year pretty fun aren't you?"
"Well I do believe that the gift of life should be enjoyed to it's fullest so it's a safe bet that I will" Harry responded. He was beginning to like Neville. There didn't appear to be any bullshit with him and he could tell that Neville was very popular in the school but didn't let it swell his head with ego.
"I should head to lesson, I'll see you lot around," Neville said as he walked out the great hall.
Harry turned to face Hermione "Well then Hermione I believe you were going to show me the Library?"
"Yes of course let's go" Hermione said eagerly
"I'll see you lot later" Harry said as he gave Rias and Akeno a kiss on the cheek each as he walked with Hermione to the Library.
After Harry and Hermione had left, Daphne began talking to Harry's sisters and Astoria about Hogwarts when they were interrupted by Professor Snape
"Tell me Greengrass' why are you not eating with your fellow Slytherin's?" He asked with a sneer
"Professor I am sitting with the peerage as my king ordered as it has been over a year since I have seen some of them and Harry wishes for us all to maintain a good relationship with each other" Daphne answered curious as to where this was going. Lady Potter was right there and Daphne knew that she had already threatened Snape.
"Very well then, I was merely curious after all you are Slytherin's top pupil plus I have the Potter twins schedule" Snape said as he handed the two there schedules "I will see you in class Greengrass"
Snape walked away as briskly as his prosthetic leg allowed.
"Say Daphne what happened to him?" Rias asked
"Harry's mother," Daphne said "I'll tell you later"
"Very well" Rias said standing "Well then Ravel I believe it's time for us lot to begin don't you agree?"
"Yes come on Fluer let's get going" Ravel said to the older girl. This seemed odd to an outsider but to those that knew Ravel they knew it was pointless to argue you with Ravel cause one, she was probably right and two, it wasn't worth your time to argue with her over small stuff.
Harry and Hermione were walking to the Hogwarts Library and Harry could see Hermione was nervous. Harry knew that she wanted to make a good first impression to Harry so she could join his peerage by the end of the week but truth be told Harry had already warmed to her. She was highly intelligent and could be quite funny plus she had Daphne's approval so that was a plus.
Daphne was cunning and sly but also very loyal to those that earned her trust which was why Harry made her his Queen. She and Harry had always gotten along well due to how similar they were in personality and in many ways they could have been twins due to how similar they were .It was a shame that she was considered a low-born Devil as Harry knew she had what it took to lead and be a good King. Harry made Daphne his Queen because she was a good person to have at his side and through working with Harry, could rise the ranks and get to were Harry felt, she belonged plus she was scary powerful and knew how to use her powers.
Harry shifted his attention back to Hermione who was still looking nervous.
"So, you and Neville?" Harry said with a smile as he made Hermione blush
"What? No, we're just friends" Hermione spluttered which made Harry laugh "You just said to rile you up"
"Yeah, you were looking nervous so I thought I'd lighten the mood" Harry said
"Was I really looking that nervous?" Hermione asked
"It looked like you were caught with a dead body holding a gun by the police while you were naked" Harry said really wanting to paint a picture.
"How do you know about such muggle things?"
"Oh, my mum didn't want us to be limited to one world so I had to study in both worlds" Harry answered shocking Hermione
"Really?" Hermione asked
"Yeah, though it helps that we have stuff like TV in the underworld" Harry answered
"You have technology down there" Hermione again asked
"Now you really want to join my peerage don't you" Harry said realizing he may have oversold it a bit as Hermione just nodded enthusiastically
"Listen Hermione I consider every member of my peerage a friend in fact none of them joined the first time I met them I consider someone's personality over there power for my peerage" Harry said trying to calm the girl down a bit
"That sounds like a smart idea but why me?" Hermione asked
"Truth be told Daphne told me about you since I met her," Harry answered "She told me you were a talented witch whom would be a good ally to have and honestly I expected to make a contract with you but then you asked to be part of my peerage which shocked me"
"Wait so you're only being friendly with me cause I asked to join?" Hermione asked.
"No, I am being friendly with you because you are friends with Daphne and don't blame Daphne for gossiping about you, I asked her to tell me about any powerful witchs or wizards of this generation to see if I wanted to make a contract with them," Harry answered honestly "For the record only yours and Neville's names came up"
"Really" Hermione said disbelievingly
"Don't doubt yourself, Neville is powerful sure I could tell when I met him in person but so are you and your mind is a deadly weapon" Harry said making the girl blush again "Daphne told me about how you are a loner here because of other peoples jealousy over how smart you are and how most of the time people only talk to you for help in homework but you refuse to just give away your talent"
"Yes that's true" Hermione answered looking down "it's why I wasn't nominated prefect or head-girl because of my anti-social nature,"
"You know I come from a prominent family and am the grandson of a beloved war hero" Harry said
"I didn't know about your grandfather" Hermione answered intrigued
"Story for another time" Harry said "Anyway on top of that I have a rare and powerful sacred gear so as you could expect some people would be jealous" Hermione nodded
"But there not because Devils don't work like that" Harry said "To devils it's not enough to have a reputation, you have to live up to it as well, and when you become my pawn there will be expectations on you"
"Wait did you say when I become your pawn" Hermione asked bewildered
"Yes I did," Harry answered "I can see that you are powerful, intelligent and resourceful but most importantly, I already want to be your friend"
"Really?" Hermione asked
"You know you've asked me that a lot already" Harry said with a smirk
"Really?" Hermione asked sarcastically
"Oh great, sarcasm you'll fit right in" Harry said with a smile "Come on then lets go make sure I win this tournament"
"Win? I thought you only wanted to survive?"
"Well a Devil like me can't really lose to mere humans in a tournament for humans now can I?" Harry said smirking as the two new friends walked into the library to study up on the Tri-Wizard tournament.
"Hey I think I've got something Harry" Hermione said after they spent and hour reading up on all the previous tournaments.
"Hmm what is it?" Harry asked
"It's just that in all of the previous tournaments they seemed to use a dangerous beast as an obstacle" Hermione answered "Though I think you will have to just get passed it rather than kill it"
"Great so we'll draw up a list of possible beasts and work from that" Harry said pulling out a bio pen and a notepad from his bag. After another half an hour of consulting the book 'Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them' they had come up with their list. Some beasts like a basilisk and cockatrice where written off as they decided that they would be too dangerous as the organizers didn't want a death on there hands some like a sphinx were written off as the first task was about courage not wit which left them with Dragons, Acromantulas, Chimeras, Erupents, Trolls, Occamys, Graphorns, Runespoors and Griffins.
"It'll be dragons" Harry declared
"How can you be sure"
"Ludo Bagman stuck me as a guy who loves a good spectacle and what better way to dazzle the viewers then to see the champions battle a dragon," Harry explained
"You're basing your argument on Ludo Bagman?"
"Not just that, think about it a lot of people think dragons are cool and what better way to make sure that the Tri-Wizard tournament is back then with the very first task literally being ripped out of fairy tale" Harry further explained which made Hermione think
"I think you're right it will also help romanticise the whole thing so how are you going to beat a dragon Harry?"
Harry just grinned at her "Has Daphne told you about the two heavenly dragons?"
"Briefly, she told me that they were two powerful rival dragons that caused the great war to pause due to how destructive the two were. She said that they were sealed away in sacred gears" Hermione stated
"Yep that's the jist of it" Harry said as he let Albion's wings come out "Hermione, meet Albion the dragon of supremacy, and the one who really beat Voldemort that night"
Hermione was stunned at what Harry just told her "Wait that's what happened that night, Albion saved you"
"Well he didn't want to spend his entire time with me in diapers at least that's what he says" Harry said
"Wait he can talk?"
"Yeah he's just respecting the rules of the library probably he does have a bit of a booming voice" Harry explained
"So then taking on a simple dragon will be easy for you" Hermione stated
"Yeah I figure it'll be a cakewalk," Harry said looking at his watch "Oh shit look at the time you have class soon"
"Oh my god I can't be late," Hermione said while packing up her stuff hastily "This was fun Harry it's been awhile since I've been able to have fun with someone else besides Daphne"
"No problem" Harry said "Come by the tent after tea and I'll make you a member of my peerage"
"Really?" Hermione blurted out
"That must be your favourite question?" Harry responded cheekily
"Oh shut up" Hermione responded as she ran off to lesson and Harry decided to take a bit of a walk down to see Rias and Akeno to see how training was going.
As Hermione was walking up to her class she confronted by a group of Griffindor's led by Ron Weasley. Her biggest annoyance in the entire school. He always insulted her and thinks that he is better than her for some reason, she still didn't know what he thought he had that she didn't
"Well if it isn't the traitor" He said "Why are you helping that demon and not Neville?"
Hermione just sighed. She was sure he got off on annoying her. "And why should I have to explain myself to you moron?"
"Because you keep betraying Griffindor" Ron answered "You brought that snake to our table twice now and are working with that demon against Neville"
"OK first of all what does it matter if I'm friends with a Slytherin after exams are over it doesn't matter there are no Slytherin's or Griffindor's out there in the real world so I don't particularly care about that stupid rivalry" Hermione explained
"They're all dark witches and wizards that's why" Ron explained as if it was obvious
"Really I didn't know Merlin was a dark Wizard?" Hermione said with a smirk
"What?"
"You didn't know" Hermione said her superior personality shining through "Of course you didn't it surprises me you know the right end of your wand"
Hermione really got a kick out of shaming the intelligence of bullies as she saw Ron reach for his wand
"Ron don't, she's not worth it" She heard one of the idiots behind him say as Ron put his wand away.
"And what does that mean whoever you are?" Hermione asked
"It means that Seamus is trying save what little face he has by insulting you before running away like a little girl" Hermione heard a voice say. Turning she saw Neville approaching.
"Neville, we were just reminding her..." Ron started but Neville just raised his hand to interrupt it
"Save the bullshit for someone who will believe you now come on you don't want to be late for McGonagall do you?" Neville said ending the confrontation.
The Griffindor's all walked up to the transfiguration classroom where Hermione saw Daphne and the Potter twins waiting.
"Hey Daphne," Hermione said walking up to them. Daphne took one look at her face and saw she was a bit angry at something
"Weasley being a prick?" Daphne asked
"How sis you …" Hermione began to ask
"It's written all over your face" Daphne explained
"Wait his names Weasel?" Rose asked giggling
"Oi it's Weasley you demon bitch" Ron yelled out
"Shut up Arsehole Juliet said now really angry. No one insults her family and gets away with it.
"Or what?" Weasly said looking smug
Juliet just put on a evil smile and began summoning her Phenex fire in her hand.
"Or I burn you to a crisp" Juliet said venomously.
"Miss Potter please refrain from burning my students" They heard a strict voice say.
"Then keep them in line" Juliet responded which made everyone gasp. No one talked back to McGonagall. This stunned the Professor as well
"Are you telling me how to do my job" Professor McGonagall asked sternly
"I suppose I am" Juliet responded "If you can't take criticism then you'll never improve"
"If you were a Hogwarts student I would put you in detention for this" McGonagall said.
"If you would put me in detention for standing up for myself and my sister then I'm glad I'm only stuck in this crap school for a few months which by the way is a problem your side caused," Juliet said shocking everyone again "I may only be 15 but I will defend my family no matter who's in my way"
McGonagall was blown away by the little girl in front of her. She was now giving off an aura of danger and her instincts told her to run away.
"Weasley detention tonight for getting yourself into a dangerous situation," McGonagall said "And I will be speaking to your mother about your behaviour Miss Potter, If I don't believe you can be civil in my classes then I refuse to teach you"
"Fair enough" Juliet said "Though I may ask to leave anyway if I don't find you as competent a teacher as Dad"
"I taught your farther remember" McGonagall said a little scandalized
"I'm not questioning your knowledge of transfiguration only your so far unproven ability to teach" Juliet answered
"Just get into class everyone" McGonagall said already tired of the smart mouth girl.
Two hours later Transfiguration class ended and Juliet stayed behind after class.
"OK I concede you are a fantastic teacher" Juliet said impressed by the class. McGonagall was as good her parents told her she was
"Thank you I'm glad you were able to remain civil and I noticed that you and your sister are as talented as father was at transfiguration"
"Thank you Professor"
"No Problem. Just please remember that I can't have a 15 year old undermining me, it will look bad and the students will stop respecting me" McGonagall explained
"Oh crap I never thought of that" Juliet said
"It's fine your mother used to have the same problem," McGonagall said "Whenever she was angry she would lose sight of the big picture and focus all her effort on whatever was making her angry"
"I should probably get going Daphne and Rose are probably waiting for me" Juliet said
"Very well enjoy your lunch" McGonagall said as the girl left
Juliet saw Rose and Daphne waiting as expected and the three headed down to lunch where they saw Harry, Rias and their peerages sat down at the Ravenclaw table enjoying their lunch.
"Hey Harry," Daphne said sitting next to them "Hermione told me you two already figured out the task and what it is got a plan?"
"Yeah I've got a plan" Harry said smiling
"You're gonna show off aren't you?" Daphne said with a sigh
"Well it is my nature" Harry said with a smile.
"So why a different table bro" Rose asked
"Why not?" Harry just replied making Rose shrug.
"Fair enough how's training going?" Rose said to Ravel and Fluer and they began talking about pointless things and finished there lunch before retuning to finish there day's.
Harry returned to his tent and was now quite bored. His phone didn't work due to the Magic of Hogwarts disrupting the electricity within it so he couldn't mess around on it and Rias and Akeno were busy with training and there studies. Just then his mother walked in with a stack of work it appeared.
"You have the first task all sorted?" His mother asked him
"Yeah I've got it all planned out," Harry responded a part of him not liking what was gonna come next.
"Good then you can start doing your homework" Lily said dropping the pile of work in front of him "And don't complain Harry, I won't allow you to fall behind."
"Okay Mum," Harry said. He knew it was pointless to argue but at least it gave him something to do although it wasn't exactly what he wanted.
"So are you really thinking of making Hermione your third pawn?" Lily asked
"Yes, I can sense that she is quite strong and is a genius like Ravel the only issue is if she will take 1 or 2 pieces" Harry responded. He could sense that Hermione wasn't born with overwhelming power but she earned it through hard work and determination thus causing Harry to question how many pieces it would take. Truth be told Harry hoped that it would take 2 pieces as he had always preferred quality over quantity and would prefer to have a few powerhouses than a load of grunts.
"What about using a rook piece you still don't have a single one." Lily said trying to make Harry consider every option.
"No it seems like a bad fit for her based on what I have observed as she appears to be a talented all round witch" Harry said
"Well it's your decision and I hope she will prove to be a valuable asset to you" Lily said happy with her sons decision "I'll leave you to your homework"
"Thanks mum," Harry stated not because of the homework but because she questioned his decision and helped reaffirm that it was a good one.
Harry heard Issei's voice and he sounded like Rias was giving him a rough time which was good. He knew that he and Issei had rival sacred gears and were destined to fight at some point but right now the gap between the two of them was huge so a fight would be pointless. Truthfully Harry wasn't really up for it as a dragon fight was brutal. There was no giving up it would only end when one of them couldn't fight anymore and as much as Harry loved Albion like a brother he didn't want to be forced into his fight, hell no one knows what they were even fighting about.
"You still don't want to fight Draig do you Harry?" Albion asked
"Not particularly I just want to live my life but I don't want to lose you so I have still resigned myself to it"
"You know right now it seems pointless but when the red dragon gains more power you will be pushed to train harder and become stronger to compete with him" Albion explained "it doesn't mean you have to hate him I certainly don't, too much time has passed for either of us to care why but we enjoy it"
"I see so it's more of a rivalry to determine who's the best rather then hatred, I suppose I can get behind that" Harry said. He may not like that he was dragged into this fight but for the sake of his friend he will be there to have his back.
"Of course you can, remember me and Draig halted the great war because of the destructive nature of our fights and how powerful we where and trust me our power didn't arrive over night but through constant honing and practise. Hell it's why the rating game exists, to give young devils a chance to hone both their power and battle tactics" Albion stated
"You know you don't always have to be right you know?" Harry said. It was scary how right the guy could be. Albion just laughed
"I'm not I don't know a thing about maths and neither will you if you don't do your homework" Albion said laughing
"You interrupted me with your little speech jackass," Harry said making Albion laugh even more as he grabbed the first part of his homework and began to work through it.
By dinner time Harry had finished most of his work and walked up with Rias and Akeno to the great hall together and sat down with their peers.
"So Rose, Juliet how was your first day of school here?" Harry asked
"Okay I guess, Potions was a bit boring to be honest we just brewed the assigned potion and copied the instructions off the board." Rose said
"We met a rather annoying boy named Weasel who appears to be a bully" Juliet said "he seemed worthless though"
"His names Weasel?" Harry asked confused
"No that's what Juliet calls him" Daphne answered
"So he pissed you off then, that was very stupid of him," Harry said
"Yeah Hermione doesn't like him either" Rose stated
"I guess I'll avoid him then if he's apparently worthless then he isn't worth my time," Harry said "Besides I've got other things on my mind"
"I should hope so," Rias said "We are to be married"
"And I'm always going to be by both your sides" Akeno added on
"Of course you two are a constant presence in my mind" Harry added earning him a kiss from both girls each.
"Do you mind, I'm trying to eat here," Juliet said making Harry laugh
"Calm down Juliet it could have been worse" Akeno said making Harry blush. Oh how he wish he could have made it worse.
"And with that I lost my apatite" Juliet said pushing her plate away which set Harry off again.
There spent the entire dinner just talking aimlessly until it ended when the group headed down to their tents accompanied by Hermione.
As they were too busy talking to one another they never noticed the people staring at them as they ate.
Ron Weasley was a diehard Griffindor to the end and had always viewed Hermione as a traitor so watching her eat and laugh with the foreigners just proved him right in his eyes. He had never liked her ever since they met. She had always been selfish in his eyes hoarding all of her knowledge to herself and not helping anyone in Griffindor with it. She consorted with that snake Greengrass even though she was easy on the eyes he would never touch a snake they were all evil. Now she was consorting with demons so he knew she must be evil it was the only logical conclusion.
Even though he supported Neville as he was a fellow Griffindor Ron felt that it should be him as the champion. The guy may be a good wizard but would rather play with plants than Quidditch which made no sense to Ron and the guy seemingly stuck up for Hermione for some reason. The only reason he was supporting Neville was due to the fact that he was a Griffindor.
Neville was watching the group with fascination. Hermione cornered him earlier that day and told him that she and Harry believe that dragons are going to be the first task. This made him think that it may have been a mistake to enter I mean is the glory really worth it. He entered mostly for himself and his family. He had grown quite annoyed with the people of Britain.
He was the son of famous auror Frank Longbottom so people expected him to follow in his footsteps but that was the furthest thing that Neville wanted. He wanted to work in Herbology as he found it fascinating but no that wasn't allowed in the people's eyes he had to be an auror as it was in his blood apparently and it would be a shame if he was a let down to them. He hated it, he resented anyone he said he would be an auror and he hated that because he was a Pureblood he was expected to become a public figure just because his Dad was good at his job.
When he told his Dad what he felt he just looked at him with pride and told him to do what he wanted and had the greenhouse in the back extended and told Neville that as long as he was happy in life then his parents would be happy and anyone bitching about it can take it up with him. Neville was truly lucky that his parents survived the war as he didn't know what he would do without them.
Should Neville win the tournament and then just work in a greenhouse it would first annoy all those stupid politicians and fan girls which would be funny and it meant that only the stupid would have the balls to cross him. There was just one problem though and it was that he had beat a bloody demon to win and now a dragon on top of it. It was possible but highly unlikely.
Hermione was really nervous though she couldn't blame herself she was about to be reincarnated into a devil for the rest of her time yet she knew she had to do this, if she didn't then her entire future would be hamstrung by stupid bigots. She was stood in a small room in the tent with only Harry.
"Err, aren't the others coming in?" Hermione asked
"No, reincarnation a personal matter it was the same for the others so don't worry I'm just gonna shove a chest piece into your chest" Harry said trying to ease her tension badly "Relax it won't hurt"
Hermione took a deep breath to calm her nerves
"You know you don't have to do this right now it has only been a day" Harry said seeing her getting worse
"No I have to do this" Hermione said "Without it I have no future and besides the past day has been one of the best in Hogwarts for me"
"Ok then" Harry said picking up two pawns
"Why two?" Hermione asked
"In case I need it though I'm not sure" Harry explained
"But why would you need another?"
"Both my sisters take up 3 pawn pieces each due to there power and I suspect that I will need two pieces for you"
"Are you sure?"
"Yes I have been observing your power and found that you are quite the powerful woman but something is holding you back"
"What is it?" Hermione asked. She was shocked at this. She knew she was intelligent but powerful as well. It just didn't seem right.
"You have skill and you know it but for some reason you don't believe in your own power, once you do that you will become an even better witch" harry explained
"How do you know that?" Hermione said
"Cause I sense it within you" Harry stated "You have spent years being told that you are intelligent that you believe that is all you have which isn't true and once you become a pawn I will help you become complete."
"Really?" Hermione blurted out.
"There it is again" Harry said chuckling "Come on lie down and lets make you into a devil"
Hermione did so and before she knew it she was out cold.
When she awoke she saw Harry looking down at her smiling.
"So how'd you feel?" Harry asked her
"Okay," Hermione responded "did you knock me out?"
"Yeah, don't worry about it. It happens to everyone and you were only out for a few minutes" Harry explained
"I see," Hermione said "I do feel a little different like I have some new parts of me"
"That's probably your wings?" Harry said indicating Hermione's new wings
"Oh my, I'm a devil" Hermione just said observing her wings
"Yep i'll get Ravel to help you out with getting used to them" Harry explained for now lets get back to the group I believe they have a party set up for you"
"For me, why?" Hermione asked
"I believe it's a welcoming party for the newest member of our strange family" Harry said with a smile as he opened the door for her. Walking through she saw a big welcome banner as well as a cake and party food. She spent the rest of the night enjoying herself with her new peers and friends and by the end it she realised she made the best decision of her life.
Authors Notes
Sorry this took longer than usual I've been plotting out the rest of the story and where I want to take it.
Thanks for the reviews guy, girls and that multi-colored rainbow in between you've been a big help to me and to the ranting guest, You are awesome. Keep questioning me as you make me think of things I haven't even considered yet and you're giving me great ideas for the future of this story.
Shout out to Ogremen for giving me ideas and showing me a fun story to read.
Every chapter now I will be putting a story title that I personally recommend you read
The first one is 'The Grass Is Always Greener' by kb0 and is about Harry saving Daphne and she teaches him occlumancy in return and they fall for each other. I have never seen a more unique way in which Harry deals with Voldemort and is a fun read
Thanks for reading have a good day