Hey everyone. heres chapter 4.
As always i dont own Harry Potter, Ms. Rowling does. I do own my OCs tho.
Chapter 4:Weighing of the Wands.
Day after Champions choosing ceremony
The next day two of the three schools are still buzzing about the news that Hadrian Dragonov is in fact the famous missing Harry Potter, and even more about the fact that there are now 5 Tri-Wizard Champions instead of the usual 3. Its to the excited chatter of the students of all 3 schools that Harry and his Father walk through Hogwarts on their way to Albus Dumbledore's office for a long awaited conversation. The teenager looks at his father questioningly and asks
"Sunt sigur de acest tata?(Are you sure about this father?)" the man looks at him from the corner of his eye and replies
"Da aceasta conversatie a heen o lunga perioada de timp. De ce va intreb pe fiul meu?(Yes this conversation has been a long time coming. Why do you ask my son?)" Harry shakes his head and says
"Stii de ce tata. Atunci cand vine vorba de Dumbledore nu sunt tocmai o persoana calma.(You know why father. When it comes to Dumbledore your are not exactly a calm person.)" Adam chuckles at this and says
"Worry not my son, as long as the fool doesn't overstep his bounds, I promise to keep my temper in check." the dark haired teen just nods, knowing thats the best he can expect from his dad. 20 minuets later they arrive at the gargoyle that protects the stairs to the headmaster's office, as soon as the stone guardian sees the blonde it leaps aside instantly and the stairs appear, the man just smiles and says "Thank you Gavin." as both vampires walks up the spiraling staircase. As soon as they reach the door they hear "Come in Adam and Harry."
The 2 enter the office to find Albus sitting behind his desk, however standing on either side of the desk is 2 people they didn't expect, Severus Snape and Minerva McGonagall, however their faces do not betray the confusion they both feel at the presence of the 2 teachers as they step up to the desk. Albus smiles and says
"Please take a seat." as he gestures to the two chairs infront of the desk, however the blonde waves his hand and the two chairs become leather recliners, and then they sit down. For many long minuets theres nothing but silence in the room, before Adam breaks it by asking the question on his and son's minds
"I thought this was to be a discussion between You, my son, and I Albus. So would you explain to me why Snape and Minerva are here?" the old headmaster just gives a grandfatherly smile and replies
"Severus and Minerva are here because they both knew James and Lily very well, and after we get the serious topics out of the way, they can tell Harry things about his parents that you probably never could." rather then be offended by this as the old man intended, the blonde just laughs at the comment and says
"Oh that was funny. Forgive me, but I couldn't help myself, you see I too knew Lily and James very well. I was their professor for 7 years, I helped James and his friends with a few of their pranks on staff members, Lily and I would have debates on the essence of Magic for hours, I was there when they got Married, and I was there when Hadrian was born, giving my support to James along side Sirius, Remus, and Peter. So do not presume to think I do not know just as much about the Potters as either the Half-Blood bully or the Wise Scotswoman." this statement causes a myriad of reactions, Harry smiles at his father's words, Snape scowls at being called a Half-Blood and a bully, Minerva just smiles lightly, and Albus stops smiling and scowls slightly.
However the old man just clears his throat and says
"yes well be that as it may, lets get to the reason we are here. Explain how Harry here came to be in your care Adam, and why it is he claims Harry Potter died on November 3rd, 1981?" Adam just scoffs and replies
"I do not owe you any explanations Albus. However I'll indulge you just this once. On the morning of November 1st, 1981 I rescued Hadrian and took him home with me, after YOU just left him out in the cold on the doorstep of Lily's magic hating sister. After taking him home with me I made sure he was fed and taken care of, while I went to Gringotts to make arrangements with Director Ragnok, together the 2 of us saw to it that the Potter Accounts could not be accessed by Anyone except Hadrian upon his 17th birthday. After that I asked him to set up the ritual chamber for the Blood adoption ritual, for I wished to make the child my Son and heir by blood and magic." Minerva gasps at this, while Severus pales at the implications, and Albus gains an angry look for a moment before saying
"If thats true then it would strip Harry of the Potter blood and magic, making what you did to secure the Potter accounts moot, for the ending of the line means that all monies would go to either the closest kin or the Ministry." the blonde shakes his head and says
"How wrong you are Albus. You see there are many different blood adoption rituals, the one we used made him my son via my blood transferring into him, but at the same time keeping the potter blood he got from James, thereby in essence making both James and Myself his father. In other words He has 2 blood fathers and 1 mother, its not unlike when a Mundane woman has intercourse with 2 men and becomes pregnant, however each man's sperm fertilizes an egg, resulting in fraternal twins with 2 different fathers." the old man shakes his head and says
"Be that as it may, it doesn't explain why the boy would say harry potter is dead." this time its Harry himself that speaks up and replies
"Because for all intents and purposes Harry James Potter is dead. When my father blood adopted me, i ceased being Harry Potter son of James and Lily Potter, I became Hadrian Adamantius Dragonov-Dracula, son of Adamantius Vladislaus Dragonov-Dracula and Lily Evans." the blonde places a comforting hand on his son's shoulder and gives him a light smile, while Snape growls and no longer being able to take it says
"Insolent Child! Lily gave her life to save you and this is how you repay her?! You should never of been Born to begin with! And if I had my way you and your father would be dead and Lily would still be alive and where she belongs! With ME!" suddenly the man is blasted into the far wall, and all eyes turn to see the perpetrator is none other then Minerva McGonagall, who is seething with rage, as she marches forward at the downed man and says
"Severus Snape How DARE Ye? How dare Ye say such things? Ye who betrayed ye bes' frien' ta that evil man! Ye who called sweet Lily a Mudblood! Ye 'ave no right to speak like dat to Mr. Dragonov. Now I suggest Ye get out of this office before I do more en just stun ye." the dark haired man quickly scrambles to his feet and rushes out of the office with his robes billowing behind him, however on his way out he shoots Harry one last seething glare and then hes gone. Albus looks at the stern woman with disappointment on his face and says
"Was that really necessary Minerva? Severus didn't mean anything, you know he gets very emotional when it comes to Lily." the woman turns her glare on him and says
"Don't give me that Albus. You make to many excuses for that man, and let him do as he pleases, I will not." the old man shakes his head, and looks at the two Vampires who are merely smirking and addresses them again
"Well regardless of how Harry came to be in your care, the fact is you kidnapped the Heir to a Most Ancient and Noble house from his chosen guardians. I should notify the DMLE and have you arrested, but I wont, as long as you agree that at the end of this school year Harry will be returned to his Aunt's home and will then be enrolled here in Hogwarts for his 5th year." this wipes the smirk from both vampires faces, and the blonde glares at the old Headmaster, looks him directly in his eyes, stands and says
"You do not make demands of me Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore! My son will not ever go to Petunia's home, Nor will he ever be a student here, as currently he is a 6th year at Beauxbatons. As for contacting the DMLE about me "Kidnapping" him, if you have the courage to do such a thing then I will let the entire world know how the "Great" Albus Dumbledore, Leader of the "Light", left a 15 month old child on a doorstep of a Mundane home in the middle of the Winter, how you went against the expresses wishes of said boy's parents by trying to place him with said Mundanes. I will also produce the documents from Gringotts showing that my Blood adoption of Hadrian is perfectly legal and he is in fact My son." this causes Albus to stand to his full height, meeting the mans glare and replies
"And what proof do you have of these claims? Its your word against the word of the Chief Warlock of the Wizagamont, as well as the Supreme Mugwamp of the International Confederation of Wizards." Adam smiles his shark like smile, showing off his fangs and says
"I have the last will and Testament of the Potter's, in which it states the list of guardians for their son, and in the will it states in no uncertain terms that Harry James Potter is to never go anywhere near Petunia and Vernon Dursley. Also I have 2 eye witnesses to your child abandonment and endangerment, one of which is in this room. And lets not forget to mention how you used your power as Chief Warlock to make sure Hadrian's god-father Lord Sirius Orion Black III was sent to Azkaban without a trial which he finally go last year in France and was found innocent. Do not attempt to play the Politics game with me Boy, I have almost two Mellenium more experience over you." Albus grits his teeth and says
"very well. I will not pursue the matter any further. I'm just happy to know that Har...Hadrian has such a caring and loving father. I can see that you've raised him to be a strong young man. I would say that this conversation is over. Thank you both for your time." with that Harry stands up and follows his father out of the office, and right behind them is Minerva McGonagall, all three remain silent as they get farther and farther away from the headmasters office, until eventually they reach the stern woman's classroom, at which point she turns to the two Draculas and says
"I want to apologize to you young , I was there the night Albus left you on your Aunt's door step. I tried my best to keep him from placing you there, I even stayed in my Animagus form for 2 days to observe the family, and I found they were the worst sort of Muggles. I expressed this to Albus but he was intent on leaving you with them, and when he makes up his mind it's impossible to change it." the black haired boy considers her words, and replies
"Its alright professor, In the end everything worked out for the best. I have a father who loves and cares for me and has taught me the true power of magic. I have friends, and a Beautiful girlfriend who loves me for who I am, and who I will be. My life is great. So you have nothing to apologize for." Minerva smiles at this and nods her head in acceptance, then looks at the blonde and says
"If its not to much trouble I would like to speak privately with you Lord Dragonov." Adam nods and says
"Ofcourse Minerva. Hadrian you go on ahead to the coach, I'll catch up with you later." Harry nods and walks away, while the blonde and the professor enter her classroom together.
A few days later, Hadrian and Fleur are sitting together with Cedric Diggory and Victor Krum, as well as all 3 school heads, Bagman, Crouch, another old man who the teen vampire has never seen before but smells of wood and wand polish, and a blonde haired woman wearing gaudy glasses. Everyone is waiting for the final Tri-Wizard champion, Neville Longbottom, to arrive to begin the wand weighing ceremony, after another 5 minuets the sandy blonde haired boy enters the room, as Dumbledore claps and says
"Ah Neville, how good of you to join us. Now we can begin the weighing of the wands. To help in this ceremony we have Mr. Garrick Ollivander, now each champion will step forward and present their wand to Mr. Ollivander and he will check it over to make sure it's in working order. Garrick the floor is yours." the man who smells of wood and wand polish steps forward and says
"very good. First lets have Mr. Krum." the Bulgarian seeker steps forward and hands the Wandmaker his wand, the man takes it and examines it closely saying "10 1/4 inches. Made of Hornbeam with a Dragon Heart string core. Most curious, this is a Gregoravich creation isnt it?" the burly boy nods his head as old man continues "They aren't usually what I...hmm, it seems to be in fine condition." he proceeds to make Smoke rings with the wand then hands it back and says "In perfect working order. Next Miss Delacour if you please."
The blond steps forward and hands over her wand, again the old man examines it and says "Most interesting, 9 1/2 inches made of rosewood, with the core of, oh my a Veela hair." Fleur nods and says
"Oui, the 'Air iz my Grandmuzzer's." Ollivander nods and says
"hmm very inflexible however." he proceeds to produce a bouquet of flowers from it and says "It's in good working order." He then hands it back and says "whose next?" and Cedric steps up and says
"I am sir." he hands his Wand over and the man's eyes light up as he says
"Ah this is one of mine! 12 1/4 inches, pleasantly springy, with the tail hair of a particularly large Male Unicorn, had to of been 12 hands long, nearly gored me when i plucked the hair from its tail." he proceeds to use it to produce a stream of wine, before handing it back and says "In perfect working condition, you've taken good care of it." the brown haired boy smiles and says
"thank you sir, I just polished it last night." before he walks back to his spot in the room and Neville steps up and hands his wand to the old man. He takes it and says
"Another of mine! 13 inches, made of Cherry wood. Good for transfiguration and earth magics, also with a core of a Unicorn hair." he then waves it and says "Avis" as he produces a flock of birds from the wand tip that proceed to fly out the open window, before he hands it back to the boy and says "Its in good working order Mr. Longbottom." Neville just smiles shyly and backs away as Ollivander says "And finally Mr. Dragonov." Harry steps up and hands him his barely used wand, the old man studies it with the greatest interest so far and says
"13 1/4 inches, made of, Elder and White oak woods?" the dark haired boy nods his head as the man continues to examine it and says "the core is...a triple core?" another nod and he continues "the cores are, a Vampires fang, the heart string of a Hebridean Black Dragon, and a Thestral tail hair. Oh my I've never in all my years see something like this, i dare say this wand is the most powerful wand I have ever had the pleasure of holding. Might I ask where you got this wand young man?" the black haired teen just smirks and says
"It was made by a reclusive Wandmaker in Italy, the woods came from the grounds of Dragonov Manor, the vampire fang is from the current King of Vampires, as is the Dragon heart string, the Thestral tail hair comes from the flock that grazes on our Estate in Paris." the old man looks like he's almost salivating at this, as he waves the wand and produces a flaming unicorn before handing it back to Harry and saying
"well its in perfect working condition." with that done Albus claps and says
"Well that marks the end of the Wand Weighing ceremony. Now everyone is free until dinner." as they all get ready to exit, the blonde woman in the glasses clears her throat and says
"Just a moment Dumbledore, theres still the matter of Interviews and Pictures with the champions." Hadrian sneers slightly and says
"Who exactly are you?" the woman smiles at him and says
"Rita Skeeter, with the Daily Prophet, I'm here to cover the Tri-Wizard tournament and have been given unrestricted access to all of you champions and Hogwarts." recognition lights up the dark haired teens eyes as he says
"Ah, I've heard of you, and your paper." Rita Seeing an opportunity steps within the boys personal space and says
"Then perhaps you would like to be the first Champion I interview. I know my readers would love to find out how its been being raised by the man who kidnapped you and how you feel about having the name Potter stolen from you." the teen sneers and says
"I was not Kidnapped, whoever told you I was lied. I refuse to sit and give an interview to or allow my photo to be taken by a paper which prints nothing but Dragon Dung. My Father has told me especially of the Lies which you write Ms. Skeeter, so until a more trustworthy news publisher can be contacted I will not give any kind of statement. Good day." and he turns on his heel and proceeds to exit the room before Albus calls out to him and says
"Hadrian, you must stay for the photos, it is mandatory, I'm sorry my boy." Harry turns to the old man and says
"First off, don't ever call me your boy Mr. Dumbledore, secondly I could give two shits about whats mandatory, the only reason I even agreed to compete in this tournament is because to do otherwise means to lose the only remaining part of me that comes from James Potter. If you have a problem with my choice to not allow my image to be placed in the rag you call a paper take it up with the Dragonov family Solicitors, I believe they're old students of yours, Andromeda and Theodore Tonks." and with that he exits the room leaving everyone except Madame Maxime and Fleur shell shocked, while both women just think about how much of a Hadrian move that was, and Fleur is filled with arousal at how her man handled the meddling old fool. Outside walking in the hall on his way back to the Beauxbatons coach Harry smirks and says to himself
" Queens Knight to Kings Rook 4. Its your move now old man, lets see what move you make next. The game has only just started to heat up." as his face is shadowed and if one were to look at him all they'd see are his glowing green eyes and his fanged smile.
Annnd Cut, theres chapter 4. Next chapter Harry will Meet both Susan Bones, and Daphne Greengrass and also the first task. As always read and review. Until next time.