Title: The Boy Who Lived to be Pumpkin King
Chapter: The Form of a Prince
Disclaimer: Harry Potter is not mine. The Nightmare Before Christmas is not mine.
A/N sorry this took so long but my siblings and I have gone through a hard time. My mother ended up dying and my father shortly after committed suicide. However, we are all set up with my oldest sister Rhea and updates will become regular once more.
Locks PoV
I paced my dorm room with quick agitated steps. These …feelings I have are unacceptable, but at the same time I have no idea what these feelings are. Jealousy seems like the right word, but I am not jealous over my Prince. I stopped pacing abruptly and drew in a startled breath. I had thought my Prince not the Prince. I tugged at my red hair in utter confusion. Do I like him? I pulled out the chair from my desk and straddled it. Staring out the window, and literally into the Black Lake, I pushed to reflect on that notion. I knew I admired him, but not in a romantic way. Harry was just a selfless person who put others before himself, not to mention that he has an adorable smile, the cutest hair and the brightest green eyes I've ever…. I slammed my forehead onto the table. There was a rustling from two of the beds before their bed curtains were parted and two bleary-eyed boys peeked out.
"What's your problem?" Blaise asked me.
"Nothing." I lied looking back out the window.
"Well then don't disturb our sleep with your moping over a girl." I glared at Blaise and snuck a glance over to Malfoy who had yet to speak.
"It isn't over some girl." I muttered.
"Then, perhaps, a boy?" I denied Malfoys remark but the blush on my face gave me away. "Fag." I blushed even more at being called that name, and looked away.
Blaise's PoV
I saw as Faust looked away in shame at being called a fag by Draco. Fucking hypocrite, but I couldn't blame him. His father was the real hypocrite, always telling Drake not to do this and to be the perfect little Pureblood son. A gay son wasn't a perfect one, however this gave no right for my best friend to slander others. Suddenly an idea clicked in my head.
"Well, if I recall Dray, don't you have a crush on a certain brunette boy?" As I predicted Draco went pink in the face from mixed anger and embarrassment.
The poor sap spluttered a bit before throwing a pillow at me with every attempt to cut my head with it. I easily dodged the pillow and gave a fleeting look in Faust's direction, expecting a smile. What I was not anticipating was the cold fury in those crystal blue eyes. However, the thing that confused me the most was that the look that was directed at Dray was excessively much for a simple hypocritical comment. Did Faust's crush also have brown hair? Did he think Dray liked the same boy? Did they like the same boy? I pondered my questions as Draco closed his bed curtains and Faust crawled back into his, mask clutched firmly in his hand. After our first attempt to destroy it during our fight, I had begged Draco not to touch it. Faust seemed much attached to that thing, maybe his younger brother died on Halloween. I swerved back on to the though path I had been at before. It was possible for Faust's crush to have brown hair; most wizards had that hair color. Faust also never really came off as a Slytherin either; of course, he would automatically assume that Dray liked the same boy. The metaphorical wheels in my head started to whir as I reached my conclusion. Both boys were in love with Harry Potter and did not know it.
Poor saps.
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The flame in Halloween Town spluttered but did not change color as Andy and Aoi finished their chant. Aoi looked at it in horror before shooting a look at her brother. "What are you doing, do you not believe that Harold is the right choice for our Prince." Andy replied with a distant look in his eyes and his voice.
"No. The boy should be dead. He must die for it will please my Master." Aoi shifted her eyes to bronze and stared at her brother. Nothing happened. It was proper Demon etiquette to allow one to see the power of their skills upon display from the former. Andy's eyes flashed light green. Aoi let out a howl of rage and lunged behind her brother.
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From outside of Gryffindor Tower Harry could hear Hermione casting all the unlocking spells she knew. "Harry, it's not working!"
"Please open up! There is no where else to go!" George pleaded with the Fat Lady.
"Never. I have made a vow with Hogwarts to keep all the Gryffindor students safe from all dark creatures, villains, harmful weapons,"
"Harry is not a dark creature! He is a GRYFFINDOR STUDENT!" George shouted, for the first time in his life feeling actual anger.
The Fat Lady's words echoed around in Harry's head. 'I made a vow to Hogwarts… I made a vow to Hogwarts… I made a vow to Hogwarts.' Harry slammed his hand against one of Hogwarts walls and locked unto the kept spirit within.
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Aoi's body collided with a figure behind Andy. After battling furiously, with the glinting of teeth and claws Aoi was able to pin the creature down. Her eyes shifted to bronze and she stared into the other beings eyes. "Who are you and why have you stopped us from saving the Prince?"
The malevolent being chuckled darkly. "You mind games wont work on me girl. You don't have enough power; no one has more power than Damocles." Aoi gasped before slamming the creature on the ground once more.
"What have you done with our Grandfather!"
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Lock seizured on his bed as knowledge was drawn from his body to be translated through the walls of Hogwarts. The walls shuddered and the windows cackled merrily from their frames. The drawers and beds in the room moved like madly, creating shrieks of surprise as his dorm mates were evicted from their beds. Theodore and Jerald ran from the room screaming their little lungs out. Draco and Blaise on the other hand struggled through the chaos of the room to reach there classmate.
"Faust! Faust wake up!" Blaise shouted as Draco watched the windows warily. Lock's mask floated up as far as it could before spinning around madly and glowing brightly. A high-pitched screech resounded off the windows. With a burst, they shattered.
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"So what you re saying is that the Wrackspurts are to blame for my bad grade on my Transfiguration essay?" Shock asked.
"But of course Melissa, what else could it be?" Luna responded. Shock laughed before she went mute and her eyes became glassy. Luna smiled airily and watched as the girl began to convulse violently, small trendils of power spiriting away towards the fire. The three other girls in the room awoke as a loud scream was ripped from Melissa's mouth. The young girls ran over with every attempt to help but were held immobile by Luna. The bricks of the tower began to tremble loudly, sounding like clacking teeth. Shock's witch mask started to howl and glow as Ravenclaw Tower slipped down an inch.
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"Shock, I know this is sudden, but, I love you." Barrel slapped himself in the face. "No, that's stupid." Barrel sighed and stared at himself in the mirror. It would never work. His eyes locked with those of his reflection and he began to twitch viciously. The torches in the lavatory flared brightly, calling the attention of his dorm mates.
"Ernie get Professor Sprout! He's having a fit!" Ernie ran out of the room as the remaining boys watched helplessly as Barrel began to spasm, his eyes never leaving those of his reflection. The mirror exploded, but Barrel didn't flinch, in fact he seemed to be radiating strength. Other various objects began to explode leaving the boys ducking for cover. Power and strength leaked into the Halls causing the house elves to become physcotic.
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Harry pulled a bit of each Founders spirit into his hand, eyes glowing a bright lilac. "Stand back," he growled to his companions.
"I, Helga Hufflepuff, tickle the sleeping Dragon." Harry released Helga's captive spirit into the wall. A vision slammed into him. 'Barrel collapsed and the rouge House Elves jumped at the fallen body. The Hufflepuff students were doing all they could to save their companion.' Hogwarts hummed in amusement, it was just like the Hufflepuffs to save their comrade, not caring that the walls were falling around them. Hogwarts called off the attack, impressed the castle's construction into Harry's brain, and created walls and a roof around Harry, saving him from the sunlight.
"I, Rowena Ravenclaw, tickle the sleeping Dragon." Harry released Rowena's spirit. 'Shock gave one final shudder before going still. Luna smiled and waved happily at Hogwarts before barking out orders. After a few minutes half of Ravenclaw could be seen levitating students out the window, while the half that was outside levitated the tower.' Hogwarts smiled and prevented the tower from falling, while giving Harry the knowledge of all the wards.
"I, Salazar Slytherin, tickle the sleeping Dragon." 'Lock still convulsed violently while millions of gallons of water poured through the window. Blaise tried every repelling charm and spell he knew but none worked. Draco cast the bubblehead charm around Lock and then himself and Blaise. As the water filled the room to the top, the giant squid entered. Blaise froze in shock. Draco took out his wand and sent a stinging hex towards the squid. The limbs flailed about and created a whole in the ceiling. Draco and Blaise took Lock and swam towards the whole. After surfacing, they ran towards the door and locked it firmly behind them. "What about the others?" "Who cares?"' Hogwarts howled with laughter. Just like a Slytherin. Hogwarts drained the Black Lake from the room and restored everything to its former glory. Harry's frame shuddered as he was filled with the knowledge of creature etiquette. Harry's eyes dulled a little as he pushed Gryffindor's spirit back into Hogwarts.
: Why do you not tickle the Dragon, Godric?:
"I, Godric Gryffindor, dare not to tickle the sleeping Dragon. One of mine has dared to defy me and must be dealt with."
: May I assist you in any way? :
"If you would be so graceful, I could use some assistance in reminding Susanna Bacall of our morals."
: Which morals do you wish to implement?:
"Those that of creature-student status are students first and creatures second, and that we will always offer protection to our students."
: Your wish is my command, Godric…. : Hogwarts stated, the voice fading away as Harry lifted his hand from the wall.
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Andy blinked as the spell that had been cast upon him dispersed. "What have you done with our Grandfather!" Andy turned slowly as a chuckle escaped a being from behind him.
"Let's just say that gold, demon eyes are a white Grimm's favorite food." Aoi let out a yowl of agony before she flung the figure out of the Cottage and lunged after it. Andy shot up and followed his sister outside, attempting to bring her inside. The figure agilely stood up from the leaf littered street and stared at Aoi from under its hood.
"You can not defeat me, not you or your brother. Only a black-eyed can defeat me, and there hasn't been one in over a hundred years." Andy shifted slightly so that he was standing in front of Aoi.
"We will not fight a nameless figure. Show yourself." The figure pulled back their hood.
"It's Oogie!" the sack man cackled. "And let me just say, you guys really have grown. It's too bad you won't reach your Grandfather's age."
Oogie whipped a chain mace towards the two demons. Andy pushed his sister out of the way and deflected the mace. "Get Lilith and redo the chant."
"But she's too young. She doesn't know what is going on." Oogie whipped the mace once more, catching Andy's left wing.
"She can talk, and that is all that matters." Andy gasped as he rolled from another attack. Aoi nodded and ran to the village.
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Harry felt the construction of Hogwarts and created two new walls to block the sunlight from the corridor in front of the Fat Lady. He also banished the smaller box around him. As he did that, he was met with a crushing hug from George.
"Thank gods you're okay!" he sobbed, "I was so scared when that box hid you from view and then the teachers were running all over the place because there was something wrong with the other Houses, and, and.."
"I'm okay George. Really, I am. I just had to ask Hogwarts for a little help." George's eyes widened comically before he started babbling about all the things they could get away with having Hogwarts on their side.
"I'm glad you're okay mate." Ron told Harry. Harry nodded and turned to the Fat Lady.
"Caput Draconis." Harry stated.
"Do you have any idea what time it is, I should report you to Filch for being out of bed at this hour!" she ranted before her face became soft. "Hurry up and get inside before that nasty man catches you." Harry and Ron laughed loudly as Hermione tumbled out of the tunnel.
"Harold James Potter! Get inside and hide yourself while I clear your dorm room!" she shouted before storming off to do as she said she would. Harry, George, and Ron ran through the tunnel into the common room and stuck Harry in a corner before standing in front of him.
"You know one day I'll grow taller and you'll have to find a new way to hide me." George and Ron shared a look before laughing. Just then, Seamus, Dean and Neville came down the stairs followed by an irate Hermione.
"But where are we supposed to sleep?" Dean complained. Hermione just glared harder. Seamus tugged on both Dean and Neville's sleeves before dragging them into the other First year dorm. The three boys in the common room made their way upstairs and sat on the beds. Hermione followed after them and used all the locking charms she knew before turning around.
"EXACTLY WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU WERE DOING? YOU COULD HAVE GOTTEN EXPELLED OR WORSE KILLED! DO YOU HAVE ANYTHING TO SAY FOR YOURSELF!" she shouted. Harry grinned.
"I'm glad you've sorted out your priorities."
"YOU BET YOU'RE…wait...what?" Hermione stuttered.
"Your priorities, you've sorted them out." Ron plugged his ears.
"I AM GOING TO KILL YOU POTTER!"
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Aoi knocked on the grey door, wringing her hands nervously. The door creaked open to show the plump witch who ran the Children's Home. She eyed Aoi suspiciously.
"May I help you?" she questioned in her western drawl.
"I need to borrow Lilith." Aoi responded.
"You can't borrow a child. It's not like a book, if you want one, you gotta keep it." She said, poking Aoi in the stomach to prove her point.
"Lilith is my cousin. We need her for the Candle Chant." Aoi pleaded. The witch's eyes narrowed but she looked over her shoulder and shouted for Lilith. Her eyes slid back to Aoi who smiled nervously. Lilith squeezed past the witch and jumped up, her wings getting purchase on Aoi's shoulder.
"Hi, Aoi. It can't be time for your visit yet."
"Lilith, do you want to go with me to the Cottage?" Aoi asked.
"The Cottage? But only adults are allowed in there." Lilith whispered.
"Lilith, you get to help me help the prince. Come on let's go." On the way to the cottage Aoi explained to Lilith what she had to say and feel. She was so distracted that she almost walked straight into the battle. Her brother looked worse for wear while Oogie barely had a scratch. Lilith screamed, bringing Oogie's attention towards her.
"Your cousin is finished girl." Oogie said nastily.
"You leave him alone!" Lilith shouted. Oogie laughed.
"Oh, I'm so scared; I'm quaking in my boots." Lilith began to tremble.
"I SAID LEAVE HIM ALONE!" she shrieked, her eyes an ebony black. Oogie froze before crumbling to bits, all the bugs leaving him, the sack lying limply on the ground. Aoi ran over to her brother and let her wings fold onto her back. Kneeling beside him, she began to weep.
"Andy. Get up, please Andy." Andy cracked his eyes open.
"Take me to the Cottage. Please Aoi." Aoi nodded before unfolding her wings and picking up her brother. Giving a quick command to Lilith to follow her were the only words spoken as they made way to the Cottage. "Set me down on the bench."
"No." Aoi stated firmly.
"Yes Aoi. You will place me on the bench so we can complete the ritual." Andy said with a hard glint in his voice.
"If you do this you will die!" the whole world seemed to go silent. Andy cast his eyes downward.
"I know… but it a sacrifice I am willing to make. Place me on the bench." Aoi set her brother down reluctantly. Lilith sat next to him, and finally Aoi sat down. They joined hands.
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"Wait Hermione, I hear something." Hermione and all the others froze. The middle of the room was rattling, and a bright white circle appeared. Everyone slowly pulled out their wands and pointed it at the circle. Three figures appeared, the first was a winged girl who had frost blue skin and black eyes. The next figure that formed was a midnight blue, also a girl, and finally a boy who was red. The circle disappeared and the older winged girl stepped forward before folding her wings and kneeling.
"Prince Harold, would you be so graceful to heal my brother while you are still in your vampire form?" The demon girl asked.
"Please rise." Harry said. "Who are you?"
"What are you?" Ron asked. George elbowed him in the side. The girl stood, wing still folded behind her.
"I am Aoi; I have come from Halloween Town. I am a Winged-Demon. Please you must help my brother, if he doesn't survive this he will have to become a servant of Satan." Harry shuddered at the name.
"I will help, while I do so explain everything about your kind." Aoi nodded and Harry kneeled down beside him. "I need a donor." Harry realized.
Aoi stepped forward and held out her arm. "Andy is my brother. We were on our way to the Cottage that controls your transformations and had sat down. We said the chant but it did not work. I accused my brother of not wanting you as the prince and he replied that no, he didn't, but his voice was all weird." Harry nodded to show he was listening. He placed a palm on Aoi's arm and drew a bit of spirit. He spread it to each finger and began to stitch the wounds closed. "Then I did the traditional showing of power, but he didn't respond, so I knew something was wrong. It turns out Oogie Boogie was controlling him. I attacked him and Andy came to. While we were fighting, Oogie told me that he had killed our grandfather, a gold-eye. He was the most powerful demon as a black-eye had not been born in over a century. Oogie seems to know voodoo or something and seems to have been drawing in the power of beings he had killed. He started throwing this chain mace around and Andy told me to get Lilith. Lilith is right over there."
Harry spared Lilith a glance. She was commanding Ron to give her a horsy ride. Turning back to Andy, he saw that there was a mace spike stuck in his arm. Pulling out the skull and crossbones necklace he had gotten he took out one of the mini swords and pried it out. He looked up at Aoi.
"What should I do with the blood?" he asked. Aoi looked down at the blood covered mini sword.
"Drink it." Aoi stated. Harry raised a silver eyebrow at her. "No really, it has the sweetest of tastes."
Harry drank the blood off the small sword and placed it back in its holder. He resumed his healing and asked Aoi to continue her story.
"I brought Lilith to the Cottage. She saw what Oogie was doing to Andy and told him to leave Andy alone. Oogie teased her and she got mad. Her eyes shifted to black and she commanded him again. Then Oogie exploded." Harry contemplated what had been said before pushing the final strand of spirit into Andy. Andy's skin faded back to its normal blue color.
"Aoi I told you not to bring me here. Prince Harold, we will be taking our leave. Until we meet again." Andy bowed before commanding Lilith to take them back. All three dispersed before Harry could say a word.
A/N rest of transformations next chapter I PROMISE. I SWEAR ON ALL MY HARRY POTTER BOOKS.