So I returned again with another chapter. Thank you with all the support and help. I got the suggestion of using PrUk and was wondering what the rest of you thought about it. Thanks for the tremendous reviews and I love some of the Ideas you lot have come up with. Alright, let's get on with the story…
Chapter 5: Trials and Dealings
The next day London woke up to a very surprising addition to his bed. At some point in the middle of the night, Romano had decided to join him. Normally London would freak out and start shouting at the Italian, questioning him why he was here, but he had heard that Italy sneaks into Germany's bed so it must just be an instinct or something.
Romano was very cute to be honest when he was asleep. His light snores weren't the types that were annoying in the morning; to be honest they were actually relaxing. His face was more relaxed than usual so one could see the small traces of baby fat that made his face look adorable.
Romano started to wake up and rubbed his eyes tiredly. His hair was a little unruly as he had just woken up. When Romano noticed that he was in London's bed he flushed in embarrassment and muttered apologies. London laughed a little at seeing the normally tough nation embarrassed but told him it was fine and it was ok so sleep in the bed. He just needed to tell London next time.
Once the morning episode was over, the pair walked down to get breakfast. Luckily England wasn't up yet so London started to make eggs and toast for everyone. Romano, who had been lying on the couch, smelled the delicious food and went into the kitchen to see what was for breakfast. When London spotted him he asked Romano to get the others and tell them breakfast was ready.
Romano went upstairs and knocked on the doors that he had previously been told were the two brother's rooms. He knocked on then and told the Idiota's to get up for breakfast. Once everyone was downstairs, the breakfast was served and everyone began to eat.
"Right lads, we have to take London here to the trial thing and then we have tae go to Diagon and get your stuff for the trip." Scotland said as he sipped his black tea. England looked at the clock on the wall and started to get everyone together.
"We need to leave soon if we are to make it to the trial on time. We'll all go if that good with everyone." He said and got confirming nods from everyone. They all went upstairs and got changed.
London was glad he finally had clothes that fit him. The old rags he had previously owned were now in some rubbish heap far away. For today, he decided to wear some black jeans with multiple chains and a form fitting green top. On top he had a black waistcoat to complete the punk style outfit. Punk may have disappeared but it will never be dead.
Once he was done he went into the hall and gathered with the others. His dad had decided to wear the usual army uniform with the black leather strap going across his torso. Scotland was wearing a kilt and white shirt with waistcoat over it. The tartan he was wearing was the Kirkland tartan which was made of the colours of the UK flag. Romano was wearing some green skinny jeans with a white long-sleeved shirt and an open red waistcoat. He also had on a black hat with his curl poking out of the side.
Once everyone was ready, they Appreciated into the ministry, with London taking Romano with him. They arrived in one of the corners that were less noticeable and walked up to the front desk. Their Harry registered and left for the meeting. They were all baffled at how it was taking place in one of the old rooms down the bottom that was hardly used. They went down and entered the room.
They had made it on time by the looks of the members of the jury. The minister was also present which was strange as Romano thought it was only a simple expulsion trial. Scotland seeing the confusion on his face, told him that the minister believed that London was seeking attention and believed Voldemort wasn't back. Romano just thought that the government was corrupt and the others agreed with him.
When they started, Fudge noticed the other people present in the side of the hall.
"Who are you? This is a private case so no observers are allowed here." He said. The two brothers started laughing. Did this man really not recognise his country even when the prime minister had described them?
"Why minister, did the muggle minister not tell you about us? Does the name Kirkland ring a bell? I'm here as defence of my son, Alistair is here to represent the UK and Romano here was interested in the school system here so he has come from South Italy and is going to be attending Hogwarts for a few years." England said. Fudge had gone pale when he heard the name Kirkland but looked like a ghost when he saw the brothers and Romano's expressions.
"W-w-what do you m-mean son? Lily and James Potter were this boy's parents. Your son went missing years ago from what I was told." He said. Romano was smirking at the man who thought he knew everything.
"Ah you see sir, my sons memory had been blocked by someone you know well. You will find out his identity later this week. Harry had then been taken to the Potters due to a prophesy that was made. I found my son when his magic finally overcame the memory block and sent a message straight to me." England said. The others would have been laughing now but that would have made things worse. Fudge was now even paler if it was even possible. Probably at the thought of insulting someone so high up in the government that could get you removed in no time.
The trial continued and London was questioned with vetraserum and deemed non guilty. Sometime during the trial the old bastard walked in but was quickly taken away as London already had a defence. Once the whole thing was over they went to Diagon Alley by Appreciation and Romano went with London again. London landed on a broken bit of ground and would have fallen if Romano hadn't caught him.
They decided to get Romano his wand first so they went to Olivander's. After about 12 wands, Romano got a wand carved from the Eternal Tree that can only be found in South Italy. The core was Threstal hair.
Next was the bookshop where they got their school books and some extra for Independent study. They were going to get some on the Dark Arts but England quickly told them he had a small stash of them at home that they could use.
Afterwards they went to the robe shop to get new robes, the pet shop to get Romano an owl that he called Leonardo and the potions shop to get England some new ingredients and the school kit. They decided to make their way back home when they caught the Weasley twins going down Knockturn Alley. Scotland quickly pulled both of them away and towards the little group.
"Well, where do you two think you're going?" Scotland asked. The twins were grinning at the group.
"Well we-"
"Were going-"
"To get-"
"Joke shop supplies!" They said in their strange way.
"If you need the stuff down there then we can get it. But we need your help." Scotland said to the twins. England was smirking in the background, London was smiling and Romano was eating a tomato they he'd gotten from somewhere.
"Anything for the people that showed up the old coot." They said.
"You have to help us with the pranking in Hogwarts. We have to teach the bastard for messing with my nephew. We already have some mafia guys to help with the Dursley's." He said. The twins broke out into wide grins and quickly accepted. Scotland said that he would send them by owl and that they will arrive tomorrow. After that the group left for home and two pranksters returned to their family.
So that's it guys! I hope you liked it and thank you XxMika-ChanxX for all your help in the prank ideas. Next chapter we will finally go to Hogwarts. BYE~! *brofist*
