SUMMARY: What would have happened the night Voldemort was defeated, but James and Lily Potter were dead? What would have happened to Harry Potter? Been the Heir of the Mafia and Vampire Clan; Islatov. (12-10-09)
A/N.- SORRY, GOMEN, PERDON! (on her knees taking a bow)It has been a long time for this update to be up, but RL has been difficult with me. I'll tell you this now; THIS STORY IS NOT ABANDONED OR ON HOLD, I have to take more time to update is all. =) Anyway, I hope you enjoy this new chapter, and remember if you want to tell me something feel free to leave a review! BTW, if you by any chance identify characters from other sources, I have them borrowed (they are such a thing), take note I don't use any original characters from other fanthoms =)
Russian
Japanese
Remember Harry is Kasha.
CHAPTER 9
"As you can see it is tradition every year. Their coming birthday party will be quite interesting since they will learn more magic" said Lord Dimitri over his chocolate and blood Sunday.
"You have the prank war every year? I suppose you are planning retribution?" asked George Granger to the male adults.
"It became tradition since Kasha's first birthday with us. It's as a good excuse as any to release stress. Sometimes the women play the pranks with us, but most of the time they spend their time talking about their children. They are the only fraction that can help both parties. Our elders are the ones that grade the pranks" said Ivan over his blood and strawberry ice cream.
"Every year the prizes change. Actually, you should see our meetings with some of our partners. After going over work and negotiations we spend the rest of the evening planning the pranks. After all is a whole week of prank war, so we need lots of pranks" said Lucius with a laugh. Those meetings were some of the most relax ones they had. Some of their mortal friends had great ideas and when they didn't know how to put it into action their magical friends would see a way to make it true.
"What do you mean since his first birthday with you?" asked George and with a sigh from both vampires Ivan and Lucius told him part of Kasha's story with them.
(How do you think the doors buckets pranks were put into action knowing the youngsters will see the signals?)
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"I hope I don't offend you, but you all are like any regular family. I really don't get the impression of you been vampires. I have to confess I'm quite intrigued, since what Kasha said is true. We really don't know the truth about your race, and I'll like to know more if it's alright with you" said Jane to Anastasia and Narcissa. Until now she didn't have anything to fear of them, as vampires. She feared what she knew about the Islatov Family in the muggle world. She feared what they would have to do if their enemies knew about their relation with her family.
"Don't worry Jane. I'll send you some books about our race and culture. If you want some other books about how muggles and wizards see us also. That way you will know what to expect when you are with us and somebody identify our race. And don't worry, you and your family are safe" said Narcissa with a smile. She liked the mortal woman, she was refreshing over some witches she had to see, interacted and entertained. Most of their mortal friends were like that to them, but very few knew the whole truth.
"I really appreciated it. I'll let Hermione read them first, so she has the accurate information before Hogwarts." said Jane. She liked the three families and thought they could become good family friends.
Petting Jane's hand Lady Longbottom said "That is the wise thing to do dear. Unfortunately not many people can see past what they have been told in their childhood about vampires. Maybe there will be some that will say Hermione is a blood consort, but for them that will be like a death sentence; when it's actually the opposite. As you say, they are a regular family, but with their peculiarities, as any family."
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"You really do it every year! It really most is fun then." said Hermione with awe in her voice.
"Yep, it's great. Their faces are priceless. You have to come next year, so start thinking pranks and later we will discuss them with the gang" said Neville with a big grin on his face.
"I'm curious, how you meet up with the rest of your friends through the year? Do they know some of your other friends and yourselves are vampires?" asked Hermione.
"Well, you see, we have our laptops, cell phones, etc, enchanted with vampire magic, so they can work with any kind of magical wave. They work in both worlds. That way we keep communication with the rest of our friends. Only a few know about us been vampires, mostly the ones their family has been on the secret for centuries." answered Kasha, between bites of his own chocolate and blood Sunday.
"Are there any rules in the prank war?" said Hermione; after all, if you were going to participate; you needed the whole information to do it.
"There are only 7 rules." said Draco, while putting his ice cream in the table.
Tickling his fingers off one by one he said:
"1.- Mothers are allowed to help both parties.
2.- The pranks have to be funny, no humiliating.
3.- Danger level increase each year, but not too much for our muggle friends.
4.- A sour looser is not acceptable.
5.- Take it seriously, but not too much.
6.- Guards can help if they want, but no participate.
7.- Islatovs Elders grade each prank; even though Grandpa Dimitri can't resists to participate from time to time, so he sometimes helps us "
"The exceptions are of course, Uncle Vladimir and Uncle Ish." said Kasha finishing his Sunday.
"Why is that? They are part of your family, aren't they? I thought only the guards are the ones not included." asked Hermione finishing her ice cream also.
"That's very simple. Vladimir is Uncle Ivan's head guard and Uncle Ish is Kasha's head guard, but at the same time they are family and family friends" said Neville finishing the last of his own chocolate and strawberry ice cream.
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After every one finished their ice cream the families went their separate ways. The Islatovs needed to go to Knockturn Alley to finish their shopping. They still had to buy Kasha's and Draco's supplies for their independent studies and their studies with their Japanese teachers.
At the entrance of the Alley, all of them put up the hoods of their cloaks; except Severus. Even if they were known and their colours will be distinguished, they wanted to keep their identities for themselves with the people of the Alley. The only ones without their hoods up were their guards.
Their first stop was Decker's Bookstore of all Subjects; one of the very few stores in England that had the booklist from their other instructors or institutions, besides they had to have them in Japanese. Once they arrived to the store, the boys started to search not only for the books in their booklist, but other books of interest and that would help them with these lessons.
Inside the store they found Vince and Greg with their parents. Both seniors were at the entrance of the store talking about some Dark Art books for their sons. When they saw Severus entered the store they went to him.
"Good morning Snape. Everything all right with the old goat?" asked Goyle Sr. they weren't friends, more like acquaintances, but both parents knew the importance of having a Potions Master at their side.
"I'm good Goyle. I hope your family and Crabbe's family are in good health" answered Severus in his silky smooth voice.
"We are good. What brings you here? You shouldn't be preparing curriculums for your lessons?" said Crabbe Sr. with some malice in his voice. They were trying to get a reaction from Severus, but as always they got none.
"Let me assure you that everything is ready for the school year. I hope your sons are ready to start their schooling, and that they'll work hard in their school work as you did in yours" said Severus with as much sarcasm as he could, but in a very discreet manner.
When both men tried to form a comeback comment, Ishmael appeared by his brother side in an instant. He didn't like the men or even their wives, but their sons were good friends with Kasha and Draco and were very different than their parents. They were two of the men that were with Voldemort and kept his brother away from him and the Clan, so as you can imagine no much love to them from Ish.
"Mr. Snape, what a pleasant surprise. Lord Islatov and Lord Malfoy want to have some words with you" said Ishmael with his characteristic thick Russian accent. At those words both men made a sour face, their "entertainment" was cut short.
"Mr. Goyle, Mr. Crabbe, I didn't see you, please forgive me. A pleasure to see you again, I hope your families are in good health" said Ishmael with as much even voice as he could, but with some sarcasm laced to it. Goyle and Crabbe senior were put out with Ishmael's appearance, they didn't like people that weren't English purebloods and Ishmael's accent said he wasn't English.
With that in mind both seniors put their "I'm better than you" look in their faces and tried to intimidate Ishmael. Really, what were they thinking? We were talking about one of the Islatovs Clan Head Guards, and by the colours they knew it, but in reality didn't care.
Meanwhile Kasha and Draco were having their own conversation with Vincent Jr. and Gregory Jr.
"How are you guys?" asked Draco to both boys when they reached them.
"We are good, but also we are trying to come with a plan so we don't have to be part of their fan club" said Vince with some disdain. Neither wanted to become a radical dark wizard. They just wanted to live their lives and to bring respect and pride to their family's lines.
Both families had been well respected, but with the bad decisions of their parents and grandparents that respect had been affected. They had the great pleasure to know their great grandparents; they were the ones that had told them how their families were treated.
"Don't worry; I'm sure that with the help of my dad and uncles we can have a great solution." said Draco to their friends. Kasha and Draco knew they could only help their friends with their fathers and uncles advice.
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Once they were finished, they left for Miranda's Apothecary, a store owned by one of their Clan; Miranda Parchencov. When they arrived, Miranda bowed to her Elder and leaders.
"My Lord, what can I do for you today?" asked Miranda in their language. All of the Clan tended to talk in Russian when they were alone.
"Good evening Miranda, we are in need of some rare potion ingredients. Most of all, we need ingredients for Japanese, Korean and Chinese potions" answered Ivan to one of his people.
"Of course, my Lord, you want enough for a school year I assume" said Miranda. With a nod from Ivan and Lucius she started to gather a very generous stock for both youngsters. She also put some more in order for them to experiment, after all, they were known for their love of pranks.
"My Lord, I took the liberty to put some more ingredients for them, so they can experiment as they are so fond to do." Miranda said to Ivan. Turning around she beckoned Kasha and Draco to her.
"Master Kasha, Master Draco, in your stocks I put some more ingredients for you with some instructions; they are for some potions I'm sure you will like to try either in the next prank war or at school. They are of my own invention as always, but please don't let Potion Master Severus or Master Ishmael see them." Miranda whispered to them along with a small wink.
Their answers were a simple and small nod of their heads, with small smirks. Oh how much fun they would have. Miranda tended to give them really good potion recipes for their pranks, most of them her original instructions (which later will be modified by Draco, Kasha and Neville). She gave them to them because she was really fond of the Price brothers and was her way to keep in touch with them from time to time.
Next time the three saw each other; the brothers would relate or even discussed the formula, just the way they were actually.
They heard the bell ring signalling a customer had arrived. The next moment Kasha and Draco had their arms full of their female best friend, Blaise Zabini. She was wearing a simple yet elegant deep blue robe with her hair in a tall ponytail. The next moment they heard "Blaise Laura Zabini! That's not the way a lady acts in public!"
When the three turned their heads they saw Lady Zabini. She was in reality a beautiful woman, a little bit taller than the average, with long brown hair in a beautiful twist and a long ocean blue robe. She also had a fan in her hand, where she usually kept her wand. She was very well known for her social parties and the fact that she and Blaise were the only Zabini left.
"She's been really stressed out lately, don't worry, you know how she is" whispered Blaise to Kasha and Draco. With a nod of their heads they proceed to say their hellos to her mother.
"Good afternoon Lady Zabini" said both boys at the same time with a little bow of their heads. They weren't to greet her in their unique way, since she didn't like it from two 11 year olds, but none the less she accepted their greeting.
"Good evening Mr. Islatov, Mr. Malfoy. I'm wondering if I can have a word with your parents?" asked Lady Zabini. She needed to know certain details about these two young men education, since she had to take certain decisions for her own daughter's education; after all she plans to have her married to one of them, or even Longbottom. She'll do everything in her power to keep up the family name in good graces.
Lord Zabini was in life what you'll call a grey wizard. He believed in the old ways and traditions, also he believed that muggleborns could be a danger to the wizard society if they said something about magic to other muggles, but neither he nor his family would take part on a war because of those believes; or even be cruel to other creatures or muggleborns. The family in itself were mere acquaintances of the Islatovs and friends with the Malfoys, so when Sergio Zabini died, his wife Laurie decided to keep with those relations and with time became something more than an acquaintance to the Islatovs.
Rounding the store corner Laurie Zabini saw Anastasia Islatov and Narcissa Malfoy, just the two women she wanted to talk to.
"Lady Islatov, Lady Malfoy, such a pleasure to see you" said Laurie Zabini in a polite tone of voice while eyeing their jewellery and clothes.
"Lady Zabini, a pleasure as always. How are you?" said Anastasia in a friendly manner; after all she was the mother of one of her son's friends. She and Narcissa had knowledge about the fact that she would try to have a marriage contract with one of them, but the fact was the Clan didn't do that to their children and since Laurie Zabini didn't have that little piece of information or that they were vampires, her surprise would be extraordinary.
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"Ivan, Lucius, is there a problem?" asked Severus once he was with them.
"My friend I think is time you leave to Hogwarts. After all, we don't want Dumbledore to be suspicious if you arrive with us and we need to take the children back to the Manor and collect Kadaj Sensei" said Ivan in a whisper to Severus. They needed to keep their friendship a secret from the Headmaster for their revenge to be successful.
The Islatov Clan had its own laws and regulations that were considered part of the vampire law in other clans. These been also respected by many of Ministries of Magic around the world. Headmaster Dumbledore was in for a surprise once they had all the evidence of what he had done to Severus, Lucius and other members of their Clan during the war and afterwards.
"Then I'll see you in a while and pretend that I don't know you very well." Said Severus, with a little smirk and with a bow of the head he left the store. Knowing Dimitri Islatov as he knew him, Severus was sure that the exchange in the meeting would be something to remember and to put in a pensive for future entertainment. Albus Dumbledore didn't know who he was going to be meeting and the power the Elder had in his words and actions; no for nothing he was one of the more prominent Clan Leaders the Islatov Clan had had in all their existence.
"It's going to be quite the afternoon don't you think Vladimir?" asked Ivan with a little fanged smile, he was excited about the meeting since his father would be in one of his particular "moods", it didn't hurt that Dimitri Islatov was once a good friend with one of Hogwarts Headmasters.
"Believe me, at this point of time I'm expecting every possibility with Lord Dimitri. I mean, you just have to see him to see that he is excited about the prospect and will be like a 10 year old in a candy store. Besides, it will be such a sight as when we went to some of his meetings a while back" said Vladimir with an excited smile.
"That it will be my friend; that it will be. I think is time to rescue Ana and Cissa form Lady Zabini and to take the boys to the manor and decide who is going to do the talking." Said Ivan to Lucius and Vladimir.
With a nod Vladimir went to fetch both women in order for them to leave, meanwhile with a mental message Vladimir told Ishmael to go for the boys and to meet them at the entrance.
"I'm sorry to interrupt my Ladies, but Lord Islatov and Lord Malfoy request your presence Lady Islatov, Lady Malfoy" said Vladimir with a little nod to them while he waited for them to say their goodbyes.
When Ishmael got the attention of both boys, with a double nod of his head, he waited for them to reach him; it was their typical signal of "we are leaving". With their goodbyes to their friends, a promise to talk to their parents and uncles they left and reached Ish.
"By the look on your faces, I can see that Vince and Greg didn't give you good news" said Ish in a low murmur.
"No, their parents want to keep their ways and want them to follow them and they don't want to do it" answered Draco with some sadness in his voice. Neither he nor Kasha wanted something bad to happen to their friends if they didn't find a solution. It would be dangerous for them if they had to keep up the false pretences and did their parents' wishes.
"Don't worry, I'm sure that we can find a good solution to their dilemma, so they don't have to go and be nothing they don't want to be." said Ish with a little fanged smile.
The next moment they arrived to the entrance and followed the rest of the family out of the store and were on their way to Malfoy Manor.
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Once both families arrived to Malfoy Manor 15 minutes later, both boys said their farewells to their parents and uncles and went to their rooms to put their purchases in order. Even if they had their servants, they tended to do certain chores by themselves, their servants only helping when necessary.
"We just need to wait for Kadaj Sensei and then we can leave. We will see if Dumbledore will accommodate to our requests and from there we can make certain decisions" said Ivan to the rest of the adults.
"What you say is true, but at the same time we'll see about the security measures they have and if there will be changes in them. We can't have any lack of security, I'm not about to let it happen to any of my nephews" said Vladimir with vehemence. They weren't about to let Dumbledore try to toy with neither of them. Both youngsters were not only the next in line to the most important spots in the Clan, but also were the youngest of all the Clan, therefore, every one of them would make sure they were completely save. The accident that took the lives of Ivan Jr. and little Dimitri wasn't out of their minds either.
"I will determine how many of us will be going with them to school, also who will be going depending on the specialities that will be needed" said Ishmael. How would he enjoy been in Hogwarts, the best of all been with his brother and taking sweet "revenge", after all this time.
"You certainly are expecting their time at school, aren't you Ish" said Narcissa with a little smile. All of them knew the years they would be at Hogwarts would be interesting, beginning with this interview with the Headmaster. If by any chance things wouldn't go the way they expected, they still had time to send the boys to Japan.
"My Lord, Kadaj Sensei has arrived. He is in your study" said Lucius servant and with a little bow he left them.
While everyone left to the study, Dimitri got hold of his son. "I know this will start a series of events for all of us, but even if you are our Leader, I'm your Elder; therefore if by any chance I have to interrupt I will" said Dimitri with the seriousness of his years and desire to protect his Clan and family.
Patting his hand Ivan answered his father "Don't worry Dad, everything will be OK. Besides, I'm sure you are full of surprises for this afternoon" with a big fanged grin both of them left the sitting room to go to the study. They would be in prime time of their game.
Kadaj Sensei was one of the best magical Martial Arts Artist and Master there was in the world. He had developed specific and special combat combos with every type of Martial Art and Magic there was in the world. For him there was no "dark" or "light" magic, there was simply magic; therefore he was considered one of the most talented and dangerous enemy you could encounter.
He had the appearance of 22 years old, 1.70 mts. tall, straight shoulder silver hair; white skin and a rare eye colour. His eyes were aquamarine green that could had slit pupils and glowed when angry; lithe body and panther like grace. His height might not be too tall, but perfect for his combats. He always wore a complete leather suit and carried a double sword (called Souba) with him at all times. (Ring any bells? =))
"Lord Islatov, Lord Dimitri; evening" said Kadaj Sensei in a rich Japanese accent with a little bow to both males, who bowed in return.
"Good afternoon Kadaj Sensei, I hope your journey was pleasant" said Ivan with respect, after all he was one of his tutors in his younger years; one of the many reasons he was Kasha's and Draco's prime tutor.
"As good as it could be. I know we are about to meet the boys future Headmaster, but if by any chance I don't deem his school or himself good enough I will make sure to tell you. They are my best students and I know their potential, so if there is any chance their potential will not be exploit to their limits I'll take my responsibility and the rest of their tutor's responsibility to exploit it. After all it has always been a pleasure to do it and that will not change" said Kadaj Sensei with some mirth, he was one of the few people who knew the boys talents, limits and the reason why they weren't enrol at his school.
"I'm sure of it, that's one of the many reasons you will stay with them Sensei" said Ivan with a little smirk of his own.
"It's time for us to depart My Lord" said Vladimir to Ivan and the rest of the party. This would definitely be an evening to remember.
"While we are on our way, let me tell you what your protégé did today, mmm?" said Dimitri proudly and with amusement in his eyes and voice.
"Definitely Lord Dimitri, by your voice I predict will be a good story" said Kadaj Sensei to the Elder with mirth in his own eyes. After all, he had been teaching Kasha and Draco not only Martial Arts, but other aspects of life as well.
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Hogwarts
At the gates of Hogwarts Witchcraft and Wizardry School waited gamekeeper Rubeus Hagrid for the Islatov Family and Malfoy Family. He was to take the party to the Headmaster's office for the meeting they had.
He had been waiting for at least 5 minutes when a carriage with four majestic black horses with white manes approached. The carriage was big enough to have at least 8 or 10 people inside; it's the colour of such dark grey that could possibly be black, with the Islatov crest at both sides of it. The carriage details were a strange purple colour and as the light touches them at certain angle it can pass as silver, not over done, but distinct on them. There was the chauffer of the carriage, with someone at his side and other 2 people at the back. With the carriage arrived other 4 horses, 2 in front and 2 in the back; all of them with black attire and a purple cloak.
Hagrid was mystified with the horses, since they were a very rare species and one of the most difficult to educate; the mystical "Moonlight" warrior horses. If only he could have one of them, he would be one of the happiest men alive. Hagrid was well known for his love to dangerous creatures, and the moonlight horses were one of those species.
When the carriage came to a stop, the man at the side of the chauffer got the door and opened it for the passengers with half a bow. One by one each of the passengers got to their feet in front of the half-giant. Once Ivan Islatov and Lucius Malfoy were in front of him, the head of the Islatov Clan approached to him.
"Good evening. We are here to meet Headmaster Albus Dumbledore" said Ivan in his thick Russian accent to Hagrid. In reply the gentle giant bowed a little and said "Good evening my Lord, my name is Hagrid and I'll be taking you to the Headmaster Office. If you'll follow me please" with that been said he turned around and started the trip to Dumbledore's office.
Their entrance was a dangerous image to watch, since in front of both families are 2 guards, after Lucius and Narcissa, Ivan, Dimitri and Anastasia were Vladimir and Ishmael, after them Kadaj Sensei and after him 2 other guards, and at each side a guard, just like in the Roman times.
The journey to the gargoyle was made in absolute silence, but with mental chatter from the visitors. They were making different remarks about the castle and comparisons with his magical school from Kadaj Sensei. Of course the culture difference was big enough to have different views on how to teach any subject.
Once they arrived to the entrance, Hagrid said the password "milky way" and the gargoyle let them pass. Meanwhile, Ivan and Anastasia had an unreadable expression on their faces; Severus had told them about the man love for sweets and they found it bad taste.
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Dumbledore's office
While the Islatovs and Malfoys arrived, the Headmaster had a short meeting with his staff, specially the head of houses and Deputy Headmistress. He explained the importance of having the Islatov and the Malfoy heir in their school, the importance of both families in the magical and the muggle worlds; he also explained the demands of Ivan Islatov.
"Albus, I understand the importance of both families, therefore the importance of both children. What I don't understand is the fact that you'll allow foreign teachers in the school and more important the fact that they want guards that have been assassins before, mind you, at school grounds." said Pompona Strout head of Huffelpuf and Herbology professor with a thoughtful look on her face.
"To tell you the truth I don't like the idea in the least, but if all of us remember correctly, the Islatovs have their lives in danger at every turn, so their need for escorts for their son." said Dumbledore with a solemn voice.
"I can understand that point, but surely they can have some guards with different qualifications? I'm sure they can find some Aurors that can be persuade to work for them. About the teachers, we are more than qualified to teach them what they'll need, there have been great wizards and witches that have graduated from Hogwarts." said Filius Flitwick head of Ravenclaw and Charms professor.
"Of course we are more than qualified, and all of our concerns are justified, as are theirs. I'm more interested in the fact that there could be more demands than those. There are more, isn't Albus?" asked Minerva McGonagall head of Gryffindor and Deputy Headmistress.
"Please enlighten us Albus, I'm sure there are other demands" said Severus Snape head of Slytherin with boredom. He was quite anxious to see the "debate" that Dumbledore and Dimitri Islatov would have. It had been a good while since he had a good entertainment in Britain.
Without his usual twinkling eyes and some harden emotion Dumbledore answered. "Don't worry; their demands are those I've told you. Why should there be more?" said Dumbledore; while Snape only narrowed his eyes to him. He read the letter that Ivan sent to Dumbledore and knew the exact demands he had and there were several that weren't discuss by the entire Hogwarts staff.
Professor Flitwick was about to make a comment when there was a knock on the door. With a gesture from Headmaster Dumbledore all the professors kept quiet in order to welcome their guests.
"Come in Hagrid" said Dumbledore and the Hagrid opened the door. "Your guests are here Headmaster" said Hagrid and the Islatov guards, with Vladimir and Ishmael in the lead, made their entrance so they would search and verified everything was in order for the Family to come in. While everyone in the room watched the proceedings with an almost incredulity look, Severus and McGonagall were quite amused by them. Dumbledore for his part was outraged with this, since when someone thought they could do that to his office! But in the outside he kept a calm facade. The vampires for their part knew what they were feeling and to some point what they were thinking and only with all their years of discipline they were able to keep their facial expressions neutral.
Once the office was cleared, Vladimir and Ishmael let the Islatovs and Malfoys to come in. The moment Anastasia and Ivan were inside the office, the Heads of Houses were left speechless. They had seen the guards and definitely knew they were men with handsome features, but seen Anastasia, Ivan and Dimitri was unexpected. They could only compare their grace and elegance with the Malfoys, but even they didn't seem to have the same level. When Dimitri saw McGonagall his eyes shone with mischief and with some other emotion she couldn't identify and the only one that could was Kadaj Sensei.
"Please take a seat. Some tea or refreshments?" asked Dumbledore while everyone took their seats, there were guards at the door at both sides and behind the families. Dimitri Islatov meanwhile took a little tour around the office, looking for his friend's portrait with Kadaj Sensei at his side.
Once the Islatovs and the Malfoys were comfortable, Anastasia and Narcissa took out a pair of tea bags from their purses and Narcissa produced a tea pot for their use. This caused a mild shock to the staff.
"You'll have to excuse us, but we are used to take certain precautions" said Anastasia with a smile; while Ishmael prepared tea for both couples and Elder. In his head he was concentrating in not tearing apart the Headmaster, their revenge would be sweet. He just had to remember to have patience.
ISLATOV CLAN
"What do you think so far Kadaj Sensei?" asked Dimitri about the school and people inside of it. His impression about it so far could be said was clouded by the fact that he was a good friend of a former Headmaster, that been the reason he asked Kadaj Sensei to come and had from him an objective opinion.
"To tell you the truth Dimitri sama, if it isn't for the fact that Severus kun, Lucius kun, Ishmael kun and Kasha kun deserve justice I wouldn't let my star pupils to come. So far I can say it's an average school, but we have to discuss the curriculum and as far as we know the Professors are the best in their subjects, ne?" said Kadaj Sensei with a little of sarcasm. He had a very strict discipline, proper of his culture and country; therefore, some occidentals were too lazy for his liking. The only reason he trained and taught the Islatovs and their Clan was for the fact that they were much disciplined in almost every aspect of their lives.
"True, and to tell you the truth I prefer to have them at Japan with you, but what had happened to them has to have consequences. To interfere with the life of someone is not a matter to let go" said Dimitri as he found the portrait of his dear friend; Headmaster Cassius Noir.
"My friend, it has been decades since the last time I saw you! What are you doing here?" said Cassius's portrait the moment he saw Dimitri. Actually the last time both of them had a conversation was some 100 years before Cassius death.
"Well my friend, my grand children will be coming to Hogwarts, and you know how we are with our children" said Dimitri with a little smile, while Kadaj Sensei put some privacy wards around them. The wards would let them hear what it was been said at the other side of them, but not for the others to hear their conversation.
"Tell me, after all this time Ivan gave you grandchildren finally? If I remember correctly with his lovely fiancé Anastasia?" asked the portrait watching as his friends eyes took a sad look.
"Yes, they made me three times grandfather, to Ivan Jr., Dimitri and Kasha, unfortunately Ivan and Dimitri were murdered and later Kasha was adopted" said Dimitri with sadness, pride and force.
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Once the Malfoys and Islatovs were comfortable and even if their Elder was involved in his own talk, they knew he would be listening if not Kadaj Sensei would be.
"As you know Headmaster Dumbledore, we decided to accept your offer for my son, so he can study here. However, you also know I have some requests that need to be satisfied in order for him and my godson to attend your school" said Ivan while sipping his tea.
"I'm well aware of that Mr. Islatov and you can be sure that we can negotiate those demands" said Dumbledore while he kept his façade and prepared his tea.
"First of all Headmaster, I'll appreciate if you use my correct title, this been Lord Islatov, second if I remember correctly the letter I sent you stated there will be no negotiations about my demands" said Ivan with an edge on his voice, while Anastasia send smoothing thoughts to him.
"Of course, my apologies; we are here to discuss those demands and any doubts you may have" said Dumbledore while the rest of the Head of Houses watched the interaction. It had been a long time since someone answered the Headmaster in such a way.
"Please let me introduce you to the Head of Houses of the school. Professor Pompona Sprout, Head of Huffelpuff and Herbology Professor, Professor Minerva McGonogall, Head of Gryffindor and Transfiguration Professor, Professor Filius Flitwick, Head of House of Ravenclaw and Charms Professor and Professor Severus Snape, Head of Slytherin and Potions Professor. All of them with masters in their specialities." said Dumbledore as a way of introduction.
"A pleasure professors, let me introduce my family. My wife Lady Anastasia Islatov, as you can see my father is chatting with an old friend, Lord Dimitri Islatov and with him Headmaster Kadaj Sensei from Saku Maryoku School. As I'm sure you recognize Lord Lucius Malfoy is with us, just as his wife Lady Narcissa Malfoy" said Ivan with an even voice. This man was trying to manipulate things in his favour, but there would be no mercy for him.
"Excuse me, you just said that Headmaster Kadaj form Saku Maryoku is here?" asked Pompona Sprout. If there was a subject the Saku Maryoku School took pride in was the fact that they could have almost all the plan variety of the world, either magical or muggle.
"That is correct, Professor Sprout. He and his staff have been in charge of certain aspects of their education. As I'm sure you have read the scripts of both my son and godson, you've seen they have a round education in both the muggle and magical aspects" said Anastasia while taking some sips of her tea. If she let her husband all the talk must likely he would lose his temper.
"To the matter that has us here. I assume you have the letter I sent you at hand? I'll like to discuss our demands." said Ivan while putting his tea cup in the table.
At that exact moment Dimitri went to sit in the chair between the Headmaster's desk and his son's chair. Something told him that the placement will be beneficial for him; especially since there he has a clear view of Professor McGonogall. Meanwhile Kadaj Sensei took his position at the back of the chair.
"I know that the petitions are for your son, will they apply also for your godson?" asked the Deputy Headmistress. After the display of guards, the interaction of the families and how they behaved themselves, she knew she had to be specific and to the point.
"That is correct Professor, as I'm sure you know my family is very important in Russia, therefore all our acquaintances, friends and especially family are part of that circle. The children of our people are our future and as such they are treasured and cherish. That's one of the reasons why the same demands will apply for him" said Ivan to her. He could see that she would be an important part of the plan they have for the Headmaster; after all, she had always been good but strict with Severus and as a student to Lucius also.
"Yes, of course. What are those demands Lord Islatov?" asked the professor, since the Headmaster didn't tell them before hand.
Grammar and spelling checked with Word Office; Beta reader is lost in the net =::(