Harry Potter and the Return of Castlevania
ESKK: Yeah I got the first chapter up for everyone so please enjoy it and all that craze. Now let's go time to begin the hunt for Dracula. Also slight change to the story I will be using a younger Julius Belmont for this fanfic so please enjoy it my friends and readers.
(Start Kings Cross Station)
Harry arrived at King Cross Station with Hermione and the Weasley's who the earlier of which had gone on ahead to find them a place to sit. Though as Harry read the Daily Profit earlier today he had seen what had showed which, was the Death Mark in the sky which involved a snake coming out of a skull which in turn showed it belonged to Voldemort. Of course when they found the Golden Trio later Fudge began pointing accusing fingers at them demanding who summoned it.
Now Wizarding Britain was worried that Voldemort might be coming back but for some reason Harry wasn't afraid of him. No in fact he was afraid of something else a something that haunts him in his dreams. He didn't see much save for a few key things, a vampire bat, a whip, undead, and many other dark creatures all of which the main ones were Vampires. Harry had read up on Vampire and for some reason they had intrigued him to no end especially with how many of them seem to be victims of circumstances. But Harry knew one fact a vast majority of them were evil and binged eat with Blood so Harry filed it away that they were evil beings with a few good eggs among them.
But as he was deep in thought Ron spoke up noticing Harry was out of it. "Oi Harry you ok mate?" Ron asked as Harry looked to his red headed friend.
"Yeah I'm fine Ron just… thinking is all." Harry said as Ron looked worried for his friend. But as Harry walked his sight soon caught sight of an individual on a bench who didn't seem to belong here. Harry kept walked as he saw young man in an duster of sorts as under the duster was what appeared to be medieval armor made to match the modern age as it was in a form that could easily blend in. But another thing Harry caught sight of was the leather whip on his person as with it was a pair of metal balls he was spinning around in his hand and in his free hand was a device of sorts that he was checking over no doubt making him look like some sort of business man but the man looked to be close to Harry's age.
As Harry walked he swore the young man was looking straight at him through the phones reflection as when Harry saw this he then pumped into another being as Harry fell down only for the person to catch him with ease. "My apologies are you ok young man?" The voice asked with concern evident in his voice but for some reason the hand that held him was… cold.
As Harry looked he saw a bald man dressed as a pastor as Harry noticed this man of faith was pale but in an unnatural way. "Oh I'm sorry I didn't see you sir." Harry said as Ron stayed quiet as the old man nodded.
"Tis no worries young man it was but an accident." He said as Harry looked. "Now young man when two people meet it is customary to give their names and since I asked for your name I shall give it. You may call be Zead it's a pleasure to meet you." The now named Zead said as Harry nodded.
"My name is Harry, Harry Potter." Harry introduced as he was trying to be nice as Zead seemed nice enough despite his gloved hands being cold as ice.
"It's a pleasure to meet you young man." Zead said as he picked up a box Harry dropped from his Trolley as he handed it to him as Harry was unaware of the seal appearing on the box before vanishing and entering another item within said box that Zead was all too familiar with. "Well then young man I must be off I was in the middle of something important that needs to be taken care of immediately." He said before he began to leave as Ron then released a sigh of relief.
"Harry are you blooming mad?" Ron asked as Harry looked confused.
"What's wrong?" Harry asked as Ron looked.
"That man was with the church couldn't you tell by his outfit?" Ron asked as Harry looked confused.
"Why is that a bad thing?" Harry asked as Ron looked.
"They're the reason the Statues of Secrecy was signed the church burns witches and wizards calling them out as demons and heretics." Ron said as Harry was now worried as it sounded like something his uncle Vernon would do.
"Ok then, church are people not to talk to." Harry said as Ron nodded. 'Even if that was from a very long time ago.' Harry thought as he knew times had changed and doing that today would put the priest in question in jail.
"Come on mate we better go don't need a repeat of Second Year now do we." Ron said as Harry nodded as they did not want to miss the train anytime soon. The two then ran straight to the pillar intent boarding the train as unaware to them a cloaked figure appeared from the shadows and smiled an evil grin at it as the grin showed fangs belonging to that of a Vampire.
(At the Station)
Harry and Ron began to board the train as unknown to them the shadowed cloaked figure also walk in followed closely by one of the figures from before as said figure remained in the shadows at the moment. As the figure walked Harry felt strange like something or someone was following them closely. Harry looked around and so far saw nothing but he felt very nervous for some reason as he soon felt his chest hurt for a second the same stinging sensation from First Year when his scar started to hurt. As he looked around he failed to notice a woman in priestess like robes of a cult coming in accompanied by a volvulus woman as the second woman when she smiled Vampire fangs were made known from her.
"He's the one who holds the key to resurrecting Lord Dracula?" The woman asked as the second nodded.
"Yes shall we meet with him then?" She said as the priestess nodded.
"Of course Lady Carmella." The woman said as it was clear she was part of a cult worshiping Dracula.
As Harry and Ron walked through the crowd they came across Hermione who saw her friends had gathered here. "Hey Harry glad we didn't have a repeat of 2nd Year." Hermione said as she smiled to her friends.
"Yeah same here." Harry said as he looked to his friends happy to see them after the incident at the World Cup.
"Harry look at this." Hermione said passing a newspaper to Harry as she looked a bit worried as he looked upon said piece of parchment.
"Rumors run high of the supposed return of the Dark Lord who even Voldemort fear. The One known as Dracula who had gone by many names such as Vlad Dracul Tepes III of Walachia, Vlad the Impeller, Son of the Dragon, and many more who has also been said to have died by the hands of powerful Witches and Wizards with the aid of the Belmont Clan." The Newspaper said as Harry saw the way it was worded made him feel angry for some reason like what the newspaper said was a lie that no witch and wizard could defeat one such as Dracula. "The infamous Prince of Darkness has been rumored to have been sighted through his followers as Vampire Covens, Lycan Tribes, and many other beasts who had served the Prince of Darkness have been on the move lately. This reporter hopes that if such a thing is possible that Dracula does not return and would rather face a resurrected Voldemort." The news read as Harry looked.
"What's so bad about Dracula?" Harry asked as Ron looked very nervous.
"Dracula was the reason the original Witch Hunts were started many witches and Wizard served him and exposed us causing a mass hunt and burning that the Statues of Secrecy was born." Hermione said as Ron looked nervous at this theory.
"That paper lies." Said a new voice. "Lord Dracula was not defeated by such weak wand wielding wizards no only the wretched Belmont Clans Vampire Killer had the power to kill him." The woman growled at them as The Golden Trio looked and saw a woman in strange robes, looking like a priestess. Her skin was very pale, almost grey. "You're Harry Potter, aren't you?" Said the woman.
"Yeah, and you are?" Harry asked as this woman made him very nervous somehow as he felt a pulse in him that he had only felt once so long ago.
"You may call me Celia." The woman answered. "But not for long. . . Come forth, my servants." Ciela invoked sending her magic through her being as she summoned something.
With a wave of her hands, twelve skeletons appeared. Celia moved away while the skeletons advanced on the trio as they were all wide eyed by this as people saw this and began to panic and run as they saw the event play out before them.
The Skeletons charged forward drawing forth bones from their own magic throwing it at the trio as they quickly avoided them as Harry grabbed his wand and pointed it at the foes. "Expelliamus!" Harry invoked sending his red beam at them destroying them with ease.
But when Harry took out his first skeleton, something red shot out of the scattering bones and flew into Harry. 'What was that?' Harry thought as he continued to destroy the skeletons. When he finished, Celia summoned six knights, all covered in purple plate armor and wielding spears.
But soon a whip was cracked as one of the Knights were hit by said whip as the woman looked and saw what looked like the man from before. "Be gone vile witch your Lord Dracula will NOT rise this day!" The man said as he held the symbol of the Vatican and the Belmont Family as the woman glared.
"Two of you take care of the Belmont families Vampire Hunter, the rest of you deal with the boy!" She ordered as the Knights understood as the Belmont used his gauntlet to block and attack as he looked to Harry.
"You boy with the scar that orb that entered your body use it!" The Belmont called as he used his whip to avoid an attack from the Suits of Armor.
"Are you bloody mad?!" Harry called as he didn't know what it could do to him.
"Trust me!" He called as Harry looked as he saw his hands glow red for a minute. Harry then took a deep breath deciding on a leap of faith before he ended up creating from his magic a bone and threw it at the armor doing some damage to it. "Go!" The Belmont called as he then dealt with the other two suits of armor.
Harry drew his wand and fired another Expelliamus spell keeping the three suits of armor one by one at bay. But it would not last as Harry was soon disarmed of his wand as the armor grabbed him by his wrist refusing to release him. Harry then out of pure instinct summoned a bone and out of reflex threw it at the suit causing it to stumble back when hit in the eyes. Harry was in shock at this turn of events not realizing her could do that as he did it again feeling a small drain of his magic and threw it at the armors before grabbing his wand once more. Harry then fired another Expelliamus at the suit hitting it hard, real hard. When Harry took one down as it burst into flames, something shot out of it like the skeleton and flew into Harry, but this time, it was blue.
'There it is again.' Harry thought as he killed another knight and watched the Belmont man deal with his suits of armor as he then ran over to Harry.
"Damn this wasn't part of the plan." Ciela growled as she was at a disadvantage here. Celia summoned another monster, and this time, it was a large golem.
"Bloody hell." Ron asked falling onto his rear as the Belmont looked to the two.
"Hurry board the train I shall cover you!" He called ready to fight as he had his Whip ready to kill some more Vampire servants. The Whip did damage to the golem but Harry saw he was being held back by the civilians in the area as Ron and Hermione were shocked by all of this.
"Harry we have to go now!" Hermione called as Harry wasn't very sure of this as he looked at the event.
"Come on Harry!" Ron called as he and Hermione ran to the train only to see Harry had stopped. They looked to the Belmont as he swung his whip at the Golem trying to hold back and keep civilian lives from being harmed as Harry's hands clenched into fists with the knuckles cracking from the pressure on them.
"I can't!" Harry called feeling his blood boil as he ran to the battle and saw a metal pipe and took it while running straight for the foe.
As the Belmont Vampire Hunter fought against the Golem Harry ran in with the metal pipe and hit it against the Golem's body. "You fool!" The Belmont roared knowing Harry was being an idiot. "Don't play the hero run and save yourself!" The Belmont yelled to Harry hoping he would listen to his orders to save the boy's life from certain death.
"But you need help!" Harry called as he looked to the Belmont. "You can't do this if people are in danger!" Harry defended as the man rolled his eyes.
"You British always seem to be right don't you." The young man said as he looked. "Here take this!" He called throwing a bladed weapon to Harry as he noticed it was made of Silver. "Silver is a powerful Magical repellent but also serves as a useful and powerful foci for Mystical power." The Belmont said as Harry saw the Bladed weapon was a short sword with the blade being made with a sharp silver edge. "And take a few of these." The Belmont called passing Harry a view vials of water and bags of what looked like Salt.
"Salt?" Harry asked as they then both ducked under the Golem's attack.
"Salt and Holy Water Demons and Vampires hate those items the most trust me surround your house in salt and with a quick charm Demons won't be able to enter no matter how hard they may try." The Belmont said as Harry then nodded in responses to the Vampire Hunter.
"Wow that's useful." Harry said as the Belmont then looked to Harry.
"Stay close and be careful!" The Young Vampire Hunter called as Harry nodded to this.
"Fine then if you wish to fight then so be it, Golem kill the Belmont and bring me the boy!" Ciela called as she glared to her Golem who in turn began to fight against the duo.
*Insert Castlevania Judgment OST: Vampire Killer
The Belmont charged at the Golem as he swung his whip at it as Ciela jumped back as Harry held the weapon he had acquired. He wrapped the whip around the Golem's arm as students were running into the train while others were running away to find a safe area.
Harry ran in and charged at the Golem slashing it with the Silver Sword causing harm to the magical monster. "Remember silver and salt are things demons hate!" The Belmont called out as he then swung his whip around at the Golem as it roared in fury and pain as it was clear the monster was not having a good time.
Harry then roared out and stabbed at the Golem who then roared in pain as the Belmont jumped in and whipped at its eyes which then flew out from their sockets officially blinding the Golem who roared in pain and agony in response to the loss of its eyes.
The Belmont then roared out as his whip soon glowed turning into a mace and chain like weapon but still held its whip like form as he then used it to send powerful attacks at the Golem before he then smashed down upon a round part of its chest area where the core was. Harry responded with a Reducto from his wand and used the Dagger as a foci which sent a powerful blast to the Golem as it fell down now dead. Soon an energy ball shot out of it in a red color as it then flew to Harry's chest before entering it. Harry gasped as bit as he looked at it in wonder as he saw it go into himself. "Again?" Harry asked as he looked at his chest in wonder at this.
"Quickly." The Belmont said knocking Harry out of his thought. "Board the train go to Hogwarts I shall try and meet you there." He said as Harry looked to him before nodding as the Train began to leave and Harry quickly boarded it before it vanished down the tracks.
*End OST
(Scene Break on the Train)
"Bloody Hell Harry." Ron said as they sat in the compartment together as Harry looked. "That was insane." Ron confessed as Hermione nodded. "I'm surprised though that a church guy actually helped you." Ron said as Hermione then scoffed a bit.
"Ron he was a Belmont." Hermione said as Ron looked confused.
"A Belmont?" Ron asked as Hermione then sighed.
"I read about them, the Belmont Clan of Vampire Hunters they hunted the Vampires and many dark creatures who meant mankind harm and even were the ones who beat Dracula. They are said to be a half-blood household since they use every advantage they have for their mission to hunt the night. Founded by Leon Belmont after the Crusades where with the help of famous Alchemist Renaldo Gandalfi forged the Vampire Killer the most powerful weapon of the Families arsenal the Belmont Family have hunted the Vampires ever sense." Hermione said as she had did another of her long winded explanations on the Belmont Clan of Vampire Hunters.
"Bloody Hell." Ron said as Harry looked at his chest. "Anyway mate what was the ball the entered your chest?" Ron asked as Harry looked.
"Oh… I um don't know." Harry confessed as Hermione looked.
"How can he it never happened before." Hermione said as Harry looked to his friends.
"No it did happen once before." Harry said as they both looked to him.
"It did?" Ron asked as Harry nodded.
"Yeah… during second year in the Chamber of Secrets." Harry confessed as Ron and Hermione were wide eyed at this. "After I defeated the Basilisk a sphere entered my chest and when I destroyed Tom's diary another sphere entered my chest." Harry said as this was surprising to everyone here.
"Bloody Hell." Ron confessed in shock as he did not see this coming.
"Well hogwash its best we focus on our schooling for now and go from there." Hermione said as that was for the best for the time being as hopefully they can finally have a normal year. But then again knowing their luck it was not likely to happen.
Soon the compartment opened and from it the Belmont from before stepped in surprising the Golden Trio with a yelp. "Pardon my intrusion but might I trouble you for a seat?" He asked calmly as the trio were shocked as Ron was about to say know but Hermione spoke instead.
"Of course here." Hermione said as Harry acted by making room for him.
"Thank you." He said as he sat down as Ron looked to him with fear as members of the Catholic Church were seen with fear by many Wizards and Witches. "If you are worried of me beginning a crusade I assure you I will not do so good sir." The Belmont said taking a flask and drinking a sip from it after opening it. "Believe it or not to better combat the dark forces and the vile evil of Dracula we Belmonts and the Catholic Church had employed the aid of many wizards and witches particularly those who have studied the dark arts in depth." He said as he sat there calmly as Ron began to look to him in shock.
"Of course I am aware of that." Hermione confessed as she looked to the Vampire Hunter. "After all considering your family has been labeled as a half blood family it's only logical that you had Witches and Wizards join your cause." Hermione said as the Belmont smiled to her.
"Ah a mundane born witch." The Belmont said as he smiled to her. "It seems I have failed to introduce myself allow me the privilege of doing so." He said as Hermione saw what a gentleman he was. "I am Julius Belmont Vampire Hunter of the Vatican and member of the Belmont Clan of Vampire Hunters." Julius introduced as he smiled to Hermione as she took her hand and gave it a kiss causing her to blush.
"And might I trouble you for your name madam?" Julius asked as Hermione took her hand back while hiding her blush.
"Hermione Granger." Hermione introduced as Julius nodded to her.
"Well met." He said as Ron and Harry looked in shock to the Belmont. "Anyway I was asked to come to Hogwarts upon request of your headmaster, our Japanese Liaison Genya Arikado, and the Pope himself when things have been coming to our attention in Great Britain." Julius said as he looked to them surprising them. "And after that attack at the platform it only proves that dark forces are on the move." Julius said as he then smiled to them. "I had heard of your exploits but I must ask you all to stay out of this, as this goes beyond what you know or are used to." Julius said as he remembered Harry jumping in earlier and knew the boy would put himself in grave danger if he was not told otherwise.
"Wait what?" Harry asked as anytime someone told him not to get involved it made him extremely suspicious of them and their true intentions.
"Please understand Dracula is still considered the worst Dark Lord ever to terrorize the world that he had well earned his other names. Son of the Devil, the Princes of Darkness, Vlad the Impaler, and the Son of the Dragon." Julius explained as he looked to them. "In his eyes all man are equal in death and cares little for blood purity. Voldemort could never hold a torch to his power and I fear you all would sooner die then stand a chance against him." Julius said as he looked to them. "I have slayed many Vampires in my time as well as Lycanthrope and demons such as a Succubus. So I ask you calmly to keep to yourselves while I do my job here." Julius urged knowing that if these children were allowed to they may very well get themselves killed.
"But how can you do this all on your own?" Ron asked as he was still suspicious of this Belmont.
"I have some friends on speed dial who can be here upon call." Julius said as he wasn't going to devolve more information than needed. "Now then I made my peace so shall we enjoy the rest of this train ride?" Julius asked as he looked to the three students in question as Ron noticed the stakes, holy water, crosses, and throwing knives on his person and even saw the whip he used against those monsters from before.
With that the rest of the train ride went by in silence as they made their way to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
(Scene Break Hogwarts School Ground)
The train had arrived not too long ago but while the First Years had to take the boats to Hogwarts the upperclassman got to take the carriages to the school. From this Harry, Ron, nor Hermione had seen Julius since the disembarked from the train and already students where whispering about the attack at the Train. It was one thing for Death Eaters to attack the Quiddich World Cup but it was a different thing altogether when monsters long thought defeated or gone attack Platform 9 1/3 as they have done.
Of course it wasn't all that bad as upon arrival Harry and his friends and fellow schoolmates got to see the arrival of what may be foreign schools as from the sky a carriage flew in lead by Pegasus's as Harry wondered who may be in it. But from the ocean it was like watching a Ghost Ship rise from the water as a large vessel rose up from the lake signaling the arrival of another group as Harry found it all amazing as ever.
But as they all saw Hagrid guiding the carriage to land Harry mentally cringed as Hagrid narrowly avoided being hit by it after he failed to pay attention to it. Luckily the Half Giant was ok as he continued his job as keeper of keys. But as Harry saw this he began to grown concerned as he looked to the arriving groups but knew he had to make his way to the Great Hall for the opening feast and sorting.
(Meanwhile Vatican Order of Ecclesia)
A young woman around the age of 14 was praying to a cross as she was dressed as a nun with her uniform designed for the Order of Ecclesia. As she sat there her back was exposing skin to reveal the Glyphs upon it that now had a few new ones as well. She had been trained from childhood to utilize this power as luckily her outfit only revealed enough to show the Glyphs on her upper back and shoulder but still be acceptable to the Church.
But she also remembers that each Church has different rules and regulations such as some of them being that a nun must remain a virgin and unmarried. Others allow Nuns to marry and give their virginity but only to the one she must marry and him alone. As she prayed there her hair from what was seen seems to have a combo of crimson and ebony color as her hairs while closed during prayer showed the kindness she holds with her. But despite her beauty and her kind aura if one looks closely she is able to change it at a drop of a hat as to her friend she was kind and loving but to her enemies she was a cold and aloof huntress.
As she kneeled there praying a set of footsteps came in as she looked and saw the priest in the Order of Ecclesia uniform and with her a man in the outfit of a Father at a Church. "Rose." The Ecclesia priest greeted as Rose stood up and smiled to the two priests and did a respectful bow to them.
"Ah Father Alex and Father Maxwell what do I owe this visit?" Rose greeted as she smiled to them.
"I heard you broke up a fight with the orphans here earlier." Alex said as he greeted the Ecclesia nun.
"Why of course they are my responsibility after all." Rose said as she then smiled to Maxwell as well. "Considering you did the same years prior Father Maxwell." Rose said as she opened her eyes revealing they were a hazel color no doubt belonging to her father.
"Yes but catching up on events is now what brings us here Sister Rose." Maxwell said as Rose nodded to him as she was to this day the youngest Nun to exist. Her magic had required her to undergo education on its use thus involving private tutors since the Vatican Ministry had come to an arrangement with the Church. Rose was a special case as though orphans and children within the Vatican would go to the wizarding school but also be excused for Sunday Sermon's and the like Rose was tutored at the Vatican her whole life.
Since she had possessed the long thought lost Glyph Magic she was in turn raised within the Vatican's Catholic Church from a young age in the Order of Ecclesia sect of it. Since then she had grown fond of orphans being one herself and had loved and protected them that to many of them she was their 'big sister,' though she simply told she was doing her God Given duty to those less fortunate than others. She had seen many children adopted to loving families and made sure to keep up to date on them. Rose had single handedly taken out corruption when it comes to adoptions to ensure the children under her charge would go off to good families who would treat them well.
"I see." Rose said as she looked to them as her demeanor began to change ever so slightly to one of business. "Has more heretics or monsters spurred up trouble then?" She asked with a smile showing she was ready for deployment at a moment's notice.
"Yes… in England and Scotland." Maxwell said as he looked to Rose.
"You've been asked to be assigned to a Church in London particularly the Church in Little Whining." Alex said as he looked to Rose who was mildly intrigued by this. "Our agents there have reported a few thing troubling for them involving one family as well as the many vampire and werewolf attacks occurring." Alex said as he looked to Rose who heard this. "Recently there was a major attack upon the Wizarding train station that all but confirms what we have long since feared." Alex said as Rose knew what this was as there was nary a member of the Vatican or high up member of the Catholic Church or about anyone among the Order of Ecclesia that didn't know the name of the Prince of Darkness Count Dracula of Walachia.
"Dracula." Rose said knowing as long as she could remember she was told her destiny was to one day face and defeat the Dark Lord Dracula if and when he ever returns. Rose took those words to heart as she knew her Glyph Magic was used long ago to best him in combat through another member known only as Shanoa.
"Yes we must work to prevent this resurrection less we face another war for mankind upon his revival." Maxwell said as Rose nodded to the two.
"Very well then I shall go prepare my things for the journey." Rose said as she also had to start saying goodbye to the children she had watched over for so long as well.
"Make haste we cannot afford to delay ourselves longer then we have to." Alex said as Rose smirked a bit at this.
"Of course only the Vatican, The Order of Ecclesia, and the Belmont's have the best chance at defeating Lord Dracula even with the Catholics Brotherhood of Light aiding us despite their bigoted ways and beliefs." Rose said as she had respect for the Brotherhood but only limited as rumor has it that during the Crusades that one Zobek had attempted to court Elizabetha the wife of Mathias only to kill her when she rejected his advances. This in turn caused the eventual rise of Dracula so since then the Brotherhood of Light has been looked to with about the same way one would look at a grain of sand.
"Very well, Sister Rose we are all counting on you." Alex said as Rose nodded to the Father and left to prepare what she would need to hopefully stop Dracula before he comes back.
(Later back at Hogwarts Scotland)
The sorting had come to an end as now that the new students were all sorted things could progress as soon the Headmaster Albus Dumbledore was ready to begin announcements. That was when the old headmaster sat up and stood before the students on his podium as Harry looked to him. "Now that we are all settled in and sorted I would like to make an announcement." The old man with very long hair began as Harry wondered what Dumbledore had to say.
"Now this castle won't only be your home this year but also the home of some very special guests, you see Hogwarts has been chosen." Dumbledore began only for a man one Argus Flitch to run from the door and began speaking to Dumbledore quietly. "Now then as I was saying Hogwarts has been chosen to host a legendary event. The Tri-Wizard Tournament. Now for those of you who don't know the Tri-Wizard tournament brings together three schools for a series of magical contests for each school a single student is selected to complete." Dumbledore explained as he then looked serious. "Let me be clear if chosen you stand alone. Trust me when I say these contests aren't for the faint of heart." Dumbledore warned as Julius who was hidden wondered what idiot keep these contests around if people could die from them.
Dumbledore went on saying catching Harry's attention once more, "But more of that later, but now please join me in welcoming lovely ladies of Beauxbatons Academy and their mistress Madam Maxime!"
After he said that the doors open and ladies in lovely blue uniforms came through the huge wooden doors. As everyone had their eyes on them, as the girls greeted one side of the great hall as he gave a bow and greeted sound, and went on further, then stop and greet the other side the same way.
Ron could keep his eyes off of them as they rush pass everyone now and look at their rear end. As the girl of Beauxbaton reach the near the end of the hall, they do once more of the greet and blue butterflys came flying off their uniforms, as they flew off around the 'Great Hall' before they dissolved back into magic and faded in the air and the girl ran off to the sides.
Beauxbaton Academy mistress, Madam Maxime came down the Hall and people could not believe the what they saw as the lady was a very-very tall lady, maybe a half-giant if the hidden Vampire Hunter could guess.
The last girl was a little girl, maybe no older than 11 years old it seems came down with their head-mistress as they give a small twirl and then bow to the crowd.
Everyone gave a round of applause to them, all but the knights as they keep their appearances.
AS Madam Maxime came up to the head of the hall Dumbledore went on and greeted her by taking her hand and kissing it, as she smile to the nice gesture. As people cheered Dumbledore silenced them before he continued. "Now for our friend from the North please greet the proud sons of Durmstrang and there high master Igor Kakorov." Dumbledore introduced as the door opened and from it young men came in wielding magic staffs to which they slammed onto the ground making sparks. Then with a shout they switched the staffs to there right hand as the slammed the staffs to the ground again before holding it in both hands and pushing forward. The Scandinavian students the spun there staff around after a few more slams before running forward in a run. They jumped, flipped, and all around showed off as the three knights saw they were trying to intimidate any competition.
That was when the door opened as Harry looked and saw a tall man with a staff as with him was a student as like some of his classmates was in full uniform. Once they were in Ron saw him as he was shocked.
"Blimey it's him. Victor Krum." Ron said as he was shocked to see the famous seeker here of all places.
To end their performance a student used his wand to breathe fire as the inferno caused no harm. Once the two schools were defeated Dumbledore continued his explanation to the Tri-Wizard tournament. "Now then due to the dangers of the Tri-Wizard Tournament and the possible loss of life the Ministry had seen fit to impose a new rule. To explain this new rule the ministry has sent Mr. Bartamis Crouch." Dumbledore said as Crouch appeared to explain the rules for the Tri-Wizard tournament.
Soon from the back door of the Great Hall a man with a walking staff, a prosthetic leg and a machine eye walk in as Harry saw he looked a bit mad. But when he entered the room the enchanted ceiling created thunder as students freaked out. Julius was about to act before the mad looking man pulled out his wand and shot a beam to the ceiling causing the storm to calm.
The man came to Dumbledore as Harry could have sword that man was staring right at him with his artificial eye. The two talked for a bit before he walked away and began drinking from a flask. Once he was done he shivered a bit as if the taste was horrible but tried to hide his distaste for it.
"What do you suppose the man is drinking?" Ron asked as Harry saw it.
"No clue but I have a feeling it's not pumpkin juice." Harry said as something was amiss with him.
"Now then as I was saying the ministry has saw fit to set a certain age limit to eligibility for the Tri-Wizard tournament. The age minimum is 17 to be eligible to participate." Dumbledore said as students quickly began voicing their disapproval as they wanted to participate and gain eternal glory. "Silence!" Dumbledore yelled having enough which shut the students up. "Now for those of you eligible to participate if you win you will gain eternal glory and bring fame to your schools. Now to the selected all you must do is write your name on a piece of parchment and throw it into... the Goblet of Fire!" Dumbledore explained as the statue of Hogwarts vanished to reveal a goblet with a burning blue flame as students were impressed. "Now then allow me to introduce an old colleague of mine and our new Defense against the Dark Arts teacher Alastor Moody." Dumbledore introduced as Alastor stood up and waved as the students applauded him as Harry leaned on the wall.
After that the announcements were pretty basic as they moved on to the feast. But through it all Harry felt this odd tickle in his chest particularly where the ball had entered his body before as it was just there. Not painful like his scar had been recently but just simply there. He began to wonder the reasoning's behind Julius warning earlier as clearly he knew what he was doing despite his age. But Harry wondered if Dracula was coming back what did that mean for them all and what did it, mean for Voldemort. As Harry sat there he ignored the rest of the feast while easting trying to make sense of all of this.
(Later that evening Dumbledore's office)
Dumbledore was alone as with him was Julius and Alucard as the two sat there with him. "Are you certain of this?" Dumbledore asked as Alucard nodded to him.
"Yes old friend. Dracula's forces is on the move again. I saw Death at Kings Cross station prior to the attack and if Julius has truly seen Carmella at the platform then by al logic their getting ready to revive him." Alucard said as he looked to him.
"Yeah plus my sources have been telling me the grounds where Castlevania last known rising spot is located had fluctuations in energies that is fading. Meaning its preparing to rise in a new location no doubt in preparations of Dracula's revival." Julius said as such information would no doubt cause a panic in the wrong hands. After all Dracula's name was still considered a taboo seeing as he had caused the Witch hunts to enter an all-time high after one Witch was burned for practicing medicine.
"Do you think they will ty to summon her through the Goblet?" Dumbledore asked as Alucard looked to this.
"Not sure exactly but if you had done your job and hidden her from Death Eater knowledge… then the only other possible suspects would be Dracula's followers." Alucard said as Dumbledore knew this and knew once Harry learned the truth the boy may not be so forgiving of him.
Honestly Dumbledore couldn't blame him for that seeing as the girl held he Glyph Magic and he the Dominance Magic both born from Dracula. He would no doubt ask why they couldn't be together, be aware of each other, or even have some way to contact each other. But many precautions were made to keep them apart knowing the two powers that are fragments of Dracula's would no doubt begot each other calling to be whole again once more. Furthermore with these powers in close proximity to each other would act as a beacon to every dark creature in the area to them. The dark creatures had always been drawn to Dracula's power and servitude due to the Power of Dominance. It took a monster of exceptional will and spirit to deny it and remain in control of themselves.
Alucard as much as he despised it knew Harry would possibly suffer with the Dursley's but he had a plan to use that. The power Dracula wielded would in theory become engrained inside Harry which would give him a fighting chance in the event Dracula does rise to power again. Dracula can take back his soul fragment but if the power was engrained into Harry then Dracula cannot take it back since it would answer to Harry alone. But it was a theory as they had to wait and see if and when Dracula rose to power again.
"Anyway I will be staying around for a while under the alias of Genya Arikado hopefully this will allow me to keep a close eye on things around here." Alucard said as Dumbledore understood as the son of Dracula was one who received mixed reviews even amongst the British Ministry of Magic.
"Very well then Mr. Arikado." Dumbledore joked as Alucard or Genya smiled.
"Just call me Genya." He said as Julius held back a small laugh of his own.
(Scene Break October 31st Vatican)
It was Hollow's eve as Rose sat with the Orphans enjoying their last meal together. Rose had taken many of them trick or treating tonight with some of the other nuns and Father Maxwell and Brother Roy. She knew it would be their last evening together before going to London to the village of Little Whining and Rose wanted to make sure their last evening together was worth it. Her suitcase was already packed and Father Maxwell would drive her in the morning to catch the plane to London.
The meal was a good one as they turned it into Rose's going away party as Sister Iris had been ready to retire and give the reigns to Rose when her transfer had been announced. But the Ecclesia nun was willing to accept it seeing it as Gods will to spread his word and slay the forces of the darkness be they Vampire of Cultists.
That evening Rose was helping them clean the table as Rose had sent the children to bed making sure they spoke their prayers for a well-rested night of wonderful dreams. As she did this she saw her suitcase one being for her clothing and necessities while the other being for her gear. As she smiled Iris smiled to the girl as Rose saw her as well.
"I suppose this will be the last night we see each other Rose." Iris said as she was proud of the infant she had taken in becoming a wonderful young woman.
"Yes Sister Iris." Rose said as she smiled to the nun who had all but raised her. "It will be a shame to leave this place." Rose said as she rubbed her hand on the wooden table she had eaten on for so many meals. She remembered every Christmas, Easter, and Halloween she had lived here. Grateful for everything she had while those more fortunate grew drunk, sinful, and spoiled upon what many would go as far as to murder for. Rose never blamed them though but with her Glyph Magic she knew her destiny was bound to that of the Order of Ecclesia and the war against the darkness. A war that many felt would never know a true end but a war they will fight to defend all that is good in mankind.
"Something to say young flower?" Iris asked as she looked to her charge who smiled to her.
"I'm just thinking… what my life would have been like if I was never brought here, would I have lost control of my Glyph magic? Would I have been enrolled into a magical school? Would I even have come to know Gods love?" Rose asked as she looked to Iris and smiled.
"No posh that we cannot worry about what has already happen all we can do is focus on what can and will happen." Iris said as she had taken a motherly role for Rose as well.
"Well Julius is off to London still I wonder what business he is taking care of and if it be a blond, red head, or brunette." Rose asked as Iris glared at Rose for that one.
"Rose you have a dirty mind." Iris scolded before softening up her smile. "My money is on blond." Iris joked as the two nuns smiled and laughed as well as the two shared a somber moment.
But despite the close bond they shared a voice was soon heard as Rose went wide eyed at this.
"Rose Potter!"
With this Rose got into a defensive as she looked around. Lately she has been on edge to which Iris had long since noticed which she at the time assumed it was her regular mission or assignment preparations. Iris never drops her guard on hunting assignments and the time leading up to them was spent setting her mind and senses to that of a Huntress of dark creatures. But to see her act like this now Iris knew something was troubling the girl.
"Rose what's wrong?" Iris asked as she looked to Rose with concern.
"Did you not hear that?" Rose asked as she looked to Iris as she was confused.
"Hear what?" Iris asked as she looked to Rose.
"Someone calling my name?" Rose responded as she looked to Iris.
"Rose I had heard no such thing." Iris said before it was heard again.
"Rose Potter!" The voice called again as Rose was wide eyed as this time Iris had heard it as well.
"You heard it now?" Rose asked as she looked to the shocked Iris who nodded to her. "Creature of darkness reveal yourself and make haste to leave this sacred house of God." Rose threatened as she looked for the source but her senses and magic detected none what so ever.
Rose went for her suitcases as she was ready to drag out her gear only if need be. Rose was ready to summon her magic to fight whatever monster of the darkness that managed to get in here if only to protect the little ones upstairs. But as Rose was ready for anything she failed to notice an energy form right beneath her. The Goblet of Fire no doubt suffering from a form of deception saw fit to summon its missing 5th Champion from wherever she was currently at.
The portal ripped open into a maelstrom of white light, blinding the two Nuns of Ecclesia as they closed their eyes to shield themselves from the bright flash, not having enough time to force herself to not be sucked through the portal directly to the Great Hall of Hogwarts.
When the light died Rose was gone leaving Iris who was wide eyed and saw Rose suitcases had vanished as well. "Oh no." Iris said as she quickly left to find the others and tell them what had happened as well as contacting Julius to inform him of this update.
(Meanwhile back at Hogwarts at the same time)
Harry was sitting in the Great Hall on Halloween night as he had enjoyed what he hoped would be the beginning of a calm and normal year. Alastor Moody had taught them about the three unforgivable curses as Harry had seen the one that killed his parents, the killing curse. But during this same year he had seen students left and right put their names into the goblet or fine some way to put their name in if they were underage. Harry was ok with not participating in this tournament but he couldn't help but feel something was going to happen tonight.
Julius of course had been announced to the school by Dumbledore as reports seemed to have arrived at the worst possible time of Vampires and Werewolves being seen around here. Thus Julius was asked to deal with this problem personally as Harry had been surprised to see people be wary of him as he wore a cross on his person. What made them weary was the fact he had every weapon needed to combat the vampires and werewolves from stakes, silver, large crosses, and even holy water.
Most purebloods would scoff at the idea of a mundane being able to do the job but when they heard his last name was Belmont they sang a different tune. It was the Belmont family who were most famous for combating Dracula in ages past. So many purebloods shut their mouths knowing the fame and infamy of the Belmont family. They hated them for being half-bloods, blood traitors, or mudbloods but respected them enough to know they know the weaknesses that every witch and wizard share with each other making them wary of this clan of Vampire Hunters.
But the female student populace seemed to be attracted to Julius Belmont as the famous Belmont had the looks many young woman would to be part of. Plus considering his fortune many purebloods would be after it like moths to a fire. But for now they had to focus on the here and now as it was time to choose the champions for the three schools.
But then came Genya Arikado a member of the Japanese Government and their ministry as the head of the Supernatural office there. His branch mainly involved with the high up threats such as Dracula or even Voldemort. He worked closely with the Vatican and apparently with Julius as well. Harry had seen Genya at Little Whinning in Pivot Drive many times as he had moved in. Apparently he was asked to work with the British Government as their liaison to settle Vampire or Lycan threat to mankind. Harry had no idea that the man who had showed him such kindness worked in this sort of job.
"Sit down, please." Dumbledore requested as the students began to sit down in the seats provided around the Goblet of Fire. Once enough students were sat down around the Great Hall Dumbledore saw it was time to get the show on the road. "Now the moment you've all been waiting for the champion selection." Dumbledore said before reaching his hand out to lower the flames around the hall with wandless magic.
As he waved his hand around the hall the fires dimmed enough so only to Goblet of Fire was noticeable among them as the blue flame burned brightly here.
Dumbledore then went to the blue flames of the Goblet as he reached to it and soon the fire turned red for a moment before releasing a name which Dumbledore caught. "The Durmstrum Champion is... Victor Krumm!" Dumbledore called as the Durmstrum students cheered as everyone else applauded him as the Golden Trio plus Julius also did as well. Victor went to the center of the room as he shook Dumbledore's hand as Julius watched carefully.
But inside Harry and Julius felt something was amiss here. Like something big was about to happen any moment now and all they could do was helplessly watch and see. Julius knew of Harry's sibling and had asked him to butt out of his job for her sake so she can have a chance to meet her long lost brother in person. The same brother she was completely unaware of as Julius was told this before coming here and how she was made unaware of this truth for her own protection as well as Harry's.
The fire soon turned red for a moment once more as another name was released. "The Champion for Beauxbaton... is Fleur Delacore!" Dumbledore called as the girls cheered for their classmate as everyone else applauded her as she went to the center of the room and shook Dumbledore's hand.
Alucard was here as well as he had taken his alias as Genya once more as he observed these proceedings but he too was afflicted by this sense of something happening. He knew Death was trying to revive Dracula and knew nothing will stop him from reviving his master. After all if it's not Death doing the deed it's a puppet, and if it's not a puppet it's a cult, and if it's not a cult it's a surviving member of Dracula's forces doing the deed.
Death was a manipulative one and Alucard knew this very much thus he chose to hide and wait till Death acts. So when Death acts Alucard will step in and stop his plans from coming to fruition.
The fire soon shot out the last name as Dumbledore caught the name. "The Hogwarts Champion is Cedric Diggory!" Dumbledore called out as the Hogwarts students cheered for their champion. "Excellent we now have our three champions! But in the end only one will go down in history." Dumbledore began as fudge brought in a large item covered in an old dust cover. "Only one will hoist this chalice of champions, this vessel of victory The Tri-Wizard Cup!" Dumbledore called out pointing to the cup as it was revealed from the tarp in question as applauds reigned all over.
But then Serverus saw something was happening as so did Julius and Alucard as they walked closer in shock of it. The Goblet was releasing energy and fires as the mystic flames as the flame soon turned red it shot out the paper as once it fell Dumbledore caught it and looked upon it as he was shocked at the name on it.
"Harry Potter." Dumbledore began as people began to whisper when they heard that name. "Harry Potter." Dumbledore continued a bit louder as Harry was sitting back down after standing up trying in vain to stay hidden. "Harry Potter!" Dumbledore called for the third time but this time yelling as Hermione looked to him.
"Come on Harry." Hermione said pushing Harry forward as she was now worried deeply for Harry who was a bit like a deer at headlights. "Go for goodness sake." Hermione urged as she pushed Harry forward.
Hagrid was saying no silently as he did not want Harry to participate in this tournament but nearby Julius and Alucard knew Harry didn't have a choice in the matter. Ron meanwhile glared at Harry feeling a bit betrayed by this as he saw Harry walk up torts the headmaster.
Harry walked over to Dumbledore and took his name as people began whispering about him calling him a cheat since he wasn't even 17 yet. But as Harry began to walk pass him in silence to where the other Champions were waiting for him as he heard the students cry out the previous objections. But as Harry got to the front of the hall he soon noticed the azure blue lights of the Goblets flame turn red once more as everyone began to gasp at this.
Harry looked to this as well as like when Harry's name was shot out from the goblet the flames shot out a bit before a 5th parchment was shot out. Harry saw Genya and Julius were silent about this but wide eyed in shock as Dumbledore caught the parchment. He began to fold it open as Harry felt the silence become so mass that he heard the paper unfold while someone gulped a bit.
"Rose Potter…" Dumbledore said with much hesitation as everyone began to go wide eyed as whisper amongst themselves as even Harry was shocked by this.
"Rose?" Harry asked aloud as Severus was just as much in shock.
"Potter?" Severus asked as well as even Mad Eye of all people was caught off guard by this.
Whispers began to grow to talking or gossip quickly as no one absolutely no one had any idea of any other Potter save for Harry himself. Harry was shocked that he may actually have had family out there but as the Goblet was silent Albus spoke once again. "Rose Potter!" Albus called out as in turn the Goblet began to act once more as the blue flames grew in size as everyone began to panic a bit ready to duck and cover for what was to come.
Soon the flames began to become a mixture of crimson, azure, violet, and black as it engulfed the Goblets and some of the area surrounding it. Students began to panic as Harry saw this as well as grew worried ready to do what he can to stop this only for something else to happen instead.
After the fire show began to die down a yell of shock was heard as a girl was launched from the flames to the ground before it as it then ended. Now there standing in front of the Goblet of Fire from a shaky landing was a teen girl having white complexion, black hair with a few brownish-red streaks, hazel colored eyes, and to Snape's shock many of Lily's facial features at that age.
But what shocked them was the marks on her exposed back and shoulder as they swore those were magical runes or glyphs on her as Genya hoped that would help ease the students here.
But many students grew concerned as they saw she was dressed as a Nun of the Catholic Church who had been taught since childhood of them being basically the boogeymen for their kind. Despite recent centuries proving otherwise in the everlasting war against the dark forces the stigma remained as some of them were weary of the girl known as Rose Potter.
"Rose… Rose Potter is that you?" Albus asked shocking many students either foreign or otherwise as even the teachers and Ministry officials for this were in shock at this event.
Rose was quickly on edge about this as she looked ready to attack but then she saw Genya and Alucard making silent gestures to calm down as Rose agreed for now and lowered her guard a bit. "Yes… I am Rose Potter." She answered as she looked to the headmaster. "But might I ask where I am? Or how far I am from the Vatican?" Rose asked as she looked to the elderly man. "And might I add the question of who you are?" Rose asked as she wanted answers as did Harry as he saw this entire event play out before his eyes.
"Um Miss Potter all will be explained soon I promise but will you please follow me and Mr. Potter to the inner chambers to discuss about your marvelous entrance and participation to the tournament." Albus said trying to roll with this as best he could but also mentally preparing for the coming storm of the Potter twins reuniting after they had spent their whole lives separated from each other.
"Mr. Potter?" Rose asked as she was just as shocked by this as Harry as she followed none the less after retrieving her luggage that had thankfully followed her on her improve trip. "Very well I shall listen to what you have to say for now." Rose said as Julius gave her a thumbs up outside of view for this.
(Later in the Inner Chambers)
Inside the chamber are magical artifacts, painting and other Knick knack that have been kept there for long time but in the far left of the chamber is a large fireplace where currently the other champions are nervously waiting for their next instruction so it came as a surprise when two teens walked in and one of them being Harry Potter of all people. The two were being escorted by Genya as he kept a calm and aloof face as this all but confirmed a suspicion he was hoping was wrong about for over 15 years now.
"What iz it? Are zey asking uz to come out?" the blonde girl, Fleur asks looking at Rose and Harry.
"I'm afraid not." Genya said as he looked to them all.
"Pardon but who might you be?" Cedric asked looking to both Rose and Genya.
"Sorry my name is Genya Arikado Dumbledore had asked me to come over from Japan to look over a few things he had discovered with the Goblet. During that time I was asked to help oversee the Tournament and here I am." Genya said as he looked to them. "I normally work on government of curse breaking but I do have a side job as a private tutor." Genya said as one who was immortal had to keep himself occupied or go mad.
"Well my name is Rose Lillian Potter I work with the Vatican as a nun amongst the Order of Ecclesia." Rose introduced as she smiled to them kindly as Harry looked surprised to her.
"But that can't be right." Harry said as he wanted to believe it but he couldn't bring himself to get his hopes up. "I was told that I was the last Potter." Harry said as he heard how Voldemort had all but wiped out the Potters trying to find him for one reason or another.
"Peculiar." Rose said as she found it odd since she was told a similar story of being an orphan.
Soon from outside yelling and arguing was heard as the group looked as soon they saw Dumbledore, Julius, Maxime, and Kakaroff charge in with Crouch as Maxime was protesting this.
"I protest! How can zer be five Champions in ze Tri-Vizard Tournament?" The French Head Mistress demanded as she glared at Dumbledore. "It is not fair for the other champion Mr. Bagman" said a tall woman dressed in blue robes, Madame Maxime, entering after the now known Mr. Bagman while looking to Fleur in the room.
"What is this nonsense Dumbledore!?" The scowling man accompanying them boomed, "A fourth champion I can possibly explain with Potter but a Fifth Champion?! Who is she supposed to represent? I demand a redraw! Five champions in the TRI-Wizard Tournament is two too many!" he snorted with disdain. "Really!" He growled as Rose saw this as she and Harry were lost.
"And what is this about her being a Potter as well I was under the assumption there were no more Potters." Barty said as Dumbledore knew he had to play damaged control somehow.
"I believe there is a theory that she may have been sent away while the Potters were in hiding." Genya said as he looked to them with all eyes on him. "No doubt in my mind they had intended to send Harry away as well till the danger had passed but they only managed to save their daughter at the time." Genya said as Harry was wide eyed at this as Genya cleared his throat on this. "But like I said it's a theory that won't bring confirmation unless and inheritance test is done." Genya said as Dumbledore understood that much and was silently thankful for Alucard's intervention on this matter.
Dumbledore's smile strained slightly as the man went on a tirade still as he knew it was his turn for damage control. "Now, now, Headmaster Karkaroff, you know the draw cannot be redone." He began as it was already known that the Goblet after its fire show prior had gone out until the next Tri-Wizard Tournament as it had completed the task assigned to it. "She will represent, please pardon my use of the term, the Vatican or whoever she wishes, though I would assume she'd represent her parents' school," he smiled at the girl who looked at him oddly ignoring the slight shiver from the elder magic users when the Vatican was mentioned.
What exactly did he know about her parent that Father Alex, Father Maxwell, Brother Roy, or Sister Iris didn't know? The tall woman scoffed before speaking with the same accent as Fleur did. "Yes, you would suggest that she represent your school Dumblydore. You want give 'Ogwarts three bites of ze apple. If that is ze case, zen I demand we restart ze tournament!" She said, looking down on both of the men as Rose knew she had to possibly help calm things down. But it was one thing to calm down children who were arguing or fighting but it was another thing to calm down full grown adults. She had varying levels of success in the past when visitors had a dispute in her sight on the Church.
"Well perhaps if I may be bold if it calms you all down a bit I will gladly represent the Vatican Church, the Magical School in the area of the Vatican, or even one of your schools if it helps calm things down a bit." Rose said as she looked to everyone as they all looked to her in shock at her response. "I'm sure my appearance here had caused a spur so if I can calm it down a bit then I shall try." Rose said as she looked to Fleur. "I'll gladly represent her school if possible but then that would cause Durmstrum a chance as well since they will be outnumbered on two fronts." Rose said as she tried to use her negotiation skills to help calm things down a bit.
"We shall discuss this at a later date but first we need to see if there is a way to get Harry and Rose out of a tournament they had not tried to enter." Genya said as he looked to them. "After all only an exceptionally powerful Confundus charm could have possibly tricked the Goblet of Fire and I doubt either Mr. Potter or Ms. Potter has the skill or was anywhere close to the area respectfully to do so since Ms. Potter was obviously unaware of the Tri-Wizard Tournament." Genya said as he knew only few who could have done such a deed here.
"It doesn't help Genya." Dumbledore said as he tried to think of a way to get these two out of the tournament to keep Dracula from ever resurrecting. Voldemort they can handle but the Count was a whole different story.
"Well then Mr. Crouch do you have anything to help?" Genya asked as he looked over to Barty on this as Rose listened to the situation as did Julius.
After a moment of silence Crouch spoke up as to the grief of many it was an answer none of them would like. "The rules are absolute." Crouch began as he looked away. "The Goblet of Fire constitutes a binding magical contract." He continued before looking to the two Potter Children here. "Neither Mr. Potter nor Ms. Potter has a choice. They are both as of tonight Tri-Wizard Champions." Crouch said as Harry was wide eyed at this as was Rose.
(Scene Break that evening Dumbledore's Office)
Harry and Rose were gathered here with Julius and Genya as Rose smiled to Julius who looked a bit guilty himself. "Julius I'm glad to see you." Rose greeted as she smiled to her old friend.
"Hello Flower Pot." Julius greeted as she then pushed him a bit.
"Always greeting me with that name Julius ever since we were children." Rose smiled as Harry saw the two acted like siblings or perhaps something more.
"I'm sorry you were dragged into this miss." Harry said as he found it hard to call her his sister without proof.
"It was not your fault." Rose said as she looked to him. "Whoever had done this was clearly targeting the both of us." Rose said as she looked to Harry. "Pardon me but I never got your name." Rose said as she looked to Harry who looked back nervously.
"I'm Harry, Harry Potter." Harry introduced as he looked to Rose.
"Rose… Rose Potter." Rose introduced as Harry was still suspicious of this.
"Are you really a Potter?" Harry asked as he was confused at least until Genya and Dumbledore walked in.
"She is Harry." Dumbledore said as he walked in with Genya, Severus, and Minerva.
"I believe we have no choice but to tell both of you what parts of the truth we can." Genya said as he basically told them they will be let in but not completely. At least he was honest about that tippet of information.
"Professor, Genya is she am I…" Harry began as he had a hard time finding the words to say what he suspected.
"Are we related by blood?" Rose asked as she looked to Dumbledore as she was surprised Harry knew Genya the same way she did.
Dumbledore hesitated as he knew telling them this would possibly change their entire perception of him mostly Harry's perception of him. Despite the reign of Terror Voldemort made in the first Blood War it paled in comparison to the terror Dracula begot as Dumbledore knew that despite Voldemort fearing him he feared Dracula even more. Even Dumbledore feared the Prince of Darkness for the terror he reigned upon the world.
"Yes… you are but not by cousins or the like." Genya said as he walked over to Harry and Rose as he then pointed the two torts each other as he might as well try it this way.
"Harry this is your twin sister Rosalyn Lillian Potter." Genya said as he gestured Harry to Rose. "Rose this is your twin brother Hadrian James Potter." Genya introduced as he gestured Rose to Harry as the two were wide eyed in shock to this information. "Born on July 31st 14 years ago to James and Lily Potter." Genya said as the two looked to each other in shock as it didn't take long for Harry to see his mother in Rose but also her father.
Rose saw similar as she saw a little of her own looks inside James as she tried to make sense of this. "You're… my?" Rose began as Harry was also in shock at this.
"You're my sister?" Harry asked as he looked to this as he felt a great sense of joy from this… but also betrayal as well.
Harry looked to Dumbledore while Rose look to Genya both in shock of what they learned as rage began to sink in for them. "You knew… you knew about her and never told me?" Harry asked as he couldn't believe the man he looked up to and respected had hidden this from him for his whole life.
"Harry my boy please understand." Dumbledore began as Rose was also in shock to this.
"What is there to understand?! I had a sister a twin sister this whole time and no one even bothered to tell me this!" Harry yelled as he glared at Dumbledore with betrayal in his glare as Dumbledore knew he had hurt Harry greatly.
"And Genya I trusted and looked up to you! You knew I had a brother when my whole life I thought I was just an orphan lucky enough to have the Glyph Magic!" Rose yelled as Genya did not answer as he waited for her to calm down. "Did you make up that lie earlier and had actually abducted me and erased memories of me from my parents!?" Rose yelled as Severus was seeing more of Lily in Rose that it almost hurt.
"No never were you abducted from your home. Your parents they did die that night protecting the both of you." Genya confirmed as Rose looked to him with betrayal on her feature as well as anguish. All the years she thought she was alone following the words of God so faithfully only to be betrayed by those who had a hand in raising her.
"Then why did you separate us!" Harry yelled this time as all those years living with the Dursley's wanting to feel loved only to find out he had a sister who could have given him that love this whole time. Did he even have to return to the Dursley's every summer couldn't his sister have helped with the protection magic on him?
"Harry my boy there is more to the story then you think. The fact is if you two had stayed together you would have very well be put into grave danger." Dumbledore said as he knew he had to explain it to them. "I know you are aware of the stories behind the Dark Lord known as Count Dracula. Let me just say those tales do not do him justice for they are a grave understatement to the reign of terror he begot." Dumbledore said as he looked to them. "Many powers were created to defeat him the Vampire Killer of the Belmont Family, The Alucard Spear of the Lecarde Family, and even the Glyph Magic of the Order of Ecclesia which Rose had inherited from Birth." Dumbledore explained as he looked to the group.
"But Voldemort had tried to acquire that power and since the Glyph Magic that Rose possessed was among those powers that was derived from Dracula's own it made her a target." Genya said as he looked to the two as Julius knew this much. "When your mother's magic bested Voldemort Harry Voldemort left his mark on you when part of him ended up with you, but more than that a part of Dracula the one Voldemort tried to claim ended up with you as well." Genya said as he looked to the two Potters.
"If you two were allowed to stay in close proximity the two parts will resonate and call upon many dark creatures to you in hope of locating or reviving Dracula using the two of you." Dumbledore said as he looked to the twins.
"Then why weren't we allowed to stay in contact with each other?!" Harry demanded as it was Genya's turn to speak.
"A precautionary measure when it comes to Dracula we cannot leave ANYTHING to chance. We feared that the powers desiring to be made whole again will try and draw you two together somehow if you were aware of each other. Harry you must trust us when I say Voldemort is a much more preferable threat over Count Dracula." Genya said as he looked to the twins Potter children as they saw the urgency in Genya's voice as with Dumbledore's features. If Dracula truly was a greater threat then Voldemort then Harry and Rose could understand in some ways why this had to be done.
Story told how Dracula was a strategist of the highest order being amongst those who participated in the Crusades as a leader. It would be no surprise if Dracula has anticipated every possible scenario of his defeat and did not leave anything to chance either. Furthermore if story held truth and Death was his most loyal of servants Dracula would no doubt have a contingency for everything.
"I… I just." Harry said as he was just so angry the betrayal was painful but so was the truth of his sister being hidden away as he saw Rose was holding similar thoughts.
"It is alright." Genya said as he looked to the two. "It's ok to be angry and sad you both have every right to be." Genya said as he looked to the two. "I think you two should get some rest, Severus and Julius can you take Ms. Potter to her guest chambers?" Genya asked as she looked to the two as Snape scowled but nodded anyway.
"Minerva I believe you should take Harry to Gryffindor Tower as well." Dumbledore added as she too nodded in response. After all it's been a long night and they needed their rest after all.
Once they were gone Alucard excused himself as he also needed his rest leaving Dumbledore alone as the weight of everything until now came back to him. "Have I done the right thing?" Albus asked himself as he tried to do right by everyone but many times he was forced to make sacrifices he did not wish to make as well as do things he held no joy in doing. Prime example being his falling out with his friend during the Second World War. He used the same excuse of the Great Good as his old friend that sometimes it feels like he's the Dark Lord and not the Paragon of Light that people see him as.
Dumbledore had often wondered what could have been if he had stopped his friend long ago. Would Ariana be alive, would she have been cured, would he even have the positions he did not desire. So many what if's and yet he could not go back and change events. He often wondered if the prophesy of his confrontation with his friend was in fact himself looking into the fabled Mirror of Fate that lead him down his path. He had tried to fight his fate but could not win and in the end he couldn't finish the battle and make the killing blow.
Fawkes nearby sang a sad tune to hopefully aid his master in his self-loathing and grief. But alas it did nothing to ease his pain as Dumbledore wondered if he had done something different would events have been favorable for everyone here. For now he had to shoulder it though as he played a game to try and help as many people as he can especially his students who all suffer from bullying by the Purebloods who have perverted and manipulated the laws to get their way. Even though Dumbledore had tried to use his positions to keep the purebloods from getting their way to often he just wished he could make the one decision that could help everyone.
Ironically enough his only favorite positon was that of a Headmaster as he always loved to teach young minds. At least as a Professor and later a headmaster he could guide and teach young eager minds for the future. In a perfect world Tom would have known love from his mother and acquire the Defense against the Dark Arts position, James and Lily would have been alive to raise their children, Dracula would never come back, Ariana would have been alive and found love herself mothering a family making him an uncle, and most of all he and Grindalwald would have still been friends. But alas life was not like that it was cruel and messy but perhaps that is why good souls like Harry and Rose existed to try and make it a little better for others.
But for now Dumbledore sat and recalled memories as he knew he was setting the two up as bait but he knew Rose and soon Harry will be able to protect themselves without him. After all the one good thing about this suffering was the Power of Dominance that thanks to his abuse now answered to Harry so even if Dracula does come back Harry will have a fighting chance to best him in combat. He just hoped Harry can stay upon the path of light and not become the monster he seeks to destroy.
(Meanwhile in a hidden location)
An orb among many showed recent events as from it a hand of bones passed by it making it vanish as among the orbs was one of a young man turning into a wolf to do combat, and another doing a dark ritual to defeat dark creatures with three other orbs having Rose, Harry, and Julius in their exploits in combat.
"Soon… soon my master will rise again." The voice of Death said as he looked to the orbs. "Now that three out of the six are gathered one of them will call upon the last two and bring me all the pieces I need to revive my lord and master." Death said from the shadows as Carmella walked in.
"And Lord Dracula will rise." She said as she smirked at the Grim Reaper.
"Yes." Came a new voice as a woman with a striking resemblance to Lily walked in with a sinister smile on her face while wearing lingerie and very revealing clothing. "And when our lord rises from the grave this world will be at his mercy." The woman said as soon wings and horns shot out from her back and head as it was revealed she was a Succubus.
Ciela Fortuna then walked in as she smirked as well. "Luckily our associates in the muggle world and Wizarding Worlds will be sure to act all in accordance to your schemes Lord Death." Ciela said as these four intend to revive Count Dracula by any means necessary.
"Yes the promise time is upon us the Solar Eclipse will not occur till 1999 but we have alternatives as well." Death said as he knew the ritual Voldemort would use was perfect for what they need.
"Good because I must confess it was quiet a struggle to locate the Gaunt Family Ring." Succubus said as she was once more complaining.
"At least you got what you looked for I literally had to break through protective wards all for a fake." Carmella said as she glared at Succubus.
"Be that as it may I can now accurately locate the Locket and with it and the ones we have the Diadem and thee Cup." Death said as he looked to the group. "Ciela if memory serves Bellatrix had placed trust in you as her loyal follower. Enough trust to grant you access to her vault did she not?" Death asked as he looked to Ciela who nodded to him. "Good go to her vault and retrieve the cup our associates will meet you there. Be sure to send orders to the acolytes within that school I know the Diadem is hidden there in a hidden room." Death said as he was aware of this. "Carmela and Lilith you two shall gather the other Vampire Covens and the Lycans Dracula will return and we need their aid in his revival." Death said as they all agreed to this.
"As you command Lord Death." They said as being Dracula's right hand man it was only logical that Death would be in command of them until Dracula is resurrected again.
"Soon… very soon." Death said as they all took their leave as he will revive his lord and his lord and master his prince Count Dracula will show the pathetic snake what a true Prince of Darkness is actually like. Fate has changed but one thing was for certain blood will spill and war is coming. But one not of blood purity but one in an age old battle of light vs darkness good vs evil hope vs despair.
(TBC)
ESKK: Well here we are the long overdue chapter 2. I made it a long chapter just for you folks so I hope you all enjoyed it. So until next time leave a review and as I always say to all my awesome readers' ja-ne.