The Truth Behind the name and the lies Pt 4

by KusanoSaku

An abused boy finds out he's a wizard and a hero; his tormented mind rebels. One person sees through the misconceptions to the real Harry and treats him the way he deserves. How does this change them both and those around them?

18. Chapter 18 Quidditch Exhibition Match

Title: Truth behind the name and the lies pt.4
Pairings: DracoxHarry, twincest, OliverxPercy, RemusxSeverus, CharliexBlaise,ViktorxHermione, future BillxFleur. Future Stalker Ginny! Seamus and Colin *hides*
Fandom : HP
Notes: An abused boy finds out he's a wizard and a hero; his tormented mind rebels. One person sees through the misconceptions to the real Harry and treats him the way he deserves. How does this change them both and those around them.

Chapter 18 - Quidditch Exhibition Match

Lucius had the Newspapers arranged to attend the match that Draco arranged He had announced it at Dinner on Tuesday giving the students time to get excited. Nothing like this had ever happened at Hogwarts.

Remus and Lee Jordan were very excited as they took their places.

Severus was refereeing as arranged.

The stands were filling with students; Hogwarts, Durmstrang and Beauxbatons. Professor Flitwick had enlarged to accommodate the larger crowd.

"Welcome to the First Quidditch Exhibition match here at Hogwarts." Remus began.

"Yes, our first team flying under the colours of Puddlemere united we have our Faithful Lions. Captained by our very own Beater George Weasley, at his side his wingman fellow Beater and our Prefect Fred. The ever talented Golden trio of Chaser Lionesses Bell, Johnson and Spinnett. Returning to grace our humble pitch his Reserve Keeper of Puddlemere United and out very own former Quidditch Captain Oliver Wood." there was a lot of Screaming for the Lion. "You know him, you love him. Gryffindor's talented Seeker who helped them win the Quidditch cup last year, Harry Potter. A one day only return to the Lion ranks."

"Our second team captained by none other then Adrian Pucey, the relatively dashing Chaser of Slytherin. His fellow Chaser Draco Malfoy, former Slytherin Seeker- Lord Malfoy spent one year as a Chaser so it maybe in the blood. In a striking choice rounding out the Seeker is Ravenclaw Jeremy Stretton. A pair of Beaters out of Hufflepuff rumored to be the greatest pair of Beaters in Hogwarts next to the Human Bludgers themselves known as the Weasley Twins. That's right, it's Max O'Flaherty and Antony Rickett."

Hufflepuff shouted themselves hoarse.

"Their Keeper, probably the best Keeper in Hogwarts with Wood graduated, Grant Page." Remus continued.

"Last but by no means least, the most famous Seeker in the world and who recently flew at the World Cup, Durmstrang's own, Viktor Krum."

Severus held up his hand and the stadium quieted, "First team to catch the snitch wins regardless of points. Snitch is still worth one hundred and fifty points. Captains shake hands. Good clean game."

George held out his hand, "We'll play clean if you do."

Adrian grinned as he shook it, "We'll give you one hell of a game. We've got Viktor."

Viktor flew up to Hermione, kissed her hand, "I'll bring you the snitch."

Hermione leaned up to whisper, "Catch the snitch and I'll let you kiss me."

Grinning Viktor landed near his team that was dressed in Bulgarian Quidditch robes.

Severus snapped the box of regulation Professional level Quidditch balls releasing them to the sky. It was a test of skill, only Draco knew they would be playing with Pro balls.

"And they're off."

Harry and Viktor took off after the snitch.

Adrian caught the Quaffle first, weaving a few feet before sending it straight to Draco who with some instinctual evades managed to score the first goal in less then two minutes.

"Pucey with the Quaffle."

"No now Malfoy has it. Closing in on Wood. Malfoy shoot."

"Wood dives and.. Malfoy scores the first point."

"Pretty fine moves for his first game as a Chaser."

'Indeed. Not all players are so versatile.

Harry and Viktor shadowed each other across the pitch.

Fred and George took turns hitting Bludgers at the other team.

The Golden Trio managed to get the Quaffle, just shockingly not at often as Adrian's team. Adrian and Draco made quite the dynamic duo, not that Stretton was a bad choice or a bad player.

Within forty-five minutes, Adrian's team was up by sixty points; George's team had thirty points and Adrian's had ninety.

Harry spotted the snitch and tore after it, Viktor not far behind. Nimbus 2001 versus the Firebolt.

The crowd was torn between cheering for Harry and for Viktor.

A well-aimed Bludger scattered them both and they lost the snitch.

Good move, Draco thought. He wanted the game to take time and not be over too quickly.

The Golden Chaser Trio versus the Dyanamic Duo and Stretton was a very good match up.

Before the game, Draco had temporarily removed the speed limit charm cast on the student brooms. They weren't quite as fast as the Firebolt but they were professional grade when they stepped out on the pitch.

"Adrian's team flying under Bulgaria's colours has just scored their one hundred and twentieth point."

"Is it possible that this mixed team might possibly beat the best team Gryffindor has had in recent memory?"

"I don't know Lupin. I'm a little surprised this mixed bag team has managed to trounce them like this. For every goal the Gryffindor's golden trio scores Slytherin's dynamic duo scores twice. I've never seen a game this exciting."

Remus chuckled, "Not at Hogwarts, perhaps, the World cup comes close."

"Surely, not. The only professionals on the pitch are Wood and Krum." Lee protested.

"They are quite capable, many of them of going pro. That is if they don't have other dreams. James Potter was one of the best Chasers I saw and the six Chasers in the air have him beaten. All four of the Beaters are better then Professor Black was when he flew. I never saw such flying by Seekers, not even Regulus Black of Slytherin was this good."

"Well, I saw Charlie Weasley, former captain and Seeker fly for two years. I don't remember flying of this caliber and he had offers to fly for four teams when he graduated.

Remus' keen eyes spotted a flash of gold, "Is that the snitch?"

The words barely left his mouth when Harry and Viktor dove.

This was the moment of truth, who would win? Neck and neck they flew at the ground, this was no Wronski Feint, this was real but the steepness of the dive terrified more then a few of the girls.

Hermione was terrified for both of them and didn't dare blink or breath for fear of missing something.

The whole stadium froze; Players and spectators alike.

Harry leaned forward hand outstretched.

Then the unthinkable happened Harry's hand closed over Viktor's; the snitch trapped between their palms.

The crowd roared.

Lee was floored, 'Who won? Who caught the snitch?"

Remus amplified his voice louder with a cast of his wand, "It looks like both Krum and Potter have the Snitch. I've never seen anything like it. Severus, we're waiting on the verdict."

Severus had been watching his son and his godson with pride. He fly towards Harry and Viktor. He examined their hands and then the placement of the snitch between them. "Viktor had the snitch first but Harry kept it from escaping. One Hundred and fifty points to both teams."

Remus yelled, "Before the snitch, George Weasley's team had one hundred points, while Adrian Pucey's team had one hundred and sixty. Final tally; Weasley- two hundred and fifty points. Pucey- Three hundred and ten. The game goes to our mixed team flying under Bulgarian National colours."

Severus held up the snitch, "According to the International Quidditch rules, a rare but not impossible double catch allows for the duplication of the Snitch." he cast the spell and held one that recognized Harry to him and the one that registered Viktor as it's capturer out to Durmstrang's Champion.

Viktor flew to Hermione and held out the snitch, "For you Ahren. From now on, I fly for you."

Hermione turned pink and kissed him, "I'm honored."

She held out a gift, "Was going to give this to you after the game."

Viktor unwrapped it, "Ahren."

Inside was a scarlet knitted scarf, one end bore Durmstrang's crest, while the other had the symbol of Bulgarian National.

Viktor stammered, "Yoo made zhis? For me?"

Hermione nodded, "Just finished it last night."

Viktor pulled her onto his broom, "I vant to introduce you."

Hermione clung to the Firebolt, conscious of Viktor's arms around her as her boyfriend flew towards the Durmstrang students.

Viktor landed into from of two handsome men, one of whom looked very much like Viktor except for the nose. Viktor helped Hermione down, "Papa, Otec, zhis iz Ahren." he explained himself in Russian for them both, they spoke Russian at home. Viktor could speak fluent Russian, Serbian and Bulgarian- he had been raised in Bulgarian after all. His English needed work."

His fathers looked pleased, the one who resembled Viktor the most placed a hand on each of Hermione's shoulders and kissed her cheeks.

"Ahren, zhis iz Damitar Krum. He iz my fazher."

Hermione curtsied politely, speaking slowly, "Hermione Granger."

Damitar slowly tried to reproduce the strange name, "'Hermine?"

Hermione smiled, close enough, nodding as she looked up at the tall man. Well, she knew what Viktor would look like older.

"Zhis iz otec, Nebojsa."

"Sine, she is zhe von?'

Viktor nodded, "Ahren iz dusho moja."

Nebojsa smiled, "Velcome."

Damitar placed an arm around Nebojsa's waist and leaned into to talk to him, smiling at Hermione.

All Hermione heard clearly was, 'sérce moje', she turned to Viktor and asked softly, what does, 'sérce moje' mean." she asked stumbling at the unfamiliar sounds of the words.

Viktor chuckled as he noticed his otec blush, "Papa calls otec zhat, it means my heart I zhink."

Hermione asked softly, "Can you teach me? I'd like to learn how to talk to them."

Viktor kissed her hand, before pulling out his wand and signing the snitch in very small writing, 'to Ahren. In memory of my greatest match and vhen you met my fathers.'

Hermione read the tiny writing and hugged him as she added it to her necklace, "Thank you."

"you are velcom Ahren. I am glad zhat zhey like you. Zhough I zhink Draco would be best to teach you how to speak Russian."

"I thought you were Bulgarian."

"I am. Russian is more videly used. Better to learn." Viktor smiled at her.

Hermione nodded, "Then I'll learn Russian."

Viktor took her hand, speaking slowly, "Prijatno poznakomit'sa."

Hermione did her best not to stumble over the words.

Nebojsa's eyes lit up, "Očen' prijatno ung kvinna."

Hermione glanced at Viktor.

"Otec said nice to meet you young lady. He used zhe less formal phrase."

Damitar was impressed by the girl his son was so taken with, "Kak požyvajete."

Viktor smiled, "Tell papa, 'Spasiba, horošo. A u vas?'"

Hermione repeated the phrase as carefully as she could.

Damitar clasped his son on the shoulder, "Vill do fine. Ve like her."

Viktor said something to his father in Bulgarian, their smiles grew.

Hermione waited until they finished speaking. "Did I do okay? Do they like me?"

"Otec is very fond of you. He said he is excited to have you visit. Zhey are happy I found someone so beautiful and smart. Papa seems to share Otec's good opinion of you."

Hermione blushed, "I like them. They seem very nice. I was so nervous."

"You did vell Ahren."

Hermione said quietly, "I just hope introducing you to my parents will go over just as well."

"I vant to court you, you said I have to ask. I vill do vhatever it is you ask to prove myself." Viktro said quietly.

XoooooX

Harry flew into Draco's arms, "My half of the Snitch, I want you to have it."

Draco lifted his chin and kissed him softly, "I'll treasure it."

"I wouldn't have gotten to fly without you. This game was all your idea."

"I wanted to see who would end up the better Seeker, you or Viktor. It seems a tie, you are still young yet.

XoooooX

By the time Harry, Draco and Viktor reached the ground of the pitch, reporters and scouts from vawere waiting for them.

"Potter, how does it feel to fly against the best Seeker in the World?"

"Krum, how does it feel nearly losing to a boy four years younger?"

"Krum were you going easy on the kid because he is younger?

"Aren't you both Triwizard Champions?"

"Potter are you still nervous about facing older, more skilled wizards?"

Draco held up his hands, "Quiet. One person at a time."

He pointed to one, that man he knew was a scout, "You can ask first."

The man chuckled, "Darien Ambrose, scout from the Appleby Arrows. I have a question for Mr. Krum were you going easy on the kid because he is younger?"

Draco chuckled speaking before Viktor could, "All brooms and balls were of Profession grade."

The assembled crowd started to talk very fast.

The five other Chasers, the four Beaters and the Ravenclaw Keeper were dumbfounded, they played that well on a professional level?

Draco put up his hand to silence the crowd, "I'm sure Viktor would like to answer Mr. Ambrose."

Viktor spoke haltingly, "I heard about Harry's skill as a Seeker. The game vas Draco's idea to pass the time and to meet more people. I vanted to fly fair. I have never flown vith a more skilled Seeker. I hope to fly against him at the next Vorld Cup."

"Mr. Wood, is it true you used to be Mr. Potter's captain? Did you discover him?"

Oliver shook his head, "Harry was discovered his First Year by our former Head of House who is now Headmistress. She brought him to my attention. He caught a Remembrall that fell fifty feet and managed to pull out of a dive without crashing. It was his first time on a broom."

Remus spoke up, "Actually, I remember his godfather sent him a toy broom for his first birthday. His father James mentioned that he used to try to fly it. They didn't mention his flying until their last letters."

Harry blinked, his face ashen. Sirius gave him his first broom? Draco had his Broom altered to fly against Viktor? He caught a snitch that flew as fast as the one at the World Cup? He was both pleased with himself and upset Draco did this behind his back.

Draco pointed to another person, "You, next question."

The man bowed his head, "Jake McKean, from Quidditch World. Potter, how does it feel to fly against the best Seeker in the World?"

Harry smiled, "Viktor is very nice. I was impressed by his flying at the World Cup and I was really happy Draco arranged the match. I was sure he would get the snitch. The tie was a surprise."

"Thomas Laughlin from the Chudley Cannons. Pucey, you captained the Team that flew under the Bulgarian National colours?"

Adrian grinned, "Yes I did."

"Knowing the rivalries between Hogwarts Quidditch teams, how did you manage to make such a team work."

"Hard work. We've played against each other and so we knew each other's weaknesses as well as strengths. We managed to blend together. Draco and I wanted to put together a team worthy of Viktor Krum. We choose the best players as asked them to fly with us. We all wanted to prove we were good enough to play with him. It was an honor I won't soon forget. I have always tried despite my being a Slytherin to play fairly. I'm sure that helped gain my team's trust."

"You are Slytherin's Quidditch captain? How do you feel about the season being canceled?" Ambrose from the Appleby Arrows asked.

Adrian shrugged, "I am pleased to have a chance to fly as a captain despite the cancellation, Draco Malfoy is quite the persuasive young man. If you think about it, technically, this match is scheduled on the same day the Gryffindor vs. Slytherin match would have taken place. I am pleased to have Malfoy on my team. He will be replacing Marcus Flint as Chaser on our team next year. As for the Tournament, I had hoped to represent Hogwarts myself but between Diggory and Harry I'm sure we'll be fine. Harry is an honorable person, I will vouch that he never attempted to go near the Goblet of Fire. As the person with the second highest status in Slytherin House, I give Harry Potter my full Support."

Draco smirked, "Any other questions?"

"Keiran Branagh of Puddlemere United, Wood do you think that Potter's skills have improved since his first year?"

Oliver grinned, "Playing on a Professional level today was something I hadn't expected. The talent I saw when I taught him about Quidditch was astounding. He won us the Quidditch cup two years in a row during my term as captain of Gryffindor's Quidditch team, though the first time we did tie for it with Slytherin. I hate to say it but he is better then Charlie Weasley, Charlie was the person I inherited the captaincy from. Charlie was offered a place as a Reserve Seeker by Puddlemere United, Chudley Cannons, Appleby Arrows and the Wimbourne Wasps. You said he could have played for England, maybe he could have. If you still think he is worth his weight in Galleons, I have it on excellent authority he is moving back to England. Perhaps, you can resubmit your offers of a place on your team."

Draco smirked to himself, Oliver was a good friend. Charlie was moving back for Blaise, though whether or not Charlie would be interested in Quidditch he didn't know.

Oliver chuckled, "He is here I saw him. Hey Charlie, come down here."

Draco had been sure that Charlie and Blaise would come to support them.

Charlie walked onto the pitch, his arm around Blaisé's waist, "Olly, who made you my manager?"

"No one, just shamelessly praising my former captain." Oliver teased, he was going to be family to his old teammate.

Thomas Laughlin from the Chudley Cannons spoke up, "You are returning to England?"

Charlie nodded, "I am courting a ward of Lord Malfoy. He has been ill lately and I want to move closer. Besides, dealing with dragons is too dangerous an occupation for a man considering Bonding."

"The ward is?"

"Blaise Zabini. I am looking for career opportunities here in England. I was considering joining the Control of Magical Creatures department at the Ministry, I am somewhat of an expert on Dragons after four years at the Preserve in Romanian." Charlie smiled, Blaisé's warm side pressed against him.

"Gwenog Jones, Daily Prophet's Quidditch Special Correspondent. The Professional Season started back in October, are you regretting not attending open tryouts in July?"

Charlie shrugged, "I have been quite busy both professionally and personally since May. I haven't had time to really look for a new position. I hadn't decided to move back to England permanently until late August."

Jake McKean, from Quidditch World asked, "Are you considering a return to Quidditch?"

Charlie shrugged, "I haven't discussed it with my intended."

Blaise smiled, "I'll support any career Charlie chooses. I didn't get a chance to see him fly before he graduated. If he really is that good, I would be proud to be Bonded to a Professional Quidditch player."

Charlie squeezed Blaisé's hand, he was considering it.

Draco grinned, "Anymore Questions?"

Gwenog Jones asked, "Was this really your first game as a Chaser?"

Draco nodded, "My father played for our house team as a Chaser for one year. I flew as a Seeker for two. Now that Harry is in Slytherin, I would never be more then a Reserve Seeker. If Harry is just below Viktor talent-wise, I'd probably be closer to Lynch from Ireland; not quite in the same league. I can put on a good show but in a fair match I would never win. I have never won against Harry."

Jake McKean, from Quidditch World raised his hand, "How many of you who flew today would be considering professional careers with the exceptions of Wood and Krum who are already signed to teams.

Katie Bell, Adrian and Draco raised their hands.

Keiran Branagh of Puddlemere United asked, "Potter why aren't you considering flying professionally."

Harry blushed, "I hadn't thought about it. Draco said I could. Viktor said if I was as good as everyone said I might have a chance. I'm only a Fourth Year, I don't know what I want to do after Hogwarts yet." besides Bonding with Draco of course…

"Captain Weasley, are you related to Charlie Weasley?" Thomas Laughlin from the Chudley Cannons called out.

George nodded, "He is my brother."

"Why aren't you considering flying professionally?"

George laid an arm on Fred's shoulder, "While hitting Iron balls at people we don't like is fun."

"We have a different dream." Fred continued.

"we've decided our talents would be better used,"

"opening our own joke shop."

"like Honeydukes meets Zonkos only better."

"You are passing up a Quidditch career to sell sweets and tricks?" Gwenog Jones asked shocked.

Fred nodded, "It's what we decided. We decided we wanted to do that when we were eight."

Charlie laughed, "Through it would have been fun to fly for Chudley Cannons together. That is the family team."

"So even if the three of you were offered places by Chudley Cannons you wouldn't accept?" Thomas Laughlin from the Chudley Cannon was floored.

George and Fred looked at each other, tilting their heads in thought.

"If it was a serious offer, " Fred shrugged.

"we might consider it but only for a year or so." George was the practical one.

"You need a lot of money to open your own business."

"We're the type who like to work hard for what we want."

Draco checked his watch, "Looks like it's getting closer to dinner. I'm sure we would love to stay and chat but we're exhausted and in need of a shower." he winked at Gwenog Jones, the captain and Beater for the Holyhead Harpies.

Gwenog chuckled, "You boys aren't bad Beaters for wizards, be a shame if you don't try to prove that you can hold your own against us Harpies. If the so-called Gryffindor's Golden Trio is interested in playing with us, I suggest that you attend our Open try-outs in June. We might find a place for you."

Ambrose spoke up, "those of you sixth and seventh years should consider attending Open-Try outs for the Arrows as well. If this is the only match you play this year, it was enough to get you noticed."

Draco smirked, mission accomplished. He let Harry off to shower, still holding the Snitch. "Excellent game Adder. I was proud of you. I knew you had it in you. Great flying Viktor, thank you for what you said about Harry."

"You all flew vell. I vas pleased. He is good. I vould like to play him at ze next Vorld Cup." Viktor smiled.

"Well done everyone."

Page glared, "Do you have any idea how dangerous it was to making our brooms Professional grade? It's illegal for Students. You could have gotten us killed Malfoy."

"I knew we were capable of it. Why do you think I asked the best student I could find? Everyone on the Pitch today was chosen because I saw they had potential. I made sure that reporters and scouts were here to watch us. Could we have shown them a match like that if I hadn't? They are watching every single one of us for potential offers. Those of us who raised their hands when asked if we were considering playing professionally are most likely to be considered. Adrian might be offered a place as a first string Chaser."

Adrian gasped, "First-string Chaser?"

Draco nodded, "Puddlemere United and Appleby Arrows seemed to be the most interested in you. The Cannons and Puddlemere are interested the Weasley brothers; all three of them, they still remember Charlie and were very pleased about how the twins played today."

George blushed, "I'm not sure I want to play Professionally."

Fred hugged him, "I believe in you."

Draco was pleased how today ended up, a second match might not be a bad idea. Perhaps, Hufflepuff deserved a shot to play against Viktor. Did he want to give all of them the same chance? He would have to arrange this all again. He wasn't sure he wanted to.

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Should the Weasley brothers consider flying together? Should Charlie work for the Ministry or Fly? Does anyone like Draco's interesting way of building allies and bridges? Should Cedric and Hufflepuff have a chance to fly against Adrian, Draco and Viktor?