Fastest, longest chapter yet. This was super fun to write and will have many surprises. Warning, there will be a bit of strong language and funny violence or serious. Do not repeat any of it! As usual I do not own Harry Potter or Marvel. Enjoy
Wednesday
Morning 5:30
Hogwarts Grounds
The sun was coming up, but the now group of five were out exercising with laps around the the castle. "Come on guys it's only the first lap. I want at least another two from you three and Aeri another two after with me." They began to whine, except for Aeri. She was loving this, was hard at first though.
First day was the worst, however even then the girl noticed a big difference after bindings were taken off. She had beefed up, not just weight, but muscles too. Not as buffy as Zens, yet still filling. Her confidence had built up too. Aeri smiled at her cousin who pushed her the most out of the four trainees. "Yes, my Senpai." Zen rolled her eyes at the tone.
Flashback
Sunday night
"Alright, it's been an hour after dinner go grab something to work out in." Five minutes later they all came back with not much for work out clothing. "Right, totally forgot about that" Zen sighed, before removing a ring showing off her now pink hair to Hermione.
"Your hair is pink. Cool"
Zen smirked and slipped on a two fingered ring. "Guess we're going to America. Should be day time in that zone."
"America? How are we even supposed to get there? This castle is warded off to flueing except for permission and aperition. That is completely illegal for our ages, not to mention dangerous."
"Danger is our middle name." The twins spoke up, making zen giggle, before turning around.
"This is neither. Welcome to the world of mystical arts, Hermione." Zen turned around, drew an imaginary circle and a portal appeared.
"Show me the way my Senpai." Hermione clasped her hands together and replied in an anime tone. Aeri laughed, making Zen glare at the two and the twins confused.
"The bookworm has jokes" Zen muttered
"What are we missing?" the twins begged.
"Oh look there's a bookstore. No doubt it has manga. We'll show you. So do we just go through?"
"Yes and please don't. I'll never hear the end of it." Fred placed a hand on her shoulder.
"Oh, no this is too good. If your reacting this way, it's bound to be a good one. My Senpai." Zen's face turned blood red from blushing as the twins leaped through.
End of flashback
Ever since then they had been relentless with calling her that during training or anytime she taught them something. Fred was the worst of them all, especially knowing the effect he had on her with it. Ten minutes later they left the three to practice a few movements as Aeri and Zen continued to run.
"Alright Aeri. We're warmed up, noticed you were holding back with them around."
"What do you mean?"
"You weren't pushing yourself. I could tell. Your face wasn't tired as them. More than likely wanted to keep with the group." Aeri nodded.
"It's fine. Better not to show them up, especially in the beginning. Plus you're just beginning as well and our bodies are having some weird changes. Best to no over do it. So for the next few weeks let's run with them and then lets have our run together. Think it as sibling slash cousin thing."
"I like that idea."
"Let's see how fast you can go. I'll keep pace." The two really picked it up. The first lap around took about five minutes. The second two and the third only about ta minute. "Tired?"
"Nope"
"Then let's keep going." Zen shot forward, now in a racing posture. Aeri gave a small cackle and chased after. Unknown to them Professor Mcgonagall had been watching the group for about twenty minutes from above.
Dining Hall
Breakfast
"Wow, I have never felt so alive. So accelerating. Is this how every day will feel?" Hermione asked, before biting into an apple. They had all taken to eating healthier. Some from Zen showing what was healthyr and the other was from not being able to handle the less nutritious things after workouts.
"Mostly, especially after getting use to a routine. Who cooks the food anyways? Do you think they would add smoothies to the menu?"
"House elves do, however most never see them. It's there job to keep the castle clean."
"Cook the food."
"Clean all the dorms and many more things." The twins explained.
"Are we able to meet them."
"Well there general rule is to keep out of sight, but if we go look for them, I guess they could break it." Fred shrugged.
"What's a smoothie anyways?" The girls gaped.
"Blasphemy! To the kitchen Now!" Zen ordered and had the twins lead the way while finishing a piece of toast. When the five entered what, they saw was a madhouse and the elves running around, trying get all the food out to the kids and staff. The group couldn't even fathom how there was any organization. "Perhaps later."
They were about to head out when a woman walked up. "The heirs of Hogwarts. Such an to meet you." The elf with barely anything on laid at Zen's feet happily. "How may we help you. Hope the meals are to your liking."
"Oh, please get up. There is no need to bow. We are equals. Well actually since your an adult, you would have more charge, and respect. Here let me help you." The elf was speechless as Zen helped her stand back up. "I am Zen, What is yours?"
"Svinny. We're now more than house elves dear, bound to the castle. Appreciate the politeness though."
"Bound, like a slave?" Hermione asked with a bit of disgust of the word.
"It is how their magic and survival works. They sync on to their master and thrive on the magic spewed from them and their household." Fred answered
"Unfortunately not all are kind to them and never give any kind of thanks in return. Most houses think of them as slaves and beaten. Some laws are in place but heavily ignored." The girls faces turned a bit heated.
"I can tell already by this. No real clothes, wrong equipment, Do not get me wrong Svinny the food and work you guys do is delicious. How do you keep up? Do they treat you bad here and whos in charge of you?"
"We get by dear. This place is truly better than most and not beaton when wrong. Albus use to get upset., you could tell. As for clothing we gather what is trashed. To gain clothing is to be freed. We never wish to be free. To be free, is to die. As for who's in charge that is the heirs of hogwarts. When there is none, the headmaster or mistress. As for now It is you Miss Zen and Miss Harriet." The two looked to watch other stunned, before looking to the others, not knowing what to say or do.
"I see."
"If I may ask my young mistresses. What did you come down here for?"
"Well my friends have never tried a smoothie and was going to ask if we may have some or make them ourselves. You guys are way too busy though. We can come back another time."
"No, no Dears. We would love for you to stay. Svinny know not how a smoothie is made, but if Mistress tell Svinny how, then Sviny will make. Come Come." She led them to a station. "Svinny loves learning." Zen smiled at her kindness and wrote down the ingredient for a strawberry and banana smoothie. The elf poofed them over and a blender contraption. They cut the strawberries, before tossing everything in. In under three minutes Zen handed the group the smoothies, including Svinny."
"Try it, you'll like it Svinny." The elf did as told and her eyes widened, just like the boys.
"Svinny has never tasted such goodness. Thank you thank you. Generous Mistress." Zen smiled at the elfs glee.
"Best part about these, there are plenty of delicious, healthy combinations. If I got you a cookbook, how hard would it be to ad it towards the daily menu?"
"Not very hard at all, my Mistress."
"Please call me Zen and instruct the others to do the same. We honestly don't even know what to do with you all. We are very against slavery."
"Perhaps a meeting with the heads of stations around the castle. For the betterment of their livelihood and treatment." Hermione piped in and Zen couldn't agree more.
"Yes, that. Svinny what is your job here?"
"Svinny just a helper and errand runner. I use to be an assistant before professor Dumbledore. Don't worry Ill give the boss the book Zen brings."
"Do you like it?"
"It's Svinny's job. Svinny must do what given." Zen could tell it was a no, but didn't want to complain. She sighed and knelt down with a small smile.
"Well, as heir am I able to change it?"
"Yes, Zen and Harriet are allowed to do whatever with house elves."
"Lots of things keep adding to our plates of things to do. I need a personal assistant. You'll be given your own room, good pay and help us with what we need. Would you be interested?" Svinny looked to her in aw.
"Yes, yes Svinny will. Thank you. And no money please. House elves are not to be payed." Zen sighed. It seemed lots of things were needed to be changed.
"Hermione.."
"Add house elf treatments to committee, check."
"Hey guys don't those stairs and hall looks like the ones in our house?"
"Of course it is The hall will always lead you to an area of great importance." Svinny answered.
"Sweet, we should get ready for class now." Hermione replied happily.
After Classes
The group were currently posting sign up sheets and flyers to who ever they could. Most houses were polite, even had a few from slytherin wanting to join. Zen found it funny to have gained a few acquaintances from the upper years and first years. Not all were arse hats. Unfortunately they wound up crossing Draco and his posse. She frowned, but to be fair handed them fliers too.
"What's this?" Draco asked Zen as his face scrounged up.
"Info on the first committee meeting, to better the school."
"The only way to better this school is cast your lot out. My father said muggle borns are filth and not even worth the time. Why would I want to go to something full of them."
"Do you really believe everything your daddy tells you. If he is putting muggle borns should be underestimated and are filth into your head,he is dead wrong along with arrogant." Malfoy frowned and stood ready for a fight. Zen smirked. "Did I strike a nerve. What you gonna do stun, cast a spell, bully me cause I'm a girl and muggleborn. Ooh, shaking in my boots. You think that is what going to happen but it wont. What will is, your arse would be knocked to one of you buddies and then round house the other one. You would all be disarmed and then i'd be making you all dance for my amusement. That would totally delay, drag and keep our groups at each other's throats, before citing each of you to heads of a house I choose." Zen showed a prefect badge.
" How about a competition instead." The boys faces became curious. "We take this squabble to the head mistress and agree to fight it out fairly. If they say yes, we each will have till next Wednesday night to practice. During dinner, we will dual as a show. You may use your wand. To prove wizard magic isn't everything, I will not use wizard magic. In fact, I will battle anyone from your house who thinks otherwise. Do you want to make this even sweeter and place bets?" Draco smirked.
"If I win you have to show me that powder potion." Zen raised an eyebrow. "I saw you do it. " She smirked
"Deal, If I win you, those who wish to fight me and anyone who places bets against me has to attend a two hour seminar as to why muggles are just as good and better in certain fields."
Twenty minutes later
Headmistress Office.
Professors Snape entered to see the Zen and Draco sitting across from Professor Mcgonagall and were actually acting quite civilized. Something was up though, he could tell. "Why have I been Summoned. Draco, What did you do?" He eyed both of them.
"Nothing to be in trouble sir." The boy nervously answered.
"Well, I wouldn't say that much, but we are in a disagreement. I am sure this is not the first time either. He seems to think, because I am muggleborn, he is better. Instead of being tattletales, or taking things to where it goes against school rules, we wish to work it out in a different way. "Both of the teachers held serious faces, but said continue. "We asked you here Professor Snape, because he is part of your house and came to you Professor Mcgonagall, Because you are head of mine and headmistress."
"We wish for a dual in front of the school during dinner next Wednesday. I will use magic."
"And I will not. Instead I wish to prove resourcefulness." The elder woman gave a light smirk. "To send a message across I will fight one per year. Anything goes as long as no permanent harm comes or death."
"If I win, I get to learn a few magic potions she knows."
'And if I win, him, all who goes against me and anyone who bets against me must attend a two hour seminar as to why muggles are just as good."
"Very thought out."
"Indeed, but are either of you prepared to face embarrassment, or further a rumor?" Professor Snape asked.
"This is how things are done where I come from, sir and I will not back down from a bully. Instead I wish to stand up for those who can't or too afraid of backlash. Professor Mcgonagall were you not the one who said changes must be made."
"Yes, I did." The woman smiled at the girl's bravery. "This is an odd way of settling things,but within the school rule. While I do not fully condone Mr. Malfoy's thoughts I will let him defend it, by trial of combat. If you loose on top of the bet, you will write me a ten thousand word essay detailing great things muggles have done, due in a months time." His eyes widened, but atlast the boy let his cocky side get the best of him.
"Very well." He smirked and then glanced at Zen. The boy had to admit, she had moxy and headstrong. Draco would never admit it out loud, but had respect for her for standing up. In all honesty if she wasn't a muggleborn he would have no problem befriending the girl. Zen really couldn't be that bad, especially if the rumors of getting dumbledore kicked out or any other ones true If she did somewhat well the boy might have to eat his own words. "Professor Snape any objections"
"No."
"Me either, but I will need the express permission of your fathers. Have the note signed by Tuesday evening. Along with five points to your houses for settling as adults."
Dining Hall
Dinner.
"You did What?" The twins shouted in shock, making Zen laughed as even the quidditch team listened..
"And the teachers are allowing this?" Hermione asked, just as shocked.
"Yep, it's within the rules. I read all of them before I came, to find loopholes and such."
"Your going to murderlize them" Aeri committed with excitement.
"But your doing it without magic. You'll be down for the count, in a second." An evil look appeared over Zen's face. The four who had come to know her did the same.
"Oh dear Oliver, we must enlighten you in the ways of muggle combat and the many devices developed over the years. I have seven days to prepare. Perhaps I can have you guys help with my training."
"I don't see why not, There are several empty classrooms to use. Like I said, you have our full support and are one of use." Something finally clicked in Hermione's head.
"This is not about just showing off is it?"
"Correct. You can go hand fliers about all day and get one a few who might be interested. But why settle for that when a heated revolution could be started and inspiration blazing school Moine, chaos."
"The ways of the Senpai." Fred semi whispered. Zen face palmed as the some of the group laughed and after the magic born ones were enlightened they did to. They then turned on Oliver in the same way.
New York
Thursday
Stephan chuckled a bit as he read the letters Aeri and Zen had written and had a sip of his juice.
"Hi, Dr strange, Its Aeri and Zen. Or should we be calling you something else now? School is going good and stuff except for some really annoying boys.
Very annoying, who won't get the hint to leave Aeri alone. Luckily we're with the twins most of the time and they keep him at bay. Oh yeah, been put as head of the committee. You didn't have anything to do with that right? :/
Well Professor Mcgonagall chose right. She's going to put on a show to rally more people.
:) Hehe about that. A pureblood boy mocked me about being a muggleborn, so I challenged him to a dual next week. :0 I know what your going to day fighting is not the way, but maybe this time it is. I have the professors consent to a fair match. All I need if for a letter from you, saying I can from you, please. The quidditch team said they would help.
Its for a good cause.
Like she said. ^ I'll be standing up for any muggle born and proving it by taking on higher up years too. I Know, I know. They have more experience in magic, but I have years of training in other things. I can do it. I know I can.
She can. We trained a bit ago and had oliver hog tied, before he could utter a spell. 'v' Potions is great by the way. Professor is kind of stand off around me, however he hasn't given me the stupid lecture like other kids. Those books are a great help and so are the quidditch ones.
Yeah, the creature books are great to and helpful with Boon. Oh yeah, found out they have a magical creatures class. I have to wait till third year to take it :(. The professor lets me help a bit with taking care of them though.
Guess the boys want us to go see something.
Yeah Fred is trying to pull me out of the chair, something about a prank.
With love,
Aeri and Zen :P
Dr. strange shared his food with Li and began writing back. One to the girls and one to Professor Mcgonagall. Once done, the man man handed the owl the letters and opened a portal, so the bridge would not have to fly so far.
His phone range he looked over to see it was Tony calling from the Iron Man suit. "Great.." He was about to press the busy button, but remembered promising the girls trying to make an appointment. The man sighed and picked up the call.
"Hey buddy" Bang
"Since when are we buddies?" Strange asked him, knowing Stark wanted something. Slam
"Since there is a hole in the opening up in chicago filled with goo and monsters running down the street." Splat
"Fine, but I'm gonna need a favor from you. You love kids right?"
"Eh.." Zoom
"Well, I promised two of them a meeting with you. It'l uncle tony all day. Give financial and investment advice. Take them out and the whole ironman Shibang." So Strange was lying about what he told the girls, but was going to milk the fun for all it was worth.
"About that." Screams
"Tony gooey monsters going down the street. Come on oh buddy" Roar
"Fine, just get your mystical Arse here" Crash
Secret corridor
"Common on Zen. This is going to be hilarious." Fred dragged her away from the desk and to the potions lab. Hermione followed the group to watch as well.
"So what did you guys want to show us?" Aeri asked as the boys held up to spray cans.
"Something to use on Ron, next time he tries to join us in the hall again." They shot it at a target. It flew against the wall as a web formed.
"Wow that's really cool." Aeri giggled and examined the web. Zen did to.
"Ron will totally freak." Zen admitted. "Good job. Oh hey, I figured since it was a nice day out, we could go for an extra run." Zen turned to the twins with a smile, however slowly dropped when they looked to the cans with a smirk.
"George we never got them back." Aeri's eyes widened and turned around.
"Oh, yeah."
"Back for what?" Hermione asked a bit confused
"Fred, no." The girls raised their hands. SPRAY, SLING. They were flown against the wall. Aeri's arms and feet were merely just stuck on the web, while Zen was flung upside. Her hands and feet were covered in web. They were both glad they had changed into work out clothes a little while ago.
"You two are so dead!"Zen shouted at them and began to struggle. The boys laughed and even Hermione had to hold a hand to her mouth to cover up hers. Boon began to slide out of Zens pocket and climbed on her arm, claiming it as a branch. "Boon, that tickles."
"Don't worry buddy, I got you." Fred walked over, and picked him up, not wanting the small creature to get stuck. "Sorry about this, but we have some plans that need to be taken care of and this payback came at the perfect time. Don't worry blood flow won't go rushing to your head. It will turn you around in a minute." George looked to Hermione.
"Sorry Moine, but your too good of a friend and would try to get them down. Can't have that till we find a way for them not to kill us for this."
"Wait!" Hermione was flown to the wall and caught in the web as well.
"George why?" Aeri cried out, but was half laughing as well. It was rather funny. "Cause you were an accomplice. He poked her nose and gathered a few things." Zen glared at Fred.
"Sorry nobody gets away with pranking the pranksters. Don't worry we won't leave you three for long, just got to do something."
"Oh that's fine, but just imagine the work out I'll be giving you tomorrow. " Fred gulped at her cold stare, but quickly recovered and smirked.
"Having you caught in my web worth it. Guess that means your my prey and can do as I wish." Fred closed in as Zen blushed and lightly kissed the girl's cheek." They both felt a spark and shivered. Fred pulled away after a moment. "Now stay put. We'll be back in a bit." The twins shot a spell to make them comfortable and walked off.
"Just had to show them silly string didn't you." Aeri lectured Zen.
"Hey, spraying oliver was l was hilarious and you know it." The other two laughed.
"Heh guess your right. So, what now?" Aeri asked.
"Should probably try to get out." Hermione interjected.
"We should, but too comfy."
"Ditto" Aeri nodded with a yawn.
"Same"
"Eh let's just let them have this one. They'll be back before dinner. The twins are pranksters, but not cruel. So Hermione tell us about yourself." Aeri curiously asked. Hermione looked over to them still surprised by being asked and included by them.
"Well, I'm from Heathgate, Hampstead. My parents are both dentist and are muggles. At first we thought the invitation was a joke until until Professor Mcgonagall proved magic was real and told me about the accidental magic I have done. Like when I was four there was a book on a very high shelf. I wanted it, but couldn't reach it. It flew off the shelf and landed by me. I went to elementary school and was the top of my class. Actually I had skipped a grade. Kind of wish I could continue going to muggle school as well."
"We'll I am. Dr. Strange help set it up and I am sure he is going to do the same with Aeri. All you would need to do is have forms signed by your parents and you'll receive packets. Dr. Strange is also trying to figure out how to get technology to work with magic. If that works we could use laptops too and we could all help each other. "
"That would be so cool and good really show what muggles are made hey you got that ring right?" Zen nodded. "We could go to libraries and study their until we could access computers." Zen's eyes lit up not even thinking about that.
"Good point"
"He is? Oh, that would be so awesome to be able to study and not get in trouble." Aeri spoke up with an excited tone. Could you imagine putting on edm one day." They all laughed at that.
Li ported with letters and a small package. The bird drop it off at a table, before turning to the. "Oh, hey Li." She turned and looked to the three. First the owl starred and began cheaping in a strange way.
"Zen, I think your owl is laughing at us." Hermione pointed out.
"I think, you are correct." The owl took off, but crashed a couple times from too much laughing.
Thirty minutes later, the twins entered to find the three sleeping. "Ah Cute firsties." George chuckled and quietly first pulled Hermione off the wall and then Aeri. They both woke up in the process, but didn't look to angry anymore. "Good nap?" The two nodded while rubbing their eyes. Meanwhile Fred lightly poked Zen who woke up and emotionlessly stared at him. She then smelled food in the basket he was holding.
"Peace offering." It smelled like her favorite foods too. "Hope your not mad at us, but we did it as a surprise and have something set up at the lake." Zen smiled.
"Nah, I think I quite like being trapped in your web spray can spider man."This time Fred blushed a bit, before helping the girl down and picked up the basket.
"That's a relief thought you guys were gonna turn into apes." The twins joked as Zen grabbed the packet and letter, before they started walking.
"Nah, just means extra training for you two tomorrow" Zen teased.
The Lake
The group all were sitting on a nice blanket. Smoothies and picnic food were all spread around. "Wow, you two really outdid yourselves. Dinner outside, was a great idea." Zen said in between eating her favorite sandwich.
"Quieter too." Aeri said in agreement.
"The weather is just perfect."
"We thought you girls would love it. Just couldn't let you guys find out the real reason of keeping you there until it was ready." The twins said together.
"So what did Dr. Strange give send you guys?" Hermione asked a bit curious Zen opened the letter..
"Call me Stephan. Glad you two are doing well in school. Speaking of which Aeri I was able to arrange for you to be homeschooled just like Zen. Your books will be in by tomorrow and I'll portal them through. Please try your best. It's been quiet these last few days, minus a simple emergency here or there. Come over this weekend, maybe we can all go see a movie or something. I know you have that ring and went to America.
No doubt she will teach you guys how to use it, so I sent some extras. All I can ask is for you guys to be careful, not to get caught, stay in age appropriate places and be back at good times. If grades start to slip they go bye bye.
As for your request to have the dual Zen, I am very hesitant. As you said though, your standing up for muggle borns in a somewhat fascist society and cannot deny you the chance for yourself and others. This is a very mature way of handling things. If no emergencies pop up , I'll come to watch.
The small boom box and your phone might set the mood too. I believe I got them to work. Give it when try when you can. I'll work on your laptops next. Tony is calling, I'll see if I can get us all a meeting next week. Till then, Stay good."
With what you two said,
Stephan
"Wow, he did it." Zen and Aeri opened the box. Four rings were sealed in a box. Zen opened it and handed each of them one. There were a few boxes of candy, notes on how he did tweaked the device, her cell phone that even had bars to make calls and a boom box. Zen Gave a squeal "Let's test it out!" playing Pentatonix: Daft Punk Mix. The girls stood and began dancing. The boys laughed, but were quickly pulled up and told to dance too. After a bit later students coming out from dinner heard the music and walked over to investigate. Instantly the muggleborns Joined in on the dancing.
It took a while, but eventually some purebloods joined in with the help of theirs friends. Even some of the slytherins.
Draco really tried not to, but when Lindsey Stirling Shatter Me came on on he could not help but join in. The boy grabbed the nearest girl and started dancing. He didn't notice it was Hermione due to it being so dark until she turned around. They both stopped for a moment as a small spark entered both of them. It was as if they had synced perfectly and could read each other.
For the moment they did not care and went with the music. They passionately danced to each beat and felt the emotions drawing. This song connected so much to them and them together. What they did not noticed is they came to the center of the group and had everyone's attention. The song finally ended and everyone applauded. They looked around and then blushed. Neither let go until the next song Came on Roundtable Rival.
"Ah, Yes" Zen shouted and then went to face Draco. "Okay, Malfoy Put up or shut up." The boy smirked as Hermione gave a bit of space. They Faced each other and prepared.
"DANCE OFF!" A muggleborn shouted, making the crowd cheer. The staff run out of the castle and were at what they saw. Students were dancing, cheering and having what seemed like a good time. They went close enough to see Zen and Draco dancing in the middle, trying to top each other. At the end of the song, it didn't matter who won. They congratulated both and went back to either dancing or had more dance offs.
"Should.. Should we stop this?" Flitwick asked.
"Never have I seen them like this. So alive. So Much Energy." Sprout Said with aw as Mcgonigal Drew in.
"No, Look at them. Coming in as a school. Muggleborn along with Purebloods. They're not fighting, in fact the opposite. The music is bringing them together. Professor Snape care to join me in dance. Let's show the youngsters how it's done." The man stared at the woman for a moment. He wanted to say no, but the music was way too enticing.
"Very Well." The crowd froze as the teachers walked to the center and looked as they were busted. Beyond the Veil came on and the two teachers began to dance. The students shouted with excitement and continued on.
"Wow, never thought we would see the day where professor Snape and Mcgonagall would be dancing together." The twins jeered.
"Beautiful." Zen replied as she wiped away a tear. She then grabbed Fred and began dancing with him. George took Aeri and did the same. It felt like magic had taken all of them. At the end George leaned in and before they both realized he lightly kissed her on the lips. They closed their eyes and the world tore away for a moment. It was just them.
"You sly dog" Fred finally teased. Zen snickered.
"First base, nice." They both blushed, before sticking their tongues out at the two.
"You know, they can't top us. I mean if you.."
"Shut up." Zen pulled him in and they kissed for a moment as well, before all four went back to dancing. The teachers let this go on until curfew. Finally Professor Mcgonagall gave the Que for one last song and had Zen turn off the boombox.
"I truly wish I could allow this to continue on, but it is a school night and past curfew. Please head back to your dorms. Each house will gain ten points for coming together. Now, off you go." She then turned to Zen. "Except for you five." The crowd dispersed, except Draco who couldn't help but walk up to Zen.
"What magic was that?" Zen smiled.
"Magic of the muggle heart. Love, joy anger, passion. Emotions we all carry. An entrance to a higher world. Like I said, do not underestimate muggles." Draco stood speechless, before walking away.
"You five, it's always going to be you. Something happens and you'll be front in center won't you." They shrugged at her accusation.
"Is it such a bad thing?" Zen asked, making the teacher look warmingly.
"No, I don't know what you thought was going to happen, but it will have what I believe will have a good lasting effect.
"We just wanted to dance. Stephan made the boom box and phone work around magic." Aeri spoke up.
"Yeah, didn't realize what was happening until there were thirty of them." The twins explained.
"I can't believe I danced with draco and he was good.. Really good." Hermione looked to her hand.
"I see. It has been a long time since this castle has seen much dancing. If things among your peers continue the way they did tonight, I might have to make this a recurring thing. Good night dears." They began walking away.
"Fred did we just get praised by Professor Mcgonagall?" George asked a bit weary.
"I believe we did, dear brother. I believe we did. Is she ok?"
Tuesday
Draco eyed Zen during potions class. The girl nor Aeri did not seem nervous in the slightest. The fight would be tomorrow. In fact they seemed eager and excited as the other night. The boy had been doing lots of thinking these last few days.
For one his group of 'friends' seemed completely stupid. They brought nothing much to the table and he had to do couldn't even give reason why they should mock muggle borns except for they could or didn't want to be known as a muggle lover There was much talk in his house about the daily hang out where Zen would bring out that music box and allow everyone to enjoy it for an hour.
Some of the muggles would even come up with some weird dance moves. Zen started doing what she called kata. A few others knew some and joined in Then groups wanted to do it. Zen went around showing the moves and helped correct them. She spent part of lunch doing Ti Chi. He snuck in the back a few times, but she did catch Draco doing it. The girl treated him like the others.
He asked what this magic was. Eversince the boy felt a lot more energized and ate better, not wanting to get sick during it. Zen again claimed it was muggle magic and went on to teach. The house elves even began to make packed lunches to where they could grab one and take it outside to eat. This was all because of a half blood and two muggleborns. Draco just could not understand it, nor could he understand the way he felt holding Hermione. Malfoy looked to the other girl who was taking down every single word his Godfather muttered. 'How could someone I don't even truly know make me feel that way?' It finally sunk in he did not know much about her or her kind.
All he had ever been told was they were filth. When Draco was younger he had asked his father why. He answered their blood was not pure. After hearing the music and them, he came to the conclusion. ' My father is wrong about everything. I should've let the hat actually choose instead of tricking it. I was such an Arse, they could of been my friends if I had been nicer.' He looked back to Professor Snape, but could barely concentrate. Once the bell rang, Draco followed and caught up to them and the twins in the hall.
The boys stood in front of the girls protectively. Their families had never had good relations. "Easy, I'm not here to fight.
"Then why are you here Malfoy?" Fred and George asked. Draco looked around making sure no one else was listening.
"To apologize for my behavior and actions. I have been nothing, but a bully, arrogant and I am sure the list goes on." The five raised eyebrows and were not expecting that. "Could we maybe start over? I know it will be hard both ways, but atleast give me the chance." Draco held his hand out hoping someone would take it. Aerie was the first, Hermione put a hand on theirs. The twins did it next.
"That was a lot of courage and I know how much pride swallowing that took. Someone like that deserves a second chance." She placed her hand on the pile.
"Do we still have to fight tomorrow?" Zen thought it over, before shaking her head.
"No, but it does squash a bit of plans. You see Draco I had hoped to draw more to the committee, by proving things there." The group thought for a moment."
"Well we could still have something. Everyone is really liking the music." Aeri tapped her chin.
"They certainly like dance offs, maybe can show what muggles are capable of in other ways." Hermione smirked.
"True, true and maybe you guys could show off a couple martial arts movements then I can come in with an awesome kata."
"Can I help." They all looked to Draco with surprise, but then evil smirks came on their faces.
"Of course, I will still battle those who want I would love a honorable duel between us. No arrogance, just a simple duel between friends. I want to see what you got."
"I would still like to see how you planned to beat us without magic too." They both shook on it and thus a bond began to form between the six.
"Are you not afraid of the backlash this may cause in your house on you?" Fred asked a bit concerned.
"Brother has a point."
"There has been clashing over this." He sighed knowing tomorrow might lead him to have to chose right from wrong. "What will my father think." Instantly they all knew why he acted the way he did.
"He's the one who puts it into your head isn't it, that muggle borns are a waste." Aeri asked and Draco nodded.
"He's going to kill me or worse disinherit me. He threatened it once when I played for a moment with one when I was little. He Caned me raw." Aeri's eyes widened, knowing how that felt.
"Draco, does he beat you?" Aeri asked and saw his head go down.
"No one knows what it's like behind the closed doors of our house."
"Then I say we have a chat with Madam Bones and Madam Pomfrey will be able read any abuse. I know its hard. I'm still recuperating from my relatives, but these four have helped a lot already."
"I can't, I'll be taken away or thrown on the streets by my father."
"Then he isn't a very good one." Zen crossed her arms with a frown. "I say no matter what happens tomorrow we all stick together."
"He'll be coming to watch."
"So will ours. " Ari replied.
"I think he invited Madam Bones too. So if anything does happen, they'll be there and yes she'll see that he treats you like dirt, but Stephan will not let you be sent to an orphanage or taken out of school."
"If he can't, then will just buy you a house and a butler. Like batman, you'll be set for life." The girls laughed at Aeri's joke.
"Who's batman?" The girls looked to the twins and shook their heads.
"Yep a comic book shop will be in our future." Draco semi laughed thinking the girls couldn't do what they claimed.
"Wish that could happen." Aeri and Zen wrapped their arms together and heads side by side.
"Oh dear draco don't you know?" Aeri started
"Know what?"
"We're the richest kids in the world."
"Don't we somehow own most of hogwarts too?" Zen asked.
"Huh, I believe we do." Draco's mouth dropped. The group laughed as Aeri grabbed Draco and pulled him along with the rest of the group. "Come,we'll explain."
Lake
Emergency Meeting
The quidditch team and a few other students were all chatting with each others, wondering why they been called over and by who. The six went went up front Hermione, Aeri, fred and George fell behind Zen and Draco.
"What's this about Zen and why is the Malfoy boy here? Isn't he the one you're fighting tomorrow?"
"Well, yes. Slight change of plans. It seems Draco has had a change of heart this past week and apologized. We have settled our differences and plan to move on. However a show has been promised and a show we will have. Except this one will be a lot more fun and entertaining. Any year from slytherin will still be able to challenge me in fair combat. Draco and I will still dual in a friendly match, showing off skills. We will still be advertising for the committee, just in a friendlier way."
"Don't think my house it fully do down that way. There will be those who will wish to stop it, even by really hurting others. We will need to be prepared. "
"Now let's come up with a really good plan and show its not just a couple first and third years that are in this!"
Hour Before Show Down
Dining Hall.. Areana
Hour before Show
Dr. Strange portaled in to see students hard at work, arranging tables, practicing, setting up prompts and if he didn't know any better a skating ramp.
"Ah Dr. Strange, good to have you." He turned to see Professor Mcgonagall and Madam Bones.
"My, what a big box you have." Madam Bones joked and then saw the two girls rush over and quickly took it.
"Thank you!" The adults watched them instruct how to set a few things up and race back over. The gryffindors hugged the man and looked up with giggles.
"What on earth are you two up to? Thought it was just going to be a few duals. Now it looks like a humongous show."
"Well It will be." Zen waved Draco over and wrapped their arms around him. The two woman looked surprised.
"Let me introduce to you Draco Malfoy."
"Wait the one you declared a dual and not a few days earlier couldn't wait to fight." The three smirked.
"Yes."
"But now you two are best friends?" Mcgonigal asked with a confused face.
"Correct." Draco answered
"Happens more than you know. How did it happen this time?" asked with a chuckle.
"Muggle magic." Zen waved her arms around and did the twilight zone noises.
"Muggle magic?" Madam Bones asked curiously.
"Music." Aeri replied
"Then I assume there is no longer a need to continue this fight." Professor directed at the two.
"No, not in the way originally planned. Draco came by yesterday and kindly asked bygones to be bygones."
"But a show was promised and Zen wanted to use this fight for advertisement. We will still have a go only to have fun.
"And I'll take on one per school year like promised to get a point across if need be."
"Since everyone likes the music, we figured advertising by showing what else muggles like to do." Aeri happily added in.
"Hence the skateboard ramp?" Dr Strange asked with an eyebrow raised
"What is a skateboard ramp?" Minerva asked and Dr. Strange pointed to the ramp a bit back. Dean was currently climbing up and began practicing. The two women gasped and grew worried as he began rolling down, shot up did a trick and landed.
"Oh my." Minevera fretted. The woman then looked to the kids. "How did you build this?"
"How did you even get it in here!" Madam Bones asked. The kids laughed, before Draco and Aeri ran to go continue on things. The professor sighed and looked to Zen.
"Well, I am glad differences have been put aside and want to create some fun. You do realize your making yourself as a target though. Some purebloods will get angry and may even strike. I would hate for you to get hurt." Zen nodded.
"Yes I do Professor Mcgonagall. We have a plan if it happens. I ask you or the staff to not interfere. It will be ok and when it happens I will not be alone. Please trust us." The woman sighed,patted Zens shoulder and nodded. Zen went to help the others
"Well this should create excitement that no one around here have seen in years."
"Yes, Madam bones, but I must talk with you all about something very important." They sat together at one of the tables.
"Something very weird is happening around here ever since binds have been broken by the spell breakers. Especially with the muggle borns."
"Such as."
" Do not laugh, but I think a new strand of powers and oddities." Minerva leaned in. "A pureblood has a tail, Seamus I believe is accidently creating fires out of the blue. Your niece accidently phased through the walls. Aeri and Zen can run super fast. Aeri was talking to a plant. I don't know if someone was playing a trick, but we found a boy where anything that gets caught by static stuck to him." Dr. Strange sighed and face paled.
"A new generation of mutants."
"What?" Madam bones asked nervously.
"What she is describing are symptoms of mutants coming into their powers, but so many kids in one place, very strange. Humans are evolving or adapting. Professor Xavier would be able to describe it better. It has been at a slower rate with regular humans, but to have it so spontaneous here. Magic from the castle must be enabling the gene it after the curses have been broken. Professor Dumbledore must of known and jammed it. Who knows for how long. Once out of the castle, the gene wouldn't be able to enable on its own. Children start changing around eleven. We must discuss this more at a later time, behind closed doors."
Show time
All the students were sitting around the bleachers with tables high enough for food to be placed and most were very excited. The hall was unrecognizable. Four mirrors were floating in the air showing inventions or videos only muggle borns really knew. Curtains covered the middle, making them all question what was behind it.
Music began to play and the room got dark. The curtains opened revealing a stage and some other students at the ready. Lee Jordan and Aeri stood tin the center and appeared on the screens. "Ladies and gents of all Ages, welcome to the Hogwarts first ever muggle showcase. Originally this was slated for duals, but Zen and Draco have settled things. They don't want a useless squabble to continue, but you folks were promised a show and they will deliver." Confetti shot in the air as applause started.
"Tonight is about everyone's voices are able to be heard and together we all can make hogwarts a better home for all." The crowd got louder from Aeri's small speech
"The amazing food has been brought to you by Hogwarts house elves. We credit also everyone who participates and you our wonderful audience for being here"
"Without further adieu, Enjoy the show." The music began blasting as the mirrors first revealed fireworks shooting off. Next Dean and a few others took off doing tricks on the skateboards." The crowds could not believe their eyes. The mirror shot to a few students as celtic music began to play. They began to dance to the cultural music, after thirty seconds it began to switch to other origins. Some in the audience couldn't help but dance. Fred and George were dressed up as clowns and performed many jokes. The crowd laughed
Next a few began to skate around and ride rails once they reached the kata group, they began performing. After the first form was completed the quidditch team, Hermione and Aeri, began to simulate battles, that almost looked too real. Fred and George began fighting in their costumes too. The mirrors, then moved to Zen who was in an elegant gi matching her blue and white tiger staff. She brought it out and began to perform an awesome Kata, making many cheer. After that, the girl put it back and brought out numb chucks and did a different one. It then Zoomed to Draco who began doing lightning, thunder, shooting out red and black for dramatic effect
They kept doing this until each reach the middle of a fighting circle and had their backs against each other. The music stopped for a moment,giving a dramatic effect. Then Fleetwood Mack began to play.
Listen to the wind blow, watch the sun rise
Running in the shadows, damn your love, damn your lies.
They both turned to face each other. The crowd went wild as Zen gave a Kiah and went into a fighting stance. Draco went into a wizard fighting one. Malfoy began shooting small hexes Which Zen dodged and retaliated with a few silly objects like confetti squirt guns, ping pong balls.
And if, you don't love me now
You will never love me again
I can still hear you saying
You would never break the chain (Never break the chain)
And if you don't love me now
You will never love me again
I can still hear you saying
You would never break the chain (Never break the chain)
Listen to the wind blow, down comes the night
Running in the shadows, damn your love, damn your lies
Break the silence, damn the dark, damn the light
And if you don't love me now
You will never love me again
I can still hear you saying
You would never break the chain (Never break the chain)
And if you don't love me now
You will never love me again
I can still hear you saying
You would never break the chain (Never break the chain)
And if you don't love me now
You will never love me again
I can still hear you saying
You would never break the chain (Never break the chain)
Chain keep us together (running in the shadow)
Chain keep us together (running in the shadow)
Chain keep us together (running in the shadow)
Chain keep us together (running in the shadow)
Chain keep us together (running in the shadow)
Chain keep us together (running in the shadow)
They continued until the song ended. Zen closed in and kicked the wand out of Draco's hand. She twirled, tripped him and got him into an arm lock. Even Draco was surprised. He had even been told by Zen how this would end.
The boy tapped the floor, indicating surrender, The crowd cheered. Over by the staff table a guy in red and black spandex jumped on the table. He literally came from nowhere. "Deadpool" Dr. Strange growled at the man who did not make a good window.
"Ah, I love that song!" He began dancing." Thank You writer and google for having the copy and paste option to complete it. Oh crap, now she's writing me going to write me out, by sending me to Everest, yikes.." He looked over at the angry man who was forming a portal."Can't we talk this over?" It was to late. Dr. Strange pushed him into it. "Popsicalpool." He Shivered.
Back at the school, as the performers took a bow, Hogwarts appeared on the mirror. "Hogwarts! Hogwarts!" Zen helped Draco up and they began shouting too. They kept going, but in the corners of Zen's eyes saw angry slytherins stepping onto the stage.
"Guys, get ready."
"Anyo" Bang, Zap, Zip, Pew. Zen pushed Draco out of the firing and began to dodge many nasty hexes aimed at her.
"You filthy Mudblood Filth!" One Spell hit and knocked her down. Another hit her arm, leaving a gash.
Zen quickly reacted by throwing a smoke bomb. Those who were warned beforehand hopped off the stage. The slytherins and one other began to cough.
"I can't see a bloody thing!" A familiar voice shouted. When the smoke cleared six slytherins and Ron stood around the outer circle. They were mostly fifth years and up. Luckily seven stood around Zen. They held protective stances with muggle items at the ready.
"Nobody is going to get to her!" Fred shouted angrily in his clown outfit. Draco began to help Zen up and looked to her wound.
"I'll be fine. You stayed? How will you house think of that?" Draco frowned while handing her a cloth.
"I don't care. What they did was down right dirty." Draco turned around and marched over to his and Ron stood.
"You choose to stand with them? Blood Traitor!"
"I'm choosing to do what's right! You lot put shame to the Slytherin name! Is this what we're supposed to do? Go around bullying others? Pretending to be better than anyone else. Slytherin chose us, not because he detested muggleborns, but so we could set good examples and use our knowledge to better them. We also like to think of clever ways to do things. What if it was for us maybe help a muggle born see spells other ways if they don't get the way its being taught. Did it ever occur to you that leadership being taught in our house was to make us better auras and leaders to protect our nation. He wants us to be prepared for the world. Instead our house has acted like little pricks, who bully the weak and muggle borns. How can we show what we're truly good for and made of if we are hated bigots.
The half borns are terrified to made admit who their family are. Are you not tired of being called dark just, because of the house given! Are you tired of being shunned. I am. It sucks to not to be able to have a nice conversation to students from other houses without the look of fear on their faces. I am tired of the prejudices the teachers harbor.
When I first came to Slytherin, I was excited, but now just ashamed to what it's become. As for you Ron Weasley how can you betray your housemate like this. Nothing but a bully yourself. Fred and George pull pranks, but they are funny and are never meant to harm, unless its for severe revenge. Even then they do not resort to anger with magic. How can you harm an innocent girl whose goal was to better everyone, including you."
"That filth is not innocent!"
"Enough, blood traitor this ends now!"
"Charge!" Aeri cried out in anger. She held up a paintball gun and began to pelt Ron.
"Ouch!"
"You messed with the wrong family!" Aeri hit his hand making the boy drop the wand and run. She gave until he fell off the stage and right into the professors hands.
The twins looked to the slytherin beaters and glared. As they moved to cast spells the twins threw marbles. The two stumbled and tripped on to the ground. They were wide open for the twins to pull out spider web spray and got hit. The beaters were fully engulfed. Fred and George then pulled out silly string and sprayed them.
Angela Johnson saw the closest one to her was distracted by the clown display. She used her skates to take the boy's wand and pointed it at him. He backed right onto the and became stuck.
"Joy another victim!" The boys exclaimed and began shooting him with the string too.
Meanwhile Hermione held her book innocently as Flint began to fire. She threw the book and smacked him dead on. She then kicked his hand, knocking the wand away, grabbed his arm and threw him down. Hermione then proceeded to arm lock him just as Zen showed off.
Oliver held a foamed numb chuck and started chasing a slytherin around until the boy fell into the web.
"Stand aside, she's mine, Malfoy!" The perfect shouted as Draco made a protective stance, until Zen began throwing poppers at the prefects shoe and scared the crap out of him. Draco used the advantage to snatch his wand and throw it off stage. In the meantime Aeri began pulling water balloons out of her bag and handed them to Draco. They smirked and chased the boy around, splashing him, until the slytherin fell on to the other ones and became stuck.
Seeing there were no more to fight, the crowd stood and applauded. "And that is how a muggles fight! Minus the twins spider web. By the way guys have you used it on those crushes. Er sorry professor. Thank you contestants from the audience. Played that dufus bad guys well. Stay tune as Professor mcgonagall hands out the detention and expulsion prize. No doubt I'll see you in one or two."
"Thank you performers and Audience You have been wonderful. Remember to sign up for the committee. Have a good night!" Ending music came on and everyone began congratulating each other. Aeri and Zen hugged.
"We did it. That was amazing." Aeri exclaimed, making Zen laugh.
"Way better than expected. Couldn't of pulled it off without that awesome speech, Draco." Zen turned around to see the boy was gone. She looked until the girl spotted his father dragging him by the ear. Her eyes widened, especially when her ears somehow picked up on what was being said.
"Aeri, go get Madam bones, Draco is in trouble." Zen began running as Mr. Malfoy dragged his son out and down to the dungeons.
"Father, please. That hurts" Luscious threw his son against the wall.
"Filthy blood traitor. My own flesh and blood. That mother of your is too soft. I knew sending you here was a terrible idea. Drumstrange would of knocked that right out of you. Away from girls like her. What happened to that anyways? In the letter, you spoke of demonstrating putting those mudbloods in their place. I didn't want to come, but that mother of yours made me. Said it would put character to see my approval. To think I thought the woman was right about this and came to see my spawn become a man, insead you turned to filth!"
"Wrong, I did become a man. I stood for what was right. You don't know what muggle really are do you. They aren't just savage animals. They are kind and smart. Hermione for example. She is the top of the class and even though a bit high strong helps those who don't understand!" Lucious raised his cain and went to strike, making Draco brace himself. It never came. Instead, there was a loud, but familiar growl and his father being kicked over to the otherside. The loss of air sounded from Lucious and strenuous coughs. Draco opened his eyes to see Zen standing over him protectively. She was panting and looked pissed. Who knew such a little girl could look so scary and to top it off those beautiful, but dangerous claws were drawn from her fist.
"Stay away from him!" She yelled slash growled and was ready to pounce if he dared to come their way again. It didn't help that her skin became semi crystally as small snowflake like ones swirled around. Lucious recovered and stood. He glared over, but stepped back seeing who had struck him.
"Mudblood, or freak. Who or what the hell are you?"
"I am Zen Odin-Howellet. Heir of Asgard and hogwarts." Lucious paled and held the wall. "You dared to strike my friend who I owe a great debt too. I'll.."
"Don't! Zen Please don't hurt him. His wand and staff was knocked out of his hand." The girl stopped advancing, but pointed her claws his way, to make him think twice. Her stance stayed that way until Madam Bones, Dr. Strange Aeri and Professor Mcgonagall came rushing down. They all stopped and stared, amazed by her beautiful, yet deadly features. Dr. Strange was the first to recover and slowly walked over, cautiously.
"Easy, it's okay. We are here now. Nobody is going to hurt you or your friend. You know who I am right?" Zen looked weary only able to see red, but his voice reached the girl's ear and reaconized who it was. She slowly calmed down, along with her breathing. Dr. strange gently wrapped his arms around the girl. "Good, that's right just relax. Interesting addons, but don't need those claws. Met someone like this before. Luckily I asked how he brings them in and out. "The man gently took her hand and eased her fingers some. The girl's tired body gave out and Dr. Strange helped her sit.
Professor Mcgonagall was the next to recover. "What is the meaning of this. What did you do to make my student so angry and defensive?"
"Defensive? That freak was about to mall me to death."
"She is not a freak! Zen is half Asgardian half human. A princess at that, Father. Don't you remember the pact made with them, long ago or what they did for us." Draco glared and then looked to his professor. "Right after the show, my father dragged me out by the ear and brought me here. We disagreed on the few things and he was about to cain me. no doubt would not have stopped till I was close to death or dead. He looked that furious. He actually did that a few times."
"Shut up Draco."
"No, let the boy speak." Madam Bones ordered while crossing her arms angrily. "This is not the first time I have had these suspicions."
"Zen came running in and kicked him across the room to keep me safe. Please don't lock her up. She was only defending me." Professor Mcgonagall patted his shoulders.
"No, dear boy that will not happen. We know she is no monster. Is this true Mr. Malfoy, did you really try to hurt your own son?" Luscious Straightened himself up.
"Son? I have no son. The blood traitor is disinherited and cut off. Not even the boy's schooling will be paid for even further. Guess that means you have till the end of the semester and will become homeless. Do not ever come to the Malfoy doorstep again." Draco fell to his knees and paled as Luscious walked away without a second glance. Aeri ran over and wrapped her arms around him. The adults were shocked and the women tried to comfort him. With the help of Dr. Strange Zen hesitantly walked over.
"I'm sorry Draco." Tears filled her eyes. "It's all my fault. If I hadn't proposed the dual, this wouldn't of happened." Aeri and Draco could see Zen was afraid to get any closer and what they thought of two pulled her in.
"Don't be, ever. Thanks to you, I now have true friends." Zen quietly nodded, before looking to Dr. Strange. The man sighed and smirked.
"Can't help but bring home strays can you?
"Nope"
Hope you all enjoyed. Stay tuned for the next chapter many more funny things will be happening. Don't forget to favorite fallow and review. Senpai out!