"Animals are reliable, many full of love, true in their affections, predictable in their actions, grateful and loyal. Difficult standards for people to live up to."
- Alfred A. Montapert
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The next morning along with his business updates he received a missive from the Goblins. requesting -more like ordering- a meeting with an extra letter attached from both his fiancés explaining it was them that had requested the meeting in order to discuss the betrothals and possibility of entering into something called a Shimizu Contract.
He knew he had met his second fiancé, the Host Clubs 'Prince of Darkness' Kyoya Ootori the night before and decided he had seemed nice enough if a bit sadistic to his friends. The way he had been interacting with the other club members reminded him of the way he imagined a mother should act with her children; calmly tolerating the antics of her children while still keeping them safe and attending to their needs without being noticed…sadist and mother hen…
So a chick version of Draco.
It was a good trait to possess in a…mate? His other fiancé was just as nice and alluring.
Moving over to his bookshelf he tapped his master ledger with his finger; he was trying to lose his dependence on his wand. "Shimizu Contract" It was a useful idea he had nicked from the Malfoy Library. three books flew to him. A Law, Etiquette and History tomb if the colours were anything to go by.
After he'd hit the 50 book mark he'd had to colour code the books into different categories with a simple spell before his collection became a crazy mess like the Hogwarts library.
Opening the etiquette book first -as he knew it'd contain the most relevant information before this little meeting- Harry flipped through the pages until he found the right one.
Shimizu ContractThe Shimizu Contract is a contract that favors the submissive.
The contract is designed to allow the submissive to explore their possible mate(s) without being pressured by said mate(s), as sexual intercourse would classify the contract as nullified.
The intolerance on intercourse is to insure any child that results cannot be claimed to be the child of another participant, as the two who indulged automatically register as mates on any family tapestry pertaining to the individuals families. Making this contract favored among the competing upper-class.
The submissive is required to spend a specified amount of time with each possible mate, which is decided at the start of the courting period. The dominant(s) are required to demonstrate their ability to provide for the submissive and any future children. The ability to provide is subjective to the values the submissive holds…
Leaning back in his chair, Harry frowned. While the contract sounded good in theory, he didn't like the idea of being forced to move and share his nest with unknown dominants. Once the blocks had been removed his natural instincts and aversions had leaked heavily into his personality more strongly then what they should have had they been left to develop naturally.
Looking at the clock, Harry found he didn't have long until the meeting was scheduled to start. Gathering the papers he needed for the day, Harry stored what he needed to before shadow stalking to Gringotts private reception room. Griptide always left him little time to think before a meeting for some reason.
Arriving at the meeting room he usually used with Griptide, Harry was nervous to discover two unfamiliar Goblins in the room as well as his betrothed. He had thought Griptide would have spoken to him privately about the contract before feeding him to the sharks.
Taking a seat beside Griptide nervously, Harry sat stiffly as everyone stared at everyone else and tension filled the room.
Seeing his little one was about to bolt, Umehito acted.
"I am Umehito Nekozawa; a full Russian High Vampire with a Human Japanese father. I'm a senior at Ouran High School in class 3-A and president of the Black Magic club."
Harry was confused, "How are you a full vampire then?"
"I inherited the full vampirism traits from my mother." Had his mother been human, he would have been a half vampire, but as his mother was the carrier, he had been doubly infected with the vampire traits resulting in him being classed as a full vampire, as it was a vampire's blood that was required for a change, but as his father was human he didn't inherit the immunity to sunlight High Vampires normally possessed. His aversion was treated much like an allergy in the vampire community.
"I am Kyoya Ootori; a Japanese's Tengu, I am a second year at Ouran High School in class 2-A and secondary founder of the schools Host Club and in charge of the clubs finances." Intoned Kyoya politely, still a bit peeved he hadn't thought to search through the Magical community. He saw now he relied too heavily on his mundane intelligence networks. When he had finally realized he needed to search the magical community his learned his intelligence network was sorely lacking in that community.
Harry was confused at the information Kyoya had given, knowing that Kyoya's brothers were fully human thanks to Griptide, Kenji, and Gara's investigation into his betrothed. Umehito seemed to be able to sense this.
"Tengu are basically part human-crow spirits. While technically full blooded, only Kyoya and his sister inherited the crow aspect of their heritage, and only Kyoya to the full extent, with their other male siblings inheriting their father's inability to transform from the human aspect and lack of magical ability."
Nodding in somewhat understanding, Harry took a deep breath.
"I am Hadrian Sirius-James Potter-Black; a soon to be awakened Tempest Neko and a first year at Ouran High School in class 1-A. I do not belong to any clubs as of yet, but I enjoy portraiture, cooking and runic magic" announced Harry, following the general theme of the introductions so far.
Umehito's little trick had worked, the ice had been broken.
They could now get into the tricky business of working out a three-way betrothal contract using the Shimizu Contract as a base.
"I want the courtship to be as accurate as possible." Harry informed them, "I suggest five hours a week spent in each other's company." As long as they had a few meals together the requirements would be met.
"What times would you suggest?"
Harry shook his head, "As we don't know each other and our schedules, it's hard to determine set times. It would be best for me if we don't have set times but still required hours."
"We have samples here of our clients average weekly schedules"
"It wouldn't change much." admitted Harry easily and bluntly, "besides school hours, I don't have a set schedule as most of my appointments or projects can keep random hours. Of which I will not limit myself due to a betrothal."
"Please explain" Grunted Kyoya's Goblin, eyeing the Neko shrewdly.
"Portraiture magic requires that I animate the portrait during the required time or day the scene requires, while I am also required to attend school at the school in Kyoto on a semi-permanent bases alongside my various business appointments and requirements." Harry smiled sweetly to the Goblin, deciding he didn't like him very much.
Too arrogant.
The debates soon moved on to where they would live and the niceties of the contract. Harry hadn't wanted to leave his apartment, and Kyoya and Umehito hadn't wanted to live together with each other. In the end the Goblins decided how the housing would work as the three betrothed couldn't agree. Their normal residencies were to remain, with them all moving into a new temporary residence for the duration of the courtship.
When the arguments came to a close and the Goblins had finished writing the contract up, Harry bowed formally to the pair and their respective Goblins. He wasn't happy with everything, just as he knew they weren't happy with everything, but the Goblins had made sure they had all made concessions. Each Goblin protecting their own clients' interests.
Waiting a moment before leaving the bank, Harry made his way to a formal clothing store for children. Dodging his betrotheds attempts to talk to him. He wasn't in a civilized mood right now and he now had more work to do.
Entering the store Harry found a Butler uniform and plain yukata in his clan colours before locating a green shirt and black three quarter cargo pants. He knew the likelihood of Dobby willingly agreeing to wear the outfits properly was slim, but he would find a way even if he needed to order him to do so.
Leaving the store he picked up a number of storage trunks keyed into his magical signature and a number of journals and art supplies. He still had his trunk apartment to fall back on if all else failed with the new living arrangements.
Casting a tempus, he found it was now well after lunch. Considering his options, Harry decided to grab a fruit salad before heading home to prepare dinner and finish his work.
Later That Night…
'Dobby'
When Dobby popped in, he paled at the sight of the clothes Harry was holding.
House Elf Sized
"These aren't clothes to release you!" Harry quickly told him when he saw Dobby's face "It's a uniform." Putting the clothes on the table in three piles Harry continued quickly before Dobby grew more upset, "the main one is called a butlers uniform. If we get a female elf in the future she'll also wear a uniform. These will be your official uniforms."
Dobby was now eyeing the clothes less suspiciously, which was a good sign. "Why Dobby not wear Dobby's normal clothes?"
"I believe that the behavior and appearance of the house elf is a direct reflectance on the master." Dobby's eyes widened, looking at the butler uniform and other clothes in a new light. Harry was surprised that kind of blatant manipulation actually worked.
"Umehito and Kyoya will have their own personal House Elves soon, as will Fred and George when they come to live with us if they want." Harry informed him bluntly knowing Dobby wanted to be the only Potter elf, but it just wasn't possible when the others already had elves. "Your uniforms have the Potter and Black crests or colours to show your mine, while the other elves will have their own Master's crests or whatever their own masters would have them wear."
Tenderly touching the clothing before him, Dobby finally relaxed when he couldn't feel any intent to free him from the clothing. Inspecting the clothing more closely, Dobby's eyes were drawn to his Masters family crests on the breast of the shirt and coat, as well as what he thought was an obi. He had never had the honour of wearing his Master's crests before.
"I expect both you and the uniforms to be kept clean and washed"
"Yes Master"
0-Appartment Blues-0A week after the contract had been signed Umehito and Harry were looking at the apartment while they waited for Kyoya to arrive.
Harry decided he actually liked the apartment.
It had three bedrooms and had a large kitchen with one big window. By the time they moved their stuff in the coldness of the white walls would turn homey as the original plaster carvings in the paneling and woodwork were brought out by the play of lights he planned to add.
Hearing a commotion behind him, Harry froze at the sight of a million people walking through the door behind Kyoya before branching off to different parts of the apartment.
"What's with all these people Kyoya?" demanded Umehito, as he too eyed the hired help as they worked. Ripping out panelling Harry had liked to make way for a plainer more modern version.
"They're here to fix up this apartment so that it's livable to people of our standarding" replied Kyoya absently from behind his laptop.
Umehito just shook his head at the crow's idiocy.
Taking a deep breath, Harry strode through the apartment door before shadow stalking back home into his old apartment as fast as he could. He didn't fully understand it himself, but he couldn't stay in that apartment and he had no intentions of ever returning. He felt violated.
Looking at the spot where Harry had just left in slight confusion, Kyoya just shrugged before getting back to directing the interior designers and tradesmen about the apartment. Perhaps Harry simply didn't like crowds? It had been commented on a number of times.
Umehito just sighed before following after Harry. He could tell Harry had actually liked the apartment and started to nest, but now that Kyoya had basically let 20 humans piss on the place without the little submissive's permission, he knew there was no way Harry would be returning back here.
Arriving from under the stairs of the apartment complex, Umehito made his way to Harry's apartment. He wasn't stupid enough to enter Harry's apartment directly without permission after the little submissive had gone through that ordeal. To have a nest ripped away from him so violently would have been shocking to any submissive, let alone one that was newly awakened.
Feeling how agitated the wards around the apartment were, Umehito contemplated what he should do. Leaving Harry to cool down probably wasn't the best idea with what he suspected Kyoya' next move would be. And if he placed his own wards over Harry's nest without permission he might lose Harry as a mate.
Umehito sighed before knocking, feeling the wards still before turning weary towards the door; it was amusing how in tuned Harry's wards were to the submissive's emotions. Proofing that Hadrian was the original and only caster.
Harry opened the door with a perfect happy mask. If Umehito didn't know any better he probably would have believed it too.
"May I come in?" Umehito inquired kindly, Harry's fake smile dropped quickly before freezing back in place.
Harry nodded after a long hesitation.
"May I place Notice-Me-Not and muggle repelling wards on your door?" Harry hesitated again -even longer this time- before nodding. Umehito made sure to cast the wards in plain view and slow enough that Harry could follow easily.
Harry watched him like a Hawk.
While Harry was occupying the Kitchen and Umehito was watching Harry and the Anime he had put on, the two were much too busy to notice the movers Kyoya had hired had arrived. Thanks to Umehito and Harry's wards, the movers left without ever finding the apartment complex let alone the apartment.
It was a week later before Harry left the apartment again, and even longer before he returned to school.
Umehito had needed to explain the situation to the headmaster after a row with Kyoya had gotten out of hand.
0-House-Search-0Searching the Japanese magical countryside, Umehito found some land at the top of a mountain that seemed perfect for what he wanted: lush but still with a view of the sea. If everything worked as planned he'd buy the rest of the mountain too. He had found it amusing that Kyoya had had to sell the apartment in the end before Harry would even be in the same room as him let alone talk to him again.
Being from Russia, Umehito favoured old European designed buildings over the more brittle eastern designs found in this country. Contacting his Goblin, Umehito organised for the contractors and architects to come and inspect the site.
He planned for the castle themed building to have 10 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 5 offices, 3 libraries, 1 state-of-the-art kitchen, and 2 dining rooms surrounded by a small veranda that kissed the manmade river he would build in the future. He wanted enough room to house him and his mate and any future children they may have.
In the end, the old white stone castle mansion was situated in a manmade lake that ran down the mountain in a series of waterfalls and creeks. Unlike with real castles where the windows were small in order to be more defendable, Umehito had opted for extra-large stain glass windows despite his affliction. Remembering how his Harry tended to gravitate towards any open windows in any room he was in.
Moving his things into his private room, Umehito used one of his dirty gym uniforms to rub his scent on and around the door to his rooms, before doing the same with Kyoya's gym uniform that he had asked his house elf Ry to swipe for him a few days ago. This would ensure when he brought the two here they'd easily know which room to go too.
Erasing his scent -and the scent of the workers- from the rest of the castle, Umehito Shadow Stalked to the stairs under Harry's apartment once more as had becomes habit. Walking up the old steps to the second floor and past the human girls apartment, Umehito knocked, waiting only a moment before the door was tentively opened and Harry's curious head popped out.
"Umehito?"
Umehito smiled before extending his hand, which Harry took, he could tell Harry was hiding from the host club by the way he kept shooting looks to where the girl lived.
"Construction just finished on the house if you'd like to take a look?" it was cute how Hadrian blinked confusedly before nodding and stepping closer.
Ry. Take us to just before the castle
A moment later, Umehito and Harry were stood a little ways up from the house via House Elf magic.
Staring at the small castle down the hill in surprise, Harry felt his homesickness ease a little at the sight of his new potential nest. The sight of the stone walls calming him easily as well as the heavy natural magic in the air that could only be found near a fey line.
Walking down the hill with Umehito following close behind, Harry set to exploring the manor and grounds. Harry could tell by scent which rooms Kyoya and Umehito had already claimed.
"Each of us will have a room of our own as well as a room we'll sleep in when mated"
Harry nodded, he had heard of the practice before from Draco. In arranged marriages, the Lord will give the new Lady a room of her own to do as she wished with. He suspected Umehito was using the same practice to allow them to have an area just to themselves.
He appreciated the gesture. Though it was amusing how confidently Umehito assumed he would pick him.
Leaving Umehito to wonder the different rooms, Umehito stayed put in the lounge room while Harry looked for a nest of his own.
0Finding a room he liked in one of the outer towers, Harry set to work painting his room walls with a mural of a magical Japanese forest, charming it with a runic array he had designed to reflect the weather outside and produce a very small breeze to prevent the air in the room stagnating, while his sealing showed the canopy of his mural trees.
Using a technique called 'Portraiture Insertion' Harry inserted a large variety of colorful -magical and mundane- birds, insects and animals; being sure to insert only calming creatures he found calming as he didn't want to be nervous of something jumping out at him.
Like a giant spider.
He didn't know what he wanted to do with his windows, so he left them as they were for now. Returning to his room, Harry couldn't decide if he wanted carpet, or floor boards.
Compromising, Harry had Umehito put natural purple-heart floorboards in his room, but then covered half the room with a rich green rug.
Whatever he got sick of first would be replaced or covered.
Leaving to wonder the gardens while Umehito contacted Kyoya and Dobby moved some of his stuff to his new room, Harry was lost in thought. Being on a mountain, he knew he had to plan around the slope and ancient magical trees and massive rocks that jotted the land. Much like the mural he'd painted in his room, Harry wanted to create a bright magical forest. But he didn't just want it to just look good; he wanted every plant and tree to serve at least two functions. Flowers looked good for example, but they could also be used to supply them with honey if they kept a hive on the property.
Harry was making notes of the different landmarks in the garden when Kyoya arrived.
.
Umehito was contently watching Hadrian through the window while he looked over some magical weapons deals when an angry Tengu came storming in. looking up at the irate Tengu, Umehito smirked from below his hood, knowing just as the Tengu did that he had won this round.
"Hello Kyoya-chan, I see you got my message." Receiving Kyoya's best glare in reply, Umehito just grinned wider. "Your rooms are situated in tower two." Pushing a map towards the Tengu, Umehito smirked. Without the proper wards the technology Kyoya relied so heavily on wouldn't work. Receiving one last glare, Umehito watched as the Tengu grabbed the map and stormed off.
He would be sure to expect retaliation in the future.
0-Goblin-0Griptide laid a stack of two folders before him.
"Griptide?"
"You will start to manage your business fully starting today" Griptide tapped the folder, "Starting with this one."
Pulling the stack towards himself Harry saw the business portfolio's for the Basilisk Dreams companies; Cobra Novellas and Draconic Sun. Griptide already had him semi-managing the business he started himself with a CEO, but they were much smaller than the businesses he had inherited. If growing quickly.
Frowning as he read the latest yearly reports he could see they had both started to stagnate; which explained why Griptide was pushing this issue long before the agreed time.
"Have some catchers go into the wild and catch a few of each species we breed, but release some of our own stock into the wild in return after being feralized." They needed to replenish the gene pool of their stocks as well as produce different patterns and stave off unwanted mutations. "Have a team from Draconic Sun follow and film the capture and release of the non-magical and magical creatures. We can use it as a base for a documentary." It should also help should any if their competitors try to stir trouble by claiming animal cruelty. They'd then have video evidence to dispute them.
We should try and expand. It won't be long before Cobra Novellas stagnates again at this rate.
Tugging on a lock of hair as he thought through the different possibilities, Harry hummed as he thought. They could try and breed some different types of species, but they'd land in the same boat soon enough…
"Griptide, please procure a large expanse of muggle land for me." requested Harry as he flipped to another page in the folder, a viable long-term idea springing to mind. It would allow him to combine a number of operations into the one facility.
Looking through the map of Japan, Griptide frowned. "There are no properties for sale for large amounts of land." It was understandable considering the size of Japan and the population density.
Looking himself, Harry saw the problem.
"If we can't buy it, we'll build it." he had heard about a muggle doing just that recently in one of the Arabian lands, though he forgot exactly where. He just remembered they had a lot of sand and cats.
As Griptide filled out the paperwork for the purchase request of an expanse of sea to the Japanese government, Harry made a list of things to look into on a scrap piece of parchment handed to him by Griptide. Harry guessed it was to make sure he didn't scribble on anything important.
Zoo keepers
Animals; such as panda's and Tigers
Food
Accommodation
Habitats
Events
Programs
Artificial insemination
The last one he wasn't too sure about as he would prefer the animals got pregnant naturally, but for rare animals such as the tigers and white lions, the population was too low to risk on a maybe breeding season. The young could be reared by the handlers if need be.
While Cobra Novellasspecialized in the breeding of rare and exotic animals and were the main supplier of zoos for new stock, looking through the file, he saw the company should really have been classified as a charity with the way it was siphoning money from his business account rather than adding to it. But if they were able to merge the breeding programs with a zoo, they may be able to balance the money issue and make a profit at the same time.
They could have Draconic Sun do a mini documentary for each animal in the zoo that could be played at the enclosures or purchased at the gift shop. A movie theater could also be incorporated into the design.
The whole thing would need more planning and organizing still, but they had time until the land was approved and purchased in order to do so. Thanks to magic it would only take two weeks rather than three years to complete the building of the island. They could look into building zoo's in other countries while they waited for approval.
Maybe he should also consider merging some of his other companies?
Informing Griptide of his new idea, the Goblin gained a constipated expression before nodding with a resigned sigh. Well used to trying to make his strange ideas into a reality.
.It had been 3 months and despite Kyoya's best insistence, Harry had yet to invite his friends over to the house.
Kyoya didn't understand why when Harry had spent so much time getting the house ready. The Host Club members had been pestering him for months, from the moment they discovered he had moved out of the Main House and that the new house was warded against them.
Wandering the hall towards the mundane library, Kyoya considered the possible reasons Harry could be holding back. When Tamaki had tried forcing the issue through Harry well…no one but Harry had liked the outcome once Umehito got involved. Perhaps it had something to do with those books he was reading lately that he wouldn't let anyone see?
Changing direction to the blasted Vampire's office, Kyoya knocked before entering, nodding as he did so as he went to sit on one of the office chairs. The Russian Vampires origins obvious in the office decor.
"Umehito"
"Kyoya. To what do I owe this displeasure?"
Kyoya's eye twitched, but he kept his cool.
"Harry has been acting quite peculiar lately don't you think."
Umehito frowned as he evaluated Hadrian's behaviour over the past week, but found nothing out of the submissive's normal behaviour. He knew Harry was reading baby books and looking at catalogs lately which was new, but not unusual considering; he knew Harry had no plans for young at the moment, but did enjoy looking and planning for the future. He suspected the new nest and being surrounded by dominants has induced a very light heat in the younger male.
"Peculiar how?"
"He spent so long getting the house ready for guests, you would think he would want to invite his friends over after all his hard work."
Umehito's eyes narrowed on the Tengu. He knew Kyoya was only thinking of the power he would gain from a union with Hadrian and not Hadrian himself, judging by the way he treated Hadrian like an empty headed customer to be pleased and manipulated.
"If I find any of your friends one inch before the wards before Hadrian gives his willing consent, I will slaughter them and tear your wings from your shoulders." Threatened Umehito, deranged smile and cruel eyes in place, enjoying the shudder his threat elicited.
Kyoya wisely retreated from the territorial vampire before he followed through on his threat on principle alone.
One week Later…
"Why not invite some friends over?" commented Kyoya offhandedly as he sipped his morning coffee.
Harry scowled into his tea. Because I don't fucking want to!
"NO"
Kyoya had been nagging him to do so, as soon as he did Kyoya could invite his own friends over. Umehito had already told him he would support him regardless of his decision and that the decision was up to him and that Kyoya couldn't force him on the matter. After what had happened with the apartment Harry was leery about allowing Kyoya to invite others over.
The kitchen was silent.
"Would you like to come with the Host Club to the beach?"
Harry blinked in confusion. Beach?
"The Host Club decided to do a beach function because one of our members has never been to the ocean. I was wondering if you wanted to come with me."
Thinking about the offer, Harry knew he needed to at least give his betrothal to Kyoya a chance if he wanted it to work.
Even if he was currently angry with the Tengu
"Okay"
Looking to Kyoya after he said this, he was surprised to see a happy smile appear in place of Kyoya's usual smirk.
The rest of the week was spent getting ready for the trip and their schoolwork. Harry made sure to pack plenty of magical sunscreen for Umehito.
They set off that Friday afternoon.
Beach"Have you thought about what you're going to major in?" inquired Mitsukuni as he sat next to the baker on the boys towel, "Maybe major in cakes?!" Mitsukuni grinned, liking the idea very much.
Harry laughed
"I'm not sure what I want to do in the future." I've been too focused on making sure I even have a future to begin with mused Harry. It was a good question though. One he didn't have an answer too.
Chatting with Mitsukuni while they watched the other Hosts was surprisingly easy. The boy was far more mature then what he was expecting with his cake obsession; the boy actually promising to loan him a book on magical careers in exchange for two cakes.
"What's with Kyoya's obsession with money?" it had bothered him for a while now. It reminded him a bit of Ron's obsession, but it didn't make sense as Kyoya had grew up rich.
"Money can't buy you happiness, but it does bring you a more pleasant form of misery." Admitted Mitsukuni easily, "Kyoya sees earning more money than his father as a form of revenge. Especially seeing as his father's top competitor -you- are outdoing him with the innovative research your company is currently doing. You literally have one big building dedicated to the pathology department alone!"
"Its' nothing special though. I just figured with a larger area and more equipment I could have more personnel to perform the procedures, which would give me a higher turnover time for the sample."
Mitsukuni just shook his head. Hadrian made it sound like simple common sense, but most wouldn't be willing to outlay the money that would have been require for such a risky move.
Mulling the new information he had learned over, Harry felt he may have judged Kyoya a bit too harshly.
0-Books-0Opening the book Mitsukuni had loaned him when they returned to Umehito's beach house, Harry was looking for a career to aspire. Flipping the pages randomly until something caught his eye.
Master Battle Healer
Master Battle Healers were once the most feared enemy that could be encountered on a battlefield outside of the Kings and Queens of Magic.
With abilities far greater in the field of Healing than ordinary Master Healers and capable of destruction far deadlier and devastating than the carnage a Master Battle Magi was capable of producing. Master Battle Healers combine the precision and knowledge necessary to heal the most complicated of ailments with the Master Battle Magi's ability to produce and accurately direct extremely large quantities of raw power quickly to cause destruction.
It is this combination of rare skills that make the Master Battle Healers so feared. Because of the level of destruction a Master Battle Healer could produce a Master Battle Healer will only condone teaching their trade to at most two apprentices every five years. This rarity in teaching has in effect, as well as the decrease in suitable applicants, made Master Battle Healers quite rare themselves.
With much of their skills being now lost to History, the various Ministries have used this argument repeatedly when trying to convince the Master Battle Healers of the Guide of Apollo to teach their Auror's and Hit Wizards their arts or to try employing them privately.
All failed
The Master Battle Healers, knowing the danger of their art in the wrong hands could destroy the very nature of the five worlds, coveted their knowledge savagely from both Ministry and Dark Lords alike.
The next Mastery level below a Master Battle Healer is the basic Master Healers which are also the most common. They are Healers that have mastered one field of the Healing Arts such as Master Mind Healers and Master Soul Healers; though comparing them to a Master Battle Healer is like comparing a shrub to a tree.
While a Master Battle Healer sounded cool, it wasn't the most practical of career choices considering it would paint a huge target on his back and with all the businesses he needed to be able to manage he wouldn't have the time.
Whatever the choice he made it needed to be flexible on time and commitment.
"What are you reading?"
Looking up, Harry spotted Kyoya coming towards him. Holding the book up, Harry shrugged. "It's a book on magical career choices." He was still miffed over the whole apartment fiasco. But Kyoya had been making it up to him over the weekend.
Kyoya's brow rose as he sat down across from him. Ignoring the light distrust he could taste in the Neko's magic. "Anything catch your eye?"
"Not really."
"Don't worry about a career choice. You have your family businesses to run after all. Why not wait until you know how much running them will entail before adding more onto your plate?" suggested Kyoya, hoping to repair their relationship by being helpful, as treating the boy as he normally did a customer had failed spectacularly.
Tilting his head as he considered what Kyoya had said, Harry finally nodded as he recognized the logic in that statement. He hadn't even taken on all his duties yet.
"I'll think about it."
Pulling out his laptop, Kyoya set to doing the books on his rising business venture. Allowing Harry to relax in his quiet presence as he slowly weaseled his way into Hadrian's life.