A/N: Sorry for the delay …I know I had been on a roll and it was supposed to keep going…lol

Well, the reason for the delay is due to a few ideas for a few stories…future fanfic stories…this story and the ideas swimming in my head all at once made it quite difficult…so I had to get the ideas down and of course as I was writing down the ideas more and more started to flood my brain…finally though I can continue on with my first fanfic…I apologize ahead of time for should there be another delay and if there is…it's my heads fault…stupid mind coming up with ideas for different stories when I'm not finished with my first one…

Okay…no more delay of this chapter…

CHAPTER 85

In the morning, late morning, Sirius arrived inside Potter Manor with Neville and Violet as the occupants were leaving the kitchen.

"Sirius. Neville. Violet. Um…what's going on?" Asked a confused Harry.

"You'll all find out soon enough. All of us are expected at Molly and Arthurs and yes that includes Remus. I will be taking Neville and Violet there shortly I had to stop by to let all of you know that you are expected to be there." Sirius said and only left once he got their word that they'd be there soon.

"What's going on?" Ron asked concerned.

"Don't know." Harry quietly responded.

"Well, I suggest you all go on up and get dressed. You all did give your word that you would be there soon." Remus reminded the group.

Once all were dressed for the day they met Remus in the living room. Remus stepped into the fireplace to go to the Wesley's only after all the children had gone first.

"Okay so we're all here, what is going on?" Ron asked.

"You will all have to wait for your father Ronald."

"Where is dad?"

"He'll be back soon."

"Why can't you tell us?"

"Because, Ron your father wants to tell you. If you keep this tone up you won't be going!"

An hour went by when Arthur finally returned home.

"Dad…" Fred, George, Ron and Ginny all called out when they heard their fathers' voice.

"Calm down and be patient. Sirius, Remus everyone is here, yes?"

"Yes."

"Well lets all go into the library as I believe the library has the most room."

Once they were all sitting somewhere in the library as comfortable as possible Arthur waited a few more minutes just for the fun of it.

"Dad you're killing us." Whined Ron.

"Oh alright. I would have said something sooner but wanted to be sure that all the details were sorted out first incase the plan I had fell apart. Through an associate at the Ministry I have acquired some tickets…"

"What kind of tickets?" Ron asked impatiently.

"You will find out in a moment…where was I? Oh right…this associate owed me a favor and Sirius also contributed to cover himself, Neville, Violet and one other. Tomorrow all but Molly, Remus and Marie will be going to the Quidditch World Cup, Bulgaria vs. Ireland…" The rest of what Arthur had said was lost in the loud burst of hollers that erupted from the children.

"Alright now, settle down. Settle down." Molly chided.

"How about all the children go outside and wear off this excess energy and excitement. After all it is going to be an early morning." Arthur interjected.

"How early?" Asked the twins and Ron.

"Quite, before the sun comes up."

"Why so early?" Asked Ginny.

"Because we have a bit of a walk to do to reach the assigned Portkey."

"Not only do we have to get up atrociously early but we have to walk as well." Grumbled the twins and Ron.

"Yes boys we will have to walk. This has been worked on all year. A lot of planning and organizing, trying arrange ways to get about a hundred thousand wizards and witches from all over to the area where the World Cup is being held and finding a place to hold such an event that can accommodate everyone. With so many attending we have to stagger the arrivals as to not attract attention to the Muggles. A few will be using Muggle transportation but we can't clog up their means to get around, others of age and with a license will be apparating and for those that don't want to apparate or are not of age and licensed use Portkeys. Two hundred Portkeys have been strategically placed throughout Britain. Portkeys are quite useful when you have to transport a large group from one place to another. The nearest point to us is at the top of Stoatshed Hill. I am not sure who all else we will be meeting along the way to the Portkey point but I am sure it will be fun. Oh and the extra person that will be going with us will be meeting us along the way."

It took Molly and Marie to shoo the kids out to the back yard. Once out there they occupied their time playing Quidditch, three to a side. Hermione and Neville sat on the side lines and watched. Fred, George and Ron were made up one team. Harry, Ginny and Violet made up the other. Hours passed and it seemed as though neither would be the victor. It wasn't until dinner was ready that Harry managed to snatch the snitch to end the game with the result of his team being the victor. Ron though did complain that it wasn't really fair since he had never played the position of Seeker before and insisted on a rematch after dinner. Molly had heard this and instantly discouraged the idea.

Harry, Ron and Neville were Ron's room. All three girls were in Ginny's room. The twins of course took their own room. Sirius, Remus and Marie would each have their own room. Though the house was large enough the adults felt that it would be best to group the kids, it would make it much easier on them to get all of them up so early. Particularly Ron and the twins plus Charlie would be arriving to the house sometime in the night. There was a slim chance that Bill would be arriving in the night as well. Molly and Arthur put their foot down when Percy offered to stay with them and help with so many children being there. Arthur firmly told Percy that they'd meet him there.

Though quite groggy Harry sat up and put his glasses on the first time Mrs. Weasley stirred the three boys. Neville appeared quite awake. Ron on the other hand rolled back over pulling his blanket over his head and went back to sleep.

"Neville."

"Harry. Don't mind me I'm used to getting up early. Not quite this early. In about an hour I'd normally be getting up. Gran insists on an early start to the day."

"I wish I could figure out what Ron's issue with getting up early especially when going to bed early enough. I'll try to get him up in a moment." Harry said rubbing sleep from his eyes.

While Harry showered and dressed, Neville made his way down to the kitchen to find all of the adults and Violet sitting at the table.

"Look, I'm not the only up and ready to go dad." Violet said as she watched Neville walk in and take a seat.

"Yes Violet I can see that. But I am sure that Augusta Longbottom starts her day quite early."

"That she does." Neville mumbled.

"Morning Neville." Mrs. Weasley said brightly.

"Morning Mrs. Weasley." Neville replied softly.

"Where are the other two boys?"

"Harry was getting ready when I left the room. Ron went back to sleep but Harry said that he would try and get him up."

Molly sighed and seriously considered not letting her youngest son go to the World Cup since he can't seem to get up and get ready the first time one attempts to wake the child.

"Morning." Harry said through a yawn to the kitchen.

"Morning Harry." All those in the kitchen said as Harry sat down and started nibbling on some toast.

"Where are Ginny and Hermione?" Mrs. Weasley asked no one in particular.

"Entering the kitchen Mum." Replied a not quite all the awake Ginny.

Hermione was wide awake and smiling as she sat down and grabbed some toast.

Mrs. Weasley was about to go get her boys and drag them down to the kitchen by the scruff of their night clothes and make them go to the World Cup in their night clothes, but Fred and George wondered in looking as though they'd rather have a lie-in.

"Well, we should get going. We don't want to miss the Portkey. Oh Harry how do I look?" Asked Mr. Weasley.

"Good. You seem to pull off the Muggle look better than quite a few wizards and witches."

"I have to agree with Harry." Hermione tossed out.

"Thank you Harry and Hermione. We should really get going."

"Oh dear. Ron still hasn't gotten up. Hold on Arthur let me go get him…" Molly trailed off and stopped in her tracks as a yawning nearly still asleep Ron entered the kitchen.

"Oh good Ron you're here. We need get going."

"What?"

"If you had just got out of bed the first time you would told to you'd have had time to eat a little something. Your actual breakfast won't be until you get to your final destination."

"It would only take a second…"

"Ron you're barely awake as it is it would not just take you a second." Mrs. Weasley said tersely.

"We do not have the time anyway. If we don't hurry we'll miss the Portkey." Mr. Weasley said slightly flustered as he stood up and headed for the front door.

Harry, Ginny, Neville and Violet were right behind Mr. Weasley. Fred, George and Hermione were next to follow leaving a bewildered Ron to be ushered along the way by Sirius. They had only been walking a few minutes when Hermione hung back a little until Ron caught up with her.

"Here eat this. I had a feeling that you would join everyone in the kitchen a bit too late to grab a bite for the walk." Hermione said as nicely as she could and hoped that Ron didn't take offense or take it not how she meant.

"Thanks Hermione. You're the best you know that don't you?" Ron said as he accepted what Hermione offered and tried his best to not eat like a starving pig.

Hermione said nothing but smiled as she continued to walk.

There had been very little talking especially once the walk became quite an incline that made it difficult for any of them to even breath let alone anything else. About halfway up the incline the group of ten came across a long young wizard wrapped up in a cloak or so it would have seemed to any other witch or wizard in the area.

"Where is your mother?"

"She just left about a second ago. She was feeling uneasy being out in the relative open. At least that is what she told me. I was I little late and she just wanted to get me here as soon as possible. She wasn't disguised and didn't get around to giving me a disguise which is why I am wrapped up in this cloak. My mum insisted that I do so, so that I would not be recognized by anyone." Replied Draco.

"I had a feeling that we would need a backup plan for your disguise in case something happened."

"Whenever you're ready Sirius, as I told you yesterday I do agree that both of us should create the glamour. It will be stronger that way and ensure it lasts the whole day."

"Just remember though that with the glamour we will be using it requires our concentration of a certain level and if it drops slightly…"

"We find a way to get him to a safer area."

Once Arthur and Sirius agreed on how Draco should look for the World Cup they went to work. They left Draco's height and build alone and only changed his hair color, eye color and a few facial features. Once finished with the glamour, the group continued on up the incline. As they reached the top all were quite out of breath varying in difficulty to breath. After each had caught his or her breath and a few quick gulps of water started to look for the Portkey. They had not been looking long when they were being hailed by another.

"Arthur. Arthur over here." Amos Diggory called out.

"Ah, Amos." Arthur said as he reached the wizard.

"Who all do you have with you?" Amos inquired.

"All the red haired ones are mine, Fred, George, Ron and Ginny. You know Sirius Black, this here is his daughter Violet and a friend of Violet's, Drake. The other three are my kids' friends Hermione, Neville and Harry." Arthur than looked at his group, "This is Amos Diggory, everyone. He works for the Department for the Regulation and Control of Magical Creatures. And I believe most of you know his son, Cedric."

"Hello." Said Cedric, looking around at all of them.

Everyone said hi back or gave a nod of greeting in return.

"I hope you didn't have far to travel." Said Amos kindly.

"It wasn't too bad. I live just on the other side of the village. How about you?"

"Had to get up at two and I tell you that it will be such a delight one Cedric gets his apparition license. Don't get me wrong, I am not complaining...Quidditch World Cup, wouldn't miss it for a sack or two full of Galleons and the tickets nearly cost that much this year."

"Are we waiting on anyone else for this location?"

"No, the Lovegoods have been there for a while now and the Fawcetts couldn't get tickets. And I don't recall there being any more of us in the area. Do you know of any more of us in the area?"

"Not that I am aware of."

"Arthur I am sure that it's about time now. We should get ready…"

"That is it." Arthur said and then turned around to face the kids, "Gather 'round now and quickly.

It would have been quite a site if any Muggles were too come along and see thirteen people, three of them grown men clutching a shower curtain rod in the semi-darkness no less.

Mr. Wesley while keeping an eye on his watch muttered a short countdown. As Mr. Wesley reached the end of the countdown the feeling of being pulled or jerked by a hook of sorts washed over them all. Their feet left the ground and periodically their shoulders would bump into whoever was on either side of each. It felt as though their hands were stuck to the shower curtain rod while speeding in a howling wind and a blur of swirling color as well as feeling being pulled or forced forward and then suddenly, to some, their feet slammed into the ground. All but Arthur, Sirius, Amos and Cedric were sprawled out on the ground. As those that had ended up sprawled on the ground stood up they were greeted by a voice that announced their arrival.

There were two wizards that looked as though they'd rather be doing anything other than what they were. After a few pleasantries between Arthur and the two wizards, one of the wizards looked over a large bit of parchment and scratched on the parchment with a quill and then suggested that they get a move on as there was a large group in from the Black Forest in a few minutes. The other wizard informed each group where their campsite was set up at.

Amos and Cedric went in the opposite direction of the Weasley's, Sirius and Violet and the rest. As they were approaching the gate there stood an actual Muggle who looked quite confused, Sirius quietly let Arthur know that he'd take care of paying for now as to not attract any attention. Arthur was more than thankful and understanding.

Sirius did not waste any time with conversation but was courteous and polite as he paid for the space and all eleven made their way through and around the area until they finally stopped at their campsite. To a Muggle it would look impossible for the eleven of them to fit in such a small tent that could barely hold one of them.

"Hmm. This is a bit odd." Muttered Arthur.

"What's odd?" Asked the twins.

"There should be two tents but there's only one."

"Oh, sorry Arthur. I arranged for a larger tent that would be able to accommodate all of us. I thought that it would be best for us to remain together considering…Drake."

"Ah, I see. Thank you Sirius." Mr. Weasley said with a smile as he opened the tent so that they could start piling in.

The inside of the tent was quite spacious. It could comfortable hold them and plenty more. There was a nice size kitchen, a sitting area that resembled a luxury living room and the sleeping areas were towards the back of the tent, separated from the main rooms. It was obvious that the sleeping areas were set up for wizards on one side and witches on the other. Once everyone had put their things in their respective sleeping area they relaxed in the chairs and couches for a bit.

"Well, we best get on with breakfast. Sirius, the twins and I will find some wood for the fire, the rest of you get us some water. There is a tap on the other side of the field…"

"But dad we have an oven…"

"Anit-Muggle security, Ron! There is enough going on as it is we don't need to have any more attention drawn to us. Though there will be several who won't listen to the rules but I must and will. I am a Ministry employee and it will not look good if I were to disregard the rules."

With a sigh Ron followed the rest out of the tent in search for the tap. Along the way they indeed see many who were not abiding or enforcing the rules about no magic as well as several from school and every single one from school insisted on chatting a bit before letting them go on their way. When they finally returned to the campsite Fred and George could not help giving them a bad time on how long it took them to just get some water.

"If you must know we meet a few along the way and they were quite insistent on talking a bit and we were not about to rude. I mean seriously, it would be a bit suspicious if we ignored fellow Hogwarts students…have you forgotten about Drake?" Hermione said a bit annoyed.

The twins slightly cowered and stayed clear of Hermione and were going to keep their distance until at least the match started.

"How hard can it be to lite a fire?" Asked Ron as his stomach growled.

"Leave dad alone, he's having quite a fun time playing with the matches."

"Allow me Mr. Weasley." Hermione said kindly as she gently took the box of matches from him and showed him how to do it properly.

Within a few minutes the fire was lit though it took about an hour before it was ready for cooking. As they waited for the fire to be hot enough for cooking they watched several Ministry officials walking passed and chided those that were not following the rules and regulations. Several seemed to be apologetic but once the Ministry officials walked off they went right back to what they had been doing in the first place. As other Ministry members passed they greeted Mr. Weasley cordially and had quite a time keeping a commentary of each for the benefit of those that did not know who each wizard or witch it was.

"Ah, Bill, Charlie and Percy have arrived." Mr. Weasley said cheerily.

Most rolled their eyes as the mention of Percy. Sirius kept Violet close to him. Sirius had reason enough to not want Percy in his presence with how he had acted to his face and in his house but then how he talked to his daughter. Harry did his best to just ignore the git. Ginny did her best to ignore Percy as well though she did sit next to Harry, closely at that.

"Ah, I see breakfast is ready." Charlie said to distract Percy from their sister and Harry.

As they finished their food Mr. Weasley suddenly stood up and waved his hands in the air looking frantically.

"Ah, Arthur. Everything go smoothly?"

"That it did Ludo."

"How lucky, eh? The weather is just perfect not a cloud or bit of wind if it keeps up this way it should give for a cloudless night. Perfect for the Quidditch World Cup wouldn't you say?"

"Yes indeed. I take it no problems with any of the arrangements?"

"None, I don't have much if anything to do."

Suddenly Percy was next to his father wanting to make a good impression though he did not agree with how Ludo ran his department.

"Ah, this is my son Percy he recently started working at the Ministry. And this is Fred and George, Ron and my daughter Ginny. This is a good friend of mine, Sirius and that's his daughter Violet and friends of Ron and Violet, Hermione Granger, Neville Longbottom, Drake, sorry I don't recall his last name and Harry Potter."

Ludo Bagman reacted as everyone did when meeting Harry who as politely as possible gave a nod and looked the other way.

"Everyone this here is Ludo Bagman the reason why we have such good tickets."

"Fancy a wager on the match, Arthur? Anyone?"

"Oh, I don't know…fine…three Galleons on a Ireland win." Said Arthur.

"I'll pass thank you." Said Sirius feeling that Ludo could not be trusted in gambling.

"Fifteen galleons each of us, Ireland wins..." Said Fred.

"But Krum catches the snitch." Said George.

"You can't be serious." Said Ludo.

"Boys…your mother will kill you…oh alright…just don't let your mother know that you've been gambling…"

"Oh and we'll through in a fake wand." Fred and George added quickly.

"Would the two of you quit. No one is interested in that rubbish…" Hissed Percy but to his dismay, Ludo did not seem to mind and in fact was quite interested.

Ludo excitedly took the wand from the twins it gave a squeak and turned into a rubber chicken. Ludo roared with laughter.

"I love it, haven't seen one this good in ages. So you're both sure, Ireland will win but Krum'll catch the snitch. Not a chance boys, but if you're sure…I think I'll add in another five Galleons…for the wand."

As the day drifted into afternoon there had been quite a few conversations with several including a brief chat with Barty Crouch. To everyone else Percy was making a fool of himself trying to impress his boss and instead became humiliated since Mr. Crouch did not even know his name. They had lunch in silence and waited for the time to pass. Harry was feeling quite uneasy with Percy still lingering around and wished that he would leave though Harry knew that Percy would not be going anywhere. It felt as though time was going slower than normal. But the afternoon turned to dusk before they realized it. It was apparent that the Ministry gave in to the inevitable as blatant magic was erupting everywhere.

The sun had just gone down and salesmen could be seen appearing every few feet with an array of several types of merchandise, whether it was on trays or in carts. There were luminous rosettes in the colors of both teams that would squeal out the players of the appropriate team, pointed hats for Ireland and scarves for Bulgaria, flags from each country that when waved would play that countries anthem, tiny models of Firebolts that really flew and miniature collectible figures of famous players that would stroll across your hand, nearly strutting.

"I'm glad I saved my pocket money all summer." Ron muttered as they navigated through the patrons and the salesmen.

Harry tried to get Ron to just wait on purchasing anything in case something came along that he might want more. But Ron paid no mind to this as he purchased a shamrock dancing hat, a large green rosette and a small figure of Viktor Krum. A little further along a salesman, sure enough, had something that Ron would have liked to have purchased instead of what he had already paid for and regretted it.

"What are these?" Violet asked the saleswizard.

"Omnioculars, you can replay action, slow everything down and they flash up a play-by-play breakdown if you need it. I'll give you a bargain…ten Galleons each."

"Bloody hell, I should have listened to you Harry." Ron grumbled.

"Don't worry about it." Harry said to Ron and then turned to the saleswizard, "Seven pairs please."

"Harry…"

"Ron and or anyone else if he or she so wishes can pay me back at some point or just take it as a gift from a friend…and I won't get you anything for your upcoming birthday or Christmas."

"Well when you put it that way...fine…oh thank you Harry."

"Thanks Harry, oh and I do expect something from you for my birthday and Christmas." Hermione said with laughter in her voice, at least the part of expecting a birthday and Christmas present.

"You know Sirius will insist on paying you back for this." Violet said and then Harry nodded in agreement.

"Thanks Harry…every instinct is telling me that I don't know when I'd be able to pay you back for this. There is no way that my mum will be able to pull ten Galleons out of the vault and it not be noticed by my father or my father being informed…"

"Don't worry about it Drake, I don't expect anything from anyone in return for this. Although if you really do want to reimburse me I am sure Sirius can make the arrangements at least concerning what you have available to you from the Black family vault."

"Oh hey, I forgot about that."

"Thanks Harry, but my Gran…she won't see this as something that was necessary and I don't see her being willing to reimburse you…"

"It's fine Neville. Really it's not a problem or a big deal. I offered to let everyone pay me back or…"

"Yeah you did, didn't you?" Neville said grinning.

"I'll be right back."

"Where are you going Hermione?"

"Don't worry Ron, I'm just going to get us some programs."

Once all purchases had been made they returned to the campsite.

"I see you all have returned. Took long enough."

"Bugger off Percy. It's quite a mad house out there."

"Ron don't talk like that to your brother."

"Dad it's supposed to be a fun and exciting event…"

"Percy leave them alone. They weren't gone that long. Any way Percy I believe you are supposed to be somewhere…"

"Humph…" Percy said as he rigidly left the tent.

It wasn't much longer and they were all off to the stadium that had been created for the event. Just as they reached the gates where their tickets would be checked and verified Harry caught a glimpse of some striking platinum hair and stopped dead in his tracks.

"Harry what's the deal?" Grumbled Ron.

"Hold on a second…where's Drake?"

"I'm right here…in the middle of the pile up you caused. Why?"

"Kreacher!" Harry called out quietly but firmly.

-CRACK-

"Master Harry calls Kreacher?"

"Yes. Kreacher it's extremely important, I need you to bring me a calming draught…immediately."

Kreacher bowed and disappeared with a crack. A minute or two later Kreacher returned with a not so small vial.

"Thank you Kreacher. That will be all."

Kreacher again gave Harry a bow and vanished with a crack.

"Here you will want to drink this and fast."

"Why the bloody hell would I drink it?"

"Just trust me Draco." Harry whispered firmly.

"But…"

"Look, I just saw your father…"

Draco quickly grabbed the vial, downed the contents and tossed the empty vial in a nearby rubbish bin.

"What are you all doing? Come on." Sirius and Arthur called out.

Harry, Ginny, Ron, Hermione, Draco, Violet and Neville quickly reached the rest at the gates.

"Sorry about that…just had to…take care of something." Harry explained.

"What could not wait until after the…"

"It just couldn't wait…trust me Sirius it couldn't wait and I'll explain later…then again it very well could be explained soon."

"Can't this conversation wait?" Fred asked.

"At this rate we'll reach our seats and the match will be well underway." George added.

"Come on everyone."

"Good evening, Arthur. Ah, prime seats I see. Straight up the stairs as high as you can go." The Ministry official said as she checked their tickets.

Mr. Weasley led the group on up the stairs and Sirius remained back until the last one of their group had walked passed him and then followed suit.

The climb up seemed to go on forever and it was a relief when they finally reached the Top box. They made their way to the front row and took their seats. Harry made sure that he was sitting in between Draco and Ginny. Without any thought Harry placed his wand up the sleeve of his jacket. As a few more filed in, Harry discretely rolled his eyes and desperately wished that Percy had somewhere else to sit. Ginny aware of Harry's agitation wrapped her hand around his to hopefully get him to relax. It helped Harry a bit. Percy on the other hand, well before he could muster a sound Cornelius Fudge with the Bulgarian Minister.

Fudge barely gave Harry and Sirius a nod of recognition. Fudge did introduce everyone to the Bulgarian Minister with what appeared to be difficult. And then Lucius Malfoy and surprisingly Narcissa Malfoy filed in and took their seats.

"Arthur, how in the name of Merlin did you manage such good seats? I honestly doubt you could get enough from your…house to cover the cost of the tickets for so many." Lucius drawled.

"How touching…you sound as though you care." Mr. Weasley replied sarcastically.

Before much else could be said or a brawl between the two could break out Fudge had turned towards Lucius but looked passed him to greet Ludo Bagman who had just arrived.

Harry quickly glanced at Draco and was relieved that he had thought of the calming draught. Draco, though in disguise, was looking a bit green and beads of sweat begun to form on his forehead as a few started to slide down his face. Harry leaned over and whispered, "Relax. Try to forget that he's here and just remember no one knows who you really are."

Draco gave a jerk of his head that Harry assumed was supposed to be a nod of recognition to what he had said.

"Well, now that everyone is here…are we ready?" Said Ludo excitedly.

"Ready whenever you are Ludo." Fudge replied just as excitedly.

"Ladies and gentlemen…welcome!" Ludo's voice boomed out over the roar of the full stadium and washed into every nook and crevice of the stadium.

"Welcome to the four-hundred and twenty second Quidditch World Cup Final…"

The rest of what Ludo had said fell on Harry's deaf ears since he was more focused on his immediate surroundings. Though once the match actually started his attention was consumed with the game. Once it started it was impossible to not watch and try to follow every single moment. It was much faster and much more turn over than when he played at school. It puzzled Harry how Ludo Bagman could keep up with everything that was going on in the game, it wasn't just the game being played there were fouls, penalties and not to mention the tension between the two teams. Even Draco's attention was all on the match and his father forgotten.

Though it seemed like the match went on for hours and seemed as though it might go on for a few days it was over.

"Why the bloody hell did he catch the snitch for?" Ron asked quite disgruntled.

"Because he wanted the match over on his terms and not be that much more behind once the match finished, the Bulgarians only lost by ten points. I don't blame him."

"What are you saying that you would have done the same thing if you were in Krum's shoes?"

"Honestly Ron, if I were in Krum's shoes I don't think that I'd be much of anything aside from falling on my face all the time."

"Harry…"

"It's possible…I don't know Ron. I'm just saying that I understand why Krum caught the snitch when he did."

Just then the stadium roared as the Irish team made a lap of honor flanked by their National Mascot. The Quidditch World Cup was brought to the top box. Ludo lead the crowed in applauding the Bulgarians as the team filed into the box, each member shaking hands with their Minister and then Fudge as Ludo called out each player's name. It was similar with the Irish team except that they were the victors of the match.

Ludo then pointed his wand at his throat and murmured 'Quietus' before turning around to face the occupants of the top box.

"What a game, too bad it didn't last longer though…ah, yes I believe that I owe some of you…now how much is it?" Ludo said slightly nervously.

Fred and George leaped over seats until they were standing in front Ludo with their hands outstretched and smiling broadly.

"You don't actually believe that I would carry that much around with me, do? You will have your winnings…soon. If you'll excuse me I have to cross check my notes and figure what amounts everyone receives." Ludo said and then casually walked off and out of the top box so that he could run to the nearest apparition point.

The twins looked at each other and wondered if they'd ever see the git again.

"Well, now wasn't that exciting? Let's wait for the box to clear before we head on down so that we all stay together." Arthur said as he did not want to continue the exchange with Lucius.

Finally they all reached their campsite. Arthur and Sirius were not going to even try to get everyone to settle down since everyone that had supported the Irish were celebrating.

"I bet you are quite elated that you are not on duty tonight, Arthur?"

"That I am Sirius. I pity those that are delegated to tell the Irish that they have to stop celebrating. Although I honestly don't know why they'd even bother, I mean after how things went earlier."

It was quite late when they all finally crawled into their beds to hopefully get some sleep before returning to the Weasley's. For those into Quidditch, they fell asleep with thoughts of themselves as part of the victorious team of the Quidditch World Cup. It had not been long that their eyes were shut and the snores had begun when they were being woken up by a harassed sounding Mr. Weasley. Sirius was doing his best to help get everyone up and quickly.

"Wh-what's going on?" asked a sleepy Harry.

"You all need to get up. Now. I really need all of you to stick together and find a safe place in the woods until I retrieve you."

"Dad what is going on? Why do we have to…"

"Not now Ron…"

"Death Eaters have crashed the area and are stirring up a panic."

"Oh for the…"

"Arthur what?"

"The glamour…"

"Harry take Ginny and Draco and go to the Manor. Quickly." Sirius said as he looked over at the group, Draco no longer had the glamour.

Harry, though not intentional, roughly grabbed Draco's arm and dragged him over to where Ginny was.

"Look, both of you…hold on to me and most importantly do not think of anything at all…if you must only think about Potter Manor…promise me."

"I promise." Ginny and Draco both said.

Harry took a few deep breaths, closed his eyes and let his emotions fill him just enough so that he could consciously tap into the magic he now knew he had in him. Just as a small hand full of wizards entered the tent a soft, golden glow engulfed the three teens, blinding those that had entered. A second later the glow was gone and those still in the tent had to stay still for a moment or so longer until their eyes adjusted to the lack of light.

"Where's Ginny, I'll take her Mum…"

"Percy relax. Ginny's not here and she is safe…"

"Dad…"

"Percy drop it!" Yelled Arthur.

"Where…she's…dad…"

"Percy she is safe and that is all that matters…now that I think about it…Sirius, Charlie and Bill let's just get the rest of them to safety…you all know where to go." Arthur said quickly.

"Where…"

"Percy never mind where everyone is or is going…go help." Arthur said sternly.

Just past the edge of the forest, the adults quickly apparated the rest to Potter Manor and then all but Sirius disapparated out.

"All of you stay here. I will be going and letting Molly know that you all are okay and where you are."

"Sirius…"

"I'll be back as soon as possible Harry."

"Be careful…" Harry called out to Sirius as he disapparated out of the Manor.

"Harry...explain something…"

"Draco you have the right to know what happened in the tent…"

"Harry you can't tell him…"

"Ron I just…the shield…the tent to here…he has the right to know…"

"But…"

"It's my choice Ron. Look I know how you feel but if what just happened to Draco happened to you…"

"Fine…sorry, I know I said I would…okay, okay." Ron said.

For the next several minutes Harry explained everything to Draco. Going back in time, how they didn't get along before at all, how he was changing some things and new things that he would have never even dreamed of being possible. Although Harry did leave out everything to do with the Granger Estate as that was up to Hermione to explain to whoever she chooses.

Draco stood there letting everything sink in. Over all he took the information/news rather well.

"But how? I mean with all the protection…"

"How did the Death Eaters get in?" Asked Neville.

"They were already there." Draco whispered and paled dramatically.

"As far as dad, Sirius and our brothers being able to apparate us out well it would seem that the Ministry acted quite quickly to drop some of the wards so that families could apparate out to a safe place." Ron stated.

"It seems that I don't have the trace on me…I don't know…the only thing I have tested is apparating and that was when my Uncle Vernon was still alive…"

"What about school? I mean are you actually studying?"

"Yes. Draco the first time around, I slacked off a lot. There are a few adults that know about me going back in time…knowing what still has to be done…I might be able to take care of it sooner and prevent quite a bit of destruction but in order to do that…just because I've gone back in time and have retained my memories…like I said I slacked off a lot the first time, this time my work is going to be all mine and not be cheating off of a good friend."

"Who all knows?"

"Sirius, Moony…former Professor Lupin and Professor Dumbledore, oh wait Charlie and Bill as well."

"If I were you, I'd make sure that others see me studying my ass off…although I don't think that I'd tell Professor Snape…ever…"

Everyone was laughing at the last thing Draco had said.

All nine walked into the kitchen and sat down at the table. As Muri and Sparky brought out tea, pumpkin juice and a little snack to munch on the kids were laughing and talking for the most part and then the discussion had moved onto what was going on back where the Quidditch World Cup had been held. All talk ceased as they heard the sound of the floo being activated. They all quickly got up and met Mrs. Weasley, Marie and Remus in the entry.

"Oh good you're all alright." Molly cooed.

"Neville your Grandmother is in quite a state…I should take you home." Remus said.

"Sirius quickly stopped by your Gran's to let her know that you are safe and unharmed and that he'd bring you back as soon as he could." Molly quickly added.

"I'll send her a note letting her know that I am alright and will wait for Sirius to be available to bring me home." Neville said with quite a bit of confidence.