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Chapter Eight: House Cup and Summer Holiday
Vanessa woke up and found herself in the infirmary room. She sat up a little and looked around. She stopped when she saw Harry asleep and laying in the bed next to her, Remembering what happened the princess reached to her necklace. She sighed in relief when she felt her medallion.
"Don't worry. Luckily Dumbledore was the first ones to find you and Mr. Potter."
She sat up when she that it was Professor Snape coming in the room.
"He placed it back on you when we brought you back." He said "I hope that you had a pleasant rest because I'm about to scowl you for that stupied act you did."
Vanessa mentally sighed as she knew this will happen, either from him or from her parents.
"What were you thinking...going down there alone?" He glared "Do you have any idea how many times you could have gotten yourself or the others killed. Your mother may have giving you the ultimate protection from any spells, hexes and jinxes but it would be wise not to push that gift."
She looked down in shame at the mention of her mother.
"I'm sorry, Professor. I knew Harry and his friends where up to something and I wanted to stop them but...I knew that he would continue on going so...I had to protect him." She said
'She is too much like her parents.' He thought
"How long have we been out?" She asked
"For about two days, Mr. Potter has yet to show any signs of waking up anytime soon but he is fine." He said "You would've been in the same state if it wasn't for your vampire healing ability."
Vanessa had to agree with him on that.
"Professor, if I may ask, what happened with the Stone?" She asked "The one that...Voldemort was after."
"From what the Headmaster has told me it has been destroyed." Snape said
Vanessa nodded, believing that if Voldemort was after the Stone, it must be powerful.
"So with the Stone gone that means Voldemort won't come back right?" She asked hopefully.
Snape closed his eyes and let out a sad sigh to her.
"No, Ms. Potter. I'm afraid that won't be the last that we see He-who-shall-not-be-name. The Dark Lord is a very powerful wizards after all. There's no doubt in my mind that he'll try and try again to come back." He said
He looked down at her and saw that her face had changed to determined look. A look that told him that she was going to train hard for the next time she sees the dark lord again. She wasn't going to fear him anymore. She was going to work hard in order to protect her family and friends from him.
Vanessa felt something tickling her stomach a little and it was moving it's way but to her neck. Popping its head out of her nightgown was Pickett himself smiling with his biddy eyes and latches on her neck. He was muttering how he was happy that she was awake and okay.
"Yes, I'm fine Pickett. I'm glad that your okay too." She smiled
"The little creature wouldn't leave your side, pretty much like your other pet." Snape said
Right on que Dude came running in the barking happily when he saw that his master was up. Vanessa laughed as jumped on the bed and licking her face.
"Vanessa, your all right."
The young princess saw Aramis running in the room and hugged her.
"Aramis." She smiled as hugged him.
It wasn't long till Rain, Malcom, Fred and George came. They were all happy to see her awake. Snape took this as the que to leave her be for now. Besides, he couldn't let the twins see him being soft or who knows what will happen. When Aramis was done hugging Vanessa, Rain quickly latch herself onto Vanessa in a bone crushing hug while crying.
"We were so worried about you." She cried
"Well not as worried as Aramis was." Fred smirked
"Yeah, he barely left your side...even for class." George teased "I pretty sure he even slept here."
Aramis blushed and glared at them. Then Lee came riding in on a cart that had a lot of treats and cards on them.
"Hey Vanessa, once we heard that you were up we brought all your gifts from your admires." He said
"Admires?" She asked
"Yeah, apparently after what happened down with Professor Quirrell, it was supposed to be a secret. But...I might have let it slip out. So the whole school knows now." Malcom said nervously and pointed at the twins. "They forced it out of me."
"Did not." Fred and George said together.
"Did to." Malcom said
"Did not." The twins said again.
Vanessa couldn't help but laugh at their argument.
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Harry had woken up the next day and had a chat with Headmaster Dumbledore about the same talk Snape had with Vanessa. After that neither him or Vanessa were able to leave the room until Madam Pomfrey gave them the okay to. Luckily it was today as it was the usual end-of-year-feast. The two made their way to the Great Hall and both of them grim when they saw Slytherins colors, green and silver, to celebrate Slytherin's winning the House Cup for the seventh year in a row. There was a huge banner showing the Slytherin serpent covered the wall behind the High Table.
"Another year gone!" Dumbledore said cheerfully. "What a year it has been! Hopefully your heads are all a little fuller than they were...you have the whole summer ahead to have them nice and empty before next year starts. Now as I understand it, the House Cup here needs awarding, and the points stand thus. In Fourth place Gryffindor, with three hundred and twelve points. Third, Hufflepuff, with three hundred and fifty-two points. Second, Ravenclaw has four hundred and twenty-six points. And first place, Slytherin with four hundred and seventy-two points."
The students from the Slytherin house let out a huge cheer and banging their goblet on the table in victory.
"Yes, yes, well done, Slytherin. Well done." Dumbledore said. "However, recent events must be taken into account."
The room went silent and everyone looked at him in confusement.
"I have a few last minute points to dish out. First...to Mr. Ronald Weasley for the best-played game of Wizard chess that Hogwarts has seen in many years, I award Gryffindor fifty points." Dumbledore said
Ron turned red from the stares and the applause everyone gave him. Percy even bragged how Ron got pass McGonagall's giant chess set.
"Second...to Miss Hermione Granger...for the use of cool logic in the face of fire. I award Gryffindor House fifty points."
It was Hermione's turn to turn red as everyone in Gryffindor table applaud her.
"Third...to Mr. Malcom Mim...for the best demonstration in multiple animal transformation that Hogwarts have seen since Merlins' time, fifty points."
Malcom was stunned but quickly smile as everyone patted his back.
"Fourth...Not only for her skills in the Defense of the Dark Art that were higher levels than any third years we have seen in many years, but for the fearless courage and the leadership she possesses. Miss Vanessa Potter… I award Gryffindor, Sixty points."
Vanessa smiled with proundess.
"Fifth...Mr. Harry Potter...for pure nerve and outstanding courage, I award Gryffindor House, Sixty points."
This time it was the whole Gryffindor House that was cheering in victory as they were above Slytherin now.
"It takes a great deal of bravery to stand up to our enemies, but just as much to stand up to our friends, I therefore award ten points to Mr. Neville Longbottom."
Everyone in Gryffindor cheered for Neville who was in shock at what had just happened. Once the cheering calmed down Dumbledore spoke again.
"Now if my calculations are correct, I believe a change of decoration is in order." He smiled
He clapped his hands and in an instant Green and Silver were changed to Scarlet red and Gold and the huge slytherin serpent vanished and turned into a Gryffindor lion.
"Gryffindor wins the House Cup!" He smiled
Once again Gryffindor cheered the loudest in victory. After seven year their house has finally won. Everyone took off their hats and toss them in the air.
The next day everyone had gotten their exam results and as always Vanessa and Rain had the best grades in their third year. Aramis did well too but mostly in magical animal care class; which wasn't a shocker to the group. With the twins, Malcom and Lee; no matter how pranks they got in trouble for they surprisingly got good marks to pass.
As it was the last day for everyone at Hogwarts everyones' trunk were packed up. Notes were handed out to all students, warning them not to use their magic over the holidays. Everyone was bummed out for that. The first years once again left with Hagrid to the boats to get to the train station while everyone else took the carriage. After a few hours everyone was back at Platform nine and three quarters at King's Cross.
"Looks like Dude had fun for his first year at Hogwarts too." Harry laughed as he and everyone watched the crub walk around with an everlasting chewing bone in his mouth and wagging his tail.
"How about you? Was Hogwarts everything you imagine it will be?" Vanessa asked as she wrapped an arm around his shoulder.
"Better than I imagine." He smiled
Vanessa laughed as she ruffled his hair.
"Vanessa! Vanessa, Harry, over here."
Looking ahead they saw Bell, Adam and Ben waiting and waving at them with Mrs. Weasley and her daughter Ginny. Vanessa ran towards her parents and gave them a big hug.
"I heard that you had another adventure." Bell smiled
"What can I say, trouble seems to follow us Potters everywhere." Vanessa laughed
"I can't wait to hear about them." Bell smiled
Harry came with Ron, the Twins, Percy, Malcom, Hermione, Rain and Aramis.
"There he is, mum, there he is!" Ginny squealed "Harry Potter."
"Be quiet, Ginny, and it's rude to point." Mrs. Weasley and smiled down at them.
"Busy year too, huh Harry." Adam smiled
"Very. Thanks for the gifts and thanks for the sweater Mrs. Weasley." Harry said to Adam and Mr. Weasley.
"Oh, it was nothing, dear." She smiled
"Ready, boy?"
Vanessa glared when she saw that it his uncle Vernon. Behind the big man was his Aunt Petunia and cousin Dudley. The two looked terrified at seeing Harry.
"Daddy, does he have to go with them?" Vanessa asked
"Sadly yes, princess. But don't worry we're still working on the custody case." Adam said and glared at Vernon. "Unless he finally agrees to just sign the papers."
Vernon just scoffed and told Harry to hurry and follow them.
"Don't worry Vanessa, they don't know that we're not allowed to use magic at home. I'm going to have a lot of fun with Dudley this summer…" Harry grinned and followed after his uncle and aunt.
"Oh I will love to see how that goes." Vanessa smiled
Fred, George and Malcom laughed as they agreed. Then she looked over at Malcom, wondering what was going to happen to him. Dumbledore only said that someone was going to wait for him at the station to take him to his new home.
"Ah, Malcom good to finally meet you."
Everyone turned to see an old man that was maybe the same age as Dumbledore. He had a long white beard, wearing blue wizard robes and had an owl perch on his shoulder.
"Alster Merlin." He said and held out his hand to shake Malcom hand.
"Uncle Merlin." Malcom said in shock but shook the mans' hand.
"Blimey, it's him. The great Merlin himself." Ron whispered to Herminoe.
Mrs. Weasley shushed him and ushered her children to give them privacy. Herminoe agreed to what Mrs. Weasley was thinking and went over to her parents to leave. Rain and Aramis did the same before saying goodbye.
"Does this mean...that I don't have to go back to Ise." Malcom asked
"Well it is up to you. I don't mind finally getting to know my own grand nephew after all these years." Merlin smiled
Malcom smiled and nodded in agreement. He waved goodbye to Vanessa and went off with his uncle.
"Let's go home, princess." Adam smiled
He helped her with the cart that had her trunk and other things on it before heading to the limo. Vanessa quickly gave all her friends a hug before following her family.
"Come on, Dude. Let's go home." Vanessa called
Dude wagged his tail and followed after his owner.
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The days of summer has been passing by slowly. Vanessa had already finished her summer homework so she had time to have some fun. On one day while Vanessa has ran off into the woods she was able to stumble upon a Nifflers nest. Sadly the parent nifflers had been hunted by Wizard poachers. She wrote to Aramis and his family hoping that they could try and stop them but it was too late. His grandfather was able to capture the poachers but they ended up killing the mother and father nifflers. They were only able to save the three babies and took care of them.
Once they were a little older Aramis grandfather Newt said that she could keep one if she's up to the task. She knew that Nifflers weren't meant for pets as they are known to steal everything that is shiny so you have to keep an eye on them. After one look at the little creatures she couldn't help but say yes. True it was going to be tough keeping an eye on even one but knew that things won't be dull around Auradon.
Like for instance, Chad Charming, aka Cinderella's son and a selfish, egoist, sexist, spoiled brat, birthday came and everyone was invited. Vanessa had her enchanted purse with her that had the baby niffler (that she named Nigail) inside and it somehow got out. Pickett was the one spotted it and told Vanessa. Her eyes widened when she saw Nigail stuffing golden silverware in its little pocket. The little creature saw that she spotted him and took a few silverwares before running off. Vanessa quickly went after it but the little devil was fast. As it was running it continued on stealing. She was still surprised on how light they were when they climb on humans and no one noticed when either their jewelry, watch or anything that was shiny on their person was taken.
Then Chad came down to make his big entrance and to Vanessa's amusement his suit was covered in jewels. He may have thought that he looked good but to the young princess he looked ridiculous and a prefect target the little Niffler. Once it saw the jewels on his suit it ran straight at him and ended up tearing it apart. Instead of stopping the Niffler Vanessa video tape it on her phone first. She had always hated Chad as he always used girls to do his homework or other things while he worries about his looks. He was just as much bad as Audrey.
"Oh this is so going on the internet." Vanessa whispered with a smile.
Her smile got bigger when Chad screamed like a girl as the Niffler was all over him, grabbing every jewel on the suit. Pretty much his whole suit was torn up. When the Niffler was done it ran off and Vanessa went after it again. It tried to squeeze itself into another door but the witch caught him and held him upside down; letting out all the stuff it stole fall out of his pouch.
"Well that was entertaining." She smiled as she tickle the little guy. "At least events like these won't be dull with you around."