Last time: As he was preparing to apply for tournament he was shocked that the old fool has convinced the holders to change the rules. Though shocked at first a plan formed in his mind. 'You and your chosen ones are so going down Dumbledore' he thought to himself.
He immediately went to temple and called everyone. As everyone arrived he said what Dumb-old-dork has done and everyone fell down laughing. If that old fool thought he can stop Harry from participating by changing rules he was clearly going insane. Harry never played by rules and that old fool was too overconfident of his students.
Then Harry showed to others what he has done with his wands and how they focused more than 90% of power he put directly into spells without dissipating it into nature. Padma and Parvati were speechless and Praveen asked if Harry could do it for them. Harry laughed and said that was the very reason he called them.
Everyone knew that their children's wands were unique. All the Patil children staffs were specifically crafted in India by one of the oldest monks who embedded them with various and gems. Their staffs were as powerful as elder staff and functioned only for them. Harry's wands were tied to him by blood and if anyone else other than whom he deemed worthy touched them they would feel pain which would make cruciatus curse feel like a mosquito bite.
Harry went to main chamber of temple and prepared three more pearls and quickly enhanced staffs of his friends. Then everyone collectively left for Flamel's from where they would disperse.
Harry quickly contacted Anna from Flamel's residence and asked her to create a alias for Patil's. When questioned he simply replied
"I don't want that old fool to know what we can do until the time is right. As we will be attending Hogwarts in three years time we should be on guard. Dumbles might be a fool. But he is a clever manipulative fool who has enough power in England right now to cause us problems."
Patil's were happy that this young boy was thinking so much about their children and them. Harry has become a son to them in past year. Lakshmi Patil spoilt that boy as much as she spoilt Praveen. Perene's support for her didn't go unnoticed. Both boys loved their mothers. And after the Nundu incident Harry dint give Perene chance to shout at him again. He occasionally made a mistake so she would scold him only to be hugged after she cooled down.
As everyone left Harry was hugged goodbye by his mother and he shifted to Potter manor. It was then he remembered about Emma and was thinking what to do. Emma sensing his thoughts said 'don't worry youngling. When I bonded with you I acquired some of your abilities as you have acquired mine. I will morph into a red hawk and you can say you found me hurt in the forest and took care of me.
Harry agreed and went into the house. Next day he got a mirror call from Anna.
"Harry I have created the alias for Patil's in America. They are now registered as Lord and Lady Janis here. They are dormant members of ICW and very wealthy. Padma can take the name Pana Janis and Parvati can be called Pala Janis. They are Native American and won't cause any doubt. Praveen can take up the name of Paco"
Harry immediately informed to Patil's their new identities so that they can get used to it. After few days during which Harry got used to using his new elder staff controlling his power the Potters arrived.
The kids saw him and started snickering. They already made plans on how to torment their elder brother before the tournament and after that. After they washed up Rose said "Daddy, Harry stays all year in the house doing nothing. May be we should teach him how to cook and do house hold work. Then he can work like that dumb squib Argus Flitch in Hogwarts."
Lilly looked appalled and said "You shouldn't say such things to your brother Rose. He studies in here and one day will be in a respectable position in Muggle world"
"Muggle world? Are you kidding mum? He knows nothing outside these four walls and I don't think he is reading anything." Dan said with a triumph look.
"And whose fault is that?" Harry said coldly
"It's your own fault that you are born without magic you squib." James potter said hotly as he knew what Harry meant when he said 'whose fault'.
Lilly was shaken by this argument but dint know what to say. She kept quiet only to here Harry challenge "Well I might be a squib but I know more about any subject than these two put together."
"Then let's test it. If you score more than them I will fulfill your one wish but if you loose you will be doing the chores for a week." James potter said and as Harry nodded a smile grew on his face only to be deflated when Harry spoke
"Who will be validating the answers?"
"Myself." James said as a matter of fact but was stunned when Harry said you put down the bet so I get to choose the rules.
"The papers will be validated by Hogwarts professors with whom you will not communicate from this point or will not give hints about this bet and will not tell anyone other than those present in this room about this bet. We won't write our names on the papers but will write answers in different ink and the papers will be sent and results will be received by owls. You will not view the answers. We can start right now if you agree."
James was dumb struck but thought 'there's no way he can know more than Dan and Rose. After all they are being trained by Albus himself.' So he replied "I agree"
Harry said "Swear on your magic that you will follow the terms."
James was shocked and said angrily "You mean to say I will violate the agreement by not following the terms. How dare you…"
But was cut off by Harry saying "when you know you won't violate the terms then what is your problem in taking magical oath?"
James couldn't reply so took the magical oath to follow the terms. Soon Harry, Dan and Rose were taking a written quiz in all subjects combined. Harry finished and sent his parchment by owl in twenty minutes. James thought he must have written basic answers and knew for sure Dan and Rose will be writing full summaries.
Two days later their parchments arrived and Dan opened his first to find he scored 84/100 and Rose has scored the same. They were smirking at Harry who grinned at them and opened to reveal 100/100 even by Severus Snape. James was shocked and went through the answers only to find that Harry has written answers which even he couldn't give but his explanation justified everything. He couldn't even say Harry has cheated as he gave the quill himself and Harry dint leave the room.
James conceded and asked what he wanted to which Harry replied "I don't want anything. I only wanted you to know that I am much better than them. But keep in mind you owe me."
James was shocked but let it pass as he thought Harry studied year long only theory but Dan and Rose needed to practice practical applications too.
Later that day when Harry was sitting in his room petting Emma Dan and Rose burst into his room. As Dan saw the beautiful hawk he said "where did you get that squib? Beautiful birds like that should be mine"
Harry looked amused and said "Oh I don't think great Daniel Potter would like a common Muggle bird." Dan looked taken aback but retaliated
"Magical or not, I want that bird. Give it hear squib"
"You can gladly take her if she willingly comes with you." Harry said in a calm voice but was still petting Emma who was in her hawk form.
Dan smiled at Harry's reply and said "What makes you think that bird will chose you over me. I have magic and am more intelligent than you" Saying so he went to grab the bird which quickly flew away from him and landed on desk in Harry's room. So for the next ten minutes Dan tried every way he could to catch the bird but failed.
Emma amusedly was watching and flying away from the child who was trying to catch her. Harry was smirking when Rose said "you wait here Dan. Ill get dad." She left the room and entered minutes later with irate James Potter.
"Harry, give that bird to Dan. You don't know how to care for pets. Dan will take better care of it." James said as a matter of fact.
Harry looked like James was mad and replied "I found her hurt in the garden and rescued her. Treated her, fed her and took care of her. I know how to take care of pets. I would like to keep her and you can get Dan an owl if he really wants a pet. I won't give him Emma."
"YOU BRAT, you will give your bird to Dan and won't come out of your room for rest of the week." James shouted bringing Lilly from kitchen to Harry's room.
"What's happening here? Harry what did you do now?" On seeing bird in Harry's hands she added "Oh did you take Dan's bird? But you can't keep it. See you don't have magic and can't keep it properly how ever good you may be at theory."
Harry looked perplexed. "It is my bird. I saved it and I will keep it. For your kind information its not magical and before you say anything you owe me and I say you allow me to keep the bird as how I wish" he said to James and Lilly. James couldn't do anything as he was bound by magic. He took Dan and immediately left to Diagon ally to get him a Brown eagle owl.
Days passed and the duel approached. Harry was excited at the changed rules. Dumbledore thought that sticking the Children-who-lived together would give them advantage. He thought Alex had no friends and wouldn't go through new rules and hence would be forced to forfeit. Instead Harry prepared with his friends for exactly such situations in real world where it would be 'kill or be killed'. So the competition was a piece of cake for them. Dumbledore also made that the teams which won in respective age groups will have friendly duels and the winning team of these duels will send one member to face the winner of adult dueling circuit in a friendly match.
Dumbledore told Sirius to win the adult circuit so that he will face Dan and bring their reputation back which they lost last year.
"What about that Alex kid?" Sirius asked strongly.
"He won't be able to participate as I know with his nature he will have no friends. Even if he manages to put together a team there is no way anyone can stand against the four children put together. I myself find it difficult Sirius. The kid might be powerful but in a team work we will win." Dumbledore said in an assuring voice.
"My question was about revenge Dumbledore for what he did to James." Sirius said coldly
"Ah, I believe Dan will take care of that." Dumbledore said with pride in his voice.
Soon the day of dueling competition arrived and potters departed. As they were leaving Dan said in whisper to Harry "After we win the trophy, we will get you for the test and the bird."
Harry smiled and said in a low cold voice "After you win the trophy. Yes"
Dan smiled and went away and flooed. Harry immediately shifted to Flamel Manor and was greeted by hugs from two identical looking girls who blushed looking into emerald green eyes of said wizard. Unlike his brother Harry had no need for glasses as his magic fixed his vision for him when he learnt Mage sight. Soon they apparated to arena and identified themselves as a team. When the manager asked to assign a name to their team Harry quickly said "Team Shadow". All his friends looked appalled as they had same thought in their minds.
"How did you know Harry?" Padma asked.
"Honestly Pad I don't know" he replied honestly and they decided to think on this later.
As Harry saw the "team fabulous" he sneered. He greeted Cedric and his team.
It was then Dumbledore came to Harry with a grandfatherly smile on his face and said "Ah Alex, my boy I am afraid you can't participate this year. I feel really sorry for you that the rules were not announced publicly. I know you don't have a team but you can join in any team I guess. After all they won't reject last years CHAMPION."
Harry knew what Dumbledore was playing at. He knew that the old coot was trying to show he still had the command and no one would go against his word. Harry knew no one would allow a stranger to join a team kicking out their friend champion or not. He swiftly replied
"As I have already told you its Mr. Rawthorn for you Dumbledore and thanks for your concern but your fears are unfounded as I knowing about the changes have formed my own team. Thank you" saying this he turned away and walked from there.
Dumbledore now looked worried. If the kid knew about the teams and worked on forming one clearly his students will be in trouble. He thought 'I need to find a way to get them disqualified soon'.
He dint know that what he and others present there saw was an illusion and real Harry was still there under disillusion picking up thoughts using telepathy and listening to the other teams silently using his enhanced senses and processing them at high speed.
Harry quickly learnt that his siblings tried his moves but couldn't get them right as they required a lot of concentration which only few could achieve. He heard them discussing and listened ….
"Dumbledore himself said that the needle move was very effective. He must be using dark magic. Only then he could do it so easily. Even Dumbledore found it difficult to conjure so many needles and concentrate to attack with them." Glory was ranting.
"Well we could use quick sand as distraction. Even dad was caught off guard with that move and we know he is best auror."
After listening for few minutes Harry left to go through their basic plan for the day with his friends. They only formed basic outline or what one would call skeleton of the plan as Harry remembered very well what Sherlock has advised many times "A plan formed without knowing the circumstances has no room for improvisation and hence will fail."
Harry said "All of us will stick together unless I say otherwise. Par deflects any spells coming our way. Ignore physical projectiles and as such. Those are for Praveen to take care. I will take up attack and pad you will back us up when ever necessary and be ready to take any ones place if necessary, call out attacks coming from different directions which we may fail to notice. I know each one of us was prepared to battle an army single handedly but right now we want to be under the radar. So no using special abilities except for telepathy and speed magic."
As Harry finished his speech they heard the announcement that the duel is about to begin and went to analyze their opponents. They noticed that none of the teams had come with plans with open ends and were facing the consequences. Team fabulous was faring better because of theirs years of team work and Rose and Dan communicating via twin bond forming the defense and offense of their team. They noticed that Glory and Neville took care of aiding in defense and offense taking turns so that no one was exhausted. Harry thought 'finally Dumbles came up with something good. But not good enough.'
As team shadow was called all the arena went into cheering seeing the last years champion and favorite Alex who led the team. The opponents were all eleven year olds and were ready to pounce. The teams took position in rocky terrain which had little grass and the duel started.
Harry analyzed the situation at the same time communicating mentally with his team mates: 'All the four leaning forward, ready to dodge our attacks. They will each fire a flurry of spells. Pad put up a shield strong enough to hold them off though I know par would deflect them, it's not wrong to be prepared. Praveen take care of incoming projectiles. Ill use earths shaking spells and distract them. Pad use the moment to summon lightening and rain them with it. Par take up the shield and Praveen now we go for full assault. Rain them with stunners.
Padma immediately put up a strong shield around them and Parvati started deflecting the curses even before they reached the shield. The other team tried to bombard them with rocks which Praveen quickly sent back.
Harry took control of situation and sent powerful earth shaking curse which made even some audience to fall to ground and opponent team lost their footing and concentration. As they were about to get up lightening struck them all shocking the life out of them. Harry immediately sent a flurry of stunners along with Praveen and ended the duel.
It all took less than two minutes and all the judges were left perplexed. Dumbledore felt like he was slapped on the face. There is no way even the best team of auror's would win against these children. He saw how one of twin girls deflected all the curses and then put up the shield as her sister has narrowed it. Their timing was perfect and with powerhouse like Alex on the team it was near impossible to beat them. He thought he needed to do some thing and a thought struck him.
He quickly went to judges and appealed to disqualify for using dangerous nature altering curses and endangering public lives and property. The judges started to think and Dumbledore felt he won his case. They sent word for Alex and his team.
"Mr. Alexander Rawthorn, Mr. Dumbledore here has filed a appeal to disqualify you for use of powerful nature altering curses and endangering lives of people and property. Do you have anything to say?"
"Yes sir. If it is wish of the judges then ill stop using curses of such vast magnitude." He said and added "I dint know Dumbledore was such a coward that he is scared of such small earthquake."
Dumbledore went red and said "It is not about me boy; It's about lives and property."
Harry said "We all know that this building was constructed to withstand strongest of earthquakes and as of public I don't find anyone else complaining. Why don't you put up a pole and ask people if I should refrain from using such spells."
The judges agreed for this and Dumbledore immediately said casting sonorous "Dear people, It is in our best interest that Mr. Rawthorn be banned from using such spells of vast magnitude of altering nature. It could mean destruction of life and property. ALL IN FAVOUR OF….." He was cut in middle as he couldn't here his voice and gentle voice of Harry boomed through
"Ladies and gentlemen the issue is that Mr. Albus Dumbledore got scared of the earthquake caused due to my spell and appealed to judges that I be disqualified from the tournament." At this angry protests were heard and Harry waited it to subside to continue "The judges however thought of asking public opinion on using such spells. It is to be noted that this arena was specifically built to with stand such spells. If you wish that I don't use such spells I will refrain from using them."
As Harry ended Dumbledore's voice returned and forgetting that his voice was still amplified he shouted "Mr. Rawthorn it was Judges who should announce about the poll. You must be disqualified for breaking rules." Only after he finished he noticed angry protests against him and realized his voice was still magnified.
Harry however coolly replied "As it may be you had no right to announce it and you started it. So the rule became invalid before I announced. It is you who broke the rule and are liable for any action."
The judges decided that Harry was right and sent him away with apologies and thanks for clearing the matter. They understood that Dumbledore was scared of the kid and decided that they wouldn't allow his interference further.
Dumbledore knew that if his students faced this team there is no chance that they would win he thought 'if I can't sway the judges I need to talk them to loose to my students willingly.' He sat down a plan formulated in his head.
Harry observed other teams with his friends. As he noticed earlier none of them had proper organization and team work. So team Fabulous would make its way to finals along with them.
As Harry was talking to his parents and friends animatedly after the semifinal match and making up plans after they won this, He suddenly stopped sensing magical presence of Dumbledore coming their way and sent a telepathic note that he will handle it.
Dumbledore approached and with a grandfatherly smile said "Congratulations on your performance so far. I would like to speak to you all privately."
Before anyone could object Harry quickly said "Its fine. Follow me." And led them to a empty room and held the door open. He sensed a beetle listening to their conversation and knew it was infamous Rita Skeeter. He already deduced what Dumbledore was planning at and knew making it public would be really amusing.
He held it long enough for beetle to sneak in before he closed it and saw Dumbledore putting private charms and locking charms on the door.
Nicholas broke the silence in an irritated voice saying "what do you want Albus?"
Dumbledore put a placating face and said "It is not unknown to you that Voldemort terrorized us a decade back and caused chaos until he was stopped by Potter and Longbottom children."
At questioning looks of others he continued "It is known to many that he is not truly gone but will return. That's why the Longbottom's and Potter's need all the support they can get. Their children need to be trained."
Harry spoke up "So you want us to train them?" in a mocking tone though he knew that's not what Dumbledore intended.
"No, Mr. Rawthorn. I know you are quiet powerful but these are children-who-lived. They are more powerful and are personally being trained by me. I can extend the same to you if you agree to loose the fight with them after you put up a good show. They need all support and respect."
It was Mr. Patil who answered in a angry voice "I don't know what you are thinking old man but our children will never train under such a fool who thinks his students are more powerful but asks opponent teams to loose on purpose. And our children will fight till the end to win fair and square."
Nick added "if that is all Albus we have a Duel to attend and a victory to celebrate" in same angry voice as Mr. Patil.
Dumbledore said "No. I won't allow you to go. If you can't participate then they will be declared winners by rules." and he stood in their way.
Harry immediately sent a mental probe to the beetle in the room "Mrs. Skeeter don't worry your secret is safe with me. I want you to go to Judges explain them what happened as best as you can and bring them here as soon as possible."
After a few minutes where Harry mentally told others to remain calm the doors of the room were blasted and angry Judges strode in with a smug looking Rita Skeeter who was not noticed by Dumbledore.
"What are you doing here Dumbledore, that too with the fighting team?" Judges asked angrily to which Dumbledore paled but quickly recovered and said "we were having a private discussion, nothing else.
It was an angry Lakshmi Patil who said "Yes a private discussion in which you were asking our children to loose the duel willingly so that your students can win."
Dumbledore paled more but said "It is not proper to make such accusations Mrs. Janis. I know that you are scared that your children may get hurt in the duel with my students but I can give you a chance to forefeet."
Harry turned to judges and said "Respected Judges, It is true that Mr. Dumbledore tried to fix the final duel of our age group by asking us willingly loose for team fabulous and I am ready to answer the questions under vetraserum and swear on my magic that accusations I made are true. Can he do the same?"
As the Judges turned to Dumbledore who didn't answer but paled the Judges understood the truth. They immediately discussed and came to a decision.
"We are sorry for this inconvenience Mr. Rawthorn. As a penalty the team fabulous and everyone associated with them are banned for next three years from international dueling."
This shocked Dumbledore but what came next shook him to core. "However the announcement for last duel has been made and you need to fight in it."
Harry smiled and agreed. As judges left he sent a mental probe to Dumbledore that 'I will show what it means to truly hurt'
As they walked he said to others what he planned. "Guys I want to separate them and duel one on one. Padma shield us and Praveen take care of projectiles. Parvati and I will use lightening whips and disperse them."
It was decided that Padma will take Dan as she liked Emma and wanted to Humiliate Dan for her. Parvati chose Rose leaving Glory to Praveen and Neville to Harry. Harry thought it was fun as he gets to beat all the four now.
As the duel started Padma put up a strong shield which dint even shake at the flurry of curses showered on them. Harry and Parvati used lightening whips and tore through the opponent's shields as if it was not there at all.
This caused them to disperse to avoid electric shock and Harry with a wave of his wand sent four pulses of energy which threw the four of them to four corners of dueling ring. Harry and friends used their speed magic and were few feet from their respective opponents before they could get up from Harry's assault.
As Neville got up seeing Alex few feet away and noticing he was alone was scared to hell. Harry smirked and…
Parvati Vs Rose
Rose hit a rock and has collapsed. Before she could get up and fight she was struck with a paralysis curse on her wand arm thus making her unable to fight even when she had the wand.
But this dint count and now she was at Parvati's mercy. Parvati struck her with a whip filled with needles and sent electric current shocking her nerves. As blood cuddling screams could be heard throughout the ring she knew others were not faring any better.
Parvati then sent a combination of Deep cutting curses and bone shattering curses causing her opponents every vital organ to bleed and every bone except her neck and skull to shatter. She then sent overpowered reductos and stunners and ended the duel.
Praveen VS Glory
As Praveen reached Glory she quickly reacted and sent flurry of curses his way only to be deflected straight back at her by his fire whip. She immediately fell into defensive and after her shield shattered she jumped to her left only to be struck by overpowered flippendo and was flung in the air. She was then tied in the mid air by veins coming from nowhere and in a way that she was unable to move even her fingers thus prohibiting her from defending herself.
He then increased gravity and reversed it and normalized it many times breaking her bones and splitting her muscles. The veins protruded sharp thorns which entered inside her armor and were causing internal bleeding. He sent flesh eating and bone breaking curses and finished of with stunner.
Padma VS Dan
Dan hit the wall and was feeling dizzy when he was struck with many needles from all sides and was struck by high powered lightening. Then Padma sent powerful cutting curses so well placed that his nerves connecting his arms to brain were cut. Padma felt that studying human anatomy has finally paid.
She then proceeded with acid blood curse turning his blood to acid and hence burning all vital organs from inside. She then sent powerful bombardment and reductor curses and finished with a powerful stunner.
Harry VS Neville
As Neville got up seeing Alex few feet away and noticing he was alone was scared to hell. Harry smirked and sent hundreds of needles what many called his signature move. He then sent a jelly legs curse at his legs and made him lose his footing. As Neville fell down his hands were captured inside ground but his wand was in his hand showing that he was still in duel. Harry sent a powerful bone shattering curse and broke his spine in more than four places. Then he sent powerful lightening causing Neville to scream at top of his lungs. He sent deep cutting curses at him and made him bleed. As He was about to pass out from pain Neville saw a flurry of reductos, huge stone and powerful stunners.
"Team Shadow is winner of this tournament" the referee announced medics came to collect the fabulous four. Harry was sure that each one will stay at least for four months in St. Mungos. They finished the duels and went home after hearing the Judges announce Dumbledore's doing and ban on the fab four and their associates.
Two Years Later; July 31st
Harry was sitting with Potters and was waiting for his letters which he knew would be coming anytime now. He wanted to see reactions of Potters and Dumbledore when they found out he had magic and got invitations from all around the world.
He was eating beacon when Rose shouted that there are many owls coming. James and Lilly said "Yes honey. You are powerful and will be getting invites from many schools. Only powerful people get invites from schools in other countries."
As Rose opened the window one owl landed next to her having a Letter with Hogwarts crest. One more owl landed near Dan and had a letter with Hogwarts crest on it too. Though Dumbledore said he would personally give the letters Dan insisted they be sent by owl. He wanted to tease Harry about not getting a owl. But all remaining letters were for Harry and there was one from Hogwarts too. There were nearly 9 letters from different schools in different countries. James looked furious and said "Harry give your brother's and sister's letters to them"
Harry smiled and said "They have theirs. These are mine."
James laughed and said "you can't go to magical schools squib. You don't have magic."
Harry asked with amusement in his voice "Is that so. Then how come I get letters from every school in the world?"
James took the letters and before he could say it was a mistake and letters for Dan and Rose he found letter with Hogwarts crest. He quickly dragged Harry to fire place and flooed to Dumbledore's office.
Dumbledore on seeing them spoke "What brings you here James? Why is Harry with you?"
James threw the letters as answer to his question. Dumbledore on seeing the letters and its meaning was shocked and understood why James was so angry. He said
"It seems young Harry is capable of magic and quiet strong too. I believe his magic was very strong that his body wouldn't have taken it so it dint show itself. I would advise you my boy not to take all subjects as it can have adverse effects."
Harry replied "Thanks but no thanks headmaster. I believe you have something private to discuss. Ill leave you to it then. Good day."
Saying this he flooed back but placed silently and wandlessly monitoring and listening charms on the office and Dumbledore.
As he heard what they were discussing he wasn't shocked as he expected it from that old coot who saw nothing but what he wanted to see.
"James it seems Harry is very strong magically. Indeed stronger than Dan and Rose." Dumbledore said with a smile.
"But you said he is a squib and didn't even have a core like squibs do" James said anxiety evident in his voice.
"Yes Harry doesn't have a core but has magic. I believe he can even absorb magic from nature."
When James didn't reply he was about to speak when flames roared and Lilly came dashing asking if what she heard from Harry was true?
After he explained his theory in detail to Lilly Dumbledore said "It is known fact that Voldemort will return and we need Dan and Rose ready. Every small advantage they get counts. We will transfer harrys magic to them once he achieves enough. For that you will need to send him here where he will be under my eye. Once he reaches thirteen as all witches and wizards he will have a sudden bout in his magic and we will do the transfer then."
Lilly said but isn't it wrong albus?
"It's for greater good Lilly and Harry is smart. He will understand. He lived without it till now. He can do it after it is gone."
Lilly sighed deeply and nodded.
Somewhere….
Soon my servant soon. We will rise back.